Robert Verdi News

In an unprecedented partnership between leading brands in style, media and events, Penske Media Corporation (PMC), Style Media and IMG Fashion presented the 9th Annual Style Awards on September 5, 2012 Among those honored was actress Katharine McPhee who was presented the 'One to Watch' (Female) award by Joe Zee. McPhee stars in the NBC musical drama 'Smash' and was the winner of Fox's American Idol singing competition.

Below are upcoming guests on Kathy Griffin's talk show 'Kathy' which airs Thursdays at 10pm ET/PT on Bravo. The series showcases Griffin's unique take on celebrities, co-workers, friends, politicians, and yes, even her own boxed-wine swilling mother, Maggie.

The Tony award-winning Hugh Jackman has returned to Broadway in Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre which opened last night, November 10th. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all the excitement of the night, scroll down to check out photos from the show's red carpet!

The Night of a Thousand Gowns celebrating the LGBT community - the colorful cross-dressing segment of that community -took place on Saturday, March 26 in New York City. In its twenty-five 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 expects 1,000 attendees to raise important funds for the Ali Forney Center and the Trevor Project.

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.

Talk Show Listings for Friday, January 28, 2011

Talk Show Listings for Friday, January 28, 2011

Photos from the 2010 Emery Awards at Cipriani, Wall Street on November 9, 2010 in New York, City.

The Hetrick-Martin Institute celebrates the 2010 Emery Awards on Tuesday, November 9, by reflecting on its 31-year history and looking forward to the next generation of leadership and creative minds to empower the LGBTQ youth of today and change public understanding and acceptance of the community to ensure the safety of our youth.

The Hetrick-Martin Institute celebrates the 2010 Emery Awards on Tuesday, November 9, by reflecting on its 31-year history and looking forward to the next generation of leadership and creative minds to empower the LGBTQ youth of today and change public understanding and acceptance of the community to ensure the safety of our youth.

The Global Poverty Project Premieres 1.4 Billion Reasons on DVD at the Musuem of Modern Art in New York.

The Hetrick-Martin Institute celebrates the 2010 Emery Awards on Tuesday, November 9, by reflecting on its 31-year history and looking forward to the next generation of leadership and creative minds to empower the LGBTQ youth of today and change public understanding and acceptance of the community to ensure the safety of our youth.

The Hetrick-Martin Institute celebrates the 2010 Emery Awards on Tuesday, November 9, by reflecting on its 31-year history and looking forward to the next generation of leadership and creative minds to empower the LGBTQ youth of today and change public understanding and acceptance of the community to ensure the safety of our youth.

TV Land's competition reality series 'She's Got The Look' has a whole new look when it returns for its third season on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 10PM ET/PT as the series introduces a new host: Brooke Burke ('Dancing With The Stars,' 'Wild On'); a new city: Los Angeles; a new judge: supermodel Roshumba Williams, and ten new finalists all over the age of 35 competing for a second chance at their dreams. The TV Land Prime original series is a collaboration with Wilhelmina Models, Inc. and sets out to discover a beautiful, sophisticated and confident woman over the age of 35 who has the potential to transform herself into a model, representing some of the most high-profile brands and highly-coveted campaigns in the fashion and beauty industries. The winner of the series receives a contract with Wilhelmina Models, Inc. and a photo spread in Self Magazine. Also joining Roshumba Williams are returning judges, celebrity stylist Robert Verdi and Wilhelmina president Sean Patterson. Emmy(R) Award-Winner Allison Grodner ('Big Brother,' 'Blowout') returns as executive producer and has joined forces with executive producer Rich Meehan ('Big Brother') under their new banner, Fly On The Wall Entertainment. Rachel Tung is also executive producer. RoC(R) Skincare is the presenting sponsor of 'She's Got The Look.'

Last night, August 4, 2010, Fergie attends the launch for her new fragrance with Avon, OUTSPOKEN, held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Last night's Oasis, the inaugural summer benefit for the Ali Forney Center, was a huge success! With over 400 attendees at the beautiful Hudson Terrace, the event was completely sold out. Guests enjoyed cocktails by 42 Below, and beer by Blue Point brewing Company, as they perused the fabulous silent auction and took pictures at the event photo booth. Gorgeous men from Major Model Management filtered through the crowd selling raffle tickets for a fabulous trip to Aruba. Money raised from ticket sales, the silent auction and the raffle totaled a whopping $40,000- a remarkable amount for a first year event!

At 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 21 Robert Verdi and Linda Simpson will host the Ali Forney Center's inaugural summer benefit, Oasis, with a special appearance by RuPaul's Drag Race's fan favorite, Jujubee at the Hudson Terrace (621 West 46th St.).