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This Year's East End Hospice Summer Gala 06/30/09 East meets West was the Extraordinary theme at this year's East End Hospice Summer Gala. This highly anticipated event was glamorously held at the beautiful Sandacres Estate........................................Cognac Wellerlane

Heart of the Hamptons Ball Returns 06/23/09 Celebrities, socialites and medical professionals all gathered to attend The 13th Annual American Heart Association's Heart of the Hamptons Ball.........................................Cognac Wellerlane

Second Annual Help For Orphans International Hamptons Benefit 07/29/08 I was honored to speak to benefit committee members Jill and Bobby Zarin, Allyson Shapiro, Sara Herbert-Galloway, Dr. and Mrs. Gerry Curatola.........................................Cognac Wellerlane

The Quest for "It" Release Party 12/03/07 A glitterai of socialites from the worlds of art, beauty, fashion, and media attended the highly successful first ever hallmark event on November 29, 2007.........................................Cognac Wellerlane

The 35th International Emmy Awards 11/26/07 An array of television stars from around the globe attended The 35th International Emmy Awards Ceremony at the Hilton Hotel..........................................Cognac Wellerlane

Manhattan Motor Cars & Desmond Tutu Center 11/19/07 Cocktail reception to benefit The International Trade, Cultural and Charity Event on Thursday November 15, 2007 at Manhattan Motor Cars on Eleventh Avenue in New York City. ..........................................Cognac Wellerlane

Bruno Jamais Restaurant Kick Off 11/12/07 The very posh elegant Bruno Jamais Restaurant kicked off their fifth year anniversary party. Hundreds of media, CEO's and other distinguished dignitaries celebrated the night away..........................................Cognac Wellerlane

Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project 11/05/07 The Waldorf Astoria on Park Avenue in Manhattan hosted the New York Restoration Project's 12th annual Hulaween Gala on Halloween Night..............................................Cognac Wellerlane

Awesome 80s Prom, A Very Awesome Production 10/29/07 This year I celebrated my Halloween weekend at Webster Hall to participate in the Awesome 80's Prom. You may ask, what is the Awesome 80's Prom?.............................................Cognac Wellerlane

15th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival 10/22/07 The Hamptons International Film Festival was established to celebrate the Independent film - long, short, fiction and documentary................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Launch of New Collection 10/15/07 On Tuesday, October 9th fashionistas, models and celebrities attended the Launch Party for Fashion Designer Esther Nash’s new collection of fashion................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Opening Night at the New Bunkhouse 10/08/07 Last weekend I was proud to host Opening Night at the New and Improved Bunkhouse in Sayville Long Island. The quaint town of Sayville Long Island has a rich legacy of gay history................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Borghese Vineyard in the North Fork 09/24/07 I had the chance to visit the oldest winery and had the opportunity to interview one of the most famous photographers on the North Fork of Long Island...............................................Cognac Wellerlane

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Ends 09/18/07 Fashion Week has finally come to an end generating the latest trends in fashion, the hottest fashion designers, the most beautiful models, the magnificent...............................................Cognac Wellerlane

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2008 09/10/07 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2008 in Manhattan kicked off this season, with 64 designers showcasing their magnificent spring 2008 collections in the tents at Bryant Park...............................................Cognac Wellerlane

The Real White Party in East Hampton 09/03/07 Fashionistas dictate strictly that Labor day weekend traditionally marks the end of wearing white.........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Hopping Around in Southampton 08/27/07 An evening of Art and Wine was the perfect setting for the Tragedy & Transformation Exhibit...........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

A Blend of Town and Country 08/20/07 The Yellow Brick Road Down the Rabbit Hole and Earthscapture The Art of Setsuo Ito...........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Max Moran Exhibit at Martha Clara Vineyards 08/14/07 The Hamptons would not be the Hamptons without the Annual Exhibition of Max Moran's works of art............................................................Cognac Wellerlane

