Phaedra Parks Targeted by Man Claiming to Have a Bomb

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A guy claiming he had a bomb strapped to his leg went looking for Phaedra Parks in her Atlanta office Thursday morning -- but he got the wrong building.

Police evacuated the office building the man walked into on Peachtree Road and responded to the scene. According to witnesses he walked in demanding to see Phaedra and said, "I'm not leaving. I've got a bomb."

The 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star -- an entertainment lawyer -- does have an office on Peachtree, but it's a few buildings down from the one the man entered.

Police arrested a suspect. It's not clear if he really did have a bomb.

We don't even know if Phaedra was in her office. She's been in Philadelphia this week.

Story developing ...

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'Shark Tank's' Scrub Daddy You're Sponging Off Our Customers!

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The company behind Scrub Daddy -- the most successful product ever pitched on "Shark Tank" -- is accusing a man of tricking customers with a knockoff sponge.

Scrub Daddy says Brian Reaux's attempt to push "Scrub 'N EZ" will confuse faithful Scrub Daddy customers because of the similar name and use of a smiley face ... this according to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ.

In the docs, Scrub Daddy also has beef with Reaux marketing his sponge holder as fitting "perfectly in Scrub Daddy [sponges]."

SD has reportedly generated more than $75 mil since striking a deal with Lori Greiner on the show. The company wants "Scrub 'N EZ" to change its name, and quit using Scrub Daddy in advertising.

Teresa & Joe Giudice Wedding Photo Album Raided ... Photog Sues

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Teresa and Joe Giudice's wedding photos are at the center of a legal battle involving their photographer and a reality TV blog.

The wedding photog, Neil Clipper, is suing a NYC-based blog for using a pic from the Giudices' 1999 nuptials -- a shot he says he took, and the site used without his permission.

According to docs obtained by TMZ ... Neil says he owns the rights to the photo which was used for a 'Before They Were Famous' post on the 'Housewives.'

He included the pic in the lawsuit -- Joe and Teresa looked so young and innocent. Of course, Joe is 4 months into a 41-month prison stint for conspiracy to commit wire and bankruptcy fraud.

Aaron Rodgers I Don't Watch 'Bachelorette' 'Inappropriate' to Air Family Drama

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Aaron Rodgers says he has NOT watched his little bro, Jordan, compete on "The Bachelorette" -- but is clearly upset about the episode that put a spotlight on his family rift.

WWE Hall of Famer Sunny Only 'Botched' Can Fix My Busted Nose

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She's broken her nose NINE TIMES ... but WWE legend Tammy Sytch says she smells opportunity -- and now she's begging the people at "Botched" to help fix her sniffer.

Phil Robertson Don't Be an Odd Duck, Cruz ... Get On Board with Donald!

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"Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson's got some advice for Ted Cruz -- get off the tracks, the Donald Trump express is coming through.

We got Phil on his way out of the RNC Wednesday night and he was fired up about "Lyin' Ted" going rogue -- refusing to endorse Trump during his speech.

Check out Phil's take -- it's interesting because he admits he was a Cruz man ... until Cruz got crushed by Trump. He's moved on, and thinks it's time for Ted to do the same.

'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' Star Cops Say Not So Innocent in 'Brutality' Video

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"Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star Tommie Lee was flat out lying when she claimed she was brutalized for no reason by cops -- at least according to the police report -- but she maintains she's innocent.

Tommie blasted the Georgia State Patrol Tuesday, posting a video of an officer yanking her from the backseat of a Jeep back in January and arresting her. She claimed she was a passenger and was manhandled for no reason.

According to the police report -- obtained by TMZ -- when deputies pulled the Jeep over in the ATL area they noticed lots of movement in the vehicle.

Deputies say the guy in the driver's seat first lied, but then admitted he had switched with Tommie -- who jumped in the back.

That would explain why deputies wanted Tommie out of the backseat. They demanded she step out of the vehicle several times, but she held her ground. Deputies then pulled her out and hooked her up.

Cops say Tommie's eyes were watery, bloodshot and her speech was slurred, so she was booked for drunk driving, disorderly conduct and driving on an expired license.

And, for bad measure, she peed herself in the cruiser on the way to the station.

Tommie tells us the police report is BS, and insists she did nothing wrong. On the peeing ... she blames deputies for not taking her to a bathroom.

Jon Gosselin My Friday's Checks Go to Charity ... Or At Least They DID

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Jon Gosselin is proud of the work he puts in at T.G.I. Friday's, and says he donated his pay to multiple charities.

Jon went on the "Kannon and Sybil" radio show Wednesday in Dallas and was pissed his cover was blown. TMZ broke the story ... he's been clocking in at a Friday's in Lancaster, PA.

