Ben Harper & Laura Dern Check Yo'self Before You RECONCILE Yo'self [Update]

Estranged husband and wife Ben Harper and Laura Dern may not be so estranged after all ... the former couple kicked it together in Bev Hills yesterday ... more proof they're trying to get back together.

TMZ broke the story ... Harper blindsided Dern with divorce papers back in 2010 ... after 5 years of marriage and two children.

But last month, the two were spotted arm-in-arm at a Golden Globes after party ... and yesterday they looked pretty coupley strolling around Beverly Hills.

2nd time's the charm?

8:57 AM PST -- Sources connected to the couple tell us ... THEY'RE OFFICIALLY BACK TOGETHER!!!

As far as the divorce goes, we're told the papers have not been formally withdrawn ... but it seems it's only a matter of time.

Jennifer Lopez Is Ab Fab!

Jennifer Lopez showed off her 42-year-old mother of two taut flat stomach while in Malibu the other day.

The "American Idol" judge was looking belly good, as her 24-year-old boy toy lover Casper Smart frolicked on the sand with her daughter Emme.

Ticking off Marc Anthony is like a day at the beach.

Justin Bieber's Bodyguard Opens Israeli Can of Whoop Ass on Rogue Photog

Justin Bieber's bodyguard -- a former Israeli soldier -- just laid the smackdown on an overly aggressive paparazzo -- not ours -- at LAX airport moments ago ... according to sources connected with the Biebs.

Sources inside Bieber's camp tell us, Bieber had just arrived and was getting into an SUV to leave the airport ... when a photog ran in front of the car to take several shots.

We're told the bodyguard asked the photog to get out of the way -- but the guy refused, and persisted to take photographs.

At that point, we're told the bodyguard tried to guide the photog to the sidewalk -- and the guy took a swing at him.

That's when the bodyguard ducked, and then knocked the photog out with one punch. We're told the bodyguard then held the photog down until cops arrived.

We're told the photog was detained -- so far no word if it will turn into an arrest.

We've obtained video of the brawl ... check it out here.

Gabriel Aubry See, I Didn't Lose Custody

Now there's pictorial proof of what we told you Friday ... that Gabriel Aubry did not lose temporary custody of his child while authorities investigate him for alleged child endangerment.

The judge in the Halle Berry, Gabriel Aubry custody war issued a series of rulings Friday -- among them, he rejected Halle's request for a restraining order temporarily blocking all contact between Nahla and Gabriel.

Gabriel was out with his 3-year-old today ... taking Nahla to her school.

Seal and Heidi Klum Each Still Sporting Their Wedding Rings

Seal and Heidi Klum -- seen yesterday at LAX and running errands in Brentwood separately -- are each still wearing their wedding rings ... two weeks after announcing they were separating.

Seal told Piers Morgan in an interview last month that the possibility for reconciliation still exists and he wears the ring because "I'm still married to this incredible woman."

As we previously reported, Heidi shopped all over town for divorce lawyers and effectively blocked Seal from some of the best lawyers in the biz ... since he can't hire anyone with whome she shared confidential information.

Kim Kardashian I'm So Popular in Miami ... I Need More Real Estate

Kim Kardashian is in desperate need of an upgrade -- hitting the streets in Miami yesterday to find an even bigger home for her beachfront clothing boutique ... to accommodate its exploding popularity.

Sources tell TMZ, the Miami D-A-S-H store (below) has become so successful, it can no longer cater to the massive flux of customers coming and going on a daily basis ... so Kim wants something a little roomier, scoping out possible new locations herself.

Kim's not messing around either -- we're told she's in the market for retail space that's around DOUBLE the size of the current D-A-S-H store ... not bad.

So far, no word on anything that isn't making Kim tons of money.

Chris Evans Between a Rock and a Hard Abs Place

"Captain America" star Chris Evans showed off his super buff superhero hairy chest and abs while at some sorta photo shoot at Vasquez Rocks Natural Park outside L.A. on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old knows being shirtless is his patriotic duty.

Joel Osteen Good God, He's RIPPED!!!

The lord is my personal trainer, I shall not want.

Mega-televangelist Joel Osteen hit the beach in Hawaii this week for a little family vacation time with his wife Victoria, his son Jonathan, his daughter Alexandra ... and a SHREDDED SIX PACK!!!

Besides being one of the most famous preachers in the world, Osteen is also a health nut ... who dishes out diet advice on his web page. Judging by his sculpted physique, dude knows what he's talking about.

