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It’s been a tough year, we’re not gonna lie. It’s good to see the summertime and the sun shining again as we navigate this changed world.  

And … Action!
With our pause abatement in sight, expect to see a logjam of movies coming out in the warmer months that have been held for release, in some cases for more than a year. One of which is Scarlett Johansson’s “Black Widow.” The Marvel Cinematic Universe film is scheduled to be released on Disney+ streaming and in cinemas just after July 4 weekend, after having been pushed from its original theatrical release date last May. 

Created way back in 1964 by Stan Lee, the character Natalia Alianovna “Natasha Romanoff” Romanova, aka “Black Widow,” was introduced as a Russian spy and Iron Man antagonist. In the nearly 60 years since, she’s defected to America and joined the spy agency S.H.I.E.L.D. as a femme fatale and heroine. 

In this solo adventure, the former KGB agent, who sacrifices herself for the good of the universe in “Avengers: Endgame,” must deal with her complicated history and the broken relationships. It’s rumored that this film will mark the Amagansett resident’s final appearance as the titular character. Next up for her, a voice role in the animated film “Sing 2,” slated for a Christmas release. 

The End, Again 
Though we’re so sad to see “Younger” ride off into the sunset at the end of its seventh season, now streaming on Paramount+, we’re happy to see that it’s going out with style — with yet another Montauk appearance no less. 

In the series’ final season, the Darren Star-produced show — starring Sutton Foster, Peter Hermann, Hilary Duff, Debi Mazar, Nico Tortorella and Molly Bernard — finds Liza and her pals at loose ends as they try to figure out who they are and what they want out of life. In episode four, “Risky Business,” the now-seasoned book editor gets her shot at catching a few waves of happiness with a sexy pro surfer during another momentous visit to The End. If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to tune in for some glorious views of sand, sea and our gorgeous island. 

Watch What Happens Next? 
This summer also marks the end of an era for the Kardashians, who have been frequently seen out and about out East, most notably in “Kourtney & Khloe Take the Hamptons.” 

Their long-running series, “Keeping Up with The Kardashians,” closes this year after a final 20th season. Word on the street is that Sag Harbor- and Amagansett property owner / Bravo BMOC Andy Cohen will air a special reunion catchup, a la “Real Housewives” style, with most of the family members. Set to air before the summer ends, the show is expected to includes clips and comments from the past two decades of all things Kardashian. 

Double Life
With so much shut down due to the pandemic, the talented Tovah Feldshuh decided to make lemonade out of her time off. The Broadway, television and movie star used her time to write “Lilyville: Mother, Daughter, and Other Roles I’ve Played.” The memoir tells the story of the talented actor’s life through the evolution of her relationship with her mother, Lillian Kaplan Feldshuh, who died in 2014. 

Fans will be thrilled to read some inside scoop about some of Feldshuh’s most iconic roles, from her big break as “Yentl” on Broadway to playing Israeli Prime Minister Gold Meir in “Golda’s Balcony.” Packed with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and personal memories, the autobiography is sure to please. 

But that’s not all, Tovah — who was named Teri Sue by her mother at birth but opted to use her Hebrew name for her career — has also written a television series based on the book. As written, she will play the parts of both mother and daughter. Double the roles, double the acting fun!

Healthy Appetite
Our favorite famous French chef, Eric Ripert, has a new project that we can’t wait to sink our teeth into. The chef and co-owner of Manhattan’s triple-Michelin-starred Le Bernadin has written an all-vegetable cookbook. Yum!

Named one of the Best Cookbooks of the Year by Publishers Weekly, “Vegetable Simple” features more than 200 pages of simply delicious vegetarian recipes by the Sag Harbor resident. Adding to its allure, the book is illustrated with stunning photos by renowned lensman Nigel Parry, whose images have set the standards for so many magazine covers out East.

Sag Harbor West? 
In other foodie news, this summer celebrity chef Laurent Tourondel, who also hails from France by the way, is moving west! Well, maybe not personally, but his business is. It turns out that Tourondel’s hugely popular LT Burger restaurant is opening up on Main Street in Westhampton Beach. 

That west-of-the-canal location, which is sure to make a big splash, comprises three East End eateries for Tourondel, who also owns LT Burger and Sag Pizza in Sag Harbor. It’s a smart move for the famed restaurateur — with its newly revamped Main Street and steadily rising property values, we’re predicting that the village is set to become the newest Hamptons hot spot.