We officially totally hate Spencer Vegosen. That young man is the latest to be linked to Pippa Middleton, and the second just this week as the Duchess’ sister makes a high-society tour of New York. Pippa was first spotted with the junior tennis star yesterday, when the 28-year-old Brit and 24-year-old American got together to watch the U.S. Open . Here’s a photo of the rumored couple: Pip, who was also linked to Andre Balazs this week, may have found more suitable “love” with this rumored “match” … see what we did there tennis fans? Previously a top junior player, Spencer Vegosen is a Harvard graduate who is said to speak Mandarin Chinese, Classical Chinese, Japanese and Spanish. He may or may not have worked at Goldman Sachs and his father is the president of the U.S. Tennis Association … not a bad connection for tickets. Until the next edition of THG’s Pippa Middleton Romance Watch … [Photo: WENN.com]
Who knew there was a tax loophole for lap dances ? They may never be confused with “Swan Lake,” but an upstate New York gentleman’s club says its in the buff lap dances are every bit as much an art form and should be exempt from state taxes. So far, the state tax department and an appeals court disagree and want the Nite Moves club in Albany to pay up $124,000 it says it owes taxes. New York’s highest court gets a shot at the arguments Wednesday when the two sides face off at the Court of Appeals. Tax officials say sales taxes were paid on the club’s nonalcoholic drinks, but are also owed on admission and so-called “couch sales,” where patrons pay for private or lap dances. Nite Moves claims the dances are exempt under state tax law as “live dramatic or musical arts performances.” The exemption also applies to theater or ballet. The club is relying on testimony from a cultural anthropologist who has studied exotic dance and visited Nite Moves. W. Andrew McCullough, an attorney for Nite Moves, said the impact of the eventual court ruling probably won’t be widespread because most establishments featuring freaky dancers sell alcohol where other tax rules apply. An administrative law judge previously agreed with Nite Moves, saying that “the fact that the dancers remove all or part of their costume … simply does not render such dance routines as something less than choreographed performances.” But the state Tax Appeals Tribunal said the club didn’t present sufficient proof that it qualifies for the exemption, and a mid-level court upheld the tribunal ruling last year. “In our view, there can be no serious question that — at a bare minimum — petitioner failed to meet its burden of establishing that the private dances offered at its club were choreographed performances,” the Appellate Division court ruled. The four justices also found “no merit” to the club’s constitutional claims. The appellate court also noted that the club dancers are not required to have any formal dance training and that the anthropologist didn’t see any of the dances done in private rooms. Cary Ziter, a spokesman for the state Department of Taxation and Finance, said the agency is not aware of any other cases in state court similar to the Nite Moves case. He said the tax department doesn’t know how many so-called gentlemen’s clubs operate in New York. Angelina Spencer, executive director of the Association of Club Executives, told CNN recently there are about 4,000 adult nightclubs in the U.S. The top court typically takes about a month to issue a decision. This sounds downright ridiculous but if it works, do you think more young ladies might become “dancers” to avoid paying Uncle Sam? Source
Sometimes, we all need a cute animal video to distract us from our day. On that note, we bring you Bug and Lolli, a kangaroo and a lemur, who recently played a game of “tag” at Exotic Experience in Orlando, Fla., for all to enjoy. What more needs to be said?
Preparations for a huge party at the home of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have sparked speculation that the couple will tie the knot THIS WEEKEND. It’s probably just that – speculation – but guests, including Brad’s parents, have arrived in France ahead of the couple’s bash at Chateau Miraval. The jeweler Robert Procop, who crafted Angelina’s $250,000 diamond and platinum engagement ring, is also believed to be in attendance. So … Guests are said to include Brad’s A-list friend George Clooney, who is currently just a short flight away at his home on Lake Como, Italy. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s engagement in April, after seven years and six children, immediately gave way to the obligatory wedding rumors. A source told The Sun (UK) newspaper: “Brad flew in to oversee preparations but they’re all here now. They say the party is for [his parents] Bill and Jane Pitt , but some think this could be it.” “There’s a real buzz around the estate.” Whenever it occurs, it is believed that Brangelina will wed in a private chapel on the grounds of their home, a modest $50 million estate in the South of France. After their engagement was announced it was revealed that a huge reception hall was under construction on the property – next to a quaint chapel. Makes you wonder!
