Kate Middleton’s Family Telephone Hacked

The News of the World phone hacking activities that have been going on since 2005 appear to have embraced Kate Middleton and her family members. According to The Telegraph, Kate and Prince William have been approached by police officers in charge of the hacking scandal investigation.

Prince William, now to be addressed to as the Duke of Cambridge, was the one to assist the police in the course of the first investigation six years ago when he, Prince Henry and a few close friends fell victim of voicemail tampering. At that time the investigation didn’t go any further.

As allegations of phone hacking are piling up, the London tabloid that was in existence over a century and a half, is closed down, its several executives are under arrest, and its owner media mogul Rupert Murdoch has been called to Parliament to account for hacking activities.

Guy Pelly, a close friends of both Prince Henry and Prince William, has recently sued the News of the World as another alleged victim of phone tampering. There is a strong belief that the whole Middleton family may have their phones hacked – and have been for quite a while.

The Telegraph quotes a source connected with the investigation who said that telephone hacking practice was “more widespread” than it can be imagined even back in 2005 with many people targeted “at all levels,” so it’s quite a logical assumption that everyone around the royal family has been subjected to voicemail tampering; the Middletons are highly unlikely to have been left out.

Kate Middleton’s Makeup Too Heavy

Makeup artists from one of the most authoritative celebrity websites have made an attempt to analyze makeup of the new princess Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, by writing an “open letter”to her.

The princess is now indeed in the focus of attention. Kate Middleton’s style is, by the way, still liked by the overwhelming majority of professionals and ordinary people, but there are doubts as to her make-up.

Makeup artists from the Redcarpet-fashionawards website write that the main problem with the princess’s makeup is rouge and black eyeliner. Moreover, her makeup style is sometimes called a shame. The princess is given the following advice:

1. Give up the liner. Such a heavy liner is appropriate only for Halloween. For other occasions, especially formal receptions and dinners, you need a different style. The mistake is that the white pencil is visible and it makes the eyeliner rough. If you use an eye pencil, you should line the lower eyelid a shade lighter than the upper one. “A black eyeliner is too heavy for your delicate features, Princess”, the artists write. They offer a brown pencil.
2. You shouldn’t apply rouge so heavily.Just one stroke of the brush, no more!
3. “Dear Duchess, give up 90% of your make-up”, the authors of the letter plead. They believe that the make-up Catherine has on, makes her look older. So they suggest switching to a nude makeup.

Womens Urged to Strip To Support Putin

In a bid to support Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in a presidential vote, an online campaign has been launched urging young women to support him by taking off their clothes.

Called ‘Putin's Army’, it features a video of a blonde student called Diana who struts along Moscow's streets in high heels and a black suit before scrawling "I will tear my clothes off for Putin" on a white top in red lipstick and starting to undo her clothes, reports the Telegraph.

Inviting girls to strip off for Putin for the chance of winning an iPad2, the campaign comes ahead of the March 2012 presidential vote. Putin was president between 2000-2008 before handing the reins to his protege Dmitry Medvedev.

Widely seen as Russia's key decision-maker, Putin may return to the Kremlin next year.

"The goal: For Putin to be president!" said a statement on its page on social networking site vkontakte.ru/armiaputina.

It is unclear who orchestrated the campaign, which was posted on the blog of parliamentarian Kirill Shchitov, from Putin's ruling United Russia party.

William and Kate Middleton Shift Base to London

While Harry has moved on from South African beauty Chelsy Davy, older brother Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton have also moved- from their cottage in Wales to their new residence in London, according to People magazine.

Their apartment, located inside Kensington Palace, is a small affair with two bedrooms and one bathroom and will offer the couple a place to crash during visits to London as well as the ability to mingle with pals.

However, the arrangement is a short-term one, a royal source informs. The royal pair will occupy a larger space when their focus shifts from their private country life to a more high-profile one in the British capital.

The future king of England and his wife had a few days in the flat before heading back to Anglesey, North Wales. The prince plans to be based in Wales for the majority of the time during his career as an RAF Search and Rescue pilot.

William wants to be promoted to the rank of captain in the RAF so he will be permitted to have the main controls of the Sea King helicopter on a regular basis. In the meantime, his wife is giving consideration to which causes she will embrace as a royal.

