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May 6, 2010

Lawrence Taylor Arrested For Rape

Posted by Kevin · Published: May 6, 2010 · Comments (3)

Lawrence Taylor and Edyta Sliwinska on Dancing with the Stars 8 (2009) Former New York Giant linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been arrested and charged with raping a 15-year-old girl. SUFFERN, NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former NFL great Lawrence Taylor has been arrested as part of a rape investigation in a... [Full Story]

June 25, 2009

Jonathan Rhys Meyers Held After Airport Brawl

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 25, 2009

Tudors star Jonathan Rhys Meyers was detained by French police on Saturday afternoon following an incident in which he allegedly assaulted an airport lounge employee while drunk, Agence France Presse reports. The Irish actor, 31, was placed in custody for several hours for having a skirmish with bar employees... [Full Story]

June 1, 2009

Billy Bob's Daughter Charged in Death of Baby

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 1, 2009

The oldest daughter of Billy Bob Thornton faces charges in the death of a 1-year-old girl she was babysitting in October, a celebrity gossip Web site reported Sunday. Ocoee, Fla. police confirmed that 29-year-old Amanda Brumfield is charged with child neglect causing harm or disability and was in custody.... [Full Story]

May 11, 2009

Rev Run's Son Arrested

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 11, 2009

According to the NYDN, JoJo Simmons, oldest son of legendary rapper, Joseph "Run" Simmons of RUN-DMC was arrested on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Friday night for purchasing an unconfirmed amount of Marijuana. Jojo was behind the wheel of his BMW, which has "JoJo" embroidered on the head... [Full Story]

March 31, 2009

ShamWow! Pitchman Arrested

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 31, 2009 · Comments (3)

Over the weekend Vince Shlomi, the charismatic shouting head in the ShamWow ads, was arrested Feb. 7 on felony battery charges for allegedly punching a stripper. Oh yes. Police reports say Shlomi met 26-year-old prostitute Lenea Harris at a Miami nightclub, and subsequently brought her back to his room... [Full Story]

March 9, 2009

Coolio arrested for crack possession

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 9, 2009 · Comments (6)

Grammy-winning rapper Coolio was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday on suspicion of possessing drugs, police said. The 45-year-old rapper, whose real name is Artis Levon Ivey Jr, was taken into custody at an LAX terminal at mid-morning after he was found with the narcotics, a Los... [Full Story]

February 20, 2009

'Wrestler' 'roid-dealer actor in steroids bust

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 20, 2009

The actor who played a steroid dealer in the Oscar-nominated film " The Wrestler " was charged Thursday with being the real thing: Authorities arrested him in a large steroid bust that culminated in a violent chase. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan also accused Scott Siegel of leading Drug Enforcement... [Full Story]

February 9, 2009

Chris Brown attacks Rihanna, arrested

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 9, 2009 · Comments (23)

Chris Brown has been arrested for reportedly attacking Rihanna. The 'Run It' star handed himself in to police after officers responded to a phone call at around 12.30am on Sunday morning from an unnamed woman who accused the 19-year-old singer of hurting her. Los Angeles police officials have declined... [Full Story]

December 31, 2008

Rapper DMX headed for jail on drug, cruelty charge

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 31, 2008

Embattled rapper DMX faces at least 90 days in jail after pleading guilty on Tuesday to drug, theft and animal cruelty charges, Arizona prosecutors said. The rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, pleaded to three felony charges and one misdemeanor count in Maricopa County Superior Court under a... [Full Story]

December 18, 2008

More Trouble for Full House's Sweetin

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 18, 2008

Full House alum Jodie Sweetin is not allowed to see her 8-month-old daughter without supervision, an Orange County, Calif., judge ruled during an emergency custody hearing Wednesday. The ruling came after Sweetin's estranged husband Cody Herpin accused her of being an unfit mother -- and allegedly that she once... [Full Story]

December 16, 2008

Jennifer Connelly's Airport Mishap

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 16, 2008

Jennifer Connelly was left red-faced on a recent flight - after her 11-year-old son Kai forgot to tell her he was carrying a toy gun in his travel bag. The actress has long been terrified of flying - because something bad always seems to happen when she travels on... [Full Story]

December 3, 2008

Gary Coleman Swaggers Into Court

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 3, 2008 · Comments (1)

So Gary Coleman went to court yesterday and plead no contest disorderly conduct... blah blah blah... the long and short of it was he and his wife (yea, wife) were bowling, some guy took their picture and Gary retaliated by driving his truck into the guy. So here are my... [Full Story]

November 26, 2008

Rapper John Forte Granted Pardon By President Bush

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 26, 2008 · Comments (1)

Rapper and former Fugees producer John Forté was one of 14 people pardoned by President Bush on Monday, according to Reuters. He had been serving a sentence of 14 years in prison since 2001, after being found guilty of possession of 31 pounds of liquid cocaine with intent to... [Full Story]

November 7, 2008

Jury Recommends Death Penalty For Former 'Power Ranger'

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 7, 2008

A jury has recommended the death penalty for Skylar Deleon, a former child actor who appeared on the popular kids' TV series "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers," Access Hollywood has confirmed. Last month, Deleon, 29, was convicted of murdering three people, including a couple who were tied to an anchor... [Full Story]

October 10, 2008

"Austin Powers" Actor Charged in Gang Rape

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 10, 2008

TMZ has learned the actor who played Random Task in the first "Austin Powers" movie has been charged with a vicious gang rape. Joe Son's arrest has been all over newspapers in the O.C., but no one connected the dots -- that the suspect is actually Dr. Evil's henchman... [Full Story]

September 29, 2008

More on Locklear Arrest

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 29, 2008 · Comments (2)

Locklear was arrested 5 p.m. Saturday after California Highway Patrol officers found her parked car blocking traffic in Montecito, Calif. According to the incident report, a "concerned citizen" called police after witnessing Locklear, 47, "driving forwards and backwards over a pair of sunglasses and revving her engine" in a... [Full Story]

September 28, 2008

Heather Locklear arrested in Calif. on DUI count

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 28, 2008 · Comments (1)

Heather Locklear was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance in the upscale Santa Barbara area, authorities said Sunday. Locklear, 47, was pulled over by a California Highway Patrol officer Saturday afternoon after a resident reported seeing the actress leaving a parking lot and... [Full Story]

September 19, 2008

Actor Ryan O'Neal and his son arrested

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 19, 2008

Actor Ryan O'Neal and his son, Redmond, were arrested and charged with possessing methamphetamine on Wednesday following a search of their home, officials said. They were taken into custody at their home in Malibu after a predawn check by officers, said Sgt. Diane Hecht, a spokeswoman for the Los... [Full Story]

September 11, 2008

Comedian Ron White Arrested

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 11, 2008 · Comments (4)

Comedian Ron White has one more arrest story to use in his skits. The Vero Beach Police Department arrested the "Blue Collar Comedy Tour" star on Wednesday on charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. An anonymous tipster told Vero Beach Police detectives an airplane would be landing... [Full Story]

