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Cops say rapper Too Short was too far over the legal limit to be driving around Las Vegas this morning.
According to law enforcement, Short — real name Todd Shaw — was arrested for DUI, possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, speeding and exhibition of power (burning rubber) by Las Vegas Metro Police at [...]

Pop giant Michael Jackson, who took to the stage as a child star and set the world dancing to exuberant rhythms for decades, died on Thursday, TMZ website reported. He was 50.
There was no official confirmation of the reported death and spokespersons for Jackson could not be reached for comment.
“We’ve just learned Michael Jackson has [...]

According to TMZ, singer, and rapper Nas’ soon-to-be ex-wife, Kelis claims she is flat broke and needs her hubby to cough up some funds. “I have run out of money,” the pregnant singer claims.
Kelis recently filed legal papers requesting Nas pay spousal support, child support and pregnancy-related expenses, including her medical bills.
The ‘Milkshake’ singer wants [...]

Michael Vick is on house arrest but he still gets to kick it with the family and enjoy regular things like the Memorial Day holiday.

Vick is seen here kissing his fiancee.

photos of his Memorial Day BBQ weekend from TMZ and see him getting kissy kissy

A former TMZ photographer sued Britney Spears on Friday over an incident in which his foot was run over.
Ricardo Mendoza filed a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles on Friday against her, claiming that Spears negligently operated her car and committed assault and battery when she ran over his foot in Beverly Hills on Oct. 18, [...]

TMZ is reporting that Tina Davis, 39, sent the late-night message that set off alleged altercation.
Chris Brown’s manager is reportedly the woman whose text message to the R&B singer triggered the alleged altercation between him and girlfriend Rihanna, according to TMZ.
The gossip Web site is reporting that a source identified Tina Davis, 39, as the [...]

If a man makes you a promise in bed, can you later hold it to him? 50 Cent says no.
As you’re aware, Shaniqua Tompkins filed a $50 million breach of contract suit against 50 Cent, father of their son Marquise, earlier this year. The two were together before he hit it big. Baby mama says [...]

Los Angeles County prosecutors say they have declined to file felony charges against Kanye West for an incident in which a paparazzo’s camera was broken.
Los Angeles County District Attorney’s spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons says prosecutors referred the case to city attorneys, who will decide whether to charge West with a misdemeanor.
West was arrested Sept. 11 [...]

Kanye West’s notoriously fickle temper boiled over Thursday, resulting in his arrest for apparently helping smash a paparazzo’s camera on the floor at Los Angeles International Airport.
Police arrested the music superstar shortly before 8 a.m. He and his manager, Don Crowley, were booked for investigation of felony vandalism, although prosecutors will determine what charges [...]