Gossip / Rumors

The "bodyguard" who called Lindsay Lohan "out of control" and said that she had a "death wish" has an on-again-off-again relationship with the truth, according to employment records obtained by TMZ.

Lee T. Weaver claimed in an interview with the UK's News of the World tabloid that he worked for Lindsay for two years. Uh, not quite. TMZ has learned that Weaver worked for Lindsay for a total of 10 days in the spring of 2006, for which he was paid a total of $3,500. We're told that he was just "filling in as a favor" on Lindsay's usual security detail, and that he was never a staff member of the Lohantourage.

Lindsay's rep tells TMZ, "It's deeply unfortunate that this person has deluded himself into thinking that he worked for Lindsay for a long period of time. This is a cynical and ugly attempt on his part to cash in on Lindsay's fame."

Curiously, on Weaver's own Web site, he mentions that he worked for Lindsay, but unlike some of the other stars he plans to dish in an upcoming tell-all about guarding stars like Eddie Murphy and Jamie Foxx, he doesn't specify for how long he guarded Lilo, nor are there any photos of Weaver with her. Weaver also claims that his jacket size is 54 long, and that he can run the 40-yard dash in 4.7 seconds. Sure.

While reports have always suggested that Diana's flame-haired ex-lover, James Hewitt (left), may be the late Princess' real baby daddy, author Christopher Anderson claims in his new book "After Diana," that now Harry (center) himself wants to take a DNA test to put the rumors to rest. Over the Queen's dead body!

Although Harry and Hewitt both share a carrottop likeness, it should be noted that Diana's brother, Earl Spencer (right), is also a redhead. So there is some red in Diana's blue blood!

Everyone knows Matthew McConaughey likes to go topless -- and now he wants female extras on his new movie to do the same!

A source on the set of Matt's new film, "Surfer Dude," tells TMZ that during a recent pool party scene that featured a bunch of female extras in bathing suits, McConaughey, who is also a producer on the movie, told the ladies if they took their tops off they would get more money for their time. We're told many of the women agreed. Welcome to Hollywood, girls!

With the female extras in all their bare-bosomed glory, Matt then requested girl-on-girl action for the scene. Sources tell TMZ that his request was not met with any complaints and only one extra left the set. Maybe this film will be good after all!

A rep for McConaughey told TMZ, "You should check with the Screen Actors Guild as they determine the pay scale and not Matthew McConaughey."

Mary-Kate dated Katzenberg on-again-off-again for several years. Katzenberg took up with Nicky after Mary-Kate supposedly left him for Stavros -- who then dated Paris for a bit in 2006. Confused yet?

Still a little upset with the Jar Jar Binks debacle? Think you know what happened between the time Anakin became Vader and Luke met Obi Wan in the desert? If the idea of expanding that far, far away galaxy is a lifelong dream of yours, you might want to grab your iBook and get on your speeder bike and hurry on down to Santa Monica.

A TMZ spy informs us that the Star Wars camp is in Santa Monica interviewing writers for their upcoming live action Star Wars TV movies. Some of the writers already under consideration have written for "Lost" and "Heroes." The show will cover the 19-year span between "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith" and "Star Wars: A New Hope." The new show will focus on minor characters in the Star Wars universe, so don't expect them to dwell on Luke Skywalker's terrible twos.

This week, year-old pictures featuring a knife-wielding Lindsay with Vanessa Minnillo were plastered all over the Internet and in the tabloids. TMZ has confirmed that these pictures were stolen from LiLo's apartment -- and sold to a UK tabloid! Cha-ching!

We've also learned that Lindsay has had only three or four visitors at Promises -- all friends, no family (paging Dina Lohan!) -- but information about her has been leaked to the National Enquirer! One of her so-called BFFs is blabbing, and Lilo's not happy about it.

TMZ contacted Lindsay's rep, who would not comment on exactly who is talking about Linds. As for the pics, the rep told us, "Unfortunately, we live in a society where we allow stolen pictures to make a profit. I can't believe magazines would purchase and publish stolen, personal photos. If anyone wants to step up to the plate and donate the profits from their sale, we would be happy to point you in the direction of a charity in need."

For all you super-obsessed "Jericho" nuts out there, worry no more!

CBS is steps away from sealing a deal to bring "Jericho" back from the TV graveyard for at least eight episodes, this according to TVGuide.com. An insider was quoted as saying the deal hinges on signing the actors to new contracts and finding a soundstage to house the show's sets. The series, which focuses on a small Kansas town coping with a new reality after a series of nuclear attacks by terrorists, could return as soon as mid-season. Kaboom!

Jerichoholics have launched all sorts of desperate campaigns to resurrect the show, including bombarding TMZ's email accounts with pleas. People -- listen up -- we can't bring back TV shows!!

