It looks like Caitlyn Jenner is officially skipping her son Brody Jenner's wedding — to hang out with a Kim Kardashian look-alike. The former Olympian was spotted in Vienna ahead of the 25th annual Life Ball, which just happens to be on the same day Brody ties the knot to his longtime girlfriend Kaitlynn Carter, posing for photos with transgender model Yasmine Petty, The Instagram-famous beauty's resemblance to Caitlyn's former stepdaughter is definitely hard to ignore. According to TMZ, this event was a "lucrative business opportunity" that Caitlyn could not miss, but a source hinted that the family's divide is really to blame for her decision to miss her son's big day. Brody is reportedly "extremely upset" about the whole situation. Caitlyn and Yasmine (center) in Vienna. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) It's also surprising Caitlyn chose to spend the day with Kim's doppelgänger, given their estranged relationship. In a recent interview,...
- 6/1/2018
- by Anna Quintana
- Life and Style
Every year, Austrian entrepreneur Richard Lugner invites a special guest (read: beautiful celebrity) to accompany him to the annual Opera Ball in Vienna. This year's esteemed pick? Goldie Hawn! The Snatched actress arrived to the Vienna State Opera on Thursday evening on the arm of Richard, and it looked like she had an incredible time (as always). Dressed in a gorgeous white and silver gown, Goldie made her way through a fawning crowd and took a choice seat next to Richard as they watched the performance. It certainly seems like she enjoyed herself more than Richard's 2014 guest, Kim Kardashian. After being paid a whopping $500,000 to show up, the reality star claimed Richard inappropriately and aggressively grabbed her throughout the night, and she also endured an appearance from Austrian celebrity Chris Stephan, who approached her dressed in a white tuxedo and full blackface while pretending to be Kanye West. Although Goldie...
- 2/24/2017
- by Quinn Keaney
- Popsugar.com
Goldie Hawn captivates us with her infectious personality just about every time we see her, and her latest outing was no different. On Wednesday, the Snatched star attended a press conference with Austrian entrepreneur Richard Lugner in Vienna, where it was announced that Goldie would serve as his date for this year's Opera Ball. Goldie appeared to be over the moon with joy as she laughed up a storm on stage and even conducted a band with Richard's ex-wife Christina during an autograph session at Lugner City. Richard has a history of inviting Hollywood stars to the annual ball; he previously brought Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson, and Carmen Electra, though his date with Kim didn't go as smoothly as the rest. Kim was allegedly paid $500,000 for the 2014 appearance, but Richard was reportedly unhappy with his date, complaining that she wouldn't dance with him and that she was being "annoying.
- 2/22/2017
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Elisabetta Canalis danced her dress right off of her! The brunette beauty attended the annual Vienna Opera Ball in Vienna, Austria on Thursday, where she looked like she was having a ton of fun on the dance floor. A little too much fun. Rocking a red strapless gown, gold heels and wearing her hair in loose waves, the 36-year-old beauty stunned at the event -- but, it looks like the actress' dress didn't fit quite right in her bust! While on the dance floor, George Clooney's ex and recent newlywed popped right out of the corset of her gown, exposing her nipple right in front of photographers. Elisabetta quickly covered up and continued to dance the night away with Austrian actor Richard Siegfried Lugner. Aside from her wardrobe malfunction, Canalis looked gorgeous at the ball -- and it also seemed like the model didn't let the embarrassing moment ruin her night.
- 2/13/2015
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Age is just a number, right? Over the weekend, Austrian billionaire Richard Lugner, 81, married 24-year-old German Playboy model Cathy Schmitz, proving that not even a 57-year age difference can stand in the way of true love. Lugner, who most recently made headlines for taking Kim Kardashian as his date to the annual Vienna Opera Ball back in February, and his blond bride said "I do" during a lavish ceremony in Vienna Saturday. Schmitz was all smiles as she arrived to the ceremony in her all-white wedding dress and long veil. After making it official, the lovebirds made their way through the streets of Vienna surrounded by friends, family and fans. Schmitz later changed out of her wedding dress and...
- 9/15/2014
- E! Online
Richard Lugner, an 81-year-old Austrian billionaire, has married German Playboy model Cathy Schmitz, 24.
Richard Lugner Marries Cathy Schmitz
Lugner wed Schmitz, 57 years his junior, in Vienna on Saturday. Schmitz arrived for the ceremony in a lavish white wedding dress and veil and added a purple tulle accent for the reception thereafter. Lugner, coordinating with his new wife, wore a tuxedo with pinstriped pants and black coattails. He accessorized with a gray hat to match his vest and a purple pocket square and tie.
