"Vanity Fair" on DVD

Reese Witherspoon in "Vanity Fair."

Reese Witherspoon stars as social climber Becky Sharp in Vanity Fair, based on the classic novel by William Makepeace Thackeray coming to DVD and VHS on February 1, 2005. Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding) directs. The DVD's bonus features include behind-the-scenes interviews with cast and filmmakers, as well as deleted scenes. The DVD is priced at $29.98 SRP; the VHS is $23.98.

Nominated for two Satellite Awards including Best Art Direction & Production Design (Maria Djurkovic, Tatiana MacDonald) and Best Costume Design (Beatrix Aruna Pasztor), and nominated for the London Film Critics' Circle Award for Best British Supporting Actress (Eileen Atkins), the film features a supporting cast including Oscar® winner Jim Broadbent (Iris, Moulin Rouge!), Oscar® nominee Bob Hoskins (Mona Lisa, Maid in Manhattan), Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Bend it Like Beckham, Alexander), Gabriel Byrne (The Usual Suspects, Assault on Precinct 13), Romola Garai (I Capture the Castle, Rory O'Shea Was Here), and Eileen Atkins (Cold Mountain, Gosford Park).

The Vanity Fair DVD includes bonus features:

· Welcome to Vanity Fair - A behind-the-scenes look at bringing this timeless story to the big screen.
· The Women Behind Vanity Fair - Reese Witherspoon, Mira Nair, and producers Janette Day, Donna Gigliotti, and Lydia Dean Pilcher discuss how a team of women brought this story to the screen.
· Deleted Scene
· Audio Commentary with Director Mira Nair

Synopsis The film tells the story of Becky Sharp (Reese Witherspoon), who yearns for a more glamorous life than her birthright promises. Becky schemes and seduces her way to the top of society by any means possible, deploying all her wit, guile, and sexuality. But intrigue and romance collide as Becky's schemes turn a society that would not accept her into one that could not resist her.

CAST & FILMMAKERS
Director: Mira Nair
Screenwriters: Matthew Faulk & Mark Skeet and Julian Fellowes
Based on the Novel By: William Makepeace Thackeray
Producers: Janette Day, Donna Gigliotti, Lydia Dean Pilcher
Executive Producers: Jonathan Lynn, Howard Cohen, Pippa Cross
Co-Producer: Jane Frazer
Director Of Photography: Declan Quinn
Production Designer: Maria Djurkovic
Editor: Allyson C. Johnson
Costume Designer: Beatrix Aruna Pasztor
Music: Mychael Danna
Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Eileen Atkins, Jim Broadbent, Gabriel Byrne, Romola Garai, Bob Hoskins, Rhys Ifans, Geraldine McEwan, James Purefoy, and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: February 1, 2005
Copyright: 2004 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 SRP ($19.95 M.A.P.)
Selection Numbers: 25001 (Anamorphic Widescreen), 26246 (Full Frame)
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 (Anamorphic Widescreen) 1.33:1 (Full-Frame)
Running Time: 2 hours and 21 minutes
Discs: 1
Layers: Dual (Single-Sided)
Technical Info:
- English: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround/Captions
- French: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround/Subtitles
- Spanish: Subtitles
Rating: PG-13 (for Some Sensuality/Partial Nudity and a Brief Violent Image)

PBS: Upcoming

Antiques Roadshow experts

Upcoming PBS Highlights

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Monday, February 14, 2005 8 to 9 p.m.
“Memphis” (Hour One) -- As ANTIQUES ROADSHOW waltzes into Memphis, Tennessee, we find host Lara Spencer with Nancy Druckman of Sotheby’s, learning how to talk to the animals with a look at antique duck calls and duck decoys — highly collectible American folk art objects. Over at the Memphis Cook Convention Center, ROADSHOW appraisers wade through a caboodle of splashy items including a collection of 1920s French perfume bottles with the original silk cases — two of which were crafted by Rene Lalique; a Confederate States stamped brass belt buckle; and an 1820s Simon Willard clock so rare, that even missing some parts it’s worth $75,000 to $100,000.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Monday, February 14, 2005 9 to 10:30 p.m.
“Kinsey” -- This is a profile of the controversial 1950s sex researcher Alfred Kinsey, whose findings blew the lid off sexuality in America. (A feature film about Kinsey, starring Liam Neeson, was released in November). Produced by Barak Goodman (“Scottsboro: An American Tragedy”; “The Fight”). /TV-MA, S/

