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February 2008

By Elizabeth Snead

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February 29, 2008 5:10 PM

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Grammy winner Amy Winehouse has finally found acceptance with people who know the importance of going to rehab.

The troubled British singer appeared in concert at a Fendi party during Paris Fashion Week and reportedly brought the house down.

According to WWD, the beehive babe sang Friday night to a stylish crowd that included Jessica Alba, the Olsen twins, Kanye West, Rihanna, Claudia Schiffer, Sofia Coppola and designer Karl Lagerfeld.

"Forgive my ignorance, I don't know anything about fashion," Winehouse demurred to the audience.

Who cares! They'll style you! And just ask Kate Moss about how nice these fashion folks are.

No sooner did the supermodel complete a brief stint in rehab than the Fashion Industry welcomed her back with open checkbooks.

She landed 14 major campaigns after completing her quickie 12-step program a few years ago. We're talking Burberry, Calvin Klein, Dior, Vuitton, etc.

So if Amy does decide to go to rehab, even briefly, she would no doubt be well-rewarded by designers and luxury goods companies with a flurry of fashion modeling gigs.

Hey, how about a new Chanel scent called Eau de Amy?

Yeah, that'd be a big seller.

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By Elizabeth Snead

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February 29, 2008 2:16 PM

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Mischa Barton has turned down a role on "Gossip Girl."

Seriously?

Maybe it's because her film career is going great guns these days.

And she's got that great Ked's gig modeling sneakers.

Or maybe she didn't want to go head-to-head with the show's younger, long-haired starlet, Blake Lively.

Besides, Mischa's really busy going to lots of great fashion shows and having leisurely public lunches for the paparazzi these days. Then there's the lingering problem of being charged for four offenses, including a DUI and pot possession. Busy, busy, busy.

Click here for details!

Photos: Mischa modeling Miu Miu oversized shades to a lunch on the porch at the Ivy on Robertson. What with modeling designer sunglasses, who has time for a lucrative TV series?

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By Elizabeth Snead

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February 28, 2008 1:45 PM

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Few among us can afford a Dior gown or the Chopard jewels that we've admired on the Oscar red carpet.

But here's your chance to grab an Oscar-worthy evening bag cheap!

3_2Starting tomorrow, handbag-and shoe-designer-to-the-stars Mary Norton is celebrating the end of the awards-show season with a sale featuring 75% off her red carpet-worthy handbags and shoes. 

Now's your chance to add a little glamour to your wardrobe with a crystal-encrusted clutch (like the the one carried by Miley Cyrus at the Academy Awards, above)  or a satin evening shoe (like Julie Christie's SAG selection, left).

Here's the scoop:  Friday, Feb. 29, and Saturday, March 1
Mary Norton's boutique at 8436 Melrose Place, L.A., CA 90069

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By Elizabeth Snead

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February 28, 2008 1:01 PM

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Who was the hottest couple on Oscar night?

Was it Johnny and Vanessa? George and Sarah? Jessica and Cash? Maybe Sean and whatsername?

Click HERE to see the night's Old Flames and the Hot New Sparks!

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By Elizabeth Snead

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February 28, 2008 12:56 PM

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The Oscar show is over. The statues have been handed out. The viewer numbers are in.

And they're not good. The beleaguered broadcast is losing viewers faster than Paris Hilton goes through boyfriends.

Now comes the onslaught of suggestions on how to fix the Oscars. Click HERE to read Patrick Goldstein's Oscar face-lift advice.

In addition to revising/updating the actual awards telecast (Fewer lame musical numbers! More time for moving acceptance speeches!), are there are also changes that could make the Oscar fashion show more current and interesting to younger viewers?

Let's review: The Oscar red carpet is the annual showcase for international designers to show off couture gowns and for jewelry companies to parade their ridiculously expensive necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches and earrings. 

OK, obviously we can't lose the gowns. But the red carpet is a parade of over-accessorizing. All too often, actresses are advised to wear way more jewelry than they should. "How about a diamond brooch, bracelet, maybe a ring or six to go with that necklace?"

The results can be truely terrifying. Click HERE to see a gallery of 2008 Oscar Accessory Overload!

How about it? Next year, let's try lightening up on the jewelry and accessories.

Without Bling Blindness, those purty gold statues might stand out better.

