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Legendary Tenor Pavarotti Dead at 71
Filed under: Music, R.I.P.TMZ.com: Legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti, whose voice and style made him one of the most famed opera singers to have ever lived, has died, his manager told The Associated Press. He was 71. Pavarotti had been fighting a long battle with pancreatic cancer.... Read more

Meagan Good's Wardrobe Change
Filed under: Hot BodiesTMZ.com: Meagan Good was seen last night sporting an all black ensemble (no nips today, fellas!), and was heard saying, "Thank God I didn't end up on TMZ in a white T-shirt tonight!" Miss Good's outfit was quite a change from her see-through shirt from the... Read more

Fan Freaks for Gwen
Filed under: Music, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Gwen Stefani was feeling hella good last night after a couple of fans whipped themselves into a mini-frenzy for the Hollaback Girl. TMZ was outside of Stefani's L.A.M.B. studio in New York last night as Gwen, hubby Gavin Rossdale and their adorable... Read more

Busta Moved -- Trial Gets Bumped
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: An unusually jovial Busta Rhymes arrived at court today for the start of his trial -- perhaps armed and smiling with the knowledge that he wouldn't actually have to stand in front a jury of his peers.Judge Larry Stevens pushed back the start of the... Read more

Judge Says J.Lo's Ex Has to Pay!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, MusicTMZ.com: Don't mess with Jenny from the block!TMZ has learned that a judge just awarded the singer/actor nearly $545,000 in a breach-of-contract lawsuit she filed against her first husband, former restaurant manager Ojani Noa, back in April of 2006.According... Read more

Meet Mrs. Usher Raymond IV
Filed under: Music, Baby WatchTMZ.com: The new Mrs. Usher, Tameka Foster, was seen leaving the Mandarin Hotel in New York yesterday with that "I just married my future baby-daddy" glow. She trapped got her man! Back off, haters!Tameka, 37, was friendly to cameras as she made her way to a... Read more

Ferris Bueller Needs Another Day Off
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Being married to Sarah Jessica Parker comes with a lot of heavy lifting!TMZ caught SJP, Matthew Broderick and son James as they arrived to the family's West Village townhouse yesterday afternoon, after a long weekend in the Hamptons. As Broderick... Read more

Nick Stahl Who?
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: It was a frenzy of stars last night in the Thirty Mile Zone, and TMZ cameras were fortunate enough to catch some amazing footage of ... Nick Stahl. You know, Nick Stahl of HBO's "Carnivale?" You know, ...you remember him from his stellar performance... Read more

Haley Joel -- Hitting Books Instead of Mailboxes
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Last year at this time, Haley Joel Osment was recovering from a mailbox-smashing car accident stemming from a DUI. This year, he's just another college sophomore. TMZ cameras caught the now 19-year-old "Sixth Sense" star walking around NYU yesterday,... Read more

Behold the iPod Touch!
Filed under: Z-GadgetsTMZ.com: Apple has just announced a brand new, full touch-screen, Wi-Fi enabled iPod. Gadget geeks, start your engines!The new iPod Touch will come in 8GB and 16GB, with prices of $299 and $399, respectively. The new Touch will also feature a Wi-Fi music... Read more

Hogan Crash Victim's Family Brawl in Police Report
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: St. Petersburg Police have released a report with details on the brawl among Lance Corporal John Graziano's family members on Thursday. The report says Christin Graziano -- John's sister -- said that "her family received bad news concerning her... Read more

Barrymore's Longing for Justin
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Paparazzi VideoTMZ.com: Justin Long is into Drew Barrymore -- despite the title of their new film. The "He's Just Not That Into You" co-stars were spotted out together Monday night at Izaka-Ya, and they just couldn't keep their hands off each other!The two held hands, with... Read more

Rosie's "View" Review: Too Bad It's Beige
Filed under: The View, Rosie O'DonnellTMZ.com: Rosie O'Donnell and her two JaHeRo video blog pals, Janette Barber and Helene Macaulay (who worked with Rosie on "The View"), dished the show's debut episode. What did the trio think? "It was very beige," said Macaulay, adding, "I meant that... Read more

Who's That Girl?
Filed under: BeautyTMZ.com: Before this Hollywood star became a sexy leading lady, she was a cute, pre-teen, mid-'80s Madonna wannabe! Can you guess the Material Girl?... Read more

FBI Seizes Computer in Cruise Raid
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: FBI agents working on the Tom Cruise photo extortion case raided a West Hollywood computer store and seized several computers -- and one MAC owner is steamed! Poppy Ruiz left her computer with Hard Drive 911 and owner Marc Gittleman, assuming it... Read more

Nicole's Baby: Lionel Has No Idea
Filed under: Star CatcherTMZ.com: His daughter is having a baby, but not even Lionel Richie knows the sex of Nicole's spawn yet, keeping photogs dancing in the dark when TMZ asked what color cigars he'll be buying. Cameras also caught Destiny's Child Kelly Rowland in Malibu, where... Read more

Hollywood Society Girls in Catfight!
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: The parking lot between Les Deux and Element has become the new Thunderdome -- with fights breaking out all the time! What's in their cocktails?! TMZ spotted a couple of hot messes screaming up a s**tstorm last night, and while we have no idea what... Read more

Mark Cuban: Dancing Machine
Filed under: TVTMZ.com: Now that dot com billionaire Mark Cuban is confirmed as a "Dancing With the Stars" contestant, it's time for him to get ready to shake his mega-moneymaker! It appears his dancing workout has already begun -- he's looking fit! The rhumba works wonders... Read more

Fergie's Disappearing Act
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, FashionTMZ.com: Is that Britney? Ashlee Simpson? Grandma? Nope, that's just Fergie Ferg lookin' a little too much like Mary-Kate Olsen! Especially with those gladiator sandals!The Fergalicious singer usually looks fit and fab, but lately she has been dropping the... Read more

Zac Efron: Ripped Tide
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot BodiesTMZ.com: UPDATE: TMZ readers know their Efron! We've confirmed that these pics, while just released to TMZ today, are from April. We thought you'd appreciate them anyway! Please enjoy!The heir to Matthew McConaughey's tan, shirtless throne has been found in... Read more

You Write the Songs, I Write the Lawsuit
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Oh, Barry -- you allegedly came and you took without giving an employee his workers' comp benefits!Tour manager Liberato Fabro is suing the guy who writes the songs and his production company, BMPI, alleging that after he injured his knee, a deal was... Read more

