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Actress Angel Locsin attends the 37th International Emmy Awards-Photo by Mauro Botero

Actress Angel Locsin attends the 37th International Emmy Awards – photo by Mauro Botero

Actress and singer Keke Palmer poses for a photo-op with Cognac Wellerlane – photo by Mauro Botero

Actress and singer Keke Palmer attends the 37th International Emmy Awards gala – Photo by Mauro Botero

Actress and model Geraldine Zivic attends the 37th International Emmy Awards gala-Photo by Mauro Botero

Former United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger attends the 37th International Emmy Awards Gala – Photo by Mauro Botero

Model and Actress Juliana Paes And Writer Gloria Perez pose for a photo-op after Winning the Emmy – Photo by Mauro Botero

Model and Actress Juliana Paes enjoys a cup of Expresso after winning the Emmy – Photo by Mauro Botero

Musician and DJ Moby attends the 37th International Emmy Awards gala – Photo by Mauro Botero

Winner Prof. Markus Schachter hold up his Emmy at the 37th International Emmy Awards Gala – Photo by Mauro Botero

Singer Katharine McPhee attends the 37th International Emmy Awards gala – Photo by Mauro Botero

Sir David Frost poses with Barbara Walters after Winning the Founders Award at the 37th International Emmy Awards – Photo by Mauro Botero

Internet and TV Star Susan Thompson poses for a photo-op with Cognac Wellerlane at the 37th International Emmy Awards – Photo by Mauro Botero

Cognac chat with the Stars at the 37th International Emmy Awards – Video by Mauro Botero

Cognac Chat with the stars at the 37th International Emmy Awards – Video by Mauro Botero

Cognac chats with TV Host Susan Thompson from The SusanThompsonShow.com

Global stars from around the world stun Manhattanites at the 37th International Emmy Awards held at the Hilton Hotel in New York City.

This years Emmy were fabulous, lots of glamorous stars walked the red carpet even though the weather was chilly and damp!

Sir David Frost, one of the preeminent television figures of the 20th century whose interviews with President Richard Nixon were immortalized in last year’s Oscar nominated movie Frost/Nixon, was presented with the 2009 International Emmy® Founders Award by legendary journalist Barbara Walters. The Directorate Award was presented to Prof Markus Schächter, Director General ZDF by Former US Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger for of his outstanding leadership of ZDF for the last 7 years and to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the founding of The Federal Republic of Germany and the 20th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Over the last 25 years, Markus Schächter has been instrumental in positioning ZDF as a leader both in the highly competitive German television market and throughout the world. He also provided leadership for ZDF’s participation in the digital transformation. Prof. Schächter’s career at ZDF (Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen) spans over 25 years, with a succession of key roles in production, programming and management. He was elected Director General by ZDF’s governing body, The Television Council, in 2002 and has since overseen the group’s operations which include the main channel and three special interest channels in its digital bouquet, as well as cable and satellite channels 3sat, ARTE, Kinderkanal and PHOENIX.

Awards in Excellence for TV include:

2009 INTERNATIONAL EMMY® AWARD WINNERS

Arts Programming

The Mona Lisa Curse
Oxford Film & Television for Channel 4
United Kingdom

Best Performance by an Actor

Ben Whishaw
as Ben Coulter
Criminal Justice
BBC
United Kingdom

Best Performance by an Actress

Julie Walters
as Dr. Anne Turner
A short Stay in Switzerland
BBC
United Kingdom

Children & Young People

Dustbin Baby
Kindle Entertainment
United Kingdom

Comedy

Hoshi Shinichi’s Short Shorts
Telecom Staff for NHK in association with NHK Enterprises
Japan

Documentary

The Ascent of Money
Chimerica Media Limited / Education Broadcasting Corporation for Channel 4
United Kingdom

Drama Series

The Protectors
Danish Broadcasting Corporation in association with ZDF / NRK / SVT
Denmark

Non-Scripted Entertainment

The Phone
Park Lane TV Productions
The Netherlands

Telenovela

India – A Love Story
TV Globo
Brazil

TV Movie/Mini-Series

The Wolves of Berlin
Ziegler Film GmbH & Co. KG / ZDF
Germany

Awards list from www.iemmys.tv

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Cognac chats with owner Michele Savoia and Manager Pistol Pete at the Store Opening Launch Party for THE HOUSE OF SAVOIA on Essex Street in Manhattan

