Philip Plein has never had any problems putting on one hell of a show. The German designer is constantly testing the boundaries of what it means to present during fashion week, often turning his runways into fantasy worlds featuring amusement park rides, monster trucks, marching bands, special performances by people including Snoop Dogg and Fergie, and filling his runways with unexpected celebs like Paris Hilton.
And this year’s fashion show was no exception to the rule as Plein, who usually shows in Italy, took his sartorial circus stateside, bringing all of the drama, random celebrity models like viral Internet sensation “Hot Mugshot Guy,...
And this year’s fashion show was no exception to the rule as Plein, who usually shows in Italy, took his sartorial circus stateside, bringing all of the drama, random celebrity models like viral Internet sensation “Hot Mugshot Guy,...
- 2/14/2017
- by Emily Kirkpatrick
- PEOPLE.com
It’s lucky 13 — as in 13th annual edition — for Switzerland’s Lausanne Underground Film Festival, an epic celebration of cinematic weirdness, violence, filth and everything else that makes life worth living. The wild debauchery runs October 15-19.
The fest opens on Oct. 15 with the feature film debut by Leah Meyerhoff, I Believe in Unicorns, which tells the story of a troubled teenage girl who runs away with an aggressive older boy.
Other new films include the misanthropic comedy Buzzard by Joel Potrykus; the deep woods psychological thriller Mother Nature by Johan Liedgren; the complex Japanese drama Kept by Maki Mizui; and more.
Luff this year is really stuffed with great retrospectives beginning with a tribute to Beth B, who has been churning out controversial, thought-provoking flicks since the New York No Wave era to know. There will be screenings of her classic films, such as The Offenders and Salvation!, and her latest documentary,...
The fest opens on Oct. 15 with the feature film debut by Leah Meyerhoff, I Believe in Unicorns, which tells the story of a troubled teenage girl who runs away with an aggressive older boy.
Other new films include the misanthropic comedy Buzzard by Joel Potrykus; the deep woods psychological thriller Mother Nature by Johan Liedgren; the complex Japanese drama Kept by Maki Mizui; and more.
Luff this year is really stuffed with great retrospectives beginning with a tribute to Beth B, who has been churning out controversial, thought-provoking flicks since the New York No Wave era to know. There will be screenings of her classic films, such as The Offenders and Salvation!, and her latest documentary,...
- 10/10/2014
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
New York City's Naked Cowboy may have met his match. San Francisco Board of Supervisors candidate George Davis stripped buck naked in Times Square on Wednesday to campaign for the right to be nude in public. Davis spoke out against a 2013 San Francisco public nudity ban introduced by his opponent, Scott Wiener. He says nudity is a form of expression. After Davis's speech, he conducted interviews stark naked. Then he walked to where artist Andy Golub was body-painting another naked man. Times Square Batmans and Elmos and other onlookers gawked, laughed and took photos while moving out of Davis's way.
- 8/7/2014
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
New York City's Naked Cowboy may have met his match. San Francisco Board of Supervisors candidate George Davis stripped buck naked in Times Square on Wednesday to campaign for the right to be nude in public. Davis spoke out against a 2013 San Francisco public nudity ban introduced by his opponent, Scott Wiener. He says nudity is a form of expression. After Davis's speech, he conducted interviews stark naked. Then he walked to where artist Andy Golub was body-painting another naked man. Times Square Batmans and Elmos and other onlookers gawked, laughed and took photos while moving out of Davis's way.
- 8/7/2014
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
With Summer in full swing, stars aren't wasting any time enjoying the sunshine. Whether they're lounging in their bikinis like Nina Dobrev and Miranda Kerr with her son, Flynn, or having fun at a music festival like Cara Delevingne and Ellie Goulding, they were definitely having a good time. Some were a little more unconventional like Jared Leto, who hugged a tree, and Katy Perry, who puckered up to the Naked Cowboy's butt, but that's what makes this week's celebrity candids so great. Keep reading to see the rest of the best pics, and be sure to follow Popsugar on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Source: Instagram...
