Mike Tyson 911: Man Bleeding from the Face

TMZ has obtained the 911 call made last week after Mike Tyson got into a bloody altercation with a paparazzo at LAX.

Tyson 911
The woman who placed the call says she "has a man bleeding from the face. I think it's Mike Tyson ... the person he assaulted."

As we previously reported, both Tyson and the photographer performed citizen's arrests on each other and were booked for misdemeanor battery.

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports, Fights, Exclusives

Tags: 911, 911 call, 911Call, arrest, cops, lax, mike tyson, MikeTyson, paparazzi, paparazzo

Police Help Cut Director from His Own Movie

Pruitt Taylor VinceA guy who once won an Emmy for playing a serial killer just got killed off his own movie -- and we hear it got so ugly, cops had to haul his ass off the set.

Sources tell TMZ Pruitt Taylor Vince was starring and directing a movie in Louisiana called "Cameraman," when he got into a war with the movie's producer -- David Newton Cole -- over their artistic visions for the movie.

Our sources say the war went nuclear when Cole finally snapped and fired Vince in front of the entire crew -- and then had cops escort Vince's ass off the set.

We spoke to Cole, who told us: "Neither of us would compromise his artistic vision, and I am the producer so that is that. That's why they call it show business and not show art."

Cole immediately brought in a new director to replace Vince and finish the movie -- but so far nothing's been done to heal the gaping hole in Vince's dignity.

Filed under: Movies, Fights, Exclusives

Tags: cameraman, david newton cole, DavidNewtonCole, louisiana, pruitt taylor vince, PruittTaylorVince

Tyson Photog Speaks: Blood Everywhere

The photographer who ended up on the wrong end of Mike Tyson's fist says Mike got in 4 good punches and blood was gushing "like a water fountain."

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Pap Tony Echevarria claims:

- He wasn't disrespectful or aggressive
- Mike was initially in a good mood but turned sour when the pap asked about his wife
- Tyson became more agitated when he couldn't find a bathroom and saw the photog shooting him

As we previously reported, Tyson and the photographer were both busted for battery.

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Tags: airport, arrest, arrested, battery, fight, lax, mike tyson, MikeTyson, photographer, tony echevarria, TonyEchevarria

Mike Tyson's Handiwork

This is what it looks like when Mike Tyson punches you in the face.

Mike Tyson's Victim
Paparazzo Tony Echevarria got into it with Tyson yesterday afternoon at LAX. Both men were arrested. Tyson was taken to the police station ... Echevarria went to the hospital.

Tyson's lawyer, David Chesnoff, claims the photog was harassing Tyson, his wife and kid. Chesnoff claims some photogs followed the ex-champ into the bathroom, though he didn't say if Echevarria was one of them.

The photog got 5 stitches.

Pretty ironic -- his t-shirt says, "Live Long."

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Paparazzi Photo, Talk Sports, Fights, Exclusives

Tags: arrest, battery, boxing, citizens arrest, CitizensArrest, lax, los angeles international airport, LosAngelesInternationalAirport, mike tyson, MikeTyson, tony echevarria, TonyEchevarria

Mike Tyson Arrested at LAX

UPDATE 8:33 PM PT: Cops tell TMZ Tyson was released on his own recognizance.

UPDATE 8:13 PM PT
: Tyson has been booked for misdemeanor battery and his bail has been set at $20,000. The photog was also booked on misdemeanor battery -- Tyson claims the photog got so close he actually made contact with the boxer.

TMZ has learned Mike Tyson has been arrested at LAX airport for battery after a bloody confrontation with a paparazzo outside the United terminal. We're told Tyson punched the pap in the face and there is blood everywhere.

Mike Tyson
We're told Tyson was at a ticket counter at the United Airlines terminal when the incident occurred. The photographer got punched in the face, hit the ground, got up and began walking, leaving a trail of blood. An LAPD spokesperson said the photographer suffered a minor laceration to the forehead.

Someone at the scene tells TMZ ... the photographer got very close to Tyson before the boxer struck him. Our source says there's blood on the ground and Mike was taken away in a squad car. We're told an ambulance was dispatched at 4:39 PM to LAX and the paparazzo was transported to a local hospital.

Cops say Tyson and the photographer performed citizen's arrests on each other -- both are expected to be booked for misdemeanor battery. Cops also said witnesses backed both stories ... so that could get interesting.

If Tyson is prosecuted, given that he's a former boxing champ, the charge could end up being assault with a deadly weapon.

Mike Tyson: Click to watch
Tyson's rep says he was traveling with his 10-month old daughter when he was attacked by an overly aggressive paparazzi -- adding the boxer acted in self-defense to protect his child.

Story developing...

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Tags: aiport, arrested, blood, boxer, fight, lax, mike tyson, MikeTyson, paparazzi, punch, united airlines, UnitedAirlines

Diddy on Cop Drama -- Just a 'Misunderstanding'

Diddy AudioLooks like Diddy done buried the hatchet with the hip-hop cop who got in his face after the VMAs this weekend.

The rap mogul went on Hot 97 this morning and claimed he and the officer "worked it out" after Diddy called the guy a "mother f**ker" Sunday night.

Diddy explained, "It was just a little misunderstanding ... miscommunication." He added, "Me and the officer, we worked it out ... things were a little aggressive for me, which I'm not really used to. "

Diddy also claimed the cop was a plain-clothed police officer -- but the NYPD tells us that's just not true.

