It always baffles me why celebrities who make millions of dollars annually are given tons of free goods. Granted they probably re-gift them, but how does this help the economy? Spend, baby spend! Oh wait…stars’ pictures are taken with the luxe goods in give-away suites before awards shows and we the consumers then are devoured by a craving for the items. We’re the ones who are supposed to spend!

Mmmm, not so much. And in the spirit of anti-consumerism, I won’t be brand naming any of the companies which have paid their way into give-away lounges and gift bags. But suffice to say the PR spin this year is "less bling" with vacuums replacing diamond jewelry and $5,000 toilets, and companies asking for discounts to be part of the swag bags and gimme-rooms.

Granted there are still gift certificates for $3,000 worth of non-invasive aesthetic services, $18,000 watches and $10,000 spa getaways being handed out, but heck, if star takes a bauble from that gift lounge, a charitable donation will be made in his/her name by the marketing firm.

 How noblesse oblige.