Slash's National Anthem -- A Real Icebreaker

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Slash strapped up and strung out last night during the L.A. Kings game -- ripping one of the most incredible renditions of "The Star-Spangled Banner" we've ever heard.

Must have worked too -- because the Kings thrashed Atlanta 3-1 at the Staples Center.

Lamar Odom Big Mama Kardashian Is My Manager

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L.A. Lakers star Lamar Odom has officially exchanged vows with his own mother-in-law -- TMZ has learned ... dude has hired Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner to be his personal manager.

Odom's rep Eve Sarkisyan tells TMZ, "Kris Jenner now manages Lamar Odom. He has asked her to manage him off the court a few months ago."

We're told the twosome already smell profit -- according to his rep, "Their first project together would be his and Khloe's fragrance which is set to launch next year."

We're told Kris' other responsibilities include organizing Lamar's paid appearances, setting up endorsement deals, and handling any other personal marketing activities.

So the big question -- if Khloe and Lamar break up ... who gets to keep Kris?

TMZ Live: Heigl, Arquette, and Paris Hilton

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We took your questions today on everything -- including Lamar Odom being managed by Kris Jenner, Paris Hilton's trespasser being arrested, and Katherine Heigl's neighborhood war.

Plus: Courteney Cox and David Arquette's trial separation.

Lil Jon, Jose Canseco -- Bound for 'The Apprentice'

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Is Lil Jon gonna be on the next season of "Celebrity Apprentice" ... YEEEAHHHH!!!

TMZ has identified some of the contestants Donald Trump has selected for the upcoming season of his hit reality show ... which includes former MLB star turned steroid finger-pointer Jose Canseco and the original "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch.

Trump also signed supermodel Niki Taylor ... because that's
how Trump rolls.

Ex-WWE Star Luna -- Death Ruled 'Accidental'

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Former WWE star Gertrude "Luna" Vachon died from an overdose of painkillers and anti-anxiety medication ... this according to the District Six Medical Examiner's Office in Florida.

We're told toxicology results finally came back this morning -- and revealed the 48-year-old wrestler had oxycodone and benzodiazepine in her system when she died in her Florida home back in August. The "manner of death" was ruled "accidental."

As we previously reported, investigators found crushed pill residue and snorting straws at multiple locations inside Luna's house.

Luna's ashes were scattered last month at the North Carolina ranch where her godfather Andre The Giant was also laid to rest.

Jwoww The Girl-on-Girl Beatdown

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"Jersey Shore" brick house Jwoww stormed her way into a TNA Wrestling ring yesterday -- and smacked around a Snooki wannabe ... like she killed the last bottle of self tanner.

It all went down at the taping of Spike TV's "TNA iMPACT" in
Orlando ... set to air Thursday.

As we previously reported, Jwoww raked in a cool $15k to beat some Snook-alike ass ... and the TNA people are hoping to lock her into a longer deal.

Favre's Alleged Sextee -- In No Mood to Party!

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As the NFL investigation into Brett Favre heats up ... TMZ has learned Jenn Sterger -- the chick who's allegedly on the receiving end of some penis-heavy text messages -- is pulling herself out of the party scene.

Sterger -- a former NY Jets reporter -- was scheduled to host a party called the Big Ten Tackle at Bull & Bear Bar and Grill in Chicago this weekend.

But now, with the investigation into Penis-gate underway, Sterger has fired off an email to the party promoters saying she's "100% not attending the event."

A source close to the deal tells us Sterger insists she will work on rescheduling ... especially because she already collected her deposit.

Sterger's rep tells us, "Our only concern right now is what's in Jenn's best interest."

Batista -- Gunnin' for MMA Debut in 2011

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Ex-WWE star Batista flashed his tats backstage at Strikeforce this past weekend -- schmoozing with MMA honchos -- and we're told, The Animal is "more ready than ever" to sign on the dotted line.

The former wrestler met with officials at the MMA organization on Saturday in San Jose -- and according to sources close to six-time WWE champ, "Batista is really eager to get in the ring and show everyone what he's made of."

There's no official deal yet -- even though it's been in the works for months -- but the iron's hot ... in fact, we're told Batista even met with Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker to talk shop during his visit .. and they're both gunning for an early 2011 MMA debut.

Deal or no deal -- Batista quickly established his supremacy in the pec'ing order.

Cops: Pacman Jones was 'Combative, Belligerent'

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Cincinnati Bengals star Adam "Pacman" Jones was "belgerant [sic] and combative" with officers during his arrest in Cincinnati yesterday ... this according to the police report obtained by TMZ.

