Brittany Murphy Joked About Her 'Next Life'

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In an eerie public appearance just weeks before she died, a frail Brittany Murphy joked about her "next life."

Murphy asked a pretty blond reporter, "Can I have your hair in my next life please?" The reporter replied, "Can I be you in my next life?"

Brittany responded, "No problem."

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Octopus Goes Nuts!

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... as in coconuts.

Biologists in Indonesia have discovered an octopus that uses coconuts for cover -- and travels the ocean floor using the shell for shelter!

The incredible video is believed to be the first evidence of tool use by an invertebrate ... if you don't include Spongebob and his pineapple under the sea.

Elin Nordegren -- Strong and Silent

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Elin Nordegren withstood a barrage of harsh questions by a paparazzo (not ours) on her way out of a Thai restaurant near her home in Windermere today.

Elin was holding her baby as the photog unrelentingly questioned her about Tiger Woods' affairs, mistresses, divorce options ... before someone finally said, "How about something nice like, 'how are you holding up?"

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Axl Rose The Fight Video

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Axl Rose annihilated a paparazzi at LAX the other night, connecting with a ferocious blow to the snapper's head -- and now we've got the video of the entire brutal beat down.

Before the brawl, Axl warns the paparazzi about a photog who was allegedly getting close to a woman in his entourage saying, "touch her again, I'll break his f**king neck."

Seconds later, the woman can be seen scuffling with a photog -- and that's when Axl charges in and swings for the photog's head ... knocking the guy right on his ass.

As members of Axl's entourage tried to rip the Guns n' Roses singer away, the rocker continued to stomp and kick the man while he was on the ground.

Members of Rose's crew eventually tore him away and walked to their gate. In the footage, it's clear two TSA agents observed the fight, but we've learned they never notified airport police.

Axl has since posted an article on his MySpace page, in which the paparazzi are described as "belligerent" -- it also states Rose was uninjured in the "unprovoked attack."

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Tiger's Mistress Entered Through the Window

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Tiger Woods' alleged #1 mistress is used to sneaking around -- but this is probably the first time she's had to break into her own pad!

After a workout, Rachel Uchitel was locked out of her own apartment in NYC yesterday ... and resorted to climbing through her balcony window to get in.

Now we know what Tiger liked about her -- allegedly -- girl is limber!

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Carrie Underwood -- American Eye-Full

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Former "American Idol" beauty Carrie Underwood took time off from her tour to tan her country bones on the beaches of the Bahamas this weekend.

Before he cheats ... wear this bikini.

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Jermaine to Tiger Woods -- I Got Your Back

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Finally, someone's coming to Tiger Woods' defense. Only problem: It's Jermaine Jackson.

While leaving "Today" with brother Tito this morning, Jermaine was asked if Tiger could rebound from his alleged affair. His response: "He didn't do anything."

Umm ... even Woods himself begs to differ.

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David Hasselhoff: 'I'm Healthy!'

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David Hasselhoff did not have a seizure, wasn't admitted to a psychiatric ward and is in good health -- this according to The Hoff himself.

In related news -- David's ex, Pamela Bach, has not denied she was busted for driving drunk over the weekend.

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Maria Shriver -- Sweet Street Justice!

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Not to be outdone by hubby Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver broke two more road rules yesterday, but again she got off scot-free.

The rebellious First Lady of California was walking out of Peet's Coffee in Santa Monica when a vigilant parking enforcement officer noticed her meter had expired. The officer pulled out his rusty, trusty "auto-cite" device to ticket the vehicle, when suddenly one of Maria's security dudes ran up to him, flashed something at the officer and did some fast talking.

In the end, the officer backed off without writing a ticket. Maria then got in her SUV, took off her glasses and began eating her muffin as the expired meter continued blinking.

Oh, and there's this .... she drove off without securing her seat belt.

