An ex-boyfriend of Elizabeth Lyn Vargas, a former cast member of The Real Housewives of Orange County, has pled guilty to attacking her and was immediately sentenced to six years in prison.
Ryan Matthew Geraghty was arrested by Newport Beach police back in February 2022 after a two-hour standoff with authorities at Vargas’ home. The former Bravo star’s ex-boyfriend was “actively threatening the life of the victim,” according to police at the time.
It was reported that Geraghty was charged with single counts of extortion, assault with a firearm, criminal threats, corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, possession of a firearm by a felon and grossly negligent discharge of a firearm, all felonies, as well as two misdemeanor counts of possession of a controlled substance.
Back when the incident occurred, Vargas’ representative David Weintraub issued a statement on behalf of the Vargas Vodka owner.
“She was held captive for...
Ryan Matthew Geraghty was arrested by Newport Beach police back in February 2022 after a two-hour standoff with authorities at Vargas’ home. The former Bravo star’s ex-boyfriend was “actively threatening the life of the victim,” according to police at the time.
It was reported that Geraghty was charged with single counts of extortion, assault with a firearm, criminal threats, corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, possession of a firearm by a felon and grossly negligent discharge of a firearm, all felonies, as well as two misdemeanor counts of possession of a controlled substance.
Back when the incident occurred, Vargas’ representative David Weintraub issued a statement on behalf of the Vargas Vodka owner.
“She was held captive for...
- 5/10/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ji-Young Yoo has rounded out cast of eOne and Macro’s Freaky Tales, with Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden directing. She joins Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jack Champion, Angus Cloud, Dominique Thorne, Keir Gilchrist and Michelle Farrah Huang, as well as a collection of notable Oakland natives who are also on board.
The film will be financed by eOne with the studio’s Jillian Share, Jen Gorton and Chanel Vidal overseeing the film’s production; Share and Gorton are executive producing. Macro Film Studios’ Jelani Johnson and Poppy Hanks will serve as producers and Charles D. King and James F. Lopez as executive producers. Also executive producing are Too hort and his manager David Weintraub, while Grammy-winning Oakland native Raphael Saadiq is overseeing the film’s music.
Set in Oakland in 1987, Freaky Tales is a wholly original, immersive film inspired by Fleck’s experience growing up in the Bay.
The film will be financed by eOne with the studio’s Jillian Share, Jen Gorton and Chanel Vidal overseeing the film’s production; Share and Gorton are executive producing. Macro Film Studios’ Jelani Johnson and Poppy Hanks will serve as producers and Charles D. King and James F. Lopez as executive producers. Also executive producing are Too hort and his manager David Weintraub, while Grammy-winning Oakland native Raphael Saadiq is overseeing the film’s music.
Set in Oakland in 1987, Freaky Tales is a wholly original, immersive film inspired by Fleck’s experience growing up in the Bay.
- 12/5/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The new film from Captain Marvel helmers Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden has set an all-star cast for their eOne and Macro co-produced pic Freaky Tales as Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn and Jay Ellis are set to star. Jack Champion, Angus Cloud, Dominique Thorne and Keir Gilchrist and Michelle Farrah Huang, as well as a collection of notable Oakland natives are also on board.
The film will be financed by eOne with the studio’s Jillian Share, Jen Gorton, and Chanel Vidal overseeing the film’s production with Share and Gorton executive producing. MacRo Film Studios’ Jelani Johnson and Poppy Hanks will serve as producers and Charles D. King and James F. Lopez as executive producers. Also executive producing are Too hort and his manager David Weintraub, while Grammy-winning Oakland native Raphael Saadiq is overseeing the film’s music.
Set in Oakland in 1987, Freaky Tales is a wholly original,...
The film will be financed by eOne with the studio’s Jillian Share, Jen Gorton, and Chanel Vidal overseeing the film’s production with Share and Gorton executive producing. MacRo Film Studios’ Jelani Johnson and Poppy Hanks will serve as producers and Charles D. King and James F. Lopez as executive producers. Also executive producing are Too hort and his manager David Weintraub, while Grammy-winning Oakland native Raphael Saadiq is overseeing the film’s music.
Set in Oakland in 1987, Freaky Tales is a wholly original,...
- 11/16/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Dolores Hughes, a star of the 2014 reality show Hollywood Hillbillies known as Mema, has died at 76.
Hughes died of heart failure at a hospital in her hometown of Grayson, Georgia on Nov. 9, manager David Weintraub told media outlet TMZ.
