James Franco And the Tight-Fisted Porn Star!

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James Franco is working on a top secret project with an up-and-coming female porn director, TMZ has learned ... and it turns out she has quite the reputation for being handy with her fist.

The woman in the photo is Princess Donna Dolore, who's featured in Franco's soon-to-be released film "Kink."

FYI -- Kink is a documentary about Kink.com ... a bondage website for the S&M community (like Rihanna) and also for people who enjoy peeing on each other (like R. Kelly).

Despite being in the film, Franco only met PDD for the first time in person last week ... and sources tell us, he has already locked her up to be a part of a future project he is working on.

During the encounter, PDD gave Franco an official Princess Donna Dolore shirt, which includes her trademark fist on the back.

James took it ... the shirt, that is ... and sported it proudly.

We reached out to Franco for comment -- but so far, no word back.

'Big Time Rush' Star I Crashed My Motorcycle ... But My Jacket Saved Me!

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"Big Time Rush" star Logan Henderson was in a nasty motorcycle wreck last week ... and might've James Dean-ed himself into the history books ... if not for a lucky jacket he was wearing ... TMZ has learned.

According to sources, the Nickelodeon boy bander was cruising through the Hollywood and Vine intersection on his way to the studio ... when a car turned right in front of him.

Henderson swerved at the last second to avoid an accident ... and was violently chucked off his bike in the process.

Remarkably, he was able to stand afterwards ... scraped and bruised from frisbeeing across the blacktop ... but still alive, we're told, thanks in part to his Marc Jacobs jacket ... which he claims saved his back from becoming a mangled mess.

The accident understandably put the kibosh on his trip to the studio ... but Henderson's gonna be just fine.

His bike, on the other hand? Not so much -- it's in the shop for the foreseeable future.

Chad Johnson I Dropped $8,000 on Marty McFly Shoes!!

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Chad Johnson just bought himself an early Christmas gift ... those AWESOME Marty McFly shoes from "Back to the Future" ... and it only cost him $8,000!!!

Sources close to the former Miami Dolphins player tell TMZ ... Chad (an avid shoe collector) found the sneakers at ATC Miami -- a high-end sneaker shop in Miami Beach -- and decided he HAD to have 'em.

We're told the shop wanted $10k for the shoes ... but Chad managed to haggle his way down to a reasonable $8k.

It's a helluva deal -- considering rapper Tinie Tempah dropped $37,500 on a pair of the Nike kicks during a charity auction for the Michael J. Fox Foundation last year.

For the record, Nike only made 1,500 pairs of the shoe ... and we're told Chad has yet to decide if he'll actually wear them out ... in the future.

Vida Guerra Dear Dudes in Leggings ... COVER YOUR JUNK!!

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Hot model Vida Guerra's throwing up the STOP sign to men like Lil Wayne who rock leggings -- or "meggings" -- 'cause as some TMZ staffers will tell you ... the johnson-exposure factor is way too high!

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Jessica Simpson Check Out My Black Dress Perfect for Hiding Babies

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Jessica Simpson wore an all black bridesmaids dress to BFF CaCee Cobb's wedding -- and everyone knows black is the most slimming color EVER, so ... let the baby-hiding-speculation continue!

Jessica reportedly has a tiny person growing inside of her, but has yet to confirm a pregnancy.

But on Saturday she showed up to Zach Braff's mansion -- where the wedding was held -- in this kind-of-poofy black dress ... which CONVENIENTLY covered her stomach (aka her baby incubator).

So either she's hiding a bump ... or ya know ... just wanted to look skinny.

SJP's Makeup Artist I Didn't Steal Anything ... I WAS SET UP

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Sarah Jessica Parker's makeup artist -- who was busted in Norway for allegedly stealing sunglasses -- is telling friends she didn't steal JACK ... and the whole incident was set up so airport authorities could shake her down for a bribe.

Leslie Lopez is telling friends she was shocked when authorities randomly questioned her at the Oslo Airport gate on Wednesday. We're told they asked permission to search her bag (which she allowed) and that's when they told her they found a pair stolen sunglasses and accused her of shoplifting.

We're told authorities accused then demanded she cough up a $1400 fine or else. Our sources say Lopez only had $700 in cash and offered that in an attempt to put the situation to rest. After some teeth pulling, we're told they agreed.

We're told Lopez believes the fact that her "fine" was negotiable proves it was a set up.

Lopez is also telling friends she had spent TONS of money on expensive goods from other airport stores before the "sunglasses incident" and claims to have the receipts (including one for lipstick she allegedly also stole) ... so why would she need to steal sunglasses?

Sounds like a good question for Winona.

Lindsay Lohan Ironic Party Guest

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Lindsay Lohan picked an interesting event to attend last night in NYC... showing up at the holiday party for a healthy lifestyle magazine called Organice Your Life.

All the kale chips in the world won't help her.

Kristen Stewart Needs to Apologize for This Outfit Too!

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A confused Kristen Stewart must have thought she was walking the worst ever Victoria's Secret runway show, because she showed up to the NYC premiere of "On the Road" in this bizarre retro bra and panty sheer paneled dress thing last night.

Although the hot neon Christian Louboutin heels are fierce -- but perhaps slightly too big -- they do nothing for the unfortunate Erdem smock.

While KStew is back with Robert Pattinson, she may now want to break up with her stylist and re-issue her infamous apology, "I'm deeply sorry for the hurt and embarrassment I've caused to those close to me and everyone this has affected."

On a positive note, at least the 22-year-old can finally say "Twilight" is no longer the worst thing she's ever been in.

