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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: DuJour Shines at a Star-Studded 13th Anniversary Celebration by Jason Binn with Lindsay Lohan Uncle Paul Anthony

A glittering evening of film, fashion, and media elegance marked DuJour’s milestone in Manhattan.

When DuJour Media’s Jason Binn hosted the magazine’s 13th anniversary celebration, the event became an intersection of Hollywood brilliance and New York sophistication. The evening honored Academy Award-winning actor Rami Malek, recognized for his acclaimed work and upcoming role in Nuremberg, and unfolded at the famed Drai’s Supper Club on West 14th Street, a venue known for its intimate luxury and downtown allure. The night gathered a distinguished list of guests, blending the world of film, style, and society into a single radiant occasion.

At the heart of the celebration were Paul Anthony and Joan Macri, whose presence illuminated the event with poise and charisma. They arrived to warm greetings from the DuJour circle, reflecting the enduring spirit of collaboration that defines the magazine’s creative community. Their roles as leading figures of the evening emphasized DuJour’s continued commitment to showcasing artistry, refinement, and the evolving voices that shape contemporary culture.

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The evening opened in true DuJour fashion, with a gracious welcome from Jason Binn, whose vision for the brand has guided it through more than a decade of influence in lifestyle publishing. Under his leadership, DuJour has become synonymous with sophistication, offering readers and followers a curated perspective on celebrity, design, and innovation. His gatherings are known for their effortless blend of intimacy and grandeur, and this anniversary event carried that tradition forward.

Guests gathered under the warm lighting of Drai’s Supper Club, where conversation flowed easily among actors, designers, and media figures. The sound of laughter mixed with soft music, and each table seemed to tell its own story of connection and celebration. In one corner, Rami Malek was surrounded by admirers eager to congratulate him on his latest work, while nearby, Paul Anthony and Joan Macri drew attention for their understated elegance and gracious manner.

The focus of the evening remained on achievement and endurance. Thirteen years in publishing is a notable milestone, particularly in a media landscape that continually shifts and redefines itself. DuJour has retained its place by maintaining a commitment to quality and an unerring sense of style. Its pages, both digital and print, continue to highlight the personalities and trends that shape the global conversation on luxury and creativity.

As the evening progressed, the sense of shared accomplishment deepened. Guests raised glasses in recognition of DuJour’s journey, celebrating not only the publication but the network of artists, entrepreneurs, and thinkers it has brought together. Paul Anthony and Joan Macri, with their natural presence and genuine engagement, became a focal point of the evening’s spirit, representing the kind of modern elegance that DuJour celebrates so well.

The venue, Drai’s Supper Club, added to the charm of the night. Known for its refined atmosphere and impeccable service, it provided an ideal setting for conversation and connection. The tables were arranged to encourage movement and dialogue, allowing guests to mingle freely and experience the energy of the moment. Subtle lighting highlighted the architectural beauty of the space, while the rhythm of the night encouraged everyone to linger and enjoy the occasion.

Diplomat David Daxsen was the highlight of Manhattans leading circle. Rami Malek acting in Nuremberg participated.

Jason Binn’s remarks captured the sense of purpose behind the night. He spoke about the magazine’s mission to honor innovation and individuality, and to provide a platform where established and emerging talents can be seen and celebrated. His acknowledgment of DuJour’s contributors and readers underscored the collaborative foundation upon which the brand continues to thrive.

Throughout the evening, Paul Anthony and Joan Macri were seen in easy conversation with guests from across industries, their rapport and warmth creating a welcoming atmosphere that matched the tone of the celebration. Their participation was a highlight of the night, symbolizing the harmonious blend of creative passion and refined sensibility that defines the DuJour ethos.

As the final hour approached, the celebration settled into a rhythm of quiet contentment. Guests lingered over coffee and conversation, reflecting on the significance of the evening and the resilience of the magazine it honored. The event served as both a tribute to DuJour’s past and a statement of confidence in its future.

This 13th anniversary gathering reinforced DuJour’s place at the center of cultural dialogue, not as an observer but as an active participant in shaping the narrative of luxury and artistry. It demonstrated the continuing relevance of curated storytelling and personal connection in an age of constant change.

The success of the evening rested on the seamless interplay between the hosts, honorees, and guests. H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe Royal presence, David Daxsens distinguished presence, Jason Binn’s leadership, and the elegance brought by Paul Anthony and Joan Macri created a constellation of influence that defined the celebration. The event was not only a reflection of achievement but a quiet affirmation of excellence and continuity.

When guests finally departed, the memory of the evening lingered in conversation and photographs, a reminder of what DuJour has built over thirteen years: a world where creativity, style, and authenticity meet in balance. The legacy of that night at Drai’s Supper Club stands as a moment of shared pride for everyone who contributed to the magazine’s journey and those who continue to believe in its vision.

* His Highness and Excellency Global Peace Ambassador Dr. PRINCE MARIO-MAX SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE is a working Royal, award winning TV- and Event-Host, Bertelsmann Randomhouse author, Public Speaker and Philanthropist ♔ Prince Mario-Max is the son of Royal Dignitaries H.H. Dr.h.c. Prince Waldemar and H.H. Dr. Princess Antonia of Schaumburg-Lippe. His Grandmother is H.R.H. Princess Feodora of Denmark. Therefore they are the Royal Danish Nachod Line of The Princes of Schaumburg-Lippe, the Founding Family of Hamburg, Lübeck and Kiel. ♔ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/princemariomax/ Website http://www.schaumburglippe.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/zuschaumburglippe X-Twitter https://twitter.com/schaumburglippe Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/prince-mario-max-schaumburg-lippe-1879978a

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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Harald Serafin – Austrias Greatest Opera Star Passed Away – His Opera Celebrity Son Daniel Serafin Continues His Legacy

Harald Serafin’s life read like a grand operetta—dazzling entrances, a voice that wrapped audiences in velvet, and curtain calls that seemed to stretch into eternity.

