Posted Nov 4th 2009 5:48PM by TMZ Staff
David Hasselhoff has fallen off the wagon once again ... TMZ has learned -- this time making a drunken spectacle out of himself during a trip to Canada this weekend.
We know the Hoff -- who's famously struggled with alcohol in the past -- was drunk in British Columbia over the weekend and caused a scene.
Multiple sources tell us it all went down at the Cascade Casino, when The Hoff somehow got himself involved in an altercation with an elderly patron.
We're told three casino security personnel were called to the scene ... and Hoff was eventually escorted away.
But here's the most shocking part ... We're told Hoff was seen drinking again just 7 hours later.
So far, no comment from Hoff's camp.
Filed under: Drunks, David Hasselhoff, Exclusives
Posted Nov 4th 2009 5:30PM by TMZ Staff
The Hollywood Hills Burglar Bunch suspect who was wanted by the LAPD for 10 felonies has just turned himself in to authorities.
Jonathan "Johnny Dangerous" Ajar had been hiding out since cops executed a search warrant on his L.A. residence last month, which turned up a ton of drugs, guns and ammo.
After the search, Ajar was charged with six counts possession for sale of a controlled substance, three counts possession of a firearm by a felon and one count possession of ammunition.
As we first reported, Ajar was convicted in 2002 of one felony charge of intent to distribute 500 grams of cocaine.
Filed under: Exclusives, Burglar Bunch
Posted Nov 4th 2009 5:00PM by TMZ Staff
Carrie Prejean demanded more than a million dollars during her settlement negotiations with Miss California USA Pageant officials -- that is, until the lawyer for the Pageant showed Carrie an XXX home video of her handiwork.
The video the lawyer showed Carrie is extremely graphic and has never been released publicly. We know that, because TMZ obtained the video months ago but decided not to post it because it was so racy. Let's just say, Carrie has a promising solo career.
We're told it took about 15 seconds for Carrie to jettison her demand and essentially walk away with nothing. As we first reported, the Pageant is paying around $100,000 to her lawyers and publicist -- a fraction of her bills. She pockets nothing in the settlement.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Pageantry, Carrie Prejean, Exclusives
Posted Nov 4th 2009 4:41PM by TMZ Staff
Lindsay Lohan just unloaded on her father -- slamming Michael for releasing the audio from a personal phone conversation between the two of them.
Linds posted the following message on her Twitter page:
"My fathers such a loser & those recordings are from years ago.
To release personal things is foul enough, but to edit them. I used to think That he needed the book for dummies on learning how to be a father.
Haha-he's needs the book for dummies on HOW TO BE A MAN."
As we previously reported, LiLo is working on getting a restraining order against Michael -- and her lawyer could also file a defamation suit on her behalf.
Filed under: Celebrity Feuds, Lindsay Lohan
Posted Nov 4th 2009 4:27PM by TMZ Staff
Britney Spears blew through $1.32 MILLION on lawyers in a recent 7-month span -- but the result was priceless.
The money has been used to pay off the lawyers who represented Britney's conservatorship -- the group of people who have essentially restored Britney.
The court order makes it clear: More fees are on the way ... and Britney's conservators need to stash a few bucks away to prepare.
BTW, it cost Britney roughly $280,000 in lawyer's fees to keep Adnan Ghalib, Sam Lutfi and Jon Eardley away from her.
Filed under: Britney Spears, Exclusives
Posted Nov 4th 2009 4:20PM by TMZ Staff
Acclaimed directors Woody Allen, 73, and Martin Scorsese, 66, kibitzed at the same event in NYC on Tuesday.
Question is ...
Filed under: Who'd You Rather?
Posted Nov 4th 2009 2:30PM by TMZ Staff
Lindsay Lohan has now asked her lawyer to take legal action against her dad, stat.
We've learned Lindsay contacted her lawyer, Shawn Chapman Holley, yesterday, asking her to get a restraining order against Michael Lohan, who has been selling his daughter out on TV, talking about her alleged drug use.
Chapman Holley tells TMZ she's putting together a case against Michael and will decide which legal move makes the most sense. Aside from getting a restraining order, Chapman Holley could file a defamation lawsuit against Michael on Lindsay's behalf.
Chapman Holley is also getting in touch with authorities in New York, trying to find out if Michael may have violated a criminal protective order.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Lindsay Lohan, Exclusives
Posted Nov 4th 2009 2:19PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has just obtained the video of Rob Kardashian getting pummeled during a charity boxing match last night -- and dude didn't even last 10 seconds before hitting the ground!
