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MILF Filled with Venom
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, BeautyTMZ.com: Although beauty queens can be very catty, it was a cold-hearted snake that almost ended one wannabe Mrs. America's career!Mrs. Tennessee, Christina Ryan, was leaving an Arizona hotel on Sunday, when a coiled rattlesnake bit the 28-year-old's foot.... Read more

Jaguar Loose on Sidewalk!
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: A sporty Jag somehow managed to crash its back end onto the sidewalk -- directly in front of Hollywood hotspot Hyde last night. Luckily, Lilo was nowhere in sight and no one was injured. People are usually lined up along the sidewalk waiting to gain... Read more

Britney Child Neglect Probe -- Documents Unveiled
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney SpearsTMZ.com: TMZ has obtained documents from the Britney/K-Fed hearing last Monday, where it was revealed that the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services is investigating the popwreck.As we first reported, the investigation centers around... Read more

"Tan" Ollys Take Shine to Teen Paps
Filed under: TV, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: The Olly Girls from "Sunset Tan" were on the hunt for a few good men last night. What they found were a few good boys!TMZ spotted Molly and Holly outside of Les Deux on Wednesday, where they were chatting up some jailbait -- teenage paps Austin and... Read more

Rihanna Burns Rubber
Filed under: Star CatcherTMZ.com: Club Avalon hosted "California Speedway's Running Wide Open" event last night, where Barbadian nightingale Rihanna hopped into a Hot Wheels Corvette with real life Speed Racer Jeff Gordon. The twosome opened the red carpet event by promptly peelin'... Read more

New Britney Songs?
Filed under: Music, Britney SpearsTMZ.com: TMZ has obtained two songs purportedly by Britney Spears. Are they or aren't they? Record Yours Play Comments ... Read more

Drag Queens Mixed Up in Barbi Twins' Lawsuit
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Music, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: The Barbi Twins have filed a lawsuit claiming they were duped by a director into appearing in a documentary, but not all the wig-wearing, pancaked he-shes involved with the production are suing ... yet!The hilarious Greg Scarnici was hired by "Your... Read more

Real Life Mean Girls!
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: The talented editors at TMZ came across this gem from last night's Les Deux coverage -- and could only say one thing about the girl in the video: What a betch!A photog captured a random club goer cussing out a poor guy who almost backed into her... Read more

Brit's Ex Manager Feels Burn of K-Fed
Filed under: Britney SpearsTMZ.com: Britney Spears' ex-manager, Larry Rudolph, is the latest person in the Britosphere to be served with a subpoena by Kevin Federline's lawyer Perez Hilton reports. Larry got the gloomy news while at one of Brit's haunts, Sunset Tan.Rudolph was served... Read more

Prayer Vigil for Hogan Friend
Filed under: TVTMZ.com: An emotional prayer vigil was held yesterday in Clearwater, Fla. for John Graziano, the 22-year-old marine who was critically injured in Nick Hogan's car crash on Sunday night."He is still in very critical condition, but coming out little by little.... Read more

The Tush Pushes Vegas
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot BodiesTMZ.com: Stylish Kim Kardashian doesn't need a glamorous photo shoot to look amazing. Here's a few candid shots of her partying at Tangerine at Treasure Island. Oh, the hotness! Kim has a clothing business, Dash, in the San Fernando Valley, and is in Las... Read more

Corey Clark F'ed Again
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, American IdolTMZ.com: The train wreck that is Corey Clark is in trouble again. Shocker!Clark, of failed "American Idol" fame, was in a North Little Rock District Court last week where he plead guilty to possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug... Read more

Nick Hogan -- My Supra Is "A P***y Magnet"
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Nick Hogan boasted to a magazine not long ago about how girls' panties "start dropping off" at the mere sight of his yellow Supra -- that is, of course, until it ended up in a hideous heap of metal after he totaled it last weekend, leaving his friend... Read more

Hulu: What's in a Name?
Filed under: TVTMZ.com: NBC and News Corp. have banded together to create their own version of YouTube -- and they're calling it Hulu.com. Say what?While "hulu" has no English meaning (then again, neither does Google), it does translate in a few other languages: In... Read more

Wentworth Miller: The Great Uniter
Filed under: TVTMZ.com: As part of a spread in the latest issue of GQ Germany, Wentworth Miller says "My father is black and my mother is white. Therefore, I could answer to either, which kind of makes me a racial Lone Ranger, at times, caught between two communities." And... Read more

