Mr. Blackwell
Morning Memo: Lindsay Lohan Takes the Train; Madonna and Guy Ritchie Probably Still Negotiating; Milk & Honey Going Private
Lindsay Lohan was "whining incessantly" at girlfriend Samantha Ronson about her staff on the Acela train to Washington, D.C. (They take Amtrak?) [P6]
Truth-challenged publicist Liz Rosenberg is denying reports that Madonna and Guy Ritchie have already reached a divorce settlement. Meanwhile, Madonna reportedly told a friend that Alex Rodriguez, whom she is rumored to have been dating this summer, "is physically a great specimen. And if she is going to have another child, he would be the ideal man." [NYDN]
Sasha Petraske's Milk & Honey is going members-only starting in November. [Gothamist via Down By The Hipster]
Not Chuck Bass: Gossip Girl's Ed Westwick got shut down by a "leggy brunette" at a Thompson LES party. [R&M, third item] read more »
Fashion Roundup: Hip-Hop Jewelry Auction; Mr. Blackwell Recovers; MTV's New Fashion Show
Ralph Lauren, who is 68, said that he will not be retiring anytime soon. [Vogue UK]
Phillips de Pury & Co. will auction off 50 pieces of jewelry worn by 50 Cent, Biz Markie, MC Lyte, Kanye West, Notorious B.I.G and Tupac Shakur in an auction called "Hip Hop's Crown Jewels." [FWD]
Mr. Blackwell has regained consciousness; the 85-year-old fashion arbiter is still hospitalized and battling an infection. [Yahoo] read more »
Fashion Roundup: Alexander McQueen in Talks With Target; Michael Kors and Gossip Girl; Did L'Oreal Lighten Beyoncé's Skin?
Alexander McQueen is reportedly in talks to design a line for Target. [Vogue UK]
Michael Kors has agreed to appear in an upcoming "fashion week-themed" episode of Gossip Girl after the show's producers told him, "You are very Gossip Girl." [WWD]
Alexandre Herchcovitch Band-Aids are the new "It" accessory. [Times]
L'Oreal is being accused of digitally lightening Beyoncé's complexion for its new ad; they allegedly whitewashed her face to be several shades lighter. [NY Post]
Famed fashion critic Mr. Blackwell has been hospitalized with a serious illness, according to his partner Robert Spencer. [US Weekly]
