Jezebel: Paparazzi

Anne Hathaway Performs Anti-Paparazzi Rap Song on Conan

Matt Cherette — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:35:12 EDT

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Although Anne Hathaway stopped by Conan tonight to promote her new movie, One Day, she spent more time talking about her upcoming role as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises. Hathaway said that during filming she almost reached her breaking point because of the aggressive paparazzi tracking her every move, but she coped with the stress by writing a nasty rap song about them. And then she performed it. More »

Britney Attacks Paparazzi In New Video

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:00:00 EDT

There are several things to take note of in this thirty-two-second teaser clip: Former Disney star Britney is wearing a shredded and distressed T-shirt featuring a skull with Mickey Mouse ears. The marquee on the movie theater is advertising a faux-sequel to her 2002 movie Crossroads. The multi-colored manicure trend is here for real now. And yeah, she is using her microphone like a lasso or whip and literally lashing out at the paparazzi. Get it? More »

Paparazzo: Shirtless Photo Of Obama Only Worth $100K

Irin Carmon — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:04:00 EST

The paparazzo responsible for the infamous 2008 barechested Obama photo tells us there's no special effort to get one this year — one, because of ramped-up security, and two, because the president is no longer the celebrity he was was. More »

How Katy Perry & Russell Brand Tried To Fool The Paparazzi

Margaret Hartmann — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:58:00 EDT

Katy Perry and Russell Brand's week-long wedding spectacular starts today, and guests have started arriving in India... along with paparazzi. Katy and Russell have already managed to trick their uninvited companions with a decoy bride and groom. More »

The Day I Trailed A Paparazzo

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:16:00 EDT

"He comes out at eight," Wagner says. It's 7:45 am on Friday, and we're part of a small group gathered across the street from the apartment building where Michael Douglas lives. Everyone is a paparazzo except for me. More »

A Windswept Megan Fox Looks Pissed At The Paps

Katy Kelleher — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:13:00 EDT

[Hollywood, October 9. Actress Megan Fox and husband Brian Austin Green picking up his son Kassius from karate class. Image via Flynet]

Today We Are Trailing A Paparazzo

Jessica Coen — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:50:00 EDT

A long-simmering project has been realized: right now Dodai is following a professional paparazzo during his daily rounds (pictured: the paps outside Michael Douglas's home around 8am). She's twittering the whole thing, so check out our feed for updates. More »

Adrian Grenier Studies A Teen Paparazzo, And Other Ugly Business

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:45:00 EDT

Adrian Grenier's documentary Teenage Paparazzo aired on HBO last night, and explored not only the life of a celebrity photographer, but gossip, tabloids and fame itself. More »

Heidi Montag Shows How To Pretend You've Accidentally Lost Your Bikini Top For The Paparazzi

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:57:00 EDT

An insightful lesson, in eight steps. More »

Heinous Gossip Reporters Rouse Old-School Gossip Nostalgia

Irin Carmon — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:25:41 EDT

The U.S. got more from the British than a language and Victoria Beckham. We also got a wave of tabloid editors and paparazzi trained in a ruthless, hypercompetitive market — where at least one major newspaper routinely hacked celebrity voicemail. More »

The Scary Kate Moss Video That Sparked A Paparazzi Crackdown

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:42:00 EDT

Yesterday California passed a bill that would fine paparazzi $5,000 for breaking traffic laws or interfering with a celebrity's car. This unnerving (though unsurprising) footage of paparazzi harassing Moss and her daughter at LAX was a key exhibit. More »

See Every Pore On Mary J. Blige's Butt With TMZ's Classy New Feature

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:06:00 EDT

TMZ's gallery called "Celebrity Beach Bods — Zooma Zoom Zoom!" consists of celebrities in swimsuits — and a new "zoom" feature that allows the viewer to get all up in a star's business. More »

California Bill Would Crack Down On Paparazzi

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:48:31 EDT

A bill moving through the California Legislature would impose harsh penalties, including possible jail time, on paparazzi caught driving dangerously. Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon have voiced their support, but critics say there are already laws against reckless driving. More »

Lil' TMZ Playset Teaches Kids To Stalk Celebs

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:31:00 EDT

The Lil' TMZ Playset comes with everything kids need to play paparazzi and "catch your friends and family in the gutter." It's the perfect way to ensure that someday your tots will grow up to be just like Harvey Levin. More »

Does A Shirtless Shiloh Pic Cross A Legal Line?

