Jay-Z Accused of 'Faux Fur' Fraud
He had 99 problems, now Jay-Z has one more.
A jacket from Jigga's clothing line, Rocawear, allegedly has dog fur in its collar, even though it's advertised as having fake fur. According to an investigation by The Humane Society of the United States, the Hunter jacket on Rocawear.com contains real fur from a raccoon dog, a dog indigenous to Asia that The Humane Society claims are skinned alive for the coats, hence the uproar.
As of today, the $265 coat was still a "featured" item on the Rocawear website. Late last year, a similar investigation found that raccoon dog fur was being used in a coat in rap mogul P. Diddy's "Sean John" collection; that item was removed from stores within a few days.
Reps for Jay-Z and Rocawear could not immediately be reached for comment. The Humane Society said that it informed the company of the issue a week ago, but that they've taken no action.
UPDATE: In a statement to TMZ, a spokesperson from Rocawear says, "We were not aware that our product included raccoon dog materials. We have immediately instructed all manufacturers and licensees that no product can be produced using this fur. In addition, we have removed those items from our website."
Nic's Hair-tastrophe
Nicolas Cage was wearing his Nick Nolte mugshot look while shopping for a car in Beverly Hills yesterday.
The "actor" has never been known for having a trendy do, but this electrified mess has definitely solidified his nomination to the Hairdon't Hall of Shame.
Hopefully, his next hair appearance will end up on the cutting room floor.
Related Articles
It's the People's Choice To Be Wild
Johnny Depp and his swashbuckling cast swam away with top honors at the 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards, but some of the most memorable moments were caught on the red carpet.
While one "Hero" saves her mother from a red carpet disaster, a daytime talk show host is caught staring below eye level.
TMZ has the wackiest moments in our People's Choice gallery.
See also
How "Ugly Betty" Stays Beautiful
America Ferrera is a knockout compared to the woman she plays on TV, but she still has her insecurities.
Ferrera is combatting her "Ugly" image through lipomassage, a French body treatment also known as endermologie, which smoothes and contours the body by reducing unsightly cellulite -- with the help of a massive massage machine. No incisions, no scars.
The machine simply isolates certain problem areas with a sucking mechanism, while rollers lift, stretch and mobilize the tissues.
Other stars known to undergo endermologie treatments include Sharon Stone (has it done before shooting any nude scenes) and Paris Hilton. The treatment is extremely popular in Hollywood, especially around Red Carpet Season, and is said to be the best alternative to the more dangerous liposuction.
Related
Photos
Madonna's Latest Hair-Raising Stunt
Now that she's adopted a Malawi baby, Madonna needs to adopt a hair emergency plan -- fast! Like a prayer!
The Material Girl's weave-like mane got a serious blow job as she exited a gym in London on Tuesday. Vogue.
While Madonna's damaged tresses will probably be repaired by a team of safety-suited technicians, it is unclear if her hair caused any damage to the vehicle.
Related
Article
Kelly Gets Felt Up
One of the people below is Kelly Clarkson.
Sporting a haircut usually reserved for 12-year-olds, Clarkson's undergone an image make-under during her time away from touring. Here she's seen being fondled by a bastardized Muppet from Broadway's "Avenue Q."
Where's the hottie we rocked out to with "Since U Been Gone" gone?
Usher & Mario Go Metro
Hot dudes need beauty products too.
Cameras caught an unglam Mario Lopez walking to Lee's Beauty Supply in Burbank ... maybe he needed a new headband to replace the one he was wearing. Lopez wasn't too thrilled about being filmed, telling cameras, "I'm lookin' tore up!" Still lookin' good.
Usher got his metro on with a shopping spree at Kitson Men on Robertson Blvd. The R&B star exited the boutique holding three full bags of make-me-look-goods from the store.
This isn't Usher's first trip down the lotion aisle -- TMZ spotted him primping at the Kalologie store last month ... it clearly takes a lotta product to look that fab.
Related
Link
Vanessa Flashes Her BONGO
With rumors swirling that she may become the next Mrs. Nick Lachey, one role Vanessa Minnillo can count on is being the new BONGO girl.
