“Bling Ring” thief Nick Prugo may say he’s “sorry” about the series of burglaries he and his female friends are charged of pulling on stars like Orlando Bloom, Lindsay Lohan and Audrina Patridge, but that hasn’t stopped him from telling Vanity Fair what this materialistically minded Manson family found some of their pads. The most embarrassing story easily concerns their multiple raids of Paris Hilton’s house in 2008, which they first entered after finding a key under her doormat (”Stupid,” notes Prugo). Among the items they stole: expensive bras, a bottle of Grey Goose and “crumpled” fifty and hundred dollar bills they found in her purses. On another night they found, “like, five grams of coke in Paris’s house” and “drove around Mulholland, having the best time of our lives.” Hilton did not report the thefts until another burglar allegedly stole $2 million in jewelry later that year. Gee, once the bras, Vodka and bills are gone, how much is left?
Prugo told Good Morning America he isn’t just spilling the beans to save his hide and get some attention. “They’re gonna say what they’re gonna say and if me taking responsibility for my crimes and helping the police makes me a rat, then so be it. When I confessed it was for my own conscience, for me to sleep at night…It’s a difficult time for me and I’ve embarrassed myself and my family so much, I’m just really sorry.” Bet Paris appreciates it, champ.
IsParis Hiltonlosing her cool? “Um, when the f— was she cool?” you might ask, but bear with us. Though trashtastic pop singer Ke$ha got some hype for having puked in the heiress’ closet during a party, she told Us that she’s nothing like—and has nothing to do with—the Simple Life star she once sang back-up for. “Honey, we are not friends. We’ve just been connected on one too many places and levels. I don’t have anything against her. I think she’s really nice, but we’re just very different. I’m just not that kind of party girl. I’m a whopping good time and have been to a few pretty badass parties in my day, but it’s never about what I’m wearing, what brands I’m wearing…” However diplomatic Ke$ha’s being about it, the fact that a hot young singer with a #1 single doesn’t want to be Paris’ new BFF says something about Hilton’s place in pop culture.
“I think what’s sexiest is a girl in an old T-shirt and cut-offs,” she continued. “It’s funny and confident and sexy. You don’t necessarily have to be wearing spandex and a push-up bra and 10-inch high heels. I just don’t think it’s necessary.” Looks like these two won’t be sharing bikini time at Cannes anytime soon! But even if Ke$ha and her fans don’t agree that diamonds (and designer clothing) are a girl’s best friend, Paris will still have her designers and diamonds.
Additional higlights of the show: Nick Jonas & The Administration will serve as the Critics’ Choice house band; special tribute will be paid to recently deceased director John Hughes by John Krasinski, Amy Poehler and Death Cab for Cutie, which will perform “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” from “The Breakfast Club”; and Kevin Bacon will be presented with a philanthropic award by no less than Meryl Streep. Additional presenters include Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell, Emily Blunt, Cedric the Entertainer, Bradley Cooper, Rob Corddry, Abbie Cornish, Josh Duhamel, Zac Efron, Vera Farmiga, Heather Graham, Ed Helms, Samuel L. Jackson, Ken Jeong, Tobey Maguire, Amy Poehler, Craig Robinson, Zoe Saldana and Susan Sarandon.
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While the cause and time of Casey Johnson’s death have yet to be officially revealed, TMZ says law officials believe the heiress had been dead for several days before her body was discovered Monday morning. FianceeTila Tequilareportedly last saw Johnson on New Year’s Eve. “This is a very heartbreaking time for me. I just want some privacy as I deal with the loss of my Fiance Casey Johnson,” tweeted Tila. “[My] heart is shredded.” TMZ also claims Johnson had a history of diabetic comas, and insulin needles were found in her home by police.
