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It was the catwalk that really was a catwalk. Cats dressed in everything from an Elvis costume to a sequined satin dress were strutting their stuff at New York's Algonquin Hotel.

The feline fashion show unfolded in the dining room where Dorothy Parker presided over famously catty Round Table literary luncheons in the 1920s.


Hale Bopp doesn't look too happy but certainly sets a trend at a cat fashion show in New York which was raising money for an animal shelter and celebrating the birthday of a famous hotel's resident feline

Thursday's show benefited an animal welfare group and honored Matilda, the Algonquin's resident cat, who has just turned 13.

She is the hotel's ninth cat since the tradition started in the 1930s, when actor John Barrymore dubbed a bedraggled stray Hamlet.

Earlier in the day, Matilda, a pedigreed ragdoll breed with long, silky, cream-colored hair, held court on a chaise longue by the entrance.

In her honor, cocktails with names like Purr-tini and Pink Pussycat were being served at US$20 apiece to guests including representatives of the North Shore Animal League in Port Washington, Long Island. The adoption shelter, which was to receive the proceeds of the benefit, offered more than a dozen homeless cats for adoption.

The Westchester Feline Club supplied the show-quality cats, with fashions created by New Jersey pet fashion company Meow Wear.

Matilda is an Algonquin celebrity, receiving about 30 e-mails a month.

It was the catwalk that really was a catwalk. Cats dressed in everything from an Elvis costume to a sequined satin dress were strutting their stuff at New York's Algonquin Hotel.

The feline fashion show unfolded in the dining room where Dorothy Parker presided over famously catty Round Table literary luncheons in the 1920s.


Hale Bopp doesn't look too happy but certainly sets a trend at a cat fashion show in New York which was raising money for an animal shelter and celebrating the birthday of a famous hotel's resident feline

Thursday's show benefited an animal welfare group and honored Matilda, the Algonquin's resident cat, who has just turned 13.

She is the hotel's ninth cat since the tradition started in the 1930s, when actor John Barrymore dubbed a bedraggled stray Hamlet.

Earlier in the day, Matilda, a pedigreed ragdoll breed with long, silky, cream-colored hair, held court on a chaise longue by the entrance.

In her honor, cocktails with names like Purr-tini and Pink Pussycat were being served at US$20 apiece to guests including representatives of the North Shore Animal League in Port Washington, Long Island. The adoption shelter, which was to receive the proceeds of the benefit, offered more than a dozen homeless cats for adoption.

The Westchester Feline Club supplied the show-quality cats, with fashions created by New Jersey pet fashion company Meow Wear.

Matilda is an Algonquin celebrity, receiving about 30 e-mails a month.

A diver lifts weights and his fellow divers in an aquarium during a diving performance related to the 2008 Beijing Olympics at the Coex Aquarium in Seoul August 4, 2008. The Korean reads, "Let's cheer together! Water Olympics".

Divers perform Taekwondo in an aquarium during a diving performance related to the 2008 Beijing Olympics at the Coex Aquarium in Seoul August 4, 2008. The Korean reads, "Let's cheer together! Water Olympics".

Divers play soccer in an aquarium during a diving performance related to the 2008 Beijing Olympics at the Coex Aquarium in Seoul August 4, 2008.

A diver lifts weights and his fellow divers in an aquarium during a diving performance related to the 2008 Beijing Olympics at the Coex Aquarium in Seoul August 4, 2008. The Korean reads, "Let's cheer together! Water Olympics".

Divers perform Taekwondo in an aquarium during a diving performance related to the 2008 Beijing Olympics at the Coex Aquarium in Seoul August 4, 2008. The Korean reads, "Let's cheer together! Water Olympics".

Divers play soccer in an aquarium during a diving performance related to the 2008 Beijing Olympics at the Coex Aquarium in Seoul August 4, 2008.

Comedian Bernie Mac died of pneumonia at age 50 early Saturday morning.

His rep released this statement: “Actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago-area hospital. No other details are available at this time. We ask that his family’s privacy continues to be respected.”

Mac, who was nominated for Emmys in 2002 and 2003 for The Bernie Mac Show, was admitted to Northwestern Memorial hospital for pneumonia on August 1 and was expected to make a full recovery.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Bernie, his family and friends.

