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MORE THAN JUST DANCE PARTNERS

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Sorry to break it to you, but the hottest new guy in town is already taken! Channing Tatum, the hunkalicious and athletic costar of Step Up, and his leading lady Jenna Dewan are officially an item! The movie is worth seeing just for their hot dance numbers and apparently it’s doing surprisingly good boxoffice. Jenna confessed she and Channing have been together since the movie wrapped. Cute Jenna gained fame when she was said to have been a factor in the breakup of Justin and Britney. Channing and his shaved head are a revelation in this movie. This is a hot new couple to watch.

Saturday, August 12, 2006
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SEEN AROUND TOWN…..

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Andy Roddick and Maria Sharapova spent a lazy weekend talking about tennis and doing other fun things at the Bacara resort in Santa Barbara… Tyra Banks devouring fried chicken at The Farm at The Grove- carefree and and loving every minute of it… Anthony Kiedis eating healthy food and vegetable juice at The Newsroom with two other rockers…. Gilmore Girl Alexis Bledel flirting with the waiter and digging into a salad at Bono’s in Belmont Shores…..Chowing down on New York style chinese food, Sopranos star Michael Imperioli created a stir at Genghis Cohen on Fairfax…

Saturday, August 12, 2006
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ACCEPT THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK

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It’s already started. The Goody Bag dilemma with the IRS is heating up and the upcoming Emmys are the first big show to have to deal with it. All presenters expecting the bag of gifts and certificates (don’t kid yourself – it’s the reason most of them show up!) have just received a document from the TV academy that they MUST sign and return before bags are given. The paper states that the gift bag receiver is aware that there might be a”tax problem” in the future and they are accepting the bag at their own risk. The IRS hasn’t decided what to do because most of the individual gifts in the bag are under $10,000, and not subject to taxes, but the bag value can TOTAL up to $40,000 or more. So who pays the taxes? Not the Housewives, we bet.

Friday, August 11, 2006
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Vicodin

This oddball couple seemed like a mismatch from the get-go! Was it a rebound romance? Everyone waited for this unexpected pair to come to their senses. They have little in common – she’s a beauty and he’s no looker. Her last man was a sexy stud. But the offbeat pair is still together and we know why. They do have something in common: VICODIN! They’re both hooked on the pills and love to get looped together. What’s more, it seems to keep them both nice and thin.

Friday, August 11, 2006
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EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY

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Rod Stewart and his 6’1″ fiancee Penny Lancaster, mingling with the common people, taking a breather from power shopping in St. Tropez before they return to their yacht. Penny is the picture of bliss – on a shopping high – surrounded by jumbo shopping bags. Rod can’t keep his hands off her post- baby already trim hot legs.

Friday, August 11, 2006
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HONEY, I'M HOME!

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Elle Macpherson may not know it, but she’s doing her part to keep Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas’ love life simmering. Recently Catherine, wearing jeans and big sunglasses, dashed into Bloomingdales lingerie department in the Bevelry Center. She breathlessly told the clerk “I’m in a hurry but I want the SEXIEST, most beautiful and expensive bras and panties you’ve got!” The experienced clerk estimated her size (36C) and gave her several lacy sheer bra and panty sets from the Elle Macpherson lingerie line to try on. In the dressing room Catherine squealed “Everything fits PERFECTLY!” She snapped up a half dozen sets of skimpy undies in assorted colors. As the saleswoman wrapped up her $600 purchase, Catherine was so happy she thanked her with a hug and a kiss before dashing off. And THAT’S how Elle Macpherson adds pizazz to the Douglas marriage.

Thursday, August 10, 2006
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SHE'S THINKING PINK

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She’s not talking, but it looks like Britney Spears revealed what sex her baby will be! Britney and her hunky driver/bodyguard/nanny popped into the upscale shop Sugar in Westlake recently. “They arrived in a white Range Rover – (isn’t that the car she gave Kevin awhile back?) Britney wore a top with many stains, and she had extensions in her dark hair. It was hot and she looked frazzled. Her “Manny” held the baby while Britney looked for loose fitting comfortable clothes for herself.” The eyewitness remarked “He seems like a lot more than just a bodyguard.” Other shoppers looked on from a polite distance. She tried on a few things and selected over a thousand dollars worth of tops and little dresses for herself. “She was very polite and nice to everyone. At one point she asked another customer “Who cut your hair?” She loved her haircut. She spotted a trendy plush baby blanket – IN PINK- admired it – and quietly added it to her purchases. The blanket was around $75 – $100. Nobody commented on the color, they just looked knowingly at each other as she left.

Wednesday, August 9, 2006
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Beige

Beige on Tuesday nights at Falcon is even more fun than everyone’s been telling me! The food was yummy (lamb chops) and the crowd was eclectic. Here are some highlights from last night:


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Falcon was abuzz because Mayor Villaraigosa was dining without fanfare in a back booth. Andy Dick insisted we butt into the mayor’s dinner – he wanted me to take a picture of them together. (The mayor couldn’t have been more accomodating.) Andy instructed me to email him a copy as soon as possible. He’s gonna love this.

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In exchange, I had Andy take a photo of me with the mayor. I’m surprised at how well it turned out. The mayor said he eats in a different restaurant in LA every night. It’s a great way to keep in touch with his constituents.

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Kathy Griffin told me she’s “recovering” from her divorce. Now that she’s single and has a 7300 square foot house with a view, she’s quite a catch. She says that pricey house keeps her motivated to work non-stop. I couldn’t help but notice we share a preference for unnaturally bright colored hair.

Wednesday, August 9, 2006
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Wallpaper Me

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For the narcissist who has everything: personalized wallpaper! Toni Braxton had this wallpaper made for her shop at Harrah’s in Las Vegas and we think it’s great pop art. The LA shop Phyllis Morris originated the wallpaper in 1964 with a mod womans image. Toni loved the idea but wanted her OWN image and- voila! The store custom made the paper from a photo Toni provided. VERY Andy Warhol inspired. YOU can do the same – the first roll is the steepest – around $1500.00 – but SO worth it!

Wednesday, August 9, 2006
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A SHOPPING PROBLEM

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We WONDERED why Robin Williams has been acting so odd lately. He alternated between being totally withdrawn and absurdly friendly instead of his usual just-plain manic. And he seemed to be sweating even more than usual. The National Enquirer solved the mystery – Robin’s secret alcohol problem landed him in rehab July 11 – at Hazelden in Oregon. The last straw was when all sorts of pricey merchandise – including Japanese animation art – ( and socks?) started being delivered to his house and Robin had no memory of ordering it online! That’s when you KNOW it’s time to check in!

Wednesday, August 9, 2006
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