September 4, 2008

Mackenzie Philips charged with heroin possession

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 4, 2008

Former "One Day at Time" television star Mackenzie Phillips was charged on Wednesday with cocaine and heroin possession after being arrested last week while going through airport security. Prosecutors in Los Angeles also charged Philips, 48, with unauthorized possession of a hypodermic needle or syringe. She is out on... [Full Story]

September 3, 2008

Annie Leibovitz $715,000 in debt?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 3, 2008

Photographer Annie Leibovitz, who has made millions of dollars photographing U.S. celebrities, is allegedly $715,000 in debt, court records show. The New York Post reported Sunday that, according to court documents, the 58-year-old photographer owes up to $715,000 in relation to a failed book deal, unpaid taxes, missing renovation... [Full Story]

August 12, 2008

D List Actor Goes Bat Sh*t Crazy

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 12, 2008 · Comments (1)

An actor who was featured in "The 40 Year Old Virgin" has just been arrested for allegedly viciously knifing his ex-girlfriend. Shelley Malil allegedly went to his ex's home yesterday and stabbed her in her home near San Diego. Authorities say he chased her inside and outside the house,... [Full Story]

August 2, 2008

Nikki Blonksy's Crazy Airport Arrest

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 2, 2008

Elaine Golden, the mother of ANTM's Bianca, has been airlifted to a Florida ICU for emergency treatment for a serious head injury inflicted by Nikki Blonksy's father, Carl. Meanwhile, Nicki is in a head brace Cops tell us the two got into an "altercation" in the departure lounge at... [Full Story]

July 17, 2008

Josh Brolin Tased and Sprayed in Arrest

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 17, 2008

More details are flowing in about the arrest of Josh Brolin and costar Jeffrey Wright that seem rife with controversy: According to the Shreveport Times: Police will not confirm whether or not a Taser or pepper spray was used on the actor and his fellow co-workers during the disturbance... [Full Story]

July 16, 2008

Andy Dick Busted on Sex Charges

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 16, 2008 · Comments (3)

Wacked out crazy comedian Andy Dick was arrested early this morning in Murrieta, Calif. on suspicion of drug possession and sexual battery, reports TMZ. Cops busted the 42-year-old Dick just before 2 AM this morning in the parking lot near a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. He's still in the... [Full Story]

July 14, 2008

Josh Brolin Arrested During Bar Fight

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 14, 2008

Josh Brolin, Jeffrey Wright and five others were arrested early Saturday morning in Shreveport, La., in connection with a bar fight. Brolin and Wright - who are reportedly in town shooting Oliver Stone's President George W. Bush film, W - were arrested at the Stray Cat bar after a... [Full Story]

June 26, 2008

McCready Busted Again

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 26, 2008

Another familiar refrain for Mindy McCready. The arrest-prone country songbird was busted in Tennessee Monday night after turning herself in for probation violation. A spokesman for the Williamson County Sheriff's Department told E! News the singer was held for just a few hours and released later that night. The... [Full Story]

June 5, 2008

Bardot Fined for Racial Comment

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 5, 2008

A Paris court has fined former film star Brigitte Bardot 15,000 euros for inciting racial hatred by insulting Muslims, her fifth conviction on similar charges in 11 years. Bardot, now an animal rights campaigner, has repeatedly taken aim at the feast of Eid al-Adha during which Muslims ritually slaughter... [Full Story]

Johnny Rotten Accused of Beating Woman

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 5, 2008

Forget the Queen, God save Johnny Rotten if the brutal and despicable allegations against the punk rock legend are true. According to a lawsuit filed moments ago in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the Sex Pistol singer allegedly beat the crap out of a female assistant and called her... [Full Story]

May 22, 2008

Nick Hogans Jail Calls Released

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 22, 2008

So Hulk Hogans son, Nick Bollea, is serving 8 months for his roll in a drag racing crash that seriously injured both Hogan and his passenger, John Graziano, who remains in a coma. Nick Bollea: "Had I known this, I would have rather gone to trial or I would... [Full Story]

May 21, 2008

Lou Pearlman sentenced to 25 years in federal prison

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 21, 2008

Boy-band mogul Lou Pearlman was sentenced this morning to 25 years in federal prison for running a lengthy, systematic con that artificially inflated his net worth and cheated people out of $300 million. During Pearlman's sentencing in U.S. District Court this morning, Senior U.S. District Judge G. Kendall Sharp... [Full Story]

May 12, 2008

Cop Actor, Dennis Farina, Arrested on Gun charges

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 12, 2008

Dennis Farina, a former policeman who built a Hollywood career playing detectives, was arrested on Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport for carrying a loaded gun on his way to board a plane, police said. Farina, 64, told police he brought the .22 caliber, semi-automatic pistol with him on... [Full Story]

May 1, 2008

Dennis Rodman Arrested for Domestic Battery

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 1, 2008

Dennis Rodman was arrested Wednesday night at a Los Angeles hotel for domestic battery, LAPD officials confirm. Rodman, 46, was taken into custody after police arrived on the scene shortly after 10:15 p.m., responding to a domestic dispute. The former NBA star posted $50,000 bail and was released five... [Full Story]

"CSI" star Gary Dourdan faces drug charges

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 1, 2008

Actor Gary Dourdan, who co-stars on the CBS television hit "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," has been arrested on suspicion of possessing cocaine, heroin and other drugs, police said on Tuesday. Dourdan, 41, was detained by police in the desert resort town of Palm Springs, about 100 miles east of... [Full Story]

April 29, 2008

8 days in jail for scott weiland!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 29, 2008

Scott Weiland has just been sentenced to 192 hours in county jail for his November DUI arrest. This is Weiland's second DUI offense. He has until May 28 to serve the sentence. Scott, who was not present in court today, entered a no contest plea through his attorney, Anthony... [Full Story]

April 25, 2008

Actor Snipes gets 3 years, apologizes for `costly mistakes'

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 25, 2008 · Comments (3)

Hours before he was to be sentenced Thursday for failing to file income taxes Wesley Snipes insisted he never had to pay, the action star cut the federal government three checks for $5 million, delivered in court. So taken aback were prosecutors that they first declined the cash. But... [Full Story]

April 8, 2008

Mischa Barton to Accept Plea Deal in DUI Case

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 8, 2008

Mischa Barton will accept a plea deal in her DUI case, sparing her any jail time, a source tells PEOPLE. The former O.C. star will plead no contest to DUI at her arraignment Thursday in Beverly Hills court, and agree to serve a three-year unsupervised probation term, the source... [Full Story]

April 3, 2008

Naomi Campbell Busted -- Just Plane Crazy

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 3, 2008

TMZ has learned Naomi Campbell has been arrested at Heathrow Airport after she allegedly assaulted a police officer. Why? Bitch lost her bag!! Campbell was pulled off a British Airlines flight this morning after reportedly causing a huge stink as one of her -- count 'em -- three carry-on... [Full Story]

