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Darren Star Brings Call Girl Show to HBO

BuzzSugar — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:15:00 PDT

HBO is getting sexy again.
Sex and the City creator Darren Star is bringing sexy back to the network with a new series called Diary of a Manhattan Call Girl, based on columnist Tracy Quan's semi-autobiographical novel.

Say what?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the ensemble comedy "takes a look at how power, sex and money collide through the eyes of a group of Manhattan's highest-paid escorts forced to juggle their johns, jobs and relationships." It was originally supposed to be a feature film, but when that didn't pan out, Star took the project to the network that made SATC such a big hit. Says Star: "These women are not at all ashamed or stigmatized by what they do. In fact, there is something aspirational about it."

Sounds right up Star's alley.
It includes a trio of his favorite concepts: 1) women who 2) write 3) about sex.

That's not all Star's doing.
In addition to this show, he's also producing Cashmere Mafia, as well as the ABC comedy pilot Literary Superstar (yes, yet more women who write!) starring Jenna Elfman.

FABTV: The Beginnings of Cashmere Mafia

FabSugar — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:22:41 PDT

Last week we gave you the inside scoop on the wardrobe of one of the most highly anticipated new shoes, I mean shows, well this show will probably contain some amazing shoes, anyway, Cashmere Mafia. For us fashion devotees, this new show, about four high-powered women in NYC, gets my blood churning simply because of the supposed amazing wardrobe to be created by Patricia Field. The show that is being dubbed the next Sex and the City shows some promise. From this preview, you can tell the show has substance, following the lives of four successful business women, style, take a look at Lucy's tailored suiting, and sass, get a load of the redhead (played by Miranda Otto)! Though the four women sitting around the resto table taking turns dishing is a bit too SATC close for comfort, I won't hold that against them. Stay tuned for more on Cashmere Mafia via Buzz's Pilot Watch!

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Cashmere Mafia Has Nothing to do with Sweater Sets!

PopSugar — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:22:17 PDT

At ABC's TCAs Sex and the City creator Darren Star was asked the obvious over and over again. His new show includes Miranda Otto, Frances O'Connor, Bonnie Somerville and Lucy Liu as his new dream foursome in the mid season guilty pleasure, Cashmere Mafia. Yes, the cast has four beautiful women living in NYC but he promises this show is different than that Sex show we all can't stop talking about. He also addressed the movie rumors (sort of) and how this show is a lot like that other one called Lipstick Jungle based on the book by his good friend who also wrote SATC. Here are highlights:

Difference between CM and SATC:
"This is a show that examines women from the point of view of women in business and the particular challenges they face as career women. SATC is a comedy about sex.... the shows are looking at women from two different points of view."
When asked for any teasers about the SATC movie Darren joked:
"It features four women." He then went on to only say, that there is a script and it's in the form of pre-production so at least that is more evidence that the movie is on its way to being made.
On NBC's Lipstick Jungle:
"I'm a dear friend of Candace and I read "Lipstick Jungle" which I think is a terrific book, and at the time we were talking about it, I did not end up producing "Lipstick Jungle" and it sort of went on its merry way for a couple of years. And then this idea came to Kevin and I through Gail and ABC and I thought absolutely. I'm still very energized creatively by this arena. And the idea that there can be two shows about "Saturday Night Live" on one network, to say that there can't be more than one show about working women is ridiculous because there is so much material there."

What else do we have to look forward to? How about the adorable Lucy Liu being dressed by Patricia Field! It's hard to not make the comparisons to SJP but based on how they talked about how the designer works on the set we can expect lots of exciting new outfits. Click here to learn more about the fab Patricia dressing the new hottest four women in prime time.

To see a bunch more pics of all the fabulous women just

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Images include Bonnie Somerville, Miranda Otto, Frances O'Connor, Lucy Liu, Darren Star, Kevin Wade, Jeff Rake, and Gail Katz.

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Nylon Magazine Hosts a Bash For Young Stars Emma, Chord, Darren, and More!

Lauren Turner — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:22:35 PDT

Nylon had plenty of stars to help celebrate their Young Hollywood Issue in LA last night. Nikki Reed, Emma Roberts, and Darren Criss were just a few of the famous faces that popped up at the Roosevelt Hotel for the bash, which also brought out editor-in-chief Marvin Scott Jarrett. Nikki had husband Paul McDonald, who tweeted "I must say the LA party scene is quite different from drinking PBR's with my buds in Alabama," by her side while Emma posed in a striped Rachel Zoe dress alongside boyfriend Chord Overstreet. Darren and Chord had plenty to celebrate since yesterday they wrapped work on the third season of Glee.

