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Costume Institute Gala: Hollywood Style At Its Best

The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art was the place to be and be seen on Monday night (May 7). The Met played host to this year’s Costume Institute Gala in honor of Paul Poiret.

Poiret was a renowned pre-World War II fashion designer, who was the first to use draping in dressmaking and is credited with launching the suspender belt, flesh-colored stockings, the sack dress and culottes.

Hot Celebrity Sightings

• Paris Hilton and Travis Barker, making out in full view of clubgoers at New York City hot spot Butter at a party hosted by Kanye West. The duo snuggled and whispered in a corner banquette in the back of the club and the he had his arm around her. Also making the scene: Usher, Lil' Kim, Nick Cannon, Serena Williams and Nicky Hilton.
    
• Jessica Simpson, chilling with Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Scott Sartiano at New York City club Pink Elephant. Another night at the venue, Carmen Electra danced the night away to Madonna's "Hung Up" and Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack" at a Fashion Week bash for design line Imitation of Christ.
    
• U.S. Open champ Roger Federer and his girlfriend Miroslava, chatting with Vogue editor Anna Wintour at the W Hotels Lifestyle Lounge backstage at the New York Fashion Week tents.
    
• Christie Brinkley, attending a VIP party at the U.S. Open finals with her 11-year-old son (and tennis fan) Jack Also mingling at the bash (and in the stands): Donald and Melania Trump, Jimmy Fallon, Star Jones, Eva Mendes, Tiger Woods and wife Elin Nordegren, and Conan O'Brien with his wife Liza.
    
• The Rock, working out at Equinox Fitness South Beach in Miami.
    
• Tori Spelling, having dinner and drinks with three male friends at L.A. restaurant BLD.
    
• Joaquin Phoenix, schmoozing with Tommy Hilfiger at the opening of New York City eatery Gin Lane. Earlier in the evening, Nelly Furtado hung out at the restaurant.
  

source: people

Celebrity Sightings… July Roundup

Daniel Day-Lewis fueled rumors that he was manorexic when spotted jogging in a full sweat suit in 100 degree heat.  Friends say, “He covers up completely to run so his muscles won’t cool down.  You should see him pack in the roast potatoes!”

Jesse Metcalfe is looking to get more serious in life and love.  The gorgeous actress is trying for more serious roles that showcase his talents rather than his impeccable chest.  He is also rumored to be house shopping with girlfriend Nadine Coyle!

Vanessa Minnillo, Nick Lachey‘s new lady, was spotted leaving the Peninsula Hotel where Nick was staying.  They left separately and reportedly headed to her apartment.

Leonardo DiCaprio was popping the bubbly at L.A. club Les Deux, elsewhere at the club Christina Aguilera was seated at the prize outdoor both.

Midtown Manhattan was the sight of a recent dinner with friends for Ellen DeGeneres and girlfriend Portia de Rossi.  The two were stroking each other’s arms during dinner at the restaurant Fresco’s.

Nick Lachey and his buddies were chowing down on wings at Virgil’s Real BBQ in NYC.

Breakout star Jeremy Piven of Entourage thwarted a bevy of beauties advances.  He instead opted to down margaritas with a sexy girl in a corner booth.  They left hand-in-hand just after 1 a.m.

Eva Mendes showed off her vocal talents by serenading Hollywood’s Spider Club with her karaoke rendition of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.”

Paris Hilton purchased a fluffy Himalayan kitten on July 5th, and five days later Nicole Richie had to get herself a kitty as well!

Teen Vogue’s Fourth Annual Live Fashion Show and Party on the Beach was the scene for pals Heidi Montag and Lauren Conrad to clown around.  The stars of MTV’s reality show The Hills smiled for the cameras on July 27th.