Abercrombie & Fitch The Situation Can't Sue Us ... We're ALLOWED to Mock Him
Abercrombie & Fitch is trying to end their ongoing feud with The Situation once and for all -- asking a judge to dimiss the "Jersey Shore" star's lawsuit against the clothing company ... on grounds dude can't take a joke.
The war between Sitch and A&F began back in August -- when A&F publicly offered to pay The Situation NOT to wear its clothing. A month later, Sitch sued the company, claiming it ripped off his "GTL" and "Situation" trademarks on a line of guido-mocking t-shirts (below).
But now, A&F is trying to put an end to the back-and-forth -- claiming Sitch had no right to sue them in the first place ... because he doesn't technically own the trademarks in question ... he only applied for them.
What's more -- A&F claims Situation's application for "Gym Tan Laundry" has actually been suspended ... because MTV already owns "Gym Tanning Laundry," and the US Patent & Trademark Office thinks they're too similar.
But trademarks aside -- A&F insists its shirts are still protected under a law that allows parody as part of free speech ... in other words, the shirts were obviously a harmless joke ... albeit at the Situation's expense.
Bottom line, A&F is hoping to avoid further litigation by citing an often incontrovertible fact ... The Situation is full of crap. So far, no word back from Sitch's camp.
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Angelina Pivarnick Sued Over Staten Island Mall Fight
Angelina Pivarnick sued first, but she did not sue last -- the girl who allegedly fought with the former "Jersey Shore" star is now firing back with a lawsuit of her own ... TMZ has learned.
As TMZ first reported, Pivarnick sued a girl named Kelsey Balzafiore over a fight that went down at a Staten Island mall last November. In the suit, Pivarnick claimed she "was wounded, bruised, and injured and sustained severe shock to her nervous system."
But Balzafiore claims it was Pivarnick and her friend, Jeanine Vaiana, that started the fight with Balzafiore and her friend, Victoria Aviles.
Balzafiore claims she tried to intervene when Vaianaa and Aviles came face-to-face, and it was Vaiana who struck her first. Once she fell to the floor, Balzafiore claims Pivarnick struck her. The fight was broken up soon after.
Balzafiore is suing both Pivarnick and her friend for unspecified damages.
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'Jersey Shore' Ronnie Wanna Know What Snooki REALLY Smells Like???
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Snooki's Perfume Smell the Situation
ATTENTION! Snooki -- the grande dame of Seaside Heights -- has bottled the essence of smoosh smoosh to launch her own perfume. This will be your only warning.
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The Situation Meets the Citation
"Jersey Shore" cheeseball The Situation finally got what was coming to him ... when cops pulled over his $200K red Ferrari in Miami Beach on Thursday.
While usually guilty of fashion violations, this time law enforcement officials tell us the alleged 29-year-old was stopped and cited for speeding.
Gym. Tan. Lawyer.
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Vinny G. I'M VERY SORRY About My Rape Rap
Vinny Guadagnino from "Jersey Shore" has issued a formal apology for rapping about pretend-raping strippers in a new song he posted to YouTube this morning.
The "Jersey Shore" star went to his blog ... and wrote, "I'd like to apologize for the rap. Was meant to be a funny take on an already 'dirty' song - funny since I'm known as the 'good boy'."
He added, "I am 100 percent against violence of any kind. I work with many organizations to stop violence and bullying, and will continue to. It's something I strongly believe in. Very sorry to anyone I've offended."
As we previously reported Vinny has already pulled the song from YouTube.
Let Me Apologize
Anti-Rape Org. SLAMS Vinny 'Jersey' Star's Rap is Ignorant and Dangerous
The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization is BLASTING Vinny from "Jersey Shore" -- claiming the lyrics about rape in his new rap song are "ignorant" and "send a dangerous message to the public."
As we previously reported, Vinny posted the new song on his YouTube page -- in which he raps about having sex with a stripper and "actin like I'm raping it."
Now, a rep for the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) -- tells us, "The lyrics in Vinny Guadagnino’s new rap song that glorify rape are ignorant. Trivializing this violent crime sends a dangerous message to the public."
"Use of the term 'actin' like' doesn't mitigate the harm this crime has on survivors of sexual violence."
The rep adds, "We hope that Mr. Guadagnino will reconsider his stand on this issue and leverage his platform to reinforce a zero tolerance policy for sexual violence, as he has with bullying."
For what it’s worth, Vinny has since pulled the video … and tweeted ... “Whoa! Some people really know how to take things out of context ! ... It was fun though!”
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'Jersey Shore' Vinny Releases Love Song -- Let's Pretend I'm Raping You!
Vinny from "Jersey Shore" believes the way to a stripper's heart is through pretend rape ... this according to the lyrics in a new rap song he just released.
Vinny just posted a song called "Rack City Mix" on his YouTube page -- in which the reality star rhymes about going to a strip club and skillfully courting one of the dancers ...with lyrics like:
"I ain't got a girl ... You ain't got a man ...
I've got a date for ya ... and it's in my pants."
