Giuliana Rancic:Giuliana Says Zendaya 'Joke' Wasn't Edited Properly
Giuliana Rancic:Giuliana Says Zendaya 'Joke' Wasn't Edited Properly, Fashion Police" host Giuliana Rancic appeared on Monday's edition of "Today," clearing up her comment on Zendaya's hair ("I feel like she smells like patchouli oil ... or weed."). "You know, I made a reference to the hippie culture," she said. "And in the editing process, some of the gestures I made, some of the things I said were taken out for time." Rancic says she received death threats for the comment.
No problem, mon. As Confidenti@l first reported, Giuliana Rancic went on Monday’s “Today” show to clear the air about her recent remark that singer Zendaya, who was wearing dreadlocks, smelled like marijuana at the Oscars. “I made a reference to the hippie culture” on the "Fashion Police" red-carpet show, Rancic said on the NBC morning show, indicating the remark wasn’t racial in nature. “I talked about patchouli oil, which is a hippie perfume. And in the editing process, some of the gestures I made, some of the things I said, were taken out for time.”
An E! insider said that people who worked on the show were surprised by the controversy since the editor involved is black and did not think it would cause a problem. But Rancic understands why things unfolded as they did. “I see why people took offense,” she lamented on “Today.” Rancic also attempted to debunk rumors that she has an eating disorder. “I do not have an eating disorder,” she said. “I have never had an eating disorder. I wanted to be very clear about that. In fact, I eat a lot.” One thing the outspoken host wouldn’t tackle is whether “Fashion Police” will return to TV. “We’ll see,” she said.
DANCERS ON THEIR TOES AROUND HARVEY
Dancers on the world’s most famous kick line are “creeped out” by Harvey Weinstein. “There’s definitely talk about how creepy it’s been having him in the back of the theater taking notes in the dark,” a production insider at Weinstein’s “New York Spring Spectacular” tells us. Weinstein is accused of sexual assault by a 22-year-old model he met on opening night of the family-friendly show at Radio City Music Hall. He’s maintained he’ll be vindicated. “He has not been backstage or inappropriate,” we’re assured.
Elizabeth Reaser, seen on Sunday as a waitress getting busy in a back alley with Don Draper in “Mad Men,” says she’s psyched about getting busy and doing the new Off-Broadway play “Permission.” On films and TV, she says, “Most of your day is getting your hair and makeup done, and standing around. You’re not really using yourself.”
BROOKE TAKES PAWS
Call it “Desperately Seeking Snausages.” Brooke Shields gave us a thumbs-up as she muzzled her pup and took it for a walk in SoHo. The beautiful model-turned-actress turns 50 next month. That’s 350 in dog years. It was in 1981 that Shields first told us that nothing came between her and her Calvins. She’s since upgraded to leather pants.
AMBROSIO’S GOOD HARE DAY
Sorry, Hugh Hefner, but supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio isn’t in the latest Playboy. The Victoria’s Secret stunner put on a pair of bunny ears and $165 Mother denim shorts, designed by fellow Angel Candice Swanepoel, to celebrate Easter with her kids over the weekend. Ambrosio soon will turn her attention from rabbits to turtles to star in the upcoming film “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2.”
COHN CAN PICK A WINNER
No wonder Gary Cohn makes the big bucks. The Goldman Sachs COO won the Bloomberg’s Brackets for a Cause office pool before the NCAA championship game was even played by picking Wisconsin and Duke to meet in the championship game Monday. Cohn wont be adding the $360,000 grand prize to his personal fortune. Pool organizer and Bloomberg News editor-at-large Stephanie Ruhle assures us he’s donating it to Harlem RBI, which provides mentoring and education through sports programs.
LIMA MAKES THINGS POP
Gorgeous Adriana Lima sipped $3,250-a-bottle Champagne at Bagatelle’s infamously raucous brunch on Saturday. We’re told the pricey Dom Perignon was brought to the model’s table at the Miami club by a waiter dressed as Superman and accompanied by the flag of her native Brazil. “She had lots of fun," we're told.
CRUISING INTO A TITLE GAME
There’s more than one March Madness. While college basketball fans in Indiana were gearing up for the men’s NCAA championship between Wisconsin and Duke, Tom Cruise, 52, and his 20-year-old son, Connor, watched the women’s Final Four in Tampa. After the game, UConn player Breanna Stewart excitedly asked an ABC reporter, “Where was he? Oh my God!”
SEEN AND HEARD
Jeanette Bronée celebrated the publication of her book “Eat to Feel Full (and Nourish Yourself for Good)” with Cornelia Guest at KTCHN. … Janelle Monae partying until 3 a.m. to celebrate the release of her new single, “Yoga,” at hot spot No. 8 with an entourage of Wonderland Records staffers. … Big Sean doing a surprise performance at Bounce Sporting Club. ... Sono nightclub on MacDougal St. will open April 16. … Stage 48 will unveil a Mexican-themed rooftop restaurant on Cinco de Mayo.
