Golden Globes 2018 Everyone Wore Black Except These Folks
The Golden Globes was a sea of black Sunday -- except for some speckles of red and white ... from a few ladies who apparently didn't get the memo.
The only women who appeared not to wear black in solidarity with the Time's Up and #MeToo movement were German fashion model Barbara Meier and actress Blanca Blanco.
Meier rocked a beige floral gown, and Blanco wore a revealing red dress -- reminiscent to her even more revealing outfit from last year's Globes.
They might not immediately stand out as Hollywood heavyweights -- Meier was a winner on "Germany's Next Top Model" ... and Blanco has starred in flicks like "Showgirls 2" and "Bermuda Tentacles."
The Prez of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Meher Tatna, also did not wear black to the show.
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The Golden Globes solidarity movement for Sunday night's show is clearly strong ... but judging from last year, wearing black to the Globes is also simply a fashion statement embraced by a bunch of stars.
Check out the gallery from the 2017 Golden Globes ... black was the preferred color for Amy Adams, Winona Ryder, Meryl Streep, Heidi Klum, Jessica Biel, Mandy Moore, Kristen Bell, Octavia Spencer and many others.
The Golden Globes isn't as formal as some of the other awards shows, and black has been a default color.
What's unclear ... how many of the dresses you'll see tonight were already in the design or completion stage before the call to wear black as a statement of solidarity?
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Evan Rachel Wood You're No Monster If You Don't Wear Black at Golden Globes
Evan Rachel Wood says it's great that people want to wear black to the Golden Globes, and those who don't want to ... well that's great, too.
We got the "Westworld" star at LAX Friday and asked her about actors who will wear black in support of Hollywood's anti-sexual harassment movement. Evan's totally on board ... but she also supports anyone who has other ways of protesting.
ERW's not just talk. Check it out ... she offers a specific way to protest, and if anyone actually plays it out Sunday, get ready for headlines!
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Paris Hilton Palms Casino Loves You ... Take a Piece of Our Sign!!!
Paris Hilton and the Palms Casino in Vegas have a very special relationship ... so it's fitting they're both looking forward to a big 2018.
The Palms put up a congratulatory shout-out to Paris on their marquee this week in honor of her recent engagement to Chris Zylka ... and also plans to gift her a piece of its iconic sign when it gets replaced later this year, as part of a $485 mil property renovation.
So, why all the love? Well, Hilton's been with the hotel and casino since day 1 -- she opened it in 2001 while wearing a million-dollar dress made of casino chips.
We're told because Paris is part of Palms' history ... Palms wanted part of its history to be with her. Oh, and it says if she needs a place to celebrate her bachelorette party ... "our door is always open for you."
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'Project Runway' Star Sued You're a Snake ... For Ripping Off My Face (Mask)!
Designer Michael Costello ripped off a makeup artist's face mask and tried slithering away with his own version on the runway ... this according to a new lawsuit.
The "Project Runway" darling from season 8 has been sued by special effects makeup artist Lauren Mountain, who says Costello hijacked her "Under the Skin Human Mask and Snake" face mask concept and used it in a fashion show without her permission.
According to the suit, obtained by TMZ, Lauren says Michael's relative, Stephanie, reached out to her to license Lauren's human skin mask design for a 2015 show she and Mike had planned for NYC Fashion Week.
But instead of paying her for the work, Lauren claims the Costellos recreated her mask on their own and strutted a model across the catwalk. She says they did credit her as the inspiration, but Lauren still isn't satisfied.
She's asking a judge for damages of at least $150,000. Michael's team tells TMZ "LOL," adding the validity of the lawsuit is ridiculous, and that the masks were, in fact, inspired by the '80s TV show "V."
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Logan Paul Threatened with Lawsuit You're No Maverick ... Just a Moron
Logan Paul hijacked the name of a wholesome, reputable clothing company, and now his repulsive antics are costing the original brand millions ... at least according to the company.
Maverick Apparel fired off a scathing letter to the YouTube star Thursday, demanding he immediately stop selling 'Maverick by Logan Paul' gear ... even if he did name it after his pet parrot, as Paul claims.