Having charmed everyone in Canada and California, he and Kate, now both 29, have been enjoying a normal routine as a married couple. They went to the movies last weekend and saw the Hollywood film Bridesmaids.

We seriously wish we were in that theater!

Beach Bunny Gets Naughtier With Bridal Swimwear

LA based Swimwear designer Angela Chittenden unveiled her Hollywood worthy S/S 2012 collection at the Beach Bunnyy show on Day two of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2012 at The Raleigh on July 15, 2011 in Miami Beach, Florida.Kate Upton, 19, known for her appearance in the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, labeled as Rookie of the Year, was the show stopper with the show closing number - a white embellished satin bikini and a traditional bridal veil.

Striving to stay ahead of the curve, the label has launched Beach Bunny Bride, the first ever bridal swimwear collection. The exclusive line - swimwear and cover-ups adorned in hand beaded pearls, delicate Chantilly lace, and Swarovski crystals - is perfect for a bride-to-be wanting to make heads turn and hearts flutter on her wedding day, or honeymoon, or as a perfect bridal shower gift.

Most of the other pieces from the collection are in black and white solids, stripes and polka dots, accented with bright colored trims, lace and tassels.

The collection this year moves on from being fun and flirty to sensuous, sexier and skimpier - not meant for real swimmers. The collection will ensure all eyes on you when used as poolside fashion.

At the end of the show Angela Chittenden walked the runway with daughter Presley to thank the audience.

The label last year got into an exclusive collaboration with Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian Odom by including styles created by the three sisters.

The seven-year-old swimwear brand is one of the most featured on the pages of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.

Poko Pano Mercedes-Benz Miami Fashion Week Swim 2012

Brazilian Swimwear designer Paola Robba lit up Day two of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2012 with her sizzling new Poko Pano collection at The Raleigh on July 15, 2011 in Miami Beach, Florida.

This being Poko Pano's fourth outing at the Miami Fashion Week, the designer continues to impress with her innovative sexy bikini styles.This year pink and blue colors prevailed besides the basics - black and white.

Unlike last year's structured prints, the 2012 collection has more abstract prints with a few of them with delicate leaf prints and a stand out one-piece swim suit in snake print.

Almost the entire collection features hardware embellishments including leather accents in few pieces. A couple designs had quilted bikini tops.

"The 2012 Collection is better than ever!"

Celebrity Poko Pano clients include Janet Jackson, Jessica Simpson, Beyoncé, Elle Macpherson, Mischa Barton, Angie Harmon, Marisa Miller, Bridget Marquardt and LeAnn Rimes.

Black Eyed Peas On Break

Poptastic quartet The Black Eyed Peas have announced that they are taking an “indefinite break” from recording. Fergie made the announcement to a chorus of boos from the audience during a show in Staffordshire, UK earlier this week. The show was apparently “very special” as it would be the “last time we’re going to be in England for a long time.”

“We want you to know that we love you and thank you for the support you’ve given from the beginning,” she said. “…This isn’t going to be the last time you’ll see us.”

The split will be similar to the break the band took between 2005 and 2009.

“The @Bep will take a break after the beginning,” Will.i.a, Tweeted. “Just like we did from [albums] Monkey Business to The E.N.D… but it doesn’t mean we stop creating…”

Prince William and Kate Middleton: 'Row' and Hug

Prince William and Kate Middleton made a stunning impression in Prince Edward Island's Charlottetown on July 4, 2011.

The Duchess looked every inch the royal, wearing a circa 1920's cream-and-navy knitted dress in cabled pattern and low hem by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. The dress was paired with navy Prada heels, muted eye colors, pink blusher, and lipstick.

She wore her usually left-down hair pulled back in a ponytail, which went well with the sailor style of the dress; the pink hues gave her a youthful summer glow. While the dress was a demure choice, both in color and style, her high heels gave it just the right edge.

William wore a matching navy suit with light blue shirt and purple tie. Could the guy get any hotter?

As if in answer to that question, he took part in a dragon boat competition with his equally athletic spouse. The two led opposing teams manned by local crew members for a PEI boat race on Dalvay Lake.

