Carmelo Anthony's Wife LaLa -- I Didn't Bash Denver!

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Carmelo Anthony's wife LaLa Vazquez tells TMZ, she didn't blast her husband's old NBA team on a Denver radio station this morning -- claiming whoever DID ... was an April Fool's Day impostor.

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The interview went down a couple hours ago on Denver's KS107.5 Morning Show -- someone claiming to be LaLa called in, saying, "You people suck. Your stores are all the same ... Everything closes early. I mean, I need to party until five in the morning. Who cares if I have a son?"

But LaLa tells us, she's the victim of April Fool's Day identity theft -- claiming, “That was not me who called into KS107.5 this morning. I wasn’t even aware this was happening and it was a poor taste in judgment on the show’s part.”

LaLa's been taking heat on Twitter all morning ... and she's pissed.

Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth It's On ... Again

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With rumors swirling that Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are back together, our photog was able to catch a brief glimpse of them leaving a Coffee Bean in Los Angeles yesterday.

Some habits are hard to break.

Lindsay Lohan -- I Wasn't Drunk When I Got Tipsy!

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Lindsay Lohan says she was NOT loaded on grandpa's cough medicine -- aka booze, hooch, or liquor -- when she busted her butt in NYC ... telling TMZ flat-out, "I was NOT drinking, nor do I drink!"

LiLo is on the defensive after being photographed going down hard outside the Motor City Bar on Wednesday -- because some people had the audacity to think Lindsay Lohan falling down outside a bar may mean she fell off the wagon.

But that's not the case ... because Lohan tells TMZ, "I was with my brother, sister and friends. I was making a joke. They're trying to make something out of nothing."

Lindsay adds, "Just because I'm out doesn't mean I'm drinking."

Ashlee Simpson & Pete Wentz -- Still Holding On

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Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are finally coming to grips with their divorce ... by holding hands during a coffee run today in L.A. with their son Bronx.

Ashlee and Pete have been spotted out together numerous times since she filed for divorce last month ... but this is the first time we've seen them getting physical.

How touching.

Tito Ortiz: Jenna And I Haven't Split!

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Tito Ortiz tells TMZ ... the swirl of rumors that he and Jenna Jameson have separated are untrue ... right down to the story that Jenna allegedly threw his expensive watches in the ocean.

Tito says he and Jenna are still together, although he spoke obtusely about a "big argument" recently. As for why Jenna wasn't wearing her wedding ring yesterday, Tito says it doesn't matter -- they're still a unit.

We asked Tito about several tips we got ... that Jenna allegedly threw some of his expensive watches in the ocean after a New Year's Eve fight and he had to hire a scuba diver to retrieve the items. Tito says the real story is that his kids like throwing things in the harbor -- which they did with his expensive glasses ... and that's what the scuba guy was looking for.

Life at the beach.

Courteney Cox & Co-Star Take the Plunge

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Courteney Cox and her "Cougar Town" co-star Josh Hopkins took a dip yesterday in St. Bart's.

The "Cougar" stars have been rumored to be hooking up for over a month.

It's pretty clear -- Josh likes Cox.

Jaden Smith I'm Not Dead

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Jaden Smith is ALIVE -- very alive -- despite some sick, stupid BOGUS Internet report that he died in a snowboarding accident in Switzerland.

Just like Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, Jeff Goldblum, Urkel and Pat Sajak ... some moron published a FALSE report thinking it would be funny.

But Smith's rep tells us, "It's absolutely not true."

So, there ya go ...

Jaden Smith.
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Nicki Minaj No Deal for 'X Factor'

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Don't plan on seeing Nicki Minaj at the judges table on "X Factor" -- TMZ has learned the rapper will NOT be taking a gig on the show.

Rumors of Minaj's participation on the show have been spreading like wildfire ... with Simon Cowell himself fanning the flames ... but sources connected to Minaj tell us she won't be a judge on the show ... adding, "There's nothing going on with [X Factor]."

Earlier this week, Cowell told reporters that many of the names rumored to be in talks with the show were most likely leaked from his own company in an effort to stir up interest in the show.

Jessica Simpson and Paula Abdul were among the rumored candidates for the judge's positions ... but so far, no word on where they stand with the show.