Paris Gives Greasy the Birthday Slip
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Paris HiltonTMZ.com: Oily heir Brandon "Greasy Bear" Davis celebrated his birthday at Mr. Chow last night -- but buddy Paris Hilton stole the spotlight. Though brother Gummi, dressed in his birthday best track pants, stumbled a bit on the way out and bumped into a trash... Read more

Discombobulate Your Cubicle Mate
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Tired of someone stealing your lunch from the office fridge? Fed up with the brown-nosing office tool? It's time to sign up for "Office Fight!" Let's get it on!A new disturbingly compelling reality show from Redline Films is searching for co-workers... Read more

J.Lo Does It Well
Filed under: Music, Jennifer Lopez, Hot BodiesTMZ.com: On the set of her new "Do It Well" video, singer/actress Jennifer Lopez did what she does best -- shake her bomb-ass booty!Looking flawless as ever, the 38-year-old media mogul didn't let her stalled film career, mousy husband, or Scientolofriend... Read more

Hogan Sibs Send Prayer Requests
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Nick and Brooke have both sent MySpace messages to their fans, in response to Nick's devastating accident that left Iraq War vet John Graziano in critical condition. Nick's Message:"I want to thank everyone who has sent their support to me. Right now... Read more

Nicole Richie Works on Her Pipes
Filed under: Baby Watch, Nicole RichieTMZ.com: It seems impossible to be a hot, young female in Hollywood these days without trying one's hand at pop music -- are you ready for Nicole Richie, the birth of a singer? *tiny holla*Baby bump-boasting Nicole -- wearing hat/sunglasses/black everything... Read more

Britney is Pretty on The Outside
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky and Weird, Britney SpearsTMZ.com: How do you make a cartoon out of a cartoon? Looky here, y'all!This hilarious illustration from PrettyOnTheOutside shows Britney's butt-baring outfit from Tuesday's escapade in Beverly Hills. Artist David Gilmore immortalizes the popwreck's... Read more

Cop Warns Hogan in Dash Cam Video
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Nick Hogan was pulled over for speeding by police in Pinellas Park, Fla. on August 10, and the incident was caught on a police cruiser dashboard camera. Whatcha gonna do?!Hogan, who has received three other citations in addition to this incident, was... Read more

Brody Loves the Little People
Filed under: The HillsTMZ.com: Party boy Brody Jenner seemed to be in good spirits last night as he entered Les Deux. Everyone loves a happy rich guy!Jenner spread the wealth as he handed a homeless man some cash, and in return, the dude gave Brody some street cred by declaring... Read more

Paris & Stav Play Hide and Sneak
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Paris HiltonTMZ.com: Hotel heiress Paris Hilton and shipping heir Stavros Niarchos tried to sneak out of Les Deux together without being seen last night. They didn't succeed.TMZ caught the two as they made a back door exit from the club, with no other cameras around to... Read more

It Ain't OK With Larry B
Filed under: Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: OK! magazine just pulled the plug on its first birthday photo shoot with Dannielynn Birkhead and her daddy Larry. OK! issued a statement saying it has moral issues pushing Birkhead, because the mag has uncovered "shocking and potentially... Read more

Britneyscomeback Fires Back
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Britney SpearsTMZ.com: TMZ's story yesterday regarding Britneyscomeback.com was not welcomed with open arms by her fan fans. Today, the site posted that they "will report on all of TMZ's news updates, since TMZ clearly holds high standards for researched stories." But the... Read more

"24" Action Figure: News to Kiefer
Filed under: 24TMZ.com: After six seasons of "24," Kiefer Sutherland's character, Jack Bauer, has proved that when under pressure -- he's the man -- which doesn't necessarily mean Sutherland follows suit.Kiefer, whose full name is Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George... Read more

He's Not That Into You -- Unless You're Drew Barrymore
Filed under: Hook-UpsTMZ.com: Drew Barrymore ... and the Mac Guy?!Cameras caught the odd twosome hopping into a car outside the Chateau Marmont hotel Tuesday night -- Drew and Justin Long are co-stars in the upcoming film, "He's Just Not That Into You."Hmmmm. Who's into... Read more

