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ASHTON Kutcher arrivedback in Los AngelesThursday night as his es-

tranged wife Demi Moore left hos-pital.The Two and a Half Men star -who split from the actress in No-vember amid allegations he hadcheated on her - has reportedly cutshort his trip to Brazil and was saidto be "deeply concerned" about thehealth of his estranged wife.As news of her hospital dashemerged, Ashton was pictured par-tying with friends at a Bruno Marsgig in Brazil.But he decided to jet back fromhis stint at Sao Paulo FashionWeek after hearing Demi was

being treated for exhaustion andalleged anorexia.Demi's weight has plummetedsince the collapse of her marriageto Kutcher, 33, last year after hewas accused of cheating with SaraLeal, 23, on their sixth weddinganniversary in September.A source told People magazine:"Ashton is deeply concerned forDemi. He still cares about her andwants the best for her."It has now been claimed the 49-year-old actress had replaced foodwith the caffeine-based energydrink Red Bull.A friend of the star said: "Demiavoids alcohol and instead drinkstons of Red Bull when she goesout.

"But in recent months she's notbeen eating much, so she's alsobeen drinking it in the day to giveher energy to get through."Demi - who was released fromCalifornia's Sherman Oaks Hospi-tal Thursday night - "seemeddrunk" when she was taken to themedical facility in an ambulanceon Monday, but it is thought it wasjust because of the vast quantitiesof Red Bull she had consumed.The pal added: "She seemeddrunk but I don't think any alcoholpassed her lips, just loads of RedBull. It's not a healthy way to live."The star's spokeswoman said:"Demi has chosen to seek profes-sional assistance to treat her ex-haustion and improve her health."

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EVA Longoria clutches onto a new prize — afterbeing honored at a BAL-

LET awards ceremony.

With the awards season in fullswing, the Desperate Housewivesstar headed to Las Vegas to pickup one of the more unusual tro-phies up for grabs.

The 36-year-old brunette was theguest of honor at the Nevada Bal-let Theatre's Black & White Ballwhere she was named Woman ofthe Year.

While the athletic actress has pre-viously attempted pole dancing onthe hit C4 show, Eva's ballet skillsare unclear.

While deciding to steer clear ofany pirouettes or plies, Eva did cut

an elegant figure in a black dresswith a peep hole slit.

Inside the bash Eva was praisedfor her philanthropy and "dedica-tion to the world of arts and enter-tainment" for the dance company.

The excited star took to her Twit-ter page on the morning of theevent to tell fans about her latestgong, writing: "Off to Vegas to at-tend the Nevada Ballet Black &White Ball.

"Thank you for honoring mywork!"

Past recipients of the NevadaBallet Theatre's prize include Deb-bie Reynolds, Marie Osmond,Priscilla Presley, Celine Dion andBette Midler.

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HALLE Berry beams asshe enjoys a cuddle withbeloved daughter Nahla.

The Hollywood actress appearedoverjoyed as she played with theyoungster and showed off her en-gagement ring on the beach inMalibu — despite a broken footand looming custody battle.The crocked star was unwindingon the sand during a family trip

with the three-year-old and OlivierMartinez.Halle, 46, was seen laughingaway with her French fiancé andensuring Nahla was showered withlove and attention.At one point, playful Nahla sentthe Oscar winner flying backwardsafter leaping on her famous mom.And clearly taken with hermommy's hubby-to-be, Nahla

planted an affectionate kiss onactor Olivier's lips while Hallefondly looked on.The trio's happy day out comes asreports claim Nahla is struggling tocope with the ordeal of her parents'nasty custody battle.TMZ says Halle's legal wranglewith model ex Gabriel Aubry istaking such a toll on their child,LA authorities have recommendedshe undergoes counseling.Sources have also told the web-site that Halle — scheduled to at-tend court with Gabriel Monday— wants the judge to keep her for-mer boyfriend away from Nahlaaltogether until a criminal child en-dangerment investigation targetinghim is resolved.The youngster's nanny has ac-cused Gabriel of screaming atNahla and violently yanking herout of her arms.Gabriel has hit back with a re-straining order request against thenanny, saying she's making up sto-ries about him to curry favor withHalle.The couple split in 2010 follow-ing a five-year romance.Halle and Olivier are expected totie the knot in California early thissummer.

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The Friends star showed offher perfect pins andshapely shoulders in a

strapless mini, studded with blackbeads at the Directors GuildAwards in Los Angeles Sundaynight.And she finished off the lookwith strappy sandals which re-vealed her black toenail polish.The 42-year-old perfectly com-plemented hunky boyfriend JustinTheroux, who dressed in his usualblack from head to toe.And the stunning couple were allsmiles as they hit the event at theGrand Ballroom at the Hollywoodand Highland Centre.The annual award ceremony wasalso attended by The Descendantsstar George Clooney and his 16-

year-old co-star Shailene Wood-ley.The teenager plays his daughterin the Oscar-nominated movie,about a land baron trying to con-nect with his children after his wifeis left in a coma.Laura Dern played it safe in ablack outfit that covered every-thing but Michelle Williams chosea beautiful assymetrical Chaneldress with gold trimming.The My Week With Marilyn startook to the stage to present theBest Documentary DirectorAward, which went to Brit JamesMarsh for his film Project Nim.The Artist director Michel Haz-anavicius bagged pole position inthe Oscars race after winning thebiggest gong of the night.He beat Hollywood heavy-weights Woody Allen, nominatedfor Midnight in Paris, Hugo's Mar-tin Scorsese, David Fincher forThe Girl with the Dragon Tattooand The Descendants filmmakerAlexander Payne to the Best Di-rector prize.The trophy ups the chances of theFrenchman taking home the Acad-emy Award on February 26.The winner of the DGA has goneon to win the Best Director Oscarall but six times since the guildbegan handing out awards in 1949.Accepting his prize, Hazanavi-cius said, "It's maybe the highestrecognition I could hope for.Maybe you noticed, but I'mFrench. I have an accent. I have aname that is very difficult to pro-nounce. I'm not American and I'mnot French, actually - I'm a film-maker..."I feel like I'm being accepted byyou, not as Americans, but as film-makers. This is really very movingand very touching for me."

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