'Zoey 101' Star Saves Baby From Heroin-Fueled Car Crash
Former "Zoey 101" star Matthew Underwood rescued a 4-month-old baby after the infant's parents passed out on drugs and crashed their car ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us Matthew was one of the first people on the scene of a car wreck last Thursday in Port St. Lucie, FL ... where a female driver cut across 6 lanes of traffic on a busy street and crashed into a tree.
We're told she passed out at the wheel with a syringe full of heroin in her arm, with her baby daddy passed out in the back seat. Their baby was in an unsecured car seat next to the father.
According to the police report ... Matt saw the parents passed out, removed the infant -- who was not injured -- and had his brother call 911.
Matt also shot video of the scene before cops arrived. The mother later told cops she'd just bought heroin to try for the first time. The dad had a pill bottle full of Alprazolam (generic Xanax), a smoking pipe and a 2nd syringe laying next to him.
Matt tells us he decided to record the scene once he saw the parents passed out. He wanted to document the scene before he intervened in case things went south. He says he couldn't have just driven by without helping.
Both parents were booked for child neglect and drug possession. The baby was turned over to a family member.
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Justin Trudeau to Matthew Perry How 'Bout a Rematch, Bub?
Justin Trudeau wants a rematch with Matthew Perry after getting his ass kicked in grade school and Matt telling the world about it -- FIGHT!!!
The Canadian PM said "I've been giving it some thought, and you know what, who hasn't wanted to punch Chandler? How about a rematch @MatthewPerry?"
You'll recall ... Matt went on Kimmel earlier this month and told the story of how he once beat up a younger Trudeau for "excelling in a sport."
Now, JT tweeted the challenge on April Fool's day, so chances are he's joking. But it would be awesome!
As long as nothing happened to Trudeau's face, that is.
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'The Dudesons' Jukka Gets Blasted With Tacks, Legos and Cactus!!
"The Dudesons" star Jukka Hilden took a big shot with a new stunt Friday ... and it's painfully entertaining to watch.
Half of the 4-man stunt group from Finland joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday to show off a new feat of insanity -- using a pressurized t-shirt cannon to fire thumb tacks, Lego parts and chunks of cactus into Jukka's chest (and throat).
We'd like to say this beats getting chomped on by an alligator ... but the jury's still out.
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Walking Dead's Daniel Newman Working with LGBT Kids Triggered Decision to Come Out
"The Walking Dead" star Daniel Newman was mentoring an LGBTQ kids group when he made the choice to tell the world what his friends and family already knew.
Daniel came out on Twitter Thursday ... the same day we ran into him outside an L.A. mission for the homeless. He explained why he'd only spoken about his sexuality with his inner circle up to this point.
But more importantly, you gotta see him explain the moment he decided it was important for him to go public. Great message. Great guy.
I'm #OUTandPROUD #LGBT Love you guys. Be proud to be yourself. We need everyone just the way you are! I'll chat with you guys tonight
@DanielNewman
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Blac Chyna Sets Up Her Kids for Life
Blac Chyna took her anger at Tyga over child support and turned it into a wise business decision ... bossing up for both of her kids.
Chyna was spotted leaving a government building in L.A. on Thursday. We initially thought she was there to file docs to get Tyga to pay up, but our sources say she was getting work permits for 4-year-old King and 4-month-old Dream.
Might sound a little premature, but this is Hollywood, folks. Also, let's face it ... the family biz is all about being on camera.
Get 'em working, Mama!
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Mischa Barton I Couldn't Escape Emotional Abuse From Sex Tape Partner
Mischa Barton is ripping the ex-bf behind the sex tape that's being shopped around, and says he's more interested in destroying her emotionally than financially.
Mischa went on 'Dr. Phil' and revealed the exact moment she found out about the tape. As she's said ... the guy responsible is someone she used to love, but she told Phil she desperately tried to distance herself from him after finding out about the secret recording. It didn't work.
The episode airs Monday, and Mischa will also talk about that bizarre incident in her backyard, where she claimed she was slipped "a cocktail of drugs."
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'Dance Moms' Star I Followed Abby Out ... Dances Got Way Too Sexy
Ashlee Allen followed Abby Lee Miller's lead and left "Dance Moms" -- but for a totally different reason ... she wasn't down with the show trying to sex things up with the kids.
We spoke to the now-former dance mom, and she told us -- first and foremost -- the Lifetime show will never be the same without Abby at the helm.
Then she lays it on us ... "Dance Moms" producers have apparently been pushing for sexier dance routines, which Ashlee says was too much for her and her teen daughter, Brynn.
Abby didn't mention anything about this specifically in her public bow out this week. Instead, she cited "being manipulated, disrespected, and used - day in and day out" by male showrunners.
There's footage of the dance number that set Ashlee off ... and it's pretty racy for 14, 15 and 16-year-olds. We've reached out to "Dance Moms" brass ... so far, no word back.
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Adult Swim Sued Thou Hath Jacked My 'Black Jesus'
"Black Jesus" on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim is an impostor of the original black Jesus -- the one created by an author in 1999 (not the Bethlehem one) ... according to a new suit.
New York author Saint Solomon says "Black Jesus" -- the live action comedy on TV -- picks up where his short story titled "Thank You, Jesus" left off. He says the TV character is just like the protagonist in his story -- black, homeless, and named Jesus.
In his lawsuit, Solomon says his story ends with his Jesus being kicked out of the house to go live on the streets, and he believes episode 1 of "Black Jesus" picks up the tale 15 years later.
According to the docs ... there are other similarities, like the fact TV Black Jesus has a friend who is always trying to get rich quick, just like in the short story. And both Black Jesuses dress the same, curse a lot and drink booze.
Can we get an Amen?
