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Lately, Kate Gosselin’s hair has experienced as many ups and downs as the reality show star herself. This week, the 34-year-old mother of eight stepped out with a cropped bob — a stark contrast to the shoulder-length extensions she’d been sporting courtesy of her 20-hour makeover from celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson back in early January. But while rehearsing for her upcoming spin as a contestant on Dancing With the Stars, Gosselin stopped in for a visit to stylist Gibson for a new cropped do. But, she’ll go long again soon enough with another set of extensions for DWTS — nothing looks better during a sexy samba than long, flowing locks. Find out about Kate’s views on winning DWTS and more about her new life in this week’s issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands now. Tell us: Do you prefer Kate with a short bob or her longer extentions?–Blane Bachelor

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When you think of Amy Winehouse, impeccable personal style might not be the first thought that pops into your mind. The singer, 26, is often seen in scruffy ballet shoes and jeans, along with her signature beehive — a look that has brought her regular mentions in the worst dressed lists. But there’s no doubting her street-smart reputation and cultural impact and one label has been ubiquitous in her wardrobe: British sportswear designer Fred Perry. Now, she has teamed with the firm, which is known for its Mod-style clean looks, to create a 17 piece clothing and accessories collection. Receiving the Winehouse touch are everything from the firm’s well-known the twin-tipped M12 polo shirt, the Harrington jacket, and the jumper dress. Capri pants get a “punk-inspired edge,” a statement from the firm Thursday said. “It’s Amy all over [DASH] sharp, clever, sexy, lots of attitude [DASH] but stays true to the Perry aesthetic and unrivalled heritage. and still remain instantly recognisable.” “I’m really excited,” Winehouse, who is working on her third album, said Thursday. “We’ve been working on it for a while and it’s great to see it finally come to fruition.” And the company’s managing director John Flynn added, “We have had a great relationship with her over the years as she has been a loyal fan and supporter. Amy’s sense of style and attitude to music and fashion pervades through this collaboration. We hope her fans and our fans will feel the same way.” – Simon Perry

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Mad Men’s Don and Betty Draper, Roger Sterling and Joan Holloway will become the latest screen stars to turn plastic. Mattel, Inc. will release a Barbie Collector line of dolls modeled after the award-winning show’s leading characters. Each doll will be made from Silkstone, a material that resembles the look and weight of porcelain, styled in iconic 1960s costumes with accessories true to their characters. For example, the Don Draper doll wears a classic red-lined suit and comes complete with a hat, overcoat and brief case while the Joan Holloway doll, in a curve-hugging purple skirt suit, wears her signature pen necklace. Sadly, no signature cocktails or packs of cigarettes are included for maximum veracity to the show. The dolls, which will retail for $75 each, will be available at BarbieCollector.com and select retailers come July. And starting March 23, exclusive collectible sketches of the Mad Men Barbie Collector dolls will be included in the Season Three DVD box set. Tell us: Which Mad Men character’s doll would you like to buy?

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Robert Pattinson fans will soon be able to take home a piece of the action from the Twilight heartthrob’s latest flick, Remember Me. Items such as Rob’s dreamy blue Prada suit, slip-in Birkenstocks, off-white LNA T-shirt and more of his costumes from the film will hit the live auction site icollector.com on March 13. Rob’s costumes will join other garments worn by his Remember Me co-stars including including Emilie de Ravin’s denim shorts and Pierce Brosnan’s gray suit — and that’s not all. Costumes from other hit movies like Oscar-winning The Blind Side, The Book of Eli, Leap Year and more are also up for grabs as part of Premiere Prop’s Movie Prop Extravaganza, with a portion of the proceeds going to the EIF (Entertainment Industry Foundation). Bidding happens live on March 13 starting at 11 AM PST, and you can find out more in the meantime about the featured items and the auction at eifoundation.org.

