Perez Hilton

Perez Hilton writes about celebrities on his blog, supplementing seriously lame jokes with crude illustrations scrawled on copyrighted photos he doesn't pay for or cite.

So naturally, his birthday party this weekend was, like, a big deal.

Not as big as Melanie Brown. But big.

The quote-unquote Gossip Gangsta, who gets sued a lot, actually drew some pretty big stars for his b-day bash, held at the SoCal hotspot, The Roxy.

He celebrated the 29th anniversary of him not dying wth the likes of Paris Hilton, John Stamos (really), buddies Amy Winehouse, Kelly Osbourne and Dita Von Teese Friday.

Fortunately (for them), other stars had bigger and better plans.

Mark McGrath, Cheryl Burke and fellow Dancing With the Stars phenom Joey Fatone opted to party at Hyde, while the luscious Lindsay Lohan was spotted leaving Teddy's blasting Nelly Furtado's "Give it to Me."

We can only assume that "Buttons" (by the Pussycat Dolls) and "I Wanna F*%k You" (Akon feat. Snoop Dogg) are also on Lindsay Lohan's iPod playlist.

Anyway, happy birthday Perez, you tool. For what it's worth, we were a lot more jazzed about Kevin Federline's birthday party in Vegas. Sucka.

Advantage, Mario Lavandeira.

The celebrity gossip blog writer, also known as Perez Hilton, won round two in his court battle with a major Hollywood photo agency yesterday. A judge ruled that the self-proclaimed Gossip Gangsta is allowed to run his website as the $7.5 million lawsuit against him is being decided.

The paparazzi agency wanted his website, PerezHilton.com, shut down immediately pending the result of the lawsuit.

Last month, a judge denied Perez's attempt to have the case dismissed. The celebrities forced to deal with him, such as Leona Lewis, were elated.

Hilton was sued back in December after the agency in question claims he ignored warnings to stop using its images without permission.

Hilton, who is pals with many of the celebs he covers, including almost-namesake Paris Hilton, is known for taking celebrity photos and making crude drawings on them, which are occasionally funny and have somehow made him very popular.

"The court's ruling is further validation of our client's position in this dispute," said Hilton's lawyer, Bryan J. Freedman, no relation to Britney Spears' friend and dance choreographer, Brian Friedman.

"We continue to believe that Mr. Lavandeira ultimately will prevail on the legal merits at the time of trial in this matter."

The Hollywood Gossip, meanwhile, continues to believe Mr. Lavandeira will ultimately prevail in the matter of sucking.

Perez Hilton has struck again.

The celebrity blogger - who thinks he's cooler and more popular than a topless Matthew McConaughey - likes to throw himself in front of a camera with famous people.

Past victims have included Leona Lewis and Kristin Cavallari.

You really never know where this attention-starved dweeb will show up next - which must explain why Fergie was forced to fake a smile in this photo.

After all, those that walk away from Perez run the risk of being slammed to bits on his website. He's like an insecure seventh grade girl.

Next time Hilton tries to grab you, Fergie, just stick your man Josh Duhamel on him. The Las Vegas star could tear Perez to pieces with his abs alone.

Perez Hilton needs to get a life.

The law-breaking celebrity blogger spends every second of free time tracking down famous people, taking pictures with them and then probably tacking those shots to his refrigerator in an attempt to feel cool.

Some supposed stars, such as Tara Reid, don't mind. They need the exposure, too.

But you can see that Kristin Cavallari was none too pleased that Perez shoved his fake smile and annoying head into her personal space.

The latest celebrity to be stuck posing with Hilton is British singing sensation, Leona Lewis. Look for her on American Idol later this year - and perhaps a police station later this month, filing a complaint about Perez.

God. That fat f**k is everywhere these days. As much a celebrity as some of the people he covers on his blog, Perez Hilton is seen here with aspiring actress and Laguna Beach alumna Kristin Cavallari. Nauseous at the sight of our girl KC in the presence of this no talent hack, we just vomited in our collective mouth over here at The Hollywood Gossip.

Fortunately, this picture was actually taken a few weeks ago, when the two were attending a party at a club in Miami where DJ AM was spinning. So the horror of meeting Perez might have passed for the Laguna Beach cutie by now.

Speaking of DJ AM, a.k.a. Adam Goldstein, that mofo sure is a master when it comes to the turntables. And he's tapping Mandy Moore, which is a significant upgrade over his ex-fiancee, Nicole Richie. Then again, who isn't.

In the annals of celebrity photos, certain people simply go together.

Like Katie Rees and naked, drunken women.

But at least we don't mind those pairings. Here's one that makes our computers turn just looking at it, however: Tara Reid and Perez Hilton.

Granted, those losers deserve one another. But must we see it?

Oh, and Perez: Let Rachel McAdams sport the pink hair. At least she looks good in it.

