Heidi Fleiss' House Catches on Fire
The home of Heidi Fleiss caught on fire early this morning ... TMZ has learned
Fleiss lives in Pahrump, NV -- roughly 60 miles outside Las Vegas.
We're told the fire was put out and there were no injuries. In
, Heidi can be seen talking with the fire chief while carrying one of her infamous birds.
A neighbor told TMZ Heidi had recently installed something in her fireplace and that it appeared the fire originated in the room with the fireplace.
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JC Chasez Scares Off Suspect in Attempted Burglary
JC Chasez had a serious brush with danger yesterday -- when somebody tried to break into his home in the Hollywood Hills ... while the former boy-bander was INSIDE the house.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Chasez called 911 after someone tried to break a window in the home in an apparent attempt to get inside the house.
We're told the former *NSYNC star heard the noise ... approached the suspect ... and began shouting at the man. We're told Chasez then called 911 ... and the suspect fled the scene.
We're told cops quickly arrived to the home and began a manhunt, the suspect -- described as a "white male" -- got away.
Rachel Uchitel -- Wanna Sleep at My Place?
Reverend Rachel Uchitel is on the hunt for a rich man (or woman) who's down for a two-year commitment ... because she's trying to rent out her brand new $2 million bachelorette pad in NYC.
Even though Uchitel just bought the swanky 3-bedroom, 3-bath pad on Park Ave. last month ... she has since enrolled in a master's degree program in California -- and will be moving to the West Coast ASAP.
But since she doesn't want to sell her New York abode -- Rachel wants to find a renter who's willing to shell out a modest $12,000 a month.
Rachel's not pussyfooting around -- in fact, she's holding her first open house this Sunday.
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'Big Brother' Star's House Burns Down
She just got burned inside the "Big Brother" house -- but this morning, the Arkansas home where contestant Britney Haynes was set to return to after tonight's finale was heavily damaged in a fire.
According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Haynes' home caught fire early this morning while her fiance was still in the home ... though he managed to escape the blaze without injury.
Even though Britney was eliminated from the BB house last week -- she's still sequestered in the "Jury House" and cut off from the outside world -- until the season finale concludes tonight.
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation -- but officials claim the cause doesn't appear to be suspicious and believe it may have originated from a grill at the home.
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Dina Lohan Has Egg on Her Place
Someone clearly hates Dina Lohan, unborn chickens, mailboxes, or a combination thereof ... because TMZ has learned Dina's Long Island home has been Grade A vandalized.
The Nassau County Police Department tells TMZ ... the home was pelted with eggs and dirt bombs August 31 ... and her mailbox was ripped out of the ground September 6.
It's unclear if the incidents are related.
Lindsay Lohan's mom tells us she has no clue who would do such a thing.
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Chris Tucker Real Estate Disaster in Florida
It appears the real estate bubble exploded all over Chris Tucker -- the tax-troubled star is trying to sell his Florida mansion for $2 million ... even though he paid $6 million for it just three years ago!
According to public records, Tucker took out a $4.2 million loan to score the 8861 square foot home back in 2007 ... a home that includes 5 bedrooms, a wine cellar, pirate ship-themed home theater and a library with a SECRET ROOM! The home is located in swanky Montverde ... a suburb of Orlando.
Tucker owns multiple properties in California -- according to RealEstalker.com -- but it's unclear if he's looking to unload any of those as well.
As TMZ first reported, Tucker is dealing with some serious tax issues at the moment -- the IRS claims he owes more than $11 mil ... which makes the timing of this sale much more relevant.
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Burglar Bunch Reunites ... for Indictment
Nearly all the alleged members of the Burglar Bunch were back in court today -- after getting indicted by the L.A. County Grand Jury for a string of celebrity burglaries.
Nick Prugo, Rachel Lee, Diana Tamayo, Courtney Leigh Ames and Roy Lopez Jr. were all indicted on the following charges:
Prugo -- Seven counts of first-degree residential burglary, one count conspiracy
Lee -- Two counts of first-degree residential burglary, two counts receiving stolen property, one count conspiracy
Tamayo -- One count first-degree residential burglary, one count receiving stolen property, one count conspiracy
Ames -- One count first-degree residential burglary, two counts receiving stolen property, one count conspiracy
Lopez Jr. -- One count first-degree residential burglary, one count receiving stolen property, one count conspiracy
The group has already been charged by the D.A. with the various crimes against Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, Megan Fox, Brian Austin Green, Audrina Patridge, and Rachel Bilson.
Sources say prosecutors were fed up with the objections by defense lawyers over the preliminary hearing, so the D.A. took the case to the Grand Jury. Now the case will go straight to trial, without a preliminary hearing.
They're all due back in court on August 12.
Meanwhile ... in a jail nearby ... Burglar Bunch member Alexis Neiers is currently serving her six-month sentence.
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Grand Jury Indicts Nick Prugo
TMZ has learned Nick Prugo has been indicted by the L.A. County Grand Jury -- in connection with his alleged role in the Burglar Bunch crime spree.
It's unclear why the D.A. took the case to the Grand Jury, since prosecutors have already charged Prugo with numerous felonies, in connection with the burglaries of Audrina Patridge, Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Rachel Bilson, Orlando Bloom, Brian Austin Green, and Megan Fox.
An L.A. County Superior Court judge will formally receive the Grand Jury indictment this morning. The judge will then set bail.
As for why the D.A. went to the Grand Jury, there are a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that there will be no preliminary hearing. At a prelim, the celeb victims might be forced to testify, and this is a way to avoid that spectacle.
