The many faces of CojoCovering Hollywood's red carpets has definitely taken a toll on Steven Cojocaru, the flamboyant fashion reporter usually endured on Entertainment Tonight. The style sniper used to be a dead ringer for hip hairstylist-to-the-stars Sally Hershberger. But at the recent Emmys, Cojo appeared to be morphing into talk show hostess Ellen DeGeneres. And you thought Joan Rivers was scary…..
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Her garish clown-face at the recent Emmy Awards was a major makeup disaster that could so easily have been avoided. If only she - and, let's be honest, a few other Emmy attendees with overdone, poorly blended makeup - had gone to the L’Oreal flagship boutique in the Beverly Center. All they had to do was step into the store’s custom-built “immersive light environment,” aka the Light Pod, a cubicle-sized white room with mirrors and switches. Inside, with just the flip of a flip of a switch, the actresses could have checked out their makeup in various lights, from a soft candlelit dinner to a dimly-lit club all the way to the retina-searing revelations of the red carpet. Inside the Light Pod, any woman can instantly see how essential blending and correct color selection is for walking the red carpet. Just press the 'Red Carpet' button and prepare yourself for a shock. Every flaw, every wrinkle, every red spot (past, present and future) is visible with the flood of flash. Slightly crooked lip liner, smudged eyeshadow, harsh blush? Your face looks like a billboard of makeup blunders. There's no charge to use the room and check out your face. The most commonlyused settings are 'Daylight', 'Overcast' and 'Open Window.' The L’Oreal girls will even give you a how-to tour. But if you want a makeup artist to do your makeup inside the Light Pod at a particular setting, it costs $30 and takes about an hour. Best to call ahead 310-360-6555 to sked. But here’s the really cool part. Say you’re meeting friends at a hip Hollywood nightspot and you really wanna look hot, like ‘Dude-I-so-gotta-get-her-number’ hot. The L’Oreal makeup artists can flip a switch from their "Hotspots" lights such as Lucque’s, Spider Club, Koi, The Belmont, Concord, A.O.C, The Bel Age, Eye Candy or Geisha House. Then they'll make you up accordingly. Doing a double or triple-header? You can make sure which nitespots you're guaranteed to look good in and steer clear of the rest. “No, I don’t wanna meet you at Koi. And don’t ask me why.” Since hotspots go in and out of style faster than hemlines go up and down, new clubs are being added. And sadly, some will be deleted, depending on whether Lindsay and Nicole are still showing up. “We’re updating all the time,” explains L’Oreal’s Erin Doolan. “We’re going to get Mood, Joseph’s Café, and I think Teddy’s.” How does L’Oreal duplicate the light levels at these happening spots? “They go there and use some kind of light measuring machine, and capture the light levels and then put it into a computer,” says Doolan. “Some really smart people do it.” Let’s just hope some really smart actresses – like Tyra Banks, who stopped by L’Oreal’s Light Pod a few weeks before the Emmys – will use the Light Pod during the next Awards Season. Photo Credits: Perhaps better lighting would have helped Kathy Griffin's harsh Emmy face. Lindsay lets her fingers do the talking
Turns out It's not a new millennium Peace Sign or a modern V for Victory double digit flash. An HB reader writes "The "peace sign" Lohan's friend is giving you is the British version of the finger, meaning "Get Stuffed" or, translated, "Up Yours." Just to refresh, here are the girls flipping us off. Gosh, their mothers must be so proud. Inside HBO's big Emmy bash
But some of the dancers gyrating to the pulse-pounding, percussion-heavy disco tunes (think “Jungle Boogey”) at the HBO Emmy bash were reportedly pros hired to get the party started. And it worked. Aida Turturro, who plays Tony’s sister on “The Sopranos,” was the first to do a victory dance for HBO’s 26 Emmy wins. She also tried (unsuccessfully) to drag Olympic figure skater Sasha Cohen on the floor but the adorable Skater Girl was too busy doing HBO star-gazing. And there were plenty of luminaries, honchos and Emmy winners to watch in the clear plexi-tented sprawling patio party, decorated with starfish squiggled carpets, pinky orange lights, bubbling water fountains and buffet tables piled high with beet salad, chicken, pork chops, spicy seafood, and dessert tables littered with tiny crème brulees and baby brownies. A red-gowned Edie Falco was enthralled with a man performing sleight-of-hand magic tricks at the “Sopranos” table while Lorraine Bracco –in glittery gold - chatted with a pal from Miami, where the show has - and will continue to be – shooting. Stevie Van Zandt – not a bit surprised that “24” won big and pleased about “The Office” acclaim - chowed down at a table next to his jovial "Sopranos" co-starJames Gandolfini. A few folks looked up briefly when cameras flashed as Paris Hilton slithered by the “Sopranos” table, but they quickly went back to celebrating. Candy Spelling and her son Randy arrived together but quickly seemed to go their separate ways. Lisa Kudrow didn’t get a gold statue but she still reveled in the validation from her nomination for “The Comeback.” “It does feel sweet that we got three nominations and so much good press,” she admitted. As she thanked a People scribe for complimenting her black Valentino dress, Kudrow’s handsome French hubby Michel Stern piped in, “It is the back that is even more gorgeous. That is why I wanted her to get onstage, not to pick up that silly thing, but to show the gorgeous back!” Okay, sweet. But no more Moet & Chandon pink bubbly for you. “Ray” director Taylor Hackford congratulated an overwhelmed Kelly MacDonald ("The Girl in the Café”) while his Emmy-winner "Elizabeth" wife Helen Mirren, heavenly in a white chiffon Morgana Le Fay gown, hugged her Emmy-holding co-star Jeremy Irons. And it's not easy to hug when holding an Emmy. You could easily put someone's eye out with that sharp winged thing. Across the room, HBO’s other Jeremy - Jeremy Piven - was literally holding court, his “Entourage” Emmy safely standing on his table. Wearing his now loosened up ascot, Piven was getting high fives, backslaps and hug-it-outs from Kevin Connolly and Nicky Hilton, Adrian Grenier, Perrey Reeves, friends and fans while his Emmy date – his exhausted mom – sat staring at her empty plate with her hands cupped over her ears. There’s only so much disco a mom can take. Even for her Emmy-winning, ascot-wearing actor son. The only person enjoying Piven’s win more than Piven was Ari Gold’s assistant Lloyd, played by Rex Lee. So is he worried about Piven’s ego explosion after getting a shot of Emmy gold? “Oh, I don’t think so,” Lee confided. “And even if the worst thing happened and he got a big head and became insufferable, I could still – if I wanted to – avoid him when we weren’t working. But I get the best of him at work. He’s brilliant and kind-hearted and it’s a blessing to have such great onscreen chemistry.” At midnight, the party was barely beginning to thin out. Exhausted Emmy host Conan O’Brien was outside talking with Megan Mullally, holding her Emmy and talking about her new talk show, natch. O’Brien’s wife had taken her high heels off and was teetering in her bare feet waiting for their car at the backed-up valet. Grenier - without any entourage at all – ran down the street and hopped into a small car, probably to whisk over to a hotter party around town. But Lee ran outside to tell departing pals, “You go on. I’m staying here at HBO.” Wise move, Lloyd. Photo Credits: Fox celebrates "24" Emmy explosion
The actor, still clutching his winged Emmy victory statue for Outstanding Actor in a Drama, sounded overwhelmed, using words like “humbling,” “grateful,” and "thankful,” when he finally made it to the Fox party at Spago in Beverly Hills. But everyone at the bash agreed: the Kiefer Kudo Attack was long over-due. Sutherland was nominated for the role for five years and rumors were floating around town early Sunday afternoon that this could be the actor’s big night. After hugging the actor, even Jon Cassar, the Emmy-winning director of “23,” admitted that he’d felt pretty darn sure Sutherland would take home a gold statue. Inside the packed party, guests including Dennis Haysbert, Jaime Pressley, and Wentworth Miller, who had waited patiently for Sutherland to make his way from the Shrine, had been feeding like locusts on Wolfgang Puck’s spread of seafood, sushi, spring roles and platters of pizza. Photo Credits: Emmy winners Kiefer Sutherland and "24" director John Cassar have two big shiny gold reasons to smile at the Fox Emmy Party Sunday night. Where were all the nominees?
