Chicago Bears Star -- My Bentley Pimper Shafted Me!

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275-pound Chicago Bears behemoth Brandon Manumaleuna is on the RAMPAGE -- claiming he paid $27K to trick out his Bentley ... but the guy he hired for the job screwed him over ... and stole his money.

Brandon filed the docs in L.A. County Superior Court yesterday -- blasting some guy named Marc Laidler, who owns 310 Motoring ... a car customization company based in Los Angeles.

According to the lawsuit, Brandon paid Marc $27,188 to spruce up his 2009 Bentley -- but Marc and his company did jack squat ... and so far, have refused to give Brandon his money back.

Brandon is suing to get all his money back asap ... plus damages. Attempts to reach Marc Laidler were unsuccessful.

Snooki -- My Wrestling Days Are Over!!!

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Seems Snooki's wrestling career is about as dead as The Situation's future in comedy ... 'cause last night, Snooks told us she's got WAY too much going on in her life to focus on the WWE.

Can't believe we're admitting this -- but it's kind of a bummer, considering she stole the show at WrestleMania this weekend with her crazy backflip attack.

But even after she delivered the bad news, Snooki proved she can definitely trash talk like a pro.

Evelyn Lozada Doubles Salary on 'Basketball Wives'

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Evelyn Lozada got a HUGE raise before she struck a deal with VH1 to stay on board for Season 3 of “Basketball Wives” -- in fact, we're told she more than DOUBLED her old salary.

Sources close to the production tell TMZ, Evelyn didn't get the $20k per episode she demanded ... but we're told she's "very happy" with the counter-offer.

But Evelyn didn't just get a pay bump -- we're told Producers also APOLOGIZED to Lozada for the way she was portrayed in the Season 2 finale ... a huge reason why Evelyn was hesitant to re-sign with the network.

We're told Lozada -- who threatened to leave the show after she felt the producers backstabbed her -- is happy with the new deal ... and shooting is already underway.

SD Padres Owner Sparks Heroic Comeback

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It's not everyday a MULTI-MILLIONAIRE takes time from his fishing trip to help a couple of stranded common folk ... but this weekend, San Diego Padres owner Jeff Moorad came to the rescue.

Moorad was hanging out at a secluded area of Lake Miramar in San Diego yesterday when a man approached him and asked for help ... because the battery in his car had died.

We're told Moorad -- who was watching baseball on his phone at the time -- sprang into action ... and helped the stranger get his car up and running again.

Unfortunately, the good karma didn't pay off for Moorad's team yesterday -- the Pads lost to the Cardinals 2 - 0.

Tim Tebow -- Ripped in the Bahamas

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Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow showed off his jacked up shirtless body in the Bahamas this weekend.

FYI -- Tebow recently inked a deal to model underwear for Jockey ... which is a good move considering he's technically still unemployed with the NFL.

Stupid lockout.

Snooki FLIPS OUT at Wrestlemania -- The Crazy Attack

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YOU GOTTA SEE THIS!!!! Snooki unleashed a BAD ASS finishing move at Wrestlemania this weekend ... crushing a WWE superstar with a backflipping, ass-smashing attack!!!

Snooki took out her aggression on some chump named Michelle McCool -- who got a butt-full of the Snookster before the "Jersey Shore" star pinned her down for the win.

We gotta ask ...

Liddell -- Drug Claims Are BS and I Can Prove It!!!

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Chuck Liddell has been taking random drug tests for years ... as recently as February ... and they all prove his baby mama's claims of drug use are a CROCK -- this according to the Iceman's lawyer.

As we first reported, Geyer claimed Chuck "kidnapped" their son Cade from Lori Geyer's Colorado home last week -- after his judgment had been affected by illegal drug and alcohol use.

Now, Liddell's attorney, Greg Emerson, tells TMZ ... Geyer's allegations are "ridiculous and made out of desperation by someone seeking to exploit her son for financial gain."

Emerson continues, "Mr.Liddell has undergone random drug testing for years, as late as February of this year, and has never tested positive."

As for Geyer's allegations of "kidnapping" -- Emerson says, "Mr. Liddell had every right to travel with his son and kept him in California only after learning about the abuse his son was suffering in Colorado."

Last week, Chuck told a judge he believed Cade was being abused by his mother in Colorado -- and requested full custody.

Chuck and Lori are set to square off in a Colorado courtroom on Tuesday.

Liddell's Baby Mama Accuses Him of Drug Use

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Chuck Liddell's baby mama is firing back in her custody case against the MMA fighter, claiming in court filings his use of illegal drugs is what led him to take their son away from her.

As TMZ first reported, Liddell and Lori Geyer are locked in a custody battle over their son Cade. Liddell filed for custody in California on Friday and a judge ordered the case be heard in Colorado.

As part of that hearing, Geyer filed docs in which she claims Liddell's use of drugs and alcohol have clouded his judgment -- and even cites the viral video of Chuck and his current wife working out in the nude (which turned out to be an ad for Reebok).

Geyer also claims Liddell tried to intimidate her during a visit she had with Cade in the days leading up to the court hearing by pacing back and forth and staring her down.

Brian Kramer, Geyer's lawyer, had no comment ... except to say he's glad a California judge shot down Liddell's move for custody.

Calls to Liddell were not returned. Both sides are due in a Colorado court on Tuesday.

