Kat Von D Threatens 'Ink' Producers Over Nikki Sixx

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Kat Von D just went nuclear on the producers of her reality show "L.A. Ink" -- threatening a legal war over several scenes that feature Kat trash-talking her on-again boyfriend Nikki Sixx.

Sources close to the production tell us ... Kat went ballistic on producers earlier this week when she viewed screeners for upcoming episodes of "Ink" which air on TLC starting Wednesday night ... which contained several scenes featuring Kat going off about her then ex-boyfriend Nikki Sixx.

Here's the problem -- the footage was shot a while ago, while Kat was dating Jesse James ... and back then, she still harbored some ill-feelings toward Nikki.

But now, Kat and Nikki are back together -- and when Kat previewed the footage from the upcoming episodes, which contained the anti-Nikki smack talk, we're told Kat "freaked out."

We're told Kat demanded producers re-edit the show ASAP -- removing all negative Nikki references and killing a storyline involving a "Nikki vs. Jesse" theme ... or else she would file legal papers in an attempt to stop the show dead in its tracks.

In the end -- we're told producers begrudgingly obliged and Kat's comments will never see the light of day.

Snooki Gets Diet Offer After 'South Park' Portrayal

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Snooki just scored a lucrative offer from a diet company after her gremlin-esque depiction on "South Park" this week ... but the company may not be doing her any favors.

AcaiSupply.com -- a diet company -- claims it's outraged the show mocked Snooki's issues with obesity ... so they've offered Snooks a cut of the profits and a free year's supply in exchange for a "glowing testimonial."

Here's the rub -- the company's letter to Snooki essentially calls her overweight ... and as you may know, she's had serious weight issues ... claiming she "almost died" from anorexia a few years back.

We're guessing Snooks is gonna 86 the deal anyway -- 'cause she's been telling everyone she likes the way she looks on the show.

'Big Brother' Star's House Burns Down

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She just got burned inside the "Big Brother" house -- but this morning, the Arkansas home where contestant Britney Haynes was set to return to after tonight's finale was heavily damaged in a fire.

According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Haynes' home caught fire early this morning while her fiance was still in the home ... though he managed to escape the blaze without injury.

Even though Britney was eliminated from the BB house last week -- she's still sequestered in the "Jury House" and cut off from the outside world -- until the season finale concludes tonight.

The cause of the blaze is still under investigation -- but officials claim the cause doesn't appear to be suspicious and believe it may have originated from a grill at the home.

'New Jersey Housewife' Double My Pay or I'll Quit!

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TMZ has learned "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice is "ready to walk away" from the show unless producers cough up "Jersey Shore money" ... and fast!!!

Sources connected to the show tell us "several of the women are no longer satisfied with their deals" and will not show up to begin shooting Season 3 on September 3rd -- unless they get new contracts worth significantly more moolah.

We're told Teresa -- who's financial issues have been a major plot point on the show -- is the most adamant about the contract situation ... asking for a cut of the DVD and merchandise sales ... freedom to make more paid appearances ... and her salary DOUBLED.

A source extremely close to Teresa tells us, “She would like to be paid more equivalent to what the 'Jersey Shore' kids are getting" .... adding, "If she’s not treated better by Bravo, she’s ready to walk away.”

FYI -- the "Jersey Shore" kids are reportedly pulling in around $30k per episode.

A rep for Bravo tells us they don't comment on contract negotiations.

Danielle Staub My Ex is a Total Scumbag

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Danielle Staub is going after her ex-husband with a vengeance -- claiming the guy is such a drug-abusing, violent, sexual deviant ... that his $5 million defamation lawsuit against Danielle should be thrown out of court.

Danielle just filed legal papers -- in which she states that Kevin Maher has "no evidence" that Danielle ever made several controversial statements about him ... including accusations that Kevin killed her dog, forced her to play Russian Roulette ... and even raped her.

