Springfield to Cop: 'I Will F**king Kill You'
Rick Springfield threatened to kill a deputy sheriff and the deputy's family the night he was arrested for drunk driving ... yet there is no mention of the incident in the arrest report -- law enforcement sources tell TMZ.
Springfield was arrested in Malibu on May 1 and blew a .10 -- above the legal limit.
Sources tell us ... Springfield was extremely angry after the deputy said his $200,000, 1963 Corvette Stingray would be towed away. Law enforcement sources tell us, Springfield yelled to the deputy, "If you tow my car I will f**king kill you and your family."
Law enforcement sources tell us ... back at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station, the captain who runs the station asked the deputy, "Did you really feel threatened?" Our sources say some of the deputies at the station felt it was a loaded question, trying to minimize Springfield's statement.
In the end, our sources say there was no mention of the threat in the arrest report -- the report merely says Springfield was "belligerent."
You may recall, the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station is the place where the Mel Gibson 2006 DUI arrest report was rewritten to exclude Mel's anti-Semitic rant.
As for Springfield, his rep gave TMZ this statement: "Someone has leaked information illegally. It's a sad reflection on society today that people in law enforcement who we look up to, pander to the celebrity gossip channels."
LA County Sheriff's Dept. spokesman Steve Whitmore tells TMZ, "It is rare when a drunk doesn't say something outlandish to police when they're arrested. I have no idea what went down with this one, I wasn't there, but drunks are notorious for saying stupid, outlandish things to law enforcement all the time. Law enforcement's job is to get them off the streets, because they're drunk."
The D.A. currently has the file and is deciding whether to charge Springfield with DUI.
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Andrew Keegan Stitched Up After Street Attack
Andrew Keegan and his friends were brutally attacked by a group of six men recently, TMZ has learned -- but lucky for him ... he only ended up with a couple stitches.
Sources close to Keegan tell TMZ, Andrew and his buddies were leaving a charity event in L.A. a few weeks ago when a group of six male strangers approached them -- and picked a fight out of nowhere.
We're told Andrew and his pals tried to diffuse the situation -- but the attackers quickly turned violent ... taking a swing at Andrew and even pistol-whipping one of his friends. Thankfully, police were called and the fight broke up before anyone was seriously hurt.
Law enforcements sources tell us, they've already made a few arrests ... but the investigation is still ongoing.
As for Andrew -- we're told he ended up with three stitches on his mouth ... and was so shaken by the attack, he founded a community outreach group to help better his community.
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Hollywood Club Attack Suspect -- ARRESTED
The man suspected of brutally coldcocking a Hollywood clubgoer Wednesday morning has been arrested ... TMZ has learned.
According to law enforcement sources, the unidentified suspect -- said to be in his 30s -- was arrested this morning in his L.A. home on suspicion of felony assault ... and is currently being held on $500,000 bail.
Shocker ... law enforcement tells us, alcohol played a key role in the incident outside the Roxbury nightclub -- when the attacker delivered a devastating punch to the head of a man who had just walked out of the club.
As for the victim -- we're told he suffered a fractured skull, but is expected to make a full recovery.
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Cops Investigating BRUTAL Hollywood Club Attack
The LAPD has opened an investigation into the horrifying attack in front of a Hollywood nightclub Wednesday morning ... in an effort to identify the man who K.O.'d an unassuming clubgoer.
TMZ captured the incident on tape outside the Roxbury nightclub -- when an unknown man took a running start and delivered a ferocious punch to the head of a man who had just walked out of the club.
The victim -- said to be in his 30s -- instantly crumbled to the ground and laid unconscious for ten minutes before an ambulance arrived to the scene.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was treated for injuries. No word on his current condition.
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Man Viciously Attacked At Hollywood Club
Emergency vehicles raced to the Roxbury nightclub in Hollywood early this morning after a clubgoer was brutally attacked by another man ... who delivered a MASSIVE running haymaker while cameras rolled.
The victim had just gotten booted from the club and was smack-talking the bouncers. Another random clubgoer thought the insults were directed at him, and proceeded to deck the victim ... laying him out flat on the concrete sidewalk.
We're told the attacker fled the scene in a cab.
The victim was out cold for at least 10 minutes. An ambulance arrived to the scene, but we don't know the extent of the victim's injuries.
You can hear several people call the attacker "Eddie" in the video. If you can help ID him, you might want to call the LAPD, Hollywood Division.
