Two and a Half Men Crew to Charlie Sheen: Welcome Back!

Charlie Sheen returned to being unfunny on Two and a Half Men this week, and on-set sources said little in the atmosphere was different, despite Sheen's rough night out in NYC a few days ago.

"At first it was kind of awkward because of all the press stuff we’d heard,” a crew member said. “But Charlie just chatted with us and said he was sorry about everything that’s happened and that it wasn’t going to affect us on set... and it honestly hasn’t.”

It hasn't affected viewers, either. They may rail against Tiger Woods and think Jon Gosselin is a dog - but ratings were up 7% for the first episode of this sitcom following Sheen's most recent rampage.Wine and women? The writers at Two and a Half Men know how to give Charlie Sheen material to which he can relate.

While the actor is clearly a menace when it comes to his personal life, he's able to leave those problems at home (or in a restaurant, or in a hotel room) when work beckons. Another staffer backs that up:

“We’re really happy to be back on set. We love Charlie. That dude is the nicest guy. Seriously, he’s the best to work with.”


Filed under: Charlie Sheen

Bristol Palin Forgets to Vote, Wants Mom to Run

Making it to the final five on Dancing With the Stars is hard work. So hard that Bristol Palin admitted she didn't vote in this week's midterm elections.

"I did not send in my absentee ballots to Alaska," the daughter of Sarah Palin confessed in an interview. "I'm going to be in trouble. Sorry, mom!"

Too bad for mom, since Palin-backed Tea Party favorite Joe Miller needs every vote he can get in a tooth-and-nail battle for U.S. Senate. Oops.

BRISTOL THE PISTOL: Hey, give the younger Palin a break. Votin', schmotin'. She's workin' hard out there on the dance floor, all so she can support her kid.

We're guessing she'd remember to vote in 2012.

Asked if her she wants her mom to make a run for the White House, Bristol Palin said, "Of course. I know she is great, and she is great for our country."

A polarizing figure, Sarah Palin has been flirting openly with the idea but has not definitively said she will. What do you think? Should Sarah Palin run?

Filed under: Bristol Palin, Sarah Palin

Cops Subpoena Teen Mom, Amber Portwood Footage

Amber Portwood is a teen mom. On a reality show by that name. She has a bit of an anger management problem. All this is now common knowledge.

The police want to see just how bad it is, though.

Officials in Anderson, Ind., plan to subpoena MTV for the unedited footage of the decidedly one-sided fight between Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley.
A typical morning in the Portwood-Shirley household.

"We're looking for any behavior that would be considered to be unlawful where the law is broken," Anderson PD spokesman Mitch Carroll told E! News.

"From what we have seen so far from the allegations, and we have to bear in mind that we're dealing with edited footage, it could be something as simple as misdemeanor domestic violence battery - a Class A misdemeanor."

That wouldn't be so problematic. However ...

"However, if it is in fact found to have occurred in the presence of a child less than 14 years of age it could be upgraded to a Class D felony."

Pretty sure baby Leah was present for this, and other meltdowns.

In any case, both Portwood and Shirley have fully cooperated with the police and both even came in last month to provide them with statements.

But while they came in together to deal with police, it's probably the last trip they'll make in tandem. According to her dad, Shawn Portwood, they split.

That would explain Gary Shirley creepin' on randoms at the club.

"They don't belong together," he said. "They just don't mix. There's not enough there. They separated. She's moving on." Well, for this week anyway.



Tags: Amber Portwood, Teen Mom

Miley Cyrus to Go So Undercover for Next Movie

When it comes to her parents' divorce, Miley Cyrus "is not taking any sides," a source says. "She's trying to keep everything private while her family works through this."

Fortunately, the actress now has something else to focus her attention on anyway: a new movie role. She'll play the lead in So Undercover, an action comedy that finds her private investigator character hired by the FBI to infiltrate a college sorority.

Perhaps Miley can research this role by digging up information on whether or not her mom really did bone Bret Michaels or not.

Shooting on this movie will begin next month.

Meanwhile, Miley will next be seen on the big screen in LOL: Laughing Out Loud. She plays a troubled teen opposite Demi Moore and Ashley Greene.

Filed under: Miley Cyrus

Mother of Mario Barrett: My Bad!

Mario Barrett is off the legal hook.

