Why Hathaway changed Oscars dresses

Anne Hathaway in the pink Prada gown she wore to the Oscars, just hours after switching from Valentino. Picture: Getty Source: news.com.au

Amanda Seyfried's dress was reportedly very similar to Anne Hathaway's original Oscars gown. Picture: Getty Source: news.com.au

ANNE Hathaway has finally revealed the reason she ditched her original Valentino gown for the notorious nipple-showing Prada dress just hours before she was due to walk the Oscars red carpet.

The 30-year-old actress - who won Best Supporting Actress at the ceremony on Sunday - surprised onlookers when she arrived in a pale pink Prada gown just hours after Valentino released a statement saying they had dressed the 'Les Miserables' star for the high profile event.

Anne explained that she "deeply regrets any disappointment caused" but decided to wear something different after she heard another actress, rumoured to be her co-star Amanda Seyfried, was wearing something very similar to her original choice.

"It came to my attention late Saturday night that there would be a dress worn to the Oscars that is remarkably similar to the Valentino I had intended to wear," she told People.com, "and so I decided it was best for all involved to change my plans.

"Though I love the dress I did wear, it was a difficult last minute decision as I had so looked forward to wearing Valentino in honour of the deep and meaningful relationship I have enjoyed with the house and with Valentino himself. I deeply regret any disappointment caused."

Italian designer Valentino, 80, is a long-time friend of the actress and designed the custom pink and white wedding dress she wore for her Italian nuptials to Adam Shulman in September.

Anne was styled by celebrity fashion guru Rachel Zoe for the event, who also reportedly helped Best Actress winner Jennifer Lawrence select her Christian Dior Haute Couture gown.

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Vodafone 'lawsuit' storm in a teacup?

Yesterday Piper Aldermann said 23,000 people had registered for the class action. Today it clarified saying they had only registered their interest. Source: Supplied

A SYDNEY law firm's class action against Vodafone has had an underwhelming debut with the firm admitting today it had only signed up one customer.

The move was designed to compensate those customers disgruntled over network coverage problems and poor customer service.

Yesterday law firm Piper Aldermann said it had 23,000 people registered to the class action. But today it admitted angry customers had only "registered their interest".

Class action over Vodafone dropouts

The website to officially sign onto the class action only went live this morning, said Gordon Grieve, owner and chairman of the firm.

Speaking at a press conference today, Mr Grieve was confident people who showed initial interest in the class action would "formally sign up".

The one customer who had signed up, Sydney mum Amanda Burkett, said she did so after not being able to contact someone to pick up her son from school as she no mobile phone coverage.

"I was concerned for the safety of my son," she said

She said it took an hour before she could get hold of anyone, while her son's school was about to close and "no one knew what was going on".

"It was very frustrating," she said.

"I felt like I had no control over the situation and I was worried my son would be upset."

She said it wasn't an isolated incident.

She said 80 per cent of the time she could not get reception on her phone for emails, texts or calls.

"I live in the north shore and I work in the city, those aren't areas known for poor coverage."

A source close to the matter told news.com.au that customers who had already been compensated by Vodafone for similar problems would not be able to "double dip" by signing on to the class action.

Vodafone has been contacted for additional comment but in an earlier statement said it was aware that a law firm planned to proceed with action against the company.

"That firm has not contacted Vodafone directly about this since it first threatened action in 2010, nor has it sought to discuss the claims of any customers it represents in the class action with Vodafone," the statement read.

"Vodafone has not been provided with any details of the class action at this stage and is therefore not able to comment on the claims which might be made."

Piper Aldermann said it had not contacted because it didn't have enough "concrete information" to go to it with.

"We need to have something concrete," said owner of Piper Aldermann, Gordon Grieve. "We need to know how many people have signed on for the class action, what losses are going to be incurred."

He also said that LCM - the Australian Litigation Firm financing the class action - needed time to go over its "due diligence".

However, Mr Grieve said he would he happy to talk to Vodafone "if they want to get in contact".

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The 12 best-dressed Oscars blokes

Eddie Redmayne, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Chris Pine on the red carpet. Picture: Getty Images Source: Getty Images

YEAH, yeah, yeah, it's always a female fest when it comes to analysing the hits and misses on the Oscars red carpet.

