Opening on a high note

Leave it to 1. Jack Nicholson to work his magic with soprano Renee Fleming on the opening night of the L.A. Philharmonic’s fifth season, Oct. 4 at Walt Disney Hall, even though he’d come with two dates, 2. Diane Keaton and Nancy Meyers. Fleming had earlier joined music director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Philharmonic for a program of French and Italian classics. When she invited the audience to join her during the “I Could Have Danced All Night” encore, Nicholson obliged, singing for his supper, which was served in a tent outside. Also getting in on the action: a dancing troupe that performed a cancan and 3. Sherry Lansing, who loosened up on the dance floor as Masta and the Soul of Edge performed a modern medley, including Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” 4. Michael Eisner remained seated during the gala, which raised more than a $1 million for the Musicians Pension Fund and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Assn.

-- Jenny Sundel

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They do it with style, of course

Emmy winner Jaime Pressly took home a Hollywood Style Role Model statue at the Hollywood Style Awards at the Pacific Design Center on Oct. 7, while 5. Pete Wentz, Hollywood Style Original, attended the Hollywood Life magazine-hosted ceremony with Ashlee Simpson. Presenter 6. Ricardo Chavira manhandled Orlando Jones on the red carpet, 7. Teri Hatcher handed out an award and 8. honoree Russell Simmons, with gal pal Porschla Coleman, bonded with Brett Ratner over their Green Initiative bracelets, which raise money for educational programs in Africa. --

Waves of support

Al Gore solidified his standing as Hollywood’s golden green boy at the Oceana Partners Award Gala Oct. 5, where he was honored for his efforts to protect the ocean. Hosts 9. Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson cozied up to Gore at the outdoor event, held at the Pacific Palisades home of King World Productions head Michael King.