Dan's Papers - August 24, 2007 -

Donald Trump has everything, from his own steaks to his own bottled water and last Saturday, "The Donald" even managed to put his trademark name on a beautiful day in the Hamptons. The Bridgehampton Polo Club, along with Trump on the Ocean and Trump himself, hosted week 5 of the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge at JetOne Jets Field. Hundreds of VIPs attended, including Aaron Reid, Anne V, Barbara K, David Zinczenko, Rick and Kathy Hilton, Naomi Judd, Paul Sevigny, Rachel Smith (Miss USA), Riyo Mori (Miss Universe), Rocco DiSpirito, Star Jones Reynolds and Tara Conner (former Miss USA).

Trump was in his glory with his wife, model Melania Knauss Trump, by his side, while he promoted his latest project on Long Island, a five-star restaurant, catering and wedding facility at Jones Beach with business partner, Steven M. Carl. Trump on the Ocean has the potential to hold up to three thousand people. "TOTO" is scheduled to open in Spring, 2009 and Trump couldn't sound more enthusiastic. "It's going to be something really spectacular. We are really happy with it. It will be the finest catering hall anywhere in the world. We are already booking it like crazy!" Even with a new project underway and a fleet of his own helicopters, Trump admits that he has no intentions of calling LI home anytime soon, "There's just too much traffic. You have to drive at the right time of day or it could be traumatic. But," The Donald hinted, "You never know, it could happen."

Trump and Melania's son, Barron William, is turning two in March and Donald admits that he enjoys being a daddy late in life. "I like it! It's terrific." Maybe it's because he has nothing to do with diaper duty. "I leave that up to Melania," he admitted. Baron is Melania's first child and she doesn't seem to mind. "He plays with him in the morning and in the evening. It's amazing. There's nothing like it!"

Trump's hit show, "The Apprentice," was renewed for another two years, but this season will have a celebrity twist. Trump says that he has been in talks with several celebs, including Britney Spears, but revealed, "The celebrity 'Apprentice' will be officially announced over the next week or so. Most people came after us. Everyone wants to be on this show. 200 people have asked and we will pick about 12 or 14. Rather than working for me, they will go out and win a tremendous amount of money for charity."

Post polo, the beautiful people gathered at The Estate in Sag Harbor for a cocktail party hosted by Perrier-Jouët, along with actress and Sports Illustrated model, Molly Sims; John McDonald and Houston artist Dan Dunn. Guests, including Katherine Drew, Richard Kubick, Ian Shapolsky, Jerry Della Femina, Judy Licht and Seth Greenberg, got down and dirty while they painted on hundreds of 2' x 2' blank canvasses that were on display. Sims jumped right into the action and expressed her artistic side by creating a fuchsia abstract flower and a black bird. Later, partygoers were mesmerized during Dunn's live art performance, where he moved to music and simultaneously painted portraits of Ray Charles, Elvis Presley and a Perrier-Jouët bottle, each completed in under two minutes. Join more than nine million other people and log on to www.dandunn.com to witness Dunn in action.

As Labor Day approaches, the 2007 summer social season is quickly coming to end. This Saturday is your last chance to enjoy the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge at the Bridgehampton Polo Club from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Before the matches, you can try to score an invite to the unveiling of Bracco wines at a private estate in Watermill. Join Lorraine Bracco, who will be hosting and may even personally pour you a Rosé from her vineyards in Salento, Italy. The Hampton Social Concert series at the Ross School will hold its last live performance with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - log onto www.discoversocial.com for some last minute ticket opportunities. From 7 p.m. - 11 p.m., The American Red Cross is hosting their annual summer benefit at The Stone Meadow Farm Estate in East Hampton. The evening promises to be luxurious! Indulge in local wines, top-shelf open bar and passed hors d'oeuvres as you play in the Foxwoods Casino and puff on a hand-rolled cigar. To RSVP, call (631) 924-6700 or email your request to SMaldonado@ARCSuffolk.org. Your donation is $150 in advance or $200 at the door. Plus, don't forget the legendary Diana Ross is performing live at Stony Brook Southampton, formerly Southampton College, located at 239 Montauk Highway. At 7:30 p.m., The 2nd Annual Evening Under the Stars, which benefits the Diabetes Research Institute, will kick off its festivities. The evening is hosted by Jill and Cliff Viner. Thanks to Barton G. and a crew of 40, the 20,000-square-foot venue, which is fully air-conditioned will be transformed into a swank supper club for just one night, complete with a full cocktail lounge and dining room with a 30' x 40' stage equipped with all the theatrical accoutrements worthy of a performance by the one and only Diana Ross. For more information, visit www.diabetesresearch.org or call (212) 888-2217.

Until next week-Life is short, you only live once, so party on!

Entertainment & Feature Correspondent, Director, Writer and Producer Gina Glickman can be seen Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends starring on News 12 Long Island's "What's Hot in the Hamptons" and log on to www.hamptons.com for more celebrity action with Gina on "Main Street" series.