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BRING ON THE PAPARAZZI

curr_paris.jpgHooray for Fraser Ross. “Whos that?” you might ask. He’s the clever owner of the gigantic retail success Kitson on Robertson. Has anyone paused to ponder why celebrity studded Kitson is so incredibly successful – above the other cute but forgettable shops on the street. Kitson RULES for a good reason. Because Fraser LOVES publicity and has always courted the press. Countless stars have been photographed shopping at or leaving Kitson and they appear weekly in the celebrity mags. Fraser realized what a boon these pix were to his business and went into the photo business himself. He partnered up with a photo agency so now when he gets a famous shopper, Fraser can call his own fotog to take the picture. When it’s published Fraser not only enjoys the free publicity – he gets a cut of the money paid for the photo! It’s funny, the stores that chase photographers away and “protect” their celebrity shoppers don’t do nearly as well as Kitson. Steady Kitson customer Paris Hilton certainly isn’t complaining about paparazzi. So really, isn’t Fraser Ross even smarter than we thought?

Sunday, June 18, 2006
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At Home

Here I am at home with my two Wire Fox Terriers, Tubby and Lulu
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Sunday, June 18, 2006
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Wacky Chick

Still curious?
You can read all about me in Simon Doonan’s book, “Wacky Chicks,” or see my contributions to entertainment magazines on newstands and television.

Sunday, June 18, 2006
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MONEY TALKS

davis_firecrotchshirt_pcn_265.jpgThis picture was taken just HOURS before Brandon Davis finally checked into rehab. Makes sense, huh? WHY did Brandon change his mind and check into Passages in Malibu after resisting his family’s pleas? Not only was his family humiliated by Brandon’s bizarre Lindsay Lohan bashing tape , but their social life has suffered gravely ever since. Their only potential redemption was rehab for Brandon. To propel Brandon into rehab, the Davis’s agreed to pay off all his gambling debts – rumored to be well into six figures. And all Brandon has to do is spend 30 days being pampered at the “celebrity spa” rehab that features private rooms with plasma tv’s, daily massages, horseback riding lessons etc. Not a bad deal.

Friday, June 16, 2006
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SEEN AROUND TOWN….

Babe alert: Adam Brody pulling into Home Depot in Hollywood behind the wheel of a white Volkswagen Thing circa 1970’s…..
Ashley Olsen up early shopping with a friend at the Rose Bowl flea market in Pasadena. Clad in a white floppy hat and huge sunglasses, Ash looked to be having a good time as she picked out $200 worth of Victorian white cotton nightgowns and undies…..
Blink 182 drummer and reality star Travis Barker at Koi, conspicuously without his wife Shanna Moakler. He left with a friend in an SUV…..
Mike Myers and a female companion having a laugh filled multi course dinner at Asia de Cuba…..

Thursday, June 15, 2006
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TAKE THIS WINE AND SHOVE IT


The sexy set of Grey’s Anatomy has spawned a real life romance. At season’s end, the dark and handsome Denny Duquette character played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, died tragically, leaving his beloved Izzy devastated. (Fans were outraged and hounded producers to bring him back to life.) Offscreen the story is much more cheerful – Kate Walsh (Dr Shepherd) and actor Jeffrey hit it off on set, and on Saturday had their “first real date” at Arnie Morton’s in Studio City. The restaurant was loaded with Anatomy fans who’d just seen the season finale and were abuzz about the familiar pair- many stopped by their table. One woman seated nearby INSISTED on buying them a bottle of wine, saying “Pick anything you want!” Jeffrey and Kate politely declined, but the woman refused to take no for an answer. A manager had to intervene and ask her to respect their privacy. The outraged woman yelled “How DARE you – I’m as important as they are!” A loud embarrassing scene ended only when the woman stormed out threatening to sue. It was a rather public and chaotic first date, but Jeffrey and Kate survived intact and left arm in arm.

Wednesday, June 14, 2006
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SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?


It went down so fast you might not have noticed, but Mischa Barton and Cisco Adler called it quits again – and just as suddenly kissed and made up. Here’s what happened: Contrary to popular belief, Mischa was absolutely THROWN when her character was killed off on The O.C. Suddenly she felt insecure and disconnected and worried about the future. She turned to her boyfriend Cisco for solace and informed him that an engagement ring would make her feel a LOT better.Cisco has had this ultimatum pressure from her before and he doesn’t like it. He IS crazy about her but he’s also confident she’ll wait until he’s ready to commit. Mischa stormed off in a snit and Cisco didn’t give in – he just settled back to wait until SHE returned. Mischa hates being alone and she started calling Cisco’s dad Lou Adler for love advice. Lou likes Mischa and tried to reason with her, but soon realized both she and Cisco like to “play games” and he’d better not get involved. Cisco was right – Mischa gave in and they’re hot n’ heavy all over again.

Wednesday, June 14, 2006
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STRUMPET RUNS AMOK



This story is just too funny not to tell. This weekend a very exclusive fund raising dinner for 35 was held at a Brentwood home for Republican Lynn Swann who’s running for governor of Pennsylvania. (He’s the former football star.) The host of this ultra pricey dinner is a close friend of our president and he’s divorced, so he ordered up a call girl to be his date. The party was seated at dinner when the Asian “escort” arrived and she sat down and started licking the hosts ear! The host told her to knock it off and shortly after, she slid under the table and started thrashing about and kicking and screaming incoherantly having some sort of convulsive drug induced fit! Diners leaped up from their chairs and she pulled the tablecloth off and crashing dishes flew everywhere. 911 was called and tablemates tried to calm her by now her kicking and writhing revealed she wore no underpants, was covered with purple bruises, and she was foaming at the mouth. Horrified diners tried not to look as paramedics carted her off. The host was nonplussed as the table was being reset he simply told the shaken waiter ” I had the salmon.” The dinner raised a million dollars for Swann.

Sunday, June 11, 2006
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PUMP UP THE VOLUME



All we know is, we can’t get ENOUGH information about the latest techniques in men’s hair replacement. It’s WAY more interesting than the unending obsession most gossip rags have with “baby bumps.” Anyway, there’s a new product out there that even WE never heard of. It’s a beauty secret that’s been kept under wraps by Hollywood studio stylists and has yet to appear on the shopping Channel. An old buddy of Entourage’s Jeremy Piven ran into him not long ago and remarked how great the actor’s hair looks. Piven confided that he has a new trick – he supplements his do with “hair in a can.” It’s chopped up little pieces of hair that is sprayed on to fill in thin spots on the head. “It’s just for photos or special occasions.” the Entourage agent added.

Friday, June 9, 2006
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LIGHTER THAN AIR

Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen were the last to arrive and first to leave at their brother Trent’s graduation party at Arnie Morton’s in Studio City. It was just around twenty family and friends but their table was festively decorated with balloons. The twins and their siblings and buddies grabbed the balloons and sucked the helium- laughing uproariously and cracking jokes in their high pitched cartoon voices. After much giggling, the twins left before the steak dinners were served they didn’t eat a thing. Another diner noted “So THAT’S how they stay so slim all they had for dinner was HELIUM!”

Thursday, June 8, 2006
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