Red carpet watch: Nicole Kidman chooses L'Wren Scott (again) as Australia comes to London

it just me or is Nicole Kidman's recent fondness for L'Wren Scott starting to grate a little? Of course I *heart* both celebrity and designer, but really... I think it's time to chill out on the LWSF (Little White Scott Frocks) for a little while - I believe its her fifth one yet! Yes, there has been the odd Prada and Dries van Noten number thrown in for a good measure, but it's all been a tad safe for my liking. Here she is at the UK premiere of Australia in Leicester Square, looking darling as always. But oh how I wish she'd take a leaf out of fellow Aussie Cate Blanchett's book, and try something a bit more daring. Yes?

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Gallery: red carpet glamour at the Valentino premiere party

The fashion legend that is Valentino Garavani can definitely pull in a crowd. The Venice Film Festival after party for the premiere of the new film 'Valentino: The Last Emperor' pulled in a host of A-list names including Charlize Theron, Elizabeth Hurley, Claire Danes and Diane Kruger. They all looked fabulous (mainly in Valentino, natch) and we've got the pics!

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Red carpet: Renee Zellweger is plummy in Marchesa at 'Leatherheads' premiere, London

It is nice to see Renee Zellweger in town again, she can't seem to get enough of our fine shores as her previous roles in Bridget Jones and Miss Potter prove. And we are glad to have her, especially when she promotes our local fashion talent.

The actress fronted up to the U.K. première of her latest flick Leatherheads overnight in a strapless number designed by Marchesa.

While her co-star George Clooney continued to attract the ladies, Zellweger kept things sophisticated in this sumptuous plum-coloured evening dress, which gathered and ruched at the sides. The 38-year-old also stuck to her 'less is best' motto, refraining from adding accessories to her outfit.

Do you think this was a wise choice? Tell us by leaving your comments below.

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Abigail Clancy at Brit Awards 2008

I'm still not 100 per cent sure who Abigail Clancy is. From what I can gather, she was once a runner-up on Britain's Next Top Model and is now a WAG (girlfriend of English footballer Peter Crouch). I think that pretty much explains why I'm now seeing her in this... erm... sheath?! Grab some stretchy material, cut two holes out for your arms and a bigger one for your head and ladies, you've got yourself a hoisery style dress! Even on the off-chance that Abi wasn't aware her sheath was see-through, surely her underwear alone deserves a gentle rap across the knuckles. Honestly... it's the Brit Awards; there are children watching!

Brit Awards 2008 red carpet: Kelly Rowland, Natasha Bedingfield & Rihanna

While Kylie and the Girls Aloud ladies chose to show off some leg, Kelly Rowland, Natasha Bedingfield and Rihanna showed them how it's really done in their silver mini dresses at the 2008 Brit Awards last night.

It seemed like Kelly's silver feather mini dress was made just for her and kudos for her for going down the feathered path. Natasha chose to go with a silver shift dress featuring loads of embellishment making her really shine. I'd rather hoped she'd gone with a pair of brightly coloured shoes, instead of black which just seems to weigh her look down a little. But gorgeous dress nonetheless. Meanwhile Rihanna's silver strapless mini dress by Giambattista Valli shimmered against her gorgeous skin, and accessorised to perfection with perfectly coiffed hair.

Check out the full list of 2008 Brit Award winners here.

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Brit Awards 2008 red carpet: Kylie Minogue and Girls Aloud

The 2008 Brit Awards was held last night at Earls Court in London and for once a red carpet event was not full of dull coloured long gowns! For the Brit Award crowd it was all about showing off the legs in thigh high or mini length dresses. Well if you've got it, flaunt it.

Kylie Minogue wore a sparkly black strapless dress with a sweetheart neckline by Vicky Tiel which she contrasted with very cool heels and bright tangerine nails. Meanwhile, Girls Aloud provided support for bandmate, Cheryl Cole (nee Tweedy) as all four girls wore dresses that were cinched at the waist and showed off their pins. I wonder if it was a conscious thing to have the girls in black and white not standing next to each other? I love Nicola Roberts' red leopard print dress, but I don't understand why a bright pink clutch is the accessory de jour for the girls. Perhaps it's just a match-y match-y thing?

Check out the winner's list below.

So who won what? Here's the winner's list from the 2008 Brit Awards:

Outstanding Contribution To Music: Paul McCartney

British Album: Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare

British Single: Take That - Shine

British Group: Arctic Monkeys

International Album: Foo Fighters

British Female Solo Artist: Kate Nash

International Group: Foo Fighters

International Female Solo Artist: Kylie Minogue

British Male Solo Artist: Mark Ronson

International Male Solo Artist: Kayne West

British Breakthrough Act: MikaCritics Choice: ADELE

British Live Act: Take That

Want to know exactly what happened at last night's Brits? Check out the liveblog from My Chemical Toilet.

