Posted Jul 7th 2008 4:25PM by TMZ Staff
Even at 50, Madonna doesn't have time for dalliances. Cynthia Rodriguez's attorney Earle Lilly told us last night A-Rod and Madge had been together as recently as this weekend, hanging together at a Kabbalah event. Not so says Liz Rosenberg, Madonna's uber-publicist.
Rosenberg says not only is the story totally untrue, but also adds, "Madonna is in a studio rehearsing and I assume Mr. Rodriguez has some baseball games to play."
And just so you're clear, she told us, "To reiterate, Madonna has officially stated that she is not at all romantically involved with Alex Rodriguez. I would appreciate if your reporting would reflect that reality."
Lilly said Alex's "infidelity" was the "last straw."
Filed under: Madonna, Department of Debunk, Dirty Divorces
Posted Jun 18th 2008 12:00PM by TMZ Staff
You might be hearing that Lil' Kim got into a smash-up yesterday in Brooklyn and got popped for driving without a license -- not true. We've heard a different story, and wait 'til you hear who spread the tale.
A source tells TMZ that not only was Lil' Kim not in Brooklyn, she was at her home in Jersey. We're told her mom went absolutely nuts when she heard the news ... on the radio. Shock jock Wendy Williams' radio show was actually giving out the intersection where the alleged accident happened and telling people to take photos of the wreck.
We couldn't get hold of Wendy for comment.
Filed under: Music, Department of Debunk
Posted May 28th 2008 8:41AM by TMZ Staff
So they hold hands, snuggle and kiss in public -- but Sam Ronson still insisted yesterday that she and Lindsay Lohan were just friends.
The sylph-like Sam just scoffed at our suggestion. But we can't help but remember ...
Filed under: Department of Debunk
Posted May 22nd 2008 3:30PM by TMZ Staff
In a move totally out of character, Tom Cruise has sicked his lawyers on luxury baby boutique Petit Tresor, accusing them of babbling to the tabs about Suri's outrageously expensive designer Scientoloduds.
According to the cease and desist letter sent by Cruise's law firm, the store leaked false info that Suri's parents dropped a cool $350 - $400K on the tot's wardrobe over the last two years. Tom and Katie's mouthpieces claim the store violated their clients' right of privacy.
The lawyers are asking the store to, "not say anything (whether true or false) about Mr. Cruise and Ms. Holmes' shopping habits."
When TMZ spoke to Petit's Andy Behrman all we got was, "Are we allowed to comment?"
Filed under: Tom & Katie, Celebrity Feuds, Department of Debunk
Posted May 21st 2008 2:15PM by TMZ Staff
We know this is going to sound ridiculous, but Scarlett Johansson's engagement ring is actually blingier and more ballin' than she's letting on.
The buzz on ScarJo's bling is that the ring -- designed by Sonia Boyajian -- is around three carats and cost about $30K. Not so, we're told -- the ring is actually "north" of four carats -- and set Ryan back a cool $120,000! Get a piece of that rock.
Reps for the couple didn't comment.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Department of Debunk
Posted May 16th 2008 8:52PM by TMZ Staff
Please do not run out and buy Ellen DeGeneres wedding gifts.
Yesterday, TMZ broke the story that Ellen had announced her impending nuptials to girlfriend Portia de Rossi. Right before, the talk show host issued a statement, lauding the court's decision to overturn California's ban on gay marriage, adding, "P.S. I'm registered at Crate & Barrel." Problem is, someone then thought it would be funny to actually register in the couple's name.
While Ellen and Portia are planning on tying the knot, they want to make sure that everyone knows that they are not registered -- anywhere.
We'd make a joke here, but we're afraid people will take it seriously.
Filed under: Department of Debunk
Posted May 16th 2008 9:00AM by TMZ Staff
Is the Food Network trying to win over a younger audience by slicing and dicing a contestant's age on "The Next Food Network Star"?
According to his online profile, season four contestant Jeffrey Vaden is 43-years-old. But on the show, he was credited as being a sprightly 39. Foodnetworkaddict.com was the first to have the keen eye. Is this a case of bad editing -- or bad numbers?
According to their profiles, the other contestants on the show, save for one woman, are all in their 20s and 30s. Are two 40-year-olds two too many?
UPDATE: The Food Network just released this statement to TMZ:
"The contestant (Jeffrey Vaden) mistakenly wrote his age as 39 on his initial application, but also provided his correct year of birth and later verified it with the network. The correct age of 43 was used in all network materials but due to a production mistake, the incorrect age was included in the show and the online video. We are correcting the mistake immediately."
