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Records don't back 'America's Got Talent' contestant's war injury claimsupdated: Thu Jun 07 2012 19:38:00

An "America's Got Talent" contestant's emotional story of getting hit by a grenade in Afghanistan is not backed up by military records. And now, questions surround whether he embellished his heroic tale.

Acura apologizes for seeking 'not too dark' actorupdated: Thu Apr 19 2012 09:43:00

Acura apologized Wednesday for a casting document that called for an African-American actor who was "not too dark" in the car company's Super Bowl ad.

No 'signs of trauma,' but few other details on Whitney Houston's deathupdated: Tue Feb 14 2012 10:56:00

Questions swirled Sunday about what caused iconic singer Whitney Houston's sudden death, with authorities offering little information at a time when many were still struggling to come to grips with the news.

Davis: I'm devastated by loss of Whitneyupdated: Tue Feb 14 2012 10:56:00

During his annual pre-Grammy party, Clive Davis joined with other artists to speak about the loss of Whitney Houston.

Video shows what appear to be U.S. Marines urinating on bodiesupdated: Wed Jan 11 2012 23:34:00

A number of websites including TMZ and YouTube posted a video Wednesday showing four men dressed in U.S. Marine Corps combat gear urinating on the apparently dead bodies of three men sprawled on the ground in front of them.

ESPN's Andrews files invasion of privacy suit over hotel incidentupdated: Tue Dec 06 2011 18:19:00

Erin Andrews has filed a lawsuit over her September 2008 stay at a Nashville, Tennessee, hotel where a man altered a peephole so he could shoot video of the ESPN sports reporter while she was nude.

America, a nation without heroesupdated: Tue Nov 15 2011 14:53:00

I am a big-time news junkie but there are days in which I don't turn on the television because I don't want to find out who's next.

LZ Granderson: The death of our heroesupdated: Tue Nov 15 2011 14:53:00

LZ Granderson says we're living in a new America; one without gods, role models or heroes.

Are the Kardashians destroying America?updated: Tue Nov 08 2011 19:15:00

All the world's a stage for Kim Kardashian, and we are merely players.

Conned by Kim Kardashianupdated: Tue Nov 08 2011 19:15:00

Howard Kurtz addresses the media's coverage of the Kardashian divorce.

All aboard the TMZ Tour: A tawdry trip through Hollywoodupdated: Wed Oct 12 2011 15:18:00

The faithful walk past a Charlie Chaplin who twirls his cane, a Marilyn who shows off her cleavage while blowing kisses and a ranting, Jheri-curled Samuel Jackson (a la "Pulp Fiction") who flashes his Bad Mother F**ker wallet.

TMZ Tour: A trip through Hollywoodupdated: Wed Oct 12 2011 15:18:00

The TMZ Tour visits the Hollywood sites where celebrities have shopped, stumbled and been arrested.

Bristol Palin gets in confrontation, but was it for her reality show?updated: Tue Sep 27 2011 05:53:00

Bristol Palin was caught having a heated exchange about her mother over the weekend as she reportedly taped her upcoming BIO Channel reality show.

People.com: Matthew Fox Won't Face Criminal Charges In Bus Altercationupdated: Sun Sep 18 2011 10:09:00

However, the woman the actor allegedly attacked is suing him for assault and battery

People.com: Tareq Salahi Files for Divorce from Runaway Wife Michaeleupdated: Sun Sep 18 2011 09:29:00

The former reality star cites adultery and abandonment in his filing against Michaele

People.com: Michaele Salahi Was Not Kidnapped as Husband Claimedupdated: Thu Sep 15 2011 11:52:00

It turns out the Real Housewives star is reportedly with Journey guitarist Neal Schon

People.com: Alleged Scarlett Johansson Nude Photos Leaked Online; Feds Investigatingupdated: Wed Sep 14 2011 19:31:00

The Oscar winner's private cell phone was reportedly hacked

People.com: Lindsay Lohan Gets Tattoo of Billy Joel Lyricsupdated: Thu Sep 01 2011 20:10:00

The actress inks lyrics from the singer's 1989 song "I Go to Extremes"

People.com: Ashton Kutcher Films His First Two and a Half Menupdated: Sun Aug 07 2011 14:08:00

Charlie Sheen's character is reportedly laid to rest while Kutcher's is introduced

People.com: Maria Shriver, Arnold Schwarzenegger's Son in ICU After Surfing Accidentupdated: Fri Jul 22 2011 20:13:00

Maria Shriver has not left 13-year-old Christopher's side since Sunday

Party bosses battle over Weiner scandalupdated: Mon Jun 13 2011 05:45:00

The heads of both major political parties battled Sunday over the handling of Rep. Anthony Weiner's scandal, with the Republican Party boss accusing Democrats of inaction and the Democratic Party leader accusing Republicans of a "double standard."