Irin Carmon — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:23:17 EDT

The gender police is back on Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, most recently because Us Weekly published photos of the four-year-old in boys' swim trunks. But the fact that she's not wearing a top raises a whole different set of questions. More »

Madonna Photographs Her Material Girl Momsen

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:50:00 EDT

[New York, July 28. Madonna directs and photographs Taylor Momsen as the actress films a commercial for the fashion line that she and 13-year-old daughter Lourdes have collaborated on]

The Love/Hate Relationship With Paparazzi, Caught On Camera

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Ron Galella is a legend. His work has hung in the Museum Of Modern Art. He's been punched in the face by Marlon Brando and sued by Jackie O. Some call him repulsive. Galella calls himself a "paparazzi superstar." More »

Hot Sauce

Jessica Coen — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:50:00 EDT

[Hollywood, June 3. Image via X17.]

Mommy Dearest

Jessica Coen — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:50:00 EDT

[London, June 3. Image via Bauer-Griffin.]

The Best Medicine

Jessica Coen — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:50:00 EDT

[London, June 3. Image via Splash.]

— Kristen Stewart

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 28 May 2010 09:40:00 EDT

on the paparazzi, to Elle. [News.com.au, EclipseMovie.org, PlayingAGameOfHearts] More »

Lady Gaga Gives Gaga-Singing Sixth Grader Some Advice

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:20:00 EDT

Today Greyson Chance, the 12-year-old boy who stole our hearts by covering Lady Gaga, appeared on Ellen and confessed he's had some trouble with the ladies. Luckily, Gaga called in to give him a word of advice. More »

Sixth-Grade Boy Captivates Girls By Singing Lady Gaga

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:20:00 EDT

Wow, greyson97 has an amazing voice! Watch the young lady in the back row on the left… You may be able to see her pupils turn into tiny hearts. (Stills after the jump!) [New York Mag via Daily What] More »

Carey Mulligan Told "Marry A Banker" Rather Than Act

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:20:00 EDT

Strangely enough, when Carey Mulligan isn't posing for the goons at Vogue, she can look quite lovely. And has some interesting things to say! Wonderland and Interview buttonnhole the actress on Shia LaBoeuf, acting, and why awards season is "scary." More »

Hugh Lathers Up With Betty White, Reveals Daughter's Paparazzi Love

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:30:00 EDT

Hugh Jackman made an appearance on The Tonight Show last night alongside Betty White (in a shower!) to discuss his daughter, the paparazzi, and his recent trip to China. More »

No Experience? No Problem: Amateur Paparazzi Make Cash & Career Moves

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST

Adrian Grenier's new documentary and this piece about a house painter-turned-photographer have something in common: They're both tales about the paparazzi and our obsession with celebrity. More »

Starlets Getting Their Act Together Is Killing Paparazzi Profits

Irin Carmon — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

Earlier today, Sadie wondered, "Is there a rule that the more humiliated a celebrity would be by a shot, the bigger the coup?" The answer, alas, is yes. But unfortunately for the paparazzi business, the humiliation pie is getting smaller. More »

Paparazzi Hall Of Fame Shame

Sadie Stein — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:40:00 EST

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"Italian paparazzo Settimio Garritano has revealed the secret of how he snapped naked pictures of President Kennedy's widow Jackie Onassis on a private Greek island almost 40 years ago." Spoiler: the "secrets" involve stalking her and hiding in underbrush: More »

Mayor Bloomberg Makes Paparazzi's Job Harder

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST

There's a new rule about seeing NYC film permits; the paperwork is still public but you'll have to write a request letter first. As this paper puts it: "The guy with the flash thinks this policy's trash." [NY Daily News] More »

Is The Anti-Paparazzi Measure Fair?

