A German company is saying they got the Ă¼ber-shaften from singer Cyndi Lauper -- so much so they're suing her for the equivalent of a hundred thousand six-packs of Becks. ($800,000)
Moderne Welt claims Lauper and her agent at William Morris agreed to do seven concerts in Germany that were to start in July of this year.
Welt claims in his Federal lawsuit -- nine days after Lauper's agent gave them the go-ahead, they were informed the deal was off "due to film and television commitments."
The company is going after Lauper for the 800 g's -- which includes the cost of publicizing the shows, plane tickets and a bunch of other stuff.
it's all about the buzz.
30 May 2009
German Company: Lauper's a Real Deutschbag
Chris Rock's Lil Bro Pleads Guilty to DUI
Tony Rock -- Chris Rock's little brother -- pled guilty yesterday in L.A. County Criminal Court to DUI.
Rock was busted back in March for slamming tequila and then hittin' the 101 Freeway at around 2 in the morning.
Rock got 36 months probation, a $1,000 fine and has to enroll in an alcohol education program.
Bill Clinton: Cigar Aficionado
Does the 62-year-old kiss the Secretary of State with that mouth?
Teri Hatcher -- They're Still Real, Still Spectacular
The 44-year-old turned the shore into her own personal catwalk. Walk!
Angelina Jolie Injured
Angelina Jolie was taken to the hospital today after getting hurt on the set of her new movie.
Angelina was shooting "Salt" on Long Island, when she bumped her head, getting some sort of nick in between her eyes. She bled a bit and was taken to the hospital.
Her manager tells us she was doing a stunt when the incident occurred. He says she is completely fine.
We just got a statement from the film's production company:
"This morning while filming an action sequence... Angelina Jolie sustained a minor injury. As a precautionary measure, Ms. Jolie will be taken to the hospital and examined. Production on the film has resumed."
LL Cool J -- They're Jingling Baby
LL Cool J accidentally revealed one of his sweaty pumped man-breasts while performing in NYC on Thursday.
We're told Justin Timberlake had nothing to do with this wardrobe malfunction.
Timbaland Puts a Ring on It
Everyone's favorite record producer married his publicist Monique Idlett last year and flashed his rock in Beverly Hills on Thursday.
No doubt Monique has an even bigger ring, if he wants to keep up the good press.
Lambert Punks Aiken -- You're a Nobody!
He may wear guy-liner, but Adam Lambert ain't no punk bitch -- dude finally fired back at Clay Aiken over that negative web-rant last week.
The new "A.I." runner up blasted the old "A.I." runner up in an interview with Access Hollywood yesterday, saying "I don't know Clay ... I'm glad he's getting headlines now though, because he wasn't before."
Lambert added, "If he wants to ride my coattails about it, good for him."
If you recall, Aiken started this cat fight last week, saying he thought his "ears would bleed" when he heard Lambert sing "Ring of Fire." Aiken then tee'd off on how much better "American Idol" used to be when he was on it back in the day.
Aiken later kinda, sorta apologized for his verbal assault ... don't expect the same from Adam.
Miley Cyrus Gets a Not So 'Suite' Paycheck
Either Disney is cheap, or doesn't think Miley Cyrus is worth that much -- because the Mouse is being a real tightwad when it comes to paying Cyrus for a cameo on one of their other shows.
We got our hands on Miley's contract for her guest appearance on Disney's "The Suite Life on Deck" -- which airs in June -- and it only guarantees Miley $5,000 for a week of work.
It may sound like a decent amount of scratch, but Miley's a big star and could easily get more for a guest spot on a non-Disney show.
Hell, "Idol's" bikini girl made $10,000 for hosting a Vegas party recently.
But the paltry paycheck actually makes a lot of sense, since the story we broke last year about Miley and her dad wanting out of "Hannah Montana" because there's far more money in singing than in doing a Disney cable show.
Diane Keaton: This Is How She Rolls
The 63-year-old has never married.