Lindsay Lohan Calls BS on Boozing Story -- Threatens to Sue

Lindsay Lohan says there's NO TRUTH to reports she was boozing at a SAG Awards after party this weekend ... and now, TMZ has learned, she's threatening to SUE the media outlets that published the story in the first place.

A source close to the actress tells TMZ ... Lindsay is already exploring her legal options with her attorneys ... because she feels the false stories are sabotaging her effort to save her career.

Lindsay acknowledges she WAS at the party at the Chateau Marmot hotel in Hollywood Sunday night ... but insists she was sitting with Alan Cumming the whole time and ONLY drank water.

We're told Lindsay's also pissed over reports about a recent gas station makeout session with Dennis Hopper's son Henry (pictured above), where she allegedly purchased Red Bull and vodka.

Sources close to LiLo tell us the actress is adamant the two are just friends ... NEVER MADE OUT ... and the only items she bought were soda, chips, and cigarettes.

Lindsay Lohan Enough Crap to Fill TWO Moving Trucks

Lindsay Lohan has so much junk in her Venice Beach house ... she had to call a SECOND giant moving truck today to help her pack up.

TMZ broke the story ... Lindsay's moving out of her Venice pad because she no longer feels safe living there -- after a strange man knocked on her front door New Year's Day, demanding to speak to her.

Lindsay's been living out of the legendary Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood ever since the trespassing incident -- and is currently moving her stuff into storage until she decides where to make her next move.

And we're told ... that move could be to New York City.

Sarah Jessica Parker Wigs Out on 'Lovelace' Set After Demi Moore Drops Out

Sarah Jessica Parker was hard at work on the L.A. set of "Lovelace" on Wednesday ... taking over the role Demi Moore vacated after she was hospitalized last week.

Parker is rocking a long blonde wig to play '70s feminist icon Gloria Steinem in the biopic of late porn star Linda Lovelace.

As we previously reported, Demi dropped out of the project in the wake of her medical emergency ... when she inhaled dangerous amounts of nitrous oxide in the form of whip-its, lapsed into semi-consciousness and experienced seizure-like symptoms.

Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry It's Nail-Biting Time

Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry are going about their business today ... but they are both on pins and needles waiting for the judge in their custody case to lay down the law on how they will be parenting 3-year-old Nahla.

Halle was walking on crutches with BF Olivier Martinez in West Hollywood this AM, while Gabriel was taking Nahla to school.

The judge is about to decide a number of critical issues in their custody war -- including whether Gabriel should be stripped of contact with Nahla while police investigate him for child endangerment, whether the nanny should be fired, and whether they should be forced into mediation to work on co-parenting issues.

Gabriel Aubry She's Not Heavy ... She's His Daughter

Gabriel Aubry kept a tight grip on 3-year-old Nahla today in West Hollywood.

Gabriel and baby mama Halle Berry are waiting for the judge's ruling in their child custody war. TMZ broke the story ... everyone is going to counseling and the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services has recommended that the judge implement more than a dozen recommendations to lower the volume.

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Candice Swanepoel's Ass Thanks for Rubbing It In

Victoria's Secret model Candice Swanepoel knows the first rule when it comes to smoking hot bikini shoots on the beach -- always wear protection ... sweet, sweet, lotion-y protection.

The pic was snapped Saturday in Saint Barts where the super model's butt ... some woman's ... hand ... sorry, where were we?

Halle Berry Locked and Loaded for Court

Halle Berry just arrived at the L.A. County Courthouse ... ready to do battle with baby daddy Gabriel Aubry.

Halle is trying to get a restraining order ... prohibiting Gabriel from having any contact with Nahla until the child endangerment investigation targeting him is resolved.

Sources tell us ... it's possible Halle will be required to testify today. Gabriel is trying to get an order firing the nanny ... something Halle doesn't want.

Rumer Willis I'm Ready to Party Again

Rumer Willis returned to the Hollywood party scene last night ... slinking into a SAG Awards after-party just 6 days after her mother partied her way into the hospital last week.

Rumer -- who was at her mom's home when Demi went into a semi-conscious, convulsive state last Monday -- was seen entering the legendary Chateau Marmont hotel on the Sunset Strip last night ... by herself.

As we previously reported, Rumer and Demi had been partying together in Hollywood just 2 weeks before Demi's medical emergency.

We're told Demi is still receiving treatment for substance abuse.

Party All the Time