Posted Mar 16th 2010 5:39PM by TMZ Staff
Lil Wayne had a perfectly good reason for missing his court date in Arizona today -- he's currently behind bars in New York. But Yuma County didn't care ... and issued a bench warrant for his arrest.
Wayne pled not guilty in the past to a litany of drug charges related to a January 2008 arrest, where DEA agents found 105 grams of marijuana, 29 grams of cocaine and 41 grams of ecstasy pills and a 40-caliber pistol on his tour bus.
Wayne had a court date today, but missed it cause of the whole "already in jail" thing.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Lil Wayne
Posted Mar 16th 2010 3:14PM by TMZ Staff
DMX was just sentenced to six months in jail for violating his probation -- but rehab could save him from doing hard time.
DMX admitted to five separate probation violations -- the result of using illegal drugs.
During the hearing, a rep from the Pasadena Recovery Center gave the judge a letter from Dr. Drew Pinsky, asking permission to treat X at his facility ... in lieu of jail.
The judge seemed open to sending X to the PRC.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, DMX, Dr. Drew
Posted Mar 16th 2010 3:10PM by TMZ Staff
Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin, 48, Leona Lewis, 24, Mel B, 34, and Natasha Bedinfield, 28, all showed up to the same event in Vegas the other day.
Question is ...
Filed under: Who'd You Rather?
Posted Mar 16th 2010 3:00PM by TMZ Staff
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: TMZ has obtained the heartbreaking 911 call made by Corey Haim's mother the morning he collapsed at her apartment on March 10.
Judy has a difficult time understanding the 911 dispatcher. It's hard to understand what he's saying.
Judy makes it clear Corey is not breathing. He was pronounced dead an hour and 15 minutes after the 911 call.
Filed under: Corey Haim
Posted Mar 16th 2010 2:45PM by TMZ Staff
Harvey and Mike took your questions on everything today -- including Tiger Woods' return to golf, Corey Haim's funeral, and Charlie Sheen back at "Two and a Half Men."
Plus: the Michael Jackson Estate's record-breaking record deal with Sony ... and the new target on the Burglar Bunch hit list.
Filed under: TMZ Live
Posted Mar 16th 2010 2:30PM by TMZ Staff
Corey Haim's funeral was held today at the Steeles Memorial Chapel in Thornhill, Toronto, Canada.
Corey Feldman, Haim's longtime friend, chose not go to the funeral today, but posted this open letter to Haim:
"This is for you on the day of your funeral. First off I am so sorry I am not there with you today. By that I mean my physical body is not with your physical body. However you know that my heart is right at your side. You also know the only reason I am truly not there is out of respect for your mother and her wishes to minimize the media attention as much as possible."
[click here to read the rest]
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Corey Haim
Posted Mar 16th 2010 12:49PM by TMZ Staff
Charlie Sheen just arrived at the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank to begin shooting the final four episodes of the season for "Two and a Half Men."
Charlie -- who will be on set with his sober coach -- was low profile in the back seat as he entered the lot.
He'll go back to rehab each day and spend the nights there for the foreseeable future.
Filed under: TV, Charlie Sheen, Exclusives
Posted Mar 16th 2010 12:32PM by TMZ Staff
The tribe has spoken -- and the Blonde Queen reigned supreme over the rest in our Blonde Bombshells Contest -- scoring her/him the $250 prize and some super secret gifts from TMZ!
This week's contest is Spring Break Snapshots -- so email in your beachin' break photos for a chance at this week's $250 prize and some mystery gifts from TMZ!
**CLICK HERE for contest rules and regulations!**
Filed under: Photo Galleries
Posted Mar 16th 2010 12:08PM by TMZ Staff
The golf star who blasted Tiger Woods after the scandal is speaking out again about Tiger's comeback at the Masters.
Jesper Parnevik scoffed at doubters, telling TMZ, "Nobody ever thought Tiger would miss the Masters. It was pretty expected."
Parnevik introduced Tiger to Elin Nordegren and is one of very few golfers to publicly blast Tiger for his affairs.
Parnevik added ... Tiger doesn't have to play a warm-up tournament before the Masters. He said, "if anyone can do it, he can," adding he thinks T.W. will do well.
Filed under: TMZ Sports, Tiger Woods
Posted Mar 16th 2010 11:13AM by TMZ Staff
We knew it. We've been saying it for months ... Tiger Woods just announced he will play at the Masters next month.
Woods released a statement that said: "The Masters is where I won my first major and I view this tournament with great respect. After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I'm ready to start my season at Augusta.
"The major championships have always been a special focus in my career and, as a professional, I think Augusta is where I need to be, even though it's been a while since I last played.
"I have undergone almost two months of inpatient therapy and I am continuing my treatment. Although I'm returning to competition, I still have a lot of work to do in my personal life.
"When I finally got into a position to think about competitive golf again, it became apparent to me that the Masters would be the earliest I could play."
UPDATE: Billy Payne, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, tells TMZ, "We support Tiger's decision to return to competitive golf beginning at this year's Masters Tournament. Additionally, we support and encourage his stated commitment to continue the significant work required to rebuild his personal and professional life."
Filed under: TMZ Sports, Tiger Woods
Posted Mar 16th 2010 9:15AM by TMZ Staff
Gabourey Sidibe might have a weight problem, but it doesn't mean she's unhealthy ... this according to the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA). Yes, that's a real group.
As we first reported, a weight loss company is reaching out to the Oscar-nominated "Precious" star in an effort to help her lose weight and get healthy.
But according to a spokeswoman for NAAFA, being heavy doesn't always mean being unhealthy. Peggy Howell tells TMZ, "You cannot tell by looking at a person if they are healthy. Fat does not equal disease and thin does not equal healthy."
Howell also said NAAFA does not encourage people to get fat or stay fat and reminded us, "Achievements come in all sizes."
Filed under: Beauty, Exclusives, Gabourey Sidibe
Posted Mar 16th 2010 9:02AM by TMZ Staff
World-renown tenor Andrea Bocelli didn't let a little thing like not being able to see stop him from going on an evening bicycle ride for some wine in Italy last night.
The man can do anything you can do ... better.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo
Posted Mar 16th 2010 9:00AM by TMZ Staff
Tiger Woods' return to golf at the Masters Tournament is causing a huge surge in fan attendance -- and the hotels surrounding the Augusta golf course can barely take the heat.
TMZ spoke to over a dozen hotels near the Augusta National Golf Club -- where the Masters is held -- and their phones have been ringing off the hook since Tiger's announcement this morning.
We're told a bunch of guests had inquired about canceling when they thought Tiger wouldn't be coming -- but have now called to confirm their reservations.
Many of the hotels in town are already sold out, and those that have rooms left are rapidly filling up ... so buy now.
Filed under: TMZ Sports, Exclusives, Tiger Woods
