Diseases, Diamonds and Dynasties
Two parties in New York (and one in L.A.) prove that money makes the world go round. Photos by PATRICKMCMULLAN.COM
FORGET ME NOT: The literate half of Paris² inscribes a heartfelt message at the 4 Inches Auction Benefiting Elton John’s Aids Foundation at Morton’s in L.A., June 21. (“To Sharon: You’re a hot, sexy bitch!”)
SCHEMIN' MIMI?: For some reason, ex-Scientologist Mimi Rogers, Tom Cruise’s first wife and the woman who recruited him into the Church, can’t stop smiling.
GIRLS GONE MILD: Former ‘It’ sisters Minnie and Kate Driver wonder where the magic went. Down Minnie’s cleavage?
UNCLE JESSE’S GIRL: Rebecca Romaijn may be divorced, but in our hearts she’ll always belong to Stamos.
AT LEAST DO THE VOICE!: Gay-for-pay actress Anne Heche returns to earth to network with Hollywood terrestrials.
“HAV A BITCHIN SUMER, SLUT!!”: Entourage’s Kevin Connolly can't get over girlfriend Nikki Hilton’s child-like scrawl.
WILL POSE FOR SWAG: Herbie star Lindsay Lohan and DHW Teri Hatcher model Sierra Leone’s finest at the launch of the first De Beers store in the U.S., NYC, June 22.
“YOU’RE SO FREAKIN’ HOT”: Fresh out of rehab, primetime pariah Pat O’Brien wants everyone at the DeBeers launch to know that his cell is on vibrate.
OF COURSE IT’S FOR PARIS: Society freeloader Kathy Hilton pumps a De Beers rep for info on the gift bags.
ALL THAT GLITTERS: Lohan wonders if an 11-carat diamond is big enough to fill the gaping void inside her.
BIG PIMPLIN': Aspiring hoods the brothers Gotti (John and Carmine) leave wet spots on the upholstery at John’s birthday and graduation party at 49 Grove, NYC, June 22.
YOU TALKIN' TO ME?: Baby "The Gentle Giant" Frankie and his posse of bridge-and-tunnelers look for someone to punch at New York hotspot 49 Grove.
ALL IN THE FAMILY: Proud mama Victoria Gotti celebrates her son’s many undeserved successes.
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