Archive: February 2011 (1-10 of 83)

Feb 28 2011 05:11 PM ET

John Galliano faces more anti-Semitic accusations

Categories: Lawsuits

Fashion designer John Galliano, who was suspended on Friday by Christian Dior following an incident at a Paris cafe in which he was accused of assault and insulting a couple with anti-Semitic epithets, is now facing a second, similar charge. In addition, there might be video tape from a third incident. In an undated clip posted on the London Sun‘s website, a seemingly intoxicated man who resembles Galliano tells a couple that he admires Adolf Hitler and says that, “People like you would be dead. Your mothers, your forefathers, would all be f—ing gassed.”

According to People, all three incidents took place at the same La Perle cafe. Under French law, anti-Semitic remarks are a criminal offense that can lead to jail time. Galliano’s representative had no comment, but confirmed that his upcoming fashion show scheduled for March 6 will go ahead as planned.

Feb 28 2011 04:07 PM ET

Bluesman Eddie Kirkland dies at 88

Categories: In Memoriam

Eddie-KirklandImage Credit: Dave Peabody/Redferns/Getty ImagesBlues legend Eddie Kirkland, 88, was killed in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 27 after his Ford Taurus turned into the path of a Greyhound bus while attempting a U-turn, the Associated Press reports. The 13 passengers on the bus were not harmed. Kirkland, however, was taken to Tampa General Hospital, where he died. The Alabama native, who was referred to as “Gypsy of the Blues,” led Otis Redding’s band years ago and also worked with Little Richard, among other legends.

Feb 28 2011 10:14 AM ET

Gary Winick, director of 'Tadpole' and founder of InDigEnt, dies

Categories: In Memoriam

Gary Winick, founder of the InDigEnt digital video collective and director of 13 Going on 30 and Letters to Juliet, died yesterday according to IFC. He was 49. No cause of death was immediately reported. Winick was inspired to co-create InDigEnt by the cinema verite Dogme 95 movement, and worked with noteworthy filmmakers like Richard Linklater and Rebecca Miller on creating low-budget films on digital video. After Winick’s low-budget film Tadpole became a Sundance sensation, he mostly directed Hollywood entertainments (including Charlotte’s Web and the pilot for Lipstick Jungle.)

Feb 25 2011 04:35 PM ET

Kelsey Grammer has a new real housewife

Categories: Weddings

Grammer-Walsh-WeddingImage Credit: Splash NewsKelsey Grammer’s publicist confirms to EW that the 56-year-old actor has wed his 29-year-old fiancée, Kayte Walsh. According to Grammer’s rep, the couple wed at a private ceremony at the Longacre Theatre in New York.

Just two weeks ago, a judge granted Grammer a fast-track divorce from ex-wife (and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star) Camille Grammer, in order for the actor to wed at the end of the month.

Read more:
Kelsey and Camille Grammer officially divorced
Kelsey Grammer schedules wedding, is not yet officially divorced
Kelsey Grammer talks love on ‘Regis & Kelly’; Camille Grammer to talk divorce on ‘Housewives.’ Who’s on top?
Kelsey Grammer comments on engagement to Kayte Walsh: ‘We are in love’
Camille Grammer on becoming a Real Housewife: ‘I didn’t want to do the show … Kelsey wanted me to do it.’

Feb 25 2011 02:52 PM ET

KISS singer Paul Stanley, wife expecting baby No. 3

Categories: Celebrity Babies!

KISS rocker Paul Stanley and his wife, Erin, will bring home their third child in August, according to People. The couple already has two children together: Four-year-old Colin Michael, and 2-year-old Sarah Brianna. Stanley has a 16-year-old son, Evan, from a former relationship. “There is nothing greater in life than family, and my accomplishments as a father rank at the top of my successes,” Stanley, 59, told People. “Erin and I are blessed with our expectation of the addition of another princess to our family and a new member of the KISS army.”

