Mischa Barton out of the CatHouse

Getting into the doghouse in Los Angeles seems to have driven Mischa Barton out of the CatHouse in Las Vegas.

In a move that was a surprise to no one, Mischa Barton, who was arrested earlier this week for a suspected DUI, will not be appearing to host the opening of CatHouse restaurant at the Luxor tonight.

CatHouse has artfully blamed the press for the cancellation, noting that "because of the media attention currently surrounding Mischa Barton, CatHouse has decided it is best for all parties involved that Mischa does not appear at tonight's grand opening."

It isn't getting arrested that is the issue -- only that the arrest was noticed too much by the media. And it was clearly noticed by media all over the country.

But isn't getting media attention the job of a celebrity host?

Anyway, CatHouse has certainly already benefited from all the will-she-or-won't-she appear speculation in the press.

Good work, Mischa Barton!

Photo courtesy AP