Posted Jul 14th 2009 1:15AM by TMZ Staff
Amanda Beard knows where Godaddy.com can go -- straight to court.
Beard, who used to be the pitchwoman for the site, has filed a lawsuit claiming Godaddy.com unlawfully exploited her name and image on the site without permission -- after the two agreed to part ways.
We don't know what caused the break up between the two, but a current check of Godaddy.com shows no signs of a Beard.
Nonetheless, Amanda is seeking unspecified damages. A rep for Godaddy.com says the suit is a crock.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Posted Jul 14th 2009 1:00AM by TMZ Staff
We just found out Jason Beghe -- the ex-Scientologist who was in one episode of "Lie to Me," one episode of "Life," one episode of "Eli Stone," one episode of "Ghost Whisperer," eight episodes of "Cane," one episode of "Numb3rs," one episode of "Criminal Minds," two episodes of "Veronica Mars," one episode of "CSY: NY," two episodes of "Huff," six episodes of "Everwood," five episodes of "American Dreams," one episode of "JAG," one episode of "The Lyon's Den," two episodes of "The District," one episode of "Judging Amy," one episode of "CSI," two episodes of "Resurrection Blvd.," one episode of "Dharma & Greg," four episodes of "Family Law," one episode of "The X Files," four episodes of "Chicago Hope," one episode of "NYPD Blue," two episodes of "Matlock," eight episodes of "Melrose Place," five episodes of "Picket Fences," one episode of "L.A. Law," one episode of "In the Heat of the Night," two episodes of "Jake and the Fatman," two episodes of "Murder, She Wrote," one episode of "Quantum Leap," one episode of "Alien Nation," and two episodes of "1st & Ten," -- was charged with misdemeanor assault after an alleged run-in with a process server.
He's due in court at the end of the month.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Posted Jul 14th 2009 12:45AM by TMZ Staff
In the late '80s, Big Daddy Kane became famous with songs like "Ain't No Half Stepping," "Smooth Operator/Warm It Up Kane" and "I Get the Job Done." Guess what he looks like now!
Filed under: Music, Beauty, 'Memba Them?!
Posted Jul 14th 2009 12:35AM by TMZ Staff
The best way to a Snoop Dogg concert is through his stomach -- as the employees of a California pizzeria just found out.
We're told Snoop and tour mate Stephen Marley placed a $900 order with Big Louie's Pizzeria in Eureka last Wednesday -- but instead of asking for cash, the restaurant put in a request for concert tickets.
Snoop and Marley obliged -- forking over 12 tickets and a bunch of t-shirts and hats.
Fun Facts: S & M ordered pizza, 6lbs of BBQ ribs and hot wings -- Marley stuck to vegetarian pies while Snoop got the chicken pesto and chicken garlic extreme.
Filed under: Food Glorious Food
Posted Jul 13th 2009 8:30PM by TMZ Staff
It started out as a joke, but now it's reality -- the Slap Chop rap remix will hit the airwaves tonight as a bona fide infomercial!
Posted Jul 13th 2009 5:20PM by TMZ Staff
There may be one human being on Earth who understands the TV show "Lost" -- a guy who claims he created the show 32 years ago.
Anthony Spinner -- a producer on "Baretta" and "Babes in Toyland" -- says back in 1977 he was paid $30,000 to write a TV pilot, which eventually became a 121-page script called "Lost."
Spinner is now suing ABC and Touchstone Television, claiming the network passed on the show in '77, '91 and '94 ... then suddenly created an exact replica with Touchstone in 2004.
Spinner lists a ton of similarities in his suit -- which was filed on July 10 -- notably an "airplane headed to Los Angeles [that] crashes into a tropical jungle-like environment."
Spinner also alleges the new "Lost" characters -- including Jack, Locke, Sayid, Kate and Sawyer -- are all rip-offs ... down to their occupations and dark pasts.
The comparisons go on and on. Spinner is suing for damages and a cut of royalties, profits and a bunch of other stuff. Spinner tried to sue a few years ago, but it was dismissed for procedural reasons.
Filed under: Lost
Posted Jul 13th 2009 3:51PM by TMZ Staff
Akon made a baby with a woman who now wants him to make child support payments -- but she claims the only thing he does better than sing is hide from process servers.
We're told Sara Coleman's lawyer has been desperately trying to serve Akon -- even at Michael Jackson's memorial -- but so far no luck.
Akon has already taken a paternity test -- and it was a match! The kid is 6 months old.
Akon's lawyer gave us the following statement:
"Akon has taken responsibility and has been extremely cooperative and proactive in handling this private matter. Paternity was only established just over 30 days ago. Since the case was filed outside of Georgia jurisdiction, where he is a legal resident, Akon is currently in the process of engaging counsel in California and will continue to handle this matter in a timely manner."
Filed under: Kids
Posted Jul 13th 2009 2:44PM by TMZ Staff
Thanks to a brand new $45 million deal, Ryan Seacrest will be back hosting "American Idol" next season -- but Kara DioGuardi might have reason to worry.