Quizzed before the race as to who is going to win, a confident prince said, "We are. Of course!"

He kept his word, as his team finished ahead of his wife's by one third of a boat length.

William apologize to Kate, just gave her a warm embrace as they got off the jetty.

"No chivalry!" said the future monarch.

Later, the prince performed a demonstration of "waterbirding", a technique developed by Canadians to land a helicopter on water. His first time, he was helped by members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the second and third times William took command of the aircraft himself.

An insider was quoted as saying he would be the envy of men back at his Anglesey, Wales base, where he works as a Search and Rescue pilot.

We don't know about them, but we definitely envy Kate for getting that hug. =)

Prince Harry Has a New Girlfriend

Among the people who came over to Wimbledon on Wednesday there were some royal family connections. The most conspicuous of them was Pippa Middleton, whose date for the tournament was her ex-beau Alex Loudon – and the way they were getting along there was little “ex” in it.

Another one who put in an appearance – although a much less conspicuous one – was Chelsy Davy, who is into the fifth year of her sporadic relationship with Prince Harry. She was enjoying her eyeful of tennis and a salmon lunch in the members’ enclosure unattended, the fact that may or may not have any relevance to the rumor that says she had been jilted by her eminent boyfriend.

The rumor has originated with the UK’s The Sun that published the news of Prince Harry’s alleged change of heart. The tabloid quoted an inside source who revealed that the 26-year-old prince fell for Florence Brudenell-Bruce, who is “fun, blonde and good-looking.”

Brudenell-Bruce, an offspring of war hero James Thomas Brudenell, seventh Earl of Cardigan, is well-off as well as an upcoming lingerie model. So far there is no comment from either the Palace or the would-be lawyer on Harry’s alleged shift of favors.

An observer told Us Weekly that at the tournament Chelsy, 25, was approached by an unsuspecting waitress who asked her if she had seen Pippa and her beau. Chelsy, unruffled, just smiled at her and pointed to the couple sitting at a table.

Lady Gaga Sued For Charity Scam

Lady Gaga has been accused of pocketing proceeds from the sales of 'We Pray for Japan' wristbands and the bizarre singer is now facing legal action.

Michigan Law firm 1-800-LAW-FIRM has slapped a $5 million lawsuit against Gaga, reports aceshowbiz.com.

"I'm suing Lady Gaga simply to hold her accountable for giving the money that she was raising for charity to the cause that she was trying to raise it for," said Ari Kresch, an attorney for the firm.

Firm partner Alyson Oliver claimed that Gaga refused to fully disclose how much of the money from the sales of the wristbands goes to the Japanese victims.

"When we tried to communicate with the defendants in this lawsuit, all we got was, 'well, some of the money is being retained, but we don't really know how much'," Oliver told FOX news station.

"If the money was going to the right place rather than into the defendant's pocket, then I hope that our effort helps that," Oliver added.

Happy Birthday Duke of Cambridge

A very Happy Birthday to Prince Williams, who turns 29 today and he is celebrating it on duty by answering emergency call-outs with his crew-mates.

Yes! The Duke of Cambridge did not take his day off to celebrate his birthday with his princess, but yes he is obviously planning something private with the Duchess of Cambridge.

Prince Williams, who is an air force helicopter search and rescue pilot, is on duty at his unit’s base at RAF Valley on Anglesey, North Wales, on Tuesday and we wish him all the best and good luck for his life!

Miss California Alyssa Campanella Is Miss USA 2011

Redhead for the Win! Miss California Alyssa Campanella won the 2011 Miss USA pageant in Las Vegas on Sunday night, edging out a bevy of 51 other beauties for a competition spot in the Miss Universe pageant in Brazil this fall.

The self-assessed “History Geek,” 21, took home the bejeweled crown at this year’s event, hosted by Bravo’s Andy Cohen and E! personality Giuliana Rancic,at Sin City’s Planet Hollywood Casino Resort. She was crowned by incumbent Miss USA, Rima Fakih, a Lebanese-born Muslim who was the first Arab-American to hold the title.

Campanella — who wowed the judges as she trumped across stage in a turquoise gown and polka dot bikini — won the competition despite giving a muddled answer during the Q&A portion of the competition, when a judge asked her whether marijuana should be legalized in her home state. Alyssa replied that marijuana for medical purposes was “very important.”

