Punks vs. Cabbies -- Not a Fare Fight

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A group of emo hooligans took on a few Hollywood taxi drivers last night in an epic battle -- with one ruffian escaping by actually snatching the cabbie's keys from the vehicle, throwing 'em into the street and bolting.

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Shauna: My Husband Beat The Crap Out of Me

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Shauna Sand claims she was choked, punched and thrown across a room in front of her children -- and the bastard behind the alleged beatings is her very own husband.

The former Playmate received a temporary restraining order against Romain Chavent yesterday, after she filed documents in L.A. County Superior Court alleging that this weekend, her French hubby "hit me in the breasts, which i just had reconstructive surgery." It's the latest in a string of alleged violent abuse.

Among the claims, Shauna says Romain once "threatened to sell nude photos of my children that he took of them when he was babysitting." How could she say with this guy?

In the documents, Shauna also claims in March 2008, Chavent punched her in the stomach and threw her into a wall. And in 2007, Romain allegedly strangled, punched and threw Sand across the room. Shauna says she was granted a restraining order for the 2007 incident, but had it dismissed "because he promised to change."

But Romain has made accusations of his own -- once filing for a restraining order against Shauna in April because he claimed she threatened to ruin his life. Romain's claim was later dismissed.

Now, with the most recent accusations of abuse, Shauna has been granted another TRO that will remain in effect until the next hearing on December 22.

Attempts to contact Romain were unsuccessful.

The Claws Are Out -- Girl Fight at Kress!

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We'd like to think this brutal battle erupted over politics or how to settle conflict in the Middle East -- but one chick probably just called the other a "bitch," and she strongly disagreed. With her fist.

Iron Mike Plows Through Iron Gate

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If Mike Tyson is coming to visit you for the holidays, make sure you leave the door unlocked.

The out-of-control boxer was waiting to enter a gated community in Las Vegas Thanksgiving morning when he became frustrated with how slow the gate was taking to open -- so, according to KTNV, he rammed his Black Escalade into the gate until it fell down. Tyson smash!

But Las Vegas Metro Police say the destruction was a total accident. They issued a sobriety test on the scene, which Tyson passed. After Tyson destroyed the structure, he was ticketed. Get this -- cops actually allowed him back inside the private community to finish his visit.

David vs. Goliath on "DWTS" Set

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There was an explosion of anger a few days ago on the "Dancing with the Stars" set.

Our sources say it all went down when the remaining professionals and celebs were rehearsing for the group dance that aired last night. Warren Sapp showed up several hours late for rehearsal. When Sapp finally arrived mid-rehearsal, he began complaining he was having a hard time following the routine.

Several dancers complained back that it was Warren's own fault for getting there late. At that point, Sapp snapped, throwing Derek Hough against the wall. Now get this -- all 97 pounds of Derek wouldn't back down.

We're told there was a stand-off in the dance room until they both cooled off and went back to rehearsing.

UPDATE: Derek tells TMZ, "This has been blown way out of proportion. Warren and I exchanged a few words at rehearsal that lasted seconds. The idea that Warren would do physical harm to me or anyone is outrageous. We've all become good friends during the season."

Brazil Falls Victim to Kelis

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Milkshaker Kelis had the easiest gig ever this weekend, after pocketing $20,000 and then proclaiming it was just too unsafe to sing.

Kelis was scheduled to perform at two concert appearances in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday -- but after taking a $20,000 advance, she claimed she feared for her safety. The video shows a confrontation between news reporters and Kelis with hubby Nas in tow.

Seriously Kelis -- you didn't know there were issues about carrying your wallet in Rio when you booked the gig? Besides, if want to talk about who really got robbed here ...

A rep for Kelis does not exist.

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Vegas Bigwigs Enter Punch Bowl

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Don't hit a man with glasses -- hit him for a good cause.

A pile of Las Vegas club managers and promoters laced up their gloves and smashed each other's faces at the Hard Rock's Joint -- raising almost $20,000 for the cleft charity, Smile Train, and a nonprofit organization called Barry's Boxing.

Tony Hawk, Jason Giambi and Carey Hart were all there to watch the ass whoopings.

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Tyrese Confronts Harvey Levin -- On Tape!

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Tyrese and Brandy tried to avoid pappers like the plague this weekend -- but instead, they came face-to-face with a TMZ camera and the TMZ boss ... who just happened to be there.

Here's how it all went down: Our cameras found Tyrese on a mall trip with Brandy in Century City -- but it was clear T didn't want to be seen. In fact, it seemed like Tyrese sent B to distract the pappers, so he could sneak down the back staircase.

