Beauty News

Check out high-fashion spokesmodel Gwyneth Paltrow’s latest ad for Estee Lauder’s Pleasures fragrance via People magazine.

Pleasures is a sheer floral fragrance that has top notes of white lily, violet leaves and green accents. Middle notes include black lilac, white peony, karo-karounde blossoms, baie rose, pink rose and jasmine. Sandalwood and patchouli round out the base notes.

For more information on this Paltrow perfume, be sure to visit EsteeLauder.com.

Suri Cruise plays it shy as she is carried into her waiting car with mom Katie Holmes in New York City on Friday afternoon.

In a recent vote, 87% of Us Weekly readers said that Katie should stop designing her own clothes.

(She designed her outfit for the opening night of All My Sons — a white silk jumpsuit with black lace details gathered at the waist and ankles.)

Matt Damon supports the San Francisco launch of the ONEXONE children’s charity held at The Concourse Exhibition Center in San Francisco, Calf., on Thursday.

The 38-year-old actor vows he’ll teach his kids about the less fortunate. Matt told People: “It’s a hard thing to explain to a kid. And it is also unbelievable the way other kids are forced to live… The way you have to parent them is to show them the world… You can read about devastation every morning – it’s on the front page of the newspaper – but when you actually go there and see it, you realize this isn’t something you can turn the page on.”

Other pictures include Matt and wife Luciana Barroso catching a departing flight out of LAX airport with their two daughters, Isabella, 2, and Gia, 2 months. Poor Isabella doesn’t look happy to be going through security!

For more info on Matt’s charity, visit ONExONE.org.

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Gossip Girl resident bad girl Leighton Meester (in Zac Posen) paired her Earl Jeans with Stuart Weitzman booties at the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation Dream Halloween at NYC’s Roseland Ballroom last week.

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Check out this exclusive new pic of Britney Spears at International Dance Studio in Hollywood during rehearsal last night (Thursday, October 23).

Looks like Brit Brit is working overtime to get back into tip-top shape! According to her official website, “Brit got inspired when she put on [dancer] Tucker’s hat and she began to totally rock the session.”

Check out more exclusive pictures of Brit rehearsing at BritneySpears.com.

Sean “Diddy” Combs poses for the October cover of L’Uomo Vogue’s music issue with his bow-tie-precious twin daughters, D’Lila Star and Jessie James (they turn 2 in December).

In the cover story, Diddy talks enthusiastically about the upcoming presidential election, the importance of voting, his many successful businesses and the evolution of inspiration in creating music.

Diddy said, “The concept of ‘Black on Black’ in this story represents a level of strength, a level of beauty, a level of sexy and chic that I really want to portray. It’s the future. And it’s not just a race thing; it’s almost a redefinition of the color. Think about how ignorant people actually make the color black represent something negative. Black is so beautiful, I see it in everything I am, as a person, as a man, as a fashion professional. Black is beautiful.”

Angelina Jolie visited poverty-stricken families during a two-day visit to Afghanistan this past Wednesday and Thursday.

The 33-year-old UN Goodwill Ambassador commented that “the courage, resilience and quiet dignity of returnee families rebuilding their lives against the kind of adversity few of us can imagine shows the human spirit at its best.”

Angie appealed for long-term commitments to Afghanistan and greater humanitarian support for the population as the harsh Afghan winter approaches.

Read the full report at UNHCR.org. Watch the video of her trip at ETOnline.com.

The mother and brother of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson were reportedly found dead in Chicago around 3PM Friday.

The two adults were found fatally shot — Darnell, 57, and older brother Jason. The bodies were discovered by a cousin who lived nearby. Jennifer is currently en route to Chicago.

Hudson, 27, became famous after appearing on American Idol in 2004. She later went on to pick up an Oscar for her performance in Dreamgirls.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Hudson’s family and friends.

UPDATE: Jennifer’s rep Lisa Kasteler tells People, “We can confirm that there is an ongoing investigation concerning the deaths of Jennifer Hudson’s mother, Darnell Donerson, and her brother, Jason Hudson. No further comment will be made and the family has asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.”

Scope out these exclusive pictures from rapper T.I.’s new “Live Your Life” music video feat. Rihanna!

