Yee-haw, boys and girls, "Project Runway" is back! After a long, dark period I will only refer to as "the unpleasantness," "Project Runway" saddled up and moved on over to Lifetime seamlessly. What a joy to have all the regulars on hand for what is one of the best episodes of “PR” I have seen in a long time. Tim’s here! Yay! Heidi, looking beautiful while dishing out huge helpings of schadenfreude (delight at other people’s misfortune). Michael Kors, the ever-glowing tangerine God of Fashion, and Nina Garcia, now at Marie Claire and sharpening her claws on a new crop of diverse designers.

Let’s get this out of the way: Yes, it is filmed in Los Angeles ... but so far that doesn’t seem to have affected a thing; in fact, the first challenge is pretty fabulous because of L.A.: The designers are taken to the red carpet of the Emmys, and given the challenge of designing a red-carpet gown of their choice with two days and $200. All the familiar fun ensues that makes us addicted to this stuff — sketching in the workroom (now at FIDM and bigger than ours!), a half hour to shop at Mood (yay! Mood!), and let the drama begin. All under the lilting tones of a certain Mr. Gunn, whom we have sorely missed.

Meet the designers: Ra’mon (the serious med student); Logan (the guy’s guy, letting us know in no uncertain terms that he is straight); Johnny (former drug addict who tried out for the show several times, but made it now that he is clean. Read: drama); Gordana (Yugoslavian tough-chick who will win even if she has to make her dress out of potatoes and corn); Malvin (one word: Sanjaya); Qristyl (oooh honey, step back, cuz Miss Q doesn’t mess around with skinny girls, she is size “plus-sexy”); Shirin (sweet to the point of diabetic coma); Nicolas (the self-acclaimed “Feather Prince” — Good Luck); Mitchell (every show has one, the all-American cutie); Ari (techno-chick who’s tragically into “Blade Runner” Chic); Louise (trapped-in-vintage-land Louise Brooks channeler); Irina (into leathah); Carol (this season’s Kenley? Pixie-couture airhead); Epperson (serious dreads and seems to be the oldest of the bunch); Althea (Cocky with a capital “C,” sure she is the next Christian, Vivienne Westwood, McQueen, blah blah blah); and finally, Christopher (self-taught and second runner-up in the cutie category). We met Christopher last — any predictions?

Some workroom fun that was music to my ears: Ari saying “I don’t sketch” ... Johnny having a drug-free meltdown with Tim coming to save the day and dry his tears ... Mitchell may be our new cryer ... Malvin claiming his garments are “ineffable” and beyond description (Oh, I can describe them alright). The best moment of the show? Qristyl can’t find anyone to cut her fabric at Mood, so she buys a pair of scissors and CUTS IT HERSELF! Way to make it work, Miss Q! Reality-show gold!

The dresses are coming along, and there’s a joyous visit from Saint Tim (do I hear angels when he enters the workroom?), and we begin to see what these designers are all about. Johnny says he will use “spit and gum” to finish his hideous dress if he has to. Tim calls Christopher’s work a “cruise-line cocktail waitress,” Ari is tragically channeling Blayne by making a halter diaper dress and Mitchell is making some sort of Victorian caftan out of coffin lining. Miss Q has completely missed with her quasi–Carmen Miranda wedding dress, and on the morning of the runway show, Mitchell has to start over from scratch and decides to go for a Lady Godiva look and send his model down the runway nude.

Oh Rapture! The Runway! Another byproduct of the L.A. location ... Lindsay Lohan is the guest judge! Here come the dresses!

• Althea: Silver, pretty, nice and safe.
• Gordana: Short blue-green dress with origami floating device around the bust.
• Malvin: Beige burlap scaly ugly boring dress fit for a prison wedding.
• Mitchell: Sheer (butt cheeks on parade) caftan that would make a great maternity dress for JLo.
• Louise: Dress made of drapes with a flowered growth on the shoulder.
• Christopher: ’80s prom dress made of garbage bags and Kleenex.
• Ra’mon: Fabulous eggplant taffeta gown that you could see on the most fabulous star on the Oscars red carpet.
  Shirin: Cutesy, short, safe.
• Epperson: More purple, but this one is the wrong way to do it.
• Irina: Literally drapes that the model keeps tripping over.
• Ari: Ridiculous space suit that wouldn’t pass for fashion in any year in the future.
• Johnny: This tragedy looks like a piece of fabric blew onto the model in a windstorm and was held in place by pieces of chewing gum.
• Qristyl: Ouch. I love Q, but this is hideous. How hideous? Kenley would love it.
• Logan: Silver, boring and monotone like his voice.
• Nicolas: Short, black plastic/rubber body condom. No feathers, go figure.

