Lisa Ling Dinged With Banana Peel Lawsuit
Lisa Ling is getting a new view -- the defendant's table in a courtroom -- because she's being sued by a woman who claims she slipped and fell on Lisa's fabulous Santa Monica property.
Lisa was throwing an architectural and design event in June to showcase her new digs, when a woman named Yolanda Para-Keresztes claims she slipped on the outdoor steps that had some errant gravel and tumbled to the ground, fracturing her foot.
Frankly the case isn't that interesting, but we thought you'd like to see Lisa's house. It's been featured on HGTV and is one of the first eco-friendly homes built in the old Santa Monica area.
It's the first energy-neutral home -- which means it produces as much energy as it consumes -- in Santa Monica.
And the house has a huge outdoor lantern made from recycled Chinese food cartons ... which means the lights can be dimmed some.
Mantecore Tiger That Attacked Roy Horn Dead at 17
Mantecore -- the white tiger that mauled Roy Horn ... has died after an illness.
The 380-pound tiger severely injured Horn on a Las Vegas stage back in 2003, leaving him partially paralyzed. Siegfried & Roy claimed then and continues to maintain it was NOT an attack. Instead, they say, Roy was having a mini-stroke and Mantecore saved his life by dragging him offstage.
Roy says of the tiger, "We spent many hours together and he never failed to bring me great joy and wonderment. It was my great honor to be beside him at the end. He is now playing with his siblings in white tiger heaven."
Mantecore was 17. RIP.
Shaq Investigation X-Ray Proves You Jacked Up My Neck ... Accuser Says
The man who claims he was attacked by Shaquille O'Neal says the injuries to his neck and spine were so bad, he needed major surgery to repair the damage ... and says X-rays show just how bad it was.
TMZ Sports has obtained one of the X-rays, which Rob Williams' lawyer says was taken after a November surgery to correct a herniated disk, suffered in the alleged Shaq attack at Turner studios in May '13.
Rob's attorney, William J. McKenny tells us his client required 4 screws and a metal plate as a result of the alleged "punch-tackle" ... and says he's still in serious pain.
While Shaq insists the two were simply horsing around, Rob's attorney tells us his client was simply standing outside the break room, looking at his cell phone when Shaq came out of nowhere.
Williams filed a police report against Shaq for assault and battery. Cops are investigating. No arrests have been made, no charges have been filed.
'Scandal' Star Bloody Victim [PHOTO] 'He Looked Dead'
"Scandal" star Columbus Short LEVELED his victim during that bloody bar fight -- leaving the man in a heap on the floor -- and then continued to rail on him ... and the pic tells a pretty gruesome story.
Sources at Gabe's Bar and Grill in L.A. tell us ... Short leaped over the father of the bride-to-be -- it was an engagement party -- and punched his 37-year-old victim in the face, knocking the man to the ground.
We're told Short continued his beating until the victim "looked dead." Short then left the bar.
As you can see in the pic, the victim was placed on a stretcher with a neck brace before being transported to a nearby hospital.
TMZ broke the story ... Short allegedly attacked the man on March 15 for making a rude comment about the actor's wife, breaking the man's nose. Police are now conducting a criminal investigation into the incident.
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Kevin Connolly Broken Leg on the Set of 'Entourage'
There are some things a hug cannot fix ... like a broken leg.
That's the lesson learned by "Entourage" star Kevin Connolly, who broke his leg on the set of the movie last week while trying to catch a pass from Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson.
According to our sources, Connolly tripped on a sprinkler while trying to make the play, which resulted in Jerry Ferrara falling on his leg.
We're told it was a pretty clean break -- think of how bad it would have been pre-weight loss Turtle -- and that filming was not interrupted at all by the injury.
Way to take one for the team, E.
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'Homeland' Star James Rebhorn Dead From Skin Cancer
"Homeland" star James Rebhorn died at his home in New Jersey Friday night ... after a long battle with skin cancer ... TMZ has learned.
