Ex-Yank Popped for Alleged Vehicular Homicide
TMZ has confirmed that Jim Leyritz, a member of the New York Yankees championship teams in the 1990s, is being held at Broward County Jail in Florida, after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and causing the death of a woman driving the other car in a collision.
According to police documents, Leyritz was driving a Ford SUV when he ran a red light in downtown Fort Lauderdale and crashed into another vehicle early this morning; the other car rolled, and the driver, 30-year-old Fredia Ann Veitch was thrown from the car and died later at Broward General Medical Center. Leyritz was observed to have "red watery eyes, flushed face, and the odor of an alcoholic beverage" on his breath -- and he initially refused to take a breathalyzer test.
Celebs Do Christmas with the Lakers
While most of America spent the day eating a holiday meal and deciding what gifts they'd be returning today, some Hollywood stars chose to continue their celebration at the the Lakers vs Suns game.
Click the pic to see who opted out of long theater lines for a little Christmas ballin' action.
WWE: A Very Iraqi Christmas
Nothing says Christmas cheer quite like -- a few leather-clad hotties and some sweaty wrestlers!
The WWE Superstars and a couple of Divas traveled to Iraq to entertain the troops, even setting up a wrestling ring for a match at Camp Speicher.
Vince McMahon, John Cena and Chris Jericho all made the trip -- sporting fatigues. The Divas, however, had a little trouble following the camouflage guidelines. You can see all the wacky punches on USA this Christmas Eve.
T.O. to Simpson -- Just Jokin', Jess!
UPDATE: Terrell Owens has a sense of humor, at least he thinks he does -- and now he's saying that he was only "being funny" when he spewed venom at Jessica Simpson for playing Delilah to his teammate Tony Romo's Samson.
The Dallas Morning News is reporting that T.O. has already apologized to Romo, and is trying to tell Jess sorry, too. "I tried to get [Romo] to call her so I can explain to her that she doesn't really know me and that I can be funny,
Jessica Simpson is a huge fan of Tony Romo and his Cowboys, but the love sure isn't reciprocal -- especially from bigmouthed wide receiver Terrell Owens.
T.O. wasn't happy that Jessica's first appearance at Texas Stadium coincided with Romo's worst showing of his career, and he voiced his displeasure, reports ESPN.com. "Right now, Jessica is not a fan favorite -- in this locker room or in Texas Stadium," he says.
It's nothing personal, actually -- T.O. just wants Tony to throw some TDs. "With everything that has happened, obviously with the way Tony played and the comparison between her and Carrie Underwood, I think a lot of people feel she has taken his focus away."
And, in true Owens fashion, he's got something up his jersey sleeve: "Oh, I got a message for her when we make the playoffs. Just stay tuned."
Kathy Griffin Alley-Oops to Jabbar! Score!
Apple dater of our eye, Kathy Griffin, is always looking for attention, but last night she actually deflected it from herself and instead thrust it on Lakers basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar!
TMZ caught the D-list fame whore outside of Mastro's last night, where she proudly had dinner with her Emmy award, and instead of basking in the glow of paparazzi light, she pointed out the 7'2" behemoth lumbering our way. How'd we almost miss him?!
Kareem, who turned 60 (!) this year, didn't share Kathy's enthusiasm for the camera.
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Kidd Slammed with Grope Suit, But No Charges Yet
Jason Kidd and his million-dollar hands got slapped with a lawsuit by the New York woman who's been alleging that Kidd groped her at a tony Manhattan nightclub.
The woman -- ID'd only as Jane Doe in the suit -- claims in papers that Kidd "battered and assaulted" her on the night of October 10, grabbing her crotch and butt, in addition to verbally threatening her. The allegations had been made in October, but no charges have yet been filed by the Manhattan District Attorney's office. When we called today, the D.A. had no comment. The suit itself seeks unspecified damages.
Kidd's lawyer earlier called the suit "nothing more than a brazen and defamatory search for a payout."
Jessica Simpson in Romo's End Zone
He had a rough game yesterday against the Philadelphia Eagles, but at least Tony Romo's girlfriend Jessica Simpson looked hot in the stands, right?
As Simpson's quarterback boyfriend played with his Dallas Cowboys teammates yesterday afternoon, cameras caught the blonde and blinged Jess in the stands, cheering on her man with -- wearing a #9 jersey.
Jess' presence didn't help; the Cowboys lost 10-6 and it was Romo's worst game of the year. Oops.
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Venus Williams Earns Another Title
Current Wimbledon champ Venus Williams acquired a new award on Thursday -- a diploma!
The 27-year-old phenom donned a cap and gown for her graduation from the prestigious Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Didn't Giorgio Armani go there? (He didn't.) After eight years -- and hundreds of tennis matches -- Williams finally obtained her degree in fashion design. Wait, this could make Venus the one celeb that will actually design for her own fashion line?! Crazy!
Check out some pics of Venus' stellar collection from her EleVen brand of clothing.
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Swimming Does a Body Good
Seven-time Olympic medal winner Amanda Beard used a self-induced wedgie to display her best side to beau Sacha Brown in the waters of Hawaii this week.
Too bad she didn't show off her breast stroke.
Who Got Mitch Slapped?!?
Some of baseball's biggest names are in the newly-released Mitchell Report on steroid use in major league baseball.
Who made the list? Check out our all-star gallery.
It's Official -- Everyone's Juiced
Former Senator George Mitchell has just released his report on steroid use in major league baseball which proves roids are all the rage in America's favorite pastime.
David Beckham Flashes His Panties
Soccer stud David Beckham opens wide and shows off his pearly whites, in the latest ad for Emporio Armani Underwear.
Can you say stocking stuffer?!
Brit Fans Ready to Rumble with Yanks
The Brits -- the British, not multiple Britneys! -- were out in force in Sin City for the big title fight between Floyd Mayweather and Ricky Hatton, and there was as much fight outside the ring as inside.
TMZ sources at the fight say the Brits booed the "Star Spangled Banner," and a holy commotion went up for Tom Jones' rendition of "God Save the Queen." Meanwhile, Kid Rock counterpunched with "Born in the U.S.A." when Mayweather entered Jet nightclub at The Mirage for the after-celebration of his tenth-round KO.
Pretty Boy Floyd, for his part, celebrated in grand fashion, and we're told he ordered up five bottles of Perrier-Jouet champagne.
Michael Vick Sentenced to 23 Months
Disgraced NFL star Michael Vick has been sentenced to 23 months in prison for dogfighting and conspiracy.
In August, Vick pleaded guilty to operating a dogfighting ring on his Virginia property and assisting in killing dogs involved in the fights.
Vick could have faced up to five years in prison.
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Vegas Sees Stars After Mayweather KO
Didn't this man just have a boxing match last night?! Floyd Mayweather, Jr. beat the crap out of Ricky Hatton with a tenth round KO to retain WBC welterweight title -- and then went out and partied last night at JET. Talk about rubbing it in!
Tons of celebs came out to witness the royal ass whoopin' "Pretty Boy Floyd" laid on Hatton. Blood and aggression are so hot these days!
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A-Rod a Tightwad?
The only thing baseball hunk Alex Rodriguez likes less than signing autographs for fans is spending his Yankee millions to fix up the apartment buildings he owns in Tampa, Fla. Foul ball!
Residents of the Newport Riverside complex -- one of 16 properties the slugger owns nationwide -- complain of cardboard taped over broken windows, roaches and shoddy plumbing. Home rundown!
"My mom ... thinks I live in the projects," one tenant tells The New York Times. "She's scared to come over here."
What would Mr. Furley say?