Jason Kidd Pleads GUILTY in Drunk Driving Case
Former NBA star Jason Kidd just pled guilty to drunk driving in New York ... but the Brooklyn Nets coach won't spend a single day behind bars.
As we previously reported, Kidd was arrested on July 15, 2012 ... after crashing his Cadillac SUV into a telephone poll around 2am. Cops say he reeked of booze.
In the hours leading up to the crash, Kidd was partying at a club and appeared so drunk, he had to be carried out of the place.
This morning, Kidd pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor DWI (driving while intoxicated) ... and was placed on interim probation. Kidd was also ordered to speak to high school students in Long Island about the dangers of driving drunk.
FYI -- "interim probation" is a voluntary version of regular probation. Bottom line -- if Kidd violates his probation, the judge can still throw his ass in jail.
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Chris Brown Probation Revoked
That was quick -- the judge just REVOKED Chris Brown's probation in the Rihanna beating case, but the singer will remain a free man ... for now.
Brown showed up at court today to fight the L.A. County D.A.'s motion to revoke his probation in the wake of hit-and-run charges stemming from a car accident in May ... but the judge granted the motion anyway, paving the way for a probation violation hearing in August.
If the judge determines Chris violated his probation, the singer could be sentenced to 4 years in prison.
In the meantime, Brown has been released on his own recognizance.
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Chris Brown SKATES In Hit-And-Run Case ... Maybe
11:30 AM PT -- The L.A. City Attorney's office has just objected to the settlement between Chris and Olga because it hasn't yet made direct contact with Olga. The City Attorney wants to make sure Olga's on board with the deal before they sign off on it. The judge has since continued the hearing to July 23rd.
Chris Brown will NOT be prosecuted for the alleged hit-and-run in May ... at least that's the way the victim wants it.
Brown was charged with the crime after leaving the scene of a minor rear-end collision without forking over identifying information -- i.e., a California driver's license and insurance info.
We've learned Olga Gure-Kovalenko -- the driver of the vehicle Chris hit -- has no desire to have him prosecuted, so Chris' lawyer, Mark Geragos, has filed legal docs to have the criminal case dropped.
Olga's lawyer, Freddy Sayegh, tells TMZ, his client wants no money since there was no physical injury and only minor damage to her car. This is consistent with what Olga told us on TMZ Live.
Here's the snag. We've learned the L.A. City Attorney has not agreed to drop the case. They're all in court right now, and we're told it's likely the City Attorney wants some time to think it over.
And, even if the City Attorney agrees to drop the hit-and-run case, Brown was also charged with driving without a valid California license, and the City Attorney could still move forward on that. Geragos just filed legal docs claiming Brown is a Virginia resident with a valid Virginia license so he hasn't violated any law.
And another, way more serious, loose string -- the judge in the Rihanna beating case could still use the info to trigger a probation violation, which could land Brown in prison for up to 4 years.
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Yasiel Puig I Got a Rolls & a Hot Chick!! Who Needs the All-Star Game?
Yasiel Puig may have been snubbed for baseball's All-Star Game -- but he was in All-Star mode at an L.A. club in his totally PIMP white Rolls-Royce!
Last night -- when the Los Angeles Dodgers phenomenon should've been on his way to NYC for the All-Star Game -- we spotted him leaving Greystone Manor ... flanked by security guards, and, of course, a beautiful woman.
Check the video ... we threw Puig a few bilingual curveballs -- about baseball, his lady friend, his ride and Castro.
By the way, this time last year ... Puig had just defected from Cuba to Mexico.
That 7-year, $42 million deal looks good ... for YP and the Dodgers.
Puiiiiiiig!!!!
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Jet Settin' Stars Getting High in Private!
Forget security lines, crying babies and delayed flights -- at 30,000 feet, these A-list travelers are opting out of the regular people problems associated with airlines and are flying high in their own private jets.
Trip out!
