To paraphrase Jonah Hill, whose gay slur at a photographer went viral today, being good at making movies does not make one good at being a famous person. Celebrity status and paparazzi attention go hand-in-hand. Sometimes to the point of hand-to-hand combat if you’re Kanye West. It’s a very weird dichotomy. Some celebs have dealing with paps down to a science and even use it to their advantage ( Kim Kardashian ). Others rarely keep their cool (Justin Bieber). Others still, like Jonah, aren’t famous enough to get used to being hounded, but are still famous enough to get harassed occassionally and make a bad decision. Then there’s Alec Baldwin, who’s in his own league. Take a look at all of the above, and many more stars who have had memorable paparazzi clashes they wish they could take back (or not) below: 19 Crazy Celebrity-Paparazzi Confrontations 1. Bald Britney Spears Attacks Paparazzi A bald Britney Spears rages against the paparazzi in early 2007. Glad to see she’s gotten her life back under control.
Campaigning in Nevada in advance of tomorrow’s Republican presidential caucus, Ron Paul talked to CNN’s Joe Johns about his prospects in the Silver State and beyond. Paul said the caucus format works to his advantage because it rewards organization and enthusiasm, rather than strictly money, which gives Mitt Romney a huge edge. The Texas Congressman, whose financial situation is still better than most, lamented that his resources limited any chance against Romney in a big state like Florida. How well he’ll do in Nevada remains to be seen, but Paul says he will continue his goal of accumulating delegates and that there is “zero chance” of him dropping out. Watch his cordial interview with the network below: Ron Paul Interview in Nevada
A thief was recently busted trying to steal a flat screen LG TV in this hilarious video, which has the feel of a viral marketing campaign by LG itself. It’s unclear. Either way, it’s hilarious. Utilizing the thinness of the product to his advantage, and with surprisingly well-planned execution regarding the security camera angles, the random schmoe made it all the way out the door before being busted. His undoing? Walking very, very slowly and carrying a GIANT ASS TV. Smart Thief Stealing LG TV Has to be fake, right? The way he stares right at the camera throughout, and with LG and “world’s slimmest television” emblazoned clearly on the window? What do you think? If this is alternate form of advertising, it worked and them some. If it’s a real heist gone awry, bravo to the perp on such a ballsy, stupid idea.
While Kim and Nicki are STILL taking shots at each other, it’s obvious in the looks department that Nicki has the advantage. However, is Nicki hotter than Kim when Kim was in her prime? What about Salt N Pepa in their prime, and how about Lauryn Hill? Well we want you guys to let us know once and for all, who is the hottest female emcee in their prime.. Continue
You knew it was only a matter of time before Tara Reid would sober up and figure out how to use Twitter to her advantage. I guess she was sick of seeing all the other Twitter models get my attention that she had to do something. Here she is hanging out in her little bikini, probably on her honeymoon, looking pretty good actually. I bet it took like fifty takes to get the angles and lighting just right. How many times do you think she fell off the edge of that infinity pool? More please.
