Macallan Masters of Photography: Annie Leibovitz Edition — Stars Arrive

The stars came out to NYC’s Bowery Hotel in honor of famed photographer Annie Leibovitz for the US Launch of “The Macallan Masters of Photography: Annie Leibovitz Edition.” Check out some pictures below.

Photo by: Clint Spaulding

Stacey Kiebler rocking the red carpet without her Clooney arm candy

Photo by: Daniel Krieger Photography

Annie Leibovitz and Stacey Kiebler looking happy and beautiful

Photo by: Porter Hovey

Kevin McKidd looking pensive and attractive

Photo by: Clint Spaulding

Mad Men’s Vincent Kartheiser and Alexis Bledel, making their first public appearance as a couple.

Photo by: Clint Spaulding

John Legend and fiance Chrissy Tiegen

Kate Hudson at ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist Premiere’ — What’s She Wearing?

Kate Hudson, looking predictably beautiful, walked the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 69th Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Cinema wearing a Fabergé and Charmeuse jewelry.

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Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes are Divorcing — Hollywood Weeps

Despite the endless speculation about Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes being under some kind of contractual arrangement, I actually believed in them. I thought, “Maybe they are really in love, and Tom Cruise is just a victim of the Hollywood-rumor-mill. But just when I got comfortable with the couple, they’re done. That’s not to say it was ever fake, but let this be a lesson to everyone doing interviews about their relationship — be careful what you say and how you say it, because no one wants youtube-couch-jumping evidence of the way it used to be. As an aside, this will likely help both of their careers. Holmes lived in his shadow, and Cruise never quite recovered from his Oprah interview. As a unit, they professionally suffered, and this brings them back to reality in a more relatable fashion.

Miley Cyrus Engaged — Designers Propose Wedding Dress Sketches

Though I realize the ridiculousness of a teenage-engagement, my love for fashion made me delighted to get an email with sketch ideas for Miley Cyrus’ wedding dress. See the dresses below, combined with quotes from each designer explaining the inspiration.

“This gown that I created complements the more whimsical and bohemian style that match her casual country aesthetic while mixing in elements like cut-outs and lace that reflect the more sophisticated style she has been rocking lately on the red carpet.”

–VAL STEFANI

“Miley has a personal approach to fashion which is bold and I wanted to reflect that. She has transitioned into a beautiful young woman and this silhouette is perfect for her. The vintage style of the beadwork paired with the modern application of the skirt gives the gown a youthful yet romantic tone”. —ANNE BARGE

“Miley Cyrus style has evolved. We have seen her grow on the red carpet. We were inspired by her new sophisticated confidence. We think she’ll want to continue her sexy style but with classic touches. Peplums are huge right now. This silhouette is borrowed from the couture runways, they add structure and shape to the dress. Agua Dulce silk sweetheart neckline dress with structured peplum bodice. Soft Chantilly lace details with pearl and sequin embroidery throughout. Mermaid skirt.” — designer MARIANA AGUIRRE of Agua Dulce

‘Miley is so fresh and young with a bubbly personality—this gown will highlight her curves yet give her a modern air of sophistication and elegance on her wedding day.’ —JUNKO YOSHIOKA

“Miley has always chosen elegant and classic gowns for her red carpet appearances. I see her choosing a style that expresses her personal style and fashionable taste but still keeping it elegant and tasteful. “ –Ines Di Santo

‘Since Miley is a young bride, I could see her wanting a fairytale ball gown style dress. The look I sketched for her is bold and extravagant leaving no detail overlooked.’ –ANGEL RIVERA

Tabloid Gossip Roundup — Links & Things

 

