'Jersey' Angelina Boozing Before Wrestling Debut

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Angelina from "Jersey Shore" was SO terrified of getting her ass whooped during her wrestling debut yesterday -- she tells TMZ, she downed a cocktail and popped an energy pill before getting in the ring.

Angelina told us she had no idea what to expect her first day on the job ... adding, "I'm gonna get my ass beat!"

Adding to her fear ... Angelina just got $500 hair extensions and she's worried they'll get torn out -- but she admits, “I signed up for this so I have no one to blame but myself”

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'Jersey' Angelina Signs Up for Wrestling Beatdown

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Former "Jersey Shore" castmate Angelina Pivarnick is officially returning to TV next month ... but there's also good news -- she'll be in a wrestling ring! So ... she could catch a beating and stuff.

Sources close to Angelina tells us after a month of negotiations she finally signed a contract with TNA Wrestling earlier this week.

We're told the "Staten Island Dump" will make her debut in a tag team match involving TNA's Snooki-a-like ... "Cookie".

The Dump hits the mat on next week's episode of iMPACT on Spike TV. We're told Angelina only has a short term contract -- for now -- but long-term ... she'd like to settle her beef with Jwoww with a Pay-Per-View match.

'Jersey Shore' Angelina Files Harassment Report

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Angelina Pivarnick and police reports go hand-in-hand -- and now the former "Jersey Shore" star is involved in yet another, claiming her and her fiance are the victims of harassment.

Law enforcement sources tell us Angelina filed an aggravated assault report with NYPD on Monday ... stemming from an incident in which she claims someone vandalized her future mother-in-law's house (see above).

We're told Angelina believes the perpetrator is a girl named Lauren -- who she claims has also been harassing her by phone and Facebook.

The alleged vandalism happened back in December -- and as a result ... we're told there's not much cops can do at this point.

Deena from 'Jersey Shore' Making Her Mark

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She doesn't have a catchy nickname or any discernible talent, but that's not stopping "Jersey Shore" cast member Deena Nicole Cortese from positioning herself to make a little dough off her newfound fame.

TMZ has learned Deena has applied for a trademark on the name "Deena Nicole" -- and the logo shown above -- under the category of wearable garments and clothing (such as shirts, pants, hats, lingerie and outerwear).

We're told Deena doesn't have any specific deals lined up, but is just trying to be smart by securing the trademark now ... just in case.

For once it seems Snooki and Jwoww have set a good example.

'Jersey Shore' Ronnie -- Not Guilty Plea in Assault Case

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Ronnie Ortiz-Magro from "Jersey Shore" told a judge this morning he's not guilty of third degree assault.

Ronnie entered his plea in Ocean County Criminal Court ... where he was arraigned for allegedly punching Stephen Izzo back in September of 2009.

On an episode of 'JS' Ronnie bragged he knocked him out with "one shot."

Ronnie's next court date in the case is set for March 7.

Happy Valentine's Day -- Love, Snooki

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Snooki and her boyfriend Jionni LaValle posed for pics in a hotel in Los Angeles for a Valentine's Day card the couple plans on sending to friends.

Somewhere, Cupid just threw up on himself.

'Jersey Shore' Boys -- Fixing Their Speech Impediment

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Ronnie and Pauly D from "Jersey Shore" have barely mastered English -- but TMZ has learned they're already trying their hands at Italiano ... all in preparation for their new season abroad.

A rep from Rosetta Stone tells TMZ, they sent their Italian language program to several members of the "Jersey Shore" cast -- and according to a source close to the show ... Ronnie and Pauly have already made impressive progress with the program.

In fact, Ronnie even talked about his progress on Friday's TMZ Live.

No word on the other cast members' language-learning plans.

Sammi 'Disgusted' with Herself for Punching Ronnie

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Sammi from "Jersey Shore" says she's "appalled and disgusted" at herself for punching Ronnie in the face on last week's episode ... adding the whole thing was a "low point" in her life.

Sammi issued the mea culpa last night in NYC with "Jersey" co-star Deena -- telling us, "Violence is not the answer."

As we first reported, Seaside Police don't plan to investigate the incident ... at least until Ronnie presses charges -- and it doesn't look like that's gonna happen.

Snooki & Jwoww Here's Where We Wanna Pass Out

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Snooki and Jwoww have narrowed their reality show house hunt down to three suburban pads -- and TMZ has obtained photos of the surprisingly quaint front-runner.

According to the realtor's website, the three-bedroom house -- located in East Setauket, NY -- is a short walk to the beach on Long Island ... but here's something the dynamic duo may have to get used to ... it doesn't come with a pool.

Luckily, they can still drown themselves in alcohol.

'Sopranos' Star: 'We Paved the Way' for 'Jersey Shore'

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We finally know who to blame for the rise of "Jersey Shore" -- and ironically, it's one of the greatest television shows of all-time ... "The Sopranos."

