It was one of those weeks in Hollywood where men were behaving badly. First up was Shia LaBeouf who was filming a scene for Transformers 2 at a museum in Washington D.C. While on a little break, Shia snuck into the men's restroom to smoke a cigarette. Of course, he set the fire alarm off, so security guards burst into the restroom just as Shia attempted to get rid of the evidence by tossing the cigarette into the toilet. Yeah, nice going. What is this, high school?

Fred Savage must've been taking lessons from Vin Diesel, because his wife had baby number two last month and nobody reported it. It's hard to believe that little Kevin Arnold could even be old enough to have kids. Time sure does fly. Oh, and just for the record, no it's not Winnie Cooper's baby.

Brody Jenner managed to get himself kicked out of L.A. hotspot Les Deux, and apparently it isn't the first time. Brody had a bit too much to drink and started acting up, so he was asked to leave the club. When he tried to re-enter, he got into a fight with a manager and the police had to be called.

Did you know that surfers are very protective about their territory? Well they are, even to the point of going against a whole crowd of paparazzi. Matthew McConaughey was being stalked by the paparazzi while he was out surfing last week and it rubbed the surfers on the beach the wrong way. A group of surfers approached the paparazzi and in true West Side Story-style exchanged words and then rumbled. The only thing missing was the soundtrack!

And it's not many times that you'll hear the names Anthony Kiedis and Britney Spears in the same sentence, but believe it or not they have something in common (besides the whole music thing). The paparazzi caught Anthony Kieids, of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, riding around town with his son strapped to him in a weird looking little car ... with no seatbelt! So, I guess what Britney did isn't so uncommon after all.

Sources: Socialite Life -http://socialitelife.celebuzz.com
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TMZ - http://tmz.com

Any true fashionista knows that high heels are not "just" high heels. There are different kinds of high heels: Pumps, stilettos, platforms. But one of the more stylish kinds of high heels are known as French heels, named after their country of origin.

Origin of French Heels

Originally, shoes sporting higher heels were introduced in order to allow ladies to walk high enough off the ground so that their skirts remained out of the mud. However, Catherine de Medici, from the rich and famous Italian family, brought a fashion of high heels to France in 1533. But it was more than 100 years after Catherine de Medici first introduced high heels as a fashion statement that French heels were developed. And they were developed to help a man get over his Napoleon complex (of course, this was before there was a Napoleon).

King Louis XIV (1638-1715) was a rather short man. In order to achieve a height he considered respectable, he wore special high heels. His shoes were made of leather dyed red and hand painted with scenes from his triumphs on the battlefield. The heels themselves were constructed of cork and also covered with red leather. Due to the king, sometimes French heels are also referred to as Louis heels. They are five inches tall and curved so that they came down from the back of the heel, inward toward the shoe, and then outward away from the shoe for a serpentine look.

Modern French Heels

Today rather than cork, many French heels are made from plastic. The upper is made of plastic, leather or fabric, while the sole is made of a hard plastic material, although some soles are now being made of more supportive and springy materials that provide better cushioning. Additionally, not all French heels are as high as Louis's. Some of them maintain the curved heel shape, but on a shorter scale.

French heels can make a great fashion statement in any circle. And they are more practical for professional and everyday use than their straighter and higher cousins in the world of high heels.

The world's most famous pregnant 17-year-old, Jamie Lynn Spears, had her baby this past week. Her entire family, along with famous sis Britney Spears was on hand to welcome Maddie Briann into the world. Already the in-laws are laying claim on which of the baby's features look more like Jamie Lynn and which look more like Casey. The new mother and baby were driven home by police escort, but it was Britney who drew the bigger crowd. Britney was only gone from L.A. for a couple days, yet she managed to cause quite a ruckus upon her return when she and her father Jamie Spears were swarmed by paparazzi before jumping into a waiting SUV.

Another new mom who made headlines this week was Jennifer Lopez. Page Six reports that J-Lo was out on a shopping trip and has apparently fallen back into her diva ways. She not only demanded that the store close down so she could shop in private (they didn't), but then she tried on outfit after outfit, leaving a huge mess in the dressing room and not buying anything. Jennifer Aniston is playing a new role these days: most famous groupie. That's right, Jennifer is joining boyfriend, John Mayer for his UK tour. The couple will travel together from gig to gig and check out the sights along the way. Let's just hope that Jennifer doesn't go and mess up this relationship too. We know she must be getting anxious to catch up with ex-hubby *Brad Pitt*'s growing brood ...

It seems like Amy Winehouse just can't catch a break. Her father recently confessed that Amy is suffering from emphysema due to her nasty habit of smoking crack cocaine and cigarettes. It seems rather ironic that her lungs and voice got her to where she is and now they may be the thing to bring it all to a halt.

Sources:
People - http://people.com
Pop Squire - http://popsquire.com
NY Post - http://nypost.com
Dlisted - http://dlisted.com

A showcase of some of the most creative Los Angeles designers

The first annual "Who's Who In L.A. Fashion?" fashion show will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd at the Forbidden City, one of L.A.'s most happening nightspots at the world-famous intersection of Hollywood and Vine. Los Angeles is underrated as a hot spot for fashion, because anyone who reads magazines knows it's the Hollywood starlets who drive fashion purchases by being photographed in the garments. These days you can't make it in fashion if you don't make it in L.A.

The focus of the "Who's Who In L.A. Fashion?" fashion show is to get Los Angeles the recognition it deserves as one of the world's great fashion hubs while putting the spotlight on some of L.A.'s most creative homegrown talent, according to J. Smith, aka J.S., CEO of First Take Entertainment and producer of the "Who's Who In L.A." show. First Take has created a guerrilla marketing campaign for this event featuring videos on You Tube, My Space, AOL Video and Truveo.

