Kim Richards Charged in Drunken Rampage
Kim Richards' Hail Mary didn't work. Despite cleaning up her act in rehab, she's just been charged with multiple crimes for her drunken, Beverly Hills escapade.
The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" castmate claims she was distraught after watching the reunion shows and went to the Beverly Hills Hotel, where she was booted from the restaurant around 1:30 AM after the maitre d' claimed she was out-of-control drunk. Cops say they had to drag her out of the bathroom and when they took her to jail she kicked a cop.
The L.A. County D.A. clearly wasn't swayed that Kim checked herself into a Malibu rehab, because we've learned she's now been charged with public intoxication, resisting arrest and battery on a cop.
So Kim now has problems. First, worst case scenario, she could be sentenced to 2 1/2 years in jail. Second, we're told producers have her on the chopping block and the prospect of jail won't help her case.
One housewife at a time in the slammer please ... and Teresa Giudice has that spot.
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Orlando Scandrick & Draya Michele IT'S OVER End 2 Year Relationship
Dallas Cowboys stud Orlando Scandrick is back on the market ... 'cause his relationship with "Basketball Wives" star Draya Michele is officially OVER!!!!
Draya broke the news on social media ... saying, "After more than two years together Orlando and I have mutually decided to end our relationship."
"Unfortunately, we both live very hectic lives making it difficult to spend the deserved time together. He is a great father and athlete and I will cherish the memories that we created."
Pretty shocking ... considering the two were talking about marriage just a few short months ago.
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Kris Jenner Schwimmer's Gonna Nail My Ex & Selma Blair Playing Me ...
David Schwimmer will not be stuck in 2nd gear when it comes to playing Robert Kardashian -- at least according to Kris Jenner ... who gave him tips on how to nail the role.
The Queen of the Kardashian Klan gushed about Schwimmer Tuesday night outside of Craig's -- where she did dinner with BFF Melanie Griffith.
Schwimmer's playing Kris' ex-husband -- and O.J. Simpson's pal -- for Ryan Murphy's "American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson." As for Kris herself ... Selma Blair will be filling her shoes ...
And yes ... Kris gave her a review too. Check it out.
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'Vanderpump Rules' Star Stassi She's Finished ... Due to Excessive B.A.
"Vanderpump Rules" star Stassi Schroeder was a blast during the first 2 seasons, but the Queen V herself says the party's over for Stassi because her bad attitude through Season 3 was just too much.
Lisa Vanderpump tells TMZ Stassi is moving on to less catty pastures, and both sides agreed it was the right time for her to go.
LV says Stassi is not only off the show -- she's also off the clock, OFF camera at Sur ... and the rest of Lisa's restaurants.
Earlier this week, Stassi hinted she might be absent this season -- she must have seen the writing on the wall when she wasn't included in Bravo's promotional events in NYC.
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'Real Housewives' Lands Ex-MLB Superstar
With Josh Hamilton out of the picture, 'Real Housewives' just picked up ANOTHER former Angels star ... World Series champion Jim Edmonds ... who just signed on to the show with his wife.
Jim -- a 4-time All Star and 8-time Gold Glove winner -- will appear on the upcoming season of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" with his wife, Meghan.
We're told Jim and Meghan will be "full time" cast members.
And get this ... we're told Hamilton, who was just recently shipped back to Texas, will appear on the show with his estranged wife ... but in a "friend of the cast" capacity.
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'Shark Tank's' Kevin O'Leary I Want To Buy An NFL Team!!!
There's already a "Shark" in the NBA ... but now, Kevin O'Leary tells TMZ Sports he has HIS sights set on the NFL -- there's just one problem ... the price.
Mr. Wonderful was out in NYC yesterday when he told us it's REALLY hard to buy into the NFL (just ask Donald Trump) ... but says, "To me, that's what I'd love to own."
Don't worry, Kev has a smart business plan (of course) to get into the owner's box without having to cover the ENTIRE cost of a pro squad.
There's more ... Kev also explains why the hottest city in North America in need of a pro sports team is NOT Los Angeles ... it's not even in the United States.
Check out the clip ...
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Erin Andrews Rolls Eyes 'DWTS' Proposal
Who could possibly hate on a marriage proposal on live TV? Erin Andrews ... that's who.
EA was on the mic Monday night when "Dancing With the Stars" semifinalist Noah Galloway -- a war hero and double amputee -- proposed to his girlfriend after his performance.
Keep your eye on Erin ... first comes the eye roll, then she appears annoyed as the two embrace. How dare they block her camera shot after such a wonderful and touching moment!
Erin tried to explain the incident by saying she was trying not to cry.
Way entertaining.
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Ex 'American Idol' Exec It Was Time to Go
It's better to leave a little early than a little late ... so says former "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe ... who agrees it was time to put the legendary show to bed.
We got Nigel in New York City ... just hours after the news broke that FOX was pulling the plug on 'AI' after one more season.
Lythgoe -- who was EP during the show's heyday -- was a little surprised, but says bowing out now ... will actually enhance the show's legacy. Watch, his theory makes sense.
As they say in rock and roll: Better to burn out, than fade away.
Speaking of which ... Season one co-host Brian Dunkelman couldn't resist reacting to Idol's demise.
I knew American Idol would never last without me #CANCELLED
@briandunkleman
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R.I.P. 'American Idol'
"American Idol" -- once the king of all reality shows and the godfather of shows like "The Voice" and "The X Factor" -- will be sent off to pasture in 2016. It was 15 seasons old.