"Rescue Me" star Denis Leary wandered in with his wife Ann. The couple looked around horrified and grabbed a quick nibble from the seafood bar. Cloris Leachman did a longer seated chow down and Jane Kaczmarek ran in and out at the last minute. This made the highlight of the party the official Emmy sponsor Dove Chocolate display – spinning chocolate trays and a box that opened like a snapping treasure chest – complete with bags for guests to scoop up lotsa chocolate and take it home to stuff their faces. The far more star-studded affair that night was the Gersh Agency’s annual Emmy nominee bash at the Sunset Towers, sponsored by the numero uno high-end tequila Grand Centenario. Held out by the pool overlooking the twinkle lights of LA, the movers-and-shakers mixer honored Gersh’s big E nominees Debra Messing, Chris Meloni, Elizabeth Perkins, Kyra Sedgwick, Megan Mullally, Kelly MacDonald, and Jeffrey Tambor, along with several "Project Runway" designers such as Nick, Santino, and Raymundo. Also enjoying the view:, Mary McCormack, Holland Taylor, James Vanderbeek, Balthazar Getty, Kevin Bacon, Jeff Goldblum, Kevin Nealon, Jonathan Silverman, Robin Tunney. Blythe Danner, who’s not even with the agency, came by to catch up with Messing. Which makes sense. Remember she played Will’s Mom on “Will and Grace” and they’ve both won Women in Film Lucy Awards. Messing, chatting with Santino, introduced the fledging fashion force to Warren Littlefield, former head of NBC, saying, “And now I want you to meet the man who responsible for my entire career.” At which point, a grateful Santino hugged Littlefield. Gosh, moments like those are just priceless. "The Girl in the Cafe" nominee MacDonald ("Nanny McPhee") told me that her dress that night - a sweet, old-fashioned beige frock - cost just $9.99. Turns out it was purchased in a little clothing shop in New Mexico and reworked by costume designer Mary Zophres on MacDonald's just-wrapped Cohen brothers film, “No Country for Old Men.” The film, based on a Cormac McCarthy novel, stars Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones and Woody Harrelson. “Yeah, I know,” Kelly said, with that adorable Scottish lilt. “What a bunch of no-talents.” At the Emmys, Kelly will wear a slightly more upscale frock from Elsie Katz Couture. “They were so lovely and showed me two dresses. The first was kind of a white flapper dress and it was very pretty but the alternate was the one I really loved.” And no, I’m not going to spoil the surprise and give away any more details. You’ll just have to watch the show to see it. Photo Credits: Denis Leary and wife make a pit stop at the official Emmy nominee party Friday night.Apparently, no one told that that one goes to it. Photo Credit: Kelly MacDonald - seen here at the London premiere of "Nanny McPhee" - will wear an Elsie Katz design to today's Emmys. Jaime gets glazed for the Emmys
So she clearly knows a little something about coloring hair but keeping it healthy. Her trademark is highlights and color that looks completely natural using Bailage, not foils. So what’s going to look new on the Emmy carpet Sunday? “I don’t think any actress is going to make a big change right before a big event or an awards show. It’s not the time. Plus it’s the end of summer and not yet fall so it’s a strange time for a color change.” But Zand, who works at Sally Hershberger's Salon on Melrose Place, does suggest John Frieda’s new Luminous Color Glaze, the first and only at-home glaze treatment that adds a touch of color, a boost of shine and a smooth silky feel in just three minutes. “It’s genius,” Zand raved Thursday at the John Frieda Pre Emmy Suite in the Roosevelt Hotel penthouse suite, where she’d been glazing Jaime Pressley, Ming Na and Tia Carrera’s hair. “There’s never been a product like this for home use. It will keep your color fresher longer with just a hint of color and a lot of shine.” So now you know why Pressley's hair will look so darn shiny on Sunday. She's been glazed! Photo Credits: Jaime Pressley gets glazed by top colorist Negin Zand at the John Frieda Pre- Emmy Suite on Thursday. Hey Kyra, show us your Choos!
Here is your long-awaited list of Choo-Junkie nominees, presenters and guests: Kyra Sedgwick, Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl, Heather Locklear, Calista Flockhart, Evangeline Lilly, Kelly MacDonald, Cheryl Hines, Candice Bergen, Jaime Pressley, Jaime King, Megan Mullally, Jenna Fischer, Leslie Bibb, Jacelyn Smith, Tina Fey, Kelly Carlson, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Judy Reyes. Hopefully, some of these gals will be sporting those shorter skirts we've been hearing about so we can finally see these darn expensive, sexy shoes. Photo Credits:. Kyra Sedgwick looks elegant at the Loverboy premiere in New York in June. Bet she looks even better at Sunday's Emmy Awards. But wear a short skirt, we beg you. Keira Knightley's journey to Swag Land
Yesterday the "Pride and Prejudice" star surprised everyone by showing up at the Silver Spoon Hollywood Buffet where she picked up a new pair of dangling diamond earrings by Arezzo (a mere $7,500) from the folks at the Diamond Journey booth. The stones are arranged from the smallest to the largest to sympolize how love becomes more intense and meaningful over time. Or not. Keira told the diamond girls, "I love the concept of Journey because it symbolizes the exciting things that have happened in my life and how far I've come." What's in the Emmy wineryThe 2006 Emmy fashion predictions sound slightly boozy. Insiders say the Emmy red carpet will be awash with gowns in champagne, chardonnay, rose, Cabernet and merlot hues. But what about the real stuff? Moet & Chandon Rose will be flowing freely at the HBO Emmy soiree at the Pacific Design Center for stars from “The Sopranos,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Deadwood,” “Entourage” and “Elizabeth.” I’m wagering Queen Helen Mirren will be tossing back some major pink bubbly. The rose makes perfect sense since the HBO party’s theme is “Summer in the South of France” with coral and pink-colored carpet, backdrops, tablecloths, flowers and drapery. So be warned, ladies. You should rethink wearing pink unless you want to be mistaken for party décor. But at the 58th annual Governors Ball, which starts immediately after the broadcast, the vino of the night will be Beaulieu Vineyards 2002 George de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet, which retails for $100 bucks a bottle. But for those who want to avoid a red wine-tinged grin, which can look slightly disturbing in photos, there’s also a lovely white being served: a 2004 Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Chardonnay. Bottoms up! Ah, the Emmy Suite Life!
