TMZ Live It's Finally Time (Again) For a Black Pope
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Celebs are buzzing about Pope Benedict XVI stepping down -- and about the fact the next Pontiff could be ... BLACK! Is this the final frontier for minorities everywhere -- and would Catholics around the world embrace the change?
Plus, Rihanna and Chris Brown had some high times after the Grammys, and we got the video! Witnesses say they were smoking weed in a nightclub ... which is one thing, but driving home after is another.
And, supermodel Miranda Kerr's breast controversy! Okay, that's a slight exaggeration -- but she did unwittingly expose a surprising truth about her body ... and her bras.
TMZ Live Lindsay Lohan Friends In High Places
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Lindsay Lohan is a moving on up ... to a NYC penthouse!! What money trouble?? How's LiLo scoring her new first class living arrangements? Hmm ...
Plus, Selena Gomez lets three strangers/fans into her SUV at the airport -- and really pissed of one person in our newsroom. One of the fans joins the show to defend Selena's good deed.
And, "Small Wonder" star Jerry Supiran is ready for a comeback -- he joins us to explain why he'd be a good pick for "Dancing with the Stars" ... and busts a (hysterical) move to prove his point.
TMZ Live Dorner Manhunt Celebs Beg for Surrender
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The hunt for cop-killer Christopher Dorner revealed a manifesto filled with shout outs to his favorite celebrities. One of them -- comedian Lisa Lampanelli -- called in to ask Christopher to turn himself in ... and bring a peaceful end to the statewide manhunt.
Plus, former porn star Coco Brown joined us to explain why she's coughing up nearly $95k to fly into space next year -- and you've gotta see Harv school her on zero-gravity banging!
Also ... are Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt making a comeback? Harvey thought he had video to prove it -- until Charles and Max destroyed his theory. Sorry, boss!
TMZ Live Chris Brown in Court Rihanna's Got My Back
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Chris Brown and his attorney face the judge over accusations they forged his community service records -- and none other than Rihanna is by Chris' side the whole time.
Plus, Kim Kardashian says her never-ending divorce from Kris Humphries is stressing her out so much that it's a danger to her unborn baby! And almost as importantly ... how hot is her attorney?
Also ... Grammys superstars are on notice from CBS ... TONE DOWN THE SEXINESS!! And speaking of censorship ... Beyonce's people are desperately trying to shut down some unflattering photos. We'll show you why.
TMZ Live Chris Brown Conspiracy of Lies?
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Chris Brown has outdone himself this time -- accused of lying, repeatedly, about completing his community service in the Rihanna beating case. And the worst part may be that several other people, including a police chief, allegedly helped him cover it up. Should the DA drop the hammer?
Plus, Donald Trump calls in to explain why his lawsuit against Bill Maher isn't a joke -- even though Bill was trying to make a joke when he offered Donald $5 million to prove his dad wasn't an orangutan. You gotta hear Trump ... he's offended and PISSED!
And, after the Super Bowl ... Katherine Webb is back in LA -- and talking Playboy! Smart move for her? Or bad move for her relationship with Alabama's star QB?
TMZ Live Justin Bieber Going to the Dark Side
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There's something different about Justin Bieber lately ... and we're not talking about marijuana. We've uncovered a motive behind JB's new crew, and it's simple -- he wants to be Black. Calm down! We'll explain.
Plus, the luckiest guy on Earth -- aka the guy who kissed Bar Refaeli in that Super Bowl commercial -- joins us to talk about what it was like ... and whether the ad gives ugly dudes a bad rap.
And, is it time for Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger to hang it up when it comes to action movies? The writing is on the box office wall, but will the aging stars take the hint?
TMZ Live Justin Bieber More Pot & Ferrari Trouble
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Justin Bieber is blazing down that marijuana trail once again -- but this time he has a new cohort ... Lil Za ... who also got arrested while driving Justin's Ferrari. Time for new friends ... or just time for Bieber to come clean about smoking weed?
Plus, Dakota Fanning is all grow'd up -- she shot a nude scene for her latest movie right after turning 18. She wants to break out of 'child star' mold ... but do you want to see her that way?
And, Tenn. State Senator Stacey Campfield calls in and ignites a heated debate over his proposed bill to keep all references to homosexuality out of kids' classrooms. You gotta hear this.
TMZ Live Beyonce Goes Live ... But Way Too Far!!
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Beyonce sticks it to the haters -- belting out the National Anthem ... LIVE! No doubt she can sing, but did the move seem a little desperate? The newsroom got loud and heated over that question.
Plus, San Francisco 49er Chris Culliver made horribly homophobic comments -- but his apology might have made it worse! So, will the team let him play in the Super Bowl? We'll explain why we think he will play, and why that's fine.
And, supermodel Bar Refaeli says she wants to make a nerd's night by talking to him at a bar -- does that make her an angel or a bitch??
