Sorry about the fuzzy pic. Photogs had to rush to snap this shot of the Widow Cobain as she left a punk club in London last night -- managing to catch her by a whisker! And yet, even in this quick pic, Courtney's hair is stunning! She's a peach!
Britney -- Welcome to the O.C.
Britney Spears tried to escape the paparazzi by venturing out of L.A. and into Orange County last night -- but lucky for us (and now you), she wasn't successful. Ding dang it!
TMZ caught the county-hopping party mom bopping away at a fashion show inside O.C. club Sutra, smiling and laughing as she watched a group of mega-hot, stacked models walk the runway.
Brit looked surprised when her new song "Gimme More" started playing during the show and quickly disappeared into the crowd, finding a more secluded position for the rest of the night. Spears didn't stick around to party once the show was over. It's a long drive back, y'all!
Francis Calls B.S. on Girls Gone Litigious Claims
A pair of Florida women who are suing Joe Francis and "Girls Gone Wild" -- claiming they never gave their consent to have their sexcapades released to the public -- now have their stories cast into serious doubt by the video evidence. TMZ has obtained original footage of plaintiffs Christina Brose and Brooke Patsolic, showing that they clearly agree to let producers use the saucy stuff they'd just filmed on the "GGW" bus. "You have my full permission to put this on anything, I don't care," says Brose, who also gives her full name and age on tape. Brose's pal, Brooke, also gives her on-camera consent, even pointing out the presence of cops on scene.
But wait, there's more! While on board the "GGW" cruiser, Brooke seems to have every awareness of what's going on, exclaiming, "Tomorrow, we're going to be like, 'What the f*** were we doing?'" Of course, this is just before she lets her four gal pals -- including Christina -- paint her with whipped cream lines and lick 'em off.
Brose and Patsolic's lawsuit, filed in federal court in Florida in June, says that they "specifically did not consent to any use of their likeness or image." But even their suit appears to backtrack, claiming, "Alternatively, to the extent that any consent was ever given, such consent was obtained through unlawful means and through the provision of alcohol to uderaged persons, through coercion and under false pretenses."
"Girls Gone Wild" says that the women's claims "couldn't be further from the truth" and says that it has "a strict compliance procedure" to get consent. Christopher Hill, the plaintiffs' attorney, didn't return a phone call seeking comment.
Anne Heche: Still Making That "Ellen" Money
Financial documents filed this week in the Anne Heche/Coley Laffoon divorce show all sorts of weird economics in the life that is Anne Heche. According to documents filed on Wednesday, among the residual income earned by Heche's Celestia Films Inc. between January and July of this year, there's a whopping $34.74 from her work on the sitcom "Ellen" -- a whole two episodes! Other fun residuals include "Higglytown Heroes" ($45.94), "Silver Bells" ($15.61) and "Murphy Brown" (36.87). Being a guest star has its perks!
Don't fret -- Heche made $675,000 during that time for her work on "Men in Trees." It's a show on ABC.
We're not sure what they're serving at the craft services table on the SoHo set of "Sex and the City," but things definitely got a little wacky there yesterday.
First, there was Sarah Jessica Parker showing her dark side, all Gothed-up in dark hair, black clothes, and her usual sullen mood. A bit of foreshadowing, perhaps? Speaking of SJP, a full shoving match broke out when her bodyguard had to restrain an overzealous autograph seeker. If you thought all "SATC" fans were thirtysomething urbanettes, check out this guy -- a big, burly dude who probably doesn't look so hot in Manolos.
Then there's our favorite New York fan of the moment, the same woman who bounced with glee for Jessica Simpson. The crazy-haired loon tried to squeeze her way onto the set, but got the big boot from a kindly staffer. Still, once she realized cameras were also rolling off set, she gave our photog an eyeful -- which he's still trying to forget!
Carrot Top is Lovely
The loveliness that is Carrot Top appeared at "Live with Regis and Kelly" in this charming college ensemble, revealing his finely shaped limbs and stunning black nail polish that's so hot this season! Girlfriend's been working out! Wearing chic pancake base, Carrot Top proved that the only thing more sculpted than his shoulders -- are his brows! Flawless! The buffalo-armed prop comic's signature Bozo hair has taken on Orphan Annie proportions.
Is this Courtney Love or the corpse of Goldie Hawn in "Death Becomes Her"? The rocker, snapped in London yesterday, borrowed the midriff from a Resusci Annie CPR mannequin, crazy eyes from Chuckie, and hair from Seattle Widow Barbie! Her middle-aged Rubbermaid Olsen twin look is capped off by an appropriately witchy hat.
