The recent passing of Tony Bennett has left a void in the hearts of many. His talent and contributions were celebrated in various ways throughout his career. Oprah, for instance, collected his art, while Sarah Vaughan possessed his canvas of Tokyo. Radio City even hosted an art exhibit showcasing his work. Tony Bennett had the privilege of singing for several notable figures, including Hillary Clinton, Mario Cuomo, and former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. He even performed at a July Fourth concert held at the White House. In addition to his musical career, Tony Bennett served as a soldier during World War II, digging burial sites for fallen soldiers. His accomplishments were recognized and honored at a diabetes dinner held at the Waldorf Astoria. In 1952, he headlined the Paramount Theater stage show. Prince Albert presented him with the World Music Award, and he collaborated with Stevie Wonder on a CD. Not only did he have a successful music career, but Tony Bennett also used his fame for philanthropic endeavors. He headlined a fundraiser for San Diego’s zoo, and his quotes were included in a book for dog lovers. He even performed in a park dedicated to greyhounds and raised funds for animal welfare organizations such as the ASPCA. Born in the Queens neighborhood of Astoria, there was once an attempt to name a street after him by the borough president. Now, there is a new show called “Tony and the Lady” that memorializes him and his songs with Lady Gaga. The show will be held at the Westhampton’s Arts Center on September 9th. Larry Liso, who portrays Tony Bennett in the show, shared that they used to take walks together in Central Park and that Tony had a deep love for the city. Moving on to other celebrity news, Princess Kate was seen carrying an Hermès clutch, sparking interest in Meghan Markle wanting to be associated with a luxury clothing company. The question remains, who would you rather have as the face of your brand: England’s future queen or California’s permanent zero? Sienna Miller has been providing comfort to her father, Edwin, who has Alzheimer’s. According to her sister Savannah, he has become withdrawn and lost his spark. Liev Schreiber, who shares two children with Naomi Watts, is expecting a baby with his ex-pageant queen girlfriend, Taylor Neisen. The baby is due on Saturday, coinciding with the South Fork’s Natural History Museum gala. As for Norman Rockwell’s famous baseball painting titled “The Dugout,” it was displayed at the Hamptons Art Fair and is valued at several million dollars. Last year, Warren Beatty attended the fair, but he went unrecognized. D’yan Forest, who is known for her work with Seinfeld, holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest working female comedian at the age of 89. She will be performing stand-up at Gotham Comedy Club on July 31st. In other news, CNN’s John King was spotted enjoying music and a pint at Dublin’s Cobblestone pub. Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who is currently on summer break from teaching at NYU, allows his phone to ring during class, claiming that it’s an important politician calling but decides to ignore the call for the sake of the class. Matt Lauer attended Southampton’s Animal Shelter event without a female companion. He has been seen out and about on his own lately. Now that I’m back, it’s your lucky day. Who knows, maybe you’ll find your car still in the parking lot. It’s truly a unique experience, one that can only happen in New York City.
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