INDEPENDENT LENS
Tuesday, February 15, 2005 10 to 11 p.m.
“On a Roll: Disability and the American Dream” -- In 1992, 65-pound Greg Smith founded On a Roll Talk Radio, broadcasting about life and disabilities from his power wheelchair. A cheerful show host, the father of three travels the globe and finds that some of the biggest obstacles are in his nation’s capital. Smith strives to live as an independent man, but will America allow him to be one? Producer: Joanne Caputo. /TV-PG, S/

-NEW- ANTIQUES ROADSHOW FYI
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 8 to 8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Lara Spencer, with correspondent Clay Reynolds, this magazine-style spin-off of the popular ANTIQUES ROADSHOW takes viewers in search of answers to questions raised on ROADSHOW: What happened to the most memorable treasures after the owners left the convention hall? Where can you go to get the best deals? What collectibles are hot right now? What do ROADSHOW appraisers dream of collecting? Wrapping up each episode, “Missing Masterpieces” scans the latest headlines and the archives for stories of great objects gone astray. Are they lost forever or hiding in plain sight, waiting to be discovered? /TV-G/ (series)

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW FYI correspondent Clay Reynolds discovers what happened to an 1822 first edition Carey American Atlas after it was appraised on ANTIQUES ROADSHOW in Chicago for $8,000 to $12,000. Host Lara Spencer gets a lesson in Delft tile collecting from appraiser Suzanne Perrault. Clay follows the emotional story of a World War II pilot as he visits a fleet of restored “warbirds;” learns from expert Bruce Herman what’s hot in World War II aviation collectibles; and interviews appraiser Alan Fausel about the astonishing true story of an art heist at a San Francisco museum—and equally incredible recovery—involving an original Rembrandt.

NEW- ALAN ALDA IN SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN FRONTIERS
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 from 8:30 to 9 p.m.
In a new series of half-hour episodes in magazine format, Alan Alda brings his unique blend of curiosity and humor to the exploration of the latest trends in science, medicine, technology and the environment. http://www.pbs.org/saf/ “Hot Planet – Cold Comfort” -- So you think global warming won’t affect you? Wait until the great Atlantic Conveyor shuts down. And find out what’s already happening in Alaska.

NEW- THE NEW THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR
Thursday, February 17, 2005 8 to 9 p.m.
America’s favorite home improvement series, the Emmy Award-winning THIS OLD HOUSE, now in its 24th season, airs in the first half hour of THE NEW THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR. In the second half-hour, ASK THIS OLD HOUSE, host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and landscape contractor Roger Cook address specific, viewer-driven home maintenance and repair questions in a dynamic, interactive Q&A format with in-studio demonstrations, new product reviews and “house call” visits.


NEW AUSCHWITZ: INSIDE THE NAZI STATE
February 2, 2005 9 to 11 p.m.
Airing during the 60th anniversary year of the death camp’s liberation, this three-part series is a chronological portrait of history’s greatest mechanized mass murder site, focusing on the people involved and the evolution of their goals and decisions. /TV-PG, L, V/ http://www.pbs.org/auschwitz/ “Murder and Intrigue” (March 1944 - December 1944)/“Liberation and Revenge” (January 1945 - onwards) -- The first segment examines the international complexities involved in the reasons why the Allies never bombed the railways leading to the gas chambers, even though they knew of the camp’s existence. In the second hour, the Nazis force thousands to march west as the Red Army advances. The Russians liberate the camp on January 27, discovering only 7,600 survivors. The search for the perpetrators begins.