In the letter, the company dismisses Paul as "a vlogger catering to his evident lowest common denominator narcissism and who champions his scrotal injuries as a badge of pride." Maverick added his "abhorrent and mutton-headed conduct" is harming Maverick Apparel's reputation, goodwill and sales.
Maverick Apparel cites Logan's recent posting of a video of a dead body as just the latest example of Paul tarnishing the brand's good name. All in all the company claims he's already cost them $4 million.
It says Paul's name is "synonymous with racist, anti-Asian, and homophobic sentiments, and most recently, a belligerent insensitivity to suicide" ... and clearly -- it wants nothing to do with him.
Maverick Apparel's threatening legal action if Logan doesn't comply within 7 days. We reached out to him ... no word back yet.
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Odell Beckham Hits L.A. Nightclub ... In Shorts
Don't try this at home, kids ... you won't get in the club.
But dress codes don't seem to matter for Odell Beckham -- who rocked shorts to one of the hottest nightspots in Hollywood on Thursday ... and still got the V.I.P. treatment.
The NY Giants superstar hit up Warwick in West Hollywood -- sporting shorts and a sweatshirt ... and witnesses tell us he slipped in the backdoor of the place.
Inside the club, the place was packed with big sports stars -- including Von Miller and OKC Thunder players.
Bet they were wearing pants, though ...
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Christian Siriano Co. Countersues I Killed Our Deal 'Cause ... 'Just Love' Dresses Were Just Crap!
Christian Siriano is firing back at a retailer that says he pulled the plug early on a licensing deal they had with him, calling a batch of their clothes low quality and unapproved.
The "Project Runway" winner's company filed its own lawsuit against M&A Imports -- which owns the Just Love brand -- saying they're actually the ones who breached their contract ... by selling crappy dresses with his name on it that they allegedly didn't run by him first.
In the docs, Siriano says he only agreed to let M&A use his 'Christian Siriano' brand if they got his approval on pre-production samples of garb they planned to sell -- but says they failed to do so last summer, yet still moved forward with an inferior product.
Christian says the dresses were basically crap -- made of cheap fabric with major stitching, hemming and packaging issues ... which he was embarrassed to endorse with his name.
He claims he had every right to end their OG contract, adding M&A never paid him for 'Christian Siriano' clothes they're still selling. He's asking for at least a mil in damages.
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2 Chainz on Walmart I Should Sue Over Dabbin' Santa!!!
2 Chainz says he's still on the fence over taking Walmart to court for allegedly ripping off his Dabbin' Santa sweaters ... but sounds like he's leaning toward a phone call to his lawyers.
We got the rapper at LAX and asked if he was following through on his thinly-veiled threat to sue Walmart for selling sweaters that look almost identical to his OG concept from 2015.
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He doesn't completely reveal his plans, dropping "we'll see" a few times -- and added his sweaters are all about charity. The insinuation is clear: What the hell is Walmart doing with the cash from theirs?
Bottom line on the lawsuit -- 2 Chainz told us turnabout is fair play.
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Rich the Kid $pent a Grip on a Necklace!!!
Rich the Kid lived up to his name with some new bling ... spending as much as normal folks do on their mortgage.
The New York rapper dropped around -- get this -- TWO. HUNDRED. THOUSAND. DOLLARS. for this pendant to celebrate his hit single, "New Freezer," featuring Kendrick Lamar.
The chain's rose and white gold, but what's blinding you (and feel free to grab some shades) are the 2,790 encrusted diamonds. It's the handy work of Icebox Diamonds & Watches in the ATL.
So fresh and so bling, bling.
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Katy Perry Fan Follows Up on Custom Dog Outfit Has a 'Witness' Deliver It
Katy Perry asked and then received -- the fan whose "Witness" dress she fell in love with on tour came through with an outfit for her pup ... and is working on 1 for the pop star, too.
Designer Samantha Bolton recently completed a custom doggy sweater for Katy's pooch, Nugget, and had it delivered by a friend at one of the singer's concerts earlier this month.
Hard to tell if Katy remembered ever requesting the garb from the way she reacts here -- but Samantha sure did. We're told it took her about 6 hours to design, and that she laced it with crystals that even spell out Nugget's name on the back.