Tom Brady: Gisele Ain't Incubatin' No Superbaby
It looks like Gisele Bundchen's taut little tummy is safe for now -- Tom Brady just shot down rumors that she's pregnant with his second kid.
The denial happened after the New England Patriot's quarterback finished practice today, when reporters asked him if Gisele was knocked up -- which Tom straight up answered by shaking his head and saying "No."
Gisele's husband then added the classic line, "One is enough."
We don't blame him, dude's already got his hands full.
Rihanna's Command Performance -- In Court
Rihanna's lawyer just said the D.A. told him his client will be subpoenaed at the next court hearing.
Donald Etra said Rihanna will be called to the stand to testify at Chris Brown's preliminary hearing on June 22.
Etra says his client will cooperate and take the stand. It's not at all unexpected that the alleged victim would be called to the stand in a prelim.
Also today, the judge rejected a motion made by Chris Brown's lawyer, Mark Geragos, asking for an order requiring the LAPD to ante up info regarding leaks in the case.
Gokey Voters Sided With Kris Allen
Sources at "American Idol" tell us the margin between Kris Allen and Adam Lambert "wasn't even close" -- and the biggest factor in Allen's win was Danny Gokey.
Here's what we know. The "lion's share" of Gokey's votes went to Kris Allen. The extent of the lopsidedness surprised a lot of the big wigs at "A.I." We were not told the exact votes but our sources say the AT&T scandal had no impact on the outcome -- the spread was that wide.
Muppet-Master Gets an Up-Felt Shot
Oh, the humanity!
For Tom Brady, Biking Is a B*tch
Little John took a backseat to his stepmom's Yorkie when daddy took 'em out for a bike ride yesterday in Boston.
The Patriots QB just returned to the practice field and it looks like that reconstructed knee is just fine.
Nicollette Sheridan's BF -- Like A Horse
We found out Sheridan's new beau, Steven Pate, was convicted of receiving four stolen horses from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Rodeo Arena back in 2000. The horses were ridden by students for rodeo competitions.
We're told a mare and three geldings were led out of their stable on September 27, 2000 and disappeared. When the reward swelled to $10,000, Steven Pate just happened to show up with all sorts of info. He was arrested and charged with 5 felonies, including Grand Theft Animal.
Pate pled no contest to felony "receiving stolen property" and was sentenced to 6 days in county jail. When he completed all the terms of his probation, the conviction was bumped down to a misdemeanor.
A rep for Nicollette tells us Pate didn't know the horses were stolen when he received them, and that he was the one who brought the info to the attention of authorities.
Chris Brown Sued Over Another Alleged Beatdown
Chris Brown is being sued by a photographer who claims the singer was involved in a violent incident on a Los Angeles basketball court back in March.
According to the lawsuit, filed just moments ago in L.A. County Superior Court, the photog claims it all went down just weeks after the Rihanna incident, when he shot a photo of Chris playing ball with his friends.
The photog claims Chris' bodyguards yelled at him -- so he tried to leave the gym ... but an L.A. Fitness employee tried to block his escape.
The photog says he then fell down a stairwell, which allowed the bodyguards to catch up with him -- where they, "picked him up by his shorts and physically assaulted him."
The photog claims he was a paying member at the gym and had every right to be on the property.
Now the man is suing Chris and LA Fitness for assault and battery, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and premises liability.
Coincidentally, this is the same guy who attempted to sue Pierce Brosnan over a violent incident with the star in Malibu -- but that case was dismissed.
UPDATE: Chris Brown lawyer, Mark Geragos, released this statement: "The is a specious and frivolous lawsuit by one of the paparazzi seeking publicity and a payday. He's done this before and lost. We will vigorously defend against this."
Cristiano Stomachs Devastating Loss
Cameron Diaz: Green with Envy
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Kathy Griffin's Mom: Gimme a Prop 8 on the Rocks
The "D-List" star and her 89-year-old mom Maggie -- along with Lance Bass -- were just some of the thousands who marched in last night's anti-Prop 8 rally in West Hollywood.