Diehard fans have also sent shipments of peanuts to CBS in a move to persuade them to pickup the series. The peanuts were an allusion to a bit of war-cry dialog in the final episode. "Nuts!"

Richie went on On Air with Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM morning show today and said she believes that because she was not photographed for over a week, reports surfaced she was in rehab for drug abuse and an eating disorder. That and the fact that she weighs 4 lbs!

While she revealed that Paris is "scared" about going to prison, Nicole is also nervous she may have to spend time in the slammer for her wrong-side-of-the-road DUI arrest. Although no decision has been made in Nicole's case, she says, "I have to deal with any consequences that come my way." Yeah you do!

Nicole held a now infamous barbecue last weekend, where Mischa Barton was hospitalized for "an adverse reaction to prescription medication," and which featured a pre-rehab appearance by Lindsay Lohan. Richie says she was not present for either Lindsay's "five-minute" visit, or Mischa's medical scare, because the hostess was at the supermarket "buying Sunny Delight."

Sources in Las Vegas tell TMZ that the million-dollar slugger was at super hot nightclub Tryst at the Wynn Hotel on May 13, sitting at a table with his blonde companion. The two were living it up near the 90-foot waterfall, drinking two bottles of Grey Goose vodka.

Alex left the club around 2:00 AM, and sources tell us the two headed over to the Mirage the next day, where he and the blonde participated in a private event at the pool, featuring staff from Bare Lounge.

When contacted, a rep for the Wynn refused to comment on their celebrity clientele. Reps for Alex were just as tight lipped.

Someone's got some 'splainin' to do!

Ono was reportedly part of a canine-chewing stunt at a London radio station yesterday, reports Reuters, in which gonzo artist Mark McGowan ate cooked pieces of a Corgi, Queen Elizabeth II's dog of choice. McGowan staged the Fido-feeding (pictured above left) to protest the Queen's husband's treatment of a fox on a hunt last year. While the artist did his best to swallow a few chunks of Corgi (which had been minced with apple, onion and other seasonings), Yoko could only manage a small taste before looking "a bit strange," according to McGowan.

Lindsay Lohan's weekend antics may just have cost her a plum role with Shirley MacLaine, TMZ has learned.

According to MacLaine's rep, there's actually "no deal" in place for Lohan to act in "Poor Things," produced by and starring MacLaine. The rep added that casting isn't set, and shooting wasn't scheduled to start for a couple weeks.

That's not what we were hearing just this weekend, when several very reliable sources (and the trades) were saying that Lohan was set to begin shooting on Thursday for three weeks, and Still Rolling Productions -- the company producing "Poor Things" -- said that Lohan's DUI arrest wouldn't affect shooting.

Paul McCartney is lashing back against rumors that he stood-up the "American Idol" finale last night (which was attended by his ex Heather Mills), after reports claim he screwed producers by backing out at the last minute.

In an exclusive statement to TMZ, McCartney's rep slammed the idle chatter, claiming that "Paul was never scheduled or approached to appear on the Idol finale." The rep added, "Even if he were, he likely would've needed to decline as he is in the throes of promoting the June 5th release of his new album. With that in mind, it would likely make it difficult to refer to him as a no-show."

Calls to "Idol" reps were not immediately returned.

You heard the news today, oh boy.

Reports are swirling that tabloid princess Nicole Richie is back -- yet again -- in rehab and more "helpless" than ever, but TMZ is told that it just ain't so. In fact, as we write, Nicole's sitting at home in Glendale, and doing just fine.

The National Enquirer and Star magazine are jointly reporting that Nicole re-entered rehab at Beau Monde on May 11 to fight anorexia and a painkiller addiction, on an outpatient basis, and that she did so "in tears," lamenting the fact that she's "lost control of her life." What's more, report the tabs' sources, she went back in just a few days ago, on the 19th.

The slim-bodied cougar bride of Kutcher went out with hubby and Penelope Cruz in New York last night, wearing a not-so-form-fitting blue dress and tent-like black jacket.

Does Demi have a little Ashton on board, or is it just a bad dress?

According to sources inside the Manhattan hotel suite, La Lohan stuffed three bags full of gear from L.A.'s trendy Milk Boutique. She then snapped up not one, but seven pairs of new, limited edition Ray Ban shades, because, as she told our source, she didn't like wearing the same sunglasses every day. But of course! Who does?

Then, on her way out, Lohan stopped at the Polaroid booth and grabbed a Media Backup, which can backup and save up to 40,000 photos. Lindsay told the Polaroid rep she had too many priceless photos from her recent travels that she was afraid to lose -- and find posted on TMZ!