NFL Star Rookie in Shady Donut Shop Debacle
Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Golden Tate had an encounter with police this weekend, but this story has a serious twist ... because it all went down inside a donut shop.
TMZ has learned the former Notre Dame football star was caught trespassing inside a Top Pot donut shop in Bellevue, Washington at 3 AM Saturday morning.
Cops would only confirm that Tate was given a "trespass warning" -- and was not arrested -- but they wouldn't expand on why the 21-year-old was inside the store while it was closed.
We spoke to the manager of the Top Pot shop ... who said he would not be commenting on the matter. On a related note, Top Pot recently inked a deal to become the official coffee and donut partner of Qwest Field -- home of the Seattle Seahawks.
Calls to Tate's rep have not been returned.
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Clark Gable's Tomb Vandalized with a Kiss
Clark Gable's marble tomb at Forest Lawn Cemetery has been so badly damaged it needs a total overhaul -- and it's all because one adoring fan couldn't keep her lips to herself.
TMZ spoke with John Clark Gable -- the famous actor's son -- who tells us he noticed the smooch last month during a visit to the mausoleum.
Gable tells us that the lipstick bandit has struck several times in the past -- but they've always been able to easily wipe off the mark ... that is, until now. This time, the stain is so bad, Forest Lawn had to dispatch their in-house marble repair team to fix the damage.
Gable also noted that his father is entombed in the same mausoleum as Michael Jackson -- and warns that if MJ fans are allowed into the place, they could accidentally damage some of the surrounding tombs.
As for the Lipstick Bandit -- Gable tells us security will "keep an eye out" in case she strikes again.
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Armenian Church Sues Getty Over 'Magical' Bible
The Western branch of "the oldest organized Christian Church in the world" is suing the J. Paul Getty Museum in L.A., demanding the return of 7 pages from a "magical" 750-year-old bible that was allegedly stolen during the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1918.
The Church claims the Zeyt'un Bible was created for Constantine I by "the master illuminator T'oros Roslin" in 1256, and is one of Armenia's most valued national treasures. The Church believes the book "wielded supernatural powers."
Anna Nicole's Panties Too Dirty for eBay Auction
Several pieces of lingerie -- allegedly worn by Anna Nicole Smith -- have been pulled down from an Internet auction after eBay decided the unmentionables weren't clean enough for sale.
As we first reported, Anna's self-described "best friend" Jackie Hatten went to eBay this week to hawk panties, garter belts, "worn" lingerie tops and bottoms, and other creepy things that used to belong to Smith ... like a used makeup brush.
A rep from the auction site tells us, "eBay policy strictly prohibits listing used underwear. Used clothing may be listed on eBay as long as it has been cleaned and the listing clearly states that the clothing is used."
Plus, it's totally gross.
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Miss USA 2010 Champion Pole Dancer
Rima Fakih was a big winner wayyyyy before she took the crown for Miss USA 2010 last night -- the 24-year-old beauty queen is a former "Stripper 101" pole dancing champion!
Back in 2007, the sexy pageant queen won a stripper contest for local Detroit radio morning show Mojo in the Morning.
We're told Fakih earned some fabulous prizes for the victory -- which included "jewelry, gift cards, adult toys and a stripper pole for home use."
And despite the fact that she kept her clothes on during the pole riding, she still managed to walk away with a bra stuffed with dollar bills!
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Kevin Costner Rejected 'Field of Dreams' Offer
TMZ has learned Kevin Costner was privately offered first dibs to buy the famous corn-filled property where he made "Field of Dreams" -- but Kevin turned it down.
The owners of the 193-acre Iowa farm put the legendary field up for sale this week for $5.4 million -- but before it was offered to the public, we're told it was offered to Kevin ... twice!
According to former major league pitcher Ken Sanders -- the guy overseeing the sale -- Kevin got a crack at the place once last year, but decided to pass. The owners reached out to KC again earlier this week ... but the actor still didn't seem willing to go the distance.
A rep for Costner didn't comment.
Steven Seagal Untie Me
Steven Seagal claims he doesn't bang his executive assistants -- but sources tell us he definitely made some of them go below the belt ... waaaay below the belt.
A source in the know tells TMZ that several of Seagal's assistants have been required to remove the shoes from Steven's feet while on the job ... both feet.
We're told the shoe routine is a daily task -- but assistants aren't required to handle the socks.
As TMZ first reported, Seagal is being sued by a former assistant who claims Steven tried to turn her into his own personal "sex toy."
Seagal's people claim the lawsuit is totally bogus.
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Nicolas Cage Buys Pyramid To Be Dead In
Nic Cage has purchased himself a fancy new pyramid to stay in -- but he doesn't plan on moving in .... until he's dead.
TMZ has learned Cage recently had a 9-foot tall pyramid-shaped super-tomb built in a New Orleans cemetery -- with the expectation that it will be his final resting place.
It's unclear why Cage chose a pyramid-shaped building -- but it's probably no coincidence that there happens to be a pyramid-shaped symbol on the poster for his classic film, "National Treasure."
