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Sir Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayer at the HOT PINK PARTY Hosted by Elizabeth Hurley and Sir Elton John. Held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City, New York.

You know, I think people often give someone the Oscar because of a past performance they should have gotten it, but didn't. I think Halle got it for that Dorthoy movie, but since she was passed up that year for Oscar, they gave it to her for Monster's Ball. I liked Monster's Ball and didn't think the chemestry was that bad, but prob not oscar worthy.Look at Russell, he won for Gladiator?!?!?! WTF?!?!?! I think he got it for Gladiator because he was skipped for A Beautiful Mind.

EOnline.com BIG GIG: Jessica Simpson set to perform at Allure magazine's Play Safe In the Park Benefit concert to be held in Central Park on May 22. Money raised will go to the Skin Cancer Foundation

EOnline.com FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Perry Farrell, Macy Gray, Michelle Branch and Talvin Singh among the artists set to perform at a June 8 charity concert in Los Angeles to raise money for HIV/AIDS initiatives in India.

people.com DONATED: Russell Crowe, 40, was so upset by a fire-bombing at a Jewish elementary school in Montreal that he called the school to offer a donation to help rebuild its library, a school spokeswoman tells Reuters, calling the gesture, "a huge morale boost for the school community." Crowe is in Toronto to film "Cinderella Man," a film directed by Ron Howard about the life of boxer James J. Braddock. "He said he was very upset about what had happened that a place of learning should be attacked that way," said the school rep, Shelley Paris.

And a real women walks away too. Sorry BobbyD, I was going to step in and say I didn't think your post as saying it was okay to hit women, but I got distracted by other fluff hollywood news and forgot to come back to this thread.

histar.com40-year-old NICOLAS CAGE has found bride number THREE. (Cage has been married to Patricia Arquette and Lisa Marie Presley.) Her name is Alice... and she's a 19-year-old WAITRESS that Cage met this past February while dining at L.A.'s SUSHI AVENUE... where she works!!!Nicolas went out for sushi with some MALE friends on Valentine's Day. Alice was their waitress. Nicolas... perhaps after a few too many cups of saki, asked young Alice if she would be his date to the Oscars. She accepted.Things have been going so well, Cage recently slipped a giant ring on Alice's finger and asked her to be his Asiatic bride. Obviously, she accepted.

EOnline.com OFFICIALLY OVER: Robert Downey Jr. and his ex, Deborah Falconer, filing for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court on April 26 to clear the way for his remarriage to fiance, producer Susan Levin, reports Extra.

It was actually an old boyfriend of hers - rumored to be Wesley Snipes.

EOnline.com STILL LIVING: Kmart announcing that it has dropped a royalties lawsuit against Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and that it is extending a licensing agreement with the embattled homemaking maven's company for two more years.YES, IT'S A BIRKIN: Federal prosecutors urging a judge to deny Martha Stewart a new trial, disputing a claim that the first trial was tainted by jurors' alleged discussion of Stewart's pricey handbag. Stewart has also claimed she deserves a new trial because one juror failed to disclose his arrest record.IT GETS WORSE: Martha Stewart's brother, Frank Kostyra, planning to auction off some of her personal items on eBay, including her first catering car, the Singer sewing machine she used to make her wedding dress and an oak rocking chair, reports the New York Post.