“I understand why that question would be asked, especially with today’s economy, but I also understand that medical marijuana is very important to help those who need it medically,” Campanella replied. “I’m not sure if it should be legalized, if it would really affect, with the drug war. I mean, it’s abused today, unfortunately, so that’s the only reason why I would kind of be a little bit against it, but medically it’s OK.”

Miss Tennessee came in second, Miss Alabama was third, and Miss Texas finished fourth.

Campanella will represent the United States at the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, scheduled for Sept. 12.

Forbes Reveals 2011 Best Paid Celebs

Lady Gaga becomes an omnipresent fixture as she – having previously snatched the top place on the Forbes magazine’s Most Powerful Celebrities list off Oprah Winfrey’s hands – similarly dealt with Beyoncé on the 2011 list of Best Paid Celebrities Under 30.

Her yearly $90 million placed her firmly atop of the wealthiest young stars, leaving far behind the second place winner, teenage hearts stealer Justin Bieber with his capture of $53 million. Though, it being the teen singer debut on the Yearly Spoils List, he shows promise to vie with the Born This Way singer next time around.

LeBron James, 26-year-old Miami Heat basketballer, made it to the third place with $48 million in his pocket in spite of the team’s recent comedown on the NBA finals.

Tennis comes close with Roger Federer’s $47 million, though at his 29 the tennis glory player won’t be coming back the next year.

Taylor Swift now has a long way to go at 21 and no-one can say she isn’t trying, with $45 million and the fifth spot to her credit. Katy Perry, 26, is breathing down her neck; the pop singer’s $44 million place her the sixth.

Another 26-year-old, Madrid’s soccer hero Cristiano Ronaldo, collected $38 million and the seventh position, while Barcelona soccer is glorified by the ninth placer, Lionel Messi, who chalked up $32 million at 23.

At the bottom of the top ten is $31 million tennis money raked up by Rafael Nadal, 25.

Beyoncé, 29, will be another goner next year, but she is still there, way down on the eighth spot showing a $35 million sum – a shade of her former $87 million wad.

And it’s not only money – the ranking has been made up using mass media information and social opinion (including web sources) in addition to the luminaries’ incomes.

Further down the list there are artists Rihanna, $29 million at 23, Lil Wayne, $15 million at 28, and the Twilight saga stars, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, who climbed to the $20 million mark.

Pippa Middleton Dumps Boyfriend

Pippa Middleton, sister of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has split from her banker boyfriend Alex Loudon and wants to enjoy her singlehood.

“It is common knowledge in their close circle of friends that Pippa and Alex have recently split up,” dailystar.co.uk quoted a close friend of Pippa as saying.

The 27-year-old was recently seen enjoying time together with her ex-boyfriend George Percy, 26, the heir to the Dukedom of Northumberland. However, her friend says that it was Prince Harry, 26, who really “interests” her after they hit it off at the royal wedding.

“Everyone’s noticed the chemistry between them. They really get on wonderfully together,” said a friend.

It was reported that last week Pippa and Harry met for a secret date at The Troubador pub in London’s Chelsea.

“Pippa and Harry sat together and had afternoon tea and cakes. They were alone, with no-one else near them,” said a fellow customer.

Pippa Middleton Split From Her Boyfriend

Look out, Lads, the Greatest Ass in the UK is officially back in the dating game. Royal In-Law Pippa Middleton, 27, who was famously dubbed “Her Royal Hotness” after her sister’s April wedding to Britain’s Prince William, has reportedly split from her cricketer-turned-broker boyfriend Alex Loudon.

“Pippa has become very high-profile and it’s put a strain on things. They’re moving in different circles. It is common knowledge in their close circle of friends that Pippa and Alex have recently split up,” a friend of the party planner tells The Sunday Times.

Sounds like its time to dust off those pickup lines. Keep an eye on your man, Girls.

Since the royal wedding, Pippa has become one of the most eligible women in Britain, with legions of male fans — including Prince Harry and Justin Timberlake — following her every move.