It’s more than just official, Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy are now serious. Just how serious? The country singing superstar introduced the 18-year old offspring of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Mary Kennedy to her parents in Nashville this week, with a Twitter user actually snapping a photo of the quartet at dinner: Photos first surfaced of Swift and Kennedy on July 4 weekend, as they spent time with his family in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. Since then, the couple has shared a few meals in public and an insider tells Us Weekly that Swift is “head over heels” for her new young man: “It’s really puppy love right now.” Conor’s famous grandmother, Ethel Kennedy, is all for the union. Asked about it last week at the Television Critics Association press tour, Ethel said of the possibility that Swift could become part of this famous family: “We should be so lucky!”
Ryan Lochte has officially made it. Not because this 28-year old American defeated Michael Phelps yesterday in the 400 Individual Medley, but because he’s the subject of a new “Call Me Maybe” parody, which focuses on the rivalry between these two Olympic swimmers and whose lyrics include: Strange pecs, taking bong hits/Stay smooth, shave your armpits/Where you think you’re swimming, Mikey? Hey, I’m not Michael, don’t eat at Subway/But this is my year, so call me Lochte/It’s hard to swim right, by Phelps baby/But this is my year, so call me Lochte.
She didn’t even last one term as Governor of Alaska. She failed in her bid to become Vice President of the United States. At this point, she’s merely a Fox News contributor and the mother of a reality TV star . So why does Sarah Palin remain so newsworthy? Russell Brand has a theory. “The reason that Sarah Palin has been so long tolerated is that latent inquisition around her vagina,” Brand laughed yesterday during a Q&A session at the Television Critics Association press tour. “People want to f-ck her, don’t they? That’s why they tolerate the other stuff… The dick don’t lie!” The comedian, whose Brand X talk show has been picked up by FX for seven more episodes, was also asked about the recent Chick-fil-A controversy . “Didn’t Chick-fil-A say that they’re racists now? Oh no, homophobic. I get mixed up with the prejudices. I forget who I’m supposed to hate.” We’re gonna assume that many Republicans, following Brand’s take on Palin, won’t be as confused. They likely know where to direct their hatred at the moment. [Photos: WENN.com]
Bristol Palin will make her return to Dancing with the Stars this fall, as the reality TV star has been included on that show’s first-ever All-Star cast . What drew her back to the ballroom? Not attention or money or any request made by ABC, Palin told reporters today at the Television Critics Association press tour. It was all The Big Guy Upstairs. “God provides opportunities like this for me,” Bristol said. “It’s a positive, active show. It’s going to be awesome.” But what if – that same God, please forbid! – Palin gets aligned with a gay partner. Considering her view on marriage , won’t that be a problem? “I like gays,” Bristol said. “I’m not a homophobic. Just because I’m for traditional marriage… I don’t hate anybody. People will make up things about me. I’m going to go dance and have fun. It’s not about politics, it’s not about traditional marriage. It’s about dancing. That’s all I have to say about it.” Hey, like a grown, professional woman once said: haters are going to hate . What do you think of Bristol Palin returning to Dancing with the Stars?
During an appearance on the American Family Association’s radio program Nothing But Truth , Harry Jackson said that “radical gay activists” have turned America into Nazi Germany. Jackson, who claims demonic forces are behind the gay rights movement, said that since gays and lesbians “cannot reproduce” they “try to recruit” young people and “ just like during the times of Hitler ,” gay rights advocates… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Right Wing Watch Discovery Date : 17/05/2012 16:29 Number of articles : 2
Rihanna Poses Shirtless For Esquire, Is Reportedly Dating Knicks Player J.R. Smith Talk about a controversial pairing. Rihanna , who appears minus a blouse or bra in behind-the-scenes photos for UK Esquire, is now being linked to bad boy baller J.R. Smith . Rihanna is dating New York Knicks star J.R. Smith. The ‘We Found Love’ hitmaker was spotting canoodling with the basketball star at Veranda nightclub in New York earlier this month and eyewitnesses say Rihanna appeared ”really into him”. A source told In Touch Weekly magazine: ”They were very flirty in the club all night and holding hands. She was sitting on his lap and was really into him.” The sportsman is a controversial figure, in March he was fined $25,000 by the National Basketball Association (NBA) after tweeting a photo of Tahiry in a thong from his bed. A source said: ”He is the team’s most controversial player, so it’s no wonder that Rihanna likes him.” We hope this is true… Can you imagine the Instagram pics they’ll be posting??? Speaking of pics, hit the flip for RihRih’s Esquire sneak peek. Continue reading →