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It’s official: Whitney Port is the new spokesperson for acne-fighting device Zeno Hotspot. “My career puts a lot of emphasis on having clear skin,” the MTV reality star explains of why she wanted to partner with the brand and star in a series of print ads and television spots as part of her new role. Among her favorite things about the battery-powered device, which uses heat to stop pimples from forming, is its ability to safely “get rid of blemishes in as little as 24 hours.” As for why the beauty brand chose Whitney–aside from her gorgeous skin, of course–a brand rep tells PEOPLE that the star’s intelligence and maturity were deciding factors: “Whitney has all the qualities we are looking for in a spokesperson. We couldn’t be more thrilled.” The HotSpot has just launched in stores for $40. Click over to myzeno.com to learn more. And tell us: What do you think of Whitney’s appointment as the face of the skin care device? –Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester

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Reggie Bush isn’t the only true love in Kim Kardashian’s life. The reality star can’t get enough of beauty products! Having already launched her own signature scent and recently admitting that her dream job would be as a Sephora shopgirl, Kim and her sisters are joining forces to promote new skincare line PerfectSkinTM. “I have literally tried everything out there and nothing even comes close to PerfectSkin,” Kim says in a release for the three-step skincare system. Khloe offers her own reasons for representing the brand: “These products are so luxurious. I get so many compliments on my skin now.” Khloe was impressed with the products’ simplicity, which, she says, “[take] the guesswork out of my routine and makes my skin look and feel gorgeous.” PerfectSkinTM will launch in spring 2010, and although complete details of the sisters’ role with the brand are still in development, brand reps confirm that the trio will be starring in infomercials and appearing on the brand’s website.

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From global pop sensation to high fashion model, is there anything Madonna can’t do? Apparently not. Joining forces with Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (the company behind such labels as Candie’s and Badgley Mischka), the Queen of Pop is set to take the fashion world by storm with the launch of her own style empire, called MG Icon. “Joining forces with Iconix to bring my fashion ideas to consumers is very exciting for me,” says Madonna in a press release. First up will be a junior collection, appropriately labeled Material Girl. Launching exclusively at Macy’s stores and Macys.com in August 2010, Material Girl will include apparel, footwear, handbags and jewelry — all retailing from $12-$40. The collection was inspired and designed by both Madonna and her daughter Lourdes along with the in-house fashion team at Iconix Brand Group. And come 2011, Madonna plans to add beauty and fragrance options to her juniors line, so stay tuned for more details on Madonna’s growing fashion brand. For now, we’re counting down the days till we see what cutting-edge designs this quirky mother-daughter team come up with! Tell us: Will you buy Madonna’s designs?–Andrea DeSimone

With the launch of her ready-to-wear collection Winter Kate, Nicole Richie has grown her fashion business into an international force. The California girl recently took her much-anticipated line to London’s chic Selfridges department store where she was greeted by throngs of fans dying to get a first look at the Winter Kate clothes. Decked in her own designs, Nicole says, “I wear Winter Kate everyday, so I am really happy with it.” Fashionair.com was there to chat with the designer as she debuted Winter Kate across the pond. Check out what Nicole has to say about her first apparel line and her design success at Fashionair.com–by Andrea DeSimone

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Her hair has already spawned a million imitators, her casual cool style has inspired all of us to wear just jeans and a T-shirt with aplomb and now we may be able to look forward to smelling just like Jennifer Aniston too. WWD.com is reporting that Aniston is expected to reveal a partnership with Falic Group, who is producing Eva Longoria Parker’s soon-to-debut signature scent, to launch her first fragrance. And while reps were unavailable to comment to WWD on the potential deal, we are working on finding out more details as they become available. Tell us: Would you like to buy a Jennifer Aniston signature scent?

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While many designers dreamed of creating Michelle Obama’s inaugural gown, it was young Jason Wu who nabbed the honor with his one-of-a-kind one shoulder ivory gown with delicate floral details. And today, the 27-year old designer stood next to the stylish First Lady, in a Prabal Gurung sheath, as his handiwork was donated to the Smithsonian to be a part of “The First Ladies at the Smithsonian” exhibit. Mrs. Obama praised Wu’s work as being “a masterpiece. It is simple, it’s elegant, and it comes from this brilliant young mind, someone who is living the American Dream.” And as for seeing her gown be a part of a museum exhibit, the First Lady admitted to being just a little flustered by the attention to her wardrobe. “And I have to say, to be honest, I am very honored and very humbled, but I have to say that I’m also a little embarrassed by all the fuss being made over my dress. Like many of you, I’m not used to people wanting to put things I’ve worn on display. So, all of this is a little odd, so forgive me.” But, she continued eloquently, “But, at the same time, I truly recognize the significance of this day. This gown –- and all of the items that we’ll see in this wonderful exhibit –- help us connect with a moment in history in a very real way.” And she explained that she felt connected to that historical day in her own life just by looking at her dress — for the first time since she took it off! “When I look at my gown –- which I, in fact, have not seen since the day that I took it off –- memories of that moment truly come rushing back.” And a thrilling moment it was, as she explained, “I’ll never forget the moment that I slipped on this beautiful gown. I remember how just luscious I felt as the President and I were announced onto the stage for the first of many dances. And I’ll cherish that moment for the rest of my life.” The new gallery in the “The First Ladies at the Smithsonian” exhibit, “A First Lady’s Debut,” opens to the public March 10. Get more details at americanhistory.si.edu and see a behind-the-scenes video here.

