Celeb Style: Get Jennifer Garner's Hair Style

Get the look: Jennifer Garner at the Valentine's Day premiere
Garner’s natural curls with full waves and movement by Fekkai

How to get the look:

First, prep the hair with an application Fekkai Full Blown Volume™ Lifting Hairspray at the roots.

Next blow dry the whole head with your hands to create texture and bring out the natural wave.

Follow by taking a round brush and blow dry the bangs forward and to one side.

Continue with a 1’’ curling iron, curling hair away from the face but leaving the ends alone. A

fter curling the hair, mix Fekkai Coiff™ Océanique Tousled Wave Spray with Fekkai Coiff™ Magnifique Ultra-Light Finishing Crème and apply to the ends to create a tousled look.

Finally, to hold the look for the entire evening, finish with the Fekkai Coiff™ Sheer Hold Hairspray all through the hair.

Products by Fekkai. Information, fekkai.com

Images: Jennifer Garner arrives at the film premiere of "Valentine's Day" in Los Angeles on Monday, February 8, 2010. (Fashion Wire Daily/Maria Ramirez)

Long Term Mane-tenance

Growing short hair long like a Hollywood starlet can seemingly take forever. Faking it comes in handy. Consider: Extensions. Extensions are no longer a "hidden" secret.

But hair extensions are not quite like hair that grows from your roots. Extension upkeep can be tricky. Celebrity hair stylist Mia Shin of Anatasia’s salon in Brentwood, gives extension newbies the basic do’s and don’t’s.

Do's
· Gently Brush Hair. With a soft bristle brush (at least once a day), brush hair from the scalp down. Brush ends of hair as much as you can (makes it look less piecy).
· Condition like crazy. Put Extra conditioner and leave in conditioner in hair daily.
· Shampoo Every Three Days. Extension hair is not attached to your scalp (it's attached to your hair), so it does not get natural oil from scalp. If you shampoo too often it will make hair extremely dry.

Don'ts

· Don't brush or comb when hair Is wet. Only brush when hair is completely dry. All the hair is get tangled when it is wet and the keratin bond slightly expands when hair is wet—the extension could actually slip out.
· Don't shampoo the actual extension hair too much.
· Don't go too close to the bond when you use heat tools (flat or curl)—you want to avoid any and all melting!
She adds, “Extensions are an investment; make it last by taking extra good care of your beautiful hair (even if it’s not technically your own to begin with!).”

Mia Shin is a native of Seoul Korea who was as a fashion designer in Los Angeles, who followed her passion for hair design. She graduated from the Vidal Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica and worked at some of the top salons in Beverly Hills. Her celebrity clients include Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, and Lo Bosworth.

Image: Aug. 9, 2009 photo Britney Spears arrives at the Teen Choice Awards in Universal City, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)

Not-So Bare Bones

Bones Gets Fashionable

There's plenty of debate online about whether audiences prefer Temperance Brennan's (Emily Deschanel) wardrobe from Season 1 to 3 or from Season 4 on (she began to wear more noticeably expensive clothing, often featuring a tailored jacket, blazer, or most commonly, a long-line lightweight coat (she has several variations and some even come in bright bold colors).

On a fairly recent episode of Bones ("A Night at the Bones Museum"), an evening formal party setting was an excuse to get those pretty stars in some haute couture. Brennan wore a black lace surplice chiffon dress by Adrianna Pappel (which was available at one time at Nordstrom, but is no longer).

Tamara Taylor, who plays department supervisor Cam, was quite the lady in red. Since the average forensic scientist makes $33K annually (hey, she's the boss, so let's double that number), it still seems quite a stretch that she'd be in such a couture dress.

At any rate, if you want to dress like Cam (and those other fans of Herve Leger, who include the Kardashians, Penelope Cruz, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Kristen Stewart, Mylie Cyrus, Maria Menounous, Jessica Simpson, Katy Pery Angelina Joelie, Hayden Panitierre, Victoria Beckham) here's the 411.

As described by Herve Leger by Max Azria

"Artfully styled, this iconic bandage dress makes an unmistakable impression. • V-neck. Bandage cap sleeves with diagonal bandage appliqué. Signature bandage bodice. • Diagonal bandages throughout. V-shaped back with center zipper and hook-and-eye closure. • Authentic Hervé Léger garments are handcrafted, making each item one of a kind. To maintain the quality and beauty of your garment, please follow the specific care instructions on the inside label. Dry clean only. • Rayon, Nylon, Spandex. • Imported."

Image Above: BONES: L-R: Sweets (John Francis Daley), Daisy Wicks (guest star Carla Gallo), Cam (Tamara Taylor), Angela (Michaela Conlin) and Hodgins (TJ Thyne) attend a party for the opening of an Egyptology exhibit on BONES on FOX. ©2009 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Greg Gayne/FOX

The Herve Leger Angled Bandage Dress is still available at BCBG for $1590

A couple of weeks ago, Taylor actually wore the dress again to a TCA (Television Critics Assn.) Press Tour Party, celebrating Bones' 100th Episode. So despite the dress' hefty price, it got play -- and Taylor looked gorgeous in the process.

Hmmm... now that BeansTalk's taken a closer look, it appears that while Taylor is indeed in Leger, it appears that at the party above, she's actually wearing the Herve Leger Cap Sleeve dress in Ruby which is also still available on the BCBG site for, $975


L-R: Cast members TJ Thyne, Tamara Taylor, Michaela Conlin, Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz celebrate with cast and crew during the milestone 100th episode celebration on set January, 26th. ©2010 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Greg Gayne/FOX

Even Anne Hathaway likes this Angled Bandage Herve Leger dress in "cranberry."

Location Location Location

Did You Know?

