Celebrity Justice
3/30/2010 6:00 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Kelsey Grammer Swings Dirt Cheap Settlement

Kelsey GrammerKelsey Grammer just paid $10 to make a lawsuit over "Swing Vote" disappear forever -- less than the cost of a ticket to see the flick.

Kelsey and a host of others were sued back in August 2008 by Bradley Blakeman, who claimed the movie was his idea. The judge threw out claims against Kevin Costner, Disney and the other defendants, leaving only Grammer.

The case was going so bad, rather than continue on ... Blakeman accepted $10 from Kelsey about a week ago... and it went away.

Let's hope this is the last time someone has to fork over money for "Swing Vote." Kidding ...

Celebrity Justice
2/15/2010 5:30 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Selena Gomez Making 'Jersey Shore' Money

Selena GomezSelena Gomez is one of Disney's biggest stars right now -- but she's barely pulling in more per episode than the wasted, juiced up cast of "Jersey Shore."

According to her minor's contract -- filed last month in Los Angeles Superior Court -- Gomez made $10,000 a show for the first season of "Wizards of Waverly Place," the same amount Seaside Heights' finest will pull in next season.

The show is now in its third year and her pay has only been bumped up to $11,025.

Selena ain't exactly struggling -- she's also got a million dollar movie deal and a music career on her shoulders too.

Plus, she's only 17 ... sure beats a babysitting gig.
Celebrity Justice
1/17/2010 2:15 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Selena Gomez -- Worth Millions at 17

Selena GomezIt's not Miley Cyrus money, but fellow Disney starlet Selena Gomez still pulls in some serious cash.

TMZ has obtained a minor contract filed in Los Angeles Superior Court last month for Gomez's work on the live action adaption of "Ramona" -- and she's netting $65,000 for the flick.

According to the docs, if the movie gets huge box office numbers, Fox Pictures has to fork over more cash -- Selena could collect anywhere from $250,000 to $1 million extra depending on how much it makes over the cost of production.

In Gomez's deal, Fox has the opportunity to make two more movies with her -- in which she would collect $1 million for the first one and $2.5 million for the second.

FYI -- She's also got a full-time TV gig on "Wizards of Waverly Place" and a music career, so this is only a piece of the multi-million dollar pie.
12/10/2009 12:55 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF

'Cool Runnings' Star -- Too Old to Bobsled

He felt the rhythm, felt the rhyme ... but he hurt his back, it's quittin' time!

Rawle Lewis: Click to watch
We got Rawle Lewis, aka Junior in the Jamaican bobsled classic "Cool Runnings," in Santa Monica yesterday, where he gave us some bad news: His back's too busted and the rest of the gang's too old to get back in the sled.

Sorry ... that means no "Cooler Runnings."
11/6/2009 4:30 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Miley the Fraud -- I've Never Heard a Jay-Z Song

In her annoyingly catchy tune "Party in the U.S.A.," Miley Cyrus sings about "a Jay-Z song was on" -- just don't try asking her which one.



During an interview on Halloween in Kentucky, MiCy admitted the unthinkable: She's "never heard a Jay-Z song" in her life.

It only gets worse from there -- the prepackaged pop tart also tried convincing the interviewer she doesn't sing pop music and that it's "not even my style." Cue Amy Poehler & Seth Myers: Really?!?

The unbelievable statement is at the 3:15 mark. Thanks to Best Week Ever for pointing out the cringeworthy clip.
9/12/2009 11:00 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Travoltas Make Rare Public Appearance

John Travolta, Kelly Preston, and their daughter Ella Bleu Travolta made an appearance yesterday at Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif. yesterday.

John Travolta, Kelly Preston

It was their first public appearance since their son, Jett Travolta, died in the Bahamas in January.

Celebrity Justice
7/29/2009 4:45 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Disney Warns LAPD About Obsessed Miley Fan

Disney Warns LAPD about Obsessed Miley Fan Nobody has Miley Cyrus' back like Disney.

TMZ has learned some seriously concerned big wigs at the company informed the LAPD about the recent arrest of a 53-year-old obsessed fan in Georgia who claims Miley sends him "secret messages" through her TV show.

Georgia cops arrested Mark McLeod for disorderly conduct on June 23 in Tybee Island, GA -- and during the incident cops say the guy made some very frightening statements about Miley.

According to the police report, McLeod claimed he was "great friends with Miley" -- and that Miley had "told him to come see her today."

Cops say McLeod also said, "I will f***ing be with Miley ... we're supposed to be together and [the cops] couldn't stop it."

Here's the creepiest part -- cops say McLeod claimed Miley sent him "secret messages" on her television show directed only to him and that McLeod also boasted about having "thousands of pictures and letters to Miley on his computer."

Click here... it's not over yet

TMZ Sports
7/8/2009 12:50 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Tom & Gisele's California Adventure

Tom Brady, a pregnant Gisele Bundchen and Bridget Moynahan's kid were all at the Disney Grand Californian Hotel in Anaheim yesterday.


Anywhere Gisele shows up is the happiest place on Earth.
6/23/2009 2:45 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Miley Cyrus Cashes in on Valuable Stock

Miley CyrusNot many people receive multiple paychecks for doing something one time -- but Miley Cyrus ain't your average gal.

We just got our hands on one of Miley's minor contracts, which shows the 16-year-old will receive a fat paycheck because a show called "Disney Channel Backstage" wants to use some stock footage of her when she hung out with the Muppets.

The contract promises to stuff Miley's Hello Kitty money clip with $7,500 -- meanwhile she doesn't even have to re-lift a finger.

6/16/2009 5:29 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Jo Bros Sing, Headaches Ensue

The only thing screechier than a Jonas Brothers song: A Jonas Brothers song, as sung by them and nearly a hundred screaming, hysterical, tweenage girls.

The Jonas Brothers: Click to watch
The evangelical Christian dandy boy banders caused chaos yesterday outside Radio 1 in London.

Get your ear plugs ready.
6/14/2009 9:41 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Miley Cyrus -- Disney Changes Her Tune

Miley CyrusBilly Ray Cyrus is doing his best acting job yet -- by pretending that he and Miley are excited about a new season of "Hannah Montana."

Disney has just picked a fourth season of Miley's show, which, according to Billy Ray, was all Miley's choice. But we doubt that's the case. First of all, as EW points out, she was under contract -- you know, a legal document that forces you to do things, regardless of your opinion.

Secondly, as we told you last year, Billy Ray and Miley feel there is more money in her music career. So Billy Ray and Miley started showing up late to "Hannah" tapings, stalling production and fighting with co-stars -- all to try and force Disney's hand.

Looks like Miley's getting some tough love from her "parents," aka Disney's legal team.


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