Tyler Perry Traffic Stop The Eyewitness Blow-By-Blow

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Tyler Perry was confused, upset and a bit uncooperative when he was pulled over by two white cops in Atlanta this week ... this according to a person who saw the whole thing go down.

As we previously reported, Perry admits he made an illegal left turn as he left his studio ... but claims he was racially profiled by two "hostile" police officers ... who allegedly harassed the movie mogul during the traffic stop.

Malik Kadeem watched the entire incident unfold ... and called in to "TMZ Live" with the blow-by-blow ... saying Tyler upset one of the officers when he didn't immediately roll down his passenger window when asked to do so.

Kadeem also says the officers were "giving [Tyler] a hard time" during the stop ... until an African-American officer arrived to the scene, recognized Perry and defused the situation.

The ATL PD says it's still investigating the incident to see if the officers acted inappropriately.

TMZ Live: Kim & Kanye ... How Long Has This Been Going On?

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Now that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have gone public, everyone's wondering when they started doing ... y'know ... it? Maybe Kanye's ex, Amber Rose was right when she said K&K were ... y'know!

Plus, does Tyler Perry's racial profiling accusation hold water? We've got a witness to the whole scene ... you gotta hear his story before you judge. Also, Lindsay Lohan told us she was hitting the town for dinner -- NOT clubbing. Well, we got video, and umm ... dinner at 1:45 AM, Linds??

TMZ Live Coroner's Whitney Report -- "Face Down" in Bathtub

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All new bombshells about Whitney Houston's death started flying the moment the L.A. County Coroner's report was released -- and we broke the news first. Watch how it went down in the TMZ newsroom.

Plus, why's Mary J. Blige catching so much flack for that Burger King chicken ad? We don't get it ... and neither does Flavor Flav ... who called in to defend Mary!

Also, Lisa Vanderpump joins us with the scoop on her spinoff show -- and dentist to the stars Dr. Bill Dorfman oddly changes his story about hoarding celeb teeth. Hmm ...

Donald Trump Gloria Would Be Impressed With My Genitals

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Donald Trump is confident ... attorney Gloria Allred would be blown away by his man junk.

The Donald called in to TMZ Live moments ago, claiming, "I think Gloria would be very very impressed with [my penis]."

Donald's genitals became a topic of contention earlier today during Gloria's news conference with transgender beauty queen Jenna Talackova -- when Gloria said, Jenna "didn’t ask Mr. Trump to prove he's a naturally born man, or see photos of his birth, or to view his anatomy ... It made no difference to her."

But it makes a difference to Donald, who said he'd be willing to show what he's got ... if Gloria's willing to pay the right price.

Donald also said he wouldn't apologize for disqualifying Jenna last week from the Miss Universe pageant on the basis of her birth gender -- even though he later reversed his position -- and added, he "couldn't care less" if Jenna even competes.

Levi Johnston We Didn't Plan the Pregnancy ... But We're Excited

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Levi Johnston tells TMZ ... his unborn baby was an unexpected surprise ... but he's very excited to raise the child the way HE wants to ... unlike the child he has with Bristol Palin.

Levi just called in to "TMZ Live" ... and admitted he didn't plan to knock up his new GF Sunny Oglesby ... but says, "Things happen and we are both happy with what came of it."

As for his son Tripp, Johnston says he hasn't been allowed to see the kid in over a month ... and blames the Palins for scheming to keep him out of his son's life.

Levi says he will continue to "fight" to see his child ... but notes, "Sunny and I are looking forward to raising the [new] baby together and maybe eventually getting married or something."

TMZ Live Levi -- Sarah Palin Won't Let Me See Tripp

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Levi Johnston called in to blast Sarah Palin ... accusing her of blocking him from seeing his son with Bristol. Levi also talked about his new baby on the way -- but says he's not giving up the fight to see Tripp.

Also, Donald Trump joined us to fire back at the transgender Miss Universe contestant and Gloria Allred ... and it's classic! Maybe his best one-liner ever. Plus, Vince Neil on why he's been banned from a Vegas resort -- and Apple legend Steve Wozniak shows Ashton Kutcher some love.

TMZ Live Octomom -- I Have Dreams ... of Getting Off Welfare

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Octomom is firing back at critics who think she's ripping off the welfare system. Octo called in today to explain why she's using food stamps now -- and as for how/when she's getting off the dole? You gotta hear her "I have dreams" speech. Apologies to MLK.

Also, MTV says it warned Situation about his booze issues -- but now that he's in rehab ... is this whole mess headed for a lawsuit? Plus, Chevy Chase's nasty voicemail sparks a civil war on the set of "Community." We've got scoopage straight from the crew.

TMZ Live Whitney Investigation ... Yes to Cocaine, No to Cover-Up

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The cocaine found in Whitney Houston's hotel room has wide-ranging implications for the investigation ... and also for some people in Whitney's inner circle. We'll tell you who's breathing a sigh of relief.