Although the main conceit of "He's Just Not That Into You" is that it's set in Baltimore, the scene where Drew Barrymore's Mary finally meets Kevin Connelly's Conor in person is actually set in Culver City, California at Akasha restaurant, known for its organic and artisan fare. Owner Akasha was, at one time, Michael Jackson's personal chef.

Akasha Restaurant Culver City 9543 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232-2618
(310) 845-1700

Location Location Location

Regency Setting

Did You Know?

An ailing (possibly dying) Marianne lay ill in the excellent 2008 Sense & Sensibility, when an anguished and regretful Willoughby (Dominic Cooper, seen above, in the aforementioned scene) suddenly shows up and has a confrontation of sorts with Marianne's anguished sister Elinor (Hattie Morahan). The house and room where the two meet is the same location used in the current Masterpiece Theater Emma (2009), as Mr. Knightley's (Jonny Lee Miller) wood-paneled front room.

How To Go Along Swimmingly

Luxe by Lisa Vogel introduces their 2010 collection of swim wear. From the company's rep:

• The line is hand-sewn in the USA
• Lisa Vogel designs feature precise measurements and cuts; all styles runs true to size
• The 2010 collections offers figure-flattering silhouettes highlighting assets and camouflaging the less so
• Made with seamless construction and lays flat, without digging into the body
• Some fabrics are imported from Italy and all are fade-resistant.
• Molded cups for comfort, modesty and shape
• Luxe by Lisa Vogel features heat-resistant hardware ranging from Italian Lucite beads to hand-painted adornments

http://www.luxebylisavogel.com/

Oh, Oscar!

Oscar Nominees

Best Picture

* “Avatar” James Cameron and Jon Landau, Producers
* “The Blind Side” Nominees to be determined
* “District 9” Peter Jackson and Carolynne Cunningham, Producers
* “An Education” Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey, Producers
* “The Hurt Locker” Nominees to be determined
* “Inglourious Basterds” Lawrence Bender, Producer
* “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness, Producers
* “A Serious Man” Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, Producers
* “Up” Jonas Rivera, Producer
* “Up in the Air” Daniel Dubiecki, Ivan Reitman and Jason Reitman, Producers

Actor in a Leading Role

* Jeff Bridges in “Crazy Heart”
* George Clooney in “Up in the Air”
* Colin Firth in “A Single Man”
* Morgan Freeman in “Invictus”
* Jeremy Renner in “The Hurt Locker”

Actor in a Supporting Role

* Matt Damon in “Invictus”
* Woody Harrelson in “The Messenger”
* Christopher Plummer in “The Last Station”
* Stanley Tucci in “The Lovely Bones”
* Christoph Waltz in “Inglourious Basterds”

Actress in a Leading Role

* Sandra Bullock in “The Blind Side”
* Helen Mirren in “The Last Station”
* Carey Mulligan in “An Education”
* Gabourey Sidibe in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”
* Meryl Streep in “Julie & Julia”

Actress in a Supporting Role

* Penélope Cruz in “Nine”
* Vera Farmiga in “Up in the Air”
* Maggie Gyllenhaal in “Crazy Heart”
* Anna Kendrick in “Up in the Air”
* Mo’Nique in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”

Animated Feature Film

* “Coraline” Henry Selick
* “Fantastic Mr. Fox” Wes Anderson (BeansTalk's favorite movie of the year)

* “The Princess and the Frog” John Musker and Ron Clements
* “The Secret of Kells” Tomm Moore
* “Up” Pete Docter

Art Direction

* “Avatar” Art Direction: Rick Carter and Robert Stromberg; Set Decoration: Kim Sinclair
* “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” Art Direction: Dave Warren and Anastasia Masaro; Set Decoration: Caroline Smith
* “Nine” Art Direction: John Myhre; Set Decoration: Gordon Sim
* “Sherlock Holmes” Art Direction: Sarah Greenwood; Set Decoration: Katie Spencer
* “The Young Victoria” Art Direction: Patrice Vermette; Set Decoration: Maggie Gray

Cinematography

* “Avatar” Mauro Fiore
* “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” Bruno Delbonnel
* “The Hurt Locker” Barry Ackroyd
* “Inglourious Basterds” Robert Richardson
* “The White Ribbon” Christian Berger

Costume Design

* “Bright Star” Janet Patterson
* “Coco before Chanel” Catherine Leterrier
* “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” Monique Prudhomme
* “Nine” Colleen Atwood
* “The Young Victoria” Sandy Powell

Directing

* “Avatar” James Cameron
* “The Hurt Locker” Kathryn Bigelow
* “Inglourious Basterds” Quentin Tarantino
* “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” Lee Daniels
* “Up in the Air” Jason Reitman

Documentary (Feature)

* “Burma VJ” Anders Østergaard and Lise Lense-Møller
* “The Cove” Nominees to be determined
* “Food, Inc.” Robert Kenner and Elise Pearlstein
* “The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers” Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith
* “Which Way Home” Rebecca Cammisa

Documentary (Short Subject)

* “China’s Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province” Jon Alpert and Matthew O’Neill
* “The Last Campaign of Governor Booth Gardner” Daniel Junge and Henry Ansbacher
* “The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant” Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert
* “Music by Prudence” Roger Ross Williams and Elinor Burkett
* “Rabbit à la Berlin” Bartek Konopka and Anna Wydra

Film Editing

* “Avatar” Stephen Rivkin, John Refoua and James Cameron
* “District 9” Julian Clarke
* “The Hurt Locker” Bob Murawski and Chris Innis
* “Inglourious Basterds” Sally Menke
* “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” Joe Klotz

Foreign Language Film

* “Ajami” Israel
* “El Secreto de Sus Ojos” Argentina
* “The Milk of Sorrow” Peru
* “Un Prophète” France
* “The White Ribbon” Germany

