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April 17, 2008
International News
Campbell boycotts British Airways
Naomi Campbell has refused to fly with British Airways following her arrest at Heathrow, despite claiming that the airline "begged" her to remain a customer...this according to digitalspy.co.uk
The supermodel allegedly became aggressive to cabin staff and police earlier this month after being told that one of her bags was not on her flight to LA.
It was subsequently reported that she was banned from BA after she was booked for assault.
However, she told a Brazilian newspaper that an official pleaded with her to return, but she refused to do so in protest at the chaos at Terminal 5.
She said: "Someone from BA called me and asked that I return to fly with them, but this will not occur so early. They didn't find my bag - said it wasn't in the system - and there was a complete disrespect for the passengers.
"I am not speaking for myself. I am speaking for all those who have been disrespected."
A BA spokesman said: "We have not confirmed or denied that any passenger has been banned."
Campbell was recently turned down by authorities in Rio de Janeiro when she offered to donate blood.
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Cameron Diaz reacts to dad's death
Cameron Diaz's father, Emilio died from pneumonia after reportedly coming down with the flu which eventually turned into pneumonia. Cameron's father was 58.
Cameron released the following statement to Access Hollywood on Wednesday:
"My mom, sister and I are deeply appreciative of the overwhelming outpouring of love and support during this difficult time for us and all of our family. My dad was loved by so many people and his humor and spirit will always live on in our hearts."
A second generation Cuban American, Emilio had a quick cameo as a jailbird in Cameron and Ben Stiller's "There's Something About Mary." But Emilio largely kept out of his daughter's Hollywood spotlight, working as an oil company foreman.
Emilio was married to Cameron's mother, Billie, for nearly 40 years. Cameron talked about how her parents first met during a visit with Jay Leno on "The Tonight Show."
"They met at the Sugar Shack up in Big Bear. They went dancing. My dad asked my mom's friend to dance first, because he was trying to get closer to my mom. Then, he asked my mom to dance and nine months later, they were married," Cameron told Jay.
While other outlets reported production on Cameron's new movie, "My Sister's Keeper," shut down yesterday in the wake of the news, a source told Access Hollywood that was not true.
Although Cameron was not on the set yesterday, the source said that was because they were shooting scenes that did not involve her.