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Emmy Nominees Bag Sweet Swag at 5th Annual HBO Luxury Lounge

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It’s nice just to be nominated, but even nicer when nominees of the 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are treated to a luxurious day of pampering and goodies hosted by HBO in their 5th Annual "Luxury Lounge" at The Four Seasons on Friday.

Hosted by Media Placement, HBO invited stars of The Sopranos, Big Love, Rome, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Extras, Longford, Life Support, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Tsunami, the Aftermath and all other major talent from HBO Film, Music and Comedy.

The Luxury Lounge was designed by Billy Butchkavitz and included sponsors such as Belvedere Beauty Bar, Luxottica Luxury Eyewear, Klipsch, Vivitar, Olevia, Sephora, The Sports Club/LA, AG Adriano Goldschmied, Hanky Panky, Activision, Dove Chocolate, Unite Eurotherapy, PF Flyers, Freeze 24_7, FRS Healthy Energy Drink, Sophia Fiori and CAO Cigars.

Belvedere made a huge splash as the featured partner of HBO this weekend.  Nominees enjoyed premiere cocktails at the "Belvedere Beauty Bar" and posed for pictures with the custom Swarovsky crystal bottles which were a dazzling hit and Rex Lee and Perrey Reeves (Entourage) commented "Not everyone will be receiving statues tonight, so we will all be excited to put these on our mantels!" referring to their beautiful monogrammed bottles.

The HBO themed cocktails offered a new twist on some classic drinks including, The Ari Gold Standard Martini, Wanted Deadwood or Alive, When in Rome, and the big hit The Sopranos Bada-Bing Crush were all spotted by celebs throughout the party.  Steve Schirripa (Bobby – Sopranos) was overheard "I know I am supposed to be drinking the "BadaBing Crush", but I really want to try the Ari Gold Standard." Guests also noshed on Mrs. Beasley’s Cupcakes; Mrs. Beasley’s cupcakes are fast becoming the must have accessory for stars and industry insiders this awards season.  Already a favorite with the entertainment industry, Mrs. Beasley’s has quickly positioned itself as THE leader in the gourmet cupcake world.

Celebrities also received AG Adriano Goldschmied Denim, The Entourage soundtrack on Atlantic Records, "A Lifestyle is a Terrible Thing to Waste," the Entourage book from Pocket Books, The Sopranos wine by Mas-sid, The Sopranos book from Time, Inc. and Premium Cigars featuring The Sopranos Edition Cigar from CAO. Also on display was the new Sopranos slot machine from Aristocrat, Inc.

The Belvedere Beauty Bar also offered Four Season spa treatment and Becki Newton (Ugly Betty) and Mindy Kaling (The Office) both had manicures and pedicures together in the Belvedere Beauty Bar side by side.

Luxottica Luxury Eyewear featured a dazzling display of eyewear for guests to try on from the Fall/Winter 2007-2008 collection including brands from Ray-Ban, Vogue, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, D&G, Prada, Prada Linea Rossa and Miu Miu.  Luxottica Group is one of the most renowned names in eyewear spanning over 130 countries and managing such retail brands such as LensCrafters and Pearle Vision in North America and Sunglass Hut globally.  For more information on how to grab the same eye-catching look of the Emmy nominees please go to www.Luxottica.com.

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Star power, red carpet style, celebratory parties. There’s a lot more to the Emmy’s than just one night of awards. That’s why Sephora was pleased to provides celebrities with an opportunity to sample the current "it" products in a chic, private environment.  This year, thanks to Sephora, the stars are in for a beauty-full treat!   

"As the beauty authority, Sephora is thrilled to be a part of one of the most glamorous events of the year," said Betsy Olum, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Sephora. "Partnering with the HBO Luxury Lounge in honor of the Primetime Emmy Awards is the perfect way to celebrate beauty with the trendsetters and style makers of Hollywood."

The Luxury Lounge, now celebrating its fifth year, is the most recognized event of its kind by celebrities, media and industry insiders. As a sponsor of the HBO Luxury Lounge, Sephora will provide the latest fall beauty must-haves, including Sephora’s new Lash Plumper, Metallic Bags, Makeup Brushes, Lip Glosses, Blush and Bronzer, to all guests. In addition, a member of Sephora’s Pro Beauty Team will be on site for complimentary makeovers and consultations.

Photographers from WireImage were also on hand to capture all of the Luxury Lounge moments. To view images of Sephora’s celebrity stars, visit www.wireimage.com.  For details on Sephora’s award-winning fall looks and new star products, log on to www.sephora.com.