- 7/10/2014
- by Alyse Whitney
- Popsugar.com
Why Watch? There are few sounds in this world worse to wake up to than the noise of your beloved automobile being stolen. For Jake (Hank Spangler), it’s a fried out Kombi called Betsy, and he’s probably wishing he didn’t sleep in his tighty whities. Or that he didn’t lock himself out of his house. This short film from Dylan Kai Harris is front-loaded with potential — looking like the kind of thing Guy Ritchie and Edgar Wright might make if they had teamed up in college. Ignition takes a high concept script and fills it with colorful figures (none more vibrant than the Naked Cowboy look-a-like at the center of the action) and clever editing that offers a shot glass of gasoline. It’s also a fine example of a movie that’s 90% where it needs to be. A little amateurish acting, some timing issues and an indulgent Tarantino-aping textual trick can all...
- 6/24/2014
- by Scott Beggs
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Who Is the Naked Cowboy? The veil is lifted on Times Square's sexiest attraction. by wesley bonner On my first visit to NYC in 2005, my friends and I ran into the Naked Cowboy while fumbling around Times Square. He's made a broadly recognized brand out of his street performances wearing only tighty whities, a cowboy hat, and a guitar. The new mini-documentary goes behind the scenes with the Naked Cowboy, whose real name is Robert John Burck, as he explains how he created the cowboy persona while shooting for Play Girl. He's also expanded his team, hiring a Naked Cowgirl. Watch the clip below from "Naked Ambition," created by Sofian Khan for The [...]...
- 12/27/2013
- by Wesley Bonner
- Nerve
Remember the day before your school's Christmas vacation, when you and the other kids were so wild with excitement that you couldn’t even stay in your seats, so your teacher just passed out candy canes and put on a video and got the hell out of the way? I'm pretty sure that was exactly how it felt in Studio 8H last night, as Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake delivered a near-perfect Christmas episode to an ecstatic crowd. These guys were the ideal choice to finish out the year: They...
- 12/22/2013
- Rollingstone.com
New York, Oct er 8: The famous New York City Naked Cowgirl has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Naked cowboy, to stop him from using cowgirl "imposters" in his act.
Former stripper Sandy Kane, who had filed to trademark her cowgirl act in July, is on a turf war with Naked Cowboy Robert Burck, the New York Post reported.
Kane said that Burck is getting too greedy and has seven girls out performing, who can neither dance nor play guitar and have no talent.
Burch, who had earlier threatened rival Naked Indian with a lawsuit, to merge with his company, said that he loves Kane as she has got balls of steel to fight but she can't win because of that as it requires legitimacy and legal status. (Ani)...
Former stripper Sandy Kane, who had filed to trademark her cowgirl act in July, is on a turf war with Naked Cowboy Robert Burck, the New York Post reported.
Kane said that Burck is getting too greedy and has seven girls out performing, who can neither dance nor play guitar and have no talent.
Burch, who had earlier threatened rival Naked Indian with a lawsuit, to merge with his company, said that he loves Kane as she has got balls of steel to fight but she can't win because of that as it requires legitimacy and legal status. (Ani)...
- 10/8/2013
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
He’s getting pretty bold as he grows older, and Justin Bieber stripped down to his birthday suit to serenade his grandmother last fall.
According to TMZ, the “One Less Lonely Girl” singer did his own version of the Naked Cowboy and strapped a Gibson acoustic guitar over his ‘twig and berries’ for a special in-house performance.
Justin was staying with his grandma during Canadian Thanksgiving in October 2012, and he ended up sleeping too late before the big family meal.
According to the report, Bieber belted, "I Loooove you grandmaaaa ... how are youuuu ... helloooo grandma,” before granny ordered him back to his room to get dressed.
According to TMZ, the “One Less Lonely Girl” singer did his own version of the Naked Cowboy and strapped a Gibson acoustic guitar over his ‘twig and berries’ for a special in-house performance.
Justin was staying with his grandma during Canadian Thanksgiving in October 2012, and he ended up sleeping too late before the big family meal.
According to the report, Bieber belted, "I Loooove you grandmaaaa ... how are youuuu ... helloooo grandma,” before granny ordered him back to his room to get dressed.
- 8/12/2013
- GossipCenter
London, Aug 10: Naked Cowboy Robert Burck and Naked Indian Adam David have finally put an end to a year-long Times Square turf war after the former threatened to sue the latter last year.