The host of the "Who's Who In L.A. Fashion" show will be Vincent M. Ward, a featured regular on the show "Everybody Hates Chris." Designers featured all have urban flavor but run the gamut from the cheeky hoodies of Brown I'd Soul Fashions by Boo & Bambi to House of Syville Couture by Syville Morgan, a custom-made clothing line that sells through a membership club . Also appearing are EMEL Fashions by Michellee Liu; House of Bliss LA designs by Happy and Kristine Fernandez, a line of colorful and carefree sundresses; K Menzella Fashions by Katie, and Delis' Anna Fashions by Delissa Parker.

All of these fresh designs will be on display with the exciting backdrop of Forbidden City, an upscale-Asian themed dance club with two dance floors, multiple outdoor patios, 4 premium bars, an Asian-fusion kitchen, and a selection of VIP booths and beds for people with table reservations. Over the evening the fashion show will morph into a party and L.A.'s top fashion people are expected to be there.

Jessica and Tori give birth, David Archuleta signs a recording contract, trouble in The Hills and Shia LaBeouf's video

The Hollywood stork was pretty busy lately as two celebrity moms gave birth to little girls! Jessica Alba and Cash Warren welcomed their new little bundle of joy on June 7th and didn't waste any time joining the ranks of "Celebrities who give their kids unusual names" either - they named their daughter, Honor Marie Warren. Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott, however went with Stella Doreen McDermott, which has either an old Hollywood or a country feel to it, depending on how you look at it.

Guess who scored a recording contract with 19 Records/Jive Records? Why, little David Archuleta, of course. It's really no surprise, since everyone knew the kid would end up releasing an album whether he won American Idol or not. The real test will be if David can make it through the recording process without Daddy Archuleta being banned from the studio.

Did you hear about the backyard rumble between The Hills stars Lauren Conrad and her roomie, *Audrina Patridge*? Apparently Lauren came home to find Audrina in the middle of a magazine photo shoot and flipped! Lauren was upset because she had already promised exclusive pics of their backyard to another magazine. Audrina claims that Lauren's people had been notified about the magazine shoot, while Lauren says otherwise. We all know the truth though - neither girl can stand the other being in the spotlight. With the attention that TMZ-favorite Audrina has been generating with her naked pics, Lauren better come up with something fast. Hmm, maybe now would be a good time to release that video of her and ex, Jason Wahler, that she swears doesn't exist.

Speaking of videos, Shia LaBeouf had another red-faced moment when a video from his past recently came back to haunt him. The video, which in his defense is several years old, appeared on YouTube and shows Shia LaBeouf making a derogatory comment to a male friend while playing one of those weird games that boys play. You know, the kind of game that involves drinking and slapping each other. Anyway, when Shia LaBeouf realized the tape had been released, his rep released a statement that said that Shia was embarrassed about the video. It seems that the more squeaky clean these young Hollywood stars claim to be, the more dirt people manage to dig up on them.

Sources:

People Magazine - http://people.com

TMZ - http://tmz.com

X17 - http://x17online.com

With the summer months upon us, what better time to look at celebrity bathing suits? Some celebrities opt for the teeny, tiny bikini and others keep it more modest with sporty bikinis. Some celebrities even wear bathing suit cover-ups over their bikinis. Let's take a look at the most popular styles.

The string bikini is probably the most common bathing suit among celebrities. Not everyone can wear one, though. Most string bikinis do not provided enough support for larger-chested women. One of the exceptions was when Fergie hit the beach in a red and black string bikini that had metallic rings at the top of the straps. The triangle top was actually supportive for her. On the other hand, small-chested women usually have no problem with the string bikini and the triangle tops. Celebrities like Kate Hudson, Mischa Barton and Hilary Duff have been seen sporting string bikinis. In fact, Kate Hudson had several string bikinis that she wore when she was in Miami a couple of months ago.

The halter top bikini is another very popular style among celebrities, because it is actually a flattering pick for any size. The straps on the halter top will make your shoulders look smaller and will also balance your upper body with your lower body. Most halter tops are very supportive, so you can be more comfortable if you are going to be doing some actual swimming or playing on the beach. Audrina Patridge from The Hills was seen wearing a bold, turquoise halter top bikini from J Crew. Carmen Electra sported a blue and white halter top bikini while on the beach in Malibu. Lastly, Kate Bosworth was seen wearing a chocolate brown halter top bikini with tortoise shell rings in the middle of the top.

Whatever bathing suit you choose, you need to remember one thing, do not compare yourself with celebrities. Celebrities take care of their bodies because that is their job. Be yourself, be confident and enjoy the summer!

As if the world needed another talent show, now MTV is giving Janet Jackson her own show! TV Guide reports that Janet Jackson will host this new show and go around to places like community centers and churches searching for the next big star. Seriously though, how many next big stars can there be? At the rate we're going, everyone and their brother will have appeared on a reality show at some point.

Talk about being in the right place at the right time! Celebrities are usually annoyed at the presence of paparazzi, but not when it comes to having trouble. Kate Beckinsale was out on a drive with her husband and child when they promptly ran out of the gas. The whole family bounded out of the car and asked the paparazzi if they'd kindly drive one of them to the gas station. While one of the paps drove Kate's hubby to a nearby gas station, the rest of them stayed behind and filmed Kate standing on the side of the road carrying her daughter (who seemed a little too old to still be carried around by her petite mom, if you ask me).

You would think that after going through one of the world's most public and nasty divorce, that men would know enough to stay away from Heather Mills. But alas, the ex-Mrs. McCartney has managed to get her claws into a hunky, younger guy. Her latest boy toy apparently works at a hotel and is being called "nothing more than a day care worker" by some. Day care worker or not, his toned body is more than enough to keep Heather happy and her newfound millions are enough to keep him happy too, I'm sure.

We know that Kimora Lee Simmons is pregnant with Dijmon Honsou's child, but it looks like the two are not exactly on the same page when it comes to taking the next step in their relationship. Kimora recently told People Magazine that she is "kind of" engaged, which is the same as saying that you're "kind of" pregnant. You either are or you aren't, right? Hmm, looks like celebrities have trouble getting their boyfriends to commit too!