No problem, mon. As Confidenti@l first reported, Giuliana Rancic went on Monday’s “Today” show to clear the air about her recent remark that singer Zendaya, who was wearing dreadlocks, smelled like marijuana at the Oscars. “I made a reference to the hippie culture” on the "Fashion Police" red-carpet show, Rancic said on the NBC morning show, indicating the remark wasn’t racial in nature. “I talked about patchouli oil, which is a hippie perfume. And in the editing process, some of the gestures I made, some of the things I said, were taken out for time.”
An E! insider said that people who worked on the show were surprised by the controversy since the editor involved is black and did not think it would cause a problem. But Rancic understands why things unfolded as they did. “I see why people took offense,” she lamented on “Today.” Rancic also attempted to debunk rumors that she has an eating disorder. “I do not have an eating disorder,” she said. “I have never had an eating disorder. I wanted to be very clear about that. In fact, I eat a lot.” One thing the outspoken host wouldn’t tackle is whether “Fashion Police” will return to TV. “We’ll see,” she said.
DANCERS ON THEIR TOES AROUND HARVEY
Dancers on the world’s most famous kick line are “creeped out” by Harvey Weinstein. “There’s definitely talk about how creepy it’s been having him in the back of the theater taking notes in the dark,” a production insider at Weinstein’s “New York Spring Spectacular” tells us. Weinstein is accused of sexual assault by a 22-year-old model he met on opening night of the family-friendly show at Radio City Music Hall. He’s maintained he’ll be vindicated. “He has not been backstage or inappropriate,” we’re assured.
Elizabeth Reaser, seen on Sunday as a waitress getting busy in a back alley with Don Draper in “Mad Men,” says she’s psyched about getting busy and doing the new Off-Broadway play “Permission.” On films and TV, she says, “Most of your day is getting your hair and makeup done, and standing around. You’re not really using yourself.”
BROOKE TAKES PAWS
Call it “Desperately Seeking Snausages.” Brooke Shields gave us a thumbs-up as she muzzled her pup and took it for a walk in SoHo. The beautiful model-turned-actress turns 50 next month. That’s 350 in dog years. It was in 1981 that Shields first told us that nothing came between her and her Calvins. She’s since upgraded to leather pants.
AMBROSIO’S GOOD HARE DAY
Sorry, Hugh Hefner, but supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio isn’t in the latest Playboy. The Victoria’s Secret stunner put on a pair of bunny ears and $165 Mother denim shorts, designed by fellow Angel Candice Swanepoel, to celebrate Easter with her kids over the weekend. Ambrosio soon will turn her attention from rabbits to turtles to star in the upcoming film “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2.”
COHN CAN PICK A WINNER
No wonder Gary Cohn makes the big bucks. The Goldman Sachs COO won the Bloomberg’s Brackets for a Cause office pool before the NCAA championship game was even played by picking Wisconsin and Duke to meet in the championship game Monday. Cohn wont be adding the $360,000 grand prize to his personal fortune. Pool organizer and Bloomberg News editor-at-large Stephanie Ruhle assures us he’s donating it to Harlem RBI, which provides mentoring and education through sports programs.
LIMA MAKES THINGS POP
Gorgeous Adriana Lima sipped $3,250-a-bottle Champagne at Bagatelle’s infamously raucous brunch on Saturday. We’re told the pricey Dom Perignon was brought to the model’s table at the Miami club by a waiter dressed as Superman and accompanied by the flag of her native Brazil. “She had lots of fun," we're told.
CRUISING INTO A TITLE GAME
There’s more than one March Madness. While college basketball fans in Indiana were gearing up for the men’s NCAA championship between Wisconsin and Duke, Tom Cruise, 52, and his 20-year-old son, Connor, watched the women’s Final Four in Tampa. After the game, UConn player Breanna Stewart excitedly asked an ABC reporter, “Where was he? Oh my God!”
SEEN AND HEARD
Jeanette Bronée celebrated the publication of her book “Eat to Feel Full (and Nourish Yourself for Good)” with Cornelia Guest at KTCHN. … Janelle Monae partying until 3 a.m. to celebrate the release of her new single, “Yoga,” at hot spot No. 8 with an entourage of Wonderland Records staffers. … Big Sean doing a surprise performance at Bounce Sporting Club. ... Sono nightclub on MacDougal St. will open April 16. … Stage 48 will unveil a Mexican-themed rooftop restaurant on Cinco de Mayo.