Upon exiting the wedding ceremony, Lugner, who has been married four times in the past, said, “Hopefully, this time it's the right thing,” according to the Daily Mail.
In grand fashion, after exchanging vows at the Schonbrunn Palace, the newlyweds took to the streets of Vienna with their friends and family and others who came out in support of their union. White pigeons were released into the...
Richard Lugner Marries Cathy Schmitz
Lugner wed Schmitz, 57 years his junior, in Vienna on Saturday. Schmitz arrived for the ceremony in a lavish white wedding dress and veil and added a purple tulle accent for the reception thereafter. Lugner, coordinating with his new wife, wore a tuxedo with pinstriped pants and black coattails. He accessorized with a gray hat to match his vest and a purple pocket square and tie.
Upon exiting the wedding ceremony, Lugner, who has been married four times in the past, said, “Hopefully, this time it's the right thing,” according to the Daily Mail.
In grand fashion, after exchanging vows at the Schonbrunn Palace, the newlyweds took to the streets of Vienna with their friends and family and others who came out in support of their union. White pigeons were released into the...
- 9/15/2014
- Uinterview
Washington, Mar.2: Kim Kardashian stormed out of a show at the Vienna Opera Ball when some guy present in the audience asked to dance to 'N****rs in Vienna.
The reality star seemed unhappy when the guy dropped the 'N' bomb with an 'R', TMZ reported.
Richard Lugner, an Austrian magnate had invited the 33-year-old actress to attend a function for which she was paid 500K dollars.
The TV personality reportedly made a quick exit. (Ani)...
The reality star seemed unhappy when the guy dropped the 'N' bomb with an 'R', TMZ reported.
Richard Lugner, an Austrian magnate had invited the 33-year-old actress to attend a function for which she was paid 500K dollars.
The TV personality reportedly made a quick exit. (Ani)...
- 3/2/2014
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Back in town after a disastrous trip to the Vienna Opera Ball, Kim Kardashian arrived at Lax airport on Friday (February 28).
The reality diva dressed in all black as she pushed baby North's stroller through the crowds with mama Kris Jenner nearby.
As previously reported by GossipCenter, while attending the swanky affair with billionaire Richard Lugner, a man in black face approached her, pretending to be Kanye West.
Later, comedian Chris Stephan apologized for the incident, saying he is "incredibly" sorry and didn't mean to hurt any feelings.
The reality diva dressed in all black as she pushed baby North's stroller through the crowds with mama Kris Jenner nearby.
As previously reported by GossipCenter, while attending the swanky affair with billionaire Richard Lugner, a man in black face approached her, pretending to be Kanye West.
Later, comedian Chris Stephan apologized for the incident, saying he is "incredibly" sorry and didn't mean to hurt any feelings.
- 3/1/2014
- GossipCenter
London, March 1: The business mogul, who paid 500,000 dollars to Kim Kardashian to be his date for Vienna's annual Opera Ball, has complained that she was "annoying him".
According to Radar Online, Richard Lugner, said that Kardashian "stood him up to film scenes for 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' at the ball", the Mirror reported.
The 81-year-old Austrian businessman added that the 33-year-old reality star, who was accompanied by her mother Kris Jenner, was very annoying as she was not sticking to the programme. (Ani)...
According to Radar Online, Richard Lugner, said that Kardashian "stood him up to film scenes for 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' at the ball", the Mirror reported.
The 81-year-old Austrian businessman added that the 33-year-old reality star, who was accompanied by her mother Kris Jenner, was very annoying as she was not sticking to the programme. (Ani)...
- 3/1/2014
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Kim Kardashian didn't find the Vienna Ball quite as high class as she had hoped. The reality star, 33, who was attending the Austrian society event on Thursday as the date of Viennese millionaire mall developer Richard Lugner, was at one point approached by a man in blackface who pretended to be her fiancé Kanye West, TMZ reports. Later, she was greeted by another man who asked her to dance and suggested the orchestra play "N----- in Vienna" - an apparent reference to West's song "N----- in Paris." A source close to Kardashian confirms to People that TMZ's report is accurate.
- 3/1/2014
- by Tim Nudd
- PEOPLE.com
Kim Kardashian's time in Vienna was awkward, to say the least. The E! star, who was joined by mom Kris Jenner, was the guest of Austrian businessman Richard Lugner at the Vienna Opera Ball, and during her time at the event, was greeted with multiple uncomfortable encounters—beginning with this guy (above). Comedian Chris Stephan approached Kim in blackface (sigh) and began mimicking her fiancé Kanye West. Stephan caught wind that his actions were offensive, and took to his Facebook to publicly apologize. "I am very sorry that this whole situation went badly and was completely misunderstood. I am myself an Arab, born in Austria! Under no circumstance did I want to come across as racist...