Solomon's suing Adult Swim for ripping off his idea ... and wants more than $75 million to make it right.
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'Making History' Star Busted for Pot and Coke
Adam Pally was busted in NYC Tuesday night for smoking marijuana from an E-Cig, and carrying a tiny baggie of cocaine ... TMZ has learned.
The "Making History" and 'Mindy Project' star allegedly took a rip on West 48th Street in Hell's Kitchen ... cops patrolling the 'hood caught a whiff and cited him for misdemeanor drug possession ... according to law enforcement sources.
When officers patted down Adam ... we're told they found the baggie of blow, and hit him with another misdemeanor charge. He was issued a ticket to appear before a judge within 30 days.
We haven't heard back from Adam's reps.
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Tomi Lahren I Wanna Keep My Facebook Fans! But TheBlaze Ain't Budging
Tomi Lahren has millions on the line in her negotiations to exit TheBlaze ... as in Facebook followers.
Sources familiar with the negotiations between Tomi and Blaze brass tell us she's adamant about keeping her 4.2 million FB fans, but the company has other ideas.
Fact is ... TheBlaze owns her Facebook page ... and honchos have flexed their muscles by cutting off access to Tomi and her team.
There hasn't been a single post since Tomi and Glenn Beck butted heads over her announcing on "The View" she was pro-choice.
We're told Tomi believes she's more marketable if she brings her Facebook followers to her next gig. As we reported, she has 6 months left on her contract and she's currently negotiating a severance package which includes a payout and a possible time out where she can't work anywhere else.
We're told both sides are talking and they will probably reach some resolution by the end of the week. The Facebook followers may get horse traded as part of the package.
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Tyra Sanchez Drag Queens Aren't 'AGT' Playthings ... I Was Mocked!
Former "RuPaul's Drag Race" champ Tyra Sanchez claims "America's Got Talent" pulled a cruel bait and switch, trying to make him something he's not ... Tyra Banks.
Sanchez -- real name James Ross -- tells us 'AGT' producers reached out to him about doing a funny bit with their new host. He says he was into it, but believed he'd appear as HIS character ... Tyra Sanchez. Somewhere along the way he says the deal changed, and they wanted him to be a contestant ... as a Banks impersonator.
He's convinced they were setting him up to be the butt of the joke, but he didn't fall for it ... like many before him have. Ross wants his fellow queens to rise up and refuse to do the show or even watch it.
We reached out to 'AGT' ... so far no word back.
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'Fresh Prince' Reunion Cast Came Together for Their 'Hilary'
Will Smith and the rest of the 'Fresh Prince' cast didn't just reunite to chat about old times, they did it to raise big money for charity ... TMZ has learned.
Karyn Parsons, aka 'Hilary,' tells us the luncheon -- with Tatiana Ali, Alfonso Ribeiro, Will, Daphne Maxwell Reid and Joseph Marcell -- went down Monday at Nobu in Malibu. Karyn says her castmates broke bread with a family from England that won a charity auction.
She says the money will support her organization, Sweet Blackberry, ... which makes educational animated shorts about African-American history. Karyn wouldn't say how much the Brits dropped for the all-star meal, but let's face it any meal at Nobu -- WITH Will Smith -- can't come cheap.
She added it was bittersweet because of the absence of James Avery, who died in 2013.
Pretty cool of the whole gang to donate their time.
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'Shameless' Kid Stars Emma & Ethan All Grow'd Up ... Pulling Awesome Pranks
"Shameless" stars Emma Kenney and Ethan Cutkosky have gone from grade schoolers in braces to legit celebs hanging out in Hollywood ... in the blink of an eye.
We got the teens, who play Gallagher kids #4 and #5 on the Showtime hit, kicking it with some friends on Melrose Ave and as they say ... they really do grow up so fast.
And you gotta see what they reveal about how they kill time on the set. Ethan and Emma might be 17-year-olds on the verge of adulthood, but there's still plenty of prank-pulling kid left in 'em.
Two words: Saran. Wrap.
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'This Is Us' Star Justin Hartley Jack's Death Is Worth The Wait And Don't Rule Out ...
"This Is Us" star Justin Hartley says people should keep an open mind about how his TV dad, Jack, eventually dies because everything's in play ... including by car accident.
The season 1 finale left fans with a serious cliffhanger. It also pissed off a lot of 'em when it didn't reveal how Jack, played by Milo Ventimiglia, bites it. It's the burning question and while fans now have to wait several months, Justin seems to know already ... and he's talking up the scene a lot ... in a tight white tee.
So, at least ya got that.
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Kanye West No 'American Idol' For Me
Kanye West is not in discussions with NBC or anyone else about doing a re-boot of "American Idol" ... contrary to reports.
Reports are surfacing NBC and producers are chomping at the bit to bring Kanye on as host, and discussions are underway. Not true.
Sources close to Kanye and with direct knowledge tell us ... "There is no conversation with Kanye West to join 'American Idol' or any other show for that matter."
There's been a buzz NBC might bring the show back, but not with Yeezy.
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Abby Lee Miller Bows Out Of 'Dance Moms'
"Dance Moms" star Abby Lee Miller is quitting the show because she says she's tired of being manipulated by male producers who don't know jack about dance.
Abby's been schooling kids in dance -- in her own unique way -- for 7 seasons, but posted her resignation in the wee hours of Monday morning. She blasted producers over creative differences ... saying she's continuously asked for credit on "all the ideas, award winning routines and costumes" but to no avail.
She insists she has no problem teaching the kids, but rather with "being manipulated, disrespected and used, day in and day out by men who never took a dance lesson in their lives and treat women like dirt."
It's unclear if she's quitting teaching altogether or just the reality show. We're waiting to hear back from her camp, and Lifetime has "no comment."