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Eddie Cibrian's Ex Eddie Made Me Wreck My Car
Brandi Glanville got so pissed at her ex-husband Eddie Cibrian ... she got into a car accident -- and now she's getting sued for the wreck.
The lawsuit -- filed by the other driver -- claims Brandi ran through a stop sign near her L.A. home and slammed into the back of an SUV back in March, 2010.
According to the suit ... Brandi apologized to the woman, and admitted she had been on the phone arguing with her ex-husband.
Brandi tells TMZ, "We were probably fighting about money or custody."
The plaintiff claims she was injured and her car was totaled. She's suing Brandi for less than $25,000 in damages.
By the way, Brandi says she and newlywed Eddie still fight ALL the time about money -- but claims she's over him ... emotionally, anyway.
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MMA Ring Girls -- The Breast Chokehold Of All Time
The machines of destruction at Bellator Fighting Championships weren't the only ones getting physical in the cage last night -- because the mind-blowingly hot ring girls went at it too ... and we got the pics.
It all went down minutes before Bellator 42 at the Lucky Star Casino in Oklahoma -- Bellator ring girls Jade Bryce and Mercedes Terrell hit the mat pretty hard ... and, well, just look at the pictures already.
Seriously, why are you still reading this?
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'16 & Pregnant' Mom: Baby Daddy Punched HIMSELF!
The "16 & Pregnant" mom accused of punching her baby daddy in the face says the guy totally LIED to police ... claiming Josh Smith punched HIMSELF in an effort to set her up.
TMZ spoke with 17-year-old Jennifer Del Rio ... who told us she was driving Josh home from a job interview Monday when he took one of their twins out of the car seat ... and asked if he could take the kid for the night.
Jennifer says she denied his request -- and tried to take back the kid -- when the baby started to cry. Jennifer says she screamed at 19-year-old Josh, "Give me back my kid. You’re hurting him."
Jennifer says a struggle ensued and she was pushed into a fence -- so she called the cops.
Josh went into his house for a few minutes, says Jennifer, and when he returned, he had a bloody nose and his shirt was ripped.
Jennifer says Josh told her that he ALSO called the cops because it was “her turn to go to jail” ... insisting he was out for “payback” from an incident back in November when he was arrested for attacking her.
When cops arrived to the scene, Jennifer says Josh “lied to the cops" when he told them Jennifer attacked him. Neither Jennifer nor Josh was arrested over the incident.
However, Jennifer tells us she plans on pressing charges for child endangerment and wants to obtain a restraining order against Josh as soon as possible.
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'16 & Pregnant' Mom Allegedly PUNCHES Baby Daddy
One of the young moms on the new season of MTV's "16 & Pregnant" came face to face with cops Monday after allegedly socking her baby daddy in the cheek during an argument ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us ... cops in Hillsborough County, Florida responded to a battery call at the home of 19-year-old Josh Smith ... after he was allegedly attacked by the mother of his twins,17-year-old Jennifer Del Rio.
We're told Smith gave a statement to police ... explaining that he was trying to break things off with Jennifer ... when she became "irate" and "punched him in the face and pulled on his shirt."
Smith says he eventually pushed Jennifer away in self-defense.
Cops took a report -- but so far, neither Del Rio nor Smith have been arrested.
It's not the first time these two have dealt with the cops -- Smith was arrested back in November for allegedly attacking HER ... and was ordered to complete a domestic violence program.
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Demi Lovato I Began Cutting Myself At Age 11
Demi Lovato has admitted that she was a "cutter" -- and began self-mutilating her wrists at age 11.
Lovato opened up to "20/20" about her recent stint in a treatment center -- where she was treated for cutting, bulimia and other emotional issues.
18-year-old Lovato said the cutting was, "A way of expressing my own shame, of myself, on my own body."
She adds, "I was matching the inside to the outside. And there were some times where my emotions were just so built up, I didn't know what to do. The only way that I could get instant gratification was through an immediate release on myself."
During the interview, Lovato also says she takes "100 percent, full responsibility" for attacking her back-up dancer Alex Welch last year ... saying, "I feel horrible, [She] was my friend."
Lovato says she hopes her story can "open up the eyes of so many young girls" who are fighting the same issues.
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Sean Penn Paparazzi Attack -- The Haiti Factor
The paparazzo who was attacked by Sean Penn in 2009 is donating all of the money he won in the court settlement to various charities -- including one cause very dear to Penn's heart ... Haiti.
TMZ has learned the terms of the settlement between Jordan Dawes and Penn reads, "All of the net proceeds of the settlement will be donated to charities that support victims of domestic violence and victims of the earthquake in Haiti."