- 3/1/2014
- E! Online
The weirdo who came up to Kim Kardashian in blackface at the Vienna Opera Ball -- pretending to be Kanye West -- now claims the entire encounter was a misunderstanding ... insisting he's Not a racist ... and didn't mean to offend her.Chris Stephan -- a stand-up comedian in Austria -- just posted the apology on his Facebook, saying he's "incredibly sorry" things unfolded the way they did. He says he's of Arab descent himself, and never intended to be racist.
- 2/28/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
While Kanye West was hitting up fashion shows in Paris, Kim Kardashian traveled to Austria to take part in the annual Vienna Ball on Thursday. Kim, along with her mother, Kris Jenner, were at the ball as guests of Austrian businessman Richard Lugner, who has a history of bringing sexy stars to the ball. (He previously brought Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson, and Carmen Electra to the ball.) Kim was reportedly paid $500,000 for the appearance, but Richard was allegedly unhappy with his date, complaining that she wouldn't dance with him and that she was being "annoying." The businessman reportedly said in a press conference about his date that Kim was busy filming and that he thought that "she should be with (him) and not anywhere else that is not agreed upon." And this was all before the ball even started. According to TMZ, there is a good reason behind Kim's less-than-excited demeanor at the ball,...
- 2/28/2014
- by Maria Mercedes Lara
- Popsugar.com
Not quite the fairy-tale evening she likely imagined. Kim Kardashian's big night out at the Vienna Opera Ball on Thursday, Feb. 27, took a turn for the worse when a man in blackface approached her during the event and pretended to be her fiance, Kanye West. The 33-year-old reality star -- who stunned in a dramatic two-tone gown with sheer detailing on both the bodice and skirt -- was posing for pictures with her date, Austrian businessman Richard Lugner, when the incident went down, a source confirms [...]...
- 2/28/2014
- Us Weekly
Bringing her mom along for some support, Kim Kardashian attended the Vienna Opera Ball on the arm of billionaire Richard Lugner on Thursday (February 27).
The reality star looked gorgeous in a black and beige dress with a semi-sheer top and silky skirt as she posed for pics with the elderly tycoon.
However, things didn't go so smoothly at the event, according to TMZ. A source says that a man in black face came up to her pretending to be her fiancée, Kanye West.
Later, another man allegedly approached her asking for a dance. When she replied that she wasn't a good dancer, he said he would dance with her if the orchestra played "N-----s in Vienna." Other reported complaints about her date's misbehavior were also reported and judging by the photos, Kim didn't seem to enjoy the event.
The reality star looked gorgeous in a black and beige dress with a semi-sheer top and silky skirt as she posed for pics with the elderly tycoon.
However, things didn't go so smoothly at the event, according to TMZ. A source says that a man in black face came up to her pretending to be her fiancée, Kanye West.
Later, another man allegedly approached her asking for a dance. When she replied that she wasn't a good dancer, he said he would dance with her if the orchestra played "N-----s in Vienna." Other reported complaints about her date's misbehavior were also reported and judging by the photos, Kim didn't seem to enjoy the event.
- 2/28/2014
- GossipCenter
Kim Kardashian stormed out of the hoity-toity Vienna Ball after some white dude working the event came up to her in black face, pretending to be Kanye West!Kim was paid $500K to be the guest of Richard Lugner, an Austrian businessman who has a long history of paying starlets half-a-mil to be his arm candy at the Vienna Annual Opera Ball.Lugner just did an interview trashing Kim for not sticking to the program,...
- 2/28/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The belle of the ball! Kim Kardashian wore an unusual two-toned gown to the Vienna Opera Ball today. The 33-year-old appeared on the arm of Austrian billionaire Richard Lugner and donned a satin cream-colored skirt with a black peekaboo top. Kim's evening wear flaunted some serious curves, showing off her impressive post-baby bod and décolletage. Kris Jenner was right by her daughter's side throughout the evening, and opted to wear a black sequined gown for the special occasion. Earlier in the day, the mother-daughter duo posed with Lugner at a press conference for the ball. Decked out in all white, Kim stood sandwiched in between her mother and the 81-year-old...
