Mary-Kate Olsen: 'Heath Was a Friend'“The Wackness” starring Ben Kingsley, Josh Peck, Olivia Thrilby and Mary-Kate Olsen received more than critical acclaim–it won the Audience Award in the dramatic film category at the Sundance Film Festival.

It was picked up by Sony Pictures Classics for distribution, meaning it will be in theaters near you! Hopefully sooner than later. Some think finding an audience for the film may prove to be difficult, but only time will tell.
Congratulations to the cast, crew and to writer/director Jonathan Levine!
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It’s all over except for the long lines at security in the Salt Lake City airport. The awards were handed out last night by a jury featuring Quentin Tarantino and Marcia Gay Harden, and the top honors went to a couple of politically-charged pictures that flew under the radar for most of the festival. The grand jury prize for drama went to Frozen River, writer-director Courtney Hunt’s film about two women smuggling immigrants across the Canadian border. The top prize for documentaries went to Trouble the Water, about New Orleans families struggling in the aftermath of Katrina.
But that’s not all. As Kenneth Turan notes, awards were handed out like Halloween candy this year, with top audience prizes going to The Wackness and Fields of Fuel. Other notable recipients include American Teen (for dramatic directing), Man on Wire (for world documentary) and Choke (special jury prize for ensemble cast). Over at Slamdance, a documentary about a Neil Diamond cover band (Song Sung Blue) was the big winner.
In addition to its award, The Wackness picked up a distributor. Per the Hollywood Reporter, Sony Pictures Classics will ensure that you get the opportunity to watch Ben Kingsley and Mary-Kate Olsen swapping spit.
And on that note, that’s a wrap for this year. Let’s hit the slopes!
Benny Medina - Nicole Richie's manager, among others - sure knows how to entertain! The Hilton sisters, along with gal pal Kimberly Stewart (whose posh hair has been that way for a while, folks!), started off their Friday evening at Villa off Melrose before heading over to Benny's big bash. And check out who else attended below!
Ashley Olsen, who didn't want to be seen - maybe because the controversy surrounding her sis?
Guess Mischa's back from Sundance finally!
And it looks like she was so excited to be out of the cold weather that she decided to go braless! Cover up, Mischa - especially when you're wearing a see-through top!
Even Eddie Murphy's ex-wife Nicole Mitchell was there, lookin' fierce!
A bird? A plane? Nope, just Paris pointing!
Mary Kate Olsen was caught with a cell phone in one hand and a cigarette in the other in New York City this week.

Tags: Mary Kate Olsen, Mary Kate Olsen smoking, Mary Kate Olsen NYC, Olsen Twins
Ashley Olsen was on hand to celebrate Benny Medina’s 40th birthday on January 25. Since the party was in LA, it looks like Ash was in NYC for only a very short time.
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Thanks to Lara for the tip!
Source: Olsen Files
While Pauly Shore is completely irrelevant and I’m sure no one cares about his opinion, I thought I’d share this video TMZ took of him bashing Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and spouting Heath Ledger conspiracy theories.
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It’d be funny if it wasn’t so sad.
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Supermodel Heidi Klum has worn every designer label imaginable on and off the runway, but the Project Runway host understandably takes interest in up-and-coming designers — and the Olsens are no exception. While attending designer friend Philipp Plein’s “Metal Rock Couture” fashion show in Spain, Heidi opted to wear the “Singlet” sequin dress and long black “James” blazer from Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s contemporary line Elizabeth and James. Heidi isn’t the only star to wear Elizabeth and James — Carrie Underwood and Natalie Portman have sported the Olsen’s line. We’ve tracked down Heidi’s pieces and, of course, some looks for less!
Get it for Real:
Singlet Dress, on sale $269 (originally $450), intermixonline.com
James Blazer, $395, Neiman Marcus stores.
Get it for a Steal:
Blue sequin cami dress, $42, asos.com
Long black 3/4 length sleeve blazer, $79, victoriassecret.com

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