Prince Rules the Airwaves EOnline.com by Sarah Hall Apr 26, 2004, 9:30 PM PT Prince is on a quest for network domination. The diminutive funk rocker will take over five channels at once Wednesday, when MTV, MTV2, BET, VH1 and VH1 Classic simultaneously broadcast a 30-minute concert special taped live last week before an audience in New York. The concert features songs from Prince's latest album, Musicology, plus some of his classic hits. "This historic broadcast, going out simultaneously over the five most influential music networks, is a tribute to the music and artistry of one of the most singular talents of our time," said Columbia Records exec Will Botwin. "With a fast-paced combination of brilliant performances and compelling interviews, this show will be remembered as one of the most special entertainment events of the year." Though each of Viacom-owned networks will air the same musical lineup, the broadcasts will feature different interviews with the singer--giving true fans a reason to test the limits of their TiVos. "The support for Musicology is wonderful," Prince said in a statement. "We're pleased to broadcast the Musicology special throughout the Viacom music channels. It is great to see audiences around the country embracing music again." The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is currently on his first major arena tour in six years, promoting Musicology, as well as reportedly performing his best-known body of work live for the last time. That's right--after the tour, the funk legend is reportedly shelving classic hits such as "Purple Rain," "Little Red Corvette," "Raspberry Beret"...and the list goes on. The rationale? He claims he's been "wanting to make room for new music." He wants his fans to make room for new music as well--to that end he's giving each concertgoer a copy of Musicology at the door. Originally touted by the singer as a free CD, tour promoters have revealed that the cost of the album was actually factored into the price of each concert ticket--which ranged in cost from $47 to $75 in most cities. Fans who want to see the show are therefore given no choice about buying the album (albeit at a discounted price). However, judging by strong ticket sales and positive tour reviews, it seems that most are okay with ponying up for the CD. However, some music industry insiders' feathers were ruffled by Nielsen SoundScan's decision last week to count each album passed out as a sold CD. "These were presented to the public as being free CDs, they are handed to people who had no choice in buying them, and that really shouldn't be recognized as the same as the other albums on the chart," one record label executive told the Los Angeles Times last week. The "free" CD strategy is expected to add 400,000 to Prince's sales tally--just 100,000 short of certified gold--and that's not counting the albums he sells at retail. To date, the Grammy-winning artist has sold more than 100 million records over his 20-year career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month in his first year of eligibility, where his electrifying opening performance proved he's ready to party like it's 2004.

Entertainment Industry Foundation's Colon Cancer Benefit on the QM2 Melanie Griffith and Glenn Close Anne Hathaway and Dakota Fanning Elizabeth Hurley Liz Hurley and Jon Bon Jovi Donald Trump and Melania Knauss

Divorce: Berry Split from Benet Final STEPHEN M. SILVERMAN people.com Halle Berry has filed for divorce from her husband of three years, R&B singer Eric Benet, her spokeswoman has announced. Publicist Karen Samfilippo confirmed the filing Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court but declined comment. There are reports that the split is amicable. Last Oct. 1, the actress announced her separation from Benet, saying in a statement: "Eric and I have had marital problems for some time now and have tried to work things out together. "However, at this point, I feel we need time apart to reevaluate our union. We ask that you respect our privacy as we are going through this emotional time," she added. Berry, 37, was previously married to pro ballplayer David Justice, but the relationship ended in 1996. The instability in her relationship with Benet, also 37, has been well-documented, and at one point her husband was reportedly treated for a sex addiction. Benet also has a young daughter, India, from a previous relationship with a girlfriend who was killed in a car crash 15 months after the girl was born. Berry and Benet reportedly met in 1999 at a party to celebrate the premiere of Berry's HBO movie "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge," for which she went on to win a Golden Globe and an Emmy. She then became the first African-American woman to win a Best Actress Oscar, for her work in 2001's "Monster's Ball." Benet's debut album, "True to Myself," was released in 1996. His hits include "Spend My Life With You" and "Love Don't Love Me."

EOnline.com FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Jackie Chan visiting AIDS and land-mine victims in war-scarred Cambodia on Monday to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS in the region after being tapped as a U.N. goodwill ambassador.

Hey Jude -- Let Me In! Jude and Sadie's public tiff. Plus, Jessica's conservative cronies by Kat Giantis MSN Entertainment April 23, 2004 Their marriage may be a thing of the past, but Jude Law and Sadie Frost still share a deep passion -- for squabbling in public. The Daily Mirror reports the former lovebirds, who divorced last October after six years of marriage, recently had "the mother of all bust-ups" outside Jude's London mansion. Sadie, 37, who lives around the corner in the luxury digs they once shared, reportedly turned up at her ex's pad late at night, accompanied by boytoy Jackson Scott, and began banging on the door, demanding to be let in. The reason? There were "things she needed to discuss with him." The "Cold Mountain" looker, 31, who is currently shacking up with his 22-year-old "What's It All About, Alfie?" co-star Sienna Miller, was obviously not eager for a heart-to-heart and refused to open up. Sadie didn't take the shut-out well. "She was screaming and shouting at him and even Jackson was chipping in," an insider blabs to the paper. "It was one of the ugliest arguments they've had for ages." Or at least since last June, when a nanny called the cops after the estranged pair reportedly engaged in a particularly ferocious fracas. No charges were filed. Once Frost, er, chilled out, the regret set in. "Sadie hates the fact that she was washing her dirty laundry in public," says the spy. "[she] feels embarrassed by the whole thing, but as far as she is concerned it wouldn't have ever happened if Jude had let her in." The insider claims the couple's arguments always seem to involve their three kids: "They are both doting parents who want to spend as much time with the children as possible. Naturally, this causes a lot of friction." A lawyer for Law explains to the Mirror, "I can confirm an argument did take place on the steps of Jude's home. But it has now been resolved and everything is working out smoothly."

