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Nov 30
'07
Olsen Twins Apartment For Sale

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The Olsen twins have their apartment up for sale in New York’s Greenwich Village. It has twelve rooms, one of which is a 53ft entertaining room with a center fireplace. It has a private elevator, two 100 square foot walk-in closets, and views of the Hudson River.

According to the real estate website, the 5,725 square foot apartment has some of “the most spectacular water and city views in all of Manhattan through 53 large picture windows.”

Four additional bedrooms, a powder room, four full marble baths, plus 24 hour doorman, concierge and in-house valet.

Daily Telegraph

Sound tempting? The apartment will only set you back a cool $12 million, which is quite a tidy profit for the girls, who purchased the apartment when they were nine for $7 million. They have never lived there, but rented the property for $35,000 a month.

I wish I’d been so money-smart when I was nine, maybe I was. Perhaps the weak link here is that I simply didn’t have a spare $7 million in pocket money. Really, I wish mum had pushed me into showbiz somedays, instead of making me play basketball. Fortunately, I now have my own children to be overly ambitious for, I’ll show mum how it’s really done.

Picture note by Jaybird: Here are the Olsen twins at the Annual Free Arts NYC Art and Photography Benefit Auction on May 23, 2006. It seems like they’re really trying to carve out their own identities - between selling their joint apartment and rarely being photographed together anymore. Images thanks to PR Photos.

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Posted in Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen

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Nov 26
'07
Mary-Kate Olsen and Stavros Niarchos back together, Paris is pissed


Mary-Kate Olsen and Paris Hilton’s longtime on-off-on-but-now-off boyfriend, Stavros Niarchos, were seen making out at the Chateau Marmont on November 12. Then the two former lovers headed to Hyde for some more public canoodling. All the tabloids are buzzing with the news this week, with Life and Style stepping it up a notch by declaring a feud between Mary-Kate and Paris. They’re probably just making it up, but it could be true since Paris was said to despise Mary-Kate, who was seeing Stavros when she scooped him up. Paris is being sued by a Party planner for threats she made against him after he supposedly told Stavros to dump Paris at that time and get back with Mary-Kate. (That lawsuit looks like it has either been abandoned or settled, although it’s hard to tell.)

So even if Paris isn’t actively out for Mary-Kate’s neck, she’s probably pissed that she’s back with Stavros, even temporarily. Paris was most recently reconciled with Stavros late this summer, suggesting he’s her fallback boyfriend.

“They were super into each other,” clubgoer Susan McGinley tells Life & Style. Adds a second partyer [sic], Stacey Kives, “He was making moves and she was eating it up.”

The duo kissed passionately for a few minutes, says the first witness - and then Mary-Kate, 21, put her hand over her mouth and giggled.

One person wasn’t laughing. When Stavros’ on-again, off-again love Paris Hilton, 26, heard about the PDA, she was infuriated. “She thinks MK was publicly hooking up with Stavros just to piss her off,” says an insider close to Paris.

In fact, the insider says, Paris believes the hookup was all about revenge. Back in 2005, MK was in what she thought was a serious relationship with Stavros, 22, when the shipping heir started seeing Paris as well. “Mary-Kate has hated Paris ever since,” notes a mutual friend… Making matters worse, Nicky Hilton is now dating David Katzenberg, another one of Mary-Kate’s exes!

[From Life & Style, print edition, December 3, 2007]

The article adds that the supposed insider claims that Paris is “totally over Stavros,” and that “she thinks he’s too young for her.”

And Mary-Kate and Stavros’ reconciliation may be more than just a fling - or not. They were also spotted out on October 24 at a fashion event, and Stavros “had his arm around her most of the night.”

Mary-Kate was most recently dating hockey player Sean Avery, but he was said to be cheating on her with his ex, Lake Bell.

MK is shown in the header image out on 10/21/07 in West Hollywood, thanks to Splash News. She is also seen in a ridiculous robe-looking coverup thing at the “7th On Sale” Black Tie Gala in NY on 11/15/07, thanks to WENN and PRPhotos. Stavros is shown outside of Hyde on 11/5/07, thanks to WENN.

Posted in Feuds, Mary-Kate Olsen, Paris Hilton, Reconciliations, Stavros Niarchos

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Oct 4
'07
Mary Kate Olsen in new romance with Weeds costar Hunter Parrish

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Mary Kate Olsen, 21, is now single after ending a year long relationship with Max Snow last month. They were unable to make their long distance relationship work and were living on different coasts.

Now she’s said to be in a new romance with another actor who works with her on the acclaimed HBO Showtime series Weeds, 20 year-old Hunter Parris. They’ve been seen all over town together:

On screen, Mary-Kate’s character, Tara, shared some steamy scenes with Silas, played by 20-year-old Hunter. And off the set, the due has been seen out and about all over L.A., getting might cozy!

