8/12/2010 5:30 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
Joanna Krupa is pissed that a company has used her image to promote its event without her permission. And ... Joanna Krupa is pissed that a company has used her image to promote its event without her permission.
Krupa filed a pair of lawsuits in Los Angeles Superior Court today -- in each, she claims, the companies used her pics to advertise some sort of event ... though it's not clear what.
In each case, Krupa wants more than $25,000.
Filed under: Joanna Krupa, Celebrity Justice
8/12/2010 5:44 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
DMX has just been released from an L.A. jail ... after serving 18 days of a 90-day sentence stemming from a reckless driving conviction in 2002.
Before X began his sentence, the rapper said he was dedicated to taking "steps toward regaining everything I've lost."
FYI -- Lindsay Lohan also had a 90-day sentence ... but she got out in 14 days.
Filed under: DMX, Celebrity Justice
8/12/2010 4:20 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
The passenger who allegedly beaned JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater may have been a malicious, arrogant bitch, but Steven was still in the wrong ... this according to an internal airline memo obtained by TMZ.
As TMZ first reported, Slater is telling people the passenger "maliciously" struck him in the head by yanking on the overhead bin, cutting his head.
But, according to the JetBlue email, " ... if Mr. Slater’s story proves to be accurate, and even if there was a precipitating event that motivated his behavior, that still doesn’t excuse his actions."
The memo goes on, "There is no excuse for endangering Crewmembers and Customers in response to a challenging service situation. Intentionally arming and deploying an evacuation slide for anything other than the express purpose of protecting the safety of our Crew and Customers is unacceptable."
The memo adds, "Slides can be as dangerous as a gun ... It is an insult to all aviation professionals to have this particular element of the story treated without the seriousness it deserves."
Filed under: Steven Slater, Celebrity Justice
8/12/2010 3:45 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
Lindsay Lohan could have an early graduation from UCLA ... TMZ has learned ... but don't count on it.
Although the judge ordered Lindsay to spend 90 days in lockdown at UCLA for psychiatric and drug treatment, we've learned the inpatient program she's in typically lasts only 45 days.
When the program ends, the new judge -- Elden Fox -- could be asked to make a decision on what to do with Lindsay for the remaining 45 days. Judge Fox could release Lindsay from UCLA and place her in outpatient care. But we're told that's not a likely scenario.
A medical professional connected with the case tells TMZ it's "not uncommon" for a patient to repeat a program. In other words, after 45 days, Lindsay would get the same treatment the second time around. The medical professional adds the treatment is not redundant because patients often absorb a lot more the second time.
The medical professional tells us it's also very possible UCLA would stylize treatment for the remaining 45 days based on unresolved issues.
A source tells TMZ the doctors have not decided exactly how long the inpatient phase of Lindsay's treatment should last.
Ultimately, Judge Fox would listen and almost certainly follow the doctors' recommendations.
Lindsay has been at UCLA for 11 days.
UPDATE: Shawn Chapman Holley tells TMZ, "We are waiting to hear the assessment of doctors and other treatment professionals concerning the appropriate length of Ms. Lohan's rehabilitation. We will defer to their expertise and to the wisdom and authority of Judge Fox in that regard."
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan, Celebrity Justice
8/12/2010 12:05 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
"American Idol" sources tell TMZ ... the Jennifer Lopez deal isn't dead yet, but if it does flatline ... "Idol's" next choice is country star Shania Twain.
Shania was a hit on "Idol" this past season when she served as guest judge and mentor.
We're told Shania is Plan B.
TMZ has a thought ... What about Britney Spears? She's fun, she kinda knows music and you never know when she'll go off the hinges. And she's endlessly entertaining. Just sayin' ...
Filed under: Jennifer Lopez, Shania Twain, American Idol, TV
8/12/2010 11:34 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
Marisa Miller is officially the most badass Victoria's Secret model on the planet -- girl straight up got into a sword fight yesterday in Los Angeles ... and no surprise ... her form is perfect.
It's all in preparation for her spot in a new Captain Morgan ad campaign -- and according to our sources, Marisa is an expert at parrying unwanted advances.