We're also told the D.A. goes to the Grand Jury when the scope of the case and the charges expand.
UPDATE: Another Burglar Bunch Defendant, Courtney Ames, just showed up in court. We do not know if the Grand Jury also indicted her.
UPDATE 12:15 PM PT: The whole BB crew -- Nick Prugo, Rachel Lee, Diana Tamayo, Courtney Ames, and Roy Lopez Jr. -- all pled not guilty today.
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Eddie Cibrian's Love Nest Emptied ... Officially
Eddie Cibrian just ditched the last tangible trace of his marriage to Brandi Glanville -- the multi-million dollar house they used to share just outside Los Angeles.
A private buyer snapped up the former Casa de Cibrian for about $2.2 million. Clearly, Brandi meant it when she told us Calabasas wasn't big enough for her, Eddie and his new GF LeAnn Rimes.
By the way, the title transfer -- filed last month with the L.A. County Recorder -- still lists Brandi and Eddie as husband and wife. Their divorce isn't final yet.
Great time for Eddie to sell though -- he just got dropped from "CSI: Miami."
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Charlize Theron Rent My Awesome Beach House
Charlize Theron could really profit off her bad memories -- the actress is trying to rent out the Malibu beach house she used to share with ex-boyfriend Stuart Townsend ... and she's charging $50,000 a month.
According to Realtor.com, the 2,095 sq. ft. beachfront property has three bedrooms -- and a dreamy view of the Pacific blue ... in one of the most exclusive communities in the country.
Charlize and Stuart broke up earlier this year after a 9-year relationship -- but the actress has since been spotted getting cozy with Keanu Reeves.
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Nick Lachey Time to Ditch the Bachelor Pad
Nick Lachey is desperately trying to leave his bachelor days behind -- the famous ex-husband just put his $6.8 million post-Jessica Simpson mansion up for sale ... and it is full-on awesome.
The Bel Air home is 5,214 sq. ft. ... has 4 bedrooms ... and it comes with one of the most baller pools we've ever seen.
No word if dumping the property has anything to do with Lachey's recent reunion with former MTV veejay and all-around jaw-dropping smokeshow Vanessa Minnillo -- but if anyone can get a man to sell off his bachelor's paradise, she can.
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Sandra Bullock Tired of Being Bugged
Sandra Bullock is doing some serious spring cleaning ... with a little help from the bug murderers over at Terminix.
TMZ has obtained a picture of Bullock's Los Angeles home being fumigated to kill off unwanted pests ... which we're guessing are the two-legged, tattooed kind.
Better late than never.
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Alexis Neiers Cops Deal, Gets Jail Time
Alexis Neiers just got 180 days in jail for her role in the Burglar Bunch crimes.
Neiers pled no contest and was also placed on three years felony probation and ordered to stay away from Orlando Bloom's home.
Neiers was accused of stealing nearly $600,000 worth of stuff from Bloom -- a hearing was set for a later date to determine how much restitution she must pay.
The "Pretty Wild" star was ordered to surrender by June 24.
UPDATE: According to court documents, the property stolen from Orlando's home includes 5 Rolex watches worth $450,000 total, a $20,000 ring, two paintings worth $25,000 total and $4,000 in cash.
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Burglar Bunch Dude I Got Screwed
Nick Prugo -- an alleged member of The Burglar Bunch -- claims in new legal docs police and prosecutors betrayed him by using information he gave them to throw the book at him.
In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Prugo claims he provided assistance in cracking the case -- assistance cops even said was "nothing short of remarkable."
Prugo says he had an "implied contract" with prosecutors -- in return for his cooperation, he'd get a plea bargain. But Prugo says "the prosecution has chosen to exploit Nick Prugo's cooperation" -- instead of offering a plea bargain, Prugo claims prosecutors used the info he gave them to file additional charges against him.
Prugo and other alleged members of the BB have been charged with burglarizing the homes of various celebs, including Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Orlando Bloom.
Prugo also says in the docs he's received death threats from Jonathan Ajar -- aka Johnny Dangerous.
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Brittny 'Shocked' She Was Burglar Bunch Target
Brittny Gastineau was scared to learn she was a possible target for the Burglar Bunch -- and she's even more horrified about the whole thing "being glorified for reality television." Or at least a show she isn't in.
As we first reported, Gastineau was among the celebrity names police said Nick Prugo and the gang scoped out for possible burglaries. Brittny tells us, "I was shocked to learn I was on this supposed burglary list -- it is a horrible, invasive feeling to think someone was planning something so horrific. Even more disappointing is that something as serious as this is being glorified for reality television."
Alleged Burglar Bunch member Alexis Neiers -- who has an E! show premiering tonight -- fired back, telling us, "First of all, Brittny who? I have no idea who she is. It's sad that she would say something without hearing my side of the story. I feel really bad that society has judged me when I haven't had a chance to present a defense. It will all come out on my show."
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Kim Kardashian Picks Up New $4.8 Mil Pad
Carl's Jr. salads must be selling by the truckload -- 'cause Kim Kardashian just scored a new $4.8 million mansion.
Sources tell TMZ that Kim's new pad is a Mediterranean villa located in Beverly Hills. The house has 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, a grand two-story entry, formal living room and dining room -- each with their own fireplaces.
We're told Reggie Bush is planning on moving into the 4,000 square foot pad -- and with that much space, half of the New Orleans Saints could crash too.