“They were at MK’s favorite hangout, Chateau Marmont, last week,” the source reports. “MK has a bungalow there, and they were sharing drinks and dinner.”

That was the second time the pair had a rondezvous at the famed… hotel. Just a few weeks ago, after the Weeds season premiere, they were there, “looking into each other’s eyes and having a great time…”

Even when hunky Hunter isn’t around, Mary-Kate can’t help cooing about him. “She was at artist Antony Micallef’s debut Los Angeles show… and I heard her saying Hunter is so cute and sexy - and a great kisser!” an eyewitness reveals. The young actor also seems to be good boyfriend material. Hunter even went shopping with Mary-Kate at Maxfield, one of her favorite L.A. stores!

[From Star Magazine, print edition, October 8, 2007]

I was going to say they might just be friends if they were only seen out a couple of times weeks apart, but if he went shopping with her that clinches it. Mary-Kate’s rep says they’re just friends, and Hunter has denied that they are anything but friends, saying “It’s not true. She’s a very good actress and fun to work with. I’m sure we’ll laugh about it this week.” It seems like there’s something going on there given all the times they’ve been spotted together.

Here’s a scene from weeds featuring Mary-Kate and Hunter.

I don’t really pay much attention to either of the Olsen Twins because I never understood their appeal. They usually dress like freaks of nature, with that weird messy hair, giant witchy shoes, and purses that seem to defy the laws of psychics by staying attached to their arms while they remain upright.

I can kind of tell them apart, because I think Mary-Kate is supposed to be the punkier one, but it was never really a priority for me. Now that I’ve seen a clip of Weeds, though, (I live in Europe and it’s not here yet) I have to say that Mary-Kate is a decent actress and if she is dating that Hunter guy, good for her. He’s quite the hottie. If only she could get a hairdresser BFF maybe she could clean up her look a little.

Update: US Weekly reports that Mary-Kate says that “it’s not true” that she’s dating Hunter.

Mary-Kate and Hunter are shown in the header image in a still from Weeds found at TVGuide.com.

Posted in Hookups, Hunter Parris, Mary-Kate Olsen

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Jul 20
'07
Full House’s Jodie Sweetin got married again; probably not on drugs


Everyone’s favorite former meth addict, Jodie Sweetin, (aka Stephanie Tanner from “Full House”) got married in Las Vegas this past Saturday. According to Norm Clarke of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Sweetin walked down the aisle for the second time at the famed Little Church of the West.

Jodie Sweetin, who played Stephanie in “Full House” during the sitcom’s eight-year run, got married Saturday at the Little Church of the West. Sweetin, who overcame a crystal meth addiction that cost her five teeth, married Cody Herpin, 30, of Los Angeles. Sweetin, 25, joins a long list of celebrities who married at the chapel, best known for the site of where Elvis and Ann Margret exchanged vows during the filming of “Viva Las Vegas.”

[From the Las Vegas Review-Journal]

Hopefully this marriage will work out better than her last one. Sweetin famously admitted to “Good Morning America” last year that she had developed a meth problem that cost her, (in addition to the five teeth) her marriage to her police officer husband. Sweetin claimed that after “Full House” ended, she felt a sense of loss and didn’t know what to do with herself. She tried to be normal by going to a regular high school and college, and ended up married at age 20. She quickly became bored with her life and wasn’t getting any acting jobs, and ended up experimenting with drugs and getting addicted to meth. Sweetin went on a major three-day bender, after which her friends and family (and former Full House costars including the Olsen twins, Bob Saget and John Stamos) staged an intervention. She then attended Promises (way before Britney and Lindsay made it trendy) for a six week treatment.

It seemed like she was doing a decent job of getting her act back together. Naively, at the time I wondered why she went on “Good Morning America” to announce her addiction when she’d fallen under the radar – it wasn’t like the paparazzi were stalking her or she’d gotten arrested by the cops. Then I realized it was a good story and got her back into the news, which is what she needed if she wanted to resurrect her acting career, as she claimed. Currently the gigs aren’t coming in droves, though she is the host of the prestigious “Pants off Dance off” where contestants strip down to their unmentionables while dancing to music. I smell an Emmy coming that show’s way! No wait, that’s not what I smell.

I remember seeing pictures from Jodie’s 2002 wedding, and it was the most traditional looking event I’d ever seen, complete with the poofiest veil worn since 1989. Candace Cameron was her maid of honor, and Candace’s daughter was her flower girl. It was one of those weddings that makes you think, “Hey, this girl won’t be shooting meth anytime soon.” But I guess that’s part of my naiveté. Let’s hope this works out better.

