'Avengers' Memorabilia Capt. America's Shield, Thor's Hammer ... FOR SALE!!!
Marvel fans rejoice -- 221 of the coolest, awesomest “Captain America”, “Thor” and “Iron Man” props are hitting the auction block ... and they can all be YOURS ... if you got a 6-figure bank account.
The auction -- run by a group called Profiles in History with help from Marvel Studios -- is set to kick off online April 14th ... and in-person at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.
Among the ridiculously expensive collectibles (with their starting bids) --
-- The full Mark II “Autopsy” Suit from "Iron Man 2" ... $60,000
-- Chris Evans' complete Captain America Suit ... $20,000
-- Steve Rogers’ Hero Motorcycle (Harley Davidson) ... $12,000
-- Thor’s Hammer ... $4,000
-- Captain America Stunt Shield ... $3,000
... And hundreds of other pricey gadgets, props, and costumes from the movies.
AVENGERS ASSEMBLE ... your life savings.
Going Once, Going Twice ...
Jennifer Lopez I Can Pull a Jolie Too!
Jumping on the Angelina leg Internet meme trend, Jennifer Lopez did a little Jolieing and flashed her gorgeous right leg backstage at an "American Idol" party in L.A. on Thursday.
An Oscar presenter can't live on alleged nip slips alone.
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Jennifer Lopez Laughed Off Nip Slip Drama
Jennifer Lopez couldn't contain her laughter when she learned about the drama surrounding her maybe/maybe not nipple moment at the Oscars last night ... this according to her personal stylist.
TMZ spoke with Rob Zangardi ... who personally zipped J.Lo into her Oscars dress ... and then helped her change into another low cut outfit after the show.
Rob tells us ... he and fellow stylist Mariel Haenn personally informed Lopez about the buzz surrounding her areola during the outfit change ... and J.Lo simply laughed it off.
Rob says ... Lopez then assured the team she was so tightly packed into her dress, there was no possible way a nip could've slipped.
So what WAS the mysterious object that appeared on Jen's chest? Rob's convinced it was a shadow from the lighting.
So we gotta ask ...
Gerard Butler Out of Rehab, Back on the Party Scene
Just two days after leaving rehab at the Betty Ford Center, a refreshed and healthier looking Gerard Butler hit up the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in L.A. on Sunday.
Butler spent three weeks in treatment after realizing he was relying too heavily on prescription medication.
TMZ broke the story ... Butler began using pain meds to deal with the pain caused by the intense physical training regimen to get in shape for "300" ... and the problem became exacerbated after he injured himself in a surfing accident while filming "Of Men and Mavericks" back in December.
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Oscars 2012 Hits, Runs and Errors!
It's the Oscars, time to honor the best in this year's films and, more importantly, critique what everyone wore!
Check out the good, the bad and the ugly.
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Jennifer Lopez A Nip in the Air?
Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz presented a pair of awards at the Oscars and they may have been joined on stage ... by JLo's areola.
The debate is raging on Twitter ... was it a nip slip? Maybe a shadow? Watch the clip and tell us ...
BRANGELINA The King & Queen Have Arrived
Like the king and queen of the Hollywood prom, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie -- and her legs -- were among the last to arrive to the Academy Awards on Sunday.
We are not worthy.
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Gwyneth Paltrow in Celine Dion's Infamous Oscars Tux?
Gwyneth Paltrow showed up to the Academy Awards wearing what looks like the remains of Celine Dion's infamous backward white tuxedo from the '99 Oscars.
We're just sayin'.
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ANNA FARIS vs. ROSE BYRNE Who'd You Rather?
Looking like twinsies, "Scary Movie" queen Anna Faris and "Bridesmaids" babe Rose Byrne both wore severe bangs and shimmery black gowns to the Oscars.
Question is ...
Jonah Hill Black Is Slimming ... Allegedly
Oscar nominated for his role in "Moneyball," Jonah Hill wears a little black tux to the Academy Awards.
He's becoming a really big star again.
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George Clooney Arrives with His Golden Trophy
Oscar nominee George Clooney arrives to the Academy Awards with his gorgeous former wrestler girlfriend Stacy Keibler.
Whether he wins or loses, he's taking home a statue.
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FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION ... Why Is Lea Thompson at the Oscars?
For some reason, former "Caroline in the City" star Lea Thompson was one of the first to arrive at the Oscars today.
Perhaps she is getting an honorary Academy Award for her stellar work in "Howard the Duck."
Whatever the reason, it's some kind of wonderful.
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Academy Awards 2011 Red Carpet Rewind!
With the 84th Annual Academy Awards just hours away, take a mystical trip back in time and check out the good, the bad and the ugly from last year's fashion fiascoes!
**Be sure to check back this afternoon to see all of this year's Oscars action!**
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Eva Longoria Held Up in Hollywood
"Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria bordered on having a wardrobe malfunction as she left her restaurant Beso in Hollywood last night ... by barely wearing a little black dress with a very deep and interesting plunging neckline.
Despite being smokin' hot, the glowing 36-year-old did her best to contribute to the nip in the air.
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Lindsay Lohan Social Life Is Back on Track Too
Just hours after getting a glowing review from Judge Sautner at her probation progress report hearing, Lindsay Lohan was back in black on the red carpet at an Oscars art event in Beverly Hills on Wednesday.
If Linds passes her last progress hearing on March 29th by completing 14 days of community service and 5 therapy sessions, she'll be able to once again party responsibly in peace ... if she obeys all laws.
Hopefully, her Linsanity days are over.
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'Pretty Wild' Star Profiting From Her Addiction
Just days before "Pretty Wild" star Tess Taylor checked into rehab for drugs ... she was modeling for a new line of clothing that promotes hardcore alcohol consumption ... and TMZ has learned there are no plans to stop production.
Taylor -- a model by trade -- had booked a gig with the Young N' Reckless clothing company ... owned by "Fantasy Factory" star Chris 'Drama' Pfaff.
One of the new YNR shirts features Taylor double-fisting 40-ounce bottles, punctuated with the words "White Girl Wasted."
Two weeks after the shoot, Taylor checked into rehab for heroin addiction -- her 2nd stint in rehab in a year.
But despite Taylor's personal demons, a rep for YNR tells us business is business ... saying, "We plan on releasing the shirts nationwide in March or April."