The Distinctive Assets "Everybody Wins At The Emmy's" consolation gift basket is displayed in Los Angeles on Aug. 15, 2006. Each massive swag bag -- packed in a rolling footlocker for ease of transport -- includes a couture iPod case worth $395, Stud Monkey jeans that sell for $280, and a VIP stay at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas valued at $8,500.
A $5,500 concert package at Gibson's Amphitheater is among the swag included in the 2006 "Everybody Wins At The Emmy's" consolation gift basket. The celebrity gift baskets typically come packed with the latest electronics, designer clothes and jewelry, and gift certificates for fancy dinners, four-star hotel stays, spa treatments and cosmetic surgery procedures.
The 4th Annual Distinctive Assets "Everybody Wins At The Emmy's" consolation gift basket includes Bubble Chocolate for a year, accessories, beauty services and a footlocker with wheels to take home the $42,000 worth of swag.
Gift items in the Distinctive Assets "Everybody Wins At The Emmy's" consolation basket are displayed in Los Angeles on Aug. 15, 2006. At this year's Emmy Awards, nominees who do not win a statuette will receive a rolling footlocker of goodies worth $42,000.
A one-year subscription to Netflix, various services such as Botox and oxygen treatments, and designer clothes, jewelry and accessories are part of this year's Emmy consolation gift baskets.
More items included in the Emmy gift baskets. On Aug. 16, 2006, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it reached an agreement with the IRS to pay taxes on gift bags given to Oscar presenters. The IRS says the lavish gifts are considered taxable income. Academy leaders decided to discontinue the gifting tradition and will pay taxes on gift bags given to Oscar presenters through 2005.
Items from the 2006 "Everybody Wins At The Emmy's" consolation gift basket. "This is a big perk that (celebrities) have become very, very accustomed to," said Lash Fary of Distinctive Assets, the company that provides the lavish gift bags. "Ten thousand dollars is the minimum value" of a celebrity gift bag, Fary said. "For the Grammys, Oscars and Emmys, you're talking $50,000-plus."
For Nominees & Presenters
Comedian Kathy Griffin poses with handbags by Le Sportsac as she attends the Emmy "Hearts On Fire" Diamond Indulgence Lounge held at the Peninsula Hotel on Aug. 22, 2006 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Her reality show, "My Life On The D-List" has been nominated for an Emmy.
Film critic Leonard Maltin has his nails done at the Nailtini table as he attends the Emmy "Hearts On Fire" Diamond Indulgence Lounge held at the Peninsula Hotel on Aug. 22, 2006 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Stars were treated to massages, manicures and having their hair styled.
Emmy nominee Allison Janney has her hair done by Marc Anthony as she attends the Emmy "Hearts On Fire" Diamond Indulgence Lounge Aug. 22, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Janney is nominated fro lead actress in a drama for her portrayal of press secretary C.J. Cregg on "The West Wing."
The Emmy "Hearts On Fire" Diamond Indulgence Lounge held at the Peninsula Hotel on Aug. 22, 2006 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Emmy nominees and presenters are invited to the private retreat where the stars will discover exclusive gifts and services from million-dollar manicures, flawless makeovers, diamond-tini drinks and stone massages using $100,000 in diamonds.
For Presenters
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences displays a gift basket Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, in Los Angeles, which will be given to the presenters of the 58th Annual Emmy Awards on Sunday, Aug. 27. Although the Academy did not give a numeric value for this year's gift bag, the swag contained items ranging from a strand of pearls, gift certificates for spa treatments, an entertainment cell phone and much more.
Items in a gift basket which will be given to presenters at the 58th Annual Emmy Awards were dispayed Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006 in Los Angeles. The IRS is cracking down on the luxurious gift bags, normally given as tokens of appreciation, considering them taxable items.