10 Best Quotes From the Met Gala Red Carpet

Lauren Turner — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:44:53 PDT

Stars strutted down the Met Gala red carpet in NYC last night, and we had a front row ticket to all the action. We were right there watching Beyoncé Knowles navigate her train up the stairs, and watched Gwyneth Paltrow strike a pose in her sexy Prada number. We chatted with a few famous guests as they headed into the glamorous bash. Camilla Belle, Rachel Zoe, and Darren Criss were just some of the celebrities that shared their excitement and nervousness about the night with us.

Click through to read all the best quotes, and make sure to check out all the Met Gala pictures!

Natalie Portman Heads to DC Ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day

Allie Merriam — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:20:32 PDT

Natalie Portman took the stage last night to speak during the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's 2012 Elie Wiesel National Tribute Dinner. The actress traveled to Washington DC to attend the event, held at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center. The second annual Elie Wiesel honor went to activist Aung San Suu Kyi. Natalie made remarks about her work, and other short speeches were given by Holocaust survivor Gerda Klein, as well as White House Chief of Staff Jacob Lew. The tribute came ahead of today's Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is being marked in DC with a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda and a speech from Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner.

The trip to DC is Natalie's latest adventure this week. She also linked up with Jane Goodall for a movie screening a few days ago. Natalie watched Chimpanzee in NYC, where other stars like Dave Matthews, Darren Aronofsky, Naomi Watts, and Liev Schreiber met up with legendary anthropologist Jane.

Sneak Peek: Glee Returns With Matt Bomer

Becky Kirsch — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:36:33 PDT

Glee will be back from a long hiatus tonight, which means we'll (hopefully) finally learn the outcome of Quinn's car accident. These new pictures from the episode don't provide any hints on that front, but we do get an exciting first glimpse of Matt Bomer as Blaine's big bro, Cooper. Not only does he share Blaine's good looks, but apparently Cooper is also a big movie star who teaches the glee club a few things about acting. Take a peek at the episode now, and be sure to watch Bomer belt out "Somebody That I Used To Know" alongside Darren Criss!

Photos courtesy of Fox

John Legend, Homeland's Damian Lewis, and More Stars to Attend White House State Dinner

Lauren Turner — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:59:36 PDT

The star-studded guest list at tonight's White House State Dinner - HuffPost Entertainment
Jon Hamm sort of apologizes to Kim Kardashian - People
How did Charlize Theron hide her adoption? - Lainey Gossip
Is Peter Facinelli to blame for his divorce? - D-Listed
Jessica Alba and her daughters pose on magazine cover - JustJared
Will Ferrell wears a robe on the Today show - BuzzFeed
An easy guide to understanding The Hunger Games - The Daily Beast
Lindsay Lohan responds to hit and run reports - Zap2it
How much are the Kardashian's lingerie pictures photoshopped? - Hollywood Tuna
Darren Criss reportedly offered a hosting job on X Factor - Pink Is the New Blog
Get a look at J Lo's male stunt double! - TooFab
Avril Lavigne wears an explicit necklace - The Blemish

Goldie Hawn Returns to Acting For The Viagra Diaries

Becky Kirsch — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:43:03 PDT

Move over Kate Hudson, because your mom is about to step back into the spotlight. Goldie Hawn is set to star in The Viagra Diaries, a new half-hour comedy for HBO. Sex and the City mastermind Darren Star is writing the script, which is based on the book by Barbara Rose Brooker. Hawn will star as a 65-year-old woman plummeted into singledom when her husband ups and leaves her. Believe it or not, this is Hawn's first role since The Banger Sisters (2002), but she seems like a perfect fit for this part (and as a devoted fan of movies like Overboard and The First Wives' Club, I'm welcoming her back with open arms). Are you excited to see Goldie back in action?

Morning Links - The Scoop on William and Kate's Household Staff

PopSugar — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:39:00 PDT

Kate and William want a simple life with not many staff members - People
Selena Gomez says she got sick because she doesn't eat properly - Us Weekly
Jon Hamm to make an unconventional love story - Huffington Post
Think Jim Carrey's new movie will be any good? - Rotten Tomatoes
Would you approve of a Prince Harry-Blake Lively love connection? - Lainey Gossip
Who Sean Penn reportedly moved on from Scarlett Johansson with - PopEater
JC Chasez and Matthew Morrison sing NSYNC - TooFab
One of Taylor Swift's exes talks about their romance - Wonderwall
Did Gerard Butler have a fling with Ashley Greene? - Celebitchy
Does Christina Aguilera have beef with the police? - Amy Grindhouse
Britney Spears kicks off her tour! - Zap2It
Christina Hendricks's dress caught on fire at the Tonys - Fox 411
Goldie Hawn to star in a show from SATC creator Darren Star - ICYDK