Ivory Sprinkles

So, here it is, round two of Ivory Sprinkles, the new strange news column I debuted Friday morning. For those of you who read that one, this is much different. With the last post involving bestiality, perhaps it's a good thing this one is so unrelated! While we may all have different views on what is "strange", I found this particular news to be odd to me. Mostly because I was surprised by how much it made my eyes roll. So, here it is:

Paparazzi are "stressed" by the antics of two famous blondes:

Two freelance photographers are suing Pamela Anderson and Denise Richards. For assault. And emotional stress. (Right around here is when I first rolled my eyes.)

Richards, perhaps most remembered for her menage a tois with Neve Campbell and Matt Dillon in Wild Things; and Anderson, who is best remembered for being Pam Anderson; were at the River Rock Casino Resort in British Columbia, Canada on November 9, 2006, while working on their upcoming film "Blonde and Blonder." (Think Dumb and Dumber, allbeit with implanted blondes.)

Photographers Scott Cosman and Ric Fedyck claim that Richards assaulted them when they tried to take pictures of the two blonde starlets. They claim Richards called them "paparazzi scum" (As if they've never heard that term before...) before assaulting them and then throwing their laptops over the balcony of the hotel.

The photographers allege the actresses then made "repeated false and defamatory statements to law enforcement and various media outlets which were deliberately calculated to embarass, humiliate and ridicule the (sic) plaintiffs." (I never knew paparazzi were such gentle, sensitive flowers...) The photographers also noted that the confrontation, which they say lasted more than 20 minutes, was recorded in the hotel security cameras.

Cosman and Fedyck are seeking unspecified damages. They claim that the incident has caused them lost revenue from clients who abandoned them, as well as emotional stress. (Are they really trying to say they are seriously suffering emotionally from this?!) Lawyers and representatives for Richards and Anderson had yet to respond for comment. (Maybe they were too busy laughing hysterically?)

Now, I can't stand to hear filthy rich celebrities whine about having their pictures taken and I'd be pretty pissed off if someone threw my laptop over a balcony, but I also believe that paparazzi can and do go completely overboard sometimes, and as we have seen in the past with the death of Princess Diana, for instance. In attempting to take pictures they can endanger and kill innocent people, all for a picture of a regular human being, just like us - albeit much richer.

Still, this subject is one of much debate. Do paparazzi go too far? Or is this just part of being a celebrity in a celebrity-obsessed world? I'm not sure how I feel about this, so I am counting on you all to let me know what you think about this issue. Who are the cry-babies here - the stars or the paparazzi?


In more Hollyweird news, Tango's resemblance to a Ninja Turtle maybe a joke among cast members, Tiffany Pollard and my friends in the comment box but no one is laughing at the box-office today.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles topped the Box-Office this weekend with an estimated $26 million; just $4 million short of its production cost.
Cowabunga on that.

I'll be back Friday for my next news item. Until then, I wish you all a wonderful week!

Credit: Associated Press, Comcast

Have news you think is strange, questions or comments? Feel free to email me anytime (veronica.downey at gmail dot com)! ~Ivory

Ivory Sprinkles

Good morning, and welcome to the debut of my news column. Some of you may remember some months back; I would do something I called "Ivory's News of The Day" in the comment box. With the blog expanding and getting bigger and better everyday, we wanted to offer more to you. It is very easy to pick up a newspaper or turn on the television to get your news, which is why I won't be reporting that kind; the regular fare. Instead, here you will find the strangest, oddest news that you just won't find in the New York Times or on your local television news station. I want to thank Quanda for thinking of re-introducing the news and for thinking of the name as well; thanks to Steups as well for the opportunity; and to Shawn - the gossip maven and queen of the podcasts.

My girlfriend, the dead deer
What is wrong with people these days?! Lots of things, apparently. Now I myself am an animal lover, I don't really eat meat and would never wear real fur. But there are animal lovers like me, and then there are animal lovers in a very different, very disturbing way. In Superior, Wisconsin, 20 year old Bryan James Hathaway just pleaded no contest to (those who are squeamish may not want to read any further!) having sexual contact with a dead deer. He received probation and his sentence requires that he be evaluated as a sex offender as well as being treated at the Institute for Psychological and Sexual Health in Duluth, Minnesota. The assistant district attorney, Jim Boughner, said, "The state believes that particular place is the best for the individual." (I can think of a few places that are more appropriate to place him...) But that's not all! This deer was not his first victim. He was found guilty in April 2005 of felony mistreatment of an animal after killing a horse with the intention of having sex with it. For that he was sentenced to 18 months in jail and a 2 year supervision, in addition to an additional 6 years of probation for taking and driving a vehicle without the consent of the owner. (Busy guy, isn't he?) He will also receive a 9 month jail sentence for violating his extended supervision from the horse incident. "The type of behavior is disturbing. It is disturbing to the public. It is disturbing to the court", said Judge Michael Lucci. (What about the animals? I'd say it was most disturbing for them! Wow, what a sicko.)

Me, my girlfriend, our two kids and our 26 animals

In Santa Cruz, California, 26 animals were confiscated from a motel room. The motel room of a couple, whose names are not yet released, and their two children, filled with the animals and apparently quite a bit of junk, was discovered by motel staff after they realized they had not heard from the couple in over a month. There they found 20 domesticated birds, a cat, a rabbit, a (cringe) dead bird in a cage and (cringe again) three more birds stuffed in the freezer. The couple who have not yet been cited or arrested, could face misdemeanor animal neglect charges. "In this particular case, they also collected junk in addition to the animals", said Todd Stosuy, animal control manager for the Santa Cruz County Animal Services Authority.
(I'm really curious about what he meant by "junk.")

Video of Tiffany New York Pollard from King Magazine photo-shoot

Miss New York cusses out KING Magazine but plays nice in the end. Behind the scenes footage of New York’s May 07 photo-shoot.
Click here for video of New York behind the scenes at KING Magazine


Well, that is it for today. I will be back Monday morning for another news fix. I hope you find the column to be entertaining and informative and I look forward to giving you lots of weird stuff to ponder. Wishing you all a wonderful day!