Jill Zarin News

Denise Rich, co-founder of Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research, and singer Chloe Jane co-hosted a fundraising event last night with SCHOOL OF ROCK: THE MUSICAL on Broadway. Cancer survivors and their families joined supporters of the Foundation to enjoy a pre-show reception at The Palm in Times Square, followed by attending a performance of the show and post-show talkback with the kids who star in the show and actress Mamie Parris from the cast. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Zarin Fabrics on the Lower East Side is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. They recently launched their new fabric collection 'Into the Garden.'

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research raised $3.6 million and counting for blood cancer research at its annual fundraiser, the Angel Ball, Monday night at Cipriani Wall Street. This black-tie benefit, hosted by Grammy-nominated songwriter Denise Rich and her daughters Daniella Rich and Ilona Rich Schachter, honored the work of Heidi Klum; Amy and Brian France, Chairman and CEO of NASCAR, Founders, The Luke and Meadow Foundation; Mary Kitchen and Jon Orszag, Co-Founder of Compass Lexecon, Co-Directors of The Orszag Foundation. Pop rock sensation OneRepublic, legendary vocalist Patti LaBelle and Tony and Grammy Award-winner Billy Porter performed throughout the evening.

RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL entertained the crowd on Fran Drescher's New York Harbor cruise to kick off Gay Pride Week last Sunday, June 21st. A benefit for Cancer Schmancer, the floating party was held aboard the Hornblower Hybrid. Patti LuPone joined the festivities immediately following her matinee of SHOWS FOR DAYS along with other celebrity guests including Thomas Roberts, Patti Stanger, Jill Zarin, Peter Marc Jacobson, and Ann Hampton Callaway.

On Monday, April 27th, Chef Marco Moreira transformed his top Zagat-rated restaurant, Tocqueville, on Union Square into an extraordinary showcase for star-studded, dinner theater that will raise awareness of food inequality and its implications for health in New York City. Scroll down for photos!

Bravo Media delivered record ratings on Sunday night as “The Millionaire Matchmaker” hit a season high in all key demos with 2.2 million total viewers, over 1.3 million P25-54 and over 1.2 million P18-49, according to Nielsen Live+3 data. The episode featuring Kenya Moore and Cynthia Bailey of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' and singer Taylor Dayne garnered double-digit growth for the second consecutive week, up 30 percent among P18-49, 28 percent among P25-54 and 21 percent among total viewers versus the week prior (3/15/15). Additionally, “The Millionaire Matchmaker” was the #3 most social cable reality program in prime this past Sunday.

Bravo Media's 'The Millionaire Matchmaker' wraps its star-studded eighth season with a bang celebrating its 100th episode on Sunday, March 15 at 10pm ET/PT.

Event planner extraordinaire, father to Cielo and often shrink to the stars, David Tutera, returns on an all-new season of WE tv's David Tutera's CELEBrations premiering tonight, January 9.

Event planner extraordinaire, father to Cielo and often shrink to the stars, David Tutera, returns on an all-new season of WE tv's David Tutera's CELEBrations premiering Friday, January 9

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA welcomed actress and reality television sensation NeNe Leakes (THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA) to the cast starting November 25, as she stepped into the role of Cinderella's wicked stepmother 'Madame'. CINDERELLA will conclude its triumphant 2-year run on January 3. The show will have played 41 preview and 770 regular performances when it closes. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the arrivals on Leakes's first night!

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA welcomed actress and reality television sensation NeNe Leakes (THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA) to the cast starting November 25, as she stepped into the role of Cinderella's wicked stepmother 'Madame'. CINDERELLA will conclude its triumphant 2-year run on January 3. The show will have played 41 preview and 770 regular performances when it closes. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Leakes greeting her guests and fans at the stage door after her debut!

Former 'Real Housewives of New York City' star BETHENNY Frankel will return to the Bravo reality series for the 7th season.

The next episode of OWN's Oprah: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?' will feature Rick Springfield, Jill Zarin, Andre Leon Talley, Terry Fator and The Village People.

The next episode of OWN's Oprah: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?' will feature Rick Springfield, Jill Zarin, Andre Leon Talley, Terry Fator and The Village People.

Original Housewives of New York former cast member, Jill Zarin and her husband Bobby, welcome their new Upper East Side neighbors, Suttons & Robertsons, a UK based collateral loan company to NYC. Together, Jill & Bobby Zarin and Suttons & Robertsons are teaming up to do some good to help the disaster victims of Typhoon Haiyan. The famed NY duo's collection of 30 rare pieces of artwork by Al Hirschfeld will be sold off for Typhoon Haiyan Relief benefiting The American Red Cross. The Zarins will donate the profits from the sale of their artwork and Suttons & Robertsons will contribute an additional amount that together will be donated to The America Red Cross. Through the entitled 'Hirschfelds for Haiyan' program the Zarin's 30-piece collection will be sold in-store at Suttons & Robertsons starting January 6, 2014, when the NYC Suttons & Robertsons' flagship store opens.

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet for opening night and below, you can check out interviews with the evening's celebrity guests- including Lisa Lampenelli, Des McAnuff, Jill Zarin, Luann de Lesseps, and more!

Billy Crystal returned to Broadway last night to kick off a 9-week-only limited engagement of his Tony Award-winning, record-breaking play 700 Sundays. The final performance will be Sunday, January 5, 2014 at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the star-studded theatre arrivals below!

VH1 is adding three news shows to its Spring 2013 slate of music and pop culture programs including 'The Gossip Game,' which follows ambitious women covering the urban entertainment beat, 'I'm Married To A...,' a documentary series that examines some unique couples in love, and '100 Sexiest Artists,' a five-part countdown special in VH1's signature style.

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel will usher in the holiday season with Steve Tyrell at the Café Carlyle. His new show and tribute to Sammy Cahn, Christmas at the Carlyle: The Songs of Sammy Cahn, features songs from the famed songwriter whose music continues to inspire generations today. Songs from the engagement will be included in the forthcoming Concord release, 'It's Magic, the Songs of Sammy Cahn' due out spring 2013. Mr. Tyrell opened at the Café Carlyle last night, November 27th and play through December 31st. Cehck out photos from the concert below!