At last night's Oscars, there were really only a few surprises. The same goes for the Oscar fashions. Unlike at the Golden Globes earlier this year, there were no real trends in gowns.
That ceremony saw almost everyone on in nude or blush tones. Though the Oscars were more colorful than the Globes, they weren't any more exciting. The looks spanned from safe to avant-garde, but even the more exotic gowns failed to capture much interest.
Considering the ho-hum factor of last night's parade of gowns, we're going to spare you any similar boredom here and get down to the good stuff: the best and worst.
Witherspoon, Reece - Nina Ricci by Olivier Theyskens
She wowed us in a yellow Nina Ricci mini-dress at the Golden Globes and she did the same last night by pairing up with Nina Ricci again. Reese Witherspoon looked great in an eggplant-colored strapless gown designed by Olivier Theyskens for Nina Ricci.
The dress, which was reminiscent of Michelle Williams Givenchy Haute Couture frock at the 2006 Golden Globes, was most stunning below the waist where tiers of fabric cascaded to the ground.
Gyllenhaal, Maggie - Proenza Schouler
Also looking great was Maggie Gyllenhaal in a blue Proenza Schouler gown. The dress was one shouldered and daring, featuring a black feathered hem.
Maggie gave birth in October, but there was little sign of baby weight last night. Either she's got a great personal trainer or she's in good with the makers of Spanx.
Watts, Naomi - Escada
Naomi Watts is rumored to be on the verge of becoming a mom herself, but you couldn't tell it from the lovely light yellow Escada gown she wore last night.
Like Maggie's dress, Naomi's was strapless and featured a dark colored sash at the waistline. It eased away from the body as well, making any baby bump negligible at most. Giving the dress a medieval romantic quality were its half sleeves.
Paltrow, Gwyneth - Zac Posen
Gwyneth Paltrow proved she's still a fashionista by wearing a salmon-colored gown by Zac Posen. Gwyneth's dress had a high neckline, but was sheer and revealed a low-cut bustier underneath. The pleats and fishtail hem gave the gown an architectural quality.
Weisz, Rachel - Vera Wang
Lopez, Jennifer - Marchesa
Honorable mentions go to Jessica Biel in a nearly-neon pink gown straight off the Oscar de la Renta runway, Jodie Foster in a slate blue chiffon Vera Wang, Rachel Weisz in a silver strapless Vera Wang and Jennifer Lopez in a bejeweled lilac Marchesa (picked out by her husband, Marc Anthony).
Dunst, Kirsten - Chanel Haute Couture
It pains us to do this, but the night's worst dressed had to have been Kirsten Dunst. She should be commended for attempting to make haute couture work outside of a fashion show, but her powder blue and silver Chanel gown was just too weird for the Oscars.
The details, from ornate sequins at the bodice to feathers at the hemline, could have worked without the faux collared neckline. But the Peter Pan collar was inescapable and made the dress a big mistake.
Details also killed the dress of another young starlet, Anne Hathaway.
She wore an ivory strapless Valentino gown that could have put her on the best dressed list. Unfortunately, the lovely lace silhouette was ruined by the oversized black bows at the chest and in the back.
Hathaway, Anne - Valentino
Kelly Preston was hurting in a leopard print Dolce Gabbana dress that looked like it came straight out of Peggy Bundy's closet.
Preston is a good looking woman, but she no longer has the figure to pull off skin-tight animal print. And even if she did, animal print has no place at the Academy Awards.
Jason Alexander, 25, who was married to Britney Spears for 72 hours in 2004, is spilling details on Britney Spears's drug, steamy sexual encounters and at least one near-overdose.
Jason Alexander says he’s breaking his silence about her hard living because, "I am really worried that she will wind up like Anna Nicole Smith and be found dead."
"I have never said anything about Britney and drugs before but I am very, very concerned about her," he tells the British newspaper the Sunday Mirror. "She needs help.
I don't want to see her life come to an end."
Alexander tells the paper that he nearly saw her overdose on ecstasy in the days before they got married reports US Magazine.
Drew Barrymore has warned Lindsay Lohan not to follow in her troubled footsteps.
The 'Music and Lyrics' actress was a child star in 'E.T.' and entered rehab at 13 for drink and drug addiction - and is worried Lindsay will end up the same way, just older.
Drew said in an interview with Harper's Bazaar magazine: "I know Lindsay, and I like her very much. You just have to be as graceful as you can.
"You know, you flub, you flub.
And that's life. I think - do what you want, but just be professional."
Lindsay, 20, entered rehab last month to be treated for alcohol addiction after she collapsed following an all night drinking binge at the Golden Globes.
