John Varvatos News

NBC announced today that philanthropist, actress, author and creative director Nicole Richie -- along with admired American menswear designer John Varvatos -- will serve as celebrity mentors on 'Fashion Star,' the new reality competition series that will search for the next big brand in fashion. They join previously announced celebrity mentor Jessica Simpson and host Elle Macpherson.

The Time Out New York Lounge will present the winner of the weekly competition, Fashion Forward, New York's only fashion design competition / AIDS benefit - Wednesday June 22nd (at 10:30 PM) at New World Stages: Travis Oestreich.

The Time Out New York Lounge will present the winner of the weekly competition, Fashion Forward, New York's only fashion design competition / AIDS benefit - Wednesday June 22nd (at 10:30 PM) at New World Stages: Travis Oestreich.

Muzak, Whitesmith Entertainment and fashion designer John Varvatos celebrated the release of Rock & Roll Submarine, the first new release in 16 years from alternative rock band Urge Overkill.

On Saturday June 4th, 2011, the Greek America Foundation will host the prestigious, 'Gabby Awards', which celebrates Greek America's best and brightest stars from all professional backgrounds. A historic awards presentation will take place in New York City at the Registry Room of the main Ellis Island building-the exact room where millions of immigrants were processed before entering the United States, with a grand reception to follow. The show will feature special appearances by Broadway's Olympia Dukakis (Rose, Social Security), Melina Kanakaredes (Cabaret), Constantine Maroulis (Rock of Ages), and George Psomas (South Pacific, Broadway Idol).

Last night, December 8, Doug Maxwell and wife Liz Caplan, one of Broadway's most in-demand vocal coaches, hosted the official opening of Maxwell's Not for profit company, Visionary Media. Maxwell started his company in order to help retain employment for blind musicians and performers, studio engineers, and actors.

Photos from the Ubuntu Education Fund Gala at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 11, 2010 in New York City.

GQ's The Gentlemen's Ball at The Edison Ballroom on October 27, 2010 in New York City.

GQ's The Gentlemen's Ball at The Edison Ballroom on October 27, 2010 in New York City.

Photos from the John Varvatos Milan Menswear Spring/Summer 2011 show on June 19, 2010 in Milan, Italy.

FEB 18 - FEB 21 AT JOE'S PUB FEATURING MARTA GOMEZ Monday, February 18 at 7:30 PM

The Roundabout Theatre Company & The American Airlines Theatre presented a 'Gay & Lesbian Subscription Series' with Twentieth Century and an exclusive post-show party sponsored by NEXT Magazine. Alec Baldwin and Stephen DeRosa were on hand to greet the subscribers.

BroadwayWorld.com Photographer Linda Lenzi covers Broadway notables at Fashion Week, and the Queer Eye book signing.