Behold! A New D&G Store Is Born Unto Thee
Celebrities of varying types and degree braved the cold, rainy night here in LA to make their way to the D&G store opening on Robertson Blvd. in West Hollywood, CA last night for an event that raised money for the Art of Elysium charity. It turns out that Paris Hilton and Benji Madden, recently broken up, both showed up at the same party last night. Does this mean a reconciliation is in the works? Here are a few pics from the red carpet arrivals last night and some deets on the party itself:
Could a reunion be in the works for Paris Hilton and Benji Madden? It certainly looked that way [last night]. The two arrived mere minutes apart for the grand opening of the D&G boutique on Robertson Boulevard hosted by Rachel Bilson. Paris was doing interviews on the carpet as Nicole Richie and Joel Madden arrived together at the event, which benefitted Art of Elysium. After Nic and Joel took photos, they brushed right past Paris without even saying hello and headed inside the soiree. But when Benji arrived right behind them, it was another story … Paris’ ex-boyfriend stopped to greet her in mid-interview, and the two went inside the store together, where she quickly pulled him into a private corner so they could talk. The usually photo-happy heiress waved off photogs as the former couple chatted cozily together. After grabbing drinks at the bar, Paris quickly approached Nicole to say hi, and then she and Benji headed out to the smoking patio for some more quiet conversation. Both Paris and Benji looked happy and friendly as they hung together, but when asked if she and Benji were getting back together, all Paris offered was a knowing smile. Ultimately, Benji left the bash with Joel and Nicole, leaving Paris to hang with sister Nicky and David Katzenberg. And while Nicole looked superskinny again in tights and a tutu-type skirt, she ate french fries inside the fete. Also making the fashionable scene: Lauren Conrad, Kevin Connolly, Josh Brolin and newly single Ginnifer Goodwin.
HMMM. I don’t think I like the idea of Paris and Benji getting back together again. Mebbe they just had a few loose ends to tie up and this was the first time they were able to see one another since the break-up. I mean, a press-heavy event with lots of bystanders around may not be the ideal place to have a heart-to-heart with your former lover but we are talking about Paris Hilton here. If stuff like this didn’t happen in public, how would we know that she even exists? Overall, it sounds like it was a pretty good turn out for the event … afterall, if it’s one thing that the world needs in these trying economic times, it’s a new D&G boutique to shop in :)
[Photo credit: Splash News; Source]
Tags: Art of Elysium, D&G, Gabrielle Union, Joel Madden, Lauren 'LC' Conrad, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton
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December 16th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
I really can’t see Benji and Paris getting back together. They’re not right for each other at all. I think that Paris will eventually marry an older guy, not famous, but equally as wealthy as her and not in the music biz. As much as I adore Benji, he’s not the Mr. Right Paris needs. Benji won’t be on the singles market for that long, he always manages to hook up with hot chicks! Same goes for Paris, she’ll find another cool dude soon enough.
December 16th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
so what is the DEAL with nicole and paris again? are they buds or hating each other or what? I’m sure Trent has answered this before but I just don’t remember the answer.
December 16th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
with Paris, expect the unexepted, meaning her and Benji are going to collaborating ain the future more. She worked with his producer for her new songs and Benji help write with Paris on her news sings. PENJI is not over. And Nicole being skinny? big deal! who cares? She’s done so much charity work and stuff and she wants to go back to her natural petite frame yet healthy look post baby.
December 17th, 2008 at 8:59 am
What recession?