It's Not Just Miss South Carolina
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Caitlin Upton should feel very proud today. It seems she's not the only young person in America who appears to be a little less than informed. Christian activist and author Mark Dice dropped by San Diego State University to see how many of tomorrow's... Read more

Woody & Soon-Yi: Strange Love
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Paparazzi VideoTMZ.com: Ten years after their marriage, the bizarre, passionate love affair between Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn is as strong as ever! Mama Mia!The 71-year-old director and his rapidly aging 36-year-old baby mama strolled the streets of gay ol' Paree with... Read more

"The Hills" Cast Chills at the Beach
Filed under: Hot Bodies, The HillsTMZ.com: The cast of "The Hills" had a relaxing day at the beach in Malibu -- sans Spencer and Heidi (now known as Speidi). They are soooooo not invited!LC and Audrina splashed around, while showing off toned bodies -- this must be how they stay fit; the... Read more

Robbie Williams Corrects TMZ
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: As British pop powerhouse Robbie Williams can attest, even TMZ gets it wrong every now and then.The "Take That" crooner was spotted outside Ketchup last night and ignored a TMZ camera -- until asked about L.A. Galaxy's newest player: "David Geffen."... Read more

Robbie Williams Corrects TMZ
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: As British pop powerhouse Robbie Williams can attest, even TMZ gets it wrong every now and then.The "Take That" crooner was spotted outside Ketchup last night and ignored a TMZ camera -- until asked about L.A. Galaxy's newest player: "David Geffen."... Read more

"The Hills" Cast Chills at the Beach
Filed under: Hot Bodies, The HillsTMZ.com: The cast of "The Hills" had a relaxing day at the beach in Malibu -- sans Spencer and Heidi (now known as Speidi). They are soooooo not invited!LC and Audrina splashed around, while showing off toned bodies -- this must be how they stay fit; the... Read more

It's Not Just Miss South Carolina
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Caitlin Upton should feel very proud today. It seems she's not the only young person in America who appears to be a little less than informed. Christian activist and author Mark Dice dropped by San Diego State University to see how many of tomorrow's... Read more

Britneyscomeback Fires Back
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Britney SpearsTMZ.com: TMZ's story yesterday regarding Britneyscomeback.com was not welcomed with open arms by her fan fans. Today, the site posted that they "will report on all of TMZ's news updates, since TMZ clearly holds high standards for researched stories." But the... Read more

"24" Action Figure: News to Kiefer
Filed under: 24TMZ.com: After six seasons of "24," Kiefer Sutherland's character, Jack Bauer, has proved that when under pressure -- he's the man -- which doesn't necessarily mean Sutherland follows suit.Kiefer, whose full name is Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George... Read more

He's Not That Into You -- Unless You're Drew Barrymore
Filed under: Hook-UpsTMZ.com: Drew Barrymore ... and the Mac Guy?!Cameras caught the odd twosome hopping into a car outside the Chateau Marmont hotel Tuesday night -- Drew and Justin Long are co-stars in the upcoming film, "He's Just Not That Into You."Hmmmm. Who's into... Read more

Woody & Soon-Yi: Strange Love
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Paparazzi VideoTMZ.com: Ten years after their marriage, the bizarre, passionate love affair between Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn is as strong as ever! Mama Mia!The 71-year-old director and his rapidly aging 36-year-old baby mama strolled the streets of gay ol' Paree with... Read more

Paris & Stav Play Hide and Sneak
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Paris HiltonTMZ.com: Hotel heiress Paris Hilton and shipping heir Stavros Niarchos tried to sneak out of Opera together without being seen last night. They didn't succeed.TMZ caught the two as they made a back door exit from the club, with no other cameras around to... Read more

Brody Loves the Little People
Filed under: The HillsTMZ.com: Party boy Brody Jenner seemed to be in good spirits last night as he entered Les Deux. Everyone loves a happy rich guy!Jenner spread the wealth as he handed a homeless man some cash, and in return, the dude gave Brody some street cred by declaring... Read more

It Ain't OK with Larry B
Filed under: Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: OK! magazine just pulled the plug on its first birthday photo shoot with Dannielynn Birkhead and her daddy Larry. OK! issued a statement saying it has moral issues pushing Birkhead, because the mag has uncovered "shocking and potentially... Read more

Get Ready to Rummmble! "Office Fight" is Here!
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Tired of someone stealing your lunch from the office fridge? Fed up with the brown-nosing office tool? It's time to sign up for "Office Fight!" Let's get it on!A new disturbingly compelling reality show from Redline Films is searching for co-workers... Read more

