Skeletal Cate shocks at New York fashion gala  —  Actress Cate Blanchett cut a startling figure on the red carpet at the Costume Institute Gala in New York, sparking fears for her health.  —  Looking pale and incredibly gaunt in a metallic fringed gown, the Oscar-nominated star's collarbone appeared …

Paris Does Not Lack Appeal  —  Paris Hilton's lawyer has made it official — Paris has filed a notice with the court, vowing to appeal her 45-day jail sentence.  —  The notice is a formality that lawyers are required to file before lodging the appeal.  It does not give the grounds for the appeal …

George Michael pleads guilty  —  POPSTAR George Michael has pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs.  —  The 43-year-old appeared at Brent Magistrates' Court today and admitted the offence.  —  A further charge of being in charge of a vehicle while unfit through drugs was dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service.

Suddenly Sober, Paris Reunites With PR Guy  —  In light of recent events, Paris Hilton, the world's most famous DUI offender, is the last person we expected to see at a party promoting sobriety.  —  Then again, as we learned in court last week, Hilton may not have had time to read the invite.

SAY CHEESE!  —  IF all went well last night, this morning, MTV star Nick Cannon and his girlfriend of only three months, Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks, are engaged.  Cannon was set to propose to Ebanks in Times Square after the couple attended the Metropolitan Museum of Art costume gala.

Paris Hilton Fan Starts Lame Online Petition  —  Paris Hilton is trying to round up her two fans to sign an online petition asking Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to pardon her.  —  I am doubting that the Governator would like the negative publicity that would go along with pardoning the bitch …

Confessions of a scrubber  —  NAOMI Campbell bared her soul in a diary she kept during her community service — and revealed she ENJOYED cleaning up.  —  The supermodel, forced to scrub a New York Sanitation Department garage after hitting a maid with a mobile, wrote: "I find solace in sweeping."

Don't compare Chloe Sevigny to Paris Hilton  —  Plus: Russell Simmons is a supporter of Dennis Kucinich  —  Chloe Sevigny says she's nothing like Paris Hilton — and bristles at a comparison.  —  A journalist recently tried to compliment the "Big Love" star — telling Sevigny she is sexier than the heading-to-jail heiress.

Fashion death cause doesn't fit  —  Fashion lost an eccentric icon yesterday with the death of Isabella Blow, a British stylist, editor and former assistant of Vogue's Anna Wintour and Andre Leon Talley.  —  But friends familiar with her suicidal tendencies - especially in recent weeks …

Annie Lennox's girl hit by the Internet gatecrash yobs  —  Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox might well be feeling, as in the words of her hit song, just like she's walking on broken glass today.  —  The popstar, 52, has been hit with a hefty repair bill after her 16-year-old daughter became …

Reports Name Amy Winehouse As Next 'Bond' Girl  —  British singer Amy Winehouse will reportedly get up close and personal with hunky actor Daniel Craig in the next installment of the James Bond movie series.  Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has offered Winehouse a part in the Casino Royale sequel …

CELEBS HORSE AROUND AT DERBY  —  THE biggest celebrity shock at this year's Kentucky Derby was the surprise marriage of actress Brittany Murphy to her boyfriend of just a few months, screenwriter Simon Monjack.  —  The newlyweds showed up in Louisville after a quick trip to Las Vegas …

Tom & Gisele are Maintaining The 1:1 Purse Ratio  —  Tom Brady may have ditched his Yankees cap (in favor of a knit hat, which looks like it could be a little warm), but he's still rocking his Murse from earlier in the week.  Okay, fine, this time he's sort of in gym gear so that could be a gym bag …

Birds of a Feather  —  The Olsens are so hot and I can't stand it.  Last night at the Costume Gala was no exception.  Yes, Mary-Kate Olsen looks like a wet bird dipped in tar, but it works for me.  I can picture her in 50 years wearing this dress and ordering her sister around …

REPORT: LOHAN HAD POST-REHAB COCAINE BINGE  —  At Body English (Hard Rock Hotel) on Sunday: British superstar Robbie Williams, record producer Swizz Beatz on the mic, NFL star Javon Walker, poker players Antonio Esfandiari and Phil "Unabomber" Laak, actress Jennifer Tilly, Mena Suvari …

David Hasselhoff Temporarily Loses Visitation Rights  —  A family court judge on Monday temporarily blocked David Hasselhoff from seeing his two daughters after one of the girls videotaped the actor while he was drunk.  —  Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mark Juhas granted an emergency order filed …