Posted Feb 9th 2010 7:33PM by TMZ Staff
Jay Leno just permanently turned off the lights to his primetime NBC talk show -- but not before Donald Trump stepped in to officially fire his ass.
TMZ infiltrated the taping of the final "Jay Leno Show" -- where just moments ago, Jay was doing a satellite bit with Donald Trump. At the end of the bit, His Hairness sent Jay on his way the only way he knows how -- "You're Fired!"
We're told everyone laughed -- including Jay.
Wonder what Conan thinks?
Filed under: Jay Leno
Posted Feb 9th 2010 7:30PM by TMZ Staff
Good news ladies... Hugh Hefner is going to be a single man ... soon.
TMZ has obtained legal docs making his divorce from Kimberly Hefner official on March 11.
Sources tell us the couple has come to terms on a property settlement which is confidential.
The 83-year-old filed for divorce last September, although he separated from Kimberly in 1998.
Hugh didn't file for divorce earlier because he struck a deal and paid Kimberly a fixed sum and let her live in the house adjacent to the Playboy Mansion.
Kimberly filed a $5 million lawsuit against Hef last August after Hef sold the house and didn't give her profits. He claims he's paid her nearly $12 million since they separated.
The couple married in 1989 and have two adult sons.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Posted Feb 9th 2010 5:28PM by TMZ Staff
Erin Andrews wasn't the only woman targeted by her Peeping Tom -- the scumbag taped 16 other women and scoped out several more including celebrities, this according to new court documents.
It's all in papers filed yesterday in federal court in Los Angeles, by prosecutors hoping to convince a judge to lock up Michael David Barrett for 27 months as punishment for surreptitiously taping the ESPN correspondent in her hotel room and posting it on the Internet.
In the docs, first obtained by TheSmokingGun.com, prosecutors claim Barrett "victimized approximately 16 other women in almost precisely the same way he victimized" Andrews -- and posted at least 32 "hotel peephole videos" to the web.
The docs also state that Barrett ran Internet background searches on 30 women, including "other female sports reporters, as well as other television personalities."
In the docs, prosecutors claim Andrews wants $335,558.27 in restitution from Barrett -- citing that she now suffers from "substantial emotional distress."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Erin Andrews
Posted Feb 9th 2010 4:25PM by TMZ Staff
Steven Jackson, the starting running back for the St. Louis Rams, is officially off the hook after his baby mama accused him of beating her while she was 9 months pregnant with his child.
Las Vegas police tell us there's simply not enough evidence to move forward with the case.
Cops say they spoke with Supriya Harris, Jackson and witnesses before closing the case.
Filed under: TMZ Sports, Exclusives
Posted Feb 9th 2010 4:15PM by TMZ Staff
The White House Press Secretary just openly mocked Sarah Palin -- and he delivered the blow with the palm of his hand.
Robert Gibbs just addressed the media with a mini grocery list written on his hand -- plus two smart-ass additions: Eggs, Milk, Bread (which was crossed out), Hope, Change.
It's getting nasty in Washington, D.C. -- and we're not talking about the snow storm.
Filed under: Politix
Posted Feb 9th 2010 3:12PM by TMZ Staff
Nancy Kerrigan's family is lashing out at the Medical Examiner who ruled Dan Kerrigan's death a homicide ... according to the family's attorney.
The lawyer, Tracy Miner, says "The Kerrigan family is extremely disappointed that the medical examiner would release a cause of death without having all of the relevant facts. We believe this finding to be premature and inaccurate."
The Kerrigans are also standing by Nancy's brother Mark -- who was arrested and charged with assault and battery and could now face more serious charges -- saying, "The Kerrigan family does not blame anyone for the unfortunate death of Dan Kerrigan, who had a pre-existing heart condition."
The M.E. ruled Daniel died from cardiac dysrhythmia after suffering a neck injury during the struggle with his son.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Posted Feb 9th 2010 3:00PM by TMZ Staff
Harvey and Mike took your questions on everything today -- including Dr. Conrad Murray getting charged with involuntary manslaughter over the death of Michael Jackson.
Also: Jennifer Aniston & Gerard Butler rumors, Charlie Sheen's court date in Aspen, Lil Wayne's dental drama, the death of Nancy Kerrigan's father and the Kardashians in the White House.
Plus -- Dr. Sandeep Kapoor ... tomorrow on TMZ Live.
Filed under: TMZ Live
Posted Feb 9th 2010 2:40PM by TMZ Staff
Lil Wayne mouthed off to the judge in his weapons possession case -- and it actually won him his freedom ... at least temporarily.
Lil was scheduled to be formally sentenced today ... to begin serving 1 year in jail, but it didn't happen because Weezy has a date with the dentist to fix all the crap in his mouth.
Turns out Weezy's grill is going under the knife on February 12 so the judge won't throw him in the slammer until the surgery is complete.
But this will be the last oral argument in the case ... the judge said no excuses on March 2, when Weezy shows up with his freshly fixed mouth.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Lil Wayne
Posted Feb 9th 2010 2:02PM by TMZ Staff
"Valentine's Day" stars Patrick Dempsey, 44, and an orange Bradley Cooper, 35, glowed at their premiere last night.
Question is ...
Filed under: Who'd You Rather?
Posted Feb 9th 2010 2:01PM by TMZ Staff
Ivana Trump proved she was a golden girl by soaking her bikini-clad bronzed flesh in the waters off St. Barts on Monday.
The 60-year-old socialite knows how to keep it together.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beauty, Hot Bodies
Posted Feb 9th 2010 1:19PM by TMZ Staff
Nancy Kerrigan's father's death has been ruled a homicide -- this according to the Middlesex Chief Medical Examiner.
According to the findings, Daniel Kerrigan died from cardiac dysrhythmia after suffering a neck injury during a physical altercation at his house.
The Coroner says Daniel suffered a cartilage fracture to the larynx area, which was exacerbated by heart disease.
As we previously reported, Nancy's brother Mark faces one charge of assault and battery on an elder with serious bodily injury.
The investigation continues. No word on whether prosecutors will now up the charges against Mark.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Posted Feb 9th 2010 12:31PM by TMZ Staff
Perez Hilton has settled his legal beef with the Black Eyed Peas' manager who punched him last June -- and we're told the settlement goes to charity.
You'll recall Liborio Molina socked Perez outside of a club in Toronto back in June -- so Perez sued Molina but today lawyers were in court and announced a confidential settlement.
Our sources say as part of the settlement, Molina will donate money to charity.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Exclusives
Posted Feb 9th 2010 12:20PM by TMZ Staff
It seems Michael Jackson's longtime doctor, Arnold Klein, was telling the truth about Michael's propensity to pee in bottles ... based on the L.A. County Coroner's autopsy report and a strange item found by the foot of the bed.
TMZ first published the autopsy findings yesterday. Among the items found in the bedroom where Dr. Conrad Murray was treating Michael Jackson -- "a closed bottle of urine atop a chair."
Back in November, we posted a story about Dr. Arnold Klein, who told us that Michael Jackson had a habit of peeing in cups and other objects, often in front of others.
Dr. Klein told TMZ today Jackson would pee in any object that was available and it all stemmed from necessity. "That's how he peed," Klein said.
Klein told us when Jackson was 5 years old and on stage, there were often no bathrooms in the immediate vicinity and as a result he would pee in bottles.
Dr. Klein again expressed disdain for Dr. Murray giving Michael Jackson intramuscular injections of Propofol for sleep, calling it "horribly wrong."
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Exclusives