The Reelz reality show followed YouTube star Michael Kittrell and Mema as they moved from small town Georgia to Hollywood. They brought along Kittrell’s aunt, Dee Dee Peters, her boyfriend Paul Conlon, and Kittrell’s uncle, John Cox.
Hollywood Hillbillies lasted for 23 episodes before being canceled.
Although Kittrell was the star, Mema became the breakout attraction of the clan. Weintraub explained her appeal to TMZ: “Mema was the greatest, most outspoken ‘tell-it-like-it-is personalities the world had ever seen on TV. I know that she will still be bossing all of us around from heaven.”
Survivors include her husband, Paul Conlon, daughter Dee Dee Peters, son John Cox, and grandson Michael Coppercab Kittrell.
Hughes died of heart failure at a hospital in her hometown of Grayson, Georgia on Nov. 9, manager David Weintraub told media outlet TMZ.
The Reelz reality show followed YouTube star Michael Kittrell and Mema as they moved from small town Georgia to Hollywood. They brought along Kittrell’s aunt, Dee Dee Peters, her boyfriend Paul Conlon, and Kittrell’s uncle, John Cox.
Hollywood Hillbillies lasted for 23 episodes before being canceled.
Although Kittrell was the star, Mema became the breakout attraction of the clan. Weintraub explained her appeal to TMZ: “Mema was the greatest, most outspoken ‘tell-it-like-it-is personalities the world had ever seen on TV. I know that she will still be bossing all of us around from heaven.”
Survivors include her husband, Paul Conlon, daughter Dee Dee Peters, son John Cox, and grandson Michael Coppercab Kittrell.
- 11/13/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Here is a fun project coming together. Deadline is hearing that Captain Marvel writer-directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck have come on to write, direct and produce the drama Freaky Tales for eOne and Macro. Insiders say along with eOne, Jelani Johnson and Poppy Hanks will produce on behalf of Macro.
eOne had no comment on the project.
A source close to the project describes it as composed of four interconnected stories set in 1987 Oakland, CA. The movie is a love letter to the music, movies, sports, politics, people, places and memories — some true, some invented — that Fleck grew up with in the ’80s. On the surface each story appears to exist in a world familiar to our own, but the Oakland of Freaky Tales hovers just beyond our knowable universe. Sure you can reach out and touch it, but it’s going to be very sticky.
What’s...
eOne had no comment on the project.
A source close to the project describes it as composed of four interconnected stories set in 1987 Oakland, CA. The movie is a love letter to the music, movies, sports, politics, people, places and memories — some true, some invented — that Fleck grew up with in the ’80s. On the surface each story appears to exist in a world familiar to our own, but the Oakland of Freaky Tales hovers just beyond our knowable universe. Sure you can reach out and touch it, but it’s going to be very sticky.
What’s...
- 8/30/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Onetime Real Housewives of Orange County cast member Elizabeth Lyn Vargas was identified as the person held captive for hours in her own home by a 33-year-old felon who, according to Newport Beach police, was “actively threatening the life of the victim.”
Ryan Matthew Geraghty of Los Angeles was being held without bail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, extortion and being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to authorities.
Police were called to perform a welfare check about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of Medina Way on the Balboa Penninsula, where a suspect was determined to be holed up inside. A standoff ensued.
After about two hours, officers made their way inside the home and found the armed suspect “actively threatening the life of the victim,” who was identified by her manager as Vargas.
The suspect was taken into custody. Police said...
Ryan Matthew Geraghty of Los Angeles was being held without bail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, extortion and being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to authorities.
Police were called to perform a welfare check about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of Medina Way on the Balboa Penninsula, where a suspect was determined to be holed up inside. A standoff ensued.
After about two hours, officers made their way inside the home and found the armed suspect “actively threatening the life of the victim,” who was identified by her manager as Vargas.
The suspect was taken into custody. Police said...
- 2/3/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
A Los Angeles man has been arrested following an "emergency situation" involving Elizabeth Lyn Vargas. The Real Housewives of Orange County alum was rescued by police on Tuesday, Feb. 1, after being "held captive for a number of hours" inside her California home, according to her manager, David Weintraub. Vargas is now "doing fine," Weintraub told local news outlet Kabc-tv, but "has been extremely traumatized by the events." Per a Newport Beach Police Department press release obtained by E! News, officers intervened when they were called to a home near Balboa Pier for a welfare check. Upon arrival, police "observed an emergency situation that warranted the immediate...
- 2/3/2022
- E! Online
Tana Mongeau, the outspoken YouTube star known for courting scandal throughout a tumultuous career, is going to try her hand at guiding the careers of fellow influencers.
