Posts Tagged 'greed'

David Boreanaz: A tale of two mistresses

Well, what do you know?  Faithless Hussy wasn’t the mistress that tried to shake down David Boreanaz after all.  Apparently he copped to the affair with Faithless Hussy to his wife previously, the as yet unnamed mistress (Mystery Ho until further notice) is the one that all the fuss is about.

After paying Mystery Ho twice to keep her mouth shut, David balked at paying her again when she apparently requested a six figure payout through her lawyer, Gloria Allred (who also happens to rep Faithless Hussy).  David went to his lawyer Marty Singer instead, going on to spill the beans to People.  

However, it’s turning into a bit of  a “he said/she said” scenario, as Gloria Allred alleges that David had his lawyer contact Mystery Ho first, telling Radar ”Marty Singer attempted to contact a woman who had a romantic relationship with David Boreanaz. She then retained me. (This woman was not Rachel Uchitel.) I then contacted Mr. Singer on her behalf to find out why Mr. Singer was calling her. We discussed the possible resolution of my client’s legal claims against Mr. Boreanaz by mediation. My client has not told her story to the press, but now that Mr. Boreanaz is attacking her she has decided to tell the story of their relationship, so that the truth will come out. This baseless attack by David Boreanaz and his highly paid legal mouth piece in an apparent effort to divert attention from his client’s extramarital infidelity will not succeed. If they think that I or my client will be intimidated they are wrong.”

Oh please….

Mystery Ho and Gloria better hurry, as details continue to leak out the asking price they can get from the tabloids for her side of the story is decreasing rapidly. 

As for Faithless Hussy, she’s supposedly coming back from Mexico today or tomorrow to hold a press conference, totally P.O.’d that her reputation has again been sullied by the media, paradigm of virtue and wholesome behaviour that she is.

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Lindsay Lohan finally makes it to court…

Only 22 minutes late too!  All it took was the threat that she’d lose the case by default if she failed to show again.

Being sued by three cash grabbers who are claiming she “held them captive” when she took them on a drunken car chase in 2007, Linds missed her two previous depositions.  The first for not having enough time as she was so busy (she went shopping instead), the second for not being able to find a ride to take her to court (she’s unable to dive as part of her probation).

Mother Dina accompanied Lindsay to court Monday after supposedly spending the night partying with her at the Chateau Marmot (it shows).  Dina denies this, saying they just went to dinner.  The two had returned from NYC where they spent the weekend filming a segment for Entertainment Tonight and a special for E!, something about cleaning out Dina’s closet. 

Yes, it’s actually come to this.

As for Lindsay’s  depsotion itself, TMZ is reporting that the plaintiff’s lawyers “gave her a hard time” and kept her in there for 7 hours.  Yikes.

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Judge won’t “fuhgeddaboudit” regarding Jersey Shore lawsuit

A lawsuit stemming from three model citizens who got into drunken fights with meat head Ronnie Magro on the first season of Jersey Shore has been approved to be heard by the judge presiding over the case.

The suit claims that 495 Productions, the company that produces the show, is profiting from fights featuring the cast members  with the public and therefore is engaged in a “criminal enterprise” and in violation of the states racketeering laws.  The three plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages.  Of the three fights, only two were aired (Ronnie totally kicked their asses, BTW). 

Word is extra security has been hired to follow the cast around while the second season is being filmed as the producers have realized famewhores are deliberately trying to pick fights with them to fulfill the apparent human need to be on TV (or get rich trying).

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$50 Million for six hours

 

That’s what a bit actor and his wife who showed up at the 2010 Oscars without tickets wants from the Academy for false imprisonment.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Michael Avila (stage name Michael Avmen) showed up at the ceremony with the understanding from his publicist that he could pick up his tickets once inside the venue.  

Riiiiiiight.  As if security for the Academy Awards hasn’t heard that one before, especially coming from someone with three credits to his name on the IMDB.

The Avilas were whisked away by security to the AMPAS detention centre, were they were held and questioned for six hours before being transferred to the police station and subsequently released.

The lawsuit says the couple “have experienced sustained injury to his and her body and shock and injury to their nervous system, as well as humiliation, mental anguish, and emotional and physical distress”.

In a statement Michael said, “If I or some ‘regular’ individual acted as The Academy did, we would be in prison right now. I want, and I will show that these people aren’t above the law. Security is one thing, but this was outside the realm of excessive. My wife and I have suffered, and there has been a great injustice enforced.”

Oooooh…it’s a pity party!  Quick, break out the hats!

Security at the Oscars is notoriously tight, so anyone who shows up without a proper invite or documentation is pretty much asking to complicate their evening. 

Rhetorical question.  Is the Avila’s complaint legit, or are they taking the White House Party Crashers schtick to the next level, seeking a big settlement and maybe some publicity for Michael’s acting “career” ?

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Larry King’s Two Week Time Out

Semi mummified CNN mainstay Larry King and his trophy wife with the giant gaping maw of a mouth (The Joker called and wants his look back) may actually be able to salvage their marriage, according to the  NYDN.

This of course is all for the sake of the children, and has nothing, nothing to do with the lack of a pre-nup (you cynics).

Larry’s lawyer spoke to the media and said the couple are apparently seeing a marriage counselor while Larry has his accountants cook the books and hide his assets and that there’s a 50/50 chance now the divorce won’t happen.  If these two crazy kids can’t make it work, no one can.

Both parties filed separate papers last week amid allegations and rumours of infidelity on both sides.  Wife number seven, Shawn Southwick, with some hot Latin piece, and Larry with Shawn’s sister Shannon.

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The not so real Housewives of Wisteria Lane take a stand

Pity Desperate Housewives isn’t this interesting or full of drams, I’d probably still be watching it.