People.com: Nicolas Cage's Son Hospitalized After Altercation: Reportupdated: Wed Jun 08 2011 15:11:00

Weston Cage is reportedly taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center following a fight in Hollywood

People.com: Oscar De La Hoya Enters Rehab, Says Reportupdated: Tue May 24 2011 12:49:00

"I recognize that there are certain issues that I need to work on," he says

People.com: 'Macho Man' Randy Savage Dies in Car Accidentupdated: Sat May 21 2011 09:27:00

The wrestling champion suffered a heart attack and crashed his car into a tree

People.com: Whitney Houston in Rehab for Drug and Alcohol Treatmentupdated: Mon May 09 2011 16:53:00

The singer voluntarily entered an out-patient rehab program, says her rep

People.com: Rick Springfield Arrested for DUIupdated: Mon May 02 2011 19:29:00

The "Jessie's Girl" rocker reportedly had a blood alcohol content of .10 when officers pulled him over Sunday night

People.com: Judge Judy Goes to Hospital to 'Chill'updated: Thu Mar 31 2011 10:13:00

"I'm exhausted," she says after an ambulance ride to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Judge gets details of online 'bogus' scoop in Michael Jackson caseupdated: Thu Mar 24 2011 19:40:00

The judge overseeing the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray -- Michael Jackson's doctor -- pulled back the curtain a bit Thursday on the sometimes surprising ability of celebrity news website TMZ to publish confidential court documents.

People.com: Tony Danza Files for Divorce: Reportupdated: Fri Mar 11 2011 06:53:00

The actor has been married to Tracy Danza for 24 years

People.com: David Arquette Involved in Car Crashupdated: Sat Mar 05 2011 21:28:00

The actor is "fine," but was taken to the hospital after the accident in L.A., says his rep

Warner Bros: 'Two and a Half Men' crew will get paidupdated: Wed Mar 02 2011 06:26:00

Despite stopping production on the sitcom "Two and a Half Men," Warner Bros. Television said Tuesday it will pay the show's crew for the four episodes initially set to begin production this week.

People.com: Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman's Divorce Is Settledupdated: Fri Feb 11 2011 18:51:00

The singer and her ex will reportedly share joint custody of their son

People.com: A.J. McLean Checks Himself into Rehabupdated: Thu Jan 13 2011 18:29:00

The Backstreet Boys member says he wants "to be healthy and at my best" for his upcoming tour

SI.com: Jeff Wagenheim: Chael Sonnen still smarter than us, but where's it gotten him?updated: Tue Jan 04 2011 22:10:00

Chael Sonnen is smarter than you. It doesn't matter if you're a Nobel laureate, the brightest light in Mensa or even Yogi Bear. The self-satisfied UFC middleweight is smarter than the average bear, too, and he's certain he is brainier than you as well. That is what gets the man in trouble.

People.com: Skid Row's Sebastian Bach to Divorce Wife - Next Yearupdated: Sat Jan 01 2011 17:08:00

"In 2011, we go our separate ways," the rocker says

People.com: New York Jets Player Sued for Throwing Snowball at Fanupdated: Mon Dec 20 2010 21:09:00

A Seattle Seahawks supporter says Shaun Ellis's antics caused him physical and mental pain

People.com: Hulk Hogan's Wedding Day Tarnished by Beach Brawlupdated: Wed Dec 15 2010 17:34:00

Police were called to break up a scuffle between a photographer and a bodyguard

People.com: PHOTO: Mel Gibson Out with Baby Daughter Luciaupdated: Tue Dec 07 2010 15:50:00

The actor is photographed with his 13-month-old with Oksana Grigorieva after church services in Malibu

People.com: Heather Locklear Hospitalizedupdated: Wed Dec 01 2010 23:50:00

The TV star has a bacterial infection and is on antibiotics but is "fine," he rep says

TMZ: Gibson admits to slapping exupdated: Thu Nov 18 2010 07:07:00

In court documents, TMZ.com found that Mel Gibson acknowledged slapping his ex-girlfriend for their child's sake.

Lawyer: Mel Gibson file leaks under investigationupdated: Thu Nov 18 2010 07:07:00

The judge overseeing the Mel Gibson child custody case ordered a probe into the leak of sealed court documents published on celebrity news website TMZ, a lawyer in the case said.

