Sharon Stone Nothing Basic About Her ... Goes Topless for 'Vogue' Cover
Sharon Stone's still got it ... that is, the same appeal that made her a sex symbol 27 years ago in "Basic Instinct."
The 61-year-old actress posed topless while floating in a swimming pool for the cover of May's Sex Issue of "Vogue Portugal" ... and appears in a series of racy shots inside the mag too.
The provocative set includes Sharon in fishnets and stiletto heels -- legs spread wide open -- staring defiantly at the camera. The pose pays homage to her iconic 'Basic' scene in which she uncrosses her legs during a police interrogation to reveal she isn't wearing underwear.
There's also a shot of Stone completely topless on a couch -- legs crossed this time -- and another features her in a white dress showing off her legs ... another nod to her "Basic Instinct" attire.
In her 'Vogue' interview, Sharon addresses the idea of being sexy in Hollywood, and insists she's not a sex symbol despite her image and film history. She says she worked hard and used her brain to appear "f***able," though.
Yep, still got it.
And, in case you're unfamiliar with her iconic movie scene ... here you go.
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Dennis Rodman Accused of Clothing Heist ... Captured On Video
5/9/19
The owners of an upscale yoga studio are accusing Dennis Rodman of participating in a brazen daytime clothing heist ... and the whole bizarre thing was captured on video obtained by TMZ Sports.
Here's the deal ... the NBA Hall of Famer entered VIBES Hot Yoga in Newport Beach around 12:45 PM on Tuesday with 3 companions -- 2 women and 1 man.
Almost immediately after they arrived, things got weird -- the owner tells us Dennis began distracting employees while the woman in a long-sleeved green shirt began stuffing clothing into her purse.
At one point, the woman hides behind Rodman while she tucks a shirt away.
Then, things get weirder ...
Rodman's male companion grabs a large $2,500 crystal art piece from the front desk and tries to place it on a steel dolly, insisting he wants to buy it.
But, the guy drops the crystal -- which shatters all over the floor -- and while the staff is distracted, the woman in the green-sleeves grabs another clothing item and again stuffs it into her purse.
Eventually, the entire crew leaves the store with the shattered crystal piece on the dolly. The owner tells us everyone in the group refused to pay. Dennis actually blamed the staff for the broken crystal.
The owner tells us ... the gang left the store with more than $500 in stolen clothing, plus the broken crystal -- so they went to police and filed a theft report.
The owner also says the employees working that day say everyone in Rodman's group reeked of alcohol.
VIBES is a popular spot for the rich and famous in Newport Beach -- everyone from Selena Gomez to Kobe Bryant has been there.
We reached out to the Newport Beach PD -- but they're not commenting.
We also spoke with Rodman's attorney who told us, "We would decline comment. It's premature."
By the way, Rodman is still on probation stemming from a Jan. 2018 drunk driving incident -- so, this could become a VERY big deal for the 57-year-old.
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Prince Harry Model Father Back on His J-O-B With Gifts for Archie!!!
Prince Harry's paternity leave is already over, and he's back on the job ... as a model.
While Master Archie's back at the palace filling diapers, his pops is all smiles in the Netherlands ... happily showing off some baby gifts he'll be bringing home. Harry's back on the road -- just 4 days after Meghan Markle birthed their first child -- to promote his Invictus Games, which will be held in the Netherlands next year.
Harry's Invictus coworkers hooked him up with a onesie for Archie, and they also gave the Prince his own Invictus windbreaker ... complete with highlighted letters spelling out, "I Am Daddy." Just in case he forgets.
No doubt, Master Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor will be lauded with tons of gifts in the coming days. Yeah, he's only 7th in line to the throne -- right behind his dad -- but he's Harry and Meghan's first, and the first American/British royal.
Invictus is an athletic competition for injured soldiers from around the globe which the Duke of Sussex created back in 2014.
Looks like Harry's already settling into juggling work and fatherhood.
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Woodstock 50 Files Lawsuit Claiming Sabotage and Theft
The company that organized what looks like a Woodstock 50 fiasco has just filed a lawsuit against the main investor, accusing the investor of straight-out sabotaging and money stealing.
According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Woodstock 50 claims in the suit ... Dentsu -- the chief investor -- blindsided them last week when it said they were pulling out, claiming safety concerns. Woodstock 50 says Dentsu was actually up to no good, allegedly draining the festival's bank account of $17.8 million.
