LeBron James 1st Draft of Signature Shoe ... Total Nike FAIL
LeBron James' sneaker line started off on the wrong foot ... and now we know just HOW WRONG.
This pic of the early version of the LeBron 1s just surfaced, proving Nike stuck to that old adage -- if at first you screw it up royally ... get back to freakin' work!
The red version is the shoe that was eventually rolled out right after King James was drafted #1 by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003.
Thank you, Nike for getting it right -- and thanks BSO for pointing out the classic shoe trivia.
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Star Wars Sues The Force Is Strong ... With These Thieves
Darth Vader accessories are a must for Star Wars geeks getting their swag on ... but Disney is going to war with a cuff link company it says jacked its characters.
According to documents obtained by TMZ ... Lucasfilm and Disney say Cuff Daddy made links featuring various Star Wars characters without getting permission.
It appears the cuff links in question are no longer for sale on the Cuff Daddy site, but as far as Disney's concerned ... the damage is done. The Mouse House is demanding CD stop all production on the rebel links, and also wants 3 times the profits already made off merch.
Cuff Daddy says it got the gear from suppliers who were licensed to make it.
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Alexander Skarsgard I'm a Golden Girl Now
Yes, that's Alexander Skarsgard. The one in the middle.
The 6'4" "True Blood" actor was unrecognizable at the San Francisco premiere of his new movie, "The Diary of a Teenage Girl" -- in which his character does NOT appear in drag.
Anyway, gotta say ... he pulls off a really good Kim Zolciak.
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J. Alexander Caitlyn Will Be Bigger Fashion Icon than Kim ... But She Needs Walking Lessons
America's Next Top Model star J. Alexander thinks Caitlyn Jenner will top Kim Kardashian in the fashion department by the end of the year, but walking is another story.
Miss J. was shopping on Rodeo Drive in Bev Hills Friday when our photog asked about Caitlyn's style. J. had nothing but praise, but would like to give her some lessons on stride.
Baby steps ... literally.
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Kendall Jenner Flips Out in Bev Hills Over Gigi Hadid
Kendall Jenner lost it Friday when she was walking with her pal Gigi Hadid and saw a bigger-than-life version of Gigi in the Guess store window.
Kendall and Gigi were leaving Ebaldi restaurant in Bev Hills Friday and strolled along Canon Drive, when Kendall spotted a second Gigi.
Kendall, who rarely speaks to photogs, did have opinions about #1 in the aunt department when Kim's 2nd baby is born.
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Kourtney Kardashian You Attract More Flies With Honey ... And Boobs
Kourtney Kardashian displayed an unusual amount of cleavage (for her) as she and the rest of the Kardashian clan went out for lunch after catching a show Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles.
Kourt is not one for such a revealing look, normally that's Kim ... but she was the conservative one for a change.
Nothing says "open for business" like an open blouse.
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NeNe Leakes I'm Taking Martha Stewart Down!!!
NeNe Leakes wants you to have a seat on her.
We're told the freshly departed star of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" is getting into the lifestyle biz, designing and hawking furniture and home accessories.
She came up with the idea when she was furnishing her new home in Georgia and spent a lot of time in High Point, NC, a mecca for furniture design.
NeNe's shopping her idea to several merchandisers and she's already gotten offers. She hasn't picked one yet, but it would seem HSN is a front-runner since she's already got a successful clothing line on the network.
It's a good thing, right Martha?
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Kylie Jenner Mischievous Messaging 'Eat Me Out'
It appears Kylie Jenner is officially emancipated, because her mom has clearly removed all boundaries ... evidence the "eat me out" T.
The 17-year-old proudly posted the video Saturday.
Kylie turns 18 in 2 weeks. It's all feeling like a promo.
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Jennifer Lopez This is How 46 Looks Happy Birthday to Me!
Jennifer Lopez looked ridiculously hot Saturday as she celebrated #46 in the Hamptons.
JLo was accompanied by her 28-year-old BF Casper Smart and French Montana came along for the ride.
She'd be an inspiration ... but seriously, no one else is gonna look that way on the back side of 40.
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Kim Kardashian You Want A One-Piece Of Me!?!?
Kim Kardashian clearly learned a lesson about what pregnant chicks should wear, because she's choosing comfort over fashion the second time around.
The big question: How the hell did she strap on those heels?
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Caitlyn Jenner Suck It, Haters ... Vogue LOVES My Style
Caitlyn Jenner's taken a ton of flak for her appearance, but now she has a bona fide stamp of approval -- from no less an authority than Vogue!
The magazine just put her ESPY outfit on its list of the 10 best dressed women of the week.
Pretty sure D.L. Hughley ain't co-signing on that selection. How about you?
Mariah Carey The Gold Standard In Closets
Mariah Carey has a favorite room in her house … and it’s stacked like a gold mine.
The singer showed off a small section of her huge -- and immaculate -- shoe collection and it's a wonder she can get out the door at all with all those choices.
The collection is only gonna get bigger now that she’s dating billionaire James Packer, who's got more than enough coin to buy Mimi more gold Manolos.
Not that she needs them.
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Kourtney Kardashian Hey Scott ... See What You're Missin'
Kourtney Kardashian is clearly done with Scott Disick, because she has a severe case of post breakup hotness.
Kourtney was leaving the Montage hotel in Bev Hills Friday, wearing chicly-tattered duds.
She's clutching a clutch with a Hansel and Gretel cover, but the only thing that looks Grimm in this pic is the chance of reconciliation.
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Rihanna There's a Little Nip in the Air
Rihanna does her best work unrestrained, which may be why her nipples are about to bust free at a NYC recording studio.
The singer was wearing pink satin nightwear and a white lace bra as she sauntered inside the studio.
It's already a hit with us.
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Johnny Gill Caitlyn's Definitely NOT My Type
Johnny Gill has declined to join the chorus praising Caitlyn Jenner for her looks.
Our photog spotted Johnny Thursday in Bev Hills ... he started out diplomatic, but diplomacy quickly gave way to honesty ... he's not into Caitlyn, at all.
But when it comes to Kim Kardashian ...well, he needs to take a cold shower.
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Carli Lloyd Agony of Da Feet Screw These Heels, I'm Going Barefoot!
Carli Lloyd is tough ... really tough ... but there's a limit to how much pain she'll tolerate when it comes to high heeled shoes.
After running around all night long for the ESPYs -- Carli finally had enough with her painful kicks ... and hit the dirty, gross streets of Hollywood ... barefoot.
But the best moment ... when Lloyd got into her waiting SUV with her fiance, we asked if he was actually going to be allowed to attend the World Cup matches in 2019, since Carli forbade him from coming this year.
His answer is brutally honest.