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DListed- http://dlisted.com
TMZ - http://tmz.com
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Platform shoes weren't just a ridiculous trend of the 1970s. Rather, they've been a form of style and status for centuries.

While most of us think of platform shoes as an often unfortunate fashion trend of the 1970s, the style actually has a long history and reached outrageous heights early on.

The earliest platform shoes were found in the ancient Greek theater and to a certain degree on the streets of Rome, although these never reached more than a few inches in height. Wooden platform shoes called geta emerged in 8th Century Japan and were the dominant style of footwear until Japan was opened to the West in the late 19th Century. Today geta are usually only worn with traditional and formal dress, on festival occasions or by protectors of Japanese arts such as geisha.

Arguably, platform shoes didn't become truly outrageous until Venice during the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. There, women wore "chopines." These were high, elaborate and sturdy overshoes worn over a more delicate indoor shoe. Ostensibly, the chopines' role was to protect the indoor shoe from dirt, but their elaborate styles and expensive materials involved in the construction of chopines quickly made them more a matter of fashion and status, worn by women of every conceivable rank. That said, the highest chopines were seen amongst the wealthy and noble, with some shoes reaching as high as thirty inches.

Despite the ubiquity of these shoes in Venice, they were widely mocked throughout the rest of Europe, and unflattering references to them make appearances both in Shakespeare and British law of the time. For several centuries platform shoes are almost non-existent in the West as women's fashions were alternately driven by desires to be dainty or at least practical. While heels were worn frequently in this time period, they endeavored to be narrow and graceful.

The true resurgence of the platform shoes comes in the 1930s-1950s with platforms constructed out of cork and wood. These platforms rarely exceeded an inch or two in height and were usually discretely styled, unlike those of the 1970s that featured outrageous colors and platforms two to ten inches high. In the 1990s the platform made a brief resurgence with a lower height.

Today modest platforms echoing the styles of the 1930s-1950s continue to have some popularity especially for those with retro or rockabilly looks. They are easy to find, yet are far from ubiquitous.

MTV is handing out spin-off shows like candy to the cast of the popular reality show, The Hills. We first heard that Whitney Port would be getting her own "Hills"-type show, but now playboy Brody Jenner is going to be getting a "Tila Tequila"-type show, called Bromance, where guys will compete to be part of Brody's entourage. You know what would be hilarious - if Spencer Pratt, Brody's former BFF, was among the contestants!

You'll be happy to hear that the world is safe from the spawn of Paris Hilton... for this month anyway. Although there had been rumors that the heiress might be pregnant because of what appeared to be a baby bump, Paris was recently spotted partying at a club for the filming of her upcoming reality show and indulging in some drinking and smoking. So either she's not pregnant or just really dumb. Of course, this is Paris Hilton we're talking about, so it could go either way.

Jennifer Garner recently had a bit of a scare while on out with the Jennifer Garner mini-me, daughter Violet. She accidentally locked the keys in the car along with her daughter. Luckily, she was able to give directions to Violet through the window and the smart tot was out quicker than she could say "Jennifer Lopez is my almost-mommy".

And *Jessica Simpson*'s country album hasn't even been released but that hasn't stopped the tabloids from creating drama between her and another blonde bombshell country star. Jessica Simpson was recently spotted wearing a t-shirt that read, "Real Girls Eat Meat". Seems like a pretty innocent t-shirt until you consider the fact that Tony Romo dated Carrie Underwood not too long ago and Carrie is known to be very open about being a vegetarian. Hmm, this could get interesting.

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Terrence Howard is releasing his debut album this fall - it's said to be a mix of pop-rock and jazz tunes. It kind of makes you wonder what an Oscar-nominated actor is doing attempting to break into the music biz. I mean, we all know how well it worked out for Woody Allen 's muse, Scarlett Johanssen, right?

Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff broke up a couple weeks ago, but the real reason for the break-up is just coming to light now. Yes, there was cheating involved, but it wasn't the Dancing with the Star pro that cheated. Believe it or not, it was actually Mario Lopez and it was with a Hooters waitress! Apparently he and Miss Hooters (Meagan Cooper) have been sneaking around for a whole year. What a pig! IF he was going to cheat, he could've at least done it with someone a little more A-list... like long-time friend Eva Longoria.

One of Denise Richards' frenemies has come forward claiming that Denise has been outright lying when she says that her and *Heather Locklear*'s friendship had ended long before she hooked up with Richie Sambora. This "friend" has phone records that prove that Richards was calling Richie while she and Heather were still friends.

American Idol judge Paula Abdul is single once again. She had been dating restaurateur J.T. Torregiani, but apparently they split months ago. He must've caught an episode of "Hey Paula!" on Bravo one night. That'd be enough to send any guy running for the hills.

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale are expecting baby #2. They don't even know the sex of the baby yet, but they do know this - they're having a goth baby. So what better color for the nursery than black? At least that's what Rossdale said during a recent interview on E! Let's hope he just has a really weird sense of humor.

And it looks like Nicole Ritchie and Joel Madden may not be heading down the aisle just yet. What's the hold up? Well, according to the Enquirer, Joel is waiting for Nicole to covert to Christianity before they marry so they can raise baby Harlow with the same Christian beliefs that he grew up with. Somebody needs to tell Joel that knocking your girlfriend up before marriage isn't exactly encouraged by Christianity either.

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IDLYITW - http://idontlikeyouinthatway.com,
People - http://people.com,
Celebitchy - http://celebitchy.com

Candy Spelling hits the jackpot, Kevin Federline named Father of the Year, Britney's ex claims he was stabbed and JT and Jessica Biel are moving in!

What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas. Candy Spelling, mother of Beverly Hills 90210 star, Tori Spelling, scored big on a recent trip to Las Vegas. Like $180,000 big! Now why is it that celebs get lucky and hit big jackpots in Vegas, but normal people leave Vegas with nothing more than an empty wallet, a hangover and a possible STD? Too bad Tori Spelling isn't on speaking terms with her mom or she could've hit her mom up for a little something.