  • Russell Brand still loves Katy Perry (yeah, sure). Us Magazine
  • Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai didn’t lose her baby weight fast enough. Zap2It
  • Rachel Uchitel (A.K.A Tiger Woods‘ ex-mistress), gave birth. Rumor Fix
  • Lindsay Lohan bought a very expensive house. She’s also dating a really unattractive, rich man. Crazy Days and Nights
  • Joey Lawrence is a stripper. TMZ
  • Kirsten Dunst is dating one of my many man-crushes. Just Jared
  • Mena Suvari & her ex-husband reached a divorce settlement. Yahoo!
  • Katherine Heigl revealed her baby name. Hollywood Life
  • Linda Hogan broke up with her very young boyfriend. OTRC
  • Maksim Chmerkovskiy is cheating on me. Wonderwall
  • NBC banned Howard Stern from Conan O’Brien’s last show. SternFanNetwork
  • Did Hayden Panettiere buy herself some boobs? Hollywood Tuna

 

 

 

Tabloid Gossip — Week-in-Review — High Drama

  • Heidi Klum filed for divorce from Seal. So sad. People
  • Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag still don’t speak. Us Magazine
  • Ashley Olsen and Jared Leto might be dating. NY Daily News
  • Hilary Duff tweeted the first picture of her son. Pop Crunch
  • Kim Kardashian might be dating Kanye West. The Superficial
  • Eva Longoria and Eduardo Cruz are back on. Celebuzz
  • Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon are cousins. Zap2It
  • Bruce Willis is a dad to a fourth daughter. Just Jared
  • Alec Baldwin blasted the paparazzi for crashing his girlfriend’s yoga class. OTRC
  • Bristol Palin’s ex impregnator, Levi Johnson, knocked up another girl.  Contact Music
  • Carnie Wilson underwent her second weight loss surgery. CNN
  • Miranda Lambert isn’t happy with Ashton Kutcher. CBS News
  • Jim Carrey might be getting married again. DListed
  • Adam Levine and Anne V. broke up. Mtv
  • Kris Humphries refused Kim Kardashian’s 7 million dollar settlement offer. Reality Tea
  • Nicole Scherzinger says she’s an eight out of ten. Daily Telegraph

 

 

 

 

Khloe Kardashian Quits PETA — Suffers Memory Loss?

I find it very convenient that Khloe Kardashian would call PETA a bully for flour-bombing Kim Kardashian on the red carpet when PETA has been known for this type of behavior for years. In fact, they’ve been doing this since 1999 when they threw red paint on Oscar de la Renta’s runway, and that was long before Khloe posed naked for the organization. Does she suffer from selective memory loss, or does she only denounce “bullying” when her sister is involved? And furthermore, though I don’t condone PETA’s behavior, if the goal was to get attention — they certainly succeeded.

Should Kim Kardashian Press Charges Against the Flour Bomber?

Leave it to a quickie marriage to make Kim Kardashian lawyer savvy. She’s suing left and right for use of her image, and she’s standing firm on the Kris Humphries annulment issue. And now — she’s got a flour-bomber to deal with. When asked whether she’d sue the woman who attacked her on the red carpet, Kardashian said she’s thinking about it. If it were me, I’d not only press charges, I’d sue her too. Kardashian has the money, and the more celebrities who sue, the more likely it is that this type of behavior will end.
 
 

Tabloid Gossip — Week-in-Review — Newsy Nonsense

  • The Big Bang Theory’s Kelly Cuoco is no longer engaged. Huffington Post
  • Taylor Swift and Tim Tebow might be engaged. New York Daily News
  • Janet Jackson said no to X Factor. MTV
  • Eddie Murphy and Toni Braxton might be dating. Daily Mail
  • Tiger Woods was betrayed by his former coach, Hank Haney. USA Today
  • Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have a new baby boy. People
  • Ashley Tisdale & Martin Johnson made their red-carpet-debut as a couple. Us Magazine
  • Uma Thurman is pregnant. Pop Crunch
  • Russell Brand has a new girlfriend. Rumor Fix
  • Lamar Odom got demoted from the Dallas Mavericks. Bossip

 

 

Quote of the Day — Jim Rash Explains His Angelina Jolie Oscar Pose

“Some people were like, ‘How dare you?’ But it wasn’t mocking at all. She chuckled when she stood like that, and I thought she was sort of just owning that dress and rocking it and selling it, so I thought, I should do that with my own stance to be proud of this moment.” Jim Rash, on whether he was mocking Angelina Jolie at the Oscars