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Some colour finally appears on the Cloverfield red carpet

The Chanel Night of Diamonds red carpet may have been all black and white affair, but the LA premiere of Cloverfield wasn’t, with all the young starlets out to show off their fabulous designer dresses. Lindsay Lohan (who looks like she needs to wash her face) made her first red carpet appearance in LA after her rehab stint, wearing a tight black mini dress with her bleached blonde locks flowing and curly. Her red carpet twin and reality TV star, Heidi Montag, sported the same flowing locks, but opted for a red mini dress and similar black peep toe pumps.

Ashlee Simpson kept warm with a red coat and accessorized with an oversized black leather clutch. Michelle Trachtenberg looked cute as a button with her high waisted check skirt, belted down with a patent leather belt.

House star, Jennifer Morrison opted for a yellow strapless gown, while The Hills stars Audrina Patridge and Lauren Conrad wore a green mini and a colourful Jenny Packham respectively.

Who looked best? I loved Ashlee's coat... but it was a red carpet so it would have been nice to see what she had under it.

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Red Carpet Alert: Jennifer Garner's 'The Kingdom' style

How gorgeous does Jennifer Garner want to be? The gal with the biggest smile next to Julia Roberts (with dimples to boot!) has been traipsing around Europe to promote her latest action flick The Kingdom. On Wednesday, Jen was in Paris wearing a figure hugging fuchsia gown by Zac Posen with oversized clutch and shiny curls. The next day, she flew into London for the UK premiere in a gorgeous navy blue dress with black sequin detailing and train. Which look do you prefer?

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Red Carpet Watch: "The Bourne Ultimatum" premiere, LA

Forget Matt Damon, last night's premiere of the Bourne Ultimatum was all about the ladies. Julia Stiles led the charge in a floor-sweeping crocheted number which doesn't really grab me. It's a little too doily for my liking and I'm not loving the overkill of straps up top from her slip. Jennifer Garner, on the other hand, radiated in this black and white mini dress complete with Christian Louboutin peep-toes. For once she actually appeared at an event with hubby Ben Affleck in toe! I'm also a fan of Joan Allen's strapless frock and silver stilettos - taking a leaf out of Posh and Cam's book... snaps for that!

Runway to Red Carpet: Eva Longoria in Monique Lhuillier at 'El Cantante' premiere, LA

Those bib-style dresses are certainly making a splash right now and here is one star who is definitely wearing the trend well. Eva Longoria attended the El Cantante premiere in LA overnight wearing this gorgeous grey bib-style frock by Monique Lhuillier, which featured in her autumn/winter 2007 collection. Longoria keeps the embellished waist belt (another hot trend) and adds a matching clutch and detailed heels for effect. But it was her hunk of diamond wedding ring, which stuck out like a sore thumb, that had everyone talking - bling-o-rama!

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Red Carpet Watch: "The Bourne Ultimatum" premiere, LA

Forget Matt Damon, last night's premiere of the Bourne Ultimatum was all about the ladies. Julia Stiles led the charge in a floor-sweeping crocheted number which doesn't really grab me. It's a little too doily for my liking and I'm not loving the overkill of straps up top from her slip. Jennifer Garner, on the other hand, radiated in this black and white mini dress complete with Christian Louboutin peep-toes. For once she actually appeared at an event with hubby Ben Affleck in toe! I'm also a fan of Joan Allen's strapless frock and silver stilettos - taking a leaf out of Posh and Cam's book... snaps for that!

BET Awards Red Carpet Talk

The BET awards went down last night in Hollywood and here at Hollyscoop we want to know who was wearing what.

Beyonce Knowles rocked the red carpet in a sequined Dolce and Gabbana number. The bootylicious star wasn’t the only one sporting the Italian line.

Rapper Eve opted for a shorter D & G dress where she displayed more legs to give her animal print dress the wild touch. Alicia Keys took the simple route sporting a Michael Kors nude dress. Although Alicia didn’t sparkle like a disco ball she looked stunning.

One person that didn’t make our best dressed list was Vivica A. Fox from “Dancing With The Stars”. We honestly don’t know what she was thinking. The only explanation we have is that she kept her ballroom dress from the hit TV show for this special night.

Tell us your thoughts on who reigned the red carpet and was the Queen of the night.

From Runway to Red Carpet

Fashion forward Cameron Diaz sported this Christian Dior dress back in May at the Art Institute Gala in NYC, while John Galliano's model rocked the frock at the Christian Dior 2007 Fall Couture Collection. You tell us, WHO OWNED IT?