Owner Michele Savoia, Stylist Patricia Parenti, Cognac Wellerlane and Count Vlad pose for a photo-opportunity at the Store Launch for THE HOUSE OF SAVOIA on Essex Street in Manhattan

Owner Michele Savoia, TV Host Cognac Wellerlane and Publicist Ron Caparella pose for a photo-op at the Store Opening of THE HOUSE OF SAVOIA on Essex Street in NYC 

Owner Michele Savoia, Stylist Patricia Parenti and Manager Felix of Cuba de Asia pose for a photo-op at the Store Opening of THE HOUSE OF SAVOIA on Essex Street in Manhattan

Stylist Patricia Parenti poses with VIP guests at the Store Opening of THE HOUSE OF SAVOIA on Essex Street in Manhattan

Owner Steve Schuler of Nurse Bettie Restaurant and Lounge poses with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane at the Store Opening of THE HOUSE OF SAVOIA on Essex Street in Manhattan

Publicist Ron Caparella poses with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane and Owner Steve Schuler of Nurse Bettie Restaurant and Lounge  at the Store Opening of THE HOUSE OF SAVOIA on Essex Street in Manhattan

Owner Michele Savoia and his right hand man and long time friend Peter Lloyd Greer, better know to his friends and colleagues Pisto Pete, launched the opening of their new high end men’s specialty store and boutique – THE HOUSE OF SAVOIA.

Michele Savoia has been creating custom made clothing and costumes for the music, sports, Broadway, film, HBO, and television industries since 1984. He has tailored for celebrities and high powered individuals.  Michele Savoia has been featured in more than 75 publications worldwide including international news broadcasts…local television coverage…”E” Channel and the Style Network.

Pistol Pete began his career in fashion with Ralph Lauren (10/06/1986) and has travelled extensively in Europe and the US before deciding to embark on establishing the brand THE HOUSE OF SAVOIA with partner and friend Michele Savoia.

Their specialty store highlights custome made menswear located at 147 Essex Street in the trendy part of lower Manhattan.

For more information on THE HOUSE OF SAVOIA please go to their daily blog at

http://houseofsavoia.blogspot.com/

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Cognac Wellerlane

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Dr. Matthew Bonanno, TV Host Cognac Wellerlane and Fashion Designer Count Vlad pose for a photo-op at Trendy Nightspot Sazon in Tribeca, New York City

Cognac chats with Plastic Surgeon Dr. Matthew J. Bonanno

Fashionistas, bloggers and beauty experts attended a glamorous night in Tribeca as colorful glasses of tasty sangria and delicious hors d’oeuvres were carefully catered to all that listened as featured guests of honor, Drs. John & Matthew Bonanno, leading NYC plastic surgeons introduced the latest products on the market and offered a Q&A on November 19, 2009.

John D. Bonanno, MD, PC

John D. Bonanno, MD is a senior plastic surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. He is the former Attending-in-Charge of plastic surgery at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital and the former Chief of Plastic Surgery at the Interfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY where he created a program in hand surgery and micro-vascular surgery and trained young doctors, many of whom are in plastic surgical practice today. He has been on the plastic surgery staff of many New York Hospitals. His main area of special interest is cosmetic surgery, especially nasal and facial plastic surgery, and cosmetic surgery of the breast. He has operated on physicians, public figures, models, actors, actresses, singers, and on many of his plastic surgical colleagues and their families.

Dr. John Bonanno received his bachelors degree in chemistry and mathematics from New York University. He was born in Sicily and speaks fluent Italian.
He earned his M.D. degree, “Summa cum Laude” at the University of Rome and trained in general surgery at St. Luke’s Hospital and Medical Center, NY. He subsequently completed his training in Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, NY where he was chosen as the Chief Resident in his senior year. Dr. Bonanno completed his training in Plastic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, NY. Many of his plastic surgery teachers were world renowned reconstructive and cosmetic surgeons such as John M. Converse, Thomas Rees, Carey Guy, Blair Rogers, Michael Hogan, Richard Stark, Gustave Aufricht, and Edgar Berry.

