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Rihanna & Chris Brown -- Friends SCRAMBLING to Stop Blossoming Relationship

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-23T05:00:00-08:00

Chris Brown and Rihanna are dangerously close to getting back together, sources close to the ex-couple tell TMZ -- but the singers' friends are desperately trying to keep them apart ... for their own good.According to sources, Rihanna is still head…

Andre Agassi Prep School Sued -- Allegations of Racism

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-23T04:00:00-08:00

The Nevada prep school named after and founded by Andre Agassi has been sued by a former biology teacher who claims he was treated like crap and FIRED because he's black. TMZ has obtained the lawsuit filed by James Holmes Jr. -- who claims he…

'Biggest Loser' Castoff -- Contestants on Strike Are Sabotaging Their Lives

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-23T03:00:00-08:00

The oldest person ever to compete on "Biggest Loser" has some wise words for the contestants currently on strike -- the weight loss show is NOT about the prize money ... it's about saving your life.TMZ broke the story ... nearly all of the remaining…

'Cougar Town' Star Christa Miller -- $200,000 Cat Fight with Manager

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-23T02:00:00-08:00

"Cougar Town" star Christa Miller's manager insists the actress exploited her to get a job on the show ... then refused to pay her $200,000 in commissions -- but she overlooks one teensy detail... Christa's MARRIED to the freaking show…

'Pretty Wild' Star Tess Taylor -- Profiting from Her Addiction

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-23T01:00:00-08:00

Just days before "Pretty Wild" star Tess Taylor checked into rehab for drugs ... she was modeling for a new line of clothing that promotes hardcore alcohol consumption ... and TMZ has learned there are no plans to stop production. Taylor -- a model…

Jack Osbourne's Dog -- Gut Wrenching Memorial

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-23T00:02:00-08:00

Jack Osbourne's dog Lola passed away at the respectable age of 12 -- so we decided to throw up a few of her greatest moments. God better have a strong garden hose up there.Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local listings!

Steve Wynn Wins $7.5 Million Defamation Judgment Against Joe Francis

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-22T16:20:00-08:00

Joe Francis hopefully saved a bunch of money from his "Girls Gone Wild" empire, because a judge just ordered him to pay Las Vegas mogul Steve Wynn $7.5 million.Wynn filed the defamation lawsuit, after Francis said he was going to reveal how…

Spike TV Host Courtney Hansen -- I'm Divorcing My Tycoon Husband

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-22T16:08:00-08:00

Spike TV star Courtney Hansen -- the super hot chick from "Powerblock" -- has filed for divorce from her pharmaceutical mogul husband ... TMZ has learned. Hansen -- one of FHM's sexiest 100 in 2005 -- filed divorce docs in L.A. County Superior Court…

'The Biggest Loser' Mutiny -- Time to Trim the Fat

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-22T15:50:00-08:00

Fear not "The Biggest Loser" fans, the contestants' threat to quit mid-season will not derail the show -- IF producers adopt one TMZ staffer's plan to lay down the law ... and drop a ton of LBs.Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local…

Dr. Conrad Murray -- I Didn't Kill Michael Jackson, Stress Did

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-22T15:33:00-08:00

Dr. Conrad Murray just filed legal docs in which he claims his manslaughter conviction should be overturned, on grounds that the judge should have allowed him to prove ... Michael Jackson was so stressed out over his financial woes ... he recklessly…

Bam Margera -- I Spent a Night in Jail FOR NOTHING

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-22T15:12:00-08:00

Bam Margera still has no idea why he was arrested Monday in New Orleans -- telling TMZ Live, he was hauled to jail ... spent the night behind bars ... but was NEVER booked for a crime.TMZ broke the story ... Bam was cuffed in the French Quarter…

NFL Star Shawne Merriman -- Cops Called to Vegas Hotel Room

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-22T14:17:00-08:00

Buffalo Bills linebacker Shawne Merriman came face to face with police in Vegas this morning ... after a friend alerted hotel security that the NFL star may have harmed himself ... but it turned out to be a case of a simple over-reaction. Law…

TMZ Live: Obama's Singing ... Cool Factor Might Win Swing Votes

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-22T12:30:00-08:00

President Barack Obama's not just singing for fun ... his pipes could actually win over swing voters in the election. Hey, he's got at least one Republican -- in our news room -- thinking twice. Plus, CM Punk insists his challenge to fight Chris…

'Seinfeld' Star Daniel von Bargen Survives Suicide Attempt, Calls 911 -- 'I've Shot Myself in the Head'

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-22T12:04:00-08:00

Daniel von Bargen -- who played Mr. Kruger in "Seinfeld" -- is clinging to life in an Ohio hospital after shooting himself in the head Monday morning in a failed suicide attempt ... and TMZ has the horrifying 911 tape in which he calls for…

Pilar Sanders Sues Deion for $200 MILLION -- I'm Not a Gold Digger!

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-22T11:48:00-08:00

Pilar Sanders says her estranged husband Deion and his daughter Deiondra mind-tricked her into believing she really is a "worthless, gold diggin' ho" ... so she's suing them both for $200 MILLION. The suit was clearly triggered by Deiondra's Twitter…

Judge to Lindsay Lohan -- 'You're in the Home Stretch!'

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-22T11:30:00-08:00

Lindsay Lohan just got yet another rave review from Judge Stephanie Sautner during her probation progress report hearing this AM -- as Sautner proudly announced, "You're in the home stretch!"Sautner was impressed -- that for the 3rd time in a row,…

Former NBA Star Javaris Crittenton -- Arrested for Speeding

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-22T10:02:00-08:00

Former NBA star Javaris Crittenton was arrested outside Atlanta this morning -- after he allegedly shattered the speed limit in his black Porsche ... then refused to cooperate with police.Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, Javaris was pulled over for…

Hines Ward -- Punished in DUI Case

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-22T08:49:00-08:00

Hines Ward better stay out of trouble for the next 12 months ... 'cause the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver has been sentenced to a year of probation stemming from his 2011 DUI arrest. TMZ broke the story ... Ward was arrested for DUI in DeKalb…

Barack Obama SINGS Again -- I've Got a BAD CASE of The Blues

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-22T08:30:00-08:00

Barack Obama once again proved he's the most qualified candidate in the field ... TO SING ... 'cause El Presidente once again flexed his voice during an impromptu blues session with B.B. King -- and it was AWESOME! It all went down at an event at…

'Biggest Loser' -- Contestants Throw Weight Around, Threaten to Quit Show

TMZ Staff — 2012-02-22T08:15:00-08:00

There's a big, fat problem on the set of "The Biggest Loser" -- TMZ has learned nearly all of the remaining contestants have walked off the show and are threatening to quit after learning about a secret "twist" that could seriously affect their…