In what police say was an homage to the movie "Old School," partying Duke University students were found in a fraternity house basement with an inflatable pool, a whole lot of baby oil and women in bikinis.

--I love the quote from the police officer: "Inside were several of America's future, re-enacting a scene from the movie 'Old School,' where females wrestle in a pool of lubricants," police Sgt. D. Gunter said.

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5th Circuit Rules in Rappers' Battle Over Phrase "Back That Ass Up"

As often happens in the hip-hop world, two rappers became embroiled in a dispute over who owned the rights to a song that utilized a popular phrase. And it took the musical ear of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to settle the matter.

Positive Black Talk Inc., et al. v. Cash Money Records, et al. plunged the conservative appellate court into the world of booming bass lines and popular street slang. Chief Judge Carolyn Dineen King, who wrote the opinion, boiled the case down to a dispute between Louisiana rappers Juvenile and D.J. Jubilee over who owned the rights to a song "that included the poetic four-word phrase 'back that ass up.'"

In a nutshell: Juvenile won. Read the whole article here.

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With Helmut Lang's resignation on Monday, what's next for Prada?

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Michael Douglas is reportedly headed to India for the third movie in the popular 'Romancing the Stone' adventure series.

The 61-year-old will produce and star in 'Racing the Monsoon,' a production company in India announced Tuesday.

--I sure hope Danny Devito and Kathleen Turner sign on too. It wouldn't be the same without them.

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Dear J.Lo.--

It's so nice to hear that you're "over" hot designers and gorgeous dresses, and that you want to get down to a simpler way of living. My grandmother was happy to give you her drapes for clothing. No thanks are necessary. How very "The Sound of Music."

Best wishes,
Lawren

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Britney Spears is taking her secret Kabbalah lessons seriously - she's had a Hebrew symbol tattooed on the back of her neck.

The pop superstar, who has dabbled with the mystical offshoot of Judaism after being introduced to it by pal Madonna, seems to be getting serious about all things Kabbalah. Her new Hebrew symbol, which represents "the power of healing," is one of two new tattoos Britney has had inked on her - the other is a personal symbol of her love for new husband Kevin Federline. She explains, "I have pink dice on my left wrist. It's something me and my husband we did together. He has blue dice, I have pink dice."

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Just in time for Valentine's Day, we get to take a sneak peak into love letters from Paris Hilton to Backstreet Boy Nick Carter.

The notes are signed, "Paris (your bunny forever.)"

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This month, the MTV and J.C. Penney team up to launch CRIBS, the home furnishing line inspired by the hit TV show. While "Cribs" on MTV showcases the latest in celebrity living, the CRIBS line helps the average fan get the look for less.

Created by Designspace director Christiane Lemieux, CRIBS debut line offers lighting, chairs, rugs, draperies and bedding — all styled with a pop/hip-hop sensibility. Prices range from $29.99 (for a zebra print rug) to $189.99 (for a king-sized comforter set). The line will be available in stores later this year.

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Looks like certain stars are thinking about taking their careers in new directions:

--Oprah Winfrey's been bitten by the acting bug again and you can thank the desperate housewives. Marc Cherry, creator of the hit ABC show, wrote a "Desperate Housewives" skit for Winfrey's daytime talk show. She got to play several of the roles.

Her last acting stint was in the 1998 movie "Beloved," which wasn't a hit in theaters. In retrospect, Winfrey said that should have been on TV. "I thought I was done with my acting days, but I loved being a part of the 'Desperate Housewives' so much that I'm thinking I might do something else soon," Winfrey told reporters Sunday. "You got any ideas?" she asked. "I'm open."

--And if you can believe it, Snoop might just give up rap. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher might want to look over his shoulder - Snoop Dogg is after his job. "My dream is to coach in the NFL, probably for the Steelers," the cornrowed rapper and actor revealed to Lowdown. "Put that out there for me."

And he's got experience: He coaches his 10-year-old son, Spanky's, football team and has recently teamed with Juba Entertainment to organize the Snooper Bowl, a charity concert and football game in Jacksonville on Feb. 5 between Spanky's team and an all-star Florida team.

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Faye Dunaway is the central figure in the newest reality show, "Starlet," which debuts March 8 on the WB network. She puts wannabe actresses through a Hollywood boot camp that tests their mettle.

The winner gets a management deal and a one-shot guest role on "One Tree Hill," the WB's teen drama.

--I might actually watch this one.

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I'm sorry, is it prom, or porn?

This prom dress is so skimpy, even the designer's CEO wouldn't let his teenage daughter wear it. But the dangerously revealing gown, prominently advertised in Seventeen Prom, YM Prom and Teen Prom, and on sale in a Midtown shop, is a top seller for the company this season.

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1 And people wonder why our country is in the toilet. We push our kids to grow up too fast. Any parent who would let her child wear this, should be shot!

Posted by: Tina at January 25, 2005 07:21 AM (sql83)

2 I can't believe I'm going to say this, but she is showing too much skin. It's isn't sexy at all. God, I must be getting old.