According to sister Kim's Twitter, Rob (wearing red shorts above) was fighting against a dude "at least 25 lbs heavier than him" -- and the guy punched Rob's face while he was trying to fix his mask, knocking him to the floor.
The fight lasted a whopping 1:15 after that -- and Kim says Rob was taken to the hospital with a concussion.
Filed under: Talk Sports, Exclusives, The Kardashians
Posted Nov 4th 2009 2:16PM by TMZ Staff
Harvey and Mike answered your questions on everything today -- including the Michael Jackson revelations from Harvey's conversation with Arnie Klein, the battle brewing between Lindsay Lohan and her papa and the Carrie Prejean sex tape.
Plus: In a death match between Harv, Mike and Charles -- Who'd win?!
Posted Nov 4th 2009 2:15PM by TMZ Staff
"Big Brother" winner Adam Jasinski was just formally charged with possession of Oxycodone with the intent to distribute -- and he faces 20 years in the slammer if convicted.
The federal indictment says Adam will have to hand over all the money and property related to his alleged pill-peddling -- which may include some of the $500,000 "Big Brother" prize he allegedly told cops he was using to fund his illegal activities.
Adam was arrested nearly three weeks ago for allegedly trying to sell a sock full of 2,000 Oxycodone pills -- he's being held without bail because a judge considers him a flight risk.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV
Posted Nov 4th 2009 2:13PM by TMZ Staff
A British law firm is the latest to file a creditor's claim against Michael Jackson's estate, and it involves the "sale of Neverland."
There had been rumors Jackson put the ranch up for sale, but they were never confirmed. Now the law firm of Atkins Thomson Solicitors in London is asking for $209,204.36.
The services the firm claims to have performed involved "General discussions re Michael Jackson, personal and professional situation dealing with Colony Capital, Tohme Tohme, Frank Dileo, and Others, Work in Relation to the Sale of Neverland."
The firm also claims to have done work with Jackson's U.S. lawyers and AEG. The firm also did legal work for the London concerts.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Posted Nov 4th 2009 2:00PM by TMZ Staff
Gwen Stefani is not a man and wants nothing to do with hookers -- but according to a new lawsuit, Gwen claims she's being manipulated into all sorts of manly, unGwen-like behavior for a new "Guitar Hero" video game.
The band No Doubt is suing the makers of a new game called "Band Hero" -- claiming gamers were only supposed to be able to use No Doubt's digital images to sing 3 No Doubt songs.
But in the lawsuit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, the band claims Activision "transformed No Doubt band members into a virtual karaoke circus act" by having them "sing, dance and perform over sixty songs."
The band is particularly pissed that Gwen Stefani's animated image can channel a male voice to sing "Honky Tonk Woman" by the Rolling Stones ... a song which contains lyrics about "having sex with prostitutes."
The band is suing for an injuction prohibiting "the unauthorized use of the No Doubt's name and likeness" in the game ... along with an undetermined amount of damages.
UPDATE: TMZ spoke with a rep from Activision who tells us, "Activision has a written agreement to use No Doubt in Band Hero – an agreement signed by No Doubt after extensive negotiations with its representatives, who collectively have decades of experience in the entertainment industry ...
... Activision believes it is within its legal rights with respect to the use and portrayal of the band members in the game and that this lawsuit is without merit."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Music, Gwen Stefani
Posted Nov 4th 2009 1:45PM by TMZ Staff
The Los Angeles Dodgers Chief Operating Officer claims Jamie McCourt -- Frank McCourt's estranged wife -- showed an "almost disdainful disregard" for workplace etiquette ... this according to new legal docs filed in the McCourt divorce and obtained by TMZ.
COO Dennis Mannion signed a declaration in support of Frank, in which he claims Jamie was frequently absent from executive meetings and when she showed she was not capable of or interested in focusing on the team. Mannion says Jamie "demonstrated a marked lack of interest" in all things relevant to the Dodgers. Mannion says Jamie only did things "to cultivate and promote her image as the 'highest ranking woman in Major League Baseball.'"
Mannion says when Dodger honchos had meetings about specific projects, all Jamie would say is she was "working on strategic things with Frank."
Bert Fields, one of Jamie's lawyers, has one word for Mannion -- "Baloney."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports, Exclusives