NOVA “Saving the National Treasures”
Tuesday, February 15, 2005, 8 to 9 p.m. ET
Every year, more than a million people visit the rotunda at the National Archives in Washington to gaze at three documents that define our nation’s heritage: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. But these touchstones of democracy are in serious trouble. The ink is flaking from parchments that are already badly faded, while the glass casements built to exhibit them are disintegrating. To head off the danger, the Archives embarked on a five-year project to design state-of-the-art encasements and a new rotunda. NOVA was given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to this unique project from start to finish. The result is a brilliant evocation of the colorful history of these documents and an insider’s look at the extraordinary engineering efforts that are safeguarding America’s equivalent of the Crown Jewels.

NATURE “From Orphan to King”
Sunday, February 13, 2005 8 to 9 p.m.
This is the 35-year epic story of Kusasi, the male orangutan at Camp Leakey in Indonesia, whose life is both the most well-documented and the most mysterious of any of his kind in the world. He began life as an orphan, a prisoner and a fugitive. Then he taught himself the ropes, watched his own back, trusted no one and rose to the top, where he has reigned for 15 years. Will the current power struggle between Kusasi and his rivals bring about his downfall? This is an extraordinary journey into the secret lives of male orangutans, about which comparatively little has been known until now. /TV-G/

"Ray" on DVD

Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles in "Ray."

Ray, the true story of the late music legend Ray Charles and his fight to control his own destiny, comes to DVD and VHS on February 1, 2005. Ray is nominated for two Golden Globe® Awards including "Best Picture"* and "Best Actor" (Jamie Foxx). The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) nominated Ray for "Best Performance by a Cast" and Jamie Foxx for "Best Male Actor in a Leading Role." The film also received Critics Choice Awards for "Best Actor" and "Best Soundtrack" from the Broadcast Film Critics Association, and was cited as "One of the Ten Best Films of the Year" by the National Board of Review and over 50 publications.

Jamie Foxx received a "Best Actor" nod by the National Board of Review, the Boston Society of Film Critics, the National Society of Film Critics and the Washington D.C. Film Critics among others. Director Taylor Hackford has been nominated for the Directors Guild of America's "DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2004." The DVD is priced at $29.98 suggested retail price. The VHS is $23.98 SRP.

Three DVD Versions include Extended Musical Performances and a Tribute to the Late Ray Charles Among the DVD Bonus Features

The Ray DVD offers bonus features including an extended edition of the film with over 25 minutes of additional footage not shown in theaters that allows the viewer a seamless, enhanced viewing experience; two uncut musical performances from the film; deleted scenes; a segment with behind-the-scenes footage of Ray Charles and Jamie Foxx trading piano riffs; and a tribute to Ray Charles.

A DVD version with DVS® (Descriptive Video Service) of the film intended for blind and low-vision audiences will also be available on February 1, 2005. Further information is available at the American Council of the Blind website at www.acb.org and at (800) 424-8666

In addition, a two-disc Ray Limited Edition Gift Set includes a photo journal; more than 20 additional minutes of uncut musical performances from the film; a segment narrated by the producer and director about the film's 15-year journey to completion; and a look at the women who played significant roles in Ray's personal life. The gift set is priced at $44.98 SRP.

Ray stars Jamie Foxx (Collateral) as the impoverished, blind child of the segregated south who not only went on to become one of the world's most innovative, successful and cherished musical performers of all time, but also broke down artistic and racial barriers along the way. Kerry Washington, Regina King, Aunjanue Ellis and Sharon Warren provide support as the strong-willed women in his life.

The Ray DVD features behind-the-scenes bonus materials and two versions of the film:

· Theatrical and Extended Version - Ray can be viewed in its original theatrical version or in an extended version with over 25 minutes of additional footage not shown in theaters

· Extended Musical Performances - Featuring two complete uncut performances of "Hit the Road Jack" and "What Kind of Man Are You"

· Audio Commentary - with director Taylor Hackford
· Deleted Scenes - 14 scenes not shown in the theatrical version
· "Stepping Into The Part" - On-set interviews, voiceover, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of Ray Charles and Jamie Foxx preparing Jamie for his incredible physical, mental and musical transformation into the character of Ray Charles

· Ray Remembered - friends and fellow musicians remember Ray Charles
· Plus - Theatrical trailer and previews

