OSCAR AFTER-PARTIES ARE TAXING AFFAIRS We learned how to get rid of Tyra Banks two weeks ago. Here's what you do if you want to rid yourself of Wesley Snipes.

Tax-evasion specialist Wesley Snipes looked "super-skinny and arrived completely solo" at Prince's Oscar bash, thrown by audio company Klipsch, according to a spy. But Snipes had a few fans in the house. A group of middle-aged suits called out, "We hate taxes more then you do — you're a hero!" Snipes laughed but made a quick exit out of the room.

If you're a black female, you might not even have to go so far as to open your mouth and tell a joke. Your presence should be enough for him to want to clear the room. [NYDN]