Co-stars Kate Hudson and Nicole Kidman may share vamp fashion secrets in the musical remake of Fellini's 8 1/2, but their personal styles set up more of a dichotomy. Both actresses star in the fashionista movie of the year, Nine, a movie that will send you running for your chic black dresses.

The Fellini Appeal
In Nine the stars wear their smoky and smudged eyeliner and shadow glamorously, and complete their sexy looks with glittery black designer dresses, wide fishnet stockings, big 1960s style hair, and over-the-knee boots.

Bohemian Kate Hudson
While Kate Hudson looks stunning in a yellow Dior gown or a metallic brown Stella McCartney dress. Kate Hudson manages to add glamour to simple Bohemian looks. She is one of the few actresses who could have successfully worn an orange, yellow and black print Valentino gown.

Kate elevates simple Bohemian to Boho chic by accessorizing a pair of torn boyfriend jeans with textured suede. She adds hats, bold jewelry, a pair of comfy boots and designer handbags to her laid-back Bohemian style. A stack of silver bangles, colorful sunglasses and styled hair complete her chic Bohemian style.

Glamazon Nicole Kidman
Statuesque Nicole Kidman dresses for the red carpet even when there isn't one. She is not an actress you'll find unkempt or even going Bohemian casual. Nicole Kidman is a vision of seriousness, in contrast to the playful fashion of Kate Hudson.

The walking mermaid's dresses look painted onto her lean figure. Despite her natural height, Nicole Kidman always as the perfect pair of heels to pair with her designer gowns.

In the movie Nine their roles are slightly reversed, with Nicole Kidman playing the actress/muse and Kate Hudson takes on the more serious role of fashion journalist, Nicole Kidman remains the glamour queen and Kate Hudson's wardrobe exhibits her signature playfulness.

It was a black-tie event that brought together hundreds of famous faces to recognize the 100 most influential people from around the globe. Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People event was one of the biggest red carpet events of the year, and the chance for celebs to dress to the nines and show off their latest looks of the season.

Famous faces among the crowd included Barbara Walters, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Stella McCartney, Clair Danes, Kate Hudson and Jimmy Fallon. What were some of the top fashion trends for this beautiful-people bash? Here's a rundown of the event's top looks:

Ruffles and Lace: Most celebrities were dressed in black from head to toe, but that doesn't mean there was anything boring or drab about their ensemble. Stars took their looks up a notch by sporting dresses trimmed with ruffles, lace and small bead accents. It was an elegant touch to an otherwise simple dress, and definitely a crowd-pleaser. These trim styles also add a feminine touch to suits, blazers and other masculine-inspired clothing.

Square-Neck Dresses: First Lady Michelle Obama was a guest at this event, and delivered a touching keynote speaking session as part of the festivities. She wore a beautiful floor-length gown designed with a square neck cut. It was the perfect fit for her figure, and one of the winning looks of the night.

Black and White Pinstripes: Pinstripes weren't reserved for the tuxedos and suits for this event. We caught signs of black and white stripes on skirts and blouses. It was a fresh, eye-catching look that was another winning ensemble for the night.

One-Shoulder Dresses: It's one of the season's hottest looks, and made its appearance several times on the red carpet at this celebrity event. The one-shoulder black dress trimmed with silver beads and lace is a show stopping look that won't be disappearing anytime soon. This type of dress doesn't require extra accessories either; many celebs just wore the dress without any accessories.

Draped Sleeves and Necklines: For celebs who wanted something simple and elegant, billowing sleeves and layered necklines helped create a chic and sophisticated look. The style is suitable for almost all figures, and showed up on dresses, blouses, and tunic tops.

Rumors have been circulating around town that Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have called it quits. Apparently two different sources have confirmed to USmagazine.com that the couple is most definitely still together. However, rumors started to fly even more about the couple when Timberlake attended Kate Hudson's 30th birthday bash alone. A source tells the magazine, "Things are very good with them. They do things separately sometimes." The couple just went on a getaway together earlier this month to Vail, CO. The pair has been dating since 2007 and just recently bought an apartment together in New York City. Have you ever noticed that most of the time rumors are true about celebrity couples? I have a feeling that this one may be true, as just because they took a vacation together, doesn't mean they aren't having trouble. Look at Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt. They took a vacation together and the next week were separated.