But when Ty went to the valet, Harvey just happened to be there, waiting for his car ... and when the photog kept firing questions at Tyrese, the actor confronted Harv while the cameras rolled. Guess what happens next...

P.S. -- Tyrese and Brandy left together.

Kanye Types Some Caps in Paps Asses

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Kanye West is on an all out pap smear campaign following his recent arrest in England.

WARNING: The following words from his blog are very loud.

"WHEN I LEFT THE CLUB, I WAS ENCOUNTERED BY A THIRSTY PAPARAZZI AS USUAL. HE FELT HE HAD MORE RIGHTS TO MY SPACE THAN ME, SO I PUT MY HAND UP TO PREVENT HIM FROM TAKING MY IMAGE. I DIDN'T ASSAULT HIM BUT MERELY PUTTING MY HAND UP TO COVER HIS LENS. I GUESS IN ALL THE COMMOTION THE CAMERA SCRAPED HIS NOSE."

Although charges were never filed, Kanye figures the damage to his image is already done since news of his arrest overshadowed the facts in the incident.

He went on to end the blog with an impossible riddle, ""WHO'S WINNING, ME OR THE MEDIA?" Discuss amongst yourselves.

Thrilla At Villa!

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Since many people are waiting for the big UFC fight tonight, let us begin the face smashing with a major b**chfest brawl outside Villa.

Thrilla At Villa!

This has been the best action seen at that club in ages.

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Pap Smackdown -- Kanye Arrested, Cleared

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Kanye West will not be charged with assaulting a photographer -- in an alleged incident that went down just hours ago in the UK.

West was arrested at a hotel in Gateshead, England early this morning after allegedly getting into a tussle with a photog on his way out of the Tup Tup nightclub in Newcastle.

After a short investigation, West was released from police custody without charges.

FYI -- The person alleging the assault made the same claim against a famous British soccer player around a month ago -- but the charges were ruled to be unfounded in that case as well.

UPDATE: TMZ just spoke with the photog -- who claims Kanye did, in fact, smash his face in around 2AM London time.

According to the snapper, it all went down when Kanye was leaving the club with 4 girls, upset that he was being captured on film. After getting angry, Kanye allegedly got violent -- shoving the camera into the snappers face, causing a cut on his nose.

Criminal Investigation in Garrett Case

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Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they will open a criminal investigation into the confrontation last night between Brad Garrett and a slew of photogs.

As we first reported, Garrett was leaving Dan Tana's restaurant in West Hollywood when photogs descended. After a few minutes, a clearly irritated Garrett smacked a camera and challenged the photogs to a fight. One cameraman called Garrett a "tall faggot."

We're told someone came to the cop shop and filed a police report, listing Garrett as the "suspect." Cops are investigating a possible criminal battery.

Story developing ...

Brad Garrett Attacks Again, Possibly Provoked

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Brad Garrett went off last night, smacking a paparazzo's camera and challenging a gaggle of photogs to a fight, but he was arguably provoked.

It happened outside Dan Tana's restaurant in West Hollywood. Garrett left the restaurant and was greeted by around a dozen cameras, as photogs screamed what a big star he was. This went on for a few minutes and it appeared it was over as Brad walked to the valet.

But as several cameras continued to tail him, Brad clearly had enough. He took a swipe at a camera, and then lunged at the photog, telling him to "get a real job."

Brad then walked away and a moronic photog from an independent agency screamed, "He's a tall faggot anyway." Garrett came back and challenged the photogs to put their equipment down and their dukes up. No one accepted the challenge.

Lookin' For a Fight -- Who You Gonna Call?

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Obama supporter Bill Murray is all about peace, love, and change -- unless you bump into him and don't apologize, according to the NYPost.

The SNL alum was amidst the masses in Times Square when a "smaller guy walked through the line and bumped into him" says a witness.

The man allegedly didn't say he was sorry and Murray wasn't in the mood to "fuh-get about it." Fists flew until the cops broke it up. No charges have been filed and no arrests were made, according to the NYPost.

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My Entourage Can Beat Up Your Entourage

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If you ever get into a fight at a wedding at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Fla., don't worry -- Kevin Connolly has your back.

E from "Entourage" was on hand when a post-wedding melee broke out last Sunday. According to a heavily-redacted police report, cops responded to the scene and found several people bloodied, broken bottles throughout the area, tables flipped over and "the staff was in dire need of assistance."

We're told the 50-person fight was triggered when a female guest was hit on by a dude. The woman's husband got pissed and fists began to fly. According to the police report, "each subject interviewed was heavily intoxicated, making obtaining a written sworn statement difficult."

We're told Connolly, who's a high school friend of the groom, stepped in and broke up several of the fights.

No arrests were made and no charges have been filed.