Picture note by Celebitchy: Jodie Sweetin is shown in the header image on 6/28 at a Pink Taco Restaurant opening in Century City, California. Thanks to WENN for this picture.

Posted in Addictions, Ashley Olsen, Bob Saget, Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin, John Stamos, Mary-Kate Olsen, Weddings

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Nov 22
'06
60s-Style Shift Dresses

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Celebrities are channeling Gidget these days, stepping out in minidresses with a classic 1960s silhouette. I’m definitely a fan of this shape; it’s not the most sophisticated of garments, but it’s certainly a fresh, playful look. And because a lot of these dresses have long sleeves, you can still show off your legs during the winter months without getting hypothermia. (It’s worth a shot, anyway.)

So how are the stars adapting this style to suit their personal mojos? J Lo. updates her burgundy number with rich-looking accessories and the usual bronzed-to-perfection skin, while Sienna (seen here shortly before her latest breakup with Jude) is pure 1960s fashion icon thanks to the graphic-splash neckline on her dress. Last but not least is one of the Olsen twins (I’m afraid I’ve lost the ability to tell them apart) in the pages of Teen Vogue, wearing a decidedly Austin Powers-esque go-go girl shift.

What will be next in the retro parade?

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Posted in Fashion, J.Lo, Mary-Kate Olsen, Photos, Sienna Miller

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Sep 12
'06
Olsen Twins denied entrance to party


There’s plenty of news of A C-Listers getting shut out of events this morning. Like Paris Hilton, The Olsen Twins were turned away at the door. Unlike Paris Hilton, they were invited to the party but simply failed to RSVP:

The Olsen twins got a lesson in etiquette from French Vogue on Saturday.

The fashion darlings had been invited — but neglected to RSVP — to an exclusive dinner hosted by Mario Testino, honoring Margarita Missoni and the daughters of Anna Wintour and French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld.

“There weren’t places for them because they hadn’t RSVPed,” says one guest. “They were refused entry at the door!”

The party probably sucked anyway. The French aren’t known for their hospitality, and I’m speaking from personal experience here.

Maybe they weren’t let in because summer is barely over and Mary-Kate was wearing fur. Is it just me, or does Ashley look like she had some bad work done on her face?

Here they are at the Balenciaga Paris Launch in New York recently. [via]

Posted in Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, Parties, Photos

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Aug 11
'06
Nicole Richie pukes on the floor at a party


Nicole Richie has been seen out with toned legs, suggesting she’s been eating a little bit and using the leg press at the gym. She’s also been photographed with two different mystery guys, one semi-hot and one weird.

Now comes news that she got wasted at a party with an out of control Mary-Kate Olsen and proceeded to puke all over the floor. Nicole didn’t miss a step, though, and continued right on as if nothing had happened.

But the real action was happening inside the Sunset Boulevard club, where, sources say, Nicole Richie was getting into the party spirit with her spirit of choice: Tequila! “She was so wasted!” said an attendant, who also said that Ms. Richie’s drinking partner, Mary-Kate Olsen, was not doing anything to help the situation. “She was dancing on the tables and then she started giving lap dances to her friends and random guys, too.”

And then it happened, under the copper ceiling, amidst the hanging candles. “Nicole puked right on the floor, like right in the middle of the club,” said the source. “Everyone saw! But I guess she didn’t care. She kept partying.”

“She loves tequila,” said the source, a friend of Ms. Richie’s. “But you know, she’s so small—and she probably didn’t eat anything that day. So you know, she probably had a couple shots and it just happened. She was just having a good time.”

At least have the decency to go into the bathroom to puke. The few times in college I drank to the point of no return I somehow managed to make it into the bathroom in time. Of course I had more body tissue to absorb all that booze. Nicole probably has the alcohol tolerance of a child. (I was going to say toddler, but thought that sounded sick.)

Here is lovely Ms. Skin ‘n Bones filming a segment with Tyra Banks for her talkshow. Commenters on JJB note that her head looks huge and it seems to be “carrying all 80 pounds of her,” that she’s “gonna have so many health problems in a few years,” and that “she’s already bald.” What with drinking so much and not eating, it’s not much of a stretch to think she’ll have health problems. At least she gained a smidgeon of weight.

Thanks to Hollywoods Best for these pictures.

Posted in Drunk, Mary-Kate Olsen, Nicole Richie, Photos, Tyra Banks

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May 2
'06
Costume Institute Gala over 100 photos


The Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art held a ball last night to celebrate the opening of an exhibit on British design. Sienna Miller, wearing an awful gold sequined minidress and black tights, served as co-chair for the event.

The star-studded Costume Institute Gala was the opening event for a new exhibition celebrating British design at New York’s prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The flamboyant show, made up of themed rooms including a Hunt Ball and a Gentleman’s Club, is the latest example of the city’s growing obsession with all things from across the pond.