Here's another shocker from Sin City - a Vegas nightclub is getting ready to honor a certain D-list dad with a Father of the Year award. Now the fact that a nightclub is giving out any kind of parenting awards is a shocker, but the biggest shocker is that the recipient of the award is going to be none other than Britney Spears' ex, Kevin Federline. Now granted, Britney did make Kevin look like the responsible parent this past year with her crazy behavior, but are you really telling me that they couldn't find anyone more worthy of the Father of the Year award than a guy who has fathered 4 children with 2 different women?

Speaking of Britney Spears, remember her paparazzi ex-boyfriend, Adnan Ghalib? Well, Adnan claims that he has received various death threats and was even stabbed recently because he's talked about releasing a sex tape that he reportedly made with Britney. I don't about you, but flashing a knife in my face would be more than enough to get me to release any kind of video. Adnan must be in another league though because his only statement to the alleged stabber is, "You better come a lot stronger than that if you want to make a point."

And it looks like the rumors about Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel getting hitched soon might be true! The latest is that Justin has asked Jessica to move in with him -- and she said yes. And insiders are saying that Justin is definitely shopping for rings and getting ready to pop the question. Jessica Biel is of course is being smart about the whole deal and holding on to her own house, which is going to be reportedly be lived in by family members. She obviously knows how quickly Hollywood hook-ups can come undone. But friends of Justin Timberlake are saying that they've never seen him happier, so you never know, this could be the real deal for both of them.

Another Hollywood couple that is rumored to be walking down the aisle soon is Nicole Ritchie and Joel Madden. Although both Nicole and Joel have been busy with the arrival of the baby girl, Harlow, there is talk that the couple is planning a lavish wedding this summer - even as soon as June. Star Magazine is reporting that the estimated budget for the event could even hit $2 million. That's gonna be some wedding!

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Celebitchy - http://celebitchy.com
DListed - http://dlisted.com
People - http://people.com
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A big trend among celebrities right now is wearing a another person's face on their t-shirt. The person on the t-shirt is usually a well-known pop idol or famous celebrity from the past.

High School Musical's Ashley Tisdale was seen sporting a yellow t-shirt with a picture of Kate Moss on it. Rachel Bilson choose to keep it old Hollywood and wore a t-shirt of Marilyn Monroe. Naomi Campbell wore a t-shirt that had Prince on the front of it.

Now here's the ultimate in narcissism, Paris Hilton has been seen wearing a shirt that has her picture on the front. Give me a break. Did you forget what you looked like, that you had to wear a shirt with your own picture on it? These shirts are not cheap at all. A Steve McQueen picture shirt from Dolce and Gabbana retails for $245.

Another trend that is staying strong with celebrities is the wearing of vests by women.

Kim Kardashian was seen wearing a fitted black vest with a white tank underneath. She kept it casual with a pair of nice jeans. If you want to wear this trend, keep the vest fitted and wear it with a longer shirt underneath. There is no need to expose your stomach with this trend. Mischa Barton has been seen wearing vest quite a few times also. Vest can be seen all over the runway, worn several different ways. It can be seen paired with a dress or pants. You can even get away with wearing a vest to the office. Pair it with a cute pair of trousers or a pencil skirt and you have a perfect office appropriate outfit that looks super trendy and cute.

You can easily find cheaper vests at the mall at your favorite store and do not have to splurge on a designer one. Make sure that it fits well and you are good to go.

The last celebrity trend that we will discuss today is the maxi dress. A maxi dress is a long dress that hits the ankle or the floor. Tons of celebrities are sporting these dresses. The most popular celebrity that can be seen in maxi dresses is Angelina Jolie.

While she is pregnant with her twins, it seems like almost every picture you see of her, she is in a maxi dress. The maxi dress is her staple fashion piece. Another pregnant celebrity, Gwen Stefani, has also been seen wearing quite a few maxi dresses around.

The maxi dress is not just for pregnant celebrities though. Kristen Bell wore a blue and white maxi dress to her movie premier. Nicole Richie and Jennifer Love Hewitt also have been seen wearing maxi dresses, as well as Lauren Conrad for the Hills. The maxi dress can be strapless, a halter top, or spaghetti straps. Most are patterned with bright colors or floral. Although, this trend is not for everybody, it can be worn both casual or dressy. If you want to wear a maxi dress, you may have to try on a couple different styles and make sure that the dress is not too long on you. Also, you do not want a completely shapeless dress, as you may look like you are wearing a muumuu and not the latest fashion trend.

While today's high heels may have gone high tech for foot comfort, the high heeled shoe has a long and varied history both as a matter of fashion and practical technology.

Like many other styles of shoes, the high heel has been in use in some form for well over a thousand years, with instances of it appearing in both ancient Egyptian and Greek art. Historically, high heels were worn by both men and women in many societies, with the emergence of the popularity of the heeled shoe in late-medieval European culture tied to equestrianism (this is also true at various points for several non-Western cultures). The heel made it easier for a man to keep his feet in the stirrups.

Heels quickly became an indicator of status. As the shoes cost more to make and were generally only worn by those who could afford to be mounted, healed shoes for men quickly became a fashion statement. Women's shoes soon followed and the term "well-heeled" to refer to refinement and socio-economic status entered the lexicon.

Historical heels hit their literal height in the reign of Louis the XIV, when they were popular for both men and women. Heel heights were high and in some cases were over four inches. Additionally heels of the baroque era were significant curved , narrowing in from where they joined the rest of the shoe and curving out again. This style is still sometimes seen today, most often in historically influenced and special occasion shoes for women. This heel style is today called the Louis heel, or, less frequently, the Pompadour heel after the famous mistress of the following king.

