Over the weekend, Bruce Jenner was involved in a car crash on the Pacific Coast Highway which resulted in one fatality. We heard various versions of the story as more details came out about the accident, which resulted in the death of a 69 year-old female driver. At first we heard that Bruce, who was driving an Escalade with an ATV trailing behind, had rear-ended the elderly woman’s car, a mid-sized Lexus sedan, which veered out into traffic and was hit by a Hummer. Then we heard that the Lexus may have stopped unexpectedly, triggering the crash. Now we’re hearing that yet another car stopped first, a Prius, which stopped in front of the Lexus, triggering the multi-car pile up.

There were similar incorrect initial stories claiming that Bruce may have been texting when he got into the accident. Some blurry far-away photos seemed to show this. Additional photos from the scene show that Bruce wasn’t holding a phone at all though, he was holding a cigarette and smoking. So as more information comes out, I do think it’s important not to blame Bruce. A woman has died and I’m sure he feels awful about it. We don’t know who was at fault in the accident, and sometimes horrible things just happen.

TMZ has the latest information, and it sounds like the accident was caused by yet another vehicle, as mentioned. We don’t know yet, though. Here’s more:

Bruce Jenner may not be the driver who caused a woman to die on PCH Saturday … because law enforcement tells TMZ they now believe the Prius that led the pack made a sudden stop, causing the Lexus to crash into it … BEFORE Bruce hit the Lexus.

As TMZ first reported … Sheriff’s deputies were suspicious of the story the Prius driver told. She said she was stopped at a red light, but she was 300 feet from the light. When cops asked her if there was a line of cars in front of her she was vague. Deputies think she might have been making an illegal U-turn.

So the current scenario is this … the Prius came to a sudden, possibly illegal stop on the highway. The Lexus hit the Prius and then Bruce slammed on his brakes, swerved right but was unable to stop, slamming into the Lexus. The Lexus then went into oncoming traffic and hit the Hummer, killing the Lexus driver.

It appears there is no criminal liability on Bruce’s part. As for civil liability, there is a law that you cannot follow too close and need to prepare for sudden events. But if the Prius stopped without warning … that driver could be at the very least partly responsible for the accident.

[From TMZ]

Bruce has issued a statement expressing his sympathy to the family of the victim. He sounds sincere here. Also, his publicist says that Bruce was not texting at all before the tragic accident.

“The evidence will show that Bruce was not texting at the time of the accident,” Alan Nierob said.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s officials said Sunday that investigators will likely seek cellphone records for all the drivers to determine if distracted driving played a role in the four-vehicle crash on Pacific Coast Highway.

Jenner was driving a black Cadillac Escalade when he rear-ended a Lexus sedan that slammed into a Toyota Prius that had slowed down or stopped on the highway, sheriff’s Sgt. Philip Brooks said.

The Lexus veered into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a black Hummer.

The driver of the Lexus – Kim Howe 69, of Calabasas, California – was pronounced dead at the scene.

In his first comments since Saturday’s crash, Jenner called the accident “a devastating tragedy” and vowed to cooperate with investigators.

“My heartfelt and deepest sympathies go out to the family and loved ones, and to all of those who were involved or injured in this terrible accident,” Jenner said in a statement Sunday evening. “It is a devastating tragedy I cannot pretend to imagine what this family is going through at this time. I am praying for them.”

[From AP via Philly.com]

That was a thoughtful statement. Bruce focused on the family and their loss, as he should have. Like Bruce, I can’t imagine what they’re going through.

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You know it was going to happen. That it wouldn’t be long before Twitter turned Rihanna’s Giambattista Valli Grammys dress into a meme.

The meme:

Rihanna Quince.

Go look it up on Twitter. Here’s a taste:

rihanna wore this dress because she had to r…      

Did you see the Carters kiss when Beyonce won her Grammy? Duana texted me about 15 seconds later:

“I just rewound that kiss three times. Did not buy. Am Conspiracy Theorist?”

My reply:
“Well they’ve never been known for their sexual chemistry.”

Duana:
…      

Iggy Azalea scooped several awards over the past year. She was fully prepared to win last night at the Grammys and made a pre-announcement against the oncoming backlash. Iggy told MTV News, “Success is polarizing and you just can’t have one without the other. That’s something that comes with it. It’s the price you pay for having all the amazing things that you’re afforded and if that is the price you pay for a Grammy, I will sign that check.” Except … oops. Iggy didn’t win anything. How embarrassing. Eminem won best rap album (he won’t win anything next year – Shady XV is dreadful).