Makeup

* “Il Divo” Aldo Signoretti and Vittorio Sodano
* “Star Trek” Barney Burman, Mindy Hall and Joel Harlow
* “The Young Victoria” Jon Henry Gordon and Jenny Shircore

Music (Original Score)

* “Avatar” James Horner
* “Fantastic Mr. Fox” Alexandre Desplat
* “The Hurt Locker” Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders
* “Sherlock Holmes” Hans Zimmer
* “Up” Michael Giacchino

Music (Original Song)

* “Almost There” from “The Princess and the Frog” Music and Lyric by Randy Newman
* “Down in New Orleans” from “The Princess and the Frog” Music and Lyric by Randy Newman
* “Loin de Paname” from “Paris 36” Music by Reinhardt Wagner Lyric by Frank Thomas
* “Take It All” from “Nine” Music and Lyric by Maury Yeston
* “The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)” from “Crazy Heart” Music and Lyric by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett

Short Film (Animated)

* “French Roast” Fabrice O. Joubert
* “Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty” Nicky Phelan and Darragh O’Connell
* “The Lady and the Reaper (La Dama y la Muerte)” Javier Recio Gracia
* “Logorama” Nicolas Schmerkin
* “A Matter of Loaf and Death” Nick Park

Short Film (Live Action)

* “The Door” Juanita Wilson and James Flynn
* “Instead of Abracadabra” Patrik Eklund and Mathias Fjellström
* “Kavi” Gregg Helvey
* “Miracle Fish” Luke Doolan and Drew Bailey
* “The New Tenants” Joachim Back and Tivi Magnusson

Sound Editing

* “Avatar” Christopher Boyes and Gwendolyn Yates Whittle
* “The Hurt Locker” Paul N.J. Ottosson
* “Inglourious Basterds” Wylie Stateman
* “Star Trek” Mark Stoeckinger and Alan Rankin
* “Up” Michael Silvers and Tom Myers

Sound Mixing

* “Avatar” Christopher Boyes, Gary Summers, Andy Nelson and Tony Johnson
* “The Hurt Locker” Paul N.J. Ottosson and Ray Beckett
* “Inglourious Basterds” Michael Minkler, Tony Lamberti and Mark Ulano
* “Star Trek” Anna Behlmer, Andy Nelson and Peter J. Devlin
* “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” Greg P. Russell, Gary Summers and Geoffrey Patterson

Visual Effects

* “Avatar” Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham and Andrew R. Jones
* “District 9” Dan Kaufman, Peter Muyzers, Robert Habros and Matt Aitken
* “Star Trek” Roger Guyett, Russell Earl, Paul Kavanagh and Burt Dalton

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

* “District 9” Written by Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell
* “An Education” Screenplay by Nick Hornby
* “In the Loop” Screenplay by Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche
* “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” Screenplay by Geoffrey Fletcher
* “Up in the Air” Screenplay by Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner

Writing (Original Screenplay)

* “The Hurt Locker” Written by Mark Boal
* “Inglourious Basterds” Written by Quentin Tarantino
* “The Messenger” Written by Alessandro Camon & Oren Moverman
* “A Serious Man” Written by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen
* “Up” Screenplay by Bob Peterson, Pete Docter, Story by Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, Tom McCarthy

Getting Grafty

Sundance Film Fest's Gifting Lounge

In between film screenings and trudging through the frozen tundra, Sundance Film Festival guests were invited to Alive! Expo Green Pavilion/MixMedia Luxury Lounge at the Sundance Film Festival, which featured new "green" products, organic spa treatments and what the event's rep calls "eco treats."

Guests included Kevin Sorbo, Jill Zarin (Real Housewives of Orange County), Laura Herring (Mulholland Drive), James Kyson-Lee (Heroes), AJ Buckly (CSI: NY), Beth Stolarczyk (Real World), Clayne Crawford (24), actor Adam Scarimbolo, Diego Luna (Milk/Y Tu Mama Tambien), Hakeem Kae Kazime (24), actor/producer Tom Malloy, Walter Perez (Fame), voice-actor Greg Finely (Lilo & Stitch), Fagun Thakrar (Brick Lane), Heather Kafka (Huff) and others.

Featured at the lounge were multi-colored stone jewelry by Southern California native Michelle Abogado, Virtual Golf Girl designs, Aubrey Organics, 30-minute facials from Dr. Bennett’s anti-aging collagen mask, and the T-Zone Vibration Machine, which reps claim to "shake off those extra pounds." Explorer’s Bounty provided fruit chips, chocolates, coffee and tea. At happy hour, guests were offered Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila.

ALIVE! Expo Green Pavilion guests participated in Project Green Celebrity Photo Shoot (Project Green – non-profit 501c3 – www.projectgreenusa.org), a new non-profit foundation that raises money for kids to attend eco-friendly summer camps. Guests were also asked to share their “going green” thoughts and tips on camera with NVALEO Enrichment System.

VIP gift bags (made a of jute) included event sponsors' products: Aubrey Organics, Explorer’s Bounty, North American Herb & Spice, Chews 4 Health, Pup to Go, Tea Lab, Tuwa Design Bags (The ultimate in portable solar power...in the form of bags & backpacks, Organic Spa Magazine, Michelle Abogado Designs, Somebody’s Mother’s Chocolate Sauce, NVALEO Enrichment System ( a multifaceted, personal and professional enrichment tool), Sunfusion Designs ( hypoallergenic hardware: earrings, belt buckles and pendants), Virtual Golf Girl LLC designs by Lynni Megginson, Food Should Taste Good, Dr. Bennett’s “Purglo Anti-Aging Collagen Masks & Serum, as well as mini-facial services, and Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila.

