See how civilians dressed during war

Beginning Thursday, Belmont Mansion in Tennessee hosts an impressive exhibition of civilian clothing from the Civil War era. The dresses, menswear, shoes and other accessories are from the collection of Phillip and Janine Whiteman, an Atlanta-based couple who are members of the Costume Society of America. The Whitemans are believed to have amassed the largest private collection of Civil War-era civilian clothing in the country. • Article

Ryan On Breakup Rumors: "Audrina Is Great"

Ryan Cabrera batted down rumors late yesterday that he and Audrina Patridge had split, saying the pair just finished spending time together for the brunette bombshell's birthday and there was no bad blood between them.

"Audrina is great," Cabrera told Niteside yesterday in Miami for her performance Wednesday night at Mansion.

"We just got back from Vegas celebrating her 25th birthday. She is currently in Costa Rica. Must be tough, right?"

Rumors emerged late yesterday that they had called it quits after spending four months together. Though Cabrera brushed off the claims, he did confess that having his budding relationship unfold on camera during filming for the MTV reality series was difficult.

“I really wasn’t looking to have my relationship on TV," he said. "But I guess I can’t really help it. Honestly, I’m doing it to support her. That’s it.”

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