First in the door was William Shatner of Boston Legal, and David Chase, creator of The Sopranos was last to arrive, but the celebrity guest list touted big names from heavyweight shows, including Adam Scott (Tell Me You Love Me), Aida Turturro (The Sopranos Nominated Best Supporting Actor), Aidan Quinn (Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee – Nominated Best Supporting Actor), Alan Taylor (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), Andrea Bowen (Desperate Housewives), Andrew Schneider (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), Angela Kinsey (The Office Nominated Best Comedy), Arthur Nascarella (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), August Schellenberg (Bury my Heart at Wounded Knee Nominated Best Supporting Actor), Becki Newton (Ugly Betty Nominated Best Comedy), Bill Maher (Real Time with Bill Maher), Bratton Creed (The Office Nominated Best Comedy), Brenda Strong (Desperate Housewives), Bret Mckenzie (Flight of the Concords), Brian Baumgartner (The Office Nominated Best Comedy), Brian Howe (Journeyman), Cameron Richardson (Entourage Nominated Best Comedy), Carl Capotorto (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), Carmine Giovinazzo (CSI), Catherine Oxenberg (Princess of Siberia),Chandra West (John From Cincinnati), Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Clifton Collins Jr. (Perfect Game), Constance Zimmer (Entourage Nominated Best Comedy), Corbin Bleu (High School Musical), Craig Robinson (The Office Nominated Best Comedy), Dan Grimaldi (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), Dana Davis (Heroes Nominated Best Drama), Dania Ramirez (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), Danie Giat (Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee), Daveigh Chase (Big Love), David Chase (Sopranos Creator Nominated Best Drama), Debra Messing (Starter Wife Nominated Best Actress), Deirdre Lovejoy (The Wire), Diana Frolov (Sopranos Nominated Best Drama Executive Producer), Diane Warren (Song Writer), Dominic Chianese (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), Doris Roberts (Everybody Loves Raymond), Doug Ellin (Creator Entourage Nominated Best Comedy), Douglas Smith (Big Love), Edie Falco (Sopranos Nominated Best Actress Drama), Eliza Coupe (12 Miles of Bad Road), Emily Rose (John From Cincinnati), Evan Handler (Californication), Gianna Smart (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), Henry Brochstein (Sopranos Executive Producer Nominated Best Drama), Henry Simmons (Shark), Ilene Landress (The Sopranos Executive Producer Nominated Best Drama), Isiah Whitlock (The Wire), Ivana Milisevic (12 Miles of Bad Road), James Gandolfini (The Sopranos Nominated Best Actor Drama/Best Actor), James Kyson Lee (Heroes Nominated Best Drama), Jamie Hector (The Wire), Jamine Clement (Flight of the Concords), Jane Winter (Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee Nominated), Janie Bryant (Deadwood), Jeff Garlin (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Jeff Stultz (7th Heaven), Jenna Fischer (The Office Nominated Best Supporting Actor), Jennifer Coolidge (For Your Consideration), Jerry Adler (The Sopranos Nominated Best Comedy), Jerry Ferrara (Entourage Nominated Best Comedy), Joanna Cassidy (Six Feet Under), Joel McKinnon Miller (Big Love), John Ventimiglia (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), Johnny Gaoluki (Big Bang Theory), Jorja Fox (CSI), Kate Burton (Grey’s Anatomy Nominated Best Drama), Kate Flannery (The Office Nominated Best Comedy), Katherine Narducci (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), Kathy Griffin (My Life on the D List Emmy Winner Best Reality Series), Katrina Bowden (30 Rock Nominated Best Comedy), Kaycee Stroh (High School Musical), Kevin Dillon (Entourage Nominated Best Supporting Actor), Kevin McKidd (Journeyman), Kim Dickens (Deadwood), Leslie David Baker (The Office Nominated Best Comedy), Leslie Hope (Life), Lonny Ross (30 Rock Nominated Best Comedy), Lorraine Bracco (The Sopranos Nominated Best Supporting Actress), Mark Indelicato (Ugly Betty Nominated Best Comedy), Martin Bruesthe (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), Mary Kay Place (Big Love), Matt Serritto (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), Matt Weiner (Sopranos Nominated Best Writer Drama Series), Melora Hardin (The Office Nominated Best Comedy), Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos – Nominated Best Supporting Actor), Mindy Kaling (The Office Nominated Producer and actor), Monique Coleman (High School Musical), Neil Patrick Harris (How I met your Mother Nominated Supporting Actor), Oscar Nunez (The Office Nominated Best Comedy), Paul Lieberstein (The Office Nominated Best Comedy), Perrey Reeves (Entourage Nominated Best Comedy), Phyllis Smith (The Office Nominated Best Comedy), Ray Abruzzo (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), Sally Pressman (Army Wives), Scott Adsit (30 Rock Nominated Best Comedy), Sharon Angela (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), Sonja Sohn (The Wire), Sonya Walger (Tell Me You Love Me), Stacy Keibler (Dancing With The Stars), Steven Schirripa (Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), Steven Van Zandt (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), Terrance Howard (Crash), Terry O’Quinn (Lost Nominated Best Supporting Actor), Terry Winter (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), Tim Daly (The Sopranos Nominated Best Guest Actor), Tracie Thoms (Cold Case), Tristan Wilds (The Wire), Vince Curatola (The Sopranos Nominated Best Drama), William Shattner (Boston Legal Nominated Best Supporting Actor), Yvonne Strahovski (CHUCK), Zachary Quinto (Heroes Nominated Best Drama), Jack McBrayer (30 Rock), Tony Plana (Ugly Betty), Yves Simoneau (Bury My Heart Nominated Best Director), Jerry Adler (Sopranos), Dan Grimaldi (Sopranos), Andy Harries (Longford Nominated), Tom Thayer (Bury My Heart), David Chase (Sopranos), Robin Weigert (Deadwood, Lost), Polly Walker (Cane), Christian Clemenson (Boston Legal Nominated), John Pyper Ferguson (Brothers and Sisters), Andy Milder (Weeds), Matt Winston (John from Cincinnati), Clara George (Wounded Knee Nominated), Paula Malcomson (Deadwood, John from Cincinnati), Rhys Coiro (Entourage), Madeline Zima (Californication), Kate Towne (Tell Me You Love Me)
 

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