6/16/2013 12:35 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Jerry O'Connell
Stand By My Speedo

0614_jerry_oconnell_speedo_splashJerry O'Connell tucked his 39-year-old manhood into a bright orange mankini this week while filming scenes for his new CBS show "We Are Men."

If that swimsuit moves an inch in any direction, that show title will be superfluous.
6/3/2013 7:33 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Lou Ferrigno
Bruce Banner Was
Too Gay for Television

060313_lou_ferrigno_launchDr. Bruce Banner became Dr. David Banner for the "Incredible Hulk" TV show back in the 1970s, and Lou Ferrigno says the name change came about because CBS thought the name Bruce was "gay-ish."

Our photog spotted Ferrigno at LAX this weekend and after hitting him up for some fitness tips, our photog asked him why the Hulk got the name change for the show. Ferrigno explained that back in 1977, CBS felt the name Bruce "was kinda gay-ish."

Clearly that's ridiculous ... if anything was gay about the show, it was a guy running around with jeans and no shirt on.

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6/3/2013 12:30 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Judge Judy
CBS Sues Over BOOTLEG
YouTube Videos

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A "Judge Judy" fan must have a cyber-death wish ... 'cause he's declared war on TV's most powerful woman over a series of YouTube videos ... and there's no way in hell he's gonna win.

Long story short ... CBS has filed a lawsuit against someone named Jessie Zaragosa, claiming the person ran multiple YouTube accounts called "JudgeJudyWorld," "JudgeJudyWorld1," "JudgeJudyWorld2" and "JudgeJudyWorld3."

According to the lawsuit, Zaragosa posted numerous episodes of "Judge Judy" on the accounts in order to rack up views ... in an effort to make money off the videos on his pages.

CBS claims it demanded YouTube take down the videos ... and YouTube complied ... but Zaragosa fired off a counter-notice demanding YouTube put it back up. 

So CBS took the fight from the Internet to L.A. County Superior Court ... where Zaragosa will undoubtedly get crushed because he has absolutely no ownership rights to the "Judy" footage.

The lesson here -- don't mess with Judge Judy.

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10/3/2012 1:29 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

CBS
Emergency at Studio
'Suspicious Package'

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The LAPD and the L.A. Fire Department responded to CBS studios in Hollywood moments ago, TMZ has learned -- after receiving a call about a package containing a suspicious substance.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, investigators are currently on scene, trying to figure out the nature of the substance.

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Lucky for CBS, we're told the LAPD and L.A. Fire were already on the lot doing training exercises ... so they were able to respond in record time.

We're told everyone at the lot is fine. There were no injuries.

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1:44 PM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell us the substance in question was a powder.

We're told initial testing showed the powder was not dangerous -- but it will be sent to a lab for further testing.
2/28/2011 3:52 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Charlie Sheen
Spills His Guts on TMZ

Charlie Sheen just wrapped up a LIVE no holds barred interview with Mike Walters from the backyard of his L.A. mansion -- ripping more people than ever ... and even accepting some blame himself. 

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Sheen blasted CBS honcho Les Moonves for not firing "Men" creator Chuck Lorre ... and then scoffed at the studio for giving him waaaay too much money.

Sheen also ripped a false report that he checked himself into rehab this morning -- because he obviously isn't at a rehab facility -- and the at-home interview is all the proof he needs.

Among the hits – Charlie explained that he “hopes” his five kids ask him about all of the drug use one day … so he can fill them in on all of the “epic” stories.

Sheen also explained that his father, Martin Sheen, should stop passing judgment, because Charlie’s a grown ass man ... and can make his own life choices.

Charlie also told a story about how he woke up in the middle of downtown L.A. by himself when he was 7 years old … and had to find his own way home.

You can watch the full interview 42-minute above or click here for a four-minute highlight reel.

4/11/2008 2:02 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Couric
Will Leave CBS
On Her Terms

Sources connected to the whole CBS megillah with Katie Couric tell TMZ Katie will probably jettison the evening news anchor chair for good, but not before the election.

Here's the lowdown. CBS hasn't delivered on any of the promises that lured Couric to the network in the first place -- generally, they said they would adjust the newscast to her skills, but in fact it's almost the same Metamucil broadcast as before. We're told she's frustrated and there is "strong interest" on the part of CNN, in particular to replace Mr. King when he retires.

We're also told several talk show syndicators have already contacted Couric's reps because they think she has enough heat to break into daytime. It's not a done deal that she'll choose CNN over talk, but right now both options are on the table.

As for the stories that CBS is pushing her out -- not true, because of two words: Les Moonves. He's been her guru and will let it all play out the way that's best for her. And, we're told CBS will continue to use Couric in other roles.

So the stories that she's leaving in two weeks are bogus, but expect it to happen after the election.
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