The duo now insists that it was pure love that led to the Naked Indian signing a franchise agreement, the New York Post reported.
David paid just 1 dollar as initiation fee- which is normally 1,000 dollars, to be a part of the Cowboy's tighty-whitey-wearing crew.
Burck's manager told the publication that the Naked Indian will pay him 10 percent of his busking fee.
However, David, has said that he won't pay any money earned.
The duo now insists that it was pure love that led to the Naked Indian signing a franchise agreement, the New York Post reported.
David paid just 1 dollar as initiation fee- which is normally 1,000 dollars, to be a part of the Cowboy's tighty-whitey-wearing crew.
Burck's manager told the publication that the Naked Indian will pay him 10 percent of his busking fee.
However, David, has said that he won't pay any money earned.
- 8/10/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
It was just another morning in midtown: Dennis Rodman in a jacket with tails and jeans, Donald Trump in a conservative suit, Marilu Henner and Lisa Rinna in elegant dresses, shivering against the cold of an open-air double-decker bus wending through Manhattan.Some New Yorkers glance up and continue walking to work. Tourists stop, point and snap photos as Poison frontman Bret Michaels smiles from beneath his red bandanna.
Trump had just announced the 14 participants of NBC's "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice," which debuts Sunday, March 3. Zap2it was invited to ride with the celebrities, who reveal why they wanted to compete again.
"It suits my energy," says Henner. The "Taxi" star, one of the rare people with total recall, is playing for the Alzheimer's Association.
Rinna, playing for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, volunteers that her last go-round on the show was not one of the high points of her life.
Trump had just announced the 14 participants of NBC's "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice," which debuts Sunday, March 3. Zap2it was invited to ride with the celebrities, who reveal why they wanted to compete again.
"It suits my energy," says Henner. The "Taxi" star, one of the rare people with total recall, is playing for the Alzheimer's Association.
Rinna, playing for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, volunteers that her last go-round on the show was not one of the high points of her life.
- 3/3/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The Naked Cowboy done found himself a bride ... and now the iconic Times Square performer says he's all set to get hitched in just a few days. Mr. Cowboy -- real name Robert Burck -- says he plans to marry Patricia Cruz on Friday during a private ceremony at his manager's home in Los Angeles. Tnc -- who became sorta famous by singing around NYC in his underwear -- has also hinted that he will...
- 2/13/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about shows including Revenge, The Good Wife, Supernatural and The X Factor.
1 | Which was last week’s more emotional reunion between a mother and daughter separated by only a few years in age: Fringe‘s Olivia/Etta or Once Upon a Time‘s Snow White/Emma?
Related | Matt’s Inside Line: Scoop on The Mentalist, Once, Good Wife, Revolution, True Blood and More!
2 | Will TVLine’s New York City staff ever look at Lady Liberty the same again,...
1 | Which was last week’s more emotional reunion between a mother and daughter separated by only a few years in age: Fringe‘s Olivia/Etta or Once Upon a Time‘s Snow White/Emma?
Related | Matt’s Inside Line: Scoop on The Mentalist, Once, Good Wife, Revolution, True Blood and More!
2 | Will TVLine’s New York City staff ever look at Lady Liberty the same again,...
- 10/5/2012
- by Team TVLine
- TVLine.com
It's Saturday, and that means its time for BroadwayWorld's Saturday Intermission Pics round-up Today's photos feature Nice Work If You Can Get It supporting Broadway Barks, The Book Of Mormon saluting Bring It On, Evita's Max von Essen and the Naked Cowboy, Ghost, Newsies, The Phantom Of The Opera, The Lion King, Porgy And Bess, Mamma Mia, Kennedy Center's Dames At Sea, the national tour of Peter Pan, Off-Broadway's Berenstain Bears, and a slew of regional shows.
- 7/14/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
New York, July 8: A famous New York City's Naked Cowboy has threatened his rival, a Naked Indian, of lawsuit unless he merges himself with his company.
Robert Burck, the Big Apple's infamous Naked Cowboy who plays guitar in his underwear and a 10-gallon hat, said that he's the real deal while naked Indian whose real name is Adam David said that tourist spot has room for his gimmick too.
The 41-year-old cowboy who usually.
