Dress me, dahlings

Of all the shameless plugs in "Project Runway" history, Wednesday night's was by far the worst. Apparently, if you don't own an American Express card, you're worthless. Excuse me, but Visa is everywhere this girl wants to be.
Anyway, the designers wandered through New York's Meatpacking District, speculating about who they were going to meet. Blayne's creepy Mary-Kate Olsen surfaced for the first and hopefully last time. Instead of MKO, the giddy gang was introduced to none other than fashion icon Diane Von Furstenberg. (Yes, the same lady from those American Express commercials they run all the time on Bravo.)

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We don't need any more of this. Ever. Seriously.

Is Britney Spears going to get another shot at the MTV VMAs? She's already been used in the promos, but remember what happened last year? (Maybe you'd rather not.) Is this a good idea when she seems to finally be getting back to normal?

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Hollywood's most well-known movie trailer voiceover artist Don LaFontaine (you know, the "in a world ..." guy) died Monday at age 68. We'd like to know who in Central Pennsylvania could be his replacement. Check out the story here and find out how to enter.

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M.I.A. makes better music than Miley.

No double entry necessary this time, despite the long weekend.
I ate dinner at the new downtown restaurant MB & Company Thursday night. I put on my fancy pants and fliffed. (I used that phrase way too much when I started the roundups, so I retired it temporarily. But I missed it a little. Consider it back in action now.) It was a little strange to dine at a place where I didn't have to order at a counter, but I managed to keep it classy...at least for one night.

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He's blinging like a rock star.

The eight-time golden boy Michael Phelps made a splash in Beijing's Water Cube.
He's still enjoying the spotlight and TV stations are sill hoping that an appearance from him will boost ratings.

Phelps will hand out a Moonman at the MTV VMAs Sept. 7.

He'll host the Sept. 13 premiere of SNL on NBC. The hottest name in hip-hop right now Lil Wayne will be the musical guest.

He will even guest star on "Entourage." I searched IMDB for an upcoming "Aquaman" movie role, but as of now there isn't one in the works.

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Saturn Vue style

The 10 remaining designers took to the rooftops of New York City like a dysfunctional version of Santa's reindeer.
No, the roof was not on fire, it was full of shiny Saturn hybrid vehicles. Isn't it a coincidence that that the winning PR designer gets a Saturn and all the past designers star in those cheesy Saturn ads during commercial breaks? No. We are well aware that Bravo has perfected the art of the shameless plug.
The challenge, which actually seemed like a challenge, was for the designers to use car materials to create an ensemble.

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Andre Young Jr., son of Grammy Award-winning rapper Dr. Dre, was found dead in his Los Angeles apartment Saturday. The cause of death has not been determined. Young was 20 years old.

Dre was born and raised in Compton, founded gangsta rap with the '80s group N.W.A. and later became chief executive of Aftermath Entertainment, putting stars like 50 Cent, Eminem, Snoop Dogg and The Game on the map.

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Welcome to question portion of the program :

Who is British comedian Russell Brand inviting to the MTV VMAs?

What are you doing this weekend? Stumped? Click here, here or here for ideas. (Hint: Yorkfest is in town.)

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Are you feeling fierce?

It's tranny time! (I had actually been looking forward to "Project Runway" all week for the first time in a while.) Wednesday's episode was everything I could have hoped for plus glitter, feathers, sparkles and neon fabric.
The episode started with season 4 contestant Chris March entering in a blonde, big-chested Viking ensemble. Hotness.
Out strutted the drag queens, who took a few minutes to properly introduce themselves. With names like Anita Greenkard, Hedda Lettuce, Farrah Moans and Miss Understood, the ladies were ready to rock the runway.
The designers were told to be theatrical and over-the-top. Some seemed slightly horrified. Others looked ready to win the drag race.

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I was devastated to find out last night that LeRoi Moore, saxophonist for Dave Matthews Band, died from complications to an all-terrain-vehicle accident.

Dave Matthews Band has been a big part of my life since my first show in 2001 in Hershey. I've seen them more than 20 times since then. Sadly, the last show I saw was also Roi's final show. On June 28 at Nissan Pavilion in Virginia, I witnessed the band play together as a whole for the last time. After seeing the band so many times it never gets old. The moments of each show sometimes fade, but this one now has a special spot in my memory. I witnessed an end of an era for a band that has changed my life in countless ways.

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