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:40:00 EDT

About two weeks ago, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a new law allowing civil lawsuits against media outlets that commission or publish illegally taken photographs. This should be interesting. More »

New Anti-Paparazzi Law Unlikely To Shut Down Megan Fox Pipeline

Anna North — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:40:00 EDT

Governor Schwarzenegger has signed a bill that would make it illegal for paparazzi to take unauthorized photos of stars in "personal or familial activity.'' But will this really curb our insatiable desire for pics of Megan Fox and other luminaries? More »

Kate Gosselin Uses "Weird Mom Powers" To Tame Paparazzi

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:40:00 EDT

Last night Kate Gosselin did a sketch on The Jay Leno Show (clip at left). It's funny yet confusing. On Monday, she was Kate the teary, wronged mom on Today, but now she's back to Kate the willing celebrity. More »

From The Hills To The Hill: TMZ Turns Its Focus To D.C.

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:40:00 EDT

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TMZ will soon be giving Lindsey Graham the Lindsay Lohan treatment, as the company sics its "reporters" and camera crews on politicians. Because if there's one thing Washington needs, it's more frivolous reporting. More »

Hero & (Onetime) Baby Reunited After 4 Decades • Olympic Sports May Soon Be Open To Both Genders

Katy Kelleher — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:20:00 EST

• More than 40 years after William Carroll saved Evangeline Harper from a burning building, the two were reunited for a touching article in the Boston Globe. • More »

Paparazzi Desperate For Photos Of First Daughters

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:30:00 EST

For the paparazzi, celebrity snaps are big business, but celebrity kids are better business. And right now, the kids in demand are Sasha and Malia Obama. More »

Is Barack The New Brangelina?

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:20:00 EST

John McCain called Barack Obama "the biggest celebrity in the world." And, to be honest, he was right: More »

Why Celebrities Can't Drive

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:40:00 EST

Last night Matt Dillon was arrested traveling 106 mph in Vermont, and this morning Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Yesterday, Slate asked the inevitable question: why are so many celebrities bad drivers? More »

Brad Pitt Pals Around With Tinseltown Terrorists

Anna Holmes — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:10:00 EST

Be sure to check out the profile of the...

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:20:00 EDT

Be sure to check out the profile of the first true paparazzo, Ron Galella, from the Guardian. And don't forget the slideshow, which includes a snap of a young, pillow-lipped Angelina Jolie. Emily Nussbaum writes: "These days, Galella feels vindicated as an artist, a pioneer in a 'magic medium'. His prints are in MoMA, his books praised in the New York Times. He is a 'bandit of images', he says, quoting Fellini with the cheerful braggadocio he traces to his heritage." And you've gotta love the following great quote about voyeurism from Galella: "For me, it's the mystery. What's behind her clothes? What excites me is panty lines — and yet the women [today], they don't want no panty lines. To me, it's the sexiest thing." (This is a reprint of a New York Magazine piece; the original is more graphic! [Guardian, Guardian] More »

Can A Paparazzi Photo Be Art? A Rogues' Gallery, Inside

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Brad Elterman, co-founder of Buzz Foto, thinks paparazzi snaps can be art. "My concept was to use brilliant photographers who had a passion for their craft… I wanted more than to build a new photo agency, I wanted to build a brand… with a semblance of class." In an interview with Rachel Hulin on A Photography Blog, he talks about how he got started as a "paparazzi," at age 19, back in 1975: "I wanted to take photos of David Bowie and I was turned down by the publicist. I thought to myself that it would be fun to try and make a photo of him as he left the studio." Elterman waited all night for Bowie. "Around 6am he emerged with [his producer]. He left in a unwashed Mercedes." More »