The lawsuit over a smack to the head that nearly caused Bret Michaels his life has settled.

The mishap occurred during Bret's Tony Awards performance back in 2009, when a set piece whacked him in the head. Bret suffered a busted lip, a broken nose and brain bleeding. The following year, Bret nearly bought the farm after suffering a brain hemorrhage and warning stroke.

Bret sued producers of the Tony Awards as well as CBS. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

Fans of Bret Michaels will no longer be able to worship their rock god on the high seas in November ... because the singer's "Super Cruise" has officially been CANCELED! 



The cruise was billed as a 4-day round-trip voyage out of Miami -- and Michaels promised to be "out and about" with the fans ... signing autographs, mingling and even guest bartending.

But Tuesday, fans received an official cancellation notice from the cruise company citing "lack of participation."

But Bret blames the whole thing on a "less-than-reputable promoter" -- who "feels he can take advantage of both artists and fans."

Michaels -- who is currently touring with Poison and Motley Crue -- explains, "I want to reassure everyone that I have went out of my way to try and make this the best fan cruise on the high seas ... Know that I am working hard to right this wrong."

Bret also ensures fans, "All money will be refunded to you."

Somebody call 911 ... because this video of Flavor Flav rapping on stage with Bret Michaels is PRETTY DAMN SICK.



Flavor joined forces with Bret during a show Wednesday night in Dubuque, Iowa -- where the clock-rocking rapper started spitting his 1990 hit "911 Is a Joke" a capella ... when Bret and his band kicked in with guitars and drums.

  Seriously, this clip kicks ass.

On another note ... wonder if they hit up Flavor's Iowa chicken joint after the concert?

Bret Michaels blames the 2009 Tony Awards for causing the brain hemorrhage that nearly killed him ... after he was whacked in the head by a piece of scenery while performing on the show.



Michaels has filed a lawsuit against Tony Award Productions, CBS and others ... blaming producers for not instructing him on how to safely exit the stage after his performance was over ... because while he tried to exit, he was "smacked" in the face by a piece of the set.

In the suit, filed today in L.A. County Superior Court, Michaels claims he had to be hospitalized for a broken nose and a cut lip.

Six months after the awards, Bret nearly died from a subarachnoid brain hemorrhage -- and the rocker insists it was NO coincidence.

In his suit, Michaels claims, "One of the most common causes of this type of hemorrhage is head trauma -- exactly like the one Michaels suffered at the hands of the Tony Awards."

Michaels notes, "Through his sheer will to live, to see his children grow up, [he] was able to survive this trauma."

Bret says producers have "failed and refused" to remedy the situation ... and even blamed him for the mishap at the Tony Awards, claiming he "missed his mark."

Michaels is suing for unspecified damages. A rep for the Tonys had no comment.

The duet between Bret Michaels and Miley Cyrus will finally be released ... and Bret let it be known on the same day Miley's dad announced he and Miley's mom were reconciling. Hmmmm ....


The song, the Poison classic "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," has had a strange history to say the least. Plans to release it got scrapped last year when rumors spread that Michaels had an affair with Miley's mom, Tish Cyrus. Everyone involved denied the rumors and BIlly Ray and Tish pulled the plug on their divorce yesterday.

Michaels now reportedly says the track is a go, even hinting at the reason it was delayed, saying, "The record label was supposed have to this huge humongous release of 'Every Rose.' It was going to be Miley's next-step song, but because of that, they stepped back."

Michaels says the single will probably drop over the summer.

One of the chicks Bret Michaels dissed on "Rock of Love Bus" has just begun a 6-month stint behind bars for unleashing a bloody attack on another woman with a pimp chalice ... TMZ has learned.



25-year-old Brittanya O'Campo checked into Ventura County Jail in California yesterday ... after pleading guilty to felony assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor battery for an incident back in 2008.

Law enforcement sources tell us the deadly weapon was a "pimp cup" -- à la Lil' Jon.

In fact, we're told the woman on the receiving end of O'Campo's pimp smack was so busted up ... she needed several stitches to close the wounds.

Brittanya -- who clearly spent some time on her eyebrows before her mug shot -- twittered a goodbye note to her fans ... saying, "I will be locked up for 6 monthes [sic]. I can only get PostCards, no letters or packages."

... armpits.



The 47-year-old has got some smooth moves.

Miley Cyrus pulled the plug on singing "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" tonight on the AMAs after rumors surfaced that Bret Michaels -- the man who famously wrote and sang it -- had an affair with Miley's mother.


Two sources connected with the production of the AMAs tell TMZ that Miley changed her mind about singing the song within the last few days. A source connected with the production says the rundown for the show -- which includes the song list -- changed on Thursday and that's when Miley's version of "Every Rose" disappeared. A second source close to the show confirmed the last minute change.

A source close to Miley told TMZ Miley strongly considered doing the song, but decided on doing "Love and Forgiveness" two weeks ago -- that coincides with reports of the affair, which Bret strongly denies.

Either way, no roses nor thorns for Miley tonight.

Bret Michaels is adamant that he never, ever got down and dirty with Miley Cyrus' mother -- despite reports to the contrary -- but insists the two are simply good friends.


Michaels appeared on "Fox and Friends" this morning -- where the crew got right to the point about rumors that the singer had a "romance" with Tish Cyrus.

Indiana cops claim they found pot and other illegal drugs in two of Bret Michaels' tour buses last night.



The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ Bret was onboard one of buses when cops made the stop at around 11:30 PM.  K9s found the pot.  One of the buses -- not the one Bret was on -- had Schedule II controlled substances inside, and cops tells us they're illegal drugs.

Citations were issued but no arrests were made.  The case is being forwarded to DeKalb prosecutors.

Michaels' rep gave us the following statement:

"Two of Bret’s tour buses were pulled over late last night. Officers on the scene claimed there were no trailer tag lights. No arrests were made. Mr. Michaels allowed an open search of the buses and everything was handled in a professional manner."

We took your questions on everything -- including Al and Tipper Gore separating, Jesse James using the Nazi photo to his advantage, and Bret Michaels possibly taking a judge's seat on "American Idol."
Plus: Dennis Hopper's death .. and Gary Coleman's wife pulling the plug.