So let's unleash some of the best dressed boys from yesterday's star-studded Academy Awards.

Time to give a gold star to all the blokes who lit up the ruby rug with simple, well-cut suits, shiny shoes and a sleek overall vibe.

Hugh Jackman: He might have missed out on the Oscar, but our very own Hugh was rocking it in Tom Ford - but we all know he never sets a foot wrong, either dressed or under-dressed!

Daniel Day-Lewis: Great to see the 55-year-old Oscar winner stepping out in a chic shade of midnight blue.

George Clooney: While we noticed 'Cloons' was sporting a lot more salt-than-pepper yesterday, we can't deny the man looked handsome with his shaggy hair and Giorgio Armani suit.

George Clooney, Daniel Day-Lewis and Hugh Jackman put their best foot forward at the Oscars. Picture: Getty Images Source: Getty Images

Jeremy Renner: The Bourne Legacy star - who was presenting on the night - kept his look simple but sleek, wearing a custom Givenchy suit with just the right amount of bling - a glitzy Van Cleef watch.

Ben Affleck: The main man of the evening, Affleck donned a tres smart three-piece suit, along with a beard trimmed to perfection - definitely two trends to look out for.

Tim Burton: The red carpet needs a touch of eccentric and the top film director delivers in spades every time.

Channing Tatum: Another bloke who opted for a chic three-piece, but his best accessory would have to be his stunning wife’s baby bump.

Bradley Cooper, Channing Tatum and Justin Theroux at the Oscars. Pictures: Getty Images Source: Getty Images

Bradley Cooper: ANY man who takes his mum as his Oscars date deserves a huge stamp of approval, but then, he can do no wrong in the sartorial stakes.

Justin Theroux: The focus might have been on Jen's baby bump (of lack thereof) but this man proved to be her best accessory.

Eddie Redmayne: He'd look good in a paper bag, but the Les Mis star in his Alexander McQueen tux was a definite hit.

Joseph Gordon Levitt: The Dark Knight star looked totally dapper in a Gucci suit and sporting a sleek 'do.

Chris Pine: Our resident dream boat of the evening. The Star Trek actor stepped out in a head-to-toe Ermenegildo Zegna look with Salvatore Ferragamo shoes. Gold star for him.

Tim Burton, Jeremy Renner and Ben Affleck at the 2013 Oscars. Pictures: Getty Images Source: Supplied

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Cave and the kids captivate Opera House

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds engaged the audience early with a searingly passionate performance of their new album. Picture: Prudence Upton Source: Supplied

AS A proposition, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, with strings and a children's choir, at the Sydney Opera House looks intriguing on a billboard.

In reality, the opening night of the tour was one of the gigs of the year.

You could feel the buzz of anticipation as the concert hall filled with the worshippers of Cave's considerable church, including a sizeable political contigent led by NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell and federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek.

Expectations were exceeded from the second Cave and his cohorts walked onstage, with the frontman greeting his young choir guests with an amiable "Hello kids.''

In this gig of two halves, Cave and the Bad Seeds ran through their No.1 record Push The Sky Away first, the careful string arrangements and occasional choir swell adding to the band's considered performance.

The children's choir captivated the audience at the Sydney Opera House when they joined the band on-stage. Picture: Dan Boud

The frontman engaged his audience early with a searingly passionate performance of his new work which seemed to force itself out of his body. 

Equally captivating was the chatty Cave who appeared genuinely mortified having dropped a naughty word in front of the "kids'' while encouraging the amorous antics of a front row fan. 

At another point in the concert he enjoyed a hilarious exchange as he prepared to launch into the Higgs Boson Blues. 

"Ready kids?'' he inquired. 

After they chorused a resounding "Yes!" he asked: "Do you sing in this song?''

They answered "No!" in unison.

"Then don't! And no texting,'' he replied.

Maybe their presence explains the colourful confetti which rained down after a few songs. Confetti at a Nick Cave gig? Yep, this was a fun show.

Cave and the Bad Seeds succeeded grandly when it came to making the songs feel like well-worn favourites while also stoking a desire to delve deeper into the nuances of a record which is still so fresh.