Dr. John Bonanno is a member of the New York County Medical Society, the Medical Society of the State of New York, the American Medical Association and is the former president of the Morgani Medical Society. He has served on numerous committees of these societies. He has also appeared multiple times in the media, such as the Daily News, the Regis Philbin Show, Talk of the Town, CNN, and radio programs such as the Debbie Nigro Show.

Dr. Bonanno has been teaching Plastic Surgery throughout his career. He has developed many unique solutions to plastic surgical problems. He also performs plastic surgery on needy patients, especially children, believing that we should strive to help each other in this complex world and to give back to society more than we take.

Matthew J. Bonanno, MD

Matthew J. Bonanno, M.D. is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery of the nose, eyes, face, breasts, and body. His procedures include, but are not limited to rhinoplasty, nasal reconstruction, blepharoplasty, facelift, neck lift, brow lift, breast augmentation ( with saline or silicone breast implants), mastopexy (breast lift), breast reduction, breast reconstruction, abdominoplasty, liposuction, body lift, Botox®, and injectable skin fillers(Restylane®, collagen, and others).

Dr. Bonanno completed his training in General Surgery at the prestigious Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Dr. Bonanno went on to complete his Plastic Surgery Residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Following this, Dr. Bonanno acquired further training in Head, Neck, and Breast Surgery at the renowned Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Bonanno is an attending plastic surgeon on staff at Lenox Hill Hospital / Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in New York City.

Dr. Bonanno is committed to the education of future plastic surgeons and regularly contributes his time to the education of plastic surgery residents and aesthetic plastic surgery fellows. He is a Clinical Instructor for the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship Programs at Lenox Hill Hospital and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. His research in plastic surgery has been presented at various regional, national, and international meetings and he has contributed to numerous articles in plastic surgery journals.

Dr. Bonanno strongly believes in giving back to the community he serves, both locally and abroad. He regularly contributes his time to providing pro-bono care for individuals in need.

Dr. Bonanno is an active member of the New York County Medical Society, the Medical Society of the State of New York, and the American Medical Association. He serves on the Medical Ethics Committee and Medical Practice Ethics Committee for the Medical Society of the State of New York, as well as the Public Relations Committee, Membership Task Force, and the Young Physicians Advisory Council for the New York County Medical Society. He is the current president of the Morgagni Medical Society.

Dr. Bonanno is committed to providing plastic surgery of the highest standard to his patients. He possesses the experience, knowledge, personality, and skill necessary to achieve the finest results one would expect from a premier plastic surgeon.

To find out more about the family team of Father and Son Dr. John D. Bonanno and Dr. Matthew J. Bonanno please go to:

http://www.drbonanno.com/

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Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane

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Temple Hill performing live at Tommy Fox’s in Bergenfield, New Jersey – Photo by Mauro Botero

Tommy Fox’s Owner Thomas O’Reilly poses with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane for a photo-opportunity – Photo by Mauro Botero

World Renowned Artist Brenda Kravitz, Amanda Bossard, Michelle Giardini, and Carol Goldring from Westy Storage pose for a photo-opportunity at Tommy Fox’s in Bergenfield – Photo by Mauro Botero

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane announces the band TEMPLE HILL at Tommy Fox’s in Bergenfield, New Jersey

Management company Got Entertainment and the public relations team of TV host Cognac Wellerlane from Cognac’s Corner presents Temple Hill at Tommy Fox’s in Bergenfield, New Jersey.

The Band mixed up the night with R&B hits, Rock and their new song “Red Sexy Demon” Look Below at their video:

Temple Hill performs their new song Red Sexy Demon – Video by Mauro Botero

Cognac chats with Band Singers Jon Paul and Rich – Video by Mauro Botero

Cognac chats with Head Bartender Jim Green at Tommy Fox’s in Bergenfield New Jersey – Video by Mauro Botero

Cognac chats with Attorney Jeffrey T. Carney and Restaurant Owner of Legends Steakhouse in Midland Park, NJ Steven Kalifeh – Video by Mauro Botero

Look for Red Sexy Demon as part of the up and coming CD the first quarter of 2010.

This enthusiastic band performed live at  Tommy Fox’s in Bergenfield, New Jersey on Thursday, November 12, 2009.

