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

Kirstie Alley's had a big life.

From her weight gains to weight losses, from her starring roles in shows like "Cheers" to a stagnant career, from a quiet family life to daily drama, Kirstie's seen it all.

Which means we aren't about to miss the craziness that's bound to happen Sunday on the season premiere of her new show.

In the meantime, take a look back at her emotional rollercoaster rides in our gallery of photo highs and lows of Kirstie Alley's wild life.

And don't forget to tune in on Sunday night to "Kirstie Alley's Big Life"!

See photo gallery for photo credits

An open letter to Jesse James:

Jesse, Jesse, Jesse.

Didn't you learn anything from your predecessors? All it takes is one look at, oh, Tiger Woods, John Edwards or Ryan Phillippe to realize that the whole affair thing's just not worth it.

Ah, but there are many men who have come before you, and many men who will follow you.

Here's a look at your new league of peers, those men who have earned the title of Hollywood's Biggest Dogs thanks to their cheating ways. Click here to see the most famous Celebrity Cheaters.

Good luck without Sandy.

Photos by iStock (main); see photo gallery for all other credits

This week was all about variety. And the winners are...

Dakota Fanning wearing Elie Saab at "The Runaways" premiere in New York. The intricate beading all over this nude dress is absolutely beautiful.

Eva Longoria ravishing in a lipstick-red Ralph & Russo gown at "The Noble Gift" Gala. An open back adorned with three strands of rhinestones adds an extra touch of glam to this spicy sensation.

Kristen Stewart sparkling in Emilio Pucci at "The Runaways" premiere in New York. I love the combination of the sweetheart neckline and abstract design of this dress.

Jennifer Aniston glowing in a nude gown from the Donna Karan Spring 2010 collection at "The Bounty Hunter" premiere in New York. This asymmetrical number manages to hug Jen's figure in all the right places.

Sarah Jessica Parker rocking a star-studded Marchesa mini at the 2010 ShoWest event in Las Vegas. This dress, perhaps my favorite of all, manages to look poised and playful at the same time.

Photos (left to right): Theo Wargo/WireImage; Eamonn McCormack/WireImage; Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images; Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage; Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Simply leave a comment on ANY Hairs the Scoop post before April 16, 2010, and you'll automatically be entered for a chance to win this amazing Tanda prize package (valued at over $275)! Best of luck! x

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Chloe Sevigny rocks a runway-inspired look at the NYC premiere of "The Runaways."

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"Grey's Anatomy" star Katherine Heigl debuts a new brunette 'do at the 2010 ShoWest Awards in LA.

Former "American Idol" contestant Allison Iraheta dressed in head-to-toe black, wearing a lace bodice and matching tights and shoes, at the 18th Annual "A Night At Sardi's" Fundraiser and Awards Dinner yesterday.

As usual, she accessorized her otherwise dark look with her bright, multicolored locks.

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

See more daring celebrity styles now!

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The annual ShoWest event took place in Las Vegas this week. Some of my favorite looks from celebs in attendance included:

Katherine Heigl dazzling in a plunging, red silk taffeta dress with gold peep-toes.

Cynthia Nixon sporting a graphic sheath and satin heels.

SJP rocking a lemongrass-colored Lanvin number and nude pumps.

Kristin Davis charming in a floral Oscar de la Renta dress and black peep-toes.

Vanessa Hudgens rocking a sequined tank dress and nude, ankle-strap heels.

Photos (left to right): Ryan Miller/Getty Images; Ethan Miller/Getty Images; Ethan Miller/Getty Images; Ethan Miller/Getty Images; Ryan Miller/Getty Images

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Milla Jovovich looks luminous at a Tommy Hilfiger press event in Madrid.