Grey's Anatomy star, Ellen Pompeo has confirmed that she is expecting a baby with her husband Chris Ivery. A rep for the couple, says that the couple "is thrilled." The couple was married back in November 2007 and Ellen was heard talking about having babies last year. There is no word on what her due date is, but it is most likely the end of summer. So, for all you Grey's fans, would you want Meredith to become pregnant on the show? They can only take Meredith and McDreamy's relationship so far, so they may want to write her pregnancy into the show.

It appears that other celebrities are excited about Britney Spears tour, "Circus". There are several celebrities that were spotted at her show in L.A. last week. Nicole Richie, Lauren Conrad, Avril Lavigne and husband Derek Whibley, Jamie Pressly, Gabrielle Union, Rihanna, Denise Richards, Kathie Griffin, Jenny Garth, and Lindsay Lohan were all spotted at Britney's L.A. show. It appears that other celebrities are coming out in full force supporting her. Nicole Richie even tweeted on her Twitter account about how much she loved "Brit."

Sources:
www.usmagazince.com
www.britneyspears.com

Celebrities are not always wearing red carpet dresses. No, most of the time a celebrity is photographed they are shopping, going to the airport, or just relaxing at lunch with a friend or significant other. So, how can you *look like a celebrity when you dress casually*? Here are some outfits that are staples for celebrities and their casual day looks.

Jeans and a white t-shirt. Just about every celebrity has been photographed wearing jeans and a white t-shirt, including men. Kate Hudson was just spotted wearing jeans with a white t-shirt as she headed through the airport. Although this look is really simple and plain, it is the ultimate look for cool and casual. Make sure to keep the t-shirt fitted so you don't look sloppy. You can add some style to the look by pairing the white tee with jeans that are faded or worn or go a bit dressier with trouser jeans and platform heels. You can also add a colorful scarf to the outfit or put on some funky jewelry pieces to add some more style.

Another casual look for celebrities is the cotton dress. The dress can be long or short. All that matters is that it is comfortable yet stylish. Celebrities such as Nicole Richie, Ashlee Simpson, Rachel Bilson and Natalie Portman are all fans of casual cotton dresses. There are tons of different ways you can take this celebrity fashion trend. You can keep it simple like this Moschino cotton dress, or you can choose a busier dress with flowers or one that is longer. The key to this celebrity fashion trend is to just keep it simple with clean lines and try to look like you aren't trying hard to be in style.

The red carpet is not the only thing red among the celebrities these days. Leading ladies in Hollywood are sporting red dresses all over the red carpet. Red is a timeless color, but in certain times it becomes more or less in fashion with celebrities. Anne Hathaway is one of the latest celebrities to wear a long red dress to a red carpet event. She even got edgier with her red dress with a plunging neckline. Other celebrities who have been seen wearing red are Scarlett Johansson, Lily Allen, Miley Cyrus and of course Eva Longoria-Parker, who wore her red gown to the Golden Globes. Red is a color that suites almost anybody and can easily be pulled off and at the same time gives your look some drama. If you want to follow this celebrity fashion trend, find a red dress that suites your body shape and show it off.

Spring is definitely coming fast, and you can tell by the way the celebrities are dressing. We are seeing more and more celebrities wearing spring-like colors such as pink, purple and yellow along with some spring-like prints. Large flowers, small flowers and even geometric prints are in fashion with celebrities this spring. Such celebrities as Nicole Richie, Blake Lively, Kate Hudson, Rosario Dawson and Julianne Hough are all wearing their spring prints early. When you think about this celebrity fashion trend, think about the spring time prints that you see on Easter dresses but in a modern and updated way. A great example of this is the dresses that Just Cavalli has designed. They show off the trend with the large flower prints and the spring colors. When trying to wear this celebrity fashion trend, just be aware that some prints will make you appear larger than you are, and you may want to stick to smaller flowers and prints if you are afraid of this. But if you are confident with your body, by all means wear the big bold flowers and prints.

