Akon's Underwear Strip Show
Akon did his best Marky Mark impersonation and stripped down to his white skivvies while onstage opening for Usher in Florida last night.
Smack that!
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Lindsay Lohan Scarfs It Up in Court
Lindsay Lohan just showed up for her preliminary hearing wearing the most conservative of outfits.
The shoes and vintage pants are from Lanvin, the top is a body suit from Wolford and the purse is Fendi.
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Fashion Icon Bijan Pakzad Dies
Famous designer Bijan Pakzad died today in Los Angeles, this according to reports.
He suffered a stroke Thursday night and was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medial Center.
Jimmy Delshad, former two-time mayor of Beverly Hills, confirmed the news via Twitter: "It is with sadness in my heart that I share the terrible news of Bijan passing away. May he rest in peace."
Bijan was a legend in the fashion and perfume biz and designed clothes for movie stars and world leaders. His Rodeo Drive boutique is known as the most expensive store in the world.
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Fashion Icon Bijan Suffers a Stroke
Fashion designer Bijan Pakzad is hospitalized after suffering a stroke at his Beverly Hills home.
According to sources Bijan was transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Thursday evening. On a Facebook post Friday night, Bijan's son Nicolas said his father had "a stroke."
The 67-year old remains hospitalized, and according to Nicolas ... Bijan is "in critical condition."
Bijan -- a legend in the fashion and perfume biz -- famously suits up movie stars and world leaders. His Rodeo Drive boutique is known as the most expensive store in the world.
Lindsay Lohan -- Attempted Retail Robbery Victim!
Lindsay Lohan faces grand theft felony charges for a necklace that we found out was marked up 300%!!!
TMZ has learned the necklace designer sold Kamofie & Co. the piece for $850 -- that price tag does not qualify for felony grand theft, which requires a value of $950 or more.
Kamofie was trying to sell the necklace to Lindsay for $2,500 bucks.
As we first reported, we're told Lindsay's lawyer, Shawn Holley, will argue the D.A. should only be allowed to charge her client with a misdemeanor because of the value of the necklace.
But even if Holley loses that argument, Kamofie's owner -- who we're told will be testifying at Lindsay's preliminary hearing -- is going to have a PR problem for the mark-up and for selling the surveillance video and shopping a book deal.
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Shakira NOBODY Stole My Jewelry!
Shakira was NOT the victim of a gutsy ring-stealing fan in Mexico last week ... despite widespread reports to the contrary and a viral video which appeared to capture the crime ... her publicist tells TMZ.
Shakira's publicist, Joseph Carozza, tells us, “There is no truth to this report. A fan grabbed her hand and she looked down. Her ring is still visible on her hand as she continued to walk through the crowd.”
Case closed.
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Kim K Lines Up NEW Photo Shoot with Cosmo
Kim Kardashian is a woman of forgiveness -- TMZ has learned she's already agreed to do a brand new photo shoot for Cosmo ... putting aside her problems with the mag after they splashed her picture on the cover of the Turkish version.
Sources close to Kim tell us she struggled with the decision to work with Cosmo again -- because even though she has an "amazing relationship" with the magazine ... she's very passionate about her Armenian heritage.
Kim was upset because Cosmo didn't ask her permission to run the controversial cover -- it's controversial because Kim is Armenian and the Turks committed genocide against her people nearly 100 years ago ... and still refuse to acknowledge it.
Fact is, Kim didn't even know about the Turkish magazine cover until TMZ posted it yesterday.
We're told Kim's team and Cosmo talked things out Monday and Kim decided to let bygones be bygones ... and another photo shoot could take place as early as this week.
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Kim Kardashian Upset at Cosmo for Turkish Cover
Sources close to Kim Kardashian tell TMZ ... Kim is upset that a picture from one of her photo shoots ended up on the cover of Turkish Cosmopolitan -- the country that committed genocide on the Armenian people.
We're told Kim -- an Armenian-American who has been vocal about the genocide -- did an international photo shoot that went to various magazines published by Cosmo, but she didn't know it would end up on the Turkish version of the mag.
Sources say Cosmo let Kim's people know which international outlets of the magazine would use her picture -- but we're told Cosmo never mentioned Turkey to Kim or her reps. Our sources say Kim would never have approved the use of her pic in the Turkish version.
Rubbing salt in the wound ... April 24 is the day Armenians commemorate the genocide -- just weeks after her pic was splashed on the cover of Turkish Cosmo.