RIP.

Rumer Willis poses and signs autographs for fans outside the Ed Sullivan Theater for the Late Show With David Letterman, in New York City on Thursday.

The 19-year-old actress has been promoting her latest movie, The House Bunny. Following that, Rumer will be in the movie, Whore, which will released in October. She will be part of a group of young hopeful teenagers who have come to Hollywood in the hopes of an acting career find that the business is harder than they had ever imagined.

Kate Bosworth lays atop British model boyfriend James Rousseau on a beach in Malibu, Calif., on Friday afternoon. Kate, 25, and James, 27, soaked in the sun as they chatted up a mutual female friend.

Here’s a recent sighting of Kate from late last month you may have missed: “Kate Bosworth, floating onto the patio at West Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont, looking youthful and summer-appropriate in her pale, cropped denim jacket and short navy dress. After greeting a few friends, the actress sat down with her scruffy male dinner companion. At one point, British actor Jack Huston approached the table, hugged Bosworth and crouched down for a chat.”

Jesse McCartney performs live at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, on Thursday.

The 21-year-old singer performed at the Orpheum Theater with American Idol winner Jordin Sparks.

“She’s an incredible performer,” McCartney said of Jordin. “She knows how to entertain the crowd.”

Jesse recently lent his voice to Tinker Bell, an animated film that will be released in October.

Jamie Lynn Spears is spotted out getting gas with a friend in Kentwood, Louisiana on Friday.

Earlier this week, Jaime Lynn brought her baby Maddie Briann to the doctor for a regular check-up.

Jamie Lynn Spears and fiance Casey Aldridge became proud parents of Maddie Brian on July 19th.

Jamie Lynn, 17, has been planning her wedding, where Britney Spears will be her maid of honor, and Casey’s sister Ashlee will be one of her bridesmaids.

Jessica Alba takes her newborn baby Honor Warren for a checkup in Brentwood, Calif., on Thursday.

The 27-year-old actress recently commented on the need for male and female quality.

“I’m not competitive with them (actresses). I root for all of them because we definitely don’t have equality with men in this business,” Jessica said.

“There are a lot more men making a lot more money and headlining movies than women, and the more of us who can come up and do that the better. I want my friends to produce, direct, act, write, all of it.”

Last month, the first pictures of Honor Warren were released.

Katie Holmes and her daughter Suri Cruise are spotted leaving Chelsea Piers in New York City.

Suri, 2, covered up her face from the blinding flahes while photogs snapped away on Friday night.

This past week, Katie has been coming and going for rehearsals of All My Sons in New York City.

The 29-year-old actress has been showing off her new pixie haircut while she has been taking Suri to the park to play on the swings.

Jessica Simpson performs at the 2008 Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday.

The 28-year-old singer sang several songs from her latest album, and also covered Dusty Springfield’s “Son of a Preacher Man” and John Michael Montgomery’s “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident).”

Jessica’s dad, Joe Simpson, was escorted by seven state troopers when he walked through the members of the audience.

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China.

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China.

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China.

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China.

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China.

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China.

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China.

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China.

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China.

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China.

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China.

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China.

Bollywood actress Perizaad Zorabian attends the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) in Mumbai Aug. 7, 2008. Picture taken August 7, 2008.

Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia attends the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) in Mumbai Aug. 7, 2008.

Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia arrives to attend the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) in Mumbai Aug. 7, 2008

Models present collections by Indian designer Neeta Lulla at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) in Mumbai Aug. 7, 2008

Jennifer Garner leaves a friend’s house in Brentwood wearing two red hair barrettes on Thursday.

Over the weekend, at a Barack Obama fundraiser, Jennifer’s husband Ben Affleck said, “All of us are here because we just want Barack,” he said. “We believe in what he wants to do: Ending the war in Iraq, universal health care.

At the event, Jen joked, “I’m here to audition for the next John McCain TV commercial,” referring to the same commercial Paris Hilton later fired back at.

Justin Timberlake puts his arm around Jessica Biel as they were spotted in Beverly Hills on Thursday today grabbing some lunch at Jack n’ Jill’s.