Posted by: M@ at January 25, 2005 07:36 AM (f2jsN)

3 OHMIGOD. I thought MY prom dress was a little revealing b/c the back was cut out of it - in fact, the dress in the pic sort of looks like my dress....only she put in on backwards...Lawren, please say she just put the dress on backwards.....

Posted by: Kelly P. at January 25, 2005 07:47 AM (4adEQ)

4 As the proud father of a beautiful 4 year old daughter, this scares the heck out of me!!! What will the young ladies be wearing by the time she is a teenager? Don't get me wrong, I would never let her out of the house wearing something like this. I am concerned about the stories I have heard of you ladies changing into something more revealing AFTER leaving the house with approved clothing!!!

Posted by: Chad at January 25, 2005 07:57 AM (0Qblo)

5 Agreeing with Kelly P. This girls must have the dress on backwards. Okay if you're the designer or CEO of a company that makes prom dresses maybe this policy should be implemented: Would you let your own daughter wear it?

Posted by: Brian D. at January 25, 2005 08:08 AM (9//xW)

6 What in the name of CHRIST?!?!?!?!?!

Posted by: Kevin the Interloper at January 25, 2005 08:31 AM (qb+8W)

7 I would have gone to prom if I had known there would be dresses like this.

Posted by: ren at January 25, 2005 11:18 AM (hYO4F)

8 She's got it on backwards...http://www.cbslimited.com/2005-prom-dresses/2005-prom-gowns/detail_prom_xcite-376

Posted by: M@ at January 25, 2005 11:46 AM (f2jsN)

9 so wrong on so many levels.

Posted by: Amanda at January 25, 2005 01:35 PM (vNP7d)

10 I wouldn't let my daughter wear that Unbackwards much less like that.

Posted by: rachel at January 25, 2005 07:58 PM (YNxlg)

11 come along now that dress isn't even practical. Dancing is surely out.

Posted by: lynne at January 25, 2005 11:25 PM (VxWS5)

12 My daughter can wear that as long as she wears a turtleneck over it. Or better yet...she has to wear a bra UNDER it. And it has to be a white ~Grandma~ kind of bra. Hee hee. My daughter is only two, but someday I am sure I will be called the most uncool mother on the planet. ~L.

Posted by: Laura Fitzgerald at January 26, 2005 03:07 PM (PQCQQ)

13 love the dress, if the girl is comfortable in it, by all means...let her wear it.

Posted by: Lorenzo at January 27, 2005 06:34 PM (RFM+A)

14 http://www.cbslimited.com/2005-prom-dresses/2005-prom-gowns/detail_prom_xcite-376 I can't believe it.... hehehehe.... she really did put it on backwards!!!! What a laugh

Posted by: J Morton at March 06, 2005 04:04 PM (vVsL3)

15 home equity loans http://www.homeequityloans-x.com

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The New York Times is recruiting new advertising dollars from a happy, and lucrative, source: Couples seeking the distinction of a wedding announcement in the newspaper's coveted style section.

The New York Times Co. on Friday said it would publish paid announcements of engagements, weddings, anniversaries and partnerships on dedicated advertising pages within its weekly Sunday Styles section.

The venture opens up a new avenue for spouses to declare their matrimony to society, with photographs, at $48 per printed line.

--Well, now they're at least admitting that those prime ads can be bought.

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Where's Chris DeBurgh when you need him?

On February 4, Olympus Fashion Week hosts The Red Dress Campaign, a benefit for the National Institute for HealthÂ’s Heart Truth (NIH). As heart disease claims more and more lives, the NIH is raising awareness with a fashion show thatÂ’s all in red. Twenty-two celebrities will model 22 red dresses from 22 of this seasonÂ’s hottest designers. The dresses are then put up for auction, with all proceeds benefiting the NIH.

While The Red Dress Campaign is still securing stars, several high-profile partnerships have been announced: Betsey Johnson will dress Bai Ling, Oscar de la Renta pairs with Candace Bushnell, and Tommy Hilfiger partners once again with Lauren Bush, who recently starred in his Tommy Girl campaign. Singer Sheryl Crow has just confirmed involvement, but thereÂ’s no word yet on who will dress Lance ArmstrongÂ’s lady.

Other designers involved in the Red Dress Campaign include Ralph Lauren, Zac Posen, Kimora Lee Simmons, Luca Luca, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein and Michael Kors.

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What's a poor girl to do?

The socialite came to Sundance for a little fun but ended up spending the entire time dodging her nemeses, Shannen Doherty and Rick Salomon. Doherty and Salomon, who broke up when Hilton started "dating" him (and subsequently made the infamous porn tape with him), seem to be back on and have been seen wandering around Park City snuggling all over the place.

On Friday night at Marquee, Hilton was seated next to the duo, much to her disgust. "Shannen and Rick weren't budging from their seats," said our spy. "They were there for Tobey Maguire's birthday party with Lukas Haas and were having a good time." Hilton tried to alleviate tension by "dancing on tables," but it didn't work and she eventually left.