April 2, 2008

Nickelback Singer Convicted of Drunk Driving

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 2, 2008

Chad Kroeger, the lead singer for the rock band Nickelback, was convicted of drunk driving in Vancouver on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. The charges stem from an early morning arrest in Surrey, British Columbia on June 22, 2006. Kroeger was pulled over by police for driving his Lamborghini... [Full Story]

March 26, 2008

'The Wire' Actor stabbed

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 26, 2008

The Wire actor Christopher J. Clanton is recovering in a hospital after he was stabbed in an attack in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sunday. The 22-year-old, who plays Savino Bratton on the hit TV show, suffered a knife wound to his chest and buttocks when a fight broke out at... [Full Story]

March 19, 2008

Busta Rhymes sentenced to three years probation

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 19, 2008

Rapper Busta Rhymes was ordered to stay away from convicted felons for three years - unless the criminals are on stage with him. A showbiz-savvy judge sentenced the hip-hop star to three years of probation, but gave Rhymes permission to share the mike with ex-cons like Lil' Kim or... [Full Story]

March 13, 2008

Joe Francis is a free man

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 13, 2008

"Girls Gone Wild" guru Joe Francis, a free man after 11 months behind bars, was heading straight to his office yesterday to get back to work. "We're filming at every spring break location, 14 cities right now. We've got 50 or 60 camera guys out there," Francis told Page... [Full Story]

March 12, 2008

Mary Ann digs the mary Jane.

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 12, 2008 · Comments (3)

The woman who starred as Mary Ann on the television show ''Gilligan's Island'' is serving a six-month probation for her arrest last fall in eastern Idaho. Dawn Wells, 69, was taken into custody after being caught with marijuana in her vehicle while driving home after a surprise birthday party... [Full Story]

March 11, 2008

'Girls Gone Wild' boss heads to Florida

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 11, 2008

"Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis is being released from a Nevada jail so he can return to Florida to face charges related to the filming of underage girls. His lawyer told a federal judge in Reno on Monday that Florida has agreed to lift its no-bail arrest warrant... [Full Story]

March 4, 2008

This week in F-List Star Arrests

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 4, 2008

Steve-O's neighbor has delivered his own brand of Jackass-kicking. The MTV stuntmeister was arrested Monday on suspicion of vandalism and drug possession at his Hollywood apartment complex after he taped himself bashing holes in the wall of a neighboring apartment, seemingly with a mind to drive his fellow tenant... [Full Story]

February 27, 2008

Mischa Barton Dinged with DUI, Possession Charges

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 27, 2008

The piper always comes calling for payment. Mischa Barton was charged Tuesday with misdemeanor DUI and pot possession in connection with her December arrest in West Hollywood following a traffic stop. Per court documents obtained by E! News, she is facing a count apiece of driving under the influence... [Full Story]

February 22, 2008

Aaron Carter Busted With a Lot of Pot

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 22, 2008

Nick Carter's baby bro, Aaron, was busted earlier today in Kimble County, Texas with over two ounces of marijuana! TMZ has confirmed Aaron was pulled over on I-10 earlier today for speeding -- and when authorities decided to search his vehicle, they found at least two ounces of pot!... [Full Story]

February 7, 2008

Heidi Fleiss Arrested in Nevada

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 7, 2008 · Comments (5)

Heidi Fleiss has been arrested in Pahrump, Nevada. Police say they got a call warning of a possible drunk driver. When Nye County Sheriff's deputies pulled the car over, they discovered it was being driven by none other than Heidi Fleiss. Cops say during the traffic stop they found... [Full Story]

January 24, 2008

Rapper Lil Wayne popped for drugs

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 24, 2008

Lil Wayne, whose new CD is due in March, just got a little more street cred. The 24-year-old rapper (born Dwayne Carter Jr.) was busted in Arizona on Tuesday after drug-sniffing dogs allegedly hit pay dirt on his tour bus. The K-9 unit discovered 105 grams of marijuana, almost... [Full Story]

January 21, 2008

Kiefer Sutherland Released from Jail

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 21, 2008 · Comments (1)

Kiefer Sutherland is a free man. He was released just after midnight at the Glendale City Jail after serving 48 days after his second DUI conviction. Lots of media were on hand, because the release time and date were no secret. Kiefer became an expert in doing laundry during... [Full Story]

January 15, 2008

Pulp Fiction Writer Arrested For Manslaughter

Posted by Kevin · Published: January 15, 2008

Some forgot to call Winston Wolf... VENTURA, Calif. (AP) - Oscar-winning screenwriter Roger Avary has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and driving under the influence after a Ventura County car crash that killed a man and injured Avary's wife, authorities said. Avary, 42, was the driver in the... [Full Story]

December 27, 2007

Mischa Barton Arrested For DUI

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 27, 2007

TMZ has confirmed that Mischa Baron has been arrested for DUI, possession of illegal narcotics and driving without a valid license. The former "O.C." star was pulled over early this morning around 3:00 AM as she was driving in West Hollywood, Calif., and is still in custody, being held on... [Full Story]

December 22, 2007

Topanga Arrested!!!!!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 22, 2007

Former child star Danielle Fishel, who made her mark as a teenage heartthrob on ABC's "Boy Meets World," was arrested early Thursday morning on a drunken driving warrant out of Los Angeles County. Fishel was arrested just before 5 a.m. after officers stopped a car she was in near... [Full Story]

December 19, 2007

Graziano ''doing better,'' opens his eyes

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 19, 2007

Four months after a crash that left him with serious brain injuries, 22-year-old John Graziano is now semiconscious and has opened his eyes, his mother confirmed to Tampa Bay's 10 News on Friday. Graziano was left comatose after a crash in Clearwater on August 26. He was a passenger... [Full Story]

December 4, 2007

Scott Weiland Arrested for DUI

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 4, 2007

According to TMZ.com, VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland was arrested for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) late last month. The former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS frontman was driving on an L.A. highway around 6:15 PM on November 21 when he crashed his car. While the California Highway Patrol was investigating... [Full Story]

November 28, 2007

Pierce Brosnan Will Not Face Charges

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 28, 2007

TMZ spoke with L.A. County District Attorney stating: "Los Angeles County prosecutors have decided NOT to file any criminal charges against actor Pierce Brosnan, who allegedly got into a scuffle with a photographer in Malibu last month. The District Attorney's office found that there was insufficient evidence to pursue... [Full Story]

November 19, 2007

Jonathan Rhys Meyers Arrested in Dublin

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 19, 2007

Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers, star of the Henry VIII soap opera "The Tudors," has been charged with public drunkenness and breach of the peace at Dublin Airport, police said Monday. Rhys Meyers, 30, was arrested Sunday after police twice confronted him over his erratic, abusive behavior at an... [Full Story]

November 8, 2007

OJ is in the Building

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 8, 2007

O.J. Simpson just arrived at Clark County Courthouse to face one gross misdemeanor and multiple felony charges -- including kidnapping, armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, conspiracy and coercion -- and to face a mounting list of accomplices who are set to testify against him. Convictions on all... [Full Story]