The cafe/bakery they ate at is known for their down home style comfort food, served in very large portions. After lunching there, they did a little shopping around town, never leaving each others side.

Timberlake, 27, recently told Heat magazine how he likes his hair.

“I don’t require hair appointments. I actually cut my own hair – that’s why it’s always the same length. I don’t like divas and I don’t want to be one,” he said.

Jennifer Aniston goes out for dinner with some friends while her bodyguard try to shield her from the photogs in Hollywood on Thursday night.

The 39-year-old actress has continued to train with longtime personal yoga instructor Mandy Ingber. Mandy‘ s been coming to Jen’s Beverly Hills home, usually at noon every day, where she gives Jen an hour and a half yoga workout.

John Mayer, on the other hand, has been working with celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak. “John has been living the 5-Factor lifestyle for 3 years, and kicked it up over the last six months,” Harley tells OK!. John’s workouts are broken down into five phases: a cardio warm-up, upper body strengthening, lower body strengthening, abs and cardio cool down.

Miranda Kerr meets the author of the bestselling book “You Can Heal Your Life”, Louise Hay, at the Sheraton Hotel in Sydney on Thursday.

The 25-year-old model is said to be working on writing her own self help book for girls.

Earlier this week, Miranda was working hard in Australia, walking the catwalks for David Jones. She has taken over Megan Gale’s position of “fashion ambassador” for the retailer.

WILL YOU READ Miranda Kerr’s self-help book?

Alexis Bledel poses with her Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 co-stars Blake Lively, America Ferrera and Amber Tamblyn at the MTV Times Square Studios during MTV’s Total Request Live in New York City on Monday.

Ms. Bledel, who turns 27 next month, is originally from Houston, and was raised by her Mexican mother Nanette and Argentine father, Martin.

With Spanish as her first language, she is hoping to land a role which can highlight her background. “I think it’s a little tricky because in the States, when they want a Latin actress, they want someone who looks sort of stereotypically Latin,” she says. “But I think I can get away with playing a Spanish or Argentine character. I really hope I get to do that someday.”

Kim Kardashian shows that she’s in great shape from training with her boyfriend Reggie Bush (not pictured) as she shows off her new slimmer figure on the beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on Tuesday.

On Kim’s latest blog entry, she continues with Part II in how she gets her eyes “smokin’.”

Kim also says that her makeup artist Stephen Moleski will answer makeup questions on her MySpace. She also posted a video on her blog trying on dresses for the Teen Choice Awards.

Check out Part I of her “smokey eye” look.

Katie Holmes plays with her daughter Suri Cruise as they enjoy a beautiful afternoon at the park in New York City on Thursday.

It seems it’s become a habit for Suri to smile and have a good time when her mom pushes her on the swings while they’re at the park.

Meanwhile, Katie, 29, has consistently been sporting rolled-up jeans on her way to rehearsals.

Brad Pitt has officially signed onto Quentin Tarantino’s World War II action-drama Inglorious Bastards, sources have confirmed.

The 44-year-old actor will play a Southern rebel who assembles a team of eight prisoners-turned-soldiers to battle the Nazis.

Production for the film is set to begin on Oct. 13 in Germany. Tarantino, who wrote the script, is aiming to complete the film and have it ready for next year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Simon Pegg, David Krumholtz and B.J. Novak are also in talks to join the project.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Brad as an Inglorious Bastard?

Jennifer Aniston is spotted shopping for furniture at Reform Gallery and Noho Modern in West Hollywood, California on Thursday.

After OK! and Star magazine’s stories about Jennifer’s wedding were published, her rep has continued denying those reports. “Both stories from OK! and Star are completely fabricated. There are no wedding plans for Jennifer, and she is not pregnant,” her rep said.

Their wedding probably won’t take place anytime soon, “because Jennifer doesn’t pressure him about that kind of stuff,” a pal close to the couple told E!. “In fact, that’s one of the things he likes about her most. They just have a blast together. It’s uncomplicated.”

“Trust me,” says a Mayer pal, “he isn’t running down the aisle with anyone, anywhere, any time soon. That boy loves being single.”