Our spies say Cristian de la Fuente is a no-show one hour before "Dancing" airs. He's still in the hospital, waiting on MRI results.
We're told his partner, Cheryl Burke, is in the studio now, sans partner. And Def Leppard is taping a segment for the live show. They didn't get it right the first time so the band is re-taping. BTdubs, they're lip syncing ... poorly.
Filed under: TV, Entourage, Dancing with the Stars
UPDATE: Piven's rep just called to tell us the Bronco went kaput last night and that's why he ditched it at the gas station -- apparently that's where he takes his jacked-up ride to get fixed. We are at the gas station this morning and we're told a mechanic is checking under Piven's hood -- car, that is.
Jeremy Piven at Taverna Tony in Malibu last night, drove off, but for some reason had a change of heart at a nearby gas station, left his car at the pump and hitched a ride with a random stranger.
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Entourage
"Entourage" may have turned this former sit-com shlub into a steamy sex symbol, but this reminds us of old school Piven.
Ari Gold would have Lloyd's head on a platter for letting this get out.
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Entourage
TMZ has learned that there's a skeevy bastard out there who's pretending to be "Entourage" creator Doug Ellin to try to get into girls' pants -- and he's apparently gotten good enough that a note went out to agents and actors last month warning them against the skeezer.
One veteran manager tells TMZ that the fake Ellin called him back in 2006 wanting to meet a specific and very hot female client of his that very night for a role for the upcoming season of the show. "The guy knew more than enough about the show, and Mark Wahlberg, and particular members of the crew to convince me," says this manager. He also knew the name of Ellin's assistant, casting peeps and future storylines.
Click here... it's not over yet
Filed under: TV, The Biz, Wacky and Weird, Entourage
Jeremy Piven doesn't believe the rules of parking apply to him -- and he might be right!
The sometimes-green "Entourage" sat his gas-guzzling Range Rover in a 5-minute loading zone for a full hour ... and somehow didn't get ticketed.
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Entourage
Adrian Grenier took his early campaign for "2008 Douche of the Year" to the streets -- deciding to strap on a camera and immerse himself into the paparazzi lifestyle.
Grenier spend a load of dough on a brand new camera for the stunt -- which he didn't even know how to use. Method actor he is not.
Kevin Connolly had an old fashioned douche-off a while back with the boombox-toting Bandarazzi (also known as A Cursive Memory). But now that their music video has come out, Kevin is washing his hands of his past douchebaggery!
Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
Adrian Grenier partied at Villa last night and pre-planned his paparazzi schtick -- even bringing a prop!
The card covered the boyish hunk's mouth, but unfortunately it didn't snap his trap.
Filed under: Entourage
Adrian Grenier made sure our camera was rolling last night as he tossed a street performer a generous donation: a shiny, silver coin worth 25 American cents.
Grenier couldn't spot a struggling man a dollar -- but, after fearing our camera picked up some incriminating bits of his conversation, he did offer our photog a thousand bucks for the footage.
How generous.
Filed under: Entourage
Adrian Grenier continues to spout off about whatever pops into his head -- and apparently, it ain't much. Hello, is anybody home?
The "Entourage" star was leaving a birthday party at Katsuya last night and gave us the exact speech he gave our cameraman last week outside of Hyde!
It was boring enough the first time.
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Entourage
TMZ has learned an "Entourage" star is under investigation for allegedly battering a guy at an L.A. nightclub.
Phillip Roby filed a battery report at the L.A. County Sheriff's station in West Hollywood this afternoon, claiming Kevin Connolly (who plays Eric Murphy) and his real-life entourage pummeled him in the head inside Villa nightclub last Saturday night.
The Sheriffs tells TMZ detectives will investigate.
TMZ got shots of Roby outside of the club after the alleged incident. He says, "E from 'Entourage' is a bitch." He asks Sheriff's deputies about taking a report and they tell him to go to the station. You also hear someone -- possibly connected with the club -- telling Roby to "Shut the f**k up!"
Connolly's rep tells TMZ, "There's nothing to it."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV, Entourage, Fights
Jeremy Piven and his newly purchased coiffure tried to make a sneaky, waterlogged exit from Villa -- but his conspicuous, energy-conscious car gave him away -- big time!
Helping to save the planet can be rough ... on invisibility.
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Entourage
Kevin Dillon was fine with signing a few autographs and talking about the untimely passing of Heath Ledger on his way into Villa last night -- but on the way out -- different story.
Check out his undercover escape to avoid being filmed. All that -- for Kevin Dillon?
Filed under: Entourage
Blizzard conditions or not, Adrian Grenier plays by the rule: Bros before hos!
TMZ caught the "Entourage" star last night after a party at the Green House in Sundance with a car full of buddies -- having the unfortunate task of turning down a sure thing one begging drunk chick who asked for a ride.
Filed under: Entourage
TMZ caught up with Kevin Connolly outside of Koi last night, and he was in a very giving mood. Somebody must still be on that turkey high!
In the past, the "Entourage" hunk has been a little standoffish, but last night he was pleasant. In fact, he was so busy being nice that he forgot the keys to his car. Kindness is not only contagious, it has side effects!
Kevin even bought a little gift for our cameraman! Take a look to see the priceless present from Kev.
Filed under: Entourage
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