Simon van Kempen News

Vint and York, the global eyewear brand is celebrating a successful debut of their new 2014 sunglasses collection. The much talked about fashion event was held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Barbershop at 8 Rivington in New York City. The interactive presentation event proved to be a hit of the evening during New York's most popular Fashion Week.

Martin de Tours Clothier, the up and coming luxury ready-to-wear menswear company, is celebrating a successful debut of their new made-to-measure fashion collection. The much talked about fashion event was held on Friday, September 13, 2013 at the ultra chic Gansevoort Park Avenue in New York City. The interactive presentation event proved to be the most evocative and glamorous of the evening during New York's most popular Fashion Week.

Yesterday afternoon Real Housewife of NY Alex McCord and her family came to see SPIDER-MAN: Turn Off The Dark. Below, check out photos of them with the cast backstage!

VH1 COUPLES THERAPY is set to premiere tonight, October 3 at 10pm* with 8, one-hour episodes on VH1.

Autentico Tequila Alacran, the up and coming Tequila company is celebrating a successful launch of their new product Autentico Mezcal Alacran. The much talked about event was held on Friday, September 7, 2012 at the gorgeous rooftop of the uber posh Hotel Americano in New York City.

VH1 COUPLES THERAPY is set to premiere on Wednesday, October 3 at 10pm* with 8, one-hour episodes on VH1.

According to the Huffington Post, REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NY star Jill Zarin says it was fans of the show that requested her dismissal from the Bravo reality show.

The Night of a Thousand Gowns celebrating the LGBT community - the colorful cross-dressing segment of that community -took place on Saturday, March 31 in New York City. In its twenty-six year history, the Court has donated over a million dollars to worthy LGBT, HIV/AIDS and youth enrichment related causes. This year the Night of a Thousand Gowns raised important funds to benefit PFLAG NYC and New Alternatives. BWW was there to cover this event. Check out the red carpet photos below!

The Off Broadway production of Standing On Ceremony kicked off its open-ended run on November 7. Conceived by Brian Shnipper and directed by Stuart Ross, Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays began as a series of benefit events in Los Angeles, taking on a life of their own as an inspiring theatrical evening. The New York cast features Craig Bierko, Mark Consuelos, Polly Draper, Harriet Harris, Beth Leavel and Richard Thomas. The production opened officially last night, November 13, and BroadwayWorld was there!

GLAAD, together with FV Events, brings a Brazilian carnival-themed celebration to the middle of New York City, presented by Delta & ROKK Vodka. Over 600 guests will be on hand to support GLAAD's work to share culture-changing stories of the LGBT community with Americans. FV Events has also brought samba dancers, live percussion and carnival inspired performances.

Kathy Griffin, Robert Verdi, Jane Pauley, Kathie Lee Gifford, Hota Kotb, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and 'Real Housewives' Ramona Singer, Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Alex McCord & Simon van Kempen walked the red carpet with hosts Sherri Shepherd and fashion designer Carmen Marc Valvo at the 23rd Annual Bailey House Auction and Party last night, February 23rd at The Lexington Avenue Armory. Festivities began at 6 PM. The evening benefits Bailey House, the landmark AIDS housing agency for homeless New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS.

TV personalities Simon van Kempen and wife Alex McCord attend the Mummenschanz Swiss Performance Troupe Opening Night at Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on December 21, 2010 in New York City.

The energy efficient LED numeral to be used for the New Years Countdown in Times Square arrives at the Duracell Mobile Smart Power Lab on December 21, 2010 in New York City.

Photos from Housing Works' Fashion For Action 2010, Chaired by Thom Browne at Rubin Museum of Art on November 18, 2010 in New York City.

Photos from the Women's Wear Daily 100 Anniversary Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 2, 2010 in New York City.

Yesterday, August 3, 2010, celebrities and television personalities attend GLAAD Manhattan at 230 Fifth Avenue in New York City. BroadwayWorld brings you coverage below.