There's a saying somewhere that anyone can be on a reality show. But with the Obama fever that's hit the nation, being connected to the First Family doesn't hurt either. Chicago-turned-LA hairstylist Johnny Wright, Michelle Obama's hairstylist, recently inked a development deal to star in his own reality TV show. It will be pitched to networks as a makeover series or a docudrama, following his "adventures" in styling, so to speak.

Wright signed the deal with 44 Blue, which produces A&E's "LA Gang Unit" and the Style Network's "Split Ends." Wright has styled Vivica A. Fox, Candace Bushnell and Rebecca Gayheart, but his Obama connection hasn't hurt his career. Wright also styled Mrs. Obama for her upcoming Vogue cover appearance, the Democratic National Convention and on several other ocassions throughout the presidential campaign. Who knows - maybe the First Lady will have a guest spot on Wright's show once his deal becomes a reality.

Tuesday night, actress Chloe Sevigny attended the opening of the Diesel Planet store in Milan, where it is men's fashion week, which was the perfect place for Sevigny to discuss her new men's line with the press. However, Sevigny's line isn't just a men's clothing line. It is a men's unisex line. Sevigny told Women's Wear Daily she will be in Paris after her time in Milan to showcase the line. "It's skinny, chain-y, stud-y," she told the website. But the actress turned fashion designer did not go into detail about how the men's line would be unisex and appealing to women. That's just something everyone will have to wait to see...and figure out.

And finally, finally, the paparazzi can no longer bug Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson and Josh Duhamel about when they'll tie the knot. The singer, 33, and the actor, 36, were married Saturday, January 10 at the Church Estate Vineyards in Malibu. People.com reported all the details: the bride carried a bouquet of white flowers studded with crystals and had 10 bridesmaids; the rest of the Black Eyed Peas, Kate Hudson, Las Vegas costars James Caan, Molly Sims and Vanessa Marcil were in attendance; after the ceremony, the reception was held in a tent lit up with lights and decorated as a forest. Congrats to the happy couple!

Even this cold weather that we are having this winter celebrities are still rocking the miniskirts. Now, miniskirts always seem to be in style and then the next minute out of style. This has been the case for over 20 years now. Celebrities like Lilly Allen, Kate Hudson and Chloe Sevigny seem to be bringing the mini skirt back into fashion. Whether it's an actual miniskirt or a mini-dress, the short style is being seen more and more again on the Hollywood scene. If you want to sport this celebrity fashion trend but you live in a colder climate, try a mini-dress from Jean Paul Gaultier that has long sleeves but leaves little to the legs.

Other celebrities such as Mary Kate Olsen, Gwyneth Paltrow and Selma Blair are going for a much darker look this winter. They are wearing the all black ensembles with the touches of the Gothic accessories. Yes, we all know that Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen seem to have this trend down pat, but now it seems like they are setting the fashion trend with the black leggings, oversized coats and pointy black shoes. Mixing a sheer black, over-sized top with some black leggings and black heels will set you in perfect with celebrity fashion trend.

Another celebrity fashion trend that you can spot on the red carpets now is the cut-out dress. These dresses give little hints of the body here and there rather than showing off the whole package. Celebrities such as Rihanna, Jenny McCarthy, Christina Ricci and Ashley Olsen have all dazzled in cut-out dresses. This may not be a fashion trend for everyone, though, since cut-out dresses look best on woman who have the body to show off. If you still want to try this celebrity fashion trend, try to find a cut-out dress that flatters your best assets and go from there.

Celebrities are showing more and more shoulder these days. As the weather gets a little colder, celebrities are covering up their bodies a little bit more and using the shoulders as a peek-a-boo body part. Reese Witherspoon was seen wearing a beautiful lace gown that had an asymmetrical shoulder. Rihanna was also seen wearing a wonderful one-shouldered dress on the red carpet. If you are not sure about the asymmetrical neckline, look to the other celebrities such as Nicole Richie, Megan Fox and Miley Cyrus who have been wearing strapless dresses on the red carpet. Both strapless and asymmetrical dresses make wonderful party dresses for the upcoming holiday parties that you may have.