The album's centrepiece Jubilee Street was an undisupted highlight, it's slow build swirling to a fast and furious climax.

And then there was the second half. The energy seared from the stage as they catapulted themselves into the "hits'' - From Her To Eternity, Red Right Hand, The Ship Song (and then the kids went off to bed), Deanna, The Mercy Seat and finishing with a visceral Stagger Lee as the encore.

Beg, borrow or steal a ticket to this show.

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds perform at the Sydney Opera House today and tomorrow, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne on Saturday, Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide on Sunday, Red Hill Auditorium, Perth on March 6, The Riverstage, Brisbane on March 8 and Enmore Theatre on March 9.

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Teen commits suicide live on webcam

• 19-year-old committed suicide on live webcam
• People allegedly encouraged him online
• Video still streaming when police found him

A TEENAGER has apparently committed suicide in front of a live webcam after being encouraged by people online.

19-year-old Florida resident Abraham K. Biggs, who went by the screen names "CandyJunkie" and “Mr Biggs”, told users on a bodybuilding forum he would be committing suicide that night and invited them to watch the live video.

The forum moderators allegedly ignored the post – assuming it was a prank – while other users posted insults and even egged him on.

If you are feeling depressed or suicidal, or know someone at risk, help is available from www.sane.org

The teen used the "lifecasting" website Justin.tv – designed to let users share the minutiae of their everyday lives – to stream footage from his bedroom.

Biggs was seen taking several pills before lying on the bed with his back to the camera.

He didn't move, and users claim they realised it was serious a few hours later when they saw he wasn't breathing. Moderators then traced Biggs's location and informed authorities.

The webcam was still streaming live footage of the teen's body as police entered the room. A laser-guided weapon was pointed at the body and an object was thrown at the bed.

Authorities then appeared on the video as they approached the teen's body, checked for a pulse, and covered up the webcam.

Biggs’s death was reportedly confirmed by the Broward County medical examiner.

Justin.tv chief executive officer Michael Seibel told online video news website NewTeeVee.com the service relied on users to report inappropriate content.

"As for the broadcaster incident last night, we don’t comment on individual videos, however, our policy prohibits inappropriate content on Justin.tv," he said.

"We rely on the community to flag videos that they feel are objectionable. Once a video is flagged, it is reviewed and quickly removed from the system if it violates our Terms of Use."

Some forum users allegedly began deleting their posts after the incident and an official thread – including Biggs' full name – was posted by moderators.

Biggs's friends have posted "RIP" messages on his MySpace page, with some still asking him to pick up his phone, and others changing their statuses to "devastated".

The teen described himself as a "good hearted guy" on his social networking profile.

"I care a lot about my friends and my family and I would do almost anything for them," he said.

"I am very goal oriented, I know what I want to do with my life and I am working towards it."

Biggs last posted on MySpace three days before he committed suicide in a wall post about taking sleeping pills. A week ago he left a message about closing a chapter in his life and apologised to his friends for his behaviour. 

The circumstances of the teen's suicide are similar to another incident last year, when a man hung himself in front of a live webcam as internet users egged him on.

If you or someone you know may be at risk of suicide, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or seek immediate help from a GP or a counsellor. Help and advice is also available on 1800 18SANE (7263) and from www.sane.org

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Telstra drops fee for battered women

AUSTRALIA'S largest telephone carrier has bowed to pressure to drop unlisted phone number fees for domestic violence victims, but consumer groups and the Federal Government have questioned whether its exemptions go far enough.

The issue is now the subject of a Senate review, with the Telecommunications Committee asked to investigate outlawing the fee for everyone.

Telstra announced its policy change today following pressure from social media group Destroy the Joint.

One of the Facebook group's 25,000 members, a victim of domestic violence, was asked to pay $35 per year to maintain a silent phone number, despite having an apprehended violence order against her partner.

Telstra spokesman Tim O'Leary said the company was in the process of reviewing its "policy on charging silent line fees for victims of domestic violence" and would waive the $2.93 monthly fee in some circumstances.

"We're just finalising how this will work, but we'll include anyone who has a valid protection order recognising a security threat or (who) is a client of a community organisation providing services to people who are facing a security threat," Mr O'Leary said.