Police Op At Winehouse Home

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 8, 2007 · Comments (1)

Police are carrying out an operation at the home of troubled singer Amy Winehouse. Scotland Yard confirmed there was police activity at the house in Camden, northwest London. Singer's home at centre of operation A spokesman said: "We can confirm there is police activity as part of an ongoing police... [Full Story]

Mickey Rourke Busted for DUI... on a Vespa!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 8, 2007 · Comments (1)

TMZ reports that actor Mickey Rourke was arrested for DUI this morning in Miami Beach, riding his baby blue Vespa. Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, is that you?! Jose Lambiet of the Palm Beach Post broke the story this morning. Lambiet says a photographer for the paper was... [Full Story]

November 7, 2007

Nick Hogan Arrested for Reckless Driving

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 7, 2007 · Comments (1)

Clearwater, Fla. Police have arrested Nick Hogan for reckless driving involving serious bodily injury. This steams from the August 26th accident that seriously injured his friend John Graziano. Cops have concluded Nick Hogan was drinking the night he crashed his Supra. Clearwater PD today released details of their investigation... [Full Story]

October 31, 2007

Lane Garrison Sentenced to Prison

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 31, 2007 · Comments (3)

A judge has sentenced "Prison Break" star Lane Garrison to a total of forty months -- nearly four years -- in state prison for the drunk driving crash that caused the death of 17-year-old Vahagn Setian. As he sentenced him, Judge Elden Fox told Lane he thought he was a... [Full Story]

October 26, 2007

Another DUI Bust for 'Lost' Cast

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 26, 2007

Daniel Dae Kim, who plays Jin-Soo Kwon on the ABC hit "Lost," just became the third cast member to get busted on suspicion of driving under the influence, after being arrested in Honolulu just after 3 a.m. Thursday. Honolulu police confirmed to E! News that the 39-year-old was booked... [Full Story]

October 18, 2007

David Copperfield Investigated by the FBI

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 18, 2007 · Comments (3)

Magician David Copperfield has been linked to an FBI investigation, authorities confirmed Thursday. A Las Vegas-area warehouse operated by Copperfield was raided by 12 agents Wednesday night, TV station KLAS reports. A computer hard drive, digital camera system, and nearly $2 million in cash were seized, the station reports.... [Full Story]

October 15, 2007

T.I. Busted on Weapons Charges

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 15, 2007 · Comments (5)

T.I. was arrested on multiple weapons charges in Atlanta on Saturday for allegedly asking a bodyguard to purchase machine guns and silencers for him. According to authorities, the bodyguard admitted to buying "about nine firearms" for T.I. -- a previously convicted felon -- in the past and "about seventeen... [Full Story]

October 11, 2007

Michelle Rodriguez Gets 120 Days in the Slammer!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 11, 2007 · Comments (1)

"Lost" star Michelle Rodriguez was just nailed by a judge who sentenced her to 120 days in the slammer. Rodriguez was on probation for a variety of crimes, including DUI and hit and run. According to prosecutors, she repeatedly violated the terms of her probation. The final straw came... [Full Story]

October 10, 2007

Sutherland to Do Jail Time on DUI Charge

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 10, 2007 · Comments (3)

Kiefer Sutherland pleaded no contest Tuesday in his drunken driving case and will begin serving a 48-day jail sentence while his Fox TV drama "24" begins its winter production break in December. The show's star agreed to serve 30 days for driving with a blood- alcohol level above the... [Full Story]

September 27, 2007

Mistrial Declared in Phil Spector Murder Case

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 27, 2007

A judge declared a mistrial in the murder case against music legend Phil Spector after a jury announced for the second time in eight days that it was hopelessly deadlocked. The jury deliberated for 12 days, taking six ballots, but was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Jurors told... [Full Story]

September 25, 2007

Kiefer Sutherland Popped for DUI

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 25, 2007 · Comments (1)

TMZ has learned that "24" star Kiefer Sutherland was busted on suspicion of DUI in West Hollywood last night after allegedly blowing more than twice the legal limit. Police sources tell TMZ that 40-year-old Sutherland was pulled over around 1:35 AM PST on the corner of La Cienega and... [Full Story]

September 15, 2007

McCready Gets One Year in Jail

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 15, 2007

A judge just sentenced Mindy McCready to one year in County Jail for violating her probation. She does it all the time! McCready was arrested in Florida in July after cops responded to a domestic dispute between the country singer and her mother. Mindy was convicted in 2004 on a... [Full Story]

September 14, 2007

Carol Channings 'Blondes' Dress Stolen

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 14, 2007

TMZ breaking the heartbreaking story of an icons iconic dressed being stolen from a Hollywood hotel. LAPD Hollywood Division is currently on scene at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel, where they were called on a report of stolen clothes -- from Broadway legend Carol Channing (seen here with the Reagans and... [Full Story]

September 12, 2007

Kelsey Grammer's sisters Murderer up for parole

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 12, 2007

Kelsey has long had the saddest bio of all the celebs I know. Plenty have had hardship but few have had it unprovoked. According to IMDB Kelsey has faced the following tragedies: His father was murdered in the Virgin Islands; his sister was murdered after leaving a Red Lobster... [Full Story]

September 11, 2007

Sizemore Starts Jail Sentence

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 11, 2007

Disgraced movie star Tom Sizemore has begun serving time for probation violation in relation to a 2004 methamphetamine conviction. The Black Hawk Down star was moved from Los Angeles County Jail to state prison, according to Tmz.com. The actor was sentenced to serve a reduced nine months sentence in June.... [Full Story]

August 27, 2007

Nik Hogan in Serious car accident

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 27, 2007

pic from tmz. Hulk Hogan's son Nick was seriously injured in a car accident tonight in Clearwater, Fl. Law enforcement tells TMZ the accident occurred around 7:31 p.m. ET tonight. According to police, a Toyota Supra, driven by Nick Bollea (Hogan's real name), was traveling at a very high... [Full Story]

August 26, 2007

'John From Cincinnati' Arrested for DUI

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 26, 2007

Austin Nichols , the title character in HBO's "John From Cincinnati," was arrested early Friday on suspicion of drunken driving. The 27-year-old actor was stopped by police about 2:40 a.m. after being spotted driving a silver Mercury Mountaineer the wrong way down a one-way street in the city, said Jackson... [Full Story]

August 25, 2007

Movie director Singleton kills pedestrian in accident

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 25, 2007 · Comments (1)

Oscar-nominated director John Singleton accidentally struck and killed a pedestrian, a Los Angeles police spokesman said late Friday. Constance Russell, 57, of Los Angeles, died at a hospital a few hours after the accident Thursday evening, Los Angeles Police Officer Jason Lee said. Russell was not using a crosswalk when... [Full Story]

August 22, 2007

Foxy Brown Is Headed to the Slammer

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 22, 2007

TMZ has learned that Foxy Brown is headed to jail, after a Manhattan judge ordered the reportedly three-months-pregnant rapper to serve time for violating her probation. We're told that just minutes ago, Judge Melissa Jackson remanded Brown to the custody of the state, and threw her in the clink... [Full Story]