Feb 25 2011 11:11 AM ET

John Galliano suspended by Christian Dior after altercation

Categories: Lawsuits

British fashion designer John Galliano has been suspended from Christian Dior following an altercation in Paris that led to brief detainment by police and charges of anti-Semitic remarks. Dior’s official statement reads,

“Christian Dior has been informed of accusations that John Galliano, its designer, made anti-Semitic remarks in an incident last evening in Paris. Sidney Toledano, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Christian Dior Couture, said: “Christian Dior has an unequivocal zero-tolerance policy regarding anti-Semitism and racism.” Christian Dior has suspended John Galliano from his position, pending the conclusion of the investigation being conducted by authorities.”

According to AFP, Galliano argued with a couple at a cafe terrace and was investigated for assault and anti-Semitic remarks. His lawyer denied the charges of anti-Semitism to the AFP.

Feb 25 2011 09:32 AM ET

'Rent' returns off-Broadway

Categories: Stage

Less than three years after it finished its 12-year run of 5,124 performances, Rent is set to return to the New York theater scene. Producers Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, and Allan S. Gordon have announced a new off-Broadway production that will open August 11 at New World Stages. Michael Grief, who directed the show’s original off-Broadway and Broadway productions, is back, and casting begins this March. Previews are scheduled to begin July 14.

Feb 24 2011 08:38 PM ET

'South Park' jihadist sentenced to 25 years

Categories: Television

Zachary Adam Chesser, the 21-year-old American-born Islamic man who posted online threats encouraging jihadists attacks against South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker — for an episode that depicted the Prophet Mohammed in a bear suit — was sentenced to 25 years in prison today. “His actions caused people throughout the country to fear speaking out — even in jest — to avoid being labeled as enemies who deserve to be killed,” U.S. Attorney Neil MacBride is quoted in a CNN report. “The fact that a young man from Northern Virginia could support such violence and terror is a sobering reminder of the serious threat that homegrown jihadist pose to this country.” Chesser also admitted that he had attempted to join an Islamic group in Somalia, Al-Shabaab, that the U.S. government considers a terrorist organization.

Read more:
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‘South Park’ creators ‘warned’ by radical Muslim website: Um, holy [bleep]!
‘South Park’ 200th episode review: Muhammad, Tom Cruise, and Cartman’s daddy issues
‘South Park’ recap: Episode ’201′ is ‘CENSORED,’ also reveals Cartman’s father
Jon Stewart defends ‘South Park’ colleagues by telling extremists to go you-know-what themselves
‘The Simpsons’ gingerly supports ‘South Park’

Feb 24 2011 07:22 PM ET

Sharon Stone obtains restraining order against stalker

Categories: Misc., Movies

Sharon Stone obtained a restraining order against a stalker Thursday, the Associated Press reports. Bradly Gooden, who was found in Stone’s Los Angeles home Feb. 11, told police he believed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had given him the house. He also claimed to have penned the screenplay to The King’s Speech. Police describe Gooden as possibly schizophrenic. The order states Gooden must stay 100 yards from Stone’s house and children.

Feb 24 2011 10:29 AM ET

Elizabeth Taylor remains hospitalized

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Two-time Academy Award winner Elizabeth Taylor, who was admitted to Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Feb. 11 to get treatment for congestive heart failure, is staying in the hospital for now, Reuters reports. In a statement released Wednesday, her representative assured that the 78-year-old actress’ doctors “continue to be encouraged by her progress. She will stay in the hospital for now, so they can continue to observe her. She is in good spirits and continues to feel stronger every day.” The rep later clarified to EW that Taylor “has not had a heart attack, a stroke, or any kind of heart surgery.” In 2009, Taylor underwent surgery to replace a leaky heart valve.

Read more:
Elizabeth Taylor to stay in hospital following heart scare
Elizabeth Taylor hospitalized for congestive heart failure
Elizabeth Taylor tweets that her heart surgery went ‘perfectly’
Elizabeth Taylor to undergo heart procedure, asks for prayers

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