7/29/2010 1:00 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
Sources directly connected with Oksana Grigorieva tell TMZ that she purposely kept at least one key piece of evidence out of play during the mediation with Mel Gibson -- alleged photos of her black eye.
As we first reported, Sheriff's investigators are taking a hard look at the details of that 2-day negotiation because they believe it is relevant to Mel's extortion claim against Oksana -- and her domestic violence claim against Mel.
The source -- who's not a member of Oksana's legal team -- says Oksana never made an issue of the alleged black eye or whipped out pics of it during the mediation because she felt, at that point, that she had more than enough on the table -- for instance, the secretly recorded telephone rant.
There are reports that Oksana suffered the injury to her eye during the Jan. 6 blowout.
Now the obvious question is, why hold anything back? Several sources tell us the intent of the mediation was to lay everything out and then hammer out a deal. Once it was signed all evidence would be confidential, we're told, so any unused ammo would be rendered useless.
The talks ended with Mel's side offering Oksana $15 million -- which she first accepted ... before reneging on the deal.
Filed under: Mel Gibson, Oksana Grigorieva, Celebrity Justice
7/29/2010 12:45 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
Chelsea Clinton's high profile wedding is expected to draw so many powerful people, that birds will be the only things allowed to fly anywhere near the location where she's getting married ... TMZ has learned.
According to the FAA, a temporary flight restriction has been issued for the area where Chelsea is tying the knot on Saturday in Rhinebeck, NY -- and will last from 3 PM EDT Saturday until 3:30 AM EDT Sunday.
The flight restriction -- which was issued due to a "VIP (Very Important People) Movement" -- will cover a land mass with a 1.5 nautical mile radius ... and extend from zero to 2000 feet above ground level.
Sorry, paragliding paparazzi ... no shots for you.
7/28/2010 6:45 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
Dr. Conrad Murray is still the lone suspect in the death of Michael Jackson after state investigators announced today that seven other physicians will not be charged.
Attorney General Jerry Brown had launched a probe of seven other doctors who treated Jackson -- mainly looking at the prescribing practices of the physicians.
One of the doctors on the list has been reported to the California Medical Board for prescribing drugs to an alias for Michael. That doctor was not named.
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Conrad Murray, Celebrity Justice
7/29/2010 12:38 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
The issue that drove Rachel Uchitel to run away from rehab had nothing to do with Tiger Woods -- instead it was an intense talk about her father's death.
Sources closely connected to the production of "Celebrity Rehab" tell TMZ that Rachel's breaking point came during a recent one-on-one therapy session where the main topic was her dad.
We're told Rachel's father died of a cocaine overdose in his 40s, and Rachel was 15 at the time.
Rachel split from Dr. Drew Pinsky's facility in Pasadena and stayed at a Beverly Hills hotel for one night -- and, according to our sources, she only came back the next day because her 'Rehab' castmates called and urged her to rejoin them.
Filed under: Rachel Uchitel, Tiger Woods, Dr. Drew, TV
7/29/2010 12:20 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
Drew Carey has finally responded to Bob Barker's sharp criticism of his "Price is Right" hosting skills ... and it turns out, there won't be a showcase showdown after all.
As we first reported, Bob took a shot at Drew the other day ... describing Carey's hosting style as less than exciting.
But yesterday, TMZ spoke to Drew outside his favorite diner in Los Angeles ... and it was clear dude didn't take it personally.
Filed under: Drew Carey, Bob Barker, Price Is Right, TV
7/29/2010 12:12 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
The private meetings and public pleas didn't work ... but Michael Lohan may have found a way to reach his daughter -- through the majesty of song ... a song he wrote and produced ... and then got a friend to perform.
We're told Michael penned the song while he was in jail -- we're not sure which stint -- and produced the whole thing with synthesizers that would make Journey weep.
The song contains lyrics like "a father's love will never die" and "always daddy's little girl" -- click on the link and check it out for yourself!
Filed under: Michael Lohan, Lindsay Lohan
7/29/2010 12:10 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
Larry Birkhead is prepared to tell a jury that he knew his baby mama Anna Nicole Smith was addicted to drugs for years ... this according to court documents obtained by TMZ.