"West Wing" Emmy nominee Allison Janney was spotted picking out two rings from Space Mermaid, a new line of jewelry that also got Paula Abdul’s attention at the GBK gifting/pampering suites at the newly revamped Sofitel Hotel. Paula admired three necklaces (mother of pear/coral sea horse, gold sea horse/starfish, a long gold charm one) and a quartz crystal and copper wire-wrapped ring. And she was so darn nice, fledgling jewelry designer Stephanie Carbone gave her all of them. "She took the time to talk, giving out hugs and encouragement. She couldn't have been any sweeter or more generous with her time." That's probably why they call Paula "the nice one." The GBK invite put the Gift Bag at "$30,00 and growing." But it wasn't limited to just high-end items. Although folks did seem to covet the gold-plated BizBuzz Nokia phone ($2,500) more than a bottle of Ed Begley’s eco-friendly Best Cleaning Product or the really practical dog leash with a built-in flashlight and poop bags. Janney was spotted gobbling up several designer chocolates before stopping, telling the maker, “I still have to fit into my Emmy dress.” In the hills, Emmy nominee Debra Messing picked out a new watch from designer Charlie Lapson at the “Iced Out” Emmy suite, held at a private home above Sunset Plaza. You remember Charlie. ALL the "Housewives" carry his fab purses and they'll love his new watches that pass as fine jewelry. Messing also snagged a pair of Cameron Diaz’s fave super-soft jeans designed by David Kahn (you can pay for yours at Nordstrom). And she stepped out in two free pairs of Stuart Weitzman heels, one in a red/brown color recommended by stylist Vivian Turner because It matches your hair!” Yeah, that’s how I choose my shoes, too.
What’s a conflict-free diamond, you ask? Well, according to the Diamond Industry, they all are now, thanks to the self-regulating Kimberly Process. But groups like Amnesty International aren't so sure. Trust me, you’ll be hearing more about the whole conflict-free bling business when Warner Bros.’ new film “The Blood Diamond” is released in December. Tip: anyone who wants a conflict-free diamond is advised to do a lot of research and not simply trust a diamond company’s ad copy. Star suite updates: "Closer" Emmy nominee Kyra Sedgwick and Allison Janney (does this woman have time for anything but suite shopping this week?) will attend the fabulous Silver Spoon Hollywood Buffet Thursday (that's today) at a private residence in Hollywood. And "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Emmy nomie Mariska Hargitay is scheduled to stop by on Friday. No, I don't know what time. And no, I’m not going to tell you where the Silver Spoon is being held. Get a life, Stalker Freaks. Photo Credits: Debra Messing poses with jeanius denim designer David Kahn jeanius at the "Iced Out" Emmy Suite Stars just love their Silver SpoonAttention, celebrity shoppers! Green light specials at every Emmy Suite. The Emmy Suites are cranking this week as nominees, presenters, pre and post-party peeps, even stars staying home to watch the show, show up at a baker's dozen suites set up for the sole purpose of pampering (mani-pedis, massages, facials, hair-cuts and blow drys) the stars and gifting them with cool free clothing, accessories, beauty products, even fabulous trips. So will there be any letters given out explaining tax implications to celebs arriving at Emmy Suites, the way it was done at the Teen Choice Awards Celebrity Retreat on Sunday? Not at the Silver Spoon Hollywood Buffet, says founder Lorena Bendinskas. For one thing, not everyone comes for swag. “Some stars will simply have lunch," she explains. "Others may have a massage or a manicure and some will shop. But it’s more of a party than a gifting suite. There is no official gift bag. So it's totally up to the individual.”
She's gonna have to hotfoot it back from Japan where she's promoting her album to make it to Silver Spoon. But if she does, will the tireless self-promoter give Simon a copy of her new CD? I wouldn’t risk it, Paris. He can draw blood. And frankly, I’d steer clear of Joan and Melissa Rivers, also slated to attend, unless you’re feeling up to fierce fashion snipes about that Heidi Ho costume you wore in Toyko earlier this week. This year the SSHB benefits Tom’s Foundation, which provides much needed medical care, school supplies and shoes to children around the world. With just a $35 donation, stars can make sure that children in poor villages in Argentina will receive a new pair of shoes. Okay, $35 won't buy the tykes Uggs or Jimmy Choos. But apparently in poor countries, shoes are more than a fashion statement. Footwear actually prevents many horrible diseases contracted through bare feet. Wow. Who knew? Would weekly pedicures help too? The pampering party may also draw invited TV stars like "NoTORIous" Tori Spelling, who is probably still reeling over getting her inheritance ripped off by Mommy Dearest after her dad Aaron kicked the bucket. Now she like really Also on the list David Spade and Jesse Metcalfe; who has about 3 seconds more fame time left after his movie “John Tucker Must Die” died at the box office. Also sure to stop by: Jerry Ferrara, Constance Zimmer and Kevin Dillon (“Entourage”), Lisa Rinna and Rachel Hunter (“Dancing With the Stars”), Eric Balfour (“Conviction”), Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag (“The Hills”), Ryan Cabrera (Ashley Simpson’s former kinda beau), Terry Crews (“Everybody Hates Chris”), Mya and almost last but definitely not least, the perpetual party girl Tara Reid (“Taradise”). Photo Credits: Paris looks like she could be in St. Pauli Girl beer commercial at her record signing party in Toyko. Hope she changes before hitting the Silver Spoon Hollywood Buffet this week Photo Credits: Allison Janney lugs her loot at the 2003 Silver Spoon. She started her swag hunt early this year, hitting the GBK Suite at the Sofitel Wednesday to meet Kerry Simon, the hotel’s new chef, get free chocolates, Space Mermaid jewelry and anything else that wasn’t nailed down. No Emmys? Snubbed stars will still rock onHugh Laurie (“House”) and James Denton ("Desperate Housewives”) will not be onstage accepting any Emmys on Sunday. I know, I know. Don't get me started on the whole stupid nominations voting debaucle again. But that won’t stop these actors from hopping onstage at TV Guide’s Emmy bash later that night.
Word is that other “surprise celebrity guests are expected to take to the stage” with BNS. Nothing like a little celebrity Karoake to spice up a party. I’m betting on Felicity Huffman (who's been known to cut loose at a few parties) and a few other Housewives to join their plumber pal Jamie. Alfre Woodard, perhaps? Maybe even a few "Alias" alums, like Jennifer Garner and Victor Garber? How about "House" co-stars Lisa Edelstein, Jennifer Morrison or Jesse Spencer? The BNS act won’t go on until after Pink has gotten the TV Guide party started at Social Hollywood, the site of the first Emmys in 1949. By then, everyone there should be ready for just about anything. Photo Credits: Will Hugh's Battle of the Network Stars band get some help from Lisa and Jennifer at the TV Guide Emmy party? Stay tuned. Do Hollywood Swag Addicts need an IRS intervention?It's okay. You can all relax. Looks like Oscar presenters, performers and nominees won’t have to pay back taxes on their past gift baskets, after all. According to a release from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, they've reached a “mutually satisfactory agreement” with the IRS settling the tax obligations on gift bags up until 2005. What a relief. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been losing sleep about this ever since I heard rumors that Academy swag bags filled with goodies, fabulous trips, services, designer stuff estimated at $75-100 grand, might be dubbed additional income and could cause a slight tax hike for celebs.