People.com: Eva Longoria and Tony Parker Divorcing?updated: Wed Nov 17 2010 07:48:00

A rep for the Desperate Housewives actress denies a report that Tony Parker filed papers

People.com: Slash Calls Off His Divorceupdated: Mon Nov 01 2010 16:28:00

The guitarist is not splitting from his wife, Perla Ferrar

People.com: Porn Star Christina Walsh Says She Was with Charlie Sheen at Plazaupdated: Thu Oct 28 2010 11:29:00

Reports identify the TV star's companion as erotic actress Christina Walsh aka Capri Anderson

Former Food Network chef pleads 'no contest' in murder plotupdated: Tue Oct 26 2010 16:23:00

Former TV chef Juan-Carlos Cruz faces nine years in prison after pleading "no contest" Tuesday to a charge of soliciting two homeless men to kill his wife, the prosecutor said.

People.com: Leonard Nimoy Recovering from Abdominal Surgeryupdated: Fri Oct 22 2010 18:09:00

The legendary Star Trek actor reportedly undergoes "benign abdominal surgery"

People.com: Laura Dern and Ben Harper Divorcingupdated: Mon Oct 11 2010 14:28:00

Harper cites irreconcilable differences and seeks joint custody of their two children

'Mad Dog Marty' barks at the tabloidsupdated: Tue Oct 05 2010 17:51:00

You've got a letter from Marty Singer.

People.com: Portia de Rossi Wants to Be Portia DeGeneresupdated: Mon Aug 09 2010 20:09:00

The actress has filed a court petition to legally change her name to Portia Lee James DeGeneres

'Jersey Shore' strike?updated: Tue Jul 20 2010 14:07:00

Could this be the end of "Snooki" and "The Situation?"

Lindsay Lohan and other stars drop-kicked from filmsupdated: Thu May 13 2010 10:21:00

Lindsay Lohan has been dumped once again. This time not by a girlfriend, but by a film director.

Lindsay Lohan's dad threatens legal action against herupdated: Tue Apr 27 2010 12:30:00

Lindsay Lohan's father will "pursue any and all appropriate legal action" to prevent his daughter from becoming "another Hollywood statistic" because of alcohol and substance abuse, Michael Lohan's lawyer said Monday.

More family drama for Lindsay Lohanupdated: Tue Apr 27 2010 07:32:00

Lindsay Lohan's battle with her father took another turn this week when Michael Lohan persuaded a sheriff's deputy to help him enter her Hollywood home to check on the welfare of her 16-year-old sister.

People.com: Report: Lindsay Lohan Named as Suspect in Watch Theftupdated: Fri Apr 23 2010 16:48:00

A $35,000 Rolex was allegedly left at the starlet's house - but she denies that she stole it

People.com: Michael Lohan Brings Cops to Lindsay's Houseupdated: Fri Apr 23 2010 10:07:00

He says he wants to make sure his 16-year-old daughter, Ali, is okay

Dead woman's close friend sold e-mails, website saysupdated: Fri Apr 23 2010 01:40:00

"A very close friend" of a woman killed at a Cancun, Mexico, resort sold e-mails purportedly exchanged between the dead woman, her husband and his alleged mistress to a gossip website, the website said.

People.com: Lawyer Doubts Larry King and Wife Will Reconcileupdated: Sat Apr 17 2010 15:08:00

The talk show host's attorney says counseling would probably be for the sake of the children, not marriage

People.com: Larry King Files for Divorceupdated: Thu Apr 15 2010 09:27:00

The talk show host is focused on the "welfare of his children," his rep tells PEOPLE

SI.com: Richard Deitsch: Tiger's Monday news conference makes this a Masters like none otherupdated: Mon Apr 12 2010 17:50:00

If you're curious how Tiger Woods morphed into the sports world's version of the E! True Hollywood Story, the Los Angeles office of Harvey Levin is a good place to start. Levin is the managing editor of TMZ.com, a celebrity website that has proved more difficult for the golfer than any bunker blast from a downhill lie. Staffers of the TMZ newsroom mockingly call themselves members of TNN -- as in the Tiger News Network. The site has published nine Woods stories since April 1 alone, and it's sure to have at least one more after Woods holds a news conference Monday afternoon, his first meeting with a room of reporters in months.

People.com: Beyoncé and Jay-Z Not Expecting a Babyupdated: Sat Mar 27 2010 11:47:00

Despite rumors, a source close to the singer says she is not pregnant

People.com: BUZZ: Paternity Test Confirms Beyoncé's Dad a Dad Againupdated: Thu Mar 25 2010 16:28:00

Baby boy Nixon is reportedly born to Matthew Knowles's former mistress

Nominees for 'Oscars of the food world'updated: Mon Mar 22 2010 17:43:00

The James Beard Foundation Awards are often referred to as the "Oscars of the food world," but the honorees are more frequently photographed in chefs' whites and clogs than tuxes and red carpet couture, and they're hounded for hot dish from diners rather than the staff of TMZ.

