Here's what we're working on for "The Insider" on TV tonight: All-new details about Dame Elizabeth Taylor s hospitalization! What we just found out about her condition right now! Then, the barely legal bride! MTV's controversial weekend wedding -- live! Will her father refuse to give her away? Plus, raising sextuplets! The tantrums! The screaming! The series about parents struggling with six kids -- under six years old! Finally, TV's haunted ranch! All these stories and more on the next exciting edition of "The Insider" on TV tonight!

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The baby bidding war is over! People trumps the competition for the first, hotly awaited photos of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie twins. In a world exclusive, the first pic will be revealed this Sunday at People.com at 7 p.m. EDT, according to their website. Are you excited to see the first pics of the twins? Tell us your thoughts below -- and your might make it on "The Insider" on TV tonight! People scored the North American rights to the pics, reportedly pairing up with Hello! magazine for the overseas rights to the photos of newborns Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline. It was People magazine that published the first photos of Shiloh Nouvel, Angelina and Brad's first biological child. The London Daily Mail is reporting that the price tag for the pics is a record $15 million dollars, but sources tell "The Insider" that figure is inflated. Reports indicate that Brad and Angelina will donate the proceeds from the photos to charity. According to The New York Post, the photo shoot took place last weekend with the proud parents and their twins.

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AP - People magazine has scored the U.S. rights to exclusive photos of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's newborn twins, a representative for the magazine told The Associated Press on Friday.
Reuters - A South African court on Friday postponed until October the trial of a former dormitory matron of U.S. talk show host Oprah Winfrey girls academy charged with abusing minors.
AP - A lawyer says a bus carrying hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg did not have expired tags in a stop that led to two people on board charged with marijuana possession.
DALLAS (AP) - A tour bus carrying hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg was pulled over and two people were arrested on marijuana possession charges Thursday


Angelina Jolie dad Jon Voight is amazed his daughter is now a mother of six because she had no interest in kids when she was younger.


The Princess Diaries actress Heather Matarazzo has got engaged to her lesbian lover.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - The police chief says Britney's been behaving herself, Lindsay may be distracted by love and Paris is — "thank God," in his words — out of town.


Rob Lowe former nanny is claiming victory in her legal battle with the actor, after a judge threw out four of Lowe's claims against her in court on Thursday.


Actress Mischa Barton was left disgusted with herself after her drunk driving arrest last year - because she reviles drunk drivers.


Shia LaBeouf car crash is causing chaos on the set of his new movie Transformers 2, according to reports.


(Hollywoodchicago) – The threequel that culminates with “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor” is so hackneyed that the main star


Hip-hop star Missy Elliott is desperate to start having kids - but is too terrified to give birth naturally.


Jay-Z, Amy Winehouse Mark Ronson and the Foo Fighters are among the artists to be nominated for the 2008 Vodafone Live Music Awards.


BALTIMORE (AP) - Bill Cosby urged people in Baltimore to empower themselves and nurture their children, but during his visit Thursday he avoided the scolding tone


Tiny movie star Verne Troyer is suing his former girlfriend and sex tape partner for $20 million, accusing her of abusing him.


The internet is usually a place buzzing about something - actually more like 10,000 something's - but for the week of July 14 through July 20 there was one buzz


We heard a rumor that Gossip Girl's Blake Lively looked citrusy refreshing at The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 premiere held at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on July 28.


Rocker Billy Corgan is suing a filmmaker after claiming his work was not up to par. The Smashing Pumpkins frontman hired Lester Cohn to document his recording sessions and live performances.


NEW YORK (AP) - People magazine has scored the U.S. rights to exclusive photos of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's newborn twins, a representative for the magazine


Hollywood swayed under the pressure of much more than just the ripple of a Southern California earthquake this week. First there was the LA TV Fest


Transformers 2 director Michael Bay predicted Shia LaBeouf would be involved in a road collision - he warned the star to be careful while driving just weeks before his car crash at the weekend.


1.) Hambrookart asks, "What caused Heidi Montag and Lauren Conrad to start having a feud?"


Rapper Bow Wow will retire from the music industry after the release of his next two albums - because he doesn't have enough material for any more LPs.


Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus is hoping to team up with Hollywood actor Will Smith for a special performance at this weekend's Teen Choice Awards.


John Mayer is reportedly set to propose to Jennifer Aniston this autumn. Jennifer - who has been dating 'Gravity' singer John since April - is expected to show off her engagement ring when she promotes new movie "Management" in September.