C’mon, guys. You know you do it. But gift bags will continue. And the recipients of the Oscar gift basket given at the 2007 awards will be issued appropriate informational tax forms by the Academy and will be responsible for satisfying their income tax obligations. “We appreciate the Academy’s leadership on this issue,” IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson says in the release. “The gift basket industry has exploded, and it’s important that the groups running these events keep in mind the tax consequences.” “We are happy to have reached an agreement with the IRS which works to the benefit of the gift basket recipients and the Academy,” said Academy president Sid Ganis. Ganis said that it was unclear as to when the practice of thanking Academy Award presenters and performers with baskets began, but that it was well established by the early '70s. The major stars who present awards on the show are not paid for that service, and the performers receive only the minimum union payment. Over time these so-called “thank-you gifts” – call them incentives - became more elaborate as hotels, resorts and high-end clothing lines vied to associate their services and products with Hollywood’s most famous names. In April, the Academy Board of Governors voted to discontinue the practice of thanking Academy Awards presenters and performers with gift baskets. And publicity about the baskets led Everson to issue a press release three days prior to the 2006 Academy Awards broadcast which focused on gift baskets and pointed out that “movie stars face the same tax obligations as ordinary Americans.” “The Commissioner worked some movie titles into his reminder that gave it a humorous spin,” Ganis said, “but the basic message was clear: the contents of the baskets, however much we may have been inclined to view them as mannerly thank-yous, in fact constitute taxable income. And since we didn’t want any of our presenters to get hit retroactively for a gift we had given them, we asked the Service if there was a way for us to take on the tax obligations and they were very willing to work with us.” Whew. Well, at least that’s over with. But somebody should tell IRS Commissioner Everson that this is just the tip of the iceberg. There is more work that must be done. He may not realize that the Oscar gift basket created a virus of freeby fests that sprout up all year round in Hollywood. And trust me, it’s reached dangerous and toxic levels... Photo Credits: Hollywood life imitates "Sopranos" art. Michael Imperioli makes off with his goody bag stash at the VHI Big in 2002 Awards. Bet Tony doesn't want it! Continue reading Do Hollywood Swag Addicts need an IRS intervention? » Fur will fly at Emmy parties
Last Awards season Junebug was seen kissing Paris Hilton at the Gay Idols of Hollywood bash and being petted by “Scrubs” star Zach Braff at the InStyle Golden Globes bash. She appeared on CNN, the TV Guide Channel and E!, and planned to make her first red carpet appearance with Joan and Melissa Rivers at the upcoming Emmys. Sadly, Junebug, just one year old, died recently during what should have been a routine spay procedure by a vet reputed to be a small dog expert. “She was on her way to becoming the next Benji,” says her owner, Jake Dynnis, Hollywood’s canine couturier, who designs Jackrocketwear, an exclusive line of upscale made-to-measure cashmere sweaters, gowns, tuxedos, crystal-studded T’s, as well as doggie spa products and cookies. Devastated by Junebug's sudden death, Dynnis tried to bury herself in work. But she'd also lost her best fit model. Most of the hand-made clothes were for Junebug. Even Dynnis' new pet bed – the Junebuggle Bed – was ready to be shown to the pet world. Her dog line has appeared in People, In Touch and InStyle and her doggie spa products were included in the 2006 Golden Globes gift basket. And her celeb clients - Natalie Portman, Mariah Carey, Adrien Brody, Lindsay Lohan, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Sharon Osbourne, Jessica Simpson, Nic Cage, Tori Spelling and natch, Paris Hilton - were clamouring for new duds.
Junebug’s breeder, Renotta Oliver, says her website has been flooded with requests for her pocket-sized pups after news of Junebug’s glamorous life and untimely death spread. Oliver plans to fly to LA and attend a few Emmy parties with Dynnis and Coco. So if you see a new foxy furball - Coco - looking fierce in her Jackrocketwear designer duds, just wave and say "Grrrrr." Photo Credits: Paris Hilton was caught kissing Junebug earlier this year. Photo Credits: Coco, relaxing in her Junebuggle Bed, will make her debut at some Emmy parties. Will Kate and Christina go the Emmys?
But I have some bad news, guys. Although Winslet is nominated for a Creative Arts Emmys for “Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (HBO’s “Extras”), she won’t be at at the Shrine on August 20th, a week before the big Emmys. According to an email from her rep Robert Garlock, “She is in England with her family and so cannot travel at that time.” But there's no word yet if Kate will attend the Primetime Emmys if she wins a Creative. All four Guest Actor/Actress in a Comedy/Drama winners will be lauded at the bigger live broadcast on August 27. So that leaves Ricci, who is nominated for her guest appearance as the girl with her finger on the explosive device (inside the guy) on “Grey’s Anatomy” as the girl everyone wants to dress. Ricci will definitely be at the Creative Emmys on August 20. She‘s also a presenter that night. And Ricci is also picking up a Sundance Film Festival donation check at the HFPA Installation Luncheon on August 17. So that makes her a very hot model for designers this month. You won’t get to see the taped Creative Arts Emmys – hosted by Penn and Teller - airing on E! Network until August 26, the night before the Primetime Emmys. But it’s definitely worth watching since the guest list has grown very impressive in recent years. This year's roster includes Tim Busfield (now on Aaron Sorkin's new show “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip”), Sarah Chalke from “Scrubs,” Patricia Clarkson, former “Alias” spy Jennifer Garner, Jon Cryer, Chandra Wilson and Isaiah Washington from “Grey’s Anatomy,” Bradley Whitford and Jane Kaczmarek, James Denton (the plumber in a coma), Neil Patrick Harris, Timothy Olyphant, (yup, Deadwood’s f---ing sheriff) Cesar Millan (si, the “Dog Whisperer”), Aisha Tyler, Robin Weigert (aka Calamity Jane), and Julie Bowen and Mark Valley, those hot copulating attorneys from “Boston Legal.” Photo Credits: The beautiful and talented Kate Winslet won't be at the Creative Emmys, darn it! Photo Credits: Christina Ricci is hot at the Orange British Academy Film Awards where she accepted Reese Witherspoon's award. Hey, maybe she'd like to pick up Kate's Creative Emmy too, if she wins. Will Jack moon the HFPA luncheon?Harder to get in than Vanity Fair's Oscar bash! More fun than a big Hollywood premiere! Possibly more star-studded than the upcoming Emmy red carpet! What is it? The legendary Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s annual Installation Luncheon to be held on August 17 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The event honors the new slate of HFPA officers/board of directors for 2006-07. But then comes the fun part: the presentation of financial grants to non-profit organizations and film schools.
