Party Patrol: Hugh Hefner Talks Kendra, Celebrates Playboy With Pam Anderson and Pals

Hef throws a book party in Beverly Hills and fashionistas flock to the Simone fete

By Cristina Gibson Dec 11, 2009 5:35 AMTags
Hugh Hefner, Kristina Shannon, Crystal Harris, Karissa ShannonDenise Truscello

Want a piece of Hugh Hefner and Playboy? It's gonna cost ya.

Tonight at the Taschen store in Beverly Hills, Hef's celebrating the release of the gorgeous, six-volume Hugh Hefner's Playboy anthology collection, priced at $1,300. He's in the house with current squeezes Crystal Harris and twins Karissa and Kristina Shannon, along with former gal-pal Barbi Benton and her husband.

And far from the party at an Indianapolis hospital, Hef's former girlfriend Kendra Wilkinson and her hubby Hank Baskett welcome a baby boy.

"I think she's going to be a very, very good mom," Hef tells me before the happy news breaks. "She's always had great character and is a wonderful human being, and the evolution of the wild kid that first arrived at the age of 18 into what she's become is really remarkable. She's gonna make a wonderful mother."

Hef says he will be busy celebrating the holidays with his current girlfriends at the Mansion. And what does the Playboy bigwig want for Christmas? "More of the same," he laughs.

Can't say I blame him.

Making a late entrance is Playboy legend Pamela Anderson, but it's time to head over to a bash for Simone's latest collection in Beverly Hills. Samantha Ronson is on hand, as is another famous face. Jessica Alba is there without hubby Cash Warren, and she seems in good spirits as she sips champagne and discusses her new Twitter account with fellow guests. She even sits on Santa's lap!

Check back tomorrow for more starry scoop!

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