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On Saturday, I went to a charity event called Reality Cares with my BFF Natalie Reid and my favorite jewelry queen Onch Movement. The event was at Joe’s Cafe in Hollywood. Reality TV stars got together to raise money (and publicity) for a fantastic organization called Operation Smile. Janice Dickinson was the hostess. Attendees included Doctor 90210, Bridget and Holly (Girls Next Door), Leilenne (Flavor Of Love Girls: Charm School ), Bobby Trendy, Daniel DiCriscio (Ali G ), and lots of random contestants from from Amazing Race, Survivor, and American Idol. The night before the event, TMZ posted this video of Natalie talking about Operation Smile. Um, just so you know, it’s COMEDIC ACTING! She’s IMPERSONATING you-know-who for effect, but knowing that might not make the video as shocking or funny. So, never mind that part; she’s completely serious!

– Sham Ibrahim

(Sham photos, from top: Natalie Reid and Daniel DiCriscio, Janice Dickinson, Brigitte and Holly with their new Onch Movement jewelry; Leilenne, Doctor 90210 and Sham)

Sham Ibrahim writes:

Natalie Reid (the world-famous Paris Hilton impersonator) blew into town on Monday and she’s busier than ever! She came to LA to tape a comedy segment on Comedy Central’s Showbiz Show with David Spade and to promote the ABC TV show, The Next Best Thing, which she’s a finalist on. Yesterday, we hung out with Natalie’s new pal David Spade, who turned out to be really cool, really nice, and (of course) really really funny. Afterwards, we went with our favorite jewlery designer, Onch, to the Roosevelt Hotel for Paris Hilton’s dear friend Caroline D’Amore’s party for her 23rd birthday. As soon as we walked up to the door, we saw Kimberly Kardashian, who stopped dead in her tracks, stared directly at Natalie, and her jaw hit the floor. Natalie didn’t notice Kimberly and sashayed past her through the back entrance. Then Rod’s son, Sean Stewart, mockingly chanted “Oh look, everybody, it’s Paris,” and cackled as we walked in. Without missing a beat, Natalie told him, “Don’t get horny!” Stupid-ass Sean and his jockish group of friends were speechless!

We walked over to the pool and Natalie joined Carson Daly and Lance Armstrong for a drink while Onch and I went to the back room for birthday cake with the “it” girl Caroline Gorgeous D’Amore! Caroline couldn’t have been sweeter. She gushed over Onch’s jewelry and actually thanked us for coming! Too bad not all the guests at her party had that level of charm and good manners. We met up again with Miss Natalie, who was sitting right next to Owen Wilson. Owen was featuring that whole 2002 “I’m too famous to shave or shower” look. He had on a black baseball cap and was giving the “I just want to be left alone so I came to the hottest club in Hollywood” vibe to match his wardrobe. Natalie noticed who she was sitting next to, turned to him, and sweetly said “Oh my gosh! I love your movies! You’re hot!” Owen arrogantly rolled his eyes and replied “Yeah. Okay. Great,” and turned away from Natalie. She looked crushed, so I consoled her by telling her what I learned last week: The people you admire are not always as good as the work they do. [Ed note: Wilson might have dismissed her that way because he thought she was the real Paris.]

After the Owen let-down, we decided it was time to leave. We said bye to Natalie’s bff Carson Daly and shook hands with Lance Armstrong. Lance was so cool. He was wearing a black suit and tie and looked so handsome. I felt like I was shaking hands with Superman, except Lance is a real-life hero who actually exists. He’s a huge inspiration to so many people and that part of the night was by far the best. I wanted a picture of him and Natalie, but he politely declined. He said he’s not a celebrity and his mom wouldn’t allow it!

Our night was really fun and I just adore Miss Natalie Reid. She’s staying at my place until Sunday. While I was at work yesterday she washed my dishes and cleaned up my dog’s poop. She’s totally low maintenance, so down to earth, very humble, and very modest. I know Natalie will take her good looks, her charm, and her comedic talent to the next level.

