Fugitives Run -- The Dog is BACK!

TMZ has learned that Duane "Dog" Chapman will be back in business and back on the air on A&E. Woof!

A network official confirms to TMZ that the show is going back into production, but they've not yet set a premiere date. As of now, they're gearing up -- big time -- in Hawaii and production will begin ASAP. Makeup artists and camera crews have been hired, and houses and cars have been rented, all for the return of the show.

A&E had suspended production on "Dog the Bounty Hunter" indefinitely after a recording surfaced featuring Chapman making racial slurs. Chapman immediately began a tour of forgiveness, working with CORE and other groups to promote racial equality. We're told network execs were "very pleased" with Dog's attempt to make amends and his reaching out to members of the African American community.

A&E isn't just making this decision out of the goodness of their hearts either. The show was insanely popular for the network, here and internationally -- airing in over 20 countries.


K-Fed to Brit - Take the Kiddies for a While


Sources tell TMZ Kevin Federline would like Britney to see her kids, even during the conservatorship. And, sources say the lawyers are in court right now trying to hash out an arrangement for visitation, but as of now they can't reach an agreement.

We're told K-Fed has no prob allowing the kids to visit Brit at her home, with one string attached -- that Brit's parents are present during the visits.

We hear K-Fed isn't worried that anything bad would happen to the kids -- his biggest concern is that Britney might drive with them. But Jamie would be there to put the kibosh on that.

Parent Crap -- click to launchSources also say K-Fed doesn't want custody 100% of the time -- it's just too much. He'd like Britney to share custody or at least visitation.

And we're hearing there's talk Britney could go to a private facility for treatment and K-Fed would have no problem allowing the kids to visit her there, just as they did when Brit was at Promises.

Stay tuned ...


Paris' Party Train Rolls On


Professional partier Paris Hilton isn't taking any sick days this month. Paris was at The Bank at the Bellagio in Las Vegas last night, flailing about on stage in what appears to be some type of therapeutic swaying.
Paris: click to watch
The night before, she was trashing it up with the Pussycat Dolls, doing her best impression of Rihanna in a dominatrixy getup, then splashing around in a giant martini glass like Miz Dita Von Teese.
Paris Hilton -- click to launch
Paris -- she's an original, always.

Matthew B. -- Take My Wife's Dog, Please!


Seriously, folks -- could Matthew Broderick be trying any harder to unload this innocent little dog?
Matthew Broderick: Click to watch
Matthew Broderick left his super-cute little pup tied to a parking meter while he went food shopping -- where anyone and everyone could just walk away with their own hot dog.

Check out the story from TMZ TV and check your local listings for airtimes.

Name That Butt


This recently honeymooned hottie isn't too big to put in a little time cleaning up after her pups.
Whose Ass -- click to launch


Reader Comments

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46. LOL...this is a good one...."7. It is just a matter of time before the Dog messes up again with some type of comment towards a minority group. You can't teach an old Dog new tricks!" Posted at 2:25PM on Feb 19th 2008 by Capt.H

Cappy, you "CAN" teach the DOG new tricks. Look at the trick he pulled on the A&E big wigs. Got him his job back...LOL. Now teaching that dog BETH any new tricks would be a miracle. She needs to find some clothes that fit. That chicks knockers are disgusting, Their really very scary when you think about it. Wonder if she has a permit to carry concealed weapons. Anyway,I'm glad "DOG'S" back on the air.

Benny the Snitch--OUT

Posted at 3:09PM on Feb 19th 2008 by Benny the Snitch

47. I am so thrilled that Dog is coming back. I miss them terribly. Hurry up!!!! It's been long enough.

Posted at 3:09PM on Feb 19th 2008 by Cindy

48. A&E should have NEVER stopped the show to start with!!! Glad DOG is back!!!! Just remember DOG if you go to the bathroom your not alone!!! People can be so STUPID trying to ruin someones career!!! People get a life leave DOG alone . He has a right to say what he wants to. New York in New York 2 made a comment about whites and NOT one person said anything about it. Leave THE DOG alone!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 3:10PM on Feb 19th 2008 by Linda

49. I'M SO HAPPY THE DOG IS COMING BACK!!!!!
I'VE MISSED THE SHOW SOMETHING TERRIBLE!!!!
WELCOME BACK DOG AND THE GANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 3:12PM on Feb 19th 2008 by Tracey