As we previously reported, Maher filed a lawsuit against the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star -- claiming she did make the alleged statements ... and in doing so, she damaged his reputation to the tune of $5 million.

But Staub claims Maher has admitted to being such a scumbag in the past -- that even if she did make the statements, his reputation couldn't suffer any worse than it already has.

In fact, Staub lists several examples of Maher's alleged scumbaggery ...

According to the docs, Staub claims it's all spelled out in Maher's infamous biography, "Cop Without a Badge" ... in which Maher admits to using cocaine, has "overactive sexual proclivities," and once shoved a gun into the genitals of a man he thought was sleeping with Danielle.

As TMZ previously reported, Maher and Staub are attempting to settle their issues through mediation ... but in case that fails, the case is set to go to trial in February.

The Situation's Gonna Be Late to the 'Dance'

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The Situation's "Dancing with the Stars" career has already hit a major setback -- TMZ has learned dude will get significantly less time to practice for the show ... all thanks to "Jersey Shore."

Sources connected to The Situation tell us the "stars" are scheduled to begin rehearsing on Monday -- but since Sitch still has serious "Jersey Shore" obligations (taping, appearances, etc) that dude won't be able to slip on his Capezios until at least September 8.

... and since it'll probably take a couple more days to shake that nasty "Jersey Shore" hangover ... who knows when Sitch could be ready to begin practicing for the September 20 premiere.

Bottom line -- Sitch will get almost half the prep time as Bristol Palin, Kurt Warner, David Hasselhoff and Audrina Patridge ... then again, he's the only one with a job.

So will Situation be hoisted by his own unitard? We gotta ask ...

Kevin from the First 'Real World' 'Memba Him?

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In 1992, Kevin Powell became famous as one of the original seven strangers picked to live in a house on MTV's "The Real World." Guess what he looks like now!

Snooki's Mug Shot Her Mascara Runneth Over

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TMZ has obtained Snooki's mug shot -- taken moments after the Seaside Heights PD arrested the "Jersey Shore" star for disorderly conduct Friday afternoon.

Snooki -- aka Nicole Polizzi -- was in held in custody for several hours ... before she was released on her own recognizance.

As we previously reported, Snooki had been partying on the boardwalk earlier in the day with a beer bong ... and at one point, she fell off of a bicycle.

Sources tell us Snooki went out to dinner with one of her cast members after the incident last night.

Levi and Bristol Gunnin' for Reality Deal

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Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin are already looking to bring outsiders into their upcoming marriage -- in the form of a reality TV crew ... this according to a source very familiar with the negotiations.

TMZ has learned the couple has been shopping "multiple reality shows" around town -- some of the ideas involve the couple AND their two-year-old son, Tripp.

We're told the leading concept involves all three people -- and will focus on "parenting issues."

It's unclear if the show would be based in Alaska ... or if Bristol's mom, Sarah Palin, would be involved in some capacity.

It looks like the couple could strike a deal in the near future -- we're told negotiations are "ongoing."

'Pretty Wild' Star Heads into Court ... Then Jail

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"Pretty Wild" star and Burglar Bunch member Alexis Neiers just walked into an L.A. court a free woman ... and will soon walk out an inmate of the L.A. County jail.

Neiers -- who pled no contest in May to the burglary of Orlando Bloom's home -- was sentenced to spend six months behind bars. Today, she is turning herself in to authorities to begin her sentence.

According to a detective's testimony back in December, Neiers admitted to being drunk the night of the burglary ... and said she threw up and peed in Orlando's bushes.

UPDATE 9:59 AM PT: The judge just ordered Alexis to spend 180 days behind bars -- as expected -- with 4 days credit. Her parents stood up and waved goodbye. Alexis will be heading to the women's jail in Lynwood, CA -- the same place Paris Hilton spent time behind bars in 2007.

UPDATE 9:15 AM PT: Alexis -- along with her mother and father -- are in court.

'Real Housewife' in Real Sex Tape Drama

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Another "celebrity" sex tape is about to hit the market -- and this time, the people distributing the footage claim the star is Danielle Staub from "Real Housewives of New Jersey."

