Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is in solitary confinement at the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center in BrooklynHe may begin talking to himself before his next court date on March 17.
“He has no cell phone, no TV and lacks human contact,” he said. Attorney Arthur Aidalawho does not represent Maduro, but was recently at the MDC to meet with a client.
“He can see his lawyer, but otherwise he’s alone,” Aidala said. “It could end up being like Tom Hanks in Castaway talks to a volleyball“.
Maduro is possible He won’t be able to see his wife, Celia Floreswho is also being detained Terrorism and drug chargesHe will not be able to interact with Luigi Mangione or… Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine.
He missed it Some other prominent prisoners Those who moved from Brooklyn, including Harvey Weinstein, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Sam Bankman Fried, and Ghislaine Maxwell, who once said her cell was so infested that “Friendly mouse will visit regularly” I also used the toilet.
in Shipping documentsProsecutors allege that Maduro, his wife and son, Nicolas Maduro Guerra, They participated in a cocaine smuggling conspiracy and partnered with gangs designated as terrorist groups.
They allege that the accused conspirators “abused their positions of public trust and corrupted once-legal institutions to import tons of cocaine into the United States.”
after They were arrested from their home in Caracas They were flown to New York, and Maduro and Flores pleaded not guilty in Manhattan federal court. They are expected to remain detained in the MDC for the time being.
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“The Fantasticks” opens in 1960 at the Sullivan Street Theater in Greenwich Village and ran for 42 years, running 17,162 performances, making it the longest-running musical in the world.
Now it is being re-cast for Broadway, with the characters of the young lovers Matt and Louisa were changed to Matt and LouisaReinterpretation of the story through A Modern gay lens. The original pair of fathers, who secretly trick their children into falling in love by pretending to be in conflict, will be mothers instead.
It’s all good for Anthony Noto, son Original Lore Noto productWho said: “The beautiful music and profound lyrics are worth retelling in any language.”
Casting for the reimagined musical, helmed by “Death Becomes Her” director Christopher Gattelli, will be announced in the coming months.
Among the prominent names who have previously participated in the show Liza Minnelli, Elliott Gouldglenn close, Kristin Chenoweth, John Goodman, and Megan Mullally.
the The show’s theme song, “Try to Remember” It has also been recorded by hundreds of artists such as Harry Belafonte, Bobby Darin, and Gladys Knight.
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The Jonas Brothers’ Greetings From Your Hometown Tour concerts featured celebrity guests, including Demi Lovato, Hanson and John Legend.
to them The last final show at the Barclays CenterBring the Jojo Brothers, Norah Jones, Somber and Japanese rock star Yoshiki is on stage to perform with them.
YoshikiFresh off a flight from Tokyo, He arrived just minutes before his signal. He played flawlessly Piano playing the band’s song “Fly With Me” The JoBros sang alongside him as 18,000 fans cheered.
“This moment with the Jonas Brothers was pure magic.” Yoshiki said. “It reminded me once again that music knows no boundaries. It was a great honor to share the stage with these talented New York artists, and it inspires me to deepen my relationships with fans in the US and around the world.”
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Jeff Mann, longtime publisher of Fashion Mannuscript magazine, The Mann Report and Man about the city (MAT) magazines have put a number of prominent New Yorkers on their covers.
The list includes Karen LeFrak, composer wife of real estate tycoon Richard LeFrak; skin care mogul Peter Thomas Roth; Shagit Leviev Soviev to Leviev Diamond; and philanthropist Kimberly Paige Bloom, wife of billionaire casino magnate Neil Bloom.
MAT’s January cover features power duo Amy and Gary GreenFounders of the Environmental Charitable Society Green vision.
Gary is a son SL Green Realty Founder Stephen L. Green, whose company transformed Manhattan’s commercial real estate landscape.
While the Greens split their time between New York City and Aspen,New York is the center of the universe,” Amy tells the magazine, embracing the city where Gary’s family name is etched on the skyline. “We will always be a part of this great city. My children will always remember and respect the green legacy.
The couple continues this legacy through their work in New York, as well as real estate, sports, and community building projects across the country. Among these projects is a proposed $114 million project in downtown Omaha, centered around… A state-of-the-art football field.
Featuring residential, retail, dining, entertainment and green space, the project was designed “as a catalyst for a new urban ecosystem, one that attracts visitors, drives economic growth and reimagines what a mid-sized American city can offer,” Jeremy Murphy wrote for the magazine.
If approved, they could begin the project later this year.
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Techno DJ Jensen Maker He was rehearsing at Bentley House Studios, where Lenny Kravitz, members of the Grateful Dead, and Rosé from the K-pop group Blackpink played. The private recording studio is owned by his father, artist and lighting designer Bentley Maker.
On January 30, Jensen will perform alongside rising dark pop artist Kremz at the annual concert to merge An event held at a secret location in Brooklyn.
The Underground party – “a quirky party aimed at cultivating sonic experiences through techno music” – is a hot ticket, and the exact location won’t be revealed until the day of the dance party this weekend.
Other hidden artists performing in the series include Decoder, Auspex, Ignez, and MIZU.
Information and tickets are available through Resident advisor website.
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Billionaire John Paulson celebrated his 70th birthday at a party hosted by his fiancée. Alina de AlmeidaThe mother of his 11-month-old daughter, Jacqueline.
Although Paulson owns $110 million, 30,000 square feet. Oceanfront mansion in Palm Beach, De Almeida The party gave in B.F. Changthe famous Chinese restaurant Paulson owns in Palm Beach Gardens.
Among the 150 friends enjoying the feast and the acrobatic dancers were Susan Woody Johnson, owners of the New York Jets; Dana and Robert Kraft, who own the New England Patriots; and Lynn and Steve Ross, owner of the Miami Dolphins.
Billionaire couples in attendance included Andrea and Steve Wynn, Christine and Stephen Schwarzman, Kimberly and Neil Bloom, and Karen and Richard LeFrak.
Also in attendance were Hillary and Wilbur Ross, Commerce Secretary during Trump’s first term; Amy and John Phelan, current Secretary of the Navy; And Amy and Bret Baier, host of ““Special Report with Bret Baier” on Fox News.
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Broadway producer Randy Levin Miller He created “Randie’s Round Table,” a monthly gathering of entertainment industry enthusiasts at the legendary Sardi’s.
Richard Kind, Penny Fuller, Ken Weisman, Jeffrey Sweet, Alan Sipos, Craig Pomranz, Joshua Ellis, Steve Garin and Marcia Milgrom Dodge share “behind-the-scenes tales of freak show business.” — Much like the running jokes at the Algonquin Round Table and the witty critiques of popular culture of the 1920s and 1930s.
“Don’t you like being a fly on the wall?” Levin Miller laughed.
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Hamptons Private Chef Andrew Mullen He did a good job on New Year’s Eve while cooking for the Little Lighthouse Foundation in Miami. The organization hosts more than 20 different programs and partners with 90 facilities to provide support and resources to underserved youth.
Odell Beckham Jr., former wide receiver for the New York Giants, came in after midnight and asked Mullen if he could cook for him and his friends. After eating a large wagyu steak, the group disappeared into the night to continue the fun.