Robert Burck, the Big Apple's infamous Naked Cowboy who plays guitar in his underwear and a 10-gallon hat, said that he's the real deal while naked Indian whose real name is Adam David said that tourist spot has room for his gimmick too.
The 41-year-old cowboy who usually.
- 7/8/2012
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
New York, July 8: A famous New York City's naked Cowboy has threatened his rival, a naked Indian, of lawsuit unless he merges himself with his company.
Robert Burck, the Big Apple's infamous Naked Cowboy who plays guitar in his underwear and a 10-gallon hat, said that he's the real deal while naked Indian whose real name is Adam David said that tourist spot has room for his gimmick.
Robert Burck, the Big Apple's infamous Naked Cowboy who plays guitar in his underwear and a 10-gallon hat, said that he's the real deal while naked Indian whose real name is Adam David said that tourist spot has room for his gimmick.
- 7/8/2012
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Lipdubs are all the rage on YouTube right now, and there's another star-studded one out today!Big Time Rush is releasing their new track "Windows Down" on June 25, but they're previewing this single -- with a little help from their famous friends -- today!The band's fellow Nickelodeon stars Victoria Justice, Jennette McCurdy and Rachel Crow add their woo hoo's to the lipdub. Keep an eye out for plenty more unexpected cameos, including Naked Cowboy and David Hasselhoff!How many stars do you recognize? Check out the clip below and be sure to search for Btr's new song later this month.To tie you over until then, check out these shirtless shots of Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Pena Jr. and Logan Henderson! Read more...
- 6/6/2012
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
A New York federal judge has dismissed a trademark lawsuit brought by Robert Burck, aka The Naked Cowboy, over a character featured on The Bold and the Beautiful. The Times Square performer alleged that the CBS soap infringed his trademarked brand and tarnished his reputation, but in a decision issued on Thursday, a judge finds that the claims are legally naked. The Naked Cowboy, playing guitar only in briefs and a cowboy hat, has obtained corporate sponsorships, licenses merchandise, and has a distribution syndicate. He's become so famous that the New York Tourism Department says that he is more popular
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- 2/23/2012
- by Eriq Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Naked Cowboy is an institution in New York City's Times Square. Wearing nothing but some small underpants, a pair of cowboy boots and a cowboy hat, he sings songs and poses for photos with tourists. He even conducts weddings.
On "Only In America" (Wed., 9 p.m. Est on History) Larry The Cable Guy hit the Big Apple and decided to check out this pop culture phenomenon for himself and raise some money for charity at the same time.
So Larry stripped down to his tighty-whities and was a Naked Cowboy for the day. With only a guitar to protect his modesty in the rain, Larry joked, "I'm the reason New York never sleeps!"
He summed up the Naked Cowboy's "Only In America" success story: "[He's] just a guy who had one of those shockingly simple rags-to-riches great ideas that happen in America."
As a reward for his efforts, Larry...
On "Only In America" (Wed., 9 p.m. Est on History) Larry The Cable Guy hit the Big Apple and decided to check out this pop culture phenomenon for himself and raise some money for charity at the same time.
So Larry stripped down to his tighty-whities and was a Naked Cowboy for the day. With only a guitar to protect his modesty in the rain, Larry joked, "I'm the reason New York never sleeps!"
He summed up the Naked Cowboy's "Only In America" success story: "[He's] just a guy who had one of those shockingly simple rags-to-riches great ideas that happen in America."
As a reward for his efforts, Larry...
- 2/2/2012
- by Catherine Lawson
- Huffington Post
The Naked Cowboy is an institution in New York City's Times Square. Wearing nothing but some small underpants, a pair of cowboy boots and a cowboy hat, he sings songs and poses for photos with tourists. He even conducts weddings.
On "Only In America" (Wed., 9 p.m. Est on History) Larry The Cable Guy hit the Big Apple and decided to check out this pop culture phenomenon for himself and raise some money for charity at the same time.
So Larry stripped down to his tighty-whities and was a Naked Cowboy for the day. With only a guitar to protect his modesty in the rain, Larry joked, "I'm the reason New York never sleeps!"
He summed up the Naked Cowboy's "Only In America" success story: "[He's] just a guy who had one of those shockingly simple rags-to-riches great ideas that happen in America."
