yoko ono
The weird story of
Yoko Ono's extortionist driver Koral Karson gets even weirder today, as more details about the contents of the photos and tapes he was blackmailing her with are revealed. In the
Times, we learn that one of the tapes featured Sean Lennon describing his dead father "with an obscene anatomical term." (Guesses?) And from the
Post, we learned that Karsan claimed to be Ono's lover, and that the photo in question featured Ono in a "revealing nightgown." We also learned about disappointment.
The creepy chauffeur accused of blackmailing Yoko Ono for $2 million led his own double fantasy - claiming they made sweet music together as the Beatle widow's lover, sources told The Post yesterday.
Koral "Koko" Karsan, 50, cornered Ono in the kitchen of her apartment at The Dakota last Friday and read his demands in a bizarre, typed letter, according to a source close to the probe.
"I've been your confidant, your bodyguard and your lover," Karsan read out.
A stunned and furious Ono couldn't believe her ears and told Karsan to get back - to reality.
No mention of whether or not Karsan can or cannot still
drive Ono's car?
Post, you let us down sometimes.
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yoko ono
Remember back on November 26th, when
Yoko Ono took out a $42,000 full-page ad in the
Times proposing that December 8, the anniversary of her murdered husband John Lennon's death, be deemed an official day of forgiveness and apology? "Every year, let's make December 8th the day to ask for forgiveness from those who suffered the insufferable," Ono wrote. While some people might have taken her plea to heart, at least one guy didn't: her driver, Koral Karson, who picked that day to confront Ono with a photo of herself in pajamas and a tape of her "expressing her personal opinion on people and events," as well as a letter detailing his grievances. Then, on Tuesday, Karson met with an Ono lawyer and demanded $2 million, threatening to kill her and
Sean Lennon (oh no! Not Sean!!) if his demands weren't met.
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mike meyers
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tips@gawker.com
· "Where: Loews 42nd St Theatre Who:
Jimmy Fallon JF looked a lot older in person — maybe because he was so uncharacteristically subdued. My friend thought he was very plain looking. We were, however, impressed by his Yoji Yamamoto Adidas sneakers (they�re like $400!!).
· in LA: "
Bill Maher smoking dope in his limousine with
Dennis Miller in front of the CBS Artist's Entrance on Beverly in LA. Every Wednesday. He leaves the doors open to be cooler."
· "just saw the poser punk rockers from
Good Charlotte on 54 Street, they look like they just walked out of a mall."
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lauren bush
· Speculation about which antagonist will be invited to the White House Correspondent's Dinner on April 26th: Matt Drudge reports that several media outlets are considering documentarian Michael Moore, most recently famous for his anti-Bush tirade during the Oscars. [
Page Six]
· President Bush's favorite painting of himself was done by a former gay porn star. [
Page Six]
· FHM's 50 Most Eligible Bachelorettes include
Lauren Bush (1), Pia Getty (6), the Hilton sisters (19), Charlotte Ronson (23), and J-Lo's sister (41). [
Page Six]
· One of actress Melanie Griffith's most prized possessions is a bronze replica of husband
Antonio Banderas's phallus that she keeps in their bedroom. [
Page Six]
· Yoko Ono on
John Lennon: "He would never say: 'Let's go dancing,' It's kind of a woman thing, I guess." [
NY Daily News]
fark
The Farkers are referring to the "
50 Most Loathsome New Yorkers" issue from the NY Press as a list that "includes cocaine and 49 people you've never heard of." Some choice comments:
· Yoko Ono should have been WAY higher than that. I'm thinking in the "Woody Allen" area at least.
· "
New York Press"? I'm guessing this is a paper that you get for free, largely underwritten by ads from phone-sex lines, booby bars and tatoo parlors. Am I wrong?
· Whoever submitted this link is an idiot. And may God have mercy on the soul of the moron that posted this link.
· How dare they insult
Keith Blanchard? He's a solid man, and damn funny. The thing everybody gets wrong about the Maxim staff is thinking that they take their job seriously. They realize just as much as anyone how dumb their mag is, but they love the fact that they get paid to write about farts, beer, and boobies. It's the life. Pretty much everyone else on the list can go suck it, though.
Fark forum: 50 Most Loathsome New Yorkers [Fark]
moby
· Design team Gaelyn & Cianfarani, who are doing a "cruelty-free" fashion show for PETA, got their start making black leather fetish outfits. [
Page Six]
· Moby and painter pal Damian Loeb aren't speaking after Moby refused to lend Loeb money to fix up his Soho loft. [
Page Six]
· Chelsea Clinton spotted playing pool and eating nachos with The Bachelorette reject who got busted for drugs at JFK. [
Page Six]
· Yoko Ono's birthday invite reads: "Clothing optional. Chanel No. 5 optional. Bring your heart and high heels; sunglasses optional. Guests will be expected to wear the sky on their sleeves. Clouds optional." [
Cindy Adams]
· Sean "P. Diddy" Combs on the significance of his military-themed clothing: "I would never use my show for a political statement about war or peace, but I'm strictly peace...[the military-looking jackets were meant to convey] "a warrior-type of vibe, telling people we need to look internally." [
NY Daily News]
Gawker
Lying author James Frey has designed a lunchbox that's being auctioned off to benefit two hunger-relief charities. But his lunchbox looks an awful lot like the one designed by Yoko Ono!
