Blake and Gwen Maybe It's Real

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NOT FOR SHOW

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani may be the real deal, because not only is sweeps over, the show's done too ... but they're still together.

Blake and Gwen left the after-party for "The Voice" Tuesday at Avalon in Hollywood, and they sure seemed together.

As for how long it will last ... the bets are on.

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IT'S THE REAL DEAL

Shirtless Chicago Jogger I'm Like Tim Tebow ... But Attainable

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That shirtless jogger who went viral because he's hot and looking for love, has something more than just great looks to offer -- he's a 24-year-old virgin.

Ethan Renoe tells TMZ he's been single since 2008, but all that's likely to change since he's been hit up by a couple thousand women after WGN posted the clip of Ethan for a run Sunday in Chicago in the rain ... without a shirt. As he explained, it was just too wet for a top.

Now the recent grad of Moody Bible Institute is getting flooded with offers. Ethan says he's serious about finding himself a woman, but says he's still going to wait for his honeymoon to tear up his v-card.

As for the rest of his dating profile -- Ethan's into photography, personal training, nannying, construction, teaching and, of course ... running topless in the rain.

Master P Get Me the President! My TV Show's Blacked Out

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THIS BAN IS B.S.

Master P's family back home is getting screwed out of seeing him on TV, so he's demanding a meeting with the president ... of Cox Cable Company.

P was doing some holiday shopping when he told us what he REALLY wants for Christmas -- his reality show ... "Master P's Family Empire" to be seen in his hometown of New Orleans. Right now the city's most popular cable provider doesn't carry Reelz Channel ... which airs the show.

Watch, he's taking it very personally ... and thinks he can fix the problem by having a sit-down with the folks at Cox -- he's got a history with them, it turns out.

Fact is though ... the cable company wasn't carrying Reelz even before Master P's show started airing -- it's just one of those biz things. But who knows? Maybe Mr. No Limit can bring both sides together.

'Ink Master' Winner Died of Heroin Overdose

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Scott Marshall -- champion of "Ink Master" season 4 -- died from a deadly cocktail of heroin and prescription drugs ... TMZ has learned.

According to the coroner's report ... cops found a small bag of heroin on the nightstand next to Scott's body in the Roselle, IL hotel room.

Cops say Scott was lying prone on the bed, and noted there was a small amount of blood on the mattress underneath his face.

According to the toxicology report ... Scott had Xanax, Valium, and the metabolized form of heroin in his system. The coroner concluded his death was an accident due to intoxication.

The coroner noted Scott had multiple "red crusted abrasions" on his thigh and foot, suggesting prior intravenous drug use.

TMZ broke the story, Scott was found dead in a hotel room in October near his tattoo shop.

'American Horror Story' Actress Dead

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Rose Siggins, the actress who played Legless Suzi in "America Horror Story: Freak Show" has died ... TMZ has learned.

A rep for Rose tells TMZ she went in for a kidney stone surgery on Monday and never came out of the hospital alive.

We're told Rose contracted an infection, which spread through her body and ultimately became fatal.

She died Saturday morning in a Denver hospital.

Rose was born with a rare genetic disorder called sacral agenesis and we're told she suffered from kidney and pancreas issues her whole life.

Rose was 43 ... she leaves behind two children. A GoFundMe account has been set up for them.

R.I.P

'Saved By The Bell' Mr. Belding Graduates!!

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Mr. Belding is officially a college graduate ... sporting a cap and gown at his Tennessee alma mater.

Belding, whose real name is Dennis Haskins, attended The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's graduation ceremony with hundreds of other students Saturday morning.

Haskins attended the school before the whole acting thing but was just short on credits before he left.

We spoke with the "Saved By The Bell" star a few days ago at LAX and he told us he completed the necessary credits for a theater and speech degree ... pretty cool accomplishment for 65 years old.

Screech would be proud.

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EARLIER THIS WEEK

Marjorie Lord Pioneer TV Star Dead

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Marjorie Lord, who starred in one of the first big TV hits and became a major philanthropist, has died.

Lord starred opposite Danny Thomas in the 1957 show, "Make Room for Daddy." The show premiered on ABC, where viewers watched Thomas court her, and then it moved to CBS when the pair married.

Lord did lots of TV shows and movies, but became extremely active in the arts in L.A. Her third husband, banking honcho Harry Volk, founded the Music Center.

Lord was 97.

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MARJORIE ON "THE DANNY THOMAS SHOW"

George Lopez 'Compton' Snub Proves It ... Indians Are Taking Over!!

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WE HAVEN'T COME THAT FAR

We ain't come a long way, baby ... is what George Lopez takes from "Straight Outta Compton" getting zero Golden Globe nominations, but there's great news for transgenders and ... Indians.

George seemed genuinely upset about the 'GG' diss ... saying it makes minorities working in showbiz feel like their contributions are not valued. But you gotta see what happened when he shifted gears, and decided to focus on the positives.

There are some groups crushing it in Hollywood, and one of them's already bypassed Latinos ... in George's eyes. Priyanka Chopra is pretty damn hot.

Chef Amanda Freitag My Diner's On the Chopping Block

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Celebrity chef and "Chopped" judge Amanda Freitag has an ironic dilemma ... although she's a pro at saving failing diners, her own is about to go belly up.