We're told Dawes' powerhouse attorney, Donald Karpel, is also donating a large chunk of his attorney's fees to the charities as well.
As TMZ first reported, Penn got 36 months probation and was ordered to perform 300 hours of community service stemming from the attack.
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'My Super Sweet 16' Star -- Suspect In Brutal Attack
Teyana Taylor -- an R&B singer who was once featured on "My Super Sweet 16" -- has been named as a suspect in a ferocious girl-on-girl beatdown ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us ... Taylor was hanging out at a recording studio in Burbank Saturday night when another woman made a comment regarding Teyana's friend Chris Brown.
We're told Teyana allegedly flipped out -- and punched the other woman in the face multiple times ... sending the woman crashing to the floor ... where Teyana proceeded to kick her in the stomach and head with her boots.
Cops were called to the scene ... but Teyana had already left the building.
We're told the victim sustained several nasty scrapes and swelling around her face.
Police sources tell us they're investigating the incident -- and would like to speak with Taylor ASAP -- but so far, no charges have been filed against her.
Attempts to reach Teyana were unsuccessful.
UPDATE 4:03 PM: Teyana finally commented on the situation on her Twitter page -- saying she's "being accused of something i didnt do."
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Paz de la Huerta's Alleged Victim -- A Bruising Photo
Former "City" star Samantha Swetra received one mega fat lip when she was allegedly attacked by "Boardwalk Empire" star Paz de la Huerta last week -- and it looks painful!
As we previously reported, Paz was arrested last weekend after she allegedly threw a glass at Swetra and punched her in the face during a party in New York. Police issued Paz a desk appearance ticket and she's due back in court on April 18.
Sources tell us Swetra has had to visit a dentist multiple times for her injuries and even had her nose x-rayed because she feared it was broken. We're told she's still waiting for the results.
Swetra retained attorney Stephanie Ovadia to represent her in the case -- but, so far, no lawsuits have been filed.
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Vida Guerra The BRAWL that Spawned a Lawsuit
Model Vida Guerra is being sued over a savage fight that occurred outside of a Hollywood nightclub last year -- and now TMZ has footage of the melee.
We broke the story -- three guys filed a lawsuit against Vida after they got their asses kicked last March outside of Vanguard nightclub ... while she was inside celebrating her birthday.
In the video -- you can see the three guys (in white) taking a pounding from the boys in black.
The guys' lawyer, Fred Hanassab, tells TMZ Vida was included in the lawsuit because her bodyguard was allegedly one of the attackers. Fred claims the fight started when a security guard made an obscene comment to one of his client's girlfriends.
We're told the three amigos suffered severe injuries -- including blurred vision, hearing loss, headaches, a shoulder fracture, scrapes, bruises, and sprains.
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Dominique Wilkins' GNARLY Brawl -- THE VIDEO
Dominique Wilkins landed a SOLID punch to the face of his alleged attacker last night in Atlanta -- and TMZ has obtained video of the very moment the NBA legend delivered the knuckle sandwich.
MARCH 2011
The video -- which was shot after the Atlanta Hawks game at Philips Arena -- starts midway through the brawl between Wilkins and Rashan Michel. You can clearly see Wilkins land a NASTY straight right punch to Michel's face before he's pulled away from the fray.
But ... 'Nique wasn't ready for it to be over -- because that's when he rips off his tie ... then his jacket ... and gets ready for round two.
By that time it's all over ... but you!
Michel was arrested for simple battery after the brawl -- but, as we first reported, he claims he never touched 'Nique ... and he plans on suing.
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Cops: Dominique Wilkins Attacked after NBA Game
NBA legend Dominique Wilkins was allegedly attacked last night after an NBA game -- but judging by the other guy's swollen-eyed mug shot ... it wasn't a good idea to mess with a 6'8" former pro athlete.
Cops in Atlanta tell TMZ ... Wilkins was conducting a live broadcast after the Atlanta Hawks game last night at Philips Arena, when 36-year-old Rashan Michel began "cursing at him."
Cops say Michel was confronting Wilkins about a $13,000 debt the former NBAer allegedly owed him for dress suits.
Cops say Michel followed Wilkins across the basketball court and allegedly started swinging ... hitting a security guard in the face and Wilkins in the chest.
Michel was eventually subdued, arrested, and booked for one count of simple battery.
Wilkins -- who did not report any injuries after the fight -- played for the Hawks from 1982-1994 and currently serves as the team's vice president. The incident was first published by the Atlanta Journal Constitution.