Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Oksana to Mel: I Just Can't Quit You

11/29/2010 1:00 AM PST by TMZ Staff   TMZ has obtained emails sent from Oksana Grigorieva to Mel Gibson in the months following their nuclear argument on January 6 ... and she sounds very much like a woman scorned.

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In an email sent on March 30, Oksana writes Mel, "I don't belive (sic) that u stopped loving me just in one phonecall. U either stopped loving me a long time ago or u still love me."

Oksana accuses Mel's estranged wife, Robyn, and daughter, Hanna, of turning Mel against her, writing, "...it's easier to blame the outsider, ur love, completely unpretected (sic).  So u betray me."

Oksana adds, "Love like that doesn't die so quickly."

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And in another email, dated May 2, Oksana writes, "Until this morning I was still missing you so much and secretly wanted and hoped for us to be together again," adding,  "I still believed that you loved me, but now I dont. I think you knew what was going on."

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In the May 2 email, Oksana goes on:  "I see now, that you seemply (sic) growen (sic) tired of me a while ago, but you were too weak to tell me."

The emails are significant, because they show a woman in hot pursuit more than someone who fears for her safety -- the latter being the reason her lawyers say she secretly taped Mel.

1118_mel_oksana_footer Tags: Oksana Grigorieva, Mel Gibson, Celebrity Justice


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Leslie Nielsen Dies

11/28/2010 5:58 PM PST by TMZ Staff   Legendary funny man Leslie Nielsen died today of complications of pneumonia in a hospital near his home in Fort Lauderdale, this according to his agent. He was 84.

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His agent tells TMZ Nielsen passed surrounded by his wife and friends at about 5:34 PM ET.

Nielsen was best known for his roles in "Airplane" and the "Naked Gun" series. His "Airplane" co-star, Barbara Billingsley, passed away last month.

Ted Striker: Surely you can't be serious.
Rumack: I am serious... and don't call me Shirley.

Elaine Dickinson: A hospital? What is it?
Rumack: It's a big building with patients, but that's not important right now.

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Tags: Leslie Nielsen, R.I.P.


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Leslie Nielsen's Kevin Bacon Connection

11/29/2010 10:15 AM PST by TMZ Staff   Leslie Nielsen -- who died yesterday -- is forever entangled in Hollywood -- so much so ... there's even a Kevin Bacon connection!

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So how did the careers of Leslie and Kevin intersect?

Check out the photo gallery to find out.

Tags: Leslie Nielsen, Kevin Bacon, R.I.P., Photo Galleries


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Famous 'Fat' Guy Gets Car Impounded

11/29/2010 12:35 AM PST by TMZ Staff   Frank Medrano is best known for playing a guy named Fat Ass in "Shawshank Redemption" -- and one named Fat Mancho in "Sleepers" -- so maybe it's a good thing the cops impounded his car Saturday night ... walking is good for you.

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Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Medrano was pulled over for making an unsafe lane change. We're told when cops ran his license, they discovered it was suspended ... so they impounded his 2007 Cadillac for 30 days.

It's a good thing cops didn't lock him up, otherwise he'd have been yelling "I don't belong here! I want to go home!" ("Shawshank" joke. Great movie.)

Tags: Celebrity Justice


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Kardashians 'Terminate' MasterCard Deal

11/29/2010 1:30 PM PST by TMZ Staff   The Kardashian family has officially pulled the plug on the new "Kardashian Kard" -- a prepaid debit card backed by MasterCard -- over allegations that it's riddled with hidden, possibly illegal fees.

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The family fired off a "Notice of Termination" to the companies behind the Kard moments ago -- stating they're sick of the "negative spotlight" since the Attorney General of Connecticut opened an investigation to determine if the Kard violates consumer protection laws.

The A.G. was concerned over several fees associated with the Kard -- which reportedly costs $9.95 to own ... plus 12 monthly fees of $7.95. It also costs $1.50 every time the owner wants to add money to the Kard.