In early October, the R&B singer was arrested for assault because his mother, Shawntia Hardaway, accused her son of shoving her in the chest and trashing her apartment. Readers, however, suspected that Hardaway's history of substance abuse played a role in this allegation.

They were correct.On the witness stand yesterday, Hardaway changed her story and admitted she was under the influence of drugs and alcohol when she called the cops. She now says Mario never touched her.

The artist's attorney, Billy Murphy, says his client "remains committed to helping his mother battle her addiction." We hope for everyone's sake that she gets the assistance she needs.




Filed under: Mario Barrett

Dash NYC: Open for Business!

Like Kim Kardashian in the presence of a professional athlete, Dash is now open for business in New York City.

Hollywood's least talented, most famous sisters attended a launch party for the east coast version of their fashion boutique last night, as Khloe Kardashian looked miserable in every red carpet photo and had the same reaction we did in the picture posted here: there must be something more interesting going on than this...Tweeted Kim after the event: "Can't believe we have officially opened up another Dash!"

The real question remains, however: after a THG underkover operation revealed that the store in Miami is rarely open and the sisters never work in it, will any of them grace Dash NYC with their presence ever again? Time, many tabloid covers, and form-fitting dresses will tell.

Filed under: Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian

Baby Baby Spice: Emma Bunton is Pregnant!

Looks like another baby on the way for Baby Spice!

Emma Bunton will add to her brood with Jade Jones, she announced on Twitter. "We are so excited to announce we're having our second baby," Bunton wrote.

That comes as an early Christmas present for the couple's 3-year-old son and future big brother: "Beau's wish for a brother or sister has come true!" the star Tweeted. OH, BABY: Congratulations to Emma Bunton and family!




Filed under: Celebrity Babies, Emma Bunton

Meghan McCain to Bristol Palin: You're Ridiculous!

Meghan McCain, the daughter of newly-reelected U.S. Sen. John McCain, thinks people who don't vote are ridiculous. She's talking to you, Bristol Palin!

The 20-year-old daughter of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who's competing on ABC's Dancing With the Stars in L.A., said she forgot to vote absentee.

"I'm going to be in trouble. Sorry, Mom!" she joked. Appearing on The Tonight Show last night, Meghan McCain didn't shy away from criticizing her.


Bristol Palin and Meghan McCain both had one parent on the Republican presidential ticket in 2008. That's about where their similarities begin and end.

"If you didn't vote in my family that was bad news. I've been voting since I turned 18," she said. "I guess it's only important for Bristol Palin to vote for Dancing With the Stars. A lot of women worked really hard to give us the right to vote."

"Anyone that doesn't is just ridiculous."

Yup, pretty much. Megs did not opine on whether there's a Bristol Palin conspiracy keeping her on Dancing With the Stars despite her atrocious moves.



Filed under: Bristol Palin, Meghan McCain

Lily Collins: Dating Taylor Lautner?

Lily Collins co-stars with Taylor Lautner in the upcoming film Abduction. This is an apt title for a movie in which the two appear, sources say... because Collins has stolen Taylor's heart!

Insiders tell Us Weekly that the pair has been quietly dating for about four months and that the 21-year old actress "plans on hanging out a lot" in Louisiana as Lautner films Breaking Dawn over the next couple months.

Witnessed on the set of Abduction say Collins had a boyfriend when the movie started shooting, but Lautner was "constantly flashing his shirtless six pack" and she fell for him. We can believe that. You've seen said pack, right?

"Lily told pals that she wasn't looking to fall in love, but soon realized she had strong romantic feelings," a source says, adding:

"Taylor was smitten from day one, but Lily let him know she was in a relationship with a stuntman who was working on a Steven Spielberg movie in New Mexico. When the boyfriend got suspicious because Lily didn't return calls promptly, he hopped a plane and turned up unannounced to confront her."

In the end, though, this guy was no match for Lautner's abs of steel. Few men would be.



Tags: Taylor Lautner

Is This Kim Kardashian's First Single?

Fact: Kim Kardashian is recording an album.

Possible fact: the first single from it is posted below.

While some outlets claim the following single, "Shake," is Kim's first foray into the pop world, other sources deny the reality star is actually on vocals.























Kim Kardashian, Shake

We're torn.