- 2/27/2014
- E! Online
Kim Kardashian knows how to make an entrance! Kim was spotted on her way to the Vienna Opera Ball in Austria on Thursday -- and she looked super sexy. Once again, the mother-of-one put her curves on display in a skin-tight sheer top with strategic cutouts. She paired the tank with a beautiful champagne skirt and styled her long locks straight. The 33-year-old traveled abroad earlier this week with her mom Kris Jenner and her daughter North West. The group was seen posing for press photos with wealthy Austrian businessman Richard Lugner, who has made it a habit of inviting (and paying) celebrities to join him at the annual event. It's unclear how much she made to attend, but reports have the going rate at anywhere between $150,000 to $1 million.This might be the best we've seen the reality star look in a long time -- what do you think about Kim's sexy ensemble?...
- 2/27/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Kim Kardashian is having a ball. Literally. The E! star was on hand for a press conference in Vienna on Thursday, where she struck a pose with Austrian billionaire Richard Lugner and her mom, Kris Jenner. The photo op came just hours before Kanye West's fiancée attends the Vienna Opera Ball with Lugner, who chooses a different female celebrity each year to accompany him to the annual event. Decked out in all white, Kardashian stood sandwiched in between her dressed-in-black mother and the 81-year-old tycoon outside his shopping mall. News: Kim Kardashian wants three kids tops, gushes that North is the "sweetest, happiest baby" "I heard it's just an extraordinary...
- 2/27/2014
- E! Online
Kicking off their time in Austria, Kim Kardashian and her daughter North West showed up at the Vienna Airport on Wednesday (February 26).
Joined by mom Kris Jenner, the “Disaster Movie” dame looked thrilled as Richard Lugner greeted her on the runway with flowers.
Kim is in Austria to attend the Vienna Ball with Lugner, who is an uber-wealthy Austrian construction mogul.
Meanwhile back home in the States, preparations are being made for Kardashian’s wedding to rapper fiancé Kanye West.
Kim shared, "We're having a super, super small, intimate wedding. As we go along, we're realizing we want it to be smaller and more intimate than people are imagining and thinking."...
Joined by mom Kris Jenner, the “Disaster Movie” dame looked thrilled as Richard Lugner greeted her on the runway with flowers.
Kim is in Austria to attend the Vienna Ball with Lugner, who is an uber-wealthy Austrian construction mogul.
Meanwhile back home in the States, preparations are being made for Kardashian’s wedding to rapper fiancé Kanye West.
Kim shared, "We're having a super, super small, intimate wedding. As we go along, we're realizing we want it to be smaller and more intimate than people are imagining and thinking."...
- 2/26/2014
- GossipCenter
Awwwwwwww!Kim Kardashian and North West were spotted at JFK on Tuesday night, where the fully made-up reality TV star doted on her adorable baby girl.Decked out in a super cute animal onesie, Nori was cradled by her famous mama ... who was wearing an oversized fur coat and comfy white dress.The two were headed to Austria with Kim's mom, Kris Jenner, where Kardashian will attend the Vienna Opera Ball later this evening.The new mom was seen posing for press photos with North and wealthy Austrian businessman Richard Lugner, who has made it a habit of inviting celebrities to join him at the annual Ball (below).Kim has spent a lot of time overseas recently, as she's planning a wedding with Kanye West in Paris for later this year.The reality TV star revealed the couple will have a "super, super small intimate" ceremony, a far cry...
- 2/26/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
It's no secret that Lindsay Lohan is having some financial troubles, but what is more perplexing is how she continues to live her very expensive lifestyle.
RadarOnline reports that the actress is desperate for money, and keeps herself in the lifestyle she's become accustomed to by working as a professional escort.
“She is getting paid to date rich men,” the 26-year-old actress's father, Michael Lohan, told the website, adding that his ex-wife Dina Lohan is pimping out their daughter.
Lindsay has a rocky history with her father, with whom she is often not on speaking terms and whom she has accused of lying and repeatedly talking to the press for his own gain. But sources close to the actress have corroborated his allegations.
“The dates last for days, and the guys pay for everything – hotel, travel costs, food, whatever – as well as jewelry and other gifts,” the source revealed, adding...
RadarOnline reports that the actress is desperate for money, and keeps herself in the lifestyle she's become accustomed to by working as a professional escort.
“She is getting paid to date rich men,” the 26-year-old actress's father, Michael Lohan, told the website, adding that his ex-wife Dina Lohan is pimping out their daughter.
Lindsay has a rocky history with her father, with whom she is often not on speaking terms and whom she has accused of lying and repeatedly talking to the press for his own gain. But sources close to the actress have corroborated his allegations.