Filed under: Department of Debunk, Food Glorious Food
Posted May 9th 2008 2:30PM by TMZ Staff
Could LeBron James' whole $10 tip on an $800 meal incident be just a big misunderstanding?
The owner of the XO Prime Steaks, where the whole stingy scene went down, has issued the following statement:
For the record, XO would like to clear up a misunderstanding resulting from a story that appeared in the Cleveland Scene on May 7th...Upon completion of his meal, Mr. James paid his bill with a credit card. Our waiter mistakenly read the receipt, inferring that Mr. James had left him only a $10 tip. To clear up the misunderstanding, Mr. James arranged for an appropriate tip to be delivered to the restaurant for the waiter.
Filed under: Talk Sports, Department of Debunk
Posted May 7th 2008 6:30PM by TMZ Staff
An ad posted on Craigslist in NY searching for "mentally disabled" people to appear on a new dating show appears to be a crock of sh**.
Unlike "Flavor of Love," "Single and Special" says they are going to be a non-exploitative "tasteful" mix of "The Bachelor" and "Life Goes On." Um. Can you say "Littlest Groom?" The unnamed production company also claims to have the endorsement of the Special Olympics. Only thing is, it doesn't.
TMZ spoke with Kirsten Seckler at the Special Olympics who told us they'd never heard of the show and definitely "did not endorse a dating show for people with intellectual disabilities."
"Single and Special" refused to speak with TMZ.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Nurse!, Department of Debunk
Posted Apr 21st 2008 3:16PM by TMZ Staff
Whether you really choose to listen to her or not, one thing's for sure: Jordin Sparks' singing career is not over. Not even close.
The alarm was sounded when Jordin had to ditch gigs this weekend because of what was described as a scary-sounding "acute vocal chord hemorrhage," which led to speculation that her career might be ovah! Sparks' rep tells us that while Jordin's condition is in fact "serious," it's manageable and she'll be back on tour in May. All her dates through the end of April have been scrapped.
The main thing is, we're told, that young Jordin needs to learn that vocal rest is vocal rest! Bettah keep that trap shut -- or else she'll be opening housing developments!
Filed under: American Idol, Department of Debunk
Posted Apr 14th 2008 3:55PM by TMZ Staff
Is Ashlee knocked up with a little emo baby? Neither she nor Jess would spill the goods to us at LAX.
Where's Papa Joe when you need him?
Filed under: Jessica Simpson, Fly Me, Ashlee Simpson, Department of Debunk
Posted Apr 14th 2008 2:01PM by TMZ Staff
If you're going to ask a famous couple like Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman if they're breaking up, you have to expect a bulls**t answer.
Our camera guys might get the money shots, but they don't always get it.
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Department of Debunk
Posted Apr 6th 2008 11:09AM by TMZ Staff
Hmmm ... let's get this straight, you falsely accuse someone of having an affair and then apologize -- calling it an inconvenience. Oh, that little thing.
That's exactly what X17 just did to Tony Parker and Eva Longoria. Last December the photo agency posted the scandalicious claims of model Alexandra Paressant, who said she had an affair with Tony after he married his little Eva. Problem was -- Parker had never even met Paressant! We know -- details, details.
X17 posted an apology Friday, saying, in part, "X17online.com and X7 [sic], Inc. regret having been misled by Ms. Paressant and her representatives and apologize to Mr. Parker for any damage or inconvenience this may have caused him or his wife."
In a related story, X17 apologized to Sharon Tate's family on behalf of Charles Manson for that little thing a while back.
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Department of Debunk
Posted Apr 3rd 2008 3:27PM by TMZ Staff
Taking a cue from the Spencer and Heidi school of photo-ops, the "Bachelor" and Marla Maples giggle and point for the cameras.
Andy Baldwin --not of the Billy, Alec, Criminal, and Goofy-faced Dumbass Baldwins -- but of the went diving for old bones with the Armed Forces clan -- poses hangs out with rumored girlfriend, Marla Maples - you know, the ex Mrs.Trump.
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Department of Debunk
Posted Apr 1st 2008 11:31AM by TMZ Staff
For the last time -- still not married, still in Texas, still preggers, still hot.
Also -- still wearing black, still sporting the kiddiehawk, still donning that hat.
Filed under: Brad & Angelina, Department of Debunk