As a reward for his efforts, Larry...
On "Only In America" (Wed., 9 p.m. Est on History) Larry The Cable Guy hit the Big Apple and decided to check out this pop culture phenomenon for himself and raise some money for charity at the same time.
So Larry stripped down to his tighty-whities and was a Naked Cowboy for the day. With only a guitar to protect his modesty in the rain, Larry joked, "I'm the reason New York never sleeps!"
He summed up the Naked Cowboy's "Only In America" success story: "[He's] just a guy who had one of those shockingly simple rags-to-riches great ideas that happen in America."
As a reward for his efforts, Larry...
- 2/2/2012
- by Catherine Lawson
- Aol TV.
Police and wildlife authorities are hunting down a score of exotic wild animals in eastern Ohio following a mass escape after their owner killed himself. Schools were closed down and residents around Zanesville, Ohio told to stay in their homes and vehicles after reports that such animals as lions, tigers, grizzly bears and leopards were on the loose.
Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz said in a press statement that many of the escaped ohio animals have been killed. “We are not talking about your normal everyday house cat or dog,” Lutz said. “These are 300-pound Bengal tigers that we have had to put down. “When we got here, obviously, public safety was my number one concern. We could not have animals running loose in this county.”
Zanesville Mayor Howard Zwelling said tranquilizers were being used when possible to save the lives of the animals loose in Ohio, but many officers...
Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz said in a press statement that many of the escaped ohio animals have been killed. “We are not talking about your normal everyday house cat or dog,” Lutz said. “These are 300-pound Bengal tigers that we have had to put down. “When we got here, obviously, public safety was my number one concern. We could not have animals running loose in this county.”
Zanesville Mayor Howard Zwelling said tranquilizers were being used when possible to save the lives of the animals loose in Ohio, but many officers...
- 10/19/2011
- by Laura Vess
- SnarkFood.com
Kreayshawn is upping her street cred ... by doing a duet on the street with the Naked Cowboy ! The 21-year-old rapper, who was nominated for Best New Artist this year at the VMAs , was recently in NYC -- where she spotted the nearly-nude singing cowboy and started an impromptu performance of her single " Gucci Gucci " with him. Check out the exclusive video above! Read more...
- 9/17/2011
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Filed under: TV Replay
You have to be careful typing 'Naked Cowgirl' into Google. You might find some things that could get you in trouble with your spouse or your boss (or both!). If you type it in with 'America's Got Talent' (Tue., 8Pm Et on NBC), you'll probably only be mad at yourself.
Sandy Kane has largely swiped the gimmick of New York City's Naked Cowboy. Only while he's fit and in shape, Kane is a 57-year old woman. Actually, we have to admit that she's in great shape for her age, but it did nothing to make her act more palatable.
She performed an original song about Nick Cannon, calling him her boyfriend and talking about how much she loved him. Only she has a terrible singing voice, and the song was poorly written.
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You have to be careful typing 'Naked Cowgirl' into Google. You might find some things that could get you in trouble with your spouse or your boss (or both!). If you type it in with 'America's Got Talent' (Tue., 8Pm Et on NBC), you'll probably only be mad at yourself.
Sandy Kane has largely swiped the gimmick of New York City's Naked Cowboy. Only while he's fit and in shape, Kane is a 57-year old woman. Actually, we have to admit that she's in great shape for her age, but it did nothing to make her act more palatable.
She performed an original song about Nick Cannon, calling him her boyfriend and talking about how much she loved him. Only she has a terrible singing voice, and the song was poorly written.
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- 6/29/2011
- by Jason Hughes
- Aol TV.
Nationals finally arrived, along the season finale of Glee, this week.
With "New York" as host to The New Directions and the other 49 top show choirs in the nation, the Naked Cowboy may have been looking for ear plugs as the group broke out its rendition of "New York, New York" in Times Square. And were we really to believe that Rachel didn't know "Cats" was no longer running? Tough start to the season's final episode, but it turned out to be a stumble and not a fall.
Despite a few unrealistic moments, even by Glee standards, I thought it was a good finale. It didn't leave me with chills, or tears in my eyes, but it definitely had me chomping at the bit for next season.