Tune in to BET’s Access Granted this Tuesday, October 28 @ 7:30pm ET/PT for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look on set and the world premiere of the vid (as directed by Anthony Mandler). Check out the preview clip below!

Yesterday, T.I. claimed the top two spots on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart with “Whatever You Like” and “Live Your Life”. His latest album, Paper Trail, is in stores now!

Hilary Duff attends a Nina Footwear and Blessings In a Backpack event at P.S. 15, Roberto Clemente Elementary School on October 24, 2008 in New York City.

Blessings in a Backpack has produced over 6 million meals donated to those less fortunate. During the first two months after Hurricane Katrina, Hilary, in partnership with USA Harvest, distributed over 2.5 million meals throughout the Gulf Coast. Hilary purchased the food along with a few partners. Through the Blessings in a Backpack program, Hilary is providing over 6000 meals a weekend at the Normandie Elementary School in South Central Los Angeles.

Check out the first pictures of survivor Travis Barker taking his daughter Alabama Luella, who turns 3 in two months, to Marmalade Cafe in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Read Barker’s first post-crash interview.

The 32-year-old former Blink 182 drummer showed visible signs of scars and burns on his hands and legs, as he continues to heal from severe burns. Barker and DJ AM were the only survivors of the September 19 plane crash that killed four. Glad to see them back on their feet and getting back to their regular lives –

Michelle Williams takes daughter Matilda, who turns 3 on Tuesday, to pick up her morning coffee at a local diner in Brooklyn, New York City on Friday morning.

In her new book, “Heath, a Family’s Tale”, author Janet Fife-Yeomans reveals how Heath gave up a string of glamorous affairs when he met Michelle and had Matilda.

Heath supposedly said, “The level of synchronicity in my life now, with me and Michelle and now Matilda, (has) meant it’s become everything to me — the most important thing I do… My child smiles up at me in the morning and that’s it — I feel connected to life; this is what it’s all about… There’s something very cosmic about the experience of parenthood… Suddenly you get the right perspective and priorities. It’s marvelous — and the most remarkable experience I’ve ever had.”

Charlize Theron attends the “Rock The Kasbah” fundraising gala benefitting Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Unite foundation on Thursday at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood.

The 33-year-old wore a black asymmetrical Ralph Lauren dress and accessorized with Jimmy Choo’s “Cecil” metal mesh clutch clutch and Cartier earrings. Check out those fierce Dior shoes!!!!

To see the back of Charlize’s awesome hairstyle, check out the video at Hollywood.tv. (Her mom Gerda is also in the video–she yells at the paparazzi for Charlize.)

Vanessa Hudgens gives a big thumbs up when asked if boyfriend Zac Efron is a good kisser on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, airing TODAY. Here’s what else the 19-year-old High School Musical sweetheart had to say:

On on-and-off-screen beau Zac Efron: “Ah, he’s hot!”

On if Zac eats cereal for breakfast: “He’s more of an eggs kind of guy. If he’s feeling lazy he just drinks them. Not most of the time, but every now and then.”

On what she got Zac for his 21st birthday (last Saturday): “I haven’t given it to him yet. I’m kind of late. It’s something for a house.”

Kate Bosworth honors Burberry creative director Christopher Bailey with the “Designer of the Year” award at the 25th annual Night of Stars hosted by Fashion Group International at Cipriani Wall Street on Thursday in New York City.

The 25-year-old actress paired her Burberry Prorsum gold feathered Fall 2008 dress with Burberry’s ruched platform pumps in bordeaux. Kate even cozied up with the man behind the dress, Mr. Bailey (pictured below).

Jennifer Lopez (in Versace) attends the 25th annual Night of Stars hosted by Fashion Group International at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on Thursday.

The 39-year-old mom and Prince presented the award to designer Donatella Versace.

Jennifer also recently spoke about her new Deseo men’s cologne, which has notes of red hot sauce and whiskey, while finishing with lemon, tobacco, suede and amber. She said, “If you see the bottle, hear the name, there’s an outdoor theme, it seemed right. I’m a stickler for the fragrance. I’ll go back that one more time to make sure it’s perfect. I want to feel like I love it. I wanted to think outside the box!”