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Where the Cannes Lions jet-setters eat, drink and stay on the Riviera

As the world’s biggest brands, A-listers and power players descend on the French Riviera for Cannes Lions, Page Six asked a luxury travel expert where the jet set is checking in, dining out and escaping the crowds this summer.
Jack Ezon — the founder and managing partner of Embark Beyond, a lifestyle partnership specializing in bespoke travel experiences — gave Page Six some travel tips and insights on what to do and where to go at the festival, and beyond this summer.
Q: What trends are you seeing in tourism in Cannes and the French Riviera, in general, this time of year? Which hotels are booked up?
A: The two strongest markets for us this summer are the French Riviera and Amalfi Coast. Revenue in these areas is up almost 100% over 2022. Nearly every jet-setter hotel is full, though there are still great pockets in Monte Carlo and Cannes and even untouchable palaces like the Byblos in St. Tropez, Four Seasons Cap Ferrat, or even Hotel du Cap in Antibes. The key is to pick up last-minute cancellations.
Q: What were some hidden gems for travelers after Cannes Lions?
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A: All eyes are on Cannes this year, thanks to the unveiling of the fabulous reinvention of the storied Carlton, which is literally redefining Cannes. In the past few years, the city got ignored by the jet-set crowd, opting for nearby Monte Carlo, Antibes, or Cap Ferrat. Most of that stemmed from a lack of amazing places to stay.
With the $500 million investment, the grand dame of the French Riviera has not only become the hottest hotel in France but single-handedly revitalized Cannes as the place to stay on the Riviera. We love to combine it with Monte Carlo, the beautiful new Maybourne Riviera, or with the buzz of St. Tropez. Those looking for more of a detox-retox fusion, a trip into the glorious Provence, just two hours away by car, is idyllic.
Q: Did you get a glimpse of the renovated Carlton? What’s it like? What would Cannes Lions attendees love about the new space?
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A: There are a few grand dames that you walk through and get goosebumps. The Carlton is one of them. Regent nailed it when it comes to renovating one of the world’s most iconic hotels without losing its soul. You know where you are. It is utterly classic, paying homage to its original art-deco and Belle Epoch style with a fresh, bright, and polished contemporary take.
The addition of the sprawling courtyard and pool now provides a great view for those who cannot afford to face the Croisette. The rooms have bright white carpets, rich lacquer woods, sumptuous amenities, and delicious linens. Restaurants are at a new level, and the terrace is probably the best breakfast scene on the coast.
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Q: You mentioned Provence as a destination for travelers after Cannes. I saw that George Clooney stayed at Villa Gallici in Aix after the Cannes Film Festival this year. Where are people staying and are you finding tourism is growing in the region?
A: Le Bastide in Gordes and Villa la Coste are the hot new darlings of Provence, both offering a completely different experience. Le Bastide is set in the ancient hillside village of Gordes overlooking the Luberon Valley with a fresh take of traditional style fastidiously redone by the famous Airelles group. Conversely, Villa la Coste is an uber-modern villa set on a sprawling vineyard peppered with dramatic modern art.
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In nearby Avignon, Crillon-le-Brave is set in an ancient commune brimming with a sense of place and history which has also been gorgeously redone with modern luxuries, while the dainty Fontenille outside of Aix is perfect for visitors who want to feel a guest in a friend’s Provençal home. Let’s not forget St. Tropez, which, for the true jet setter that goes into withdrawal with too much quiet, is the hottest of the hotspots on the coast.
Q: What are some of your personal favorite hot spots in the region in terms of hotels and restaurants?
A: I also love the quaint village of Les Baux and the lovely Ostau de Baumanière. It’s not the most polished and not the newest hotspot, but it is full of charm and soul.
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Q: Are there any must do or must-see things while in Cannes or the French Riviera in general?
A: I am obsessed with the French Riviera, summer, winter, spring, or fall. There is always something going on. In fact, I love Monte Carlo in winter – it has restaurants and shops as amazing and as elegant as Paris with a much milder climate (without the crowds). The Casino is still one of the most glamorous affairs you will ever experience.
Art lovers should make a pilgrimage to St. Paul de Vence brimming with art galleries. Take a walk along the Croisette – it’s always just fabulous. Because I love nature, I like to take a road trip to nearby Calanques National Park, which is nothing short of spectacular. I love to hit the beach clubs and nightclubs in Cannes such as the Carlton Beach Club, Plage Keller, and, my favorite, Baoli Beach which becomes an incredible club as dusk arrives.
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Though it lacks the glamor of Cannes and Antibes, I love shopping in the old town of Nice. Stroll Juan les Pins after the beach to encounter local families in an adorable village among the jet-set sanctuaries of Cannes and Antibes. You cannot leave without a quick boat ride to La Guerite Island for lunch!
