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The Destination for Hollywood’s Hottest Stars was Access Hollywood’s 5th Annual Golden Globes’ “Stuff You Must…” Lounge

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The hottest stars in town were at the Access Hollywood’s 5th Annual “Stuff You Must…†Lounge at the Sofitel Los Angeles, held in celebration of The Golden Globe Awards benefiting Lollipop Theater Network & Best Buddies Gift Lounge, produced by On 3 Productions. Access Hollywood, the premiere source for entertainment,  joined forces once again with On 3 Productions, the leader in celebrity gifting, to produce Access Hollywood’s 5th Annual “Stuff You Must…†Lounge at the Sofitel Los Angeles.

Talent was invited to visit the Gift Lounge during the two days leading up to the show. This is what the stars were gifted…

CVS/pharmacy Beauty Club
CVS/pharmacy Beauty Club is an extension of the popular ExtraCare loyalty program, just for beauty shoppers. The CVS/pharmacy Beauty Club, which launched this month, has already welcomed more than one million members who are enjoying special rewards just for purchasing beauty products.

The Hollywood elite indulged in spa services from CVS/pharmacy including blowouts from Nexxus Salon Hair Care; manicures from Jessie; makeup applications with Maybelline New York; a create-your-own fragrance bar with Essence of Beauty and a smile bar from Crest 3D White Whitestrips.

Julie Bowen from “Modern Family†got her hair done by Nexxus Salon Hair Care, Taylor Armstrong from “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills†mixed her own fragrance at Essence of Beauty, Jane Lynch and her wife got makeup applications before hitting the BAFTA’s with Maybelline New York and Neil Patrick Harris got pampered, receiving a manicure at essie. In addition to providing services, CVS/pharmacy once again donated $100,000 to charities, Lollipop Theater Network and Best Buddies, on behalf of the celebrities who attended.

VINTAGE REVOLUTION Premium Denim
A breath of fresh air in the premium denim market, Vintage Revolution celebrates the timelessness of blue jeans while rebelling against the inflated notions of premium denim over the past decade. Celebrities tried on a selection of current denim styles, and pre-ordered pieces from the Spring 2011 collection, including the women’s “Maxx” trouser (exclusive @ Barney’s New York for February 2011) and the men’s canvas Straight Down Slim in Dusty Green (@ Bloomingdale’s February 20. A loyal fan of the brand, Neil Patrick Harris, stopped by and picked up the newest styles. “The Bachelorette†Ali Fedotowsky and her fiancée Robert Martinez were next in line to slip into these comfortable jeans, Robert said that Ali looked “hot & thin†while trying on a pair, she responded with a smile and said “not in this room.†Ross Mathews wears the Vintage Revolution denim on Chelsea Lately all the time since he is on Jenny Craig and is losing weight, he picked up a pair one size smaller for inspiration.

William Shatner and Sofia Milos loved their Vintage Revolution jeans.

Fancy Feast offers the Barnes & Noble NOOKcolor so moments shared at home with a feline friend can be more engaging…

Celebrities were greeted by the Fancy Feast cat and offered the Barnes & Noble NOOKcolor, the ultimate new full-color reading experience. Lisa Vanderpump from “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills†arrived with daughter Pandora and dog Jiggy. She immediately “had a connection†with the Fancy Feast cat and would not leave its side. She even suggested that Jiggy and the cat get married…. Neil Patrick Harris from “How I Met Your Mother†stopped by and asked Fancy Feast the following: “Are you guys giving away cats?†A few hours prior, Jennifer Love Hewitt was also struck by the Fancy Feast cat and fell in love with him as well. She kept asking if she could slip the white beauty in her gift bag.

The beautiful Fancy Feast Kitty fancied our host Jeff.

The beautiful Fancy Feast Kitty fancied our host Jeff.

SLIM-FAST 3-2-1 plan – Bars and Shakes to get Red Carpet Ready, and a Digital Camera to Show Your Friends Just How Fabulous the New You Really Is…

“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills†flocked to the Slim-Fast booth to learn more about the Slim-Fast 3-2-1 Plan, and shared crazy weight loss tips with each other. Adrienne Maloof said that she “kick boxes in a wetsuit before she goes on the red carpet.†Jane Lynch from “Glee†wishes that she had a Slim-Fast bar in her bag on her last red carpet, she found herself pulling into starvation station when no food was available. Jennifer Love Hewitt shared with Slim-Fast that she makes a tray of chicken broth ice cubes and eats them for two days before the red carpet.