Celebrity friends have come forward to pay their respects, including Lindsay Lohan (”you are in our hearts CJ”), Samantha Ronson (”R.I.P. Casey Johnson—so sick of those three letters”) and lifetime friend Paris Hilton, whose parents were friends with Johnson’s. “I am devastated to hear this news,” she toldLife & Style Magazine. “I’ve known Casey since I was a baby. She had a big heart and she was a good friend. I feel so sad, I don’t want to believe it. My condolences go out to her family and loved ones.”
Since we can’t celebrate peace or prosperity while we’re at war and our economy is in the dumps, we’re ringing in the new year with the next best thing: celebrity bikini pics! Our gallery is ordered from one to 100, with one being the hottest. We tried sticking mostly to candid photos, but bent the rules a few times — especially for Miranda Kerr (her Victoria’s Secret shots are just too hot!).
What better time than the end of a decade to muse about aging, decaying and even death? Maybe that’s why forensic artist Joe Mullins used “the latest computer technology” to predict what some of today’s biggest celebrities will look like after another decade passes. Interestingly, he “took into account each of the A-listers’ lifestyles to predict how they might look in 2020.” (Translation: Forensic artists know what cocaine and eating disorders do to a body!) But what the artist could not know is that Madonna will replace her face with a new one by 2020 - and it will look exactly like this!
There’s a certain kind of celebrity that flies from its native habitat of New York, Los Angeles or London to breed, bath in warm ocean waters or forage for food and drink along remote tropical beaches. A newly reunited Jude Law and Sienna Miller fall into this category. The on-off-on couple spent the holidays in the Caribbean, as did Rihanna and Marc Jacobs (not together, of course). On the Pacific side, there have been two very rare spottings in Hawaii: Pierce Brosnan with his wife and a shirtless Jeremy Piven.
A different breed has been spotted playing in colder climates this holiday season, including Katy Perry and Russell Brand, now engaged after a pre-Christmas London rendezvous of shopping, sledding and most likely sessions of baby-making practice. But Aspen is the real hot gathering spot in the snow this year, with sightings of Mariah Carey, Antonio Banderas, Paris Hilton and Leann Rimes. [Photo: Splash News Online]
Although always insisting she is “too scared” of plastic surgery and is “happy with the way I am,” Paris Hilton reportedly considered breast implants, according to her mom Kathy Hilton. “At one point she was like, ‘I wanna do this and that, I’m so flat!’ but then all of a sudden she was like, ‘I love it! I don’t care. I love it!’” Kathy said. “I’m proud of that. I think it’s really nice.”
In addition to being happy with the way she is, the heiress also insists that the thought of going under the knife is just way too gruesome. “I’m way too scared, I hate needles and I hate blood.” Also, according to Detective P, she has done her homework on researching the risks of plastic surgery. “I’m a really big fan of the show ‘Nip/Tuck’ so I see how it happens.” Ah, a scripted television show about plastic surgery - a great way to research the medical risks of getting some work done! [Source: FoxNews.com; Photo: Getty Images]
FourFour blogger Rich chronicled Paris’ utterances of her likes and dislikes during her British BFF show - check out the clip at the 19 second mark to hear how she feels about her boobs now (and then just watch the whole thing for 4 minutes of perfect Paris-isms).
Paris Hilton pushed her beauty products in Beverly Hills last night in a pink, circa 1980s prom dress. Although PH will be 29 next year, apparently she thinks the Barbie girl look is still hot. Are you sure it’s not getting old Miss Hilton? Perhaps ditching the pink after 30 is a good 1 year plan? [Photo: Splash News Online]
Hey Paris Hilton - lighten up! The eternal celebutante has openly said her ditzy airhead reputation was an “act,” so she should actually be impressed by this billboard which pokes fun at her persona. Media5 agency in New Zealand used a photo of Paris, plus the succinct caption “Vacant” to promote some spare ad space.
We think it’s inspired, but Hilton’s manager Jamie Freed has failed to see the joke, and is planning on settling the matter in court because they don’t have permission to use the picture. “Paris has a proven ability to laugh at herself. We’re not trying to offend anyone,” says Adam Freeland of Media 5 . [Photo: WENN]
