SANAA'S SPIN-OFF

Posted Apr 05 2009 @ 08:10 PM

Talented actress Sanaa Lathan was spotted working the red carpet of the I "Heart" Ronson Launch Party in Los Angeles on April 3, looking pretty and playful as she did the always popular hand-on-hip pose. In a flattering floral dress with a funky zippered accent (check out Walter's Tulip Print Cross Back Dress in Pink Multi or Karina Grimaldi's Juana Silk Mini Dress in Cosmic Plum for similar flirty options), Sanaa accessorized with a classic black Chanel bag, brown gladiator wedges (similar to Matiko Footwear's Ashley 2 Wedge in Brown), and a cute square ring (I'm into Rachel Leigh's Enamel Ring in Pink, which also comes in two other great shades, Blue and Lime). Overall, I love this look on her - it's classy and girly all at the same time! As Sanaa enjoyed her evening while chatting with friend Kim Kardashian, other guests of the shindig included Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton. However, one notable guest that was absolutely, positively NOT allowed inside was Lindsay Lohan. Apparently, Charlotte's sister Sam made sure every bodyguard was aware not to let Linds in - as rumors swirled that Linds and Samantha have really, finally broken things off for good (LiLo took to her Twitter to call Sam out for cheating and doing drugs). Of course, Linds still tried to crash, and it took 5 bodyguards to prevent her from coming in. A source says, "Unless Lindsay rams a truck through the red carpet or skydives in, she won't be here. Lindsay knew she was unwanted, but came anyway, to no avail." I would have loved to see a video of that denial! In other Lathan news, it seems that Sanaa is joining Kanye West and recent Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson on the new television show "The Cleveland Show," a spin-off of "Family Guy." "The show, which is slated to premiere in the fall on Fox, will follow the character of Cleveland Brown and his family as they move from Rhode Island to Virginia." Lathan will provide the voice of Cleveland's new wife, Donna. What do you think - any "Family Guy" fans out there who will be tuning in?

Sanaa Lathan seen in Los Angeles, CA on Apr 03 2009.