You Write the Songs, I Write the Lawsuit
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Oh, Barry -- you allegedly came and you took without giving an employee his workers' comp benefits!Tour manager Liberato Fabro is suing the guy who writes the songs and his production company, BMPI, alleging that after he injured his knee, a deal was... Read more

FBI Seizes Computer in Cruise Raid
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: FBI agents working on the Tom Cruise photo extortion case raided a West Hollywood computer store and seized several computers -- and one MAC owner is steamed! Poppy Ruiz left her computer with Hard Drive 911 and owner Marc Gittleman, assuming it... Read more

Nicole's Baby: Lionel Has No Idea
Filed under: Star CatcherTMZ.com: His daughter is having a baby, but not even Lionel Richie knows the sex of Nicole's spawn yet, keeping photogs dancing in the dark when TMZ asked what color cigars he'll be buying. Cameras also caught Destiny's Child Kelly Rowland in Malibu, where... Read more

Fergie's Disappearing Act
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, FashionTMZ.com: Is that Britney? Ashlee Simpson? Grandma? Nope, that's just Fergie Ferg lookin' a little too much like Mary-Kate Olsen! Especially with those gladiator sandals!The Fergalicious singer usually looks fit and fab, but lately she has been dropping the... Read more

Mark Cuban: Dancing Machine
Filed under: TVTMZ.com: Now that dot com billionaire Mark Cuban is confirmed as a "Dancing With the Stars" contestant, it's time for him to get ready to shake his mega-moneymaker! It appears his dancing workout has already begun -- he's looking fit! The rhumba works wonders... Read more

Haley Joel -- Hitting Books Instead of Mailboxes
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Last year at this time, Haley Joel Osment was recovering from a mailbox-smashing car accident stemming from a DUI. This year, he's just another college sophomore. TMZ cameras caught the now 19-year-old "Sixth Sense" star walking around NYU yesterday,... Read more

Rosie's "View" Review: Too Bad It's Beige
Filed under: The View, Rosie O'DonnellTMZ.com: Rosie O'Donnell and her two JaHeRo video blog pals, Janette Barber and Helene Macaulay (who worked with Rosie on "The View"), dished the show's debut episode. What did the trio think? "It was very beige," said Macaulay, adding, "I meant that... Read more

Hollywood Society Girls in Catfight!
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: The parking lot between Les Deux and Element has become the new Thunderdome -- with fights breaking out all the time! What's in their cocktails?! TMZ spotted a couple of hot messes screaming up a s**tstorm last night, and while we have no idea what... Read more

Barrymore's Longing for Justin
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Paparazzi VideoTMZ.com: Justin Long is into Drew Barrymore -- despite the title of their new film. The "He's Just Not That Into You" co-stars were spotted out together Monday night at Izaka-Ya, and they just couldn't keep their hands off each other!The two held hands, with... Read more

Brad Pitt: Aging is the Pits
Filed under: Brad and AngelinaTMZ.com: Even the hottest movie stars sometimes feel old and decrepit. Take two-time Sexiest Man Alive honoree Brad Pitt, who admits in the October issue of Details that turning forty took a heavy toll on him. "One thing sucks, your face kind of goes. Your... Read more

Spike and Brad: Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Brad and Angelina, Talk SportsTMZ.com: While there were probably several thousand fathers and sons at last night's New York Yankees game, there were no more famous papas in the crowd than Spike Lee and Brad Pitt.Brad and Spike were sitting in the first row along the first base line with... Read more

We're Just Sayin' ...
Filed under: Movies, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Newcomer Daeg Faerch plays the young Michael Myers in the remake of "Halloween," buthe has a celeb look-alike who is even more terrifying than the iconic serial killer.... Read more

Jude Law Issues Statement in Alleged Attack
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Jude Law's attorney Graham Shear just issued the following statement on behalf of Jude Law in response to his alleged attack of a paparazzo in London on Tuesday:"I can confirm that Jude Law voluntarily attended Marylebone Police Station yesterday... Read more

Pamela Anderson: Bikini Floss
Filed under: Pamela AndersonTMZ.com: Pamela Anderson showed off her full figure and skimpy bikini in Malibu, wearing what appears to be leopard print dental floss. Pam, 40, frolicked in the surf while alleged new boy toy Rick Salomon (of Paris Hilton sex tape fame) rode a boogie board.... Read more

Faith Hill: I Wanted to Kick Ball Grabber's Ass!
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Celebrity FeudsTMZ.com: Faith Hill thinks the woman she cussed out for grabbing her man's junk deserved the public humiliation.In an interview airing on today's "Ellen," the Mississippi girl defended her actions in calling out a fan who took in a handful of Tim McGraw's... Read more

R.Kelly Trial Postponed to Spring '08
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, MusicTMZ.com: TMZ reported yesterday that the R. Kelly trial was postponed with no new date set. Now the Chicago Sun-Times is saying that the R. Kelly case will not go to trial -- until the spring of 2008! It seems the judge needs to finish with another "chicken... Read more

Alba Has Sexiest Walk? No Way, Say Scientists!
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Jessica Alba, Hot BodiesTMZ.com: Last week the Daily Telegraph released results of a very sexy scientific study claiming that Jessica Alba has the sexiest walk in the world. Alba's 25-inch waist and 36-inch hips, said the study, produced the sexiest strut, ranking her higher than... Read more

Winehouse in Surprise Appearance in London
Filed under: Train Wrecks, MusicTMZ.com: Despite canceling her North American tour, Britwreck Amy Winehouse isn't giving up performing -- she unexpectedly popped up at the Mercury Music awards in London last night. Winehouse, who had been "holidaying" with her hubby in St. Lucia instead of... Read more

Meagan Good's Wardrobe Change
Filed under: Hot BodiesTMZ.com: Meagan Good was seen last night sporting an all black ensemble (no nips today, fellas!), and was heard saying, "Thank God I didn't end up on TMZ in a white T-shirt tonight!" Miss Good's outfit was quite a change from her see-through shirt from the... Read more

Fan Freaks for Gwen
Filed under: Music, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Gwen Stefani was feeling hella good last night after a couple of fans whipped themselves into a mini-frenzy for the Hollaback Girl. TMZ was outside of Stefani's L.A.M.B. studio in New York last night as Gwen, hubby Gavin Rossdale and their adorable... Read more

Busta Moved -- Trial Gets Bumped
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: An unusually jovial Busta Rhymes arrived at court today for the start of his trial -- perhaps armed and smiling with the knowledge that he wouldn't actually have to stand in front a jury of his peers.Judge Larry Stevens pushed back the start of the... Read more