Telstra currently charges the monthly fee to anyone seeking to keep their phone number out of its White Pages directories, with the fee covering the cost of "managing and maintaining" the database.

But while Federal Communications Minister Stephen Conroy welcomed Telstra's decision as an "important step in protecting the privacy of some of Australia's most vulnerable people," he noted there was "still significant community interest” about the fees.

As such, Senator Conroy has asked the Senate Committee on Telecommunications to examine scrapping the unlisted number fee for all users, as recommended by the Australian Law Reform Commission.

The ALRC, in its review of the Telecommunications Act, called the fee "a financial impediment to accessing a service that will help to protect privacy".

Australian Communications Consumer Action Network communications manager Elise Davidson said Telstra's move to axe the fee in some circumstances was "a good first step" but it needed to be extended to low-income earners, pensioners and other violence victims.

"There may well be (victims of violence) who fall outside these parameters," she said. "We're also worried about the resellers because obviously Telstra charge their resellers a fee if their customers want to have a silent line. These providers should be able to offer this exemption".

Optus currently offers unlisted phone numbers without a fee, but resellers including Internode ($4), iPrimus ($3.50), iiNet ($2.93), Spintel ($2.95) and ACN ($2.93) charge monthly fees for silent numbers.

 

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Hathaway practised 'likeable' Oscars speech

Anne Hathaway backstage after winning her Best Supporting Actress Oscar at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Picture: AP Source: AP

ANNE Hathaway reportedly practised her Oscar acceptance speech to be more likeable.

The Les Miserables star learned her lesson after she was ridiculed for her rambling BAFTA acceptance speech, and has admitted she was stung by the backlash.

“It does get to me,” the Best Supporting Actress winner said.

“But you have to remember in life that there’s a positive to every negative and a negative to every positive.”

Anne Hathaway, left, and her husband Adam Shulman in the audience at the Oscars. Picture: AP

A source told US Weekly that a nervous Hathaway did rehearse her Oscar speech quite a bit to come across as more likeable.

“She was very aware that she had been the butt of everyone’s jokes”, the source said.
 

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'Spice Girls to tour Australia in 2014'

The Spice Girls, pictured here during the opening night of their musical, Viva Forever. Picture: Source: news.com.au

ALL five Spice Girls will reportedly tour Australia in 2014 - yes, all five - even Victoria Beckham.

2DayFM breakfast duo Kyle and Jackie O made the "exclusive" and unconfirmed announcement on their radio show this morning.

"This is very much an exclusive announcement that I have heard about," Jackie O told listeners.

"All the Spice Girls will be touring Australia. No official announcement has been made, but I have a source, a very reliable source."

When Kyle questioned if it was their close friend Mel B, Jackie replied: "I cannot reveal my source, but a very very good source and yes they'll be touring next year, here in Australia ... including Posh."

There has yet been no official announcement on the tour from promoters or the singers themselves.

The Spice Girls left many Aussies disappointed in 2008 when they cut their world tour short and cancelled all Australian dates due to "family and personal commitments''.

Contrary to Jackie O's announcement this morning, a month ago UK newspaper The Mirror reported that it was unlikely the group would tour as Beckham and Geri Halliwell had had a "falling out".

There had also been constant rumours that Beckham had wanted to distance herself from the group and concentrate on her career as a fashion designer.

All five members recently reunited to perform at The London Olympic Games closing ceremony but Posh tweeted that she was a pop star “just for the night".

Talk of a rift was also rampant when she missed a photo call for the launch of their musical Viva Forever and was the first to leave the after party.

Manager Simon Fuller also reportedly refused to put the tour on the road without Beckham.

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NASA digs deep for new ideas

NASA is developing the RASSOR mining robot to collect soil on the moon or Mars so it can be processed into rocket fuel, breathable air and other commodities. Source YouTube/NASA

NASA is shifting its focus from exploration to excavation with a prototype moon-mining robot.

Known as RASSOR, the experimental digging device is a prototype for a fleet of machines that NASA hopes to soon start sending to the Moon.

RASSOR is short for Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot.