PRETTY BALLERINAS Chic, Creative and “Pretty†Ballerina Flats
Stars slipped into Pretty Ballerinas chic ballerina flats, hand crafted in the Mediterranean for over three generations! Jennifer Love Hewitt was infatuated by the selection of Pretty Ballerinas and immediately slipped into a pair and shared the following: “Never say anything to interrupt a girl’s shoe shopping.†The next day, Sean Astin picked up Pretty Ballerinas flats for his daughter, telling onlookers “My daughter has high class problems: too many shoes! She’s only 14!â€

LaToya Jackson

Ursela Mascaro Fashion Forward Footwear for the Well-traveled, Cosmopolitan Woman
The stars definitely flocked to this hot item. Sarah Drew from “Grey’s Anatomy†said, “As you can see, I’m just a bit retro,†while trying on a pair of black sky-high Ursula Mascaro heels. Perrey Reeves was attracted to the beautiful design and joked about the height of the heels on the Ursula Mascaro creations, saying “Look for the headline tomorrow: Perrey Reeves falls downstairs at the W Magazine Party, but looks fabulous in her Ursula Mascaro shoes doing it! â€The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills†Taylor Armstrong and Lisa Vanderpump also joked around, pretending to fight over a pair of shoes, Taylor won and slipped her new Ursula Mascaros into a shopping bag with a satisfied smile.

DNA 11 DNA Portraits
There is only one original. DNA Portraits create one-of-a-kind art from the genetic code of each individual. Perry Reeves was intrigued by the company’s charity program and wanted to get started on her own portrait right away, she said “I can’t wait to get a kit & participate in the DNA11 for charity program, I’m a big supporter of non-profits, animal rights, and would love to give something like that to benefit them.

Little Giraffe/ Giraffe at Home
Little Giraffe/Giraffe at Home gifted gorgeous luxe cover ups and cozy throw blankets. Supermodel Milla Jovovich ran over with her daughter, grabbed a blanket and told reps that “I love this brand. Now we finally have mommy sized blankets.†She chose a throw-blanket for her home. Viola Davis from “The Help†had a good reason for picking up a Little Giraffe throw blanket, she said, “We are adopting a baby girl, Genesis, from Rhode Island! We can’t wait to bring her home and wrap her in Little Giraffe.†Neil Patrick Harris from “How I Met Your Mother†was also excited to bring back blankets for his two 3-month old twin babies. It was all about décor for the “Glee†star, Jane Lynch’s redecorated house in Canyon; she was gifted a grey throw blanket to match her new interior.

New Balance 850 True Balance
Toning shoes that help you tone your body without sacrificing style! Celeb trainer Harley Pasternak was on hand to provide fitness tips to all the stars and gave them advice for training for the big night. Gilles Marini from “Brothers & Sisters†traded his loafers for a pair of toning shoes – he even walked out with them on. Neal Patrick Harris from “How I Met Your Mother†specially wanted to get toned in the back area and told onlookers he could already feel them working. Jane Lynch from “Glee†swapped places with celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak and gave him a run for his money with her own training tips.

Jeff Gaskin interviews Celebrity trainer and New York Times best-selling author Harle Pasternak

LATP host Jeff Gaskin interviewsCelebrity trainer and New York Times best-selling author Harley Pasternak

Spin Master Liv Fashion Dolls, Headbanz, Zoobles & Air Hogs Pocket Copter
It was all fun and games at Spin Master, young stars such as Rico Rodriguez from “Modern Family†stopped by, telling onlookers, “Air Hogs Pocket Copter is the coolest and highest flying copter. I’m addicted.†He proceeded to run over to the UNO ladies to show his new toy. Gillis Marini from “Brothers & Sisters†brought his daughter to do a little shopping, as soon as they arrived, he shouted, “Wow, Spin Master booth looks like my house.†Another popular toy at Spin Master were the Headbanz Cards, Jane Lynch from “Glee†guessed hers right away – she was “money.â€

Girls just want to have fun; Lisa Vanderpump, Jane Lynch, Taylor Armstrong battle it out.

Girls just want to have fun; Lisa Vanderpump, Jane Lynch, Taylor Armstrong battle it out.