Judge Says J.Lo's Ex Has to Pay!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, MusicTMZ.com: Don't mess with Jenny from the block!TMZ has learned that a judge just awarded the singer/actor nearly $545,000 in a breach-of-contract lawsuit she filed against her first husband, former restaurant manager Ojani Noa, back in April of 2006.According... Read more

Zac Efron: Ripped Tide
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot BodiesTMZ.com: UPDATE: TMZ readers know their Efron! We've confirmed that these pics, while just released to TMZ today, are from April. We thought you'd appreciate them anyway! Please enjoy!The heir to Matthew McConaughey's tan, shirtless throne has been found in... Read more

Meet Mrs. Usher Raymond IV
Filed under: Music, Baby WatchTMZ.com: The new Mrs. Usher, Tameka Foster, was seen leaving the Mandarin Hotel in New York yesterday with that "I just married my future baby-daddy" glow. She trapped got her man! Back off, haters!Tameka, 37, was friendly to cameras as she made her way to a... Read more

Ferris Bueller Needs Another Day Off
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Being married to Sarah Jessica Parker comes with a lot of heavy lifting!TMZ caught SJP, Matthew Broderick and son James as they arrived to the family's West Village townhouse yesterday afternoon, after a long weekend in the Hamptons. As Broderick... Read more

Nick Stahl Who?
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: It was a frenzy of stars last night in the Thirty Mile Zone, and TMZ cameras were fortunate enough to catch some amazing footage of ... Nick Stahl. You know, Nick Stahl of HBO's "Carnivale?" You know, ...you remember him from his stellar performance... Read more

Behold the iPod Touch!
Filed under: Z-GadgetsTMZ.com: Apple has just announced a brand new, full touch-screen, Wi-Fi enabled iPod. Gadget geeks, start your engines!The new iPod Touch will come in 8GB and 16GB, with prices of $299 and $399, respectively. The new Touch will also feature a Wi-Fi music... Read more

Hogan Crash Victim's Family Brawl in Police Report
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: St. Petersburg Police have released a report with details on the brawl among Lance Corporal John Graziano's family members on Thursday. The report says Christin Graziano -- John's sister -- said that "her family received bad news concerning her... Read more

Who's That Girl?
Filed under: BeautyTMZ.com: Before this Hollywood star became a sexy leading lady, she was a cute, pre-teen, mid-'80s Madonna wannabe! Can you guess the Material Girl?... Read more

Behold the iPod Touch!
Filed under: Z-GadgetsTMZ.com: Apple has just announced a brand new, full touch-screen, Wi-Fi enabled iPod. Gadget geeks, start your engines!The new iPod Touch will come in 8GB and 16GB, with prices of $299 and $399, respectively. The new Touch will also feature a Wi-Fi music... Read more

Who's That Girl?
Filed under: BeautyTMZ.com: Before this Hollywood star became a sexy leading lady, she was a cute, pre-teen, mid-'80s Madonna wannabe! Can you guess the Material Girl?... Read more

Meagan Good's Wardrobe Change
Filed under: Hot BodiesTMZ.com: Meagan Good was seen last night sporting an all black ensemble (no nips today, fellas!), and was heard saying, "Thank God I didn't end up on TMZ in a white T-shirt tonight!" Miss Good's outfit was quite a change from her see-through shirt from the... Read more

Meet Mrs. Usher Raymond IV
Filed under: Music, Baby WatchTMZ.com: The new Mrs. Usher, Tameka Foster, was seen leaving the Mandarin Hotel in New York yesterday with that "I just married my future baby-daddy" glow. She trapped got her man! Back off, haters!Tameka, 37, was friendly to cameras as she made her way to a... Read more

Hogan Crash Victim's Family Brawl in Police Report
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: St. Petersburg Police have released a report with details on the brawl among Lance Corporal John Graziano's family members on Thursday. The report says Christin Graziano -- John's sister -- said that "her family received bad news concerning her... Read more

Ferris Bueller Needs Another Day Off
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Being married to Sarah Jessica Parker comes with a lot of heavy lifting!TMZ caught SJP, Matthew Broderick and son James as they arrived to the family's West Village townhouse yesterday afternoon, after a long weekend in the Hamptons. As Broderick... Read more

Nick Stahl Who?
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: It was a frenzy of stars last night in the Thirty Mile Zone, and TMZ cameras were fortunate enough to catch some amazing footage of ... Nick Stahl. You know, Nick Stahl of HBO's "Carnivale?" You know, ...you remember him from his stellar performance... Read more

Fan Freaks for Gwen
Filed under: Music, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Gwen Stefani was feeling hella good last night after a couple of fans whipped themselves into a mini-frenzy for the Hollaback Girl. TMZ was outside of Stefani's L.A.M.B. studio in New York last night as Gwen, hubby Gavin Rossdale and their adorable... Read more

Alba Has Sexiest Walk? No Way, Say Scientists!
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Jessica Alba, Hot BodiesTMZ.com: Last week the Daily Telegraph released results of a very sexy scientific study claiming that Jessica Alba has the sexiest walk in the world. Alba's 25-inch waist and 36-inch hips, said the study, produced the sexiest strut, ranking her higher than... Read more

Judge Says J.Lo's Ex Has to Pay!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, MusicTMZ.com: Don't mess with Jenny from the block!TMZ has learned that a judge just awarded the singer/actor nearly $545,000 in a breach-of-contract lawsuit she filed against her first husband, former restaurant manager Ojani Noa, back in April of 2006.According... Read more

Busta Moved -- Trial Gets Bumped
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: An unusually jovial Busta Rhymes arrived at court today for the start of his trial -- perhaps armed and smiling with the knowledge that he wouldn't actually have to stand in front a jury of his peers.Judge Larry Stevens pushed back the start of the... Read more

Heiress Bitch Needs Lawyer
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: What do you do when you're a hot, blonde, rich little bitch and you've just inherited $12 million? First, you should hire a decent attorney, find a nice place to live ... and get down to the groomer for a decent nail clipping!The late Leona... Read more

Hulk Pulls Out the Big Guns
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: His son was in a heinous car crash last week, which left his passenger in critical condition, but that didn't stop Hulk Hogan from fulfilling promotional obligations over the long weekend.Hulk flexed his muscles for the crowd in Freedom, PA on Monday... Read more

