Posted Sep 7th 2008 6:14AM by TMZ Staff
Gary Coleman blasted a man with his car yesterday after he and the victim allegedly argued inside a bowling alley -- and both sides are telling completely different stories as to what really went down.
Coleman's bodyguard told KABC that 24-year-old Colt Rushton approached Gary and his wife late Friday night at a Payson, Utah 10-pin and asked to snap a cell phone photo of the "Diff'rent Strokes" star. After Gary said no, Rushton continued to harass Gary -- and was eventually hit by Gary's truck after darting behind it while Coleman was leaving at around midnight.
Rushton's more violent side of the story goes like this: He says Gary's wife snatched his cell phone from him, and Coleman threw several punches at him before getting behind the wheel. Colt said he was trying to get his cell phone back when Gary threw his truck into gear and backed into him, knocking him to the ground.
Colt was treated and released from a local hospital. Coleman also hit another car.
No arrests or citations were given but police say alcohol may be a factor. It's still under investigation.
Filed under: Fights
Posted Sep 5th 2008 3:15PM by TMZ Staff
...the American Cancer Society!?! WTF?!
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a group with wayyy too much time on their hands, is now going after the American Cancer Society ... for trying to fight cancer -- in humans!
After the ACS went after Michael Jordan for smoking during a softball game earlier this week, the folks at PETA, who obviously couldn't stand to see another organization get attention, released a strongly worded letter of their own -- attacking the people dedicated to helping actual, living Homo sapiens.
Here's the statement: "The ACS needs to get its own act together before it calls a foul on Michael Jordan." See, PETA claims the folks at the ACS are hypocrites because they have fundraisers where they serve "cancer-linked" foods -- and by cancer-linked they mean dead animal, like beef.
Imagine how screwed the Muscular Dystrophy Association's gonna be when PETA finds out Jerry Lewis had a steak once.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Celebrity Feuds, Fights
Posted Aug 24th 2008 12:20PM by TMZ Staff
It's no big surprise a guy who's made millions videotaping topless, drunken college girls has made some enemies over the years -- but one lady outside of Katsuya ripped Joe Francis a new one. Too bad he wasn't abreast of the situation when he popped out of the restaurant.
Filed under: Fights
Posted Aug 20th 2008 3:35PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned Tila Tequila's lesbian girlfriend was arrested in Vegas last night -- for allegedly hitting on a guy!
According to law enforcement sources in Las Vegas, it all went down outside of Pure nightclub when a boozed up Courtenay Semel, daughter of former Yahoo! CEO Terry Semel, "smacked" a security guard in the back of the head on her way out of the place.
Courtenay was immediately detained by Caesars Palace security while members of her posse -- including Vegas showman Jeff Beacher -- waited for cops to arrive. Four hours later, law enforcement arrived and issued Semel a citation for battery. We're thinking daddy can probably cover the fine.
Attempts to reach a rep for Semel were unsuccessful.
Filed under: Hot Vegas, Fights
Posted Aug 19th 2008 11:50AM by TMZ Staff
Lily Allen came out swinging last night -- battering a French chick who started heckling her outside a London club.
Lucky for the girl, Allen ain't packing much of a punch -- but dayum, does she have one dirty mouth!
Filed under: Celebrity Feuds, Fights
Posted Aug 16th 2008 11:30AM by TMZ Staff
He's either the toughest 82-year-old around, or Dick Van Dyke is still one of the funniest SOB's on the planet.
Dick sent a letter to the editor of Malibu Surfside News, to comment how flattered he was about an encounter with unexpected paparazzi. Unfortunately, Van Dyke claims he still had to lay the smackdown on the pap -- out of loyalty to other celebs.
Maybe Dick's a member of MLO.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Fights
Posted Aug 15th 2008 12:50PM by TMZ Staff
People need to learn to stay a stone's throw away from the constantly raging Amy Winehouse -- or in this case, a glass bottle and a handbag away from her.
On one of her usual drama filled strolls through the streets of London, Wino smashed a glass bottle at the feet of some passing paps, then socked some woman in the face with her handbag when the lady tried to confront her. Remember to keep your distance, people.
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Amy Winehouse, Drunks, Fights
Posted Aug 13th 2008 8:38AM by TMZ Staff
Rapper Mams Taylor picked a beef with the wrong dude last night. He was thrown out of STK after doing what he does best -- bitchslappin' a fool!