Heidi Montag’s plastic surgery binge has marred her face and body. They are largely unemployable, both on camera and off, victims of their own success. Three short years ago, they were at the top of their game with The Hills, working every lever of the celebrity industrial-machine to their advantage. Once the loudest, proudest fame whores around, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag lived a fake life for the sake of cameras for years and reaped the benefits. Nowadays, however, things are a bit diff
Heidi Montag’s plastic surgery binge has marred her face and body. They are largely unemployable, both on camera and off, victims of their own success. Three short years ago, they were at the top of their game with The Hills, working every lever of the celebrity industrial-machine to their advantage. Once the loudest, proudest fame whores around, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag lived a fake life for the sake of cameras for years and reaped the benefits. Nowadays, however, things are a bit diff
Heidi Montag’s plastic surgery binge has marred her face and body. They are largely unemployable, both on camera and off, victims of their own success. Three short years ago, they were at the top of their game with The Hills, working every lever of the celebrity industrial-machine to their advantage. Once the loudest, proudest fame whores around, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag lived a fake life for the sake of cameras for years and reaped the benefits. Nowadays, however, things are a bit diff
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This morning on my way to work, something interesting happened that made me think more critically about how time and change are interconnected. I was walking on the train platform at a quarter past eight as usual when I turned around and saw someone I had not seen in at least three years. We both stared at each other in a caffeine-deprived haze, somehow managing to exchange awkward hellos and small talk before boarding the train. Although we have known each other for most of our childhoods, this surprise of running into each other years after graduating made it evident how much had changed. As we started trading stories about our jobs and lives at the moment, another former classmate walks by, prompting a similar scene of greetings and mutual intrigue. After we had all piled into the train a short time later, I flopped down into my seat and mused about what had just happened. While I ended up taking a few minutes to settle my nerves, I settled into a comfortable calm and suddenly felt inspired to report on what I had experienced. What became clear to me is that when you are caught off-guard by unexpected social situations, you lose the illusion of control over your surroundings, therefore, you subconsciously overthink everything that occurs. It was an especially nerve-wracking scenario because I had only woken up an hour before this meeting and had not yet had my caffeine fix, which my friends joke is the only way I become less zombie and more human. Feeling suddenly thrown back into past friendships can seem weird, even if you are more confident and self-assured than you ever were when you knew them. In the current days of social networking sites such as Facebook, the likelihood of meeting up with old friends and classmates has become exponentially higher. Making good impressions in person, however, and being able to market the real you takes perseverance and is a strength that can only be built upon. Here are some tips for keeping yourself fresh and approachable, even when your nerves have taken over: 1. Keep your eyes peeled and your head held up high. The most important part of being confident is that your inner and outer self match. Stand up straight, have a smile on your face, and keep a watchful eye of your surroundings, as you never know who you are going to meet at any given time. If you are able to display the confidence and self-assured grace that you have built up since your school days, then others will be able to see it, too, and be drawn to you! Embrace your current self and keep others up-to-date on your poised demeanor! The Importance Of Seeking Out Connections With People 2. Smile and look into people’s eyes while talking. This might seem like an obvious idea when it comes to conversation etiquette, but many people forget even the simplest forms of communicating when they encounter an unexpected situation! Although you may be caught off-guard when first seeing someone you know, being able to hold eye contact and provide a warm smile can ease even the most awkward of situations. Reminding yourself that these are people you used to know or should get to know better can put you in a better mindset and ready to communicate more effectively! 3. Brainstorm some interesting “go-to” facts about your life to share with others. One of the most common questions that is asked when you haven’t seen someone in a while is “What are you up to now?” This can be a difficult question to answer for some people, as they might have a myriad of interests or a job that is difficult to describe. If you have a complicated list in your mind at the moment and don’t know how to break it down, think of a few key facts about yourself and keep them in the back of your mind for social situations. You never know when you might need to get your shine on! 4. Wake up with an optimism for the upcoming day. Get yourself ready in the morning with confidence and dress the way you feel best! If you have a poor attitude to begin with, who’s to say the rest of your day won’t be spectacular? You just have to have the faith in who you are – a strong, independent woman who can do anything she puts her mind to! If you don’t keep the glass half full, who will? You have to exude the confidence that you know you have and work it to your advantage. Never give up your self-worth in favor of nerves and lack of courage! Optimism & The Art Of Facing Your Fears 5. Be yourself. Always being true to yourself is the best advice in terms of marketing your strong points and keeping your self-esteem alive! Even if someone tells you that you have to dress differently or adopt a new style that isn’t comfortable for you (unless that person is your boss!), you shouldn’t have to compromise or change yourself for someone else. The best way to show others the real you is to BE the real you from the get-go! Never forget who you are and always strive to better combat your emotions through an optimistic lens. By giving yourself permission to spread your wings as the person you truly are, others will see this brightness and be encouraged by your confident, assured attitude! Be who you are and don’t ever sacrifice that. Being aware of how you exude your outer confidence and attitude makes it much easier to market yourself to the best of your ability – and anyone that you encounter will see this! By bringing out the eye contact, smiling, and assured demeanor when asked about your life, you have the opportunity to come off as an interesting and fantastic person to interact with. 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