Ever since Gwyneth Paltrow made her stunning comeback to the red carpet last year, we've been fascinated with her physical transformation. Now we know that the expert behind her toned muscles--and pal Madonna’s amazing arms--is fitness expert Tracy Anderson. Tracy's method works the tiny "accessory" muscles using a constantly-changing series of moves inspired by Pilates and various forms of dance. This Sunday, we're heading to New York City's Marriott Marquis to see if we can survive a 3-hour session like the one Gwyn and Madge do six days a week.
If you want to join us, reserve a spot by calling 212-965-1408 or e-mail tamethodnyc@tracyandersonmethod.com. If you won't be in New York City, check out TracyAndersonConnect.com, where you'll find all-new webisodes--which you can download onto your laptop or iPod--of sequenced moves from Tracy's classes. Whether you're sweating alongside us or you're doing it in the privacy of your own home, you can kick-start your summer body plan with one of the most exclusive celebrity trainers in Hollywood.--Bronwyn Barnes and Lisa Tilson
Since we can't be everywhere at once, we've got a team of reporters who help us cover all of the parties, premieres and other V.I.P. events in New York, L.A. and beyond. Last week, Andrea Simpson brought us the scoop from Hollywood's Bar Marmont, where Gucci celebrated the launch of the new Flora by Gucci fragrance with an intimate dinner for the next generation of style stars. Co-hosts Amanda Seyfried and Vanessa Hudgens, welcomed fragrance fans Alexa Vega, Megan Fox and Channing Tatum to a three-course meal in the courtyard of the legendary Chateau Marmont hotel.
Vanessa Hudgens, Alyson Michalka, Alexa Vega and Daveigh Chase.
Photo: Donato Sardella / WireImage.com / Courtesy of Gucci
"I am wearing Gucci, Gucci, and more Gucci!" said Vanessa Hudgens, who chose a black light silk crepe flute dress , black ankle strap heels and gold python clutch--all from the label's Spring 2009 collection--for the occasion. "It’s my very first time wearing Gucci, Gucci and more Gucci."
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This week I fulfilled one of my lifelong dreams--to attend a taping of American Idol. I have followed the show since Season One, so when my good friend Danica Smith at PMKHBH offered me tickets on behalf of her client, AI’s hot new judge Kara DioGuardi, I jumped at the chance. I knew I'd have no trouble finding someone to be my plus one, but in the end I chose to take AI’s other biggest fan--my mother.
Lil Rounds belted out Martina McBride's "Independence Day" wearing a strapless hot-pink cocktail dress.
Photo: Courtesy of Fox
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Fashion week starts tomorrow, so I should be catching up on my sleep. But who can go to bed early when they're invited to the season premiere party for Bravo's Real Housewives of New York City? (I will admit that I am hooked on the whole Housewives series.) And while I already know Bethenny Frankel, I couldn't wait to see the other ladies in living color.
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I’m a sorority girl through and through--Kappa Alpha Theta from ASU--so I've been obsessed with the ABC Family series Greek since the first episode. So I felt like a pledge who got her first choice house on bid day when the publicist Amy Maloney, invited me to visit the set. Just like sorority rush I fretted about what to wear and got nervous about the prospect of chatting up my TV crushes Cappie (the laid back hottie) and Evan (the misunderstood millionaire).
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means that celebrities are painting the town pink in order to raise awareness. On Tuesday, I made the journey up to the Top of the Rock for the kickoff of Saks Fifth Avenue's annual Key to the Cure campaign, where guests were encouraged to shop for the cause. While dj Samantha Ronson entertained the crowd, I mingled with socially conscious celebs like Lindsay Lohan, Becki Newton and Debra Messing.
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Partyhopper is back in Las Vegas. This time I am spending six days in in Sin City to write a story on Justin Timberlake for our February issue. No, he hasn't signed a five-year deal to become the next Celine Dion--he's actually in town hosting a Pro-Am golf tournament to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children. Did you know JT was an avid golfer? Is there anything this guy can't do?
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We all know that LeAnn Rimes has a huge voice. But she's also got boatloads of courage. After growing up in the spotlight--and under the watchful eye of the media--you'd think she'd be pretty press shy. But every time I see her I find her to be so charming, warm and open. In the past, we've talked about her passion for fashion, her adorable husband and her Nashville neighbors, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman. And now, she's stepping up to speak out about an important health issue. LeAnn is the face of Stop Hiding From Psoriasis, a campaign to raise awareness about people living with the chronic skin disease, and she took time off from touring with Kenny Chesney to help unveil the Stop Hiding...Start Living photo exhibit and a new PSA here in N.Y.C.
LeAnn Rimes and Bronwyn pause for the cause at the Stop Hiding...Start Living photo exhibit.
Photo: Rachel Vollaro
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Sunday is usually my one day of rest, but this weekend I decided to give up my last few "me time" hours before the start of the work week to attend the Gossip Girl bash at shopping mecca Henri Bendel. Why did I brave a throng of aggressive GG fans on Fifth Ave. when I could have been at home with my feet up enjoying my night off? Because we here at InStyle.com know that our readers can't get enough of the show and we'll do anything to deliver what you want. Besides giving fashionable New Yorkers an excuse to stay up late on a school night, the soiree was thrown in honor of Gossip Girl costume stylist Eric Daman, who not only dresses the actresses in drool-worthy designs for the show, but is also responsible for helping them to develop their own off-screen style.
Bronwyn and Gossip Girl costume stylist Eric Daman.
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He is so charming, that Anthony Mackie. But since he lives in New York, I don't see him very often. Plus, he's always working--if you look him up on IMDB.com you'll see that he has seven movie projects in the works. So it was rather fitting when Mackie was named Ambassador of the 2008 American Black Film Festival. To celebrate, Hennessey and fellow New Yorkers Bevy Smith and Anthony’s manager, Jason Spire, threw a dinner at the Thompson Hotel’s Bond St in Beverly Hills to toast the actor and his most recent achievements.
Karen congratulates man of the hour Anthony Mackie.
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