Starbucks Sues Starbuds Flowers ... Weed Biz Copied Our Logo!!!
Here's a buzzkill for Starbuds Flowers ... Starbucks is taking the mobile marijuana biz to court and claiming it's ripping off the coffee brand's famous logo.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Starbucks is suing Starbuds for trademark infringement. Starbucks says Starbuds, which sells weed out of a converted food truck in New York City, is deliberately copying the iconic siren design logo.
It doesn't take a legal expert to see the similarities here ... but Starbucks goes ahead and lays it all out in their suit, claiming Starbuds' logo straight up jacked the double-ringed green circle and crown-wearing mermaid from their coffee brand, even using the same proportions.
Kim Zolciak & Chet Hanks Get Flirty in 'Surreal Life' Vid!!!
Kim Zolciak's found herself a flirtatious escape from all her marital struggles ... in the arms of one Chet Hanks, and now there's video proof of their connection.
MTV dropped the first teaser Friday for "Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets," and in it, the former Bravo personality and Tom Hanks' son were filmed sharing a steamy moment.
Check it out ... Chet praised Kim's good looks, applauding the 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum as a "MILF."
Lauren Sanchez Ready to Ride in Greece ... Jet Ski In Tiny Gold Bikini!!!
Lauren Sanchez is working on her summer tan ... 'cause she and her man are jet skiing in Greece, and she's letting it all hang out in a barely-there bikini.
The soon-to-be wife of Jeff Bezos hit the Aegean Sea Friday alongside her billionaire man, and her new bestie Kim Kardashian.
Talk about confidence ... it's not often we see celebs going toe-to-toe with Kim in the bikini game, but Lauren didn't back down. In fact, she didn't even risk wearing a life jacket -- like her fiancé did -- probably because it would've concealed her gym-toned bod.
'Hawk Tuah' Ya Gotta Trademark That Thang!!! For Lubricant, Sauces, Drinks & Much More
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"Hawk Tuah" -- the phrase you can't escape -- is about to be even more in your face, 'cause a bunch of people are jumping on the slippery bandwagon, and banking on it by filing for a slew of trademarks.
According to documents obtained by TMZ ... the number of trademarks for the phrase has hit double digits with multiple businesses looking to slap the phrase on just about everything that could, even loosely, be connected to the "hawk tuah" girl's immortal words.
Companies are asking for the legal right to place the phrase on t-shirts and athletic wear -- that's not shocking -- but how about lubricants, chewing tobacco, oral care, hair and body products, beverages ... and, very naturally, sexual stimulants.
'BACHELORETTE' RACHEL LINDSAY $10K/Mo. Enough Spousal Support For My Estranged Hubby!!!
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'Bachelorette' alum Rachel Lindsay is firing back at her estranged husband's request for tons of spousal support ... but she is willing to cough up nearly five figures each month.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the Bachelor Nation personality and podcaster says, based on what they each bring in per month, she should be cutting Bryan Abasolo a monthly check of $9,882 in spousal support.
In the docs, Rachel says she's bringing in $61,019 per month ... and she calculates his gross monthly income at $13,413 from his work as a chiropractor.
'Hawk Tuah' Girl You Gotta Hawk Merch ... More than $65k Worth!!!
The "Hawk Tuah" Girl's spit take is spinning pure gold -- the hat company she partnered with is raking in tens of thousands of dollars selling a ton of apparel featuring her (in)famous phrase!
Haliey Welch -- who's NSFW street interview catapulted her into the internet stratosphere -- partnered with Fathead Threads in the aftermath of going viral, and they've plastered her lubricated phrase on everything.
Now, the company's owner Jason Poteete told Rolling Stone they've sold approximately 2,000 hats so far -- the cheapest of which is retailing at $32.78. They've already sold out of a signed version they were selling for $50.
Bad Bunny & Kendall Jenner Love Tour Lands in Greece ... Join Kim, Jeff & Lauren!!!
Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner's latest date abroad -- they've been on the move for weeks -- is turning into a family affair ... a very wealthy one!
The singer and the supermodel were spotted linking up with Kendall's sister, Kim Kardashian, and family friends, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, for a dinner out in Greece.
Kendall and Benito yesterday in Greece with Kris and Kim pic.twitter.com/51m8k49vqR
— kendall jenner outfits (@kenjenstyle) June 27, 2024 @kenjenstyle
Check it out ... the couple was pictured sitting close to one another while enjoying a meal on Spetses, one of the Greek Isles.
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE Wackiest Trump vs Biden Prop Bets!!!
Looks like Joe Biden and Donald Trump are so predictable, folks are eagerly lining up to bet on Thursday's debate -- taking wagers from the utterly bizarre to the strangely specific.
The dice are being rolled on the quirkiest prop bets on BetOnline, a sportsbook not regulated in the U.S., but still open to Americans ... and topics range from who'll interrupt moderators first, how often Putin gets name-dropped, and who'll fumble a politician's name.
Bets are also flying in on non-facts being dropped, which candidate will accuse the other of being on drugs first, who chugs their water bottle first, and if talks of Hunter Biden's potential pardon will kick off.