Michelle Flynn Designs
Men’s and Women’s Personalized Jewelry
Solid sterling silver bracelets, pendants, rings and cuff links, individually band stamped with inspirational messages. Each piece is patterned and distressed by hand-making each unique! Stars such as Taylor Armstrong, AJ Michalka, and Ali Fedotowsky picked up pieces from Michelle Flynn Designs with words like Breath, Peace, Strength, Hope and more.

What Comes Around Goes Around  (WGACA) Vintage-inspired Apparel
WGACA is a vintage-inspired collection for women and men that offers an assortment of custom and authentic vintage pieces. Stars like Rico Rodriquez from “Modern Family†scooped up a few unique outfits from the collection, demonstrated a mini photo shoot and directed the photographers to get some good shots of him – he left in the gifted items. A certain dress caught the eye of Perrey Reeves, and she ended up visiting the WGACA store in Los Angeles to check out the full assortment the same day. She purchased a dress to wear for the W Party at the Chateau Marmont.

Jeff Gaskin interview actor Tristin Wilde

Jeff Gaskin interview actor Tristin Wilde

Diet Pepsi
Hollywood’s elite all tried a refreshing ice cold Diet Pepsi before heading into the lounge to get gifted. Dominic Monaghan took a slip and exclaimed, “Everyone loves Diet Pepsi, right?†He was followed by Aubrey O’Day, who commented, “I only drink Diet Pepsi†and she requested a can at the bar. Across the room, Jennifer Love Hewitt shared details on her upcoming birthday party; the Golden Globe nominated actress said that she would love to have Diet Pepsi at her party next month. Brit Morgan from “True Blood†admired the design, and commented “the new can is very chic†after taking a sip.

Altoids® Smalls® 1-Year Supply of the Tiny Breath Mints that Go Where You Go
Part of the Original Celebrated Curiously Strongâ„¢ Altoids family of mints, they are now smaller and sugar-free. Visiting celebrities tried a variety of flavors onsite, including: Peppermint, Wintergreen, Cinnamon, and Simply Mint. Lisa Rinna and Julie Bowen from “Modern Family†running around with her ADORABLE son, and requesting Altoids – a one-year supply was shipped to her because she was on her way to take her three kids to soccer practice.  She’s all laughs with Access Hollywood host Billy Bush about what he’s planning to wear to tomorrow’s ceremony.

Netflix Exclusive LIFETIME Subscription
Celebrity guests received a lifetime subscription to the world’s leading internet subscription service, NETFLIX, for enjoying movies and TV shows streamed instantly to over the internet to PCs, Macs, TVS, gaming devices and more. Grey’s Anatomy star Sarah Drew proclaimed that she was “addicted to NETFLIX†and “watched “Skins†over the holidays.†Yvette Brown from “Community†excitedly told onlookers that she “streams on her iPhone†and “recently watched Joan Rivers’ documentary.†Shortly after, “Mad Men’s†young starlet Kieran Shipka shared that she “just watched Into the Woods by streaming on her laptop.†Little did she know that Michael Trucco had watched “Mad Men†earlier this week. All recipients of the subscription were very eager to curl up and watch movies in the near future, especially after a hectic award season.

Jorg Gray Fine Timepieces
Jorg Gray, the watch brand worn by President Obama, offered a wide selection of their latest men’s and women’s watches, including a commemorative version of the President’s, to bold names such as Jane Lynch, Neil Patrick Harris, Lisa Vanderpump, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Aubrey O’Day, etc. All received a timepiece from the latest collection, and will soon be seen arriving “on-time†in style to their next event.

Altec Lansing Audio Speakers
The techy hot item of the weekend was the Altec Lansing Octiv Duo speaker system and duel charger for the iPhone and iPod, as well as Octiv Stage – which makes your iPad the star of the show. From Woodstock to the Golden Globe Awards, Altec Lansing has been a favorite among musicians and celebrities. Neil Patrick Harris had trouble making a decision amongst the speaker systems but finally decided on a dock station for his iPad – great for reading stories to his twins. “Grey’s Anatomy†star Sarah Drew told onlookers “I was so excited when I found out Altec would be here. I love your products! I’m so happy right now.â€