Seacrest -- who is now richer than fettuccine alfredo -- was eating with Jennifer Lopez this weekend at Madeo when we suggested she take Paula Abdul's place on the panel ... Ryan said he'd love to see J. Lo sitting "next to" her.
They'd be crazy to get rid of Simon ... Kara D., not so much.
Filed under: American Idol, Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest
Posted Jul 13th 2009 1:43PM by TMZ Staff
Nas has fired back in his bitter divorce case with Kelis claiming he's paid her more than she says and he makes less than she thinks.
For starters, Kelis claims Nas raked in $11 million for his album deal. Nas fired back in legal papers, "I did not receive even half that amount"... claiming it's more like $4 mil. Nas claims his income is declining, and he's only pulling in $147,165 a month.
As for what he spends ... $71,371.96 a month, which includes $10,000 a month in clothing/hair/toiletries/personal effects.
Kelis, who is about to give birth to their child, claims Nas hasn't paid a penny for child or spousal support since he left her. Nas, who says he wants to be "fully involved" in the parenting of their child, claims he's agreed to pay $350 for a stroller, $450 for a baby sling and $1,598 for two cribs.
Nas thinks $5,000 a month is reasonable for child support since the kid will just be a newborn.
Filed under: Dirty Divorces
Posted Jul 13th 2009 12:13PM by TMZ Staff
With dating rumors at a fever pitch, Alex Rodriguez and Kate Hudson were spotted together in Beverly Hills this weekend.
The Ugly Truth: The Yankees lost all three games against the L.A. Angels this weekend.
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Paparazzi Photo, A-Rod
Posted Jul 13th 2009 11:50AM by TMZ Staff
Miley Cyrus made some sweet money doing the voice of Penny in the movie 'Bolt' -- but she came this close to making a whole lot more.
We got our hands on Miley's contract -- filed with the court -- which says she was paid $10,000 a day for the voice-over work.
But here's the rub, if the movie had grossed $125 million domestically, Miley would have pulled in an extra $175,000 ... and then another huge pile of cash for every $25 million above that.
The final domestic gross: $114 million. Ouch.
Filed under: Movies, Miley Cyrus
Posted Jul 13th 2009 11:10AM by TMZ Staff
Debbie Rowe frequently injected Michael Jackson with drugs while she worked for Jackson's dermatologist, Dr. Arnold Klein.
We've obtained law enforcement documents from the 2005 molestation trial. Included in the records is an affidavit from a Santa Barbara County Sheriff's deputy who served a search warrant on Dr. Klein in 1993 to obtain Jackson's medical records during the first molestation investigation.
In the affidavit, the deputy writes, in August 1993, "...Ms. Rowe observed the back of Jackson's body while she gave him massages to help him sleep. Ms. Rowe also observed Jackson's buttocks on numerous occasions when she gave him injections prior to acne treatments."
The affidavit does not specify the type of drug Rowe administered. As we reported, Jackson sought out anesthesia and other sedatives for even minor procedures, including acne treatment.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Posted Jul 13th 2009 10:10AM by TMZ Staff
His reality show may have ended his marriage, but it's also giving Jon Gosselin a douchey clothing line for kids.
Jon -- with his new 22-year-old GF Hailey Glassman by his side -- has been partying up in St. Tropez with bedazzler extraordinaire Christian Audigier and are going into the children's fashion biz together -- with a line that might even be featured at Kmart. The best part, Jon's eight rugrats will be used as models for the clothing line.
Those poor kids need more fame about as much as they do a tacky, rhinestoned dragon and skeleton t-shirt.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Kids, Full Throttle Fashion, Jon & Kate
Posted Jul 13th 2009 10:05AM by TMZ Staff
Turns out this isn't the first time Dr. Arnold Klein has resisted turning over Michael Jackson's medical records to authorities -- according to a Santa Barbara County deputy sheriff.
As we first reported, the L.A. County Coroner has requested medical records from Dr. Klein and authorities tell us he has not fully cooperated. But the same thing happened during the first child molestation investigation targeting Jackson.
We've obtained Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department documents from the 2005 Jackson prosecution. A deputy sheriff wrote an affidavit recounting that on November 19, 1993, she served a search warrant at Dr. Klein's Beverly Hills office, looking for Michael Jackson's medical records.
The deputy's affidavit says she spoke with Dr. Klein when the warrant was served. Her affidavit says, "Dr. Klein said that prior to the service of the search warrant on November 19,1993, he removed Jackson's medical files from his office at Mr. Andelson's (his lawyer's) direction and kept the files in his home and car."
As for why authorities searched Klein's office -- Jackson's accuser in 1993 told authorities the singer's genital area had distinct color patterns because of vitiligo. Authorities were told Jackson obtained skin-lightening prescriptions from Klein and other docs to treat the disease and may have changed the coloring of the area so the accuser's description would not match.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Posted Jul 13th 2009 10:00AM by TMZ Staff
Former Miss USA turned Doritos girl turned hot mama, Ali Landry frolicked on the beach outside the Pirate Booty Beach House with her two-year-old daughter Estela in Malibu this weekend.
Ali's all that and a bag chips.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Kids, Hot Bodies, Hot Mamas
