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SHAHS OF SUNSET STAR LILLY GALACHI: IS IT ALL ABOUT MONEY OR FAME?

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Shahs of Sunset star Lilly Ghalachi is upstaging all her costars with her new super-wealthy boyfriend. They’ve only been dating for three months, but Dhar Mann has already given Lilly a huge diamond engagement ring. Last night he took her to Mastro’s to celebrate her 31st birthday and he had a surprise gift when she walked outside: a $300,000 white Rolls Royce with a big pink bow on it. (How convenient for the paparazzi!) He SEEMS like a good catch, but Mann was convicted of embezzling redevelopment funds in the City of Oakland. And he still has legal problems. We’re guessing the two of them are more interested in fame than love…

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LADY GAGA KNOWS HOW TO KEEP HER BOYFRIEND TAYLOR KINNEY HAPPY

What’s a girl to do? Chicago Fire star Taylor Kinney’s 32nd birthday is coming up on July 15 and his girlfriend Lady Gaga wracked her brain to come up with the perfect girt. Taylor is seldom seen without a backpack so Gaga bought her handsome beau the mother of all backpacks. It’s a $55,000 one of a kind crocodile backpack co- designed by the Olsen twins company, The Row, and decorated by artist Damian Hirst. They created a limited edition collection of only 12 of the pricey bags and each is a bit different. Proceeds go to the charity UNICEF. We don’t know exactly which bag Gaga chose for her man, but you can click HERE to see them all and take a guess.

LEONARDO DICAPRIO IS HAPPY TO BE A MAMA’S BOY

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Leonardo DiCaprio is still a mama’s boy and we love him for that. He takes his mom Irmelin on vacations and introduces her to all his girlfriends. Recently they were in Miami together and Irmelin kept avoiding the pool because she didn’t want to get her hair wet. Leo happened to walk into the “Who Is Sylvia?” vintage store in Woodstock, Vermont, last week when he was in town, and he saw this 1950’s Sea Siren swim cap with the original $3.49 price tag still on it. He snapped it right up (at a higher price) as a gift for his mother. Sweet!

BEN AFFLECK GAVE JENNIFER GARNER A TRUFFLE INSTEAD OF A DIAMOND

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Ben Affleck is still on cloud nine since his wife Jennifer Garner gave birth to their first son Samuel three months ago. He can’t do enough for Jen so he surprised her with an unusual gift – a rare truffle! Jennifer is an amazing cook and she’s always shopping in farmers markets for special organic foods. Her wildest and rarest indulgence is the rare white truffle that‘s only available once a year and is about to come in season. This distinctively flavored truffle is more valuable than gold and costs over $10,000. It has a huge following among gourmet chefs around the world so Ben placed his order early. We’re glad Ben realizes how lucky he is to have Jennifer.
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KIM KARDASHIAN: WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO TO THE WEDDING GIFTS?

Whether Kim Kardashian will return her wedding gifts has become a burning issue in Hollywood. According to etiquette experts, the marriage was very short and the gifts should absolutely be returned, along with a personal note from the bride. Kim had registered for $172,000 worth of place settings, crystal etc. But we’re thinking that ever-practical Kris Jenner might have already returned the gifts to stores for cold hard cash! If that’s the case, Kim could always donate the value of each gift to charity and inform all the disgruntled guests who gave them. 400 wedding attendees will be waiting to see what happens. We wonder if the Vera Wang wedding dress will be auctioned off on eBay….

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER IS HOPING DIAMONDS WILL PUT MARIA IN A GOOD MOOD

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Arnold Schwarzenegger has been quietly spoiling his estranged wife Maria in hopes of improving the divorce situation. He spends a lot of time shopping at Neiman Marcus and has expensive gifts- mostly designer accessories – delivered to her. Among the surprises was a diamond Cartier watch. (Hmmm…wonder if this dog is in training to become Arnold’s new bodyguard.)

THE BECKHAMS SAY THANKS BUT NO THANKS TO BABY GIFTS

Ever since the Beckhams announced they were expecting last January, they’ve been bombarded by gifts for the baby. It seems like every upscale manufacturer of strollers has sent their latest model in hopes of seeing little Harper being pushed around it. It’s not gonna happen. Victoria and David received changing tables, all kinds of baby carriers, clothing, little girl toys, stuffed animals, dolls, and even a swing set. Victoria and David have a policy of not accepting gifts- everything is either returned or donated to LA charities – even the fourteen strollers worth up to $800!

KIM KARDASHIAN AND KRIS HUMPHRIES HAVE DOLLAR SIGNS IN THEIR EYES

Kim Kardashian’s fiancee Kris Humphries is described by his own publicist as an “NBA star and philanthropist.” Our gossip colleague CJ at the Star Tribune assumed that indicated that their wedding might become a fund-raising charity event. Since the nuptials will be paid for along with a handsome profit, one might have hoped the well-to-do bride and groom would invite guests to donate to a chosen charity instead of wasting money on gaudy wedding gifts they don’t need. But according to CJ, “The lovebirds have already shown us who they are by needing a 20.5 carat diamond ring to convey their love.” Hence, the registration at Geary’s in Beverly Hills for $172,000 worth of “newlywed necessities” like $6000 vases or a $375.00 candy jar. (Sounds like Kris Jenner’s work to us.) In summation, Kris and Kim COULD have shown themselves in a flattering light and helped tornado victims or whatever – but they chose to stock up on Lalique ashtrays instead.

LINDSAY LOHAN CAN’T GET ENOUGH FREE STUFF

Lindsay Lohan makes it a habit to visit as many gifting suites as possible at this time of year. We just wonder if it’s a good idea for someone who admits she is a HOARDER. You’ll remember Lindsay did an interview with Niecy Nash for The Insider last year and showed off her apartment jampacked with boxes, shoes, racks of clothing, and garments and bags strewn everywhere. Undoubtedly, somewhere in that mess were bags of stuff from various gifting suites through the years. Some people just can’t get enough….

BRAD AND ANGELINA SEND GIFT BASKETS FROM THE CHEESE STORE

Lucky you, if you happen to be on Brad and Angelina’s gift list this Christmas, and we can tell you what to expect. The couple custom designed and ordered a large number of $500 gift baskets from The Cheese Store in Beverly Hills to be delivered to friends and business associates in the area. The baskets are stuffed with exotic cheeses, fancy bottles of wine, truffles, designer chocolates, pannetone, candy and other yummy treats. Gift cards were signed “Much love from the Jolie-Pitts”