Logan Paul Sues Coffeezilla ... You're Spewing Lies For Personal Gain!!!
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Logan Paul is taking legal action against popular YouTuber Coffeezilla ... claiming the internet investigator is purposely spreading lies to tarnish his reputation.
The docs were filed on Thursday ... with the WWE Superstar suing Coffeezilla -- real name Stephen Findeisen -- and his production company for defamation over his deep dive into Paul's failed CryptoZoo project.
In case you haven't been following along, Coffeezilla has released numerous videos addressing the fallout of the blockchain game for the past two years, -- calling the whole thing a "scam" -- pointing the finger at Paul and claiming he purposely duped his fans into shelling out their cold, hard cash so he could pocket it.
Draya Michele Sues Tyrod Taylor ... You Screwed Me On House Deal!!!
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Draya Michele is dragging her ex-boyfriend, Tyrod Taylor, to court ... she just filed a lawsuit against the NFL quarterback, claiming he screwed her on a house deal.
The 39-year-old model said in the suit, obtained by TMZ Sports, that Tyrod purchased a Los Angeles-area home back in August 2022 ... and let Draya and her kids move in. She claims that at the time, she entered into a verbal pact with the 34-year-old signal-caller that would allow her to one day buy it from the football player.
She says the two agreed that any contributions that Draya made to the property -- such as improvements to the place or mortgage payments -- would go toward the final purchase price of the home ... if she ultimately chose to buy it.
CLINT EASTWOOD PRIZED GOODS PART OF L.A. ESTATE SALE
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Attention, Clint Eastwood fans ... you now have the chance to own cinematic history, courtesy of an L.A. estate sale featuring some of the movie star's iconic memorabilia.
Riki and Niki Buchanan of Diamond Estate Services tell TMZ ... some of Clint's OG treasures from his former home in L.A.'s Beverly Glen neighborhood will be going up for sale -- including original cowboy boots and belt buckles from his western films.
That's not all ... there are also framed movie set photos, vintage movie posters, director's chairs, a massive vinyl collection and even his original gym equipment and arcade games.
Paris Hilton Testifies in Congress Laments Child Welfare System
Paris Hilton's standing up for kids without a voice ... testifying before Congress on behalf of the children in the welfare system, and touting her own accomplishments in the space.
The socialite-turned-mogul was on Capitol Hill Wednesday to testify about the abuses of children in the system -- relating it to some of her own experiences -- before diving into how she's trying to solve the issues.
Check out the clip ... Hilton mentions she's helped outlaw several harsh disciplinary practices, including restraint and seclusion, and she's also pushed for increased site visits to hold those running foster homes accountable.
TESLA CYBERTRUCK Out-of-Control Accelerator Drives Truck into House
A Tesla Cybertruck driver careened into a neighbor's house after the driver lost control of the accelerator -- and it's all caught on security vid.
The futuristic monster truck picked up speed down a narrow alley before slamming into a wall -- this as the owner furiously pumped the brakes in vain.
The Cybertruck's back wheels were locked up, yet the forward motion was so intense the vehicle kept speeding toward the home.
Diddy AKA Puff Daddy 'Bad Boy 4 Life' Signed Guitar ... Auction Market Tested by Controversy
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Diddy's guitar autographed with his former Puff Daddy moniker is going up on the auction block -- and experts are watching to see if his public downfall helps or hurts the final price.
GottaHaveRockAndRoll is expecting upwards of $2K to be splashed out on the electric guitar that boasts the inscription "Luv, Puff Daddy, Bad Boy 4 Life" in silver felt-tip pen -- a nod to his 2001 hit song with that title, and the mogul's label Bad Boy Records ... home to rap legends like Notorious B.I.G.
The instrument comes with a James Spence Authentication (JSA) Letter of Authenticity, and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity ... so, bidders know they're getting the real thing.
Drake Loses $500K Bet! ... On Oilers In Game 7
Drake's summer vibes aren't high right now ... and they certainly didn't get any better on Monday, as he lost a massive $500k bet after Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final!
The Toronto-based rapper put down a $500,000 wager on the Edmonton Oilers (vs. Florida Panthers) to win the country's first Stanley Cup since the Montreal Canadians did it back in 1993. Unfortunately for Drake and our friends up north, the wait will continue.
The Panthers took game seven by a final score of 2-1 ... handing Drake an L.
50 Cent Surprise... I'm Headlining Invest Fest '24!!!
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50 Cent will be front and center for the Earn Your Leisure's Invest Fest in Atlanta -- TMZ Hip Hop can reveal the booming businessman is this year's headliner!!!
The event is right up 50's alley ... he and attorney Ben Crump recently went to Washington, D.C. in the name of Black entrepreneurship, pushing for minority representation in the alcohol biz ... and we're told he'll speak to that topic and much more during the annual event.
Even more fittingly, 50 will succeed Diddy, who hosted last year's Invest Fest, and we all know how "competitive" he's been with Puff for years, and especially lately ... in the wake of the latter's slew of legal issues.