TMZ Live Lindsay Lohan New Attorney Blues?
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Lindsay Lohan retained her title as queen of courtroom drama ... by nearly missing it altogether, taking a verbal jab from the judge -- and then her new attorney tried to suck up to her honor! So, is LiLo in trouble after dumping Shawn Holley?
Plus, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver goes on a homophobic rant -- which is stupid on at least three levels (not the least of which is he plays in SAN FRANCISCO). Will he get cut from the Super Bowl? Should he?
And, that new Volkswagen commercial with a white dude speaking Jamaican is deemed racist -- but our resident Jamaican, Charles, explains why the allegations are a load of bull. Mon!
TMZ Live Lindsay Lohan Peddling Sick Lies?
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Lindsay Lohan's calling in sick for her (latest) big day in court -- yet she's plenty healthy for shopping sprees. Will the judge accept her excuse ... or drop the hammer gavel on LiLo?
Plus, "Dazed and Confused" actor Jason London allegedly craps his pants during an insane arrest -- and his mug shot in an instant Hall-of-Shamer.
And, Oprah's interview with Whitney Houston's mom ignites the biggest war in TMZ Live history -- when Charles and Evan pull out the big guns to prove Harvey wrong once-and-for-all!
TMZ Live Chris Brown & Frank Ocean Parking Brawl Goes Deep
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Chris Brown and Frank Ocean's late night brawl allegedly started over a parking space ... but there's a lot of history behind it too. Who's really to blame -- and should Chris be worried about violating his probation?
Plus, Rick Ross was shot at -- and completely missed -- 20 times! Which makes it either the worst attempted murder of all-time ... or a really scary threat.
And, two "American idol" alums -- Taylor Hicks and Melinda Doolittle -- joined us to defend "Idol" in that lawsuit accusing the show of racism. Soul patrol, in the house!!
TMZ Live American Idol Where's the Racism??
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"American Idol" ... racist?? Nine former contestants -- all African-American -- say they were cut unfairly ... but do they have a case? Especially considering 3 'Idol' champs have been Black?!
Also, Kim Kardashian turns the tables on Kris Humphries ... demanding BIG money from him now in their divorce war! She says he's dragging out the whole mess and running up her legal bills -- so, should he have to pay?
Plus, Bev Hills plastic surgeons and the women who bagged 'em! Dayna Devon is one of the stars of the new show "Plastic Wives" -- and wait till you hear what she desperately wants to tighten up! Let's just say ... soy vey.
TMZ Live Manti Te'o's Gay Denial Reflects Nation's Views?
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Manti Te'o scoffs at the idea that he's gay -- we'll tell you why his reaction to Katie Couric's question says a lot about America's true feelings about homosexuality in sports and society, in general.
Plus, "American Idol" did some HEAVY censoring of the Nicki Minaj-Mariah Carey war on last night's episode -- we talk to the girl whose audition sparked the war that "Idol" swept under the rug.
And, "Real Housewives" star Bethenny Frankel's divorce is gonna be a long, drawn out war -- 'cause we can see all the signs.
TMZ Live Smokey Robinson Fired Up Over Beyonce
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Beyonce haters run for cover ... 'cause Motown legend Smokey Robinson joined us today to defend her honor in the Inauguration lip-sync controversy -- and he's especially calling out Harvey for bashing B!
Plus, Snoop Lion allegedly duped the Rasta community -- according to a reggae superstar -- but director/actor Eli Roth claims Snoop's the real deal. You gotta hear what he says about working with Mr. Dogg ... uh, Lion.
Also, openly gay Matt Bomer is up for the lead in the "Fifty Shades of Grey" movie -- can he pull it off? Would women buy him playing such an extremely hetero character?
TMZ Live Beyonce's Nat'l Anthem National Disgrace?
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Beyonce's lip-synched "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Inauguration has some people (*cough* Harvey) up in arms!!! Especially because Kelly Clarkson belted her song out, LIVE. Is B's fake anthem such a big deal?
Plus, Lindsay Lohan turns down big money from "Dancing With the Stars" -- think she'll regret that move the next time a bill collector comes knockin'?
And, Alabama QB AJ McCarron's super hot girlfriend Katherine Webb is finally going Hollywood ... with his permission, of course.
TMZ Live How Katie Couric Landed Manti Te'o
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Notre Dame star and fake bf Manti Te'o will do his first on-camera interview about his fake-dead girlfriend with Katie Couric -- who's not exactly huge in the sports world ... but we'll tell you how she scored this one.
Plus, Matt McConaughey -- aka Lance Armstrong's BFF -- says we shouldn't be pissed about Lance being a big fat liar. Is he just trying to cover for his pal?
And, Michelle Obama's bangs were the talk of the inauguration -- but her new 'do wasn't the only hairstyle that stood out. Turns out flat top fades are coming back ... which, for some reason, has some people seriously pissed.