Barkley's Party Pal -- STEVE URKEL?
Did he do that?
Charles Barkley was hangin' with a celebrity party posse before he was popped for DUI in Arizona early this morning -- and were told one of the guys in his crew was Jaleel White -- aka Steve Urkel!
Barkley spent Tuesday evening at a Scottsdale nightclub called Dirty/Pretty. Sources at the club tell our pals at TheDirty.com that Barkley, Urkel and former NFL superstar Michael Strahan were boozin' it up at their own private table.
Sources close to the situation also tell TMZ Barkley had some interesting accessories in his car when he was popped at the DUI checkpoint -- wine coolers and bear claw donuts. Seriously.
No word if Barkley had driven drunk to the donut shop -- or if they were stashed away from an earlier munchie run. We'll keep you posted.
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Charles Barkley Popped for DUI
Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of DUI early this morning in Arizona.
Barkley was arrested by the Gilbert Police Department at a DUI checkpoint and had his blood tested on scene by a mobile DUI task force.
He was released a short time later and took a taxi home.
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NFL Superstar Accused of Baby Mama Beatdown
Larry Fitzgerald -- the star wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals -- has been ordered to stay away from his baby mama and his 11-month-old son after he allegedly knocked her around a room and pulled her hair out.
Angela Nazario claims she brought the couple's son to visit Larry at his Phoenix home last October when the former lovers began arguing.
Nazario alleges in her legal papers filed in Arizona, Fitzgerald attempted to "defuse the situation" by raising his fist and challenging her to a play fight. Nazario admits she responded by swinging at him and "may have hit his face."
Fitzgerald then turned from playful to enraged, allegedly pushing Nazario down to her knees. She claims he "grabbed me by my hair with both hands on the back of my head very very hard and tossed me across the room."
Later, when she tried to leave with her son, Nazario says Fitzgerald "grabbed the back of my neck and slammed me down on the marble floor ... [I] was disoriented for awhile and could not get up, I remember he mumbled something about 'that's what happens when you try taking my son away from me.'" As she got in the car to leave she realized she had lost "chunks" of hair.
Calls to Fitzgerald have not been returned.
USC Coach Drills Team on Current Events
The USC football team had to watch some "special" game footage yesterday -- after their coach got wind of their massive brain fart of a performance on TMZ.
There's a post on a USC football website detailing yesterday's team meeting where coach Pete Carroll, "showed the video ... giving the players plenty of opportunities to laugh at each other and also offering a teachable moment. He reviewed some current events with the players, including Biden's role as the next VP and Blagojevich's scandal."
Carroll was also quoted as saying, "Our players were clearly not on their game last night at Lawry's ... We've got some things to work on."
The Trojans are scheduled to pound Penn State into oblivion during their Rose Bowl matchup on New Year's Day.
"Bad Moon" Arrested After Bad Night Drinkin'
Former NFL star receiver Andre "Bad Moon" Risen was arrested in San Antonio early this morning after cops say he was a drunken mess in public.
Sources close to the situation claim Rison -- who famously dated Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes back in the day -- arrived to the Crown Plaza Hotel with a friend around 2 AM and caused a scene when they learned the local bars had closed.
We're told the two then began to act "rambunctious" in the lobby and cops had to be called.
Once police arrived and determined Risen and his pal were intoxicated enough to be a danger to themselves and the public, the two were arrested. Both were fined $85 and released when they sobered up and saw a judge.
And get this -- after he was released, Risen hung around the jail to sign a few autographs.
Bridget -- Hey Tom, Remember Us?
We've said Tom Brady got engaged to Gisele Bundchen, but yesterday at LAX, his ex Bridget Moynahan reminded us all he's got another baby to watch over -- his son, John Edward Thomas.
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Obama Takes Swing at Crowd
Having to quiet the roar of fans is just par for the course for Barack Obama.
The President-elect had to silence the spectators gathered to watch him take down the 18th hole at a golf course in Hawaii on Monday.
