Zelda Kaplan Runway Models UNFAZED as Fashion Icon Collapses & Dies
File under the category: The Show Must Go On. As a fashion icon collapsed and died at a show during New York fashion week, the runway models didn't miss a step as they pranced past her.
TMZ obtained footage from the Joanna Mastroianni Autumn/Winter 2012 show on Feb. 15 ... which shows three men rushing to Zelda Kaplan's aid after she lapsed into unconsciousness in her front row seat.
Some of the lights were turned on ... and people can be seen crossing over the runway to help out ... but the ultra-focused models continue their walks without ever breaking stride.
Eventually, Zelda was carried out by 4 people and taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead a short time later.
FYI -- models are usually given strict orders to ignore EVERYTHING that happens in the crowd when they're on the runway. Clearly, these models took their instructions to heart.
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Victoria Beckham Takes Hold of David's Package
While in town for New York Fashion Week, Victoria Beckham proved she had a sense of humor and posed under husband David Beckham's new underwear billboard and raised her hand as if she was grabbing his family jewels in NYC yesterday.
David actually posted the pic on his Facebook with the comment, "So proud of my wife taking #NYFW by the balls."
Coddle it like Beckham.
Testicular Fortitude
'Fast and Furious' Badass I'm the REAL Victim in Hermes Ladies Purse Scam
The gun-toting, Vin Diesel-hating villain from "The Fast and The Furious" is now a major player in the dangerous world of women's fashion accessories ... and TMZ has learned he's now at the center of a lawsuit involving the most COVETED purse on the planet.
Rick Yune -- who played Asian gang leader Johnny Tran in the 2001 flick -- is being sued by a husband and wife duo from London who claim they struck a deal with Yune to buy 10 Hermes Birkin handbags in October 2011.
MANSLATION: The Hermes Birkin bags are the Holy Grail of hand bags ... famously prized by Samantha in "Sex and the City" ... and with a super-long waiting list, they're virtually IMPOSSIBLE to obtain.
The London couple claim they wired Yune $198k for the first 8 bags ... and promised to pay him another $95k for 2 additional bags upon delivery.
According to the lawsuit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court and obtained by TMZ, the couple claims they NEVER got the bags ... and Yune never returned their cash. The Brits are suing for their money back ... plus damages.
But Yune is calling BS ... a rep for the actor tells TMZ the actor insists he DID deliver the bags to a man who works for the couple ... and Yune believes that particular employee ran off with the goods.
The rep adds, "Rick is not only a very successful actor and businessman, he is one of the most honest people out there. It's a shame someone is trying to tarnish his name and he has fallen victim to a scam."
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Grammys 2012 The Red Carpet Fashions
With the unfortunate passing of Whitney Houston casting a dark cloud over the 2012 Grammy Awards, many of tonight's stars are pressing on and showing off their wild Grammys garb.
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Emma Watson Goes for the Gold!
Here's Emma Watson at a pre-BAFTAs party in London on Friday (left) -- and figure skater Katarina Witt at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer (right).
At least one of them is on thin ice.
We're just sayin'.
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Katy Perry Hats Off to Her!
Katy Perry showed up to the 2012 MusiCares Person Of The Year Gala Honoring Paul McCartney in Los Angeles last night, wearing a hat.
Let's just leave it at that.
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Erykah Badu The Crazy High Heel Ice Skates
R+B singer Erykah Badu is no stranger to crazy outfits or hairdos, but it was her white stiletto ice skate boots that stole the show in Hollywood on Tuesday.
Unfortunately, the 40-year-old will not be competing in any fashion Olympics.
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Sharon Osbourne Sued Over HSN Jewelry Spat
Sharon Osbourne has been sued by a company that claims she reneged on a promise to hock jewelry bearing her name on the Home Shopping Network.
Lucas Design International claims Sharon approached them last year to design and manufacture a Sharon Osbourne jewelry line that she would personally sell on HSN. Lucas claims they hit the drawing board and came up with some awesome baubles, and projected they would sell a cool million bucks worth of merchandise in 2012 -- with a 50% profit margin no less.
But it wasn't to be, because according to the suit Sharon backed out of the oral agreement at the 11th hour.
Lucas is suing for unspecified damages.
A rep for Sharon tells TMZ, "Sharon Osbourne did not breach any oral contract with Lucas Design because no agreement existed." They add, "Sharon is looking to create her own jewelry line and did have discussions with Lucas Design. Unfortunately the designs and pieces submitted were not the quality that was represented or hoped for. Sharon has moved on."
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Kim Kardashian I'm So Popular in Miami ... I Need More Real Estate
Kim Kardashian is in desperate need of an upgrade -- hitting the streets in Miami yesterday to find an even bigger home for her beachfront clothing boutique ... to accommodate its exploding popularity.
