<![CDATA[Jalopnik: celebrities]]> http://tags.jalopnik.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jalopnik.com.png <![CDATA[Jalopnik: celebrities]]> http://jalopnik.com/tag/celebrities http://jalopnik.com/tag/celebrities <![CDATA[Buy Sharon Stone's Ford LTD Convertible, Raise Drug Awareness]]> Want to help raise drug addition awareness? Want a 1972 Ford LTD convertible? Want to buy a car previously owned by someone once considered an "international sex symbol?" We have exactly the car for you.

This is certainly one of the stranger celebrity auctions we've seen — well, ever since Gary Coleman's Saturn Sky. We're not sure how feel about this as a pure value proposition, but can you really put a price on owning something so strange? You can, and it looks to be about $15,000. Details below.

Enjoy Sharon Stone's 1972 Ford LTD. She is one of Hollywood's most famous and powerful actresses. She has appeared in Basic Instinct, The Specialist, Total Recall, Casino, and Sphere. An international sex symbol who has managed to perform alongside virtually all of Hollywood's leading men including: Russell Crow, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro, Michael Douglas, Dustin Hoffman, and Sylvester Stallone. She is none other than the gorgeous powerhouse, Sharon Stone!

Bid now on her classic car!

1972 FORD LTD CONVERTIBLE
ENGINE: V-8 400CID
TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC
POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, POWER OPERATED TOP, AM/FM CD PLAYER.

[CharityBuzz]

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<![CDATA[Second Woods-Loaned, GM-Owned Escalade Spotted At Miami Hospital]]> The second Cadillac Escalade (there's two) loaned to Tiger Woods from GM's marketing fleet was spotted driving up to a Miami hospital by an unidentified younger woman with blond hair behind a second blond woman driven in an ambulance. [NYT]

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<![CDATA[GM To Repair, Sell Crashed Tiger Woods Escalade]]> Tired of the Tiger Woods car crash story? Too bad. We're going to beat it into your head like Elin... right. Anyway, Tiger's GM-owned Cadillac Escalade will be repaired and either returned to duty or auctioned off.

[USAToday]


Photo Credit: Getty Images

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<![CDATA[The Worst Car-Related Tiger Woods Jokes On The Internet]]> The media frenzy over the Tiger Woods car crash and subsequent personal revelations hasn't ended. This weekend's Saturday Night Live skit added fuel to the fire. It's fodder for bad comedy, so we collected the worst car-related groaners out there.

Photo credit: NBC


Q: What's the difference between a car and a golf ball?
A: Tiger can drive a ball 400 yards.

Photo credit: Florida Highway Patrol/Getty Images

Tiger Woods is so rich that he owns lots of expensive cars. Now he has a hole in one.

Photo credit: Florida Highway Patrol/Getty Images

Tiger Woods wasn't seriously injured in the crash, but he's still below par.

Photo credit: Getty Images/TMZ


Q: Why did Tiger Woods crash into a fire hydrant and a tree.

A: He couldn't decide between a wood and an iron.

Photo credit: Florida Highway Patrol/Getty Images

Jilted Swede vs Escalade Airbag..... Looking back, which one do you think Tiger wishes would have blown up and hit him in the head?

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He who drives well in fair way doesn't fair well in a driveway.

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Bonus non-car-related joke just too bad to pass up:

Q: What's the difference between Oscar the Grouch & Tiger Woods?

A: One puts his junk everywhere, and the other is a Muppet on Sesame Street

Photo credit TinyPic

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<![CDATA[Tiger Woods' Escalade: Complete Cadillac Carnage Gallery]]> The Florida Highway Patrol's released detailed photos of Tiger Woods' crashed Cadillac Escalade and despite that story of his heroic wife, two rear windows are suspiciously smashed in. Also, he admitted to...something. That's not going to help things.

Among the interesting things we learn from these images:

  • Both the passenger side and drivers side rear doors have the windows smashed in from the outside as evidenced by the glass all over the seats and floor. Rear windows aren't generally known for imploding upon frontal impact, indicating they were smashed in by somebody
  • For some reason Tiger Woods has a book in his back seat titled "Get A Grip On Physics" by John Gribben. Perhaps brushing up on his projectile physics.
  • Despite the obviously destructive nature of the crash, none of the vehicles airbags went off, indicating it was somewhat low speed
  • Tiger Woods bought DUB rims. We're wondering if he's having money trouble. Come on, not even Giovanna's Tiger? Really?

Photo credit: Florida Highway Patrol/Getty Images

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<![CDATA[Chinese Press Creates Crazy CGI Tiger Woods Car Crash Reenactment]]> Just when we thought the Tiger Woods crash story had finally died down, the Chinese press goes ahead and makes it a thousand times more awesome. This clip shows a computer-generated reenactment of the accident, complete with golf club-swinging wife.

What makes it all the better is the cheesy porn-like music when it gets to the part of the news report dealing with the "potential other woman." Also, that's the worst rendering of the rear end of a Cadillac Escalade we've ever seen.