European heel heights plummeted for both men and women after the French revolution as people sought to avoid negative associations with excessive opulence. Men's shoes maintained a moderate heel for some time after this, but increasingly became lower to the ground with the exception of certain brief fads and shoes designed for specific purposes such as the western riding boot or dance shoes with a what is called a Cuban heel.

For women, some heel largely remained the norm even after the post-revolutionary descent, although the ballet flat dominated the early 19th century.

Because of the way a heeled shoe showcases the leg, it can be noted that men's shoes lost their heel as men's clothes became less revealing of the leg (breeches gave way to longer and fuller trousers) and women's heels gained popularity as the figure was first suggested and then revealed.

Today, high heeled shoes for women are ubiquitous, not increasingly not expected in either workplace or formal settings. Additionally, the roots of the high-heel in formal and wealthy society remain. In addition to the Louis heel, a simple, discreet women's heeled shoe known as a pump in America is frequently called a "court shoe" in Britain as its origin comes from the shoes men of note were once expected to wear to court.

Hollywood party girl Tara Reid is finally catching a break! After years of hard partying, botched plastic surgery and unemployment, Tara is back in the game. Well, sort of. Her new gig will be starring on the hit show, Dancing with the Stars. The catch? It's the Australian version, not the American one. Hey, at least she's working...

Have you heard of Ryan Shawhughes? Yeah, neither had I... until now. Ryan is the former nanny of the now-divorced celebrity couple, Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke. She's also engaged and pregnant. I know, I know, big deal. But guess who the father of the baby is? Ethan Hawke! Mm-hmm, sounds like the storyline to one of those bad Lifetime movies older women like to watch, but it's soooo much better because it's actually true. Of course, it has been a while since Ethan and Uma split, but still the fact that he's soon going to be married to the woman who used to watch his kids, well, you don't see that everyday.

Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez love to talk about the fact that they're raising their twin babies on their own. You know, as in without the help of any nannies as is the custom among celebrity couples. But they left out one tiny detail. Jennifer Lopez's mom has actually moved in with the couple and is helping out with the care of the twins. Someone might want to tell Marc Anthony that just because she's not on the payroll, doesn't mean she isn't helping out. Wonder what Mama Lopez thinks about what her son-in-law is blabbing about to everyone.

*Beyonce*'s little sister, Solange, had some bad luck during a recent performance. A piece of metal fell on Solange's foot which resulted in a painful break. But even a broken foot didn't stop this diva-in-training from going on with the show. She finished her performance before allowing anyone to rush her off to the hospital. What a trooper!

Who's the latest celeb on baby bump watch? Paris Hilton! And it's not just talk this time. Paris was recently photographed walking alongside boyfriend, Benji Madden in LA. But in these particular pics, Paris Hilton is sporting what appears to be the beginning of a baby bump. Now since we're talking about Paris the bump could be one of three things: 1)an actual baby bump which means that the heiress really is pregnant, 2)a PR stunt much like the recent appearance she made on Pop Fiction or 3)a really big lunch. Hmmm...

And finally here's some gossip about a real blast from the past. Lynda Carter, known for her portrayal as Wonder Woman, made headlines again recently and it had nothing to do with her acting skills. The former TV star was out on the Potomac River when she spotted something out of the ordinary - a dead body floating face down. While she didn't pull any superhero stunts, she did call 911. Too bad she wasn't wearing her old Wonder Woman costume at the time - that would've been a hell of a story.

Sources: TMZ - http://tmz.com, Dlisted - http:dlisted.com, Celebitchy - http://celebitchy.com

The Hills are alive with the sound of... spin-offs? Certainly looks that way. An inside source from the MTV hit show, The Hills, is saying that Whitney Port will be getting her own Hills spin-off series. The yet-to-be-named series will follow Whitney Port as she moves up at fashion PR company, People's Revolution and makes friends on both the East and West coast. Hey, it could've been worse - MTV could've offered Heidi and Spencer their own show as they plan their wedding and get booed at event after event.

One person who doesn't think that Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt's wedding is a good idea (and really who does) is fellow Hills co-star, Audrina Patridge. Audrina was recently asked her opinion about the rumored nuptials and she expressed some concern about the fact that Heidi was still really too young to be married and suggested that the couple try living together for a year to see if they could make it through that without breaking up saying, "Once you're married, you're married."

Hollywood hottie, Vin Diesel, recently became a dad! He and his model girlfriend, Paloma Jimenez, welcomed their new baby girl into the world back in April. So that means it is possible to give birth in Hollywood without lavish baby showers, photo shoots and paparazzi. Who knew?

We all knew it was coming, but the on-again/off-again couple, Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff have officially called it quits. The two first met on the set of Dancing with the Stars and dated for two years afterwards. Karina Smirnoff dodged rumors of a possible romance with her last dancing partner, R&B star Mario, all last season but denied anything happened. Twenty bucks says she hooks up with the new Mario within the next month.

You know how they says that dogs are great judges of character? Well, what do you think it means when you adopt a new puppy and they make a run for it one week later? That's exactly what happened with former America's Next Top Model judge, Janice Dickinson and her newly adopted pup. She adopted a chocolate lab pup from LA celebrity pet store, Pets of Bel-Air, and now has no idea where it's run off to. This is the same pet store that made headlines in 2007 when it was accused of re-selling dogs from puppy mills. I guess the little pup couldn't handle living with the "world's first supermodel".

Shania Twain is speaking out for the first time since announcing her separation from husband of fourteen years, Robert "Mutt" Lange. She recently posted a message on her website thanking her fans for the letters and emails that she's received expressing their support and encouragement. She says that she has a lot to say, but wants to do it the best way she knows how - through music. I wonder if this means that we should expect the next great bitter break-up inspired song from the pop-country queen. Wouldn't that be the best revenge - creating a hit album without the help of her producer-husband? Can't wait to hear it!

