White House Releases Obama Birth Certificate

Donald Trump asked for it ... and now Donald Trump got it -- because the White House just released President Barack Obama's long-form birth certificate ... proving he was, in fact, born in Hawaii.

The document shows Obama's mother was 18 at the time she gave birth ... and his father was 25.

Obama directed his office to release the certificate because the Commander In Chief didn't believe the distraction was good for the country.

Obama held a news conference about the document -- and explained, "We’re not going to be able to solve our problems if we get distracted by sideshows and carnival barkers."

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Of course, the conspiracy theorists will probably ask the obvious questions ... what took so long???? Is this document legit ... or a fake???

Arnie Klein -- My Buddy Was Not Michael's Lover

Dr. Arnold Klein -- the dermatologist who loomed large in Michael Jackson's life -- has now changed his story and says his good friend and office manager -- Jason Pfeiffer -- did NOT have an affair with Michael Jackson.

Klein had told TMZ ... Jackson was gay but that Jason's alleged relationship with the singer was the only gay relationship MJ ever had. Klein told us Jason was "the love of [Michael's] life."

But now on his Facebook page, Klein says "Allegations about ... Jason being Michael Jackson's lover are ridiculous. That story was made up ... "

Klein also scoffs at allegations he contributed to MJ's death, saying, "I made two interventions on Michael's Propofol Abuse myself ..."

Lady Gaga I Didn't Reject Weird Al Yankovic

Lady Gaga is adamant ... she did NOT ban Weird Al Yankovic from parodying her hit song "Born This Way" -- despite Al's accusation that the pop star shut him down hard recently.

Weird Al ripped into Gaga on his blog this morning -- claiming the egg-encased pop star strung him along for weeks while he tried to get her approval for his parody "Perform This Way" ... and ultimately rejected the proposal.

But sources extremely close to the singer tell us, "There must have been a misunderstanding because [Gaga] is in no way trying to block the release of the parody."

According to sources, "She's busy touring and hasn't heard the song yet. Her manager hasn't had a chance to play it for her yet" -- adding, "She's a huge Weird Al fan."

A bizarre situation -- because Al claims Gaga's manager is the one who denied him in the first place ... forcing him to release "Perform This Way" unofficially on YouTube.

Charlie Sheen Persona Non Grata at 'Men'

There are reports out today that Charlie Sheen might come back to "Two and a Half Men." TMZ sources directly connected to the production of the show insist ... Charlie will NEVER be invited back.

One report suggests CBS honcho Les Moonves has been putting pressure on Warner Bros. to take Charlie back. "Absolutely false," say our sources. Moonves has not even weighed in.

Charlie has been almost pleading for his job back, even making the pitch during his show. And behind the scenes Charlie's people have been making calls, but Warner Bros. has closed the book on Charlie.

As for the future of "Two and a Half Men", no decisions have been made on what to do with the show. Warner Bros. has until May 18, when CBS announces its fall lineup.

Stay tuned ...

Jenna & Tito -- Birthday Party in Vegas

Further cementing the fact their relationship is just fine ... Jenna Jameson and hubby Tito Ortiz hit up Chateau Nightclub and Sugar Factory American Brassiere Restaurant in Las Vegas last night to celebrate Jenna's birthday.

Parts of Jenna turned 37.

Carmelo Anthony's Wife LaLa -- I Didn't Bash Denver!

Carmelo Anthony's wife LaLa Vazquez tells TMZ, she didn't blast her husband's old NBA team on a Denver radio station this morning -- claiming whoever DID ... was an April Fool's Day impostor.

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The interview went down a couple hours ago on Denver's KS107.5 Morning Show -- someone claiming to be LaLa called in, saying, "You people suck. Your stores are all the same ... Everything closes early. I mean, I need to party until five in the morning. Who cares if I have a son?"

But LaLa tells us, she's the victim of April Fool's Day identity theft -- claiming, “That was not me who called into KS107.5 this morning. I wasn’t even aware this was happening and it was a poor taste in judgment on the show’s part.”

LaLa's been taking heat on Twitter all morning ... and she's pissed.

Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth It's On ... Again

With rumors swirling that Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are back together, our photog was able to catch a brief glimpse of them leaving a Coffee Bean in Los Angeles yesterday.

Some habits are hard to break.

Lindsay Lohan -- I Wasn't Drunk When I Got Tipsy!