Q: Media and ad execs are worried about the economic volatility and a potential recession but you say travel is booming — why is that?
A: It’s not explainable. People keep spending like it’s burning a hole in their pockets! They continue to desperately canvas the Mediterranean this summer or the Caribbean over the winter holidays, whatever the cost. We’ve been talking about a recession for over 2 years and we just don’t see it in our bookings. What will the future hold? Who knows…. That’s why I think everyone just wants to live IN THE NOW and worry about finances later. I mean, you can choose to live with memories or dreams. You only live once!
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Country star Hannah Dasher says famous, married celebrity once slid into her DMs

Country singer Hannah Dasher revealed that a famous, married celebrity once slid into her direct messages on social media, but explained her Christian faith has kept her from taking shortcuts in the music industry.
During a recent appearance on the “Like a Farmer” podcast, the 40-year-old musician was asked about the “weirdest” DM that she has ever received.
“Well, I don’t know that I could share it because they’re famous and married,” Dasher said, without naming the individual. “So let me think of another one.”
“I could have gone on some pretty big tours, you know, if I wasn’t a Christian,” she added with a smile. “Golly, the weirdest DM that I’ve gotten. I guess that would be it, right? I don’t know.”
“Oh, I think about that one.”
Raised near Savannah, Georgia, Dasher has previously said that she grew up on ’90s country music. After graduating from college, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue a career in country music. Dasher has previously said that she worked selling boats and outboard motors at Bass Pro Shops to support herself before being fired for writing songs while on the job.
In 2013, she landed her first publishing deal with BMG Chrysalis and later signed with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in partnership with Jaren Johnston of The Cadillac Three. Dasher’s first major break as a songwriter came in 2017, when Brad Paisley recorded her co-written song “Go to Bed Early” for his “Love and War” album, marking her first cut for a major label.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dasher launched her viral TikTok cooking series, “Stand By Your Pan,” where she mixes Southern recipes with country music and comedy. The series quickly attracted more than a million followers and helped introduce her to audiences beyond traditional country music fans.
Dasher signed a recording deal with Sony Music Nashville in 2021 and released her debut EP, “The Half Record,” which featured songs including “Leave This Bar” and “Girls Call the Shots.”
That same year, she was named one of CMT’s Next Women of Country and made multiple appearances performing at the Grand Ole Opry.
She has since said that Sony “pulled the plug” on her recording deal shortly after the EP’s release, leaving her to continue her career independently.
While speaking on the “Like a Farmer” podcast, Dasher candidly reflected on her career setback.
“I think losing my record deal was a huge humbling that needed to occur in me and it was the last thing that I thought was ever going to happen,” she said. “But the devil will steal your confidence when moments like that happen.”
“And so I just had to remind myself that I didn’t move to this town for anybody but me,” she continued. “And you know that I have people that love me and depended on me and I just knew that I needed to um to get out of that lull and to start writing songs again.”
Dasher explained that taking some time off from songwriting to pen her cookbook “Stand By Your Pan: 100 Easy and Affordable Comfort Food Recipes So Good They’ll Hurt People’s Feelin’s,” which was published in March was a “great way to kind of get those wheels turning again.”
“And so I’ve kind of been out of the songwriting thing for a couple of years because of this, and now I’m back into it and I caught the fever again, if you will,” she said. “I’m so excited to be working on new music and just to be growing this thing.”
“And this time it’s just so much more free,” Dasher continued. “I don’t have any rules over me that I feel like I’m having to write for, or that I can’t do this or I can’t say this. I’m just making this as authentically Hannah as it can be. Just real.”
Dasher also shared her thoughts on the current state of country music, which has recently experienced a massive surge in popularity.
“I think country is always trending,” she said. “I knew this ’90s thing would come back around.”
“I fought with the label to try to get a pedal steel in my music because I just I love it and I just knew that that was the vibe,” Dasher continued. “And you know [legendary country music singer] Patsy Cline fought against the pop thing, which at the time was the symphony, which became the Nashville sound. You know, the strings and all that stuff and it’s classic.”
“And so I just think good stuff sticks around. And I just think people right now are really craving authenticity.”
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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ costumes worn by Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep headed for auction

A little piece of Anne Hathaway’s dinner — and her closet — is up for grabs.
Christie’s announced Thursday that a slate of memorable costumes from “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is headed to auction this fall, just in time for Fashion Week.
In a play on one of the most famous lines from the original film, Christie’s describes the auction as “groundbreaking,” adding that it will include apparel and accessories from the famous sequel in an online auction from September 1 through the 15.
While the exact offerings are not yet available, Vogue reported that an invite-only live two iconic looks from the film will definitely be included in the mix.
The first, the Gabriela Hearst patchwork maxi dress Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) borrows from the Runway fashion closet to wear to Miranda Priestly’s Hamptons party.