Woodstock 50 says Dentsu then went on a campaign to sink any chance of the festival coming to life, contacting a number of agents of performers. The suit doesn't say who was contacted, but some of the names mentioned as possible performers included Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus, Dead & Company, and Carlos Santana.
The suit claims Dentsu told various performers and agents Woodstock 50 was off and implied to them that they'd try to get them a spot at a 2020 Olympics event ... which Dentsu is sponsoring.
Woodstock 50 vows the show will still go on, and it's suing to recover the money it claims Dentsu stole.
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David Beckham Punished ... In Handsomest Court Appearance Ever
Good news, bad news for David Beckham ...
The bad news -- the soccer legend just got hit with a 6-month driving ban in London after being caught using his cell phone behind the wheel back in November.
The good news -- the 44-year-old turned the courtroom into a catwalk and strutted into court looking BEAUTIFUL.
Officials say the square-jawed superstar was chatting away on his celly while pushing a $130,000 Bentley in Central London on Nov. 21 -- and just like in Los Angeles, that's a big no-no across the pond these days.
During his appearance at Bromley Magistrates Court, Beckham -- wearing a sharp charcoal suit with a white shirt and black tie -- was ordered to pay a $1,100 fine and had his driving license suspended for 6 months.
Of course, Beckham has so much money, he can afford a driver to take him anywhere he wants to go for the next 6 months ... so, no biggie for Becks.
Beautiful man though. Seriously.
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Danica Patrick Fan Buys Her A Drink ... Right In Front Of Rodgers!
Here's either the friendliest fan in Milwaukee or the bravest ... 'cause this guy bought Danica Patrick a drink Wednesday night -- directly in front of her MVP boyfriend, Aaron Rodgers!!
The mesmerizing scene all went down in the third quarter of the Bucks' playoff game against the Celtics -- when wine was delivered to the court-side area where A-Rodge and Patrick were sitting.
A fan hands off what appears to be a cup of wine to the ex-NASCAR superstar ... but when she tries to throw cash his way for the drink -- he refuses!!!
The scene set social media on fire -- mostly because it raised a BILLION questions ...
1. Was this guy shooting his shot RIGHT in front of the NFL's best QB?!
2. Exactly how much money was Patrick trying to throw the guy's way for the drink?
3. Did Rodgers react appropriately?!?!
Whatever the case was for the situation ... everybody ultimately seemed happy with it in the end.
Especially Rodgers -- a minority owner for the Bucks -- 'cause Milwaukee beat Boston and is now moving to the Eastern Conference Finals!!!
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Rick Schroder Biz Team Bails ... After DV Arrests
Rick Schroder's bad month just got a lot worse ... he's been dropped by his entire team in wake of his domestic violence arrests.
Sources close to the former "NYPD Blue" star tell TMZ ... his agent, manager and PR people have severed ties with him as a result of 2 recent altercations with his girlfriend that could lead to felony charges.
We're told Schroder also got axed from his current gig, but it's unclear what he was working on. Truth is, he hasn't been seen in an acting role since 'Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors' TV movie in 2016, but he did produce the 2017 war documentary, "The Volunteers."
More bad news for Rick ... law enforcement sources tell us even though prosecutors declined charges against Schroder after his April 2 arrest -- for allegedly hitting his girlfriend in the face and grabbing her hair -- the case could still be reopened.
We broke the story ... Schroder was then arrested a second time 30 days later on May 1 for felony domestic violence for allegedly striking his girlfriend again.
We're told his second arrest looks worse now because of the first ... so prosecutors have more to work with in building their case against him.
The D.A.'s Office declined to comment.
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Al Sharpton Get Trump in the Con Man HOF ... Really? A DECADE in Red?!?
Al Sharpton isn't surprised that President Trump was reportedly bleeding money -- about a billion dollars worth, no less -- in his "heyday" as a mogul ... 'cause that's been his MO.
We got the reverend leaving Capitol Hill in D.C. Wednesday, where our photog asked about the big NYT story from yesterday -- in which the paper claimed to have uncovered 9 years worth of Trump's taxes between 1985 and 1994 ... showing he spent a decade in the red.
Rev. Sharpton says the news didn't strike him as much as it might have the average Joe, as he says that anyone who dealt with The Donald in those days knew full well that he wasn't the business hotshot he portrayed himself as ... especially in "The Art of the Deal."
According to Al, there's only one business Trump has been successful in ... and he says the Prez has carried that same formula over to the White House. Any guesses???
Bottom line for Mr. Sharpton ... it's time to change the channel away from Trump.