Hopefully Sam's card jogs Katy's memory -- 'cause she's still working on a full-blown human-sized 'Witness" outfit, and plans to get that to her as well if she'll have it.
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Pamela Anderson to Kardashians Want Me On Your Show? Lose the Fur!!!
Pamela Anderson wants no blood on her hands by association ... and that's why she's telling the Kardashian sisters -- if you want me on your show, ditch the fur for good.
Sources close to Pamela tell TMZ ... "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" wants to use footage it recently shot of Pamela and Kim in NYC at the posh Vivienne Westwood store.
We're told a rep from the company that produces the show -- Bunim-Murray -- sent Pamela's team a release form to get the all-clear. Pamela and the Kardashians are friends, so it seemed like no big deal. Well, not so fast.
Sources tell us her team responded that Pamela won't sign UNLESS the Kardashians give up fur. We're told Pamela and Kim have no beef but if pressed to choose, Pam's siding with the animals.
It's not the first time Pamela's launched a stop-wearing-fur campaign on the family. The former "Baywatch" star recently gifted Kim a faux fur coat to get her on board.
Kim and the Klan love their fur and wear it often, so unclear if Pam will prevail.
We've reached out to Bunim-Murray ... so far, no word back.
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Rihanna Hangs With Kendrick By Day ... Jay-Z By Night
Rihanna's the Wonder Woman of hip-hop, even down to her wardrobe ... slaying the stage with Kendrick Lamar during the day in all white and then later crashing the Jay-Z concert looking stunning in black.
Rihanna started her day in L.A. by performing with Kung Fu Kenny at the packed TDE Annual Christmas Concert in Watts performing "Loyalty." An event aimed at giving back to community youth of Nickerson Gardens, a project in Watts.
She then showed hers by catching Jay-Z's concert at The Forum nearby in a little black leather dress.
In other words, Rihanna's average Thursday... better than everybody else's.
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Tyga Let it 'Fro, Let it 'Fro, Let it 'Fro
Tyga's getting into the holiday spirit ... and it looks like he's feeling jolly about his new 'do, too.
The rapper was spotted Christmas shopping in Beverly Hills Thursday ... while rocking an afro instead of his usual cornrows. He made a Prada purchase for somebody on his nice list and went on his merry way.
And what's Tyga Claus riding around in these days? A brand new red and white Bugatti that beats the hell out of Santa's sleigh.
Tyga's clearly not letting that recent $50,000 hit to his L.A. store affect his spending habits.
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Kyle Kuzma Hey, Lonzo Ball ... I'M SELLING SHIRTS, TOO!
Lonzo Ball ain't the only Lakers rookie looking to make a dent in the sports apparel game ... his teammate, Kyle Kuzma, is also hawking his own line of shirts -- and they're selling like crazy.
Kuzma teed up some "Kuzmania" shirts on his website over the weekend -- and sold all 1,000 of 'em super quick. Now, he says he's got another batch on the way.
And get this ... they actually have a reasonable price tag at $27 a pop ... roughly half the price of a Big Baller Brand shirt.
And with Kuzma coming off a 38-point performance against the Rockets, his stock is rising in a big way.
Think LaVar's jealous??
Of course, Kuz and Lonzo are pretty tight -- Kuz even roasted Zo for his "$600" BBB hat -- but you gotta wonder if this is a little bit of a swag rivalry.
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Official Engagement Pics Transparently Un-Royal?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's official engagement photos are out ... but some folks are looking right through 'em ... asking if Meg's outfit is fit for a princess.
Kensington Palace released the royal couple's professional portraits Thursday, taken by celeb fashion photog Alexi Lubomirski at Frogmore House in Windsor.
Lots of people blanched at Meghan's sheer top ... part of a $75k Ralph & Russo gown, which many called inappropriate for a Royal -- especially when sizing her up to Kate Middleton in her 2010 engagement pics with Prince William, where she was fully covered.
Meghan did end up changing into something more cozy/less revealing in another photo -- but that didn't stop the controversy from bubbling.
From how happy the hubby and bride-to-be look in these pics ... we're guessing they couldn't care less.