How does Reichen Lehmkuhl respond to accusations of cheating and drug use? With more than just a MySpace blog!

The boyfriend of Lance Bass posted online again today, stating that many celebrities and their "attornies" [sic] have contacted him recently, prompting a brewing class action lawsuit against the self-proclaimed Queen of All Media, aka Mario Lavandeira.

Aka: Perez Hilton.

Reichen said: "It is not clear how the lawsuit will be structured, but we are committed ... the goal of this lawsuit is to result in the stopping of your name being used in connection with untruths and gossip on the internet that obviously damage/ruin your name/reputation and lessen your ability to be successful in your profession."

You tell him, Reichen!

We hold disdain for Perez and the haughty attitude he displays through his blog. It's almost as though the mean man takes pleasure in the misfortune of those such as Lindsay Lohan.
Reichen is threatening to sue, after Perez posted a picture of him at the Dixie Chicks concert, claiming that Reichen's dilated pupils were because he was under the influence of crystal meth.

Meanwhile, this threat of legal action adds to Perez's legal woes: he's currently being sued for $7.5 million by a photo agency for using their photos without authorization.

We may not be able to pronounce his name, but we are able to commend Reichen Lehmkuhl for standing up against ugly, pompous celebrity bloggers.

No, not The Hollywood Gossip. We have nothing but respect for Reichen and his relationship with Lance Bass (which IS still on, by the way).

We're speaking, of course, about that lawbreaker, Perez Hilton. Lehmkuhl recently went off on the fake journalist for accusing Reichen of cheating on Bass.

Like any star, Lemkuhl took his fight to the world of MySpace. Once there, he slammed Hilton for referring to he and Lance as "Princess Frostylocks and The Third Reich." In turn, he called Perez a "Big (blank) Ugly Liar, an Accused Thief and Criminal."

It. Is. On.

Reichen said that Perez's report that he made out without someone other than Bass at a party is a "blantant lie" [sic], and that Perez erroneously reported that the former *NSYNCer and Amazing Race winner had broken up.

"Contrary to what this ugly wind-bag has reported, I have not broken up with my boyfriend. I did not go home with anyone from Survivor from any party..."

Reichen then defended himself against Hilton hullabaloo that he was dating Bass for money. Sounds to us like Lemkuhl is about to go all Katie Couric on Perez's posterior.

We can't wait.

Perez Hilton may stand behind drunk driving - but a photo agency is finally getting in front of a lawsuit against the pompous celebrity blogger.

X17 Inc., a Los Angeles company known for its images of stars in personal or embarrassing moments, has officially filed a federal copyright infringement suit against Hilton.

The papers claim Perez used 51 photographs without permission, payment or credit on his tabloid site, including images of a pregnant Katie Holmes, Kevin Federline pumping gas and Britney Spears going commando.

The nerve of some bloggers.

"We've had trouble with a lot of bloggers," X17 co-owner Brandy Navarre told the Los Angeles Times for a story on its Web site. "But he's the biggest, and the most arrogant and pigheaded about it, frankly.

"He is stealing our images and costing us money every day," she said.

Perez, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, is annoying and actually like Paris Hilton. He also said he believes he has done nothing illegal.

"I am going to vigorously defend myself," he said. "I am willing to step up to the plate and fight for my rights and fight for the rights of all bloggers."

His attorney, Bryan Freedman, said Hilton has a legal right to make satirical or humorous use of newsworthy photographs.

If the copyright lawsuit succeeds, "the effect would be to eliminate the ability to comment on and transform photographs under the fair-use exception to the Copyright Act," Freedman said.

Sounds like an important act to The Hollywood Gossip. But we don't need to alter images. Ashlee Simpson appears strung out all on her own.

We don't have an exact tagline. But something like this could work: The Hollywood Gossip: Lawsuit Free and Lovin It!

Unfortunately, for blogger Perez Hilton (aka Mario Lavandeira), the same cannot be said.

A photo agency is suing the celebrity kisser-upper for copyright infringement. The company claims Perez used their images on his website "without permission from the agency, thereby violating federal law."

The plaintiff is seeking over $7.5 million dollars in damages from Perez for what they say is a loss of profits and injury to their reputation. We're seeking recognition from Hilton for scooping him on the Lindsay Lohan in AA story.

The photo agency believes their pics have played a large part in the success and profitability of Perez's website,, which reportedly charges between $9,000 and $16,000 a week for ad space.

Evidently, it costs a lot to appear next to nude Britney Spears pics or a pissed off Kimberly Stewart.

Perez told TMZ: "I have yet to be personally served with this lawsuit. My lawyers and I will address the situation when we have the opportunity to review the materials."

Give it up, Hilton. You've been served by The Hollywood Gossip for months now. Have fun shopping at Payless with Brooke Hogan.