'Celebrity Rehab' Tries to Net Jennifer Capriati
The people behind "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" have their sights set on former tennis star Jennifer Capriati and are willing to pay a pretty penny to get her to sign ... TMZ has learned.
Sources say "Rehab" producers are in talks with Capriati -- who accidentally overdosed on prescription meds last month -- and are willing to pay her top dollar to make her their ace in the hole for the upcoming season.
Although nothing is set in stone right now, we're told Capriati would be the big star the show desperately needs, since it's only landed B-teamers like Tila Tequila, Shauna Sand, and Jason Wahler.
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Paris Cleared in Marijuana Caper
Paris Hilton is off the hook for the whole pot thing in South Africa.
A rep for Paris tells TMZ ... Paris was detained and questioned by police, after someone in her entourage allegedly was caught smoking marijuana at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, where the World Cup is being held.
We're told Paris has been released and cops even apologized for misidentifying her.
The rep claims the culprit has already pled guilty, paid a small fine and was released.
That's swift South African justice for you.
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Paris Hilton Detained Over Pot at World Cup
TMZ has learned Paris Hilton was detained by cops in South Africa ... because they suspect someone in her entourage was smoking marijuana.
We're told Paris is still being detained. Cops confronted her and her peeps at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Someone close to the situation tells TMZ ... Paris wasn't smoking dope. But an officer has reportedly said Paris was caught red-handed with weed.
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Tiger Woods Divorce Elin Nordegren The $100 Million Woman
TMZ has learned ... Elin Nordegren will walk away from her marriage with Tiger Woods with approximately $100 million.
As one source with direct knowledge of the terms of the divorce tells TMZ, "She'll be getting close to $100,000,000."
There have been reports Elin would score $750 million, but we have confirmed that figure is wrong. Indeed, as we first reported, Tiger is not even worth $750 million. We're told his net worth is somewhere between $500 and $600 million.
The $100 million is way more than Elin would have received under the prenup.
Sources say Elin will receive child support, but we do not know the specific amount.
As for the $100 million figure ... this is not speculation ... it comes from sources with direct knowledge of the property settlement agreement.
To put this in some perspective, Elin will be getting 10 times what Rachel Uchitel scored from Tiger.
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Rihanna Gives Matt Kemp the Kiss Off
Rihanna planted a wet one on her Dodger boyfriend Matt Kemp as she dropped him off at LAX on Friday.
Traveling really does suck for Kemp.
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World Cup's Message for Mel Gibson ...
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Brock Lesnar Death, Urine, and Lindsay Lohan
UFC wrecking machine Brock Lesnar doesn't just think he'll beat his opponent at UFC 116 on Saturday ... he thinks he might kill the guy.
We asked the hardcore heavyweight why he would get back in the ring after a mystery illness brought him so close to death a few months ago. His response -- it's the other guy who's risking his life.
Lesnar also offered his thoughts on a new trend making a splash in the world of combat -- fighters drinking their own urine to gain some sort of an edge.
Dude also had some wholesome advice for Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears ... you gotta watch it. It's the most entertaining 105 seconds of the day.
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Kentucky Basketball Players Subject of NCAA Probe
TMZ has learned the NCAA is taking an aggressive look at University of Kentucky basketball players -- past and current -- and their possible involvement with professional agents.
According to a source who was interviewed by an NCAA investigator, the agency is interested in at least four players -- two current and two who were just drafted by NBA teams.
In the case of one former Wildcat, we're told the NCAA wants to know about his relationship with his current agent. We're told the investigator asked about multiple meetings the agent allegedly had with the player ... dating back to the player's senior year in high school.
The insinuation is the agent had an arrangement with the player before he went to Kentucky.
It is a violation of NCAA rules for a student athlete to receive anything of value from an agent -- or
to have any agreements, verbally or in writing, with an agent. Just ask USC, Reggie Bush or OJ Mayo.
Kentucky "declined comment" -- and a rep for the NCAA tells us, "The NCAA does not comment on current, pending or potential investigations."
