The Kardashians

Rob Kardashian just pled NOT GUILTY in his paparazzo battery and theft case ... but the headline here is that he was represented by Robert Shapiro ... the famed lawyer who represented O.J. Simpson along with Rob's father.

TMZ has learned ... Rob appeared in court today with Shapiro and pled not guilty ... just like O.J. ... except he didn't say "100% not guilty."

Here's another twist --there's a Lindsay Lohan connection ... the judge who took the plea is none other than Marsha Revel, the recipient of Lohan's famous "f**k you" fingernail stunt during one of her many criminal court appearances in Bev Hills.

Rob Kardashian has been charged with battery and petty theft after allegedly attacking a photographer in L.A. back in March and stealing her camera equipment, TMZ has learned.

According to the criminal complaint, Rob was charged with one count of each crime -- both misdemeanors.

TMZ broke the story ... the photog filed a robbery report following the alleged attack, claiming Rob jacked part of her camera at a West Hollywood gym ... all because she snapped shirtless pics of him. The photog has since sued Rob for robbery and assault.

Rockin' a chic maternity floral slipcover, a very pregnant Kim Kardashian camouflaged her growing baby bump and wowed the A-list fashion crowd at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC on Monday.

The theme of the stylish event was punk rock ... and what's more anti-establishment than going as the kouch in your beloved Aunt Sylvia's finished basement in Van Nuys circa 1986?

Farrah Abraham is a backdoor crowd pleaser for sure ... because there was such intense, pent-up interest in her porn video, it crashed Vivid's site.

According to our porn sources ... Farrah's 70-minute debut, "Backdoor Teen Mom," lured in more than 2 million visitors in just 12 hours Monday ... annihilating the record previously held by Kim K and Ray J -- which attracted 600,000 during the same time frame.

Farrah swamped Vivid's servers so hard ... the site went down Monday morning for 9 minutes ... which is more than enough time to satisfy most of the buyers -- trust us ...

Vivid honchos tell us they were able to access additional servers to handle, as they put it, "the immense load."

For the record ... Farrah also handled the immense load.

Rob Kardashian has just been sued for allegedly assaulting a photographer and stealing her camera equipment ... as she was lying in wait to get pics of the shirtless wonder.

TMZ broke the story ... the photog filed a robbery report last month, claiming Rob jacked part of her camera at a West Hollywood gym ... and she claims it was all because she snapped shirtless pics of him.

The photog -- not a TMZ employee -- says Rob, who is neck deep in a weight loss program, snatched the memory card out of the camera.

Andra Viak's lawyer, George Gallegos, tells us, "While this case is still in the preliminary stage, it is clear from our investigation that Robert Kardashian’s violent behavior and his use of force towards Ms. Viak was completely unjustified.”

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are bona fide HEROES ... this according to a Chicago Children's Hospital which says the money raised by the couple will be used to treat sick babies.

TMZ broke the story ... Kim and Kanye are urging friends and family members to abstain from sending baby gifts -- instead, they're asking well-wishers to send donations to the Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Now, reps for the hospital are hailing the couple for the generous move -- saying, "Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West for their thoughtfulness and support of the hospital."

Like a lot of sunbathers in Europe, Bruce Jenner went topless on the beach in Greece on Monday.

Throwing modesty out to sea, the 63-year-old showed off his smooth and supple Olympic gold medal-winning chest and rippling abs while paddleboarding in a pair of festive high-waisted board shorts on the Aegean Sea.

Kendall isn't the only Jenner showing off in a bathing suit.

Kim Kardashian wants her friends to know ... SHE DOESN'T NEED YOUR BABY GIFTS ... but there's a hospital in Chicago that sure does.

TMZ has learned ... Kim and her baby daddy Kanye West want to make it clear to family, friends and fans there's NO baby registry -- despite the slew of fakes popping up on the Internet -- and they don't want any presents.

Instead, the couple is asking all well-wishers to cut a check to the Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, where Kanye grew up.

We all know Kanye and Kim have a TON of rich friends -- hopefully, they'll actually follow directions.

We're not Kendall Jenner's self-proclaimed creepy older sister Kim Kardashian ... but if we were ... we would LOVE these incredible bikini photos the 17-year-old just posted on the Internet.

Of course, Kim perved out over her younger sister's physique in a video she made earlier this month, gushing over Kendall's underage bod ... so just imagine what she'd say about these new pics:

"OMG guys. Just look at my gorgeous supermodel sister Kendall Jenner. She's on vacation in Greece right now and she's so hot and skinny in her little bikini. I'm so jealous. Just look at her body. LOOK AT HER. EVERYBODY LOOK AT MY SISTER RIGHT NOW."

"I know this sounds creepy. Because it is."

Check out Kim's original creeper video below ... but don't watch too closely, you might get arrested.

Kim Kardashian let her baby bump out for air while vacationing in Greece with the rest of the Kardashian clan.

Kim Kardashian is being very transparent about her pregnancy.

While out with her baby daddy Kanye West, the 32-year-old mom-to-be rocked a pair of killer heels and a sheer little black dress that exposed her maternity thong in NYC on Wednesday.

With her growing belly getting all the attention these days, it's nice to see Kim isn't neglecting her first baby ... her booty bump.

To the surprise of absolutely no one, the Kardashians proved they come with a lot of baggage.

Along with a motley crew of assistants, nannies and bodyguards, Kourtney Kardashian, her two adorable kids, her baby daddy Scott Disick and Queen of F***ing Everything Kris Jenner were spotted at Heathrow Airport with over 14 pieces of mostly Louis Vuitton luggage on Wednesday.

Bruce Jenner is nobody's bitch -- or so he thinks -- saying Kris Jenner might be the "Queen of F**king Everything" ... but he still runs the show.

Coach Jenner was at LAX when a photog asked him if there's a hidden meaning to the now famous cell phone cover his wife flashed in NYC the other day.

Bruce seemed a little confused at first, but then went on to state his own version of the Declaration of Independence ... going so far as to claim he has Kris "under control."

Uhhh ... he better hope Kris doesn't see this.

Tough times have hit Kim Kardashian and Kanye West ... they may not have a roof over their heads to care for their newborn child. The stark reality is ... they may be homeless.

Here's why the couple is in dire straits ...

- Kim's $5 million Beverly Hills home has been sold, and she needs to be out by Aug. 1.

- Kanye's $3.3 million Hollywood Hills house is about to be sold -- and he's already moved out.

- Contractors have ripped apart the couple's new Bel Air estate ... the one they bought in February for $9 million ... and there's NO WAY it'll be ready in time.

So what is a young, struggling couple to do? They're considering the worst option for any couple ... the in-laws. In this case, they may stay with the Queen of F***ing Everything until renovations are completed at the new digs.

But there's one more option they're seriously considering ... renting a crib for $50k a month.

The recession has been hard on everyone.