“The dates last for days, and the guys pay for everything – hotel, travel costs, food, whatever – as well as jewelry and other gifts,” the source revealed, adding...
- 1/16/2013
- by Stephanie Marcus
- Huffington Post
Bo Derek is set to follow in the footsteps of Paris Hilton and Pamela Anderson after agreeing to accompany a quirky millionaire mogul to Austria's annual Opera Ball.
Richard Lugner invites a different female star to the lavish bash in Vienna every year - and he's lined up a date with the 10 actress for the 2011 event.
The 78 year old's previous belles of the ball include Geri Halliwell, Andie MacDowell, Sophia Loren and Dita Von Teese. Last year, he picked Lindsay Lohan to be his guest of honour but she missed her plane after spending two hours shopping in an airport.
The Opera Ball will be held on 3 March.
Richard Lugner invites a different female star to the lavish bash in Vienna every year - and he's lined up a date with the 10 actress for the 2011 event.
The 78 year old's previous belles of the ball include Geri Halliwell, Andie MacDowell, Sophia Loren and Dita Von Teese. Last year, he picked Lindsay Lohan to be his guest of honour but she missed her plane after spending two hours shopping in an airport.
The Opera Ball will be held on 3 March.
- 2/15/2011
- WENN
Lindsay Lohan left her hotel in London yesterday after spending Sunday night out late at Bungalow 8. She was supposed to attend last Thursday's Opera Ball in Vienna, where she would have followed in the footsteps of Paris Hilton by being the annual paid date of eccentric Austrian Richard Lugner. Instead, LL skipped out in order to host a Haiti fundraiser tonight in England that will benefit the Red Cross. It's Lindsay's latest foray into celebrity philanthropy, after her recent documentary on child trafficking in India. Her efforts to do good around the world have taken her away from whatever drama awaits her back home, which includes her father's recent decision to move to La. View 15 Photos › To see more photos of Lindsay, just read more. View 15 Photos ›...
- 2/16/2010
- by PopSugar
- Popsugar.com
Fresh off of a flight from Austria, Katie Price was spotted as she landed at Heathrow Airport in London, England on Friday (Febraury 12).
The British glamour babe looked casual cool as she strutted through the terminal after attending the Vienna Opera Ball the previous evening.
During the glitzy gala, Miss Price, 31, wore an elegant sky-blue satin and chiffon ensemble as she accompanied her host Prinz Marcus Von Anhalt.
As previously reported by Gossip Center, Katie was originally invited by tycoon Richard Lugner, but was "uninvited" after she told the media the news prior to Lugner's official announcement.
With Lindsay Lohan then becoming a last-minute cancellation, Miss Price eagerly snatched up the spotlight at the annual party.
The British glamour babe looked casual cool as she strutted through the terminal after attending the Vienna Opera Ball the previous evening.
During the glitzy gala, Miss Price, 31, wore an elegant sky-blue satin and chiffon ensemble as she accompanied her host Prinz Marcus Von Anhalt.
As previously reported by Gossip Center, Katie was originally invited by tycoon Richard Lugner, but was "uninvited" after she told the media the news prior to Lugner's official announcement.
With Lindsay Lohan then becoming a last-minute cancellation, Miss Price eagerly snatched up the spotlight at the annual party.
- 2/13/2010
- GossipCenter
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Lindsay, you’ve got to kidding! An airport shopping spree cost you a trip to the Vienna Opera Ball!
Lindsay Lohan was supposed to accompany Austrian billionaire Richard Lugner, 77, to the annual Vienna Opera Ball (he has taken a big-name celeb every year, including Pamela Anderson, Paris Hilton and Sophia Loren) but it turns out Lindsay’s shopping addiction has cut the party short, E! Online reports. A recent shopping spree maxed out her credit card, and she couldn’t afford the $22,000 fee the airline was charging her for holding the flight.
Earlier this month, Richard blabbed to the media about Lindsay’s crazy demands for the event: All alcohol was to be kept out of Lindsay’s site, and she even requested that the date of the ball be moved to accomodate her. Sorry, Lindsay, but the ball has happened the Thursday before Ash Wednesday every year since 1936.
Lindsay,...
Lindsay, you’ve got to kidding! An airport shopping spree cost you a trip to the Vienna Opera Ball!
Lindsay Lohan was supposed to accompany Austrian billionaire Richard Lugner, 77, to the annual Vienna Opera Ball (he has taken a big-name celeb every year, including Pamela Anderson, Paris Hilton and Sophia Loren) but it turns out Lindsay’s shopping addiction has cut the party short, E! Online reports. A recent shopping spree maxed out her credit card, and she couldn’t afford the $22,000 fee the airline was charging her for holding the flight.