TOWEL TALLY imdb.com ALL publicity is good publicity, at least with Kmart shoppers. Sales of Martha Stewart merchandise have gone up "since the verdict," Mike Lordino, Kmart district manager told us at the launch of Thalia, the new Spanish-language celebrity magazine fronted by Tommy Mottola's beautiful Mexican wife, at Kmart at Astor Place Tuesday night. "They're still increasing. We still have customers come in all the time." Martha's biggest seller is bath towels, followed by bedding and pots and pans.

Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith at the 12th Rainforest Foundation Benefit Concert

Zap2It.com gossipWHO KNEW ...-- that Val Kilmer wanted to throw Robert Downey Jr. a big birthday bash? However, when Robert learned of the plans he begged Val to trim down the 100-plus guest list saying he didn't want to risk falling back into bad habits. Instead, Val hosted a quiet dinner party for his friend, according to the National Enquirer.

Bette Midler at the 12th Rainforest Foundation Benefit Concert

I can't believe they did a closeup shot! Triumph, The Insult Comic Dog at the rehearsal for the 12th Rainforest Foundation Benefit Concert

Triumph, The Insult Comic Dog and Sting at the rehearsal for the 12th Rainforest Foundation Benefit Concert

Natalie, Jackie in World Tour for GoodSTEPHEN M. SILVERMANpeople.comNatalie Portman and Jackie Chan haven't starred in any movies together, but they're both sharing an even larger role when it comes to humanitarian work. On Wednesday, Portman toured charity projects in Uganda and appealed to the international community to help African women fight poverty and the AIDS epidemic ravaging the continent, the Associated Press reports. Actually, the "Star Wars" actress, 22, made her visit on a high note, meeting with local business women in the village of Iganga who have benefited from the Washington-based Foundation for International Community Assistance. "It is amazing and it is an opportunity to see women with such courage and diligence creating money from such little funds," said Portman, dressed in a creased long-sleeved white shirt, faded jeans and brown boots. "It is giving hope. The women are resourceful. And it is amazing that the world is not capitalizing on this resource." Taking the message to another part of the world, action star Chan plans to a three-day humanitarian visit Cambodia starting Monday to promote the work of the United Nations children's and AIDS agencies, the U.N. has announced. Chan, 50, is expected in the capital of Phnom Penh, and in Siem Reap, home to the country's 900-year-old cultural shrine of Angkor Wat. He plans to tour projects focusing on HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation for land mine victims and land mine education, the U.N. says.

MAIL FOR MARTHA Page SixTHOUGH she has yet to be sentenced, convicted felon Martha Stewart will not be wanting for pen pals if she does jail time. Sam Wagner, the man behind the hotprisonpals.com Web site, has posted an ad soliciting friends for America's favorite kitchen witch. "I'm 62, single and looking for a pen pal," the ad reads. "If you can walk on the beach and not think, 'Oh, those sea shells would look great hot-glued on a picture frame for the guest house,' then I'm the girl for you." Wagner said he'll forward letters to Stewart in a huge box of celadon, her favorite color, tied with a celadon ribbon.

GQ Charity Poker Game to Benefit Peace GamesCard Sharps? Ellen DeGeneres and Sean Hayes can't keep their poker faces in this high-stakes game

histar.com CHEVY CHASE and his wife are having an online auction beginning today and goes through May 6th... to benefit a nonprofit organization called the Center for Environmental Education. First and foremost, there's an opportunity for some lucky guy to realize his "Caddyshack" fantasy by joining a golf foursome with Chevy and BILL MURRAY!!! Here's the web address if you're interested... http://www.charityfolks.com/charity_calendar.htm