Alive! Expo Green Pavilion is founded and led by "green specialists" Patrycja Siewert-Towns and Kim Shimmel. Alive ! Expo Green Pavilion(aliveexpogreenpavilion.com) MixMedia Luxury Lounge(mixmediaLLC.com) will host an annual Oscar event in Los Angeles March 5 & 6, 2010.

Image: "Heroes" star James Kyson-Lee shows off eco-friendly jewels he was gifted from Michelle Abogado of jewelry box

Grammy Nominee Performs Live

by Michael Robinson
Contributor, BeansTalk

Oren Lavie spent the Thursday before the Grammys celebrating his nomination by performing at the Bergamont Station in Santa Monica.

Lavie was nominated in the category “Best Short Form Music Video” for the video of his song “Her Morning Elegance,” which he also produced and co-directed. He faces stiff competition with Coldplay, The Black Eyed Peas and Depeche Mode also battling for the award and The Black-Eye Peas won.

The stop-motion music video has been viewed more than 10 million times on YouTube.

Lavie’s manager, Mike Savage understands that the competition for the award is very tough, but also knows that this could be just what Lavie needs to boost his career.

“If somehow the dark horse wins out, it would be huge for [Lavie] right now,” said Savage, about his client who released his last album on his own label.

The night wasn’t only a celebration for Lavie. A gallery was also set up for photographer Eyal Landesman, who shot all 2,096 photos that were used for the music video.

Lavie announced during his performance that there will be multiple galleries set up around the world where they will be attempting to sell all of the original photos from the video. Lavie confessed that he and everyone else involved loved the video so much that they couldn’t just let it be over.

“We’re trying to sell 2,096 photographs … which could take up to 25 years,” said Lavie through a bit of laughter.

The tentative locations for possible future galleries are New York City, Berlin, and Tel Aviv to go along with the gallery already set up in Santa Monica.

Dress Like Twilight's Bella

We're prepared ourselves for the potential crap we're going to get for even recognizing it, but we were at Nordstrom Rack and saw a rack of BB Dakota jackets, including the blue one that Bella (Kristen Stewart) wears in Twilight (outside in the forest, at the ballet studio in Phoenix, in promotional photos). It's available on the web from $69 to $89, but Nordie's Rack has it for $39.99.

It may surprise you that clothing seen in a movie shot three years ago is still available, but you won't be if you just Google the key words "Bella" "Twilight" "Clothes." Supply and demand. Apparently enough people asked for it and BB Dakota produced it again. It comes in a variety of colors. BTW, we tried it on and it runs small. And, no, we didn't buy it.

As seen worn by Bella in the movie "Twilight", enjoy a night under the stars with this BB Dakota Jacket.

• Zip closure, drawstring knit hood.
• Fleece lined interior.
• Multiple front pockets with zip and button flap closure.
• Shoulder pocket with button flap closure.
• Ribbed cuffs.

• Machine washable.
• Imported.
• 100% cotton.

Dress Like Twilight's Victoria

Alright, we've already done the above story, and felt we need to balance it out (and bury ourselves further). So for the more easily agitated of you (or those with a "wicked curve ball") consider a little bad vamp gear. Rachelle LeFevre (who may not be in the next two installments of Twilight, but, at least, is in the forgettable ABC series "The Deep End") played tenacious, nasty tracker Victoria, and was accessorized with a shaggy something (jacket, shawl, accent). Here are some ways to dupe the look.

Frenchi Shaggy Vest. Nordstrom. $24.

Hypnos vest, available on Amazon.com $34

Hinge Vest, available at Nordstrom. $59.

Joie's Glimmer Fur Vest

Lil' Shaggy Vest from an Australian website. $34.

It's Never Too Early To Get Ready For VD

Valentine's Day Drink

Tired of Chambord and Champagne? RA Sushi's "mixologist" created a new Valentine's Day drink, that you can order at RA Sushi or, since we're sharing the recipe here, make it yourself at home for your honey or just for you.
French Kiss
 

¾ oz Godiva White Chocolate liqueur

¾ oz Godiva Dark Chocolate liqueur

½ oz Ketel One Vodka

½ oz Captain Morgan

¾ oz Chambord



Pour all ingredients into a martini shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass drizzled with chocolate sauce. Garnish with a fresh strawberry on the rim.


You can also get a French Kiss — drink, that is! -- at RA Sushi Huntington Beach or Tustin. Both are open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and dinner is served until 11 p.m. daily. The bar is open until 1 a.m. or later.

Shakira, Hilary Duff, Ashley Tisdale, Minka Kelly, Derek Jeter, Audrina Patrige, Jaime Pressly, Kelly Roland and other celebs have visited RA Sushi. The decadent French Kiss drink recipe was created by RA’s mixologist, Alex Summer.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant Huntington Beach
www.rasushi.com
5th St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-6390

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant Tustin
www.rasushi.com
2401 Park Avenue
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 566-1700

Dave Matthews Goes On Tour

Big Whiskey And The GrooGrux King Nominated For Two GRAMMY® Awards; Band To Perform On GRAMMY Awards Telecast On January 31st

Dave Matthews Band will launch a North American summer tour with two-nights at The Comcast Theatre in Hartford, CT (May 28th and 29th). An online ticket request period begins this Thursday, January 28th and continues through Monday, February 8, 2010, at: http://www.warehouse.davematthewsband.com/. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on February 26, 2010.