The 22-year-old is launching a talent management division at existing social media marketing company Unruly Agency (which is owned by Tara Electra), US Weekly reports. Mongeau's current manager, David Weintraub of Dwe Talent Management, will serve as the third co-founder of the new endeavor, which has been dubbed Tana’s Angels Agency -- or Taa for short.
“Throughout my career I’ve been taken advantage of more times than I can count,” Mongeau told US Weekly, which describes Taa as a mentorship program of sorts. “I am starting Taa to teach people how to not make the mistakes I made early on in my career. I understand more creators are born every day and we’re in a creator culture.”
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The 22-year-old is launching a talent management division at existing social media marketing company Unruly Agency (which is owned by Tara Electra), US Weekly reports. Mongeau's current manager, David Weintraub of Dwe Talent Management, will serve as the third co-founder of the new endeavor, which has been dubbed Tana’s Angels Agency -- or Taa for short.
“Throughout my career I’ve been taken advantage of more times than I can count,” Mongeau told US Weekly, which describes Taa as a mentorship program of sorts. “I am starting Taa to teach people how to not make the mistakes I made early on in my career. I understand more creators are born every day and we’re in a creator culture.”
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- 4/14/2021
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Ray J and Jordyn Woods are apparently in cahoots to promote one of his new products ... Woods is featured in a celeb-filled video for Raycon Headphones. Ray just put up the video, which also features Cardi B, Offset, Melissa Etheridge, Snoop Dogg and others ... hawking Ray J's Raycon E50 Earbuds. Woods and Ray J are a pretty interesting pairing, considering their unique connections to the Kardashian and Jenner families ... and we're told, Ray and Jordyn...
- 6/19/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Princess Love fans rejoice ... Ray J's wife is Not leaving 'Love & Hip Hop' ... quite the opposite, actually, she's starring in the franchise's biggest ad campaign of the year!!! Princess raised eyebrows a few weeks ago when, out of the blue, she announced she was leaving the reality show ... but we've learned she's not going anywhere. Sources close to the famous couple tell TMZ ... Princess had an issue with the show's production schedule and producers,...
- 6/7/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ray J is making a major investment in his new legal marijuana biz ... and he's kicking off his very own weed venture by hawking joints named after -- who else -- himself!!! Our Ray J sources tell TMZ ... he's already poured in $5,000,000 to fire up a cannabis company in Cali, and the first rollout will feature pre-rolled joints, dubbed, "Ray Jay's." As you see in the video, Ray J ain't playing around when it comes...
- 6/3/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ray J has a new lead on who the culprit is behind his missing pup -- he says a dognapper made off with his beloved Boogotti, and he is willing to do anything to get his pooch back. As we've reported ... Ray J and Princess Love are offering a $20,000 reward to anyone who finds their missing Maltese, who disappeared earlier this week from the Ray's parents' Calabasas home. Ray says Boo didn't innocently wander off their property either.
- 4/11/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
6:40 Pm Pt -- A show source tells us Safaree just arrived to the reunion in the last hour ... making a dramatic entrance halfway through the reunion. We're told he failed to make his contractual obligation of the full day and it's still possible there will be consequences from the network.Safaree just did a total 180 on his commitment to attend the 'Love & Hip Hop' reunion ... a move that could cost him some serious cash.
- 2/14/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ray J has his eyes on conquering ride-share giants like Bird Scooters ... and he's off to a massive start with a 7-figure deal to start his empire. Ray just sold off his Scoot-e-Bike biz to Canadian company LOOPShare for an amount in the high 7-figures. Ray will still play a big role in the venture, with a goal to provide users with scooters to get around town with ease. The plan will include 3 types of...
- 1/24/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Remember the insane shopping spree Ray J went on for his 38th birthday? Turns out, he didn't stop with treating himself to a brand new Maybach and Lincoln -- he also splurged on a classic car ... for a good cause. We broke the story ... the R&B singer dropped $410,000 on whips for himself and his wife, Princess Love, at Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. in Scottsdale, Az on Wednesday. According to sources close to Ray, he opened up his checkbook again.
- 1/19/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Farrah Abraham backed down from a fight in the ring, but now she's going to have to duke it out in court with the promoter who claims she screwed him over ... and took his money. As we reported ... Farrah refused to fight in a charity celeb boxing match in Atlantic City in November, because she claimed she was promised a bunch of freebies including travel and hotel rooms, but the promoter, Damon Feldman, didn't deliver.