Hulu: What's in a Name?
Filed under: TVTMZ.com: NBC and News Corp. have banded together to create their own version of YouTube -- and they're calling it Hulu.com. Say what?While "hulu" has no English meaning (then again, neither does Google), it does translate in a few other languages: In... Read more

Wentworth Miller: The Great Uniter
Filed under: TVTMZ.com: As part of a spread in the latest issue of GQ Germany, Wentworth Miller says "My father is black and my mother is white. Therefore, I could answer to either, which kind of makes me a racial Lone Ranger, at times, caught between two communities." And... Read more

Hogan Sibs Send Prayer Requests
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Nick and Brooke have both sent MySpace messages to their fans, in response to Nick's devastating accident that left Iraq War vet John Graziano in critical condition. Nick's Message:"I want to thank everyone who has sent their support to me. Right now... Read more

Nicole Richie Works on Her Pipes
Filed under: Baby Watch, Nicole RichieTMZ.com: It seems impossible to be a hot, young female in Hollywood these days without trying one's hand at pop music -- are you ready for Nicole Richie, the birth of a singer? *tiny holla*Baby bump-boasting Nicole -- wearing hat/sunglasses/black everything... Read more

Britney is Pretty on The Outside
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky and Weird, Britney SpearsTMZ.com: How do you make a cartoon out of a cartoon? Looky here, y'all!This hilarious illustration from PrettyOnTheOutside shows Britney's butt-baring outfit from Tuesday's escapade in Beverly Hills. Artist David Gilmore immortalizes the popwreck's... Read more

Cop Warns Hogan in Dash Cam Video
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Nick Hogan was pulled over for speeding by police in Pinellas Park, Fla. on August 10, and the incident was caught on a police cruiser dashboard camera. Whatcha gonna do?!Hogan, who has received three other citations in addition to this incident, was... Read more

Jimmy Fallon Ruins Local Haunt
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Pete's Tavern near Gramercy Park used to be the local joint of New York local joints, exactly the kind of place everyone wants in their neighborhood for a cold pint and warm banter. At least it was, until Jimmy Fallon decided to pimp it out.Okay,... Read more

Driver Pleads in "A Christmas Story" Deaths
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Hector Manuel Velazquez-Nava pleaded no contest to two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, in connection with an April crash in L.A. that killed film director Robert Clark and his son, Ariel. Clark, the well-known director of "A... Read more

Hogan's Injured Buddy Just Back From Iraq
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: The Nick Hogan car crash gravely injured a US Marine who served two tours of duty in Iraq, returning just last October.The St. Petersburg Times reported today that John Graziano, Nick's friend and passenger, joined the corps after graduating in 2003,... Read more

Paris and Nicky Party in Vegas
Filed under: Paris HiltonTMZ.com: The sparkly Hilton sisters were seen staying up all night, partying in a VIP booth at PURE nightclub at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas last night. It's just like old times!The siblings are back in full effect on the club scene! Paris and Nicky literally... Read more

Bobby Brown: I Lived in My Car
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Train WrecksTMZ.com: The ongoing divorce and custody battle between Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston has just gotten worse, with Brown claiming that at one point, he lived in his car.TMZ obtained court documents, outlining their rocky relationship since they separated.... Read more

Kobe Bryant and Wife Hit Vegas -- Looking Happy?
Filed under: Hot Vegas, Talk SportsTMZ.com: Kobe Bryant has been in Las Vegas playing for the USA basketball team, and shockingly enough, he and his main piece look rather happy. 8-carat purple diamonds are forever!TMZ obtained this photo at the celeb-packed UFC fight over the weekend, where... Read more

El Debarge in El Slammer!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, MusicTMZ.com: TMZ has learned R&B sensation El Debarge is currently cooling his dancing shoes in an L.A. County Jail, arrested on Sunday for domestic violence!Rhymes With Snitch first broke the news of Debarge's arrest. El, whose real name is Eldra, scored major... Read more

Drama at Paris' Pad
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Paris HiltonTMZ.com: There has been something of a snag in the sale of Paris Hilton's Hollywood Hills pad.TMZ has learned the house did not appraise for the sale price. Although there are reports it went into escrow for $4.2 mil, Paris' realtor, Mauricio Umansky from the... Read more