The group's Platinum-certified 2009 album, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King (RCA), is nominated for two Grammy awards - "Album Of The Year" and "Best Rock Album." Dave Matthews Band will perform at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, held this Sunday, January 31st, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. The show will be broadcast live in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on CBS from 8 - 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

Big Whiskey features some of the last studio recordings of founding member/saxophonist LeRoi Moore, who passed away in August 2008. The group toured throughout 2009 in support of the album, and released the box set Europe 2009. The collection includes Dave Matthews Band: Live from Lucca, a set of three CDs from the group's July 5, 2009 show in Lucca, Italy, and Across the Pond, a DVD from its June 26, 2009 show at O2 Academy Brixton in London, England - the book chronicles the group's 2009 tour. The upcoming Live In Las Vegas features Dave Matthewsand Tim Reynolds' live acoustic interpretations of tracks from Big Whiskey plus selected songs from previous Dave Matthews Band albums and material from each artist's solo career. Due out February 9th, the two-disc collection was recorded at the Theater for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV on December 12, 2009.

Renowned for its live performances, Dave Matthews Band sold more than 17 million tickets throughout its career. The group was named the top-selling touring artist of the decade by Billboard and Pollstar - http://www.pollstarpro.com/files/TopTourOfTheDecade.pdf "The sold-out show...bore all the electricity and fervor of an extra-inning ballgame," said The Boston Globe, covering the kick-off of last summer's tour at historic Fenway Park. "In his lyrics and a voice that's both robust and melancholy, Mr. Matthews ponders the gap between public problems and personal pleasures...Yet the band rarely broods for long; the music stays brisk and upbeat," said The New York Times while The Cincinnati Enquirer observed: "Concertgoers were dancing in the rain Tuesday night while the Dave Matthews Band rocked out...Few bands have had such tremendous turnout year after year at Riverbend and it's easy to understand why. Matthews and company are nothing if not great entertainers and their music spans genres from rock to folk to alternative."

Dave Matthews Band - Carter Beauford (drums), Stefan Lessard (bass), Dave Matthews (vocals, guitar) and Boyd Tinsley (violin) - has sold a collective 37 million CDs and DVDs combined.With Big Whiskey's debut atNo. 1 on The Billboard 200 in June of 2009, Dave Matthews Band became one of only two groups in chart history to have five consecutive studio albums enter atop the chart. Big Whiskey was among the Top 5 best-selling albums on iTunes in 2009.

The band launches a month-long European tour in Hamburg, Germany on February 16th. North American tour dates are as follows:

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND - 2010 SUMMER TOUR



Date City/State Venue Support



5/28 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings

5/29 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings

6/1 Toronto, ONT Molson Amphitheatre The Felice Brothers

6/2 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center The Felice Brothers

6/4 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center The Felice Brothers

6/5 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center The Felice Brothers

6/7 Mansfield, MA Comcast Center Yonder Mountain String Band

6/8 Mansfield, MA Comcast Center Yonder Mountain String Band

6/15 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center Robert Earl Keen

6/16 Maryland Heights, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Robert Earl Keen

6/18 Noblesville, IN Verizon Wireless Music Center Robert Earl Keen

6/19 Noblesville, IN Verizon Wireless Music Center Robert Earl Keen

6/22 Columbus, OH Huntington Park Robert Earl Keen

6/23 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Center Martin Sexton

6/25 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center Martin Sexton

6/30 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center Martin Sexton

7/1 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center Martin Sexton

7/3 East Troy, WI Alpine Valley Music Theatre Zac Brown Band

7/4 East Troy, WI Alpine Valley Music Theatre Zac Brown Band

7/9 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium Zac Brown Band

7/10 Pittsburgh, PA PNC Park Zac Brown Band

7/13 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Amos Lee

7/14 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain Amos Lee

7/16 New York, NY Citi Field Zac Brown Band

7/17 New York, NY Citi Field Zac Brown Band

7/20 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Amos Lee

7/21 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Amos Lee

7/23 Washington, DC Nationals Park Zac Brown Band

7/25 Louisville, KY Churchill Downs Music Festival

7/27 Atlanta, GA Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood Gov't Mule

7/28 Tampa, FL Ford Amphitheatre Gov't Mule

7/30 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre Gov't Mule

7/31 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre Gov't Mule

8/14 Wichita, KS InTrust Bank Arena Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears

*8/17 West Valley City, UT USANA Amphitheatre Brett Dennen

8/20 Chula Vista, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre Brett Dennen

8/21 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Brett Dennen

8/23 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl Raphael Saadiq

8/25 Concord, CA Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord Raphael Saadiq

8/27 Marysville, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre Raphael Saadiq

8/28 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre Raphael Saadiq

8/31 Boise, ID Taco Bell Arena

9/3 George, WAGorge Amphitheatre Ben Harper and Relentless7

9/4 George, WAGorge Amphitheatre Ben Harper and Relentless7

9/5 George, WAGorge Amphitheatre Ben Harper and Relentless7

9/10 Woodlands, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears

9/11 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears

9/14 Omaha, NE Qwest Center Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears

9/15 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears



*The 8/17 show is a free concert with tickets initially being offered to those individuals who purchased tickets to the band's cancelled 2009 USANA Amphitheatre concert. Those individuals who purchased tickets for last year's concert will be contacted with details on how to obtain their free tickets. After the initial offering to the 2009 ticket holders tickets will be made available to the general public through a special offering to be announced..

How Jessica Alba Got Her Sundance Style

Inspiration: A modern undone look, perfect for an evening out

How to get the look: On wet hair, Campora used Fekkai Coiff ™ Strong Hold Volume Mousse. He blow dried the hair using his fingers in order to create texture. Next, he wrapped hair around a hair stick to the back of the head and locked it into place. Campora then diffused the hair at the roots. After hair sat for ten minutes, he took the stick out and applied Fekkai Au Naturel Dry Shampoo. With his fingers, Campora created even more texture at the roots by tousling the hair. Campora secured a messy bun using bobby pins to the back of the head and added an elastic headband to give a fresh, defined look. Finally, he sprayed Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray throughout the hair to set the style.