Jessica Kagan Cushman Studio (JKC) Large Paris Tote
A line of tote bags, purses, and overnight bags with cheeky and whimsical phrases on them. These statement purses and tote bags resonate with people who want to make a clever and witty statement with their accessories. Jennifer Love Hewitt, Amber Lancaster and Aubrey O’Day received Paris Totes from Jessica Kagan Cushman; the girls chose from fun saying printed on the front such as “Whatever,†“WTF,†“Alligator Bag,†and â€Be Calm, Carry On.â€

UNO® – America’s #1 Card Game
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of UNO®, the stars received the ultra-exclusive “NUMERO UNO†VIP Fan Card. Celebrities simply call the number on the back of their card to get their fast and fun UNO® doorstep delivery. “Modern Family’s,†Nolan Gould immediately began reminiscing, recalling an old memory. “One time me, Rico, and Ariel were stuck in our trailer with nothing to do but play UNO – we got so into it! We we’re jumping up and yelling UNO!†“The Bachelorette,†Ali Fedotowsky celebrated New Year’s Eve with a glass of champagne, her new beau Robert Martinez, and a game of UNO. Taylor Armstrong ended a game of UNO with Lisa Vanderpump by saying “This is the only game in Beverly Hills where having less is more!†Along with UNO, Sean Astin also celebrated his 40th birthday this year, “Awesome, I’ll be 40 this year too! I love playing UNO – my kid will love all the different versions I picked up today.â€

WONKA Exceptionals Chocolates
Celebrity visitors were gifted the exclusive WONKA Purple Card offering 500 packages of one-of-a-kind chocolates and candy treats. Jennifer Love Hewitt asked to autograph the oversized box of WONKA Nerds onsite, she turned to her new boyfriend Alex Beh and said, “because I’m the biggest nerd of all.†“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,†Taylor Armstrong approached WONKA and told her assistant that she wished her little girl was here because she would freak out over all the candy. She went on to discuss her dark chocolate addiction: “I’ve always said when I leave this world, I’m going out with a ring of chocolate around my mouth.†Jane Lynch from “Glee†announced “The WONKA Purple Card might be the best gift anyone has ever given me!â€

Marchon Inc. Eyewear
Stars were fitted with the “hottest†sunglasses from Jil Sander, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Emilio Pucci and Fendi.

CRUNCH One Year Membership
Stars received a one year membership to Crunch nationwide – so they can fuse fitness and entertainment in a fun way!

The list of stars that visited the lounge of the two-day period included:

Adrienne Maloof (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills), Alison Sweeney(The Biggest Looser), Ariel Winter (modern family), Ashley Bell (the last exorcism), Aubrey O’Day (danity kane), Brit Morgan (True blood), Cassi Thomson (big love), Cassie Scerbo (Make it or break it), Charlotte Ross (drive angry 3d), Clifton Collins Jr. (the event), Daniel Sunjata (grey’s anatomy), Dominic Monaghan, Evan Handler (californication), Gail O’Grady (hellcats), Grey Damon (friday night lights/true blood), Ian McShane (pillars of the earth), Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jonathan Keltz (entourage), Kelly Hu, Kiernan Shipka (Mad men), Kimberly Elise (for colored girls), Molly Quinn (castle), Nathalia Ramos, Neal McDonough (the first avenger: captain america), Perrey Reeves (entourage), Rico Rodriguez (modern family), Sarah Drew (grey’s anatomy), Sasha Pieterse, Edi Gathegi (Twighlight new moon/X-men first class), Sean Astin, Shailene Woodley, Sofia Milos, Spencer Locke, Yvette Nicole Brown, Michael Trucco (Barely Legal), Milla Jovovich, Dule Hill, Amber Lancaster, AJ Michalka, Ali Fedotowsky, Robert Martinez, Cara Buono, Carrie Preston (True blood), Eric Stonestreet, Gabourey “Gabby†Sidibe, Gilles Marini, Holly Robinson Peete, Jennifer Stone, Jeremy Renner, Julie Benz, Julie Bowen, La Toya Jackson, Lisa Rinna, Lisa Vanderpump, Madeleine Martin, Neil Patrick Harris, Nolan Gould, Sara Rue, Sarah Hyland, Shay Mitchell, Taylor Armstrong, Tristan Wilds, Viola Davis, William Shatner, Jessica Lowndes, Billy Bush, Jane Lynch, Ross Mathews, Jennifer Finnigan, Emily Bergl, Cameron Monaghan, Amber Stevens, Nikki Weiss, Jill Goldstein Weiss, Nelsan Ellis, Rex Lee, and more!

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