'Jersey Shore' Surprising Living Arrangement
The hook to "Jersey Shore" in Italy is the place where the cast will be living ... and it's not the place being cited by numerous news reports.
Sources connected to the show and with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the TRUE location where the cast will be staying has not been revealed ... but we're told it won't be an apartment ... a house ... a hotel ... or a church.
TMZ has obtained photos of a new patio deck built off the back of the apartment complex where the gang is RUMORED to be staying -- complete with studio lights -- but we're told the rumors are 100% false. However, the location MAY be used in the show, if producers like the way the set turns out.
We're told NO ONE from the cast -- including Snooki, Situation and Pauly D -- have been informed where they will be staying ... and producers plan to keep it a secret until the gang gets off the plane.
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Amanda Seyfried's House Adam Brody's Sloppy 2nds
Amanda Seyfried is officially crashing in Adam Brody's old pad -- TMZ has learned "The O.C." star owned the giant $1.8 million Hollywood home before Amanda moved in a couple months ago.
The 9,100 square foot house is located at the bottom of the Hollywood Hills with its own pool and spa -- and it's the perfect place for Amanda's pup ... because it even has its own little DOG RUN.
Mamma mia!
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NFL Star Joey Porter -- $3,000 Judgment Day
NFL star Joey Porter took a painful hit last week -- because TMZ has learned, the Cardinals linebacker got nailed with a bill from his swanky homeowner's association ... after allegedly stiffing them $3,000.
According to papers filed in Kern County, CA -- Joey got saddled with a $3,028.48 default judgment for allegedly unpaid association assessments on his Bakersfield home.
And if you haven't seen how this guy rolls in Vegas -- let's just say ... he probably won't have trouble coming up with the money.
Calls to Joey weren't returned.
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Idol's 'Haunted' Mansion -- $12 Million Price Tag
Must be tough to rent out a giant mansion after several frightened "American Idol" contestants accuse the place of being haunted -- because TMZ has learned, the place is now up for sale ... for $12 million.
The private gated 15,000 square foot home sits on a 2-acre compound -- and features a giant pool, one especially large room with a 28-foot ceiling ... basically marble everything ... and a "motor court" with enough room to park 100 CARS.
In other words, it's the perfect home for scary ghosts.
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'O.C. Real Housewife' Buy, Buy House
There's a new casualty in the nasty divorce between one of the "Real Housewives of Orange County" and her husband -- their house.
We've learned ... Vicki Gunvalson and her hubby, Donn, have put their Coto de Caza, CA house on the market for $2.695 million.
The reason for the divorce -- a midlife crisis, according to Vicki.
Also, they don't get along at all.
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Mel's Malibu Estate -- Spruced Up, On the Market
Mel Gibson's Malibu estate -- where he and Robyn raised their 7 children -- has just been put on the market again for an affordable $14.5 million.
Mel and Robyn put the house on the market a year ago for $14.5 mil, but took it off recently. One source familiar with the home tells TMZ, "They wanted to spruce it up and re-list it."
The property is 5,403 square feet, with 6 bedrooms in the main house.
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Elin Nordegren's New $12 Million Tiger Den
Elin Nordegren has reportedly used some of her $100 million divorce settlement from Tiger Woods to buy a brand new $12 million home ... just ten miles from Tiger's new digs.
The 9,000 sq ft beach front home in North Palm Beach features eight bathrooms and a 4,000 sq ft basement.
Elin is the only mistress of this house.
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Charlie Sheen's House -- Security on Red Alert
Charlie Sheen's exclusive L.A. neighborhood is officially on lockdown -- TMZ has learned, the gated community where he lives literally QUADRUPLED security last week ... and it's all because of him.
Neighbors in the Mulholland Estates -- where Charlie lives -- tell TMZ, the Home Owners Association is paranoid about intruders snooping around Charlie's house ... so they've bumped the number of guards at the front gate from one to four.
But have you SEEN THE SIZE OF HIS HOUSE!? Forget a couple security guards -- damn thing needs its own military.
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Christina Aguilera Selling 'Osbourne' Home
TMZ has learned ... Christina Aguilera has quietly put her home on the market -- the home she bought from Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne -- for $13.5 million.
Aguilera's move comes just weeks after her divorce from Jordan Bratman, and a week after her arrest for public intoxication.
Aguilera bought the 8,900 square foot house near the border of Bev Hills for around $11 million in 2008.