The two-disc Ray Limited Edition Gift Set contains all of the above and in addition:

· More Uncut Musical Performances - Seven additional complete uncut musical performances of "Hallelujah, I Love Her So," "Leave My Woman Alone," "Night Time is the Right Time," "Unchain My Heart," "Mary Ann," "I Can't Stop Loving You," and "Hard Times"

· Filmmakers' Journey - An in-depth interview with director Taylor Hackford and his producing partner Stuart Benjamin on their 15-year journey to portray Ray Charles' musical genius and bring their vision to the screen

· 28-page Bonus Photo Journal

Ray is the unforgettable story of a man who defied convention by fusing jazz, gospel, rhythm & blues with pop to create a unique sound that changed the musical landscape of America. For more information please visit: www.raymovie.com.

CAST & FILMMAKERS
Director: Taylor Hackford
Screenwriter: James L. White
Producers: Howard Baldwin, Karen Baldwin, Taylor Hackford, Stuart Benjamin.
Executive Producers: William J. Immerman, Jaime Rucker King
Director of Photography: Pawel Edelman
Production Designer: Stephen Altman
Editor: Paul Hirsch
Costume Designer: Sharen Davis
Composer: Craig Armstrong
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Clifton Powell, Aunjanue Ellis, Harry Lennix, Larenz Tate, Terrence Dashon Howard, Bokeem Woodbine

Matt Damon and his desirable lips (see story below).

Celebrity plastic surgeons Richard W. Fleming, M.D. and Toby G. Mayer, M.D., released the most recent results of their annual “Hollywood’s Hottest Looks” survey.

“This is our eighth year conducting this survey and our patients still continue to surprise us with their top picks of celebrity features,” explained Dr. Richard W. Fleming, co-director of The Beverly Hills Institute of Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery with his partner, Dr. Toby G. Mayer. “With the heightened awareness of celebrity cosmetic surgery, our patients are not only telling us what they want, but now they are telling us what they don’t want to look like.”

DESIRED FEMALE FEATURES:

NOSE: HAIR: EYES: LIPS:

Charlize Theron Sarah Jessica Parker Catherine Zeta-Jones Scarlett Johansson

Diane Lane Jennifer Aniston Natalie Portman Jessica Simpson

Nicole Kidman Debra Messing Julianne Moore Gwen Stefani

JAWLINE/CHIN: CHEEKS: BODY: SKIN:

Uma Thurman Cate Blanchett Jennifer Garner Kate Hudson

Hilary Swank Julia Roberts Beyonce Knowles Paris Hilton

Kate Winslet Cameron Diaz Halle Berry Kirsten Dunst


DESIRED MALE FEATURES:

NOSE: EYES: CHIN: LIPS:

Brad Pitt Keanu Reeves Ben Affleck Brad Pitt

Colin Farrell Leonardo DiCaprio Johnny Depp Ashton Kutcher

George Clooney Josh Lucas Russell Crowe Matt Damon

The Dan Band
Friday Jan. 14th
Avalon
1734 N. Vine @ Hollywood
8:30 Show/7:30 Doors
For Tickets Email: Thedanband@Avalonhollywood.Com

New York City Show:
Also, Tell Your Friends In New York City The Dan Band Will Be There This Wednesday Jan. 12th @ Spirit... 9pm.
For Tickets Go To Www.Wantickets.Com

Www.Thedanband.Com
 

Bermudas are back. Landes Daily was created by Los Angeles native, Rich Landes, whose signature line features t-shirts and thermals. For Spring ’05, Landes Daily expanded to tees for men and women, with the introduction of the JFK Bermuda Short. "The American dream, hard work mixed with hard play, is at the root of my choice in naming this new item. JFK embodies the United States at a certain time in history - and this feeling has stayed with me as inspiration for this new collection" says Landes. "When I think of JFK's style, I can almost see him in his plaid bermuda shorts or classic chino walking along the ocean in Hyannisport, Mass in the 1950’s. The shorts are paired with a white t-shirt, no socks, and Jack Purcells. I wanted to create a fresh, yet sexy and feminine version of this look for women - from this was born the Madras Short for Spring.”

