Money is no object for legendary party host, Sean "Diddy" Combs and his 40th birthday bash held at the Grand Ballroom at the Plaza Hotel in NYC was no exception. The rapper is well-known for his lavish white parties, for which attending guests bust out their most blinding whites.

However, black was the theme of the evening with most attendees--including Estelle, Cassie, Jimmy Fallon and Shannon Elizabeth, Martha Stewart and Bono, just to name a few--showed up wearing black. The decor included a black chandelier and matching dance floor. The theme for the evening was "Garden of Eden" and included a $30,000 arrangement of orchids, according to Page Six.

But the best anecdote of the evening was relayed by a witness who claims that rapper Lupe Fiasco spent the evening flirting with Rachel Hunter. What can we say? Stacy's mom still has it going on.

Gallery Info: Sean Combs, Bono, Jimmy Fallon, Estelle, Lil Kim, Gail King, Shannon Elizabeth, Cassie, Tory Burch, Nelly, Lupe Fiasco, Herbie Hancock, Janice Combs, Veronica Webb, DJ Cassidy, Kim Kardashian, Martha Stewart and Kris Jenner at Diddy's birthday celebration presented by Ciroc Vodka at the Grand Ballroom at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.

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Many familiar faces took to the stage at this year's Glamour magazine's Women of the Year awards. Celebrity presenters at Carnegie Hall in New York City included movie star couple, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, former President Bill Clinton, Katie Couric and three Beatle wives.

It was model Iman who presented Rihanna with her prize for the evening and told the audience, "Now I am even more impressed with her dignity and courage."

Fashion designer and daughter of Beatle Paul McCartney, Stella McCartney, received her award when it was presented to her by John Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono; George Harrison's widow; Olivia Harrison and Ringo Starr's wife, Barbara Starkey.

Emmy award-winning talk show host, Tyra Banks, presented tennis player, Serena Williams, with her award and encouraged the women in the crowd, "You can do whatever you want to do. The most important belief is self-belief."

Of course, the best line was uttered by comedian Amy Poehler, who addressed the female contingent of the audience by advising, "Girls, if boys say something that's not funny, you don't have to laugh."

Gallery Info: Alex McCord, Amanda Righetti, Amy Poehler, Andie MacDowell, Anna Chlumskly, Anne V, Emme Anthony, Estelle, Iman, Katharine McPhee, Kerry Washington, Laura Ling, Lisa Ling, Maria Shriver, Rainey Qualley, Rihanna, Serena Williams, Stella McCartney, Stephanie March, Steven Tyler and Zoe Kravitz at the 2009 Glamour Women of the Year Awards.

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We posted photos of Lindsay Lohan attending Richard Branson's Rock the Kasbah event already, but there were many more celebrities in attendance.

Rock The Kasbah was held at the former Vibiana Cathedral in downtown LA and was described as an evening of 'exotic Moroccan meets old Hollywood glamour'.

Guests such as Paula Abdul, Kristin Cavarlli, Gavin Rossdale, Jenna Elfman, Sharon Stone, Richard Branson, Daisy Fuentes, Lindsay Price, Matt Goss, Charlotte Ross, Steven Strait and Lynn Collins were treated to a lavish dinner, auction and a performance by Estelle and Natasha Bedingfield before dancing until the early hours.

Proceeds from the night go to Branson's Virgin charities and the Eve Branson Foundation, run by Richard Branson's mother, which helps Moroccan women set up small businesses to support their families.

Tickets for the event went for between $750 per person to $15,000 for a V.I.P. table for ten.

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Golden girl, Blake Lively, rarely steps out of the house looking anything less than picture perfect. So it was a shock to see the Gossip Girl star revealing some tell-tale splotches on her chest when she bared her decolletage in a low-cut top at the 2009 Angel Ball. But then again, if that's her biggest flaw, the girl should count herself as lucky.

Her real-life boyfriend and Gossip Girl co-star, Penn Badgley, recently admitted to Men's Health that maintaining their romance has been a balancing act. The actor admits, "Having a relationship with someone you work with might not always be the smartest move. But it's been wonderful to be in a relationship where we can both identify with what the other is experiencing."

It seems that black was the color of choice for the evening with Bar Rafaeli and Jennifer Hudson also decked out in the most slimming of colors.

Gallery Info: Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, Bar Refaeli, Jennifer Hudson, Sherri Shepherd, Denise Rich, Patricia Field, Julie Henderson, Natalie Cole, Hoda Kotb, Kathie Lee Gifford, Russell Simmons, Star Jones, Robin Thicke, Howard Stern, Beth Ostrosky, Paula Patton, Estelle and Ivana Trump at the 2009 Angel Ball.

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For the record, Halle Berry is not pregnant with a baby or a burger baby. It seems she may have totally lost that burger baby for good.

The actress looked stunning at the 6th Annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball in New York City last night. Boyfriend Gabriel Aubry was on hand to accompany Halle in all her sparkled cut-out deliciousness.

Also attending the ball were Adrian Grenier, Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, Angelique Kidjo, Christiane Amanpour, Estelle, Gayle King, Iman, John Mayer, Kerry Washington, Mary J Blige, Nick Cannon, Padma Lakshmi, Paula Patton, Richard Branson, Robin Thicke, Samuel L Jackson, Spike Lee, Tyson Beckford, Usher and Youssou N'dour.

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Broadway legend Liza Minnelli and Oscar-nominated actress Queen Latifah joined forces and each took the stage respectively at the 25th Anniversary Party for Paper magazine at the New York Public Library.

Additionally, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, the Virgins and Janelle Monae also performed along with DJ Mark Ronson taking his place at the turntables. It looks like it must have been quite the shindig.

