TMZ Sports
3/18/2011 6:05 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

'National Anthem' Leprechaun Fires Back at Dodgers

The leprechaun who screwed up the National Anthem at yesterday's Los Angeles Dodgers game says the team "embarrassed and abused" him after making what he calls a tiny mistake.

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TMZ obtained a letter from Jeff Beacher -- owner of the company that dispatches armies of little people to parties.  Jeff claims Donald Davis ... aka the leprechaun ... worked tirelessly to learn the "Star Spangled Banner" before yesterday's Spring Training game -- but "under the pressure of the moment, forgot some of the song's lyrics."

Donald claims after he finished singing the Dodgers ripped him a wee one by accusing him of intentionally messing up the song as a prank.

Donald's demanding a formal apology from the blue crew for "cruel and insensitive treatment."

Calls to the Dodgers were not returned.


3/17/2011 12:17 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Beacher's Blarney Madhouse -- Irish You Were Beer!

While you enjoy your corned beef and cabbage and green Guinness -- check out which stars have gone green for St. Patrick's Day with Beacher's mad pack of lil' people.

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Cheers!
1/31/2011 10:05 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF

David Arquette -- Out of Beacher's Madhouse

David Arquette's little person lap dancing days are over -- Dave officially ended his partnership with the guy behind "Beacher's Madhouse" ... at least until he fully recovers post-rehab.

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Jeff Beacher tells TMZ, "David Arquette and I have ended our business partnership as David takes this time to concentrate on his health and well being."

Beacher says David still supports the show at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood -- but for now, it's more important he focus on getting better.

As we previously reported, Arquette just checked out of rehab last weekend -- where he received treatment for alcohol and other non-drug-related issues.

8/24/2010 4:15 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Hayden Panettiere's 21st Birthday -- A Real 'Scream'

Hayden Panettiere turned 21 last weekend ... and she shared the whole experience with her fellow "Scream 4" castmates -- plus a bunch of fire breathers, burlesque dancers and oompa loompas.

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It all went down near the "Scream 4" set in Ann Arbor, MI -- according to our sources, David Arquette helped organize the blowout party at some huge 4-story venue ... then filled it with crazy performers from Beacher's Madhouse.

As we previously reported, Arquette -- who also stars in the next "Scream" installment -- recently inked a lucrative deal with BM creator Jeff Beacher ... all in the hopes of bringing the Vegas mega-show to Hollywood.

As for that random dolphin -- it's actually a CAKE -- specifically designed because Hayden loves the little guys.

As for Hayden's BF Wladimir Klitschko -- he missed the party, but for a good reason. Dude is locked down at his training camp for his upcoming fight against Samuel Peter in Germany.

8/5/2010 3:30 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

David Arquette -- Committed to 'Madhouse'

David Arquette would like to thank the little people -- and not just because he's going to be working with them on his new $25 million dollar project.

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David just inked a huge deal to bring Las Vegas showman Jeff Beacher's baby -- "Beacher's Madhouse" -- to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, and yes ... oompa loompas are included.

At a meeting with Jeff in Malibu, David told us the business deal is cool, but what he's really amped about is getting his own little person impersonator in the "Madhouse."

And now that they're in Hollywood -- David said they were even considering a mini-Harvey Levin for the show. Sorry, Dave -- we already have one of those in our show.

Celebrity Feuds
5/15/2009 10:15 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Criss Angel -- The Tail of the Missing Cat

Criss AngelCriss Angel is in the middle of a serious hostage situation -- and the hostage is a cute little kitty cat.

The Vegas magician is accused of taking a fluffy lil' feline belonging to fellow Vegas showman Jeff Beacher -- and now Beacher is getting his lawyers involved in an attempt to get his pet back.

In a strongly-worded letter fired off to Angel, Beacher accuses Angel of jacking the animal from a friend who was supposed to be watching the cat while Beacher mourned the death of his father.

Beacher claims Angel not only refuses to give it back -- but worse yet, he says the "Mindfreak" taunted him about the cat on the phone with comments like, "I took your cat ... he lives with me now ... the cat no longer likes you ... the cat and I have become close friends."

Now Beacher demands the safe return of the cat -- plus "the value of the use of his cat during the period of detention."

Calls to the cat have not yet been returned.
4/21/2009 1:25 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Oompa Goes Overboard -- Head First!

Oompa Loompa, doompadee do, we've got another puzzle for you -- what do you do when you take a stage dive, but fall on your head and fight to survive?

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One of Beacher's Madhouse's Oompa Loompas -- real name Donny Davis -- sustained minor injuries after some failed crowd surfing this past weekend at the IP Casino in Biloxi, MS.

Don't worry, unlike Augustus Gloop, he was seen again and is feelin' fine.
Celebrity Justice
6/20/2008 3:01 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

TrimCare: Beacher's as Mad as His Madhouse

Jeff Beacher, who runs the little person parade that is Beacher's Madhouse in Las Vegas, is being sued for trashing a weight loss doc that prescribed him one hell of fat-trimming concoction.
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Ivan Goldsmith and TrimCare are going after Beacher because he claimed the mix of Human Growth Hormone, testosterone and number of other drugs he was prescribed to lose weight nearly killed him and ruined his business.

Goldsmith claims Beacher is pissed because of a failed business deal -- not from the fat-eating drug cocktail -- and is seeking damages in excess of 10 grand.

Beacher released the following statement to us: "Wow I can't believe he sued me after all he did to me. Well I'm going to enjoy exposing him to the world, he's playing in a nuclear war with stick and stones -- and I have guided nuclear missiles."

Hot Vegas
9/25/2007 5:20 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

There's a New Britney Spears in Town!

The new and improved Britney Spears arrived in Las Vegas on Monday to prepare for a Saturday night performance, mini-performance, that is!

TMZ snapped these photos of a new little Britney, arriving at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, where she is set to "sing" for the crowd this weekend at Jeff Beacher's Madhouse.

Is that Criss Angel in the car? Who is selling out shows at the Hard Rock? It's a little Britney, bitch!



Hot Vegas
9/14/2007 5:57 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Tommy and Kid's Beacher Boxing Bout -- Even Richer!

The winner of the proposed fight between Tommy Lee and Kid Rock now stands to line his pockets with a much fatter stack of cash.
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Jeff Beacher, of Beacher's Madhouse in the Hard Rock Hotel in Vegas, has offered a purse of $1 million if Kid Rock and Tommy Lee take their VMA beef to his club's boxing ring. Beacher is now raising the stakes by upping the prize to a cool $1.5 mil!

Who said you couldn't put a price on your dignity?

Still no word from either camp if they'll take Beacher up on his offer.

8/16/2007 2:35 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Paris Gets Pancaked

Paris Hilton found herself at a new home Tuesday night -- the International House of Pancakes. Rooty Tooty Not-So Fresh 'N Fruity!


It was pure Hiltonian pandemonium at the Sunset Blvd. breakfast joint, as Hilton and her entire entourage came in to grab some grub after a night of partying at Opera. The heiress, who told Larry King she was "frankly sick" of the club scene (mm-hmm), grabbed a booth with her sister Nicky, Nic's boyfriend David Katzenberg and Beacher's Madhouse founder Jeff Beacher as other customers and staff screamed and squealed to get the ex-con's attention.

Is there nothing they won't watch Paris do, eat, smell, read, or hold?


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