In a Summer where HBO is lacking any of its signature series, the network's hopes must be sky-high for Generation Kill. The seven-episode miniseries from The Wire's David Simon and Ed Burns premieres Sunday night, and from the early reviews, it seems like it's everything I'd expect from a Simon/Burns project.
What that means: On the plus side, it's well-written, in-depth, and revealing.
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HBO may not have any series on its schedule for the Summer, but it does have Generation Kill, a seven-part miniseries about the new face of the American military.
The miniseries, written by The Wire's David Simon and Ed Burns, is based on a book of the same name by Rolling Stone writer Evan Wright. In 2003, Wright was embedded with a Marine Corps special operations unit with the motto "Swift, Silent, Deadly."
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Spring weather may still be just a tease in NYC, but the ladies went legs, legs, legs at the Food Bank For New York City's 5th Annual Can-Do Awards and 25th Anniversary last night. Fresh from the weekend's big celebrity wedding in Manhattan, Gwyneth Paltrow had her mom Blythe Danner by her side for the night and showed off those stems posing with Helena Christensen. Petra Nemcova was also looking all glam on the red carpet, but less conspicuous without a certain A-List actor date on her arm.
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The Waldorf-Astoria in NYC rocked last night to welcome the newest class of inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Madonna looked happy to accept the honor and while Guy Ritchie wasn't around, her Hard Candy collaborator Justin Timberlake was there to help celebrate. Fellow inductees include John Mellencamp and Leonard Cohen.
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Black and White dominated the red carpet in a major way at Chanel's Nuit de Diamants at The Plaza in NYC last night. Ed Burns and Christy Turlington I think have to win cutest couple, but Ellen and Chris were living up the glam as well. I don't want to say anything, but Gossip boy Penn Badgley looks like he may have tossed back a few before the party. 
The streets of Manhattan were teeming with celebrity families yesterday evening as the costumed youngsters went from door to door, probably giving a few unsuspecting families a surprise when they opened their doors. Trick or treat! Soho was the 'hood for Julianne Moore and her little gnome and Wonder Woman also Ed Burns holding the hand of his precious Snow White. 
From Billy Joel to James Taylor, the Hampton's bound celebrities have definitely enjoyed the Social @ Ross series and this weekend's final show, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers was no exception. Mischa Barton was there (of course) and definitely dressed the part with her headband while John Legend, Ed Burns and Christy Turlington all looked quite adorable. As for Renee Zellweger -- something just seems off. 
Gwyneth went from showing off Pleasures in Chicago to attending a screening of The Good Night in East Hampton this weekend. The film is a family affair that stars and was written and directed by her brother Jake. Unfortunately, it looks like their mom Blythe Danner missed the event, but the siblings were surrounded by lots of good family friends including Stella McCartney and Kate Capshaw.
Sarah Jessica Parker and James Wilkie got all decked out for the Serge Normant Salon opening in NYC yesterday. James is too cute for words in his extra-long tie, and SJP is definitely channeling a bit of Carrie Bradshaw in her fabulous pink pumps. Speaking of our beloved SatC, the rumors about taking the series to the big screen are looking even more promising lately. 
Last night Vantiy Fair helped kick off the Tribeca Film Festival with a party attended by a variety of big names. Robert De Niro and David Bowie were among those who flashed big smiles for the cameras, but apparently there is a fair amount of tension between these two under the surface. It seems that De Niro is not a big fan of Bowie's High Line Festival, which is set to start just three days after Tribeca ends and is catered towards a younger crowd. 
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