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Oscars stars bag free loot

...Gifts, such as a voucher for $US20,000 worth of cosmetic surgery or the set of pearls that has been tailored to the look of South African best actress nominee Charlize Theron, will also be highly visible marketing tools.

Other goodies, such as a $US27,000 weekend in a five star hotel in the famed desert gambling hub of Las Vegas, will add glamour and prestige to the hotel when an Oscar-nominated turns up to stay.

And the giving will go on after the Oscars too, as stars showing up at music legend Elton John's AIDS foundation party a few miles away will reportedly get sparkling baubles from one of the party's sponsors, Swiss jeweller Chopard.

And one gift basket that will go to selected stars, a $US52,000 "Everyone Wins at the Oscars" hamper, will even make sure that the morning after the Oscars feels good too but adding a herbal hangover prevention potion.

"Many people tell us they cannot even enjoy a glass or two of champagne or other spirits without suffering the next day, and they thank us for our patented herbal extract because it really does prevent hangovers," the entertainment marketing firm Distinctive Assets boasted.

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Oscar's £60,000 goodie bag for the stars

... There is also a £1,700 three-carat diamond watch, a diamondencrusted Victoria's Secret bra and panty set, worth £5,000, and an £850 cashmere throw.

G3 and Motorola have provided their latest handsets.

Stars will also get vouchers for various high-class holiday breaks including a £14,000 luxury package at Hawaii's Halekulani Hotel - complete with free surfing lessons.

Lash Fary, whose firm Distinctive Assets puts together the goodie bags, said the gifts get more lavish each year.

"You never get too rich or too famous to enjoy receiving a present," he added.

"It's like Christmas all year long for some of these celebrities." Add your comment Reader comments (0) No comments have so far been submitted.

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