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UFC Fighter: They Fixed My Brain with Krazy Glue
UFC fighter Thiago "Pitbull" Alves is feeling great just weeks after undergoing a minor brain procedure -- even though it took Krazy Glue to help seal up his wound!
Alves was leaving OTM Fight Shop in Redondo Beach yesterday, where he told us he's not only doing well, he's already training again -- just weeks after a surgical procedure to prevent bleeding in his brain.
In fact, Alves even has a UFC fight scheduled for June 12 in Vancouver -- pending he gets the green light from the boxing commission in NY next week.
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Pregnant Man #2 The Baby Photos
Scott Moore holds the unofficial title of "the second pregnant man" -- but no matter how you slice it, baby Miles is cute as a button.
TMZ has obtained photos of Miles -- born on March 9, 2010 -- with Scott and his husband Thomas (who, like Scott, was born a woman).
Confusing? Perhaps. Adorable? Absolutely.
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Dennis Hopper Life Is Expensive
It cost $26,000 a month to keep Dennis Hopper alive.
During a court hearing today in his mega-bitter divorce case, Hopper's lawyers explained how the cash-strapped actor was spending a fortune each month to battle cancer and other health problems.
Nonetheless, the judge ordered Dennis to pay Victoria Hopper $8,000 a month in spousal support and another $4,000 a month in child support. But wait, there's more. The judge ordered Dennis to pay more than $9,000 a month in child care and household expenses.
The judge also said, "The best thing for this child is not to have his aunts, uncles and cousins fighting with his mother over this child."
The judge also ruled Victoria can continue living in a guest house on one of Dennis' properties -- and he has to pay for the mortgage.
But Victoria has to pay for half of the upkeep of their horses.
The problems of rich people ...
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Cops Launch Erykah Badu Nude Probe
Erykah Badu could now face criminal charges, after Dallas cops received a formal complaint over her naked music video shoot.
The video for "Window Seat" was shot guerrilla-style in Dealey Plaza where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Cops say a Texas woman lodged the complaint yesterday with police after she and her mother saw Erykah shooting the video completely naked.
Cops say the incident is officially under investigation and the singer could face several charges, including disorderly conduct.
No word if any backup singers were spotted on the grassy knoll.
NOFX Singer to Fans: I Peed in Your Tequila
The lead singer from the band NOFX is under fire for giving out free shots of Patron during a recent show -- shots that appeared to have been watered down ... with the punk rocker's urine.
The guy accused of pissing everybody off -- Fat Mike -- put on a solo performance as his alter-ego "Cokie the Clown" at last week's South by Southwest festival in Austin ... covered by punk news website DyingScene.com.
Mike began the show by passing out the shots to fans and even downed a couple himself. But after a bizarre half hour in which Mike described his friend hanging himself, smothering his dying mother to death and milking a fan, Mike decided to show the crowd a very, very disturbing video.
The video appears to begin just moments before Mike took the stage and shows the singer urinating into a bottle of tequila ... and then serving it to the audience. The video did not appear edited.
So far, cops are not investigating the situation, but when we called the Austin Health Department to ask if they had taken any action, they told us they were unaware of the incident ... but would be looking into it.
Fat Mike told TMZ, "I confirmed that urine was not classified as a biohazard waste and not subject to the risks of legal ramifications of blood, semen, or feces."
Apolo Ohno: I Can Basically Leg Press a Ton
Apolo Ohno's lower body is so powerful -- dude claims he can leg press 1800 pounds of raw steel ... which is the Hollywood equivalent of 20 Nicole Richies.
For the record, Ohno only weighs about 145 -- without his eight Olympic medals of course.
Spencer Pratt's Dog Leaves Him in Stitches
Spencer Pratt got a serious tongue-lashing by someone other than his reupholstered wife Heidi Montag when an incident with his dog got real bloody ... real fast.
It all went down Monday while Spencer was playing a game of tug-of-war with his little dog. Sources close to the reality couple tell us Spencer put the little rope toy into his mouth ... when suddenly the rope slipped, and Spencer chomped down through his own tongue -- creating a gaping hole in his licker.
We're told Pratt hasn't been able to talk the past few days and sees it "as a sign from God that he needs to continue to keep his mouth shut in 2010."
Amen.
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Smithsonian to OJ: Thanks, But No Thanks
UPDATE 2:16 PM ET: The Smithsonian has officially rejected O.J.'s suit.
It was generous of noted killer OJ Simpson to donate his "acquittal suit" to the Smithsonian Institution, but an official there told TMZ, "It is highly unlikely we will accept it."
A judge yesterday green lit the move to donate the suit Simpson was wearing when the misguided jury found him not guilty of murdering Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson.
An official from the Smithsonian ... who did not want to be ID'd ... told TMZ this AM before accepting anything the item would go to museum curators for review. The curator then sends the item to one of the various museums -- e.g., the National Museum of American History. A review is then conducted.
The official said no one has offered the suit to the Institution yet, but the official does not believe OJ Simpson's acquittal suit will pass muster.
FYI ... We're told there is no "Crime Section." Oh, and one more thing. The Smithsonian passed on Monica Lewinsky's famous blue
dress.