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Diddy Explodes on Hip-Hop Cop

It was either the ballsiest move -- or the stupidest move -- Diddy ever made ... getting right in the face of a tough-talking hip-hop cop, not affiliated with the NYPD, and calling him a "mother f**ker" during an extremely heated confrontation.

Diddy: Click to watch
It all went down Sunday night outside a VMA afterparty at 1 Oak -- the cop forcefully instructed Diddy to keep moving on the sidewalk ... to which the record mogul replied, "Lower your f**king voice when you're talking to me ... I'm a man just like you."

The cop then yelled back at Diddy, "I don't give a f**k who you are."

Diddy turned and shouted back, "I don't give a f**k who you are either mother f**ker!"

The two men continued to yell at each other until Diddy's entourage ripped him away.

According to MTV, Diddy eventually made it into the club. He later Twittered "I'm gonna say this, we should always have respect for each other! End of discussion" -- but it's unclear whether he was addressing this situation or the one between Kanye and Taylor Swift.

Filed under: Fights, p. diddy

Tags: cops, diddy, fight, puff daddy, PuffDaddy, puffy, sean combs, SeanCombs, vma

Constantine Maroulis -- I Got Sucker Punched!

Constantine Maroulis -- I Got Sucker Punched! "American Idol" loser Constantine Maroulis claims he got punched by a "drunk" non-fan at a party Wednesday night -- but only 'cause he didn't see it coming!

The whole thing went down at an event in NYC -- in which some dude reportedly punched, pushed and kicked the crap out of the "Idol" reject-turned-Tony reject until security arrived to break it up.

Later that night, CM went to his Twitter page and posted the following message:

"Haha I'm FINE! Some drunk dude tackled me in the middle of the concert and jumped on me

Broke up quick, didn't even know him. Or throw one punch. I don't mind a fight ... but only when its fair and I'm lookin
."

According to the New York Daily News, the fight began after Constantine and the other dude argued about Paula Abdul leaving "Idol" -- but so far Maroulis hasn't Twittered anything about that.

Then again, he does love Paula ...

Filed under: American Idol, Fights

Tags: american idol, AmericanIdol, constantine maroulis, ConstantineMaroulis, fight, tony award, TonyAward, twitter

Poor Sport -- Beckham Taunts Fans

If David Beckham wanted to get ticked off Galaxy fans back on his side, challenging them to a fight probably wasn't the best way to go about it.

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At yesterday's home match against Milan, L.A. fans booed every time Beckham got the ball -- and eventually David couldn't take it anymore. He started taunting the crowd and had to be held back by security from seriously getting into it with one fan who jumped from the bleachers to throw down.

The best way to keep everyone happy -- just keep taking off that shirt.

Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Becks & Posh, Talk Sports, Fights

Tags: david beckham, DavidBeckham, fight, l.a. galaxy, L.a.Galaxy, soccer

Cop: Gary Coleman's Wife Dropped F-Bomb on Me

Gary Colemen's wife has a dirty, filthy, foul mouth -- this according to the police report filed after she was busted for domestic violence and disorderly conduct.

Gary Coleman Click to view!

The doc says Shannon Price locked Gary out of his house in Utah on Wednesday night, then proceeded to destroy everything in his bedroom. When cops arrived at the scene, Shannon "yelled and called the officer 'f***er' and told the officer 'f**k you and f**k him several times."

The report says Price admitted she "thrashed" the room and told Gary "you deserve this after how you treated me." She was arrested and released on $1,205 bond.

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Tags: gary coleman, GaryColeman, shannon price, ShannonPrice

'NJ Housewives' are Table Flippin' Ridiculous

There's a bunch of backstory here, but chances are if you've never seen an episode of the "Real Housewives of New Jersey," you won't care anyway. Just enjoy this nuclear dinner freakout, courtesy of Teresa and Danielle.

Real Housewives fight: Click to watch
On last night's ridiculous season finale, dishes flew, one called the other a "prostitute whore" and a table was nearly tossed over.

P.S. -- Did we mention some of the ladies' kids were around? "Real" classy.

Filed under: Train Wrecks, Fights, Real Housewives

Tags: danielle staub, fight, real hosuewives of new jersey, real housewives, RealHousewives, Teresa Giudice

Reporter Totally Chokes During MMA Interview

Ever watch a pretty blonde chick ferociously choke out an unsuspecting male reporter until he passes out?!

Cris Cyborg Santos: Click to watch

Something must have really, really been lost in translation here -- cause after a question about her upcoming fight, female Brazilian MMA fighter Cris "Cyborg" Santos suddenly threw this reporter into one of the most devastating headlocks you've ever seen.

Dude eventually woke up ... but he didn't remember a damn thing.

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Tags: cris cyborg santos, cristiane santos, mixed martial arts, mma

Paris & Doug Break Up -- Already Talkin' Split

It's only been six seconds since Paris Hilton and Doug Reinhardt broke up and it's already getting nasty -- and yes ... a fight, tears and the word "douche" are all a part of this story.



We're told Paris and Doug got into a big fight at The Darkroom in L.A. last night -- one that ended with Paris giving her man the old heave-ho before she stormed out of the club (as you can see in the video).

Sources close to the couple say she sealed the deal-breaker by revoking Doug's right to enter her gated community, so early this morning Doug was left boohooing at the barricade when he realized he was locked out for good.

The same source tells us Paris couldn't be happier, because she now realizes "Doug is a douche just like everyone tried to tell her and that he was only dating her for publicity."

Filed under: Break-Ups, Paparazzi Video, Paris Hilton, Fights

Tags: doug reindhardt, DougReindhardt, paris hilton, ParisHilton, video

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