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Carmelo Anthony in a New Jersey State of Mind
Carmelo Anthony and Lala Vazquez want outta New York City -- when it comes to ridiculously expensive housing anyway -- and they're actually eyeing New Jersey (GASP!) ... TMZ has learned.
Sources close to the NY Knicks star and his wife tell TMZ they have no interest in plunking down "$30,000 a month for an apartment" in Manhattan ... no matter how shmancy it is.
Melo just got a $65 million contract extension, so money isn't the issue -- instead it's all about a backyard and space for the couple's 3-year-old son to play. We're told that's why they're seriously shopping the wide open spaces of Jersey -- and passing on a luxury pad near the one Alex Rodriguez just bought for $6 million.
Other NYC 'burbs are still in the running, but If Melo keeps dropping 26 per game ... he can live anywhere he wants (except Boston) -- and Knicks fans will love him.
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JaMarcus Russell -- Oakland Mansion in Foreclosure
JaMarcus Russell -- widely regarded as the greatest bust in NFL history -- is in danger of losing the $2.4 million mansion he purchased after signing with the Raiders back in 2007 ... TMZ has learned.
According to documents obtained by TMZ -- foreclosure proceedings have begun on the former #1 overall draft pick's house ... after he allegedly failed to pay $195,512.05 in mortgage payments.
Now, if the unemployed QB doesn't cough up the cash in the next 3 months, the bank will put the home on the auction block.
FYI -- Russell famously signed a RIDICULOUS contract worth around $60 mil in 2007 -- and then proceeded to only win 7 games in three pathetic seasons while gaining about 400 pounds.
25-year-old Russell was eventually released from the team -- and is currently out of professional football.
We called JM's rep for comment -- who told us he had yet to speak to JaMarcus about the situation.
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Charlie Sheen Spills His Guts on TMZ
Charlie Sheen just wrapped up a LIVE no holds barred interview with Mike Walters from the backyard of his L.A. mansion -- ripping more people than ever ... and even accepting some blame himself.
Sheen blasted CBS honcho Les Moonves for not firing "Men" creator Chuck Lorre ... and then scoffed at the studio for giving him waaaay too much money.
Sheen also ripped a false report that he checked himself into rehab this morning -- because he obviously isn't at a rehab facility -- and the at-home interview is all the proof he needs.
Among the hits – Charlie explained that he “hopes” his five kids ask him about all of the drug use one day … so he can fill them in on all of the “epic” stories.
Sheen also explained that his father, Martin Sheen, should stop passing judgment, because Charlie’s a grown ass man ... and can make his own life choices.
Charlie also told a story about how he woke up in the middle of downtown L.A. by himself when he was 7 years old … and had to find his own way home.
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Zsa Zsa's Hubby Our House Was Broken Into!
The Bel Air home of Zsa Zsa Gabor and Prince Frederic von Anhalt was allegedly broken into this morning -- and the Prince chased off intruders with a bat ... this according to the Prince himself.
According to the Prince, it happened around 3:00 AM this morning. He claims two men broke in through the back of the house, waking him up. The Prince says they got as far as the living room, but he chased them away with a baseball bat.
The Prince says the guys didn't put up a fight when he came at them, but that he fell while chasing them and hurt his hip.
The Prince thinks the guys must have been there for a while before he discovered them because he believes some paintings, a laptop, a camera and some of their statues are missing.
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The RIDICULOUS House That Jeter Built
Derek Jeter dropped $7 million just for the land to build a nearly 31,000 square foot waterfront mega-home in Tampa ... and it's unbelievable.
The recently completed estate features two 3-car garages, a swimming pool, a billiards room, a memorabilia room, 9 bathrooms and 7 bedrooms for Jeter and girlfriend Minka Kelly to use at their discretion.
Welcome to St. Jetersburg!
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Jay McGraw -- It's Good to Be Dr. Phil's Son
Dr. Phil's son Jay McGraw doesn't live in a sick $30 million mansion like his father does -- his new pad only cost about $6.5 mil. It's a hard knock life!
Jay and his wife Erica (of Dahm Triplets fame) put the finishing touches on the purchase last month ... securing the six-bedroom, 11,128 square foot estate in a gated community in Calabasas, CA.
The house also features a two-story library, tennis court, six-car garage, and seven fireplaces.
And in case you're wondering ... Jay -- executive producer of "The Doctors" -- picked up the tab with his own funds. No help from daddy required.
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A-Rod & Cameron -- Homeward Bound?
Constantly vacationing lovers Alex Rodriguez and Cameron Diaz checked out some high-end waterfront real estate in Miami on Thursday.
Home is where the multi-million dollar heart is.