August 17, 2007

Kracker's Wacker Lands him in Jail

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 17, 2007

Kid Rock's former DJ, who also had a double platinum selling album of his own a few years back, was arrested and charged with a second-degree forcible sex offense outside Raleigh, North Carolina this morning. Uncle Kracker, aka 33-year-old Matthew Shafer, was busted by Raleigh police at an Embassy... [Full Story]

August 15, 2007

SVU: Life Imitates Art, Again

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 15, 2007

Former LAW + ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT actor Albert Insinnia has been charged of two counts of possession on child pornography in New Jersey. Insinnia, 57, was released on bail from the Passaic County Sherrif's Department in Wayne on Tuesday (14Aug07), after turning himself over to cops the day... [Full Story]

August 10, 2007

The Real Cost of Bad Behavior

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 10, 2007

IF Lindsay Lohan wants to know just how difficult it could be to revive her imploding movie career, she should talk to Woody Allen, who was forced to jettison both Robert Downey Jr. and Winona Ryder from one of his movie projects. In "Conversations With Woody Allen," out this October... [Full Story]

August 3, 2007

Ving Rhames' Dogs Maul Man to Death

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 3, 2007

LAPD tells TMZ that "Mission Impossible" star Ving Rhames' dogs have mauled and killed a man who worked for the actor. Cops tell TMZ the victim worked as a caretaker for Rhames, watching over the dogs and his home. The four dogs, all Mastiffs have been taken into custody... [Full Story]

ID Theft Ring Targets A-List Stars

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 3, 2007

Investigators busted a massive identity theft ring operating out of a row home in Northeast Philadelphia Friday. Police said the list of targeted victims includes celebrity names like Donovan McNabb, his mother Wilma, Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton, Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle, Michael Vick and Microsoft founder Paul Allen. Police said... [Full Story]

July 31, 2007

'Little People's' Matt Roloff Was Arrested for a DUI

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 31, 2007 · Comments (45)

The pint-sized pop on the TLC reality show "Little People, Big World" has been hiding a pretty big secret -- he was busted for DUI last month. According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, 45-year-old Matthew Roloff was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, around... [Full Story]

Zsa Zsa's Prince Left Bare Assed in 'Robbery'

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 31, 2007 · Comments (1)

Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband, the wacky Freddy von Anhalt, 64, was photographed after a trio of women robbers (he says) pulled up next to him, asked for a photo, but instead robbed him at gunpoint and left him naked and cuffed to his Rolls-Royce. There were no witnesses to the... [Full Story]

July 24, 2007

Lil Wayne and Ja Rule arrested in New York after concert

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 24, 2007

Hip hop artists Lil Wayne and Ja Rule were arrested Sunday evening after a concert in Manhattan on charges of criminal possession of weapons, each in separate incidents, a New York Police Department spokesman told CNN. Police say officers pulled over a speeding car around 10:37 p.m. on the... [Full Story]

July 15, 2007

Rapper Remy Ma arrested on attempted murder charge in NYC

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 15, 2007

I've actually never heard of this bird but it's good to see she's 'keepin' it real.' Remy Ma, whose real name is Remy Smith, has been arrested on a charge of attempted murder in a shooting outside a nightclub in a posh Manhattan neighborhood, police said Saturday. Remy Ma had... [Full Story]

June 29, 2007

Who Knew About Benoit Deaths Before Cops?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 29, 2007 · Comments (2)

Someone knew that Chris Benoit's wife had been killed before her body was found -- and wrote about it in a chilling message on the wrestler's Wikipedia page. Just after midnight on Monday morning, reports FOX News, Benoit's Wiki entry read, "Chris Benoit was not [at a WWE event the... [Full Story]

LILY ALLEN ARRESTED

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 29, 2007

Pop star Lily Allen has been arrested for allegedly attacking a photographer outside a nightclub. The 22-year-old singer attended a police station in central London by appointment. She was released on police bail after being questioned over an alleged assault on a male in his 40s near the Wardour club... [Full Story]

June 27, 2007

WWE Releases Benoit Text Messages

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 27, 2007

Before he killed himself, Chris Benoit sent a series of text messages to WWE co-workers, some from his dead wife's cell phone. According to WWE.com, all five text messages were sent between 3:53am and 3:58am on the early morning of June 24. The messages revealed that Benoit's suicide was more... [Full Story]

June 26, 2007

More Benoit Murder/Suicide Details Released

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 26, 2007 · Comments (1)

TMZ has learned more about the deaths of WWE wrestling superstar Chris Benoit, his wife and son -- and the information is extremely disturbing. Several Atlanta-based law enforcement sources have told TMZ Benoit may have strangled his wife on Saturday, then smothered his son in his bed a day later.... [Full Story]

June 25, 2007

Tom Sizemore Sentenced to 16 months

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 25, 2007

Tom Sizemore, best known for battle-hardened film roles in "Saving Private Ryan" and "Black Hawk Down," was sentenced on Monday to 16 months in prison for violating his probation in a drug possession case. But the 45-year-old performer must return to court on Tuesday for a hearing on whether... [Full Story]

June 18, 2007

Kristy Swanson Arrested in Run-In with Partner's Ex-Wife

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 18, 2007 · Comments (1)

Skating with Celebrities star Kristy Swanson was arrested late Saturday night for allegedly assaulting the ex-wife of her companion and former skating partner, Lloyd Eisler, Swanson tells PEOPLE. "I had to go the police station where I had an appointment at 9 p.m. to begin the process of being... [Full Story]

June 14, 2007

Letterman Kidnap Convict Nabbed

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 14, 2007

Two Montana State Prison escapees, including a man accused of plotting to kidnap David Letterman's son two years ago, were captured on Wednesday in wooded areas in northwestern Montana, authorities said. Officials said they nabbed Kelly Frank, 45, and William Willcutt, 22, hours apart at two separate locations, five... [Full Story]

June 10, 2007

Letterman Kidnapping Suspect Escapes Prison

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 10, 2007

Authorities on Saturday combed an area near the Montana State Prison for two inmates, including one once accused of plotting to kidnap David Letterman's son, who escaped while working at the prison's ranch. Kelly A. Frank, 45, & convicted burglar William J. Wilcutt, 22, were assigned to a crew... [Full Story]

June 7, 2007

Akon's attorney releases statement; Victim ID'd

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 7, 2007

An attorney for Akon has released a statement on behalf his client that claims the singer did not engage in criminal conduct when he hoisted a KFEST concertgoer on his shoulders Sunday and hurled him off a stage. "Given the information that we have reviewed to date, it does... [Full Story]

June 5, 2007

Sweety Darlin' ...Drop Your Weapon

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 5, 2007

Joanna Lumley was in a bar in Sheffield when she saw a weapon fall to the floor from a man's bag. She confronted the gunman, Phillip Cottam, and talked to him while armed police, alerted by other drinkers, rushed to the scene. Andrew Lindsay, Cottam's solicitor, told Sheffield Magistrates... [Full Story]