To top off her zombie look , Courtney added a graveside flower to her waist! Flores para los muertos!
Tanya Tucker Passes the Torch
Country legend and sometimes train wreck Tanya Tucker was a long way from Tuckerville last night. Our cameras caught the singer with her daughter Layla at Mr. Chow.
The 8-year-old songbird was encouraged by Mama Tucker to sing a little ditty. Like a good girl with refined Southern manners, she spit her gum into mama's hand and obliged. Ding dang, y'all!
Too bad BritBrit wasn't there to see how it's done.
Dr. Drew: Britney = Anna Nicole?
Include Dr. Drew Pinsky in the list of people who are worried about Britney Spears after her VMA meltdown this week. In fact, Dr. Drew takes it one step further by comparing Brit to another famous blondewreck: Anna Nicole Smith!
TMZ cameras spotted Dr. Drew at an Emmy gift suite in Hollywood today (Why was he there? No clue). When asked about BritBrit, the Doc answered, "This is a young woman we're watching unravel. We're gonna have another Anna Nicole Smith on our hands."
A radiant Christina Aguilera and chinless hubby Jordan Bratman were spotted having dinner for three at Toscana in Brentwood, Calif. last night. According to reports, Xtina had a little trouble sliding out of the car, but then stood up to reveal her blossoming belly full of kisses. Christina will be performing a duet with legend Tony Bennett on this Sunday's Emmy Awards show on FOX.
Caution! Trainwreck crossing! The red carpet parade for Flava Flav's VH1 roast was an express run of the D-list's top trainwrecks. Chuckling roast attendees included the "girls" from "Charm School," "Surreal Life" disasters, more-orange-than-ever Carrot Top, Flava Flav himself -- and a wide assortment of celebratory wreckage. Paging Kathy Griffin! As always, VH1's star line-up did not dissappoint -- in the tragically hilarious category.
Happy Birthday! It's official. If Linds wants to drink, she can drink. She's 21 and legal! TMZ salutes the coming of age of the rehabbed hottie, 21 today, with this photo gallery chronicling her evolution. From her first red carpet appearance to her bumper car ride outside the Ivy, to her flattering pix while doing what asthmatics shouldn't do, Lindsay's life in pictures is a thrill ride -- if you can stay conscious!
It was a full-on reality show episode yesterday at Pinkberry in West Hollywood ... when Paris Hilton ran into train wrecks Janice Dickinson and Bobby Trendy. While Paris is going through a bit of a rough patch right now, it appears that the makeup-free Janice may have been giving her some grandmotherly advice -- hang in there bubie, look at me, I'm a survivah too, hon! We're not sure if Janice said "Mine's melting," or "I'm melting!"
Sob-sistah Bobby appeared to give the convicted socialite some tips on how she can still be glamorous in an orange jumpsuit. Lip gloss, baby! And bunk sheets might make a fabulous wrap dress!
The girls had their frozen treat, and Paris had some too.
This won't be a pleasant week in the Imus household.
TMZ has learned that Deirdre Imus, wife of Don, has bailed out of two high-profile live appearances on "The View" and "The Martha Stewart Show," in the wake of Don's "nappy-headed ho" slur that has caused a national furor.
In fact, the whole book tour's been nixed.
A rep for Deirdre's publisher, Simon & Schuster, says that the entire promotional tour for "Green This! Volume One: Greening Your Cleaning," which was timed to coincide with the book's debut yesterday, has been postponed indefinitely. "Because of the pressure that the Imus family has been under," says the rep, "family is her first priority at this time."
This morning, several major advertisers pulled their ad dollars from the Imus show, and he's been suspended for two weeks from CBS Radio and MSNBC for his unseemly remarks about the Rutgers University women's basketball team.
Tinseltown is full of trainwrecks. To these stars there's no such thing as negative publicity -- they grab headlines with sex tapes, drug busts, bizarre fashion sense, you name it!
If Hollywood is a circus, then it's these over-the-top celebs who make up the industry's freak show. Cue the bearded lady and step right up!
For some extra fun, check out some more photos that'll make your jaw drop.
Britney Spears tried to escape the paparazzi by venturing out of L.A. and into Orange County last night -- but lucky for us (and now you), she wasn't successful. Ding dang it!
A pair of Florida women who are suing Joe Francis and "Girls Gone Wild" -- claiming they never gave their consent to have their sexcapades released to the public -- now have their stories cast into serious doubt by the video evidence.
We're not sure what they're serving at the craft services table on the SoHo set of "Sex and the City," but things definitely got a little wacky there yesterday. 
This won't be a pleasant week in the Imus household.
