3/3/2010 1:53 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Debbie Rowe Wins Defamation Suit

Debbie Rowe Wins Defamation SuitMichael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe just won a defamation lawsuit she filed against a woman who allegedly spread lies about her in the press -- and now Debbie's $27,000 richer for it.

Debbie sued Rebecca White back in July when White went on "Extra" after Michael's death and claimed Debbie didn't care about getting custody of Michael's kids ... and was only interested in getting money from the Jackson family.

Rebecca never responded to Debbie's lawsuit ... so the judge entered a default judgment today in L.A. County Superior Court.

Debbie was awarded $27,000 -- including $10,000 in damages for the emotional distress she supposedly suffered after White's interview hit the airwaves.
1/11/2007 4:29 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Mario Lopez to Work "EXTRA"

Mario Lopez"Dancing with the Stars" heartthrob Mario Lopez will soon be dancing to a new tune: he'll be co-hosting "EXTRA's" weekend show alongside Tanika Ray.

"EXTRA's" Senior Executive Producer Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey says, "Mario is a rapidly rising star and a dynamic personality on and off camera." Easy on the eyes too.

Never fear, though, you'll also be able to get your daily dose of Lopez as he joins joining Dayna Devon and Mark McGrath during the week on as a daily correspondent for the entertainment newsmagazine.

Watch as Mario makes his debut next week on the red carpet at the Golden Globes.

Celebrity Justice
12/12/2006 3:00 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Racism Alive and Well In L.A.

Racist rant caught on tapeTMZ has obtained stunning video of a racist rant directed at a runner for a television show -- and it all went down in Hollywood.

D'Andre Ford, a runner for the television show "EXTRA," was returning from a delivery Monday when his car was involved in a minor fender bender. Ford claims the other driver struck his vehicle while he was stopped.

When Ford got out of his car to inspect the damage, the other driver began hurling racist slurs -- notably, the N word. Ford, who is African American, activated his cellphone cam and recorded part of the rant, but the other driver didn't seem to care.

Of course, another rant last month at the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood sent shockwaves around the world.

TMZ contacted Zakhar Laufer, the other driver. When asked about the racial epithets he said "I did not call him a nigger. That's not true."

11/22/2006 2:30 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Heather Mills Comes with Baggage

Heather Mills comes with baggageIt looks like Heather Mills' helpers took off when Paul did, leaving her to push her own bags through the airport.

Macca's estranged wife was snapped schlepping a heaping pile of luggage through London's Heathrow Airport yesterday after returning from her exclusive tell-all interview with "EXTRA." The blonde expressed her pain over the split with Sir Paul and how devastating her failed marriage is by saying, "I would rather someone come up and chop off all my limbs than go through what I went through."

Celebrity Justice
6/30/2006 3:03 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

J.Lo Tell-All Book Halted

Jennifer LopezEx-husband of Latin superstar Jennifer Lopez, Ojani Noa has agreed to a preliminary injunction to stop him from publishing (what Lopez describes as) a "negative, denigrating and disparaging" tell-all book about the multi-talented actress until the matter goes to court.

Ojani's announcement prompted the cancellation of today's scheduled court hearing about the matter.

Lopez had filed a suit against Ojani in Los Angeles County Superior Court, claiming among other things, Noa demanded $5 million from Lopez to keep him from selling the tell-all book.

The injunction states that Noa may not disclose for financial gain "any private or intimate details about Lopez or Noa's relationship with her." He is also directed not to sell or disseminate a manuscript of the book and to retrieve any book materials and copies from anyone who may have possession of them.

This is just one thing in a long list of Noa related problems.

Last October, Noa and Lopez settled a lawsuit he brought against her, alleging Lopez fired him as manager of her restaurant Madre's illegally.

According to her lawsuit, Noa also tried selling video to the National Enquirer of Lopez getting ready on their wedding day and honeymoon and of her in a bikini "showing her posterior".

Read today's court documents

Gossip / Rumors
5/11/2006 11:01 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Major Band to Give Daughtry the Break of a Lifetime

Chris Daughtry will get an offer tonight to front a famous band. It will unfold on the television show 'EXTRA.'

Members of the band will appear on the 'EXTRA' set to make the offer.

Click here... it's not over yet

4/24/2006 5:32 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Charlie Sheen Addresses Denise's Allegations

charlie sheenCharlie Sheen has addressed the allegations made by his estranged wife, Denise Richards. She claims that, among other things, he threatened her life, hired prostitutes and frequented adult, gay websites.
Sheen told the television show 'EXTRA' that he was horrified by Richards' allegations, claiming he never threatened her. Sheen says Richards has violated their agreement to keep marital issues private and claims that many of her allegations are outright lies.

Related link:

Richards' Shocking Allegations Against Sheen

Click here... it's not over yet

4/17/2006 5:33 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Jennifer Garner Is Back!

GarnerNew mom Jennifer Garner welcomed 'EXTRA's' Jon Kelley to the set of 'Alias' to talk about her most embarrassing 'Alias' scene yet and her plans for once the show ends.

Check local listings for when 'EXTRA' airs.

4/17/2006 3:41 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

MacLachlan Guests on 'Desperate Housewives'

MacLachlanFormer 'Sex and the City' star Kyle MacLachlan guest stars on tonight's episode of 'Desperate Housewives,' playing a dentist who asks Teri Hatcher's character, Susan, out on a date.

MacLachlan stopped the set of 'EXTRA' to tell Dayna Devon a little about his character.

Check local listings for when 'EXTRA' airs.

4/13/2006 11:18 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Basinger Speaks Out

Kim Bassinger

Kim Basinger sat down with 'EXTRA's' Dayna Devon for a revealing one-on-one interview. The timeless beauty talked about everything from how she handles the press when it comes to her daughter to her feelings on plastic surgery. Kim's latest film, 'The Sentinel,' opens April 21.

Check local listings for when 'EXTRA' airs.

4/13/2006 11:11 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Leno, Hayek Support Good Cause

Salma Hayek
'EXTRA' caught up with Salma Hayek at the second annual Global Women's Rights Awards, hosted by Jay Leno's wife Mavis.

Salma took the opportunity to talk about domestic violence, while Jay was there to support his wife -- and make a little joke at Ryan Seacrest's expense.

Check local listings for when 'EXTRA' airs.


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