Good news on the Tupac Shakur sex tape front ... Pac's estate has finally begun talks with a potential buyer ... but it ain't for the XXX part ... it's all about the music.
As TMZ first reported, an anti-hangover drink company called NOHO has offered to pay $1,000,000 for the rights to the unreleased song 2Pac was rapping along with ... while he was being "tended to" by a very friendly female in the 1991 footage.
Sources connected to the negotiations tell us ... the offer was big enough to catch the estate’s attention, because a rep for Pac's people reached out to NOHO and the two sides are trying to work out a deal.
There’s only one problem ... the estate doesn’t have possession of the sex tape and aren’t even sure which song is playing on it.
Oh yeah ... NOHO hasn't heard the song either -- but the CEO is banking on the fact that it's a Tupac song ... which means is has to be awesome.
We're told if the estate can’t get a hold of the tape, they have other unreleased Tupac songs they're willing to part with ... if the price is right.
Friday, April 20, 2012
1044Tupac Estate -- A Million Bucks for Sex Tape Song Sounds GREAT! | TMZ.com
Thursday, April 19, 2012
647Kryoman -- The Lawsuit Over the Suit | TMZ.com
Kryoman -- the popular club music icon who dances on stage in an electronic suit -- claims another act has stolen his trademark outfit ... and he's filed a new lawsuit to establish giant lighted robot supremacy!
According to a lawsuit filed this week in Florida, Andrew Moore began performing in the Kryoman in 2005. He claims he copyrighted the suit -- which is described in the lawsuit as being "9 feet tall, covered in color-changing lights, wielding a gun in each hand."
Moore claims he built up quite a reputation as Kryoman, performing with the likes of David Guetta, the Black Eyed Peas and Nicki Minaj.
According to the lawsuit, Moore claims Dayglow -- a company that stages electronic music parties all over the world -- approached him about appearing at one of their shows in Miami. Moore says he declined.
Moore claims Dayglow than did "nothing more than construct a replica of the Kryoman suit" and began using it at their shows (see below, taken from a video shot from a video in July).
Moore is suing for copyright infringement and is asking for damages -- plus $30,000 per violation if the court feels Dayglow did it by accident ... and $150,000 if they feel Dayglow "willfully infringed Moore's copyright."
Calls to Dayglow were not returned.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Jessica Simpson
Wow. Jessica Simpson was never exactly lacking in the chestal region, but man. Pregnancy is offering even more enhancement in more departments than just the belly.
The star stepped out today with sister Ashleeeeeee and nephew Bronx Mowgli, named for a borough of New York City and a Jungle Book character. Nice work Ash.
In any case, Jess looked happy, displaying the boy and her girls for all to see.
Jess has had no problem showing off her body since she confirmed she and Eric Johnson are expecting ... or ever, for that matter. Why start now, we suppose.
This takes it to a new level, though. Is she purposely wearing tops from when she was 18? If so, nice. Avert your eyes, Bronx. Eh, it's already too late. Enjoy.
[Photos: Fame Pictures]
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Sam Poueu Enters Rehab, Issues Statement on Recovery
Sam Poueu has taken a major step in his recovery from an early September fall.
About nine weeks after plummeting four stories off a San Francisco building, the former Biggest Loser contestant has been moved to a rehab facility.
"His recovery has been nothing short of a miracle. He has been blessed with a wonderful medical team," said Poueu's family and his fiancée, Stephanie Anderson, in a statement to People. "Witnessing his daily progress is the most hopeful and inspirational experience. Tough days are still ahead - but, like always, he is working hard toward a full recovery. We are thankful for your continued thoughts, prayers and support."
For the first time, the 25-year old reality star issued his own statement, as well:
"Words can't express how grateful I am for all the love, support and prayers I've received in the past six weeks, all of which have been instrumental in my healing and recovery process, and in keeping my spirits up."
Tiger Woods
His divorce from Elin Nordegren is a distant memory, but Tiger Woods' life is far from back to normal. In fact, his other "divorce" keeps making headlines.
Tiger's recent split from Steve Williams, his longtime caddy, was a dominant subplot of this weekend's Bridgestone Invitational, won by Adam Scott.
Caddying for the Australian in their first victory together? Williams!
Asked about the victory he helped Scott achieve, Williams said it was the greatest he'd ever been a part of, and called the past week "the best of my life."