80's Movie star Ally Sheedy 08/07/07 80's Movie star Ally Sheedy is returning to the screen in a new film project "Harold" which will be released in 2008...........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Celebrities, Movie Stars, Hip-Hop Stars in The Hamptons 07/30/07 The Hamptons were hot, hot, hot with Celebrities, Movie Stars, Hip-Hop Stars and Fashionistas attending an assortment of red carpet events............................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Mercedes Benz Polo Match and Cocktails By the Bay Miracle 07/23/07 Two of the many fabulous events that happened in the Hamptons over the weekend were the 2007 Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge and Cocktail by the By Bay Miracle House Benefit in Sag Harbor............................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Hampton Happenings This Past Weekend 07/16/07 On Saturday, July 14th I attended the Orphans International Cocktail Benefit at David and Sarah Ehrlich's spectacular Peconic Bay-side residence in Southampton...........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Hampton Happenings at The Ying and Yang 07/09/07 My guest and I enjoyed our balance of Ying and Yang at Madame Tong’s restaurant drinking exotic cocktails and dining on the Asian influence cuisine...........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Summer Gala for East End Hospice 07/02/07 Saturday June 30th I was given a warm welcome by all the supporters of East End Hospice for their annual reception and summer gala...........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Venexiana Rules The Runways 06/26/07 Hungarian Princess Fashion Designer Kati Stern/Venexiana rules the runways with her creative innovative concepts, attention to detail and intense desire to design the most elegant fashions...........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Interview with Yasmin Aga Khan 06/18/07 I recently had the pleasure of interviewing beautiful Princess Yasmin Aga Khan daughter of glamorous movie star Rita Hayworth at The Concours d’Elegance..........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Birthday Bash and Cocktail Soiree 06/10/07 Manhattanites and Hamptonites attended my birthday bash and cocktail soiree to celebrate the launch of Cognac's Corner Magazine.........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Hot Hamptons Happenings 05/31/07 Hot Hamptons Happenings began this weekend as glamorous Manhattanites journey on their exodus to the hot Hamptons in search of fun in the sun..........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Jazz Lincoln Center 6th Annual Spring Gala 05/17/07 A smorgasbord of A-list celebrities adorned the red carpet at the Jazz Lincoln Center 6th Annual Spring Gala.........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

When Celebrities, Fashion Designers Gather 05/11/07 When celebrities, fashion designers and fashionistas gather together, conversation invariably turns to French Champagne, dining, good wine cooking and restaurants........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

The 10th Annual Timmy Awards at The Arena 04/30/07 A potpourri of celebrities, artists, poets, independent filmmakers writers and significant emerging talent all gathered to attend the 10th Annual Timmy Awards.......................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Controversial Rosie O'Donnell Leaves The View 04/25/07 The controversial comic and TV host for "The View" will be leaving the show in June. Apparently Ms. O'Donnell could not agree on a mutual contract with ABC......................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Sundance Channel Green Launch Party 04/17/07 A glamorous bunch of celebrities attended the the launch of Sundance Green to celebrate the new block of green programming that will begin airing on the Sundance Channel April 17, 2007.....................................................Cognac Wellerlane

New York International Auto Show 04/10/07 This week I had the pleasure appearing at the 2007 New York International Auto Show. The New York International Auto Show will be running from April 7th through April 15th...............................................................Cognac Wellerlane

A Night of Thousand Gowns 04/02/07 On March 31, 2007 I had the pleasure of attending the Annual Night of Thousand Gowns presented by the Imperial Court of New York..............................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Hamptons Restaurant Week on Long Island 03/29/07 Who doesn't love a good deal, I certainly do darlings! Hamptons Restaurant Week offers a fabulous bargain to all connoisseur lovers out there looking for upscale dining at incredible price.............................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Gotham Magazine Cover Star 03/24/07 Gotham Magazine Cover Star and the Queen of Prime Time, Mariska Hargitay joins Niche Media in celebrating the March issue of Gotham at the Four Seasons Restaurant..............................................................Cognac Wellerlane

