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The lucky winners and their human pets (photo by Priscilla)
Nancy Marr and Jean-Michel Costeau with Hiroko Benko and crew (photo by Priscilla)
Just another furfilled day at the Rosewood (photo by Priscilla)
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six weeks nationally on the subject. It will be interesting to see if Prince William participates…
Serenading on the Sea
Jane and Rick leading the ceremonies (photo by Priscilla)
It was high Cs on the high seas when Hiroko Benko threw a Broadwaythemed sunset cruise on her popular whale watching vessel the Condor Express. The cruise featured soprano Deborah Bertling and tenor William Simpson with pianist Renee Hamaty bringing the Great White Way to life against the backdrop of the Pacific. Next month Hiroko is organizing an opera cruise. So make sure you’re in the right aria.
Having officially split from Sana Barbara warbler Katy Perry, British actor Orlando Bloom has reportedly splashed out $13 million on a Miami, Florida, bachelor pad. The Lord of the Rings star, 48, will be living near Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Kourtney Kardashian, and Travis Barker, according to the London tabloid, The Sun. Perry got off to a rocky start on the first day of a Los Angeles trial after the judge blasted her lawyers for trying to ambush his courtroom with a surprise appearance by the singer. “It’s outrageous, it’s not nice, it’s unfair,” fumed Superior Court Judge Joseph Lipner at the trial in which Katy, 40, is demanding millions from 85-year-old dying veteran Carl Westcott over repairs and back rent over the $15 million Montecito estate she bought from him five years ago. The judge’s tirade came after Westcott’s attorney revealed their legal team had only informed them a day earlier that
Show” trophy with a stay at the hotel and dinner at the star-studded restaurants went to local resident Kathleen Wilson with her pet Tucker; Wellesley owned by Lena Whelan won for “Trick of the Day”; and Emily Penhallegon of Los Olivos with Frankie won the “Spectator’s Choice Award.” All too beastly for words…
The performers ready to set out to sea and song (photo by Priscilla)
New on Netflix Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are lining up a documentary on Princess Diana as part of their new “first look deal” with Netflix. The streaming giant is understood to be in discussion with the tony twosome for the project to mark the 30th anniversary of her death in a Paris car crash in 1997. It was particularly memorable for me as I was sailing in Dark Harbor, Maine, at the time and did nearly 90 TV broadcasts in 28 August – 4 September 2025
Perry, currently on a world tour, would only be able to testify at a certain time of the day. Perry’s lawyer, Eric Rowen, accused Westcott’s attorneys of “targeting” her and “creating a media circus.” The judge ordered Perry to reschedule her testimony to a later date. He also ruled she wouldn’t have to take the stand for more than two hours. Watch this space…
Role Play Kevin Costner, 70, has made a surprise career move following his bitter departure from his hit TV show Yellowstone after five seasons and the box office flop Horizon. Amazon MGM Studios has announced the two-time Oscar winner has signed up to star in their upcoming dramedy Honeymoon with Harry alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. The film centers on the groom Gyllenhaal, who days before the nuptials loses his bride. In view of her sudden death, he embarks on the planned honeymoon with Costner, who would have been his father-in-law. A most interesting scenario...
Sightings Oprah Winfrey truffle hunting in Umbria, Italy... Conan O’Brien getting his latté at Pierre Lafond... Kevin Costner at Lucky’s. Pip! Pip!
Soprano Deborah Bertling and tenor William Simpson sing a tune (photo by Priscilla)
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