Mr. T: I'm Tough and I'm Tender!

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He's a certified badass, but could Mr. T be the next Dr. Phil?

The onetime A-Team-mate's got a new self-help show on TV Land -- aptly named "I Pity the Fool" -- and he'll talk about it to anyone who'll listen. When coming out of Whole Foods in Sherman Oaks, Mr. T broke out into a full promo for his show, telling the photog, "I inspire people, that's what I do, I motivate them ... that's what the T is for, for the women and children it stands for tender, for the bad guys and thugs, POW! it stands for tough."

And here we thought it just stood for his last name, Tureaud.

Old Farts Party with "Marty"

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Hollywood's alta cockers rolled out of bed, took off their slippers, and put on their dancing shoes to celebrate the 90th birthday of a true Hollywood legend -- Ernest Borgnine (1955's Best Actor Oscar-winner for "Marty").

TMZ's cameras caught all the "excitement" in front of trendy Madeo restaurant, where we spotted "Singin' in the Rain" legend Debbie Reynolds (74), "Law & Order" senior Dennis Farina, "Beach Blanket Bingo" star Don Rickles (80), "Mannix" Mike Connors (81), "Scarface" bad boy Robert Loggia (77), "Palm Springs Weekend" star Connie Stevens (68), and in the most random appearance of the night, "La Bamba" star Lou Diamond Phillips.

Michael Douglas Lost in Translation

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Michael Douglas couldn't stop laughing when he misunderstood a French reporter's question about "focus on film." Michael thought the phrase meant doing something a whole lot dirtier -- something we can't repeat without a lot of asterisks.

The interview took place at Sundance, where Douglas can be seen in "King of California."

Douglas suffers from a failure to communicate in this video, but it's impressive that he at least tries to do an interview in a foreign language! Focus on film!

Frankie Muniz Badass or Bad Hair?

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Frankie Muniz is doing his best to ditch the "Malcom In The Middle" ghost that haunts him.

TMZ's cameras were outside trendy lunch spot The Ivy in Beverly Hills when we spotted the actor turned race car driver acting quite different from the goofy Malcolm we all know from TV. The 20-year-old, who was a sporting a tough new haircut that looks like it was inspired by UFC champ Chuck Lidell, walked with a new "cool guy" strut as he described his racing accomplishments.

Does he needs a phone book to see over the wheel?

Maddox Gets Schooled in the Big Easy

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On day two of classes at Maddox's New Orleans school, hot mama Angelina Jolie was by his side the whole way.

Both mom and son wore gray, which matched the gray day (and the gray car). Apparently, Angie's got a thing for gray... she wore a battleship-colored dress to the Golden Globes.

But Maddox's smile was bright; who wouldn't like being picked up from school by a loving, movie star mom?

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Fists Fly Over Jessica Simpson

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Jessica Simpson has the power to turn men into blood-thirsty, violent animals. During a weekend shopping excursion, her mere presence ignited a WWE-style rumble between paparazzi and a herd of security guards.

As Jess left a shopping spree in Century City, tension between mall security and pursuing paps reached a high; erupting into all-out battle.

After a security guard pushed a photog out of Jessica's way, two photogs responded by unleashing a flurry of punches. The fighting finally came to a stop after a photog was thrown to the ground by a squad of mall security goons.

Just another day of shopping for Jessica Simpson.

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Tara Stuns Crowd at Sundance -- by Being There!

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A fresh-faced Tara Reid showed up at Sundance, causing folks to wonder: Why?

TMZ's favorite trainwreck and star of such disasters as "Alone in the Dark" and "My Boss's Daughter" was spotted mingling with the indie film crowd in Park City, Utah -- and cashing in on the free-gift lounges.

Though the revamped starlet isn't the first person you'd think of when Sundance comes to mind, she actually does have a film premiering there this year: "If I Had Known I Was a Genius."

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Ne-Yo Takes It on His Cheeks

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Although rumors regarding his sexual orientation have bugged R&B sensation Ne-Yo, TMZ has obtained video footage of the singer getting quite comfortable with a mystery woman on a beach in Barbados.

The two frolicked -- and sometimes just licked. Only thing is, on careful inspection, every time the girl goes in for the kill, she's only given a cheek to peck. What's up with that?

