Rosie Rides for Team Babwa!
Even though they had some hard words when Rosie bailed on "The View" last year, it seems like Ro and Barbara Walters are waaaaay past that -- and now TMZ knows whose corner Rosie's in when it comes to Babwa v. Star.
Rosie's rep tells TMZ, "Rosie loves Barbara ... always has and always will." Tellingly, no mention of Star, who Rosie replaced as one of the "View" yentas when Star so bitchily ditched the show the year before.
Barbara told ET earlier today that she didn't know anything about Star's Wednesday bitchbomb.
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Mike Epps Hits Back at Paternity Server
The guy who served comedian Mike Epps paternity court papers claims Epps served him something too -- a can of whoop ass!
The victim told the Louisville Police Department he attempted to serve Epps while the comedian was backstage at Kentucky's Louisville Gardens. As the server was handing the papers over, he claims he was attacked by Epps and a few other guys. According to the police report, he suffered an abrasion to the right side of his head and his left eye was swollen shut.
Mike Epps is the prime suspect. Epps' reps couldn't be reached for comment.
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Chris Brown's Bodyguards Beat Down Photog?
A photographer for a Florida newspaper claims he was pummeled and robbed last night by R&B singer Chis Brown's bodyguards.
The photog, Luis Santana, was at a lounge in St. Petersburg, FL., where Brown was accompanied by Rihanna, and was having a private birthday party. Santana was told by the venue's security that he could take photographs outside, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
He claims when he snapped Chris Brown in an SUV, Brown's bodyguards chased him and forced him to the ground. One guard put his knee on Santana's jaw, and took his $3,000 camera.
Police are investigating. Chris Brown rep was not immediately available for comment.
50 to Thief: G-G-G Gimme My Chain Back!
A bold thief tried to jack 50 Cent's chain in Africa recently, but 50 jumped into the crowd to fight for his property. He's gonna get his chain or die tryin'!
In the video, you can see a crazy concert-goer jump on stage during Fiddy's set and yank his chain right off his neck. A G-Unit insider tells TMZ that what folks couldn't see was 50 actually jumped off the stage to follow the thief -- and punched the man who tried to jack him.
When asked what the end result of the scuffle was, our source replied, "The chain is around 50's neck right now."
Aniston to Paparazzi: I'm Not Your Friend, Buddy!
Jennifer Aniston got accosted at a Florida Marlins game tonight by an overzealous photog who got a little too close for comfort. Hands off Mayer's woman!
Aniston was filming a scene at the game with Owen Wilson for their upcoming movie "Marley & Me." CBS4 in Miami tells that after they were done filming, a photog got too close to Aniston and wouldn't back off. Cops warned him several times to keep his distance, but he wouldn't listen -- so officers moved in.
He was taken out of the stadium and eventually released. No charges were filed.
"Gladiator" Fans Brawling in the Stands!
A nasty fight broke out during the April 30 taping of "American Gladiators" -- and it involved a random "American Idol" reject from Season 1.
TMZ sources tell us a brawl erupted in the stands when a woman got punched in the face -- by a guy!!!
We're told three women and five men came to the rescue of the injured woman, where our source says they "literally tumbled down three rows of audience members ... flying left and right like bowling pins."
Making the mess crazier is that one of the guys with the injured girl was "American Idol" contestant Jules Sanchez from Season 1. Where's Simon when you need him?
A source from NBC tells TMZ, "There was a small altercation between fans in the stands that was quickly handled by security."
No police report was taken on the scene.
TMZ Bible Thumped by Rev. Wright
He may have single-handedly done in Barack Obama with his arrogance, but Reverend Jeremiah Wright's work still isn't done until his security messes with TMZ.
If he really wanted Barack to win, he'd just stay home.
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Lil Mama in Not-So-Lil Rumble
Lil Mama's bro was pissed he couldn't get all his friends into a NYC club last night -- and got into a shoving match with the bouncers right out front!
The little "Lip Gloss" rapper actually regulated the situation and got him the eff outta there before the cops showed up.
America's Next Top Psycho
A woman watching "Top Model" went seriously "Springer" over her friend's refusal to stop yapping during Miss J's transtastic Tyrade. Fierce!
According to police, the 42-year-old victim refused to pipe down, leading her crazy-ass friend to allegedly pull out a knife and stab her. Beauty really is pain!
When police arrived, they found the bloody victim lying on a couch amidst clumps of hair. The psycho suspect fled and is still at large.
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Frenchie Claims Shauna Sand Abused Him
Shauna Sand's French Fabio-alike soon-to-be-ex husband, Romain Chavent, has filed a request for a temporary restraining order against her -- claiming the Lucite wonder abused him.
The handwritten request for the TRO -- which makes painfully obvious that English isn't his first language -- was filed yesterday in Los Angeles Superior Court and alleges that on April 20 Shauna came to the restaurant where he works and told him she was going to "ruin [his] life." Chavent claims she "tried to take out my ring out of my finger" and had to lock her out of the restaurant.
Court: Let Snoop Dogg Back in Da House
Rapper Snoop Dogg is one step closer to getting his UK visa. Fo' shizzle.
A British court has rejected the government's decision to deny Dogg a visa after he -- and his entourage -- were involved in a fight at Heathrow airport in 2006. Although Snoop and his posse were arrested for the brawl, judges said the gangsta rapper cooperated with the police and didn't retaliate during the altercation. He's a lover, not a fighter.
The British government has a week to appeal the court's decision.
Busey Gets A-Buse-ive with TMZ Photog
Gary Busey went ballistic on our camera guy today when we tried to get the real story behind his alleged eviction.
Busey tore after our guy, ripping the microphone and battery off his camera. But after Gary went inside his apartment and cooled down, he came back and apologized for it all. He told us he didn't get evicted from his place and he doesn't owe his old landlord $50k as had been reported -- he just moved out of Malibu because he needed a change of pace.
Apparently that change doesn't involve his sanity -- it's still gone.
Kelly Ripa to Priscilla - Oh No You Di'nt!
A war as big as the one between LC and Heidi nearly broke out on the set of "Live with Regis and Kelly" this morning when the dancing, motor-oiled, Scientolo-grandmama stepped up to the perky one for interrupting Regis.
Kelly looked like she was about to rippa that frozen face off.
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That's One Agitated A-hole!
Get near Zsa Zsa Gabor and Prince Von Anhalt will have your ass.
The Prince is in court right now for this alleged attack of a paparazzo caught on tape back in May of 2005. A-hole's being sued for battery and emotional distress. We hear Zsa Zsa is scheduled to stand take the stand!
Prince Von A-hole, Royally Pissed Off
Prince Von A-hole is nuclear over being hauled into court today, for the beginning of his trial of the century.
A pap is suing the Prince for battery and emotional distress. The camerawhoring ninth hubby of Zsa Zsa Gabor went ballistic yesterday -- screaming at paps, at the Ivy of all places, "If you need to make a living, go and f**k a rich woman." Speaking from experience, no doubt.
Janice Dickinson -- Seven Years Bad Luck
The lawyer and one-time friend who negotiated three of Janice Dickinson's book deals is still waiting to get paid by the Jurassic catwalker -- and he's been waiting for almost seven years!
The self-proclaimed world's first supermodel and reality show crazy person allegedly owes her lawyer John K. Pierson nearly $20,000 - and if she doesn't pay up - he's going after her ass(ets).