In the letter, obtained by TMZ, Kardashian lawyers write, "The Kardashians have worked extremely long and hard to create a positive public persona that appeals to everyone, particularly young adults."

The lawyers claim the investigation "threatens everything for which [The Kardashians] have worked" -- so the family has decided to "terminate the agreement ... effective immediately."


Tags: Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Celebrity Justice


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Willie Nelson -- High Stakes in Weed Arrest

11/29/2010 12:40 AM PST by TMZ Staff   It may sound like a joke -- Willie Nelson getting busted for pot -- but the music legend could face some serious jail time ... and a pro pot group thinks they have a way to keep Willie out of the pokey.

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Nelson was busted over the weekend in Texas for possession of six ounces of marijuana. A criminal defense attorney in Austin tells us 6 ounces could get Willie 6 months minimum and 2 years max.

But Bruce Margolin, director of the L.A. chapter of NORML, tells TMZ Willie has an ace in the hole -- convincing a jury he just forgot that the California-grown pot was on the bus -- and California is ok with medical marijuana.

Or he could just try the, I'm Willie Friggin' Nelson!!! defense.


Tags: Willie Nelson, Celebrity Justice


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Monday, November 29, 2010

Brangelina -- They're on a Boat!

11/28/2010 2:59 PM PST by TMZ Staff   While you were at Kinko's straight flippin' copies, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie took their various children on a boat ride in Paris today to celebrate Pax's birthday.

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T-Pain was nowhere in sight.


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Barack Obama -- Back Ballin'

11/28/2010 1:26 PM PST by TMZ Staff   President Barack Obama wasn't going to let 12 stitches in his lip stop him from hiittng the basketball court again today -- but this time he played with easier competition ... his daughters.

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On Saturday night, Obama (right) went to see Howard University take on Oregon State, which just happens to be coached by Michelle's brother.

Basketball is in his blood.


Tags: Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, TMZ Sports, Nurse!, Politix


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Willie Nelson's Mug Shot

11/29/2010 9:57 AM PST by TMZ Staff   TMZ has obtained Willie Nelson's mug shot, taken the day he was arrested in Texas for marijuana possession.

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Clearly he's had better days.

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Tags: Willie Nelson, Celebrity Justice


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Saturday, November 27, 2010

'Ugly Betty' Actor Charged in Sword Killing

11/24/2010 7:31 AM PST by TMZ Staff   The "Ugly Betty" actor accused of killing his mother with a sword has been charged with 2nd degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

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Michael Brea was taken into custody early Tuesday morning after allegedly stabbing his mother to death in her Brooklyn apartment.

We're told Brea is not suspected of using a samurai sword -- as initial reports suggested -- but rather another type of blade, roughly 3 feet in length.

Brea is scheduled to be arraigned sometime today.

1123_michael_brea_footer_v2 Tags: Michael Brea, Celebrity Justice


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Kobayashi -- I Will Gobble An ENTIRE Turkey!

11/24/2010 10:30 AM PST by TMZ Staff   Takeru Kobayashi – arguably the greatest competitive hot dog eater in the history of mankind – is celebrating his first Thanksgiving in America this year…by eating an ENTIRE TURKEY by himself!!!!

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A rep for Kobayashi tells us .... the Kobester is set to chow down at a close friend's home -- where he will get his own turkey with all the trimmings ... including corn on the cob, beets, okra and pumpkin pie.

The rep tells us Kobayashi is “excited to gobble up." We're guessing he's also excited for that mega-nap after the feast.


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Tags: Takeru Kobayashi, TMZ Sports


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New York Cops Want to Interview Denise Richards

11/24/2010 8:43 AM PST by TMZ Staff   Denise Richards' reps were contacted yesterday by New York City detectives, who say they want to speak with her about the events leading up to the wild incident at The Plaza Hotel ... sources connected with the case tell TMZ.