Hustler tells us it is all set to distribute a 75 minute tape, featuring Jersey's most hated Housewife -- and mother of two -- in a naked romp with a mystery man.

A rep from Hustler tells us the tape was shot last September -- several months after 47-year old Staub first appeared on the Bravo reality show. The tape is set to be released on June 14.

A rep for Staub had no comment on the story.

Kate Gosselin Bogged Down with Her Kids

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Kate Gosselin managed to keep her family's career afloat last week -- by taking the kiddies on a birthday trip right out of the Bindi Irwin playbook.

Gosselin and the kids went down to Kissimmee, Florida where, we're told, they hooked up with Boggy Creek Airboat Rides for a private tour.

Sources say the family was taken to a secluded area where Kate threw a birthday bash for the kids complete with pinatas -- and TLC was there to film the whole thing ... naturally.

Talk about upstaging Daddy's birthday party for the kids.

'Idol' Contestants No Shtupping the Judges

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TMZ obtained a copy of the contract every "American Idol" contestant must sign before going on the show -- and one thing is perfectly clear .... Ryan, Randy, Ellen, Kara, Simon, Theodore and Alvin are not available for their pleasure.

According to the legal doc -- a copy of which was filed in court because a contestant was a minor -- the contestants promise the following: "Neither I nor any members of my family or my friends will enter into any personal, social, business, and or financial relationships with any of the judges, host(s), guest stars ..." The prohibition runs for the duration of the show and 6 months thereafter.

But the way we see it ... there's no way the contract can bind family or friends. Nonetheless, it's a good threat, because according to the doc, a contestant will be disqualified for violating the rule and forfeit any prize money.

And in the money department ... here's the way it breaks down.

E! Star's Topless Bong Pics Advertiser Fallout

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Not everyone is high on the newly surfaced topless bong-smoking photos of "Pretty Wild" star Tess Taylor -- in fact, one advertiser is trying to pull their spots off the show in the wake of the scandal.

TMZ has learned the dating website eHarmony.com has reached out to E! -- after the risque photos appeared on TheDirty.com.

A rep for eHarmony tells us the company's ads were appearing on "Wild" because they bought unspecific advertising space with the E! network -- and that's simply where they ended up ... but not anymore.

The rep says eHarmony is now requesting that their ads never run during the show again because they "do not endorse its content."

A rep for E! had no comment on the sticky icky situation.

Steven Seagal's TV Show Suspended By Cops

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Steven Seagal's A&E reality show has been suspended indefinitely -- and the person pulling the plug is the real life sheriff from "Steven Seagal Lawman."

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office has announced that they have booted the production crews from their offices, in light of the sexual trafficking lawsuit filed against Seagal in Los Angeles. The reality show follows Seagal on the job as a reserve deputy sheriff.

During a news conference moments ago in Louisiana, Sheriff Newell Normand also announced that he will not be launching an investigation into Seagal -- unless Kayden Nguyen files a criminal complaint in Jefferson Parish.

As TMZ first reported, Nguyen is suing the actor because he allegedly treated her like a "sex toy" during her brief stint as Steven's executive assistant. Seagal's lawyer, Marty Singer, calls the suit a "complete fabrication without a scintilla of truth."

Kayley Gable Rushed to the Hospital

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We've learned the granddaughter of film legend Clark Gable was rushed to the hospital Wednesday night after she was found unconscious at her home.

Sources close to the situation tell us ... one of Kayley Gable's friends found her on the floor of her Hollywood pad and immediately called 911.

Law enforcement sources tell us the call was made at 9:41 PM for "unspecified medical aid." Kayley -- who was also a contestant on "Paris Hilton's My New BFF" -- was transported to a local hospital by ambulance.

We're told Kayley ended up ditching the hospital after an hour or so -- claiming it was all a misunderstanding and that she had simply suffered a panic attack.