May 21, 2007

Scott Stapp Charged with Assault

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 21, 2007 · Comments (1)

The former front man for the rock band Creed was arrested today for domestic assault in his $4.9 million home on Long Lake Estates, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said. Scott Stapp, 33, was charged with domestic assault, sheriff's spokesman Paul Miller said. No one was injured in the... [Full Story]

May 16, 2007

Proud Mary Keep on Burnin': Ike Turner Arrested

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 16, 2007

TMZ has learned that Ike Turner, ex-husband of Tina Turner, was arrested and locked up late last night on drug-related charges in Los Angeles. LAPD officers clocked Ike (real name is Izear Luster Turner) at 80 mph in his 2002 Mercedes S-50 on the 405 Freeway. After they pulled... [Full Story]

May 7, 2007

Ty Pennington Arrested for DUI

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 7, 2007

A TMZ Exlusive: "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" star Ty Pennington was arrested early Saturday morning in Los Angeles on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol and drugs while driving. The hottie carpenter, who got his start on the TLC hit "Trading Spaces," was arrested at 12:35 AM.... [Full Story]

May 4, 2007

Busta Rhymes arrested on drunken driving charges

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 4, 2007

According to the New York Police Department, the hip-hopster was pulled over at 12:48 a.m. after patrolmen determined that the windows on his 2006 GMC Yukon Denali were overly darkened. NYPD spokesman Detective John Sweeney said that officers detected a "strong odor of alcohol on his breath," and that... [Full Story]

May 1, 2007

Boy George arrested on assault charge

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 1, 2007

British singer Boy George was arrested and released on bail after a 28-year-old man accused the former Culture Club frontman of "false imprisonment and common assault." A police spokeswoman said he had been bailed to appear in July pending further inquiries. The alleged incident took place in the early... [Full Story]

April 26, 2007

India May Arrest Richard Gere Over Kiss

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 26, 2007 · Comments (6)

A court issued arrest warrants for Hollywood actor Richard Gere and Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty on Thursday, saying their kiss at a public function "transgressed all limits of vulgarity," media reports said. Judge Dinesh Gupta issued the warrants in the northwestern city of Jaipur after a local citizen filed... [Full Story]

Hugh Grant arrested over "baked beans attack"

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 26, 2007 · Comments (2)

Hugh Grant has been arrested and questioned by police after a photographer accused the actor of attacking him with a tub of baked beans. Photographer Ian Whittaker told the Daily Star that he and Grant, 46, clashed near the home of the "Four Weddings and a Funeral" star. Whittaker... [Full Story]

April 23, 2007

Pompous Hollywood Brat Acts Accordingly...

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 23, 2007

If you've ever seen the "Sons of Hollywood" then you already know that the cast seems in a never ending race for biggest tool. Of course, this is over the line... TMZ has learned Sean Stewart, son of rocker Rod Stewart, was involved in a serious altercation over the weekend,... [Full Story]

April 17, 2007

Village Person Won't Be Charged in Arrest

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 17, 2007 · Comments (2)

It's pretty clear that being a D-List celeb or even a celeb from the 70's is still enough to get you out of any tangles you might have with the law... but what if you were a D-List celeb IN the 70's? Keep your SAG cards lamanated kids, they're... [Full Story]

April 12, 2007

Punk Rocker's Soap Tests Positive for GHB

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 12, 2007

A soap manufacturer is coming to the defense of a punk rocker who was jailed after his bottle of liquid peppermint cleanser tested positive for gamma-hydroxybutyrate, or GHB, often called the "date-rape drug" because it leaves people groggy and powerless. Germs drummer Don Bolles was arrested last week after... [Full Story]

April 11, 2007

Lane Garrison Will Plead Guilty to Manslaughter

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 11, 2007

Garrison, who has been charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with the death of a Beverly Hils high school student last December, showed up this morning with his lawyer, Harland Braun, at the Beverly Hills courthouse. Garrison was scheduled to enter a plea, but Braun asked for a continuance.... [Full Story]

April 10, 2007

Jason from Laguna Beach arrested-- again

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 10, 2007

TMZ has learned that "Laguna Beach" bad boy Jason Wahler was arrested over the weekend -- for the fourth time in nine months! Wahler was picked up by the Seattle Police Department just after 2:00 AM for criminal trespassing and assault. Police sources tell TMZ that Jason was booked... [Full Story]

'Girls Gone Wild' Founder Joe Francis Arrested in Florida

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 10, 2007

"Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis was arrested Tuesday morning in Florida, the U.S. courthouse in Panama City confirmed. Francis was arrested at the Panama City International Airport. He did not turn himself in, but the U.S. Marshal's Office believes he intended to do so. He arrived in Panama... [Full Story]

March 28, 2007

Laguna Beach Kid Arrested: Part 87

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 28, 2007

Jessica Smith, ex reality star of MTV's "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County," was arrested Monday on suspicion of felony driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs after a crash on the Santa Ana Freeway. Smith, 19 (seriously -- 19!), of Laguna Beach, was driving a Volkswagen Beetle... [Full Story]

March 27, 2007

Scott Weiland and Wife in Dual Day of Trouble

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 27, 2007

The wife of Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland was arrested this weekend after cops say she torched the rocker's $10,000 wardrobe in front of the couple's home in Toluca Lake, Ca. According to police, 31-year-old Mary Weiland was booked for investigation of felony arson vandalism after cops responded to... [Full Story]

March 22, 2007

Vivica A. Fox Arrested for DUI

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 22, 2007

TMZ has learned Vivica A. Fox has been busted for DUI. It happened last night on the 101 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley at 10:57 PM. We're told Fox passed a marked black and white while going approximately 80 mph. Sources say the officers went after the 2007... [Full Story]

March 19, 2007

Phil Spector Abuse Stories ...

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 19, 2007 · Comments (1)

MORE nauseating stories of Phil Spector's alleged abuse toward women are emerging as the legendary music producer goes on trial today for the 2003 shotgun death of B-movie actress Lana Clarkson. Los Angeles magazine reports that in 1993 Spector smacked his houseguest, Joan Rivers' then-personal assistant Dorothy Melvin, in the... [Full Story]

March 9, 2007

"Prison Break" actor charged in fatal L.A. crash

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 9, 2007 · Comments (1)

Actor Lane Garrison, who played an inmate on the hit TV show "Prison Break," was charged on Thursday with vehicular manslaughter in a car crash that killed a 17-year-old boy and injured two girls. Garrison, who was charged with driving under the influence and giving alcohol to a minor,... [Full Story]

March 8, 2007

Well-armed rock singer faces drug charges

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 8, 2007 · Comments (1)

Blues Traveler singer and harmonica player John Popper was arrested after the vehicle he was riding in was clocked going 111 mph, the Washington State Patrol said Wednesday. Popper, 39, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 90 near the Spokane/Lincoln county line, the Washington State Patrol said. Inside the... [Full Story]