The rap continues:
"Oh you a fan? You wanna take a pic?
I like your crack girl ... I wanna take a hit.
Yeah I'm takin' it ... I'm a get you naked b*tch ...
We can f**k and make it fit... boomin s**t and slatin' it.
Actin' like I'm raping it ...
f** k her til she fakin' it."
But wait, there's more:
"If I act like a d*ck ... slap me with your t*ts."
Vinny posted an explanation on his YouTube page, saying, "I felt like being a naughty boy and rapping like a G. Ladies I still love you."
You stay classy, Vin.
Musical Stylings of Jersey Shore
JWoww I Got My Glock Cocked … Let’s Go Shooting!!
Just when you thought Jersey couldn't get more dangerous … TMZ has learned JWoww is strapped and training to fire handguns.
The “Jersey Shore” starlet hit up the Brick Armory indoor shooting range in NJ Monday with her BF Roger – and squeezed off several rounds from a .40 caliber Glock.
We’re told Roger’s a bigtime fan of the 2nd Amendment – and owns a 45 Springfield Armory XD Tactical … which he also brought along to the range.
No word on how JWoww shot – but we’re told she LOVED the feeling of cold steel on her skin … and is now considering buying a handgun of her very own.
You’ve been warned.
Armed!
Pauly D You're in the Army Now!
We've seen how Pauly D handles grenades, but now we know he does with a giant machine gun!
The "Jersey Shore" star visited Fort Irwin, CA last week as part of filming for his upcoming reality show. He spent his time running a training course and even firing off a few rounds.
If the whole DJ thing doesn't work out, maybe Pauly can enlist.
Pauly D Teaming Up with Britney Again
Pauly D is hitting the road with Britney Spears again -- but TMZ has learned this time ... he's bringing his reality show cameras with him.
The "Jersey Shore" star was Britney's opening act for a few shows back in August -- and one time was even on the receiving end of a lap dance from Brit.
According to our sources, Pauly D will be rejoining Britney for the final show of her tour, taking place December 10 in Puerto Rico. We're told Pauly D will be bringing along the crew from his upcoming spin-off show for MTV to document the whole thing.
A rep for Pauly D had no comment.
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'Jersey Shore' Lawsuit MTV Stole My Friggin' Idea!
The world would not have The Situation, Snooki or GTL if it weren't for a guy named Bruce Hulse -- or at least that's what he claims ... in a new lawsuit alleging MTV jacked the idea for "Jersey Shore" after he pitched the show to network execs.
Hulse filed suit in Los Angeles Superior Court earlier this month, claiming he and his production company set up a meeting with MTV honchos back in 2006, where he pitched his idea for a show called, "Jersey Shore."
In his suit, Hulse claims he even showed execs a video he made which featured, "stereotypical young men and women from New Jersey who were spending their summer in and around the New Jersey shore beaches and cities."
Hulse claims MTV "expressed interest" in the project and promised to pay him if they ever went forward with the idea ... but he never heard back and was SHOCKED when "Jersey Shore" premiered on the network in 2009.
Hulse is suing for unspecified damages -- probably safe to assume he wants something in the 7-figure range.
Calls to MTV were not returned.
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Vinny From 'Jersey Shore' Ivy League Deviance Expert
The apocalypse is nigh -- yesterday, a "Jersey Shore" cast member gave a guest lecture at an Ivy League school ...
It actually makes a lot more sense when you know the full story -- sources tell TMZ, Vinny Guadagnino was invited to speak in a Columbia sociology class on "deviance" ... a subject on which Vinny is a recognized expert.
Vin spent a lot of time talking about being bullied growing up. It went really well -- we're told students even applauded at the end -- but crap got real when Vinny opened the floor up for questions.
We're told one observer bluntly asked, "What gives you, as a cast member of 'Jersey Shore,' the right to interrupt this class and then lecture us on setting a good example?"
Vinny -- who wasn't big on speech and debate in high school -- was predictably stumped.
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Beavis & Butt-Head Rip 'Jersey Shore' Star 'Where Did You Get Syphilis?'
For the first time in 14 years, a brand new episode of "Beavis and Butt-head" premiered on MTV last night ... and the boys wasted no time crapping all over the dumbasses on "Jersey Shore."
God we missed these guys.
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Snooki Website Issues Crippling Apology For Bogus Pot Story
Snooki's legal team just smoosh smoosh'd all over the website that published a false story about her -- that she was arrested in a marijuana mega-bust yesterday -- because the site has issued an embarrassing apology for the mix-up.
TMZ obtained a copy of the mea culpa -- sent to Snooki's reps earlier today -- in which the website admits, "It has come to our attention that the story we released regarding your alleged arrest yesterday was false."
The site continues, "Our actions were wrongful and reckless ... What we did was wrong. We are sorry we did it. We are sorry for the attention it brought you."
And the coup de grace -- "We would also like to inform you that upon your request we will no longer use nor refer to you, your name, your likeness, nor your image."
Boom. Snooki wins by knockout.