Jesse James' Southern California bike operation has officially hit the skids -- TMZ has confirmed the celebrity gearhead is shutting down the West Coast Choppers bike shop in Long Beach.
Sources close to Jesse tell us ... James is living full-time in Texas and wants to focus on his shop out there.
WCC has been a staple in Long Beach since the early '90s. So far, no word on what Jesse plans to do with Cisco Burger - his burger joint located right next to the bike shop.
Tyra Banks is scared to death of a "mentally unstable celebrity stalker" who has allegedly bragged about killing "George Bush Jr." -- and now she's asking a judge for protection.
Tyra has requested a restraining order against 39-year-old Marten Williams, Jr. -- 6'2", 220 lbs -- claiming he has "targeted and harassed and stalked" Tyra and her family since 2006.
In the docs, filed in L.A. County Superior Court and obtained by TMZ, Tyra claims the man has a history of mental illness -- and that he believes "he killed George Bush Jr. and that Michael Jackson is alive and living in Long Beach."
Tyra also claims the man has left several "ominous frightening letters and items" at her Beverly Hills home -- including his prescription medication, L.A. County jail wristbands and note referencing a wedding ceremony set for 1/08/11... the day he believes he will marry Tyra.
In the docs -- filed by top gun lawyer Evan Spiegel -- Tyra states, "I am in fear from Mr. Williams for my personal safety, and that of those around me, including my family and employees."
Williams was just arrested earlier this month for trespassing on Tyra's property. Williams told cops he was bringing Tyra "offerings." He was later placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold ... but Tyra's people believe he may have already been released.
Tyra wants Williams to stay at least 100 yards away from her and her family -- fearing that Williams' conduct will "likely continue and escalate" unless the court steps in.
UPDATE: TMZ has learned ... Tyra was granted a temporary restraining order against Williams which is valid until October 28 -- when a hearing will be held to determine if the restraining order will become permanent.
Lindsay Lohan will obey the judge's order -- no small feat -- to be in court this Friday ... and TMZ has learned Sheriff's deputies are ready to take Lindsay back to jail, if necessary.
Law enforcement sources tell us LiLo will indeed leave the Betty Ford Center -- where she's been in treatment since September 27 -- to attend her probation violation hearing for a failed drug test. Judge Elden Fox had ordered Lindsay to be in court, but we know how that's gone in the past.
A source says Lindsay's legal team won't dispute the violation of probation ... but they're hopeful Judge Fox will send Lindsay back to rehab and not to jail because any interruption would severely disrupt her treatment, and she "has come a long way" during her time at Betty Ford. We're told Lindsay is ready and willing to stay in rehab for as long as Judge Fox wishes.
Just in case though -- the L.A. County Sheriff's Department has a plan in place to take her to jail. We're told deputies, both undercover and in uniform, will be in the courthouse with a vehicle warmed up and ready to take Linds to Lynwood Correctional Facility ... where she could be sentenced to a minimum of 30 days.
Will Smith's 9-year-old daughter Willow Smith just dropped a new music video for her mega-hit song "Whip My Hair" -- and everyone's eating it up ... kids, adults, drag queens, even Muppets. Hey, kid's got range.
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T.I. has officially been dropped by AXE body spray ... after a judge decided to toss him back into federal prison for violating the terms of his probation.
A rep for the company tells TMZ, "We will no longer feature T.I. in our promotional campaign" -- a decision that comes one month after the company publicly stated it was "troubled" by T.I.'s recent arrest for drug possession.
T.I. signed with AXE earlier this year ... he's already been removed from their website.
Junior Seau has just been released from a San Diego hospital ... after driving his SUV off a cliff yesterday ... TMZ has learned.
The retired NFL superstar was admitted to Scripps La Jolla Hospital yesterday ... and according to a rep for the hospital, he officially checked out moments ago. Seau was reportedly treated for cuts and bruises.
As TMZ previously reported, cops are still investigating the crash. Officials say Seau did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol ... but he was given a blood test after the crash.
Results from the blood test are expected back some time in the next 6 weeks.
Kim Kardashian, her big big sis Kourtney Kardashian and good pal Ciara have all been spotted recently rockin' some luxurious hairy arm and shoulder attire.
We took your questions today on everything -- including Junior Seau being released from the hospital, Steven Slater pleading guilty, and Linday Lohan's probation violation hearing.
Plus: Magic Johnson sells his 5% stake in the L.A. Lakers ... from his private jet.
Vicki Gunvalson from "Real Housewives of Orange County" isn't going to be a housewife much longer -- because TMZ has learned she just filed for divorce.
According to documents filed in O.C. Superior Court -- and obtained by TMZ -- Vicki filed for dissolution of marriage on Monday from her husband Donn Gunvalson ... whom she married back in 1994.
And there's this ... Vicki and Donn actually renewed their vows back in July of 2009 -- after Vicki admitted their marriage was souring and they needed a "new start."
With '70s hits like "That's the Way (I Like It)," "Shake Your Booty" and "Get Down Tonight," Harry Wayne Casey became famous as the lead singer of KC and the Sunshine Band. Guess what he looks like now!
Henry Winkler and Scott Baio -- who both co-starred with Tom Bosley on "Happy Days" -- tell TMZ they are both shocked by his death ... but remember their former castmate as a "great man."
Winkler tells us, "I saw him before I ever got to Hollywood on Broadway, and he was great.
And then I got to act with him for 10 years and he was great. Tom
Bosley was our mentor. He was a true artist ... a great husband, and a
fabulous father and grandfather. He will be sorely missed, but never
forgotten."
Baio adds, "He was a good man who taught me a lot about the business and business itself. He was a professional guy ... I'm sad."
UPDATE: Ron Howard tells TMZ, "I'm so saddened by the loss of our wonderful Tom Bosley. Remarkable on so many levels, Tom's insight, talent, strength of character and comic timing made him a vital central figure in the Happy Days experience."
Ron adds, "A great father and husband, and a wonderful artist, Tom lead by example, and made us all laugh while he was doing it. My last conversations with Tom reflected the love of life and peace of mind that he always maintained throughout his full and rewarding life. I miss him already."