The dude more famous for knocking Jesse Metcalfe on his ass than his "music" showed up at STK late for his reservation, then greased the maitre d' with $200. You would think this story had a happy ending, but the MD began intentionally calling Mams the wrong name -- a slap in the face to someone that famous.
Mams, thoroughly pissed off, tells us he then "touched his [the MD's] face" -- also known as a "bitchslap" -- and said, "Why don't we go outside and discuss this?" The MD, more chicken than #4 on the menu, screamed for security.
As the beefy men headed for the door, Mams grabbed the MD by the neck and said, "You're lucky I'm leaving." In fairness to Mams, we saw him kick Jesse's ass, so he's probably right.
Filed under: Fights
Posted Aug 7th 2008 4:47PM by TMZ Staff
Vegas PD has arrested two "known prostitutes" for trespass and battery after a nasty bitch fight they allegedly got into with Steve Wynn. Ho no!
According to cops, Wynn was in the valet area of his hotel last month when Sarah Cournede (r) walked up to him and said "You wanna get laid?" Classy! Police say the 66-year-old Wynn then grabbed Sarah and called for security. That's when things got ugly!
Click here... it's not over yet
Filed under: Hot Vegas, Fights
Posted Aug 4th 2008 12:26PM by TMZ Staff
There can only be one king of the airport security line -- and yesterday at LAX, Alec Baldwin and Ice Cube unknowingly went head-to-head. The two matched up in a race to see who could unload and load their crap faster.
Here's the question -- Alec clears security first, but Mr. Cube gets his stuff together faster and starts the walk. So.....
Filed under: Fights
Posted Aug 2nd 2008 5:12PM by TMZ Staff
Jermaine Dupri is speaking out about the shooting that took place at the party he hosted in Atlanta, saying, "I'm sad this incident happened because it interrupted a beautiful and loving party. I'm happy none of my people or friends got hurt. And the party continues."
Because why should a small thing like someone getting shot ruin a perfectly good weekend?
This isn't the first time Jermaine has been associated with a club brawl. Back in October 2007 his good friend and fellow rapper Da Brat was arrested for allegedly assaulting a waitress in a nightclub that Dupri owned.
Another incident in 1995 turned deadly when a close friend of Suge Knight was shot and killed following a party Dupri held in Atlanta.
Filed under: Music, Wacky & Weird, Fights
Posted Aug 2nd 2008 4:09PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has uncovered the real reason behind the shooting at Jermaine Dupri's party last night, and it's all about the velvet rope.
According to law enforcement sources, things got violent around Atlanta's Club Dream when patrons heard that members of the private security team were double charging people to get into the VIP area -- where stars like Usher, Diddy and Nelly were partying.
Cops say pushing and shoving broke out, and as the masses were being thrown outside, that's when a shot rang out. A security guard was treated for a shot in the arm, but has already been released from the hospital.
We're told the ongoing investigation does not involve any of the celebrities ... nor their entourages. So far no arrests have been made.
Filed under: Fights
Posted Jul 26th 2008 1:00PM by TMZ Staff
"Lord of the Rings" actor Sean Bean was arrested in London Thursday night after his wife called the police after a heated argument. Where's Frodo when you need him?!
Bean's wife, Georgina Sutcliffe, told police Bean assaulted her during a spat at their home. He was held by cops overnight and was released on Friday. London police say no further action will be taken against him.
This is Bean's fourth marriage. Calls to his rep have not been returned.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Fights
Posted Jul 25th 2008 11:00AM by TMZ Staff
What in the name of Hannah Montana is going on today?
We can't go anywhere on the Internet this morning without seeing posts about Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus in a YouTube war. One problem: The videos were made back in March (watch the video here and here) and have already been viewed 3,000,000 times each. Plus, Miley even gives a shout-out to Selena at the end of hers.
So can someone explain why this is news today?
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Fights
Posted Jul 23rd 2008 4:39PM by TMZ Staff
The photog who says he suffered a Pierce Brosnan beatdown at a mall in Malibu last October, has had his case dismissed.
Rob Rosen tells TMZ, "The terms are confidential, but both parties are happy with the outcome." Not so fast says Pierce's attorney!
Brosnan's peeps tell us the case was voluntarily dismissed -- NOT settled -- and the terms are NOT confidential. We're told Rosen did not receive and will not receive any money, and let the case go after Brosnan agreed not to sue him. Nobody messes with James Bond!
Rosen had claimed the star "punched, hit, struck and attacked" him.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Movies, Fights