Earlier this month, Richard blabbed to the media about Lindsay’s crazy demands for the event: All alcohol was to be kept out of Lindsay’s site, and she even requested that the date of the ball be moved to accomodate her. Sorry, Lindsay, but the ball has happened the Thursday before Ash Wednesday every year since 1936.
Lindsay,...
- 2/12/2010
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
London, Feb 12 – ‘Mean Girls’ star Lindsay Lohan is said to have backed out of a date with an ageing Austrian tycoon who invited her to accompany him to Vienna’s lavish Opera Ball.
Lohan, 23, had been chosen to attend the annual gala with 77-year-old entrepreneur Richard Lugner, who has always had a sexy celebrity on his arm at the glitzy event, reports The Daily Express.
The actress was set to follow in the footsteps of Paris Hilton, Geri Halliwell, Pamela Anderson, Andie MacDowell, Sophia Loren and Dita Von Teese, who.
Lohan, 23, had been chosen to attend the annual gala with 77-year-old entrepreneur Richard Lugner, who has always had a sexy celebrity on his arm at the glitzy event, reports The Daily Express.
The actress was set to follow in the footsteps of Paris Hilton, Geri Halliwell, Pamela Anderson, Andie MacDowell, Sophia Loren and Dita Von Teese, who.
- 2/12/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
Lindsay Lohan missed her plane to the lavish Opera Ball in Austria on Thursday after spending two hours shopping in an airport.
The Mean Girls actress was to be the star date of millionaire Richard Lugner, who always invites a sexy celebrity to accompany him to the glitzy annual event in Vienna.
The 23 year old would have followed in the footsteps of Paris Hilton, Geri Halliwell, Pamela Anderson and Dita Von Teese, who have all stepped out as Lugner's date in previous years.
But Lohan was two hours late to board her private plane - after she became distracted by a shopping spree in the Los Angeles airport.
Lugner claims the British Airways staff stalled take-off for Lohan but after finally arriving, she couldn't afford the $22,000 (£13,750) charge for the delay.
The 77-year-old tycoon explains, "She wanted to pay but didn't have that much available so got off the plane."...
The Mean Girls actress was to be the star date of millionaire Richard Lugner, who always invites a sexy celebrity to accompany him to the glitzy annual event in Vienna.
The 23 year old would have followed in the footsteps of Paris Hilton, Geri Halliwell, Pamela Anderson and Dita Von Teese, who have all stepped out as Lugner's date in previous years.
But Lohan was two hours late to board her private plane - after she became distracted by a shopping spree in the Los Angeles airport.
Lugner claims the British Airways staff stalled take-off for Lohan but after finally arriving, she couldn't afford the $22,000 (£13,750) charge for the delay.
The 77-year-old tycoon explains, "She wanted to pay but didn't have that much available so got off the plane."...
- 2/12/2010
- WENN
Struggling actress Lindsay Lohan was set to escort the eccentric Austrian billionaire Richard Lugner to his annual soiree, all she had to do was hop on a plane, doll up a bit and collect her fee at the end of the gig. Lugner traditionally selects a different notable female celebrity each year for the annual Vienna Opera Ball. Now E! reports that Lugner, age 77, was left dateless, thanks to Lohan's delays at the airport. According to Lugner, he claimed that Lohan missed her plane from Los Angeles to London after "a shopping spree ran overtime." Lohan tried to board the plane, but the late boarding fee for holding the plane up was too steep for the actress.
- 2/11/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
No need to worry about Lindsay Lohan, y'all; she totally has her priorities in order! The part-time actress, full-time train wreck missed her date to accompany 77-year-old billionaire Richard Lugner to the prestigious Vienna opera ball on Thursday, which would have netted the struggling LiLo $150,000. But don't worry, she has an ironclad excuse—she was too busy shopping. According to reports, Lohan got caught up shopping at the duty-free shops at Los Angeles International Airport and, while the plane graciously waited two hours for her, LiLo was promptly ushered off upon boarding—because she couldn't afford the late-boarding charge. As Lugner later...
- 2/11/2010
- by Celebuzz
- Celebuzz.com
Lindsay Lohan won't attend the famous Vienna opera ball tonight (11.02.10) because she missed her flight to Europe. The 'Mean Girls' actress had been invited to the annual event by rich businessman Richard Lugner but failed to board her flight from Los Angeles to London because she was shopping in duty free. Lugner claims the British Airways aircraft had waited for the 23-year-old star - who was then due to get a connecting flight to Vienna - but when she boarded she was asked to leave because she couldn't afford the $22,000 the carrier charged for the two-hour delay. Lugner, 77, said: "She wanted to pay it, but her card's credit limit was not high enough." Lugner is famous for...