Paris Hilton BUSTED Too Fast, Too Furious
Like an older, hotter Justin Bieber ... Paris Hilton got in some trouble today for speeding through a residential neighborhood in a super fancy car.
Unlike Justin, Paris was busted in Beverly Hills (she wouldn't be caught dead in the valley) ... and law enforcement sources tell us she was only going 42 in a 25. Not exactly breaking the sound barrier.
In the end, Paris got a ticket ... and left without being chased down by Keyshawn Johnson.
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Lil Twist's DUI Arrest WEEEEEEEED ... Son!!!
Lil Twist was driving Justin Bieber's car while under the influence of marijuana ... and he even had a LIT BLUNT in the car at the time of his DUI arrest, law enforcement sources tell TMZ.
We broke the story ... 20-year-old Twist was busted in Calabasas around 3:30 AM Thursday morning on his way to Bieber's house.
Twist was hauled to a nearby station, where he was booked ... and was later released after roughly 8 hours in custody.
As he left the Sheriff's station, Twist didn't have much to say to us. We're guessing he'll be more talkative when he explains himself to JB.
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Lil Twist Justin Bieber's Sidekick BUSTED FOR DUI
10:15 AM PT Sources tell us Twist allegedly had a lit blunt in the car when officers pulled him over ... as well as some more marijuana.
Lil Twist -- Justin Bieber's lackey -- was ARRESTED for DUI in Calabasas, CA early this morning ... while behind the wheel of Justin's famous chromed- out Fisker Karma ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us ... 20-year-old Twist -- real name Christopher Lynn Moore -- was pulled over for speeding around 3:30 AM on Parkway Calabasas, while en route to Bieber's mansion.
When officers approached the car, they believe Twist appeared to be under the influence of a substance ... but we're told he DID NOT appear to be drunk.
Twist was arrested and hauled to a nearby station where he was booked for DUI.
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Justin & Selena Selena Takes Him Back But There's a Catch ...
Justin Bieber's single days are officially over ... again ... for now ... 'cause he's back on with Selena Gomez -- but TMZ has learned there's one major catch -- he's gotta stop acting like a d-bag.
According to sources, Selena had firmly resisted reuniting with Justin after their most recent breakup because he and his friends have been acting like raging self-entitled jackasses the last few months -- smoking pot, speeding around in expensive cars, and pissing in mop buckets.
But Justin -- being the Casanova that he is -- was able to change her mind ... and on July 4th, we're told he won her back by promising to change his douche ways. Apparently, Selena bought it.
We're told JB and his "Wild Kidz" goons have taken notice of the public backlash against their ridiculous behavior -- hard not to -- and they all decided to clean up their acts.
Sounds like BS -- considering Bieber's abysmal track record for making phony apologies and continuing to act like an oblivious self-important douche-baby -- but our sources say Selena has always been an extremely positive influence on him ... and if anyone can change him, it's her.
Bottom line, it seems like no one else can fix Justin, so why not give Selena a shot? It might just be crazy enough to work.
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NBA Player Austin Daye Check Out This Butt ...
Here's a video of some chick with a GREAT ASS ... hangin' out with Memphis Grizzlies player Austin Daye in L.A. last week.
In less exciting news, it appears Daye got a parking ticket that day ... so that sucks ... but who cares -- LOOK AT THAT BUTT!
Nice work, Daye.
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WWE Star Randy Orton DIVORCED He Gets Bentley & Guns
This came out of nowhere ... mega-rich WWE star Randy Orton HAS GOTTEN DIVORCED -- and TMZ has learned, he gets a ton of the marital loot ... including cars, massive bank accounts ... and of course, his gun collection.
The divorce order was signed just last month. Randy and his now-ex Samantha were married in 2007, but separated in 2012. Samantha filed for divorce in March, claiming the marriage was "irretrievably broken." They have one 4-year-old daughter.
But the split seems pretty amicable ... both parties came to a separation agreement, which details the division of property post-split.
