Lindsay Lohan paraded about Beverly Hills during a morning coffee stop. I couldn't decide if she looked different: slimmer? blonder? more smug? (all three?) Something's afoot! It could always be a fancy little camera lens, too, I suppose. :) Whoever plays detective and gives the best answer certainly gets kudos today.

Pictures by London Entertainment

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Mischa Barton was spotted by Splash looking quite different than when we saw her wearing her Keds. She bumped things up a notch to make an appearance on an Irish talk show for her new film "Closing the Ring" along with Shirley MacLaine. But which do you choose: blonde or brunette Mischa?

Pictures by Mark Doyle

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I wish I could switch places with Katharine McPhee for a day! She cruised Rodeo Drive and the surrounding area for all sorts of diamond accessories. I think she's going to be lucky enough to get more than just a plain 'ol ring, because she was seen taking a look at earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and more! Katharine had no comment on the date for the wedding, so it's up to us to guess then.

Pictures by RSPress

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Alex Curran arrived in London for the Spice Girls concert after her harrowing break-in last week. Splash caught her heading to the gig for a little "me time," and she deserves it! I'd want to get out of the house too if four masked men tried to rob me there. Hopefully Curran's house in Formby got an extra boost in security. I may not be the biggest WAG fan, but that's no way to spend the holidays.

Pictures by Pete Goddard

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Okay. I've already outed myself as a Hills watcher, but I'm not sure I'd even want to drag myself out in this freezing cold to meet lovely Whitney Port. She was looking absolutely fantastic at Bloomie's meet-and-greet for Clinique, however, so perhaps I'd consider it after all. :) Whitney certainly cleanses the palette after Melanie Griffith.

Pictures by Janet Mayer

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Hey, I know it's positively roasting in South America right now, but I don't think that warrants Melanie Griffith's slightly trashy ensemble Splash captured here. While husband Antonio Banderas did his interview stuff yesterday, she was on the search for shoes along the high street. As long as they weren't platforms or spike heels to match the leopard print and tattoo, I'll be pleased. Otherwise-- no me gusta.

Pictures by Piko Press

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