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Tiger's Divorce Cheaper Than You Heard
TMZ has learned ... Tiger Woods will be a single man by the end of day tomorrow ... and he ain't payin' anywhere close to $750 mil.
Sources connected with the golfer tell TMZ his divorce from Elin Nordegren is a done deal, except for the official filing with the court.
We're told Elin will not get near the reported $750 million in the settlement. As one source put it, "Tiger isn't even worth that much."
The source added, however, "She'll do a lot better than she would have under the prenup."
In May, 2009, Forbes estimated Tiger's worth at $600 million.
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TMZ Live: Mel, Britney and Kelsey Grammer
We took your questions on everything -- including Mel Gibson caught on tape hurling the "N" word, Britney Spears' ex-security worker's abuse claim and Tiger Woods' wife not getting as much money as you've heard.
Plus: Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green's Hawaiian honeymoon and Kelsey Grammer's divorce.
Jay-Z & Billionaire -- LeBron Will See You Now
New Jersey Nets owners Jay-Z and Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov were just granted an audience with the king -- LeBron James -- and as you can see by the photo they wasted no time ... buzzing into the meeting.
LeBron is meeting his free agency suitors at the IMG offices in Cleveland today.
So picture this -- LeBron, Jay-Z, and one of the richest freakin' men in the world all at one table. Might be the first time in a long time LeBron is the poorest guy in the room ... for now.
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Tiger Woods -- Throwing His Muscle Around
Tiger Woods worked on his fitness -- along with the common folk -- hitting up a Bally's gym in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
In town for the AT&T National tournament, the 34-year-old came in with a few other guys including his caddy Steve Williams -- and at least one bodyguard -- and worked out for about an hour.
We're told at least one gym-goer approached Tiger and wished him luck at his upcoming tournament ... and Tiger politely replied, "Thank you ... appreciate it."
At least some things are shaping up for Tiger.
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Kim Kardashian & Miles Austin -- Chaotic Date Night
Miles Austin's road to the Super Bowl began in New York last night ... where the Dallas Cowboys star celebrated his birthday by going out with Kim Kardashian ... and it was pure mayhem in the streets.
About 5 gazillion people followed the couple -- and their respective posses -- as they walked a few chaotic blocks from dinner at STK to the after-party at SL Lounge.
No word on what Kim got Miles for his birthday ... besides a guaranteed championship.
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Amanda Bynes Retirement -- Minor League Send-Off
Amanda Bynes is gonna be pissed when she sees this ... because she just missed out on the best retirement party ever -- in her honor -- complete with a minor league baseball team and FREE CAKE!
Turns out, when Amanda announced her sudden departure from acting last week -- she broke the hearts of her biggest fans ... a Class AA baseball team in Maryland called the Bowie Baysox.
So, to honor their retired hero, the team put together a "Farewell Amanda" blowout ... which included Bynes-themed games -- like "Big Fat Liar" trivia and a "She's the Man" cross-dressing challenge.
They also played clips from movies, made t-shirts, and signs ... but most importantly -- FREE CAKE!!
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Vince Young -- No Suspension? Let's Go Clubbin'!
One day after NFL commish Roger Goodell hinted that he won't suspend Vince Young for his strip club fist fight ... the Tennessee Titans QB did what anyone in his shoes would do ... he went clubbin'!
Young -- and a posse -- hit up MyStudio nightclub in Hollywood last night ... without incident.
As we previously reported, Vince was issued a citation for punching some dude in the face at a Dallas strip club last month ... after the other guy talked smack about Young's college team.
Good thing no one in L.A. holds any grudges with Texas ... except for that thing that happened at the Rose Bowl back in 2006.
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Paris Brings All Her Baggage to World Cup
With all her Louis Vuitton trunks in tow, Paris Hilton is off to South Africa to party with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup ... if he hasn't gone home already.
The 29-year-old single heiress tweeted this pic along with the message: All packed and Ready for The World Cup! So excited!
As far as who she's rooting for ... Paris is on everyone's team.