New York Minute

Thursday, April 24th 2008, 4:00 AM

??Matthew Modine (with pals John McEnroe, Liam Neeson and Bebe Neuwirth) showed off the new messenger bag he designed for Tumi on Tuesday night to benefit his environmental charity, Bike for a Day. The sporty $295 bag, available in August, will help support Riverkeepers and the group American Forests.

Vogue editrix Anna Wintour and pal Vera Wang dropped in to wish Maria Sharapova a happy birthday at her Tag Heuer-sponsored bash at Tenjune Tuesday night.

Glenn Close and Patrick Kennedy, who has struggled with mental illness and substance abuse, will be at the Pierre Monday to attend the Fountain House Benefit.

Christine Lahti and Chazz Palminteri will stop by the Tribeca Film Festival's American Express Insider Center Thursday before the premiere of their movie, "Yonkers Joe." Tina Fey will be on hand tomorrow before a card-member-only screening of "Baby Mama."

Don't Shoot the Messenger

Which gorgeous Latina actress is said to have a Sapphic relationship with her hair stylist?

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With Sean Evans

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