The original songs didn't live up to the high standards set by "Get It Right" and "Loser Like Me," but that was strategic.
With "New York" as host to The New Directions and the other 49 top show choirs in the nation, the Naked Cowboy may have been looking for ear plugs as the group broke out its rendition of "New York, New York" in Times Square. And were we really to believe that Rachel didn't know "Cats" was no longer running? Tough start to the season's final episode, but it turned out to be a stumble and not a fall.
Despite a few unrealistic moments, even by Glee standards, I thought it was a good finale. It didn't leave me with chills, or tears in my eyes, but it definitely had me chomping at the bit for next season.
The original songs didn't live up to the high standards set by "Get It Right" and "Loser Like Me," but that was strategic.
- 5/25/2011
- by cfohara4@hotmail.com (Chris O'Hara)
- TVfanatic
Naked Cowboy's Lawyer: Blatant Disregard for Brand
“It's a blatant disregard for Mr. Burck's brand, which he has worked very hard on for the last 13 years come rain, sleet or snow,” said Todd Rubenstein. The cowboy, Robert John Burck, 40, who protects his brand like the cavalry defending a wagon train from Apaches, says that B&B's Oliver dresses in briefs, a cowboy hat and acoustic guitar—Burck's trademark uniform—is depicted as a "fool" and acts in a "drunken and sexually charged manner," according to the suit.
Radionovela Portrays Latino Teens Coming Out
San Francisco State University is partnering with Proyecto Poderosa and Radio Bilingüe on a new “radionovela” (a Spanish-language radio soap opera) that addresses Lgbt issues in Latino communities. The new series, entitled Bienvenidos A Casa (“Welcome Home”), is airing on eight Radio Bilingüe stations in California’s Central Valley through March.
Survey Says: Cab Riders Hate Taxi...
“It's a blatant disregard for Mr. Burck's brand, which he has worked very hard on for the last 13 years come rain, sleet or snow,” said Todd Rubenstein. The cowboy, Robert John Burck, 40, who protects his brand like the cavalry defending a wagon train from Apaches, says that B&B's Oliver dresses in briefs, a cowboy hat and acoustic guitar—Burck's trademark uniform—is depicted as a "fool" and acts in a "drunken and sexually charged manner," according to the suit.
Radionovela Portrays Latino Teens Coming Out
San Francisco State University is partnering with Proyecto Poderosa and Radio Bilingüe on a new “radionovela” (a Spanish-language radio soap opera) that addresses Lgbt issues in Latino communities. The new series, entitled Bienvenidos A Casa (“Welcome Home”), is airing on eight Radio Bilingüe stations in California’s Central Valley through March.
Survey Says: Cab Riders Hate Taxi...
- 2/15/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
This is easily one of the weirdest things we’ve ever written, but here goes. The man known as the Naked Cowboy is familiar to anyone who has ever been in Times Square or seen an M&M’s commercial, and he has decided to run for president. Like Wyclef Jean and Donald Trump before him, we have no idea what his real platform is, but since he’s vaguely famous and pop-culture-related we’re interested in what he has to say, no matter how dumb. Except that, in his effort to clean up, it turns out that the Naked Cowboy, who’s normally, you know, naked and has long hair, has turned into another fearless leader, Jacob from Lost. One little haircut and all we can think about is his cabin on a remote part of the island and his mysteriously powerful touch. The resemblance is pretty uncanny, but...
- 10/7/2010
- by Liz Black
- VH1.com
The Naked Cowboy has announced plans to run for president. New York's infamous busker Robert John Burck revealed that he hopes to contest the next election in 2012, Afp reports. Burck said: "America needs a president who will stand up for America and protect its language, its borders, and most importantly, its culture. "My entire platform and all of my policies and decisions will be organised so as to achieve a much smaller, fiscally (more)...
- 10/6/2010
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
New York - The Naked Cowboy, a well-known street performer in New York's Times Square, wants to become president of the United States. Robert John Burck, 36, plans to officially launch his candidacy at a press conference on Wednesday, he said on his website. He has been performing in New York as the Naked Cowboy for more than 10 years, playing guitar in the middle of the city's best-loved square. The buff cowboy is not quite naked, but even in winter he wears only underpants - white briefs in multiple layers for warmth and modesty - plus a cowboy hat and boots. Burck...