People.com: PHOTO: Tiger Woods Secretly Caught (Golfing)updated: Fri Mar 05 2010 13:47:00

In the first unstaged photos of Woods, he practices his swing for hours

People.com: Marie Osmond's Son's Final Wordsupdated: Mon Mar 01 2010 12:15:00

Before he committed suicide, Michael Blosil reportedly left a note for a friend

Medalist leaves Olympics after racy pics hit Webupdated: Sun Feb 21 2010 01:02:00

Bronze medalist Scott Lago apologized to U.S. officials and volunteered to leave the Olympic Games after racy pictures of him, his medal and a female fan showed up on the Internet, a spokesman for the U.S. ski and snowboard team confirmed Saturday.

People.com: Angelina Jolie's Late Mom Leaves $300,000 to Grandkidsupdated: Tue Jan 05 2010 15:11:00

Maddox, Zahara and Shiloh will each inherit $100K in trust fund set up by Marcheline Bertrand

People.com: Garth Brooks to Sue Oklahoma Hospital for $500,000updated: Thu Dec 17 2009 08:32:00

The singer claims an agreement to name a building after his mother was never met

SI.com: Report: Kobe 'excused' from practice after neighborhood robberyupdated: Wed Dec 09 2009 18:18:00

Kobe Bryant was given an "excused absence" from the Lakers' practice this morning after an armed robbery in his Newport Beach neighborhood Tuesday night, reports TMZ.com

CNNMoney: The new AOL faces a tough fightupdated: Wed Dec 09 2009 12:20:00

AOL begins a new chapter Thursday, a day after it completes its spinoff from one of the worst mergers of all time. The question on everyone's mind is: What will the newly single AOL look like?

Does America need a time-out?updated: Fri Oct 30 2009 12:50:00

Rudeness isn't contagious -- but we all may be carrying the virus. Has rudeness become a chronic condition?

People.com: Levi Johnston to Show It All for Playgirlupdated: Thu Oct 29 2009 14:10:00

Sarah Palin's almost son-in-law will reveal the "Full Johnson," his rep says

People.com: Britney Spears Settles Lawsuit with Paparazziupdated: Wed Oct 21 2009 14:54:00

The photographer claimed she intentionally ran over his foot in 2007

Maria Shriver breaks husband's cell phone law, Web site saysupdated: Thu Oct 15 2009 06:19:00

A celebrity gossip Web site has caught Maria Shriver a third time apparently violating California's law against using a cell phone while driving.

Suspected ESPN video voyeur granted bailupdated: Mon Oct 05 2009 17:20:00

A magistrate judge on Monday granted bail for an Illinois man accused of surreptitiously taping sports reporter Erin Andrews in the nude and posting the videos on the Internet.

Police looking into Dane nude videoupdated: Fri Aug 21 2009 10:53:00

Even the police have the Eric Dane nude tape on replay.

SI.com: Richard Deitsch: Media Power Rankings for Julyupdated: Tue Aug 04 2009 14:15:00

1. eBaum Nation, entertainment style Web site: The scrappy Rochester, N.Y.-based Web site outflanked Web giant TMZ by securing superior-quality footage of Jordan Crawford's much-talked-about but ultimately mundane flush over LeBron James. About two weeks before the release of the video, representatives of a local cameraman who had taken footage of the dunk at James' Nike camp in Akron, Ohio, contacted eBaum Nation (which offers humor-based viral videos, among other features). The site finalized the deal after learning that TMZ had lesser-quality video.

SI.com: Video of LeBron James getting dunked on by Jordan Crawfordupdated: Wed Jul 22 2009 19:12:00

It's the dunk "Team LeBron" didn't want you to see.

Bailed-out bank enjoys concerts, dinners, partiesupdated: Wed Feb 25 2009 11:16:00

A bank that received $1.6 billion dollars of the government's bailout money sponsored what reports are calling a lavish series of events in Los Angeles, California, last weekend.

Bailed-out bank has blowoutupdated: Wed Feb 25 2009 11:16:00

CNN's Ted Rowlands looks at parties thrown by Northern Trust, which has received bailout money.

People.com: Angelina & Brad's Adoption of Pax Finalizedupdated: Fri Feb 22 2008 13:07:00

It's official: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's adoption of 4-year-old Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt was approved Wednesday by an L.A. County Children's Court judge, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.

