Big day yesterday for the kings of the Grammys.
Recording Academy president Harvey Mason, Jr. and ultra successful producer Ben Winston were serenaded by superstars at a private luncheon here in New York.
Entertainment came from Coldplay’s Chris Martin, and breakout star Leon Thomas. Chris brought along son Moses, and evidently they were seen walking from the event when it was over.
Mason and Winston were toasted by all the grand poobahs of the record industry for their philanthropy and a job well done.
Alas, there are no photos or videos from the event. I’m told it was so hush hush that the guests were made to tape over the camera on their phones — just like at the San Vicente Bungalows in Los Angeles. No pictures. And no social media, either. My spy says there were signs on each table warning everyone to stay off Instagram, Facebook, etc.
Me? I went to vote for mayor, etc downtown. And then I went to Gracie Mansion for the annual Made in NY cocktail party honoring several celebs including the hilarious Tracy Morgan and the terrific director Darren Aronofsky.
My friend, Pat Swinney Kaufman, put on a great show celebrating filmmakers from New York who make their films here. And even though skies threatened the outdoor event, and it was pretty cold, Made in NY is always a warm reminder of New York as the movie hub of the universe. Everyone wants to film here –and especially on my block!
And no, I didn’t wear the I Voted Early sticker I was given, just to keep things calm!