It's all part of the State of California's case against Anna's doctors -- in which they're accused of illegally providing prescription medications to the late starlet.
According to the docs, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, the prosecution says Birkhead has "personal knowledge of Anna Nicole Smith's drug activities, gleaned from years of personal observation."
The lawyers defending the doctors are trying to exclude Birkhead's testimony, saying he's not "qualified" to testify on whether Smith meets the legal definition of an addict.
But in the docs, the prosecution explains that when Birkhead says Anna was an "addict" he is "saying that [he] personally observed her using controlled substances in an uncontrolled way over a long period of time."
The judge is expected to make a ruling on the issue shortly.
Filed under: Anna Nicole Smith, Larry Birkhead, Celebrity Justice
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7/29/2010 12:05 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
TMZ has obtained never-before-seen photos of the Jackson house in Encino, CA where Katherine Jackson and her grandchildren live -- and according to our sources, it was personally decorated by Mama Jackson herself.
Katherine definitely has a flair for pretty things -- but we can't help but raise our eyebrows at that creepy toy display case.
Thanks to Michael Jackson's Secret Vault for the pics.
Filed under: Katherine Jackson, Michael Jackson, Photo Galleries
7/29/2010 12:02 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
Lindsay Lohan's closest friends think the actress has already served more than enough time behind bars -- and now they're planning a rally at LiLo's jail in an effort to get her out early.
It's all going down this afternoon outside Lynwood Correctional Facility -- where Lindsay's locked up -- and we're told most of her close buds plan to attend.
According to our sources, LiLo's pals are also pushing to get Lindsay some breathing room between the clink and rehab. As we previously reported, Lindsay's pretty upset that she might be forced to begin her mandatory 90-day rehab stint right after she's released from the slammer.
We're told it's an open event -- we'll see how many people Lindsay really does have in her corner.
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan, Celebrity Justice
7/28/2010 3:30 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
It appears the real estate bubble exploded all over Chris Tucker -- the tax-troubled star is trying to sell his Florida mansion for $2 million ... even though he paid $6 million for it just three years ago!
According to public records, Tucker took out a $4.2 million loan to score the 8861 square foot home back in 2007 ... a home that includes 5 bedrooms, a wine cellar, pirate ship-themed home theater and a library with a SECRET ROOM! The home is located in swanky Montverde ... a suburb of Orlando.
Tucker owns multiple properties in California -- according to RealEstalker.com -- but it's unclear if he's looking to unload any of those as well.
As TMZ first reported, Tucker is dealing with some serious tax issues at the moment -- the IRS claims he owes more than $11 mil ... which makes the timing of this sale much more relevant.
Filed under: Chris Tucker, Celebrity Justice
7/28/2010 5:25 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned Oksana Grigorieva has someone new to handle her public relations -- crisis manager supreme Howard Bragman.
Sources tell us Bragman and Oksana have reached an agreement "in spirit," and that paperwork is being finalized.
Oksana moves quickly -- her last publicist, Steve Jaffe, just jumped ship this morning.
Bragman -- who's worked with the biggest names in Hollywood -- will have his hands full stepping into the middle of Oksana's ongoing war with Mel Gibson.
Filed under: Oksana Grigorieva, Mel Gibson, Howard Bragman
7/28/2010 3:00 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
Lindsay Lohan, you've got mail.
LiLo's latest visitor wasn't a family member or a lawyer ... it was the UPS guy who delivered her several packages from Amazon.com today.
Although it's unclear what Inmate # 2409752 actually received, having books shipped is about the only way to get reading materials into the clink.
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan, Paparazzi Photo
7/28/2010 2:00 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
Jessica Simpson has had "several meetings" with the brass at "American Idol" in the hopes of taking over Simon Cowell's judging duties ... and sources involved tell TMZ there's "mutual interest."
We're told "Idol" is expected to make an official announcement regarding the judge situation sometime around the beginning of September.
So far, FOX has no comment on the situation.
Filed under: Jessica Simpson, American Idol
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