Austrian billionaire
Richard Lugner is continuing his 19 year old tradition of buying a celebrity date to one of Austria's premier social events, the Vienna Opera Ball, and
this year the lucky lady will be none other than Lindsay Lohan. Lugner is a 77 year old divorced father of three that apparently gets a kick out of paying for bombshell celebrity escorts -- in years past he's had the likes of
Paris Hilton,
Pamela Anderson, and
Sophia Loren on his arm for the event. This year Lohan was his second choice, after British actress Katie Price became unavailable, and rumors suggest she's turning out to be a high-maintenance date as she's refusing to choose a gown ahead of time and Lugner is going to be partly responsible for making sure she doesn't drink during the event (including having all the liquor removed from the mini-bar in her hotel room).
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Reader Comments (Page 3 of 3)
Caroline Feb 6th 2010 2:08AM
This guy looks like the joker on batman except worse. He's downright scary AND ugly looking. Advice for Lohan, make sure to wear VERY dark glasses so the sight of this guy won't make you gag. A few bottles of liquor wouldn't hurt either!
pnut166 Feb 6th 2010 5:48AM
I was gonna recommend the shades and liquor for him ! Go figure !
Topher Feb 6th 2010 2:12AM
I love this guy!
Richard, If I had your bank I would do the same! Why not live life to the fullest!
Party on!
Enjoy your youth!
Topher
william rauh Feb 6th 2010 2:14AM
Look at this guy.....you can see why he has to pay for a date...damn !
eastadam Feb 6th 2010 2:57AM
Not sure if I'd pay $50 for a date with her right now.
hrlyjd3 Feb 6th 2010 3:10AM
Just wish that these rich guys could pick someone who could really use the money, like someone going through cancer.
eastlakemktg Feb 6th 2010 3:41AM
I love all these comments...hehe... Money does not buy class!! and none of them seem to have it! Except for maybe Sophia....
lindashider Feb 6th 2010 4:25AM
That might be one time when she actually made a good decision!! LOL!
What a creepy looking guy!
lindashider Feb 6th 2010 4:28AM
That might be one time when she actually made a good decision!! LOL!
What a creepy looking guy!
Linda Feb 6th 2010 5:55AM
When I win the lottery, I am going to buy a date with Robert Redford. It has always been my dream for him to make me an indecent proposal. :)
Niyi Crown Feb 7th 2010 7:19AM
A glamour model is the U.K's equivalent of a Playboy model but less classy.
cartext Feb 8th 2010 1:19PM
To make things clear: This guy pays stars and starlets only for accompanying him at this glamorous ball. And for an hour writing autographs in his shopping mall. That's it, folks. He doesn't care at all that he's making a fool of himself, I even believe that's his kick. You should hear him talk in an interview, no matter whether in German or English...