Eyed Peas Central Park Concert Cancelled Due To Inclement Weather

The Peas are feeling a bit undercooked this Friday morning, as embarrassing footage of Will.i.am forgetting his own lyrics on a French television talk show heats up the viral circuit just hours after a scheduled Black Eyed Peas Central Park benefit concert in Central Park was cancelled due to a succession of severe thunderstorms that towered down over a sweltering New York City late Thursday.

“We are sorry to announce that the ‘Concert 4 NYC’ has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Thanks for your support,” read an announcement uploaded to the organization’s website.

The concert, which was expected to draw up to 60,000 spectators to the park’s Great Lawn, was originally scheduled for 7:30 PM Thursday, but was delayed an hour and then cancelled all together, thanks to the raging weather. The Concert 4 NYC would have benefitted The Robin Hood Foundation, which partners anti-poverty initiatives across New York City. The show had been set to feature performances by Taylor Swift, Natasha Bedingfield, MC Hammer, Debbie Harry, LL Cool J, Carole King, Zach Braff, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jimmy Smits, all in an effort to combat poverty in the City That Never Sleeps.

William and Kate Middleton Rock at First Public Engagement

Newlyweds William and Kate Middleton looked glamorous at a gala dinner in London marking the tenth anniversary of the child charity, Absolute Return for Kids (ARK), on June 9, their first public engagement as a Royal couple

Not only was the Duchess of Cambridge arrestingly beautiful in a blush pink Jenny Packham dress, but husband William wasn't half bad, wearing a traditional black-and-white tux.

Catherine, 29, seemed relaxed as she graced the entrance to the event, pushing a few strands of her famous mane out of the way and a million cameras could be heard clicking.

The dress, a formal-length affair, suited the style icon perfectly as did her makeup. Eyes were done in soft, smoky colors and her rouge and lips echoed the pastel color of her outfit. Her hair was styled down in romantic waves, going with the flow of the organza gown. Finishing off her outfit was a small pair of earrings, a clutch bag, and her sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring.

The venue for the kids' charitable organization was a specially-made stage in Perks Field, not far from the pair's new city base in Kensington Palace.

Arpad Busson, creator of ARK, expressed his enthusiasm to the media at having Prince William and his wife as the night's honored guests. The royal pair "bridge the generations...We need to get young philanthropists involved with us. They could not have been a better choice."

The palace issued a statement which declared that the princes' foundation and ARK "share a common vision and commitment to transform the lives of disadvantaged children in the UK and around the world."

William and Kate entered the banquet hall to another round of flashbulbs popping and applause from the guests. The two shared a table for twenty-five which included Jemima Khan, designer Tom Ford, Countess von Bismarck, Prince Pavlos, and Princess Marie-Chantal.

The 28-year-old prince gave his first formal presentation post-marriage and started a joint endeavor between the charity he shares with his brother, The Prince William and Prince Harry foundation and ARK, slated to last four years.

"Harry and I find ourselves in a position to be able to help. I really believe that individuals can make a serious difference- whether it's through wealth, through position, or some other advantage. Catherine and I hope to use our philanthropy as a long-term catalyst for meaningful change." After his speech concluded, the audience gave him a standing ovation in response.

The two departed close to ten-thirty p.m, and made everyone's night!

With Kate's look echoing the fairy tale quality of her wedding day, we can't even imagine what she's going to pick for Zara Phillips' (William's cousin) nuptials. Like her mother-in-law, the late Princess Diana, she certainly knows how to keep everyone guessing.

Enlightenment By Way of Pain

I’m a recovering narcissist. And maybe I still relapse occasionally. Okay, so I had a relapse yesterday. I was certain the reason my neighbor moved suddenly and without a word was because of me. Because of me and my music and he must have hated my guitar playing and my essential oil smells wafting through the walls and…

I couldn’t get this guilty narcissistic mind chatter to stop, so I went to the landlord to get the scoop. And you know what she said? She said it wasn’t me. It was him. He hadn’t cleaned his apartment in the whole year he’d lived there, so he packed everything up and asked for a new apartment in the same complex. I’m sorry, but what? You can do that? Just not clean for a year and then leave to avoid the mess? She said yes, people do that.

