Ali Lohan has signed a modeling contract with NEXT Model Management, which has represented the likes of Miranda Kerr, Petra Nemcova and Molly Sims. The 17-year-old has already demonstrated an incredible talent for happening to be next to her sister in paparazzi shots, but the agency’s director says her family’s famewhoring has nothing to do with this. NEXT director Alexis Borges explains: “In fashion, Ali will set herself apart as a bona fide icon. One that fashion fans will follow not because of her famous last name, but because of the beautiful images and fashion trends she is helping create.” Congratulations on the new job, Ali. You’re going to teach your parents a lot, starting with how to earn money without calling the tabloids. [E!]
Meanwhile, Lindsay Lohan wants to blow off community service to party in Europe with BFF Paris Hilton. [Radar]
Samantha Ronson has been charged with misdemeanor DUI following her arrest last week. If convicted she faces 6 months in jail and a $1,000, but she’ll probably get probation. [Radar]
An Irish bookie says Justin Timberlake, Chris Hemsworth and Derek Hough are the frontrunners to play Johnny Castle in the Dirty Dancing remake, opposite Lea Michele, Emma Stone, or Emma Roberts as Baby. Cry to me indeed. [Radar]
Anne Hathaway is aware that you weren’t enthused by her new Catwoman costume. She responds, “If you didn’t like the photo – I’m gonna start with the negative – you only see about a tenth of what that suit can do. And if you did like the photo, you have excellent taste.” [N.Y. Mag]
- Lauryn Hill is being sued by former band member Jay Gore, who says she owes him a$3,600 paycheck. He’s also asking for $20,000 in punitive damages. [RS]
- Here’s the real question on everyone’s mind right now: “Is Kate Middleton Safe While London Burns?” [E!]
- The next season of Sesame Street will include appearances by Joel McHale, John Krasinski, Conan O’Brien, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. [ONTD]
- A Two and a Half Men crew member gushes that Ashton Kutcher is “OK … for now,” adding, “No offense to Ashton, but anybody’s gonna look good when you’re replacing Hitler.” [E!]
- Some dude says the drama between Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi was played up for TV. This is such a shock. Somebody fetch the smelling salts! [Radar]