'Transformers 3' Injured Extra Gets $18 Million Settlement
The 26-year-old movie extra who was critically injured during a stunt for "Transformers 3" will receive an $18.5 million settlement from producers.
Gabriela Cedillo had sued Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Studios after she suffered a serious head injury during a stunt-gone-wrong in Indiana on Sept. 1, 2010.
Cedillo was driving her own car in the background of an action sequence ... when something went terribly wrong.
According to people on the set, a stunt car was being pulled by another car ... when the cable between the two vehicles snapped and whipped around ... slicing through Cedillo's windshield and striking her in the head.
Cedillo was airlifted to a nearby hospital where she underwent emergency surgery ... but the damage to her brain is permanent.
According to Cedillo's lawsuit, obtained by NBCChicago.com, Paramount and DreamWorks originally promised to cover medical costs ... which soared past the $350k mark ... only to do "everything they could to avoid payment."
But it seems the studios have stepped up with the cash -- and now a judge has signed off on the settlement.
Following the crash, the incident was investigated by Indiana safety officials ... who determined the studios did not violate any of their operational standards.
4:35 PM PT -- A rep for Paramount tells TMZ, "We are pleased that the Cedillo family has agreed to move forward with the settlement. This was a tragic accident and our thoughts and prayers remain with Gabriela."
1:45 PM PT -- Cedillo's people just released a photo of the 26-year-old following a recent surgery ... pretty gnarly.
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Gloria Trevi Sued for $1 Million Over Alleged Bodyguard Beating
Latin sensation Gloria Trevi's security guards allegedly beat the crap out of a spectator at a recent concert in L.A. ... humiliating him in front of 4,000 people ... and now, the guy's suing for $1 MILLION.
The spectator -- a guy named Elvis Navarro -- filed the lawsuit in L.A. County Superior Court, claiming he attended a Trevi concert on May 11th at Nokia Theater ... and was assaulted, battered, pushed to the ground, and handcuffed by Gloria's security team.
Elvis doesn't explain what, if anything, provoked the guards -- but claims the entire incident took place in front of 4,000 people ... "causing [him] mental and physical injuries."
Elvis isn't messing around either. He wants $1,000,000 in damages.
Calls to Gloria's camp were not returned.
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'American Idol' We Really, Really Want Jennifer Lopez Back
Jennifer Lopez isn't sure if she'll come back for a third season of "American Idol," but the big cheese on the show says he wants her back in the worst way.
"A.I." EP Nigel Lythgoe tells TMZ, "We want her back. I want her back." Nigel is reacting to Lopez' comment on "Ellen," saying, "I don't know if I can go for a third year. I miss doing other things. It really does lock you down."
Nigel says, "I know how much she loves doing the show and how much she cares for the kids." That said, Nigel adds, "It's a business. She has to weigh everything. I know she's gotten lots of offers to do movies and other things."
Ever the optimist, Nigel says by saying she "doesn't know" if she'll come back, it's classic negotiations, which means the door is open. Welcome to Hollywood.
Deion Sanders Ordered to Pay $10k/Month in Child Support
Deion Sanders has been ordered to pay $10,500/month in child support to his ex, Pilar Sanders, and a whopping $275,000 to cover her legal fees.
The NFL legend did get some good news today in court -- he was not ordered to pay spousal support.
Pilar was also ordered to return six containers of Deion's property by July 1.
This is the latest chapter in their ongoing, incredibly nasty legal war. Just last week, Deion was granted a restraining order against Pilar ... ordering her to stay at least 500 yards away from his Dallas mansion.
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Jennifer Lopez to Judge: Let My Kids Cross the Border
Jennifer Lopez desperately wants to bring her children on her upcoming world tour with Enrique Iglesias -- just one problem ... the kiddies are not allowed to cross California state lines.
When J.Lo and her soon-to-ex husband Marc Anthony filed for divorce -- the judge ordered both sides to keep Emme and Max within the confines of Cali unless they get permission from the court.
So J.Lo has filed documents ... explaining that both she AND Marc are about to embark on separate concert tours ... and they both want time with the kids while on the road.
In the docs, Lopez says she and Marc will be able to work out the scheduling.