Bret Michaels, Miley Cyrus Awkward Duet Back On

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The duet between Bret Michaels and Miley Cyrus will finally be released ... and Bret let it be known on the same day Miley's dad announced he and Miley's mom were reconciling. Hmmmm ....

The song, the Poison classic "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," has had a strange history to say the least. Plans to release it got scrapped last year when rumors spread that Michaels had an affair with Miley's mom, Tish Cyrus. Everyone involved denied the rumors and BIlly Ray and Tish pulled the plug on their divorce yesterday.

Michaels now reportedly says the track is a go, even hinting at the reason it was delayed, saying, "The record label was supposed have to this huge humongous release of 'Every Rose.' It was going to be Miley's next-step song, but because of that, they stepped back."

Michaels says the single will probably drop over the summer.

Bradley Cooper -- Recipe for Madness

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Opening day of your new movie? Check. Reports of a breakup with your long-time girlfriend? Check.
No wonder Bradley Cooper was met with a pap crush at LAX last night.

Ryan & Amanda Working It Out Together

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While Alexis Knapp claims she's carrying his unborn child, a very buff and carefree Ryan Phillippe went for a hike in the Hollywood Hills with his lady friend Amanda Seyfried on Wednesday.

It's an uphill battle.

Ryan Phillippe: I'm Payin' The Pregnant Chick!

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The woman who claims Ryan Phillippe is her soon-to-be baby daddy says Ryan is a pre-natal deadbeat dad because he hasn't paid any of her expenses ... but we're told that's just not the case.

Alexis Knapp says her baby -- due in June -- is definitely Ryan's. For his part, Ryan says he'll take a DNA test when the baby is born and if it's his ... he'll step up and support the kid.

But sources connected to Alexis claim while she's been incubating, she hasn't received a dime from Ryan and she's hurting financially because she's unable to work.

But sources connected to Ryan tell us Alexis is lying -- that Ryan has been paying Alexis' expenses, despite the fact that he has no obligation to do so until a judge establishes paternity.

We're also told Ryan is furious, because Alexis agreed that if Ryan paid to support her during her pregnancy, she wouldn't go blabbing to the media -- which Ryan's people believe she has done.

As one source connected to Ryan put it, "File this under the category, 'No good deed goes unpunished.'"

Ryan Phillippe: I'll 'Gladly' Take a DNA Test

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Ryan Phillippe will "gladly" take a DNA test to determine if he's the baby daddy of a woman he had been seeing ... this according to sources directly connected to Ryan.

We're told Ryan will not submit to the DNA test until the baby is born. There are prenatal paternity tests, but there's a slight risk of miscarriage and Ryan does not want to take the chance.

Our sources say Ryan will step up and provide support for Alexis Knapp's unborn baby, provided it is indeed his.

Although there are reports Ryan and Alexis were boyfriend/girlfriend, we're told that was never the case. They had dated for a while but it was never serious.

The baby is due in June.

Cameron Diaz Smoking Hot Stepmom-To-Be?

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Cameron Diaz is going all out to close the deal with Alex Rodriguez -- just ask Alex's daughter ... who looked real cozy with Daddy's GF at a recent New York Yankees game.

It all went down at Spring Training in Tampa ... Cam and A-Rod's first born, 6-year-old Natasha Alexander, checked each other's makeup and had some girl talk -- we're guessing stuff like hair, clothes, dad's $275 million contract.

Things are definitely looking serious, so we gotta ask ...

Eva Longoria's Restaurant -- CURSED???

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Hollywood beware ... a handful of famous couples who've eaten at Eva Longoria's restaurant Beso have SUDDENLY BROKEN UP!!! Could it be cursed? Probably ... not.

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Charlie Sheen and His Goddess All Good

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Charlie Sheen and goddess #1 Bree Olson are doing A-OK ... this after Sheen tweeted she had left him and he was now taking applications.

Sheen dropped the news last night, posting to his Twitter page: "Update: Sober Valley Lodge; Rachel has left the building..., We're sad.... Over it... Applications now being accepted! #winner"

But today, Charlie tells us, "She came back, my bad all good. Love her with the three parts of my heart."

We think that's a good thing.