It was a thinly-vailed slap at the man he believes let him go for no reason, and who finished tied for 37th Sunday, a whopping 18 strokes back of Scott.
Williams has been openly upset about the firing, saying he got canned over the phone. Tiger's agent says it was "done face-to-face and man-to-man."
Regardless of who's more accurate, both stars will be at the year's final major, the PGA Championship, kicking off Thursday at the Atlanta Athletic Club.
Can Tiger rebound, or will his woes continue?
Monday, April 16, 2012
Heidi Montag
Runaway bride Crystal Harris was called out by Holly Madison for living it up at Wet Republic in Las Vegas just days after dumping Hugh Hefner.
Harris' co-attendee in Sin City, Heidi Montag, also turned heads at the pool party.
Showing off a slender look she reportedly achieved by working out for 14 hours a day, Montag not only looks plastic, but slightly anemic now:
Heidi Montag, who had countless plastic surgery procedures done in 2009-10 (we really did lose count), debuted her new "look" at Wet Republic.
"I've been working out from, like, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. for two months now. I've been working out really hard because I had this pool party," she said.
"I was like, I have to be in shape. I was actually a lot overweight. It was the most I've ever been because I've kind of been in hiding eating pie with my husband [Spencer Pratt] and puppies, so I needed to get back in shape."
Botox Barbie says she went from 130 pounds to 103.
"I've been running a lot, and doing weights," the former reality star said. We can see that. It's not like she has any sort of career to take up time.
[Photo: WENN.com]
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Brody Jenner
We've already discussed Brody Jenner's mohawk and the reality star's hair-raising (or cutting) tributes to his lady love. But now he's given it a new twist.
Taking his devotion to new, even-more-whipped heights, he recently shaved an "A" into the side of his head in honor of his girlfriend, Avril Lavigne.
What do you think? Lame? Sweet? A little of both? Vote below ...
Brody Jenner's hair is ...
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#EANF#
Christie Brinkley has filed a request for a restraining order and a motion for post judgment relief against her ex-husband Peter Cook in Suffolk County, N.Y.
Brinkley's motion was filed Wednesday – two days before Cook's revealing interview with ABC's Barbara Walters airs, but after excerpts were leaked online. Brinkley condemned her cheating ex's interview, calling it a one-sided, distorted view.
Cook, who admitted to having an affair with an 18-year-old Diana Bianchi and to his dalliances with online porn, told Walters during his interview for Friday night's 20/20 broadcast that he's "not a pervert like I've been painted to be."
Guy just needed some attention! Don't you understand?!
After learning of Cook's interview, Christie Brinkley was far from pleased, stating through her attorney that she may seek legal action against him for it.
Brinkley and Cook settled their divorce earlier this summer and it was finalized September 29. The restraining order motion is set for October 29.
#EANF#
Is this Dancing with the Stars or Dating with the Stars?
It's hard to say. Just about every possible rumor is swirling around Karina Smirnoff and her partner on the ABC smash hit. Here's all we do know for sure:
She is NOT one of the women in the Dustin Diamond sex tape. We assume.
But here is Karina, seen outside the studios with possible boyfriend, Mario Lopez. She doesn't seem very shy about their cavorting, does she?
We don't know what's going on with this pair, but gossip mills are churning out statements that Lopez has another hot female caller in newly single Eva Longoria.
This comes as no surprise to A.C. Slater followers, however. Those wrestling tights, that jeri curl, that playful banter with Jesse Spano. The high schooler always knew how to work it.
He was the Nick Lachey of Bayside High.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
HBO 'Luck' Horse Trainer -- 'Sometimes S**t Happens' | TMZ.com
The man who trained the third horse that died on the set of HBO's "Luck" is telling friends ... NO ONE is to blame for the fatality ... insisting the animals received exceptional care, but sometimes "s**t happens."
Sources close to Matthew Chew -- who trained and owned horse #3 -- tell us the people who looked after the horses are some of the best in the business ... who thoroughly examined the animals at least twice a day during production.
Chew has told friends ... the horse was simply playing around when it "misstepped" and fell down Tuesday morning ... suffering a head injury that required it to be euthanized on the set.
We're told Chew believes the incident was a freak accident ... telling one person, "We were just horribly unlucky ... sometimes s**t happens."