"Idol" began in 2002 and at its height averaged 30 million viewers a season. The show introduced Simon Cowell to the United States and made Ryan Seacrest a household name.
Among the singers who owe their careers to the show: Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino and Taylor Hicks. "Idol" even briefly brought Paula Abdul back into the limelight.
Fact is ... on multiple levels it's one of the most successful shows in the history of television.
The final season of the show will begin next January.
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Bruce Jenner Open Season Begins To Make a Buck Off Bruce
Bruce Jenner was clearly only partially successful in changing hearts and minds during his Diane Sawyer interview, because some clown is mocking Jenner to make a quick buck.
Phillip Maltin hatched the idea to create a novelty line of clothing called TransJenner. His line will include men's and women's athletic gear, socks, headbands, jerseys, ties, dresses, blouses and more.
Maltin swears to us his intention is not to be salacious, but instead says the brand name is playful -- and he's not one of the "haters."
Maltin, who filed an application to trademark "TransJenner," says he'd be open to partnering with Bruce.
Don't hold your breath.
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Gilbert Arenas Fires Back at Laura Govan Hell Yes I Took Your Ring Back!
Gilbert Arenas has told the judge ... he DEFINITELY took back the $1 MILLION engagement ring he gave to his estranged wife Laura Govan in 2008 ... but he sure as hell didn't sell it behind her back.
The NBA star just filed new court docs in his legal war with Govan (the mother of his 4 kids) ... admitting they're on terrible terms ever since they broke up in 2014.
In fact, Arenas ADMITS he kicked her ass out of their L.A. mansion following the split ... and says he doesn't think he could EVER live with her again.
As for the ring, which Govan claimed he "forcefully" took from her and sold for cash in previous legal docs -- Arenas says it's only partly true.
In court docs obtained by TMZ Sports, Gilbert admits he took the ring and refused to give it back ... but says he NEVER tried to sell it. Instead, he says it's still in his possession.
Gilbert doesn't say much more about the split ... however, he does cop to treating Laura like a queen when they were together.
For example, Arenas says he once threw Laura a lavish and expensive 3 day birthday bash ... and on another occasion, rented a chopper to fly Laura and her mom to Santa Barbara for lunch at a winery.
But clearly ... those days are over now.
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'Big Brother' Contestant Aaryn Gries I'm a Married Woman!
Aaryn Gries, the woman whose racist rants goosed the rating of "Big Brother 15," has tied the knot.
Aaryn married BF Nick Williams in Montgomery, TX Saturday, and some of her fellow castmates were on hand to cheer them on. GinaMarie Zimmerman served as bridesmaid, as Spencer Clawson and Jeremy McGuire looked on.
It was a pretty fancy affair ... they served bacon-wrapped quail during cocktail hour.
Aaron famously went off on an Asian contestant, telling her to "go make rice." She also called a gay contestant a "queer" and warned a housemate to watch out for an African American contestant because "in the dark you might not be able to see that bitch." She has since apologized.
The bride wore white.
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Kim Kardashian Even Protesters Buy My New Book
Kim Kardashian kind of undermined a pair of animal rights advocates Thursday night, when her people got them to buy her book and then threw them out before they could meet Kim and make a fuss.
The 2 women showed up at The Grove in L.A., where hundreds of people lined up for a John Hancock on Kim's new book, "Selfish."
The women made their case to our photog after they were booted, saying Kim has the power to be a positive influence by urging her fans to stop wearing fur manufactured by horrific methods of animal torture.
Kim has never really addressed animal cruelty in the fur industry, only saying, "I believe everyone has the choice of what they want. It's not illegal to buy fur."
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'Hardcore Pawn' Stars Deflategate Balls Are Worth a Fortune!!
They could be the hottest collector's items in the world of sports ... the balls from the Deflategate scandal ... and according to the guys from "Hardcore Pawn," they could make someone VERY rich!
TMZ Sports spoke with Les Gold and his son Seth ... who told us they believe collectors would pay AT LEAST 5-figures for the pigskins ... as long as the seller could prove they were authentic.
And the guys have a message for whoever has the balls in their possession right now -- BRING 'EM TO THE SHOP ... they're lookin' to buy!
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Tyga Here's Why I'm Dating Kylie Jenner
Tyga is now defiant about his relationship with 17-year-old Kylie Jenner ... he doesn't care about the laws prohibiting adults from having sex with minors, and the reality is ... unless someone complains, neither do the cops.
Tyga is telling friends, as far as he's concerned Kylie is more mature than most adults. She's a millionaire who runs a company and even owns her own home.
The rapper won't squarely say if he's intimate with Kylie, but it's not hard to read between the lines. He says he "doesn't give a f*** about what the law says." He thinks age is relative, and there's nothing "morally wrong" with a mature 17-year-old dating a 25-year-old.
Fact is ... the cops may be on his side. Law enforcement sources tell us they won't investigate statutory rape involving a 17-year-old unless someone complains, even if the relationship is widely reported. And they say, so far no one has complained.
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'Ultimate Survival Alaska' Star Jimmy Gojdics Shot Dead in Alaska
Jimmy Gojdics, who competed on the National Geographic Channel show "Ultimate Survival Alaska," was shot dead in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was 69.
Alaska State Troopers rushed to Gojdics' home Sunday afternoon, according to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. When troopers arrived, they found Gojdics in grave condition.
He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Cops are calling it a homicide, but so far there are no suspects.
Gojdics competed on season 2 of the show, and finished fourth with his team.