According to the report, Jones was driving his silver Jaguar near Great American Ball Park when he "swerved to avoid striking another vehicle and ran on to the sidewalk."

Cops say Jones' car caused a pedestrian to fall down ... but the person wasn't hurt.

Officers claim they ran a routine check on Jones ... and a dispatcher indicated there was "some type of open warrant."

Cops say it was noisy when they were speaking to the dispatcher and "did not hear the dispatcher correct herself and state that the outstanding warrant was for another person."

Cops say they released Jones two blocks away from the scene to "avoid onlookers and embarrassment." Cops have since issued an apology to Jones ... no word if he'll accept it.

Favre's Alleged Sextee -- Another Unwanted Advance

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Jenn Sterger -- the hot ex-NY Jets reporter who claims Brett Favre sent her pics of his junk -- just got a $50K job offer from a gambling website ... but TMZ has learned the deal quickly went flaccid.

Sterger was offered the job today to consult for Youwager.com's NFL lines department ... in exchange for $50,000 -- a position that also entailed her posing as the website's calendar girl.

According to Sterger's rep, "There was a significant amount of money offered but we have declined."

We're told Sterger briefly considered the position -- but ultimately, her rep claims, it just wasn't the right move for Jenn.

Meanwhile, the NFL is still poking around into that whole Brett Favre penis thing.

George Maloof Busted for DUI

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George Maloof -- part owner of the Sacramento Kings and The Palms Casino Resort in Vegas -- was busted for DUI in Vegas late Saturday night.

According to cops, Maloof was arrested and booked into the Clark County Detention Center for DUI, speeding, making an illegal left turn, driving without a valid license and having no proof of insurance.

Story developing ...

Ex-USC Football Star: I Want Nothing to do With Them

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It's no secret that NFL rookie Taylor Mays harbors some bitterness toward his former USC coach Pete Carroll -- but during last night's Sunday Night Football game, dude took a shot at the whole school.

During player intros -- where players typically name the school where they played college ball -- Mays didn't say USC ... and instead mentioned O'Dea High School.

As you may know, Mays blamed Pete Carroll when he fell to the second round in the NFL draft -- claiming Carroll misled him about his draft-ability.

Now, with all the other drama surrounding the school -- seems Mays would rather not have anything to do with it.

Jwoww Down for a Little TNA ... Wrestling

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If Jwoww is looking for a fight ... Jwoww is gonna get a fight -- TMZ has learned the "Jersey Shore" starlet has just signed a deal with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.

Sources close to the deal tell us Jwoww -- real name Jenni Farley -- just signed a one-night deal to appear on Spike TV's "TNA iMPACT!" on Thursday.

We're told Jwoww doesn't have a match scheduled ... but she'll "probably be mixing it up" with a couple of "Jersey Shore"-alike wrestlers named Robbie E. and Cookie.

But Jwoww ain't doin' the wrestling thing for free -- we're told she's pulling in a cool $15 grand for the night ... and the two sides are working out a deal to get her to come back to the show.

... and to think, Snooki didn't get a dime when she got hit on television.

TMZ Live: No Bullies Allowed Edition

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MMA superstar Daniel Puder has been receiving thousands of emails since he offered up his address on TMZ to anyone being bullied -- now he's coming in to the office to be a part of TMZ Live.

Puder has told us his pledge has garnered him national attention -- with calls from all the networks. But he's coming into the TMZ newsroom first.

Check back today at 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT when Puder will share some of the heartfelt messages he's been receiving. Also -- it's our first fullscreen TMZ Live!

Tara Lipinski Skates in Fender Bender Lawsuit

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Tara Lipinski just scored a perfect 10 in her legal battle against a dude who claims the former Olympic gold-medalist wrecked his car and caused him "serious injuries" -- in fact, girl got off the hook scot-free.

The guy in question -- named Bryan Fuller -- sued Lipinski for $7,500 in July, claiming she backed into him with her SUV while he was exiting an L.A. parking lot last year ... and as a result, he suffered "serious injuries to his neck, back, left shoulder, left arm" ... and the list goes on.

Dude claimed his medical bills totaled $2,279 after the incident -- not to mention "at least" $1,223.02 in damages to his vehicle -- but clearly the judge wasn't buying his case ... because when the gavel came down earlier this week, Mr. Fuller was awarded jack squat.

Lipinski has a history of sliding by.

David Beckham -- Having a Ball

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David Beckham horsed around with his son Cruz after lil Becks' soccer game in Santa Monica yesterday.

Lucky kid.