Oksana’s Newest Lawyer Angry at Mel, TMZ

Oksana Grigorieva’s latest addition to her legal team is lashing out after our story yesterday — that Oksana has had at least 39 lawyers working for her in her legal war with Mel Gibson — claiming Mel has an armada of lawyers and others trying to stomp Oksana down.

Lisa Bloom claims “Mel has a fleet of highly aggressive law firms fighting her at every turn, including one which calls itself a ‘450+ lawyer business litigation firm — the largest in the United States devoted solely to business litigation.’”

Although the current war is over custody, support and alleged crimes and not business litigation, Bloom adds, “This is only one of at least four known major law firms behind the scenes, as well as publicists, marketers, and public relations agencies.” Bloom says, “Oksana is a single mother of two who’s gone into debt fighting for simple justice.”

TMZ broke the story … at least 18 of Oksana’s lawyers have submitted bills to the court totaling more than $1 million, and they’ve asked the judge to make Mel foot the bill.

Bloom says Oksana has had only “a handful” of different law firms in this case, adding, “Though occasionally other lawyers in their firms may have pitched in.” Bloom says, “It is totally false to say she’s had 39 lawyers.” We have listed all 39 lawyers — Bloom has not said which of the 39 she believes were not working on the case.

Source: TMZ

Tila Tequila to Enter ‘Celebrity Rehab’

Tila Tequila is finally seeking professional help — TMZ has confirmed through multiple sources that the bisexual reality star has committed to do the next season of VH1’s “Celebrity Rehab” … if it doesn’t get canceled first.

It’s unclear what personal demon Tila will try to conquer with the help of Dr. Drew — but it certainly won’t be her addiction to attention.

But there’s one major catch — as we previously reported — VH1 is having problems finding other “celebrities” to rehabilitate … and if they don’t find a cast quick, the show could be killed.

So far, no word on who else the show has its sights set on.

Source: TMZ

Cuba Gooding Jr. — The Drunken Bar Toast

Cuba Gooding Jr. gave an intoxicating speech to some bar patrons while partying it up in Spokane, Washington — and if you like watching drunk people ramble incoherently, you’re gonna love this …

Source: TMZ

Former Heisman Trophy Finalist Arrested

TMZ has learned former NFL running back Chris Perry was arrested in Brooklyn yesterday, after cops say he got in a fist fight with a family member.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Perry — a 2003 Heisman Trophy finalist — was arrested in his grandmother’s home after he allegedly socked his cousin in the face after an argument.

The arrest comes almost 6-years — to the day — that the Michigan standout was selected in the first round of the NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals … who ultimately cut the running back from squad in 2009.

Source: TMZ

Locklear Likely in the Clear

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ it’s “unlikely” prosecutors will file hit-and-run charges against Heather Locklear.

TMZ broke the story that Heather was arrested Saturday for allegedly striking a “no parking” sign near her house and then fleeing the scene.  A neighbor heard a crash at around 4:00 AM Saturday but didn’t call the cops until 15 hours later.

Our law enforcement sources say cops don’t have the ammo to prove Heather was driving the car in question.  Here’s what we know:

- Cops went to the guard shack last Saturday at Heather’s development and the guard on duty said he saw a BMW with right wheel well damage that was consistent with the accident.

- Cops checked the surveillance video which shows the BMW going into the complex hours after the incident but the driver can’t be ID’d.

- One of the investigating deputies picked up a piece of plastic at the scene and it matched a piece missing from Heather’s car.

- Sources say as of now there is “nothing approaching proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that Heather drove the car that hit the sign, making it “extremely unlikely” prosecutors will file charges.

And there’s this — the “Ghostbusters” defense.  Even if there were proof that Heather hit a “no parking” sign, who’s she gonna call at 4 AM on a Saturday?  It’s not like hitting a car where you leave a note for the owner — who leaves a note on a “no parking” sign?

Source: TMZ

Lindsay Lohan’s Butt on the Line

TMZ has learned … the people suing Lindsay Lohan over a wild ride down Pacific Coast Highway now want a judge to throw the book at her for being a no-show at her deposition.

Lawyers for three passengers in Lindsay’s car — along with the passenger in the car Lindsay was chasing — are going to court Thursday morning, asking a judge not only to force Lindsay to sit for her depo … but they also want a default judgment against Lindsay for failing to appear.

As TMZ first reported, Lindsay bailed on her depo last week and then again Tuesday — she had things to do and people to see, and she couldn’t get a ride.

We’ll be in court, so stay tuned.

Source: TMZ

Lindsay Lohan – 2nd Time, Not a Charm

Lindsay Lohan is 0 for 2 in the deposition department.  TMZ has learned Lindsay was a no-show again … in what is looking like a futile attempt to find out what really happened during her 2007 wild ride.

Three passengers in Lindsay’s car — along with the passenger in the car she was chasing — are suing her, claiming she endangered their lives in a drunken chase down Pacific Coast Highway.

The passengers were scheduled to take Lindsay’s depo yesterday at 10 AM but her lawyer, Ed McPherson, tells TMZ she couldn’t get a ride until 11 AM — she’s not allowed to drive as a condition of her probation.

