Miss California USA Carrie Prejean was over 18 when she took those topless photos, so the story she was a minor isn't true -- at least according to a pageant official.

We got hold of an email from one of Prejean's former sponsors (we were asked not to use his name). He says Carrie took the pics after she had breast enlargement surgery -- the surgery was January 6, 2009. The sponsor says after the surgery, Carrie actually sent him one of the pics and asked "if she was in good enough shape for the Miss USA pageant." Carrie turns 22 in a week.

We've seen 4 topless pics of Carrie. She signed several contracts with the pageant saying she never had semi-nude pics taken. She could be de-crowned because she lied. But don't count on that. Donald Trump will make that decision tomorrow and the buzz is ... Carrie is staying put.

The head-turning transformations flooded the newsroom for TMZ's Before and After Beauties Contest -- My how you've changed!

These avant-garde makeup artists need a second look in the mirror!

With the economy in the tank, even the elite have an excuse to enjoy the cheaper things in life!

From Madonna's Peter Pan getup to Rihanna's inner Bobby Trendy, Halloween came early at the Met Costume Institute Gala in NYC last night. Boo!

Hammin' it up for the cameras usually runs in the family. Check out these celebuspawns giving us a show.

These bushy browed stars could use a weed wacker to the face!