New York Adult Entertainment: Lohan sues E-Trade; Betty White to host SNL
A German man has been convicted of blackmailing supermodel Cindy Crawford and been sentenced to two years in jail. Edis Kayalar was found guilty of extorting money from Crawford by threatening to release a photo showing Crawford’s then seven-year-old daughter gagged and tied to chair. [AP]
“Love Never Dies,” the sequel to “Phantom of the Opera,” opens in London today. Many “Phantom” fans have trashed the show in Internet reviews based on preview performances. [AP]
Finally, Lil Wayne began his one-year prison term yesterday. He arrived at Rikers Island today. Anyone who watches “Law & Order” knows that place is bad. [AP]
R&B singer D’Angelo was caught in New York City trying to pay $40 for sex with an undercover cop posing as a prostitute. He was arrested Saturday. [AP]
ShowBiz Minute: Lil Wayne begins 1-year jail term in New York city gun case; R&B singer D’Angelo accused of soliciting prostitute in New York; Oscars receive highest viewing figures since 2005.