Whack Wednesday: Self-Imposed Sequestration

By Miz J

MAYBE YOU CAN’T AFFORD A PAIR OF LOUBOUTINS, but you can always browse the red-soled works of art online. And now the same can be said for Louboutin’s desert palace in Morocco.

Should We Read Anything Into Chuck Lorre & Jon Cryer’s Kind Words On Charlie Sheen?

By Elizabeth C.

THERE ARE WORDS SPOKEN PUBLICLY, AND THEN THERE’S THE BACK STORY. Scratch the surface of the former and you’ll often find strategy, revenge, self-interest and/or the big sell. Which brings me to the curiously generous words made this week by Chuck Lorre and Jon Cryer about bad boy Charlie Sheen.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Real Housewives Of Atlanta: Disorder In The Court!

By Karen Malmquist

IT’S A BONUS EPISODE OF Atlanta’s Housewives. Because we can never get enough of these Southern sisters’ spicy blend of haute and ‘hood.

REFLECTED GLITTER

Though Shalt Covet Thy Dead Celebrity’s Jewels: Elizabeth Taylor Auction Breaks Records

By Elizabeth C.

WHAT BECOMES A LEGEND MOST? A dead Hollywood superstar whose jewels rival those of royals.

Even in death, Elizabeth Taylor dazzles: an auction last night in Manhattan of 80 of her most spectacular pieces of jewelry brought in a record-breaking $116 million — more than double the amount reached previously for a single collection. “It’s one of the most extraordinary auctions that Christie’s has ever had and a testament to the affection for Elizabeth Taylor worldwide,” Christie’s Chairman Marc Porter told the New York Post.

BUILT FOR ROCK AND ROLL

First Rock Of Ages Trailer Rattles & Rolls Onto Web

IF YOUR IDEA OF A GOOD TIME INVOLVES SWEAT, PUKE AND EAR-SHATTERING MUSIC, here’s one for ya.

Chris D’Arienzo’s adapted Broadway Rock Of Ages hits theaters next summer but today we got a peek at the promised mayhem in the new trailer.

GOSSIP TO GO GO

Love Celebrity Style: Aston Kutcher Flirts With Lea Michele, Katie Couric Dumps Beau & Angelina Waxes On ‘Family’

By Elizabeth C.

ASHTON KUTCHER DECLINES A NEW YEAR’S INVITE FROM Lea Michele. Katie Couric’s split from younger beau Brooks Perlin is called “inevitable.” And Angelina Jolie waxes poetic again Brad just in time for her directorial debut in The Land Of Blood And Honey. Today’s love celebrity style can’t commit.

ULTIMATE BLING

See The Pictures: Elizabeth Taylor’s Legendary Jewels At Auction

By Elizabeth C.

THE HOITY TOITY AND HIGH ALMIGHTLY WILL DESCEND ON CHRISTIE’S IN MANHATTAN TONIGHT AS 80 OF THE FINEST PIECES IN ELIZABETH TAYLOR’S JEWELRY COLLECTION will be auctioned off.

Dubbed “The Legendary Jewels,” the collection encompasses the best of the best of some 1,200 pieces of jewelry the Hollywood star amassed over her lifetime. It includes a 33.19 carat rectangular-cut diamond gifted to her Richard Burton that is expected to sell for as much as $3.5 million; a 19th century diamond Tiara gifted to her by her third husband, Mike Todd; and an enamel and gold flag necklace by Bulgari that is expected to sell for as little as $8,000.

TOUCHE

Roger That: Alec Baldwin Really Believes American Owes Him Apology

By Elizabeth C.

ALEC BALDWIN TOOK ON THE FAUX PERSONA OF AMERICAN AIRLINES CAPT. STEVE ROGERS on Saturday Night Live to apologize to himself for getting kicked off a flight last Tuesday.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Real Housewives Of Atlanta: Kim’s Deliverance

By Karen Malmquist

D-DAY IS APPROACHING. But as Kim readies for the birth of her new soon, she gets some startling news: she may have preeclampsia. Not to worry, though, because baby “K.J.” soon pops out in great shape.

SCORE

Kris Humphries Puts In Smooth But Somber Appearance On GMA

By Elizabeth C.

DID YOU CATCH KRIS HUMPHRIES ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA YESTERDAY? That dude came off smooth as creamy peanut butter. Of course, peanut butter only gets that way after being pummeled into paste.