- 12/21/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Farrah Abraham is on the verge of having a real fight on her hands -- a legal one, anyway -- if she keeps talking smack. A lawyer repping celeb boxing promoter Damon Feldman has fired off a cease and desist letter to Farrah threatening to sue her ass if she continues trash talking him and the event ... slated to go down Saturday in Atlantic City. The lawyer, John A. Gallagher of the Gallagher Law Group,...
- 11/7/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ray J understands better than anyone why Farrah Abraham's refusing to fight in a celebrity boxing match ... 'cause promoters can't keep their word in the money department. We're told Ray J was all set to referee Farrah's fight with Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander, slated for November 10 in Atlantic City. Ray's team initially wanted $50k plus travel costs and security but the promoter, Damon Feldman, didn't have the cash, so Ray agreed to do it for $25k.
- 11/5/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Farrah Abraham is on the brink of locking down her own show after getting the boot from "Teen Mom Og" ... and she's setting up meetings with Hollywood producers to make it happen. Abraham was spotted leaving a lunch meeting Friday in Studio City with her manager David Weintraub, and reality TV mastermind Jeff Jenkins. Jenkins was the Ep behind "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," "The Simple Life" and "Little Women: La." Sources tell us the...
- 11/5/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Farrah Abrahamwill not step into the ring for the celebrity boxing match she's been talking up for months, and her camp says it's because the promoter screwed her ... on the deal, that is. The ex-'Teen Mom' star was supposed to go toe-to-toe with Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander November 10 in Atlantic City. Sources close to Farrah tell us when she signed the contract ... the promoter, Damon Feldman, agreed hotel, travel and fight tickets would be...
- 11/2/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
With a nickname like Brisk, you gotta look the part ... and that's exactly what Chris McCullough did ... droppin' a ton of cash for his new chain -- a Lipton Brisk Iced Tea can!! TMZ Sports has learned ... the 2015 1st-round pick wanted something that would symbolize his unique nickname, so he hit up Moses the Jeweler in NYC to hook him up with the one-of-a-kind piece. We're told the piece -- which is made with 14k...
- 9/13/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Actor Scott Baio said at a news conference today that multiple lie-detector tests prove his claims that he did not assault his Charles in Charge co-star Nicole Eggert.
“I have taken five separate polygraph tests given by two highly renowned examiners,” Baio said at a news conference in Woodland Hills that was broadcast on Facebook Live. Baio said the same questions were asked in each of the tests.
Baio recently filed a police report claiming Eggert has been harassing him and his family.
Eggert fired back via Twitter. “Are they aware I am ready to release the police file tomorrow right after their lame Fb rant?” She also called Baio spokesman Brian Glicklich “the person hired to harass me.” Earlier this week, Eggert obtained a temporary restraining order against Glicklich, a Sitrick & Co. crisis manager.
Eggert filed a report in February with Los Angeles Police detectives to discuss allegations of...
“I have taken five separate polygraph tests given by two highly renowned examiners,” Baio said at a news conference in Woodland Hills that was broadcast on Facebook Live. Baio said the same questions were asked in each of the tests.
Baio recently filed a police report claiming Eggert has been harassing him and his family.
Eggert fired back via Twitter. “Are they aware I am ready to release the police file tomorrow right after their lame Fb rant?” She also called Baio spokesman Brian Glicklich “the person hired to harass me.” Earlier this week, Eggert obtained a temporary restraining order against Glicklich, a Sitrick & Co. crisis manager.
Eggert filed a report in February with Los Angeles Police detectives to discuss allegations of...
- 8/3/2018
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Ray J doesn't have a clue about how to change diapers, but the father-to-be is about to learn from two people who have firsthand experience ... Heidi and Spencer Pratt. Sources tell us Ray J and Princess Love will be producing and starring in their own 2-hour VH1 special that leads up to their daughter's birth. Ray's manager, David Weintraub -- who's also a daddy -- will produce and appear in the special as well. As...
- 4/18/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Roger Daltrey didn't have to headline a music festival to score a $1 million payday, he did it playing a rich dude's 60th birthday over the weekend in California instead. The party was for Dr. Craig Flashner. If you're wondering how Flashner had the million to spare ... he owns about 500 nursing homes across the country. The party was held Saturday at Flashner's home in Westlake Village, about an hour outside of L.A. We're told Daltrey...
- 3/21/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
If Larry David wasn’t already immortalized by his TV appearances he will be now thanks to this $150,000 gold chain. Executive producer and manager David Weintraub commissioned a chain to be made especially with the pendant in the shape of Larry David’s head and shoulders. The entire chain is composed of 200 diamonds while the bust is gold with another 300 diamonds in it. This is lavish even for something straight out of one of the best in the world to be honest. This kind of bling seems to be something that might be coveted by a lot of people
Larry David’s Face Immortalized With $150,000 Chain...