Celebrities from the UK including Liz Hurley, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell put on their glad rags for the lavish event.

The Americans were represented by A-listers including Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker and Richard Gere.

The British-born editor of American Vogue, Anna Wintour, swept in first.

Miller, who teamed her glittering frock with opaque black tights and wore her hair tied back in a simple ponytail, shared the limelight with Christopher Bailey, the creative director of Burberry.

He and Wintour were the starlet’s fellow co-chairs. The fashion house and Vogue publisher Condé Nast have sponsored the exhibition.

The guy dressed like a cabaret pirate posing with Charlize Theron is Dior designer John Galiano. He’s responsible for her monstrosity of an Oscar gown with the giant shoulder bow. Sienna Miller is shown with Christopher Bailey, Burberry’s creative director.

We have over 100 pictures from the event. Stars and designers attending include Alexander McQueen, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, John Galliano, Charlize Theron, Lindsay Lohan, Victoria Beckham, Emmy Rossum, Eva Mendes, Gisele Bundchen, Gretchen Mol, Jessica Alba, Josh Hartnett, Lenny Kravitz, Donatella Versace, Rupert Everett, Linda Evangelista and Amber Valetta, Jessica Alba, Marcia Gay Harden, Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Melania Trump, Donald Trump, Molly Sims, Rosario Dawson, Scarlett Johansson, Stella McCartney, Amanda Peet, Andre Leon Talley, Naomi Campbell, Angela Lindvall, Angie Harmon, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Bridget Moynahan, Tom Brady, Chloe Sevigny, Ciara, Dita Von Teese and Marliyn Manson, Drew Barrymore, Elizabeth Hurley, Erin O’Connor, Matthew Williamson, Eve, Gina Gershon, Ginnifer Goodwin, Ivana Trump, Jacquetta Wheeler, Jason Lewis, Jessica Stam, John Legend, Johnny Rotten, Josh Lucas, Joy Bryant, Julia Stegner, Iselin Steiro, Karolina Kurkova, Lily Cole, Lauren Bush, Lily Donaldson, Gemma Ward, Liv Tyler, Francisco Costa, Lydia Hearst, Mandy Moore, Minnie Driver, Nick Cannon, Petra Nemcova, Rachel Roy, Damon Dash, Ralph Fiennes, Richard Gere, Cary Lowell, Thandie Newton, Selma Blair, Shalom Harlow, Sienna Miller, Christopher Bailey, designer for Burberry, Zooey Deschanel, Sophie Dahl, Ivanka Trump, Mark Ruffalo, Taye Diggs, Idima Menzel, and Sarah Wynter.

Posted in Beckham, Charlize Theron, Chloe Sevigny, Drew Barrymore, Elizabeth Hurley, Eva Mendes, Fashion, Gisele Bundchen, J.Lo, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, Josh Hartnett, Linda Evangelista, Liv Tyler, Mandy Moore, Marc Anthony, Mary-Kate Olsen, Naomi Campbell, Parties, Petra Nemcova, Photos, Rosario Dawson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller, Victoria Beckham

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Mar 12
'06
David Katzenberg to propose to Mary-Kate Olsen

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Mary-Kate Olsen has reunited with her ex-boyfriend, David Katzenberg. Katzenberg is the son of Dreamwork’s head Jeffrey Katzenberg. They were together for nine months in 2004, and broke up when Olsen dumped Katzenberg for Stavros Niarchos III. Niarchos is now dating Paris Hilton.

According to Sky Showbiz, Katzenberg adores Olsen and plans to propose to her. Olsen may be reluctant to accept, however:

“He says that she is the love of his life. She’s the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with. Mary-Kate Olsen With David Katzenberg,” reports Sky Showbiz.

“He’s totally gone! He said he knows he wants to marry Mary-Kate and have children with her, and he’s just trying to build up to the right moment to ask her…

“Mary-Kate’s happy to be back with him again and is enjoying his company, but I don’t think she’s ready for marriage or anything just yet.”

Katzenberg was so crazy about Olsen after they broke up in 2004 that he flew to LA and went to places she hangs out hoping to run into her.

Mary Kate was solo at a party Tom Arnold threw last night in Beverly Hills. Tom was honoring his real estate agent, Stephen Shapiro. (We are assuming that Shapiro is Tom’s real estate agent based on some scant information we found. If we are wrong, please let us know.)

Guests included Mary-Kate Olsen, Amanda Bynes, Anthony Keidis from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Nick Warnock from The Apprentice. Three more pictures of the party after the jump.

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Posted in Amanda Bynes, Engagements, Hookups, Mary-Kate Olsen, Parties, Photos

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