Did 'The Bling Ring' Just Get its Artistic Swagger Stolen by 'This is the End'?
This month saw the release of two Hollywood-centric films purporting to be set in the real world. One of them is an artistic tour de force about a group of friends who squabble, steal, and raid celebrity mansions in a haze of drugs. The other was directed by Sofia Coppola. (Interestingly enough, both films…
A Real-Life Bling Ring Crash Course: The Best (Worst) of Alexis Neiers
Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring (based on the book by Nancy Jo Sales) is set for wide released this weekend. Are you ready for it? If not, it's okay! That's why we're here — to catch you up. Not on the entire history of the Bling Ring, of course. That would take ages and it's already been well covered. Instead we're…
Memoirs of a Valley Girl Malcontent
One August afternoon when I was fourteen, my friend and I somehow acquired enough cash to rent a white stretch limo for an afternoon to drive us around Calabasas, the affluent San Fernando Valley suburb that spawned and still comfortably hosts the Kardashians. A few years after our impromptu joyride, the "Bling Ring"…
'Bling Ring' Member Alexis Neiers Wants Movie to Show Deeper 'Truth'
Alexis Neiers, former reality star, convicted felon, and member of the infamous group of teenage burglars who robbed about $3 million worth of cash and belongings from celebrities like Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and Orlando Bloom will be portrayed by Emma Watson in Sophia Coppola's Bling Ring. With her criminal…
Emma Watson Parties and Plunders in Your First Look at The Bling Ring
Earlier today, a friend (who asked to be identified as an "underemployed redhead") and I were discussing how we were both a little embarrassed to admit how excited we are about Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring, which, starring Emma Watson, depicts the true life events of a group of wealthy L.A. teenagers who, between…
Pretty Wild: "At Least We're Not In And Out Of Rehab"
On last night's episode, Alexis received some vague (but good?) news regarding the status of her felony robbery charge, but was bummed by her mother's nagging. She accused her mom of "bad parenting choices," with which her mother later agreed.
Pretty Wild: "Bling Ring" Suspect Freaks Out On Vanity Fair Reporter
We'd love to know how VF's Nancy Jo Sales reacted when she heard the hysterical voicemail messages Alexis Neiers left—after reading Sales' revealing piece about the Bling Ring—which was depicted on last night's episode of Neiers' reality show.
Pretty Wild: Alleged Victim Of Bling Ring Allegedly Confronts Alleged Teen Robber
On last night's episode, the girls hired Paul Oakenfold to DJ their younger sister's Sweet 16 party. When he arrived, Oakenfold recognized Alexis Neiers' name in connection with the Bling Ring, and accused her of trying to rob his house.
Pretty Wild: Adderall Relieves Stress?
Last night's episode featured Alexis Neiers' preliminary hearing. Before entering court, her mom gave her Adderall for "stress." With her motion to dismiss the charges denied, she will stand trial for first-degree felony robbery of Orlando Bloom's home.
Pretty Wild Follows "Bling Ring" Suspects
Pretty Wild—the reality show starring Alexis Neiers, an alleged member of the teen "Bling Ring"—premiered last night. It'll chronicle Neiers' trial for first-degree felony burglary of Orando Bloom's home, but the ethics—of rewarding her the spotlight—are questionable.