50. I agree with you Momof7... I think when the times right, Brit should be able to have her kids back or at least some type of visition but for now... NO WAY!! I'm kinda shocked that K-Fed would allow Brit to have her kids at her house with the agreement that her parents are there. First off, her mom is just as MESSED up as she is. To SELL your daughters story for a million dollars is a sad thing to do. I know that the mags were going to run with the story anyway but to SELL IT, well, that's just not something a parent should do. If they were worried about the right info getting out there, they could have told their story WITHOUT the pay off but by doing what she did, she just came out looking like a bad mother. A mother that would sell her child for the right price. As far as the dad, it seems he's more level headed than the mom but it still worries me because it seems when Brit doesn't get her way, no matter who she's dealing with, she does whatever she wants to do anyway so for K-Fed to think that her dad is going to be able to stop her from driving with the boys, well, I just feel that's a very serious risk he's taking. Hopefully one day Brit will get her act together so that way her boys can have their mommy in their lives. IMO, it's ALL ABOUT THOSE LIL BOYS, PERIOD... Peace

Posted at 3:13PM on Feb 19th 2008 by marriedgem

51. Let he who is without sin,,,cast the first stone! You people kill me...you judge others mistakes like you've never made any of your own...be careful...DOGS BITE!

Posted at 3:14PM on Feb 19th 2008 by ilive2write

52. The world is full of racist people.....a few have made that obvious here!! The show is pure entertainment! If you do not agree ,shut up and change the channel.PERIOD!!!

Posted at 3:14PM on Feb 19th 2008 by Nicolandcompy

53. RIGHT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BLOG THE DOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WE NEED HIM BACK OUT THERE---GETTIN' IT DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DID THAT AWOL MARINE MURDERER EVER GET FOUND????????????? IN MEXICO??? GO SIC 'EM DOG---WE LOVE YOU DOG-----------YOU THE MAN-THE DOG---WE NEED TO GET IT DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 3:16PM on Feb 19th 2008 by PUSSYCAT

54. I WOULD LIKE TO MEET THE DOG IN PERSON TO SEE WHAT HE IS LIKE . HAVE A PICTURE MADE WITH HIM AND HAVE HIM TO SIGN IT FOR ME. I AM 51 AND LOVE TO WATCH HIS SHOW.

Posted at 3:17PM on Feb 19th 2008 by JIMMY

55. chapmans a sissy. dresses like a cross dresser with 5 inch heels and runs like an obese 12 year old. he is lucky he hunts in packs, for he would be considered the weakest prey. i have more fear of his wife. she was born with some brain matter. he's just another form of punk gangster. send him back to his trailer or cell, or at least someplace i won't have surf by him... guaranteed, he'll blow it again...

Posted at 3:18PM on Feb 19th 2008 by big D

56. I am so glad that A&E finally woke up and decided to put Dog back on the air. I have missed this show so much. God bless Dog, Beth and the rest of the family......

Posted at 3:19PM on Feb 19th 2008 by Buffy

57. The Dog is Back!! Our whole family misses him. He's one from my neighborhood. And we know he's not predjudiced. He was just a Dad saying anything he could to get through to his stupid son. Good Luck Dog!

Posted at 3:19PM on Feb 19th 2008 by giapet

58. I am so glad that DOG is going to be coming back! He is a good man who cares for EVERYONE, even the black community. He most definitely didn't mean what he was saying about this girl, we all get frustrated with family members, and say stupid crap we don't mean. ... I GUESS MY A&E STRIKE WILL SOON BE OVER, SINCE I DO NOT ALOW ANYONE TO TURN IT ON IN MY HOUSE SICE THEY TOOK THE "DOG" OFF THE AIR. The day Dog comes back on, is the day the strike will end!

Posted at 3:20PM on Feb 19th 2008 by JD

59. If you want to catch an animal, send an animal. His sons have enough tatoos to be on LA Ink. Just as ugly as dad too.

Posted at 3:21PM on Feb 19th 2008 by David Calhoun

60. I am glad Dog is coming back...loved the show....hey Dog, my son is a Marine,and I visited him in Hawaii in September...and my rental van got broken into at Pinky's restaurant...everything was stolen out of it....pissed me off!...anyway, chase those fugitives!, (chase thieves too if you have time!)....everyone else, keep an eye on your stuff if you go to Oahu....there are homeless people everywhere...honestly....and be nice to our United States Marines!....they got your back!....

Posted at 3:24PM on Feb 19th 2008 by VC5663

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