NBC Shakeup -- Jay Leno Comes Out on Top
Jay Leno is going back to his 11:30 PM time slot, and it's looking like Conan O'Brien is the odd man out ... sources tell TMZ.
We've learned Jay's 10:00 PM show will go on hiatus February 1. After the Olympics, Jay will take back his 11:30 PM time slot. What has not been decided -- whether Jay's show will be a half hour, followed by Conan, or whether Jay's show will be an hour and NBC says sayonara to Mr. O'Brien.
We're told Jay and Conan have both been told of the changes. As for Jay, interestingly, he'll get what he always wanted -- his 11:30 PM time slot.
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'West Wing' Star Returns Fire on Clippers Owner
Kim Webster -- the former "West Wing" actress whose L.A. apartment burned to a crisp last September -- is now suing the man she claims is responsible ... the owner of the L.A. Clippers.
According to docs filed yesterday in L.A. Superior Court, Webster and her fellow tenants claim their landlord Donald Sterling -- who also owns the Clippers -- could have prevented the devastating electrical fire ... but seriously dropped the ball on building maintenance.
Among a laundry list of complaints about Sterling's allegedly dangerous mismanagement and terrible treatment of tenants -- Webster claims Sterling was warned about the faulty wiring way before the fire happened ... and did nothing.
The tenants claim their personal property's been destroyed, they've sustained "loss of earning due to sickness and impaired health, moving expenses, cleaning expenses, loss of quiet enjoyment, annoyance, medical expenses, and pain and suffering" -- and they want Sterling to pay up ... stat.
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Nightclub Dispute in DJ AM Estate Case
Michael Jackson isn't the only one who left debt behind -- allegedly. A creditor's claim was just filed in the estate of DJ AM.
Loyal Pennings claims the estate owes him $566,666.66. According to legal docs obtained by TMZ, Pennings and DJ AM (aka Adam Goldstein) were partners in LAX nightclub back in 2005.
According to the docs, in 2006, DJ AM entered into a contract with Pure Management Group in Las Vegas to open an LAX club at the Luxor.
Pennings says DJ AM told him the contract was worth $1.7 million and Pennings says his deal with DJ was that he would get 1/3 of all sums received.
Reagan's Grandson -- The Family K-Fed
President Ronald Reagan's grandson just bailed out of Van Nuys jail -- and let's just say, he'd fit in perfectly at a Federline family gathering.
31-year-old Cameron Reagan was taken into custody early this morning after someone in his house pushed a panic button -- but outside jail, said nothing happened.
His first request after getting out: A cigarette ... and a bail bondsman's business card.
UPDATE: We're told Reagan's bail bondsman drove him home -- because his mom wouldn't pick him up.
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Gary Coleman: I Had a 'Little Seizure Activity'
With a bandage over his forehead and a cane in his hand, Gary Coleman made his first appearance on camera since being released from the hospital after suffering a "little seizure activity."
Re: His health, Gary told TMZ there's "nothing wrong with my head" and added he's doing "the best I can with what I've got."
Gary also vented frustration over his latest film -- claiming he's pissed because producers didn't remove a scene featuring a full frontal shot of his penis. Gary told us he'd be lawyering up soon.
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Casey Johnson's Ex -- STFU, Tila
Jasmine Lennard -- Casey Johnson's ex-GF who the late heiress allegedly robbed last year -- had her lawyers fire off a cease and desist letter to the host of Tila Tequila's blog over a ruthless, expletive-riddled blog post.
Tila took to her blog this morning to tear the English model to shreds in the wake of Casey's death -- claiming Jasmine ruined their lives when she reported Casey's alleged burglary last year.
Tila's tirade includes a list of insults that would shock Ozzy Osbourne -- calling Jasmine a "prostitute," "b*tch," "c*nt," "drug addict," "con artist," and ... well, the list goes on.
Jasmine's lawyers are threatening suit if the post is not taken down ... STAT.
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Casey Johnson, Tila Tequila Search Warrants
The LAPD obtained search warrants against Casey Johnson and Tila Tequila, TMZ has learned ... but not in connection with the death investigation.
The warrants were executed on December 11, three weeks before Johnson was found dead.
The warrants were issued in the wake of Johnson's arrest for grand theft -- she allegedly stole clothing and jewelry from ex-GF Jasmine Lennard.
Cops searched both the home of Tequila and Johnson, looking for various items, including "a Louis Vuitton gold envelope clutch, 'Trashy Lingerie' black and cream, Bright pink dress, sparkly gold 'Kitson' dress, modeling photographs and portfolio books, brown antique mink fur, single crystal earring, ring with pink stone and two clear stones on each side, and a white Herve Leger dress."
According to the police affidavit, cops went to Johnson's house and saw a pink purse that matched the descriptions of one of the stolen items. Johnson agreed to return that item but would not let cops in the house. So they got warrants.
Cops found a photo and a ring at Tila's house, and 2 blouses and 2 dresses at Casey's.
And there's this ... the day before the warrants were executed, Jasmine Lennard called cops and said she saw Casey wearing her gold dress on a red carpet. The cop Googled Casey's name and saw numerous photos of Casey wearing a gold dress -- which appeared too big for her -- with Tila next to her on the red carpet.
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Arenas Gun Standoff -- Locker Room Video
The Xmas Eve gun standoff between Gilbert Arenas and teammate Javaris Crittenton may have been caught on tape by surveillance cameras, law enforcement sources tell TMZ.