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<![CDATA[Nick Hogan Crashes Again, Causes Brain Injury Of Another Kind]]> Hulk Hogan's professional car crashing racing son, Nick Bollea, was involved in yet another accident Saturday after attending an event for a safe driving charity.

While Nick didn't manage to put his best friend into hospital for two years with severe brain damage this time, like he did back in 2007 when he crashed his Pussy Magnet Yellow Supra during a street race, he did make our heads hurt with unintentional irony. The name of the charity Nick was visiting prior to the fender bender? Keep It On The Track, a name we wish Hogan's son would take literally. [PerezHilton]

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<![CDATA[Tiger Woods Cadillac Escalade Crash Scene Photos]]> TMZ's now got crash scene photos of Tiger Woods' Cadillac Escalade that seem to contraindicate the initial claim of "backing out" of the driveway and accidentally hitting a tree and fire hydrant. Take a look for yourself below.

Sources tell TMZ the Florida Highway Patrol's now focusing on obtaining a search warrant — allowing them to seize medical records from the hospital that treated former Buick spokes-golfer Tiger Woods — in an attempt to determine if the wounds Woods sustained are consistent with a car accident or domestic violence.

A whole slew of photos are available over at TMZ. Take a look at all of them there. [via TMZ]

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<![CDATA[UFC Boss Smashes Customized Ferrari F430]]> No details other than this image yet, but UFC head honcho Dana White smashed up his custom Ferrari F430 pretty good. It's appropriately bleeding green blood (coolant) all over the asphalt.

(Thanks for the tip Dave) (TwitPic)

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<![CDATA[Brad Pitt Hates The Kids, Buys A Camaro SS]]> Yesterday we showed you Brad Pitt can't ride. Now he's moving on, and into a bigger vehicle. It appears the old man-baby's bought himself a Camaro SS. Really?

Did Pitt even try sitting in that cave-like backseat? How's he gonna get the entire family in that? This seems like some serious near-sightedness on Pitt's part.

Although maybe he actually is near-sighted. We mean, check out that color scheme. [TMZ]

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<![CDATA[Definitive Video Proof Brad Pitt Can’t Ride]]> TMZ's reporting Brad Pitt had a bit of a tumble off a motorcycle in LA the other day after clipping a car's wing mirror. Turns out he just grabbed too much front brake.

[via TMZ]

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<![CDATA[This Is Exactly Why People Think Michael Phelps Is A Schmuck]]> Michael Phelps, the multi-gold-medal-winning Olympian, is really pushing his luck. It now appears he'll pose in front of any car that's either black or blinged-out. Preferably both.

[CelebrityCarBlogs]

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<![CDATA[David Beckham Murders-Out His Porsche Turbo]]> It turns out Michael Phelps was actually copying David Beckham's back-in-black madness, who also went with the "classy" inclusion of his number on the headrests. But wait, now he's wrapped the 911 in matte black. Below, the full dull blackness.


[CelebrityCarsBlog, X17online]

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<![CDATA[Footballer Gives Girlfriend Obnoxious Birthday Bentley]]> Stephen Ireland, a Manchester City midfielder, spent about $413,000 on an a loathsomely customized Bentley Continental GTC convertible as a present for girlfriend Jessica Lawlor's 24th birthday. Abandon all hope of taste, ye who click through for the gallery.

[AutoTrader.uk]

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<![CDATA[Ludacris Gives Away 20 Cars To Needy Fans]]> Rapper Ludacris has partnered with Atlanta's Nissan South dealership to give away 20 cars to winners in an essay contest wherein they detailed their need for reliable transportation. See, he's just a big softie concerned with self-promotion philanthropy.

The vehicular prizes were awarded to the most compelling stories pulled from around 4,000 entries all making the case as to why theirs was a situation of greatest need. The giveaway happened over the weekend on "LudaDay" (known to the rest of us as "Sunday") where the contestants posed for pictures with Ludacris. According to the AP, Luda was taken aback after reading the essays telling of the struggles facing not-platinum-selling-millionaire-rappers during this latest recession. Ludacris urged fellow luminaries to also "Do The Right Thang" because during these "Hard Times" the "Word On The Street" is that walking around at "Two Miles An Hour" isn't going to help anybody "Rollout" of unemployment. (Thanks for the tip Wes) [Yahoo News]

Photo credit: AP Photo/Paul Abell

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<![CDATA[Is Usain Bolt Faster Than A Corvette Grand Sport?]]>

This evening in Berlin, the Jamaican sprinter broke his own world record of 19.30 at the 200 meter sprint with a time of 19.19 seconds.

The M3-flipping Bolt is now the man who holds the world title, the Olympic title and the world record in both the 100 meters and the 200 meters: he set the former on August 16 with a time of 9.58, besting his previous record of 9.69 from last summer at the Beijing Olympics.

