Project Runway season 4 winner Christian Siriano celebrated his 23rd birthday in NYC last night at a surprise birthday party thrown in his honor at Citrine nightclub. His boyfriend (not fiancée) Brad Walsh orchestrated the happy affair and arraged for Ultragrrrl and The MisShapes to provide the party music. Here are a few pics from the red carpet last night:

I think it’s safe to say that Christian is among the most beloved contestants from Project Runway so I think there are many folks out there who will join me in wishing the fierce designer a Happy Birthday. Siriano has been running around like crazy in the past few months and is even considering a guest appearance on Gossip Girl in the near future (despite the fact that E! claims that he and Walsh are “engaged”, I can assure you that they are not … yet). It’s clear that Christian is showing no signs of slowing down any time soon … and the lad just turned a mere 23 years old! OY! He’s gonna need that youthful spunk because he’s got a long career ahead of him. I hope you had a very Happy Birthday, Christian … I can’t wait to see where you pop up next!!

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Travis Barker stepped out on the town in Malibu, CA last night to celebrate his 33rd birthday with his children Alabama Luella and Landon Asher (as well as his ex-wife Shanna Moakler) at Nobu. Here are a few pics of Travis and his sleepy son Landon making their way out of the restaurant at the end of the night:

This birthday was prolly especially poignant for Travis considering that he almost lost his life in a tragic small plane accident that claimed the lives of four people in South Carolina back in September. I would imagine that Travis is very happy to be celebrating another year of life with the children that he loves so much. I, for the life of me, cannot understand what it must feel like to survive a deadly plane crash but I do know that I am thrilled beyond words that Travis is not only able to see another birthday but is able to do so looking so well after recovering from his injuries. Happy, happy birthday, Travis … may you enjoy many more birthdays to come.

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Birthday lurve goes out to His Royalness Prince Charles of Wales who turns 60 years old today. The prince sat for an official birthday portrait wearing an outfit that would make Michael Jackson SEEEEETHE with jealousy — the ceremonial uniform of the Welsh Guards of which he has been Colonel-in-Chief since 1975. So, let’s raise a pint high and toast His almost Royal Majesty on his bday today:

Prince Charles celebrated his 60th birthday Friday with military gun salutes and a string of parties, even if he passes the milestone with little sign of an end to his long wait to be king. The heir to the throne has been marking the big day all week, with a star-studded comedy show Wednesday and a black-tie gala Thursday, but spent Friday meeting young people in London. During a visit to youth projects led by his Prince’s Trust charity, he was presented with a birthday cake decorated with a mocked-up old person’s travel pass — Londoners aged over 60 can travel free on public transport. Later at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, 180 school children — and his wife Camilla — sang “Happy Birthday” as part of a celebratory concert which also featured a performance by his official harpist, Claire Jones. His birthday Friday was also marked with a 41-gun salute in London’s Hyde Park — a special tribute from Queen Elizabeth II — and another 62-gun salute at the Tower of London. This followed Thursday’s dinner thrown by the queen and Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace attended by over 400 European royalty and friends including King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie of Greece and singer Shirley Bassey. His sons by princess Diana, Princes William and Harry, paid tribute to their father at the event, saying he was “an inspiration to us and so many others.” The princes also joked that because of their father’s age, they were having an electric chairlift installed at his country home, Highgrove in Gloucestershire. The palace spectacular will be followed by a more informal party thrown on Saturday by Camilla, with rock star Rod Stewart performing. The celebrations kicked-off Wednesday with a comedy night at a southwest London theatre, with stars including Robin Williams, “Mr Bean” star Rowan Atkinson and “Monty Python” veteran John Cleese. “What better tribute to the heir to the throne of this formerly great country that we should bring him tonight to this cramped old theatre somewhere in the God-foresaken suburbs?” Cleese quipped. At an age when many are considering retirement, Charles is still waiting to succeed the queen, who remains on the throne at 82 years old and shows few signs of slowing down. But he sounded philosophical as he reflected on his landmark birthday. “It is all in the hands of the good Lord as to whether I survive or am vaguely compos mentis,” he told a BBC documentary to mark the date. “Our life is so short and insignificant in the great scheme of things.” Asked if he enjoyed his role, he replied: “I don’t know. Well, there’s bits of it,” he added. “It is something that I feel I must do to help as many other people as I possibly can and this country.”

A new poll out in the UK says that a majority of people believe that Prince Charles is not too old to become king at his age and that they really respect all of his charity work. While I, personally, would love to see Prince William ascend to the throne, I think Charles should get some time in the big chair when the need arises (Wills will get his turn). In any event, here’s hoping that Prince Charles has a great birthday weekend and a happy birthday overall!

