A New York judge today sentenced the ex-boyfriend of actress Anne Hathaway to four and a half years in prison for his role in an investment scam involving millions of dollars.

Prosecutors had urged no leniency for Raffaello Follieri, aged 30, who entered a guilty plea in September to one count of conspiring to commit wire fraud, eight counts of wire fraud, and five counts of money laundering.

Authorities say Follieri claimed to investors he could buy property belonging to the Catholic Church at bargain prices. But prosecutors say he instead used the investor money to finance a lavish lifestyle, including a $37,000-per-month apartment.

Update:

Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway has revealed that after her break-up with conman Raffaelo Follieri, she has developed liking for a new ‘sexy’ mystery man.

A fantastic year for Rihanna was compounded as she found her name among the ladies who made all the right moves this year, according to People’s magazine. The list of the Ten Best Dressed Stars of 2008 also includes the graceful Heidi Klum, the bold Charlize Theron, and first lady hopeful Michelle Obama, among others.

The complete list (in no particular order)

Rihanna
Anne Hathaway
Eva Mendes
Charlize Theron
Michelle Obama
Sarah Jessica Parker
Heidi Klum
Kate Hudson
Fergie
Gwyneth Paltrow

Here’s where you can read more:

People’s 10 Best Dressed Stars of 2008 - People

Anne ‘hath a way’ to do it in style, indeed! Promoting her hit comedy flick Get Smart and having to deal with the break-up (allright, she did the dumping, but it still hurts) at the same time would have been excruciatingly tough for her. Her class shone through in this difficult time.

The Princess of Genovia has finally transformed. Her demeanor was far from the end-of-the-world reaction exhibited by most celebs in her position.  Not only did she put out some elegant dresses to burn her ex, she also managed a lovely new hairstyle.

Full marks to the Princess!

Update:

The grapevine has also suggested that her appearance with her Get Smart co-actor, the recently-divorced Rock (and that too when she’s showing more than a lot of leg) is sure to hit her ex right where it hurts the most.

Read more:

Well Played, Anne Hathaway - NYFug.com

If ever Anne Hathaway did anything interesting, it was breaking up with her loser boyfriend. Soon after that, her ex, Raffaello Follieri, was arrested for wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering.

Donald Trump (no saint himself) has lashed out at the Princess Diaries star for being disloyal to her boyfriend. He criticized Anne, saying“She hasn’t remained very loyal to him, has she? So when he had plenty of money, she liked him, but then after that, not as good, right?”

Before Donald Trump starts pointing an accusing finger, he needs to realize that three of them are pointing right back at him. A good question to him would be to ask when he has remained loyal to any of his ‘wives’. A certain case of foot-in-mouth if I ever did see one.

Finally, something’s actually happening in Anne Hathaway’s dead life. Maybe she will come up with a movie in which she doesn’t play a neglected wife or daughter anymore!

Here are more stories on Anne Hathaway, her loser boyfriend and Donald Trump:

Donald Trump criticizes Anne Hathaway for breaking up with her loser boyfriend - Snarky Gossip

How Did Hathaway’s Ex Get to A-Listers? - ABC News

Anne Hathaway’s Ex-Boyfriend Arrested for Investment Fraud - Film.com Celeb Blog