TMZ ran into "Sopranos" star Joseph Gannascoli at Vincent's Restaurant in New York yesterday -- where he admitted that his show "paved the way" for Snooki & company ... who also play Italian stereotypes on TV.

And in a horrible twist of fate ... Jwoww and her reality show crew also showed up to the restaurant.

They must have given the milk jugs a day off.

Snooki I've NEVER Written a Check Before in My Life

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She's made a TON of cash in the last few years -- but Snooki claims she's never written a real check before in her life ... and now she's gonna exploit the hell out of her bank ignorance on her upcoming spin-off.

It's just another one of the jewels we discovered in the rundown of Snooks' new show -- "Snooki and Jwoww Vs. The World" ... yes, that's the actual working title.

According to the documents, obtained by TMZ, one of the big scenes takes place inside of a Jersey bank, when Papa Snooki tries to teach the 23-year-old how to fill out a check book.

When Snooki ... who's reportedly banking $30k per ep ... finally opens her first checking account -- she asks the banker, "Do you have any blinged out checks?"

The rundown explains, "She gets a crash course in balancing her checkbook ... but adding and subtracting from the ledger proves too much for her."

Shocker.

Snooki & Jwoww Check Out Those Milk Jugs!

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In today's very special preview of Snooki & Jwoww's new reality show, the twosome will be played by a classically trained watermelon and two up-and-coming jugs of milk!

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'Jersey's' Sammi Off Hook for Punching Ronnie

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She coldcocked Ronnie with a HAYMAKER on an episode of "Jersey Shore" -- but Sammi Sweetheart ain't facing the same fate as "Teen Mom" Amber Portwood ... in fact, she's off the hook completely ... for now.

It was a pretty shocking promo for this week's episode -- Sammi slugs Ronnie across the jaw during an argument ... an act of violence nearly identical to the thrashing Amber Portwood unleashed on her baby daddy just a few months ago ... the same thrashing that landed her behind bars.

As we previously reported, Amber was charged with felony domestic violence over the on-air beatdown -- but according to the Chief of Seaside Police, Sammi won't be prosecuted whatsoever ... at least until Ronnie decides to press charges.

Calls to Ronnie's rep weren't returned -- but seeing as the footage was shot last summer, we're guessing he's moved on. Meanwhile, Amber still faces three years in prison.

Snooki's New Show MAJOR Toilet Paper Crisis

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Snooki is about to face off with some of the GREATEST challenges of her life -- mortgages, career decisions ... and toilet paper clean-up ... so says the outline for her new reality show obtained by TMZ.

We got our grubby little mitts on the rundown for the upcoming Snooki and Jwoww spinoff show -- and according to the docs, there's gonna be a whole lotta boozing and she-pimpin'.

The storyline -- Snooks is finally moving out of her parents' house and into a place with Jwoww -- but, (surprise!!!) she's totally unprepared to deal with actual real-life problems.

For example ... the two have their sights set on a $1.5 million pad, but they don't know what a mortgage is ... or how to write a check ... and they keep getting distracted by the "hot" mortgage broker.

But conflict erupts -- so say the docs -- because during their cohabitation, Snooki ... gasp ... "made a mess of the bathroom and didn't change the toilet paper." She also "ate a ton of Jwoww's food" ... and anyone who's ever had a roommate knows that crap don't fly.

So what will happen??? We're guessing a ton of cussing and drunken debauchery ... can't wait!!!

'Jersey Shore' Italy Trip -- Italian Group FURIOUS!

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The "Jersey Shore" road trip to Italy will only serve to make the locals look like "buffoons and bimbos" ... this according to a very pissed off Italian-American organization.

TMZ spoke to a rep for UNICO -- a massive Italian American interest group -- who tells us they're furious with MTV's decision to shoot Season 4 in the old country ... saying, "People used to go to the circus to see the freak show – that is what this will be."

The rep adds, "It will not only hurt Italians but all Americans … their outrageous, reprehensible behavior will make us look like buffoons and bimbos."

As TMZ first reported, UNICO was the first group to call for a boycott of the show -- claiming it's a "denigration" of Italian Americans.

'Jersey Shore' Cast We're Goin' to Italy!!!

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The entire "Jersey Shore" cast is finally getting THE BOOT -- because we're told the plan is to shoot Season 4 in Italy!

Sources connected to the show tell us they will be scouting locations in Italy -- similar to the way they did it in Miami -- to find the right locale.

One source connected with the show says they've already lined up some of Vinny's Italian relatives to host the "Jersey" crew for an authentic Guadagnino dinner.

And we're told ... two months ago execs began working on getting visas for the cast and crew.

Of course, the whole thing is contingent on whether the Italian government lets them in the country!!

UPDATE: MTV just confirmed our story ... Italy's the place! Arrivederci!