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Lisa Vanderpump Ordered to Pay $100K to Waitress in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

A jury ordered The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Lisa Vanderpump to pay $100,000 in a lawsuit brought forward by former employee Karina Bustillos. Lisa Vanderpump, Dog Scoff at Verdict Lisa Vanderpump was shocked to learn the verdict in a sexual harassment lawsuit brought forth by Bustillos, a waitress at her restaurant Villa Blanca. Bustillos went to court after she was allegedly “manhandled” by another staff member on Lisa Vanderpump’s payroll – the manager, Michael Govia. A jury decided to hold Villa Blanca at fault and has hereby ordered Bustillos be paid $100,000 in punitive damages as a result of the alleged harassment. Lisa Vanderpump’s attorney, outraged at the verdict, plans to file an appeal, saying “We are in absolute shock at the amount of punitive damages that were awarded. “Especially in light of nominal compensatory damages awarded and the lack of evidence … We plan to file an appeal and are confident that we will prevail.” According to reports, the waitress was allowed to go after Villa Blanca for punitive damages because the jury “found the restaurant acted with malice.” No one, however, expected that Bustillos would be awarded such a large sum of money. Bustillos was happy with the verdict, though … not surprisingly. Lisa Vanderpump might be outraged on principle, but if you watch The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills online , what’s a hundred grand to this woman? Heck, she might spend that much to hire best legal team in the country just to appeal this verdict to death and win simply for the sake of winning. She and beloved dog Jiggy didn’t seem too concerned in the video above. Regardless, apparently Kyle Richards and Brandi Glanville aren’t the only ones hating on Lisa. Real Housewives: Before They Were Reality Stars! 1. Lisa Vanderpump: Before The Real Housewives Aww, Beverly Hills housewife Lisa Vanderpump showed off this sweet flashback photo.

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Beyonce FaceTimes with Fan’s Friend in Concert

Beyonce has left us with another memorable moment from a recent concert. A week after photobombing a fan during a show in Melbourne Park, and a couple months after getting her hair stuck in a fan while singing, the singer paused temporarily during a rendition of “Irreplaceable” in Australia. Why? To FaceTime with the friend of an attendee, of course! “This is a first,” Beyonce said as she grabbed the phone of someone with very good seats. She proceeded to say hello to the individual on the other end before continuing right on with the performance. Watch Queen Bey in hilarious action now: Beyonce FaceTimes in Concert

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Richie Incognito: Accused of Sexually Harassing Female with a Golf Club in 2012

We already know that Richie Incognito left Jonathan Martin a threatening voicemail on at least one occasion. We also know the Miami Dolphins offensive lineman – who has been suspended from the team for excessive hazing and bullying of a teammate – once went off on a drunken, racist rant . There is evidence to support both these claims. And now we’ve also learned that Incognito was investigated for an alleged incidence of sexual harassment during a golf tournament in May 2012. Richie Incognito/Jonathan Martin Hazing Update According to an Aventura, Florida Police Department Report, Incognito acted inappropriately with a volunteer the Turnberry Resort & Club, touching her private area with his club and emptying a water bottle in her face. The 34-year old woman told police that Incognito was clearly drunk… knocked her sunglasses off her head… and rubbed her genitals with a piece of equipment. “After that, he proceeded to lean up against her buttocks with his private parts as if dancing, saying ‘Let it rain! Let it rain!'” the report reads. “He finally finished his inappropriate behavior by emptying bottled water in her face.” Multiple witnesses allegedly witnessed these actions, but did nothing about them. The Dolphins also said they would handle the incident internally, but when nothing came of that investigation, the woman filed her police report. Incognito was suspended Sunday after Martin’s representatives turned over messages with racial slurs and threats of violence to the Dolphins and to the league.

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Lawsuits: Woman Sues Boss For Sexual Harassment Claiming He Fondled Her And Forced Her To Stand By While He “Drained The Pipe”

The boss is a freak . Woman Sues Boss For Sexual Harassment This is taking abuse of power to a whole new level. According to The NY Daily News A Brooklyn mom says she was forced to walk off a job she desperately needed because of her boss’ lecherous come-ons and demands — including that she accompany him to the bathroom. In papers filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, Sherina Thomas said David Shavolian “would make her stand right next to him while he urinated,” leaving her flush with embarrassment. Her sexual harassment suit, which seeks unspecified damages, said there were warning signs from the start. Thomas, 28, said she first went to the executive suite firm Executive Offices New York City’s midtown office last year after seeing an ad saying the realty company was looking for child models. Thomas thought her kids would be perfect for the gig, but said when she got there, it was clear Shavolian was far more interested in her. He told her, “I could help you to model,” and then forced her “to show her bare breasts,” the suit said. He fondled and jiggled them, then told her they were “not firm enough,” the suit said. He later called her about a receptionist job. It was hardly a typical job interview: The suit claims he asked her, “Do you shave or wax?” “Out of work and needing a job,” Thomas said she ignored the comments and started work for him May 21, 2012. She was quickly promoted to manager, but said her job duties required her to constantly be by Shavolian’s side — even when he went to the bathroom. He also repeatedly propositioned her — at one point offering to pay her $1,200 to “work jaws” on him, the suit said. Thomas said that by this past May, she couldn’t take it and quit. Yes, the boss was wrong, but she should have had enough common sense not to let him fondle her tiddays. SMH. Shutterstock