We contacted Cosmo for a statement ... and here's what they told us -- “Kim Kardashian is one of our favorite cover girls. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to photograph her for the Cosmopolitan editions worldwide.”
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Fantasia Is Toe Up
With an economical new curly blonde weave on her head, fitted corset top, a pair of demure lace gloves, slimming black leggings and her exquisite signature bare feet in full effect, season 3 "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino performed at The Horseshoe Casino in Indiana this weekend.
After her overdose/suicide attempt last year, it's good to see 'Tasia back on her feet again.
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John Galliano Taunted at LAX -- 'F**king Racist'
Ex-Dior fashion designer John Galliano -- who was fired after launching into a drunken anti-Semitic rant back in February -- arrived at LAX yesterday ... where HE was on the receiving end of a verbal attack for a change.
As John got off his plane, a random photographer (not a TMZ guy) -- shouted at Galliano, "F**king racist."
Galliano -- who issued an apology for the rant back in March -- didn't say one word to reporters as he walked through the airport ... but he WAS wearing a stupid hat.
So, there's that.
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Paris -- Burglars PAWNED My EXPENSIVE Jewelry
If you're in the market for some authentic USED Paris Hilton jewelry -- check your local pawn shop ... because the Burglar Bunch HOCKED all of the super-expensive stuff they stole from her house ... so says the heiress.
Paris and her BF Cy Waits were on their way in to Boa last night ... when PH told us, "[The Burglar Bunch] pawned everything that was real ... they only gave me back the costume stuff."
It's a BIG STATEMENT -- because just last week, Hilton was sued by an insurance company for not returning $60,000 in jewelry she borrowed from Damiani Jewellers back in 2007 ... jewelry that was jacked from Hilton's home by the Burglar Bunch.
The company thinks Hilton is LYING about not being in possession of the bling -- because they believe cops recovered the Damiani pieces and gave it back to Paris ... who then FAILED to give it back to Damiani.
The company also alleges Hilton agreed to keep the jewelry in a safe when she wasn't wearing it ... but instead of locking it up, Paris simply tucked it away in her closet.
The company is seeking $60,000 in damages.
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Jim Carrey Gets Punk'd
Feeling a bit more rebellious than usual, Jim Carrey rocked a mohawk out to dinner at Dan Tana's in West Hollywood last night.
We're glad the 49-year-old hasn't lost his sense of humor.
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Queen Elizabeth's Panties In a Twist
A pair of used panties once owned by Queen Elizabeth II were all set to be sold to a British auction house -- but TMZ has learned the sale is stalled because of Prince William's wedding.
You may remember -- Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers wanted to buy the royal bloomers from the estate of the late "Baron" Joseph de Bicske Dobronyi -- who got the panties after the Queen left them on a plane in 1968.
TMZ spoke with Charles Hanson -- who tells us, "Out of respect and courtesy for a person of such dignity and rank," he doesn't want the deal to go down until after the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Meanwhile -- the late Baron's estate has already put up most of their items on eBay -- and plan on auctioning the panties in the U.S. if the Brits don't act fast.
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MJ's Kids -- Daddy-Inspired Clothing
Paris, Prince and Blanket Jackson were all spotted at The Grove yesterday -- and while Paris (left) sported a shirt with MJ's pic on the front and Blanket (right) wore an Ed Hardy tee (MJ and Christian Audigier were pals) ... it's unclear if Prince's shirt (middle) has any connection to the King of Pop.
Where's the red zippered leather jacket and the "Billie Jean" tux?
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Kevin Smith Auctioning 'Secret Stash' of Memorabilia
Kevin Smith's rabid fans can lay hands on his booty next month -- when the director auctions off his most treasured movie props -- and we have all the details ... SNOOTCHIE BOOTCHIES!!!
Check out the photos to see some of the most awesome items on the auction block -- like the Bluntman costume from "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" and Bartleby's angel wings from "Dogma."
We're told the whole thing is going down next month at the Pasadena Convention Center -- and all proceeds will help Smith foot the bill for distribution of his new movie, "Red State."
No word if any "Jersey Girl" props will be sold ... since Kevin would have to admit he actually made that film.
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Malik Yoba's Carnival Costume -- You Blue It!
Former "NY Undercover" star Malik Yoba surfaced in Trinidad this week to party with half naked people at Carnival.
Jealous?