The main four cast members, Eva Longoria-Parker, Terri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, and Marcia Cross have issued a statement regarding Nicollette Sheridan’s $20 million dollar lawsuit against ABC and series creator Marc Cherry (the people who sign their pay-cheques).

“It would be irresponsible of us to let the public believe that being a part of this show from its inception has been anything but a blessing. We have no first-hand knowledge of what Nicollette may or may not have experienced, but we would never characterize our set as a hostile environment.

“It is, in fact, the opposite. The friendships and support that Marc Cherry, the cast, the crew and the producers have shared for the past six years have made this a wonderful job that we are grateful for every day.”

Terri Hatcher issued a separate statement, since she was singled out in the lawsuit herself as a victim of Marc Cherry’s alleged temper.

“While my adoration and respect for the classic and dynamic chemistry of the characters of Susan and Edie is indelible, I’m honored to stand with Eva, Felicity and Marcia, as a group and clarify that our set environment is nothing less than an amazingly positive experience. I have never felt discriminated against. In fact, I have felt heard and respected by Marc and other executives in regards to both my professional and personal needs.

Hmmmm.  Who do you believe, the bitter ex-cast member with an axe to grind, or the the four still employed actresses who don’t want to rock the boat?

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Seagal Under Siege (Updated)

Lawmanis about to take on a new meaning for Steven Seagal.

According to TMZ, the actor is being sued by former employee Kayden Nguyen for $1 million dollars for trying to turn her into his personal sex slave.

A former model, Nguyen was hired in mid February 2009 as Seagal’s “executive assistant” (is that what they’re calling it these days?) and says that she was grabbed and fondled on several occasions.  Apparently, no one ever had a conversation with Steven about no-no places to touch. 

Nguyen also claims that Seagal kept a couple of Russian girls on staff to fulfill his sexual needs, but the trouble all started when one of them quit.  She also alleges he forced her to take a bunch of “illegal pills”.  Nguyen quit by the end of the same month she started.

Of course Nguyen went to the police right away and filed a complaint, then went and got a lawyer.  Oh wait, she didn’t do that at all, deciding to sue him some fourteen months after the fact. 

No word from Seagal’s spokesminions yet about the accusations.

UPDATE – Seagal’s lawyer, Marty Singer has responded to the accusations, saying they are false and a “preemptive strike of a disgruntled ex-employee“.  Singer says Nguyen was fired for allegedly using illegal narcotics on the job. 

In 2009, Nguyen appeared on The Tyra Banks Show where she claimed shecould use her sex appeal to get whatever she wants (from women or men).   If that fails her, looks like there’s plan B, the lawsuit.

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Bombshell to Bullock “Sorry”

Blech.

Michelle (Bombshell) McGee, the vile piece that went to InTouch Weekly with proof of her fling with Jesse James for a cool $30 000 went on Australia’s TodayTonight to apologize to Sandra Bullock.

Taking a lesson from some of Tigers whores and is trying her hand at the victim card (sort of).  Said Bombshell, “I’m sorry for your embarrassment. I’m sorry all this is public. I’m sorry for everything. She must be hurt, devastated, upset, embarrassed. I want to give her a heartfelt apology. I’m sorry for her embarrassment and pain. I do feel really bad about it. I feel like I was duped just as much as Sandra was. I feel like I was lied to just as much as she was. If Jesse was upfront with me in the beginning, we wouldn’t be in this situation.”

What the What WHAT??!!

After going to InTouch Weekly in the first place with proof of her affair with Jesse James, Bombshell is now sorry it’s been made public?

Yeah, I’m sure Bombshell is also upset at the gobs of money TodayTonight must have thrown at her for her exclusive interview and will be donating it all to charity as an act of penance.

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Clever girl

Whoever she is.

Jesse James’ (aka  The Vanilla Gorilla, aka Tiger Woods Version 2.0) alleged fourth mistress will remain anonymous, at least until one of her “friends” sells her out to the Enquirer.

Ho #4, who’s described as a ”model and business woman”, (which just screams online porn star), seeing the sh*t storm that is now surrounding Bombshell and skanks two and three, took her proof and her story and went not to any of the tabloids, but to lawyer Gloria Allred.

Allred released a statement on Ho # 4′s behalf, telling Radar ”The woman has decided she will not tell her story

Smart move.

Why settle for $30k  from a tabloid when you can probably get a significantly hire amount for keeping your mouth shut, if not your legs?  Provided you have a shark in your corner.  After all, it worked for Rachel (Faithless Hussy) Uchitel, allegedly to the tune of $3 million.

Guess this is the new business model for some enterprising young women. Have an affair with rich married man (preferably famous with something to lose), keep all documentation and evidence, sell to highest bidder or keep affair secret for right price, but only if deal brokered through a lawyer, otherwise it’s considered blackmail.

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Right back at you – Lady Gaga counter sues

Here we go with yet another legal tennis match between the “haves” and the “have mores”.

Citing that music producer Rob Fusari took advantage of her naivete by getting her to sign an illegal contract, Lady Gaga and her legal team have fired back from his $30 million dollar lawsuit against the singer in a counter suit launched Friday.

The suit claims that Fusari’s actions in 2006 ”were predatory and financially abusive” and the contract he had her sign “was structured in such a way as to mask its true purpose – to provide the defendant unlawful compensation for their services as unlicensed employment agents”.

Translation: The contract he had Gaga sign is invalid as he wasn’t a licensed agent at the time, so she dosen’t own him a dime.

What so you think the odds are that Fusari ends up settling his suit for an undisclosed sum (albeit a lot less than $30 m originally sought)?

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