Graziano's Mother Confirms Second Car's Driver
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: The mother of Lance Corporal John Graziano, the passenger in Nick Hogan's car crash, has confirmed that the driver of the silver Viper was Danny Jacobs. In an exclusive email sent by Debbie Graziano to Bay News 9 in Florida, she says, "His (John's)... Read more

Jenna Brings T&A to AT&T
Filed under: Hot BodiesTMZ.com: Porn queen Jenna Jameson managed to get even hotter than usual on Tuesday -- by wearing sheepskin boots during an L.A. heatwave! Ugh!With temperatures reaching near 100 degrees, TMZ spies caught the the XXX-lister at a local AT&T store in a pair of... Read more

PETA Gives Whoopi a Whuppin'!
Filed under: The ViewTMZ.com: Whoopi is the new Rosie on "The View," in more ways than one! Day one, and she's already pissed off a whole lotta people, including animal rights group PETA. Goldberg defended Michael Vick by saying there are things that are "indicative to certain... Read more

LC and Frankie: Table for Two!
Filed under: The HillsTMZ.com: Usually, LC and Frankie Delgado (Brody Jenner's right hand man) are accompanied by an entourage, but last night at II Sole it was just the two of them. Frankie's not just a wingman, he has his own life!"The Hills" pair were friendly with paparazzi,... Read more

Keira Bandaged Up
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird, FashionTMZ.com: A ghostly Keira Knightley attended the UK preem of "Atonement," a WW2 romance drama. Swathed in layers of what appear to be prop Red Cross bandages leftover from filming, the slight Miss K wafted down the red carpet on her own power. Dead Man's... Read more

Plummer on Vick: "That's Some Bulls**t!"
Filed under: Talk SportsTMZ.com: The Celebs for Michael Vick Club -- a short list -- has a new member: "Showgirls" star Glenn Plummer. Plummer launched into a passionate defense of the disgraced footballer outside of Les Deux last night. "S**t, ni***s been fighting dogs since we... Read more

Pete Wentz Gets Frisky
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird, Fly MeTMZ.com: Perhaps it was was his dour expression, tatted-up arms or curious eye makeup -- but Ashlee Simpson's main man must have looked a little suspicious at LAX yesterday -- as he was pulled aside for an extra-special security pat down. Fall out of line,... Read more

Denzel's Kid Sent Packing
Filed under: Talk SportsTMZ.com: In the world of pro football, they just don't care who your daddy is -- unless his last name is Manning!Among 11 players cut by the St. Louis Rams last week was running back J.D. Washington -- Denzel's son. But his NFL dreams aren't entirely dead --... Read more

Brad Pitt: Aging is the Pits
Filed under: Brad and AngelinaTMZ.com: Even the hottest movie stars sometimes feel old and decrepit. Take two-time Sexiest Man Alive honoree Brad Pitt, who admits in the October issue of Details that turning forty took a heavy toll on him. "One thing sucks, your face kind of goes. Your... Read more

Spike and Brad: Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Brad and Angelina, Talk SportsTMZ.com: While there were probably several thousand fathers and sons at last night's New York Yankees game, there were no more famous papas in the crowd than Spike Lee and Brad Pitt.Brad and Spike were sitting in the first row along the first base line with... Read more

We're Just Sayin' ...
Filed under: Movies, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Newcomer Daeg Faerch plays the young Michael Myers in the remake of "Halloween," buthe has a celeb look-alike who is even more terrifying than the iconic serial killer.... Read more

Jude Law Issues Statement in Alleged Attack
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Jude Law's attorney Graham Shear just issued the following statement on behalf of Jude Law in response to his alleged attack of a paparazzo in London on Tuesday:"I can confirm that Jude Law voluntarily attended Marylebone Police Station yesterday... Read more

Pamela Anderson: Bikini Floss
Filed under: Pamela AndersonTMZ.com: Pamela Anderson showed off her full figure and skimpy bikini in Malibu, wearing what appears to be leopard print dental floss. Pam, 40, frolicked in the surf while alleged new boy toy Rick Salomon (of Paris Hilton sex tape fame) rode a boogie board.... Read more

Faith Hill: I Wanted to Kick Ball Grabber's Ass!
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Celebrity FeudsTMZ.com: Faith Hill thinks the woman she cussed out for grabbing her man's junk deserved the public humiliation.In an interview airing on today's "Ellen," the Mississippi girl defended her actions in calling out a fan who took in a handful of Tim McGraw's... Read more

R.Kelly Trial Postponed to Spring '08
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, MusicTMZ.com: TMZ reported yesterday that the R. Kelly trial was postponed with no new date set. Now the Chicago Sun-Times is saying that the R. Kelly case will not go to trial -- until the spring of 2008! It seems the judge needs to finish with another "chicken... Read more

Winehouse in Surprise Appearance in London
Filed under: Train Wrecks, MusicTMZ.com: Despite canceling her North American tour, Britwreck Amy Winehouse isn't giving up performing -- she unexpectedly popped up at the Mercury Music awards in London last night. Winehouse, who had been "holidaying" with her hubby in St. Lucia instead of... Read more

Zac Efron: Ripped Tide
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot BodiesTMZ.com: The heir to Matthew McConaughey's tan, shirtless throne has been found in the lean, hairless form of "High School Musical's" Zac Efron! Sing it!While taking a dip in Hawaii, the bare chested 19-year-old showed off his wet, smooth, rippling abs. Yet... Read more

Busta Moved -- Trial Gets Bumped
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: An unusually jovial Busta Rhymes arrived at court today for the start of his trial -- perhaps armed and smiling with the knowledge that he wouldn't actually have to stand in front a jury of his peers.Judge Larry Stevens pushed back the start of the... Read more

LC and Frankie: Table for Two!
Filed under: The HillsTMZ.com: Usually, LC and Frankie Delgado (Brody Jenner's right hand man) are accompanied by an entourage, but last night at II Sole it was just the two of them. Frankie's not just a wingman, he has his own life!"The Hills" pair were friendly with paparazzi,... Read more

Pamela Anderson: Bikini Floss
Filed under: Pamela AndersonTMZ.com: Pamela Anderson showed off her full figure and skimpy bikini in Malibu, wearing what appears to be leopard print dental floss. Pam, 40, frolicked in the surf while alleged new boy toy Rick Salomon (of Paris Hilton sex tape fame) rode a boogie board.... Read more

