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Posted Oct 27th 2009 2:05PM by TMZ Staff
Kansas City Chiefs running back
Larry Johnson just issued an apology for hurling a gay slur at reporters yesterday -- but it was too late ... the team has already sidelined him from team activities.
Here's Johnson's apology:
First of all, I want to apologize to the fans of the Kansas City Chiefs and the rest of the NFL, Commissioner Goodell, the Chiefs organization, Coach Todd Haley, his staff, and my teammates for the words I used yesterday"
"I regret my actions. The words were used by me in frustration, and they were not appropriate. I did not intend to offend anyone, but that is no excuse for what I said. "
"I also want to apologize to all the kids who view athletes as role models. I was not a good role model yesterday and hopefully I can become a better role model. We all make mistakes, and the challenge is to learn from them. I will do my best to learn from this one as I move toward becoming a better person, teammate, and member of the Kansas City chiefs team and community."
The Chiefs have "instructed Larry to refrain from practicing with the Chiefs or participating in other team activities" while they conduct an internal investigation.
It's unlikely the incident will affect Larry's play -- it can't get any worse this season.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports
Tags: banned, gay, kansas city chiefs, KansasCityChiefs, larry johnson, LarryJohnson, slur
Posted Dec 19th 2007 1:00PM by TMZ Staff
According to an inside source, Britney Spears will no longer be granted part-time residency at the pricey Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. The hotel has decided to ask Brit's peeps to make sure she doesn't return. Looks like Mess Thing is going to have to step up her search for a new party crib!
We hear guests of the five-star establishment are fed up with all the unwanted attention drawn to their usually relaxing digs; an entrance swarming with feeding paparazzi is not exactly inviting. On top of that, the spectacle that is Miss Spears has been garnering so much negative press around her erratic rendezvous, that the hotel no longer desires to host the wayward popwreck.
This isn't the first hotel to close their golden gates on the ex-pop princess. Brit was asked not to return to the restaurant at the swank Chateau Marmont -- after allegedly smearing a plate of food on her face in front of guests.
TMZ contacted the Four Seasons, who said they "will not comment on their guests." We also contacted Spears camp, who did not respond. You know what they say ... when one door closes -- try the Peninsula!
Filed under: Britney Spears, Meltdowns
Tags: banned, britney spears, BritneySpears, four seasons hotel, FourSeasonsHotel, kicked out, KickedOut
Posted Dec 14th 2006 3:02PM by TMZ Staff
Nothing will put your Human Resources Department on alert faster than this steamy USB device, except, perhaps, deep-frying fish sticks in your cubicle. The USB Pole Dancer was banned from all Marks & Spencer shops in the UK, because it was deemed offensive. Touchy, touchy.
You can't keep a good gyrating computer accessory down. BoysStuff.co.uk is taking pre-orders for this saucy USB device. The USB Pole Dancer features a silver pole, multicolored lights and disco music.
If you're itching to attend compulsory sensitivity training, or you just want to brighten up the frat house, this gadget is sure to get you and your desk noticed, although at work, you might be given notice.
Filed under: Celebritoyz
Tags: banned, boysstuff, bysstuff, marks and spencers, MarksAndSpencers, offensive, pole dancer, PoleDancer, pre-order, uk, usb