A hearing is set for June 26. J.Lo's concert tour with Enrique is set to kick off in July.
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Julio Iglesias Burglars Hit My Hotel Room and Jacked My iPads
To all the crooks who stole before ... WHY MUST YOU TARGET JULIO IGLESIAS?
Venezuelan authorities are on the hunt for the scumbags who broke into the Spanish singer's hotel room and cleaned it out ... while he was performing a concert this week.
According to officials in Venezuela, the bad guys got away with $1,600 in cash, 3 iPads -- and a suitcase containing video cameras, a computer and personal documents.
Officials say investigators are questioning staffers at Julio's hotel -- and hope surveillance camera footage will help identify whoever jacked Julio's stuff.
No es bueno.
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Ex-Mickey Mouse Clubber Christina Was in LOVE with Tony Lucca
Christina Aguilera has it out for Tony Lucca on "The Voice" because he spurned her while they worked on The Mickey Mouse Club -- this according to a former Mouseketeer.
Ex-Mouse Clubber Dale Godboldo -- who starred on the 90s MMC revival alongside Aguilera and Lucca -- tells TMZ, Tony was pretty popular in his Disney days ... "Britney was in love with him. Christina was in love with him. Mylin was in love with him."
But Christina and Tony never hit it off -- and Dale believes she's carried a grudge ever since, claiming, "All of this [Voice] madness was not brought on by Tony."
You'll recall ... Aguilera harshly criticized Tony's "Voice" performance Monday night -- calling the rendition of "99 Problems" "derogatory to women." The two have been butting heads all season.
Hell hath no fury like a Mouseketeer scorned.
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Judge to Deion Sanders You Get the Kids ... for Now
Deion Sanders scored BIG in his nasty legal war with estranged wife Pilar ... getting temporary custody of their kids PLUS a restraining order that keeps her 500 yards from his Dallas mansion.
During Monday's hearing, the judge also ruled Deion was only acting in self-defense when he injured Pilar during an altercation at the mansion on April 23. The judge said Pilar could face a fine for her role in the alleged attack.
The judge also ruled that Pilar and Deion's 3 minor children must undergo psychological counseling.
Deion and Pilar have been at each other's throats for months -- after Pilar claimed he was a no-good, cheating, narcissist.
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WWE Star Hauls Ass to Monday Night Raw ... BUSTED for Speeding
WWE Star Ricardo Rodriguez got a traffic-stop smackdown yesterday ... when cops nailed the wrestler for speeding while on his way to film Monday Night Raw.
Sources tell TMZ, Rodriguez put the pedal to the metal -- allegedly clocking 70 mph in a 55 mph zone -- when cops pulled him over ... mere miles from the Greensboro, NC Coliseum where last night's show was being held.
R-Rod knows when he's been made (photo below) ... and accepted the ginormous $200 speeding ticket with no objections.
We're told the ticket was so expensive because Rodriguez was speeding through a construction zone (note the orange cones) ... which is a big no-no on any road.
Remember people ... mind the cone zone.
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Secret Service Hooker We DID Have Sex ... And He Ripped Me Off!!!
The Colombian prostitute behind the massive Secret Service scandal is finally admitting she had sex with one of the agents -- claiming he seriously short-changed her for her services, paying only $50 ... when she explicitly asked for $800.
24-year-old Dania Londono Suarez appeared on "Today" this morning with a translator -- claiming the agent was very direct about asking for sex when they met at a Cartagena bar last month.
Dania says she told him up front ... a night with her would cost $800 -- but the next morning, after they had had sex, the agent grew "very angry" when she asked for her money.
According to Dania, he threw her $50 and kicked her out -- and that's when police got involved.
The agent in question has reportedly resigned.
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Secret Service Hooker I Could've Stolen Top Secret Obama Information
The Colombian prostitute behind the massive Secret Service scandal claims she had access to top secret government info during her tryst with an SS agent -- because he was passed out drunk.
24-year-old Dania Londono Suarez just appeared on wRadio in Colombia, claiming she even had access to the agent's wallet -- because he had fallen into a deep alcohol-induced slumber ... and left all his possessions completely unattended. Dania did not say if she actually rifled through his stuff.
