Kimberly Elise, a cast member in the dramatic comedy motion picture Diary of a Mad Black Woman, arrives for the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, California February 21, 2005. REUTERS/Jim Ruymen. Elise wore a gown by Kevan Hall, a persimmon ombre-silk chiffon Grecian gown with cascading hem.

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In Other News:

Fashion: Nicole Miller dressed actress Andrea Bowen of the hit series “Desperate Housewives” for the 42^nd Annual ICG Publicists Awards. Bowen chose a feminine, floral strapless dress from Nicole Miller’s Spring 2005 collection.

Politico: Real Time With Bill Maher continues its third season Friday, February 25, 2005 at 11 p.m. on HBO. Featured on this week's show is Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as the satellite interview guest; roundtable guests are actor Tim Robbins, journalist Tucker Carlson and Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-Ohio).

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