Fekkai Products: Volume Mousse ($23) Dry Shampoo ($23) Hairspray ($35) Available at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Fekkai.com

Cast member Jessica Alba poses at the premiere of "The Killer Inside Me" during the 2010 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah January 24, 2010. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

SAG Winners

Winners of the 16th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards presented Saturday night:


Movies:

Cast: "Inglourious Basterds."
Actor in a leading role: Jeff Bridges, "Crazy Heart" (seen above, accepting)
Actress in a leading role: Sandra Bullock, "The Blind Side."
Supporting actor: Christoph Waltz, "Inglorious Basterds"
Supporting actress: Mo'Nique, "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"
Stunt ensemble: "Star Trek."


Television:

Drama series cast: "Mad Men."
Actor in a drama series: Michael C. Hall, "Dexter."
Actress in a drama series: Julianna Margulies, "The Good Wife."
Comedy series cast: "Glee."
Actor in a comedy series: Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock."
Actress in a comedy series: Tina Fey, "30 Rock."
Actor in a movie or miniseries: Kevin Bacon, "Taking Chance."
Actress in a movie or miniseries: Drew Barrymore, "Grey Gardens."
Stunt ensemble: "24."
Life Achievement: Betty White.

Image: Jeff Bridges accepts the award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role for 'Crazy Heart' at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

2010 PGA Winners

Producers Guild Awards

The Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures
"The Hurt Locker"
Kathryn Bigelow
Mark Boal
Nicolas Chartier
Greg Shapiro

The Producers Guild of America Producer of the Year Award in Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures
"Up"
Jonas Rivera

The Producers Guild of America Producer of the Year Award in Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures
"The Cove"
Fisher Stevens
Paula DuPre Pesmen

The Danny Thomas Producer of the Year Award in Episodic Television -- Comedy
"30 Rock"
Lorne Michaels
Tina Fey
Marci Klein
David Miner
Robert Carlock
Jeff Richmond
Don Scardino
Jerry Kupfer

The Norman Felton Producer of the Year Award in Episodic Television -- Drama
"Mad Men"
Matthew Weiner
Scott Hornbacher
Lisa Albert
Andre & Maria Jacquemetton

The Producers Guild of America Producer of the Year Award in Non-Fiction Television
"60 Minutes"
Jeff Fager

The Producers Guild of America Producer of the Year Award in Live Entertainment and Competition Television
"The Colbert Report"
Stephen T. Colbert, DFA
Jon Stewart
Allison Silverman
Richard Dahm
Meredith Bennett
Tom Purcell

The David L. Wolper Producer of the Year Award in Long-Form Television
"Grey Gardens"
Lucy Barzun Donnelly
Rachael Horovitz
Michael Sucsy
David Coatsworth


HONORARY AWARDS

Milestone Award
Michael Lynton, chairman and CEO, Sony Pictures Entertaiment
Amy Pascal, co-chairman, SPE

Norman Lear Achievement in Television
Mark Burnett

David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Motion Pictures
John Lasseter, chief creative officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios

Vanguard Award
Joss Whedon

The Stanley Kramer Award
"Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"

SAG Bling

Platinum jewelry was worn by many on the red carpet at the 16th Annual SAG Awards.


Following is a list of platinum baubles that celebrities wore on the red carpet:


• Anna Kendrick (“Up In The Air”): Platinum and diamond cluster earrings by Kwiat.
• Christina Applegate (“Samantha Who?”): Platinum and diamond hairpin, earrings, ring and bracelet by Lorraine Schwartz.
• Mariah Carey (“Precious”): Platinum bracelet by Kwiat.
• Toni Collette (“United States of Tara”): Platinum and turquoise ring by Neil Lane.
• Meryl Streep (“Julie & Julia”): Platinum and diamond ring by Fred Leighton.
• Tina Fey (“30 Rock”): Platinum and diamond earrings and bracelets by Neil Lane. (seen above)
• Mo’Nique (“Precious”): Platinum and diamond ear clips by Fred Leighton.
• Gabourey Sidibie (“Precious”): Platinum and diamond pendant (7 carats), and a platinum and diamond ring (9 carats) by Martin Katz.
• Felicity Huffman (“Desperate Housewives”): Platinum and diamond drop earrings (14 carats), platinum and diamond cuff bracelet, and a platinum and diamond ring (11 carats) by Martin Katz.
• Jane Krakowski (“30 Rock”): Platinum earrings with black diamonds, and platinum bracelets with black diamonds (29 carats total) by Martin Katz.
• Alexa Alemanni (“Mad Men”): Platinum and diamond earrings and bracelet by Beaudry.
• Jane Lynch (“Glee”): Platinum and diamond ring, platinum and diamond hoops with green amethyst drops, and a platinum and diamond ring with green amethyst by Erica Courtney.
• Edie Falco (“Nurse Jackie”): Platinum and diamond Art Deco bracelet (16 carats), and platinum and diamond earrings by Stephen Russell.
• Carrie Preston (“True Blood”): Platinum and diamond bracelet and earrings by Erica Courtney.
• Miranda Cosgrove (“iCarly”): Platinum bracelets with diamonds and sapphire, platinum ring with moonstone, and platinum and diamond studs by Neil Lane.
• Sarah Hyland (“Modern Family”): Platinum and diamond earrings (4.39 carats) with jasmine drops, platinum and black diamond ring (57.23 carats), and a platinum and diamond bracelet by Erica Courtney.
• Ariel Winters (“Modern Family”): Platinum and diamond earrings with green amethyst drops, platinum and diamond pendant, and a platinum and diamond ring by Erica Courtney.
• Lauren Velez (“Dexter”): Platinum and diamond earrings, and a platinum ring with diamonds and moonstone by Erica Courtney.