March 7, 2007

Campbell Will Mop Floors, Officials Confirm

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 7, 2007

fantastic. Supermodel Naomi Campbell will mop the floors of New York City's Sanitation Department later this month as part of her punishment for assaulting her maid, officials have confirmed. The British beauty, 36, pleaded guilty to assaulting Ana Scolavino in March 2006 in Manhattan Criminal Court in January and was... [Full Story]

March 6, 2007

"Laguna Beach" Star Will Go to Jail

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 6, 2007

Tell it TMZ Jason Wahler, star of MTV's "The Hills" and "Laguna Beach," pleaded no contest today to one count of battery and was sentenced to 60 days in Los Angeles County Jail. Wahler, 20, and model Kristin DeLuca, 25, were arrested in September 2006 after an altercation on... [Full Story]

Jason from Laguna Beach/The Hills arrested again

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 6, 2007

Laguna Beach alum Jason Wahler arrested in North Carolina over the weekend and charged with underage drinking and resisting a public officer, police said. The 20-year-old reality star was released on $1,000 bond and ordered to appear in court on April 18.... [Full Story]

March 2, 2007

Radio Station Bails Out Bobby Brown

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 2, 2007

Bobby Brown's release after three nights in the county jail was the result of a radio station paying the $19,150 the R&B singer owed in late child-support payments and court fees, the station said Thursday. Hot 99.5 FM, which broadcasts in the Washington D.C. area, intervened following on-air discussions... [Full Story]

March 1, 2007

Troy Lee Gentry sentenced for killing captive bear in Minnesota

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 1, 2007

This isn't only disgusting it doesn't require any skill. What a complete loser. Troy Lee Gentry, of the country singing duo Montgomery Gentry , has been sentenced to three months of probation and a $15,000 fine for killing a captive black bear. He also must give up hunting in Minnesota... [Full Story]

February 26, 2007

Bobby Brown Arrested

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 26, 2007 · Comments (1)

For the second time this year, singer Bobby Brown was arrested in Massachusetts for failing to appear at a child support hearing. Brown was nabbed around 6:00 PM Sunday night while attending a high school cheerleading competition in which his daughter was participating. Brown was reportedly "cooperative" outside the... [Full Story]

February 20, 2007

Sly Stallone Held on Substance Charges?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 20, 2007

Since arriving in Sydney to promote the Australian opening of Rocky Balboa, the actor has been tussling with local authorities over what is reported to be banned bodybuilding substances. On Monday, officials searched his hotel room and private jet for illegal substances, just three days after seizing banned substances... [Full Story]

February 19, 2007

Actor Ray Liotta arrested after car crash in L.A

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 19, 2007

"GoodFellas" actor Ray Liotta has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of driving under the influence, police said on Sunday. Liotta, 52, was detained after his sport utility vehicle struck two parked cars near his home in the upscale coastal suburb of Pacific Palisades on Saturday evening, said... [Full Story]

February 15, 2007

Tracy Morgan Pleads Guilty to DWI

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 15, 2007

The 38-year-old comic, who co-stars on the NBC sitcom "30 Rock," submitted the plea in Manhattan Criminal Court in exchange for a conditional discharge, meaning he must meet conditions set by the court and the case against him will be dismissed. Judge Ellen Coin ordered Morgan to enter a... [Full Story]

February 13, 2007

Coroner: Lethal Mix of Meds Killed Levert

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 13, 2007

An answer has been found to the question surrounding Gerald Levert's untimely death. The R&B star, who passed away at age 40 on Nov. 10 at his Cleveland home, died from an accidental overdose of prescription and over-the-counter medications, according to a toxicology report released last week by the... [Full Story]

February 7, 2007

Bench Warrent For Baldwin

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 7, 2007

A judge issued an arrest warrant Tuesday for Daniel Baldwin after he failed to appear in Orange County Superior Court on charges that he illegally took another person's car. "He had an arraignment scheduled and he did not appear so a bench warrant has been issued," said Farrah Emami,... [Full Story]

February 6, 2007

Ryan O'Neal 911 Tapes

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 6, 2007

TMZ has obtained the 911 tapes from the night actor Ryan O'Neal was arrested on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and negligent discharge of a firearm after a fight with his son, Griffin. JoAnne Berry, Griffin's pregnant girlfriend, called 911 hysterically crying, claiming she had been assaulted... [Full Story]

February 4, 2007

Actor Kills Man in Bed... Sorta

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 4, 2007

A man died after falling down an elevator shaft during a dispute at a swank Manhattan nightclub, Bed, once featured on the popular television show "Sex and the City," police said. Actor Granville Adams of the popular HBO series Oz is facing real life criminal charges in the violent... [Full Story]

Ryan O'Neal Arrested

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 4, 2007

TMZ has obtained the mugshot of actor Ryan O'Neal, who was arrested Saturday morning at his Malibu home and booked on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and negligent discharge of a firearm after a fight with his son, Griffin. He was released after posting $50,000 bail. Police... [Full Story]

January 24, 2007

Brandy in Car Crash: Fatality at the Scene

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 24, 2007

TMZ is reporting that at 10:30 AM on December 30, 2006 on the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Brandy was driving her 2007 Land Rover at 65 mph and did not notice that cars in front of her had slowed considerably. We're told Brandy's... [Full Story]

December 9, 2006

Lane Garrison Goes to Church

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 9, 2006 · Comments (3)

Garrison was the driver in a weekend accident that killed 17-year-old Vahagn Setian and seriously injured two other teens. He exited Good Shepherd Church in Beverly Hills with tears streaming down his face and his head in his hands. The "Prison Break" actor showed up to the church at... [Full Story]

December 4, 2006

Rip Torn 'Torn Down'

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 4, 2006

TMZ has learned that just an hour ago, actor Rip Torn was arrested in North Salem, New York and charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). We're told Torn, who is 75-years-old, refused to cooperate with the cops and would not submit to a blood-alcohol test. Torn, who has starred... [Full Story]

Lane Garrison Driver in Fatal Crash

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 4, 2006

Law enforcement sources from the Beverly Hills Police Department tell TMZ "Prison Break" star Lane Garrison was behind the wheel when his SUV crashed into a tree, killing one of the occupants. The accident occurred Saturday night in Beverly Hills. Sources say one of the passengers, a 15-year-old girl,... [Full Story]

November 30, 2006

Ethan Embry Held Up & Fires Back?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 30, 2006

Actor Ethan Embry was mugged at gunpoint by two men Sunday night outside his Studio City home. TMZ has confirmed the "Can't Hardly Wait" star told police that two men recognized him from his film and TV roles, and robbed him and wife Sunny Mabrey in their driveway. The... [Full Story]

November 29, 2006

Lillo Brancato Jr. In Solitary Confinement

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 29, 2006 · Comments (4)

LILLO Brancato Jr., the fledgling actor who appeared in "A Bronx Tale" and is now a Rikers Island inmate, is doing his third stint in solitary confinement (referred to as "punitive segregation") after sources say he tested positive for heroin. The first two times he landed in solitary, sources... [Full Story]

