- One Million Assholes Moms is calling for JC Penneys to fire Ellen Degeneres, the face of the mass retailer’s relaunch, claiming Ellen’s sexuality does not jibe with the company’s image and that “the majority of JC Penney shoppers will be offended and choose to no longer shop there.” Well, they should know a thing or two about offending people. And maybe Penneys is remaking themselves so d-bags like OMMs can take their bigoted business to Sears where it belongs. [Towleroad]

- Don Cornelius is now popping and locking down that Soul Train line in the sky. The creator of the landmark show committed suicide today at 75. [Huff Po]

- Nicki Minaj‘s booty-enriched video for “Stupid Hoe” has been banned by BET. [TMZ]

- British GQ named “thuggish rapper-slash-singer” Chris Brown the worst-dressed man in the world. [GQ UK]

- This is what happens when you don’t keep your interns on a short leash and a diet of fear and caffeine pills. A former Harper’s Bazaar intern — perhaps incensed by the mag’s new makeover — is suing parent company Hearst for not paying her despite working there full time. FashionIndie‘s interns better not get any ideas into their heads that I didn’t personally slap in there myself. [NYT]

- According to David Beckham, his brood of boys are embarrassed by his underwear ads. Meanwhile, that bulge has been putting food in those little brats’ mouths for years so they would do well to learn some goddamn gratitude. [Telegraph]

So what are your opinions on the video? Too much?

The exhibit opens today June 7th at famed British jeweler Stephen Webster in Beverly Hills.  Proceeds from “In Case of Fashion Emergency Break Glass,” in addition to 10% of jewelry sales for the month of June, will be donated to the Prince’s Trust.

The Prince’s Trust is a cause especially close to Thomas’s heart. Having left his native Glouchester where he was studying as a plumber’s apprentice, Thomas found himself in London at age nineteen with only 30 pounds to his name. There he became immersed in the nightlife scene in hopes of meeting his idol, Boy George. He soon realized, however, he couldn’t get by with just being fabulous; he actually had to do something. The life of a fashion editor appealed to him so at 22 he applied for a grant from the Prince’s Trust.

With the money he won, David put together a portfolio and wrote over 100 stylists, hoping to work for free as an assistant. He supported himself with a job handing out roses and perfume in a bathroom of a club at night and washing dishes at a café on the weekends. He was eventually hired by Isabella Blow and Judy Blaine; the latter, as fate would have it, was Boy George’s stylist. After scoring a lucky break styling Lisa Stansfield‘s video for “All Around the World,” Thomas took over working with Boy George from Blaine, who had become too busy with another client, Neneh Cherry.

By 24, David Thomas had become the fashion editor at Esquire, the youngest editor in the world at that time. He befriended Hamish Bowles, who was working at Harper’s & Queen in the office next door. Bowles took Thomas under his refined wing and taught him the ins and outs of proper decorum. Thomas also met a young Philip Treacy from whom he commissioned a hat for Boy George, thus helping launch his impressive career as a milliner.

David Thomas plans to document his 23-plus years in fashion with a book he’s currently working on, but for “In Case of Fashion Emergency,” he didn’t want to delve too deep into the past. Rather, he wanted to focus on the last six months to make the exhibit more relevant. He will be featuring looks he styled for Britney Spears, Chris Brown, Matthew McConaughey, Avril Lavigne, Chris Hemsworth, John Legend and of course Puff Daddy, by whom the exhibit’s name is more or less inspired.

While having dinner one Saturday night, Puff called him, desperately in need of an outfit for dinner with Jay Z — an age-old dilemma. David rushed home, but impeded by traffic, got there an hour later, at which point Puff had already solved the problem. He later joked with friends that he should always have a back-up outfit, encased in a glass box like a fire extinguisher, and  in case of fashion emergencies, he would simply break the glass.

If you’re in Beverly Hills tonight or at all during the month of June — the length of the exhibit —  make sure to drop by Stephen Webster so you too can be prepared for your own fashion emergencies. Although, I doubt Puff Daddy will be calling you anytime soon, as David Thomas would tell you, it’s best to be prepared.