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Katherine Heigl may be returning to the halls of Seattle Grace Hospital, but she won’t be doing it as a blonde! The Grey’s Anatomy star stepped out for lunch yesterday in L.A. as a brunette! And while Katherine has become one of Hollywood’s most noteworthy blonde bombshells, we are loving her darker do. The drastic color change and longer length is definitely a look Katherine can pull off. Tell us: What do you think of Katherine’s new brunette locks? Do you love it or hate it?–by Andrea DeSimone

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If Project Runway season four alum “almost fainted” when Meryl Streep asked him to design her Golden Globes dress, you can begin to imagine his ecstatic reaction to being tapped to design her Oscars’ gown. “I was thrilled and honored to get another call from Meryl,” Chris March tells PEOPLE.com. The always-charming designer and the Best Actress Nominee put their heads together to create the perfect, custom look for Meryl’s turn on the Academy Awards red carpet. “She was dying to wear two matching Fred Leighton Art Deco black and diamond bracelets, and wanted something white and Old Hollywood glamour to go with them. Her only requirement was a fabulously plunging neckline,” says Chris. “I worked on a classic but modernized silhouette [and] I think we really knocked it out of the park; between the hair, makeup, jewelry and the dress she is all over (and deservedly so!) the Best Dressed Lists. She is an absolute jewel!” We couldn’t agree more! We loved the outcome of Meryl and Chris’s teamwork and hope to see more in the future. Tell us: What did you think of Meryl Streep’s dress? Did it make your best dressed list?–by Andrea DeSimone

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The fashion spotlight may have focused on the ladies at the Academy Awards, but that doesn’t mean that Sandra Bullock, Penelope Cruz and Kristen Stewart were the night’s only scene-stealers. Hollywood’s leading men got suited up and ready to sizzle. But the question remains, which Hollywood hunk would you have wanted to stand beside as your Oscars date? Going the manly route, Best Actor nominee George Clooney balanced his elegant Giorgio Armani with longer hair and a little masculine scruff. Twilight’s famously bare-chested star Taylor Lautner kept covered in a perfectly fitted Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo (and we didn’t hear anyone complaining). And Jake Gyllenhaal supported his Best-Actress-nominated sister Maggie in a custom-tailored Burberry tuxedo. So many hot guys, this is a tough decision!Tell us: Which Hollywood guy do you think rocked the Oscars?

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If you thought Kellan Lutz’s Calvin Klein X Underwear ads were hot, you haven’t seen anything yet! The Twilight hunk joins fellow Calvin Klein Underwear models Mehcad Brooks, Fernando Verdasco and Hidetoshi Nakata in a steamy commercial that features the buff stars in nothing but their logo-ed skivvies. Check out the XXX video here. Tell us: What do you think of Kellan’s Calvin Klein Underwear commercial? Is it too hot for TV?–by Andrea DeSimone

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It looks like Lindsay Lohan might have a little more time to focus exclusively on her 6126 line of leggings and apparel in the days ahead. After months of tumult over her appointment as the artistic advisor for Emanuel Ungaro — and one not well-received runway show — the unlikely team appears to have parted ways. The actress was not present at the Ungaro fashion show today during Paris Fashion Week, and the brand’s owner Asim Abdullah told WWD backstage, “She’s not involved in this collection,” while declining to comment further. The actress quickly went from describing her catwalk debut as “pretty much a fairytale” to being bashed in the design world, even incurring the ire of the brand’s respected namesake founder, who deemed her first and maybe only collection for his former house “a disaster.” Tell us: What do you think of Lindsay’s possible departure from Ungaro?–Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester