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THE COLOSSAL CHUTZPAH OF DAVID LETTERMAN

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We’re still adjusting to the idea of David Letterman as a casanova, but the facts cannot be denied. We were particularly surprised to learn that Dave had the nerve to bring his girlfriend/personal assistant, Stephanie Birkitt, along on his last family vacation with his wife and child to St Barts. Letterman’s wife Regina had no idea that Stephanie was anything more than an innocent coworker. Birkitt, a $200,000 a year “employee,” is currently on paid leave from the “Late Show.”

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Sunday, October 11, 2009
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WHAT MICK JAGGER WANTED FROM ANDY WARHOL – AND WHAT HE GOT

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Our esteemed colleague James St James at The WOW Report published this utterly fascinating letter that Mick Jagger wrote to Andy Warhol in 1969, asking him to design an album cover. It’s delightfully revealing because Mick Jagger was obviously so much better educated that he wanted us to know in those days. His rep back then was that of a care-free, drugged up, frivolous rockstar, but his writing is decidedly smart and upper class. Now we know he was always the brains behind The Rolling Stones. The result of this correspondence was probably the most famous album cover of all time.

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Sunday, October 11, 2009
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LISA MARIE PRESLEY HAS A NEW MUSIC PARTNER – U.K. ROCKABILLY RICHARD HAWLEY

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Rockabilly singer Richard Hawley was performing in London with his band when he announced that he had been writing songs with a “female singer” and brought her onstage. The audience was flabbergasted when Lisa Marie Presley popped onstage and sang a bluesy song called ”Weary.” Sheffield born Hawley, who has been called a “modern day Roy Orbison,” has been collaborating with Lisa in preparation for her music comeback. Lisa gave birth to twin daughters a year ago. Richard has the same penchant for “dressing up” that young Elvis did, and bemoans the proliferation of men in track suits.

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Saturday, October 10, 2009
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CAN YOU IMAGINE A REMAKE OF “THE FLY” WITHOUT JEFF GOLDBLUM?

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As a rule we’re against remaking classic movies (especially the ones we love,) but we might make an exception for “The Fly.” The movie’s director David Cronenberg and Fox are planning a remake of his dazzling and gruesome 1986 science fiction masterpiece starring Jeff Goldblum. Ironically, Cronenberg’s version was a remake of the 1950 movie starring Vincent Price. Cronenberg figures that special effects technology has advanced to such an extent that he can hardly wait to shock the audience with a far more terrifying and revolting version of The Fly. It’s hard to imagine anyone better that Jeff Goldblum as the lead.

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Friday, October 9, 2009
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This openly gay actor has been in a committed relationship for YEARS, but he’s been having a secret affair for several months with a toy boy half his age. It’s his personal trainer. To complicate matters, this actor and his partner decided to adopt a baby, and now the partner is pushing to hurry things up. The trainer is freaking out because he hoped the actor would leave the partner for HIM! What will our gay actor DO?

Whodunit? Tell us!!

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Friday, October 9, 2009
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JOHN GALLIANO’S SHOES SEEM PLAUSIBLE COMPARED TO OTHERS WE’VE SEEN

Sometimes the audience at a fashion show is as compelling as the show itself. These front row A-listers at the John Galliano show in Paris are mesmerized by the extravagant fashions. Glammed up Katy Perry and Russell Brand are holding hands and look quite cozy. Prince’s red satin shoes are eye-catching but no competition for the shoes Galliano presented. This must be the year of The Outrageous Shoe.

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Thursday, October 8, 2009
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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN’S EVOLUTION OF THE HIGH HEEL SHOE

Hot on the heels of Richard Dawkins’ book defining evolution, designer Alexander McQueen became inspired by the notion of Darwin’s The Origin of the Species, and these shoes and fashions were the result. His collection featured feathers and amphibian scales and prehistoric greenery. (The models even have gills on their temples.) The pinnacle of the collection, however, are the 12 inch high booties that resemble animal hooves. We’d like to see an X-ray of the position of the model’s feet inside. Walking a catwalk can be dangerous.

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Thursday, October 8, 2009
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SPANDAU BALLET DIDN’T KNOW HOW TO HANDLE THE END OF THE EIGHTIES

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It’s actually happening. Spandau Ballet band members settled their differences – eighteen years after their last performance together, and they’re about to start their reunion tour to promote their new album. The bustup was painful, Gary Kemp admits “We didn’t know how to handle the end of the 80’s.” (Their New Romanticism became obsolete.) There were lawsuits, and for years the guys didn’t speak. They admit they were impressed by Duran Duran’s successful reunion tour. The band arranged a meeting and after a few drinks, hashed out their differences. The tour starts in Dublin in two weeks – with far fewer frills and accessories

Thursday, October 8, 2009
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WE LOVE KATE BECKINSALE’S PUPPY, BUT WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LAST ONE?

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Kate Beckinsale survived the exasperating and badly scripted movie “Whiteout,” and maybe this adorable puppy was her consolation prize. We are a little concerned because just a year ago we saw Kate with an equally beautiful blond cocker spaniel puppy. That one grew up and hasn’t been seen again. Hopefully he’s living happily ever after…..

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Thursday, October 8, 2009
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JESSICA ALBA BRAVED THE FRED SEGAL 75% OFF SALE MADNESS

We drove past Fred Segal on Melrose earlier today, and thanks to the final markdown sale, the place was a mob scene – but we were particularly surprised to see a group of paparazzi in the parking lot waiting for someone. What celebrity would be bold enough to enter the Fred Segal 75% off sale? The store is a madhouse of teenagers and their mothers yelling and grabbing t shirts and dresses and elbowing their way around with armloads of clothing. LOOOng lines at the register. Not a pretty shopping experience. The brave celebrity shopper turned out to be Jessica Alba and her daughter Honor. We’re guessing Honor cleaned up in the posh kids department.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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