"Exorcist" Director Alarmed -- "I Been Robbed!"
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: The "Exorcist" director and the former Prez of Paramount Pictures have sued ADT Security Services, claiming the company made them "unwitting targets for home invasion."According to the suit, filed today in Los Angeles County Superior Court, William... Read more

Britney - I'm Gonna Shock the World, Y'all!
Filed under: Let's Get This Party StartedTMZ.com: Is she or ain't she? The much-rumored "surprise" comeback performance Britney Spears is aiming to make at next week's MTV "Video Music Awards" will be "shocking" -- but won't involve Justin Timberlake. Ding dang! Us reports that Brit-Brit presented... Read more

Brit's Ex-Ass-istant All Funk'd Up in Vegas
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Britney SpearsTMZ.com: Britney Spears' ex-assistant Shannon Funk is demonstrating that she larn'ed herself real good from her old boss, especially when it comes to lap dances and pooter-peeks.TMZ got these snaps of Funk positioned in a familiar Spearsian position -- legs... Read more

Angry Dick Explodes on Photog
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Andy Dick pulled a Brad Garrett on a TMZ photog last night, smacking the crap out of a camera and ripping the snapper's shirt right in the middle of Hollywood.It all went down outside of Opera nightclub, where Andy embarrassingly tried to get in... Read more

Face Sucker Spice
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Mel B is the heiress apparent to Britney Spears, already out partying like a hot mom should! Mel spiced up her life in front of Hyde last night, sharing some serious PDA with her new pseudo-Belafonte hubby in a parked car.TMZ cameras were outside of... Read more

McConaughey Bareback in Mountains
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Matthew McConaugheyTMZ.com: Wearing one of Britney's WeaveGuard headbands, the tanned, sweaty, hairless, muscled, short-armed fitness freak was seen, again, jogging shirtless through the mountains around Malibu on Wednesday in the near 90-degree heat. Ooh! It's hot up in... Read more

Diane Keaton: Something's Gotta Give!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Fashion Police, You Might Want to RethinkTMZ.com: "Punky Brewster's" long lost grandmother has surfaced -- in the form of Diane Keaton's latest fashion fiasco!Sporting one of her signature mishmosh outfits, which included a hat leftover from the "Annie Hall" wardrobe department, a Santa Claus belt,... Read more

Nick Hogan -- My Supra Is "A P***y Magnet"
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Nick Hogan boasted to a magazine not long ago about how girls' panties "start dropping off" at the mere sight of his yellow Supra -- that is, of course, until it ended up in a hideous heap of metal after he totaled it last weekend, leaving his friend... Read more

Paris Gives Greasy the Birthday Slip
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Paris HiltonTMZ.com: Oily heir Brandon "Greasy Bear" Davis celebrated his birthday at Mr. Chow last night -- but buddy Paris Hilton stole the spotlight. Though brother Gummi, dressed in his birthday best track pants, stumbled a bit on the way out and bumped into a trash... Read more

J.Lo Does It Well
Filed under: Music, Jennifer Lopez, Hot BodiesTMZ.com: On the set of her new "Do It Well" video, singer/actress Jennifer Lopez did what she does best -- shake her bomb-ass booty!Looking flawless as ever, the 38-year-old media mogul didn't let her stalled film career, mousy husband, or Scientolofriend... Read more

Hogan Sibs Send Prayer Requests
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Nick and Brooke have both sent MySpace messages to their fans, in response to Nick's devastating accident that left Iraq War vet John Graziano in critical condition. Nick's Message:"I want to thank everyone who has sent their support to me. Right now... Read more

Cop Warns Hogan in Dash Cam Video
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Nick Hogan was pulled over for speeding by police in Pinellas Park, Fla. on August 10, and the incident was caught on a police cruiser dashboard camera. Whatcha gonna do?!Hogan, who has received three other citations in addition to this incident, was... Read more

Paris Gives Greasy the Birthday Slip
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Paris HiltonTMZ.com: Oily heir Brandon "Greasy Bear" Davis celebrated his birthday at Mr. Chow last night -- but buddy Paris Hilton stole the spotlight. Though brother Gummi, dressed in his birthday best track pants, stumbled a bit on the way out and bumped into a trash... Read more

