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Katharine McPhee's Is 'Obsessed' with New York
Originally posted 05/30/2012 02:45PM
It's been a season full of ruthless ambition and emotional chaos on Smash, and Katharine McPhee can't wait to get started on what's next.
"We had such an incredible time on the first season that I can only hope for [season 2] to be as enjoyable as the first," the actress tells PEOPLE. "The show has made some creative changes, so I think there will be some new characters and interesting new storylines."
Smash had some famous guest stars in its debut season, and McPhee has her favorites among them, including Bernadette Peters ("It was amazing to meet her and work with her!") and Uma Thurman ("I love her! She has a really funny and dry sense of humor.").
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Cynthia Nixon and Christine Marinoni Take a Family Stroll
Originally posted 05/30/2012 10:00AM
It's a family outing in their Manhattan neighborhood for the just-married Cynthia Nixon and Christine Marinoni.
The actress (who shaved her head for her recent stage role as a cancer patient in the award-winning drama Wit) and the education activist have been a couple since 2004, then became engaged in 2009 and finally tied the knot last Sunday.
In addition to their 1½-year-old son together, Max Ellington Nixon-Marinoni (who apparently shares his parents' red hair), Nixon has two children, Samantha, 15, and Charles, 9, from her previous relationship with teacher Danny Mozes.
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John Mayer Hugs It Out with Fans at Album Release Event
Originally posted 05/22/2012 08:00PM
Buckets of rain and oppressive humidity weren't enough to keep John Mayer fans from celebrating Born and Raised with the musician on the eve of the record's release Monday evening in New York City.
The man of the hour – toting an umbrella – greeted fans lined up outside of Reed Space on Orchard St., where a pop-up shop featuring photography and merchandise has been assembled for the week.
Mayer – who donned a t-shirt featuring lyrics to second single "Queen of California" once he spotted it for sale inside – mingled with friends, family and industry pals before settling down in the back corner with a pile of Sharpies, ready to meet the crowd gathered outside.
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Sofia Vergara Chair Dances in Her Leopard-Print Louboutins!
Originally posted 05/18/2012 06:00AM
Letting loose on Wednesday night, newly single Sofia Vergara got the party started to Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" at Beauty & Essex in New York City with a group of 16 ladies.
Casually clad in a flowy white tank and leopard-print Louboutin heels, the Modern Family star, danced on chairs at the hotspot with her fellow partygoers, when security and staff reprimanded the group for "safety reasons," an onlooker tells PEOPLE.
When the women were asked to get off the chairs, Vergara comically replied, "We are not from America. We won't sue. It's not in our vocabulary."
– Carlos Greer
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Ashley Greene's Giggly Girls Night
Originally posted 05/18/2012 05:55AM
Ashley Greene recently did some wining and dining with her gal pals at New York City hotspot Asellina.
Sipping on wine and munching on ravioli and tiramisu, Greene and her girls stayed for about two-and-a-half hours.
"Ashley seemed like she was in a great mood," an onlooker tells PEOPLE. "She was giggling with her girlfriends."
– Dahvi Shira
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John Mayer Spins Born and Raised for Fans
Originally posted 05/17/2012 02:45PM
He isn't able to sing live, but John Mayer can still paint a picture with words – and that's exactly what he did Wednesday evening at Electric Lady Studios in N.Y.C.
Hosting an intimate advance spin at the legendary studio, the guitarist gave fans a glimpse into the conception of Born and Raised, out May 22.
"I wrote 'Age of Worry' there, I wrote 'Whiskey, Whiskey, Whiskey' there, I wrote 'Born and Raised,'" Mayer explains, pointing to a couch nestled in the corner of the room.
"I've done four or five of these [listening parties] but this is definitely the most special because this is where the record was made."
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Mariah & Nick Bid $21,000 on Shoes at Charity Event!
Originally posted 05/16/2012 06:00AM
Days after celebrating their twins' birthdays – in Paris, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon arrived hand-in-hand at the Opera Gallery in N.Y.C. for an arty fundraiser.
The pair was spotted laughing and enjoying themselves, sipping soft drinks and checking out tunes by DJ Mos at the event, which benefitted the Urban Arts Partnership. The happy couple – who recently renewed their vows – was apparently in a very charitable mood: Cannon placed the night's highest bid, nabbing a $21,000 Project Canvas shoe, that was paired with a diver watch, designed by Audemars Piguet.
Carey was among the celebrities who designed shoes for the event. Her creation, which was snatched up by BET chairman Debra Lee for $2,000, earned the highest price for a single pair of shoes during the evening.
Other celebrities contributing shoe designs at the event: Ellen DeGeneres and Swizz Beatz.
– Carlos Greer
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Jake Gyllenhaal Parties with Jay-Z – and the Rapper's In-Laws!
Originally posted 05/15/2012 06:00AM
What started as a guys night out recently for Jay-Z, Jake Gyllenhaal, Pharrell Williams and some other male pals, was soon interrupted by Beyoncé Knowles's mom Tina and sister Solange.
But that didn't seem to be a problem. The gang, who partied at the D'usse Cognac Launch party at The Top of the Standard in New York City, seemed in great spirits, hanging out in a roped-off section, watching the Knicks basketball game on TV.
"They were very cheerful, laughing and enjoying the game," an onlooker tells PEOPLE. "Several partygoers tried to steal pics."
Carlos Greer
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Jessica Alba Sips Scotch in N.Y.C.
Originally posted 05/11/2012 05:55AM
Jessica Alba was with a big group of people on Tuesday when she came out to New York City eatery Beauty & Essex, though she mostly kept to herself.
"She only had a scotch on the rocks," an onlooker tells PEOPLE of the mom of two, who didn't order anything to eat. "She was at a table of 10, but was seen texting most of the time."
Although she kept a seemingly low profile, the actress's typically notable style didn't go unnoticed.
The source says Alba was wearing a high-waisted print skirt, espadrilles and a white Louis Vuitton bag.
– Jennifer Garcia
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'Smiley' Sofia Vergara Steps Out After Reported Split
Originally posted 05/10/2012 06:00AM
Sofia Vergara isn't letting a reported split from longtime beau Nick Loeb totally get her down.
The Modern Family star was in good spirits on Wednesday at the Einstein College of Medicine's Annual Spirit of Achievement Awards at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
"She [seemed] in the best mood," an onlooker tells PEOPLE of the actress, who was invited as jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz's guest. "Mother's Day is this weekend, and she talked about her son and how proud she is of him and how he's such a nice kid. No matter who came up to her table, she was taking pictures and people were being introduced to her."
Vergara also apparently had quite the appetite at the daytime affair.
"She was scarfing down Twinkies and popping them in her mouth," the source says. "If there was something fazing her, you couldn't tell at all. She just didn't care. She did every media interview and was chatting with people. You couldn't tell anything was wrong."
– Melody Chiu
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