Artie Lange: I F***ed Jake Gyllenhaal's Face
No-holds-barred "Howard Stern Show" sidekick, Artie Lange, let loose some behind-the-scenes information on losing the lead role in "Brokeback Mountain" to Heath Ledger. Too soon? Not for Artie ...
Lange's rant occurred as the swelling comedian and "Madhouse" maestro Jeff Beacher were heading into JET Nightclub in Las Vegas.
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Little Trump Gets Bumped
The Donald's peeps pulled the plug on what would have been a pretty hilarious bit -- with the dethroned Miss Nevada, Katie Rees giving disgraced Miss USA Tara Conner her "Miss JET Las Vegas" crown -- because Trump's big ops didn't like the idea of a "Mini Donald Trump" as part of Jeff Beacher's wacky event.
The party was to have been sponsored by Lohan's anti-smoking gum, Ariva, but Conner pulled out of the nutty coronation just hours before the party at The Mirage -- when Trump's national pageant organization viewed it as inappropriate.
Tara's camp then sent this statement to JET nightclub: "In no way or manner can Tara be photographed with the Miss Nevada girl or a midget (sic) Trump at all ... Tara has a wonderful relationship with Mr. Trump and this could easily come off as disrespectful."
Mayweather vs. Judah -- Punch Drunk?
Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather and Zab Judah decided to lose the boxing gloves and battle with their cash in Las Vegas this weekend.
TMZ was there as the two boxers battled over who could buy the most bottles of champagne at Prive nightclub in Planet Hollywood. When the dust settled, Pretty Boy laid down a pretty penny for three magnums of Perrier Jouet Rose -- at $2,000 a cork pop. For good measure, he threw an additional $5,000 in Benjamins into the crowd!
But it was Judah who topped the champ by racking up the mother of all bar bills by shelling out for 50 bottles of Dom at $1,000 each. That's 50k on booze alone!
Eddie Murphy Rebounds in Vegas
After the fastest "marriage" and "divorce" since Britney began her journey to Crazytown -- Eddie Murphy shed his brief connect with the ball and chain to get his party on at the grand opening of The Bank nightclub at the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas. And it looks like one biological woman might have struck gold! For a minute, anyway.
The voice behind the world's most famous cartoon ass sure knows how to leave the past behind!
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What's Left of Jenna Parties in Vegas
Jenna Jameson jumped out of a cake and performed a burlesque show to celebrate her boyfriend Tito Ortiz's birthday at Cathouse in Las Vegas last night
It's probably the closest Jenna has come to sugar in years.
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Monte Carlo in Las Vegas is Burning!
The Monte Carlo Hotel in Las Vegas is on fire -- looks like about four stories from the roof down are toast. The fire may have started in one of the luxury suites on the 32nd floor, and has burned to the 24th floor. No reports of injuries yet. Traffic is snarled on the strip.
A fire spokesman said the fast-spreading blaze started around 11:00 AM PT. The hotel has more than 3,000 rooms -- minus a few now. The 35-story hotel is situated between New York, New York and the Bellagio. Firemen are battling the blaze from the roof, where four workers are trapped, according to FOX News. Guests are being evacuated to the MGM Grand, which was the name of the hotel that burned in 1980 (which is now Bally's).
Hard Rock Royalty: Who Are the Lucky Seven?
Everybody knows that deep-pocketed people get the most perks in Las Vegas -- Hard Rock Hotel and Casino has a "Rock Royalty Card" for their favorite few. You'll never guess which seven celebs have been knighted in Sin City fashion!
The perks (at least the ones they'll tell us about) include transport on the Hard Rock private jet, access to the Bowling Alley Penthouse Suite and other celebrity suites, full access to club Body English and the Joint concert venue -- plus VIP pool treatment. There are only fifty of these cards in the universe!
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Blue Men Stuck a Camera Down My Throat!
An audience member at the Blue Man Group show is suing, claiming they stuck a dirty camera down his throat during their show. What?