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 03/13/07 Legendary Rap Star Chuck D from Public Enemy arrived an hour and half late at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Press Conference to celebrate "Definitive 200" Campaign at J& R Music and Computer World.............................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Curse of the Hollywood Blonde Bombshells 03/02/07 The recent death of Hollywood Blonde Bombshell Anna Nicole Smith has made her a member of an exclusive sorority. ............................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Bailey House Auction and Party 02/23/07 Tim Gunn, & Designer Jonathan Adler invited Manhattan's biggest hearted and most fun people to attend the Bailey House Auction and Cocktail Party at Puck Building............................................................Cognac Wellerlane

New York City's Most Eligible Zillionairs 02/18/07 Dressed in a porcupine fur ensemble created by my Stylist Count Vlad of Vladicouture I decided to take a break from Fashion Week and make a celebrity appearance at Bruno Jamais's Restaurant one of my favorite trendy elegant hot spots in Manhattan............................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Carmen Marc Valvo Fall 2007 Collection at Bryant Park 02/12/07 This year at the fall 2007 shows the A-list celebrities stayed home and the front rows were overrun with the new celebrities - Park Avenuenites - New York City socialites...........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2007 02/06/07 Mercedes-Fashion Week kicked off this past Friday, Febuary 2, 2007. Seventy-seven fabulous designers will present their Fall 2007 Collections showcasing their amazing designs in the Bryant Park Tents..........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Talent In Motion Launch 02/01/07 On January 31, 2007 elegant and trendy hot new Mantra restaurant was the perfect elaborate setting for the launch of the latest issue of Talent in Motion Magazine.........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Home to the Future Time Warner Exhibit 01/20/07 The stars showed up for the Kick Off Party for the "Home to the Future" Exhibit hosted by Legendary Crooner Tony Bennett at the Time Warner Center........................................................Cognac Wellerlane

The Coral House – New Years Eve Gala 01/04/07 Every year has a wonderful new beginning like a spectacular golden sunrise of each new day and my husband and I traditionally spend our New Years Eve at the elegant and charming Coral house in Baldwin, New York.......................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Jingles Benefit 12/21/06 I attend the Jingles Benefit at Christmas time every year which is hosted annually by the glamorous Linda Simpson at the home of Richard Bahl and David Raleigh......................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Toys of Hope Event at Oheka Castle 12/14/06 I was grateful to be invited to attend the Toys of Hope Children’s event benefiting over 350 needy Children on December 12, 2006 at the fairytale magical historical setting of Oheka Castle in Cold Spring Hills, New York......................................................Cognac Wellerlane

The Luscious Land of Lotus 12/08/06 If you fancy luscious ladies in a tantalizing array of fringe belts, go-go boots, fishnet stockings, than you must rendezvous to Lotus every Tuesday night and enjoy the Burlesque Dinner Show.....................................................Cognac Wellerlane

The 34th International Emmy Awards Gala 11/28/06 - Thanksgiving week I was privileged to be invited to the 34th International Emmy Awards Gala at the Hilton Hotel....................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Henry R and Searching for Bobby D 11/20/06 As usual this weekend my calendar was filled with splendid invitations to launch parties, movie premiers and cocktail soirees...................................................Cognac Wellerlane

“Female Trouble" New York Private Screening 11/11/06 On October 8, 2006 I was invited to "Female Trouble" New York Private Screening with Director John Waters at the Director’s Guild Theatre on 57th Street, New York City..................................................Cognac Wellerlane

Halloween Night 11/06/06 Every year New Yorkers and Long Islanders put on their most outrageous costumes and trek to Manhattan to celebrate Halloween.................................................Cognac Wellerlane

The 14th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival 10/25/06 The 14th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival opened last week with the highly publicized and controversial film, “The Situation” starring beautiful Danish-born Actress Connie Nielsen................................................Cognac Wellerlane