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Richards was with Charlie Sheen hours before his hotel liaison with Capri Anderson.  She was also across the hall from Charlie's room and went inside after the incident.  And, we're told, Richards went inside the room and saw what could be evidence in the investigation.

We're told Richards has given assurance she will "fully cooperate."

Anderson went to the NYPD Monday and filed a criminal complaint against Charlie for assault and battery as well as false imprisonment.

Tags: Denise Richards, Charlie Sheen, Capri Anderson, Celebrity Justice


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Floyd Mayweather -- Hit with New Assault Allegations

11/24/2010 10:40 AM PST by TMZ Staff   Floyd Mayweather is being accused of assault with a deadly weapon -- this time the boxer allegedly tried to run a former employee off the road in Las Vegas ... according to law enforcement sources.

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Sources confirm Quincey Williams filed a police report on Monday -- claiming Mayweather banged a u-turn in his Bentley and then "tried to run him off the road."

We're told police haven't spoken to Floyd yet about the alleged incident.

The Las Vegas Review Journal reports one of Floyd's pals -- Ocie Harris -- was indicted for the attempted murder of Williams back in 2009.

Floyd is also accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend ... he'll be back in court in January for that case.


Tags: Floyd Mayweather, Celebrity Justice, TMZ Sports


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Katharine McPhee -- Mile High Lawbreaker

11/24/2010 11:54 AM PST by TMZ Staff   "American Idol" alum Katharine McPhee just broke a cardinal rule in the sky --  turning on her cell phone at 36,000 feet ... and even worse, she bragged about it afterward!

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McPhee caught a flight yesterday ... and after the plane took off, she tweeted, "I love illegally turning on my phone when I'm still in the air ... makes me feel powerful! A tweet from the sky. Hello Atlanta!"

It's a big FCC no-no to turn on your phone after take off -- the penalties include a hefty fine and suspension of her cellular service.

UPDATE: McPhee's rep tells us, "She posted when we landed in Atlanta. She was trying to be funny but obviously some people missed the humor."

Joking about airplane safety -- always a good laugh ...

Tags: Katharine McPhee, American Idol, Celebrity Justice


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Friday, November 26, 2010

Oksana Wants to Be in the Movies

11/24/2010 7:04 AM PST by TMZ Staff   Taking a break from her custody war with Mel Gibson, Oksana Grigorieva caught a movie with her mother in Sherman Oaks on Tuesday.

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You can bet it wasn't an advance screening of "The Beaver."


Tags: Oksana Grigorieva, Paparazzi Photo, Celebrity Justice


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New York Cops Want to Interview Charlie Sheen

11/24/2010 10:05 AM PST by TMZ Staff   New York detectives have made contact with Charlie Sheen's rep, asking for an interview with the famous Plaza Hotel guest.

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We're told detectives contacted Charlie's manager, Mark Burg, and asked for the interview in connection with the criminal complaint filed by Capri Anderson. 

Charlie's lawyer, Yale Galanter, would not comment on whether he will make Charlie available.  Galanter did tell TMZ ... after detectives reached out to Burg, he called detectives back and gave them some info on the case.

Galanter says he'll be speaking with cops again after Thanksgiving and will then make a decision on whether he, Charlie, or a combination thereof will fly to NYC for an interview.

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Tags: Charlie Sheen, Capri Anderson, Celebrity Justice, Yale Galanter, Mark Burg


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Rodrigo vs. Jim: Who'd You Rather?

11/24/2010 10:06 AM PST by Johnny Lopez   '"I Love You Phillip Morris" stars Rodrigo Santoro, 35, and Jim Carrey, 48, cozied up at an NYC screening this week.

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Question is ...


Tags: Rodrigo Santoro, Jim Carrey, Who'd You Rather?, Beauty


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Kanye -- Comparing Matt Lauer to a Child Abuser????