A source said: "As it stands now, John will be on the red carpet with her. And don't be at all surprised to see Jennifer sporting an engagement ring by then. These two are serious!"
Angelina Jolie was not maternal when she was younger. Her father Jon Voight - who recently rekindled his relationship with his estranged daughter - admits he is amazed she now has six children because she didn't display mothering instincts as a child.

He told Us Weekly magazine: "You know she wasn't the kind that played with dolls and then all of the sudden she has all of these children."
Missy Elliott is planning to adopt children because she is so terrified of giving birth. The 'Get Ur Freak On' singer - who is notoriously guarded about her private life - admits she wants to have a family but is scared about the pain involved in a natural birth.

She said: "I most definitely want kids, but I'll probably adopt. I don't know if I can take the kind of pain women go through with childbirth."
Alice Cooper claims he is addicted to his wife. The 60-year-old rocker - who has just released his latest album 'Along Came a Spider' - says he has loves spouse Sheryl Goddard so much that he has never been unfaithful to her.

Alice said: "I've been married for 32 years and never cheated on her because I'm addicted to her."
Gisele Bundchen is planning to star in a steamy calendar as a birthday surprise for her boyfriend. The Brazilian supermodel, who is currently dating American football star Tom Brady, is set to pose in sexy lingerie and don a New England Patriots shirt to celebrate Tom turning 31 on August 3.

A source said: "Gisele wanted to do something special this year, so she is making a one-of-a-kind calendar for him."
Dame Helen Mirren has one of the sexiest celebrity stomachs in the world, according to a new survey. The 63-year-old actress - who recently wowed onlookers with her trim physique when she donned a bikini while on holiday in the Italian Riviera - came third in the poll, which was carried out by stomach-flattening supplement AntiBloat.

AntiBloat spokesperson Jalal Janmohamed said: "The survey results reveal that a sexy stomach isn't governed by age, which is good news for all those wanting to tone up or maintain a flat tummy."
Verne Troyer is suing his ex-girlfriend and partner from the infamous sex tape, Ranae Shrider, for battery and fraud.

The mini star of the "Austin Powers" films is accusing Shrider of battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and fraud among other complaints.
Sienna Miller faces a battle to keep new lover Balthazar Getty. The actor's wife Rosetta has reportedly decided she wants to save her marriage after Balthazar bombarded her with emails begging for forgiveness.

The 38-year-old mother of four is said to have told friends she is willing to forgive her husband's alleged affair with the 'Factory Girl' star.
Mariah Carey has bought a $5 million holiday home to enjoy a second honeymoon.

The 'Touch My Body' singer - who married rapper Nick Cannon in a secret ceremony at her Caribbean property in May - has bought a property in the West Indies which boasts five bedrooms, a Jacuzzi and an indoor swimming pool.
Britney Spears father Jamie's conservatorship has been extended until December 31.

Jamie - who was given legal authority of Britney's finances and affairs on February 1 after her public meltdown in January - will continue to control Britney's estate until the end of the year.
Britney Spears was seen leaving a West Hollywood salon, just after the news broke that she will remain under the conservatorship of her father, Jamie Spears, will remain in control of her life until December 31, 2008.

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Reuters - "Mamma Mia!" co-star Colin Firth has joined the cast of "Dorian Gray," the retelling of the Oscar Wilde classic being directed by Oliver Parker.
Katie Holmes was all smiles as she left the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater in New York City Thursday. Katie is set to take center stage in the Arthur Miller's Broadway play All My Sons, opening September 18.

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Reuters - In his first foray into TV series, Thomas Jane will play the lead in HBO's hourlong pilot "Hung."
Reuters - In Pamela Anderson new reality show "Pam: Girl on the Loose," each episode has a name, such as "The Uncensored Confessions of a Trailer Camp Tramp" and "Crazy Bitch."
Reuters - Nicolas Cage and director John Carpenter are in final negotiations to team up for a prison thriller titled "Scared Straight."
Happy Birthday to MTV! (1981); O-Town singer Ashley Parker Angel (1981), Avenged Sevenfold musician M. Shadows (1981), "The Cosby Show" actress Tempestt Bledsoe (1973), film director Sam Mendes (1965),