Lindsay Lohan says she was NOT loaded on grandpa's cough medicine -- aka booze, hooch, or liquor -- when she busted her butt in NYC ... telling TMZ flat-out, "I was NOT drinking, nor do I drink!"

LiLo is on the defensive after being photographed going down hard outside the Motor City Bar on Wednesday -- because some people had the audacity to think Lindsay Lohan falling down outside a bar may mean she fell off the wagon.

But that's not the case ... because Lohan tells TMZ, "I was with my brother, sister and friends. I was making a joke. They're trying to make something out of nothing."

Lindsay adds, "Just because I'm out doesn't mean I'm drinking."

Ashlee Simpson & Pete Wentz -- Still Holding On

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are finally coming to grips with their divorce ... by holding hands during a coffee run today in L.A. with their son Bronx.

Ashlee and Pete have been spotted out together numerous times since she filed for divorce last month ... but this is the first time we've seen them getting physical.

How touching.

Tito Ortiz: Jenna And I Haven't Split!

Tito Ortiz tells TMZ ... the swirl of rumors that he and Jenna Jameson have separated are untrue ... right down to the story that Jenna allegedly threw his expensive watches in the ocean.

Tito says he and Jenna are still together, although he spoke obtusely about a "big argument" recently. As for why Jenna wasn't wearing her wedding ring yesterday, Tito says it doesn't matter -- they're still a unit.

We asked Tito about several tips we got ... that Jenna allegedly threw some of his expensive watches in the ocean after a New Year's Eve fight and he had to hire a scuba diver to retrieve the items. Tito says the real story is that his kids like throwing things in the harbor -- which they did with his expensive glasses ... and that's what the scuba guy was looking for.

Life at the beach.

Courteney Cox & Co-Star Take the Plunge

Courteney Cox and her "Cougar Town" co-star Josh Hopkins took a dip yesterday in St. Bart's.

The "Cougar" stars have been rumored to be hooking up for over a month.

It's pretty clear -- Josh likes Cox.

Jaden Smith I'm Not Dead

Jaden Smith is ALIVE -- very alive -- despite some sick, stupid BOGUS Internet report that he died in a snowboarding accident in Switzerland.

Just like Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, Jeff Goldblum, Urkel and Pat Sajak ... some moron published a FALSE report thinking it would be funny.

But Smith's rep tells us, "It's absolutely not true."

So, there ya go ...

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Nicki Minaj No Deal for 'X Factor'

Don't plan on seeing Nicki Minaj at the judges table on "X Factor" -- TMZ has learned the rapper will NOT be taking a gig on the show.

Rumors of Minaj's participation on the show have been spreading like wildfire ... with Simon Cowell himself fanning the flames ... but sources connected to Minaj tell us she won't be a judge on the show ... adding, "There's nothing going on with [X Factor]."

Earlier this week, Cowell told reporters that many of the names rumored to be in talks with the show were most likely leaked from his own company in an effort to stir up interest in the show.

Jessica Simpson and Paula Abdul were among the rumored candidates for the judge's positions ... but so far, no word on where they stand with the show.

Bret Michaels, Miley Cyrus Awkward Duet Back On

The duet between Bret Michaels and Miley Cyrus will finally be released ... and Bret let it be known on the same day Miley's dad announced he and Miley's mom were reconciling. Hmmmm ....

The song, the Poison classic "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," has had a strange history to say the least. Plans to release it got scrapped last year when rumors spread that Michaels had an affair with Miley's mom, Tish Cyrus. Everyone involved denied the rumors and BIlly Ray and Tish pulled the plug on their divorce yesterday.

Michaels now reportedly says the track is a go, even hinting at the reason it was delayed, saying, "The record label was supposed have to this huge humongous release of 'Every Rose.' It was going to be Miley's next-step song, but because of that, they stepped back."

Michaels says the single will probably drop over the summer.

Bradley Cooper -- Recipe for Madness

Opening day of your new movie? Check. Reports of a breakup with your long-time girlfriend? Check.
No wonder Bradley Cooper was met with a pap crush at LAX last night.

Ryan & Amanda Working It Out Together

While Alexis Knapp claims she's carrying his unborn child, a very buff and carefree Ryan Phillippe went for a hike in the Hollywood Hills with his lady friend Amanda Seyfried on Wednesday.

It's an uphill battle.