- 2/11/2010
- Monsters and Critics
Lindsay Lohan has backed out of a date with an ageing Austrian tycoon who invited her to accompany him to Vienna's lavish Opera Ball.
The Mean Girls actress was chosen to attend the annual gala with quirky entrepreneur Richard Lugner, who always has a sexy celebrity on his arm at the glitzy event.
Lohan was set to follow in the footsteps of Paris Hilton, Geri Halliwell, Pamela Anderson, Andie MacDowell, Sophia Loren and Dita Von Teese, who have all stepped out as Lugner's date in previous years.
But the star has seemingly shunned the 77 year old's invite on the day of the party, which is slated to take place on Thursday, according to the Austria Press Agency.
It is not known why Lohan will not be attending the event.
The Mean Girls actress was chosen to attend the annual gala with quirky entrepreneur Richard Lugner, who always has a sexy celebrity on his arm at the glitzy event.
Lohan was set to follow in the footsteps of Paris Hilton, Geri Halliwell, Pamela Anderson, Andie MacDowell, Sophia Loren and Dita Von Teese, who have all stepped out as Lugner's date in previous years.
But the star has seemingly shunned the 77 year old's invite on the day of the party, which is slated to take place on Thursday, according to the Austria Press Agency.
It is not known why Lohan will not be attending the event.
- 2/11/2010
- WENN
Quick, somebody check the temperature down by the Styx: Lindsay Lohan has turned down an invitation to party! LiLo was originally set to serve as this year's celeb rent-a-date (going rate: $150,000) for horny old Austrian billionaire Richard Lugner, who chooses a different A-list lovely each year for the annual Vienna Opera Ball. And while this year's bash takes place tonight, just hours ago the 77-year-old broke the news that Lohan won't be accompanying him after all—and the world's press has Lindsay's shopping habit to thank. According to the possibly truth-stretching—but then again, possibly not—Lugner, Lohan missed her plane from Los Angeles to London after a...
- 2/11/2010
- E! Online
Lindsay Lohan has reportedly been paid 150,000 dollars to appear as arm candy for an Austrian billionaire.The 23-year-old singer will reportedly accompany 77-year-old Richard Lugner to the super posh annual event Vienna Opera Ball.But the actress, who has been in and out of rehab three times, will purportedly have to adhere to "no booze" rules as part of the deal."We've agreed to pull all the liquor from the mini bar in her hotel room and told staff they must not serve her alcohol," the Daily Star quoted Lugner as saying.The four-times divorced tycoon was said to have spent a fortune in "hiring" leading ladies, including Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson and burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese, as his dates to one of his country's most glittering events.
- 2/7/2010
- Filmicafe
Austrian billionaire Richard Lugner is used to paying his dates. He usually pays them $150,000 to go with him to one of his shopping malls and then head for the lavish international event, the Vienna Opera Ball.
This year, the lucky girl is Lindsay Lohan.
But like everything in Lindsay's life, there were problems that needed to be ironed out.
First, Lindsay's handlers wanted to change the Feb. 11 date. Sorry, folks. No can do. Anyway, what big plans did Lindsay have that night? Then Lohan said she wanted to wait until just before the Feb. 11 ball to pick "a European gown." Hint, couture.
Finally, her handlers had a drink order. No champagne. No open bar. No booze within reach of LiLo.
"Her managers have told us to make sure that she doesn't drink during her trip," Lugner told the New York Post. "We have made arrangements to pull all the liquor...
This year, the lucky girl is Lindsay Lohan.
But like everything in Lindsay's life, there were problems that needed to be ironed out.
First, Lindsay's handlers wanted to change the Feb. 11 date. Sorry, folks. No can do. Anyway, what big plans did Lindsay have that night? Then Lohan said she wanted to wait until just before the Feb. 11 ball to pick "a European gown." Hint, couture.
Finally, her handlers had a drink order. No champagne. No open bar. No booze within reach of LiLo.
"Her managers have told us to make sure that she doesn't drink during her trip," Lugner told the New York Post. "We have made arrangements to pull all the liquor...
- 1/31/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Austrian billionaire Richard Lugner is used to paying his dates. He usually pays them $150,000 to go with him to one of his shopping malls and then head for the lavish international event, the Vienna Opera Ball.
This year, the lucky girl is Lindsay Lohan.
