"Subprime Slime" -- Bikini-wearing actresses against foreclosure
In general, the bar at L.A. Land is set very high for news coverage. In this particular case, though, the item just limboed right underneath the bar.
From a media alert forwarded to me by a colleague:
What: Hollywood actresses in bathing suits will be protesting to save foreclosure victims in front of the Bank of America building in Hollywood. The Hollywood actresses will be supporting homeowners who are metaphorically losing their shirts because of bad loans. The protest will take place before the 4th of July to emphasize the idea of the American Dream that was lost because of bad home loans.
Who: Hollywood actresses from film and television and
Forbes contributor and financial expert Robert Maltbie.
When:
Thursday, July 3rd at 10 a.m.
Where: Bank of
America
6300 West Sunset
Los Angeles, CA
90028
The media advisory further states that the Internet show "Hollywood by the Numbers" (surely you've heard of it) will be launching its newest video called "Subprime Slime," in hopes of raising money "to benefit foreclosure victims."
I spoke briefly with the PR person for this event, Lorena Meza, who assured me, "This is a real event." She was giggling a bit, though. I asked if I'd be correct in assuming the various actresses are, for lack of a better way of saying it, unknown. "I think one of them was in Terminator 2," she replied. "But they're not 'A' or 'B' list. They might be, like, 'D' list."
Your thoughts? Comments? E-mail story tips to peter.viles@latimes.com.
Photo Credit: "Hollywood by the Numbers"
Oh, Peter; you have such a whimsical sense of humor.
Posted by: Kathy | June 30, 2008 at 03:22 PM
"But they're not 'A' or 'B' list. They might be, like, 'D' list."
Yeah, well "Dancing with the Stars" started with D-listers, and look at them now...
And with the actors strike starting this week, there should be plenty of talent available.
Posted by: TakeFive | June 30, 2008 at 03:26 PM
They look like the kind of idiots who
took these mortgages. I have zero
sympathy for golddiggers in LA LA land.
Posted by: save your ammo | June 30, 2008 at 03:47 PM
How about B of A list?
Posted by: cas127 | June 30, 2008 at 04:02 PM
If they're not A list, can I call these girls subprime?
Posted by: Seal McCrackin | June 30, 2008 at 06:40 PM
I agree with "save your ammo".
Posted by: E | June 30, 2008 at 06:51 PM
Unbelievable! That one will seize the moment to be in the spotlight. Never mind the chaos swirling around.
Posted by: aj | June 30, 2008 at 06:58 PM
I think you mean the T and A list.
Posted by: farinhite_451 | June 30, 2008 at 07:45 PM
Finally something good from foreclosures....
Bring on the Gals!
Are there any Option ARMS - Options on Arms? Legs?
Will they dress bare minimum that would not even cover standards aka less than interest only?
NINJA loans...?
Posted by: Laker | June 30, 2008 at 07:45 PM
I was hoping they would be DD list! :) (aww... come on someone had to say it)
Posted by: Jimm | July 01, 2008 at 09:10 AM
Finally, the "silver lining!"
Posted by: aldo818 | July 01, 2008 at 09:42 AM
I find it insulting that the Hollywood community thinks that now they're part of the comunity of man, when all along they've been an exclusive group of elites. Ed McMohan, perfect example
Posted by: Nelcisco | July 01, 2008 at 09:52 AM
And they would be protesting??? Perhaps poor decision making by those who took out these loans? Apparently the phrase, "You made your bed. Now sleep in it," is wholly out of vogue.
Posted by: CMartel2 | July 28, 2008 at 01:27 PM