Platinum is prized for its Pure, Rare and Eternal qualities:

PURE: Platinum's high level of purity (generally 90%-95% pure) endows it with both a natural white luster, allowing the true radiance of a diamond or gemstone to shine; and hypoallergenic qualities that prove ideal for sensitive skin.

Only the purest platinum jewelry will bear a stamp reading "PLATINUM", "PLAT", "Pt 950", or "Pt 900", signifying the jewelry is 90% to 95% pure platinum.

RARE: Platinum is 30 times more rare than gold.

ETERNAL: Platinum will hold a diamond or gemstone securely, now and for always.


For more information on platinum jewelry, please visit www.preciousplatinum.com

Image: Actress Tina Fey from "30 Rock" celebrates with her award for best female actor in a comedy series at the 16th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles January 23, 2010. REUTERS/Phil McCarten

Coraline


BAFTA Nominations

The BAFTA Awards will be presented 21 February 2010 in London

Best film:

- Avatar

- An Education

- The Hurt Locker

- Precious

- Up in the Air


Outstanding British film:

- An Education

- Fish Tank

- In the Loop

- Moon

- Nowhere Boy


Best director:

- Avatar - James Cameron

- District 9 - Neill Blomkamp

- An Education - Lone Scherfig

- The Hurt Locker - Kathryn Bigelow

- Inglourious Basterds - Quentin Tarantino


Foreign language:

- Broken Embraces

- Coco Before Chanel

- Let The Right One In

- A Prophet

- The White Ribbon


Animated film:

- Coraline

- Fantastic Mr Fox

- Up


Leading actor:

- Jeff Bridges - Crazy Heart

- George Clooney - Up in the Air

- Colin Firth - A Single Man

- Jeremy Renner - The Hurt Locker

- Andy Serkis - Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll


Leading actress:

- Carey Mulligan - An Education

- Saoirse Ronan - The Lovely Bones

- Gabourey Sidibe - Precious

- Meryl Streep - Julie & Julia

- Audrey Tautou - Coco Before Chanel


Supporting actor:

- Alec Baldwin - It's Complicated

- Christian McKay - Me and Orson Welles

- Alfred Molina - An Education

- Stanley Tucci - The Lovely Bones

- Christoph Waltz - Inglourious Basterds


Supporting actress:

- Anne-Marie Duff - Nowhere Boy

- Vera Farmiga - Up in the Air

- Anna Kendrick - Up in the Air

- Mo'Nique - Precious

- Kristin Scott Thomas - Nowhere Boy

Pin-Up Curls

Pin up curls were a trend on the Golden Globes red carpet. Jen Garner, Emily Blunt and best-actress winner Sandra Bullock were among the celebrities who chose the romantic and soft look created by pin up curls.

Celebrity stylist Adir Abergel for Frederic Fekkai comments on how to get the pin curl look:

Adir Abergel" start by parting the hair on an angle and spraying Fekai Coiff Bouffant Lifting & Texturizing Spray Gel to the roots to create body and shine. Then blow-dry sections of the hair with a brush and then using a bobby pin and pinning the hair in the shape of a curl. Lightly spray Fekai CoiffF™ Sheer Hold Hairspray over the pinned curls. After letting the hair set in the curls for a couple of minutes he loosely took them out and used a medium curling iron and small barrel curling iron to accentuate the curl. To complete the look he spray the hair with Fekkai Advanced™ Brilliant Glossing Sheer Shine Mist.

Image: Sandra Bullock arrives to the InStyle/Warner Bros. party following the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A pin-curled Emily Blunt and fiance John Krasinski arrive at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Actress Jennifer Garner, wearing a splash of pin up curls, poses at the Warner Bros./InStyle after party after the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California January 17, 2010. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

How We're Keeping Cozy Right Now

We feel a little bit like a Jane Austen heroine in this wrap. We got it for a great price ($20) on Sierra Trading Co. but they're sold out. This color is lovely in person, very jeweled toned. Barefoot Dreams Cozychic® Travel Wrap Emerald/Espresso, a warm cocoon of soft, lofted microfiber. Size: 72x24” 100% polyester Machine wash/dry. They don't appear to make these any more, but this site www.laylagrayce.com carries their latest version, which has sleeves and is more like a sweater than an actual wrap. We are not completely sold on this site. We vaguely -- just now -- remembered ordering something from them and not receiving this. And, we just cleaned out our mailboxes.

It's Pouring in Southern California

And finally, finally, we have a chance to wear rain boots. We keep overhearing other locals lamenting that they don't even have rain boots and making suggestions to each other about where to find and order them.

In researching this story, it proved a big surprise at how many choices are available -- and in a wide range of prices. Check out some of our favorites.


Midnight Paisley Victoria Rain Boot

With corset back lacing for adjustability, these boots with an authentic English riding style provide comfort with a contoured fit. They feature original prints, finished top band, low heel and textured sole to help prevent slipping.

All Victoria boots feature a whisper-soft fleece lining and insole.
corset lacing in back
waterproof
English riding boot styling
spur stop
textured sole
$90 davrain.com

däv rain boots are made for the rain and feature Poron© inserts for shock absorption and comfort. däv boots are packaged with a nylon drawstring bag, use it to conveniently store and tote your boots.

BeansTalk note: These are our boots! We love the lining -- rainboots can get sweaty with just the fabric mesh lining in most boots. Plus, these are gorgeous. We pair them up with over-the-knee chenille socks and the matching umbrella, also available on their site. Adorable. (The boot-and-sock pair up, not us! We got them this season to replace the boring matte black, chunky wide-heeled DKNY boots we don't think we've ever worn...) BTW, dav rain also has waterproof rain pumps, purses (we have one we love, in black patent), umbrellas and more.

