Ty's a Backseat Driver Now

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Ty Pennington, the latest member of the Tinseltown DUI club, was caught leaving his hotel in New York yesterday with the Drea Bock, his partner in business and in life for 11 years.

The usually talkative home makeover maven was tight lipped to paparazzi questions regarding his recent charges, but he did respond to screaming fans. Ty's in da house!

As the hunky handyman escaped to his car, the driver gave him a hefty pat on the back. Too bad he wasn't driving for Ty last week.

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Tracy Morgan Sought by Police

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Funnyman Tracy Morgan wasn't so funny to a female disc jockey -- and now the cops want to have a little chat with the former "SNL"er. The DJ says Morgan grabbed her arms, kissed her and put his head in her lap after he appeared on a Florida radio show.

Witnesses say the "30 Rock" star was "totally out of it" in an early morning appearance today on Big 105.9's "Paul and Young Ron" show. DJ Yuleika DeCastro told police that Morgan walked down the hall to the studio of sister station Mega 94.9 and began fondling her.

Beginning May 25, Tracy must wear an alcohol-sensing ankle bracelet as part of a DUI probation violation case in L.A.

Tracy Morgan: Stop Talkin' S**t About Me!

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"30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan is a little miffed about TMZ's coverage of his recent DUI and subsequent probation violation -- telling one of our photogs yesterday in New York to "Stop writing bad things about me, man!"

Tracy will be in court later this month to be fitted for a SCRAM ankle bracelet, which monitors the wearer's booze intake.

While avoiding cocktails with ice, Morgan will be working with Ice Cube in the crime comedy caper, "First Sunday."

Tracy Morgan Ordered to SCRAM, Escapes Jail Time

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TMZ has learned that "30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan has copped a plea that will keep him out of jail, but he'll have to wear a high-tech ankle bracelet to make sure he stays off the booze.

Friday afternoon, in a Los Angeles Superior County Court, a judge ordered Morgan, who was not present, to wear a SCRAM (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring) device -- an ankle bracelet worn to test for alcohol vapors that come out of the skin. The tests will go on every 30 minutes for 90 days. If Morgan tests positive for alcohol use he will have to start his 90 days over, and if he fails a second time he'll be forced to spend 30 days in a county jail.

Morgan will also have to complete five days of community service.

NYPD officers busted Morgan after he was spotted driving erratically in November. The bust violated the probation of a previous DUI conviction in Los Angeles.

Morgan is due back in court May 25, when he will be fitted for his new accessory.

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Where is the Bud? Black Eyed Pea Popped for DUI

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Taboo, a member of the hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas, was arrested on DUI charges last night after he crashed his car about 20 miles east of Los Angeles.

According to police, Taboo aka Jaime Luis Gomez, was cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, possession of a prescribed medication without a prescription, and driving under the influence.

Taboo was booked at the Los Angeles County Sheriff Industry Station's jail at 1:51 PM and released a few hours later on $5,000 bail.

No court date has been set.

Paris Violates Probation, Could Face Jail Time

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TMZ has confirmed that Paris Hilton violated the terms of her probation last night when she was pulled over for driving on a suspended license, and could spend up to 90 days in jail as a result.

Hilton pled no contest to alcohol-related reckless driving after cops arrested her on September 7 for a DUI in Hollywood. As a result, the DMV suspended her license, and a judge placed Hilton on 36 months probation, with one major condition being: to "obey all laws."

Last night, Hilton was stopped around 10:30 PM after cops say they noticed Hilton speeding down Sunset Blvd. without headlights. Deputies then discovered she was driving with a suspended license, arrested the heiress and impounded her car.

A hearing will be set to discuss Hilton's violation.

Nicole Richie Pleads Not Guilty

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Nicole Richie has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence.

Richie was arrested on December 11 on suspicion of driving under the influence, when she was stopped for going the wrong way on the 134 Freeway in Burbank.

As Nicole was not present in court today, her attorney entered her plea. A pretrial hearing has been set for April 2.

Nicole Takes the Wheel

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Nicole Richie and galpal Mischa Barton hit Malibu over the weekend. Nicole was behind the wheel of a Mercedes G-Wagon as the pair played with puppies at a pet store.

