CATE BLANCHETT: WHERE'S MY HANDBAG?
Looks like there’s an Oscar casualty nobody wants to talk about, so we’ll piece it together the best we can. We hear that Cate Blanchett was given a Lana Marks crocodile and diamond bag to wear with her Armani gown to the Oscars. The $100,000 bag (we can’t believe it either, but sources insist that’s what it’s worth) was supposedly delivered to Cate’s hotel suite in Beverly Hills. On the Saturday before the Oscars, Kate’s hotel room was full of people from Armani and Harper’s Bazaar and her stylist hid the pricey bag in the back of the closet. Cate was out most of Saturday afternoon and evening. The next day Cate and her stylist couldn’t find the bag so she wasn’t able to carry it on the red carpet. They felt awful and told the Lana Marks people the bag was missing. Apparently it was eventually reported to the police and there is a big investigation underway that includes people from Armani, Harpers Bazaar, and hotel employees. Lana Marks PR had no comment.
We’re still trying to figure out why Brooke Shields gets her manicure and pedicure done every week in the cheapest nail salon in Brentwood. She patronizes one of those Vietnamese salons where nobody speaks English and we suspect the cute Vietnamese girls are trafficked in illegally, but we have no proof. Certainly they didn’t pass any license tests in English. We go to these cut-rate salons because they are affordable, but we’re always nervous about the sanitation and the fact that we usually end up bleeding. Anyway, Brooke has her mani-pedi done for a mere $20, and we can’t figure out why she doesn’t get pampered at a nicer, more hygienic salon – she can afford it.
We are truly thrilled about Hollywood Madam Jody “Babydol” Gibson’s new book (“Secrets of a Hollywood SuperMadam”) that NAMES NAMES of her celebrity customers. We’re tired of these guys getting away with it. Madam Heidi Fleiss disappointed the world when she didn’t reveal many names – the only interesting one was Charlie Sheen and to his credit, he didn’t deny it. Now Babydol’s opening her date book from the 90’s for the world to see, and so far she has embarrassed Tommy Lasorda, Bruce Willis, Steve Jones (former Sex Pistol and radio deejay on Jonesy’s jukebox 103.1)and the late drug addled film producer Don Simpson. Cowards Tommy and Bruce had their lawyers whine that they never heard of “this woman” and claim it was “all lies.” Sure, Bruce. Even dead Don Simpson’s former lawyer denied that Don patronized Gibson’s business. (And Simpson was a REAL piece of work.) The only guy to show ANY character and honesty was Steve Jones. He allowed “Maybe I crossed paths with her back then. It’s possible.” We love him for that.
SplashBritney Spears must be feeling mighty paranoid up at Promises rehab because she wanted to clear the place out of other patients. Apparently Brit didn’t know who to trust – she feared that other people being treated in her section of the rehab might be selling stories about her. She inquired about buying out all the rooms and keeping them empty while she’s in residence. At $48000 a pop it would add up, but she can afford it. Eventually she was convinced that other residents are not a threat and it’s actually a good idea for her to socialize with them. Since doctors believe that her recent behavior problems may be more post-partum depression related than anything else, we wonder if Tom Cruise will offer HER a movie role like he did Brooke Shields.
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Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale are a lighthearted addition to any party and Vanity Fair’s is the one they chose Oscar night. We’re not sure about Gwen’s dress- it’s kind of mature looking but dainty and interesting at the same time. The roped off fans got very excited about Gavin and Gwen. Unfortunately we hear that a group of well organized sticky-fingered gypsies and their kids worked the crowd of fans. While the fans, clutching autograph books, were ogling their favorite stars, they were relieved of their wallets. It’s a jungle out there.
News alert! Paris Hilton was pulled over in her silver Bentley by police at approximately 11:00 PM Tuesday night. She was seen standing by her car on Sunset near The Laugh Factory pleading with officers, saying “Please, please ” over and over again, but the police did NOT look amused. How the situation ended we don’t know – our eyewitness couldn’t stay any longer. Can anyone out there fill in the blanks?
We knew that hot English actor Dominic Cooper reminded us of SOMEONE. We’ve seen him in two movies over the past few months- Starter For Ten and The History Boys. Apparently he originated his role of Dakin in History Boys, onstage in London and New York. Suddenly it hit us- that cocky attitude, those arched eyebrows, that thick black hair – it’s Tony Curtis all over again!
Kevin Federline and Lynne Spears have called a truce and they’re working together to care for Britney’s babies and make sure Britney completes her treatment in rehab. The first time Britney checked into Promises, we told you that Kevin took advantage of her absence and seized his sons who were being cared for at the Malibu house by Lynne. That’s why Britney broke out and she and her mother finally reached an agreement with Kevin. He’s caring for the kids, with the help of his family and Lynne, while Britney is away. Kevin told Britney if she doesn’t complete rehab treatment, she won’t get the boys back. Right now Kevin and Lynne are together interviewing new nannies to help with the kids. We hope whoever gets the job will email this website!