Wrestling Wives Team Up For Reality Show

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First there was the "Real Housewives." Then came "Basketball Wives." Now TMZ has learned a show currently in production centers around a new group of famous spouses -- "Wrestler Wives."

Multiple sources tell us the guys behind "Pit Boss" have teamed up with VH1 to produce a show which follows the wives of famous wrestlers -- and the pilot has already begun shooting in Houston.

Sources say Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman (Booker T's wife), Stacy Carter (Jerry Lawler's ex-wife) and Jackie Haas (Charlie Haas' wife) are the main focus of the show.

We're told the show will also be centered around WWE wrestler Booker T's wrestling school in Texas -- which Sharmell helps runs.

Get ready for some catfights!!!

Supercross Champ 'Bubba' Stewart's Arrest -- Photos

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TMZ has obtained photos of Supercross star James "Bubba" Stewart being hauled off in handcuffs after his arrest for impersonating an officer in Florida.

According to his website -- Bubba tried stopping a vehicle using flashing red and blue lights while driving his 2008 Toyota Tundra in Orlando last Sunday night.

Unfortunately for Stewart, that car was full of off-duty troopers ... and he was arrested and charged with impersonating an officer.

Stewart was released on bail.

Chuck Liddell's Ex -- You Kidnapped Our Son!

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The custody battle between Chuck Liddell and his ex, Lori Geyer, began this week when Geyer and her current husband called police claiming Liddell had "kidnapped" his son ... TMZ has learned.

According to the police report filed on March 27, Liddell picked up his son Cade from Geyer's Parker, Colorado home on March 23 and said he was going to spend time with Cade ... in Colorado. Geyer told police Liddell said he and Cade would return on the 27th.

But on March 27, Geyer claims she got a call from Liddell's attorney, saying her son was in California with Chuck and would remain there until a custody hearing. The attorney said Cade wanted to remain in California with Liddell.

Geyer told police Chuck had never had much interest in his son and didn't understand why he was "now interested in custody."

Police determined no criminal activity had occurred.

As TMZ first reported, Liddell was in court yesterday in Los Angeles to try and gain full custody of Cade -- but the court ruled the case should be heard in Colorado and a hearing is set for Tuesday.

A-Rod's Other Property -- 25 CODE VIOLATIONS

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Alex Rodriguez is striking out with Florida housing officials -- because TMZ has learned, ANOTHER apartment complex owned by the Yankees star is dangerously run down ... with 25 code violations.

Local code enforcement officials tell TMZ, violations at A-Rod's Newport Villas in Tampa include dangerous crumbled staircases ... and a broken down fence that's led to an increase in "criminal activities."

According to a former employee at A-Rod's company -- Newport Property Ventures -- the complex also has a problem with rampant drug dealing.

A-Rod's recent record as a landlord is even worst than his playoff batting average -- but his rep claims, "The staircases are slated for repair in April and residents continue to have unobstructed access to their units."

As for the fence ... the rep blames repeated vandalism and claims the fix is in for that too.

Carmelo Anthony's Wife LaLa -- I Didn't Bash Denver!

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Carmelo Anthony's wife LaLa Vazquez tells TMZ, she didn't blast her husband's old NBA team on a Denver radio station this morning -- claiming whoever DID ... was an April Fool's Day impostor.

Carmelo Anthony's Wife LaLa -- I Didn't Bash Denver :: 0401-lala-audio-exd-tmz-2

The interview went down a couple hours ago on Denver's KS107.5 Morning Show -- someone claiming to be LaLa called in, saying, "You people suck. Your stores are all the same ... Everything closes early. I mean, I need to party until five in the morning. Who cares if I have a son?"

But LaLa tells us, she's the victim of April Fool's Day identity theft -- claiming, “That was not me who called into KS107.5 this morning. I wasn’t even aware this was happening and it was a poor taste in judgment on the show’s part.”

LaLa's been taking heat on Twitter all morning ... and she's pissed.

Chuck Liddell Asks Judge for Full Custody

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Chuck Liddell is in an L.A. courtroom asking a judge for full custody of his son, after the boy allegedly told him he didn't want to live with his mom anymore.

Sources tell us 12-year-old Cade was visiting Chuck from Colorado, where he lives with him mom, Lori Geyer. Chuck claims the boy was depressed and upset and didn't want to go back. And, Chuck says, Cade complained he was "living with a severe toothache for 2 to 3 months."

Chuck took Cade to a dentist, but feels his son's "health and safety are at risk."

Chuck's lawyer mentioned in court the boy was allegedly abused by being forced to perform physical labor -- including snow removal.

The judge ruled that the Colorado courts have jurisdiction over custody so a hearing has been scheduled there on Tuesday.

UPDATE: After the hearing, Chuck said he was there to "protect" his son.

Michael Jordan -- Still Smokin' the Competition

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Michael Jordan's even the greatest of all time at retirement -- with lit cigar and beverage in hand ... he hosted the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational golf tourney in Las Vegas yesterday.

Drink it all in.

Butler Mascot -- FIRST Class to Final Four ... Bitches

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Butler University's bulldog mascot hopped a flight to Houston this morning for the Final Four ... and we've got photos of his first class journey.

Blue 2 was free to roam about the cabin aboard a chartered Southwest flight from Indianapolis to Houston. B was chillin' in the cockpit, and posing with baggage handlers and passengers all over the plane.

If Butler wins the title they might let him fly the plane home ... which would be bad. He doesn't have thumbs.