Lindsay bailed on her depo earlier this month because of a schedule conflict.

BTW, the photo in this post was taken at 2:30 AM today outside Trousdale nightclub in West Hollywood.

Source: TMZ

Heather Locklear Arrested for Hit-and-Run

Heather Locklear was arrested for hit-and-run last Saturday … TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ at around 4 AM, someone heard a crash near North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village, CA.

The person who heard the crash didn’t call the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department until 7:48 PM that night.  Deputies went out to the area and found a knocked over “no parking” sign and obvious signs of a car that went up the curb, striking the sign.

Deputies confirmed through investigation that the car in question was Locklear’s black BMW.  The collision was very close to Locklear’s home.

Deputies then went to Locklear’s home, saw damage to the BMW that was consistent with the collision, and arrested her for hit-and-run.

The offense is a misdemeanor, so Locklear was not taken into custody — just cited and released.  An official from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department tellsTMZ a hit-and-run citation constitutes an “arrest.”

Back in 2008, Locklear was arrested in Santa Barbara for allegedly driving under the influence of prescription medications.

She ended up pleading no contest to a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving and was placed on three years informal probation.  A Santa Barbara prosecutor tells us he’s looking into the latest incident, which could be a probation violation.

Source: TMZ

Seagal’s New Accuser — Ray Charles Connection

The Steven Seagal alleged sexual assault scandal  now has a Ray Charles connection …  — TMZ has learned one of the women who just came forward accusing Seagal of making unwanted sexual advances is Ray’s granddaugher.

As we first reported, two new women have given sworn declarations to back up Kayden Nguyen’s lawsuit against the star.  One is Blair Robinson — who claims she first met Seagal at her granddaddy Ray’s funeral in 2004.

According to Robinson, she was invited to Seagal’s home after the funeral — along with her father Ray Charles Jr. – to discuss a job opportunity with the actor.

In the declaration, Blair claims she took a job as Seagal’s assistant one month after the meeting — but on day 1, she claims Seagal came to her room and told her she was required to give him massages. In the docs, Blair also claims Seagal tried teaching her the proper method by massaging her.

In the docs, Blair states, “It became clear to me that he wanted and expected sexual favors as part of my job duties.” Blair claims she quit after the first day.

Seagal’s lawyer, Marty Singer, vehemently denies the accusations and claims Seagal has “no knowledge” of either Blair or the other woman who provided declarations.

Singer added, “The declarations were clearly prepared by Nguyen’s lawyer to be leaked to the media to help bolster his client’s meritless claim

Source: TMZ

Two More Accusers in Steven Seagal Sex Case

Two more women have come forward claiming Steven Seagal made unwanted sexual advances toward them while they worked for the actor … but Seagal’s lawyer tells a very different story.

TMZ has learned both women have provided Kayden Nguyen with sworn declarations, to aid Nguyen’s  lawsuit against Seagal — in which the 23-year-old claims she was sexually assaulted by the actor during her stint as his personal assistant.

In one woman’s declaration, obtained by TMZ, Seagal is accused of luring her into his bedroom, putting his hands on the woman’s breasts and stating that he was “checking just as a doctor would for lumps.”

The declaration continues, “Seagal reached his hand down my pants. He said, ‘I just wanted to touch it for a second to see what it felt like.’”

The woman claims she screamed and cried until Seagal let her go.

Like Nguyen, both women claim they were hired by Seagal to serve as his assistant, but quit after Seagal made inappropriate sexual advances.

TMZ spoke with Seagal’s lawyer, Marty Singer, who tells us, “My client has no knowledge of these women and a preliminary check of his employment records does not show that they ever worked for him.”

Singer also stated that regardless of whether they worked for him or not, their claims are “absurd.”

Singer concluded, “The declarations were clearly prepared by Nguyen’s lawyer to be leaked to the media to help bolster his client’s meritless claims.”

Source: TMZ

Snooki — My BF Wasn’t Living in the Real World

TMZ has learned the reason Snooki kicked her BF to the curb — and it all has to do with his desire to be on another MTV reality show.

Sources close to the Snookster tell us the “Jersey Shore” star decided to drop her BF Emilio after he auditioned for “The Real World.”

We’re told Snooki was madly in love with the dude — but was bothered by rumblings that he was using her for the fame. One source tells us when Emilio tried out for “RW” — that was the final straw for the Snook.

We reached out to Emilio for comment — he responded with the following email that will make your English teacher’s head explode:

“All i kno is she was upset i tried out fornreal world nd left me a message sayin im single. Next i kno i wake up [Monday] morning and facebook says im single.”

And if Facebook says it, then it must be so.

Source: TMZ

‘Kumar’ Actor Robbed at Gunpoint in D.C.

TMZ has learned Kal Penn — aka Kumar from that “White Castle” movie — was robbed at gunpoint  early this morning while walking in a neighborhood in Washington D.C.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Penn claims a man carrying a gun approached him around 1:20 AM and took his wallet and other personal property.

We’re told Penn immediately reported the incident to authorities, who have launched an investigation into the matter.

Multiple calls to Penn’s rep were not returned.