It does seem sudden for Kim to already have put together a song - but anything she releases will just be done through Auto-Tune anyway, so how difficult can that be to arrange? Moreover, "Shake" would be an appropriate title, wouldn't?

This is someone who is only famous because she essentially shook her backside for Ray J while he tapped it on video. What do you think? Is it Kim?

Brandi Glanville to LeAnn Rimes: Let's Talk it Out

There's no love lost between Brandi Glanville and LeAnn Rimes.

The two have feuded over Eddie Cibrian ever since he cheated on the former with the latter. Will they finally get together and make peace?

Brandi Glanville seems to want to, saying she's "going to go and sit down and talk" to LeAnn in an interview on the daytime show The Talk.

Will Brandi Glanville and LeAnn Rimes bury the hatchet?



During her chat with Sharon Osbourne, Leah Remini and Julie Chen, Glanville said she thought she had "a great marriage" to Eddie Cibrian.

"My marriage - in my head - was not in trouble," she said.

That's why she was caught off guard by him boning Rimes, and why it's been hard to adjust to her two boys living with Rimes and Cibrian.

"I'm used to having my kids all the time," Brandi said. "Now it's part-time. I don't have a nanny. I don't have help. When they're gone, I'm alone."

What's worse, she added, "all my friends are married."

So she is usually left nursing wine alone. She said what used to be "one to two" glasses "is now 3-4." Next thing you know, she's busted for DUI.

But Glanville insisted, "I don't think I have a drinking problem. I just think I had a problem the other night when I made a bad choice to drive."

Hopefully she can put her problems with LeAnn in the past. Rimes, for her parts, says she has no regrets about her affair with Eddie Cibrian.


LeAnn Rimes on Eddie Cibrian Affair

Julien Hug Death Devastates Bachelorette Cast

Former Bachelorette contestant Julien Hug was found dead yesterday. The star of the season he appeared on, Jillian Harris, is “completely heartbroken” over it.

“I am completely heartbroken for the Hug family. My whole heart goes out to them today as they mourn a precious life that ended far too soon,” Harris said.

“It’s very difficult to find the words to express my condolences.”




















Julien Hug's death hit close to home for Jillian Harris.

Jillian Harris describes Hug’s death as “so so sad” and remembered him fondly. He received a rose the first night and spent some one-on-one time with her.

“I will always remember Julien’s gentle demeanor and kind heart, which will be sadly missed,” she said of the 35-year-old Californian, who had gone missing.

His fellow cast member and longtime friend, Kiptyn Locke, said “I knew him before the season. He was one of the most positive selfless people I knew.”

“Everyone who knew him loved him. He is a guy who really enjoyed life. He was a thrill seeker,” Kiptyn said. “He was a sky diver, he did tons of jumps.”

Kiptyn says he and girlfriend Tenley Molzahn were shaken.

“We were just saying how important it is to make sure you tell everyone in your life just how much you love them and how much they mean to you.”

It is unclear at this time what caused the death of Julien Hug, but our condolences go out to the family and friends of this special Bachelorette alum.




Julien Hug, Former Bachelorette Contestant, Dies

Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey: We're Engaged!

After fours years of dating, Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey have announced their engagement. Said the pair in a statement:

"We're excited and incredibly happy about our engagement and we look forward to a wonderful future together."


Lachey rose to fame thanks to his first marriage, as he and Jessica Simpson chronicled their relationship in the kind of reality show that wasn't common place back in the day. They got divorced soon after it went off the air.

Minnillo is a former MTV VJ and aspiring actress. She guest-starred on CSI: NY last year alongside Kim Kardashian, an ex-girlfriend of her new fiance.

We wish these two all the best and have one piece of advice for the duo: a couple that does NOT film a reality show together stays together.

'Bachelorette' Contestant Found Dead in California

One of the men who competed for Jillian Harris on the fifth season of "The Bachelorette" has been found dead in Riverside County, California.


The body of Julien Hug, a 35-year-old restaurateur from San Diego who was eliminated in the season's second episode, was found yesterday at 11:00 A.M. in a remote area near Pinyon Pines -- and according to local reports, it's an area one would have to "hike into."

The cause of death is still being investigated.




Filed under: Julien Hug, Jillian Harris, The Bachelorette, R.I.P.

Lil Wayne -- Free at Last!

Lil Wayne is officially a free man.


