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Bella Thorne is best known for starring in Disney's "Shake It Up" ... but to her friends she's probably now known as the one you hit up for money.

The 17-year-old is scoring a bundle in her upcoming flick, "The Duff." According to court docs -- obtained by TMZ -- Bella will get $100K for her role as Madison in the new teen comedy. If it's a hit she could triple her haul.

And get this ... if the movie grosses more than $60M she stands to make another $200K in bonuses.

Next time you get lunch, she's totally buying.

Kevin Hart flatly rejected a rose seller Tuesday night, because it's a waste of money now that he's sealed the deal with his woman.

The clip is hysterical. Kevin's leaving The Emerson Theatre in Hollywood when the rose lady approaches him. He does a show and tell with his fiancee Eniko Parrish to demonstrate why roses are now superfluous to his life.

But then there's a turn ... and what Kevin does is awesome.

Turns out famed author Nicholas Sparks didn't suddenly decide this week to end his 25-year marriage ... it looks like the deed was done months ago, and there are BIG financial repercussions.

TMZ has obtained a "postmarital agreement" filed by "The Notebook" author and wife Catherine back in August. They agreed neither would seek alimony from the other.

They acknowledge neither has a claim on the assets the other accumulates after their separation.

What's pretty clear is this ... they seem way more than "separated," which is what they told People. The document was signed after a quarter century of marriage, and it seems obvious ... Nicholas and Catherine decided last Summer their marriage was over.

Here's what it smells like ... they worked out a property settlement agreement and Catherine got a big chunk of change.

Ludacris likes his proposals like he likes his movies ... FAST AND FURIOUS ... because we're told he got married over the holidays after proposing the very same day.

According to our sources, Luda popped the question to long time GF Eudoxie during the day ... then took her out to dinner at a Georgia restaurant. When they returned home, a wedding dress was draped over a piece of furniture.

This was all a surprise to Eudoxie, but she was game so they got married on the spot. A few friends and family members were there to celebrate.

BTW ... Luda's mom picked out the dress, and Eudoxie had no objections.

They blew out of town a day or so later for their honeymoon in Costa Rica.

Congrats!

It looks like a KKK rally, but it's actually a clumsily designed shroud to protect famous bride Cameron Diaz from the paparazzi.

Multiple pics were taken by various photogs of the backyard scene. Cameron and Benji Madden didn't want their entrance captured by outsiders, so 4 people carried the contraption to the altar, with the bride safely tucked inside.

Unclear if the big reveal will be in a magazine, but we're betting that's the case.

Friendly advice ... a chuppa would have done nicely.

Oh dear ... someone tried to burn down the San Francisco home made famous in "Mrs. Doubtfire."

It happened at 8:00 PM Monday. The owner of the home, a doctor, believes the culprit is a disgruntled former patient.

As for how the fire started ... fire officials say the arsonist doused the doormat with gasoline or some other type of flammable liquid.

The damage wasn't serious -- the owner was able to contain it before it got out of control.

Just a few months ago, the iconic house served as a memorial site after the death of Robin Williams.

Famed author Nicholas Sparks has separated from his wife after 25 years of marriage.

"The Notebook" author told People, "This is, of course, not a decision we've made lightly. We remain close friends with deep respect for each other and love for our children."

The Sparks have 3 sons and twin daughters, between the ages of 12 and 23.

The language, "we remain close friends" sounds like more than a separation.

We checked and so far there's no evidence anyone has filed legal docs to end the marriage.

There's nothing sci-fi about Sterling Jerins' payday in the upcoming Gerard Butler blockbuster "Geostorm" ... it's real, and it's big.

Producers are handing the 10-year-old actress $125K for her role as Hannah in the flick -- she'll also have plenty of privacy off set in her trailer -- one half of a huge WiFi ready "double-banger."

If you don't know her name you will -- the young star best known for roles in the show "Deception" and Brad Pitt's "World War Z" will be getting shared billing with her co-stars.

She's learning the ropes fast.

Anyone hoping for a "Space Jam" sequel (all four of you) is about to be seriously bummed ... 'cause one of the movie's stars is telling TMZ Sports why it should NEVER HAPPEN, and it's all about LeBron James.

Thom Barry -- who played MJ's dad in the movie -- was out in Beverly Hills recently when we asked about rumors that LeBron might pick up where His Airness left off in a new Jam.

If you're a fan of King James, prepare to be pissed at this vid -- Barry throws a couple shots at LeBron (and Kobe too) for even thinking they could slide into Jordan's Jordans on the big screen.

Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy gave everyone a big fat clue about their relationship status ... by doing something a freshly broken up couple doesn't do ... grocery shopping.

It sure looked like they had broken up last month ... Matt seemed downright giddy about being single. But things took a dramatic turn Sunday at a Brentwood supermarket, when the 2 shopped together, loaded their groceries in the same car and drove off.

It could be a co-parenting thing -- they have a 3-year-old son together -- but a shopping trip sure seems super domestic.

There were reports Hudson was hanging with "Dancing with the Stars" star Derek Hough ... but lately it seems it's all about Kate and Matt. They were in Aspen together over the holidays with their son.

Either the holidays have rekindled that flame ... or they found a REALLY good deal on macaroni and cheese.

"America's Got Talent" star The Horse -- who famously got his nuts smashed on the show -- gave his girlfriend some wood in a creative proposal of marriage.

Zac Gordon tells us he proposed last weekend by placing the ring in a specially made Groot statue. replicating the popular character from "Guardians of the Galaxy."

Gordon says he didn't even have to pay for it ... his friend crafted it free of charge. Horse did pay for the chainsaw.

Tyrese has some amazing friends ... because his pal Snoop Dogg surprised the "Fast and the Furious" star on his birthday ... with a face full of strippers!

It all went down in Burbank this week during a video shoot for Tyrese's song, "Dumb S**t."

Snoop -- who is featured on the track -- hatched a plan to bring in some exotic dancers and surprise Tyrese for his 36th birthday with a cake (the kind you eat ... with frosting).

Baron Davis -- former NBA star-turned-Hollywood producer -- just completed his very first project ... and it's all set to be released in just a few months ... TMZ Sports has learned.

As we previously reported, Davis has been focused on a career in Hollywood for a while -- and now we've learned he's producing and directing a documentary about the legendary Drew League.

FYI -- The Drew League is one of the most legendary basketball leagues in the country ... it's based in L.A. and huge NBA stars like LeBron, Kobe and Kevin Durant often drop by to compete.

But it's not just basketball players -- guys like Terrell Owens, Matt Leinart and The Game are regulars as well.

We're told Davis' project has been in the works since 2011. Baron is funding the bulk of the project himself ... sources say there is a major celebrity who also kicked in.

We're also told the doc is set to be released during the NBA All-Star Weekend in February.

Stay tuned ...

Judith Hill -- who's signed to Sony's music label and was a contestant on "The Voice" -- reportedly recorded a new track giving praise to Kim Jong-un while roasting James Franco ... but her people say the story is bogus.

According to Page Six ... Hill originally wrote an ode to James Franco and reportedly submitted it to "The Interview" producers for the soundtrack. But when it didn't make the cut -- and the hacking scandal went down -- she changed the lyrics and the title to "A Love Letter to Kim Jong-un."

Hill was reportedly attempting to mediate peace between North Korea and the U.S. by making K.J.U. the object of her affection in the song. Some choice lyrics:

- "You got me transcending heaven, so don't be confused ... James Franco ain't got nothing on you."

- "I could wait here 127 hours ... it's true ... there's only Oscar and baby it goes to you."

Hill was reportedly signed to Sony last year ... and is best known for performing with Michael Jackson in the movie "This Is It." She placed in the top 8 on "The Voice."

A rep for Hill tells us they did NOT submit the track to "The Interview" producers ... it was requested of them by a Sony A&R rep. She also says the song is not putting James Franco down.

The rep also claims she was not attempting to mediate peace ... and never changed the lyrics or title. The rep says it was simply a parody version of her song.

Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel took their sweet time pulling the plug on their marriage -- nearly a year after separating no divorce papers were filed -- but the couple finally, and secretly, did the deed.

Diggs and Menzel announced their split in December 2013, but according to court docs obtained by TMZ ... there was no further action until November, when Taye filed the divorce petition in New York.

Looks like they hammered out all their issues -- child custody and divvying up assets -- during the delay ... because the divorce was quickly finalized on December 3.

Diggs and Menzel were married for 10 years and have a five-year-old son named Walker.

Whatever you're making per hour can't match what "Frozen" star Eva Bella made to reprise her voice over duties for a new doll. Not even close.

Disney pulled the 11-year-old voice of Young Elsa back into the fold to work on its Winter Glow Toddler Elsa talking doll. According to her contract, the whole recording session only took an hour -- but Eva still hauled in about $1700 for the brief gig.

Now, that's an ice block of cash!

No wonder the damn doll's always giggling.