Erin Andrewsavoided a hat calamity at theKentucky Derby. When theESPNcorrespondent had trouble finding a hat to wear for the race— tradition frowns upon going without one — she contactedAndre Wilson, CEO of image-development company Style Icon for help. Wilson not only found a chapeau for Andrews, he styled her, too. Hats off, to him.
Beatle'sgot a life-long lovebug
The odds have smiled onPaul McCartney's engagement toMTAboard memberNancy Shevell. PR consultant and Beatles buffJohn Horantells us that based on the group's track record with marriage, McCartney has a good shot at living happily ever after with his American bride-to-be. The key, he says, is that the Fab Four seemed to find lasting happiness with women who weren't British. John, George and Ringo's respective first marriages to fellow nativesCynthia Powell,Patti BoydandMaureen Coxdidn't last longer than 11 years. They fared better next time: Lennon had been married 11 years toTokyonativeYoko Onowhen he was shot in 1980. Harrison was wed 23 years toMexico-born Olivia Arias when he died in 2001.Ringo Starrtied the knot with American Bond Girl Barbara Bach in 1981, and they're still together. McCartney was married 29 years toN.Y.C.nativeLinda Eastmanwhen she died in 1998. His second marriage toBrit Heather Millsdidn't make it to six. Interesting.
Picture this: Me andLiz Taylor
Imagine spending a whole day with Elizabeth Taylor and not getting a picture with her? It almost happened to Outlaw Biker Magazine publisherCasey Extontwo decades ago when he accompanied Taylor andMalcolm Forbesto aNew Jerseybike competition. The photographer Exton assigned to cover the event shot everything he saw that day— except his boss hanging with the hawg-loving Hollywood legend.
The snapper was fired. But Exton did get a shot with Taylor courtesy of his wife's disposable camera. He also had a moment he'll never forget. In a special edition of his magazine, titled"A Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor,"that hits stands Tuesday, Exton writes,"I really did fall in love with Elizabeth. When we met, she stared into my eyes, and I stared back for what seemed to be forever,"writes Exton, who just got out of the hospital after undergoing surgery on his ticker. Perhaps he was suffering from a broken heart over Taylor's death in March.
Love in theUSA
HasMiss USAfound love in N.Y.C.? A source tells us that shapelyRima Fakihand actorVincent Piazza, who has been seen in"Boardwalk Empire"and"The Sopranos,"certainly seemed to be enjoying each other's company at The Bunker"on Ninth Ave. on Friday night. They were all over each other,"says the source. Fakih has previously been linked withToronto Blue JayspitcherRicky Romero. A rep for Fakih declined to comment.
Chefs soak in the celebrity
N.Y.C. chefs used to be referred to as rock stars in this town. Now, they're becoming movie stars. A culinary crowd that included Spotted Pig chefApril Bloomfieldand Le Perigord proprietorGeorge Briguetcame away impressed by the onscreen charisma of Corton Chef Paul Liebrandt and the restaurant's co-ownerDrew Nieporentat a screening of the documentary"A Matter of Taste,"that the latter hosted atTribecaGrill on Friday afternoon. The film tells the story of Liebrandt's quest for gastronomic glory, and the impish chef is clearly ready for his closeup. He comes off like a matinee idol even when he's threatening to put two of his sous-chefs' heads through a wall because they're not cooking to his standards. As for Nieporent, he has been a character for years. During postscreening cocktails, Briguet, who employed the restaurateur long before he became known as the owner of Nobu, said to Nieporent:"May I tell you something? You are a fantastic actor!"HBOruns the documentary next month.
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Carson Griffith:cgriffith@nydailynews.com
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