Sources tell TMZ, the Miami D-A-S-H store (below) has become so successful, it can no longer cater to the massive flux of customers coming and going on a daily basis ... so Kim wants something a little roomier, scoping out possible new locations herself.
Kim's not messing around either -- we're told she's in the market for retail space that's around DOUBLE the size of the current D-A-S-H store ... not bad.
So far, no word on anything that isn't making Kim tons of money.
Big Business
Michael Vick I Wouldn't WASTE MY TIME At NY Fashion Week
Michael Vick says his publicist's identity has been stolen -- claiming some stranger has been calling around New York for Fashion Week invites on the quarterback's behalf ... without his permission.
There are reports Vick put his rep on a powerdialing mission for NY Fashion Week invites next month -- but the NFL star's actual rep Chris Shigas tells TMZ ... he's being framed.
According to Shigas, neither he nor Vick has put in requests for invites to the giant citywide fashion events -- often attended by pro athletes like Amar'e Stoudemire.
Shigas adds, Vick doesn't even WANT to go to Fashion Week -- and if he finds out who's been making the phony phone calls ... they're in for trouble.
As for rumors Vick is tying the knot this summer -- Shigas tells us, that's all still up in the air.
Identity Thievery
Shayne Lamas My Baby Is Going to Make More Money Than Me!
Former "Bachelor" winner Shayne Lamas believes in starting 'em off young -- because TMZ has learned she's close to signing her 11-week-old daughter to an endorsement deal.
Sources close to Lamas tell TMZ she is set to ink a six-figure deal for little Press Dahl Lamas-Richie with a company called Sugar Factory ... to be the face of their baby clothing line.
We're told little Press is even in line for her own signature series "couture pop" ... like Britney Spears has.
Your move, Blue Ivy.
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'NY Housewives' Star I'm Making My Merkins Fur-Free!
Former "Real Housewives of New York" star Cindy Barshop has heard the cries of the anti-fur community and had a change of heart -- she's going to make her new line of luxury merkins fur-free!
As TMZ first reported, the "RHONY" is selling the pubic wigs at her NYC waxing salon, Completely Bare. One of the merkins used real fox fur -- which, according to our sources, drew lots of hate mail and threats in Cindy's direction.
So, we're told, plans to use the real fox fur have been scrapped and instead she'll go with faux fur.
Now you don't have to worry about PETA throwing paint on your nether regions.
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Lindsay Lohan A Revealing Shopping Trip
Lindsay Lohan and her left nipple did a little shopping yesterday, hitting up the jewelry store XIV Carats in Beverly Hills.
Clearly she knows all about the Four Cs of diamonds ... and then some.
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'Teen Mom' Star Jenelle Evans Shackles and Stripes in Court
With shackles around her ankles ... "Teen Mom 2" star Jenelle Evans shuffled her way into a North Carolina courtroom wearing a lovely black and white striped ensemble provided by the Brunswick County Jail.
As we previously reported, Evans was arrested yesterday for violating a domestic violence protective order. Jenelle's lawyer tells us the allegation is that Evans' ex-roommate received a text from Jenelle ... despite an order prohibiting contact.
Jenelle's lawyer says the MTV star denies any wrongdoing.
Despite her smiling mug shot from Monday evening ... Evans appeared pretty upset during today's appearance. Evans was released from custody after posting $1,000 bond. She's due back in court on Feb. 6th.
Last week, the 20-year-old was arrested for allegedly making harassing phone calls and threatening her ex-roommate. On top of all that, Jenelle is still on probation for beating up some chick last year.
Jenelle's two-year-old son is currently in the custody of her mother.
1:25 PM PST -- According to the warrant for Jenelle's arrest, the alleged victim -- Hannah Inman -- claims Evans also went to her own fan site, and posted a link to nude photos of Hannah.
Stars in court
Oprah Winfrey Sari 'Bout It
While on a trip to Mumbai on Monday, Oprah Winfrey got all decked out in a chic sari, the silk garment popular with women in India.
In related news, worldwide sales of saris are now expected to go through the roof.
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'NY Housewives' Star The Merkin Biz is Booming!
Feathers aren't just for birds anymore ... they're also perfect for vaginas ... this according to former "Real Housewives of New York" star Cindy Barshop.
Cindy has created two new lines of luxury merkins ... which she's now selling at her NY waxing salon -- Completely Bare.
The first line is called the Foxy Bikini, in which the bikini line is waxed bare and replaced with a pubic wig made from real fox fur. They come in a variety of colors ... including traditional pink!
For those who desire a more festive flower -- Cindy also offers the Carnivale Bikini ... in which the pubic region is decorated with feathers in a variety of colors!
But a fancy hoo-ha don't come cheap -- starting price for the Carnivale is $195 and the Foxy is $30 extra.
Barshop won't be back on "RHONY" for season 5, but from the look of it ... she's got things covered.