Day in Pop Report for 01/16/2012
The woman says she was hanging out near the front of the stage at a Bone Thugs show in Missouri in 2010 ... when Layzie Bone began to swing the mic in the air. According to the suit ... Layzie "lost control of the microphone, launching it into the crowd" and striking the woman right in the head. The woman claims she suffered bruises, contusions and severe lacerations to her head which left permanent scars. She also claims she became sick, sore, lame and disordered as a result. Now, the woman is demanding Layzie and the rap group fork over some serious cash to make things right -- more than $25,000. Calls to Bone Thugs have not been returned. more on this story
Then, Gervais poked fun at the pop icon as he introduced her as a presenter, giving the crowd hints that "she's always in Vogue, she's a Material Girl, and she's just 'Like A Virgin,'" before coughing sarcastically. Madonna was quick to respond when she arrived at the mic, saying "If I'm just like a virgin, Ricky, why don't you come over here and do something about it," before adding, "I haven't kissed a girl in quite a few years, at least not on TV." more on this story
Connor Cruise (also known as DJ C Squared) will DJ. Fans interested in going to the parties better hope for an invite � it's a private one. Perry joins an impressive list of expected Super Bowl entertainers. On top of Super Bowl Village performers O.A.R., LMFAO and Dierks Bentley, Rolling Stone will offer guests performances from Gym Class Heroes, Cobra Starship and Lupe Fiasco. more on this story
B.A.G. has filed a lawsuit against Vanessa Marcil-Giovanazzo -- the chick who played Donna's troublemaking cousin on the show -- claiming he let her BORROW a ton of money back when they were dating ... but she NEVER paid him back. In the lawsuit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Green claims he fired off check after check after check to Vanessa ... but insisted "the monies were not gifts" and she promised to pay him back. Green claims in 2000 -- BEFORE he knocked up Vanessa -- he loaned her up to $50,000 at a time ... and in total, lent her more than $200,000. In the docs, Green says each time he loaned her money, he and Vanessa agreed that she would pay back the money "promptly" whenever he asked for it. Green says he came calling in November 2011 ... but she refuses to fork over the dough. Green is demanding all of his cash back -- plus additional unspecified damages. Calls to Vanessa's rep have not been returned. more on this story
The song, from Rihanna's "Talk That Talk" album - has been amped up for the clubs with a synth-heavy mix and Flo Rida's rap on the track. The original version is currently spending its 9th week at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 single chart. Check out the remix here.
You probably don't recognize the guy -- but the alleged attacker is none other than underground skate legend Andy Roy And Andy claims he meant no harm when he jumped on stage at X's performance in Long Beach last Thursday, telling us, "I just wanted to give him a Top Ramen hug." more on this story
As we first reported, Heather went to rehab last October in her battle with prescription drug addiction ... and it wasn't her first time. Sources tell us the family wants her in a hospital setting this time around -- not a boutique rehab place -- and UCLA has one of the best facilities in the country. You may recall, Lindsay Lohan spent time at UCLA's Stewart and Lynn Reskick Neuropsychiatric Hospital in August 2010, but she was released early. As of Friday, we're told Heather did not want to go to rehab again ... period. more on this story
We've learned Major was booked into jail at 3:10 AM. She is being held on charges of battery, battery against an officer, EMT, or firefighter, and resisting an officer with violence. We don't know if Michael Lohan was involved in this one ... but we do know he's in Florida ... so place your bets. FYI ... there's a permanent restraining order in place prohibiting Michael from being near Kate. Major was kicked off an airplane back in November and arrested for misdemeanor battery after getting into a scuffle with another passenger. No charges were filed. She checked out of rehab just last week. more on this story
Owl City is gearing up to give the world an All Access pass into one of his headlining shows from the All Things Bright and Beautiful World Tour with the release of Owl City � Live from Los Angeles DVD. This DVD will feature over 90 minutes of live performance, behind the scenes footage, exclusive interviews and more.