While Maggie was in a wheelchair, she didn't drink and drive.
Robert Pattinson Is White Hot
R.Patz showed off his bloodless torso while filming "New Moon" in Italy today.
Chris Brown -- How Quickly The Famous Forget
At first it was hard to find a celebrity who would take a stand on the incident at all, but now -- just three months after he allegedly beat the crap out of Rihanna -- he's back in the "in-crowd," like the whole thing never happened. He's even dropping an album.
We don't expect Chris is gonna have a sit-down dinner with Jay-Z any time soon... but at this point, would you really be surprised?
The Most Wanted Job in Hollywood
T.I. Arrived Early for Prison Date
Rapper T.I. has checked himself into the federal prison in Forrest City, Arkansas, according to one of his attorneys.
We're told T.I. reported to the minimum security prison prior to the 12 PM deadline. The 28-year-old rapper was sentenced to 366 days after he was busted trying to buy unregistered machine guns and silencers from undercover federal agents back in 2007.
Sources say the rapper spent his last day of freedom with close family and friends at his home in Georgia.
UPDATE: T.I.'s other lawyer told us the rapper was on time at the prison -- but after seeing the mob of media, they drove around looking for a better way to get in. This caused T.I. to be late 12 PM check-in. Not a good start...
Chris Brown Watches Cleveland Get Beat
Fun fact #1 -- Usher is part owner of the Cavaliers.
Fun fact #2 -- Chris Brown was charged with felony assault for allegedly beating up his girlfriend Rihanna after attending a pre-Grammy party.
Jonas Bros. Redeem Themselves
Matthew McConaughey Is Fit for Fatherhood
The ripped 39-year-old showed off his paternal pecs and abs in Malibu, while strolling with baby mama Camila Alves and son Levi.
Old habits don't always die hard.
Brooke Shields: I Would've Had Sex Sooner, But...
Bristol Palin may wanna cover her ears -- Brooke Shields claims she would've swiped her V-card a lot sooner if she wouldn't have had so many issues with body image.
In a ridiculously candid interview with Health Magazine, Brooke said her biggest health regret was "Not learning to love the way I looked earlier. And I think I would have had sex a lot earlier! I think I would have lost my virginity earlier than I did at 22."
Highly surprising since she was only 15 when she got naked in "The Blue Lagoon."
Whoopi's Vegas Act Cut Short After Fan Collapses
The show musn't always go on ... especially when an audience member has a medical emergency towards the end of your set.
Whoopi Goldberg ended her Las Vegas stand up show early Friday night after a man in the crowd collapsed ... reportedly due to a seizure he experienced during the show.
According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, the incident occurred towards the end of Whoopi's set -- and the comedian told the crowd it was best to call it a night so the man could be assisted properly. The man's condition is currently unknown.
FYI -- the whole thing went down in Steve Wynn's Encore hotel -- in the same room where Danny Gans used to perform. And yes -- fans were already suggesting the room was cursed as they streamed out of the theater.
Jolie Munches on Angelina Food Cake
She's been a bad girl.
Kris Allen -- Name That Thong
What a difference a few months makes -- now Kris Allen is your "American Idol," but last year he was just a guy from Arkansas asking for a pink thong.
TMZ dug up Kris and his wife Katy's online Target wedding registry, and hidden among the saucepans and the cutlery sets is a request for one pink thong -- an "angel pink mesh" thong to be exact.
Looks like the plan paid off -- they only requested one, but were given two.
Allen got hitched to his long-time girlfriend in September 2008. Evidence suggests they are happily married.
Katy Perry: I Kissed a Fun Active Gentleman
For one night only, Katy played on the boy's team.
Criss Angel: Now Even Greasier
The 41-year-old flat-ironed his weave and put on his best velveteen blazer for the unveiling of his Madame Tussauds mannequin in Vegas.