Source: TMZ

Larry King — Breakfast and a Lawyer

Sources tell TMZ Larry King signed a legal document that put his fortune on the line based on a strategic decision — his lawyer’s office was within walking distance of his favorite breakfast deli.

TMZ broke the story … Larry inked a post-nup more than two years ago, not only signing over three houses to wife Shawn Southwick, but declaring that his entire fortune — about $144 million — was community property (50/50).

Larry’s famed divorce lawyer Dennis Wasser tells TMZ the agreement was the result of undue influence, because Shawn strong-armed Larry into getting advice from her powerhouse divorce lawyer Joe Mannis.

But Mannis says there was no strong-arming, and that all he did was give Larry the names of three lawyers who would give him advice on signing the document.  One of the lawyers was Mannis’ former law partner — Daniel Barbakow.

Mannis tells TMZ Larry chose Barbakow not because of some sinister plot, but because Barbakow’s office was within walking distance of Nate ‘n Al deli in Beverly Hills — a place Larry frequents daily and religiously (Larry’s home at the time was also a few blocks away from the law office).

We may never know if the post-nup was Kosher because it looks like Larry and Shawn are about to drop the divorce — at least for now.

Stay tuned…

Source: TMZ

Michael Jackson — The Cirque Comes to Town

TMZ has learned the executors for Michael Jackson’s estate have signed a huge deal with Cirque du Soleil.

Co-executor John Branca tells TMZ, the first show will open in fall of 2011 — and will travel throughout North America including the Staples Center in L.A. … the same venue where MJ’s memorial was held.

The show will be heavily focused on dancing — honoring the legendary moves of MJ.  It will also feature Jackson’s songs and have the trademark Cirque du Soleil acrobatics.

In 2012, a second show — in partnership with MGM MIRAGE — will open in Las Vegas which will be far more theatrical with emphasis on technology and 3D. “It will be a theme-park-like show,” says Branca.

Sources say the shows will be worth a fortune to the estate.  Cirque and the estate will split costs and profits 50-50.

Source: TMZ

Seagal’s Ex ‘Not Surprised’ By ‘Sex’ Allegations

Steven Seagal’s ex-wife, Kelly LeBrock, tells TMZ she’s “not surprised” by the allegations that Seagal treated a former female employee as his own personal “sex toy.”

LeBrock — who had three children with the action star during their marriage from 1987 to 1994 — added, “I will refrain from saying anything specific now because of our 3 children.”

And why is Kelly so tight lipped? Well, here’s a small clue … LeBrock told us, “I have many shocking things to say about Mr. Seagal which will be known soon when my book comes out.”

And that folks is what we call “a tease”.

Source: TMZ

‘Bachelor’ Winner — Elopes in Vegas

TMZ has obtained a photo of former “Bachelor” winner Shayne Lamas at the altar inside the Little White Wedding Chapel in Vegas … where last night, she married a dude she’s known for less than a week.

Lamas — who won Season 12 of the reality show — just met Nik Richie (the guy behind TheDirty.com) on Saturday night … and sometime in the next 24 hours, the two fell in love and decided to become man and wife.

Sources close to the ceremony tell TMZ the couple invested in the “Michael Jordan Package” — a $519 value that includes 36 pro photos and a DVD copy of the wedding.

No word on where the happy couple is registered …

Source: TMZ

FBI Investigated Sandra Bullock Murder Plot

TMZ has learned the FBI investigated a tip about a murder plot against Sandra Bullock that was allegedly arranged by Jesse James‘ mistress Bombshell McGee — but the FBI ultimately deemed the tip “not credible.”

Law enforcement sources confirm that roughly two weeks ago, McGee’s ex-husband, Shane Modica, reported that he received a call from a man in Missouri who claimed Bombshell wanted to put a hit on both Modica and Bullock … and the mystery caller claimed he was the person who was supposed to carry out the hits.

Sources tell us Modica reported that the caller claimed he received his killing orders before the cheating scandal came to light.

Law enforcement sources confirm that the man in Missouri contacted his local FBI office to inform them about the situation — and the FBI then contacted the local sheriff’s office.

We’re told the sheriff’s office told the FBI they had prior run-ins with the Missouri caller — a person said to have had a head injury that caused him to “lose sense of reality.”

The FBI in Missouri notified the FBI in Los Angeles — but sources tell TMZ that investigators concluded the threat was bogus.

When called for comment, the FBI had no comment on the situation.

Source:  TMZ

The late pop legend – who died of acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009 – was last seen alive by his personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray, who is now likely to be criminally charged with Michael’s death in the next couple of weeks.

Detectives working on Michael’s death completed their investigation last month and the case will now be formally presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney.

A source told gossip website TMZ the investigation was “exhaustive” and “extremely thorough” and there was enough evidence for a criminal case against Dr. Murray.

The case is particularly complicated because the doctor did not break any laws by administering Propofol to the ‘Thriller’ singer but he could be charged with involuntary manslaughter, relating to gross negligence.

Dr. Murray – who did not have any criminal charges brought against him immediately after Jackson’s passing – has since returned to the Armstrong Medical Clinic in Houston, Texas, where he has been treating patients.

Source: BANG Showbiz