This is one of Denise Richards' most bizarre set of staged pics...

Denise Richards called Startraks photo agency to take photos of her unloading groceries for an "End of World Party," in reference to the Mayan calendar which ends 12-21-12. The caption plugs Jell-O pudding as one of her purchases, and I know if the world was coming to an end, this would be the way to go, OD'ing on chocolate pudding. Looks like Denise and Startraks are running out of ideas for staged pics...

Fake pap shots, used as "advertorial" vanity shots in magazines

So my friends, what is an "advertorial" plug? It's when you do a staged set-up with an agency like Startraks and are paid not only for the photo, but to plug a certain item like "Popchips" or "Simple Skincare Cleansing Facial Wipes." It's a win-win situation for the product, after all, they don't have to shell out big bucks for the advertising pages, and if it's used, it goes in the editorial side with a celeb face attached. If "Michael Simon" is credited with taking the photo, you can bet it's staged. Our favorite is how Simon managed to sneak into Rob Kardashian's back yard to snap him using "Dentyne Split2Fit" (whatever the heck that is)!!