Sources:
Access Hollywood - http://accesshollywood.com
US Weekly - http://usweekly.com
Pop Squire - http://popsquire.com
People - http://people.com

The most anticipated fashion show of the year has got to be Project Runway's Season Five grand finale, slated for New York Fashion Week in the big tent in Bryant Park (some time between September 5-12-the actual shows haven't been scheduled yet but they like to leave Project Runway for the very last day).

Project Runway has been sold to the Lifetime network, and some Runway fans fear it's the end of the world as we know it, with such rumored modifications to the show as a move to L.A., new sponsors and possibly even changes on the judge's panel (we're happy to report that the last rumor turned out to be unfounded, and the next generation of Runway designers will still get to live in fear of boring Nina Garcia ).

However, due to a contractual obligation, the producers of Runway are being forced to put on one more season for Bravo, which means Lifetime won't get the show until Season 6, slated to start airing in November. This means that 2008 will feature an unprecedented three seasons of Project Runway-that' s a lot of fashion shows! But while that's good news for us diehard fans, Season 5, which will begin airing in July, is the last classic Project Runway season.

Project Runway stars are so numerous at New York Fashion Week fashion shows you can trip over them-I met Tim Gunn last September and Laura Bennett this past February, and I'm happy to report both of them were even lovelier in person than on TV, and Tim Gunn approved of the outfit I was wearing, which solved my self-esteem issues for all eternity. This just heightens anticipation for the finale fashion show. Who gets to show at Project Runway's fashion show is one of the most closely guarded secrets of Fashion Week, so much so that the producers use decoys.

What are decoys? Designers who have been eliminated at the time of the live Project Runway fashion show, but who are still appearing as contestants on the episodes that are airing due to the lag in air time. Rather than have every blogger in the world post the real finalists from their cell phones, and contrary to what Heidi Klum is seen saying to the losers on television, ALL of the last five or six finalists get to show at New York Fashion Week, although it's true that the ones who have already been eliminated get a lower budget. No one outside of the show knows who they are, though, so the press reviews them as equals. Maybe having the pressure of the contest off does wonders for the also-rans' creativity, because in previous years, non-contenders such as Kara Janx of Season Three have garnered the most critical acclaim.

Photos of all the designers showing at the Project Runway finale fashion show end up on the Internet within minutes of the curtain call, and this past February, though I suspected he was a decoy and ended up being correct, my favorite collection was that of Chris March, even though some of his Gothic touches like trimming his clothing with real human hair were kind of creepy. I can't wait to see what the Season Five designers come up with for Project Runway's final finale for Bravo.

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The MTV Awards are always full of unique fashions. You can expect people wearing tennis shoes, mini-dresses, jeans and even jogging pants. The MTV Movie Awards aired on Sunday, June 1, 2008, and there were plenty of unique and interesting outfits.

Here are some of my favorite looks from the red carpet. Sarah Jessica Parker actually got it right this time. No funny hat was in sight. She wore a black metallic mini-dress made by L'Wren Scott with a pair of white ankle boots. She looked like she fit in perfect with the MTV crowd.

Another one of my favorites was Liv Tyler. The color of her dress, was the perfect shade pink for her complexion. She looked wonderful in her pink strapless dress.

Although, she is not my favorite celebrity (if you want to call her that), but Paris Hilton actually looked good at the awards. She wore a white strapless dress that had black lace over the top and then going down the bottom of it. The dress was by Betsey Johnson. She looked well put together and more mature than in the past.

For some of my favorite men, I choose Will Smith. I loved his yellow sweater with the button-up striped shirt underneath it, along with the brown jacket over it. He kept it casual in jeans, but still well styled. Another man who looked great (it's not that hard for him to do) was Johnny Depp. He kept it simple in a pair of jeans with a black button short-sleeve shirt and a brown belt, but it definitely worked for him.

Now, let's talk about some of the celebrities that I thought definitely missed the fashion bus. *Jennifer Hudson*'s dress was way to tight and when you are wearing a white dress and it is that tight, it does not flatter her at all. Not to mention, that you saw half of her pink bra sticking out at the top and half of cleavage sticking out of her bra.

Another dress that I was not crazy about was Lindsay Lohan 's purple Dolce & Gabbana mini-dress with the black belt. It just looked a little sloppy and did nothing for her. I thought that *Anne Hathaway*'s leather mini-dress just did not suit her. To me it looked like a wrinkled up garbage bag that had been made into a dress. Although, I loved her hair!

Lastly, thank goodness that Megan Fox changed her dress once she got inside the awards, because the pink Zac Posen dress that she wore on the red carpet was not a good choice. It almost looked like she was going to a high school dance. I did like the white mini-dress that she sported inside the awards.... much better Megan, much better.

Although, I did not particularly like her outfit, Ellen Page did keep it real for the awards. She wore a black leather jacket with a white shirt and black skinny jeans tucked into Nike tennis shoes. The Nike shoes were actually pretty cute with black plaid on the sides. If this is her style, then I am glad she went for it. Why try to be something you are not, right? As least not yet.

You can see pictures of the celebrities from the red carpet on MTV.com.

Did she or didn't she? There are conflicting reports that Angelina Jolie gave birth to her twin babies over the weekend that started when Entertainment Tonight reported the exclusive news. Rumors began to swirl almost immediately including one that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's handlers were denying the story to cover up the fact that the twin babies had been born prematurely and were in the NICU. However People Magazine responded by saying that the reports were false and Entertainment Tonight promptly took down the exclusive story from their website. You mean the tabloids get it wrong sometimes? Shocker!

However once the Brangelina babies are actually born the real question will be which magazine will win the exclusive rights to the babies first pictures. It's said to be between OK Magazine and People Magazine now with bids as high as $15 million! Not that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie will actually pocket the money for themselves - they claim to be planning to donate the entire sum to a worthy charity.

TMZ broke the story of Clay Aiken impregnating David Foster's sister, Jaymes Foster-Levy last week. However, there are new reports that this story might not be entirely true. While Jaymes Foster-Levy is a long-time friend of Clay Aiken and most certainly pregnant, there is still the question of whether it really is Clay Aiken's baby.