This made me think how we do this with our insides. (You know how I like to relate everything to the inner journey. It really IS the only journey isn’t it?) If we address our pain right away, it’s a lot easier to deal with things. Let it fester, and we’ve got a mess on our hands—maybe a resentment that leads to a weekend bender, a divorce, or a distance between hearts that grows vaster with time. Or worse, some kind of massive gap between our true north and the north we’re following in reality. And it’s really hard to turn things around when time has its hold on gaps like that.

I’m not always good at it, but it’s important to me, this emotional housecleaning thing. It takes willingness and courage to heed the signs right up front, to own my part, to drop my defenses, and observe my pain from all angles—essentially using my pain as a tool for growth instead of an excuse for suffering. And while it’s tempting (and awfully popular these days) to just proclaim instant love and light when the pain strikes, this can also turn into a form of avoidance. I’m not disagreeing that love and light is all there is, but just how do we get to this enlightenment?

By washing my emotional dishes after every meal instead of leaving them in the sink to grow mold, I’ve worked myself out of a life-long depression, troublesome binge drinking, compulsive eating, and other dark abysses where I hope none of you ever have to go. But you probably have. Which is why you’re reading this.

Which brings me to why I’m writing this. Because, I know you can do this. I know we can do this. By addressing fears, resentments, and jealousies up front, we transform our lives. By living in the now when our “now” is pain, emotional maladies become a sort of road map for us. They show us where to go, where not to go, what we value, what we don’t. If we are willing and have the courage, they lead us down to the core of our truest selves. It’s pure there. It’s clean. Simple, raw, and real. And we crave that. Don’t we?

And this is uncanny, but the maintenance guys are carrying my neighbor’s old toilet down the stairs as I’m writing this. (I’m not making this up). Are you for real, Mr. Ex-Neighbor? They had to remove your toilet? It was that bad?

Wow, it really does come down to this. Addressing pain=spiritual freedom. Avoiding=prolonged suffering. So what will it be

Ashley Greene Delights in Michael Kors at 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards

Ashley Greene looked demure and exuded sartorial sophistication in a short neon pink dress at the 10th Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) awards at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall on Monday, June 6 in New York City.

Ashley, 24, walked the red carpet with dress designer Michael Kors, winner of the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award at the award event in 2010.

The Twilight Star's dress had short sleeves and black paillette details. Her Micahel Kors accessories included strappy black leather heels, a leather box clutch, and Michael Kors jewels.

The fashion industry's equivalent of the Oscars, the CFDA's annual awards ceremony honors excellence in fashion design.

Designers are nominated for the awards by council members, select fashion publications, retailers, and stylists. Winners are picked by voting.

2011 CFDA Winners

Womenswear Designer of the Year: Proenza Schouler Menswear Designer of the Year: Michael Bastian Accessory Designer of the Year: Alexander Wang Swarovski Award for Menswear: Robert Geller Swarovski Award for Womenswear: Prabal Gurung Swarovski Award for Accessory Design: Eddie Borgo International Award: Phoebe Philo Media Award: Hilary Alexander Founders Award: Hal Rubenstein Fashion Icon Award: Lady Gaga Geoffery Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Marc Jacobs Board of Directors' Special Tribute: Arthur Elgort 

Kate Moss Plans Pool Party

Kate Moss has reportedly moved her hen do closer to home so she can be near her daughter as she recovers from surgery. Little Lila Grace, eight, is said to have undergone a ‘minor operation’, although the full details are not known, and Kate has decided against whisking her friends abroad in favour of a party in her back garden, which of course boasts its own swimming pool. A source told the Daily Star, “Kate’s daughter Lila Grace is recovering from a minor operation so Kate wants to have the hen at her country home. She’s spending loads making everything accident-proof for any drunken revellers. “She’s planning a wild weekend of skinny-dipping and debauchery.” The 37-year-old supermodel is set to marry Kills rocker Jamie Hince on July 2, and is said to be keen to climax the pool festivities with a lavish bash at a top London hotel. “Kate is really hoping to follow up her pool bash with a stylish party at the Ritz,” said an insider. “She wants it to have a Cabaret Supper club theme, with top mixologists making cocktails, a seven-course meal and an old-style jazz band playing while the girls dine.”