BLACK TO BASICS FEW SPLASHES OF COLOR AMID GOLDEN GLOBE'S DARK GLAMOUR.Byline: Heather Wood Staff Writer Perhaps the biggest hint things are getting back to normal in Hollywood was the predominance of basic black on the red carpet Sunday night Sunday Night, later named Michelob Presents Night Music, was an NBC late-night television show which aired for two seasons between 1988 and 1990 as a showcase for jazz and eclectic musical artists. at the Golden Globe Awards. Yes, there were a few sparkling ensembles, some eye-popping gowns and the obvious fashion faux pas, but simple black cocktail dresses and crisp penguin suits dominated. Will Smith, his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith Jada Koren Pinkett Smith (born September 18, 1971) is an American actress and singer. She is married to actor/rapper Will Smith. Biography Early life Jada was born September 18 Jada Koren Pinkett in Baltimore, Maryland to Robsol Pinkett, Jr. , and their entourage of about eight, including son Trey, all wore black, as if a walking advertisement for the summer release ``Men in Black 2.'' The family in basic black theme continued with Nicole Kidman, nominated for two Golden Globes, who arrived with her parents. Kidman's black strapless strap·less adj. Having no strap or straps, as a dress or an undergarment. n. A garment having no strap or straps. strapless Adjective gown was sequined se·quin n. 1. A small shiny ornamental disk, often sewn on cloth; a spangle. 2. A gold coin of the Venetian Republic. Also called zecchino. tr.v. and slit up the front. Couples went back to basic black, too. Jennifer Aniston and hubby Brad Pitt both donned black suits. Russell Crowe, in a black tux and bow tie, blew a kiss to the crowd - no doubt happy to be allowed back to cheer their favorites. He was accompanied by Danielle Spencer in a black spaghetti-strapped gown. Denise Richards flaunted a clingy black dress, and a sparkling engagement ring from beau Charlie Sheen. The couple announced their engagement earlier this month. On being pressed on where and when their wedding will take place, Sheen said, ``We're using the whole show as a front for the wedding.'' Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie smooched their way down the red carpet. But their clothes were more subdued. Jolie was in a strapless black satin dress with pearls, while he sported a black beret. Denzel Washington's wife, Pauletta, wore a black strapless leather gown. Not everything was black and sleek. Oozing oozing exudation of fluid. old Hollywood glamour was Debra Messing, in an Oscar de la Renta Oscar de la Renta (born July 22, 1932) is a leading fashion designer. Early years De la Renta (born Oscar Aristides Renta Fiallo) was born in the Dominican Republic to a Dominican mother and a Puerto Rican father. gown with yards of midnight-blue chiffon chiffon (shĭfŏn`), plain-weave, lightweight, sheer, transparent fabric made of cotton, silk, or synthetic fiber; it is made of fine, highly twisted, strong yarn. gathered in ruffles For the plural of ruffle, see . Ruffles is the name of a brand of ruffled potato chips produced by Frito-Lay. Its current official product slogan is "R-R-R-Ruffles Have Ridges!".There is a lot of different kinds of chips. ending with a train. Messing had chosen the gown for the Emmy Awards but never got to wear it when the ceremony was twice postponed before a low-key ceremony was held with a business dress code. A bejeweled be·jew·eled or be·jew·elled adj. Decorated with or as if with jewels. Heather Locklear appeared in a gold mini cocktail dress, looking every bit the part of rock star wife to hubby Richie Sambora. Newlywed Andie MacDowell sparkled in a red and white gown with a plunging neckline neckline The line that connects the two lowest points on the intermediate declines of a head-and-shoulders chart pattern. In an inverted head-and-shoulders formation, the neckline connects the two intermediate tops. . Cameron Diaz went for color, bouncing along the red carpet in a teal-and- cranberry striped dress - bright colors to match her bright personality. ``Sex and the City's'' Kim Cattrall looked sun-kissed in January in her flowing, tangerine-colored gown and golden mane. Although most of the Hollywood crowd chose black, Calista Flockhart and Rachel Griffiths chose cheery pinks. Their bright colors stood out in the sea of black. ``Mulholland Drive'' star Laura Harring, who wore a black pinstripe pin·stripe also pin stripe n. 1. A very thin stripe, especially on a fabric. 2. a. A fabric with very thin stripes, often used for suits. b. A suit made of such fabric. Often used in the plural. Armani pantsuit accented by a bright red flower in her hair, summed up her simply dark choice this way: ``I usually go for the glamour-girl dresses and bright colors, but I think this is glamorous, too. I have to go to about eight parties tonight, so I'm glad I wore something easy to move in.'' CAPTION(S): 9 photos Photo: (1 -- color) Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie share a kiss on the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globe Awards. (2 -- color) Hollywoods's trendy young couple, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt arrive in matching black suits. (3 -- 5 -- color) Adding a splash of sparkle and color to the scene are Heather Locklear of ABC's ``Spin City,'' top, Kim Cattrall of HBO's ``Sex in the City,'' center, and Cameron Diaz, above. (6 -- 7 -- color) Will Smith, along with wife Jada Pinkett Smith and their son Trey, turn the Golden Globes into a family affair. Left, nominee Debra Messing, of NBC's ``Will & Grace,'' shows off her midnight blue chiffon gown, which she intended to wear to last year's postponed Emmy Awards show before the dress code was scaled down following the Sept. 11 attacks. (8 -- 9 -- color) Denzel Washington and his wife Pauletta, in a leather gown, make their way down the red carpet, as the recently engaged Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen, above wave to fans. Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer |
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