 

The decisions are made, the delicious drama spills forth in classic PR fashion. Did I agree with their decisions on who they kept on the runway? Yes. But I seriously disagree with their commentary on the top and the bottom looks ... but that’s what makes the show addictive. You want to scream at Nina, pull Heidi’s hair out, wipe the orange off of Michael Kors, and force-feed Lindsay Lohan. We all agreed Miss Q was a wreck, but she’s too fun to get rid of: In. Johnny: In. Are you serious? This same dress has gotten many designers eliminated, but they obviously keep him for what they hope will be more drug-free drama. Ra’mon: In. They called this dress “safe,” even though it was obviously the most beautifully realized piece on the show. Mitchell: In. They gave him a break. Plus they know all the gay men watching the show would be mad if they eliminate the cutest designer. Ari: OUT. What glee to hear Michael Kors call this ugly piece of garbage a “disco soccer ball.” I am swooning with delight. The winner? Christopher. Oh my God. This dress is one pair of fingerless gloves away from the prom scene in any John Hughes movie. (See photo.)They would normally rake this thing over the coals, but to keep us talking about the controversy, they chose to reward the self-taught naive boy who now thinks he’s got a shot at winning. But that’s why we love the show. “Project Runway” is back in all its glory. We can’t get enough of the delicious punishment, drama, hopes and dashed dreams of “Project Runway.”

And, ultimately, of life. See ya soon, Chris

While both Emilie de Ravin (in Oscar de la Renta) and Amanda Seyfried (in Roland Mouret) looked great for their premieres this week, it was Jennifer Aniston who blew me away.

The actress looked amazing in a nude gown from the Donna Karan Spring 2010 collection while promoting "The Bounty Hunter" in New York.

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Given this week's disappointing news — the rumors that Jesse James cheated on wife Sandra Bullock, and the split between Sam Mendes and Kate Winslet — it's understandable that now there's word of a possible curse on Oscar-winning Best Actresses. (Both Sandra and Kate won the award in just the past two years.) Let's take a look at how the last 10 years' worth of Best Actresses' romances have held up:

				Although both are currently happy in new relationships, 2001 winner Julia Roberts and her then-beau Benjamin Bratt broke up the same year she won the Oscar.
				Similarly, 2002 winner Halle Berry split with her husband Eric Benet a year after taking home the gold, amid news of his infidelity.
				2003 winner Nicole Kidman was recently divorced from Tom Cruise when she earned Best Actress accolades.
				When 2004 winner Charlize Theron nabbed an Oscar, she had already been with longtime love Stuart Townsend for years; however, they have now gone their separate ways.
				Eight years of marriage and two Academy Awards later, 2005 winner Hilary Swank and her husband Chad Lowe divorced — one year after her 2005 win.
				The same year she won her Best Actress Oscar, 2006 winner Reese Witherspoon filed for divorce from husband Ryan Phillippe.
				2007 winner Helen Mirren is still smitten with her husband of over 10 years, director Taylor Hackford.
				Sexy single and 2008 winner Marion Cotillard went the independent route and hit the red carpet solo.
				Almost exactly a year to the day after she earned the Best Actress award, 2009 winner Kate Winslet announced that she and husband Sam Mendes had separated.
				Just 10 days after bringing home her first gold statuette, 2010 winner Sandra Bullock cancelled a premiere appearance after rumors began swirling that her husband Jesse James had been having an affair. Neither star has released a statement regarding the gossip ... yet.

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At first glance, you can't really tell that the specks of red all over Alicia Keys' silky sheath (worn to the Gotham Magazine Annual Gala) are actually butterflies.

I'm not sure how I feel about this look. It may be a little immature for me.

Have something to say about this daring style? Sound off in the comment section below.

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Could yet another A-list marriage be biting the dust?

Today, Sandra Bullock announced she was pulling out of a scheduled appearance at the London premiere of her Oscar-winning film "The Blind Side," amid fresh rumors of her husband Jesse James' alleged affair with a tattoo model named Michelle "Bombshell" McGee. She was supposed to walk the red carpet next Tuesday, March 23, and in fact, the entire premiere has now been cancelled as well.

In a statement released by Warner Bros., the Best Actress Oscar-winner said, "Due to unforeseen personal reasons a trip abroad to support 'The Blindside' has been deemed impossible at this time ... I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your continued support of the film."

Adding to the drama? Jesse James deleted his Twitter account, which he usually uses frequently.

So far, neither star has responded directly to the rumors of Jesse's infidelity.

Stay tuned — we'll keep you posted as updates come in.

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Celebs like Kristen Stewart and Gwen Stefani are playing it cool in biker jackets and edgy accessories. Rate their looks now!

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Julianne Moore pairs a retro-inspired updo with soft peach tones at the NYC premiere of "Chloe."

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Believe it not, it's Kristen Stewart! The "Runways" star graces the cover of Eva magazine's April issue.

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An ever-fit Heidi Klum reveals a few of her best-kept beauty secrets to Allure: "I learned not to go in the sun early on in my career. A tan lasts for a week or two before it fades, and the sun is so damaging—it's not worth it. I put sunscreen on my kids every day before school and before they play outside. They know the routine." "You have to think about your whole body when you think about aging. In general, you have to be strong—and that starts with nutrition. I have a glass of milk with dinner every night. When I'm pregnant, I drink a liter of whole milk a day—my trainer would say that's crazy, but it works for me." "I didn't get stretch marks during my pregnancies, and I wasn't even moisturizing myself like a maniac." What's your "beauty code"? What rules & tips/tricks help you look (and feel!) your best on a daily basis?

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Lady Gaga gets "canned" at a recent press event in Sydney, Australia.