Anne Hathaway's Co-Star DEFENDER Of the Vagina Slip

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As the fall-out continues from Anne Hathaway's vagina flashing incident ... one of her "Les Mis" co-stars wants everyone to know, she's got Anne's back ... and front ... no matter what.

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Sunglasses Company Our Shades SAVED Pro Volleyballer's Eyeball

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Pro volleyball player Morgan Miller -- wife of Olympic skier Bode Miller -- would've lost her eye if not for the special sunglasses she was wearing ... when her husband whacked a golf ball into her face at 160 mph ... so says the sunglasses manufacturer.

Morgan tweeted about the accident soon after it happened yesterday -- posting the gnarly photo along with a brief explanation -- claiming she and Bode were out golfing (somewhere) and he nailed her right in the peeper ... HARD.

While she was holed up in the hospital, Morgan also thanked the sunglasses manufacturer -- a company called Kaenon -- for making the shades that saved her eye.

But a rep for Kaenon says the company's not surprised the glasses came in handy -- telling TMZ, "While accidents like this are rare, it was for this exact reason that we set out to create the SR-91 polarized lenses we did."

The SR-91 lenses are advertised as being the only "impact-resistant" sports performance sunglasses on the market.

Thanks to the shades, Morgan says she "only got 50+ stitches instead of losing my eye."

The Kaenon rep adds, "Our thoughts and best wishes for a full and speedy recovery go out to Morgan and can't wait to see her blocking shots at the net again real soon."

Shouldn't take too long ... Morgan says she's already getting feeling back in her face. Baby steps.

Cher & Marilyn Manson The Beautiful People!

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Here's pop legend Cher at LAX on Monday (left) -- and goth rocker Marilyn Manson back in August (right).

Believe.

We're just sayin'.

Jenna Bush's Baby Bump Black & Yellow, Black & Yellow, Black & Yellow

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A day before officially announcing she had a little Bush in the oven on the "Today" show Wednesday, former First Daughter Jenna Bush Hager previewed her burgeoning baby bump in workout wear with husband Henry Hager at a Whole Foods in NYC on Tuesday.

George W. Bush's 31-year-old daughter is due sometime in the spring.

No word if she's carrying her own set of Bush twins.

Sarah Jessica Parker Entourage Member Shoplifts Fab Sunglasses!

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9:26 AM PT -- A rep for the Nobel Institute is now essentially calling out Sarah's people. The rep tells TMZ, "This individual (the shoplifter) is NOT an employee of and has no connection to the Nobel Institute, which awards the Peace Prize and presents the Peace Prize Concert. She is a freelance make-up artist who was contracted by an outside agency that specialized in that area."

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-- A rep for Sarah tells us the culprit was NOT SJP's assistant, and was not on her payroll ... but was traveling as part of Sarah's entourage.

A source connected to Sarah claims the alleged shoplifter was actually working for the Nobel Peace Prize. SJP was in Oslo to host a concert for the organization.

If you were flying from Oslo, Norway to NYC on United today ... you would be plenty pissed off, because the plane was delayed for an hour while police dealt with a little shoplifting incident involving Sarah Jessica Parker's assistant.

Sources who work at the airport tell TMZ ... Sarah -- seen above arriving at the United terminal -- and her entourage were ready to board the plane when they were confronted by cops, who were called after an airport shop owner claimed one of Sarah's minions pilfered a pair of expensive sunglasses.

Police blocked the assistant from boarding and worked out a settlement of sorts -- a fine of $1,400, which was paid on the spot. We're told Sarah and the assistant then got on board and the plane took off.

That's what you get for horsing around in Norway.

Sofia Vergara Boobs. Boobs. Boobs.

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Sofia Vergara is filming a new movie that's revealing a lot more of the "Modern Family" star than we're used to seeing ... by having her flaunt her God given talents in sexy black lingerie.

The gorgeous 40-year-old showed off her beautiful unmentionables on the set of "Fading Gigolo" in NYC on Friday.

She's amazing.

William & Kate Our Fetus is SWAGGED OUT

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Prince William and Kate Middleton's unborn heir is already raking in the best baby gear money can buy ... for FREE! And yes, it's totally weird to be jealous of a fetus -- but we are.

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Kate Middleton The Corporate Race TO THE FETUS!

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Kate Middleton is only a few weeks pregnant ... but already being SHOWERED with lavish gifts from tons of baby product companies ... all gunning for what could be the HOLY GRAIL of preggo publicity.

TMZ has learned ... Kate has already received swanky goodie-baskets from at least 4 U.S.-based baby product companies ... and presumably dozens, if not hundreds, more from around the globe.

The logic is simple ... Kate likes the goods ... uses goods ... is photographed with goods ... goods get WORLDWIDE publicity ... company makes a bloody fortune.

So far, we know Kate been sent kiddy learning programs from MyTalkingToddler.com ... morning sickness relief from a company called One Step Ahead ... and clothes and products from 2 high end L.A. baby boutiques.

We spoke to a rep for Bel Bambini in Beverly Hills ... who told us they sent Kate a $2,300 gift basket which included a new Bugaboo Cameleon 3 stroller (worth $978), a Fendi layette set ($265), Dior Booties ($275) and much much more.

Kate also got more than $1,000 in free baby swag from Flicka -- a high-end baby store owned by "General Hospital" star John Reilly. Management tells us they shipped over their "hot selling Choo Choo blankies" which have been worn by a whole bunch of celeb babies.

Guess Kate can cancel the baby shower ... unless Queen Elizabeth's just DYING to play "Guess the Due Date."