The insufferable Perez Hilton, dressed as Jesus Christ, helped Katy Perry (as the late Freddie Mercury) celebrate her 24th birthday party last night in West Hollywood. This just begs the question: What kind of person invites Perez Hilton to his or her birthday party?
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When I received my invitation to Gotham magazine's issue release party in honor of cover girl (and Gossip Girl) Leighton Meester, I squealed a bit: I've been addicted to the show since the first episode, and I simply adore Leighton's character, Blair Waldorf. But there's always been something about Meester that seems a bit off, and the party — held at NYC's Marquee — didn't do much to change my perception of her. CONTINUED »
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas — even at the expense of children's birthdays, if you're Kevin Federline. The father of the year was in town for the Friday preview party for a new nightclub and had so much fun that he decided to stay for the weekend. One small problem: His sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, were celebrating their birthdays back in LA:
Saturday [Kevin] spent the day by the pool, then had dinner at TAO and hit the Lavo grand opening, red carpet and all, where he partied til 4am. It was more of a guys’ weekend, but a very good time was had by all.
According to a K-Fed friend, he loves his children, "but if he's having fun someplace else he'll stick with that."
Hey, remember when Britney was so crazy that everyone wanted Kevin to have sole custody of the kids? And after time went on, we were all like, "Hey, maybe he's not such a bad guy after all"? Those children are screwed.
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There are two sides to all celebrities: The squeaky-clean images forced upon the public by PR reps and their actual personalities. To provide you with a glimpse into the real Hollywood characters are Mollygood’s very own readers, telling tales of celebrity encounters big and small. Up this week: stopthemadness' party with Janice Dickinson and Devon Sawa. CONTINUED »
Ha! In a case of mistaken career, Dita Von Teese, the woman who strips for a living but gets pissed if you call her a stripper, was asked by Prince Charles to perform for his son, Prince Harry, at Harry's birthday party in September.
Charles unwittingly hired the stripper after they met at the Cartier International Polo Tournament and she told him she was a "dancer," forgetting to add that her routine closes with her breasts slick with soapy water and topped by glittery pasties. Oh, won't the Queen be pleased!
I performed at a bar mitzvah. And I'm telling you, man, these little motherfuckers, they were singing my shit, they was cussin', they were singing the dirty version. I'm talking about twelve- and thirteen-year-old little white kids singin' this real gangsta shit. Man. I was shocked. I just gave them the mic and let them motherfuckers go.
An absurdly presumptuous Web site's been created to advertise sponsorship opportunities for Lindsay Lohan's 22nd birthday party. According to the site, the party will be a "unique branding opportunity" for companies looking to get in good with the cokey tart demographic.
Due to Lohan's checkered past, alcohol brands are not welcome sponsors. And drug dealers don't even advertise, so what company's going to be interested in this is anybody's guess.
• Summer's almost back; time for around the way girls and boys to prepare for many LL Cool J jams at block parties. [Queerty]
• Burger King's found a way to be even more disgusting: by charging hundreds for their greasy crap. [DListed]
• Again with a Hills party. Don't these fucking people wor…oh, yeah. [PS]
• Kim Kardashian: "I have accepted a part in a major studio film. It’s a comedy … " Kim, if you're in it, even if it was a drama it'd be a comedy. [ICYDK]
• Rebecca Romijn is leaving the cast of the hit show Ugly Betty, which is a very poor decision. Nice knowing you, Becky. [INO]
• Willie Nelson and Snoop, together at last. [CityRag]
• Neve Campbell has gone topless about nine years too late. [HT]
American Idol loser Michael Johns seems to unfortunately be the latest addition to Hollywood's incestuous social circles, as evidenced by his appearance at a Kanye West tour party last night in Hollywood along with America's favorite D-listers.
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[Eminem] has been confirmed to play at [Nelson Mandela]'s 90th birthday bash this summer.
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An insider revealed: “We’re amazed to have Eminem on board. We wanted some of the greatest artists from recent times and Eminem was on the list. Brian contacted Eminem’s management on the off-chance and never expected him to go for it. It’s going to be explosive stuff and it’s certainly a big stage to make his comeback."
First the demon goat and now this. Start making amends with whatever god(s) you may have, people. This can't go on for much longer.
A bartender serving drinks at punker Ashton Kutcher's birthday party at Manhattan "hot spot" Socialista on February 7 has tested positive for Hepatitis A. The New York City Health Department says all guests in attendance could have contracted the virus and should be properly vaccinated. Besides Kutcher and his wife, Demi Moore, at risk are Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Salma Hayek and Bruce Willis.
Hepatitis A is borne mostly through food or drinks contaminated with the feces of an infected person. Lucky for Madonna, Kutcher and Moore, their constant intake of Kabbalah bullshit ensures they have a high tolerance for this sort of thing. The others should seek treatment immediately.
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Last night Tara Reid attended a party hosted by smart – the maker of those teeny cars – and Live Earth – the maker of those huge concerts. The event, which took place in Venice, California, was held in honor of "artists at the forefront of environmental awareness." Reid was celebrated for never working, thereby eliminating all chances of anyone burning fuel to see her movies.
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SCHMOSCARS LOSING FRIENDS Vanity Fair announced yesterday that it would not hold its annual Academy Award party…[Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Graydon] Carter told The New York Times, 'A magazine like Vanity Fair is a group of writers and artists, and we are in solidarity with the writers and artists out there. Whether the strike is over or not, there are a lot of bruised feelings. I don't think it's appropriate for a big magazine from the East to come in and pretend nothing happened.'"
• Are we having fun yet? [DListed]
• The updated bowl cut is the haircut of '08. We love it. [PS]
• Billy Zane and his lady friend recently took a swim. Billy Zane is bald and not trying to hide his head. Kudos to Billy Zane. [HT]
• Jessica Simpson is recording a country album, once again making us thankful we don't listen to nu country. [INO]
• Does a Lancôme ambassador have diplomatic immunity? [ICYDK]
• Recent DUI charge recipient Mischa Barton banned Paris Hilton from a party she was hosting because she doesn't want to be associated with the "party-girl scene." Ha! [Yeeeah]
• We think that's a kid hoisting a champagne flute! Oh, Italy! [CityRag]
What a year of decadence and depravity in Hollywood, huh? Throughout the last 12 months, Lindsay Lohan went to rehab and jail, Britney Spears went to rehab, Paris Hilton went to jail, Nicole Richie went to jail, Kiefer Sutherland went to jail, Michelle Rodriguez went to jail and Anna Nicole Smith died.
We'll probably never know for sure exactly what the hell is wrong with these people (we assume it's a combination of too much fame and money and too little education), but we're almost certain their steady decline into mediocrity, criminality and early graves will not cease in 2008. The question is who will falter this year, and in what way.
Here, let us make some predictions:
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Pamela Anderson hosted a New Year's Eve party at Pure nightclub in Las Vegas sans husband Rick Salomon and his wool hat and surrounded by many cackling men. We're not sure if the gents were laughing with her or at her. We are sure her dress was made by Chanel.
Despite the venue, everything looks quite impure.
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On an airplane today, we heard a woman tell her child that tonight was a holiday. She quickly qualified the statement with "but not a meaningful one." We've never heard it put more succinctly.
We're going to a party tonight. There, we will post up in a corner with a tall glass of bourbon and ginger ale and hopefully, against all odds, by midnight, run into some meaning .
We hope you'll join us on our mission to meet 2008 bleary-eyed, tired and drunkenly courageous.
If you're in Hollywood, ring in the New Year at the parties detailed after the jump. Or not. (For a New York guide, check out Jossip.)
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