Designer John Galliano finally had his day in court. By “day”, of course I mean a whopping 6 minutes. Galliano lost his job at Dior after he was caught on tape in a drunken stupor, bashing Jews, and today he was found guilty of “public insults toward persons on the basis of their religion or origin”, and must pay a fine of $8,500, Jewish Journal mediates.
Designer John Galliano found guilty
During a six minute trial in a French court, John Galliano blamed his “triple addition” on alcohol, Valium, and sleeping pills, according to the Daily Beast, for the anti-Semitic rant that violated French law and cost Galliano his job.
Lady Gaga: Yoü and I
When Lady GaGa first unveiled ‘Yoü and I’ on her ‘Monster Ball’ tour, her colourful past was immediately brought to mind. Not one to shy away from her roots, it’s now widely understood that Stefani Germanotta cut her teeth on the New York cabaret scene whilst donning her wackiest thrift store ensemble to a bar full of rowdy punters. It’s no doubt a highly romanticised version of events, but the song itself wasn’t far off what we imagined pre-GaGa sounding like.
Kim Kardashian: New York is making me fat
Kim Kardashian misses Los Angeles — because New York makes her fat! The reality TV star — who recently moved to the East coast after marrying basketball hunk Kris Humphries — admits she is missing Los Angeles as she maintained a much healthier eating regimen there.
Jewish Journal names new president and publisher
David Suissa, a marketing guru, writer and community leader, has joined TRIBE Media Corp. as president of TRIBE and The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles.
Sarah Michelle Gellar: My family comes first
Sarah Michelle Gellar has said that she puts her family above her career. The Buffy the Vampire Slayer veteran revealed that it was key for her to serve as a producer on her new CW series Ringer so as to have as much control over production as possible.
Kate Winslet likes to be in control
Kate Winslet admits that she insists on showing her fellow actors the way on movie sets, whether they like it or not. “You have to lead by example,” says Kate. “I have to be a leader in that sense.
George Clooney introduces girlfriend Stacy Keibler to family
George Clooney has introduced his new girlfriend to his parents. The actor has been dating wrestler Stacy Keibler since late summer and sources say the romance is hotting up.
Ben Affleck desperate to have a son
Ben Affleck wants a son! The actor — whose wife Jennifer Garner is pregnant with their third child — is keen to give his two daughters a brother.
Ellen DeGeneres hated her mother’s boyfriends
Ellen DeGeneres used to kick her mother’s boyfriends out of the house. The talk show host was 13 when her parents split after almost 20 years of marriage and she admits she took on the parental role with her mum and had to get rid of some of the “horrible men” who came into the lives.
Jason Bateman not fussy about work
Jason Bateman isn’t fussy when it comes to work. The actor says he will accept “any offers” because he has bills to pay.
Diane Kruger wants kids
Diane Kruger wants to have children with her boyfriend Joshua Jackson. The 35-year-year-old actress-and-model doesn’t want to marry the 33-year-old actor because of the bad experience she had with her ex-husband Guillaume Canet but she is keen to start a family with Joshua.
Miley Cyrus wants to explore sexuality
Miley Cyrus is keen to “explore sexuality” and “experiment”. The 18-year-old star — who was filmed smoking a legal high through a ‘bong’ device last year — admitted while she isn’t a “crazy lady”, she doesn’t want to shelter herself from the experiences other girls her age have just because she is in the public eye.
Lady Gaga dating Taylor Kinney
Lady Gaga is reportedly dating the actor who appears in her new music video You and I. The 25-year-old singer met 30-year-old Taylor Kinney – who is best known for his role as a werewolf on TV show The Vampire Diaries — on the set of the shoot for the single which she wrote about her ex-boyfriend Luc Carl, and the pair were spotted in a clinch at a beachside bar in California this week.
Lauren Conrad selling Hollywood Hills home
Lauren Conrad has put her Hollywood Hills home on the market for $2.25 million. The 25-year-old star is saying goodbye to the lavish 3,000 square-ft property — where her life, loves and drama was captured on MTV series The Hills — which boasts a swimming pool, canyon views, four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Reese Witherspoon hit by car
Reese Witherspoon was hit by a car while jogging yesterday. The Oscar winning actress was in Santa Monica, near Los Angeles, when the vehicle struck her while traveling at around 20 miles per hour, and she was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.