But this year Jack Nicholson will pick up the Film Foundation’s check. Which of course, has everyone wondering if he’ll reprise his infamous Golden Globes mooning act. With Jack, you just never know. Annette Bening will accept the check for Film Aid International and “Dream Girls” director Bill Condon will grab Outfest’s check. Dustin Hoffman is slotted for the LA Conservancy and Lisa Kudrow is coming for Inner-City Arts. James Franco (“Flyboys”) is doing the California State Summer School Arts Foundation. Diane Lane - who reportedly does a great Norma Desmondesque turn in the upcoming "Hollywoodland" with Ben Affleck as George Reeves - will accept the American Cinematheque's check. Photo Credits: Heeeeeere's Jack, in the front row at his daughter's recent LA fashion show. But will he do another moon shot for the HFPA's upcoming Intallation Luncheon? Lindsay wins Zit War, sets Emmy party fashion trend
How does she do it? First off, she’s young. At that tender age, everyone bounces back fast, even after a week of late nights. Plus she has major hair peeps, makeup artists and stylists who keep her looking good, even on two hours sleep. Heck, she can probably get in some shut-eye sitting in the chair while they work their hair/makeup magic. Natch, rumors are that her "glow" of late is due to her new love interest, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino heir, Harry Morton. Now Harry's cute and all. But the truth is, it's the zit cream. Seems the once-troubled skin star is now endorsing the anti-acne line called Proactiv Solution, a line she claims to use faithfully. And she's even on the pimple-fighting line’s new national TV advertisement. But it's not as low rent as it sounds. Past Proactiv endorsers include Kelly Clarkson, Jessica Simpson and Diddy. Yes, that Diddy. “My skin, thanks to Proactiv, is clear all the time,” chirps Lohan on the infomercial. “Proactiv heals acne, but the best thing is that it’s super gentle, so it works every day like skin care. That’s how I use it, and it works.” Keep using whatever detox stuff works, Linds. Cause you're gonna need spotless skin for the upcoming Emmy party scene. If Lindsay's Emmy party line-up is as crowded as her last Oscar bash sked, she'll be one busy fashionista. On Oscar night, Lindsay wore a different frock to three Oscar post-parties, setting a new Awards Season quick-change record. Will Lindsay's Oscar fashion show spark a new trend? Will we see other young actresses pulling a Lohan and wearing a different dress - perhaps a Chanel (not vintage, thanks), an Armani, some YSL, a piece of Prada and a decadent Dior - to the TV Guide, EW, ET/People and HBO Emmy after-parties? It's highly possible. One Hollywood style insider mused, "That's a lot of frocks for just one night. But who knows? It sounds totally insane but when you think about it, its a great way for these girls to satisfy several designers and not offend anyone." And if those nasty "pay to play" rumors are true (actresses being financially compensated for wearing designer dresses to awards shows and parties), it's also a great way to make a few extra grand so you don't have to stoop to doing zit cream infomercials. Photo Credits: Is Harry Morton the cause of Lindsay's glow? Or is it her Proactiv pimple cream? We may never know. But her skin is on high beam at the Saturn Vue X-games party on August 2 Where the stars will party on Emmy weekend
Time to start thinking about more important issues, like the Emmy party line-up. Why? Because the after-parties are where stars from snubbed shows like "Desperate Housewives" and "Lost" who aren't attending the broadcast may turn up. That's why. Here's how the TV industry's big weekend is shaping up. Saturday, August 26 Emmy weekend kicks off Saturday with BAFTA/LA’s annual Emmy Tea Party at the Park Hyatt in Century City from 2-5 p.m. It’s a terribly civilized party (yeah, right) with a casual patio feel for Emmy nominees from the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, sponsored by BBC America. Good guesses for the Tea Party guest list would be Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford, Jeremy Irons, Sir Ben Kingsley, Hugh Laurie, maybe even Kiefer Sutherland, since he was actually born in London. The place to be the night before the Emmys is Spago for NBC/Universal Television Group’s popular Pre-Emmy party. it’s being billed as an 'informal gathering' with no red carpet and no annoying party reporters trolling for soundbites with tape recorders. The party is a relative newcomer to the Emmy fete scene, started just two years ago and co-sponsored first by Details, then Vanity Fair. Now it's become “the place to be seen the night before the Emmys,” according to Variety, who certainly should know. Expect stars and honchos from the NBC-U family including NBC, USA, Sci-Fi and Bravo, as well as luminaries like past attendees Conan O’Brien (this year’s broadcast host), Donald Trump, Hugh Laurie, Jill Hennessy, Mary Tyler Moore, Hugh Jackman, Danny DeVito, Heather Graham, Carmen Electra, and Sylvester Stallone. Natch, it's likely that nominees Jaime Pressley, Mariska Hargitay, Steve Carell, Debra Messing, Alan Alda, Allison Janney and other “West Wing” alum will show up. Oh, and let’s not forget those competitive “Project Runway” folks.
Right after the awards, there’s the official Emmy Governor's Ball held next to the Shrine. The big unveiling was held today so watch this space for more party poop next week. But there’s also the popular Entertainment Tonight/People Emmy splash on the Skybar pool area in the Mondrian. Expect every star at the Emmys to at least do a drive by. The big draw, besides chatting with ET and People reporters which is always high on a star’s list of things-to-do, is the party’s gluttonous goody bag given democratically to every party guest, not just Emmy-going stars. We're talking a Cole Haan natural canvas and leather 'Weekender' bag worth $400, literally stuffed with $2,500 worth of fabulous freebies. Then there’s the TV Guide soiree at the swanky Social Hollywood, the site of the first Emmy Awards and this season’s hot new party place. Punky rock singer Pink will get the party started at 10. p.m. Just in time to drown out all the "You rock!" and/or "You were robbed!" for the winners/losers who’ll roll in after hitting the Gov Ball, always the first pit stop. HBO always has their hot ticket Emmy party at the Pacific Design Center. No official word yet but with so many nominations, the cable network’s bash will again be the most sought after invite of the night. Guaranteed entrance to anyone clutching an Emmy. Also expected: Annette Bening with hubby Warren Beatty, Jeremy Irons, Ellen Burstyn, Cloris Leachman, Alfre Woodard, funny guys Bill Maher, Larry David and George Carlin, Jeremy Piven and his “Entourage,” a couple of “Six Feel Under” stars, some “Sopranos,” the Queenly Helen Mirren and former “Friend” Lisa Kudrow, who was nominated for her role on the swiftly cancelled HBO series, “The Comeback.” Hey, If she wins, will HBO resurrect the show and call it “The Second Comeback?” The big Fox Network/Studio annual shindig will be back at Spago this year. Stars Kiefer Sutherland, Jean Smart and other “24” stars as well as the actors from “House," “American Idol,” and “Arrested Development” are likely to show up. This year's party décor, designed and executed by Rob Smith at Laurels Events, will be pure platinum. “We literally take everything out of the restaurant and re-skin the interior of the restaurant and the furniture,” says Smith. This delicate Spago facelift procedure starts at 7 a.m. on Emmy day. And actresses think they have it rough getting dolled up for the awards. At least they don’t have to get ‘reskinned.’ Or do they? Expect gleaming platinum lacquered furniture, crystal chandeliers in glass boxes, mirrored table tops for a flattering sheen on every happy face, and Swarovski crystals on the floor. “It’s all about the flow,” says Smith, “We want the party space to feel spacious, upscale, refined and elegant because everyone will be wearing their best evening attire.” And hopefully carrying a few bright shiny Emmy statues. Photo Credit: Eva, Flicka, Marcia and Nicollette were like the Four Muskateers at last year's post Emmy Governor's Ball bash. So what party will the un-nominated "Desperate" gals show up at this year? Gentleman, place your bets. Is "Lost" losing its DVD punch?Hundreds of journalists who attended last summer’s big “Lost” Season One DVD launch event are still talking about it. Including (full disclosure) me. I covered the bash as a freelancer writing for the now defunct Variety publication, VLife. First, there were the free flights to Oahu and lodgings at the luxurious Turtle Bay Resort on the north shore of the island. Then there was the travel intinerary/party invite with an Oceanic Airlines plane ticket for a tram ride to the secret party location, complete with chirpy stewardesses handing out packages of peanuts. The 'flight' hit a little planned 'turbulence' (a bumpy road and slightly erratic steering by the driver) as the tram performed a rocky landing in the dark jungle. Hidden speakers blasted loud roars and sounds of crashing vegetation as guests and reporters followed the colored lights to a clearing deep in the mangroves.
Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, Naveen Andrews, Jorge Garcia, Dominic Monaghan, Terry O'Quinn, Daniel Dae Kim and others came to talk to reporters waiting on the red carpet rolled out on the sand. Even the cast was impressed by the elaborate jungle party space, where the sand was specially cleared and cleaned for the event. With all this planning it's no wonder the event, executed by Paradigm Shift Worldwide, just won the Event Marketer Organization’s 2006 EX Award for “Best Press Event (Consumer/Mass Media).” “We wanted to create an event that got our talent, guests, and the press to experience ‘Lost’ as if they were really in that environment,” Gordon Ho, Buena Vista Home Entertainment told Event Marketer, a trade publication. “We wanted to enable the press to feel excited about it—to be able to have in-depth conversations with the talent about the DVD and the show, and then translate that to the consumer.” So how will BV top this act? They’re not even gonna try. The next “Lost” Season Two DVD Release event is again being held at the Turtle Bay Resort on August 15 for the DVD which will be released on Sept 5. But for starters, the invited press list has been drastically cut. “We’re only inviting half the press we did last year and the list is mostly broadcast press,” says an inside source. “The red carpet was so long last year that it took the cast members two hours to do the press line.” And that expensive bungle in the jungle party? It’s been changed to a much smaller party at the resort’s spiffy new 125-seat restaurant, Ola, (meaning life or living), which was under construction at the time of the last launch. The party is still early in the planning stages and more intricate details about the “Lost” launch may be forthcoming. But it's worth noting that one reason for this year's low key shindig could be that BVHE, a division of financially challenged Disney Studios, may be feeling the Disney purse strings tightening up. Especially since 650 Disney employees were let go yesterday. Or maybe BVHE is just not willing to pony up to promote “Lost,” which was noticeably – and explicably - snubbed for so many Emmys this year. Does this much smaller and less expensive “Lost” DVD launch signal the death bell of the hit ABC show as a moneymaking franchise? Let's hope not. Photo Credit: A close look at the "Lost" DVD Season One launch party in a jungle near Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu in 2005. "Lost" hottie Evangeline Lily will heat up the Emmys
At least for fans of “Lost.” After the devastating lack of Emmy noms for the show’s cast, we’ve received confirmation from on high that “Lost” super-sexy tom girl Evangeline Lilly will be a presenter at the Emmys. Can we get a Hallelujah? No word on what category she will present. But here's even more good news: her steady squeeze/costar Dominic Monaghan may also be at the ceremony. And while it’s too soon to confirm whether or not the “Lost” man of reason - Matthew Fox - will also be an Emmy presenter, as of post time, he’s a distinct possibility to hand out an award. Lilly has been taking a break from shooting "Lost" until she’s due back on set in Oahu on August 5. After doing her big Michelle K footwear launch with a big bash at Kitson last month, she headed out on a vacation to parts unknown. Or at least, parts where she’s still unknown. "The show is everywhere now,” she explained at Kitson. “I was in South Africa last summer and got recognized in a mall! Maybe I’ll try Mongolia or Timbuktu.” Matthew was definitely not relaxing. He shot two films during his brief hiatus. First up, “We Are Marshall," shot in Atlanta and West Virginia, about a deadly plane crash (oh, no, not another deadly plane crash) that kills members of a football team and its fans and the new coach who keeps the survivors going. Jeepers. Let's hope there are no "others" around. Fox’s other project is “Vantage Point,” a dramatic thriller (or a thrilling drama) about the assassination of the President told from five different perspectives, still filming in Mexico City. As for what both of them may wear, I'm gonna go out on a limb and predict that Fox will wear a conservative classic tux. But Lilly? She’s literally up for grabs. Since she’s one of about oh, about four actresses attending the Emmy Awards who can actually fit into a designer sample size, she’ll be major fashion bait, courted by every house from Armani to Prada, Dolce & Gabbana to Dior. All I can safely predict is that Evangeline is gonna look hot on the Emmy carpet. And not just because of this ungodly summer heat wave. Photo Credits: "Lost" hottie Evangeline Lilly - seen at her Michelle K shoe party - will be a breath of fresh fashion air at the upcoming Emmys. She's confirmed as a presenter and a dozen designers will be falling all over themselves to dress this babe. "Desperate" Cherry picks PJs and spills secretsWhat will “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry wear on Emmy night? Probably pajamas. Cherry won’t be attending the show. “I didn't get invited,” Cherry said at the ABC All Star Party for the Television Critics Association held at Kidspace in Pasadena Wednesday night. So will anyone from the show go? “I would assume that Felicity will go to present an award because it’s a tradition for the previous winner to present that award. But I don’t know for sure. I haven’t asked the girls if they’re going." Word is they're not. But obviously, Alfre Woodard - nominated for Supporting Actress - will go.
Frankly, Cherry is relieved to stay home on August 27. “I was very honored to be nominated last year but to sit there and lose twice with my mom sitting next to me was excruciating. Then you go to the parties and everyone comes up to you and says, 'You were robbed!' so I was like, 'This is the most annoying evening of my life.' I will be so happy to sit at home and watch other writers go through that.” But isn’t he bothered about not being nominated? “Am I a little bummed out? Sure. But my reaction to this is that I have to work harder this year and that’s what we’ve been doing. Listen, I went through a period of being unemployed, broke and having to borrow money from my mother. In terms of awful things happening to me, not getting nominated is pretty easy to handle.” He was more surprised by other snubs. “To me, the shocker was "Lost." I thought that was odd to the point of 'what the heck is going on with the Academy?' For us, we’ll just work harder. It’s more important for me to feel like I’m doing the best job I can and I don’t think I did that last year. I’ve had my trial by fire. Actually, I feel like I’ve had two. The first year was the extreme phenomena of it all and last year was 'let me try some new things.' Some of those things aren’t working. So this new season, I feel for the first time, now I know what it is I need to do in order to do the show the way I want to do it.” So what’s going to happen on Wisteria Lane in the new season? Cherry let some secrets slip... Photo Credits: DH creator Marc Cherry was happy to get dressed up for the GLAAD awards on April 8, 2006. But he's gonna stick to PJs on Emmy night. Continue reading "Desperate" Cherry picks PJs and spills secrets » Stars get waisted at Prada party
Ben Kingsley, Dustin Hoffman, and Joaquin Phoenix gave a heavy-weight acting awards feel to the super-chic skirt-loving crowd that included Angie Harmon, Heather Graham, Molly Sims, Eva Mendes, Michelle Trachtenberg, Patricia Arquette, Michelle Rodriquez, Paris and Nicky Hilton along with skinny-mini Mary Kate Olsen, looking tres goth, smothered up in black with ruby red lips. Also at the party: Hilton's main social antagonists Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie. Perhaps their angry rifts are cooling due to some kind of Hollywood nuclear weapons disarmament treaty. Or maybe it was the free frocks.