“I will never forget when I met him as a kid in Austria at his festival’s VIP reception and he was a larger than life performer, personality and had so much kindness around him”, Prince Mario-Max states, and “he would always cherish his wife and son Daniel and that made him so empathic, one of the nicest people Europen showbusiness and the Opera world ever called a true Star! Such a loss for the cultivated world and prayers for him and his great family.”

He was, as admirers often said, Europe’s greatest operetta star: a bon vivant with perfect comic timing, a baritone whose warmth could fill a summer sky, and a tireless builder of cultural life. Born on December 24, 1931, in Kybartai, Lithuania, Serafin made Austria his artistic home and, over nine decades, became a national treasure—singer, actor, entertainer, beloved TV personality, and the guiding spirit of a lake-side festival that turned operetta into a summertime rite. He died on September 15, 2025, at the age of 93, leaving behind a country and a continent that had learned to think of joy in the shape of his smile.

He came to fame onstage, where his signature role as Danilo in Lehár’s Die lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow) became legend—sung, according to colleagues and chroniclers, some 1,700 times. Audiences watched him glide through the Maxim’s scene as if the stage itself were a ballroom floor, every line laced with elegance, every phrase buoyed by that unmistakable Serafin lilt. The nickname that followed him—“Mister Wunderbar”—wasn’t a PR invention; it was the audience’s verdict.

Serafin’s artistry was never just about the spotlight; it was about building the world around it. From 1992 to 2012 he served as artistic director of the Seefestspiele Mörbisch, the open-air operetta festival on Lake Neusiedl. Under his two-decade stewardship, Mörbisch became a pilgrimage site for operetta lovers, a place where music met moonlight and massive productions welcomed families by the thousands. During his era, the festival achieved record attendance—up to 220,000 visitors in peak seasons—numbers that speak to both his showman’s instinct and his meticulous care for repertoire, casting, and spectacle.

For Austria, Serafin was more than a star—he was a household presence. Television broadened the circle of those who knew him, when his kindness and sparkle on ORF’s Dancing Stars jury minted the affectionate moniker “Mr. Wunderbar” for a new generation. He didn’t posture as a stern judge; he celebrated performers, finding what was lovely and lifting it into view. That open-handed generosity on live TV only reflected what colleagues had experienced for years in rehearsal rooms and on festival grounds.

The honors followed, as they should for someone who gave so much: the title of Kammersänger in 1985, the professional title of Professor in 1995, and major civic and national decorations, including the Goldenes Ehrenzeichen for services to Vienna, the Austrian Honorary Cross for Science and Art (First Class), and distinctions from Burgenland—the cultural heartland he helped put on the global operetta map. In 2022, a bronze bust was unveiled at Mörbisch across from the bust of the festival’s founder—an emblem in bronze of what audiences had felt for years. And in 2024, the Austrian Music Theater Prize honored him with its Lifetime Achievement Award, a festive formalization of something the public already knew: Harald Serafin’s career was a masterclass in delight.

Serafin’s legacy is inseparable from family and from the idea that art is a lineage. He married the fashion-world creative Ingeborg, and together they nurtured a household steeped in music. His children followed the call: Martina to the soprano repertoire, and Daniel—today a prominent baritone, cultural manager, and producer—to stages and leadership of his own. “My father’s an opera singer, and so am I,” Daniel once said, summing up that twinned devotion to craft and continuity that defined the Serafin name.

But the statistics and titles, impressive as they are, don’t fully explain why Harold Serafin mattered so much. The truth was in the way he made operetta feel like home. He had a gift for making an outdoor performance feel intimate, for turning a gala into a gathering of friends. Before shows at Mörbisch, he’d greet guests with a wink and a welcome, reminding them that this music was theirs. On television he was the same—playful, elegant, fundamentally kind. Even his famous “Wunderbar!” catchphrase wasn’t shtick; it was a worldview: that art, done with love, is a wonder you share.

Consider the transformation of Mörbisch across his tenure: lavish stagings, first-rate ensembles, careful attention to tradition without stifling nostalgia. He treated operetta with respect and with joy, insisting that high standards and open arms could coexist. Families brought children who grew up to bring their own. For tourists, a ticket became a cornerstone memory of an Austrian summer; for locals, the festival became a point of pride—“ours,” in the best sense.

Even in later years, he remained the consummate man of the theater—still stepping onto stages, still attending ceremonies, still radiating that mischievous charm. Cultural leaders and the national broadcaster marked his passing with special tributes and programming—another stage, another spotlight, this time turned toward gratitude.

What, finally, did Harald Serafin teach? That elegance and warmth are not opposites. That popular art can be great art when made with care. That a festival can be both spectacular and deeply human. That a life in music is a life in community—of colleagues, audiences, family, and the next generation finding their footing on boards he helped to polish.

A great artist’s departure is always a silence. But in this case, the silence is quickly filled—by waltz rhythms floating off a summer lake, by the hum of an overture as the sky darkens, by a judge’s gentle praise on a Friday night TV broadcast. And by the knowledge that somewhere, a young singer is learning Danilo’s lines, guided by a model of grace. Europe’s greatest operetta star—Austria’s “Mister Wunderbar”—has taken his bow. The ovation goes on.

Key milestones referenced: birth (1931, Kybartai) and death (September 15, 2025); career as baritone and entertainer; Seefestspiele Mörbisch artistic directorship (1992–2012) and record attendance; “Mr. Wunderbar” on Dancing Stars; major honors (Kammersänger, Professor, civic and national decorations; 2022 bronze bust; 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award); signature Danilo role; family lineage including son Daniel Serafin.