JKF Blue Plaid and Pink Plaid Bermuda shorts are “tomboy” style tailored for a woman’s body. The waist line sits low on the hips, with the hem falling just below the knee. The fit is snug through the hips, as it hangs comfortably sexy throughout the thigh. Worn with a simple flip flop, paired with sexy stilettos, or with a pair of funky knee high boots.

Made from genuine Madras fabric, imported from Madras, India, the JFK Blue and the JFK Pink retail for $130. Made in the USA and available at Fred Segal Santa Monica and Planet Blue Malibu.
 

Vices

Miami Vice Season One Arrives on DVD February 8, 2005 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment The DVD Features the Music of Phil Collins, U2, Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley and More

Miami Vice comes to DVD on February 8, 2005. Starring Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas and Emmy®-winner Edward James Olmos, the three-disc Miami Vice: Season One DVD includes 22 episodes - all with original music remixed in 5.1 surround sound - plus bonus materials. Executive produced by the dream-team of triple-Oscar® nominee Michael Mann (The Insider, Collateral) and Emmy® Award-winning producer Dick Wolf (Law & Order), the show remains one of the best-loved series of all time. The DVD is priced to own at $59.98.

The first season of Miami Vice features guest performances by Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames, Jimmy Smits, Ed O'Neill, John Turturro, Pam Grier, Dennis Farina and Eagles' singer Glenn Frey.

BONUS FEATURES
The Vibe of Vice
Building the Perfect Vice-From development to primetime: Behind the scenes of Miami Vice The Style of Vice- Miami Vice's trend setting fashions gave the series its signature look and influenced pop culture
The Music of Vice
Miami After Vice-From the 1980's to the present, how the city of Miami has evolved

Synopsis: Set against the Miami underworld, Vice cops Sonny Crockett (Golden Globe®-winner Don Johnson) and Rico Tubbs (Philip Michael Thomas) battle criminals, drug dealers and lowlifes. Set to Jan Hammer's core and featuring a soundtrack including Glenn Frey, Phil Collins, U2 and Peter Gabriel, every episode crackles with excitement and stylish flair. Also starring Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winner Edward James Olmos and guest stars including Ving Rhames, Jimmy Smits and Bruce Willis. See why Time magazine called Miami Vice "TV's hottest and hippest cop show."

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: February 8, 2005
Rating: Not Rated
Suggested Retail Price: $59.98
DVD Selection Number: 227169
Running Time: Disc 1: 5 hours 42 Minutes; Disc 2: 6 Hours 30 Minutes; Disc 3: 6 Hours 13 Minutes
Discs: 3
Number of Layers: Dual (Double Sided)
Aspect Ratio: Full Frame 1.33:1

Pink Passion Flowers

Pure Fiji Passion Flower, a new line of spa products, launches this spring. Passion Flower layers the scent of fresh-cut tropical flowers with a hint of grapefruit onto an all-natural, cold-pressed virgin coconut oil base. Pure Fiji products range in price from $4 to $31 and are also available in Coconut, Pineapple, Starfruit and Frangipani.

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake, Denise Richards, Nicole Kidman, Rachel Hunter and Taye Diggs are among the fans of Pure Fiji.

Pure Fiji's production center supports seven villages, funding schools, health care, nutrition and basic infrastructure for hundreds of people in rural Fiji.

Pure Fiji products are available at select retailers nationwide such as Barney's New York, Palmetto and the Studio at Fred Segal, as well as online at purefiji.com.

UK fashion designer Roland Mouret dressed actress Nicole Kidman for The Palm Springs Film Festival Gala where she was the recipient of the Chairman's Award. Kidman chose a dress in soft oyster chiffon with one-shouldered draping.

Chocolatey Goodness Without the Calories or Guilt

issimo Relax! Professional Concepts Stave the Crave is guilt-free chocolaty goodness. The Stave the Crave line cleanses, exfoliates, and moisturizes skin with the scent of chocolate.