Richie arrived before Lohan and was seen briefly eyeing the huge seafood buffet before deciding against sustenance and heading upstairs to the VIP area with melted green plastic walls that looked like they were stolen from the set of “Aliens.” Other stars simply couldn't resist the sea-faring temptation. Surprise-surprise, Courtney Love made a lengthy pit stop at the seafood bar to refuel with handfuls of jumbo shrimp, lobster claws and giant crab legs. TV fashion pundit Steven Cojocaru was also eating high on the hog and looking eerily more like his idol Joan Rivers every minute. Longtime Prada lover Lyle Lovett came with a young girl who looked she could be his daughter but was probably his fiancé, April Kimble. “I love Prada, especially the techno pants. I wear them on stage when I perform,” he revealed. Former supermodel-still-turning-actress Amber Valletta gleamed in a gold Prada lace top and gold satin short-shorts. "I think her hot pants-wearing days are done," whispered one onlooker. The big question of the night was: will we see mucho Miuccia Prada at the Emmys? “I really don’t know,” answered Prada prone supe- stylist Rachel Zoe, who arrived at the same time as some of her Prada-clad clones, er girls, including Joy Bryant, Richie and Lohan. “Miuccia is very specific about who she dresses so we’ll just have to see. But it would be very fun!” The Rem Koolhaus-designed boutique is a perfect party pad with skyhigh ceilings, low white sofas, and a wide sweeping staircase up to the second floor where you can peek down and check out which guy is a potential Hair Club for Men client. The Prada skirts exhibited - full skirts splattered on walls and spinning suspended from the ceiling - sure made for fun festive décor. Not to mention all the plasma screens showing past fashion shows. By night's end, none of the small Prada skirt souvenir pins scattered around the store were left. Guests, stars and even stylists were lining their Prada purses with handfuls of the party souvenirs. One source thought that there just might be an Emmy party in the works for the special store. But another insider made mock of that idea, “Miuccia would not allow a party to be held here that she was not totally in charge of.” So we’ll just have to see. But, like Zoe said, It would be very fun. And the marvelous "Waist Down" exhibit will be on display until, fittingly, August 27, the night of the Emmys. Photo Credits: Angie Harmon fixes Lindsay Lohan's hair when she arrives late at the Prada party. What are friends for? Limos can be so hard on the hairdo. Photo Credits: Molly Simms and Eva Mendes get cozy for the cameras in fabulous free Prada dresses. Photo Credits: Rebecca Romjin and Courtney Love share - hopefully - some diet tips. Bottom's up, girls. Let's also hope that's just sparkling water in Love's champagne flute. All from WireImage/Michael Caulfield Will the Housewives snub the Emmy Awards?Fashion insiders are buzzing about the number of major Emmy acting nominations for “Desperate Housewives” this season. That would be one: Alfre Woodard for Supporting Actress in a Comedy. DH did get some technical Emmy nods: Single Camera Editing for a Comedy Series, Hairstyling, Costumes. And Shirley Knight got a Guest Actress on a Comedy Series acting nomination for her portrayal of Phyllis Van De Kamp, Bree’s mother-in-law. But nothing, zip, nada for the five hard-working actresses who made the show - which won 15 Emmys last season - what it is; a critical success, a global cultural phenomenon and a cash cow for the network: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Eva Longoria, Marcia Cross and Nicollette Sheridan. Some loose TV lips have speculated that, despite the astonishing and inexplicable snub, the Wisteria Lane gals would still come to the Emmys, if just to support the series. They’d probably be presenters or something, some duty that would require them to be there so it’s not that obvious that they, ooops, all got seriously snubbed. But a source close to the wives says no dice. “None of them are going.” Not even as presenters? “Felicity may go as a presenter because she won the lead actress Emmy last year and they usually have last year's winner present this year's award.” That’s right. She beat her DH co-stars Teri and Marcia. Gosh, what a great catfight that was. “But the rest of them are definitely not going,” sez the source. “If you’re not nominated, you really don’t have a reason to go. It’s a lot of prep work to get in shape, all made up, pick gowns and dressed up to go to these things. It’s exhausting. And if you’re not up for an award and it’s just going to be embarrassing why go?” Why go? Because if you don’t go, you risk looking like a sore not-nominated loser, that's why. That would be one very big reason. My advice: slap on the makeup, slip on the gowns and smile for the cameras, girls. C'mon, you're all good actresses. Just act like you couldn't care less about being nominated for one night. Photo Credits: C'mon, girls. Play nice. Eva Longoria, Nicollette Sheridan and Felicity Huffman faux tussle over Flicka's Emmy statue backstage at last year's show. But will they stay home and watch it on TV this year? Jon Voight hasn't seen ShilohAt Monday night’s "You, Me and Dupree” premiere, Jon Voight told a People reporter that he still hadn’t seen his six-week-old granddaughter, Shiloh. But he had seen the magazine photos. Ouch. But at least he seemed to have it more under control than he did at the June 24th “Pirates of the “No, no, I haven’t seen her.. yet,” Voight replied softly, stammering, his eyes slowly filling with tears. ”But I hope to soon and I’d really rather not talk about that if you don’t mind.” But the reporter pressed on, asking Voight if he’d sent a baby gift and if so, what was it. “No, I haven’t sent a gift. And can we please change the subject?,” Voight asked, helplessly caught on camera as the embarrassing personal inquisition continued. Next the reporter asked Voight how he felt about his daughter Angelina’s relationship with Brad Pitt and their new baby. “I’m very proud of Angie and all the good work she's doing and I’d really rather not talk about it anymore,” Voight said as he moved away. Voight was trying to be professional and polite but it was obvious he was upset abut not seeing his grandchild and the ongoing rift between the actor and his daughter, rumored to be over his infidelities while married to Jolie’s mother, Marcheline Bertrand. On the carpet at the “Dupree” premiere, Voight was smart and escaped more personal probes by breaking off a press chat and grabbing one of the film's stars, Owen Wilson, to give him a big bear hug. “I love this guy! I’m a huge Owen Wilson fan!,” Voight said about his "Anaconda" and "Zoolander" co-star. “I go to all his premieres!” “Yeah, you’re right,” a baffled Wilson replied, in mid-hug. “You really do come to all my premieres. Thanks, man.” But enough about Shiloh. More importantly, I had to know if any of the "Dupree" stars had seen Baby Suri, the still MIA spawn of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. No one, including Seth Rogan, had. "Who? Baby Suri? No, no I haven't. Have you?" But Rogan admitted he was bummed by the recent bizarre Emmy nominations. "I'm really upset that my favorite show "Lost" didn't get more. I'm fanatical about that show to a maniacal degree and it deserved more." All those in favor, say Aye!' And if anyone out there has seen Suri, please let me know, stat. Photo Credits: Jon Voight is one sad lonely grandfather. Bet he was thrilled to see that Shiloh has his once-puffy lips. Okay, Angelina's got them in spades but they're from his genes. Emmy throws the fashion world a curveMegan Mullally, Cheryl Hines, Alfre Woodard, Candice Bergen, Chandra Wilson, Ellen Burstyn, Cloris Leachman, Kathy Bates, Judy Davis, Helen Mirren, Annette Benning, Francis Conroy and Stockard Channing. All incredibly talented actresses and all richly deserving of every accolade and acting award they’ve ever received and/or been nominated for, including the Emmy nods they all received last week. But to the fashion world, which views the Emmys solely as a marketing tool and a means of getting their expensive gowns, shoes, accessories and jewels shown on millions of TV screens, websites, magazines and newspapers, this lineup of ladies is a full-fledged fashion disaster. “Good Grief! Did they only nominate over-40 women who are size 10 and up?” moaned one seasoned fashion insider after hearing the nominees list.