Rapper JAY-Z is keen to pit music heavyweights TIMBALAND and Kanye West against each other - by claiming he will only choose the best of their offered tracks.Reports suggested hitmaker Timbaland was set to produce every track for the 99 Problems star’s forthcoming album.But Jay-Z has distanced himself from the superproducer’s claims, insisting Timbaland’s producing
Hip-hop star Missy Elliott is desperate to start having kids - but is too terrified to give birth naturally.The Work It hitmaker would love to have a family, and is keen to mother a brood of tots, but insists she is too scared to give birth to them herself.And although she may consider becoming impregnated
TRANSFORMERS 2 director MICHAEL BAY predicted Shia LaBeouf would be involved in a road collision - he warned the star to be careful while driving just weeks before his car crash at the weekend (27Jul08).The actor was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after his truck flipped across a road and collided
THE PRINCESS DIARIES actress Heather Matarazzo has got engaged to her lesbian lover.Matarazzo, who found fame as a child star in cult kids film Welcome To The Dollhouse, announced her engagement to her longterm girlfriend Carolyn Murphy.The pair proposed to each other in a dual ring-swapping ritual.A representative for the star says, ""It was really
BEYONCE KNOWLES’ singer sister SOLANGE has been named as the latest spokesperson for fashion house ARMANI.The I Decided star will act as the ambassador for renowned designer Giorgio Armani’s Jeans collection.The designer explains his decision, "Armani Jeans expresses my vision of a young, independent, casual lifestyle with a strong and cool, fashion sensibility. "Solange epitomises
HALLE BERRY’s ex-husband Eric Benet has no hard feelings about the actress having a baby with new beau GABRIEL AUBRY - insisting he is "happy for her".The pair split in 2004 amid reports Benet was unfaithful to the Oscar-winning beauty after three years of marriage. Berry even adopted the singer’s daughter from a previous relationship,
Actress Mischa Barton was left disgusted with herself after her drink driving arrest last year - because she reviles drunk drivers.The former The O.C star pleaded guilty to a DUI in April (08) and was sentenced to three years probation following her arrest in December (07).And the star was keen to head to rehab to
VICTORIA BECKHAM’s representatives have laughed off rumours she is set to star in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: SENIOR YEAR - despite the film’s star Zac Efron urging movie bosses to sign her up.The former Spice Girl and fashion icon had allegedly been slated to play a sexy English teacher in the latest outing of the
Breaking News: "The Insider" confirms that Britney Spears will remain under the conservatorship of her father, Jamie Spears, until December 31, 2008. Britney's attorney went on the record to state that, "Miss Spears was reluctant to agree to the extension of her conservatorship." There will be a status conference on October 28 at 1:30 p.m.

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John Mayer says he doesn't want to ban paparazzi, he just wants overzealous photographers to be regulated. Mayer and two other celebrities went before Los Angeles city officials today, asking for control measures to protect them from paparazzi. John said in the hearing, "I don't sit before you today to ask that you ban the paparazzi. I'm asking you to regulate it, officialize it, tax it, legitimize it." Milo Ventimiglia of "Heroes" and actor Eric Roberts also went before officials.

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Ever dream of spending quality time with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen over a strong cup of joe? You'll be able to do so vicariously when the 22-year-old twins release their very own coffee-table book, Influence, says People magazine. The 272-page tome, out October 28, will "take readers on a journey through their celebrated young lives, pausing to reflect on what has helped shape them into who they are today," the book's publisher said, according to the mag. "They interviewed 20 people and wrote brief essays about each other. In each interview, the girls explore what inspired the interviewee." "We interviewed the people who have inspired us, with the hope that they will inspire and teach others," said Mary-Kate. "We want to explain culturally how ideas evolve." Featuring Mary-Kate on the cover and Ashley on the back, the book will also include previously unseen pics from the twins' archives, says People.

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Pamela Anderson is building her own eco-friendly hotel in the Arab city of Abu Dhabi. The former Baywatch babe fell for the capital of the United Arab Emirates during a recent trip there with the Make a Wish Foundation charity.


Socialite Paris Hilton has hit out at U.S. Republican presidential candidate John McCain after he used her image in a political advertisement to attack Barack Obama without her authorization.


