Sporting his finest Nike tracksuit and New Balance sneakers, Denzel Washington hit up an Atlanta nightclub this weekend -- proving once and for all, dress codes are for poor people.

Denzel didn't drink a drop -- but sources at Reign nightclub tell TMZ, the actor picked up a $5,000 tab for his pals -- who put down 5 bottles of Ciroc vodka, 5 bottles of Don Julio, and 5 bottles of Moët Rosé.

Denzel's in town filming for a movie called "Flight" -- and based on the perma-smile on his face, he's having an alright time.

We don't know the circumstances that led to this ... but here is Denzel Washington, speaking German, introducing Miley Cyrus on a German television show before she performs "Who Owns My Heart?"



Denzel should be asking, "Who made me do this?"

This newlywed couple will never forget their wedding ... because it was the day they met Denzel Washington.



While vacationing in Italy, the 54-year-old two-time Oscar winner noticed the bride and groom and congratulated them on their big day.

Chances are their wedding night won't be nearly as exciting as an A-list celeb sighting.

Fear not Lakers faithful -- Kobe Bryant and his boys have the perfect motivational tool before game four of the NBA finals: movie night (a shiver runs down the Magic's collective spines).

We're told the Lakers had three options for tonight's team bonding outing -- "The Hangover," "Angels & Demons" and "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3."

We would have recommended "The Hangover" (HYSTERICAL!!!), but coach Phil Jackson chose "Pelham" because the team wanted "to support [their] season ticket holder," Denzel Washington.

A discount on his pricey floor seats might be more appreciated by D Dub.

Denzel Washington got verbally ambushed by a starstruck photog in NYC yesterday. And even as she ran down his list of accomplishments, Denzel never broke his stride.

It's gotta be hard work to be so damn smooth.

She's been arrested twice, but Lindsay Lohan's never done anything wrong -- at least according to some random, famewhoring old dude outside of Dan Tana's.

Also in L.A.: Lilly Allen lamented her career, "Ugly Betty" stars Becki Newton and Michael Urie returned from a vacation together, a photog botched Denzel Washington's name, Corey Feldman somehow scored a BMW full of hot chicks and Jenna Jameson slammed the Weiner bill for supporting models but not porn stars.

In NY: Joy Bryant was surrounded by camera-happy children, who Beyonce also signed autographs for.

Heidi Montag is so talented, she inspires herself. Which means second place inspirational goes to Brandon Davis.


And after making that brilliant insight outside the Kobe Club, she also said she's starring with Denzel Washington in a movie. We're guessing, it's the same way Natalie Cole starred in a movie with her dad -- aka, green screen.

Isn't partying at Villa keeping Denzel out past his bed time?


We never see the Oscar winner out and about. Maybe he thought Villa was a bed and breakfast.

Denzel was passing out free etiquette lessons last night -- hopefully, other Hollywood stars will sit up and pay attention!


The handsome megastar hit up Mr. Chow -- and not only did he give a homeless man $100, he also stopped to sign autographs for all the fans who crowded him. Not once did Denzel lose his cool despite hundreds of flashes going off in his face.


When you've got swagger like this, drama isn't necessary!

Denzel Washington, ever the gentleman, doesn't mind signing autographs -- as long as it's just one per person.


Such was his output, as TMZ observed, when he gave out his Johnny Hancock after a taping of "Regis and Kelly" in New York. Meanwhile, Vince Vaughn wouldn't give an eager fan his scribble, blaming it on the trailing paps. Kanye West was more obliging outside of the Mercer Hotel, where the orange-tastic chef Mario Batali got stuck behind a constipated cab. Elsewhere around the Big Apple, Kelly Ripa, Whoopi Goldberg, and Josh Hartnett made their rounds.

Finally, TMZ was there as pop princess Samantha Cole celebrated her birthday, rolling up in absolutely blingerrific style in a Bentley that almost -- but not quite -- upstaged the b-day girl, replete with $4 million in diamond trim.

In the world of pro football, they just don't care who your daddy is -- unless his last name is Manning!

Among 11 players cut by the St. Louis Rams last week was running back J.D. Washington -- Denzel's son. But his NFL dreams aren't entirely dead -- J.D. was signed to the team's practice squad just a few days later.

It wouldn't be too big of a tragedy if the whole football thing doesn't work out for the 23-year-old -- he might know a guy who could help him get an acting gig.