– Sham Ibrahim

(Do you really need captions? From top: Sham, Spade, Reid; Sham, D’Amore; Daly, Reid)

I have never felt worse in all of my life. I’ve spent so many years worshiping Courtney Love and I went to see her show at the House of Blues Friday night. I arrived toward the end of the show, and I miraculously snuck in without a ticket. Afterwards, a bunch of people said they were going to a supposed after party at her manager’s house. I couldn’t fit in their car, so I hailed a cab and tried to follow. After we lost sight of their car, I went back to House of Blues, thinking I would run into someone I knew who could give me a ride, but everyone was pretty much gone. Then I noticed a frail blonde with a Betty Page haircut sitting on the bench at the front entrance digging through her purse and swearing. I realized it was Courtney Love herself. David LaChapelle and Sharon Gault (Madonna’s old makeup artist) were assisting her in some sort of frantic search. I slowly approached and Courtney immediately snapped, “Can you give us some privacy?” I backed away and said hello to Sharon Gault. I reminded her that I’d met her at the World of Wonder offices a couple of weeks ago when David was shooting the Amy Winehouse video on Hollywood Blvd. Sharon was nice and polite and said she loved World of Wonder. Courtney continued to dig through her purse and I overheard her saying that she’d lost a $3,000 jacket inside the club and that Perez Hilton had taken pictures of her. I sat on the bench with Sharon while Courtney complained to David about her $3,000 loss. Then Courtney, David, and Sharon piled into a black town car. I followed in a cab. They ended up at the Chateau Marmont. I jumped out of the cab and said, “Hey, Courtney!” I was about to tell her that her show rocked and ask for one simple picture. That’ s it. Before I could do that, she said, “Why is this ugly guy following me?” and sauntered into the hotel. The Chateau Marmont security promptly told me to leave the property. I cried hysterically all the way home. I know I often say in my posts here that so-and-so is my favorite person ever. But, seriously, I’ve loved Courtney since I was 11. I have every album she’s ever done. I even have all the obscure tracks like “Retard Girl,” “Beautiful Son,” and “Sugar Coma.” I am still crying as I’m writing this. What a horrible, horrible night. I want to flush my head down a toilet.

– Sham Ibrahim

Oops! Tuesday night star wars! Brigitte Nielsen, Shar Jackson, Charlene Tilton, and Jim J Bullock invaded Fu Bar last night for the taping of Ryan Glasgow’s new pilot Put Your Money Where Your Microphone Is. I went with my dear friend Her Royal Highness Alexis Arquette. Although we arrived after Shar, Charlene, Jim, and all the cameras were gone, we were just in time for a few hours of karaoke and drinking with my favorite bombshell of all time Miss Brigitte Nielsen. Ryan, Alexis, beautiful Brigitte, her sexy Spanish husband, and I hung out in the Fu Bar back room for another few rounds while “bad to the bone” Brigitte talked about life, love, her children, and the future. I was deeply saddened to learn that one of Brigitte’s four sons is dying of cancer, but excited when she told us that her 18-year-old is gay. There were lots of tears, laughter, and now, of course, a throbbing hangover. WOW!

– Sham Ibrahim

Hollywood Extra has taken a six-month hiatus, but I’m back with a vengeance and in all my background glory. Yesterday I worked on the greatest show on television of all time for any reason – UGLY BETTY! There are no accidents in the world. Brilliant and Legendary television happens for a reason. Although I am only a piss-ant extra, while standing around on stage 12 at Raleigh Studios, I noticed Jon Kinnally (executive producer and writer of Will & Grace) talking to fellow executive producer/writer Tracy Poust and high-end Broadway talent Stephen DeRosa. I had no idea Jon Kinnally and Tracy Poust were also co-execs on Ugly Betty. Gee. I paparazzied the three of them with my trusty digital camera (at left); then, without embarrassing myself too tragically, I also managed to get a picture with goddess Vanessa Williams and Mr Alan Dale (at right)! WOW!

– Sham Ibrahim

I went to Dave Navarro’s Playboy Playmate Halloween Extravagnaza at the Highlands Nightclub Saturday night. My good friend Messy Stench took me to the party. Messy is from Chicago and she makes music. She’s known Dave for a while and I suspect they have a secret crush on each other, but Messy denies it. Angelyne has also known Dave for several years and she tells me they have had great conversations about the meaning of life and out-of-body experiences. Anyways, the party was fun and Dave posted a pic of us on his website. I took one with my camera along with one of Jack of Jack-in-the-Box fame.

– Sham Ibrahim