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New Brady Stories -- Knee Jerk Reaction
There are reports out there that Tom Brady may not play next season because his recovery from knee surgery is behind schedule. We beg to differ.
A source directly connected with Brady's treatment tells us it's actually the opposite. "He's ahead of schedule, he's doing great."
Our source is not a BS'er ...
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Macho Camacho: Nacho Dinero
Former boxing Champ Hector "Macho" Camacho Sr. claims his ex-GF raided his bank account and now wants Wachovia Securities to foot the bill.
According to a federal lawsuit filed in Mississippi, Bonita Money (Bonita translates in English to "pretty") convinced Wachovia to transfer $125,000 from Hector's account to Bonita's B of A account, and Wachovia happily obliged.
The suit claims Hector never authorized the transfer and that Wachovia is responsible for the alleged fraud.
Hector wants a heck of a lot more than the 125 -- he's suing for a cool $1 mil.
By the way Nice Money is doing hard time for burglary and kidnapping her estranged hubby.
Romo's Popped Cartilage Makes Yoko Run
As if totally choking in the biggest game of the season weren't bad enough, Tony Romo had to have Jessica "Yoko" Simpson rush to his side to help him with a little popped-out cartilage.
Yes, that's apparently what happened in the shower Sunday night when Romo collapsed, alarming his teammates and, according to People, bringing Delilah Simpson rushing to his aid, which no doubt amused the teammates. The Dallas Morning News says it was some cartilage that "popped out of place twice" that caused Romo to go down.
Not, obviously, the opposition's defensive rush.
Brady Could Have Bunch of Errand Time in '09
Gisele Bundchen may have plenty of help around the house next year too.
That's because NBC Sports is reporting Tom Brady could be out for the 2009 season as well, as his recovery from knee surgery isn't going as well as expected. Regardless, the paps caught Brady and Giz "celebrating" something the other night in New York, just as his Patriots were going down in flames thanks to the New York Jets.
Other football sources are refuting the news of Brady's slow recovery -- in fact one reporter says he's ahead of schedule -- but whispers are this could be a ploy on the Pats' part to get more bucks for Brady's backup Matt Cassel.
Speed Freak Danica Patrick Busted Again
Indy race car driver Danica Patrick has yet to learn that the funny little pedal on the left is the brake.
Cops confirm Patrick was busted earlier this month in Scottsdale, Ariz. for driving 54 in a 35 -- 19 over the speed limit -- which bested her last run-in with the fuzz where she was going 57 in a 40 -- only 17 over.
Danica received a citation and is due in court at the beginning of January.
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When NBA Stars Do Awesome Things...
Judging from the footage we shot in Hollywood over the weekend, it seems like Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom hasn't forgotten about the little people -- and when you're 6'10", that includes just about everyone.
Dude was in his car, about to drive home for the night, when a fired up basketball fan begged for a pic. Odom didn't just let the guy shoot, he stopped the car, got out -- and posed with everybody.
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Jack Nicholson -- It's All Downhill From Here
Jack was out of breath on the slopes in Aspen -- because at 71-years-old, he can't keep up with the snow bunnies quite like he used to.
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USC Football Catches Academic Ass-Whooping
If you wanna get into the prestigious University of Southern California, you're going to have to compete for admission spots with some of the brightest people in the country -- and a bunch of dumbass football players.
The Men of Troy hit Lawry's for the annual pre-Rose Bowl prime rib dinner last night -- but when we asked about VP-elect Joe Biden, disgraced governor Rod Blagojevich and euthanasia, well ... the world-class athletes looked more like world-class tackling dummies.
Fun Fact: They're still going to beat the crap out of Penn State.
Strahan Cocky Over Ballroom
He was definitely talkin' the talk -- but until Michael Strahan waltzes the waltz in some magenta sequined onsies, the former NFL star probably shouldn't refer to "Dancing with the Stars" as "too easy."