Denise Richards may be causing a lot of buzz with her new reality show these days, but Charlie Sheen managed to steal the spotlight from her this past weekend by marrying finacee Brooke Mueller. The couple celebrated with 60 of their closest family and friends, including Grey's Anatomy, McSteamy and his wife, Rebecca Gayheart, who actually introduced Charlie to Brooke. Meanwhile, when paparazzi approached Denise and Charlie's daughters, Sam and Lola, about their father's wedding, Denise fended them off by saying the questions were "inappropriate".

Is boyfriend swapping the latest crazy in Hollywood? It appears so. Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz are two of the latest celebs to be taking part in this new (or maybe not so new) trend. Most people know that Jennifer Aniston has recently hooked up with John Mayer, who previously dated Cameron Diaz. But this past weekend Cameron Diaz was spotted out to dinner with Jennifer's ex, Paul Sculfor. Maybe Cameron and Jennifer are just really eco-friendly and believe in recyling everything... even boyfriends.

The Sex and the City movie scored big at the box office on opening weekend, but the moment was somewhat ruined for Sarah Jessica Parker when she found out that her stunning Nina Ricci gown had actually been worn before - by at least two other people. The worst part is that one of those people was Lindsay Lohan herself! Sarah Jessica did take it a bit too far when she called the designer's behavior "unethical". Hmm, seems pretty harsh considering we're talking about a dress.

Sources: People Magazine - http://people.com, TMZ - http:tmz.com, Access Hollywood - http://accesshollywood.com

Shotgun weddings are nothing new in Hollywood - just look at Jessica Alba and Ashlee Simpson. But is there another Hollywood couple that's getting ready to make the rapid plunge into marriage and parenthood? The Sun is reporting that Justin Timberlake is getting ready to pop the question to Jessica Biel very soon. Apparently, Justin is at the age where guys start thinking about marriage and family and he has even been looking at islands where the couple could tie the knot away from paparazzi-infested LA. Of course, we could all be jumping the gun here since Jessica Biel hasn't even been spotted with an engagement ring yet.

Someone who isn't heading down the aisle anytime soon is one of Hollywood's famous perpetual bachelors, George Clooney. He recently broke off the year-long relationship with former Vegas cocktail waitress, Sarah Larson. In Touch claims that Sarah has moved out of George Clooney's home due to the fact that, well, that George dumped her. Apparently George wasn't too keen on the idea of being tied down to just one woman for the rest of his life. Well, that and the fact that the he had zilch in common with the twenty-eight year old. Go figure.

Anybody remember little Ruthie Camden from the squeaky clean family TV show, 7th Heaven? Well, it looks like little Ruthie isn't quite as squeaky clean anymore. Photos of the now 19-year old, Mackenzie Rosman, who played Ruthie Camden on 7th Heaven, kissing another girl recently surfaced and are causing quite a buzz online. There are also other photos of Mackenzie posing in her bra and underwear, much like the photos of Miley Cyrus that made headlines earlier this year.

Jessica Simpson is no stranger to cheating rumors. She reportedly cheated on then-husband, Nick Lachey, with Maroon 5 frontman, Adam Levine before the couple called it quits. Well, there are now reports that she may have cheated on Tony Romo with *Cameron Diaz*'s ex, Jared Leto. Now if it's true, I'm not sure you can really call it cheating since Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson are constantly on-again/off-again. Poor Jessica probably just got confused and didn't realize that she and her football boyfriend were on-again. Oops. Jared Leto of course denies that the there is any validity to the rumors.

Despite the cheating rumors, Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo are back on again. But this time Tony has laid down the law and told Jessica that if her overbearing father doesn't stay out of their relationship, he's walking. Well, if that's the case then Jessica and Tony probably won't even make it past summer.

And American Idol winner, David Cook, recently took time from his busy schedule to pay a visit to his former American Idol buddy, Luke Menard. Luke was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and is currently undergoing treatment. David Cook and Aussie, Michael Johns, along with Jason Yeager dropped in on Luke and his wife to chat and offer him support during this difficult time. David Cook's older brother, Adam, has also been in the spotlight due to his battle with brain cancer, so it was only fitting that David Cook would think of his friend despite his newfound
fame.

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DListed, http://dlisted.com
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Egotastic, http://egotastic.com

The only fashion show on my mind right now is my sister Maria's wedding, for which I'm the matron of honor. I'm going to be walking down the aisle in front of 200 of our closest friends and family in a bridesmaid's dress, so I'd better look good. To top it off, I'm going to repeat the performance a few months later for my cousin Gina. Fortunately, both of them have picked out gorgeous bridesmaids' dresses.

Gina (who's also in Maria's wedding, and vice versa) told me I'd better check out the movie "27 Dresses," and though I haven't had a chance to yet, I've heard that the punch line of that movie is "But you can wear it again!" The truth is, no one ever wears bridesmaids' dresses again, but in a very real sense, you wear them forever. What do I mean by that?

The wedding pictures, of course.

You will be preserved for all eternity on your mother's, aunt's, or best friend's parents' wall wearing that bridesmaid's dress. It used to be that eventually the film would fade, but now with digital pictures there's a very real chance that your great, great grandchildren will be laughing at your pink tulle hoopskirt. And you just know someone's going to post a pic on Facebook and tag you and every guy you ever dated and every girl you ever hated will be able to see it. So if your bride doesn't have good taste, get her to go to Bridal Fashion Week in New York City from October 18-20.

It shouldn't be too hard to convince her. Their wedding day is the only time most girls get to wear couture, so why not check out the best of the best? With Oscar de la Renta, Vera Wang, Priscilla of Boston, Lazaro and Kenneth Pool exhibiting, more glamorous wedding dresses can't be found anywhere. (And if she can't quite afford the high end version, she can snap a pic with her cell phone at the fashion show and then look for something similar at a mass market store. (the trickle-down effect is instantaneous these days.)

