Ian Ziering and a couple of schlubby buds tried to push their luck last night at a Hollywood hot spot -- and got totally denied!
If you RSVP +1, don't show up with +2 ... unless they're both hot chicks.
Filed under: Denied!
Two production assistants who worked on "The Hills" and "Next" have filed a class action lawsuit against MTV Networks alleging that working with Heidi and Spencer wasn't the only suffering they had to endure.
The lawsuit, which was filed today in Los Angeles Superior Court, claims the assistants typically put in more than eight hours a day, without meal breaks, yet were not paid overtime. Welcome to Hollywood!
For the days they worked on location, the assistants claim MTV provided them with already-completed and filled-out timesheets -- which reflected an eight-hour day -- even though on numerous occasions they worked much longer. Looks like the "real world" isn't just hot tubs and drunken hookups!
They are seeking unspecified damages. MTV could not be reached for comment.
Filed under: Denied!
Screw you Hugo Chavez! "The Simpsons" is back on the air after being yanked a few weeks ago for being not "kid appropriate."
Homer and Bart had been replaced by the boobs babes of "Baywatch Hawaii," which is totally "kid appropriate." "The Simpsons" will now air during a more "appropriate" evening time slot.
Viva la familia Simpson!
The long awaited "Simpsons Ride" will open at Universal Studios Hollywood next month - but don't expect Smithers to be its flamboyant host. In fact, a whole slew of characters won't be featured - namely Ned Flanders, Mr. Burns and his man Smithers - all voiced by Harry Shearer. Not so exxcccellent.
Early rumors had the ride's theme, allegedly called Project FISH (after Blinky, the 3-eyed toxic waste critter), focusing around Burns' power plant, but Shearer's decision not to participate changed all that. Instead, the ride will have a Krustyland theme where Homer and crew are strapped into a wacky teen-operated "thrilltacular". Hilarity ensues.
A rep for Mr. Burns, er Shearer, says the actor did not lend his voice due to scheduling and availability conflicts.
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Denied!
Don't mess with a pissed-off beauty queen! The former, er, never was Miss California, Christina Silva, has filed suit against the pageant claiming a litany of damages.
In the suit, filed today in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Silva is seeking $500,000 in damages for "public humiliation, mental anguish and distress, lost opportunities, lost prizes and lost monies."
Silva was crowned Miss California on November 25, 2007. Three days later, she says, she was called for a meeting at the pageant director's home when they dropped a bomb -- there had been a mistake, she was not the winner, and they yanked her crown! Silva, who is of Ecuadoran and Mexican descent, claims that the pageant director never liked her and was looking for an "'all-American girl' to win, and not looking to crown another person of color." For the record, the f*** up has been blamed on human error.
The reigning Miss California, Raquel Beezley, is one-quarter Filipino. She's in Vegas now gearing up to compete for the title of Miss USA. The pageant airs on NBC tomorrow night.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Denied!
Chavez Venezuela has yanked "The Simpsons" off the air, claiming it may be inappropriate for children. Aye carumba!
Replacing the Simpson family - "Baywatch Hawaii" - a wholesome show where half naked bodyguards strut their enhanced ta-tas on the beach.
The decision was made to get rid of "The Simpsons" after several viewers complained to Venezuela's National Telecommunications Commission. Elba Guillen, a spokeswoman for Televen TV in Caracas, said showing the animated cartoon series at 11 a.m. could violate national
regulations prohibiting "messages that go against the whole education of boys, girls and adolescents." We're guessing Venezuela doesn't get irony.
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Denied!
Who needs fans when you got money to burn?! Vanessa Hudgens was out shopping in Beverly Hills yesterday, and ignored tons of tween fans that waited and literally screamed bloody murder for her, wanting an autograph and naked picture.
The pre-diva did manage to wave a little at the whimpering fans, after telling everyone to get away from her car.
China got their red panties in a knot earlier this month after Bjork made a political outburst about Tibet at a Shanghai concert -- and Harry Connick Jr. had to pay the price!
Connick accidentally submitted an old song list to Chinese authorities -- and was forced to play those songs even though his band did not have the music for them!
According to the AP, the easy listening rocker ended up playing most of the songs by himself on the piano -- and Connick said his fans were surprised at the extra mellow set.
Doesn't China have bigger issues to worry about -- like an upcoming Olympics?
Filed under: Celebrity Feuds, Denied!
His brother is a runway icon, but even that couldn't help Greasy Bear get into an L.A. Fashion Week show last night.
Brandon Davis was quickly denied -- and with a swat at TMZ's camera, it's easy to see he wasn't too proud about it.
Filed under: Denied!
Lanky Jaslene Gonzalez, "America's Next Top Model" cycle 8 winner, was flat-out denied from Snoop Dogg's "Ego Trippin" album release party at Touch in NYC last night. The Covergirl tried to be easy, breezy, and beautiful - but after posing and strutting for paps, Miss "ANTM" was still not allowed past the velvet rope. Awkward!
Jermaine Dupri and Snoop Dogg both arrived after the incident, and pimps walked right into the club. Well ... it was the Doggfather's party.
When asked about the situation - Lizzie Grubman, Jaslene's publicist, told TMZ "Why wouldn't they let a beautiful supermodel in -- it's news to me!"
No word yet from Snoop's reps.
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Denied!
This disgruntled reality starlet begrudgingly took a coach class seat last night, on a late night flight from New York to L.A.
Filed under: Reality TV, Denied!
He's a giant beast of a man -- but that didn't scare the Hyde doorman into letting American Gladiator Mayhem into the club, known for its D-list denials.
After a couple phone calls, to no avail, the 6'6", 230-lb. spandex-rocker slinked away, trying to hide his face behind his girlfriend!
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Denied!
Despite being an Emmy winner four times over and co-starring in an Oscar-nominated flick, Allison Janney got denied from Il Sole, getting the ol' Heisman for not having a reservation.
Janney's ego wasn't too bruised outside Courteney Cox Arquette's home-away-from-home, however, and she was quickly outta there, looking for somewhere more on the down low.
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Denied!
The Lakers killed the Blazers last night, but there was no victory party for Ronny Turiaf at Villa afterwards -- they wouldn't let him in!
The club was adhering to their strict "reservation only" rule. Turiaf didn't have one. Guy scored eight points last night for the home team ... couldn't they make an exception?!
Filed under: Denied!
Having a rock star for a dad doesn't automatically get you a green light into all the hot Hollywood clubs. Sean Stewart was denied entrance into Villa again last night, and he literally ran away once he was told he was a no go.
It's nice to see he took it well.
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Denied!
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