On behalf of Lionsgate, we are pleased to announce eBay charitable auctions for five exclusive Saw V posters that were signed at San Diego Comic Con 2008 by David Hackl, Tobin Bell, Betsy Russell, Scott Patterson


Sacha Baron Cohen
Kevin Costner would love to run for political office, but fears he has too may skeletons in his closet.The actor plays a man who gets to decide the identity of the U.S. president in his new movie Swing Vote.And the 53-year-old confesses he would love to swap Hollywood for Washington D.C., if he was more
BRITNEY SPEARS, Paris Hilton and LINDSAY LOHAN attract and encourage the paparazzi by behaving badly, according to Los Angeles police chief WILLIAM BRATTON.In an astonishing outburst on Thursday (31Jul08) Bratton claimed photographers have calmed down since "Britney started wearing clothes (and) Lindsay Lohan has gone gay", referring to the actress’ rumoured romance with DJ Samantha
"The Insider" confirmed Thursday that an attorney told a judge that Jamie Spears and Sam Lutfi had reached a private agreement and a hearing regarding continuing a restraining order against Lutfi had been taken off schedule indefinitely, meaning the case is over. Regardless of that, Britney's lawyer told the Associated Press: "Britney has made clear to everyone that she does not want to be further harassed or contacted in any way by Osama 'Sam' Lutfi, now or at anytime in the future." And also, in a court hearing on Thursday, a court extended Britney's father Jamie's conservatorship over the pop princess until December 31, 2008.

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A judge has dismissed several claims on both sides of Rob Lowe legal battle with former nanny Jessica Gibson, according to People magazine. The judge dismissed Gibson's retaliation claim against Lowe, and also dismissed four of Lowe's defamation claims against Gibson, ruling that she is protected by laws allowing workers to protest working conditions. Lowe's attorney Larry Stein told People, "We didn't lose anything today. I'm delighted with the dismissal we won, and in essence, our lawsuit against Gibson remains totally intact." On the other hand, Gibson's attorney, Gloria Allred, told People, "This is a huge victory for us today." On April 7, Rob and his wife Sheryl filed lawsuits against three former employees: Gibson, former nanny Laura Boyce and a former chef named Peter Clements. One week later, on April 14, Gibson filed her own lawsuit against the Lowes, and Boyce later filed a suit as well. The suit the Lowes filed against Clements was dismissed in May.

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Barack Obama shoots back today at John McCain in a new TV ad called "Low Road." The spot calls McCain out on what the Obama campaign describes as "false attacks and failed policies" after the Republican candidate compared his opponent's so-called celebrity status to such Hollywood tabloid targets as Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. What do you think about McCain comparing Obama to Britney and Paris? Speak out -- and your may end up on "The Insider" on TV tonight!  Obama was diplomatic yesterday when he put the kibosh on McCain's ad, telling MSNBC, "I don't pay attention to what McCain says." When asked about the ad, Obama said, "although I do notice that he doesn't seem to have anything very positive to say about himself, does he?" Photo: Preston Warner/Pacific Coast News

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"The Insider" breaks news that a rumor claiming Dame Elizabeth Taylor was on life support because of heart failure is not true. "Ms. Taylor is fine," her management says. "The rumors which began in England about her health are dramatic, overstated and untrue. Her hospital visit was precautionary. She will be returning home shortly. At present, she is surrounded by family, friends and fabulous jewels." We're told she's currently in the hospital in Los Angeles.

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E! Online - No one gets Verne Troyer more interviews than he's had in years and gets away with it!
E! Online - John McCain may have given Paris Hilton a costarring role in his latest political ad slamming opponent Barack Obama, but he shouldn't expect a thank you note any time soon.
AP - "I am an unyielding advocate for the well-being of children around the world and do not condone or endorse smoking." — Alicia Keys protesting a cigarette company's sponsorship of her concert in Jakarta, Indonesia.
E! Online - Maybe Snoop Dogg should've popped for the pine-tree air freshener.
AP - Police Chief William Bratton said Thursday the city has had fewer problems with paparazzi since Britney Spears "started wearing clothes" and other celebrities changed their partying ways.
AFP - Britney Spears father will retain broad control of the pop star's financial and business affairs until the end of the year, a court ruled on Thursday.
Reuters - Elizabeth Taylor is hospitalized but doing well, a spokesman for the Oscar-winning screen legend said on Thursday, contradicting tabloid newspapers reports that she was in poor health.
AFP - Elizabeth Taylor is undergoing hospital treatment for an undisclosed condition, her spokesman confirmed on Thursday, denying reports that the legendary actress was close to death.
AP - GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A trapdoor spider species found along the coast of California last year is the new eight-legged tribute to Stephen Colbert
Reuters - A judge on Thursday extended the conservatorship over pop star Britney Spears personal affairs for five months, leaving control of the singer's business and legal matters to her father and a lawyer.
AP - Britney Spears will remain under her father's care for a few more months, but she may ring in 2009 on her own terms. James Spears' control over his pop star daughter's life was extended through the end of the year Thursday by Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner Reva Goetz. The arrangement could end sooner; Goetz scheduled an update on Spears' progress for the end of October.
AP - Elizabeth Taylor was hospitalized for an undisclosed reason but was expected to return home soon, representatives for the Oscar-winning actress said Thursday. A statement released by Dick Guttman, her Los Angeles-based publicist, did not say where Taylor was staying, nor did it specify what might have been ailing the 76-year-old actress.
AP - From World War II hero to dancer and award-winning actor, Charles Durning has lived a storied life. The 85-year-old added to that resume Thursday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next to one for his idol, James Cagney.
AP - A tour bus carrying Snoop Dogg was pulled over and two people were arrested on marijuana possession charges Thursday a few hours before a concert in Dallas, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety said.
AP - The police chief says Britney's been behaving herself, Lindsay may be distracted by love and Paris is — "thank God," in his words — out of town. Others say it's the photographers, not their targets, who should calm down.
R&B singer Akon is set to oversee Michael Jackson comeback album, after hinting he has signed the King Of Pop to his own record label.