Opened in March of 1998, Tommy Fox’s Public House is a recently renovated and expanded, full service Bar and Restaurant open seven days a week.

Owned and operated by Partners Gerry Fox and Thomas O’Reilly (the combination which led to the name) Tommy Fox’s offers more than just a great place for lunch or dinner. With entertainment from Thursday to Sunday featuring the area’s hottest bands and DJs, that seem to find exactly what the crowd wants. Tommy Fox’s has quickly become one of Jersey’s hottest destinations.

This band never ceases to tantalize, entertain and amaze their audiences with their high energy and riveting performances. They are hot, sexy and innovative!

Catch their up and coming performance at
BURKE’S ON OLD HOOK www.burkesonoldhook.com 65 Old Hook Road Westwood, NJ 07675 (201) 666-7998

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

NV LOUNGE www.nvloungeny.com 122 Orange Avenue Suffern, NY 10901 (845) 918-1677

To book the band and for further information, contact their management at www.gotentertainment.net

I also had the chance to interview Singer, Performer Nikki Armstrong.

Cognac chats with Singer/Performer Nikki Armstrong

Singer/Performer Nikki Armstrong began her performing career as a dancer and actress at age 11. She was inspired by the great jazz singers, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee as well as the great Soul and R&B artists, James Brown and Tina Turner, and finally in her late 20’s Nikki decided to commit to singing. She has studied music and voice in Boston , LA and New York , most notably with the great arranger Hal Schaefer (Peggy Lee, Marilyn Monroe). Writing and doing session work in Los Angles and Sydney , Australia for the first few years was fun, but it was live performing she craved and New York was the place to be.

For the past 10 years Nikki has performed regularly all around the New York Tri-State area with her bands, Whole Lotta Blues and The Nikki Armstrong Project . As featured guest vocalist, she has performed and or recorded with such artists as Melvin Sparks (Acid Jazz Guitarist) and the Great Les Paul (Father of the Electric Guitar). As a voice coach for over 10 years, Nikki delivers performance workshops and singer showcases in the Tri-state area.
An important voice in the New York area Blues and Jazz scene Nikki is on the board of directors of the New York Blues and Jazz Society as Musician’s Liaison; coordinating, producing, and performing in successful Blues and Jazz events for venues such as Birdland in NYC, Sirius Radio as well as benefits for NOLA. In 2007 Nikki became a Deejay on the air with her own show Blues in the Grooves broadcasting every Wednesday afternoon on WFDU, 89.1FM from 1pm to 3:45pm. She also runs a weekly Blues Jam and has been doing so for the last 10 years.
Nikki has four independent CD releases and is working on another CD of all original material due to release in 2009. Her band Whole Lotta Blues is composed of Jason Green on guitar, Rob Chaseman on sax, A.J. Hager on bass, John McCann on drums and Juan Pertuz on percussion. Nikki and crew are all musically accomplished and perform everything from blues, funk, rock, soul, and pop covers, to jazz standards as well as originals. They can be seen most regularly at Lucille’s at BB Kings. Nikki Armstrong & Whole Lotta Blues have been the featured opening act for The Commitments, Joan Osborne, Dave Mason, Hubert Sumlin, Parliament Funkadelic, to name a few.

“ The blues as Nikki sings them come mixed with jazz, pop, and folk rock, with a warm, rich contralto voice that she colors over a wide spectrum from intimate growls and passionate whispers to long haunting ballad lines, and a sparkling sense of fun!” — – Michael Lydon (Founding Editor Rolling Stone Magazine and Author, Ray Charles: Man and Music )

To book Nikki Armstrong contact management at www.gotentertainment.net

Until my next Celebrity event darlings,

Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane

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Here are additional photos from Manhattan Motor Cars Charity Event organized by Gloria Cressler.

Model Grace Bol- Paris Designer Carina Hoijer Model Angelina Shipilina (Miss Russia New York) London Designer Catharina Eden Model/Actress Cynthia Kirchner (Victoria Secret Model) Designer Grace Edwards New York Model Claire-London Designer Catharina Eden Model Denise Dietrich (Victoria Secret Model Top 20 of Angel Tour) Designer Grace Edwards New York – Photography by Rob Klein