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By Elizabeth Snead

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February 27, 2008 5:25 PM

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Some of those always-reliable British tabloids are reporting that Orlando Bloom & Rumer Willis were "gazing into each other's eyes" "chatting closely" at Prince's post Oscar Party. 

The pint-sized pop singer reportedly treated guests Eva Longoria, P.Diddy, Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Tilda Swinton and Marion Cotillard to a raunchy strip show that featured male and female pole dancers.

First, can a man really pole dance? How is that even possible? And second, does anyone believe Orlando would really pick Rumer over his supermodel squeeze Miranda Kerr? Seriously?

But our sources have confirmed that Orlando is dating Kerr. She was going to the party with Orlando but, our source says, "She was booked on a shoot Monday morning so she decided to stay home."

Jeepers. We thought young supermodels could party all night with no ill effects? "Not Miranda. She's all about getting her seven hours sleep, feeling good and looking good."

Smart cookie.

Photos: Miranda. left, or Rumer? Hmmm.....
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Additional reporting: Sal Morgan

By Elizabeth Snead

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February 27, 2008 9:37 AM

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Dirty Laundry: We scour the Web for the latest dirt. So you don't have to.

If you loved Scarlett Johansson in "The Girl with a Pearl Earring," you'll adore her in "The Other Boleyn Girl," a kind of "Gossip Girl" take on the Boleyn sisters' rivalry (Natalie Portman plays Anne) over King Henry VIII, played by a brooding Eric Bana.

Yes, Anne won. But talk about losing your head over a guy ...

My question is why weren't these two babes asked to present at the Oscars on Sunday? Seems like a no-brainer. The bodice-ripper opens on Feb. 28 and these girls sure would have boosted the show's sagging ratings! 

Remember what Scarlett's red dress at the Golden Globes did to E! Red Carpet fashion fop Isaac Mizrahi!  He actually grabbed her chest. And he's openly gay!

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Click here to check out the amazing "Boleyn" period frocks designed by award-winning costume designer Sandy ("Shakespeare in Love") Powell.

Are Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson back on again?

I'm sure everyone is relieved to know that Naomi Campbell is resting comfortably after having a small cyst removed. 

Okay, why have this done in Brazil?

Move over, Angelina! Here's a sneak peek at Hollywood's top secret weapon, the very hottest new actress. 

Mischa Barton was formally charged with four counts, including DUI and possession of marijuana. Gosh, it's almost like she's emulating Marissa Cooper's mistakes. Let's hope she's learned her lesson and doesn't end up like poor Marissa did on "The O.C.!"

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By Elizabeth Snead

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February 26, 2008 4:08 PM

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Don't ask Javier Bardem if he's dating Penelope Cruz!

And you thought Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon went to great lengths to avoid being photographed together. Javier and Penelope are treating their relationship as if it's a state secret!

80003185_2 Two photos of Penelope and Javier together at the Miramax/Audi post-Oscar bash at Bar Marmont on Sunday night were mysteriously yanked from the WireImage photo site on Monday morning.

But not before many people saw the cozy celebratory snaps of the long-rumored lovers.

I was gonna include the pretty pair in my Hot Oscar Night Couples photo gallery, but when I went back to download one of the two candid photos, they were gone!

I've been told by an inside source at one of the major photo agencies that the site was no longer permitted to license those images. "They were asked to remove the photos. Apparently, they're not an official couple yet."

That's just silly. Woody Harrelson actually spilled the beans about the Latin lovers a few weeks ago at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

While lauding his new pal Bardem, Harrelson marveled, "and I didn't find out until last night that you're also dating Penelope Cruz!" which totally embarrassed the secretive Bardem.

Apparently Woody didn't get the no-Penelope-talk memo!

The no-talk rule may be broken soon. I hear that Penelope met Bardem's mom on Oscar night. Maybe if she gives the thumbs up, Penelope and Javier won't have to hide their love any longer.

Photos: Javier goes All Sugar on Josh Brolin at the post party! Penelope was nearby, trust me! But those photos are out of circulation. For now.

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Elizabeth Snead
Elizabeth Snead

Elizabeth Snead is the creator of the celebrity culture blog, The Dish Rag, and also pens the weekly "Red Carpet Rewind" fashion photo gallery.

She covered international fashion, entertainment and pop culture for USA Today for a decade and survived the film festival war zones from thermal undies Sundance to topless Cannes.