Charlotte Ronson toasted by Nicole Richie, sis Samantha Ronson

Every artist has a muse, but designer Charlotte Ronson counts lots of Hollywood gals as her inspiration -- and luckily, they love a good party.

Nicole Richie and Charlotte's sister Samantha Ronson welcomed Kidada and Rashida Jones, Nicky and Paris Hilton, Lake Bell and Mindy Kaling to West Hollywood's Il Sole on Wednesday to celebrate Charlotte's new beauty collection, girly fare inspired by and named for her famous friends.

Richie glowed with a blond updo in a black romper with brass button detail, holding court at her table with the likes of Monet Mazur during a sit-down dinner in the eatery's private dining room. Rounding out the group were a mix of fashion folks and peeps from Sephora, where the line will be carried.

Though the beauty goods were inspired directly by ladies including Rashida, Richie and even the Ronsons' mother, Anne Dexter Jones, it turns out funny lady Bell wasn't among those tapped for a product name.

"What the hell?" Bell cracked.

So what would a Bell-inspired, say, lip gloss be called? Oh my -- turns out the name would include, um, something unprintable.

"'[Something Unprintable]. That's What I'm Talking About. Period.' That's what it would be called," Bell  said.

Quite a name, and perhaps we understand now why her concept wasn't included in the collection. But we'd totally wear that. 

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Photo: Charlotte Ronson, left, Samantha Ronson, Rashida Jones, Nicole Richie and Kidada Jones at the launch of Charlotte Ronson Beauty for Sephora.

Seth MacFarlane hosts an Evening Affair, starring Rumer Willis and her new beau from 'Glee'

How can you say no to a Beverly Hills bash thrown by $100-million-dollar man Seth MacFarlane? You can't, and neither could the luminaries who attended his Evening Affair over the weekend, presented by Night Vision Entertainment.

Kate Walsh, Bill Maher, Winona Ryder, Paris and Nicky Hilton, Molly Ringwald, Rashida Jones, Jeremy Piven, Chris Tucker, Stephen Dorff and David Arquette were among the partiers who came to catch MacFarlane on Saturday in his performing glory, with the help of a full orchestra.

Buzz around the bash was all about celeb-spawn Rumer Willis, who showed up with new "Glee" guy Chord Overstreet on her arm. Recently split from actor Micah Alberti, Willis, daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, wasn't shy at all about showing her affections for Overstreet.

"They held hands and shared kisses all night," an onlooker tells The Ministry.

After tearing up the dance floor, Walsh slipped off her high heels and chatted with Rose McGowan, while Ringwald bonded over Camacho cigars with Cuba Gooding Jr.

Mark Salling, also of "Glee," took in an acrobatic performance with Emmy winner Aaron Paul, sipping Svedka cocktails and lingering into the wee hours of Sunday.

What do you think of Rumer and her new man? Tell us in the comments section below.

-- Matt Donnelly
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Photo: Rumer Willis and Chord Overstreet: Credit: WireImage

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'Star Trek' buds Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto reunite for Rashida Jones

Actress Rashida Jones got a nice social beam-up Saturday in New York -- with a visit from "Star Trek" actors Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto.

The sci-fi friends -- Quinto with new blessings from Leonard Nimoy to prosper in the role of Mr. Spock -- braved the rain on the Upper West Side for a party at Beba restaurant, celebrating Jones' flick "Monogamy," which debuted earlier as part of the Tribeca Film Festival.

"Monogamy" costar Chris Messina chatted up Scott Speedman at the fete, hosted by Urban Daddy and Heineken.

At 675 Bar, the "Every Day" cast had a small gathering to celebrate that film's Tribeca showing. Lead Helen Hunt mingled and shared stories from the set, while costar Liev Schreiber cuddled up to his wife, Naomi Watts.

Lenny Kravitz's daughter, Zoe, was in attendance with her rumored beau, Ezra Miller.

Over in Midtown at the Breslin, "True Blood" vamp Alexander Skarsgard flashed his smile at the after party for "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll."

The British rock flick was lauded by the likes of MTV star Whitney Port and filmmaker Tarik Saleh. 

-- Matt Donnelly

Photo: Chris Pine, left, and Zachary Quinto show support for "Monogamy." Credit: Getty Images 

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Star Sightings: Nicole Richie goes Missoni, Zac Efron and Kellan Lutz toast Brittany Snow's birthday

The Ministry has received its weekly intel, packed with sightings of your favorite stars. From high fashion dinner fetes to young Hollywood birthday bashes, we've got eyes everywhere.

Nicole Richie left her brood to brave the wilds of Beverly Hills on Wednesday night, when designer Angela Missoni celebrated the opening of the label Missoni's first Rodeo Drive boutique. 

Richie and the designer enjoyed a four-course Wolfgang Puck meal at the storefront, alongside fashion elite including Eva Mendes, Rachel Zoe, Mario Testino, Rashida Jones and dad Quincy, Amber Valletta, and West Coast Vogue editor Lisa Love.  

The weekend before in West Hollywood, fashion was definitely on the bodies but not on the agenda -- actress Brittany Snow held a birthday bash at Crown Bar on Friday. Pals Zac Efron and Kellan Lutz turned out for drinks and dancing, alongside director Adam Shankman and promoter Allison Melnick.  

The next day, newlyweds Jaime Pressly and entertainment lawyer Simran Singh attended Jason Scoppa's Lo Hi Fi party at Bardot, where the pair sipped Grey Goose and soda and took in a live performance from vocalist L.P.

As for daylight activities, we're hearing things are getting Super on the set of ABC's hot show "Cougartown"...

First-look video: Rashida Jones' 'Stand Up 2 Cancer' PSA

The Ministry has a first look, above, at the adorable Rashida Jones -- she of "Parks and Recreation," "I Love You, Man" and "The Office" -- getting her activism on in a new public service announcement for Stand Up 2 Cancer.

The new campaign features Jones and other celebs involved in the fight against the disease, including Renée Zellweger, Rob Lowe and Kristin Chenoweth. 

Last week it was announced that Jones will play leading lady opposite Justin Timberlake in "Social Network," the story of the founding fathers of Facebook.

-- Matt Donnelly

Video credit: Stand Up 2 Cancer

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