Freitag revamps struggling diners on Food Network's "American Diner Revival." She's also part owner of the retro NYC eatery, Empire Diner.

According to legal docs obtained by TMZ, Empire Diner is four months behind in rent. The demand is ominous ... cough up $119,070.80 by December 14th or clear the building.

A source at the diner -- famously featured in Woody Allen's "Manhattan" and the opening credits of "SNL" -- tells us the employees just found out about the problem, and they're devastated they may lose jobs right before Christmas.

A rep for Amanda tells us the chef hasn't been involved in day-to-day operations since July, but she still retains an ownership stake.

Geraldo Rivera I Got Screwed Out of Big $$$

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Geraldo Rivera got screwed out of a $600,000 payday ... this according to a new lawsuit filed by the famed broadcaster.

In 2011, Geraldo hosted a successful news show on WABC radio which is owned by Cumulus Media. Rivera says Cumulus wanted to re-up with the station in 2015, and his agent struck a deal with the company's CEO.

But Geraldo says months passed and he never got the paperwork. When his agent followed up, there was new management at Cumulus which refused to honor the deal. Geraldo says he's willing to hold up his end of the deal and host a show. He's suing for his full pay.

A&E's 'American Takedown' Sued READ THE SIGN ... We're Lawyers, Not Crooks!

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A&E Network went gunning for alleged fraudsters, but due to a ONE SECOND screwup ... a couple of DUI attorneys got burned instead, and now they're doing what attorneys do.

The snafu went down during an episode of "American Takedown" -- a Morgan Spurlock produced investigative show -- which was tracking lawyer Cory Meltzer and chiropractor Roger Bell. They were suspected of pulling an insurance fraud scam in South Florida.

Problem is, the program aired a quick shot of the wrong Meltzer & Bell signage. Instead of the counselor and the chiro's office ... it showed a sign for Larry Meltzer and Steven Bell, DUI attorneys.

Larry and Steven say the error hurt their good name (yes, that can happen to lawyers) ... and could potentially damage their business. They reached out to A&E and got an apology letter from an executive producer who admitted the mistake and said A&E would air a retraction.

Apology not accepted ... Meltzer & Bell sued 3 months later for unspecified damages.

'Brick City' Cast Member Shot to Death in N.J.

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Darel Evans -- an anti-violence activist who was featured in the Sundance documentary series "Brick City" -- was shot to death late Monday night in Newark, NJ. He was 33.

So far, authorities are investigating the motive and have released no details about the incident so far. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified.

Evans, a former gang member who went by the name Creep, was profiled as part of the award-winning TV series.

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EVANS IN 'BRICK CITY'

'Walking Dead' Creator Drop the Zombie Cigarillos!! Sues Merchandisers

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"The Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman is fighting off alleged squatters like a pack of zombies -- he's suing to stop them from cashing in on his hit show.

According to his lawsuit, Kirkman is going after 5 people who've filed for 'Walking Dead' trademarks to sell everything under the sun. He says they're stealing the brand to promote lipstick, coffee mugs, carpets, candles, and even cigarillos.

The most bizarre one -- Kirkman says someone in NJ wants to open a zombie-themed health food restaurant. 'Cause nothing says healthy living in Jersey ... like undead quinoa.

He wants the court to block sales of all the products, and any profits the defendants have made off his baby.

Blake Shelton Mouthful o' Gwen

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This thing might be real after all ...

Blake Shelton playfully gnawed at Gwen Stefani while "The Voice" was on a commercial break Monday night.

Officially, for all the doubters, the TV sweeps period ended 12 days ago -- so maybe they're not together just for ratings.

Then again, for you true believers ... there is still a 'Voice' finale to promote.

Norman Reedus Bitten By Rabid Fan Not Pressing Charges

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A female fan bit "The Walking Dead" star Norman Reedus on his chest at a zombie convention this weekend ... but the biter is now off the hook according to law enforcement sources.

Cops tell TMZ, Reedus -- who wasn't hurt during the attack -- declined to press charges against the biter since it was only a nibble.

A rep for New Jersey's Walker Stalker Con says event security was standing a couple feet from Reedus when the fan opened her mouth and tried to take a chunk out of his chest.

Cops and event security jumped into action and booted the biter from the convention. The rep says the woman has been banned from all future Walker Stalker conventions and other sponsored events where Norman is present.

Reedus didn't seek any medical attention -- the bite didn't break the skin -- and he was able to continue the meet and greet.

Transgender 'Housewife' Lands Role On 'Empire' Spin-Off

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Amiyah Scott, the transgender woman who tried to get on "Real Housewives of Atlanta," is getting a bigger break now in Hollywood because she's been cast in the "Empire" spin-off.

Amiyah didn't make the 'RHOA' cut, but we're told all the transgender 'Housewife' buzz got her a call from "Empire" creator Lee Daniels in late August asking to read for his new show.

Our production sources say Daniels loved Amiyah's look and thought she'd be perfect for one of the singers in a girl group.

The spin-off is a prequel to "Empire," showcasing a young Cookie Lyon.

We're assuming her look was more important than her acting chops ... she's never acted before, but she's getting a crash course with some acting coach hot shots.

Amiyah dropped a clue she was on to bigger things in her caption on a recent Twitter pic that read "next chapter."