Monday, April 2, 2012
Irish You Were Irish -- Hollywood Seeing Red! | TMZ.com
Friday, March 30, 2012
Snooki -- Pregnant & Covering Up | TMZ.com
Wearing a loose fitting top for two, newly pregnant Snooki tried to shield herself from the rain underneath her coat as she filmed her new reality show in Jersey City on Wednesday.
As TMZ reported earlier, Snooks originally lied about being with child because she didn't want to jinx anything prior to being three months pregnant. Now that she's passed that threshold, an official announcement is expected at any moment.
With no baby bump spotted yet, the 24-year-old should get ready for an even bigger downpour ... of press.
Charlie Sheen -- I'm HONORED Kathy Bates Is Playing My Ghost | TMZ.com
If casting Kathy Bates as Charlie Harper's ghost on "Two and a Half Men" was supposed to be an insult, it failed miserably -- because Charlie Sheen is telling friends ... he's "honored" Bates will be playing his old character.
In case you didn't know -- Charlie Harper is scheduled to make a cameo on "Men" on April 30th, and exec producer Chuck Lorre thought it would be funny to cast Kathy Bates instead of Charlie Sheen.
But the jab backfired ... because sources close to Charlie tell TMZ, the Warlock LOVES Kathy. We're told Charlie thinks she's an incredibly funny, talented actress -- and is "honored" the two now share a connection.
According to sources, Charlie can't wait to see Kathy's portrayal -- and will definitely be watching the upcoming episode.
Knut Dead -- Famous Polar Bear Died | TMZ.com
Knut -- the famous polar bear raised by zookeepers in Germany -- died Saturday in his compound, a Berlin zoo official announced today.
Knut became famous after he was rejected by his mother at birth and raised by zookeepers at the Berlin Zoo.
According to one report, he was found floating in the water in the zoo's polar bear enclosure on Saturday. Bear keeper Heiner Kloes was quoted as saying, "He was by himself in his compound, he was in the water, and then he was dead ... He was not sick, we don't know why he died."
A cause of death is not known, but tests are expected to be performed Monday.
He was 4.
Flo Rida -- My Bugatti Stimulates the Economy | TMZ.com
Flo Rida knows ... it's not very safe to keep a MILLION DOLLAR car in your garage when you go out of town ... so he worked out a deal to leave it with a local exotic car shop -- and the move is paying off BIGTIME for the dealership.
TMZ has learned ... last year, Flo decided he needed to find a safer place to store his famous Bugatti Veyron when he went out on tour ... so he approached a fancy car place called Euro Motorsports in Ft. Lauderdale and asked if he could store his ride in their showroom.
We're told management thought about it for all of two seconds before getting on board -- believing such a high-end car might attract new customers into the shop.
Turns out they were right -- TMZ spoke with one of the managers, Walter, who tells us the Bugatti has been a magnet for new business ... even contributing to the sale of TWO other Bugattis.
We're told Flo is thrilled too -- because he doesn't have to pay a cent for Bugatti storage.
And that is how the rich STAY rich.
Whitney Houston -- No Evidence of Doctor Shopping | TMZ.com
Whitney Houston was not doctor shopping or using aliases to score prescriptions ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us ... although the L.A. County Coroner is subpoenaing medical and pharmacy records, there is nothing to suggest Whitney or her doctors did anything inappropriate or illegal.
Sources tell us ... subpoenas will go out to 5 or 6 doctors, as well as some pharmacies that filled various prescriptions for the singer. So far, all of Whitney's doctor visits, as well as the prescriptions that were filled, seem legit.
And, we're told, the doctors and pharmacists contacted by the Coroner's Office have all been cooperative.
Rihanna -- I Reached Out to Chris Brown ... 'Cause He's HOT | TMZ.com
Screw the brutal, face-smashing beating in 2009 ... Chris Brown is the HOTTEST R&B artist out right now -- which is why Rihanna says she reached out to CB to collaborate on two new songs.
Rihanna called Ryan Seacrest this morning on KIIS FM, explaining her choice to record two duets with the man who brutalized her three years ago -- "I reached out to him about doing ‘Birthday Cake’ because that’s the only person that really -- it made sense to do the record. Just as a musician -- despite everything else -- that was going to be the person."
She said, "I thought about rappers, and I’ve done that so many times, and the hottest R&B artist out right now is Chris Brown. So I wanted him on the track."
It's not personal ... it's business ... right?