TMZ reported last Friday that Richie was charged with driving under the influence of "alchohol and drugs." We screwed up. It should have read "alcohol or drugs." In fact, there was no evidence of alcohol when Richie was arrested. She allegedly confessed to cops she had taken Vicodin and smoked pot.

By the way, Nicole has a right to drive while her case winds through the legal system. In California, if someone is arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, that person's license is generally suspended before the case goes to trial. Since alcohol was not involved in the Richie case, she's free to roll down PCH.

Nicole Richie Charged with DUI

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Nicole Richie has been charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence. The DA says Richie is charged with being under the influence of "an alcoholic beverage or drugs." Richie was arrested on December 11 on suspicion of driving under the influence, when she was stopped for going the wrong way on the 134 Freeway in Burbank. At the time of her arrest, Richie admitted she had taken Vicodin and smoked pot, but never mentioned consuming any alcohol.

Richie will be arraigned in Los Angeles County Superior Court in Glendale, Calif. on February 21.

Tracy Morgan Cops a Plea

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TMZ has learned that "30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan has pleaded guilty this morning to misdemeanor DUI charges, stemming from an early morning bust in New York late last year.

Morgan was popped in Manhattan at 4:30 AM on November 28 on suspicion of drunk driving, after cops noticed his erratic driving.

According to the police report, Morgan "was unable to maintain a position in a lane of traffic." This was Morgan's second drunk driving arrest.

According to terms of the plea deal, Morgan must undergo supervised treatment by a doctor and stay out of legal trouble for six months. If he complies, he'll pay a $1000 fine and escape jail time. Morgan was also sentenced to an undetermined amount of community service.

Toyota Keeps Boozers Off the Road

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The days of Hollywood celebrities being busted for DUI may be numbered. Japanese car maker Toyota is developing a fail-safe system that will detect if the driver is too drunk to cruise The Strip.

Utilizing a myriad of detection systems, from sweat sensors on the steering wheel to detect the amount of alcohol in the blood, to sensors that detect abnormal steering, to a special camera that tells if the driver's pupils are not focusing--Toyota might be just what the celebrity public relations rep ordered.

Of course, getting Tinseltown's party girls (and guys) to give up their swanky European cars for a Breathalyzer Toyota might be as tough for them as figuring out the proper entrance ramp for the Glendale Freeway.

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Paris Stuffs It in Her Trunk

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Move over Stavros Niarchos. Sayonara Travis Barker. Hasta la vista Matt Leinart. Paris Hilton has been spotted with a new dude -- Jack Daniels!

Miss Hilton's latest vice was discovered in the trunk of her SUV on Tuesday, when the hair-conscious heiress stopped to get her weave busted out with some new extensions. You'd need a shot of Tennessee whiskey too if your hair regimen took ten hours!

Luckily, Paris was smart enough not to indulge in any cocktails while on her latest romp through Beverly Hills. DUIs are so last year.

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Nicole Back Behind the Wheel

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The usually shop-happy celebutante, Nicole Richie, has been literally "under wraps" for the past week since her DUI arrest -- but not yesterday.

After a few days of only being seen skulking in and out of houses and parties, Nicole was spotted driving through L.A., resuming her shopathons at Fred Segal on Melrose. She was later joined at the swanky hang for a lunch with rumored boyfriend Joel Madden. The two chowed down on the down low before leaving ... in separate cars. Can ya blame him?

If you live in Los Angeles, consider this fair warning.

Nicole Smiles as Trouble Brews

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Nicole Richie is facing possible jail time for her DUI arrest, but photographers caught her smiling less than a week after she survived a dangerous wrong-way freeway excursion.

With a spring in her step, Nicole left a valet team after attending a holiday party at Gunnar Peterson's (yes, that Gunnar Peterson) ... and had to deal with the peering paparazzi. Mercifully, she rode in her new prime location -- the passenger seat.

The tiny driver will find out if she really has anything to smile about when she soon learns the charges to be filed against her.

Nicole Haunts L.A.

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It's almost Christmas, but Nicole Richie is rocking a Halloween look.

The tiny celebutante, currently in hot water after her arrest, was apparently so cold she wore a blanket to lunch. Richie tried to make it impossible to take her photo yesterday as she left a sushi bar in Los Angeles.

She wasn't able to avoid it entirely, and the verdict is in; the ghost costume is better than the skeleton.