Women's Merona® Zasha
Bias Plaid Rain Boots

Deliciously Stylish Rain Boots
Purple; with a Plaid Pattern
Rubber Upper with Rubber Outsoles and Fabric Lining
1" Chunky Heel
11"- High Boot Shaft
Features Side Gusset Buckle Closure with Traditional Round Toe
Cushioned Insole for Long-Term Comfort, Tagless Footbed, Seam-Sealed to Keep Water Out, Treaded Sole Helps Prevent Slips
$24.99

Alison

All City Slickers need a Modern Pair of these Mid-Calf Rain Boots
Featured in Versatile Red; with a Floral Pattern
100% Rubber Upper with Solid Rubber Outsoles and Breathable Cotton Lining
0.75" All-Terrain Heel
12"- High Boot Shaft
Features Side Gusset Buckle Closure
Seam-Sealed to Keep Water Out, Cushioned Insole for Long-Term Comfort, Treaded Sole Helps Prevent Slips
$24.99 target.com

Zulima

All City Slickers need a Modern Pair of these Stylish Rain Boots
Multi-Colored; with a Plaid Pattern
Rubber Upper with Rubber and Textile Compound Outsoles and Fabric Lining 0.5" Chunky Heel
11.5"- High Boot Shaft
Features Side Gusset Buckle Closure
Seam-Sealed to Keep Water Out, Ridged Tread
$24.99 target.com

These are just three of the 74 style of women's rainboots available at target.com. They all retail for $24.99

Gabriella Rocha 'Spiral Swirl' boots

Rubber upper.
Buckle accents.
Man-made lining.
Slip-on.
Man-made sole.
24.00 oz.

$40 zappos.com

Dav Cowboy Peacock Fashion Cowboy Rain Boots

City or country, all girls love these sassy rain boots with western style. Poron insoles with a terry cover make them comfortable for a fun night out or a day of working the ranch. Features include contoured fit, soft fabric lining in contrasting colors, fashion heel and textured sole to prevent slipping.
$65 on davrain.com

Chooka - Women's Tokidoki Discoteca Rain Pup Rain Boots

$74.95, $4.98 shipping dllrainwear.com

dilrainwear.com sells 113 styles of rainboots for women, including the Chooka line. They're very funky. Prices start at $24.95 for Capeli Women's Tall Rain Boot to an image-not-available pair of glossy boots for $195.

Stuart Weitzman "Puddles" Leopard Rain Boots

Cute mid-calf rain boots in leopard print. .75" rubber heel. Fabric lining and rubber sole.

* S (5.5-6.5), M (7-8), L (8.5-9.5), XL (10-11)
* Full and half sizes
* Rubber upper, fabric lining, rubber sole
* Imported

$98 bloomingdales.com

Hunter Women's Original Rain Boots

Hunter original rubber rain boots has the legendary Hunter fit and comfort and is perfect for a rainy day. Decorative buckle and logo detail. 0.75" heel. Pull-on style. Anti-bacterial lining, cushioned footbed. Comes in a variety of colors, glossy black, matte black, glossy grey, plaid, navy, white and green. Also available in children's sizes.

* Rubber upper, cloth lining, rubber lug sole
* Full sizes only
* This style runs large, for best fit please order one size down.

$115 bloomingdales.com

Kate Spade™ Randi boots

Rubber upper.
Rubber ribbon on the upper shaft.
Synthetic lining.
Synthetic sole.
Imported.
2" heel.
1/2" platform.

$125 zappos.com

KORS Michael Kors "Stormy" Rain Boots

Slip-on rainboots with a motorcycle chic look.
Decorative belted harness accents ankle.
Pull tabs at top for easy on and off.
1.25" rubber heel.
Fabric lining and rubber tread sole.
Full sizes only: if in between sizes, please order
Rubber upper, fabric lining, rubber tread sole

$125 bloomingdales.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Rubber upper decorated with lovely hearts.
Synthetic lining.
Synthetic insole.
Synthetic outsole.
Made in Italy.
2 1/2" heel.
$131 (sale; originally $225) zappos.com

Fendi Graffiti Rain Boot

•Black/multicolor graffiti-print PVC.
•Round toe.
•Mini wedge heel.
•Made in Italy.

$225 neimanmarcus.com

Burberry Check Rain Boot

Red/beige/white/black check.
Rubber heel and sole.
Fully lined.
Made in Italy.

$225 neimanmarcus.com

AMC's Breaking Bad Season 3

Premieres March 21, 2010 10 p.m.
“Best of Breaking Bad” Marathon Begins Friday, March 19 at 8pm

AMC premieres the highly anticipated third season of “Breaking Bad” on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 10 p.m.. Back-to-back Emmy® winner, star Bryan Cranston, directs the premiere episode, “No Mas.”

Leading up to the new season will be a “Best of Breaking Bad” Marathon, featuring six of the series’ best episodes, on Friday, March 19, 2010 beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT. In addition, Season Two will be available On Demand in February.

AMCTV.com features a variety of exclusive online material. Among the special digital content is a “Top 10 Baddest Moments” video special, counting down some of the series most outrageous scenes to date; an interactive graphic novel game, in which users can grill a suspect; all-new “webisodes;” Inside “Breaking Bad” videos; and a Criminal Aptitude Test.

Created by writer/producer/director Vince Gilligan (“The X-Files”), “Breaking Bad” follows Walter White (Cranston), a milquetoast high school chemistry teacher who discovers he is dying of lung cancer. Desperate to secure his family's financial future, Walt teams up with a former student, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), to turn a used RV into a mobile drug lab.