But like everything in Lindsay's life, there were problems that needed to be ironed out.
First, Lindsay's handlers wanted to change the Feb. 11 date. Sorry, folks. No can do. Anyway, what big plans did Lindsay have that night? Then Lohan said she wanted to wait until just before the Feb. 11 ball to pick "a European gown." Hint, couture.
Finally, her handlers had a drink order. No champagne. No open bar. No booze within reach of LiLo.
"Her managers have told us to make sure that she doesn't drink during her trip," Lugner told the New York Post. "We have made arrangements to pull all the liquor...
This year, the lucky girl is Lindsay Lohan.
But like everything in Lindsay's life, there were problems that needed to be ironed out.
First, Lindsay's handlers wanted to change the Feb. 11 date. Sorry, folks. No can do. Anyway, what big plans did Lindsay have that night? Then Lohan said she wanted to wait until just before the Feb. 11 ball to pick "a European gown." Hint, couture.
Finally, her handlers had a drink order. No champagne. No open bar. No booze within reach of LiLo.
"Her managers have told us to make sure that she doesn't drink during her trip," Lugner told the New York Post. "We have made arrangements to pull all the liquor...
- 1/31/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
It is pretty sad that Irish American Lindsay Lohan has sunk to the level of accepting an offer of a date from a 77-year-old Austrian millionaire who wants to dangle her on his arm at the opera. Richard Lugner, who is a shopping mall owner, is filthy rich, but it is a sad reflection on Lohan's stature these days that she is reduced to this. Whatever happened to the bright and talented young star of 'Herbie' and so many other movies? Somewhere along the line Lindsay Lohan has been let down very badly by the same friends, family and hangers on who have made her life a soap opera to this point and destroyed a young talent. Sure, she has helped it along herself but her crazy parents have made every setback worse by their own constant meddling. Why will I not be surprised if we get the call someday like with Britney Murphy,...
- 1/24/2010
- IrishCentral
Lindsay Lohan will be belle of the ball after she was chosen to attend the annual Opera Ball in Vienna, Austria on the arm of an Austrian entrepreneur.
Each year, businessman Richard Lugner invites a leading lady to accompany him to the glitzy annual event, and the Mean Girls actress is the chosen one for 2010.
Lohan will be Lugner's date for the highlight of Viennese social calendar on 11 February.
And she'll be in good company - previous dates have included Paris Hilton, Geri Halliwell, Pamela Anderson, Andie MacDowell, Sophia Loren and Dita Von Teese. Last year's invitee was Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan.
Each year, businessman Richard Lugner invites a leading lady to accompany him to the glitzy annual event, and the Mean Girls actress is the chosen one for 2010.
Lohan will be Lugner's date for the highlight of Viennese social calendar on 11 February.
And she'll be in good company - previous dates have included Paris Hilton, Geri Halliwell, Pamela Anderson, Andie MacDowell, Sophia Loren and Dita Von Teese. Last year's invitee was Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan.
- 1/21/2010
- WENN
Departing Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan was the belle of the ball in Vienna, Austria on Thursday night after she was named the guest of honour at the annual Opera Ball.
Every year businessman Richard Lugner invites a leading lady to be his date to the glitzy event, and this year he chose Sheridan, who recently learned she would be getting the axe from her hit TV show.
Lugner's past invitees have included Paris Hilton, former Spice Girls star Geri Halliwell, Pamela Anderson, Andie MacDowell, Sophia Loren and Dita Von Teese, who accompanied him in 2008.
Every year businessman Richard Lugner invites a leading lady to be his date to the glitzy event, and this year he chose Sheridan, who recently learned she would be getting the axe from her hit TV show.
Lugner's past invitees have included Paris Hilton, former Spice Girls star Geri Halliwell, Pamela Anderson, Andie MacDowell, Sophia Loren and Dita Von Teese, who accompanied him in 2008.
- 2/20/2009
- WENN
No kissing any frogs for Nicollette Sheridan. The Desperate Housewives star, 45, is in Vienna, as the celebrity date of local businessman Richard Lugner, 76, for Thursday's gala Vienna Opera Ball. The actress, whose engagement to Michael Bolton ended last summer, informed the Austrian press, "I'm always looking for a man. But please, only princes should talk to me."Prospective suitors should not confuse her with her soon-to-expire TV alter ego, Edie Britt, either. "I'm totally different from her," says Sheridan, "and besides, she'll die next season anyway." What she most eagerly anticipates once she leaves Wisteria Lane is "writing my own shows.
- 2/18/2009
- by Karen Nickel Anhalt
- PEOPLE.com
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