Hilary Duff’s Crowded Appointment

Hilary Duff walked to a medical building on Bedford Drive in Los Angeles, California. As Hilary was heading into the building, she quickly became surrounded by a mob of photographers! Hilary was so overwhelmed, she had to ask a police officer for help. The officer kindly and briskly escorted her in.

John Legend is a Fan of Free Speech

John Legend and his girlfriend shopped at Intermix Clothing Boutique in Los Angeles, California. The singer has voiced several controversial statements over the past few days, the first when he shared his thoughts on the Chris Brown/Rihanna Domestic Violence Scandal.

John Legend told sources, “I know both of them. I was surprised when I heard because it doesn’t strike me as something Chris would do,” Legend told sources in Las Vegas on Thursday, where he performed at the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue release party.
“You never know what’s inside people or what can trigger that. It’s an awful story,” he said. “I feel terrible for both of them but if Chris did what they said he did, that’s unacceptable. He has to accept the consequences of it.”

The second public statment John Legend made was in the form of a letter to the editor of the New York Post over a controversial cartoon. The New York Post ran an editorial cartoon on Wednesday comparing the author of the federal stimulus bill to a crazed chimpanzee shot by police earlier in the week after attacking a woman in Connecticut. We have included John’s letter here:

Dear Editor:

I’m trying to understand what possible motivation you may have had for publishing that vile cartoon depicting the shooting of the chimpanzee that went crazy. I guess you thought it would be funny to suggest that whomever was responsible for writing the Economic Recovery legislation must have the intelligence and judgment of a deranged, violent chimpanzee, and should be shot to protect the larger community. Really?

Did it occur to you that this suggestion would imply a connection between President Barack Obama and the deranged chimpanzee? Did it occur to you that our president has been receiving death threats since early in his candidacy? Did it occur to you that blacks have historically been compared to various apes as a way of racist insult and mockery? Did you intend to invoke these painful themes when you printed the cartoon?

If that’s not what you intended, then it was stupid and willfully ignorant of you not to connect these easily connectable dots. If it is what you intended, then you obviously wanted to be grossly provocative, racist and offensive to the sensibilities of most reasonable Americans. Either way, you should not have printed this cartoon, and the fact that you did is truly reprehensible. I can’t imagine what possible justification you have for this. I’ve read your lame statement in response to the outrage you provoked. Shame on you for dodging the real issue and then using the letter as an opportunity to attack the Rev. Sharpton. This is not about Sharpton. It’s about the cartoon being blatantly racist and offensive.

I believe in freedom of speech, and you have every right to print what you want. But freedom of speech still comes with responsibilities and consequences. You are responsible for printing this cartoon, and I hope you experience some real consequences for it. I’m personally boycotting your paper and won’t do any interviews with any of your reporters, and I encourage all of my colleagues in the entertainment business to do so as well. I implore your advertisers to seriously reconsider their business relationships with you as well.

You should print an apology in your paper acknowledging that this cartoon was ignorant, offensive and racist and should not have been printed.

I’m well aware of our country’s history of racism and violence, but I truly believe we are better than this filth. As we attempt to rise above our difficult past and look toward a better future, we don’t need the New York Post to resurrect the images of Jim Crow to deride the new administration and put black folks in our place. Please feel free to criticize and honestly evaluate our new president, but do so without the incendiary images and rhetoric.

Sincerely,

John Legend

Rosario is Lovely

A smiling Rosario Dawson exited the Byron and Tracey Hair Salon in Los Angeles, California and looked Fab! Rosario grinned from ear to ear and looked great as she headed to her car. She wore a purple tank top, a beige scarf and skinny jeans. Her hair looked freshly curled and she was very careful with her nails as she hopped into her car.

Lily’s 14 Karat Shopping Trip

Lily Allen exited 14 Karat Jewelry Store in Los Angeles, California in a swarm of flashing lights. A surprisingly camera shy Lily left wearing dark sunglasses, a black shirt, cut-off jean shorts over black tights and carried a black bag. We love her big “L” pendant necklace she is rocking!

Paris Hilton, Pretty in Pink With Baby

Paris Hilton is no stranger to marketing. As a matter of fact, she is probably one of the best. While she did some possible free shopping at Harmony Lane Clothing Boutique, she gets hold of a cute baby girl and smiled while all the paparazzi took a few shots.

Then she did what everyone else would do, she grabbed a cute white Terrier Puppy and smiled for the cameras. Can you see yourself doing that?

Paris Hilton did then did some real damage as she went through loads and loads of clothing. She tried everything from long dresses to pants with shirt. She would spin and turn. At times, she would even play with her hair just to see if it would improve the outfit.

Shenae’s Stylish Set Break

Shenae Grimes took a breather in between takes on the set of 90210 in Los Angeles, California yesterday. The cast of the hit new remake were filming a scene at Dana John. Later they filmed a scene at the Peach Pit.

Billy Crystal’s Cheese Run

Billy Crystal went shopping in Beverly Hills, California and it’s good to see him! The Actor and Comedian purchased cheese from The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills. As Billy carried his package out of the store, he was happy to wave several times to the photographers. He sported facial hair and a dark casual suit and sunglasses as he strolled on his way.