South O' the Highway (and the North too)

The New York Public Library honored Hamptons regulars Edward Albee and Nora Ephron at this week's Library Lions black-tie gala. Library Lions are recognized for "groundbreaking artistry and for their noble commitment to a life of ideas, inventiveness, exploration and thought." Master of Ceremonies for the evening's program was Nobel Laureate and Library Trustee Toni Morrison.

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On a British talk show with guest host Mel B. this week, Hamptonite Kim Cattrall said that a Sex and the City sequel is in the works. In response, Amagansett's Sarah Jessica Parker said the film's not officially happening yet, but deals are definitely being discussed.

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Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Bronfman Jr. barely broke even in the recent sale of his three-acre Amagansett estate. Bronfman bought the house for $12.5 million in 2005, listed it for $15.8 million in 2006, and lowered it to $14.7 million before finally selling it for $12.67 million, according to deed transfer records. The home has six bedrooms, a billiards room and wine cellar, plus a guesthouse, pool and pool house.

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Unhappy with the turn of events in last week's elections, the State GOP is reportedly looking to be led by Bridgehampton's Rudy Giuliani. Rumor has it that Giuliani is also being asked to run for governor in 2010.

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East Hampton's Steven Spielberg is in talks with actor Will Smith to team up for Oldboy, a remake of a 2003 thriller by Korean filmmaker Chan-wook Park. The film, about a man who tries to solve the mystery of his abduction and 15-year captivity, would be the pair's first collaboration.

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Southampton's Paris Hilton recently made an appearance and signed autographs at the Planet Hollywood Casino in Las Vegas for the premiere screening of Repo! The Genetic Opera. The film is dubbed a "Rocky Horror meets Bladerunner rock opera/movie musical." Hilton plays surgery- and painkiller-addicted Amber Sweet.

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Hamptons resident Jon Stewart helped honor George Carlin this week when the late comedian posthumously received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor - the only award Carlin considered a legitimate comedy prize. Stewart performed alongside Lily Tomlin and Joan Rivers at the awards ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

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East Hampton residents Gwyneth Paltrow and Jerry Seinfeld were seen taking their kids trick-or-treating around town on Halloween.

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Esteemed Southampton resident Karen LeFrak has written another children's book, this one titled Jake the Philharmonic Dog. Gillian Miniter recently hosted a juice-and-cookies party at The Corner Bookstore in Manhattan to celebrate its publication. Among the oodles of moms, kids and even a few poodles who dropped by to greet the author were Cynthia Lufkin, Susan Fales-Hill, Alexia Hamm Ryan, Alexandra and Ellie Lebenthal, Michelle and Sophia Smith, Serena, Quint and Sylvester Miniter, Iffi Aitkenhead and Webb Egerton, Blair Husain, Kamie Lightburn, Alison Brod, Betsy Pitts, Christine Cachot and many more.

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Ellen's Run is holding its annual Holiday Boutique at Dylan's Candy Bar (1011 Third Avenue) on Saturday, November 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Up for grabs will be art, belts, books, collectibles, jewelry, purses, scarves and toys - as well as Dylan's delicious candy and adorable clothes. Twenty percent of the day's earnings will be donated to Ellen's Run, which provides breast cancer patient support services on the East End of Long Island and in New York City. For information, call Julie Ratner at 212-840-0916, or e-mail info@ellensrun.org.

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