Larry David’s Face Immortalized With $150,000 Chain...
- 3/15/2018
- by Wake
- TVovermind.com
Larry David's legacy is now cemented in gold -- literally -- thanks to a $150,000 chain of the comedian's mug. Larry's been immortalized in a piece purchased by Executive Producer and manager David Weintraub. David's a huge fan of the "Seinfeld" creator and wanted to honor him with some bling. The piece -- created by Moses the Jeweler in NYC -- weighs about 200 grams. The Larry mold features 300 diamonds and the chain he swings on is made with 200 additional diamonds.
- 3/12/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nicole Eggert opened up about contemplating suicide at the age of 15 hours after filing a police report against Scott Baio for alleged sexual abuse.
The actress told Entertainment Tonight in an interview on Wednesday that she was suicidal after Baio allegedly began to abuse her.
“In those days I had moments of being so hurt and so upset, and even thoughts of ending my life,” she said.
Eggert described a moment she struggled with her trauma.
“I was 15 years old standing on the bridge over the L.A. River at Ventura and Vineland in Studio City, and I looked down...
The actress told Entertainment Tonight in an interview on Wednesday that she was suicidal after Baio allegedly began to abuse her.
“In those days I had moments of being so hurt and so upset, and even thoughts of ending my life,” she said.
Eggert described a moment she struggled with her trauma.
“I was 15 years old standing on the bridge over the L.A. River at Ventura and Vineland in Studio City, and I looked down...
- 2/8/2018
- by Stephanie Petit and Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
New allegations against Scott Baio surfaced Wednesday from another one of his Charles in Charge costars: Alexander Polinsky.
Polinsky, 43, provided a statement to The Talk which was read out while Nicole Eggert was on the show to talk about her sexual abuse allegations against the actor.
Eggert said on the show that Polinsky, who played Adam Powell on Charles in Charge, went with her to file to the police station when she filed a report against Baio and Polinsky also made his own police report supporting her allegations.
In addition to supporting the actress’ claims, Polinsky alleged he was physically abused by Baio,...
Polinsky, 43, provided a statement to The Talk which was read out while Nicole Eggert was on the show to talk about her sexual abuse allegations against the actor.
Eggert said on the show that Polinsky, who played Adam Powell on Charles in Charge, went with her to file to the police station when she filed a report against Baio and Polinsky also made his own police report supporting her allegations.
In addition to supporting the actress’ claims, Polinsky alleged he was physically abused by Baio,...
- 2/8/2018
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Former Baywatch actress Nicole Eggert filed a police report against her former Charles in Charge costar, Scott Baio. Eggert claims he "molested" her when she was 17 years old, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The specific allegation being made against Baio has not been released publicly.
Eggert's attorney Lisa Bloom said her client is complying with Los Angeles authorities who are currently investigating her filing and corroborating with her witness, Alexander Polinsky. "Yesterday, Nicole Eggert and I met with two police detectives from the sexual assault unit at my law firm...
Eggert's attorney Lisa Bloom said her client is complying with Los Angeles authorities who are currently investigating her filing and corroborating with her witness, Alexander Polinsky. "Yesterday, Nicole Eggert and I met with two police detectives from the sexual assault unit at my law firm...
- 2/7/2018
- Rollingstone.com
[[tmz:video id="0_jr8v68ya"]] There was a blowup at "The Dr. Oz Show" Tuesday when Nicole Eggert came back to shoot some additional footage for the show that will air Wednesday ... and TMZ has video of Nicole and her team confronting producers, claiming they were sandbagged. TMZ broke the story ... the show decided to air the episode, which was shot January 10 but later shelved because producers said they had issues with Nicole's timeline. They apparently had a change of heart,...
- 1/31/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_2o6ppvpy"]] Nicole Eggert will be featured on Wednesday's 'Dr. Oz Show' ... this after producers shelved the program claiming they had issues with Nicole's timeline. We've learned after Nicole appeared on Megyn Kelly's show Tuesday, Oz's producers called Nicole's lawyer Lisa Bloom and her manager David Weintraub, saying they had a change of heart and would air the program after all. As we reported, the show was filmed January 10 but after receiving a blistering cease and...
- 1/31/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nicole Eggert will make an appearance on Megyn Kelly's show Tuesday to discuss her allegations that Scott Baio repeatedly molested her during the run of "Charles in Charge" when she was underage, but it was not the first time she taped a show talking about the allegations. We've learned Nicole, her manager David Weintraub and her lawyer Lisa Bloom, went to New York City to tape "The Dr. Oz Show" January 10. After the taping,...