Check out the audio ... Jon's clearly frustrated and says he's calling it quits. For him, it's a trust issue with his co-workers. That being said, he also says he loves the gig.

Sources at the restaurant tell us Jon hasn't said anything about quitting -- he only requested a week off. We're told he'll be back in the kitchen after his vacay.

Jon Gosselin It's Always Friday Now That I Work There

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Jon Gosselin has gone from starring on a TV show with a brood of 8 to slinging food for a party of 8 ... at T.G.I. Friday's.

Jon's been working at the Lancaster, PA franchise for a few months, prepping and cooking family fare. The pic was taken at the restaurant when he started working there a month or so ago.

We're told JG even had to go through chef boot camp.

Friday's is giving Jon a chance to spread his chicken wings ... when he's not cooking, he gets to DJ once a month. It is his true passion, after all.

Note to reality stars ... save your $$$.

Aaron Rodgers 'Bachelorette' Plays Up Family Rift Jojo Concerned Over Bro Feud

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Aaron Rodgers' family drama is now front and center on the 'Bachelorette' -- and even JoJo Fletcher is pleading for the NFL superstar to reconcile with his brother.

'Real Housewives of Toronto' Pregnancy Got Me Fired From Show!

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"The Real Housewives of Toronto" producers allegedly dumped one of their cast members when her pregnancy didn't jibe with their shooting schedule.

Ariane Bellamar -- who's already been on TV as one of the "Beverly Hills Nannies" -- is nearly 9 months along and says the show was excited to have her child birth as a story line for Season 1 of the Canadian spinoff.

That all changed on Friday when her c-section date shifted by a week and ended up conflicting with an all-cast retreat. Ariane says that same day, she got a letter of termination.

Ariane is pissed -- not only about getting dropped -- but about a bunch of risky things she claims producers asked her to do during shoots. You've gotta see her "pump and dump" accusation.

We've reached out multiple times to the show's producers, so far no word back.

NeNe Leakes Too Busy For ‘RHOA’

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NeNe Leakes' streak on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" is finally coming to an end ... at least based on what's NOT been going on during season 9 tapings.

TMZ has learned they've been shooting for weeks now, and NeNe is nowhere in sight.

It seemed like she was possibly coming back to the main cast after being named a guest last season. She's been busy with a HSN clothing line, one woman tour, new game show and a stint on "Fashion Police."

Our 'RHOA' sources tell us producers have added at least one new cast member, and NeNe -- the only remaining OG ATL housewife -- doesn't look to be part of plans going forward.

We're told "guest appearances" are always a possibility, but as of now producers aren't counting on having NeNe.

We suspect Kim Zolciak might have 2 little words for her ole frenemy ...

Bachelorette Becca Tilley Pure Quality

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Becca Tilley might be a virgin ... but her body's screaming for attention.

The twice-booted contestant on "The Bachelor" showed off her bikini bod over the weekend in Miami.

Celibacy ... it does the body good.

Farrah Abraham Quickie in the Hills ... Of Hollywood

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Farrah Abraham's gonna hit it and quit it with her Hollywood Hills home.

The "Teen Mom" star is putting her pad up for sale in the next week ... just 3 months after buying it. She bought it for $845k back in April ... and will ask $950k.

She's barely going to make a profit, if at all, after plunking down about $100k for renovations. The 2,700 square foot townhouse now features a bunch of upgrades -- like Wi-Fi enabled security cameras and new hardwood floors.

Why the quick sale? We're told the "I'm-no-porn-star" porno star is mostly living in Texas. Plus, she's focusing on other business outside of L.A. No, not that kinda biz.

She plans to work with 'Million Dollar Listing' stars Matt and Josh Altman -- a collaboration that, shockingly, will not be captured on camera.

Kim K, Reggie Bush Rumored 'Other Woman' Joins 'Basketball Wives'

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January Gessert, best known for allegedly being "the other woman" who triggered Kim Kardashian's breakup with Reggie Bush, is getting a shot at another 15 minutes.

'Little Women: Atlanta' BIG Backup for Little Chicken Wing Fight!!

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'Little Women: ATL' star Juicy caught a plate of chicken wings to the face during a fight with 2 of her castmates ... and TMZ got the footage.

It all went down at a restaurant in May, and as luck would have it ... show cameras were rolling. Minnie and her mother, Tammie, were pissed Juicy didn't believe Minnie was pregnant and had miscarried.

It got so heated ... Tammie, who is NOT a little person, decided to go HAM with the chicken. The clip, which airs in Wednesday's episode, is an instant classic.

Juicy wasn't amused -- she got a temporary restraining order against Tammie after the incident, but a judge later dismissed the case. Still, Juicy refused to film with Minnie and her mom for a month afterward ... and there's still bad blood.