With first places worth $60,000 and world records worth $100,000, the lanky Jamaican bagged a cool $320,000 at the Berlin world championships-more than enough to replace his crashed BMW M3 for his 23rd birthday, which is tomorrow.

(Yes, the clock reads 19.20 on the photo above, but his official time is 19.19 seconds.)

Photo Credit: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images, OLIVIER MORIN/AFP/Getty Images, Sky News

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<![CDATA[Twelve Ridiculous Celebrity Car Poses]]> Celebrities have access to some of the world's greatest cars. With some help from our readers we've found these twelve horrifying instances of them abusing, perverting and ignoring this privilege.

Celebrity: David Hasselhoff and Gary Coleman
Car: K.I.T.T.
Why So Embarrassing: It's the creepy thumbs up that makes this picture awesome to everyone not in it.
Suggested By: F1Morgan, Scandanavian Flick

Celebrity: 50 Cent
Car: Pontiac G8 GXP
Why So Embarrassing: Though we love the car, it doesn't particularly do it any good to get tarted up by 50 Cent on what seems to be the down-slope of his career. We bet Kanye could have sold more G8s.
Suggested By: BuickBoy92

Celebrity: Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, John Travolta, William H. Macy
Car: Harley Davidson Bikes
Why So Embarrassing: The four of them look like a gay biker gang, but not in the good way. We do give them props for their realistic portrayal of the typical lame Harley owner in this shot from the film Wild Hogs.
Suggested By: Golferal

Celebrity: Michael Johnson
Car: C4 Corvette
Why So Embarrassing: Oh so 1990s. You may be fast, but you'll never outrun this Glamour Shot.
Photo Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport

Celebrity: Mila Kunis
Car: Lexus SC430
Why So Embarrassing: We're not big fans of the Lexus SC430, but it's not particularly embarrassing. Parking it in a handicapped spot to grab a coffee is.

Celebrity: Michael Phelps
Car: Mazda6/Atenza
Why So Embarrassing: Immediately following his pot bust/gold medal marathon Phelps was tasked with pushing the Mazda brand in China. We'd probably start using drugs as well.

Celebrity: Andre Agassi
Car: Vector W8
Why So Embarrassing: Posing near a Vector W8 is only cool in a semi-ironic sort of way. In this case, Agassi is trying to show off all he has: big hair, awkward car, soon-to-be-ex girlfriend.

Photo Credit: John Russell/Getty Images

Celebrity: Danica Patrick
Car: Chevrolet Bel Air
Why So Embarrassing: Danica Patrick is talented, but she also understands the connection between her sex appeal and her ability to get sponsors. Unfortunately, this photo is just awkward. It's supposed to be enticing and seductive but the strange outfit and uncomfortable look makes us wish we'd never seen this photo.
Suggested By: PowerMatic

Photo Credit: FHM/George Holz/JEGPhoto

Celebrity: Adam West
Car: Chrysler 300C
Why So Embarrassing: Adam West, Batman, drives an old man car. Whatever, he's hilarious. He gets away with it. What he doesn't get away with is the "NBR1BAT" license plate. Holy Vanity Plate Batman!
Suggested By: 57sweptside

Celebrity: Conan O'Brien
Car: Ford Taurus SHO
Why So Embarrassing: Yes, Conan O'Brien is trying to look ridiculous. Yes, we love the Ford Taurus SHO. This is embarrassing for Conan because his attempts at appearing silly fail. You look awesome Conan.
Suggested By: Nerdwa

Celebrity: Sting
Car: Toyota Prius
Why So Embarrassing: Really, the guy who wrote Outlandos d'Amour is suddenly out cruising town in a Prius. We thought tantric sex was about extending the pleasure. Hybrids cut it way short, Gordy.
Suggested By: JamesMarino

Celebrity: Michael Schumacher
Car: Fiat Work Van
Why So Embarrassing: Schumacher looks the part too well. Also, "the quick gardner" sounds like a bad German translation of a man who fires quickly in bed.
Suggested By: Mr_Sives_Remotoc.

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<![CDATA[Fifth Gear's Tiff Needell, Actor John Barrowman, Survive Terrifying 80 MPH Crash]]> John Barrowman, the actor who portrays Captain Jack Harkness on hte BBC's Torchwood walked away from a terrifying 80 MPH crash in a special rally-prepped Subaru with Fifth Gear's Tiff Needell for the Channel Five motoring show. [Daily Mail]

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<![CDATA[Elle Macpherson Gets First Crack At Fiat 500 Convertible]]> Australian supermodel and world's hottest 46-year-old Elle Macpherson took delivery of the very first 2010 Fiat 500 Convertible available to the public and certainly didn't waste any time showing the world its low-riding top.

Apparently, the fabric-topped runabout holds a special appeal to Ms. Macpherson, who has said "I love the Fiat 500c, it has that sexy, cool, Italian thing going on!" Yes, it certainly does, and so does that well placed celebrity endorsement from arguably the most successful supermodel of all time. For the high res version of Ms. Macpherson's low-riding top, click here. [Source: Fiat Marketing]

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