When does he make himself disappear?
Gisele Bundchen -- With Super Child?
The rumors are out there, you be the judge ...
Susan Boyle Shocks ... No One, Advances
Just when you thought Susan Boyle's 15 minutes were up...
Breaking news: she's just been voted into the next round of Britain's Got Talent.
Apparently the 100 gazillion YouTube views of Susan singing "I Dreamed a Dream," and her friendship with Oprah weren't enough to convince producers to cancel the show and just hand Susan the crown.
Boyle will now perform on a live show later today -- making that one song for every 1000 weeks she's been famous.
Adam Lambert -- The New King of Queen?
We already know Adam Lambert can rock eyeliner like the late Freddie Mercury, but can he front Freddie's band? The guys from Queen aren't ruling it out after their performance on the "American Idol" finale.
In a Rolling Stone interview, Queen's lead guitarist Brian May said, "It's not like we, as Queen, would rush into coalescing with another singer just like that. It isn't that easy. But I'd certainly like to work with Adam. That is one amazing instrument he has there."
He's talking about Adam's voice.
Brooke Shields: Good Genes or Good Docs?
Here's the 16-year-old back in 1981(left) -- and 28 years later, the 43-year-old version at an event in Hollywood this week (right).
Who wouldn't headbutt a fashion designer for her?!
Hugh Jackman's Child Goes Airborne
Hugh, of course, was able to save her from the evil clutches of zero gravity.
Verne Troyer Is in This Photo ... Somewhere
Clay Aiken on Clay Aiken: He's Kinda Sorry
According to Clay Aiken, Clay Aiken is misunderstood.
After his recent blast of "American Idol" in general -- and runner-up Adam Lambert in particular -- the singer is now apologizing. Kind of.
Once again taking to his website, Aiken didn't so much withdraw his comments about Lambert's singing, but did say:
"I do apologize to Adam for my colorful (and negative) choice of words. I hope he can forgive me. I imagine he doesn't give a damn! :-) God knows he shouldn't. :-)"
Halle Berry Takes It All Off
'American Idol' Champ Dines with Loser
After appearing on "Larry King Live" together, the pair hit up a local Poquito Mas with some friends.
So, who picks up the tab -- the guy Simon wanted to win or the guy America wanted to win?
Kiefer in The Clear
There is no longer a complaining witness in the case because McCollough has settled his beef with Jack Bauer.
Without a complaining witness -- especially since this is a misdemeanor -- you can bet your house that Kiefer will not be prosecuted.
Especially important because the development makes it unlikely Kiefer will have his probation violated in Los Angeles -- he has to be a good boy after his DUI conviction last year.
No word on whether Kiefer had to pay Jack for his medical bills ... or his enormous grief.
Orlando & Miranda -- In the Navy
The only thing these two lucky bastards don't have is a good tan ... yet.
What a Boob -- Bubba Sparxxx Busted at Hooters
Like most people, rapper Bubba Sparxxx doesn't go to Hooters for the wings ... he allegedly goes there to pick up illegal narcotics.
Sparxxx -- who sang the Timbaland produced song "Ugly" a while back -- was arrested Sunday night at a Clearwater, Fla. Hooters after an off-duty police officer allegedly spotted someone handing him drugs, according to Tampabay.com.
A subsequent search of Bubba turned up the narcotic Tranxene -- which is mostly used to treat high anxiety -- for which he didn't have a prescription.
Sparxxx was booked for felony possession of a controlled substance and released Monday on $2,000 bail.
Kate Hudson Is Down With the Brown
The 30-year-old showed off her darker look while filming in Oklahoma City yesterday.
Maybe now she'll make a
Hayden's Mom: Flawless
The 52-year-old glowed at an event in L.A. last night.
Ben McKenzie -- You're So Vein
Since going from playing an outcast on "The OC" to a cop on "Southland," the 30-year-old has gotten seriously yoked out.
Officer Ben Sherman's guns are fully loaded.