- 10/5/2010
- Monsters and Critics
If Barack Obama wants to keep his job past 2012 -- he's gonna have to beat out an up-and-comer from New York ... one who happens to stroll around town in his underwear. TMZ has learned the Naked Cowboy -- the dude who's roamed Times Square in his man-panties for years -- has thrown on a suit, chopped his locks and officially declared his candidacy for President of the United States of America . The Cowboy -- real...
- 9/30/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
New York's infamous Naked Cowboy busker Robert Burck has threatened a comedienne dubbed the Naked Cowgirl with legal action. Burck has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the bikini-clad Sandy Kane, who closes her own act by setting her breasts on fire, the New York Post reports. The letter read: "Your use of Naked Cowgirl is essentially identical to the Naked Cowboy and is clearly in violation [of trademark]." Burck is asking Kane to sign a "Naked Cowboy Franchise Agreement" if she wants to continue to make money from the name. Franchises cost $$5,000 a year or $$500 a month but individual deals can be arranged. "If she's (more)...
- 6/23/2010
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
A popular New York Times Square performer known as The Naked Cowboy is facing off against another performer who styles herself The Naked Cowgirl, claiming the woman is stealing his act.
The Naked Cowboy (Photo: Ryan McGinnis - Wikimedia Commons)
Robert Burck, 39, performs for tourists in New York’s Times Square wearing only a cowboy hat, boots and briefs. He styles himself as The Naked Cowboy and claims any naked rodeo action in Times Square falls firmly under his trademark.
The Naked Cowboy says a woman calling herself The Naked Cowgirl is stealing from his act and profiting off of his trademark. Sandy Kane, clad only in a bikini (or sometimes just pasties) and a cowboy hat, also performs in Times Square. Burck is threatening to sue Kane for as much as $150,000 if she doesn’t cut it out or pay him a $5,000 a year franchise license fee.
“Your use...
The Naked Cowboy (Photo: Ryan McGinnis - Wikimedia Commons)
Robert Burck, 39, performs for tourists in New York’s Times Square wearing only a cowboy hat, boots and briefs. He styles himself as The Naked Cowboy and claims any naked rodeo action in Times Square falls firmly under his trademark.
The Naked Cowboy says a woman calling herself The Naked Cowgirl is stealing from his act and profiting off of his trademark. Sandy Kane, clad only in a bikini (or sometimes just pasties) and a cowboy hat, also performs in Times Square. Burck is threatening to sue Kane for as much as $150,000 if she doesn’t cut it out or pay him a $5,000 a year franchise license fee.
“Your use...
- 6/22/2010
- by L.A. Vess
- SnarkFood.com
The Naked Cowboy, a popular performer and fixture of New York's Times Square, is suing a "Naked Cowgirl" he charges is copying his act and profiting from it, according to reports.
Robert Burck, 39, who wears only a cowboy hat, boots and briefs when performing, is suing Sandy Kane, who refers to herself as "The Naked Cowgirl," seeking up to 0,000 in compensation.
According to a cease-and-desist order Burck sent to Kane, the Cowgirl's act is identical to his act, infringing upon the Naked Cowboy trademark.
Burck offered Kane a deal in which she will be able to use the trademark as part of a franchise agreement, paying him ,000 a year for the privilege. Kane - who wears a stars-and-stripes hat with a matching bikini - declined, saying she makes only per photo, and that she does not believe she should have to pay Burck.
Robert Burck, 39, who wears only a cowboy hat, boots and briefs when performing, is suing Sandy Kane, who refers to herself as "The Naked Cowgirl," seeking up to 0,000 in compensation.
According to a cease-and-desist order Burck sent to Kane, the Cowgirl's act is identical to his act, infringing upon the Naked Cowboy trademark.
Burck offered Kane a deal in which she will be able to use the trademark as part of a franchise agreement, paying him ,000 a year for the privilege. Kane - who wears a stars-and-stripes hat with a matching bikini - declined, saying she makes only per photo, and that she does not believe she should have to pay Burck.