While the real deal straight for the designer will set you back $7,900 (and is still available to shop via pre-order), it’s unclear how high the auction numbers may reach.
Plus, the Hathaway-worn piece comes with a bit of film history that ensures this particular dress is different from its off-the-rack counterparts; in the scene, Sachs spills her lunch on the dress — and the piece will come stained, per Vogue.
Reps from Christie’s did not immediately return Page Six Style’s request for confirmation on whether the piece will be dry-cleaned before it hits the auction block.
Another piece of the lot is the Dries van Noten tassel jacket that costume designer Molly Rogers and Meryl Streep fought to keep in the film.
“The tassel jacket needed the right scene, it couldn’t just show up,” Rogers said during a Fashionphile event in May. “The studio was afraid of that jacket — they tried to kill it.”
Also confirmed to hit the auction block are Emily’s Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti diamond and platinum Bone Cuff as well as a Schiaparelli blazer worn by Priestly.
According to the auction house, the auction — which will support the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) as well as the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) — was “conceived of and supported by ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ star Meryl Streep, who led efforts around a charity auction of costumes after the first film.”
They continue that it “will include bespoke experiences and fashion pieces connected to the film,” including some of your favorite costumes worn by not only the core four, but also Lady Gaga, Simone Ashley and more.
The auction takes place on Christies.com, kicking off at 10am EST on September 1.
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Perez Hilton’s family says he’s ‘able to communicate’ after ‘suicide attempt’

Perez Hilton’s family is sharing another update on the celebrity blogger’s condition one day after his “suicide attempt.”
“This has been incredibly difficult and emotional for us, made even harder because very little information has been made available to our family,” the public statement shared to Hilton’s website reads. “While we continue to wait for further updates, we remain hopeful.”
“We have also been able to confirm that Perez is able to communicate, which has given our family hope,” Hilton’s loved ones added.
Elsewhere in their statement, Hilton’s family once again thanked “everyone who has reached out with prayers, kind messages, and support for Perez,” noting that their “compassionate humanity during this profoundly heartbreaking time has meant more than words can express.”
They asked for “continued prayers, understanding, and grace as Perez continues to recover” and said they will “share additional updates as [they] receive confirmed information and are able to do so.”
“For now, we’re taking things one step at a time and keeping our focus where it belongs, on Perez and his recovery,” they added. “Again, thank you, truly, for all your support and compassion. We are so grateful.”
This update comes about 24 hours after Hilton, born Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., was rushed to the hospital after livestreaming an apparent self-harming video on TikTok Live.
Hilton — who is father to three children via surrogacy — was confirmed to be “receiving medical care” in a previous update from his family, who noted that their “focus right now is on his well-being.”
The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office told Page Six Tuesday night that units were dispatched to Hilton’s Miami home after they’d received “multiple calls” of “an individual livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.”
Officers spoke with Hilton’s family members at the scene and decided to “tactfully disengage” while continuing to “monitor the situation” after confirming Hilton, 48, was alone inside.
The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed to Page Six that the individual had “been safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention,” noting that their “Crisis Response Unit and Licensed Mental Health Professionals” were “on scene providing support and resources to the individual’s family.”
Hilton’s representatives at Golden Artists Entertainment, Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan, told Page Six in a statement Tuesday night that they were “aware of the concerning content circulating online” involving their client.
“At this time, we have not been able to make direct contact with him, despite our ongoing efforts to reach him,” they said, adding that their “primary concern” at the time was Hilton’s “health and well-being, as well as the well-being of his family.”
They released an updated statement to Page Six on Wednesday that confirmed they “do not have any additional information to share.”
“We are grateful for the outpouring of concern and support from fans, friends and members of the media,” Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan said. “We respectfully ask that everyone continue to honor his privacy while he receives the care he needs.”
In 911 dispatch audio, officers noted that multiple units had responded to the site of a “suicide attempt” and surveillance footage obtained by Page Six shows officers showing up at Hilton’s home multiple times Tuesday.
Hilton’s sister, Barbara “Barbie” Lavandeira, was photographed arriving to the gossip blogger’s Miami house Wednesday, keeping a low profile and attempting to gain access to the home, which he shared with his mother, Teresita Lavandeira.
Authorities also showed up to the property and taped it off, per our source, which is “standard procedure” to assist the family and deal with media presence. We’re told there is no active criminal investigation.
Hilton’s apparent mental health breakdown comes after a “traumatic” year that included a cross-country move, a health crisis that “almost killed him” and financial struggles after life-saving surgeries, sources told Page Six Wednesday.
In the wake of his hospitalization, Hilton’s podcast co-host, Chris Booker, said the show would be put on pause for now, describing it as “all TBD at the moment.”
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