An official at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC tells TMZ ... there are 7 suites in the VIP section where Beyonce gave birth. Each executive suite costs between $700 and $800 a night. We're told the suites have "reconfigurable designs." Translation -- the dividing walls are movable so the VIPs can expand into more than one suite. In Beyonce's case, the official wouldn't be specific, but we're told she had at least 4 suites -- which could explain the 4 flat-screen TVs. So Beyonce probably paid $3,200 a night -- she can afford it. We're told any patient can use the rooms, provided it satisfies the needs and treatment of the patient. The official indicated there has been intense interest in the suites, repeatedly telling us patients can book them subject to availability. more on this story
As the judge dictated back in November, Lindsay was required to complete 12 morgue visits and 4 psychotherapy sessions by Tuesday's court hearing. Sources close to Lindsay tell us she's done just that ... but she completed the last 2 morgue visits on Friday and Saturday. According to our sources, Lindsay has been a model morgue employee. Translation -- She gets the job done with no drama and she's friendly with the staff. After tomorrow's hearing Lindsay will be at the halfway mark of her probation. She has another hearing February 15, where she'll have to show proof she completed another 12 morgue visits and 4 therapy classes. And on March 29 -- her final hearing -- she must show she's completed the remaining 17 morgue visits and 6 therapy classes. Should Lindsay slip up at any point, she gets 270 days behind bars. more on this story
Bob's widow and several of his children sued Richard Booker for trademark infringement last month ... claiming Booker was selling everything under the sun -- food, booze, concerts, and more -- by slapping the Marley name on the products. Now, Booker -- who had the same mother as the late reggae superstar -- filed a countersuit against 56 Hope Road Music ... the company controlling Bob's estate. In the documents, Booker says he's using the family name "with the consent, authorization and by the instruction" ... of Bob and their mom, Cedella. Booker wants the court to throw out the estate's lawsuit against him -- and give him the all-clear on continued use of the Marley name. more on this story
The tour kicks off in San Francisco and includes stops in Denver, New York City & Montreal.
The Georgia Department of Revenue filed a state tax lien against the music producer -- claiming Dream failed to pay income taxes in 2007 totaling $60,578 ... with interest and fees, the sum skyrocketed to $117,401. 2007 was a big year for The-Dream -- not only did he sign a lucrative deal with Def Jam ... Rihanna released her song "Umbrella," which Dream produced. As we all know, the song was a MONSTER hit. Calls to Dream's people were not returned. more on this story
"Video Games" has more than 19 million views on YouTube, while "Blue Jeans" has more than 5 million. Her Interscope Records debut, "Born To Die," is set for release January 27 in Ireland, January 30 in the UK, and on January 31 worldwide. Check out her SNL performances here.
Jeff's estranged wife filed legal docs in L.A. County Superior Court -- claiming she's the rightful heir to a bunch of stuff Jeff had squirreled away in an L.A. storage facility ... and she wants access to it, stat. But the facility is refusing to let her in -- because according to legal correspondence filed with the court, Jeff's old girlfriend is ALSO vying for all the stuff inside the storage units ... citing a "living trust." A rep for the storage facility tells TMZ, it's caught in the middle of a feud between an estranged wife and an ex-girlfriend. Since the facility doesn't know who is the rightful owner, it's refusing access to ANYONE ... until it gets the official word from the court. Meanwhile, the storage company tells us, it has placed a lien on Jeff's estate -- for a total value of $3,600 -- claiming a storage payment hasn't been made since July, 2011. So far, the judge hasn't made a decision. more on this story
TMZ has learned ... Serious Pimp is slapping The Sitch with a lawsuit today, claiming the "Jersey Shore" star made a deal with the company -- he would get a $25,000 advance in return for promoting a line of t-shirts on the show, Facebook, Twitter and various other places. According to the lawsuit, The Sitch and his brother had the right to approve the t-shirt designs, but they never said yay or nay. They simply disappeared -- allegedly -- and never returned the dough. Serious Pimp planned on co-partnering with The Situation, hoping to make a bundle on the shirts, so they claim the greasy defendant should not only return the advance, the company wants lost profits as well. BTW ... Snoop Dogg endorses some of Serious Pimps' products. The Situation's rep could not immediately be reached for comment. more on this story
Baena's divorce made the news shortly after it was revealed she had the Governator's love child because her divorce docs stated she and her husband had no minor children. Baena originally filed for divorce in February 2008, seeking nothing in support. Finally, on January 3, she filed for a default judgement ... and it was granted that day. Arnold, of course, is in the middle of his divorce from Maria Shriver. But as TMZ first reported, Shriver has been having second thoughts on pulling the plug and Arnold has recently been spotted wearing his wedding ring. more on this story
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