Kurt Angle Arrested for Being Drunk in a Car

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Wrestling superstar Kurt Angle was arrested early this morning in North Dakota ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... highway patrol in Grand Forks found Angle sitting in his car in the median separating lanes. We're told Angle told cops he had hit an icy patch in the road. During the conversation, cops say they smelled alcohol on Angle's breath. He failed a field sobriety test and was arrested.

Since cops didn't see Angle driving, he was arrested and later charged with being in control of a motor vehicle while intoxicated -- which basically means he was allegedly drunk behind the wheel but not actually driving.

'You're Cut Off' Star SHOCKED By DUI Sentence

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"You're Cut Off" bad girl Jennifer Jowett just copped a plea in her DUI case and WON'T have to go to jail -- but the VH1 star isn't happy that she's being punished at all.

Jowett pled no contest to driving drunk in West Hollywood back in January -- on the night her show premiered.

TMZ has learned Jowett was ordered to three years probation, must attend alcohol education classes and will have to pay hundreds of dollars in penalties in fines.

But Jowett isn't happy with the deal at all -- telling us, "I can't believe it ... i thought they'd drop [the case]."

Some times there's just no pleasing people ...

Rolonda Watts Arrested for DUI

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Former talk show host and news anchor Rolonda Watts was arrested early this morning on suspicion of DUI ... TMZ has learned.

Watts was busted at 1:30 AM in Hollywood and was booked into jail in Van Nuys at 4:07 AM. She is currently being held on $15,000 bail.

Watts worked at WNBC in New York for several years, was a correspondent for "Inside Edition," and hosted her own talk show, "The Rolanda Show." According to her website, she currently hosts an Internet talk show, called “A BraveHearTView.”

She joins Christina Aguilera's boyfriend Matthew Rutler and Oakland A's outfielder Coco Crisp on the list of celebs popped for DUI this week.

UPDATE: Watts was released and is due back in court March 30.

Oakland A's Coco Crisp -- DUI Arrest at Spring Training

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Coco Crisp was hauled into jail this morning on suspicion of DUI in Scottsdale, Arizona -- and was cruising in a vehicle that costs more than $400,000 when the arrest went down.

The Oakland A's outfielder -- who's in AZ for Cactus League spring training -- was pulled over by Scottsdale PD while driving his 2009 Rolls Royce Phantom.

The A's tell TMZ, Coco "was arrested and detained early this morning under the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol."

Team officials say Coco got out of jail this morning and showed up on time for pregame drills.

The A's didn't mention what, if any, disciplinary action Coco would face.

BTW -- A couple weeks ago Coco was in Los Angeles hanging with Charlie Sheen. It's not what you think though ... just a little batting practice.

UPDATE: Cops say Coco was stopped after officers noticed him "failing to stay in one lane of traffic."

Cops say, "After the stop, the officer observed signs of intoxication on the driver. After Mr. Crisp agreed to, and performed field sobriety tests, he was arrested without further incident."

Christina Aguilera and Boyfriend Arrested

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Christina Aguilera was arrested early this morning along with her boyfriend in West Hollywood, TMZ has learned. Christina was popped for public intoxication and her boyfriend was arrested for driving under the influence.

Cops say ... Aguilera was a passenger in a car driven by Matthew Rutler when officers noticed he was driving erratically around 2:45 AM ... so they pulled the vehicle over.

Officers determined Rutler was drunk and arrested him for misdemeanor DUI.

Cops say the deputies determined Aguilera was also "extremely intoxicated" ... and since she was unable to care for herself, Aguilera was taken into custody.

Aguilera was booked for public intoxication -- and according to the booking sheet, she was listed at 5'2" and 100 lbs.

According to the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, Rutler's bail was set at $5,000.

However, the source adds, "If the driver had NOT been arrested for DUI, [Christina] would have never been in trouble."

Sources close to Xtina tell us they have been trying to get the singer into a rehab program for weeks.

MTV Reality Star Popped for DUI

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Shane Sheckler -- one of the stars of the MTV reality show "Life of Ryan" -- was arrested this weekend for DUI ... TMZ has learned.

The 18-year-old reality star -- and younger brother of skateboarding superstar Ryan Sheckler -- was pulled over in San Clemente early Saturday morning after cops say he was driving erratically in his white GMC truck.

According to law enforcement sources, officers believe Shane displayed signs of intoxication and eventually arrested him for driving under the influence.

Shane was taken to a nearby jail -- where he was booked and released several hours later.

He's due back in court next month.

'Glee' Star Gets HAMMERED ... Responsibly!

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Mark Salling from "Glee" drank his face off at Skybar in Hollywood last night -- but even though he was loopy ... he KNEW not to get behind the wheel.

Salling was letting loose after a pretty hectic week at the office -- and dude celebrated his first day off in three weeks by partying with a bunch of friends ... who ALL insisted on keeping the streets safe by cabbing it home.

Finally ... a celebrity making a SMART decision after midnight.

Miss Teen Arkansas -- 'Mortified' Over Drunk Arrest

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An ex-Miss Teen Arkansas USA -- who was arrested last weekend for public intoxication -- is "mortified" about the situation ... and says she's "sorry if I brought any shame on my state."

A rep for the Miss USA Organization tells TMZ, it was Megan Burgess' resident assistant at her University of Arkansas dorm who called the cops on Megan for being a drunk nuisance -- and when police found her, she was sitting in the snow outside by herself.