- Sylvester Stallone time traveled back to 25 years ago when he was still relevant, liked what he saw and decided to start a clothing line. Never one to rest on his laurels, Sly’s line will be inspired by Rocky (“the gentleman”) and Rambo (“the rebel”). [Fashionologie]

- Dov Charney simply can’t help sexually harassing his employees. And they can’t stop trying to  sue his pants off. Of course, there are much easier ways to get Dov’s pants off — like saying “Hi, Dov. I’m basically legal.” [NY Times]

- Once upon a time, Abby Lee Kershaw was a little girl with a big dream. Though she looks like she belongs on an episode of My So-Called Life/Clarissa Explains It All,  one can see the potential that the Kaiser can’t seem to get enough of. [Stardust and Sequins]

- Sesssilee Lopez‘s mom has written a book “to help other parents help their daughters become high fashion models.” As a “super momager,” Janice Celeste encountered her fair share of the fashion world’s craziness, such as “one model who dipped cotton balls in orange juice and consumed it to feel full. Later it came out that she had anorexia.” Janice Celeste says anorexic, I say genius. [Fashionista]

-  After killing an intruder with a pink .38-caliber pistol, beauty queen Meghan Brown threw on some lingerie for a steamy photoshoot. Why? “I wanted to make some money. I wanted to capitalize on this. I’m the perfect example of why women should have a gun.” Then she asked if anyone had a problem with that while pulling a sequined pistol with lace trimming out of her cleavage. [The Daily]

- Kiki de Montparnasse wants you to get Kinky de Montparnasse while checking your mate with this sensual chess set with pieces made out of sex toys. Get your rooks off. [Kiki de Montparnasse]

- Chris Brown is “disappointed” in his actions after busting a window at Good Morning America‘s studios earlier this week after host Robin Roberts asked him about that little thing with Rihanna. Geez, you savagely beat someone up, get a restraining order against you and become a social pariah, and suddenly you can’t even throw a chair out of a window in peace. [The Daily Beast]

- And in celebration of Twitter‘s 5th anniversary (#OMG), Refinery29 has blessed us with their list of the 10 Most Annoying Types of Fashion Twitterers. They forgot “The Swag Slut” — The shallow, opportunistic media-whore who will do anyone and anything to get free stuff. Also known as @LesFabian. [Refinery29]

Props included surf boards, guitars and cowboy hats. My favorite accessory were the long fringed vests paired with bikinis.

Donald J. Pliner of shoe design fame was sitting in the front row with his wife Lisa. Jasmine Sanders walked the runway, though missing boyfriend Chris Brown in the front. America’s Next Top Model contender Anchal Joseph looked summer elegant.

Slide show and video coming soon…

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This is not what you think! The theme of Jean Paul Gaultier’s show was “warrior”, so he decided to give himself a fake beat down face and then pose with Chris Brown as a joke. I don’t find this funny!

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I’m so confused as to why Chris Brown is still relevant. You’ve already done you’re part of reminding us that shitty boyfriends do exist even in Hollywood, so why must you rape our retina’s with you’re played out attempt at geekage?!? The geek is dead, time to “transform” your look and dress like you’ve got some sense.

VIDEO: Some chick calls Chris Brown a “fucking beater” and says. “I hope someone beats the fucking crap out of you!” Chris Brown fans respond by yelling “Smack that bitch up”. We’re not surprised…

So basically if you’re a fan of our generations Ike Turner, you’re most definitely a fan of beating the shit out of women.

In completely unrelated news, Rihanna has cottage thighs that probably need a beating…

The latest collection from my friends at Dazzle Me Formal is one I’m super excited about. The Smooth Criminals collection is based on the faces of Hollywood that were part of famous domestic abuse incidents. I know that may sound a bit harsh, but it focuses even more on the idea that they are normally kept quite and the repercussions are minimal.

The line features two of the most famous battered couples in the Hollywood, Madonna and Sean Penn, and Chris Brown and Rihanna. The distressed look of the shirts is really awesome as well.

Want one of these for yourself? Get one here!

Kanye’s ex or current lover (I’m not too sure right now) is in a Luda and Chris Brown video. She’s the ugly one.

Seriously, don’t sign up for videos like this when the other girls in it are smoking hot. You look like the Charlie Brown-headed fugly friend they brought along to distract the fat dude in Luda’s posse. Plus, who the fuck smiles in rap videos. Your job as a video hoe is to pout, gyrate slowly and occasionally shoot a scene in your underwear. Smiling is for the cover of the J.C Penny catalogue which is probably where you’re gonna end up if you don’t get back in Kanye’s good graces or at least call us back when we request an interview.

Hmm good timing Covergirl, now is the perfect time for Rihanna to be doing commercials for eye makeup. Because blogging allows me the great opportunity to make money while I sit my ass on the couch and watch TV, I was able to catch this commercial for the first time while watching VH1 today. I laughed and laughed out loud by myself (of course), and then proceed to live the good life. Oh Rihanna, it’s a shame that your misfortune will be the butt end of all jokes for the next couple months atleast, maybe you’ll think twice about spreading the clap.