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Shay in 'Dumb and Dumber' 'Memba Her?!
Karen Duffy is best-known for playing the killer criminal J.P. Shay -- who is hunting down the briefcase filled with ransom money -- in the classic 1994 Farrelly Brother's comedy, "Dumb and Dumber."
Karen Duffy was amongst a stellar cast in the funny film including Jim Carrey as Lloyd Christmas, Jeff Daniels as Harry Dunne, Lauren Holly as Mary Samsonite Swanson and Mike Starr as J.P. Shay's gassy accomplice Joe Mentalino.
Fun Fact: In the same year (1994), Duffy also played another character named Shay ... as the role of kid-kissing FBI agent Shay Stanley in the money children's movie, "Blank Check."
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Paul Anka Michael Jackson Collabs Were a 'Pleasure' ... Creatively, At Least
Paul Anka isn't down with muting Michael Jackson's music -- especially the hits they made together -- because he only has fond memories of their time together.
The iconic crooner and songwriter co-wrote Michael's 2 posthumous hits -- "This Is It" and "Love Never Felt So Good" -- so when we got him Wednesday at LAX, we wondered if "Leaving Neverland" changed his perspective on their studio time.
Our photog asked Paul which of his many, many collaborations were his favorite ... keep in mind the guy wrote and recorded "My Way" with Frank Sinatra. Still, Michael's name was on the tip of his tongue.
He remembers their studio time as "a pleasure," but watch the clip. It seems pretty clear Paul wants to draw a line between Michael's professional life and his personal controversies.
For what it's worth ... Paul worked with MJ in 1983 -- that's when they initially recorded both songs -- so, it was years before the public rumors about Michael spending time with young boys like Wade Robson and James Safechuck.
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Gun Confiscation Tons Of Firearms Seized in Exclusive L.A. Neighborhood
6:10 PM PT -- We're told one man was arrested inside the house for the crime of selling, possessing or transporting illegal assault weapons. We do not know if he was a squatter or had permission to live in the home. As we reported, the owner hasn't lived there in years and is now in Europe.
4:23 PM PT -- The ATF now says, "Pursuant to an anonymous tip ATF and LAPD became aware of an individual conducting illegal firearms transactions outside the scope of the federal firearm license that the individual possesses." The ATF says they have seized more than 1,000 firearms, adding the public is in no danger.
A massive stockpile of firearms has just been confiscated in a super rich area of Los Angeles ... and the sheer number of guns is jaw-dropping.
The weapons were recovered after a search warrant was served at a home in Bel-Air ... and the huge pile of guns are currently being laid out on the street.
It's all going down right now, near the Playboy Mansion and close to the estate where Michael Jackson died.
Cops got a tip that someone was in the house selling and manufacturing weapons. They are on scene right now.
There are 3 SUV's in the driveway and we know at least 2 are registered to a Cynthia Beck, who also owned the home and may still own it. We do not know if there is any connection between her and the weapons or the search warrant.
A person familiar with the neighborhood tells TMZ, Cynthia hasn't been seen at the house in years, and may be in Europe. The person adds there have been "caretakers" coming and going at the estate. It well could be ... someone knew Cynthia wasn't in the country and squatted in the house.
The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is the lead agency. We're told they were doing surveillance Wednesday morning before making their move and they are still on the scene.
Our LAPD sources tell us as far as they can see they have not had any problems associated with the residence in question.
Originally published -- 3:20 PM PT
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'Even Stevens' Actor A.J. Trauth Wife Files For Divorce
5/9 8:50 AM PT -- According to the divorce docs, obtained by TMZ, Leah says they separated on April 17, 2019. She's asking the court to award neither her or A.J. spousal support.
A.J. Trauth -- who rose to fame playing Alan Twitty on "Even Stevens" -- is getting divorced from his actress wife after nearly 5 years of marriage.
A.J.'s wife, Leah Marie Trauth, filed divorce docs Wednesday ... but the reason behind the split remains unclear.
The former couple tied the knot back in December 2014 in a ceremony in Santa Barbara. They did not have any kids together.
A.J. and Leah first met when they were teenagers, and their relationship turned romantic in 2011 ... about two and a half years later, A.J. got down on one knee to propose and they got engaged on Christmas Day in 2013.
On "Even Stevens" A.J.'s character was best friends with Louis Stevens, played by Shia LaBeouf. He appeared in 57 episodes across 3 seasons.