Winehouse in Surprise Appearance in London
Filed under: Train Wrecks, MusicTMZ.com: Despite canceling her North American tour, Britwreck Amy Winehouse isn't giving up performing -- she unexpectedly popped up at the Mercury Music awards in London last night. Winehouse, who had been "holidaying" with her hubby in St. Lucia instead of... Read more

Zac Efron: Ripped Tide
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot BodiesTMZ.com: The heir to Matthew McConaughey's tan, shirtless throne has been found in the lean, hairless form of "High School Musical's" Zac Efron! Sing it!While taking a dip in Hawaii, the bare chested 19-year-old showed off his wet, smooth, rippling abs. Yet... Read more

Denzel's Kid Sent Packing
Filed under: Talk SportsTMZ.com: In the world of pro football, they just don't care who your daddy is -- unless his last name is Manning!Among 11 players cut by the St. Louis Rams last week was running back J.D. Washington -- Denzel's son. But his NFL dreams aren't entirely dead --... Read more

PETA Gives Whoopi a Whuppin'!
Filed under: The ViewTMZ.com: Whoopi is the new Rosie on "The View," in more ways than one! Day one, and she's already pissed off a whole lotta people, including animal rights group PETA. Goldberg defended Michael Vick by saying there are things that are "indicative to certain... Read more

Pete Wentz Gets Frisky
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird, Fly MeTMZ.com: Perhaps it was was his dour expression, tatted-up arms or curious eye makeup -- but Ashlee Simpson's main man must have looked a little suspicious at LAX yesterday -- as he was pulled aside for an extra-special security pat down. Fall out of line,... Read more

Faith Hill: I Wanted to Kick Ball Grabber's Ass!
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Celebrity FeudsTMZ.com: Faith Hill thinks the woman she cussed out for grabbing her man's junk deserved the public humiliation.In an interview airing on today's "Ellen," the Mississippi girl defended her actions in calling out a fan who took in a handful of Tim McGraw's... Read more

R.Kelly Trial Postponed to Spring '08
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, MusicTMZ.com: TMZ reported yesterday that the R. Kelly trial was postponed with no new date set. Now the Chicago Sun-Times is saying that the R. Kelly case will not go to trial -- until the spring of 2008! It seems the judge needs to finish with another "chicken... Read more

Graziano's Mother Confirms Second Car's Driver
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: The mother of Lance Corporal John Graziano, the passenger in Nick Hogan's car crash, has confirmed that the driver of the silver Viper was Danny Jacobs. In an exclusive email sent by Debbie Graziano to Bay News 9 in Florida, she says, "His (John's)... Read more

We're Just Sayin'
Filed under: Movies, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Newcomer Daeg Faerch plays the young Michael Myers in the remake of "Halloween," buthe has a celeb look-alike who is even more terrifying than the iconic serial killer.... Read more

Spike and Brad: Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Brad and Angelina, Talk SportsTMZ.com: While there were probably several thousand fathers and sons at last night's New York Yankees game, there were no more famous papas in the crowd than Spike Lee and Brad Pitt.Brad and Spike were sitting in the first row along the first base line with... Read more

Jude Law Issues Statement in Alleged Attack
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Jude Law's attorney Graham Shear just issued the following statement on behalf of Jude Law in response to his alleged attack of a paparazzo in London on Tuesday:"I can confirm that Jude Law voluntarily attended Marylebone Police Station yesterday... Read more

Brad Pitt: Aging is the Pits
Filed under: Brad and AngelinaTMZ.com: Even the hottest movie stars sometimes feel old and decrepit. Take two-time Sexiest Man Alive honoree Brad Pitt, who admits in the October issue of Details that turning forty took a heavy toll on him. "One thing sucks, your face kind of goes. Your... Read more

Jenna Brings T&A to AT&T
Filed under: Hot BodiesTMZ.com: Porn queen Jenna Jameson managed to get even hotter than usual on Tuesday -- by wearing sheepskin boots during an L.A. heatwave! Ugh!With temperatures reaching near 100 degrees, TMZ spies caught the the XXX-lister at a local AT&T store in a pair of... Read more

Keira Bandaged Up
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird, FashionTMZ.com: A ghostly Keira Knightley attended the UK preem of "Atonement," a WW2 romance drama. Swathed in layers of what appear to be prop Red Cross bandages leftover from filming, the slight Miss K wafted down the red carpet on her own power. Dead Man's... Read more

Plummer on Vick: "That's Some Bulls**t!"
Filed under: Talk SportsTMZ.com: The Celebs for Michael Vick Club -- a short list -- has a new member: "Showgirls" star Glenn Plummer. Plummer launched into a passionate defense of the disgraced footballer outside of Les Deux last night. "S**t, ni***s been fighting dogs since we... Read more

Hulk Pulls Out the Big Guns
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: His son was in a heinous car crash last week, which left his passenger in critical condition, but that didn't stop Hulk Hogan from fulfilling promotional obligations over the long weekend.Hulk flexed his muscles for the crowd in Freedom, PA on Monday... Read more

Heiress Bitch Needs Lawyer
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: What do you do when you're a hot, blonde, rich little bitch and you've just inherited $12 million? First, you should hire a decent attorney, find a nice place to live ... and get down to the groomer for a decent nail clipping!The late Leona... Read more

Dad: Benoit Was Demented
Filed under: TV, Talk SportsTMZ.com: The father of dead WWE star Chris Benoit says that it might have been the effect of multiple concussions, not steroids, that drove Chris to kill his wife and son and then hung himself.Michael Benoit told Diane Sawyer on this morning's "Good Morning... Read more

Meet Mr. and Mrs. Spider-Man!
Filed under: Hook-UpsTMZ.com: In Touch is reporting that actor Tobey Maguire married his baby mama, Jennifer Meyer, in a secret ceremony in Hawaii last night.The couple, parents of 9-month-old Ruby Sweetheart, were reportedly hitched in a sunset ceremony on Maui. The mag reports... Read more

Rita Between a Rock and a Hard Rock Place
Filed under: Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. issued the following statement to TMZ: The press release put out today by Grand Central Publishing and included on TMZ.com includes a significant fact error and misleading information that may... Read more

Sharpton: Griffin Dropped for Dropping N-Bomb
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Eddie Griffin thought he'd shock the swells at a big Black Enterprise event over the weekend by littering his act with N-words, but the comic was the one who got the real jolt when the mag's owner gonged his routine, and tossed him off the stage!... Read more