Rebhorn's wife Rebecca tells us the actor was diagnosed with melanoma in 1992 ... and he's been getting treatments ever since.
We're told his condition drastically worsened recently and he began receiving hospice care at his New Jersey home.
Rebhorn has been acting for 5 decades ... he was awesome as Claire Danes' perpetually worried Dad in "Homeland."
He also appeared in "Meet the Parents," "Scent of a Woman," and "Independence Day." He was also the lawyer who put Jerry, George, Kramer and Elaine behind bars in the "Seinfeld" series finale.
His wife Rebecca says James insisted on working despite his condition ... right through his theater performance in January.
He was 65.
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Skrillex Don't Worry Tiesto ... I Feel Your Pain
Skrillex knows all about hitting his head on stage ... which is why he empathizes with Tiesto who's recovering from a concussion Friday ... when the DJ bonked his noggin on a giant LED.
Skrilly was cruising out of LAX Saturday when he told our photog he pulled a Tiesto back in the day during a gig in Mexico ... but luckily, he didn't have to bail 'cause it was at the end.
Check out the video ... it looks SUPER PAINFUL!
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Tiesto I Knocked Myself Out on LED Screen Walking to the Stage
Tiesto -- one of the most popular DJ's on the planet -- was rushed to a hospital Friday night in San Jose ... after he hit his head on the giant TV screen above his turntables.
Tiesto was supposed to play a show last night in San Jose ... but whacked his head on the LED as he made his way to the stage -- and went down HARD!
According to reports, the DJ tried to play his set anyway -- but management said no.
Tiesto updated his fans a few hours later saying he got a a couple stitches and doctors said he suffered a concussion.
For now, he's gotta stay off his feet for a few days ... meaning his set at a concert in L.A. tonight is cancelled.
Sorry EDM kids.
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Snoop Dogg Uncle June Bug On Death Bed
Snoop Dogg is mourning today the impending death of his beloved Uncle June Bug ... who at the time of this post is taking his last breaths.
Sources tell us ... Snoop is at the hospital with June Bug and Daz Dillinger ... and they are trying to comfort him as he succumbs to colon cancer.
We're told doctors have informed the family ... barring a miracle, the 70-year-old June Bug will die before day's end.
June Bug was known to accompany Snoop on tour and was often seen dancing on stage during concerts. June Bug was also the uncle of rapper Daz Dillinger.
rip uncle junebug . greatest to ever do it !!! heaven wouldn’t be the same without u !
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) March 21, 2014
Kristin Cavallari I Don't Need Jay Cutler Looking At My Crotch During Birth
It's the question millions of couples ask themselves before entering the delivery room -- and now Jay Cutler's in the same boat -- does your wife want you to see EVERYTHING when she's giving birth?
Fortunately for the Chicago Bears QB -- he won't have to guess ... 'cause his wife Kristin Cavallari was out in NYC today and told us.
One TMZ staffer who's wife recently had a kid has some advice for Jay -- "Don't look down. Maintain eye contact ... and watch where you step."
Steve-O Under Investigation for 'Deadly Conduct'
Steve-O's latest stunt -- backflipping from a bridge into the shallow, San Antonio River -- could land him in jail for the crime of "Deadly Conduct."
Steve made the jump last Friday ... a very risky proposition given the water below is only 4' deep.
Cops threatened to cite him but didn't ... however, law enforcement sources now tell us the "Jackass" star is under criminal investigation.
So, you ask, what is the crime of "Deadly Conduct." Under Texas law, someone who engages in reckless conduct that could place someone else in danger of great bodily injury, then it's considered deadly conduct ... a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail.
We're told Steve-O may also be cited for swimming in the San Antonio River -- which is prohibited.
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Thunder From Down Under Cast Member Shot Foiling Attempted Theft
A cast member from Thunder From Down Under -- the Las Vegas male strip group -- was hit in the face by a ricocheted bullet after the group confronted an intruder in their dressing room.