But the Miss USA Organization isn't holding any grudge -- telling us, Megan "is a sweet girl who exemplifies the values of a Miss Teen title holder and is mortified about this."

The rep adds, "She even called over to us and said she was 'sorry if I brought any shame on my state.'"

Eddie Cibrian's Ex I Didn't Drive Drunk!

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Brandi Glanville -- Eddie Cibrian's ex-wife -- just pled not guilty to DUI stemming from her October arrest ... TMZ has learned.

Glanville's attorney just appeared at the Beverly Hills courthouse to cop a plea to two misdemeanor charges -- driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and driving with a blood alcohol level of above .08.

As TMZ first reported, Glanville was pulled over on Sunset Blvd. just after midnight on October 29.

If convicted, she could face 6 months behind bars and a $1,000 fine.

HBO Star DENIED from Awards Party -- TOO DRUNK

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One of the stars from "Boardwalk Empire" was so HAMMERED after the "Golden Globes" last night ... she was rejected from a "GG" afterparty -- and then FELL DOWN as she tried to stumble to her car.

Paz de la Huerta -- who plays Lucy Danziger on the HBO show -- was wearing her "Globes" dress and an "I'm SLOSHED" look on her face when she tried to get into a party at the Chateau Marmont.

Once the doorman told her she was too drunk to enter, Paz (and a guy who was basically propping her up) began to walk away ... when they both collapsed under the weight of her booziness -- leaving a serious RIP in the back of her dress.

Think she's hungover this morning?

Jose Canseco's Twin Brother Busted for DUI

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Ozzie Canseco -- the twin brother of infamous MLB star Jose Canseco -- was arrested early this morning for DUI.

Canseco was busted at 2:13 AM in Tampa, FL by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. According to the arrest report, Canseco had a blood alcohol level of .109/.108 ... slightly above the legal limit of .08%.

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office website, Canseco was released on $500 bond.

Ozzie had a brief major league career, having never hit a home run in 65 career ABs.

Gary Busey Allegedly Set Up in Bogus DUI Sting

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Two people were arrested in Malibu yesterday after allegedly setting up Gary Busey for a DUI bust and then taking pictures of the police encounter.

Busey was driving on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu when cops pulled him over ... because they were told he was driving drunk.

Turns out ... cops got the tip from a couple who claimed they saw Busey driving his Mercedes erratically.

When cops went after Busey's car the couple followed and parked behind the cop car when Busey was stopped.

Cops determined Busey "was perfectly sober" and then noticed the couple -- Patrice Karst and Mark Abel -- were taking pictures of the action.

According to deputies, the couple identified themselves as members of the press. Cops asked them to stop taking photos, but they refused.

The L.A. County Sheriff's deputies arrested the couple for obstructing a peace officer in his duties. Patrice was also charged with possession of marijuana.

Jaime Pressly -- Wasted before DUI Arrest

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Jaime Pressly blew a .22 the night she was arrested for DUI, TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... Jaime blew the .22 in the field. That's nearly 3 times the legal limit of .08.

As TMZ first reported, Jaime was arrested at around 11 PM last Wednesday in Santa Monica after cops stopped her on a traffic violation.

Jaime was booked on suspicion of DUI and was released on $15,000 bail.

Nicole Richie Officially a Free Woman!!!

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Nicole Richie's probation was terminated this morning -- months before it was scheduled to end ... TMZ has learned.

Nicole was on probation for a DUI in 2006, where she was driving the wrong way on an L.A. freeway.

Nicole's lawyer, the effervescent Shawn Chapman Holley, went to court this AM -- in the rain no less -- and presented the judge with proof Nicole had completed all the terms of probation, including a glowing report from the alcohol ed program in which she's been enrolled for the last 18 months.

Probation was scheduled to end in February, but since all the terms have been satisfied, the judge agreed to terminate it early.

So Mrs. Madden starts the New Year as a married but free woman.

Keyshia Cole's Car Imprisoned After DUI

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Keyshia Cole needs to think twice about letting other people drive her car -- because her nephew was recently popped for DUI while cruisin' in the singer's Mercedes ... and now it's sitting in an impound lot.

TMZ spoke to police in Broadview Heights, Ohio ... who confirm Keyshia's nephew was arrested on December 2 in KC's Mercedes SUV. We're told during the arrest -- the suspect told cops, "I'm Keyshia Cole's nephew" .... but the cops weren't impressed and arrested him anyway.

Keyshia's car was immediately impounded and taken to a nearby lot -- where it remains under a foot of snow because she still hasn't picked it up.

Sources connected to the car tell us ... it's gonna take at least $700 -- plus court fees -- before Keyshia can free her whip.

Calls to Keyshia's reps were not immediately returned.

'70s Show' Star Guilty in Drunk Driving Case

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The chick who played Eric Foreman's older sister on "That 70s Show" has pled guilty to driving while intoxicated in North Carolina ... TMZ has learned.

Lisa Robin Kelly -- who was mysteriously replaced on the sitcom after Season 5 -- was arrested on August 21 after cops suspected she was driving under the influence of alcohol. Kelly was taken to a nearby jail where she spent the night behind bars.

But in November, the 40-year-old pled guilty to one count of DWI -- and was sentenced to 12 months of unsupervised probation. She was also ordered to pay a fine.

As for the good news -- the mug shot's an instant classic!

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