If the bride is a true fashionista, she'll love the drama of lines like Haya al Houti, a Kuwaiti designer who featured a wedding gown with octopus tentacles (anyone know if Bjork is getting married any time soon?) and another covered in seashells at the April 2008 Bridal Fashion Week.

If she just wants to look drop dead gorgeous, she can pick something from Lebanese designer Jamil Khansa, who featured a stunning strapless satin gown with a sweetheart neckline, criss-cross beading on the bodice, and a flared skirt with subtle embroidery. (This dress is so beautiful I'm almost tempted to ask my husband if we can renew our vows, which is a custom I would normally scoff at.) Distract her and she'll never notice the real reason you're there, which is to pick out a bridesmaid's dress that makes you look hot. Just don't pick one that's TOO hot, because one trend on the runway for bridesmaid's dresses at the April Bridal Fashion Week was visible underwear, and your posterior is one thing you don't want to preserve for posterity!

Summer time is fast approaching (despite the rain I've got in my neck of the woods), and my thoughts are turning longing toward my comfort "around town" and "on the beach" shoe of choice: the flip flop sandal. My husband despises the flip flop sandal, with its casual revelation of almost the entire foot. Not to mention the "slap-slap" sound it makes as I walk. But....my love for the flip-flob continues

The flip flop is arguably the oldest shoe in the world. It has stood the test of time, and is the best selling type of shoe in the world. Flip flop sandals can be seen everywhere, from the streets of New Zealand to the beaches of the French Riviera and everywhere in between. They range in look from utterly simple to more elaborate, dressy varieties.

Simple construction of flip flop sandals

The simplest -- and cheapest -- construction of flip flop sandals use rubber as the material of choice. A thin rubber sole is cut out and manufactured, and then two thin straps are attached. These straps are placed on the sandal so that they are between the big toe and the second toe. These straps can be made of rubber as well. Sometimes, the Y shaped straps are connected at the base, and then spread out into two separate straps. Sometimes, the straps truly are separate. The straps are usually anchored somewhere at the bottom of the flip flop sandal. On thicker soled flip flop sandals, the straps are anchored at the bottom of a top piece and then a bottom sole cushions the whole. In developing countries, rubber flip flop sandals are most popular, since they are very inexpensive. And, of course, in most developed countries, flip flop sandals are a favorite on the beach or on a casual day out.

Dress flip flop sandals

But flip flops have moved beyond casual and beach wear. Now there are dressy flip flop sandals (some makers of nylon hose stockings have started adding gaps so that they can be worn with dress flip flop sandals). These dressy sandals are made with different materials: hemp straps, patent leather parts, suede, metallic looking parts and other materials that take the flip flop sandal beyond rubber. Additionally, some dress sandals include embellishments of jewels, buckles and beads. In their dressy incarnation, these sandals are rarely referred to as "flip flops." But even though they are becoming more popular as dress shoes, flip flop sandals are getting some bad press. Remember when some of the girls from the Northwestern Women's Lacrosse team wore flip flop dress sandals to visit the White House? Lamentations on the order of the end of Western civilization ensued.

While I wouldn't wear flip flop sandals as dress or formal wear, I still find them quite comfortable. And I have no problem with women who want to wear them. But they do still seem a little too...casual...for my taste. But I can't wait to hit the beach with my flip flop sandals!

Ashlee Simpson is turning out to be more a traditionalist that I'd originally pegged her for. She just announced that she has taken her new husband's, Pete Wentz, last name and will officially change her name to Ashlee Wentz. As far as Ashlee's professional name (yeah, try saying that with a straight face) she will be adding the Wentz name to it as well, which will make her Ashlee Simpson-Wentz. Well, at least until the couple announces that they're divorcing due to irreconcilable differences (i.e. Joe Simpson). I mean, really, do you expect this Simpson marriage to end any differently that Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey's short-lived marriage. All Joe Simpson needs to do now is sign Ashlee Simpson up for another MTV reality show!

Lindsay Lohan has long been plagued with rumors that she and her BFF, Samantha Ronson, are more than just friends. And recent photos of the duo are only adding fuel to the fire. The paparazzi have snapped Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson shopping, traveling and hanging out, which are all very normal friend activities. It's a little harder to explain the pic of the two girls kissing though. And why is Lindsay wearing a ring with Samantha Ronson's initials on it? That's not a normal best friend ritual either!

Lindsay's parents seem divided on the whole "Is our daughter really a lesbian?" issue. Dina Lohan has denied the allegations and insists that the two are just close friends. Lindsay's father, Michael Lohan, on the other hand went as far as saying that it's obvious what Lindsay and Samantha are - and then promptly took his statement back.

Jamie Lynn Spears and fiance, Casey Aldridge, celebrated Memorial Day like any other barefoot and pregnant teenage couple in America did -- by shopping at Wal-Mart. The couple emerged from their Wal-Mart shopping spree with a cartful of purchases including several cases of... soda. See, celebrities really are just like us!

And what about Jamie Lynn's older sis, Britney Spears ? Well rumor has it that Britney has a new boyfriend. In all of the hoopla over Britney Spears hanging out with new pal, Mel Gibson, it seems that people overlooked just who it was that was really by her side. So who is the new Britney Spears boy-toy? Well, none other than her agent, Jason Trawick. Hmm, I wonder if Britney ran this by her father first - since he seems to be controlling most of her life these days. The good thing is that Britney is looking better and better. We can only hope that she's finally on the right track again.

And finally some really good news - Scarlett Johansson will definitely not be hitting the road to promote her album. Thank God! Scarlett's debut album was panned by music critics, but Scarlett claims that she never really wanted a music career. Then why record the album, right? Well, it seems that the only reason she agreed to record the album was because it was an opportunity that her struggling musician friend who have spent years trying to break

Sources:

Celeb-Gossip, http://celeb-gossip.net

People, http://people.com

TMZ, http://tmz.com