Rita Cosby's Outrageous Ally
Filed under: Anna Nicole Smith, Bobby TrendyTMZ.com: Larry Birkhead and Howard K. Stern are out to destroy Rita Cosby's book "Blonde Ambition" but there's one person who can't wait to read it -- that gabby blob of fabulosity, Bobby Trendy!TMZ was outside of A Different Light Bookstore in West Hollywood... Read more

Gwen -- Struttin' in Stripes
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Star CatcherTMZ.com: Harajuku hottie Gwen Stefani was spotted in New York yesterday, and when asked about her clothing line L.A.M.B -- Love Angel Music Baby -- she said, "It's Incredible!" No doubt!The Mandarin Hotel was bursting with big celebs, including bubbly talk... Read more

"Grey's" Doc Resuscitates '90s Rapper
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Star CatcherTMZ.com: "Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo and her fiance, Chris Ivery, dined at II Sole Monday night with ... Heavy D?! The diddly, diddly dee?! The trio was spotted getting into their vehicle as they exited the restaurant -- who knew Heavy D was still... Read more

Jackie Hatten: Rita's Reputable!
Filed under: Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: Jackie Hatten, Anna Nicole's one-time friend, issued the following statement to TMZ: "I have not read the book yet, however, Rita Cosby is such a reputable reporter and person, I can only assume it is true and credible. I am happy the American public... Read more

The Game: I'm Going to Disneyland!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, MusicTMZ.com: Rapper The Game, real name Jayceon Terrell Taylor, arrived in a Los Angeles County court today with celeb lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley, to face charges of making a criminal threat and possession of a firearm in a school zone -- and he couldn't have... Read more

Lewis Takes Foot Out of Mouth, Issues Statement
Filed under: TV, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Alleged comedian Jerry Lewis has issued a statement to CNN, following the public outcry over his use of a gay slur on this weekend's MDA Telethon:"During the 21-1/2-hour live broadcast of my Telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association this... Read more

Halle Berry ... Baby on Board!
Filed under: Movies, Baby Watch, Halle BerryTMZ.com: TMZ has learned that producers of the upcoming Lionsgate film "Tulia" have scrapped plans to start filming in October -- as the film's star, Halle Berry, is three months pregnant!A source close to the production tells us Berry, 41, who is currently... Read more

GLAAD Accepts Jerry's Mea Culpa
Filed under: TVTMZ.com: After Jerry Lewis apologized for making an anti-gay slur during his MDA Telethon on Monday, GLAAD issued the following statement to TMZ: "GLAAD thanks Jerry Lewis for his swift and direct apology for this incident. We join millions of Americans in... Read more

Britney Bodyguard Charged with Battery
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Train Wrecks, Britney SpearsTMZ.com: One of Britney Spears' goons is now in the hot seat for swingin' away at paparazzo in Vegas. TMZ has learned that Cesar Julio Camera has been charged with one count of battery in connection with an altercation with a photographer last month. Brit was... Read more

Birkhead to Appear on Larry King Tonight
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: Larry Birkhead will appear on CNN's "Larry King Live" tonight to address Rita Cosby's allegations that he had an affair with Howard K. Stern.We're told Larry has lots to say about Rita's scandalous new book.TMZ's Harvey Levin will guest host... Read more

Birkhead Blasts Cosby: Calls Book "Pure Fiction"
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: Larry Birkhead came out swinging tonight on CNN's "Larry King Live," telling TMZ's Harvey Levin that "Blonde Ambition," the new book by Rita Cosby, is "pure fiction" and should be sitting next to "Harry Potter."Larry also responded to what Rita told... Read more

Shaq Calls Foul on Wife -- Files for Divorce
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk SportsTMZ.com: Look out ladies (seriously, get out of his way), Big Shaq Diesel is going back on the market. In divorce papers filed Tuesday in a Miami court, Shaquille O'Neal claimed his marriage to wife Shaunie has been "irretrievably broken," and accuses her of... Read more

TMZ Gets Brody in Trouble
Filed under: TV, Wacky and Weird, The HillsTMZ.com: Brody Jenner's physical therapist has found a new way to keep tabs on her patient -- by watching him on TMZ!Lauren Conrad called into "The Hills" after-show on MTV Overdrive, where she revealed Jenner's PT has been checking out TMZ to see if Brody's... Read more

Birkhead to Rita - You're Gonna Pay!
Filed under: Let's Get This Party StartedTMZ.com: Larry Birkhead is planning to sue Rita Cosby over her salacious new book -- and he says it's going to be "one of the most expensive lawsuit settlements in book publishing history."Birkhead told the AP that he intends to bring the hammer down on... Read more

U Idiot -- Dourdan Nailed on Sunset
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: The police finally caught up with sometimes violent "CSI" star Gary Dourdan last night, but it turns out, he wasn't lying after that memorable beatdown a few weeks ago when he claimed "I know all the cops around here, they're my friends!"TMZ caught... Read more

Jude Law-Breaker? Actor Arrested for Alleged Attack
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Actor Jude Law turned himself in to London police Tuesday after allegedly beating the crap out of a paparazzo outside of the star's home.A police spokesman wouldn't identify Law by name, but confirmed, "A 34-year-old man from Maida Vale was arrested... Read more

Dad: Benoit Was Demented
Filed under: TV, Talk SportsTMZ.com: The father of dead WWE star Chris Benoit says that it might have been the effect of multiple concussions, not steroids, that drove Chris to kill his wife and son and then hung himself.Michael Benoit told Diane Sawyer on this morning's "Good Morning... Read more

U Idiot -- Dourdan Nailed on Sunset
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: The police finally caught up with sometimes violent "CSI" star Gary Dourdan last night, but it turns out, he wasn't lying after that memorable beatdown a few weeks ago when he claimed "I know all the cops around here, they're my friends!"TMZ caught... Read more

Jude Law-Breaker? Actor Arrested for Alleged Attack
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeTMZ.com: Actor Jude Law turned himself in to London police Tuesday after allegedly beating the crap out of a paparazzo outside of the star's home.A police spokesman wouldn't identify Law by name, but confirmed, "A 34-year-old man from Maida Vale was arrested... Read more

Birkhead to Rita - You're Gonna Pay!
Filed under: Let's Get This Party StartedTMZ.com: Larry Birkhead is planning to sue Rita Cosby over her salacious new book -- and he says it's going to be "one of the most expensive lawsuit settlements in book publishing history."Birkhead told the AP that he intends to bring the hammer down on... Read more