Since leaving rehab Lindsay has continued to go out partying in Los Angeles.
Helen Mirren and Forest Whitaker took the top acting prizes at Sunday night's 79th annual Academy Awards.
and Best Actor respectively, while Martin Scorsese won Best Director for
years since his first nomination.
After telling Britney Spears that he still loved her, estranged hubby Kevin Federline told her that he could never take her back reports the Daily Star UK.
The failed rapper, 28, also warned her that if she quits rehab again he’ll go “all out” for custody of their two young sons.
Britney, 25, has already checked out of rehab twice in the past ten days.
The baby-faced star goes full nude during the special performance of Equus.
Wearing a Loadsamoney-style Fred Perry shirt and jeans, the 17-year-old also puffs on a cigarette at the Gielgud Theatre in London.
The Harry Potter star, 17, puffs on a cigarette during a special performance of his new show, Equus, the Daily Mail newspaper reports.
Before heading back to Promises rehab facility on Wednesday night, Britney Spears was caught on video smashing an umbrella into the windows of an SUV while screaming obscenities reports Star Magazine The incident happened at a gas station near Kevin Federline's apartment after Britney went there to see her kids. According to X17, who captured the moment on tape, Britney was frustrated and took it out on the photogs who were snapping her picture.
Spears’ wild attack happened after her ex, Kevin Federline, refused to let her into his house.
“Extra” has also learned that Kevin called the cops to the house.
Lindsay Lohan has continued her late night partying since leaving rehab.
Wednesday night (21.
02.07) wearing one outfit, only to arrive at the
Mondrian Hotel at 3.45am in different clothes to continue partying.
long-sleeved shirt and white trilby with a spider on it.
Orlando Bloom is building an environmentally-friendly house in London.
pre-Oscar party in aid of the environmental organization Global Green USA.
Orlando said: "It's as green as I can make it. It's got solar panels on the
roof, energy efficient light bulbs - newer technology basically that is
Britney Spears' manager has slammed reports that the troubled pop princess is on suicide watch.
Britney’s manager, Larry Rudolph tells “Extra's” Jerry Penacoli
“The story is absolutely untrue,” he said.
“She is in rehab, and it is very disappointing that various media outlets are running these false stories about her, as Britney tries to get better.”
As the troubled singer checked into rehab for the third time,
Britney's dad, Jamie Spears, opened up about the family's increasing worry reports FemaleFirst UK.
of her.
"
After leaving the clinic, the 25-year-old singer met with criminal defense
lawyer Blair Berk.
Britney, who is facing a custody battle with her estranged husband Kevin
The trailer for Raving, the new short film written and directed by Julia Stiles is accessible at .
Inspired by a feature in ELLE's October Personal Style issue, Raving stars Zooey Deschanel (Failure to Launch, All The Real Girls, Elf) and Bill Irwin (Lady in the Water, The Manchurian Candidate).
Stiles' film explores the emotional connection between a bright, rebellious young woman and a lonely, disassociated older man after a chance encounter on a New York street corner. "I wanted to focus on characters not involved in the fashion world, to illustrate how the seemingly simple act of getting dressed shapes one's identity” said Stiles. "I had been imagining this story for awhile, but never in a million years thought I'd be directing.
I am incredibly honored to have been given my first opportunity by ELLE."
Raving will premiere on the Sundance Channel on Tuesday, May 8 at 8:30 PM.
Click to watch Episode 8 of James Morrison's webisode series!
James talks about the song 'The Letter' from the album and its recording process.
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Live from London returns to NYC on March 13th 2007 with its unique blend of showcasing and industry networking events highlighting the boundless creativity of the UK capital's music scene.
Performances by UK No. 1 act Amy Winehouse and a networking master-class lecture by music industry maverick and Sex Pistol's manager Malcolm McLaren at the British Consul-Genera's Residence highlight the day's events.
Starring: Jim Carrey, Virginia Madsen, Danny Huston, Logan Lerman and Rhona Mitra
The psychological thriller stars Jim Carrey as a man whose life unravels after he comes into contact with an obscure book titled The Number 23.
As he reads the book, he becomes increasingly convinced that it is based on his own life. His obsession with the number 23 starts to consume him, and he begins to realize the book forecasts far graver consequences for his life than he could have ever imagined.
Directed by Joel Schumacher ("Phone Booth"), the film co-stars Virginia Madsen ("Sideways"), Danny Huston ("The Constant Gardner," "The Aviator"), Logan Lerman and Rhona Mitra.
The screenplay is written by Fernley Phillips and the producers are Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson ("The Exorcism of Emily Rose"). "The Number 23" is scheduled for a February 23rd, 2007 release.
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