While BONGO clothing brand has chosen the "TRL" hostess as the face of their Spring 2007 advertising campaign, it's Vanessa's slammin' body in Sixties pin-up inspired poses that's hotter than 98 degrees!
Interestingly, Vanessa replaced last year's BONGO It girl, "Laguna Beach's" Kristin Cavallari (remembah huh?), who was linked to Lachey for a hot minute.
From the looks of Vanessa in the ads, Matthew McConaughey won't be the only naked bongo player in town!
Related
Articles
Tara Street Walking
Miss USA Tara Conner isn't wasting any time getting back to work.
Tara was spotted entering the Miss Universe HQ in NYC on Wednesday, no doubt for a post-redemption pre-rehab confab.
Tara was named this year's "comeback kid" by Donald Trump on Tuesday. Although Rosie O'Donnell doesn't agree with the Donald's decision, it doesn't seem to be slowing down the reprieved party girl.
Tara has just four months left in her reign as Miss USA. It's a short time to restore her sweetheart status, but it's not impossible. Remember Mariah Carey's little meltdown on MTV's TRL?
UPDATE: Several confirmed reports are stating that Tara has entered rehab facility in Pennsylvania, despite Conner saying, "I wouldn't say that I'm an alcoholic. I'd think that would be pushing the envelope."
Related
Articles
Photos
Usher Gets Creamed
There's a reason why Usher is so damned smooth.
TMZ cameras spotted the primping prince of pop at the Kalologie store on Robertson Blvd. in Los Angeles, testing out a few natural products worthy of his delicate skin. According to sources, Usher was using Arcona's Triad pads to clean his face.
From the giant smile on his face, it looks like Usher likes the goo.
Gisele: Hot and Sweaty
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen traded her Victoria's Secret angel wings for a barely-there bikini.
The super-sexy six-foot Brazilian bombshell spent the day posing and frolicking on the beaches of St. Tropez with cameras capturing her every move.
Shame on you, Leonardo, for letting her go.
Travis and Shanna: Hair Wars!
Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler's bitter divorce just got a little hairier.
On Tuesday, the noisily estranged couple took time out from airing dirty laundry on MySpace to get their hair did at the hip Privé Salon -- but on opposite coasts!
Shanna freshened up her weave with some color at the salon's L.A. branch, while Travis hit the N.Y. branch in preparation for his 31st birthday. Looks like our tatted-up punk is a closet glamour boy!
The Barkers may have found a bi-coastal way to keep from pulling each others' hair out.
Related
Articles
Photos
Forget LaFave -- Alba Rules!!
The American people have spoken, and they want gorgeous Jessica Alba to teach them a lesson!
In an online poll conducted by the National Education Association, Ms. Alba came out on top as the celebrity that people would most want to see substitute teach for a day. Detention never sounded so good.
Here's a reason to bring back corporal punishment!
Jessica and her A+ curves received more votes than Oprah and Angelina Jolie; apparently, philanthropy doesn't hold a candle to six-pack abs. Think of the extra-curricular activities!
Related
Articles
Photos
Lucy Liu's Humdrum Lunch
Lucy Liu was spotted yesterday, having lunch with a friend at Wild Oats Cafe in Los Angeles. Had the trained eye of the paparazzi not been around, the usually glamorous actress might have gone completely unrecognized.
We're used to being wowed by the Charlie's Angel. Here, she looks like she's taking a break from housework.
Sophia Loren: Hey Tootsie!
Sophia Loren is one of the hottest 72-year-olds we've ever seen, but she seems to be morphing into Tootsie.
La Loren, who appears in the sexy Pirelli 2007 Calendar, was at a press conference on Thursday looking a tad like the cross-dressing Dustin Hoffman.
We hope the Italian stunner doesn't take offense; everyone knows that the best divas all have a little drag queen in them! Ciao!
Related
Articles
How Do We Join THIS Mile-High Club??
The models of Victoria's Secret landed on the runway in Los Angeles yesterday... bringing new meaning to the "City of Angels." Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima, Karolina Kurkova, Alessandra Ambrosio and a planeful of other underwired hotties touched down in glamorous Burbank. Can we help with those bags?
The gaggle of mouthwatering pin-ups are in town for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, filming tomorrow night, and airing December 5 on CBS.