TINSELTOWN SPYWITNESS.Byline: Elizabeth Snead and Joel Stratte-McClure HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS: The week before Christmas is usually referred to as ``The Dead Zone'' in Hollywood. But that didn't stop generations of famous Tinseltown families from celebrating at the Hollywood Legacy Gala last weekend. It was all designed to keep the memory of the past alive and kicking alive and vigorously active. See also: kicking at the Hollywood Entertainment Museum, with honorees including the John Huston Noun 1. John Huston - United States film maker born in the United States but an Irish citizen after 1964 (1906-1987) Huston family, the Max Factor family, and uber-power couple Sherry Lansing Sherry Lansing (born July 31, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois as Sherry Lee Heimann) is the former CEO of Paramount Pictures and the first woman to head a major studio. In 2001 she was named one of the 30 most powerful women in America by Ladies Home Journal. and director William Friedkin. Anjelica Huston Anjelica Huston (born July 8, 1951) is an Academy Award- and Golden Globe Award-winning American actress and former fashion model. Huston won an Oscar for her performance in 1985's Prizzi's Honor. was there, along with her half-brother Danny, nephew Jack and niece Laura.! They remembered the beginning of their family dynasty of films, begun with the legendary actor Walter Huston, and cemented by his son, director John. Davis and Dean Factor, great grandsons of Max Factor and the brains behind Smashbox Studios, site of the biannual bi·an·nu·al adj. 1. Happening twice each year; semiannual. 2. Occurring every two years; biennial. bi·an Mercedes-Benz Los Angeles Fashion Week Los Angeles Fashion Week takes place each March (for fall collections) and October (for spring collections) in locations throughout the Los Angeles Area. History , were also on hand to check out a new photo exhibit of many other famous Hollywood families. The exhibit debuted that night with generational photos of Tony and John Goldwyn, Russ and Amber Tamblyn and the Carradines (David and niece Ever were on hand for the party) hung on the walls of the currently vacant Coldwater Canyon Tuscan mansion. Also lending their support to the evening: emcee Anne Archer, looking good in a vintage Dolce dol·ce Music adv. & adj. In a gentle and sweet manner. Used chiefly as a direction. [From Italian, sweet, from Latin dulcis.] Adv. 1. & Gabbana black patterned jacket, ``Boston Legal'' beauty Lake Bell, ``Ray'' hottie Regina King, renowned sculptor (and husband of Anjelica Huston) Robert Graham Jr., and astronaut Buzz Aldrin and famous shoemaker to the stars Jimmy Choo. And for those who found the mansion too un-feng shui to consider purchasing for $12.5 million, there were gorgeous (and incredibly expensive) Cartier jewels to try on and consider for a holiday purchase. SHINY, HAPPY PEOPLE: So you watched the recent Billboard Awards veeeery closely? Trust us, you totally missed the backstage action. Usher, Nelly, Green Day, Nick Lachey, Diana Ross, Motley Crue, Evanescence ev·a·nesce intr.v. ev·a·nesced, ev·a·nesc·ing, ev·a·nesc·es To dissipate or disappear like vapor. See Synonyms at disappear. [Latin , Sheryl Crow, Hoobastank, Destiny's Child and Paula Abdul all grabbed gifts at Backstage Creation's ``Talent Retreat'' at the MGM MGM in full Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. U.S. corporation and film studio. It was formed when the film distributor Marcus Loew, who bought Metro Pictures in 1920, merged it with the Goldwyn production company in 1924 and with Louis B. Mayer Pictures in 1925. Grand in Las Vegas. Everybody got a free bottle of Margarita King. We overheard Usher saying that the last time he was given two bottles of the stuff, he drank both in one day. Crow made out big time, selecting a watch from the AquaSwiss ICE watch collection for her boyfriend Lance (as in Armstrong). Usher chose the XL ICE with diamonds, calling the watches ``hot.'' Gosh, he sounds like Paris Hilton, doesn't he? Vince Neil of Motley Crue picked out an ICE watch but dubbed them ``cool.'' Turns out Usher is a big fan of Ziamond, who designed an exclusive piece for the Billboard presenters/performers. He's having Ziamond design pieces for him to wear on his upcoming tour. Meanwhile, Abdul was eyeing the evil eye pendant (to keep Simon away?) while Ross slipped on a pair of Talia ruby and diamond art deco earrings to wear on stage. No big surprise that Newcastle Ale bubbly brewsky was a backstage fave fave Informal n. One that is preferred above others or likely to win; a favorite. adj. Favorite. [Short for favorite.] . The guys from Hoobastank said that's what they take on the road. The dudes from Green Day also said it was their tour beer. Lachey slyly picked up a six-pack and whispered that all the girls on ``Charmed'' really love the stuff. Bet Jessica (Simpson) was thrilled to hear that. We Saw U ``Will & Grace'' star Megan Mullally having a blast at the ``Peace Squad Goes 99'' musical in Silver Lake, a play with costumes and sets bought from the 99 Cents Store. Fran Drescher spotted at Frederic Fekkai in Beverly Hills for a facial while Michelle Rodriguez came in for a mani/pedi with her girlfriend. But the big news is that Josh Duhamel got a haircut there! Reiko Aylesworth and Aisha Tyler having brunch at Campanile campanile (kămpənē`lē, Ital. kämpänē`lā), Italian form of bell tower, constructed chiefly during the Middle Ages. on La Brea Boulevard. All four band members of Good Charlotte doing shots of Gran Centenario tequila at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS pediatric AIDS AIDS acquired HIV perinatally or by 'vertical'–maternal-infant transmission; children with PAIDS may become symptomatic–lymphoid interstitial pneumonia, encephalopathy, recurrent bacterial infection, Candida Celebrity Dodgeball hosted by Ben Stiller and his wife, Christine Taylor, at the Palladium. Also shooting the scene: Ice Cube, Chris Klein and Alyson Hannigan. CAPTION(S): 4 photos Photo: (1) DAVIS and DEAN FACTOR: To the Max (2) DANNY and ANJELICA HUSTON: A legendary family (3) BELL: 'Legal' eagle Frazer Harrison/Getty Images (4) USHER: Grabbing some action Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com |
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