Whether they choose to rock the red carpet in candy-inspired frocks or little black mini dresses, stars are always trying to make a statement. Check out Paris Hilton's demure white number and Nicole Richie in yet another floral maxi dress in this gallery of fashion hits and misses.

Nicole Richie is moving beyond 'The Simple Life' and expanding her TV resume with a role on NBC's 'Chuck.' According to People, the new mom will be play a "snarky and spiteful girl" and a high school bully to Special Agent Sarah Walker.

"Nicole auditioned for the part and was very funny," executive producer Josh Schwartz says. "This role is a great opportunity for her to show off her comedic skills and be diabolically evil and kick some butt. It's going to be really fun."

This week, Hilary Duff and Jessica Simpson "openly" practiced PDA as they were both snapped smooching their pro athlete boyfriends. Across the pond, Amy Winehouse was photographed looking cracked out as ever, while Joel Madden and Nicole Richie took 3-month-old Harlow out in Los Angeles. Flip through more pics of your favorite stars in this week's PopScene.