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Late last week we learned from Zac Efron himself that he was planning on “laying low” this weekend when celebrating his transition into full adulthood on his 21st birthday (which was Saturday). Zac’s girlfriend and High School Musical co-star Vanessa Hudgens interjected that she had a “surprise” in store for Zac on his birthday. So … just how did the boy, now man, wonder celebrate the big 2-1? Read on and find out:

It’s party time for Zac Efron! The star of High School Musical 3: Senior Year celebrated his 21st birthday Saturday with an intimate two-hour dinner party at L.A.’s Pace restaurant with a group of friends and family that included his parents and brother, girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens, HSM3 costars Monique Coleman and Ashley Tisdale, her boyfriend Jared Murillo and pals Michelle Trachtenberg, Amanda Bynes, Brittany Snow and singing sisters Aly and AJ Michalka. Efron kept it causal in a T-shirt and jacket while Hudgens, 19, who “helped plan the party,” a source says, donned a colorful mini-dress. Guests arrived with wrapped gifts, including bottles of liquor for the actor, who can now legally drink alcohol. Efron and Hudgens left the rustic Italian eatery hand-in-hand just before midnight and disappeared into a waiting car. But the celebration continued at a nearby hotel, where the birthday boy hosted an afterparty with some of his dinner guests.

Indeed, I understand that Zac and Vanessa met up with popstars Aly and AJ at the very private Chateau Marmont for the after-birthday dinner party. As you can see, Zac was presented with a nice gift basket of birthday booze … no word on if he cracked into that particular gift on Saturday night but, well, I think it’s a safe bet that he did. For the most part, Zac did keep things on the downlow, managing to celebrate his 21st without causing too much of a ruckus. While I would’ve preferred to have seen some photos of Efron Gone Wild, I think he’s too smart for that kind of behavior. The Golden Child is now the Golden Man Child … in these tough economic times, it behooves him to remain as squeaky clean as possible and stay out of controversial trubs. In any event, Birthday Lurve goes out to Zachary Efron. Here’s hopin’ it’s not all downhill from here on out.

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Aussie hottie Hugh Jackman stepped out with his wife Deborra-Lee Furness in Syndey, Australia last night for a celebratory dinner in honor of Hugh’s 40th birthday (which is today). The happy couple were joined by business partner John Palermo (not pictured) for dinner at the Royal Motorboat Club in Sydney. Here are a couple pics of Hugh and Deborra-Lee as they made their way into the venue:

First off, much birthday lurve goes out to Mr. Jackman on the occasion of his 40th bday. I must admit, if this is what 40 looks like then sign me up ;) I sincerely hope he has a great day and an amazing year to come. Now … as much as I love me some Hugh Jackman, I think it’s safe to assume that he is just a wee bit more lovable the less clothing that he is actually wearing. Hugh took his kids Oscar and Ava for a pre-birthday pool party on Friday afternoon … which, I’m sure you know, means the dress code was much less stringent than it is at the Royal Motorboat Club. After the jump, check out pics of Hugh is all his shirtless glory … (more…)

Newishlyweds Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey were both on hand at Pure nightclub inside Caesar’s Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV last night for a birthday party celebration in honor of Nick’s 28th birthday (which is today). You may recall that Mimi made her way to Vegas this past weekend so she could shoot her new music video there. I guess the couple decided to stay a little longer for Nick’s bday. Here are a few pics and some deets from last night’s festivities:

His birthday wasn’t until Wednesday, but Nick Cannon got the party started early with a sweet surprise from wife Mariah Carey. The actor – who Deejayed during his bash Tuesday night at Pure Nightclub in Las Vegas – took time to give a “shout out to my beautiful wife in the building.” Carey held court at a VIP table next to Cannon’s deejay booth, where the soon-to-be 28-year-old spun rock and hip hop for nearly three hours. Later, she arranged for a birthday cake to be brought out for her husband-of-five-months. “Thank you, my love,” he said into the microphone. “We about to take this to the next level!” The two have staying at the Bellagio since Saturday, when they arrived in Vegas to shoot Carey’s new music video. (Cannon directed the clip for her single, “I Stay in Love.”) Tuesday night kicked off with a private dinner at Rao’s, where Cannon and Carey noshed on lemon chicken and meatballs. “They were very sweet with each other,” said a source. Nick, inspired by the Italian cuisine, also boasted that he makes “a great clam sauce.”

The event was billed as “Mariah Carey Hosts Nick Cannon’s Birthday Party” presumably because her name brings in more partygoers than his does … but something tells me that he didn’t mind one bit. I mean, HELLO! He is married to Mariah freakin’ Carey! I don’t believe that Nick received any birthday presents last night because, let’s face it, he’s already used up all his “gifts karma” by nabbing Mimi as his wife. Even still … Happy Birthday, Nick!

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