Filed under: Marisa Miller
8/12/2010 12:25 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
The photo of Tim Tebow standing next to a hyperbaric chamber was "photoshopped" in a diabolical plot to use the NFL star for some quick advertising ... this according to Tebow's business manager.
Tebow's rep tells us that the owner of Pikes Peak Hyperbaric "couldn't have been further from the truth" when he told TMZ that Tebow purchased the chamber in 2008 for roughly $20,000.
Tebow's rep explained that roughly 6 weeks ago, Tim signed a "rental agreement with the manufacturer."
The rep tells us Tim had the machine in his possession in Florida ... but had it shipped to Colorado in an effort to help the Denver Broncos rookie "acclimate to the high altitude in Denver."
The rep says someone from Pikes Peak Hyperbaric helped set up the chamber in Tebow's hotel room "3 or 4 nights ago" and then asked for a photo ... not knowing that someone would later "photoshop" PPH's website onto the machine.
TMZ spoke with a rep from PPH -- who admitted photoshopping his logo over the original manufacturer's logo and told us, "It wasn't a well thought out process."
As for the 2008 statement -- the PPH tells us it was "misinformation" on its part.
Filed under: Tim Tebow, TMZ Sports, Celebrity Justice
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8/12/2010 3:29 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
Steven Slater let his lawyer do the talking today at a press conference outside his home in Queens, but he did take a moment to thank his newfound fans.
According to his lawyer, Steven hopes to return to being a flight attendant very soon -- because it's what he loves and it's "in his blood."
Steven chimed in briefly, expressing his thanks to all of his supporters: "It's been amazing ... the support and the love."
Filed under: Steven Slater, Celebrity Justice
8/12/2010 10:45 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
Fantasia Barrino is preparing for a possible legal war with the scorned wife of her married lover ... because Fantasia's attorney tells us under North Carolina's "archaic" domestic laws, "women can sue women for stealing husbands."
As we previously reported, the "American Idol" champ had been in a relationship with a man named Antwaun Cook -- who is still married to Paula Cook. Paula recently filed for divorce ... and in the legal papers, cited an "adulterous affair" between Fantasia and Antwaun.
Cook has not taken any legal action against Fantasia yet -- but Barrino's lawyer, Gena Graham Morris, tells us it very well COULD happen ... because in NC there are certain "heartbalm torts ... where a wife can sue a third party for having a relationship with her husband" -- it's called alienation of affection.
Morris adds, "The heartbalm torts arise out of the notion that women were once property that could be stolen like televisions. It is a comical irony that in 2010 women can sue women for stealing husbands."
Morris says she "hopes" Paula Cook will choose not to sue -- but in case she does, Morris vows to "vigorously defend" Fantasia.
Filed under: Fantasia Barrino, American Idol, Celebrity Justice
8/12/2010 8:45 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
Asia'h Epperson was all smiles as she was released from jail early this morning -- as she and her sister told us their arrest was all over a bathroom blowup.
The "American Idol" Season 7 contestant and her sister claim they were in the restroom at the Colony nightclub when they encountered the alleged victim, who they say pushed her way past them, allegedly attempting to use the stall for other than ordinary purposes. That's when a brawl broke out and the sisters beat the woman up -- allegedly.
As "A.I." rejects often do ... Epperson used the cameras to plug her album and take a shot at Simon Cowell.
Filed under: Asia'h Epperson, American Idol, Celebrity Justice
8/12/2010 8:42 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
We took your questions on everything -- including "Idol" making Shania Twain their J-Lo back-up plan, Oksana's home being debugged, and Dina Lohan getting set to do a Lindsay interview.
Plus: Fantasia Barrino possibly being sued for "husband stealing."
Filed under: Fantasia Barrino, Oksana Grigorieva, Mel Gibson, TMZ Live, Celebrity Justice, American Idol, Dina Lohan, Lindsay Lohan, Jennifer Lopez, Shania Twain
8/12/2010 8:32 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
Dina Lohan is finally going to spill the beans about her daughter's trouble with the law -- and it's all going down tomorrow morning in New York City.
Dina is heading to the "Today Show" to give an exclusive interview with Matt Lauer -- and she's expected to dish on everything from Lindsay's jail time to the young actress' current rehab treatment.
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan, Dina Lohan, Celebrity Justice, Matt Lauer
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