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James Gandolfini Autopsy Results Confirm Death From Natural Causes

Autopsy results confirm that star James Gandolfini’s cause of death – he suffered a heart attack and died of natural causes – a family friend told the media. The 51-year-old’s sudden death instantly shocked and saddened fans Wednesday. As previously reported, Gandolfini had been visiting Italy with family. “Today we received the results of the autopsy, which stated he died of a heart attack, of natural causes,” Michael Kobold said in Rome on Friday. “The autopsy further states that nothing else was found in his system.” News that James Gandolfini died stunned his family most of all, and they plan to put his body back on a plane to the U.S. as soon as they get clearance. “We expect that to be Wednesday, maybe Thursday, but we will keep you informed,” Kobold said, noting that funeral is expected in NYC late next week. In a heartbreaking detail , the star’s manager confirmed that Michael, James Gandolfini’s 13-year-old son, found his father collapsed in his hotel room. The three-time Emmy winner was then transported to the Policlinico Umberto I hospital; paramedics tried in vain to revive Gandolfini en route to the hospital. Resuscitation maneuvers, including heart massage, continued for 40 minutes and then, seeing no electric activity from the heart, he was declared dead. R.I.P.

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Happy 31st Birthday, Prince William!

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cambridge, RAF rescue pilot and husband of Kate Middleton celebrates his birthday on the 2013 Summer Solstice . Happy birthday to father-to-be Prince William! It’s good to be the future king any day, no doubt. Being married to Kate Middleton alone would make that the case. But soon he’ll have an heir(ess)! The couple has not found out the gender of their impending arrival – due next month – but he or she will assume a place in history from day one. No pressure, kid. As for his any big plans today? William is reportedly laying low lately, with any birthday commemorations likely to involve only family and close friends. For good reason. In honor of his 31st birthday, an occasion fit for a king, or at least a duke, click to enlarge some of our favorite Prince William and Kate Middleton pictures!

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Jobs Trailer: Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs

Say what you will about the Kutch, he does a fairly convincing Steve Jobs. Watch Ashton Kutcher take on the role of one of the most revered men of our time in the first trailer for  Jobs . Jobs Trailer The film tells the story of Jobs and Steve Wozniak, played by Josh Gad, as they start building computers in their garage, and eventually go on to found Apple Computers. It looks like a fairly straightforward, safely-played biopic, and the trailer feels a bit formulaic given that the movie was already lampooned  before it came out by the Funny or Die movie  iSteve . Dermot Mulroney, Matthew Modine, and James Woods also star. Jobs  will hit theaters August 16.

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Paula Deen: Fired By Food Network Following Lawsuit, Racial Slurs

Paula Deen may have issued an apology for using racial slurs in both her Savannah, Ga., restaurants and also ever in her entire life, but that wasn’t enough for Food Network. Probably because the apology was terrible, but hey, she tried?? Earlier today it was announced that Food Network dropped the butter-loving Southern Belle known for sending love and “best dishes” to her viewers. Deen’s contract will not be renewed when it expires at the end of this month.  Deen, who made her mark on the Food Network with her sugary, fat-saturated foods, has faced quite a rocky couple of years, to say the least. First she announced that she had been diagnosed with and battled diabetes and received backlash from critics for not modifying her unhealthy recipes.  She went on to slim down with the South Beach diet before being slapped with a lawsuit regarding allegations of sexual harassment in her restaurants by G.M. Lisa Jackson. While Deen denies the sexual harassment, she doesn’t deny using racial slurs, and that, no doubt coupled with her skipped Today Show appearance this morning, landed her in hot water. All of this has left her image and her career in the slop trough, and it was all too much for Food Network, with which she will no longer be associated. It’s going to take more than a pan of brownies to apologize for this one. She’ll be serving up casseroles to everyone else while she eats Humble Pie. It’s a good thing she knows a thing or two about comfort food recipes , right? 

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Don’t Forget to Spank- Er, Thank- Your Secretary Today

Today is officially Administrative Professionals’ Day , so give your favorite office administrator a hug today (or not, depending on your company’s sexual harassment policy). This year’s theme, according to their website, is “admins, the pulse of the office,” so if you’re nostalgic for the days when the lady at the front desk was called a “secretary,” not an “office administrator” (or if you just saw it on Mad Men and thought it sounded cool), then get your pulse pumping with our Hottest Office Administratives playlist. Not only do these nasty note-takers take dictation, they also take…well, you know. Plus, give yourself a raise with hot office spanking scenes from Californication and Secretary (2002) right here at MrSkin.com!

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Don’t Forget to Spank- Er, Thank- Your Secretary Today

Today is officially Administrative Professionals’ Day , so give your favorite office administrator a hug today (or not, depending on your company’s sexual harassment policy). This year’s theme, according to their website, is “admins, the pulse of the office,” so if you’re nostalgic for the days when the lady at the front desk was called a “secretary,” not an “office administrator” (or if you just saw it on Mad Men and thought it sounded cool), then get your pulse pumping with our Hottest Office Administratives playlist. Not only do these nasty note-takers take dictation, they also take…well, you know. Plus, give yourself a raise with hot office spanking scenes from Californication and Secretary (2002) right here at MrSkin.com!

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