It is a small but sturdy robot intended to be compact enough to launch into space but reliable enough to work all day, every day, for years.

It is a 76cm tall, 45kg machine is a combination of whirling digging blades and caterpillar tracks designed to burrow into soil.

NASA's goal is to create a robot that will survive for several years on the harsh lunar surface.

RASSOR, NASA's prototype Moon-mining robot.

To do this, it will need to be part of a robotic team suppling ice containing soil to a "mothership" lunar lander which will separate water from the detritus to make fuel and breathable air.

"This has been kind of the dream, the mission they gear this around," a RASSOR team engineer said.

The machine digs through a series of rotating bucket drums at its front and rear.

"The staggered shallow scoops shave the soil a bit at a time rather than scoop large chunks of it all at once, the way bulldozers do on Earth," NASA says.

The robotic diggers are no slouches.

RASSOR, NASA's prototype Moon-mining robot.

It will be able to speed over the Moon's surface at 20 metres per second, leaving the likes of the Mars Curiosity probe in its dust.

It will also be required to work up to 16 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year for five years.

There will be no smoko breaks.

RASSOR, NASA's prototype Moon-mining robot.

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Twitterati bags PM's Rooty Hill plan

Twitterati bags PM's Rooty Hill plan

THE Prime Minister's decision to move to western Sydney for a week has upset local voters, and drawn criticism from politicians.

Telstra drops fee for battered women

TELSTRA bows to public pressure to drop unlisted phone number fees for domestic violence victims, but groups question whether it goes far enough.

Vodafone 'lawsuit' storm in a teacup?

LAW FIRM'S class action makes underwhelming debut after it was unable to confirm how many customers had signed up, a day after claiming it had 23,000.

Vodafone in the dark over class action

VODAFONE Australia says a law firm that is threatening a class action against the telco hasn't contacted the company in two years.

The Force is strong in this one...

IS THIS out-of-work presenter's video resume a Force unto itself, or has she crossed over to the Dark Side?

Push to ban online porn in Iceland

IN the age of the internet can a thoroughly-wired country become a porn-free zone? Authorities in Iceland want to find out.

Oscar goes to film shot on iPhone

THE FIRST Oscar-nominated feature film shot on an Apple iPhone has claimed an Academy Award and its app developer could not be happier.

Teen hoons mock cops on Facebook

A TEENAGER arrested for allegedly doing burnouts and trying to outrun police in the early hours of Sunday has joined friends on Facebook to mock police.

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Samsung investigated for fatal gas leak

South Korean inspectors investigate the scene of an accident of the leakage of diluted hydrofluoric acid at Samsung Electronics chipmaking plant in the city of Hwaseong. Source: AFP

THREE Samsung managers are under investigation for negligent homicide after a deadly toxic chemical leak at a chip-making plant last month.

One repair worker died after trying to stop the leak of diluted hydrofluoric acid at the Samsung Electronics' plant in the city of Hwaseong, 43 kilometres southwest of central Seoul, on January 27.

Four other workers were treated in hospital but later released.

A post-mortem showed the worker had died of exposure to gas given off by the leak, which can damage lungs and bones and affect the nervous system.

Police said the leak was due to deterioration of rubber seals on the gas container valves and corroded bolts, and the three managers could face charges of negligent homicide.

"Investigations are still underway on how much gas was released ... and its impact on the the environment," the provincial police agency said in a statement.

Samsung is the world's top maker of smartphones, memory chips and flat-panel TVs.

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New dad Lachey's lullaby for his son

Nick Lachey will release an album of lullabies inspired by new baby son Camden.  Picture: AP/Fischer-Price Source: AP

FIRST-time dad Nick Lachey knows all about rocking a baby to sleep. Now he wants to help other kids get their rest.

His new album, A Father's Lullaby, will be released in a few weeks. It features 12 songs, including classics like You Are My Sunshine and Brahms Lullaby.

The album also features four original tracks that Lachey co-wrote, inspired by his own baby.

The 39-year-old singer and his wife, TV personality Vanessa Lachey, welcomed their son, Camden, last September.

A Father's Lullaby will be available on iTunes and Amazon on March 13. It will be in stores in April.