TMZ Gets Brody in Trouble
Filed under: TV, Wacky and Weird, The HillsTMZ.com: Brody Jenner's physical therapist has found a new way to keep tabs on her patient -- by watching him on TMZ!Lauren Conrad called into "The Hills" after-show on MTV Overdrive, where she revealed Jenner's PT has been checking out TMZ to see if Brody's... Read more

Heche's Hubby Up a Tree
Filed under: Break-Ups, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Cameras rolled as Coley Laffoon celebrated Labor Day weekend by moving out of the Hancock Park home he shared with son Homer and soon-to-be ex-wife, "Men in Trees" star, Anne Heche.TMZ spotted Laffoon loading up the moving truck on Saturday -- the... Read more

The Real Upset? Appalachian State's Promo Tape
Filed under: Talk SportsTMZ.com: If you thought that the Appalachian State University Mountaineers' incredibly dramatic and unprecedented last-second win over the #5-rated Michigan Wolverines was the most shocking thing you've ever seen -- wait'll you see how the school recruited... Read more

Howard to Rita: Back Off, B***h!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: TMZ has obtained a statement from uber-attorney Lin Wood about Rita Cosby's scandalous new book, "Blonde Ambition." Wood represents Anna Nicole Smith's lover Howard K Stern:Mr. Stern and I are in the process of reviewing and evaluating Ms. Cosby's... Read more

Howard's Lawyer to Rita: Back Off, B***h!
Filed under: Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: TMZ has obtained a letter written to Rita Cosby by attorney Lin Wood concerning her new book, "Blonde Ambition":Rita K. Cosbyc/o Author MailGrand Central Publishing237 Park AvenueNew York, New York 10017Re: "Blonde Ambition"Dear Rita:I think you are... Read more

We're Just Sayin'
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, BeautyTMZ.com: KISS guitarist Paul Stanley has an unlikely celebrity look-alike!... Read more

Meet Mr. and Mrs. Spider-Man!
Filed under: Hook-UpsTMZ.com: In Touch is reporting that actor Tobey Maguire married his baby mama, Jennifer Meyer, in a secret ceremony in Hawaii last night.The couple, parents of 9-month-old Ruby Sweetheart, were reportedly hitched in a sunset ceremony on Maui. The mag reports... Read more

Rita Between a Rock and a Hard Rock Place
Filed under: Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. issued the following statement to TMZ: The press release put out today by Grand Central Publishing and included on TMZ.com includes a significant fact error and misleading information that may... Read more

Sharpton: Griffin Dropped for Dropping N-Bomb
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Eddie Griffin thought he'd shock the swells at a big Black Enterprise event over the weekend by littering his act with N-words, but the comic was the one who got the real jolt when the mag's owner gonged his routine, and tossed him off the stage!... Read more

Rita Cosby's Outrageous Ally
Filed under: Anna Nicole Smith, Bobby TrendyTMZ.com: Larry Birkhead and Howard K. Stern are out to destroy Rita Cosby's book "Blonde Ambition" but there's one person who can't wait to read it -- that gabby blob of fabulosity, Bobby Trendy!TMZ was outside of A Different Light Bookstore in West Hollywood... Read more

Gwen -- Struttin' in Stripes
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Star CatcherTMZ.com: Harajuku hottie Gwen Stefani was spotted in New York yesterday, and when asked about her clothing line L.A.M.B -- Love Angel Music Baby -- she said, "It's Incredible!" No doubt!The Mandarin Hotel was bursting with big celebs, including bubbly talk... Read more

"Grey's" Doc Resuscitates '90s Rapper
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Star CatcherTMZ.com: "Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo and her fiance, Chris Ivery, dined at II Sole Monday night with ... Heavy D?! The diddly, diddly dee?! The trio was spotted getting into their vehicle as they exited the restaurant -- who knew Heavy D was still... Read more

Jackie Hatten: Rita's Reputable!
Filed under: Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: Jackie Hatten, Anna Nicole's one-time friend, issued the following statement to TMZ: "I have not read the book yet, however, Rita Cosby is such a reputable reporter and person, I can only assume it is true and credible. I am happy the American public... Read more

The Game: I'm Going to Disneyland!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, MusicTMZ.com: Rapper The Game, real name Jayceon Terrell Taylor, arrived in a Los Angeles County court today with celeb lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley, to face charges of making a criminal threat and possession of a firearm in a school zone -- and he couldn't have... Read more

Lewis Takes Foot Out of Mouth, Issues Statement
Filed under: TV, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Alleged comedian Jerry Lewis has issued a statement to CNN, following the public outcry over his use of a gay slur on this weekend's MDA Telethon:"During the 21-1/2-hour live broadcast of my Telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association this... Read more

Halle Berry ... Baby on Board!
Filed under: Movies, Baby Watch, Halle BerryTMZ.com: TMZ has learned that producers of the upcoming Lionsgate film "Tulia" have scrapped plans to start filming in October -- as the film's star, Halle Berry, is three months pregnant!A source close to the production tells us Berry, 41, who is currently... Read more

GLAAD Accepts Jerry's Mea Culpa
Filed under: TVTMZ.com: After Jerry Lewis apologized for making an anti-gay slur during his MDA Telethon on Monday, GLAAD issued the following statement to TMZ: "GLAAD thanks Jerry Lewis for his swift and direct apology for this incident. We join millions of Americans in... Read more

Britney Bodyguard Charged with Battery
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Train Wrecks, Britney SpearsTMZ.com: One of Britney Spears' goons is now in the hot seat for swingin' away at paparazzo in Vegas. TMZ has learned that Cesar Julio Camera has been charged with one count of battery in connection with an altercation with a photographer last month. Brit was... Read more

Birkhead to Appear on Larry King Tonight
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: Larry Birkhead will appear on CNN's "Larry King Live" tonight to address Rita Cosby's allegations that he had an affair with Howard K. Stern.We're told Larry has lots to say about Rita's scandalous new book.TMZ's Harvey Levin will guest host... Read more

Birkhead Blasts Cosby: Calls Book "Pure Fiction"
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: Larry Birkhead came out swinging tonight on CNN's "Larry King Live," telling TMZ's Harvey Levin that "Blonde Ambition," the new book by Rita Cosby, is "pure fiction" and should be sitting next to "Harry Potter."Larry also responded to what Rita told... Read more

Shaq Calls Foul on Wife -- Files for Divorce
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk SportsTMZ.com: Look out ladies (seriously, get out of his way), Big Shaq Diesel is going back on the market. In divorce papers filed Tuesday in a Miami court, Shaquille O'Neal claimed his marriage to wife Shaunie has been "irretrievably broken," and accuses her of... Read more

