“But she told me she was 16!!”

Roman Polanski’s arrest in Switzerland has blindsided the Los Angeles court. Gerald Posner reports on the director’s 32-year legal odyssey—and whether the district attorney will be forced to drop the case. For those of you not following this – get into it. [dailybeast]

Music teacher jailed for lesbian affair with pupil. (Staying with the theme) – Helen Goddard, who had a stunning lesbian affair with a 15-year-old pupil will be allowed to continue to see the girl after she is released from jail. Thank God! I don’t think you should stop this kind of thing – especially when you see the pic of the music teacher. Although, to be fair, she’s got nothing on Miss McKechnie… [timesonline]

Influential Rabbi Bans Crocs for Yom Kippur. Jews traditionally aren’t supposed to wear leather to synagogue on Yom Kippur, as a symbol of modesty and humanity. Crocs have been a favorable alternative because they’re plastic, comfortable, and breathable. The footwear has earned a reputation as “the new Jew shoe.” However, an influential Lithuanian rabbi is telling Jews not to wear Crocs to services for Yom Kippur. [nymag]

Jude Law is reportedly refusing to see his new baby until after a paternity test. Oh, you didn’t know about this? Oh ja! Law’s ex-girlfriend Samantha Burke gave birth to Sophia on Thursday, but the News of the World claims that the actor, who is currently starring in a Broadway production of Hamlet, did not fly to Florida to see her. Bad, bad man! [digitalspy]

Bernie Madoff’s two sons, his brother and a niece will be sued this week for $198 million, the trustee winding down the Madoff firm told CBS News’ “60 Minutes” broadcast on Sunday. Enjoy that. [reuters]

The next Eskom… A looming shortage in the supply of water in South Africa may have serious cost implications for businesses and consumers, warned experts. One of the people who recently warned the country is on the brink of a water crisis is Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe. Wonderful! [fin24]

Lucy Vodden, who was the inspiration for the Beatles’ song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” has died. Vodden first achieved pop culture fame as a tot, when John Lennon’s son Julian drew a picture of her in nursery school in 1966. He took the picture home to his pops, explained it as “That’s Lucy in the sky with diamonds,” and a song legend was born. [wallstreetjournal]

Kate Moss wants to be a rock star, it seems. She’s joined the Performing Rights Society, which protects UK musician and songwriters’ rights. – this could be it. Her boyfriend, Jamie Hince (of “The Kills”) is putting together a new band. A source said: “He’s so used to hearing Kate sing, at home and in karaoke, that he’s tempted to give it a go. “She makes no secret of wanting to record more stuff before it’s too late for her.” [thesun]

An ex-cage fighter who was extradited from Morocco has pleaded guilty to three charges linked to the £53m Securitas robbery in Kent, UK. Paul Allen helped plan Britain’s biggest cash robbery and is facing a lengthy jail sentence for his role in the heist. How he will control Apple from there is anybody’s guess. [skynews]

Silvio Berlusconi is electric, as usual. Yesterday he targeted Michelle Obama in new ‘suntan’ gibe – Most world leaders try to avoid repeating a gaffe. Not Silvio Berlusconi. The Italian Prime Minister has called President Barack Obama “tanned” again, but this time he took the opportunity to joke about the First Lady’s skin colour as well. and the hits just keep on coming! [timesonline]

Joe Perry gave Aerosmith fans a scare last week when he revealed that he and Steven Tyler haven’t spoken since the singer’s stage fall in South Dakota put the brakes on the band’s summer tour. Rumors of an inevitable breakup for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group quickly began circulating. This story has nothing to do with the Alicia Silverstone music video whatsoever. [rollingstone]

Secret Service, Facebook Team Up to Catch Obama Assassination Pollster. Some twisted soul posted a Facebook poll yesterday asking whether or not President Obama should be assassinated. [valleywag]

[thanks pi, thanks mike]