Lachey will release a new album, 2.0, in May with his group, 98 Degrees.

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Victims stunned by ABC hack attack

The ABC aired an interview with Dutch anti-Muslim campaigner Geert Wilders earlier this month. Picture: Tony Gough Source: Herald Sun

VICTIMS have been left stunned after their personal information was leaked online following an alleged hacking attack on the ABC website.

The personal information of thousands of Australians, including email addresses, location and gender, was leaked following the hacking.

Hacker "Phr0zenMyst" announced the attack about 1am on Twitter, posting a link to several data files they claimed were taken from the abc.net.au database.

The files contain the personal email addresses, locations and genders of thousands of registered users of ABC websites, including encrypted versions of their login passwords.

In the tweet, the hacker said the attack was retaliation for ABC "giving a platform'' to Dutch anti-Muslim campaigner Geert Wilders, who is currently on a speaking tour of Australia.

''ABC hacked for giving a platform for Geert Wilders to spread hatred #OpWilders - database leaked!'' the tweet read.

A South Australian government worker listed in the file, who did not wish to be named, was shocked her email address, age and postcode had been exposed online.

She said she couldn't remember ever signing up to an ABC website.

NSW resident Tim Gresham was horrified to learn his personal details had been exposed on the internet when contacted by News Limited this morning.

He said the information came from a questionnaire he filled out on the ABC's "Making Australia Happy'' website for its recent documentary series Making Couples Happy.

"This hacker has probably got a lot of information about me, intimate information about me, having an idea of what that website asked me in terms of my relationships and personal life,'' he said.

"They're asking a lot of people some very intimate stuff on that website, so these hackers have got some fairly intimate information on a number of people if they've managed to hack that website. This is big.''

Mr Gresham likened the data leak to a theft or assault.

"Of course I'm angry. I get angry if my house is broken into, or if a possession of mine is broken into when it's in someone else's care, and that's what this is,'' he said.

"It's theft. It annoys me because I can't stand junk mail, but I do get a lot of spam to that address and this will make it worse.''

On February 14, before his arrival in Australia, Mr Wilders was interviewed about his opposition to muslim immigrants in the Netherlands by Tony Jones on ABCs Lateline show.

The ABC has been contacted for comment.

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Inside Vanity Fair Oscars after party

Kerry Washington, Solange Knowles and Vanessa Hudgens arrive at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party. Picture: Getty Source: news.com.au

THE Vanity Fair Oscars after party is THE must-stop event for winners, near-winners, the beautiful people, their stunning and accomplished friends and anybody who's anybody, really.

When the golden statues had all been handed out, dresses changed and noses re-powdered, the real "it" crowd of the Academy Awards teetered off to party the night away at the Sunset Tower, West Hollywood.

"Inside, you couldn't move a foot without bumping into someone fabulous and famous," wrote USA Today of the glamourous shindig held by Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Graydon Carter.

PICTURES: Stars hit up exclusive Oscars after-parties

Here's just some of what went down on the night:

Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party. Picture: Getty Source: news.com.au

One woman’s sole job was to continuously hoist a section of Jennifer Lawrence’s silver-metallic dress "to the southern hemisphere of her buttocks so the best actress can use her knees properly", reported The Washington Post. After making headlines with her trip up the stairs, Lawrence was keen to avoid another stumble, declaring to a handler: “I need to change, I can’t walk,” while reportedly looking slightly traumatised.

Around zero-dark-thirty (midnight) those bearing Oscars began to arrive. While most recipients waved them around and posed for photos, one golden statue rested unloved and almost forgotten on a couch, until "a tall man reaches his weathered hand backward to make sure it’s still there". Daniel Day-Lewis a.k.a D-Day.

Saly Field and her son Samuel arrives at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party, with Sally showing off the runners she swapped for stilettos. Picture: Getty Source: news.com.au

Sally Field ditched the stilettos for a pair of comfy runners, which she was more than happy to reveal underneath her long red Valentino gown. The 66-year-old sprinted down the arrivals line at the glittering bash a few inches shorter but wearing a smile of relief.

The Washington Post caught Hugh Jackman enduring "eight lonely seconds of having no one talk at him", while others reported he was the most sought after for photos by other guests.