NCIS star Pauley Perrette has been accused of spinning her ex-husband's life into a storyline from her TV show, by alleging he stalked and raped her friend.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Police Chief William Bratton said Thursday the city has had fewer problems with paparazzi since Britney Spears "started wearing clothes"


For fans of Seth MacFarlane and his irreverent, hilarious cartoon shows, the San Diego Comic Con was an exciting place to be on Friday, July 25.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Britney Spears father will retain control of the pop singer's finances and personal affairs through the end of the year.


Jennifer Love Hewitt's former management company has dropped an unpaid commission lawsuit against the actress.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Representatives for Elizabeth Taylor say she is in a hospital but is doing fine and expects to return home shortly.


Brendan Fraser star of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, greeted guests at Universal Studios Hollywood and took a spin on “Revenge of The Mummy – The Ride” roller coaster on Sunday, July 27


John Mayer may become a godfather.

Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson are reportedly considering naming the singer-songwriter the godfather of their baby, according to Entertainmentwise.com.
Fans of Kristin Bell ("Forgetting Sarah Marshall," "Veronica Mars") will have the opportunity to meet her when she joins frozen yogurt chain Red Mango for their anniversary event on Saturday.

Kristin Bell will meet fans from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Aug. 2 event. The store will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
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There's a court hearing today in the Rob Lowe nanny lawsuit, and when the judge called the case in the courtroom he must have had some wishful thinking ... he actually said "Rob Lowe vs. Jessica Simpson "The judge meant to say Jessica Gibson, another...

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Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Hot Bodies Christina Milian gave a random dude last night insight into her work out plan. Apparently he yearns for the body of a petite woman. When her new album tanks, maybe she can turn to personal training to support herself.See Also Christina Looks...

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So the rules for Cristiano Ronaldo and Leonardo DiCaprio -- and the rest of the celebuniverse -- are just a little different than ours. L.A. County Commish Carol Hallowitz sided with Villa and yanked the three citations the club had gotten from the...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears The court hearing has ended and Britney Spears is still officially under the control of daddy Jamie.The court has extended the conservatorship through December 31. There's a status hearing on October 28, just in time for Halloween! The commissioner...

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Filed under: Paris Hilton Prez Election 2008 Paris Hilton is pissed at being a joke in John McCain's ad campaign, but not for the reason you might think. A rep for Hilton tells TMZ, "Miss Hilton was not asked, nor did she give permission for the use of her likeness in the ad and has no further...

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Sometimes we can't think of any reason Audrina Patridge is famous. Other times, we can think of two.Audrina did what she does best at the DKNY Jeans Beach House in Malibu yesterday. Sometimes it's best to stick to what you know....

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Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Critters Martin Lawrence gone and gotten goosed -- literally.This is no joke. The squawking birds have overrun the funnyman's Virginia farm and he's gone to serious lengths to deal with them. One neighbor tells TMZ Lawrence is trying to get rid of them the...

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Filed under: Pamela Anderson At first, pappers and fans played by the rules and waited excitedly -- behind a barricade -- for Pam Anderson to come out of Letterman. But when she refused to give it up -- twice -- a sea of boos quickly flooded in.Only after the hisses did she come...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice Verne Troyer is suing Ranae Shrider, his former GF and sex tape partner, alleging she battered the hell out of him.In the lawsuit, which will be filed in Federal court any moment, Troyer is accusing Shrider of intentional infliction of emotional...