Iggy’s look was some scroll-up fug. Her dress was Armani Prive and beautiful on its own. The cornflower blue silk hugged Iggy’s figure all over, and not even the cutouts could distract from the spot-on tailoring. Her hair was another matter. What was she thinking with a crown of braids? This is the Grammys, not a toga party. Iggy’s hair ruined the whole ensemble. She should have kept it loose and saved her “backlash” announcement for an actual win.

Nicki Minaj looked gorgeous in this Tom Ford gown. The neckline was plunging, and Nicki had her girls out of course. This was still a sophisticated look (for her) and better than all the fluorescent garbage she used to wear. Nicki’s sleek hair and dead-on stare drew attention away from the gladiator sandals. Yeah, bad shoes. But this is a win for Nicki.

Rita Ora went for a glamorous space-girl aura in this semi-sheer silver Prada gown. This isn’t the worst look we’ve seen on Rita, but it’s all so bright. The gown’s color and the too-blonde hair work together to wash her out. The smokey eye helps a little, but the whole look is a wash.

Speaking of awful. Jane Fonda wore a green and gold Balmain jumpsuit. This outfit sends a 1970s vibe, which is fine if that’s what she was going for. Jane wore Jimmy Choo pumps and Vhernier jewels.

Photos courtesy of WENN

Nicole Kidman’s Thierry Mugler last night was one of the carpet’s best. But f-ck her, we’re not giving her the satisfaction. Because did you watch her interview with Ryan Seacrest?

He asks her the question. He asks her about the dress. She pauses. And then, “I don&rsqu…      

Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshaw. Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Turner. Even Keira Knightley and James Righton. All fine and worthy candidates, sure. But for me, the title of Best BAFTA Couple belongs to the McDuffs, Anne-Marie Duff and James McAvoy, arguably the most acclaimed (though underra…      

It’s a good song…although I find it repetitive which is probably why it needed her. Because did she ever take the Church to another level, holy F-CK, Annie Lennox. Holy F-CK. Who could possibly follow that? Is that why I’m listening to No More I Love Yous on repeat this morning…      

Katy Perry must have left all her creative juices on the football field because the Grammys were an obvious afterthought. Not that I blame her. Katy’s in the middle of a world tour and must be exhausted. Her styling team could have worked a little harder. Last year, Katy brought the drama in a Valentino musical concept dress. This year’s selection was a fringey, uninspired Zuhair Murad cocktail dress. I think she was going for sparkle-pow impact, but the dress aged her substantially and looked bizarre next to her youthful purple locks. The dress was backless, which didn’t add to its nonexistent appeal. Better luck next year.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend were the cutest couple at this event. Chrissy’s white Gucci dress felt a little more CMAs than Grammys, but she pulled off the dress with her figure. Cutouts are a little too trendy right now. John looked adorable in Dolce & Gabbana.

Meghan Trainor was a mess in this Galia Lahav gown. I didn’t mind the sheer “leafy” sleeves, but the overlay skirt was too much. This looked more like a witchy Halloween costume than an award show dress.

Zendaya usually brings the funky attitude onto the red carpet. This Vivienne Westwood dress didn’t fare too well. The fabric was wrinkly. The cut was lazy. Z’s sandals looked like they fell out of a beach bag, and her wig was too wiggy.

Photos courtesy of WENN

I looked at this list of stragglers, randoms and weirdos and I just thought to myself “How about I make The Most Random Person Ever, Sia, the hostess for this particular post?” Sia attended the Grammys with Maddie Ziegler, the young dancer Sia has now put in two of her music videos. Are we supposed to talk about fashion? I don’t think fashion is the point of Sia. Sia also performed “Chandelier” with help from Maddie and Kristen Wiig.

Were you into it? I like the song – and I do love Sia’s amazing voice and “Elastic Heart” is my latest gym song – but this performance made me feel like I was on drugs. I have to give it to Maddie though, that young woman COMMITS.

More randoms… here’s someone named Bleona. Totally.

Ciara in Alex Vauthier. The E! people loved it but I wasn’t crazy about it. I mean, if you’re going to wear a crazy puffball dress, commit to it. Don’t try to make it high fashion.

Jessie J looked great in this Ralph & Russo. Very pretty, great voice, but she really doesn’t get much press here in the US.

Random thy name is Ashanti. She wore Michael Costello. It is BAD. Like, really bad.

Toni Braxton in Marc Bouwer. GURL NO. This looks so cheap!!!!

And finally, here’s Nicole Kidman in Thierry Mugler. She was really out-of-it on the red carpet. It made me wonder if she’s self-medicating.

Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet and WENN.

After all these years, do you feel differently now about what Kanye West did to Taylor Swift at the VMAs? “Imma let you finish”?

It’s still a dick move, yes. But would you change Gossip History and remove it from the Gossip Books? I’m not even sure Taylor would want th…