A Santa Monica police official tells TMZ writing a parking ticket is "discretionary." He also said if Maria was on official business she'd be exempt from parking laws, provided she had a placard on the dash. We saw no placard and -- last we checked -- eating a muffin is not official business.

UPDATE: A Santa Monica police official now tells TMZ the parking enforcement officer was about to write the ticket when a man walked up to the officer and said he was a member of the CHP Dignitary Protection Unit. The CHP guy then said he understood the officer had a job to do but the dignitary would be gone in less than 5 minutes. At that point the parking enforcement officer backed off, but issued a warning.

As for Maria then getting in the SUV, eating a muffin and driving off without her seat belt, the parking official says his officer didn't see that.

We contacted the CHP -- they have no comment on the situation.

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Jerry O'Connell Can't Get Miley Out of His Head

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Running with Jerry O'Connell is a real Party ... in the U.S.A.

Rebecca Romijn's hubby went for a jog yesterday, when his iPod dropped his favorite tune -- and that Miley song was on ... the Miley song was on ...and Jerry sang along.

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Gay & Racial Jabs on 'Entourage' Set

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The creator of "Entourage" is vowing to put a stop to the gay and racial "jokes" being thrown around on the set of his show, after one of the stars revealed he's "occasionally" targeted ... and unhappy about it.

Rex Lee -- who plays Lloyd on the show -- was out in L.A. yesterday, where he claimed certain members of the crew "occasionally" make fun of his ethnicity and sexuality on set. Rex added, "I try not to let it bother me."

After Lee's admission, the show's creator Doug Ellin told TMZ he's "shocked and horrified" to hear about the situation and "will be speaking to everybody before we start filming again in March. It's not something condoned or acceptable."

Ellin also told us he already spoke to Lee -- and during the convo, Rex re-confirmed that crew members had made "insensitive gay jokes."

Ellin claims he's now going to lay down the gauntlet, telling Rex if it happens again, the culprit will be fired.

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Gayle King -- Following the Leader...

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Gayle King's reaction to Oprah calling it quits in 2011 was simple: "If she's happy, I'm happy for her."

O's BFF was in NYC today, where she made it clear that even after Oprah's off the air she "can't be replaced."

And just like O, Gayle also threw out a shameless plug -- making sure to promo what time Oprah airs in NYC.

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Photog Sues Debbie Rowe

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A photographer who had a physical run-in with Debbie Rowe back in July is now suing Michael Jackson's ex-wife in small claims court.

It's all over an incident that went down in front of a Chinese restaurant in Lancaster, California right after MJ died -- in which a swarm of paparazzi swarmed Rowe asking about the kids. Rowe lashed out at one photog, "Are you ready to have your butt kicked?"

Now, that photog, Ed Frommer, wants $7,500 in damages from Rowe -- claiming she lied to police, telling them he scratched her face, pulled her arm and struck her in the back.

Frommer tells us, "You can see from the video, I didn't touch her face" adding, "anything that happened was not intentional."

Frommer claims his reputation has taken some serious hits from the incident and he can't get work. The hearing is scheduled for January.

Johnny Depp -- As Intoxicating As Ever

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By the way Johnny Depp stumbled out of a NYC restaurant last night -- and then had to be carried into his car -- it seems the guy was really into celebrating his Sexiest Man Alive victory.

Heeeeere's Johnny attempting to walk out of a bar with punk icon Patti Smith.

Edward Fortyhands, anyone?

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Jon Gosselin -- Marriage Counselor

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Anyone asking for marriage advice from Jon Gosselin must be crazier than Kate's hairstylist, but yesterday at the airport in Hawaii, a photog did just that.

Our advice: Listen to what he has to say ... and just do the opposite.

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Pro Paddleboarder Spots Whale Tail

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... and not of the exposed thong variety.

While filming a TV project in September, paddleboarding champ Jamie Mitchell got up close and very personal with a humpback whale off the coast of Australia -- and the footage is pretty incredible.

At one point, the giant mammal was literally inches from

-- who never loses his footing.

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