The treatment starts with Stave the Crave Chocolate Merengue Cleansing Grains, a cleanser which should be applied using a loofah. Chocolate Merengue is formulated with Dead Sea Salts that exfoliate. (Suggested Retail Price $28.00)

Blackstrap Molasses Sugar Scrub Cleansing Grains sloughs away dead skin, nourishes with avocado and jojoba oil, and protects the skin from free radicals. (Suggested Retail Price $28.00)

Swiss Chocolate Mousse Hydrating Cream, for nourishing, protecting, and moisturizing, and massaging. This Shea Butter based mousse slides easily on the skin without leaving it tacky or sticky. (Suggested Retail Price $26.00)

Courtney Peldon has begun work on the new feature film Mortuary. Mortuary is about a family who moves to a small town in California where they plan on starting a new life while running a long abandoned funeral home. The locals fear the place, which is suspected to be on haunted ground. Directed by Tobe Hooper (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Poltergeist). Peldon also stars in the upcoming “Adam and Eve”.

In 2004, each of four new Willie Nelson albums--one studio, two live and one compilation--reached the Top 30 of the country chart. A new retrospective, Songs (Lost Highway/Hip-O/UTV Records/UMe), to be released February 15, 2005, spans 40-plus years of Nelson's recordings, from his original 1961 demo for "Crazy" and his first Top 10 (1962's "Touch Me") to songs from 2002's hit albums The Great Divide and Stars & Guitars. Nelson's signature songs are featured on this release. Feaures duets with Lee Ann Womack, B.B. King, Brian McKnight, Merle Haggard, and Waylon Jennings.

Who's Wearing What? Pay Attention, Because Awards Season's Begun!

Golden Globe Nominee Virginia Madsen hit the red carpet at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in a strapless gown by Pamella Roland, a lime green strapless floral chiffon gown with a gathered knot tie at the bust. She’'s seen here with “Sideways” co-star Sandra Oh (Oh'’s married to the director of “Sideways”).

A very significantly refreshed Sheryl Crow, looking just lovely (although not entirely like herself), nominated for Favorite Female Singer at the People's Choice Awards, selected a small gold Daniel Swarovski clutch, made of a special crystal-skin fabric.

Here she is again! Golden Globe nominee Virginia Madsen, appearing at the New York Film Critics Awards, wore a cocktail dress by Monique Lhuillier, a black plunging v-neck dress (seen here). For the Broadcast Film Critics Awards in Beverly Hills, Madsen selected Monique Lhuillier's black lace off-the-shoulder cocktail dress with circle skirt.

Also at the People's Choice (more fashion notes...)

Actress Cheryl Hines of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” carried a pink Rodo burma suede bag with Swarovski crystal starfish and silver burma suede strappy heels to complete her red carpet look.

Megan Mullally chose a black satin Rodo clutch with Swarovski crystal clasp.

Jessica Simpson chose black satin Rodo heels with tiger stripe Swarovski crystal detailing on the heel.

Andrea Bowen, who plays Teri Hatcher's daughter on TV's Desperate Housewives, at the People’'s Choice Awards wore a dress by Elsie Katz Couture, a ruby red taffeta strapless dress, featuring lavender vintage Parisian flowers at the bust and a tulle hem.

Other fashion bits:

Marg Helgenberger, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, nominated for favorite female TV star wore a chocolate brown chiffon cocktail dress with rusched waist and ruffled hem.

Poppy Montgomery of Without a Trace wore a turquoise satin v-neck gown.

Douglas Hannant dressed actress Leonor Varela for the Palm Springs Film Festival gala, a lime-green chiffon halter-gown. To complete her red carpet look, Varela wore bronze burma suede heels by Rodo shoes along with a pink burma suede oblong handbag with a Swarovski crystal clasp.

Melina Kanakaredes of CSI: NY, Nominated for Favorite New TV Drama, selected her own jewelry from Kwiat Diamonds, valued at over $65,000. She chose Kwiat's diamond drop earrings, open-link bracelet, clover right-hand ring, and matching clover pendant. All jewelry is made of platinum and diamonds.

