Big Apple Buzz

By Flo Anthony

Splitzville for NYC Housewife
After giving her husband, Mario Singer, "many chances," Real Housewives of New York star Ramona Singer has decided to end her 22-year marriage. Although she kicked him to the curb back in July, Ramona only went public with the split last month, soon after Mario and his supposed new girlfriend, Kasey Dexter, were spotted eating at a NYC restaurant. Ramona told People Magazine, "I tried to make my marriage work. But I reached my breaking point."…

Mob Rule
On August 5, the Women's Mafia hosted their signature Red Party benefitting the children's charity Reach Within. The gala at the glamorous Gansevoort Park Avenue hotel featured a fashion presentation by celebrity couturier Maggie Norris, who has dressed icons such as Nicole Kidman, Beyonce', Halle Berry, Naomi Watts and Michelle Obama. This year marked the 9th Year Anniversary Party for the Women's Mafia and as founder Marcy Clark noted: "We are so proud to be celebrating nine years of style, substance and philanthropy."…

The Consummate Actress
Filming begins October 1 in the Big Apple for Meryl Streep's next movie "Ricki and the Flash." In it, Streep reportedly plays a struggling rocker who attempts to reconcile with her neglected children, one of whom is played by the Oscar winner's real-life daughter Mamie Gummer. To prepare for the flick, Streep is learning to play guitar. Says screenwriter Diablo Cody, "Everything you hear, the band has to play and Meryl has to play."…

Not So Devious
Lifetime's "Devious Maids" star Ana Ortiz, along with Active Family Project, officially kicked off the Play Soccer for a Change campaign helping encourage family playtime during Youth Soccer Month this September, last month at Penthouse 45 in midtown Manhattan. For every like, comment or share on the Active Family Project Facebook page through September 30, $1 will go toward soccer equipment and training in underserved communities, giving more families the opportunity to be active through soccer…

High In The Sky
According to Curbed NY, hip-hop mogul Sean "Puffy" Combs recently listed his Park Imperial condo on W. 58th Street for $7.99 million. The two-bedroom 2, 292 square foot condo offers gorgeous views of Central Park. The decor consists of 1970s'-style lucite furniture and deep shag carpeting throughout. The building's amenities include a resident's lounge, concierge, doorman, laundry facilities, on-site garage parking, and a live-in super…

The Other Jackson
Grammy nominated R&B crooner Freddie Jackson is turning up the heat this summer with his new single "Love & Satisfaction." Freddie celebrated being the number 5 added record on radio in the country with friends and family at Ashford and Simpson's Sugar Bar on the Upper West Side with an evening of music, food and cocktails…