J.Lo Does It Well
Filed under: Music, Jennifer Lopez, Hot BodiesTMZ.com: On the set of her new "Do It Well" video, singer/actress Jennifer Lopez did what she does best -- shake her bomb ass booty!Looking flawless as ever, the 38-year-old media mogul didn't let her stalled film career, mousy husband, or Scientolofriend... Read more

Nick Hogan -- My Supra Is "A P***y Magnet"
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Nick Hogan boasted to a magazine not long ago about how girls' panties "start dropping off" at the mere sight of his yellow Supra -- that is, of course, until it ended up in a hideous heap of metal after he totaled it last weekend, leaving his friend... Read more

McConaughey Bareback in Mountains
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Matthew McConaugheyTMZ.com: Wearing one of Britney's WeaveGuard headbands, the tanned, sweaty, hairless, muscled, short-armed fitness freak was seen, again, jogging shirtless through the mountains around Malibu on Wednesday in the near 90-degree heat. Ooh! It's hot up in... Read more

Diane Keaton: Something's Gotta Give!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Fashion Police, You Might Want to RethinkTMZ.com: "Punky Brewster's" long lost grandmother has surfaced -- in the form of Diane Keaton's latest fashion fiasco!Sporting one of her signature mishmosh outfits, which included a hat leftover from the "Annie Hall" wardrobe department, a Santa Claus belt,... Read more

Face Sucker Spice
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Mel B is the heiress apparent to Britney Spears, already out partying like a hot mom should! Mel spiced up her life in front of Hyde last night, sharing some serious PDA with her new pseudo-Belafonte hubby in a parked car.TMZ cameras were outside of... Read more

Angry Dick Explodes on Photog
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Andy Dick pulled a Brad Garrett on a TMZ photog last night, smacking the crap out of a camera and ripping the snapper's shirt right in the middle of Hollywood.It all went down outside of Opera nightclub, where Andy embarrassingly tried to get in... Read more

Brit's Ex-Ass-istant All Funk'd Up in Vegas
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Britney SpearsTMZ.com: Britney Spears's ex-assistant Shannon Funk is demonstrating that she larn'ed herself real good from her old boss, especially when it comes to lap dances and pooter-peeks.TMZ got these snaps of Funk positioned in a familiar Spearsian position -- legs... Read more

Britney - I'm Gonna Shock the World, Y'all!
Filed under: Let's Get This Party StartedTMZ.com: Is she or ain't she? The much-rumored "surprise" comeback performance Britney Spears is aiming to make at next week's MTV "Video Music Awards" will be "shocking" -- but won't involve Justin Timberlake. Ding dang! Us reports that Brit-Brit presented... Read more

Ne-Yo Puts Britney on Blast
Filed under: Music, Britney SpearsTMZ.com: This morning on On Air with Ryan Seacrest, R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo discussed what occurred in his failed working relationship with Britney Spears. Brit still works?Ne-Yo explained that he wrote 6 to 8 songs intended for Spears, which she loved,... Read more

Barbi Twins: Duped by "The Ultimate Con Man"
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Shane and Sia Barbi (aka "The Barbi Twins") have filed a lawsuit claiming they were duped by an alleged con man into using their celeb connections to make the animal rights film, "Your Mommy Kills Animals." Don't play with Barbis!The twins allege... Read more

Britney Fashion Violation -- The Inner Dialog
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird, Britney SpearsTMZ.com: Gee willikers, it must be true what they say about blondses! Ever since I reblondered my weave I'm just so frazzazzled! First I forgot to put some pants on with this top, then I ran outta gas, then I got me a pucking farking ticket! Well, at least I... Read more

Aaron Carter Too Busy for TV
Filed under: TVTMZ.com: Teen pin-up and former Lindsay Lohan plaything Aaron Carter is hot property in the reality TV world, but don't expect to see him on the boob tube any time soon. The littler Carter was offered a spot on the upcoming season of ABC's "Dancing with the... Read more

Kid Rock: Mouth Wide Shut
Filed under: MusicTMZ.com: Not usually at a loss for words, krazy Kid Rock played it extremely straight -- for Kid Rock -- yesterday at Malibu Country Mart, where he was spotted with a young lady just as tight-lipped. Over the weekend at LG House, Kid yanked his pants down and... Read more

Cops: Former Football Star Tucked Drugs and Ran
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Train Wrecks, Talk SportsTMZ.com: Former USC great, NFL flop, and not-that-bad Arena Football star Todd Marinovich was arrested this weekend after cops say he was hiding almost a gram of methamphetamine, a syringe and a spoon in his guitar case.According to sources, 38-year-old... Read more