Ang Lee, Director of Life of Pi, celebrated a hugely successful night by chowing down on an In-N-Out Burger, with Oscar in hand. Picture: Instagram Source:

Forget the caviar, foie gras and oysters, the most popular dish of the night was an In-N-Out burger in a paper sleeve - courtesy of the stand parked out the front. "I love how they are so highbrow, but they serve In-N-Out burgers," Daniel Day-Lewis told USA today.

Google glasses were the hit gadget of the night. Google founder Sergey Brin and his wife, Anne Wojcicki, traversed the party wearing a pair, shooting video and letting guests try on the prototypes. “We’ve come a number of times, and no one ever wants to talk to us,” Ms. Wojcicki said. “Now we’re very popular.”

Anne Hathaway carrying her Oscar for best supporting actress greets comedian Sarah Silverman. Picture: AFP Source: news.com.au

Anne Hathaway "got her nips under control" writes Perez Hilton and ditched the notorious pink Prada number for a silky Saint Laurent blue number that continued to "underwhelm". The AnneHathawayNipples Twitter account would have been somewhat disappointed they didn't get to make an equally bold statement at the after-party.

The LA Times reports Reese Witherspoon "looking exhausted and a bit dejected" and "was escorted out early".

The enormous train on Hilary Swank's dress. Picture: Getty Source: news.com.au

Hilary Swank wore a bright red dress so long and puffy that she had trouble fitting into a bathroom stall. “It’s ridiculous, right?” she joked to the women waiting in line with her, writes the LA Times.

The LA Times also reported the night's best unscripted moment occurred when a "very serious" Tommy Lee Jones pushed past a server offering him mini-cupcakes, several of which had the words “Tommy Lee Jones” written on them in red frosting. Trays full of cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery were decorated with names of films and nominees.

Russell Brand arrives at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party. Picture: AP Source: news.com.au

Russell Brand showed up looking cleaner than anyone had ever seen him. Perhaps Katy Perry has had a bit on an influence on the notoriously grungy comedian?

Casey Affleck was at the after-party to throw back a couple of drinks with his brother and Oscar winner, Ben. Sounding almost relieved he didn't have to suit up for the ceremony, he told The Washington Post that being at home was a much better ticket. “It’s like the Super Bowl: it’s so much more comfortable, and you have a better view."

Both the Jennifers - Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Garner. Picture: Getty Source: news.com.au

The Jennifers had trouble keeping themselves on their feet on Oscars night. Following on from Lawrence's very public face-plant while accepting her award, Jennifer Garner stumbled on her long train and almost lost her footing while posing for a posse of paparazzi on the Vanity Fair red carpet. Awkward. 

Meanwhile, at Elton John's after party, Britney Spears' new hair colour, Heidi Klum's boobs, Kim Kardashians' baby bump and Jim Carrey's bizarre footwear all came out to party on Oscars night.

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Aussie model Pejic in Bowie video

David Bowie, Tilda Swinton, Andrej Pejic and Saskia De Brauw star in the latest Bowie film clip. Picture: Supplied Source: Supplied

A MAN modelling women's lingerie? Andrej Pejic proves a push-up bra can create serious cleavage. Picture: Hema Source: Supplied

AUSTRALIAN model Andrej Pejic has joined the exclusive ranks of models starring in music videos, featuring in the mini-movie for David Bowie's new single Stars (Are Out Tonight).

Bowie dusts off his acting skills for the clip which also stars English actress Tilda Swinton as his suburban housewife.

The 66-year-old pop legend tapped respected director Floria Sigismondi to make the sci-fi flavoured video for his musical commentary on celebrity.

While Bowie and Swinton star as the highly stylised suburban husband and wife relaxing at home, Pejic and Dutch model Saskia De Brauw play a celebrity couple with some rather creepy alien attributes.

There is a deliciously ironic scene where Bowie ventures next door to ask the band rehearsing to keep it down.

Stars is the second single from Bowie and a much more upbeat and poppier convention than Where Are We Now? which surfaced unexpectedly on his birthday last month to introduce his first new music in a decade.

Bowie's album The Next Day is released on March 8.

Watch the video here:

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