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There was a lot of suffering in the Thirty Mile Zone last night -- and while Bret Michaels was in dire need of some Valtrex, one wobbly lady just needed a place to fall down.Poor Lance had to bear another night of gay Bassing and Pam Anderson got it...

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Tonight on TMZ TV -- L.A.'s top cop runs his mouth about Lindsay Lohan sexuality, Seacrest's tongue runs wild for Kim Kardashian, and Bret Michaels needs some serious lip service ... for that nasty ass cold sore!Check local listings....

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Filed under: Wacky & Weird, John Mayer L.A. city officials held a big pow-wow today about regulating the paparazzi -- and John Mayer onetime host of TMZ TV, is on the photog's side ... sorta.He doesn't want the paps banned -- but "legitimized" -- and even wants 'em branded with their own...

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Filed under: Britney Spears We're now told everyone in the Brit conservatorship is on board to end the whole deal on October 28.In court today, the judge extended the conservatorship until the end of the year, but set a hearing on October 28. We're told daddy Jamie is following...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Rob Lowe Both Rob Lowe and Jessica Gibson had important parts of their cases thrown out in court today -- and if you ask their attorneys, they both came out winners. The judge threw out Jessica's retaliation claim -- she had previously said she was fired...

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Smoke weed every day! Two members of Snoop Dogg entourage were busted this afternoon by Waco, Tex. police after cops pulled D-O-Double-G's tour bus over for a routine traffic stop.Cops tell us the bus was stopped for expired tabs. When officers...

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Campaigning Hollywood star Kim Basinger is battling to save two tigers from being sold to a zoo in Iraq.The actress is furious the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has approved the exportation of the animals from a zoo in Mebane, North Carolina to Baghdad Zoo.Basinger has written to USFWS director H. Dale Hall, begging
LATEST: Socialite Paris Hilton has hit out at U.S. Republican presidential candidate JOHN McCAIN after he used her image in a political advertisement to attack BARACK OBAMA without her authorisation.The controversial commercial, which was aired for the first time on Wednesday (30Jul08), accuses Obama of becoming a celebrity. Images of him flash up on screen
New BATMAN movie THE DARK KNIGHT has stormed the U.K. box office in its opening weekend, with takings of $17.2 million (£8.6 million).The Batman Begins sequel, starring the late Heath Ledger and Christian Bale as the Caped Crusader, toppled movie musical Mamma Mia!, which came in second place with ticket sales of $5.6 million (£2.8
Pamela Anderson is building her own eco-friendly hotel in the Arab city of Abu Dhabi.The former Baywatch babe fell for the capital of the United Arab Emirates during a recent trip there with the Make a Wish Foundation charity.And she was persuaded into becoming a hotelier by the royal family there.She reveals, "I’m building a
Britney Spears will remain under the conservatorship of her father JAMIE until the end of the year (08), a court has ruled.The pop star was placed in her father’s care in February (08), following her hospitalisation in January (08) for an alleged bipolar disorder.According to the new court ruling, Spears’ estate and finances will remain
Singer JOHN MAYER led calls for paparazzi photographers to be regulated in a Los Angeles meeting on Thursday (31Jul08).The musician - a top target for snappers due to his romance with actress Jennifer Aniston - wants a number of measures introduced to protect celebrities and the public from photographers.He asked for a "law governing an
Former JANE’S ADDICTION frontman PERRY FARRELL is baffled by rumours Kanye West is to be joined on stage by U.S. presidential candidate BARACK OBAMA at this year’s (08) Lollapalooza music festival.West is rumoured to have persuaded the popular Illinois senator to introduce his set at this weekend’s (01-03Aug08) event in Chicago, Illinois.But Farrell - who
Rapper NE-YO is so attached to his mother, he has bought her a new home in Atlanta, Georgia so they can be closer.The Las Vegas Nevada native has moved east to concentrate on his music - but found himself lost without his beloved mum.So he has splashed out on a house for her. The 25-year-old
ANGELINA JOLIE’s dad Jon Voight is amazed his daughter is now a mother of six because she had no interest in kids when she was younger.The pair recently reconciled after a long rift, which started when Voight told a TV interviewer Jolie had "severe emotional problems".And Voight is looking forward to meeting his new grandchildren;
Tiny movie star Verne Troyer is suing his former girlfriend and sex tape partner for $20 million (£10 million), accusing her of abusing him.In the legal documents, filed in Los Angeles on Thursday (31Jul08), Troyer claims his former partner Ranae Shrider intentionally inflicted emotional distress and battery - by releasing explicit footage of them together