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Oscars: Walk the (red carpet) line

Posted on February 1, 2006 by mngiadmin

The woman who has styled Oscars red-carpet looks for Courtney Love, Madonna and Aimee Mann has a new client to prep for the Academy Awards next month: herself. Arianne Phillips, stylist to some of the worlds most trendsetting singers and … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Red Carpet Escort

Posted on January 25, 2006 by mngiadmin

A few years ago, an alarming number of celebs starting “wearing Mom to the Oscars.” A sweet thought, but LA.COMfidential says the trend made the extravaganzas look about as glamorous as a Sunday brunch. Perhaps the reason for the family … Continue reading →

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Patrow’s Dad Nixed Script

Posted on January 13, 2006 by mngiadmin

Gwyneth Paltrow still misses her father, who died three years ago. LA.COMfidential reports that last night, the pregnant actress mentioned him numerous times during a Q&A following a SAG screening of Proof in Beverly Hills’ Fine Arts Theatre. The film … Continue reading →

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Superman’s Super Smile

Posted on January 11, 2006 by mngiadmin

There seemed to be more mextrosexual actors than actresses scooping up freebies at the Platinum Guild International Jewelry Preview at the Luxe Hotel in Bev Hills this afternoon. LA.COMfidential reports that Rex Lee, who plays Jeremy Piven’s witty assistant on … Continue reading →

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People’s Choice: Masterson no master as a DJ

Posted on January 11, 2006 by mngiadmin

We expected last night’s People’s Choice Awards after-party at the Shrine Auditorium to be bumping with celebs, especially since Danny Masterson (AKA DJ Donkeypizzle) was spinning. But the event was more like a craft services tent for famished industry peeps … Continue reading →

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From Bad to Worse to…Award

Posted on December 27, 2005 by mngiadmin

Time was, the Razzies were the only “worst of” list jumping on the awards season bandwagon in any notable fashion. Now you can’t turn around without getting blindsided by newfangled institutions such as The Notable People of 2005 That Miu … Continue reading →

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Awards Overload

Posted on December 26, 2005 by mngiadmin

A new book posits that there are about 9,000 movie awards given out in a given year. Thats more than the number of actual movies that come out, according to The Economy of Prestige: Prizes, Awards and the Circulation of … Continue reading →

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Why not an Ape?

Posted on December 12, 2005 by mngiadmin

If the Oscar voters were the least bit adventurous, then Andy Serkis would get a best supporting actor nod for playing the big ape in “King Kong.” Even his Oscar-winning co-star Adrien Brody told our film critic Bob Strauss that … Continue reading →

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Advantage: Disadvantaged

Posted on December 9, 2005 by mngiadmin

Even if you don’t read the entertainment trade magazines, you know that movie studios spend scads of cash in them buying “for your consideration” ads, campaigning for Oscar gold. And even if you’re not in the biz, you know that … Continue reading →

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No Stars in Smith’s Eyes

Posted on December 9, 2005 by mngiadmin

British designer Paul Smith may have just opened a giant, upscale boutique in Hollywood, but dont expect him to roll out the red carpet for celebrities. No, thank you!? he exclaimed when LA.COMfidential asked if he had a team to … Continue reading →

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