Also, now that Katie Couric is at ABC ... the battle between 'GMA' and "Today" is heating up -- and Harv knows which morning show anchor could be the biggest loser. Plus, why Kate Winslet is the coolest chick ever -- and your Mega Millions fantasies ... are a total waste of time!

Lindsay Lohan I Finally Realized My Life Was Falling Apart

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Lindsay Lohan called in to "TMZ Live" today to talk about her victory in court this morning.

During the call, Lohan praised her lawyer Shawn Holley and Judge Stephanie Sautner ... and slammed critics who claim she's still a serial party-girl.

But most of all ... Lindsay wanted to talk about how and why her life has so dramatically changed in the past year.

As we previously reported, Lohan completed all of her court-ordered therapy sessions and community service and is now officially off formal probation.

TMZ Live Lindsay Lohan I'm EATING, Not Clubbing!!!

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Lindsay Lohan made her first post-court appearance on TMZ Live ... and she was downright giddy about finally ending formal probation. You gotta hear LiLo explain why she was finally able to follow judge's orders -- and she also pleads her case about hitting nightclubs.

Plus, Michael Bay and Tyrese Gibson surprised us ... calling in to squash rumors they're in a legal feud. Also, wrestling legend Kurt Angle tells us how he's hunting down the creeps who scammed his mom out of $4k -- and a heated debate about ... Mitt Romney's garage? Yeah, we did that.

TMZ Live Spike's Trayvon Retweet Sparks Racial Attacks

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Spike Lee is taking major heat for jumping into the Trayvon Martin controversy by retweeting the wrong George Zimmerman's home address. Great way to start a lynch mob, right? Now, Spike's screw up is sparking an Internet race war ... and tension in the TMZ newsroom.

Plus, MTV star Rob Dyrdek calls in to explain why being rich already won't stop him from dropping $2k on the next Mega Millions drawing! Also, Rihanna gets slammed by Clay Aiken -- and everyone thinks he's right. Yeah, it's weird ... take a look.

Octomom I'm Not Ashamed of Nude Pics

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Octomom says she's downright PROUD of her new topless photo shoot ... claiming she has absolutely nothing to be ashamed of ... except her financial situation.

Nadya Suleman just called in to "TMZ Live" ... and said she made the decision to go half-naked because the shoot was for a women's magazine ... not a men's magazine ... and she didn't think the spread would be "hyper-sexualized."

While she admits the move was done out of desperation ... because she's completely strapped for cash ... Octo says, "I'm not ashamed of doing it ... I feel as though no woman or man should be ashamed of their body."

And even though she's close to broke ... Octo says a XXX career is still off the table ... despite the fact she once got a million dollar offer to sign a porn contract.

TMZ Live Octomom Takes Topless Pics But Still WON'T Do Porn

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OctoMom 'fessed up ... she posed topless out of pure desperation. Nadya Suleman joined us today to say she needed the $10k for bills -- and added she's PROUD of the nudish shots. By the way, Octo's shocked the pics saw the light of day in America ... you gotta hear her explanation.

Plus, Alicia Silverstone feeding her baby like a bird! Is premastication (that's what it's called) healthy? Also, Kim Kardashian's little sis ... Kendall Jenner tweets a bikini-clad photo which leads to a very, uh ... strange phone call.

TMZ Live Madonna ... Talking Ecstasy Out of Desperation?

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Madonna's joke about Ecstasy might have fired up the audience at a concert -- but it's pissing off Deadmau5 and lot of other people ... who think she's being irresponsible just to make herself relevant.

Plus ... how we uncovered the identity of Kim Kardashian's flour bomber -- and Khloe decides to rip PETA over the attack. Also, Camille Grammer is no longer on "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" -- but Brandi Glanville joins us to explain why almost all of the ladies are worried about getting 86'd.

Kim Kardashian Flour Bomber is a 'Bully'

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Kim Kardashian says the woman who attacked her with flour last night is nothing more than a "bully" ... and claims the only reason she's NOT pressing charges ... is because she's just too busy.

Kim just called in to "TMZ Live" ... and gave us the blow-by-blow about how she handled herself when a female animal activist broke on to the red carpet and attacked her at an event for her new fragrance.

Kim tells us ... she tried her best to "laugh it off" ... and refused to leave the event because she didn't want to disrespect all of the people who worked so hard to put the event together.

And while Kim says she understands the flour bomber's beliefs ... KK raised a great point -- "If you're trying to promote nonviolence towards animals ... why are you trying to be violent towards humans?"

TMZ Live Kim Kardashian Flour Bomber Couldn't Rattle Me

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Kim Kardashian joined us today to fire back at the woman who unleashed that flour bomb -- and explained why she brushed off the attack so quickly. Kim also issues a challenge to anti-fur protestors who resort to violence.

Plus, Harvey's got beef with fanatics of "The Hunger Games" ... "Iron Chef" Michael Symon defends Rachael Ray against plagiarism claims -- and Super Bowl champ turned model Will Blackmon says something that leaves the entire newsroom speechless!