- 1/29/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ray J's slamming the breaks on some dude suing him for stealing the idea behind Scoot-e-Bike ... calling the suit a pure money grab. Ray J's manager, David Weintraub, tells TMZ ... Scoot-e-Bike is 100% independently owned, financed, trademarked, marketed and promoted by the 'Love & Hip Hop' star. Weintraub's adamant Zero contracts or agreements were ever made with the guy. TMZ broke the story ... Jean Paul sued Ray J claiming they agreed in 2015 to partner up. Jp...
- 1/11/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The most recent images on Kim Kardashian’s Instagram account are almost three months old, from her trip to Paris. One ominously includes a photo of her bodyguard trailing close behind her with the caption “This guy is always in my shot.” Of course, he was nowhere in sight the night of October 2, 2016, when the reality TV star was held at gunpoint in her hotel room. It was that terrifying incident that prompted Kim to take an indefinite hiatus from social media and public engagements.
For the average celebrity -- one who pops into the public eye only to promote a new project -- this wouldn't be a big deal, but Kim Kardashian is not the average celebrity. Her entire empire was built on sharing the details of her personal life at all times. And by stepping out of the spotlight, Kim’s business has taken a hit.
More: The 17 Biggest Kardashian Moments of 2016
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For the average celebrity -- one who pops into the public eye only to promote a new project -- this wouldn't be a big deal, but Kim Kardashian is not the average celebrity. Her entire empire was built on sharing the details of her personal life at all times. And by stepping out of the spotlight, Kim’s business has taken a hit.
More: The 17 Biggest Kardashian Moments of 2016
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- 12/21/2016
- Entertainment Tonight
'Hollywood Hillbillies' star, David Weintraub, just lassoed quite the Southern belle ... according to fellow star, Mema. Weintraub popped the question over the weekend to Mallory Knighton ... and gave her a 3 carat diamond engagement ring worth $35k. David was out with Ray J Friday, who said he's next to fall. Mema tells TMZ, "Southern women are hard workers, great cooks, wonderful ladies in the living room, and whores in bed." So now we knew...
- 8/29/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Those Hollywood Hillbillies have been in Hollywood long enough ... you'd think they'd know more about Jews. They went shopping for a birthday present for their Jewish manager, David Weintraub, and their level of knowledge is both shocking and predictable. Anyway ... they lingered in the chachka store on Fairfax .... they were in no Rosh. Read more...
- 5/30/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Every artists needs a canvas ... and for Chris Brown and famed street artist Alec Monopoly, their latest came in the form of a 2,000 sq. ft. parking lot ... courtesy of David Weintraub. The "Hollywood Hillbillies" producer/cast member owns a lot in West Hollywood -- and turned it over to Brown and Monopoly to turn it into a graffiti masterpiece. We're told they worked on the 10-foot walls for 3 nights -- tagging a few of their signature designs -- Chris's monsters,...
- 4/30/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The epic bachelor bash Ray J threw for "Hollywood Hillbillies" star Paul "Tha Pimp" Conolon was so big and beautiful ... it apparently got him banned from Paul's future in-laws' home. We're told Ray J and David Weintraub were in the hot seat with fiancee Dee Dee Peters' family after they threw a dicey stag party for Paul, who's obsessed with big women. So to fulfill his wish, there were plenty of over-sized strippers at the venue,...
- 4/16/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The women of "Hollywood Hillbillies" are standing firmly behind Mama June ... saying she's a good mother ... but the men on the show say June's a crappy mom.Our photog got the cast as they headed into House of Pies in Los Feliz with their manager David Weintraub ... and there was a clear gender divide over the Boo Boo situation.Mema was quick to defend Mama June ... but Michael (aka "The Angry Ginger") seriously bashed her.
- 11/1/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
This is hilarious. The grandma from "Hollywood Hillbillies" proves that people with fake teeth can mow through a corn cob machine-gun style.The scene: Mema (grandma) is in her backyard chowing down when her grandson rushes in to say they have a meeting with producer David Weintraub ... who eventually introduces them to Ray J.Short of time ... Mema goes to town on the corn. Mind you ... this ancient chick doesn't have real chompers.The show...
- 8/5/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The actor who played a backwoods rapist in "Deliverance" -- famous for his "purdy mouth" line -- may have finally found his true hillbilly love ... right here in Hollywood.TMZ has learned Herbert "Cowboy" Coward -- who now stars on the TV show, "Hillbilly Blood" -- is going on a blind date with Mema -- the matriarch of Reelz Channel's "Hollywood Hillbillies."Celebrity manager David Weintraub says he ran into "Cowboy" -- who's still working...