Dania also didn't say if she actually had sex with the agent in question -- but admitted she did enough to warrant payment ... whatever that means.
And big surprise -- Dania said a lot more went down that fateful night in Cartagena, but she'll only divulge those secrets ... for a hefty price. She's already lawyered up with one of Colombia's best attorneys.
Good thing she wasn't a spy -- OR WAS SHE?!?!
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Mexican Rock Band Maná Want To Rephrase That Racist Question?
Mexican mega-rock band Maná was outside a Coldplay concert when we got to ask 'em the burning question about groupies that was on absolutely ... NO ONE's mind. ¡Ay, dios mio!
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J.Lo/Enrique Iglesias Who's On Top?
Lopez' manager, Benny Medina, tells TMZ, "Neither Jennifer nor Enrique care who opens or closes. What we want to do is give the fans the best show possible and whatever that means, that's what we will do."
It's a big change from a year ago, when Enrique bailed on the Britney Spears concert tour because she was getting top billing ... and he wasn't having it.
We're told the NEW tour will be a "co-headliner show," with equal production value, money and time spent on both Jennifer and Enrique.
As for who opens and who follows, Medina tells TMZ it hasn't been worked out yet but it won't be a problem. He also said if the venue has a bunch of screaming girls pining for Enrique, it would make total sense for Jennifer to go first.
For the record -- the AEG rep also told us Enrique had "no ego" about going last.
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Jennifer Lopez Sued By Ex-Driver -- You Let Benny Medina Treat Me Like Crap
Jennifer Lopez is being sued by her former personal driver ... who claims the singer's powerful manager Benny Medina HUMILIATED him ... and destroyed his career.
According to the lawsuit obtained by TMZ, Hakob Manoukian claims he started driving for J.Lo and Marc Anthony in 2005 ... and over time they loved him so much, they convinced him to shut down his company and work exclusively as her personal Head of Security and Transportation.
Hakob claims J.Lo agreed to pay him more than $200,000 per year.
But according to the suit, things went south when Lopez began filming "What to Expect When You're Expecting" in 2011 ... that's when Hakob claims he was forced to spend time with Benny Medina.
Hakob -- who was born in Iraq -- says Medina hated his guts from the start ... claiming Benny would often rip him for the way he dressed, cussed him out in public and told him "he could not speak English well enough."
Hakob claims Medina eventually persuaded Lopez to demote him ... taking away his security responsibilities .... and relegating him to "merely be Lopez's Los Angeles driver."
Hakob says he was basically forced to resign -- and now he's suing J.Lo and Benny for unspecified damages.
Medina tells TMZ, Manoukian was a "disgruntled employee who chose to quit."
Our call to Lopez has not been returned.
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Octomom to NueveMom 'No One Will EVER Take My Octo Title'
Octomom Nadya Suleman has a competitive uterus ... because she doesn't want any would-be baby machines taking a shot at her birthing title ... and she's sick of them trying.
Octo had some competition recently from Mexico's NueveMom -- who claimed to be pregnant with 9 babies. Her story might not be true, but if it is ... it could have shot Octo's record for most children delivered at a single birth to survive straight out the window.
Octo tells TMZ she's tired of all the Octofakes lately, telling us, "No one will ever take my Octo title, I’m in the Guinness Book Of World Records!"
She goes on to call NueveMom "a fraud" and says she "shouldn't be making a joke about raising a large family. It’s a serious job and takes a lot to take care of my children. She disgusts me."
Pot ... meet kettle.
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NueveMom FRAUD??? Univision Calls BS on Pregnancy
NueveMom is no mas ... this according to Univision ... which has information that could prove the woman who was allegedly pregnant with 9 babies ... isn't really pregnant at all.
Univision published a report ... claiming a reporter spoke with a Mexican doctor who performed an ultrasound on Karla Vanessa Perez ... and determined her uterus was "empty."
The doctor told a reporter ... she was unaware of any other ultrasounds that may have been performed ... and says the local Health Dept. is trying to find out who told Karla she was pregnant in the first place.
So, for now ... hasta la vista, baby ... baby ... baby ... baby ... baby ... baby ... baby ... baby ... baby.