Sean Borg Goes LA! » Michelle Collins

Elton’s Oscar Bash Raises Tons of Cash!

Sean Borg — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:58:25 +0000

How quickly Oscars came around this year. It seemed I’d only just taken off my tuxedo in 2009, then BAM! It was back on again in 2010 for the best party in town – Elton John’s AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Party held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.

This year the event raised a staggering $3.9 Million for the fight against HIV and AIDS.

Presented by Chopard, Jo and Raffy Manoukian and Neuro Drinks, the EJAF Viewing Party continues to be the leading fundraiser on Oscar night in Hollywood.

The couple’s bash has become a staple for all those without an invite to the ceremony itself and this year’s guest list read like a ‘who’s who’ to the entertainment world’s biggest names, and one of the best parties thrown by the EJAF so far (still no goodie bag however, but you can’t have everything I suppose, eh David!)

I arrived with my trademark date, the stunning diamond beauty, Zeta Graff, and the evening began with a cocktail reception, dinner and viewing of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, followed by a very exciting live auction and a high voltage performance by the iconic Grace Jones.

“I’m so blown away this year, it’s fantastic,” Elton said. “It’s our stable fundraiser for the whole year, this is by far the most important, it gets us the most publicity and it raises the most money.

“It’s hard work because you have to walk around shaking hands with everyone but when we go home and it’s all finished we’ve met people and we’ve seen great entertainment close up.”

Drawing out quite a few of our favorite celebrities, Victoria Beckham and Heidi Klum were spotted looking as elegant as ever – even Victoria (who I often label Vic-bore-ria) was far from boring when she grabbed me and gave a big hug as she exited the ladies loos, “Sean!” she yelled… “How are you? I’m a bit drunk so no photos!” OK, so Posh is back in my good books!

Not far behind the beautiful models were “Glee” co-stars Lea Michele and Cory Monteith, followed by a brunette Hayden Panettiere.

Representing the Brits this year were the likes of recently engaged Simon Cowell who was glued to his foxy fiancé Mezhgan Hussainy all night, Mel B, fashion designer Julia Clancey, Amanda Holden, Michelle Collins, Katie Price, and Sharon and Kelly Osbourne who stopped to have her picture taken with me. Kelly was one of my favorites of the evening to be honest, beaming from cheek to cheek. She told me that she was feeling on top of the world, and who could blame her, you only have to look at the transformation she has undergone – quite unbelievable.

Nicole Richie made her way into the swanky party along with Kimora Lee, Christina Hendricks, Michelle Rodriguez and the very lovely Jennifer Hudson who also stopped to chat to me, Jennifer told me she happy when she heard Simon [Cowell] was engaged: “I am so happy he is finally settling down,” she told me.

Miley Cyrus also hit the party with Liam Hemsworth. Cyrus finally confirmed what we already knew, that Liam was her official boyfriend, and Miley told the press at the event, “I think we’re both deeper than normal people—what they think and how they feel. He’s very grateful for what he has, but he doesn’t let it go to his head. I’m like that too.” How sweet!

It was a long day! Fabulous food, lots of chocolates and wall-to-wall celebs… I could have stayed all night and kipped (slang word for slept) in the corner till morning, but thankfully sometime just after midnight I was rescued by dear friends, British actor Craig Young and Michael Di Girolamo who dragged me into their chauffeured limo!

What fun was had, my gorgeous ‘Graff’ date, my photo with Elton, Kelly Osborne’s super-slim waist, Posh and Price all smiles, Godiva chocolates, and nearly $4 mil’ raised for charity… Ah, now I can rest my weary head, it was a night well worth it, roll-on next year!

Clancey’s Fancy Fashion Show!

Sean Borg — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:35:02 +0000

In this pic: Julia Verdin, Julia Clancey and Lady Victoria Hervey

All twittering aside, fashion designer Julia Clancey gave a two-finger salute to the fashion world after wooing Hollywood with her astounding creations last night.

Clancey pulled off one of the most amazing evenings even after finding out – one week before, that the 85 million dollar venue – she had planned to show her “All that Glitters” 2009 couture collection at, had fallen through.

But true to Clancey form she rebounded like the “energizer bunny” enlisting the help of a plethora of close friend’s Sad Boy Entertainment CEO, Simon Boyce and Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz of PPMG to sponsor and help run one of the best events that I’ve attended this year.

On an LA note… Clancey’s stunning catwalk creations were accompanied by live music from the Hypo Twins – a sensational Indie Rock band produced by American Voodoo Records CEO James Kaufman. Go “Disco Mary!”

Despite the naysayers who said Black Tie and shuttle service would cut the attendees in half the red carpet was filled nonetheless with British and American celebrities alike.

Guests included Lady Victoria Hervey actress Michelle Collins, Julie Anne Rhodes, Terri Seymour and Singer Samantha Mumba.

In this pic: Sean Borg with Julie Anne Rhodes

In this pic: Julia Clancey with Michelle Collins

In this pic: Julia Clancey, Simon Boyce and Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz

In this pic: Julia Verdin, Julia Clancey and Lady Victoria Hervey

In this pic: Nick Bicanic, Dominika Wolski and Simon Boyce

In this pic: Simon Boyce with Samantha Mumba

In this pic: Michelle Collins and Sean Borg

In this pic: Max Ryan with Michelle Collins

In this pic: Sean Borg with Julie Anne Rhodes

In this pic: The Hypo Twins

From Eastenders to West Coasters!

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:22:18 +0000

In this pic: Sean Maguire and Michelle Collins

Seems like Michelle Collins is having a bit of an Albert Square reunion with Sean Maguire now she’s out here in Los Angeles.

The British stars were spotted having a good ol’ chin-wag while shopping at The Grove this week leaving me wondering whether there’s another collaboration on the cards?

Just over 10 years ago Michelle would have been showing Sean the ropes when they starred together in BBC’s Eastenders and Sunburn but now it would seem it’s the other way round…

A little bird tells me Michelle’s just got her work visa through Andy Newton Lee’s company Next Stop LAX and is looking to take on tinseltown, and with box-office-toppers like Meet the Spartans under his belt and the new upcoming series Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire in which he stars with Little Britain’s Matt Lucas, Sean is perfectly placed to give ‘Chell a few tips on LA fame game.

Their lives have definitely glammed up since the days of hanging out in Pat’s Caff doncha fink?!

Krod Mandoon and The Flaming Sword of Fire is on Comedy Central from Thurs April 9.