“The networks will make sure those girls are presenters,” predicted one LA liason between designers and star’s stylists. So we may yet see Eva, Felicity, Teri and Nicollette at the show. What a relief! Susan Ashbrook, head of Film Fashion, who represents houses such as Chopard, Pamella Roland, J Mendel and Escada, has a glass half-full philosophy towards next month’s Emmy Awards. “We’ve had all the skinny girls, Nicole, Keira, Lindsay. Clothes always look great on them but it will be nice to have an Emmy show with curves. I think it’s going to be an amazing show with some gorgeous women with great personal style.” Ashbrook adds: “Mariska Hargitay just had a baby so it’s a chance for her to show off her figure again. Julia Louis-Dreyfus has a fantastic body and looks amazing in everything. So does Jane Kaczmarek and Allison Janney. Jaime Pressly will probably do couture and she also has a great figure. Everyone’s going to want to dress Mariska and Kyra Sedgwick. I know that Tyra Banks was just in Paris getting fitted for a couture gown by Georges Chakra so she’s definitely going.“ So don’t fret, fashion fans. The August 27th Emmy awards will still go on. And it will still have a great red carpet runway to show off all those great clothes, gems, shoes and purses that no mere mortal woman can afford. Photo Credits: Kyra Sedgwick - nominated for her role on "The Closer" wows 'em at the Tony Awards and she'll do the same at the Emmys. Every designer from Karl Lagerfeld to Giorgio Armani will be trying to dress this little lady. TV Guide's historic Emmy party plansSocial Hollywood, the hottest party spot in town – a two-level, multi-roomed venue on Sunset Boulevard - will host TV Guide's 4th annual Emmy party on August 27th. “We are delighted to be back again this year on Emmy night to salute the best and brightest in television,” boasts the mag's editor-in-chief Ian Birch. “We couldn't think of a better place to celebrate the small screen’s biggest night than at the landmark Social Hollywood, where the very first Emmy broadcast took place.” Wow. Bet there was an Emmy party bidding war for this historic spot. Formerly called the Hollywood Athletic Club, the venue will host Emmy nominees, presenters and key industry players who will mix and mingle in the club’s Green room, Velvet room, Moroccan Room, and Barrymore Ballroom. What, no Casting Couch? Last year’s TV Guide bash was held on Sept 18 at the Hollywood Roosevelt, then a super hot party venue that has now cooled with the In Crowd.
It just wouldn’t be a TV Guide party without that mother/daughter act. No word on this year's entertainment yet. But last year Missy Elliot performed and DJ AM worked the party. And the HBO “Entourage” post premiere party was held at Hollywood Social last month and featured acts like drag queen bingo, belly dancing, burlesque and roller derby waitresses in the ballroom. Just a guess, but considering the venue’s history and current popularity, I’m betting the 2006 TV Guide Emmy bash will be way more exciting than the actual awards show. Photo Credits: A befuddled Wilmer Valderrama is consoled by Mandy Moore at the 2005 TV Guide Emmy party. Moore was then dating Zach Braff. Now she's single. Hey, try again at this year's bash, Wilmer. Alien Surfers coming to HBO?Okay, so "Deadwood" is on life support and even if the show wins a dozen awards at the Emmys on Aug 27, the 2007 truncated fourth season (two two-hour episodes) will be the show's death rattle. But for loyal "Deadwood" fans already experiencing the four stages of grief - denial, anger, cancelling HBO subscriptions, acceptance - is there any hope for a "Deadwood" feature film?
"Soon you'll have alien surfers," Callender consoled. Wait, aliens? "Cincinnati" has previously been described as a 'drama set in Southern California's surfing community,' a 'surf noir' tale, and by Milch himself as being 'pretty strange.' Now there are aliens? And will any of them curse with the proclivity of Al Swearengen? Your guess is as bad as mine. So... has the earlier Emmy date affected HBO? "Yes, it affected my vacation," Callender joked. But he was serious. He'd just changed his flight to Hawaii to leave a day later. Wise move. Under Callender's command, HBO has earned 39 Emmy Awards so it's good odds there will be more this year. And despite the aliens in HBO's future, Callender will receive the Kieser Award for his humanizing HBO projects at the annual Humanitas luncheon on June 28. Photo Credits: HBO Films pres Colin Callender celebrates with "The Life and Death of Peters Sellers" Emmy nominee Charlize Theron at the HBO 2005 Emmy after-party. "Lost" star gets into shoe biz
No? Well, even if you aren’t, you’re gonna find out if you keep reading this blather…. “One day, I was walking down the street and I tripped and fell on the sidewalk and when I looked up there were these cool shoes in front of me,” Lilly explained at a cocktail party at Kitson in West Hollywood. “Michelle (Kelchak) was wearing them! So I said, ‘Those shoes are amazing and she introduced herself and told me that she designed them. And that’s how it all started.” Wow. Seriously? “No, it’s a lie,” Lilly said, flashing one of those adorable shit-eatin’ Kate grins she usually reserves for Sawyer, I mean, Josh Holloway. Anyway, the “Lost” lassie finally ‘fessed up that becoming the Michelle K footwear girl was all very business-like. Their people called her people, etc. But she really does dig Michelle’s sporty sneakers, sandals and wedges. “I like shoes and clothes that have a bit of boy to them. Michelle’s designs are like that. Very sexy but with a guy edge.” Kitson - known as Ground Zero for El-Lay Star Shopping Frenzies - was splattered with huge posters of Lilly’s shoe ads that will break in September in glossies like Vogue, Elle, In Style, People and Us Weeky. Lilly's "Lost" co-star Harold Perrineau even stopped by the footwear fete to give his pal some arch support. Both seemed to be enjoying the all-too brief hiatus from the Emmy-, SAG- and Globe-winning series. “I’ve been in LA for a while doing Michelle’s ads and some press," Lilly said. "Next I’m going to visit family and hopefully fit in a real vacation. But I have to be back in Oahu Aug. 5 for the new season, so there‘s not much time.” Any particular private get-away in mind? “I don’t know,” she commiserated. “I mean, where can I go? The show is everywhere now! I was in South Africa last summer and got recognized in a mall! Maybe I’ll try Mongolia. Or Timbuktu. That might do it.” Not if they’ve got satellite TV and TiVo. Photo Credits: "Lost" stars Evangeline Lilly and Harold Perrineau and designer Michelle Kelchek step out to celebrate Lilly's lucrative footwear contract with Michelle K. Venice, anyone? Will Lindsay or Mischa hit the fest?Merciful St. Laurent! The Emmy Awards may not be so stylish this year. Hollywood’s top tastemaker Rachel Zoe – who styles practically every fashion-forward young actress – may not be available to dress her girls for the 2006 Emmy awards. “I just heard the Emmys are in late August this year and that's gonna conflict with the Venice Film Festival,” the super chic stylist told me at the Helio launch party at the Madison boutique in WeHo Thursday. "When are the nominations announced? "
But Zoe's right, the Emmy/Venice timing will be very, very tight. So which one of her gorgeous girls is going? That's still a secret. The Venice Fest's official lineup won't be announced for a few weeks. But how about a guessing game: Could it be Zoe's super-hot girl Mischa Barton? The former "O.C." starlet is anxious to carve out a film career. She even mixed and mingled at Thursday's bash for Kevin Spacey's Triggerstreet.com launch. And her first big film “Angels and Virgins” with Anakin, sorry, Hayden Christensen, was shot in the Florentine hills so its got a distinct Eye-talian flavor. But it isn’t skedded to open until Jan 2007. More likely it will be Zoe's other big clothing consumer, Lindsay Lohan. Lohan's new film “Bobby,” about the assassination of Bobby Kennedy, will release in November 2006. Or there’s her other controversial assassination film, “Chapter 27,” about Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's killer, tentatively skedded for release in 2007. BTW, "27" is best known for starring Cameron Diaz's ex, Jared Leto, who also dated Lohan for a while. Still with us? Leto porked up about 70 lbs to play Chapman. But he’s reportedly slimming down. Wonder if his workout program includes strenuous rounds of tonsil-hockey, tongue-wrestling and making-the beast-with-two backs with Jessica Simpson. Leto's been spotted with the newly single Simpson at three different clubs in New York and LA this month. Hey, in Hollywood, that’s how people date. They meet up at clubs, flirt and make out, then leave separately. Naturally, Simpson’s rep staunchly denies they’re an item because, well, that’s what reps are paid to do. Photo Credits: Hey, isn't Haley Joel Osment a little young for Mischa Barton, who was pressing the flesh at Kevin Spacey's Triggerstreet.com party in Hollywood on June 16. |
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