Snoop Dog Arrested Outside "The Tonight Show"

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 29, 2006

Rapper Snoop Dogg was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly possessing drugs and a firearm. Detectives from the Burbank Police Department served a search warrant on Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, outside NBC studios in Burbank at approximately 7:30 p.m. this evening. Police say they found the rapper... [Full Story]

Tracy Morgan Busted for DUI

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 29, 2006 · Comments (1)

Hours after Tracy Morgan was busted on suspicion of drunk driving in New York this morning, the actor shot down a deal that would have guaranteed he serve no time behind bars. Reps from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office tell TMZ that Morgan decided not to accept a plea... [Full Story]

November 9, 2006

Daniel Baldwin Busted -- Again

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 9, 2006

One of the Baldwin brothers has had a lot of bad luck when it comes to cops and alleged drug use. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Daniel Baldwin was arrested Tuesday in Santa Monica, Calif., after allegedly stealing a car. We're told the owner of the car called OnStar,... [Full Story]

October 20, 2006

Indicted U.S. actor Snipes in Namibia: officials

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 20, 2006

Actor Wesley Snipes, indicted by U.S. authorities for tax fraud this week, is filming a movie in the African country of Namibia which has no extradition treaty with Washington, officials said on Friday. "It is confirmed. He is definitely here," Edwin Kanguatjivi, chief executive officer of the Namibia Film... [Full Story]

October 4, 2006

Kim Basinger Arraigned

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 4, 2006 · Comments (1)

BREAKING NEWS: Kim Basinger has been arraigned on contempt charges. Former Hubby Alec Baldwin triggered the case by alleging that Kim is guilty of a laundry list of violations in their ongoing custody dispute. Among Baldwin's allegations -- that Basinger blocked his visitation rights, blocked his rights to speak... [Full Story]

October 2, 2006

George Arrested AGAIN

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 2, 2006 · Comments (1)

FEARS grew last night that George Michael is self-destructing as he was busted for drugs in his car AGAIN. The wasted star was rushed to hospital after cops found him slumped at traffic lights. George, 43, was later cautioned for possessing cannabis -- just one week into his world... [Full Story]

September 13, 2006

Attention Confuses Jamiroquai, Fight Ensues

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 13, 2006

TMZ, This is hilarious! Jay Kay, frontman for the once-popular band Jamiroquai, became enraged when he thought a throng of photographers waiting outside of a nightclub were there for him. Apparently Jay Kay thought it was 1996. As it turns out the paparazzi were there hoping to spot Lindsay Lohan.... [Full Story]

September 6, 2006

Another 'Lost' Star Arrested

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 6, 2006

Police arrested actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje of the ABC television series "Lost" in Waikiki for a traffic violation. Police arrested the actor, who plays Mr. Eko on "Lost," at 2:25 a.m. Saturday for disobeying a police officer and driving without a license. The 39-year-old paid $500 bail and was released... [Full Story]

August 25, 2006

Big Boi Avoids Bust

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 25, 2006

OUTKAST singer ANTWAN 'BIG BOI' PATTON had a close call at a US airport recently when he remembered he had marijuana in his pocket while going through security. The star was on his way to Los Angeles to promote his new film IDLEWILD, when he recalled he was carrying... [Full Story]

August 20, 2006

Busta Rhymes Arrested On Assault Charges

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 20, 2006

Busta Rhymes was arrested and charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon on Saturday after his performance at the AmsterJam Festival in New York. A spokesperson for the New York Police Department told MTV News that Rhymes (real name: Trevor Smith Jr.) was arrested in connection with... [Full Story]

August 18, 2006

Haley Joel Osment To Be Charged With DUI/Pot Possession

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 18, 2006 · Comments (12)

TMZ has learned actor Haley Joel Osment, 18, will be charged Thursday with misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol. Osment will also be charged with driving with a .08 blood alcohol level or higher, with an enhancement of driving with a .15 or higher. And Osment will be... [Full Story]

August 15, 2006

Boy George Sweeps NYC Streets

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 15, 2006

Hollywood Rag cops pics of Boy George doing his penants for having coke in his apt. Cleaning city streets. Seems fitting.... [Full Story]

August 11, 2006

Actor Lou Diamond Phillips Arrested

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 11, 2006

TMZ has learned that actor Lou Diamond Phillips was arrested early Friday morning for alleged domestic violence. Police were called to a home in Northridge, Calif. around 2:00 a.m. and found Phillips and his live-in girlfriend in an argument. The couple had apparently gotten into a heated verbal argument... [Full Story]

August 3, 2006

Director Vadim Perelman Arrested: Sexual Assault

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 3, 2006

Cops allege a boozed-up Perelman, who made the Oscar-nominated 2003 flick "House of Sand and Fog," groped the butts of two women, ages 18 and 23, and belted the younger one in the mouth, breaking her lip at the Rain Ultra Lounge & Sushi Bar in Norwalk. The confrontation... [Full Story]

July 20, 2006

Baldwin Bro in 80 MPH Car Crash

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 20, 2006

Actor Daniel Baldwin is back in trouble with the law. TMZ has learned that Baldwin is currently at UCLA Medical Center in police custody and could face DUI charges after crashing into a pair of parked cars while driving at what police estimate was 80 miles per hour through... [Full Story]

June 27, 2006

Rush Limbaugh Detained

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 27, 2006 · Comments (8)

Its the story Wonkette was created to report on... Rush Limbaugh Busted for Inadequacy, Nervous Mocking Laughter Echoes Thruout Blogosphere Getting busted for painkiller abuse: sad/funny. Getting busted for unprescribed Viagra: HYSTERICAL. Rush Limbaugh (you know, big guy, used to date Daryn Kagan) was busted at the Palm Beach airport... [Full Story]

June 26, 2006

FOR PETE'S SAKE

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 26, 2006

PETE Townshend - already a registered sex offender for accessing a kiddie porn site he insisted was research for a book - is in the doghouse again over child sex. The Who star, 61, published an erotic short story about two 16-year-olds on the Web. One milder passage reads:... [Full Story]

June 14, 2006

Darryl Hannah In A Tree, A-R-R-E-S-T-E-D

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 14, 2006 · Comments (1)

Actress Daryl Hannah and another protester have been plucked from a walnut tree and arrested, ending their part in the occupation of a 14-acre mini-farm near downtown Los Angeles. Firefighters on a cherry-picker-type ladder cut away branches to remove Hannah and veteran tree sitter John Quigley. On the ground... [Full Story]

May 25, 2006

Rodriguez Starts Jail Time -- Then Vows to Leave U.S.

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 25, 2006 · Comments (3)

MRod has, apparently, decided to move to France where she can drive on the left without being harrassed just b/c there's a pint in her lap. From TMZ: 'Lost' star Michelle Rodriguez turned herself in to start serving her jail sentence Thursday -- one day after pledging to leave the... [Full Story]

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