TMZ has obtained a lawsuit in which James Srodon claims while he attended a 2006 show, he was "forcibly restrained" in his seat while the blue men shoved an "esophagus cam" into his mouth. According to the suit, the esophagus cam is routinely dragged on the floor during the show, which could contaminate it with food and liquid. James claims he now suffers from nightmares.
Srodon is seeking over $50,000 in damages.
UPDATE: Blue Man Productions issued the following statement: "We are shocked and surprised to learn of the allegations made in reference to one of our comedic pieces, "Esophagus Video." At the time of this statement, we have not been served any legal papers.
"Our well-known audience participatory pieces, such as "Esophagus Video," have been performed for over 15 years, in over 50,000 performances, to the delight of over 12 million audience members around the world. We are disappointed that this false claim forces us to reveal the truth behind one of our most popular theatrical devices.
"'Esophagus Video' is simply an illusion. A camera is held in an actor's hands, the actor's hands are placed near an audience member's mouth (not on or in). The live-feed video screen then switches to a pre-recorded medical video, resulting in the hilarious and absurd illusion that the audience is peering down an individual's esophagus. Because the camera never enters the mouth, the execution of this illusion could not possibly put anyone at risk of injury."
Lil' Jon and Little Pal in Crunk City, Utah
TMZ spotted rapper Lil' Jon getting ready at Sundance (Crunkdance?) for a trip down the powdery slopes of Park City, and helping him prep was -- of course -- an Oompa Loompa.
It's unclear if the Oompa -- one of the stars of Beacher's Madhouse -- actually went down the hill with Jon, but what a sight that would've been, but this one is pretty good as it is.
Mickey Suffers No Mammary Loss
Rapper-Simon-Rex-pal Mickey Avalon has, by his own admission, done a lot of rough stuff to his own body.
Nothing as drastic as this pneumatically-advanced friend of his, but somehow, we don't think he's overly concerned.
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John Mayer -- White Man's Overbite
Not even the great John Mayer is immune to the dreaded "white man's overbite."
The newly single and self-proclaimed "douchebag," got down in Sin City over the weekend, leaving the sanctity of his VIP booth to hang out with the common folk on the dance floor at Body English at the Hard Rock Hotel. Then he made his way over to Tryst at the Wynn -- check out the pix.
Vin Diesel Fuels Up in Vegas -- On Women
Shiny-topped stud Vin Diesel was easy to spot at the Bank Night Club in Las Vegas last night -- where he danced, smoked and fended off a line of female fans!
Check out Vin's moves -- on and off the dance floor!
Artie Lange How to Pick Up a Hot Waitress
Artie Lange gave onlookers lessons on how to pick up one of the hot Las Vegas cocktail waitresses ... just sit and stare with your tongue out.
TMZ snapped this photo of Artie from "The Howard Stern Show" inside the Luxor Hotel and Casino this weekend, at the exact moment his tongue fell out of his face while staring at this hot young server. No word on if she accepted his dinner invitation.
X-Ray Vision Doesn't Work in Vegas
"Superman" aka Dean Cain was playing some blackjack last night in Sin City, but from the look of his stack of chips, he wasn't using his superpowers!
TMZ shot Mr. Cain playing cards at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, where he was slappin' down up to $500 a hand on blackjack. A source inside the casino tells us that by the end of his sitting, the black chip stack ($100s) turned to reds ($5s). Damn that kryptonite! Superman was in town for nightclub queen Amy Sacco's 40th birthday party at Body English.
We caught Dean later that night, and it seemed to have worked out!
Lil' Brit and Lil' Adnan: Lil' Crazy!
Well, that didn't take long! After driving aimlessly around Las Vegas, Beacher's Madhouse star Lil' Britney -- and her new pal, Lil' Adnan, showed up for the opening of club Penthouse in Las Vegas.
Who doesn't have a little fun in Sin City?
Heidi and Spencer Suck
Tons of gross-out PDA, a photo-op or two and a stripper pole -- just another night for Heidi and Spencer.
TMZ caught the villainous "Hills" twosome at Jet at the Mirage in Vegas, where they were all over each other, even though their wedding is off.
The only thing that would've made things worse: Heidi singing.