Winners (Fashion & Otherwise): "Will & Grace"

Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally and Sean Hayes

Kwiat Diamonds were popular at the People’'s Choice Awards Sunday, January 9, 2005

Megan Mullally, Nominated for Favorite Female TV Star, chose to wear Kwiat Star diamond drop earrings and a multi-strand Kwiat diamond bracelet, valued at $50,000.

Sean Hayes, Nominated for Favorite TV Comedy, wore Kwiat diamond and onyx cufflinks

Eric Mccormack, Nominated for Favorite TV Comedy also wore Kwiat diamond cufflinks

Debra Messing carried a handbag by Daniel Swarovski Paris at the 31st annual People’s Choice Awards. Messing, nominated for Favorite Female TV Star, chose a black satin Mock Up clutch with a topaz crystal closure.

Cheryl Hines, of HBO's “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” selected a dress by Los Angeles designer Jenni Kayne for the People's Choice Awards, a classically shaped sheath made of tiny grey sequins. The look is from Kayne's Spring/Summer 2005 collection which debuted on the runway in Los Angeles. Hines wore earrings selected from the Deco collection by H. Stern. Inspired by the clean Art Deco style of the 1930’s, the earrings contain a total of 176 diamonds set in white gold. She also wore a silver pair of Rodo shoes with exquisite crystal detail on the heel and a glittery Rodo handbag.

Aisha Tyler hit the red carpet at the People's Choice Awards in a color-rich gown by Pamella Roland. For the official kick-off of the award show season, Tyler chose a multi-color silk striped charmeuse bias-cut gown from Roland's Spring 2005 Collection.

At the People’'s Choice Awards, Michael Moore ("Farhenheit 911") showed up with a new look: freshly groomed, newly colored hair, and goatee, courtesy of Laurent D. of Prive Salon.

Insider correspondent Ananda Lewis chose Sue Wong's "Beatta" red silk charmeuse and devore gown to wear at the People's Choice Awards.

Singer and presenter Christina Milian wore Sue Wong's "Regine" fuchsia scarf hem, hand beaded gown to the People's Choice Awards.

BBC Fave Returns

Award-winning actor James Nesbitt (Cold Feet, Bloody Sunday) returns to BBC AMERICA as an uncompromising undercover cop haunted by his past in the U.S. premiere season of the acclaimed drama Murphy's Law, premiering Mondays from January 31, 2005 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. While Tommy Murphy served as an officer in the Royal Ulster Constabulary, the IRA murdered his daughter in front of his wife. Haunted by grief and guilt, his marriage split up and he moved to London to start over. A failed psychiatric assessment nearly cost him his police career, but he was offered a lifeline in the form of a new job as an undercover detective - a perfect profession for a man with nothing left to lose.

Writer and novelist Colin Bateman (Divorcing Jack, Wild About Harry, Jumpers) wrote and created Murphy's Law for James Nesbitt. Bateman's first Murphy's Law novel was published in 2002 and marked the beginning of a series.

Animal Planet will broadcast a one-hour programming special on NASCAR drivers and their family pets the week of the Daytona 500. NASCAR: ANIMAL CREW answers the question - “What’s with all the pets?” - by bringing fans behind-the-scenes with NASCAR’s tough competitors to reveal their soft sides. NASCAR: ANIMAL CREW debuts on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 8 p.m. ET on Animal Planet. NASCAR: ANIMAL CREW features footage shot at NASCAR events in Rockingham, North Carolina, Atlanta and Charlotte, as well as on location with drivers at home. The family pets featured are big and little, ordinary and unusual, two- and four-legged, but all similar in that they provide comfort in a career of tough competition and normalcy to a life led on the road. In addition, NASCAR and Animal Planet have teamed with Halifax Humane Society in Volusia County to offer NASCAR fans attending the 2005 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway (February 20, 2005) with a sneak peek at the special, and the opportunity to bid on unique, autographed NASCAR items. The Halifax Humane Society will hold the benefit auction on February 16, 2005 Daytona International Speedway. At 7 p.m., a five-minute exclusive preview of NASCAR: ANIMAL CREW will be shown, with the auction beginning immediately after.