We're told the Washington Wizards have told D.C. cops they have locker room surveillance video but are having trouble downloading it. The Geek Squad -- aka computer-savvy detectives -- are going to the Wizards organization today to help.
And get this -- a source connected with the investigation tells TMZ the Wizards have been "over cooperative" with cops -- as the source says, "almost as if they want Arenas to go down."
The source says "there is a better than 50/50 chance the U.S. Attorney will issue a felony arrest warrant against Arenas."
As for what caused the confrontation that allegedly triggered a gun standoff -- law enforcement tells TMZ it was all over a card game known as Bourré.
The NBA suspended Arenas indefinitely yesterday and, as we first reported, Arenas didn't have a license for the guns.
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Charlie Sheen, Brooke Mueller Have a Date
Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller have a date with a judge sooner than they thought.
We've learned the judge in the case will hear the motion to modify the protection order on January 20. The hearing is set for 9:00 AM.
As we first reported, Brooke and Charlie want the order -- which now prohibits any contact whatsoever between Charlie and Brooke -- to be modified so they can have contact.
Also, as we reported, Brooke wants to come back to L.A. to try and work things out with Charlie -- something we're told he wants as well.
The prosecutor has not decided if he will file domestic abuse charges against Sheen.
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Gary Coleman Released From Hospital
Gary Coleman was released from the hospital last night after experiencing what doctors say was a seizure.
Coleman was rushed to the hospital yesterday from the hotel he was staying at while he does press for a new movie. We're told Coleman's seizure was connected to his dialysis treatments.
Coleman has had two kidney transplants.
We're told Coleman is doing fine.
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Shaq's Accuser -- History of NBA Scandal
The woman accusing Shaquille O'Neal of carrying out a campaign of harassment against her has had major issues with at least two other NBA players in the past, TMZ has learned.
According to several police reports, Vanessa Lopez has had serious legal run-ins with Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West -- during the same time period she claims she was secretly hooking up with Shaq.
Back in 2006, Delonte West -- then with the Boston Celtics -- called security on Lopez, claiming she refused to leave his Orlando hotel room.
Police were called to the room -- where Lopez, according to the police report, then accused West of making unwanted sexual advances toward her.
West acknowledged that he had slept with Lopez in the past -- but claimed he never hit on her that night. West said Lopez tried to seduce him -- but he rejected her because he had another woman coming over.
White House Crashers 5000 Reasons to Party
The White House Party Crashers have their eyes on another huge, exclusive party -- but this time they're not only invited ... they're actually getting paid.
Sources close to the situation tell TMZ Tareq and Michaele Salahi will land a cool $5,000 to host a party at Pure nightclub in Vegas later this month.
Along with the cash, we're told the couple will also be provided a limo, a free suite at Caesar's Palace, dinner, and all sorts of comped booze.
Only in America does it pay to breach the highest levels of national security.
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Jayson Willams Arraigned Live from Hospital
Jayson Williams will be arraigned Thursday morning -- from his hospital bed, law enforcement sources tell TMZ.
Williams is still in Bellevue Hospital's criminal ward recovering from serious injuries he suffered in a car accident Tuesday morning -- he was charged with DWI in the wreck.
We're told a camera will be setup in Williams' hospital room so the arraignment can be videocast to Manhattan Supreme Court.
Sources who visited the hospital tell us Williams was not in great shape on Wednesday -- saying he was in and out of consciousness.
Terrell Owens Accused of Bentley Fraud
Terrell Owens is being accused of dropping the ball on a pre-season bet he lost to a fan -- a bet involving a $200,000 Bentley.
The fan claims the Buffalo Bills receiver owes him the car -- because before the season started, Owens made a "deal" (through his Twitter page) to catch 10 TDs this year ... or he would fork over the keys to his prized ride.
The season came and went -- and T.O. didn't even come close to the TD mark. Now, the fan is trying to collect -- but claims Owens is completely blowing him off.
T.O.'s rep tells us the whole thing was "all in good nature" and there was "no reality" to the bet.
Woulda been nice though...
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Andrews Peeper -- Stripped of Another Freedom
When Erin Andrews rolls through Chicago to cover sports for ESPN in January, the only way her Peeping Tom will catch a glimpse is if he stands right next to the TV in his living room ... thanks to a new court order.
According to new court documents, Erin's work schedule will take her near Michael David Barrett's Illinois home 7 times in January -- and she wants to make sure the creeper doesn't get within peeping distance while she's in town.
Now, a judge has ordered MDB to keep his eyes, hands, feet and every other body part inside of his home on the dates Andrews rolls in -- except when he needs to go to work, seek medical treatment, meet with lawyers or travel to L.A. for court appearances.
FYI -- his next court appearance is February 22, when he'll be sentenced.
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Hayden's Bro -- Community Service Is a Drag
Hayden Christensen's film producer brother Tove will be cleaning up the streets of Hollywood in the near future -- but not out of the kindness of his heart ... because he allegedly dragged his GF through the street.
Tove was sentenced this week to a 20-day "Hollywood Beautification" community service program after he pled "no contest" to a charge of misdemeanor battery.
It's all over an incident last September: witnesses claim Tove shoved his GF to the ground during an argument, hopped in his car, and drove off right when she was reaching inside for her purse ... dragging her about 30 feet.
In addition to the community service, Tove was also sentenced to three years probation and a year of domestic violence counseling. The case was filed by the L.A. City Attorney.