Leah is also a Disney alum ... and she was in the 2004 Disney movie "Pixel Perfect." Leah also starred in the slasher film "Sorority Row" as well as the CW's "The Originals."
Originally Published -- 5/8 5:28 PM PT
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'Little Women: LA' Christy Gibel Seeking Order of Protection Against Husband Todd
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"Little Women: LA" star Christy Gibel says she needs court-ordered protection against her husband, and she needs it now ... TMZ has learned.
The reality TV star filed court docs Wednesday in L.A. County asking a judge to grant her a temporary restraining order against her hubby of 5 years -- Todd Gibel.
Our Christy sources claim Todd has been making life for her and her 19-year-old daughter from another relationship miserable in a number of threatening ways. For one, Christy says Todd has been impersonating her via email and shutting her out of her social media accounts. She also suspects he's been ripping up her mail.
On a more petty level ... Christy says Todd's been doing stuff like unnecessarily raising the temperature in the house to unbearable levels. For that reason and others ... Christy says she fears for her life and needs a force field between her and Todd.
The married couple has certainly been going through a tough time lately, as Todd has been battling depression. He told us late last month that he'd be seeking treatment to better his condition -- which he explained was severely affecting his marriage to Christy.
At the time, Todd said ... "Right now Christy and I still live together, but we are just co-existing."
There's been more drama at home, it seems, in recent days -- social media posts Todd's been putting up paint a picture of constant arguing over family coming to visit and their dogs.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, Todd even called cops late Sunday night ... complaining about Christy's pup not shutting its yap when her niece came to visit. We're told cops instructed them to figure it out amongst themselves.
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They tried doing that by boarding all three of their dogs up for a day -- Monday, we're told -- but it appears Todd's now fighting with Christy about that too ... saying she's not releasing his own dog, Elvis, to him and holding it hostage against his will.
It's interesting ... if push comes to shove, you gotta wonder who'll have to move out -- as our sources tell us both Todd and Christy are on the lease to their place.
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Kim Kardashian Helping Ex-Con Get Fresh Start ... Tattoo Removal On Me!!!
Kim Kardashian is making house calls to some of the inmates she's recently helped free -- as one of them in North Carolina just discovered -- and she's pitching in to get their lives back on track.
This is pretty incredible -- Azaria Algarin's twin brother, Paul, got out of Central Prison in North Carolina on April 19 after serving 7 years, but while he was locked up he asked for Kim's address so he could send her a letter because he'd heard of the prison reform work she's been doing.
Azaria says she thought her bro was being ridiculous and it was a pipe dream that Kim would even read his letter, let alone respond. Turns out she did ... with a personal visit to meet him and his family.
Kim and Kanye West flew to Charlotte Tuesday -- the day after attending NYC's Met Gala -- to meet Paul, Azaria and their mom. She also brought a doctor to discuss removing Paul's face tattoos so he can have a fresh start post-incarceration. Kim and Kanye are covering the cost for the procedure.
Azaria's floored by the gesture, saying ... "Never in a million years did I think Kim would write him back (or even read his letter), fly in right after the met gala (not to mention her 4th baby is due at any minute), invest in our family & laugh / relate to us over the smallest things."
Azaria tells TMZ the group had lunch at The Lights Juicery & Cafe, then went to MedSpa nearby for Paul's first lasering session to remove his facial ink.
She says ... "I’m so proud of my brother for taking steps in the right direction," and she's grateful for Kim's involvement in "such a special day that I will forever cherish."
As we've told you, Kim's more popular than ever with prisoners and their families thanks to helping 17 inmates gain freedom over the last 3 months.
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Brooke Shields Suddenly Suing Stop Using Me to Push Eyebrow Pencils!!!
Brooke Shields is suing a beauty company over a product she says is using her famous eyebrows to make huge amounts of money.
The actress and model filed legal docs, obtained by TMZ, claiming Charlotte Tilbury is marketing an eyebrow pencil dubbed "Browlift" in a shade labeled "Brooke S" ... and she claims it's clearly a ploy to cash in on her iconic brows.
In the docs, Brooke claims she never signed off on the use of her name ... and she says the product is misleading consumers into thinking she's endorsing it. Sounds like a solid eyebrow point.
Brooke claims she was out shopping earlier this year when she noticed her name emblazoned on an eyebrow pencil ... and she says it's now being hawked at a ton of retailers, like Neiman Marcus, Sephora, Nordstrom and JCPenney.
Brooke is suing for damages ... and she wants the eyebrow pencil taken off the market.