Unplugged Bliss: Ice-T, Coco, and Daughter Cherish Daily Family Time

Ice-T, renowned star of "Law & Order SVU," shares a heartwarming family ritual with wife Coco and their 8-year-old daughter, Chanel. Around 7:30 to 8 o'clock each day, they embrace "radio silence," disconnecting phones and computers to savor genuine human connection. This cherished time strengthens their familial bond, creating intimate moments that resonate deeply.

 

As the clock ticks toward midnight on December 31, Ice-T and Coco will trade their daily routine for a festive New Year's Eve bash at the Hustler Club. Teaming up with movie producer Noel Ashman, they plan a visually striking tribute to Coco, featuring waitresses donning blonde wigs and revealing gowns. The couple intends to kick off 2024 with a touch of glamour, popping 50 magnums of the exquisite new sparkling rose, Aphrodise, and sharing a romantic kiss to welcome the new year.

 

Meanwhile, Living Colour's Vernon Reid and Corey Glover shed light on the challenges they face as Black artists, expressing disappointment in the perception that their music is deemed "white people" music. In response to Lenny Kravitz's recent grievances about being overlooked in black entertainment awards, Living Colour asserts that black organizations have not adequately acknowledged their contributions to rock, R&B, and hip hop. Glover emphasizes the need to recognize the profound impact of Black artists on modern-day music, dispelling the notion that certain genres are exclusively "white people stuff."

 

In a captivating episode of the video podcast "These City Streets," hosted by attorney Arthur Aidala, powerful music lawyer Allen Grubman recounts his encounter with the legendary Frank Sinatra. Grubman, who has represented iconic figures like Lady Gaga and Bruce Springsteen, shares a memorable moment when Sinatra, impressed by Grubman's client roster, playfully dismissed the idea of being represented by him. This insightful interview sets the stage for upcoming conversations with New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman, former governor Andrew Cuomo, and author Melissa de Rosa.

 

Martín Rodríguez, poised for success in the Netflix limited drama series "Griselda," reveals his role as a hit man in the gripping crime series. Premiering on January 25, the show follows the life of Griselda Blanco, portrayed by Sofía Vergara, and Rodríguez plays her dedicated right-hand man and enforcer, Rivi, during the tumultuous '70s and '80s cocaine boom.

 

Professional golfer Lee Trevino, questioned about a potential sequel to "Happy Gilmore" at the PNC Championship, humorously defers to Adam Sandler, urging the star to consider it, playfully citing financial motivations. The ball is now in Sandler's court.

 

For those seeking an exhilarating start to the new year, Gurney's invites guests, including the likes of Cindy Crawford, Scarlett Johansson, and Jimmy Fallon, for a polar bear club swim in the frigid Atlantic on January 1. A bold choice for the adventurous, though perhaps some may prefer sipping mulled wine in a heated igloo.

 

As holiday dining experiences unfold, White Olive in midtown, frequented by Giants star Dexter Lawrence and jeweler Kayla Rockefeller, remains open for Christmas Eve and Day, as well as New Year's Eve. Uptown, La Goulue, favored by Sienna Miller, promises a luxe New Year's Eve dinner featuring foie gras and truffle dishes. In Brooklyn, Shota Omakase offers a tantalizing 18-course feast, including a caviar dish relished recently by Consuelo Vanderbilt.

 

In the realm of social sightings, top Park Avenue plastic surgeon Lyle Leipziger praises the Katz Institute for Women's Health at Cipriani, while Botox-boosting nurse Jane Scher humorously critiques a Picasso portrait at Art Basel Miami, showcasing a blend of high society and lighthearted banter.