Looks like lil’ Ri-Ri is bouncing back quite nicely from getting steamrolled by Wuss Brown…sorry, um, Chris. The Barbadian singer was apparently cuddled up with Canadian former child-actor Aubrey Graham, now known by his stage (and middle) name, Drake. He’s been appearing on mixtapes galore and currently has a hot single out entitled “Best I Ever Had”. Hmm…could he be referring to Rihanna, perhaps? If so, awesome for the two of them…it’s about time she had someone who knows how to appreciate (not depreciate, Chris) a lady.

Here’s what the NY Post’s Page Six gossip section had to say about the lovebirds:

The Barbadian beauty showed up with a group of friends Monday at Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge on West 42nd Street, but spent most of the night locking lips with [Drake]. “She was drinking whiskey and apple juice and making out with him all night,” says a spy. “They were really cute together.” Rihanna…peeled off with Drake at about midnight.

Jealous yet, Mr. Brown?

Paulina Porizkova made an intriguing confession during her appearance last week on CBS’ The Late Late Show, hosted by Craig Ferguson. Apparently the Czech-born actress/model, who appeared on the panel of judges for cycle 12 of the CW’s America’s Next Top Model, was recently fired from her position on the show. Porizkova, who replaced former model Twiggy, had this to say about her split with ANTM:

“Just to be fair here, the reason I was told I was fired was because … it seemed that `America’s Next Top Model’ had gotten too fat and they needed to cut some fat — and the fat was me.”

Um, ouch! We are in the midst of a recession, but unless Tyra and the gang plan to carry on with only a trio of judges (the other two being J Alexander and Nigel Barker, of course), cycling through former-model afer former-model seems a bit unnecessary.

Though Porizkova described the firing as having taken place over the phone on her birthday (of all days!), she was still in pretty good spirits when talking about it on The Late Late Show, even joking that her “gigantic huge ego” may have played a part in her untimely departure from the program, prompting Ferguson to question the possibility of some sort of rivalry between her and Tyra. Porizkova had only this to say in response:

“I really believe that they just felt like they didn’t need me, which, of course, they don’t.”

Double-ouch.

Most of you will remember that we recently interviewed coke-rapper Rick Ross for the eModa Lifestyle Magazine, during which we talked to him about his style preferences. Well, we may have spoken too soon…Rick Ross has recently been called out by the legal team of Louis Vuitton for wearing knock-off shades on the cover of the June issue of XXL Magazine. The following is an excerpt from the luxury goods purveyors sent to the editors of the mag:

“…the sunglasses Mr. Ross is wearing were not made by Louis Vuitton and, in fact, are counterfeit. Louis Vuitton did not grant permission to Mr. Ross or to whoever did make the sunglasses to use our trademarks. The second is that no affiliation, sponsorship or association exists between Rick Ross or XXL and Louis Vuitton. The third is that counterfeiting is illegal.”

How could this be? Ross is very well known for bragging incessantly about the fortune he’s (allegedly) acquired as a former narcotics boss. His explanation for the fashion faux-pas comes from Jacob Bernstein a/k/a “The Sunglasses Pimp”, who claims the glasses in question are genuine and have simply been augmented with custom details:

“It’s the same thing as buying a Rolls-Royce and having it tricked out,” Bernstein explained to the Web site. “Just because the product has been customized by me doesn’t take away from the fact that the frames are authentic Louis Vuitton Millionaires.”

Is it really the same, though? I mean, at $1200 per pair, the Louis Vuitton Millionare Sunglasses come pretty tricked out already…why the need to alter them? Also, it’s pretty interesting that the main thing Ross had done to the glasses was the addition of a bar with the company’s name engraved on the side…maybe he wants everyone to know he’s rockin’ LVs. Above right is a picture of the actual Millionaire glasses…we’ll let you be the judge.

Looks like even the seniors are catching up to the tattoo-inspired couture craze…albeit just a tad late. Check out this picture of the legendary Liza Minnelli in none other than a Christian Audigier tee! Ms. Minelli looking rather sprite for her 63 years, was recently caught by TMZ photogs outside of the swank Plaza Athenee in Paris, seemingly in no makeup. [What would Judy think? ;-)] Hey, at least she wasn’t wearing Ed Hardy…

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The following is an blurb from Associated Press about an altercation between actor Kiefer Sutherland and an unsuspecting fashion designer at a recent party in New York…

Actor Kiefer Sutherland, best known for his leading role in the television series “24″, was arrested late on Thursday on suspicion of head-butting a fashion designer at a party in New York.

“He was arrested on a misdemeanor assault charge,” the duty officer at the New York Police Department told AFP.

Sutherland, who plays special agent Jack Bauer in the high-octane blockbuster series, turned himself in at a Manhattan police station.

The 42-year-old actor was not jailed and remains free prior to a court appearance, the duty officer said. The date of that hearing was not immediately known.

Sutherland allegedly head-butted fashion designer Jack McCullough at a nightclub on Monday following a glamorous event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. McCullough alleges the blow cut his face.

According to unconfirmed newspaper accounts, Sutherland assaulted the designer after McCullough bumped into actress and model Brooke Shields.

Sutherland’s legal situation may be complicated by the fact that he is currently on probation for drunk driving. He spent 48 days in jail after that arrest in 2007.

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Check out Day26 (from the infamous Making the Band 4 on MTV, hosted by Diddy) rocking none other than Doctrine at a recent press conference!

The following is an excerpt from the Associated Press…check out how the usually extravagant hip-hop community is responding to the state of the nation’s economy:

While over-the-top bling didn’t represent all of rap fashion — gritty gang looks, Afrocentric garb and even preppy styles have all been adopted and embraced as part of rap style at some point — in the late 1990s and the early part of this decade, bling seemed to have reached its apex, complete with gold and diamond pimp cups and diamond grills for the teeth. (In fact, its around that time the term bling was born.)

“It was about creating a signature,” according to Memsor Kamarake, fashion director of Vibe magazine.

But in recent years, rap kings like Jay-Z and Diddy have displayed their swagger with looks that were more boardroom than bling, with button-down shirts and designer suits.

Though Young Jeezy may still sport a huge chain at times, flashy jewelry is not integral to his image.

“He’ll wear a scarf and no jewelry, maybe a bracelet, with a baseball hat, a T-shirt and a pair of jeans — that’s not a lot of bling,” says Connor, who has also styled the Georgia artist.

Rappers aren’t giving up glamour altogether, they’re just not wearing it 24-7. In the past, several chains were de rigueur for a grocery-store run, now they’re reserved for a show or nightclub, says Baller, who also is seeing more artists trading in old chains instead of buying new ones.

And rapper T.I. has the A.K.O.O. clothing line, which features military-inspired woven shirts, polos and denim, with most items ranging from $44 to about $200. Ralph Reynolds, who is A.K.O.O.’s creative director, said the clothing label reflects a more price-conscious customer in hip-hop.

“Some of those same people who would reach and stretch and do everything they could to get that Louis (Vuitton) will now say, ‘I already have these two bags, let me pay the rent,’” Reynolds says.

Even Kimora Lee Simmons, the Baby Phat designer known for her extravagant lifestyle, toned down the glitter in her most recent collection.

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