Quote of the Day: Winona Ryder on Her Shoplifting Incident

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Movies, Legal Issues, Features,

"In a weird way, it was almost like the best thing that could have happened because I'd never asked myself the question before of, "Is it okay if I'm not going to act? Is there anything else?" because that was all that I really knew... Honestly, as terrible as this sounds, when you're making movies, you think that those other things are not as important—the most important thing is that you do a good job in the movie and that you're prepared. So just getting that kind of perspective on life really helped me."

- Winona Ryder opens up about her famous shoplifting debacle in Interview magazine.

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What Does the Lindsay Lohan Surveillance Video Prove or Disprove?

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Movies, Child Stars, Legal Issues, Videos, Rumors,

TMZ has talked to some of the people who have reviewed the surveillance footage from Kamofie & Company, the jewelry store from which Lindsay Lohan allegedly lifted a $2500 necklace... and from what we’re hearing, the video shows that Linds didn't exactly pull off the crime of the century.

Reportedly, Lohan talked to the owner of the store before leaving, wearing the necklace almost the entire time she was inside. In the video, Lindsay tries on the necklace, looks at herself in the mirror and speaks to the owner while still wearing it around her neck. She took off the necklace she was already wearing in order to try on the one that could get her sent back to jail.

The necklace remained on her, in plain view, for the next 45 minutes as she continued to try on various pieces of jewelry within the store. She slipped her own necklace back on before leaving, but the store’s necklace was still plainly visible underneath.

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Bai Ling Just Wants to Shop

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Movies, Television, Photos, Paparazzi Photos,

...and flirt with the paparazzi!  Bai Ling was out and about in Hollywood yesterday, apparently trying to do some shopping on a major holiday.

As she paraded around her red Mercedes-Benz, she posed for photographers (pictures after the jump) as she inquired as to which stores where open and, more importantly, where she can find an Apple store. Let’s just hope that she isn’t planning to repeat history, as she had plead guilty to shoplifting at LAX last year.

Despite her politeness with the photogs, the one with the video camera had the nerve to zoom in on her crotch as she was driving away!

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Someone Ryders Away with Winona’s Jewels

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: D-List, Movies, Legal Issues, Rumors,

Winona Ryder is being investigated by police after a theft resulted in the loss of jewels worth $125,000. The rocks were Winona’s…kinda.

A diamond-encrusted Bulgari bracelet and ring, on loan to the actress for her use during a Marie Claire magazine party, have mysteriously come up missing in Spain. The actress (who has been almost totally off the radar for the last several years - who the hell decided to give her jewelry?) was convicted in 2001 of shoplifting. This is in no way related to this current jewel threat, but does bear mentioning.

Police involved with the case have not commented. Reps for Ryder have likewise offered no comment - giving the press free reign to speculate wildly. Let the gossip begin.

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Bai Ling Pleads Guilty to Shoplifting

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Movies, Television, Legal Issues, Meltdowns,

Consequences have finally come back around to the sexy-yet-eccentric Chinese actress Bai Ling, who pulled a Winona last month at LAX, shoplifting a pack of batteries, and, ironically, tabloids.

Ling pleaded guilty on Wednesday to disturbing the peace, agreeing to pay over $700 in penalties and fines. Definitely beats any time in the can, though, right?

Later that evening, the Southland Tales actress confusingly claimed, “I told you the truth is going to be told and I am innocent!!!” on her blog. Ling, who also appeared in the cult hit, The Crow, also stated that she “will drink a sexy red wine tonight after filming and celebrate! I am smiling for real!”

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Bai Ling Manages to Look Normal

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Television, Break-ups, Fashion Police, Red Carpet, Style, Meltdowns, Photos, Mug Shots, Paparazzi Photos,

You can’t exactly blame the poor girl.  Valentine’s Day does tend to do crazy things to people.

Just this Wednesday, actress Bai Ling (Red Corner) was arrested at LAX after trying to pilfer a some magazines and batteries at an airport store.  What would have cost the Entourage star only $16 earned her a trip to the local police station.

Ling, 37, now explains that her surprising behavior was related to man issues.  She told E! News she had just broken up with her boyfriend shortly before she was scheduled to board her flight.  Apparently she was in an emotional state when she lifted the goods.  I guess the prospect of being alone on a romantic holiday can make anyone do irrational things.

Sadly, what I find more interesting than the misdemeanor offense is the photographic results.  While some people may criticize her sad appearance, I actually found the mug shot to be quite refreshing.  It was the first time she actually didn’t scare me.  To see why I say this, check out some of her choice get-ups after the jump:

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