11/24/2010 9:33 AM PST by TMZ Staff   Kanye West went on another trademark rant last night -- unleashing about everything from Taylor Swift to George W. Bush ... and even took what seemed to be a serious shot at Matt Lauer.
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During his concert in New York last night, Kanye brought up the "Today" show drama again (and his allegations that Lauer ran a clip from his interview with Kanye out of context) -- and made the following comment:

"Matt Lauer's not a bad guy I'm sure ... but if you are a child that's being abused by your parent ... or you are a girl being abused by your boyfriend ... the greatest win that you could ever have is for that person to hit you in public. You SEE! YOU SEE! I TOLD YOU!"

For the record -- Matt and the "Today" show insist they did NOTHING wrong.

As for Kanye, he also ranted about the infamous Taylor Swift moment at the VMAs -- saying, "If I wasn't drunk, I woulda been on stage longer."

He continued, "Taylor never came to my defense in any interview .. and rode it and rode it."

Check out the clip -- pretty crazy stuff.


Tags: Kanye West, Taylor Swift, Music, MTV


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Ronni Chasen's Co-Workers -- It's Not Her

11/24/2010 10:41 AM PST by TMZ Staff   People who worked with Ronni Chasen tell TMZ ... video of the woman pulling out of Ronni's condo building on October 28 is not her.

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A private detective who was surveilling Ronni's building that day claims to have a video (screen grab above) which shows Chasen.

We have forwarded the video on to Beverly Hills detectives, but no word from them on their analysis.

Ronni's co-workers say she was not in L.A. on October 28.

Story developing



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Female Boxing Legend -- Shot, Stabbed, Hospitalized

11/24/2010 12:04 PM PST by TMZ Staff   Female boxing legend Christy Martin -- who graced the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1996 -- is recovering after being shot AND stabbed yesterday ... and cops believe the attacker is her husband.

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Cops in Orange County, Florida claim the 42-year-old former boxing champion -- who once fought on an undercard for Mike Tyson -- managed to stumble out of her home and flag down a passing motorist ... who took Christy to a local hospital.

Christy -- despite being SHOT AND STABBED -- mustered up enough strength to tell police that the man who pulled the trigger was her 66-year-old husband and boxing trainer James Martin.

Cops are currently on the hunt for Martin.

TMZ spoke with Don King -- Christy's former promoter -- who tells us, "I am shocked and saddened to see this happen to Christy. I send my prayers and well wishes."

Tags: Christy Martin, Celebrity Justice, TMZ Sports


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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Charlie Sheen -- Rollin' On Very Expensive Dubs

11/24/2010 2:57 PM PST by TMZ Staff   Charlie Sheen just got something to take his mind off that really expensive watch Capri Anderson pilfered ... allegedly.

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Charlie's people tell TMZ ... he plunked down a fortune yesterday for a Maybach that cost him north of $500,000.

When you make $2 million a week ... it really isn't that expensive.

Hope it doesn't end up on the wrong side of a cliff.

Tags: Charlie Sheen, Capri Anderson, Ride Me


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Obama's Turkeys -- Separate Rooms at Swanky Hotel

11/24/2010 7:45 AM PST by TMZ Staff   The two turkeys who will be pardoned by President Obama today spent last night at a swanky hotel in Washington D.C. -- well, technically ... they spent last night in cages at a swanky hotel in D.C. 

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Apple and Cider -- the luckiest turkeys on the planet -- were hanging out at the W Hotel this morning ... moments before their big moment at the White House.

A rep for the turkeys -- yes, the turkeys had a rep -- told us each bird had their own separate room at the hotel ... with bottled water and "good, clean beds."

Gobble, gobble bitches.

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Paris Hilton Fires Back in Hair Lawsuit

11/24/2010 12:08 PM PST by TMZ Staff   Paris Hilton filed a bristling countersuit against a company that claims she signed a multi-million dollar contract to promote a hair-extension product and then blew the company off.