Heche's Hubby Up a Tree
Filed under: Break-Ups, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Cameras rolled as Coley Laffoon celebrated Labor Day weekend by moving out of the Hancock Park home he shared with son Homer and soon-to-be ex-wife, "Men in Trees" star, Anne Heche.TMZ spotted Laffoon loading up the moving truck on Saturday -- the... Read more

The Real Upset? Appalachian State's Promo Tape
Filed under: Talk SportsTMZ.com: If you thought that the Appalachian State University Mountaineers' incredibly dramatic and unprecedented last-second win over the #5-rated Michigan Wolverines was the most shocking thing you've ever seen -- wait'll you see how the school recruited... Read more

Howard to Rita: Back Off, B***h!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: TMZ has obtained a statement from uber-attorney Lin Wood about Rita Cosby's scandalous new book, "Blonde Ambition." Wood represents Anna Nicole Smith's lover Howard K Stern:Mr. Stern and I are in the process of reviewing and evaluating Ms. Cosby's... Read more

Howard's Lawyer to Rita: Back Off, B***h!
Filed under: Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: TMZ has obtained a letter written to Rita Cosby by attorney Lin Wood concerning her new book, "Blonde Ambition":Rita K. Cosbyc/o Author MailGrand Central Publishing237 Park AvenueNew York, New York 10017Re: "Blonde Ambition"Dear Rita:I think you are... Read more

We're Just Sayin'
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, BeautyTMZ.com: KISS guitarist Paul Stanley has an unlikely celebrity look-alike!... Read more

Meet Mr. and Mrs. Spider-Man!
Filed under: Hook-UpsTMZ.com: In Touch is reporting that actor Tobey Maguire married his baby mama, Jennifer Meyer, in a secret ceremony in Hawaii last night.The couple, parents of 9-month-old Ruby Sweetheart, were reportedly hitched in a sunset ceremony on Maui. The mag reports... Read more

Rita Between a Rock and a Hard Rock Place
Filed under: Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. issued the following statement to TMZ: The press release put out today by Grand Central Publishing and included on TMZ.com includes a significant fact error and misleading information that may... Read more

Sharpton: Griffin Dropped for Dropping N-Bomb
Filed under: Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Eddie Griffin thought he'd shock the swells at a big Black Enterprise event over the weekend by littering his act with N-words, but the comic was the one who got the real jolt when the mag's owner gonged his routine, and tossed him off the stage!... Read more

Rita Cosby's Outrageous Ally
Filed under: Anna Nicole Smith, Bobby TrendyTMZ.com: Larry Birkhead and Howard K. Stern are out to destroy Rita Cosby's book "Blonde Ambition" but there's one person who can't wait to read it -- that gabby blob of fabulosity, Bobby Trendy!TMZ was outside of A Different Light Bookstore in West Hollywood... Read more

Gwen -- Struttin' in Stripes
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Star CatcherTMZ.com: Harajuku hottie Gwen Stefani was spotted in New York yesterday, and when asked about her clothing line L.A.M.B -- Love Angel Music Baby -- she said, "It's Incredible!" No doubt!The Mandarin Hotel was bursting with big celebs, including bubbly talk... Read more

"Grey's" Doc Resuscitates '90s Rapper
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Star CatcherTMZ.com: "Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo and her fiance, Chris Ivery, dined at II Sole Monday night with ... Heavy D?! The diddly, diddly dee?! The trio was spotted getting into their vehicle as they exited the restaurant -- who knew Heavy D was still... Read more

Jackie Hatten: Rita's Reputable!
Filed under: Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: Jackie Hatten, Anna Nicole's one-time friend, issued the following statement to TMZ: "I have not read the book yet, however, Rita Cosby is such a reputable reporter and person, I can only assume it is true and credible. I am happy the American public... Read more

The Game: I'm Going to Disneyland!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, MusicTMZ.com: Rapper The Game, real name Jayceon Terrell Taylor, arrived in a Los Angeles County court today with celeb lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley, to face charges of making a criminal threat and possession of a firearm in a school zone -- and he couldn't have... Read more

Lewis Takes Foot Out of Mouth, Issues Statement
Filed under: TV, Wacky and WeirdTMZ.com: Alleged comedian Jerry Lewis has issued a statement to CNN, following the public outcry over his use of a gay slur on this weekend's MDA Telethon:"During the 21-1/2-hour live broadcast of my Telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association this... Read more

Halle Berry ... Baby on Board!
Filed under: Movies, Baby Watch, Halle BerryTMZ.com: TMZ has learned that producers of the upcoming Lionsgate film "Tulia" have scrapped plans to start filming in October -- as the film's star, Halle Berry, is three months pregnant!A source close to the production tells us Berry, 41, who is currently... Read more

GLAAD Accepts Jerry's Mea Culpa
Filed under: TVTMZ.com: After Jerry Lewis apologized for making an anti-gay slur during his MDA Telethon on Monday, GLAAD issued the following statement to TMZ: "GLAAD thanks Jerry Lewis for his swift and direct apology for this incident. We join millions of Americans in... Read more

Britney Bodyguard Charged with Battery
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Train Wrecks, Britney SpearsTMZ.com: One of Britney Spears' goons is now in the hot seat for swingin' away at paparazzo in Vegas. TMZ has learned that Cesar Julio Camera has been charged with one count of battery in connection with an altercation with a photographer last month. Brit was... Read more

Birkhead to Appear on Larry King Tonight
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: Larry Birkhead will appear on CNN's "Larry King Live" tonight to address Rita Cosby's allegations that he had an affair with Howard K. Stern.We're told Larry has lots to say about Rita's scandalous new book.TMZ's Harvey Levin will guest host... Read more

Birkhead Blasts Cosby: Calls Book "Pure Fiction"
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole SmithTMZ.com: Larry Birkhead came out swinging tonight on CNN's "Larry King Live," telling TMZ's Harvey Levin that "Blonde Ambition," the new book by Rita Cosby, is "pure fiction" and should be sitting next to "Harry Potter."Larry also responded to what Rita told... Read more

Shaq Calls Foul on Wife -- Files for Divorce
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk SportsTMZ.com: Look out ladies (seriously, get out of his way), Big Shaq Diesel is going back on the market. In divorce papers filed Tuesday in a Miami court, Shaquille O'Neal claimed his marriage to wife Shaunie has been "irretrievably broken," and accuses her of... Read more