- 6/22/2010
- icelebz.com
When last heard from, the Times Square tourist attraction known as the Naked Cowboy had tossed his 10-gallon hat into the political ring to unseat Mayor Michael Bloomberg, only to withdraw his candidacy. Now, the Cowboy - real name: Robert Burck, 39 - wants to rope in some potential competition, the New York Post reports. The Cowboy's target: bikini-clad Sandy Kane, who calls herself "The Naked Cowgirl" and who also appears in Times Square. Only unlike the Cowboy, who wears only boots, a hat and tighty whities, the Cowgirl often sports a stars-and-stripes cowboy hat and matching swimsuit. "Your use of...
- 6/22/2010
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
Busker Robert Burck has said that he is dropping out of the New York City Mayoral election because of the bureaucracy involved. The Naked Cowboy of Times Square made his decision after being fined $$250 (£150) by the Conflicts of Interest Board for failing to file a financial disclosure form, the New York Times reports. Burke said: "I'm absolutely dropping out. What I want to do is stick with what I do best. It's probably why I look like a naked cowboy, and Mayor Bloomberg looks like a mayor. "The only way to be taken seriously is to put on a suit and (more)...
- 9/7/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
All photos credit: Getty Images
In what I will freely admit is pretty much a pretext to post photos of a naked cowboy, here's news that Robert John Burck (a.k.a. the Naked Cowboy) has thrown his ten gallon hat into the ring for New York City mayor. He made his announcement in Times Square yesterday and these are photos from the event.
You can check out Naked Cowboy's website to find out where he stands on a variety of issues, but when it comes to gay marriage he's all for it....
"Well, this is New York City, and let’s face it: there’s a lot of very merry cowboys — and cowgirls — around here. But they’re people just like anyone else. And look, I’m an ordained minister. I perform marriage ceremonies all the time. And I’ve love to be able to marry all the citizens of New York City,...
In what I will freely admit is pretty much a pretext to post photos of a naked cowboy, here's news that Robert John Burck (a.k.a. the Naked Cowboy) has thrown his ten gallon hat into the ring for New York City mayor. He made his announcement in Times Square yesterday and these are photos from the event.
You can check out Naked Cowboy's website to find out where he stands on a variety of issues, but when it comes to gay marriage he's all for it....
"Well, this is New York City, and let’s face it: there’s a lot of very merry cowboys — and cowgirls — around here. But they’re people just like anyone else. And look, I’m an ordained minister. I perform marriage ceremonies all the time. And I’ve love to be able to marry all the citizens of New York City,...
- 7/23/2009
- by dennis
- The Backlot
A man known as The Naked Cowboy has announced that he will run for mayor of New York City. Robert Burck has become a tourist attraction in the Big Apple after playing a guitar sporting only a cowboy hat, boots and a pair of jockey shorts. The 38-year-old promised "to do more with less" during a Times Square press conference, where he confirmed his political platform, People reports. Burck unveiled a Naked Cowboy Stimulus Package, which focuses on the city's small businesses by giving them micro loans and tax holidays. (more)...
- 7/23/2009
- by By Tim Parks
- Digital Spy
No more beating around the bush. After a provocative whisper campaign, it's now official: The Naked Cowboy is a full-frontal candidate for mayor of New York City. The uninhibited midtown Manhattan tourist fixture - who plucks his guitar and poses for photos while wearing only his jockey shorts, Western boots and a 10-gallon hat - is promising a platform "do more with less," he said at a Times Square press conference to declare his candidacy at noon Wednesday. With what he is calling his "Naked Stimulus Package," the Cowboy - real name: Robert Burck, 38 - hopes to goose the city's small businesses with micro loans,...
- 7/22/2009
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
Not that this will leave him wearing much, but the Naked Cowboy is tossing his hat in the ring - to run for New York City mayor against formidable incumbent Michael Bloomberg. The Cowboy - a guitar-strumming, 10-gallon-hat-and-skivvies-wearing Times Square fixture who for the past 11 years has posed for pictures with tourists - plans to announce his candidacy Wednesday, Reuters reports. "No one knows how to do more with less than yours truly, and that's the kind of thinking I plan on sharing with my fellow New Yorkers when you elect me," said the Cowboy, an Ohio native whose real name is Robert Burck,...
- 7/21/2009
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
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