According to the document, Randy gets his 2012 Range Rover, his 2011 Bentley, and his 2009 Harley Davidson. Samantha gets her 2013 Infiniti.
Randy also gets a bunch of six-figure bank accounts, his gun collection, his jewelry, and one house ... plus 100% of all rights, title, and interest in his WWE contract (which is worth a ton of money). According to the docs, Randy rakes in $291,666 per month in salary.
Meanwhile, Samantha gets a bank account worth $654,317 ... not bad ... as well as her jewelry (including her $99,000 engagement ring and wedding ring). She also gets one house.
As for their daughter, Samantha gets sole legal and physical custody, but Randy gets visitation. He has also agreed to pay Samantha $4,500 per month in child support.
Seems pretty fair to us.
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Anna Nicole Smith Movie Accused of Being Crappy ... Car Renters?
The folks at Lifetime did a bad thing ... they rented a car for their Anna Nicole Smith flick, but returned it all dinged up -- so says the owner threatening to sue over the damage ... all $200 worth.
A woman named Cherry Banez says she agreed to let the movie rent her 1995 red Mercedes SL500. The car was used in a scene where Anna Nicole flashes her boobs at a trucker. Classic.
Anyway, Cherry says the car came back damaged and the people responsible have failed to cover all the costs. In her letter threatening legal action, Cherry says she was actually paid back for most of the repairs, EXCEPT ONE -- the busted car speaker. Bill amount: $200.
Totally worth the legal bills.
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Kylie Jenner Heating Up ... with Lil Twist
15-year-old Kylie Jenner is playing the field -- just a week after hitting up a movie with Will Smith's son Jaden, things got SO HOT between her and Justin Bieber's friend Lil Twist ... they had to cool off with frozen yogurt.
While Jaden was out doing his own thing, Kylie and Twist got together yesterday in West Hollywood for some Pinkberry ... A WELL-KNOWN APHRODISIAC!!!
Funny, Twist has a terrible track record behind the wheel of Bieber's cars -- example 1, example 2, example 3 -- but for some reason, Kylie still let him drive her around.
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Alessandra Ambrosio Fill Me Up
Wearing daisy dukes up to her armpits, gorgeous Victoria's Secret supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio was in bad need of some self-service yesterday in L.A. -- dropping by a local gas station for a quick refill.
The 32-year-old stunner really knows how to handle a hose.
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Ryan Seacrest Mystery Boat Ladies Revealed!
Ryan Seacrest looks like a baller in the South of France ... but he's single among 2 extremely hot (and taken) women ... TMZ has learned.
There have been multiple reports linking R.S. to a mystery woman ... the one in the cream-colored lace dress. Here's the thing. Her name is Janelle Hallier. She's hot, married to mega-millionaire businessman Laurence Hallier and they have 2 kids. They're Ryan's best friends, and that's why they're on the boat he chartered in St. Tropez.
As for the other mystery chick ... she's not hooking up with Ryan either. Her name is Audra Marie, and she's a very hot model and the GF of a guy named Steve, who's a good friend of Ryan's and also on board.
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NFL Legend Defends Justin Bieber He's a Great Neighbor!!!
Justin Bieber is finally getting some support from the NFL world -- 3-time Super Bowl champ Willie McGinest tells TMZ, Bieber is a GREAT neighbor ... despite claims by other NFL legends that the singer has a serious speeding problem.
The former Patriots linebacker -- who lives across the street from Bieber in their gated Calabasas community -- was out and about Monday when we asked about the Biebs' notorious alleged acts of neighborhood terrorism ... including allegations by ex-NFL stars Keyshawn Johnson and Eric Dickerson that Bieber's Ferrari is a dangerous menace.
But McGinest -- who left USC in 1993 just one year before Keyshawn joined the team -- says the rumors are all hype, telling us, "[Bieber's] a good neighbor. My daughters love him."
It all sounds nice -- but the fact still remains ... McGinest is pretty much the ONLY person who says Bieber's even remotely tolerable to live next to. And numbers don't lie.