Poof! Hermione Granger is no more. In anticipation of her next big screen adventure – the film Bling Ring , which is based on a group of Los Angeles teens who broke into the homes of celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan – Emma Watson has Tweeted a photo of herself on set. “Twitterers meet Nicki, Nicki meet twitterers : ),” Watson wrote along with the above photo, adding: “Nicki likes Lip Gloss, Purses, Yoga, Pole Dancing, Uggs, Louboutins, Juice Cleanses, Iced coffee and Tattoos.” And we love Emma, one of the most grounded, well-spoken young stars alive. Bling Ring will also feature Kirsten Dunst and Leslie Mann and be directed by Sofia Coppola. No release date has been announced yet.
LAPD detective Brett Goodkin helped bring down the infamous “Bling Ring” of young thieves who lifted jewels and other valuables from the homes of the Hollywood elite (and Paris Hilton). That made him an ideal consultant for Sofia Coppola’s dramatization of the affair, currently underway with Emma Watson (pictured on set) in the leading role. Well, sort of ideal, except for one huge conflict of interest. From the LAT : Police officers have served as paid consultants on Hollywood projects since the dawn of the crime genre. But experts said Goodkin’s actions are highly unusual because the case is still in court, where his financial interest in the film is certain to become an issue raised by the defense. Goodkin never notified prosecutors of his work on the movie, though his testimony is likely to be central at the trial of three remaining defendants. Informed by The Times of Goodkin’s role, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office expressed shock: “We did not know, and now that we do we have to evaluate what impact this may have.” Legal experts said Goodkin’s consulting work could significantly complicate the prosecution’s case. “This looks very unsavory, and it could make a big difference in attacking the credibility of the investigator,” said Thomas Mesereau, a criminal defense attorney who defended Michael Jackson in his 2005 child molestation trial. “Clearly, it presents a conflict of interest if someone’s investigation becomes oriented toward creating a story or entertainment. It’s certainly going to taint the investigation’s motives and make them look unprofessional.” Goodkin reportedly is distancing himself from the project henceforth, while prosecutors may yet be legally compelled to bargain with the remaining defendants awaiting trial. Tough break. But come on! They broke into Paris Hilton ‘s house! Those kids should have pleaded no contest months ago and been sentenced to 30 days of desperately needed taste rehab. Let’s make a deal, already. [ LAT ] Follow S.T. VanAirsdale on Twitter . Follow Movieline on Twitter .
Rachel Lee, 21, pleaded no contest to a single burglary charge related to a break-in at the home of Audrina Patridge in February 2009. Other charges against her will be dropped in exchange for the plea. Rachel Lee, the alleged second-in-command of the burglary cohort known as “The Bling Ring”, struck a deal with prosecutors Friday and is expected to be sentenced to four years in prison, according to reports. But a little free publicity can never hurt – Lee#39;s court appearance coincides nicel
L.A. Superior Court Judge Peter Espinoza ordered alleged reality TV star Alexis Neiers to one year of residential drug treatment (rehab) at a hearing today. He threatened to throw the Pretty Wild star behind bars if she violates her probation again like she did with her recent black tar heroin arrest , reports say. Prior to the ruling, Neiers’ lawyer put it all out there for the court: “My client has an addiction to heroin. We would like you to sentence her accordingly.” PRETTY STUPID WILD : Alexis Neiers beat the rap for now. Judge Espinoza agreed, but warned her: “If you violate probation again, and come back for another violation, you are going to state prison for two years.” Neiers, 19, was on probation in the first place after pleading no contest to first degree residential burglary as part of the Burglar Bunch (a.k.a. Bling Ring). She’ll forever be a part of our celebrity mug shots gallery.
Alexis Neiers#39; Jail spell will begin on 24 June. Alexis Neiers agreed to serve six months in jail as part of the deal with prosecutors, while she has also been ordered to pay restitution to the Pirates of the Caribbean actor – and stay away from his Hollywood Hills home. US reality TV star Alexis Neiers has agreed to plead guilty for her part in the Hollywood #39;bling ring#39; burglaries. The teenager will accept a charge of first-degree residential burglary, according to the Los Angeles