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In her countersuit, obtained by TMZ, Paris says she was "professional and honorable" promoting Hairtech International.  Indeed, she notes in her docs that the head honcho wrote her an email after a shoot, saying, "Hey Paris. I know it was a long day, but baby you 'Rocked.'  Just from the takes I saw this is going to be one hellava commercial, you were genuinely amazing."

In it's lawsuit, Hairtech claims Paris was a hair heretic, showing up for interviews wearing competitive products.  The company also says by going to jail in 2007, Paris breached an implied term to obey the law.

Paris -- who was sued by the company for $35 million -- is asking for $3 million plus punitive damages in her countersuit.


Tags: Paris Hilton, Celebrity Justice


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D. Rodman: I Was Drunk During Radio Sex Incident

11/24/2010 2:00 PM PST by TMZ Staff   Dennis Rodman -- a recovering alcoholic -- is now pleading "intoxication" to explain why he did an outrageous early morning radio interview ... apparently while having sex.

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Rodman called in to Miami's "Jorge Sedano Show" on 790 The Ticket Tuesday morning to talk about the Miami Heat-- but that was quickly derailed by sexual moans and giggles from the woman Dennis said was in bed with him.

Rodman's rep tells TMZ, "Dennis was clearly intoxicated and doesn't remember much."

The rep continues, "Dennis wants to apologize to his family, friends, and fans" -- and says it was a bad day for Rodman's ongoing alcohol issues.

Tags: Dennis Rodman, TMZ Sports


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'Bad Girls' Chick -- Equipped with Tracking Device

11/24/2010 11:30 AM PST by TMZ Staff   "Bad Girls Club" star Catya Washington has been released from jail after a massive drug bust earlier this month -- and she got a cool parting gift on her way out ... a brand new ankle bracelet to track her every move.

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Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, the reality star was released last night and placed on house arrest -- but before she left police custody, Catya was equipped with an ankle monitor.

As we previously reported, Catya was arrested earlier this month after cops say the reality star was in possession of a bunch of drugs ... and a gun.

Catya -- and her new piece of jewelry -- are due back in court December 13.

Tags: Catya Washington, Bad Girls Club, Celebrity Justice


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Obama: Turkey Pardon is Like 'Dancing with the Stars'

11/24/2010 8:24 AM PST by TMZ Staff   President Obama let the jokes fly during his turkey pardoning ceremony this morning -- comparing the turkey competition to "Dancing with the Stars" ... if the show murdered the contestants who didn't make the cut.

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Obama explained that each bird had to compete in a feathery beauty pageant set to music -- insisting it was like a "turkey version of 'Dancing with the Stars' ... except the stakes for the contestants was much higher."

He continued, "Only one pair would survive and win the big prize -- LIFE ... and an all expenses paid trip to Washington ... where they've been living it up on corn feed at the W hotel."

Obama concluded, "The W Hotel has really been putting them up?? It's great advertising."


Tags: Barack Obama, Politix


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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Bristol & Mark -- In a NYC Groove

11/24/2010 7:40 AM PST by Johnny Lopez   "Dancing with the Stars" third place rump shaker Bristol Palin was spotted with partner Mark Ballas hustling through the streets of Manhattan on Wednesday.

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These two move quick.

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Tags: Bristol Palin, Mark Ballas, Dancing with the Stars


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TMZ Live: Charlie Sheen, Bristol Palin, and Kanye

11/24/2010 10:00 AM PST by TMZ Staff   We took your questions on everything -- including cops wanting to interview Charlie Sheen, Bristol Palin coming up short on "Dancing with the Stars", and Kanye West unloading on Matt Lauer ... again.

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Plus: Oksana goes to the movies!

Tags: Charlie Sheen, Bristol Palin, Sarah Palin, Paris Hilton, Kanye West, Matt Lauer, TMZ Live, Dancing with the Stars


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