The rapper was released this morning from Rikers Island jail in New York City ... after serving 8 months of his 1-year sentence, according to the NYC Department of Correction website.

As we previously reported, Weezy pled guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon last year ... stemming from a 2007 traffic stop of his tour bus. He was sentenced in March.

Young money.




Filed under: Lil Wayne, Celebrity Justice

Mel Gibson -- Is That a Smile???

For the first time in months, Mel Gibson kinda, sorta, maybe cracked what may have been a smile last night ... as he drove out of his L.A. office building.




Filed under: Mel Gibson, Paparazzi Photo, Ride Me

'Storm Chasers' Star Committed Suicide

"Storm Chasers" just revealed one of its stars, Matt Hughes, died earlier this year -- and TMZ has learned his death was a suicide -- the result of a hanging.
At the end of last night's episode of the Discovery reality show viewers were told Hughes died in May due to complications from a fatal injury at his home in Kansas.

TMZ confirmed with Valley Center PD ... on May 14 they responded to a suicide call at Hughes' home. According to the police report, officers concluded Matt, who was still breathing, was drinking before the suicide attempt.

We're told Matt was taken to a local hospital -- but passed away 13 days later. The Medical Examiner's report lists "Hanging" as the cause of death.
Last night's episode was dedicated to Matt -- and we're told Discovery has set up a memorial fund for Matt's wife and two sons.


Filed under: Matt Hughes, R.I.P., TV, Storm Chasers

David Cassidy -- I Did NOT Drive Drunk!

David Cassidy is adamant that he was NOT hammered on booze when he got behind the wheel in Florida last night ... and says he plans to fight the DUI charges tooth and nail. David's rep, Jo-Ann Geffen, tells TMZ ... the former teen idol admits he did take a pain pill for his back earlier in the day -- and may have been tired from an early morning funeral he had to attend -- but he definitely wasn't drunk.

Cassidy is also disputing the results of the two breathalyzer tests he took at the time of arrest -- in which he blew a 0.139 and 0.141 -- insisting his true blood alcohol content was not properly measured.

Cassidy's rep tells us the actor is already on the hunt for a lawyer and plans to fight the charges adding, "He would never jeopardize anyone on the road and he would not have been driving had he not had to go to a funeral ... he's never been arrested in his life before for anything."



Filed under: David Cassidy, Celebrity Justice

50 Cent -- Half-a-Million Bucks Layin' Around???

Bored with regular playthings, 50 Cent grabbed half-a-million dollars in $100 bills yesterday and played with it like Legos .... because he can.
Fiddy was braggin' about his wealth on Twitter yesterday, posting all sorts of cash-heavy photos along with captions like, "Holy sh*t bat man I think I'm rich" ... and "Who said I don't have a heart."

Someone has a lot of time ... and money ... on their hands.





Filed under: 50 Cent, Twitter

The Girl Demi Lovato Punched

Demi Lovato's decision to seek treatment came after she punched a dancer who appeared on "America's Best Dance Crew"
Sources tell TMZ ... Alex Welch was on the receiving end of Demi's blow. Welch is a backup dancer on the Jonas Brothers Live in Concert Tour. She was also a member of Beat Freaks, which got the runner-up title on season 3 of "America's Best Dance Crew."

We're told Welch -- who had a pretty nasty shiner from the incident -- has been talking to lawyers and is considering legal action.

Sources close to Demi say she feels "awful" about her behavior and took personal responsibility for it by leaving the tour and seeking help.

Leo DiCaprio's Alleged Slasher to Plea Bargain Cass

The woman who allegedly cut Leonardo DiCaprio's face by smashing him with a broken glass in 2005 will cop a plea today ... the lawyer for the accused tells TMZ.

The attorney for Aretha Wilson tells TMZ ... Wilson will plead no contest to felony assault with a deadly weapon resulting in great bodily injury.

Aretha Wilson's lawyer, Freddy Sayegh, tells TMZ the defense believes Wilson could have beaten the rap based on self-defense, but didn't want to roll the dice and go to trial, because a conviction could have landed her in prison for 7 years.

We're told prosecutors will probably recommend 2 years in prison, but she may get credit for time served in the U.S. and Canada ... so it's possible she won't do additional jail time.




Filed under: Leonardo DiCaprio, Celebrity Justice