Joe Francis

Shilling for Joe Francis - Posted July 21, 2008
We know we have readers. We know people come to this site on a regular basis. Lots of 'em actually. But in the past couple of months that Mediabistro has enabled comments, we here at FBLA haven't gotten too many. We have lurkers - not comment leavers. We're fine with that.... [FishBowlLA]

Girls Gone Wild's Joe Francis is Outraged - Posted July 21, 2008
Bernhoft Law attorneys will make a statement this morning after Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis is arraigned in his felony tax evasion case. Robert Bernhoft, the law firm's press release reminds us, "previously obtained acquittals on all felony counts for former IRS investigator Joe Bannister (a trial memorialized in Pulitzer... [FishBowlLA]

Good Morning FBLA Readers -- A 'Funny' Variety - Posted July 8, 2008
On the front page of Variety.com they have a photo gallery titled,"10 Comics to Watch". Then there are pictures of the performers and random - out of context but not particularly clever or interesting quotes. Are they from their acts? From interviews? Their blogs? Where did they come up with them? For... [FishBowlLA]

Sleaze Ball Francis Back In LA - Posted March 13, 2008
If you thought you smelled a noxious mix of sulfur and roofies on the breeze last night, that's because Girls Gone Wild CEO Joe Francis returned home from jail. One of his first acts of bizniz? He called TMZ. ... [FishBowlLA]

Christina McLarty Makes Vegas Magic For CBS - Posted March 6, 2008
Christina McLarty--it's always sweeps at CBS! See what hanging around a sleazebag like Joe Francis will do to a girl? ... [FishBowlLA]

Joe Francis Speaks Out Behind Bars - Posted September 20, 2007
Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis is still being held in a Nevada jail on various charges but that hasn't stopped him from reaching out to friends and colleagues outside the cell to let them know about his legal sitch. In an email letter received by FBLA on Thursday, Francis says... [FishBowlLA]

Joe Francis Speaks Out Behind Bars - Posted September 20, 2007
Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis is still being held in a Nevada jail on various charges but that hasn't stopped him from reaching out to friends and colleagues outside the cell to let them know about his legal sitch. In an email letter received by FBLA on Thursday, Francis says... [FishBowlLA]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted April 6, 2007
Unclear on the Concept: Girls Gone Wild slimepig Joe Francis is sentenced to jail. But even when he's getting locked up, he can't help but pimp his brand: "This judge has gone as far as to call me the devil and an evildoer," he said. "It is a case of a... [FishBowlLA]

Radar Fires Back At Page Six - Posted March 12, 2007
This, then this: Dear Corynne, We're really sorry we couldn't make room for you at our launch party last week. It was a small venue, and, well, you know, fire codes and all. But we can't blame you for trying so hard to get in—it was really fun! Ask everyone you know. Also, we're... [FishBowlNY]

Joe Francis Wants Antonella Barba--Offers Quarter Million - Posted March 7, 2007
Should Antonella Barba getted voted off American Idol tonight, she can console herself by going wild with Joe Francis, according to TabloidBaby. Francis offered her $250,000 to host the video series. More than Playboy. Francis says: There's a little Girls Gone Wild in every woman and this should be embraced as a positive,... [FishBowlLA]

Claire Hoffman Diversifies Her 'Portfolio' - Posted February 16, 2007
We knew it was too good to last. FBLA hero and LAT-smut-beat reporter Claire Hoffman is leaving the paper to join Conde Nast Portfolio. Here's a release the mag giant sent out. Print it out on soft paper, and you can use it to sop up your tears: Claire Hoffman has been named... [FishBowlLA]