Kanye and his fellow futuristic fashionista girlfriend, Amber Rose, showed up together, both wearing all-black. Amber made herself look like a Cosmo magazine "don't" with her solid black sunglasses.

Gallery Info: Kanye West, Amber Rose, Mark Ronson, Lady Bunny, Kid Cudi, Andrew WK, Liza Minnelli, Betsey Johnson, Alison Pill, Queen Latifah, Patricia Field, Tyson Beckford, Amanda Lepore, Lydia Hearst, Isaac Mizrahi, Janelle Monae, Sean Lennon, Kemp Muhl, Lisa Edelstein Taylor Hanson, Zac Hanson, Cheyenne Jackson, Anna Sui, Estelle and Samantha Harris at the 25th Anniversary Party for Paper magazine.

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Most of yesterday's BET Awards were dedicated to remembering late pop superstar Michael Jackson, but as they say, the show must go on. And a slew of stars crossed the stage Sunday evening to accept their prizes for the year.

Beyonce Knowles, who brought the audience to tears with an emotional rendition of "Ave Maria," snagged video of the year for "Single Ladies, as well as Best Female R&B artist. Best Actor and Actress went to Will Smith and Taraji P. Henson, respectively. Best Male R&B Artist was Ne-Yo, who performed a cover of Michael Jacdkson's Lady in My Life during the evening's festivities.

Best Male & Female Hip-Hop Artists were Lil Wayne and M.I.A. and we're not sure if Lil Mama won some kind of fashion award for her interesting hair and outfit combo, but she should have.

Meanwhile, Alicia Keys was all dark, wavy ringlets and beading in her mini-dress. The singer was one of many stars who mentioned the King of Pop during the evening's festivities. Sean Combs said simply that Jackson "made [him] believe in magic.

The full list of winners is after the jump.

Check out all of our 2009 BET Awards coverage here.

Gallery Info: Taraji P Henson, Jazmiine Sullivan, Wyclef Jean, Ginuwine, Sherri Shepard, Claudia Jordan, Sean Paul, Chamillionarie, Keri Hilson, Melody Thorton, Arsenio Hall, Ray J, Trey Songz, Tyra Banks, MC Lyte, Cassie, Lil Mama, Sean Kingston, Adrienne Bailon, Ciara, Zoe Saldana, Marlon Wayans, Nichelle Nichols, Kanye West, Amber Rose, Joe Jackson, Alicia Keys, Meagan Good, Soulja Boy, Beyonce, Tyrese, Mario, Amerie, Chaka Kahn, Ne Yo, Toccara, Farnsworth Bentley, Estelle and Tempestt Bledsoe at the 2009 BET Awards.

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Tiny as she may be, all five feet of Kylie Minogue was dressed to the nines for Glamour's Women of the Year Awards for 2009.

The 41-year-old pop princess hinted at her on-stage showgirl persona in a black mini sheath dress and an animal print feather boa. Where would one even find such a thing? Fabulous.

Katy Perry was no slouch at the event either, with her jet-black curls arranged perfectly with her trademark red lips in full effect. Her dress was a turquoise strapless number paired with some black hose and bright red heels.

Gallery Info: Kylie Minogue, Katy Perry, Becki Newton, Ed Westwick, Blue, Chris Diamantopoulos, Rachel Stevens, Amanda Seyfried, Adele, Estelle, Jensen Button, Lee Ryan, Mark Ronson, David Gandy and Paul Sculfor at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards 2009.

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Poor Jon Hamm. I have a feeling he was like WTF am I doing at Us Weekly's Hot Hollywood Style celebration when he saw who else was on the red carpet. Other than Estelle, Eliza Dushku and Taraji P Henson it was a pretty sad group of celebrities. Maybe he had never been to MyHouse and just wanted to check it out.

Lindsay Lohan was there, she came after her taping of Ellen, as were Paris Hilton and Doug Reinhardt who loves the camera as much as Paris does. It was Fergie's second stop of the night. Earlier, she hit ASCAP's Pop Music Awards before making her way to the event at MyHouse.

I'm just sad that Bai Ling and Phoebe Price weren't there. I mean how can you hold a style celebration without either of them?

Gallery Info: Jon Hamm, Jennifer Westfeldt, Fergie, Paris Hilton, Doug Reinhardt, Brittny Gastineau, Annie Wersching, Brooke Burns, Rachel Leigh Cook, Chris Harrison, Stephanie Pratt, Tila Tequila, Kourtney Kardashian, Jordana Brewster, Garcelle Bouvais, Tyler Hilton, Cristian de la Fuente, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Cheryl Burke, Khloe Kardashian, Lauren Conrad, Martina McBride, Holly Madison, Gilles Marini, Stacy Keibler, Shana Moakler, Samantha Harris, Estelle, Eliza Dushku, Patti Stanger, Taraji P. Henson, Rob Kardashian, Kelly Osbourne, Kara DioGuardi and Michael Copon at the US Weekly 'Hot Hollywood' issue launch party.

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At The Brits music awards, Katy Perry showed off her curvaceous body in a pair of black, latex leggings a pair of dominatrix-style high heels. And what is that on her vest-top? Pieces of flair? Merit badges? I bet she smells like a hot glue gun, if you get up close.

Host for the evening was Kylie Minogue, who played quick-change artist sporting a tiny red sheath dress, a purple and pink sheath dress and a sparkly black strapless number. As if that weren't enough, it looks like she even had time to throw two toga-style dresses into the mix.

Euro pop icon David Hasselhoff showed up to the event looking tanned, pin-striped and lucid with a mystery "guest" on his arm. He looks good, by which I mean uninjured.

Gallery Info:  2009 Brit Awards Red Carpet photos
 

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