Then, next day, Hilton and her sister Nicky visited the Yahoo! Cafe at the Village at the Lift, where a waitress again tried to seat them next to Doherty and Salomon. "Paris started freaking out screaming, 'No! No! Not there!,' "

--I too alleviate tension by dancing on tables.

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1 Lets us know when and where the next time you get tense.

Posted by: M@ at January 24, 2005 07:40 AM (f2jsN)

2 Ditto

Posted by: Brian D. at January 24, 2005 07:59 AM (RUVhA)

3 Yep. Hmmmm... What stresses you out? I am usually not into causing tension but could make an exception in this case. ;-))

Posted by: at January 24, 2005 08:37 AM (0Qblo)

4 "-I too alleviate tension by dancing on tables. " Man, must be something in the water at that law school. :-p

Posted by: Kevin the Interloper at January 24, 2005 08:37 AM (qb+8W)

5 PEOPLE!! It was a JOKE. Jeez.

Posted by: Lawren at January 24, 2005 08:44 AM (sql83)

6 Quite a response you generated there, Lawren. Almost disturbing!

Posted by: Kelly at January 24, 2005 11:17 AM (MGwou)

7 You all should know by now that boys are but a simple creature. :-p

Posted by: Kevin the Interloper at January 24, 2005 11:30 AM (qb+8W)

8 If it was a joke, how do you explain your behavior at the Chili Cook Off?

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Indianapolis will be front and center when "elimiDATE" airs tonight on WTTV (Channel 4), the local WB affiliate.

If you have never seen this reality show before, here's how it works: Four suitors vie for the attention of another person. Sometimes it's a guy choosing from four women. In this episode, Samantha will pick among four guys, Chris, Kyle, Jeremy and Tad. (Last names are not revealed.)

The taping started at Bourbon Street Distillery, and owner Owen Brant said he'd be happy to host another television show. "It was kind of fun to do," he reports.

If the bar is still open when the program airs at 1:30 a.m., Brant said, he'll have it on for customers to watch. Insomniacs can catch it when it is repeated at 4:30 a.m., according to the release sent out by the show.

--I was actually at the Distillery the night this was filmed (with Amanda, Kel P., and Chuck). It was funny to watch.

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Rap mogul Sean 'P Diddy' Combs is in negotiations to buy four of British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary theatres in London's West End.

Lord Lloyd Webber - the creator of musical blockbusters The Phantom Of The Opera, Starlight Express, Cats and Evita - is selling the Apollo, the Garrick, the Duchess and the Lyric, all major names in the capital's theatre district. And hip-hop star, Combs is obsessed with the stage - following his Broadway debut last year in Raisin In The Sun - so is keen to expand his Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment business empire by adding the theatre to his $285 million clothing brand, two restaurants, music publishing and product marketing. Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group has confirmed it has received one firm bid for the four playhouse theatres.

--Say it ain't so. One show does not a Broadway expert make.

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Take seven brainy nerds and seven dim beauties, add Ashton Kutcher as a matchmaker and what do you get? A television reality series, of course. Kutcher, the brains behind MTV's "Punk'd," is producing the new series for the WB network this summer.

The goal of "Beauty and the Geek" is to couple seemingly mismatched pairs and see which can work best together, said David Janollari, the network's entertainment president, on Saturday.

"It's really looking at stereotypes of people and how we look at beautiful women and not-so-beautiful men," he said.

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Sounds like Stiffler's mom:

A 40-year-old woman held sex and drug parties with teenage boys, telling police she wanted to be a "cool mom," authorities say.

Sylvia Johnson allegedly provided marijuana, methamphetamine and alcohol to eight boys at parties she hosted at her suburban Denver home in 2003 and 2004. According to court papers, she admitted having sex with five of the boys.

One of the boys told his mother, and Johnson was arrested in December and charged with offenses including sexual assault and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

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Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is falling into more Gap advertisements.

The former "Sex and the City" star has signed on to represent the clothing chain in its spring 2005 marketing campaign - the third straight she's been involved. Her spots premier sometime in March.

In a previous Gap ad, a cast of digitally added Parker clones tromped around rock star Lenny Kravitz. In another, Parker partied with actor Josh Duhamel and R&B singer Mary J. Blige.

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A Serbian car thief told police he was Bruce Willis and produced a fake passport as ID.

Goran Markovic, 46, was pulled over by police at a routine roadside check in Pirot, local daily Blic reported. When asked for his ID, Markovic, who was wearing dark sunglasses and a cap, told them he was Bruce Willis and handed over the passport.

But police immediately arrested him when they saw the passport was Australian and soon discovered he had dozens of other passports with fake identities and the car he was driving had been stolen.

A police spokesman said: "Even the real Bruce Willis would have had trouble convincing officers it was him. It's not very often we get American film stars driving around southern Serbia on their own."

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