New York Most Luxurious Car Show 10/17/06 Autumn is upon us and the month of October is just beautiful with fall leaves turning wonderful hues of harvest gold, amber and burnt orange...............................................Cognac Wellerlane

Let Them Eat Cake 10/10/06 Superb service with attention to detail, panoramic views of the south shore of Long Island, authentic French cuisine all define my experience at Louis XVI Restaurant in Patchogue Long Island..............................................Cognac Wellerlane

Bruno Jamais Shopping Extravaganza 10/07/06 This past week I was invited by the beautiful Katherine Rothman at KMR Communications, Inc to attend “Girls Night Out” Cocktail Party at Bruno Jamais Restaurant..............................................Cognac Wellerlane

Max NugusHaute Couture 09/26/06 This past week I was delighted to be invited to a special showing of the Max Nugus couture collection at his Madison Avenue atelier.............................................Cognac Wellerlane

Olympus Fashion Week Spring 2007 09/15/06 This week was hectic and exciting attending all the wonderful fashion shows at Bryant Park............................................Cognac Wellerlane

Celebrities’ Exodus from Labor Day Weekend 09/12/06 Despite the nasty weather last weekend darlings, celebrities still turned out to attend the annual Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton...........................................Cognac Wellerlane

The Dazzling Days of a Hamptons Summer 09/06/06 The dazzling days of summer are now coming to an end at The East End. It has been just about the most divine summer here in the glamorous Hamptons..........................................Cognac Wellerlane

30th Anniversary Screening of “JAWS” 08/29/06 On August 24th Hayground School kicked off the 11th celebration anniversary with an intimate screening of the gripping cult horror classic film “Jaws”.........................................Cognac Wellerlane

Fall 2006 Fur and Cashmere Collection at Dazzelle Boutique 08/22/06 On Friday evening I was invited to an elegant champagne cocktail reception at Southamptons’s Dazzelle Boutique.........................................Cognac Wellerlane

Bobby Van’s Steakhouse Restaurant in Bridgehampton 08/16/06 Last week my husband and I were summering and vacationing in the Hamptons.........................................Cognac Wellerlane

Celebrities who make their home in the Hamptons 08/12/06 The Hamptons inspire many creative artists, celebrities, movie stars, motion picture producers, directors and fashion designers who decide to take residence in one of the most famous places on the globe.........................................Cognac Wellerlane

Starring Long Island Girl Ashanti 08/05/06 The premise of this silly teenage flick is about three luscious lovelies (ex-girlfriends) of a serial cheater played by Desperate Housewives Jessie Metcalf.........................................Cognac Wellerlane

VH1 Save the Music Benefit Foundation 07/30/06 The last weekend of July is no doubt the biggest celebrity weekend in the Hamptons.........................................Cognac Wellerlane

Celebrity Hamptons Hot Spots 07/27/06 This past week there were so many Hamptonite celebrities enjoying the hot summer weather, elegant soirees and fabulous Hampton eateries, like the Tide Runners........................................Cognac Wellerlane

Birthday Girl Beth Ostrosky celebrates in the Hamptons 07/21/06 Significant other, beautiful blonde bombshell, adorable honey of "Shock Jock" Howard Stern, Beth Ostrosky celebrated her 34th birthday this weekend.......................................Cognac Wellerlane

Superman Returns 07/17/06 This summer weekend I enjoyed the hot sandy beach the Long Island sunshine and the fabulous blockbuster movie Superman Returns.......................................Cognac Wellerlane

Rachel’s Waterside Grill 07/13/06 If you have some loose change and a good appetite and you don’t want to travel to the Hamptons, you truly will enjoy dining at Rachel’s Waterside Grill in Freeport, Long Island......................................Cognac Wellerlane

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Benefit Concert 07/10/06 As usual darlings, I have been extremely busy attending the usual Hamptons soiree.....................................Cognac Wellerlane