Nick Carter's Mother in the Doghouse
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: The fragile reconciliation between Backstreet Boy Nick Carter and his mother Jane is definitely off, after Jane dumped Nick's dog Layla at a North Tampa animal shelter earlier this week -- without Nick's knowledge or permission. Doggin'!Nick asked... Read more

We're Just Sayin'
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, BeautyTMZ.com: A fragile prehistoric fossil has arrived in the United States. No, not Priscilla Presley (left), but Lucy (right), the oldest hominid skeleton ever found on earth! From Stone Age to stone face!For the first time, Lucy's natural beauty (seen here in a... Read more

Britney's Comeback? Not in Site!
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Britney SpearsTMZ.com: While most of the world has lost faith in the dethroned Princess of Pop, there is one fan are a few fans who have faith in the second coming of Britney, and now, they've erected a website! BritneysComeback.com's main mission is to support poor Brit... Read more

Pamela Bach: The Saga Continues
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Attorney Mark Geragos has saved Pamela Bach from getting formally booked on hit and run -- at least for now!TMZ was in court this morning when Judge Stephen P. Pfahler delayed Pam's booking, pending an appeal Geragos filed late yesterday. The celeb... Read more

Cops: Andy Dicked Over His Neighbors
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Train WrecksTMZ.com: Los Angeles County Sheriffs made a visit to Andy Dick's house in West Hollywood last night, this time for throwing beer bottles into his neighbor's yard. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that a call came in around 9:50 PM, complaining that Dick was... Read more

Jimmy Fallon Ruins Local Haunt
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Pete's Tavern near Gramercy Park used to be the local joint of New York local joints, exactly the kind of place everyone wants in their neighborhood for a cold pint and warm banter. At least it was, until Jimmy Fallon decided to pimp it out.Okay,... Read more

Driver Pleads in "A Christmas Story" Deaths
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Hector Manuel Velazquez-Nava pleaded no contest to two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, in connection with an April crash in L.A. that killed film director Robert Clark and his son, Ariel. Clark, the well-known director of "A... Read more

Hogan's Injured Buddy Just Back From Iraq
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: The Nick Hogan car crash gravely injured a US Marine who served two tours of duty in Iraq, returning just last October.The St. Petersburg Times reported today that John Graziano, Nick's friend and passenger, joined the corps after graduating in 2003,... Read more

Paris and Nicky Party in Vegas
Filed under: Paris HiltonTMZ.com: The sparkly Hilton sisters were seen staying up all night, partying in a VIP booth at PURE nightclub at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas last night. It's just like old times!The siblings are back in full effect on the club scene! Paris and Nicky literally... Read more

Bobby Brown: I Lived in My Car
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Train WrecksTMZ.com: The ongoing divorce and custody battle between Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston has just gotten worse, with Brown claiming that at one point, he lived in his car.TMZ obtained court documents, outlining their rocky relationship since they separated.... Read more

Kobe Bryant and Wife Hit Vegas -- Looking Happy?
Filed under: Hot Vegas, Talk SportsTMZ.com: Kobe Bryant has been in Las Vegas playing for the USA basketball team, and shockingly enough, he and his main piece look rather happy. 8-carat purple diamonds are forever!TMZ obtained this photo at the celeb-packed UFC fight over the weekend, where... Read more

El Debarge in El Slammer!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, MusicTMZ.com: TMZ has learned R&B sensation El Debarge is currently cooling his dancing shoes in an L.A. County Jail, arrested on Sunday for domestic violence!Rhymes With Snitch first broke the news of Debarge's arrest. El, whose real name is Eldra, scored major... Read more

Drama at Paris' Pad
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Paris HiltonTMZ.com: There has been something of a snag in the sale of Paris Hilton's Hollywood Hills pad.TMZ has learned the house did not appraise for the sale price. Although there are reports it went into escrow for $4.2 mil, Paris' realtor, Mauricio Umansky from the... Read more

"Exorcist" Director Alarmed -- "I Been Robbed!"
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: The "Exorcist" director and the former Prez of Paramount Pictures have sued ADT Security Services, claiming the company made them "unwitting targets for home invasion."According to the suit, filed today in Los Angeles County Superior Court, William... Read more