Not all women like wearing knee-high boots in the winter. For those women, there are alternatives that will still be in line with celebrity fashion trends. They are called booties. These shoes almost appear to look like boots, but they stop at the ankle bone on the leg. These shoes can be worn with skirts and dresses or even with your basic jeans. There are several celebrities that are fans of the booties, such as Blake Lively, Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and Kate Hudson. If you aren't sure if booties are for you, check out one of the celebrities' favorite designers, Rock and Republic, to get an idea if they would work for you.

So, what's the favorite color of the celebrities this winter? It seems like purple is going to be quite popular among celebrities this year. It was popular back in the summer and is continuing into the winter season. Everything from purple shoes to purple handbags and down to purple dresses and purple sweaters. Reese Witherspoon, Rihanna, Kelly Ripa and Taylor Swift. Look for purple tones that are richer and deeper like plums and mauves, instead of pastel purples. If you really aren't a purple wearing person, why not try out a purple cocktail ring to add just a splash of purple?

Hollywood party girl Lindsay Lohan was involved in yet another accident after partying hard one night in her dancing shoes. The good thing is that this time it actually wasn't even Lindsay's fault. The story goes that Lindsay was sideswiped by a motorcycle as she exited a club late one night. Although Lindsay was taken to the emergency room as a precaution, she was treated by medical staff and released shortly after. So no worries - Lindsay can now go back to not commenting on her relationship with Samantha "Is she really more than just a friend?" Ronson.

There may be something standing in the way of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel 's fairy-tale happy ending - her future mother-in-law. It seems that Justin Timberlake's mother, Lynn, hasn't taken too well to Jessica Biel. Or rather, Justin's mother hasn't taken too well to Jessica telling Justin that he needs to be less of a mama's boy and more of an adult man. In fact, the problem has gotten to the point where Justin is seriously hesitating about whether or not he should ask Jessica to marry him simply because he doesn't want to do anything to upset his mother. All this despite the fact that he's already been engagement ring shopping. Gee, I guess being a celebrity doesn't save you from having a mother-in-law from hell.

And speaking of parents who still control their adult children - it looks like Britney Spears ' dad, Jamie Spears, will remain in control of Britney until at least the end of the year. Whatever he's been doing sure seems to be working though. Britney is slowly cleaning up her image and looks to be poised to make a big comeback soon.

According to Perez Hilton, Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong have officially ended their relationship. Um, didn't they like just start dating? That sure was fast! Not only did Kate end things rather quickly with Lance, but it seems she's already moved on to her next victim. Yup, love 'em and leave 'em Kate Hudson was reportedly seen shacking up with an ex-boyfriend of hers almost immediately after breaking up with Lance.

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!

Kate Hudson's got a new man, a former teen queen and her stalker make headlines, who's trying to convert Miley Cyrus to Scientology and what's the real reason that Ashlee Simpson made $1.4 million from her wedding pics?

It looks like Kate Hudson is feasting on *Sheryl Crow*'s leftovers... and loving it! The A-list actress, Kate Hudson, is obviously way over her ex-boyfriend, Owen Wilson, by the looks of the photos from Cannes that surfaced this past week. She and professional cyclist and Tour de France champ, Lance Armstrong, were spotted at a party in Cannes engaging in some very public displays of affection. Afterwards, the two headed to Monaco and enjoyed a romantic boat ride. that was also snapped by the paparazzi. No word yet on whether the two have officially admitted to being Hollywood's latest couple or not.

Perhaps you've wondered along with countless others why a major celebrity magazine like People would shell out the reported $1.4 million for exclusive pics of Ashlee Simpson and *Pete Wentz*'s wedding. At best, Ashlee Simpson, who is best known for her Saturday Night Live lip-syncing gaffe and being Jessica Simpson's little sister, would be considered a B-lister. So why would People Magazine offer the Simpson camp a deal that's normally reserved for Hollywood A-listers like *Brad Pitt*? Well according to inside sources, the deal from People Magazine came with one condition - that Tony Romo had to attend the wedding with on-again/off-again girlfriend, Jessica Simpson. After all, it's Jessica Simpson and her romantic trysts that sells magazines, not Ashlee Simpson. No wonder People Magazine plastered a photo of Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson caught freak dancing on the cover of the magazine right under the Simpson-Wentz wedding portrait!

<p>Sources:<br> People, http://people.com<br> Celebitchy, http://celebitchy.com<br> TMZ, http://tmz.com

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