The Devil Wears Prada And Cognac Wears Chanel 07/05/06 The 4th July weekend opened with a bang at theatres with the much publicized and highly anticipated film the Devil Wear Prada....................................Cognac Wellerlane

Mrs. International New York Beauty Pageant 07/02/06 I had the privilege this week darlings of interviewing glamorous beauty Pageant winner Mrs. International New York, Yulia Gurtin for my TV show Cognac’s Corner.....................................Cognac Wellerlane

CoCo Restaurant, The Perfect Setting 06/28/06 The most enchanting dining room in East Hampton is unquestionably CoCo Restaurant in the Maidstone Arms Inn.....................................Cognac Wellerlane

Historical Maidstone Arms Inn in East Hampton 06/26/06 This week I had the pleasure of doing my TV Show, Cognac’s Corner at the Historical Maidstone Arms Inn in East Hampton....................................Cognac Wellerlane

Artists Against Abuse 06/22/06 Artists Against Abuse celebrated their 11th annual Gala on Saturday, June 17th at the elegant Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club...................................Cognac Wellerlane

Happy Fathers Day 06/17/06 This Sunday is Fathers Day. How are the celebrities celebrating Fathers day this year well first let’s find out how it all began darlings!..................................Cognac Wellerlane

Fica Show Fall / Winter 2006 / 2007 06/15/06 In the constantly evolving world of high fashion, Tres Chic Furs always offers the Long Island Consumer the Best in high-end furs..................................Cognac Wellerlane

Celebrity Dining in East Hampton 06/10/06 This past Wednesday June 7, 2006 I celebrated my glamorous birthday soirée at the colorful Blue Parrott Restaurant in East Hampton.................................Cognac Wellerlane

Luscious Diva Mariah Carey 06/06/06 Super star, Recording Artist Mariah Carey was born in Long Island on March 27, 1970. Carey and her siblings grew up living on Long Island in 13 successive houses.................................Cognac Wellerlane

Hamptons Princess plays Italian Princess 06/04/06 Everyone is talking about the new Gibraltar indie flick being filmed in Los Angeles, California directed by Erik MacArthur................................Cognac Wellerlane

Jason Binn’s Hamptons Magazine Launch 06/01/06 This Memorial weekend celebrities attended Jason Binn’s Hamptons Magazine launch part BBQ to kickoff the summer...............................Cognac Wellerlane

Intrigue in the Hamptons 05/30/06 Welcome back darlings to Cognac's Corner. Well darlings Memorial Day Weekend is finally here, the kickoff to the Hampton Scene..............................Cognac Wellerlane

Dashing Danza is a Long Island Star 05/24/06 I had the pleasure of meeting The Tenacious Tony while I was doing a TV interview for my TV show Cognac’s Corner at the Glamorous Cabaret, Feinstein’s At The Regency.............................Cognac Wellerlane

Fireworks were blasting in the Hamptons 05/21/06 Well darlings it is that time of year when all New Yorkers do their exodus to the fabled Hamptons............................Cognac Wellerlane

Celebrity Charity Event 05/19/06 Long Island Celebrity, The lovely and talented Recording Artist, Taylor Dayne Attended “We Are Family Foundation to Honor Sir Elton John...........................Cognac Wellerlane

Carol Alt is a Long Island Girl 05/16/06 The latest hot gossip around town is that Stunning Super Model Carol Alt latest controversial book “Eating in the Raw” is on the Best Sellers List..........................Cognac Wellerlane

Stunning Nicole Kidman filming in Hampton Bays 05/14/06 Talk about Glamorous Moviestars, well the latest gossip darlings is that stunning Nicole Kidman is filming a movie in Hampton Bays on Newtown Street..........................Cognac Wellerlane

Hello darlings, Welcome to Cognac’s Corner 05/14/06 I am Talk Show Host, TV Personality Cognac Wellerlane. As always I am excited to write about the truly wonderful experiences I encounter interviewing glamorous celebrities and movie stars on the red carpet.........................Cognac Wellerlane

 

 

 
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