According to KVVU in Las Vegas, the cast discovered a man rifling through their belongings in their locker room at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino. The cast confronted the man and pushed him out of the locker room and into a courtyard.
It was then, the station says, the man pulled out a gun and fired a shot in the air. The shot ricocheted off of a wall ... and hit one of the cast members in the face.
Police say the victim's injury was minor and the shooter was taken into custody by police.
No abs were harmed during the ordeal.
A rep for MGM Resorts International tells TMZ tonight's show will go on as planned.
Richie Incognito I'm Out of the Psych Ward! ... and Back on Twitter!
Richie Incognito is back -- 3 weeks after being admitted to a psychiatric care unit -- and he's already TWEETING AGAIN.
Richie resurfaced on Twitter late Tuesday night ... writing, "I missed you guys. Thanks goes out to my family and friends for the tremendous amount of support."
He added, "I look forward to getting back to work ASAP."
Incognito also said, "It's great to be HOME in Arizona."
We broke the story Richie was placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold in AZ back in February after smashing his Ferrari with a baseball bat in front of his Scottsdale home.
Sources close to the situation tell us Richie didn't resist being admitted to the psych ward -- acknowledging that he needed help dealing with all the drama in his life, including the Jonathan Martin bullying scandal and his parents' divorce.
Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Fire The Out of Breath 911 Call
TMZ has obtained the 911 call made by the driver of the Miley Cyrus tour bus that caught on fire last night ... and he was clearly out of breath and panicked as he called for help.
In the 911 call, the driver tells dispatch that everyone got off the bus safely, but that the bus was still on fire.
As TMZ previously reported, the Cyrus tour bus (which was carrying her mother and sister) caught on fire after one of the tires exploded.
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'Big Brother' Star Michele Ross Kaiser Ignored My Pain Placed Me On Psych Hold
"Big Brother" season 11 star Dr. Michele Ross had a ROUGH weekend at the hospital ... she claims she got placed on a psychiatric hold after doctors ignored her desperate pleas for help.
Ross (who went by Michele Noonan on the show) tells TMZ ... she rushed herself to Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in L.A. Friday after suffering terrible pains related to her endometriosis (a uterus problem). Ross says doctors were about to discharge her without performing a laparoscopy to help diagnose the source of the pain when she told them, "I am in so much pain I want to die."
Well once doctors heard "want to die" ... Michele claims they treated it as a suicidal threat and immediately placed her on psychiatric hold. Ross claims she was locked in a room with security standing guard at the door ... until a psychiatrist came to evaluate her.
Ross says she was finally allowed to leave Saturday ... but not until hospital staff threw away the prescription pot brownies she had. And she says she never got the procedure she wanted.
She tells TMZ ... even though she's a neuroscientist, she gets treated like a crazy person because she has blue hair. Or as we like to call it ... Bynesism.
Ross tells us she's considering legal action. Calls to the hospital were not returned.
Steve-O Oh I'm Sorry ... I Didn't See Any 'No Backflip' Signs On This Bridge
Steve-O insists police should be THANKING him for doing a high-flying backflip off a San Antonio bridge this weekend -- into four feet of water -- telling TMZ, thanks to him, the entire city now knows ... that bridge should really have "no diving" signs on it.
San Antonio police are currently investigating the incident -- a rep for the SAPD tells us, they're trying to determine how Steve-O should be punished ... because backflipping off that bridge isn't just illegal, it's extremely dangerous.
But Steve-O says that's BS -- telling us, it's dangerous because the city never posted signs on the bridge, warning people that the water below is only 4 feet deep.
He adds, "They've given no indication that people shouldn't jump, and done nothing to warn anyone about the serious dangers of that shallow water. Very irresponsible, indeed."
Steve-O says his video -- shot for his new YouTube channel -- has raised awareness about the dangers of San Antonio bridge jumping ... and he should be rewarded.