People.com: Report: Bai Ling Arrested at L.A. Airportupdated: Thu Feb 14 2008 14:44:00

Actress and June 2005 Playboy cover girl Bai Ling was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday for allegedly shoplifting $16 worth of celebrity magazines and a package of batteries from a terminal convenience store, TMZ.com reports, quoting law enforcement sources.

SI.com: Brady seen walking with limp in New York Cityupdated: Tue Jan 22 2008 21:09:00

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady walked in New York without the protective boot that he had worn on his right foot, increasing the likelihood that his injury was not serious.

People.com: Zac Efron Hospitalized for Appendectomyupdated: Wed Jan 16 2008 15:08:00

Zac Efron was hospitalized Tuesday for an appendectomy, his rep tells PEOPLE.

People.com: Michelle Rodriguez Out of Jail – Early!updated: Thu Jan 10 2008 14:02:00

Michelle Rodriguez was released from the Lynwood, Calif., jail Wednesday night after serving just 17 days of her 180-day sentence, TMZ.com reports.

People.com: Lindsay Lohan Has Sobriety Setbackupdated: Fri Jan 04 2008 15:22:00

Video courtesy APLindsay Lohan suffered a setback in her sobriety over New Year's, but is back on track, her lawyer said Thursday.

People.com: Rebecca De Mornay Charged with 2 DUI Countsupdated: Fri Dec 28 2007 13:44:00

Risky Business star Rebecca De Mornay was formally charged Thursday by the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office with two counts of misdemeanor driving under the influence related to her Oct. 30 arrest in Beverly Hills, TMZ.com reports.

The monster that ate entertainmentupdated: Fri Dec 28 2007 10:16:00

Stephen King knows a horror show when he sees one.

People.com: Foxy Brown Released from Isolationupdated: Tue Nov 27 2007 14:24:00

Foxy Brown is back in the general prison population at New York's Rikers Island after serving 40 days in solitary confinement for violations that included shoving another inmate, according to reports.

Quiet Riot singer dies at 52updated: Tue Nov 27 2007 08:05:00

Kevin DuBrow, the lead singer of the 1980s heavy metal band Quiet Riot, has died, CNN has confirmed. He was 52.

Donda West's plastic surgeon walks off 'Larry King Live'updated: Wed Nov 21 2007 11:41:00

The plastic surgeon who operated on hip-hop star Kanye West's mother the day before she died abruptly walked off the set of CNN's "Larry King Live" Tuesday, saying he was honoring a request from her family.

Kanye mourns mother's deathupdated: Tue Nov 13 2007 20:58:00

CNN's Brooke Anderson has the latest on the death of Kanye West's mother Donda.

Donda West briefingupdated: Tue Nov 13 2007 20:58:00

Capt. Ed Winter of the L.A. County coroner's office has the latest in the investigation into the death Kanye West's mom.

Coroner awaits toxicology test results in death of Donda Westupdated: Tue Nov 13 2007 20:58:00

An autopsy on the body of Donda West, mother of hip-hop mogul Kanye West, was inconclusive pending the results of toxicology tests, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Coroner said Tuesday.

People.com: Focus of Kanye West Mom's Death Shifts to Doctorupdated: Tue Nov 13 2007 18:03:00

The doctor who performed a cosmetic procedure last Friday on Donda West, the mother of rapper Kanye West, is facing scrutiny following West's death on Saturday from possible complications from the surgery.

Memorabilia collector talksupdated: Mon Sep 17 2007 23:06:00

Memorabilia collector Bruce Fromong discusses O.J. Simpson's role in an alleged theft.

Simpson could be charged 'in next few days'updated: Mon Sep 17 2007 23:06:00

Prosecutors said they anticipate filing charges "within the next few days," against O.J. Simpson and other defendants in an alleged armed robbery involving sports memorabilia.

O.J. Simpson's hearingupdated: Mon Sep 17 2007 23:06:00

CNN's Ed Lavandera has the latest on Simpson's arrest and hearing from Las Vegas.

People.com: Former Full House Star Jodie Sweetin Is Pregnantupdated: Wed Sep 12 2007 17:13:00

Jodie Sweetin and her new husband are on the way to having their very own Full House: The couple are expecting a baby, TMZ.com reports.

People.com: Foxy Brown Sentenced to a Year in Jailupdated: Sun Sep 09 2007 23:53:00

Rapper Foxy Brown has been sentenced to one year in jail after she was found guilty of violating her probation, TMZ.com reports.

TMZ: Lohan cocaine charges may be droppedupdated: Wed Aug 22 2007 08:59:00

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office is disinclined to charge Lindsay Lohan with three drug-related felonies, a decision that could spare the troubled actress from a prison sentence, celebrity news outlet TMZ.com reported on Tuesday.

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