- 7/19/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Have you ever wanted to see a rap video by the ginger kid from "Hollywood Hillbillies"? Well now you can ... and you have Ray J to thank for it. Ray J has forked over $50,000 of his own money to produce a rap video for Michael from the Reelz TV show ... it's called "Gingerbread."Ray J's manager David Weintraub -- who also manages the "Hillbillies" cast -- brokered the deal.As for the video itself ... it features dancing gingerbread cookies,...
- 6/11/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
They say a good man is hard to find, but we don't believe it. After watching some our own reality shows, we noticed that Reelz offers up plenty of eligible bachelors on air. There are handsome, single men on Hollywood Hillbillies, Beverly Hills Pawn as well as The Capones. So which handsome television star is right for you? Here's a quiz to find out.
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- 4/25/2014
- by Mandy McAdoo
- Reelzchannel.com
Being a reality star might be too much work for Mema from "Hollywood Hillbillies" -- the 70-year-old had to be rushed to the hospital while she was in NYC to promote her Reelz TV show.We're told Mema was leaving her hotel Thursday when she fell ill. Her grandson and manager David Weintraub found her walking out of the lobby to hail a cab that would take her to the ER.Mema's temp was 104. She...
- 4/12/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
"I'm Hercules of Hollywood."
Considering how genuinely funny the family is, it's no wonder that Hollywood Hillbillies is gaining an enthusiastic following. Ice T was one of the first to start talking about Mema, Michael, and the rest of the hillbillies, and now AfterBuzz TV is taking a look at our favorite rednecks.
In a recent episode of the show, manager David Weintraub sat down to talk about his experiences with the family. It turns out he was surprised to learn that instead of it being a question of whether or not he wanted to take on Michael as a client, Mema was auditioning David to see if he were worthy of managing her grandson. He also has some great behind-the-scenes stories, including one about Mema taking her teeth out and putting them on his conference table in the middle of a meeting. Gotta love that Mema.
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Considering how genuinely funny the family is, it's no wonder that Hollywood Hillbillies is gaining an enthusiastic following. Ice T was one of the first to start talking about Mema, Michael, and the rest of the hillbillies, and now AfterBuzz TV is taking a look at our favorite rednecks.
In a recent episode of the show, manager David Weintraub sat down to talk about his experiences with the family. It turns out he was surprised to learn that instead of it being a question of whether or not he wanted to take on Michael as a client, Mema was auditioning David to see if he were worthy of managing her grandson. He also has some great behind-the-scenes stories, including one about Mema taking her teeth out and putting them on his conference table in the middle of a meeting. Gotta love that Mema.
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- 2/20/2014
- by Mandy McAdoo
- Reelzchannel.com
Watch one episode of Hollywood Hillbillies and it's easy to see that that the philosopher of the family is Mema, the matriarch and grandmother of YouTube star Michael "The Angry Ginger" Kittrell. With her grandson moving out to Hollywood to see if he can parlay his online stardom to movie and TV success, Mema tags along with Michael's aunt and uncle to monitor his progress and keep Michael on the straight and narrow. As long as Michael follows Mema's rules, he'll be fine, but he'd better learn what they are first. Straight from Mema, here's five tips Michael ought to think about as he starts his Hollywood adventure.
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5. Be a Loud and Proud Fan
For as many celebrities in Hollywood, there are even more fans. And there's nothing wrong with being a fan and praising what you enjoy, according to Mema. And who is Mema a fan of?...
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- 1/31/2014
- by Ryan Gowland
- Reelzchannel.com
Courtney Stodden definitely wanted to be seen out with this guy.The reality TV star was photographed going to Dan Tana's, a popular celeb and paparazzi hot spot, in Los Angeles on Monday night -- and she was joined by Hollywood producer/talent manager David Weintraub.Weintraub, 35, has worked on shows like "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew," "Sober House" and "Sex Rehab" -- as well as managed people like Scott Disick, Levi Johnston, Shanna Moakler, Kimberly Stewart and Danielle Staub. He also appears on "Hollywood Hillbillies."It's pretty clear that she'd fit in perfectly with his client list, so was this just a business dinner or something else?Stodden, 19, certainly went all out for the meeting, dressing in a very revealing black outfit that put her surgically enhanced DDs on full display.Of course, the newly brunette star probably had an idea that photographers would be there -- as...