JT Pounds One Down for Mom

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Justin Timberlake is a mama's boy ... and damn proud of it.

While his former flame Cameron Diaz was out getting the motion of the ocean with surf champ Kelly Slater, cameras caught JT during a concert at the MGM Grand in Vegas, honoring the one woman who's always been there for him. His mom.

An emotional Justin stopped his show, instructed everyone to grab a drink and proceeded to lead a birthday toast for "the greatest woman to ever walk the face of this earth." JT then downed his drink and playfully warned the crowd, "Kids, don't do that at home!"

After the show, Justin rolled back to the exclusive Hardwood Suite at Palms Casino Resort, for a little two-on-one action with Eva Longoria and Alyssa Milano. Not a bad night.

Jennifer Love Hewitt: Love for Lohan

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Twinkly starlet Jennifer Love Hewitt talked about drinkly starlet Lindsay Lohan as Jennifer ran errands at a Burbank shopping plaza.

When prompted by photogs, the "Ghost Whisperer" said she wished Lindsay "very well" as Lohan deals with rehab, saying, "She's very brave," about her hard-partying peer.

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Paris Hilton: Sleepwalker

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Paris Hilton doesn't let her schedule keep her from getting all the beauty sleep she needs, and she clearly needs it.

We caught up with our favorite heiress as she left her Hollywood mansion on Sunday morning -- wearing all pink and carrying a pillow. Miss Hilton doesn't let her late-night partying get in the way of an early call time.

She catches a few zzzzs walking from the estate to the car!

Hugh Grant's Men's Room Romp

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After flying the friendly skies, Hugh Grant took a load off and hit the the men's room at JFK Airport in New York.

Upon exiting his British Airways flight, Hugh was met by an elderly porter who manhandled his, er, bags and escorted the "Love Actually" star to his waiting ride. Looks like Divine Brown has one less job to do.

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Schwimming with Flipper

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Perhaps David Schwimmer should see an orthopedic surgeon. He is obviously having a problem bending his middle finger. Lately, every time the former "Friends" star is spotted, his middle finger just won't go down.

In the most recent instance, photogs spied Schwimmer walking with a mystery girl and another man in the meatpacking district of New York, where the trio had just finished lunching at Pastis -- and Schwimmer again revealed his troubling finger ailment.

The problem dates back to at least October, and even crosses the sea. Schwimmer was photographed in London, finger extended, after leaving the very exclusive Soho House. Let's all wish David a speedy recovery.

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The Simpsons Leave Barneys in Rubble

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With their acting and singing careers in ruins, Jessica and Ashlee Simpson did what they really do best: spend money!

The shopaholic Simpson sistahs took their retail tour to the L.A. branch of Barneys New York and did some serious damage on Thursday. After picking out their latest accoutrements, a store employee brought out five bags of merchandise to the waiting Simpson SUV, with a dazed Ashlee close behind. Charging can be so exhausting! Moments later, Jessica emerged carrying another slew of shopping bags.

The ladies bought a lot of great new stuff, but unfortunately, none of those purchases included their most needed item: a hit album!

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Gere to Photogs: Stay Away From My Kid!

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Richard Gere's afternoon in the park with his son turned into a paparazzi confrontation, which culminated in Gere shoving one of the cameramen.

The "Chicago" star can been seen running around a Soho playground playing tag with a group of kids, one of whom is his son, Homer James Jigme. Gere's rep tells TMZ that Richard was upset about the paps photographing his son and asked them stop. According to the photogs, Gere then angrily grabbed the younger of the two shutterbugs.

Then, in an ironic turn, the older photographer confronted Gere -- because the photog he shoved was his son.

Gere can be seen arguing with the elder lensman, pointing a finger in his face. The video cuts, then Gere can be seen shoving the man as a truck passes in front of them. Hey Richard, he was just doing the same thing you were -- protecting his son!

Posh Needs Class

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Victoria Beckham was looking at schools around Los Angeles yesterday, and she seemed to have brought some of her lovely British weather with her.

Decked out in a soon-to-be-soggy brown trenchcoat, Posh travelled from school to school with her insane convoy of about eight SUVs.

Even all that security couldn't protect her from Mother Nature -- not when it's actually snowing in West L.A.!