- 1/28/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Rod Stewart's son has been arrested for driving with a suspended license Tuesday. The 30-year-old Sean Stewart was booked and released after a few hours on a ,000 bail.
Sean, who appeared on the second season of "Celebrity Rehab" and the 2007 A&E reality show "Sons of Hollywood," was pulled over for a traffic violation in the San Fernando Valley when police discovered that he had an outstanding warrant for driving on a suspended license.
TMZ said Beverly Hills Pd came to the scene and arrested him. He was booked at 4:33 p.m. and was released at 8:54 p.m.
Sean is Rod's son to first wife Alana Hamilton. He appeared in "Sons of Hollywood" with Aaron Spelling's son Randy and Hollywood agent David Weintraub. The show ran for 12 episodes.
Sean, who appeared on the second season of "Celebrity Rehab" and the 2007 A&E reality show "Sons of Hollywood," was pulled over for a traffic violation in the San Fernando Valley when police discovered that he had an outstanding warrant for driving on a suspended license.
TMZ said Beverly Hills Pd came to the scene and arrested him. He was booked at 4:33 p.m. and was released at 8:54 p.m.
Sean is Rod's son to first wife Alana Hamilton. He appeared in "Sons of Hollywood" with Aaron Spelling's son Randy and Hollywood agent David Weintraub. The show ran for 12 episodes.
- 10/20/2010
- icelebz.com
The beauty queen who stars in a sexy home video with Eric Dane and his wife Rebecca Gayheart insists she didn't have sex with the couple.
Miss Teen USA Kari Ann Peniche appears with the acting couple in a 12-minute video, which leaked online on Monday.
The trio are seen passing the camera around while they discuss each other's porn names. In one scene Dane filmed the two women in a bathtub.
Shortly after the tape appeared on Defamer.com, the Grey's Anatomy actor's lawyer Marty Singer released a statement threatening to sue anyone who published it, and insisting no sex took place.
He said, "Although the participants are nude, the tape is not a 'sex tape.' It is a private tape made for only my clients' personal use, and nobody has the right to exploit it. If anyone exploits the tape, they will be violating my clients' rights and will be exposed to significant liability."
On Tuesday Peniche's manager David Weintraub echoed the sentiment in an interview Usmagazine.com. He described the video as "all done in good fun," adding, "This is not a sex tape. It's guys having fun, hanging out together. There is no sex involved in this."
Reports from TMZ.com suggest Peniche's former roommate and Celebrity Rehab co-star, troubled country singer Mindy McCready stole the footage and leaked it to the press following an argument with the beauty queen.
Weintraub continues, "(Peniche is) sorry that somebody has stolen these things and put them out. That's the overall of it. Those are good friends of hers. It was in good fun and, unfortunately, now it's public record."...
Miss Teen USA Kari Ann Peniche appears with the acting couple in a 12-minute video, which leaked online on Monday.
The trio are seen passing the camera around while they discuss each other's porn names. In one scene Dane filmed the two women in a bathtub.
Shortly after the tape appeared on Defamer.com, the Grey's Anatomy actor's lawyer Marty Singer released a statement threatening to sue anyone who published it, and insisting no sex took place.
He said, "Although the participants are nude, the tape is not a 'sex tape.' It is a private tape made for only my clients' personal use, and nobody has the right to exploit it. If anyone exploits the tape, they will be violating my clients' rights and will be exposed to significant liability."
On Tuesday Peniche's manager David Weintraub echoed the sentiment in an interview Usmagazine.com. He described the video as "all done in good fun," adding, "This is not a sex tape. It's guys having fun, hanging out together. There is no sex involved in this."
Reports from TMZ.com suggest Peniche's former roommate and Celebrity Rehab co-star, troubled country singer Mindy McCready stole the footage and leaked it to the press following an argument with the beauty queen.
Weintraub continues, "(Peniche is) sorry that somebody has stolen these things and put them out. That's the overall of it. Those are good friends of hers. It was in good fun and, unfortunately, now it's public record."...
- 8/18/2009
- WENN
Another day, another celebrity arrest. 'Sons of Hollywood' reality show star David Weintraub was arrested in the wee hours this morning in Los Angeles after failing to pass a sobriety test. Sources tell Hollyscoop Exclusively that David was spotted driving down Fountain Blvd in Los Angeles in his silver Range Rover when police stopped him at the corner of Fountain and Highland for a routine sobriety check. A female passenger was with him at the time of the arrest. His Range Rover was impounded as he was driven off to the station in a police vehicle. Police records indicate he...
- 1/29/2009
- Hollyscoop.com
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