Ex-UFC Champ -- 'Daddy's Got a New .45'

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Former UFC Heavyweight champion Josh Barnett -- the youngest to ever win the belt -- beat the crap out of a Sublime song at an L.A. karaoke bar this week -- and it was all caught on tape!

Jose Canseco's Twin Brother Busted for DUI

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Ozzie Canseco -- the twin brother of infamous MLB star Jose Canseco -- was arrested early this morning for DUI.

Canseco was busted at 2:13 AM in Tampa, FL by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. According to the arrest report, Canseco had a blood alcohol level of .109/.108 ... slightly above the legal limit of .08%.

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office website, Canseco was released on $500 bond.

Ozzie had a brief major league career, having never hit a home run in 65 career ABs.

Kardashian Family Face-Off in Los Angeles

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The men of Kim Kardashian and sister Khloe -- Kris Humphries and Lamar Odom, respectively -- went head-to-head at Staples Center last night when the New Jersey Nets took on the Los Angeles Lakers.

Khloe's Lakers defeated Kim's Nets, 100-88.

Ryan Sheckler -- On Warpath Over Vaporizer Picture

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Ryan Sheckler just declared war on a website -- over a picture in which the pro skater unintentionally shows off a giant device used to inhale marijuana -- and he won't stop until it's taken down for good.

Sheckler -- who originally posted the pic to his Twitter account -- was modeling a new hat from his big sponsor Red Bull ... but unfortunately, he didn't seem to notice the ridiculous space-age vaporizer sitting behind him on a coffee table.

The pic -- which has since been deleted from his Twitter -- was reposted on TheDirty.com under the headline "Lay Off the Ganja Sheckler" ... and now the Sheckmeister is royally pissed, claiming the site is ruining his good name.

Sheck's lawyer fired off a cease and desist letter to the gossip site on Thursday -- demanding they remove the incriminating pic stat ... or face the wrath of the law. As of now, the pic is still up.

Brandi Favre -- Reaching Out to Brett

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Brandi Favre still has a "very close" relationship with her famous older brother -- and TMZ has learned she plans on reaching out to Brett Favre for help in the wake of her meth arrest.

According to Brandi's attorney Richard Dymond -- who also happens to be a Favre family friend -- Brandi still talks to Brett on a "regular basis" and will be turning to the NFL star for guidance.

Dymond tells us despite Brandi's past brushes with the law -- she's never been convicted of a "serious crime" ... and insists, "Brandi is a good person."

As we previously reported, Brandi and 4 other people were arrested in Mississippi this week after cops claim they were operating a meth lab in an upscale neighborhood. Brandi is due back in court in February.

So far, no comment from Brett's camp.

NY Jets Secret Weapon -- Zesty Jalapeño

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With the NY Jets preparing for this weekend's playoff battle with the Patriots -- TMZ has learned the NYJ coaching staff is drawing their strength from a very familiar place ... the snack drawer.

Our Jets sources tell us Rex Ryan and company have given direct orders to keep the snack bin stocked with special diet-friendly goodies this week .. including:

-- Cherry, Pecan Cranberry Mix
-- Assorted Fruit
-- Various energy bars
-- Snack Wells Cookies
-- Oatmeal
-- Raisin Brain, Heart-to-Heart, Frosted Flakes, and Corn Flakes
-- Popcorn
-- Fruit Strips
-- 3 flavors of Potato Chips ... Zesty Jalapeño, Sweet Maui Onion, and Backyard BBQ

Who's hungry???

Heisman Winner Cam Newton Running to the NFL

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Cam Newton is no dummy -- the controversial and amazingly talented QB is done at Auburn University ... and says he's going to the NFL next year.

The Heisman Trophy winner -- who was in the middle of a recruiting scandal all season -- announced Thursday that he will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.

Monday night Newton lead the Auburn Tigers to a national championship victory over Oregon that went right down to the wire.

An NCAA investigation found that Newton's father attempted to sell his son's football services to Mississippi State ... although he eventually decided to play ball at Auburn instead.

Redskins' Haynesworth -- Stripper's Lawsuit Dismissed

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Albert Haynesworth -- one of the NFL's highest paid defensive players -- will not have to shell out $10 million to the stripper who claimed he "abandoned" her when she got pregnant ... TMZ has learned.

According to legal documents ... a judge in New York City dismissed the lawsuit last month -- stating the court had no jurisdiction over the complaint because Haynesworth -- a Washington Redskins defensive lineman -- doesn't live in NY and has no business contacts in NY.

The woman, a NY resident, had claimed that Haynesworth refused to provide emotional and financial support to her when she got pregnant -- allegedly with his child.

Haynesworth has stated he would take care of the child if the woman -- a stripper he admits dating -- could prove paternity.

Lawrence Taylor Strikes Plea Deal in Rape Case

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Lawrence Taylor just pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges as part of one helluva plea deal in his statutory rape case -- and will get off with no jail time but will have to register as a sex offender.

The NFL Hall of Famer was in court in Rockland County, NY ... and pled guilty to one count of patronizing a prostitute and one count of sexual misconduct -- all stemming from his arrest last May for having sex with a 16-year-old girl.

Taylor was originally charged with a felony ... and could have gotten 4 years in prison. Instead he'll get probation -- but as part of the plea deal he has to register as a sex offender.

Taylor has homes in Florida and New Jersey.

Mark Cuban Sues Unknown Football League (UFL)

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Mark Cuban is suing the United Football League for allegedly stiffing him on a $5 million loan -- the first big sign the minor football organization you never knew a damn thing about ... might go belly up.

Cuban's HDNet filed the federal lawsuit this week ... claiming the UFL -- an upstart league of former and undrafted NFL players -- failed to repay the $5 mil it was loaned last April.

In the docs, HDNet says the league missed two deadlines -- in October and December -- to pay back the cash, plus interest.

A league rep said they don't comment on business matters.

The UFL started in 2009 and its games air on HDNet ... for now.

UFC Champ Cain Velasquez -- Surgery Underway

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UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez -- the man who defeated Brock Lesnar -- is currently undergoing surgery to repair his damaged shoulder ... TMZ has learned.

UFC kingpin Dana White confirms ... Cain is at a Las Vegas hospital, where doctors are performing arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder to repair a partially torn rotator cuff.

We're told Cain isn't sure exactly when the injury occurred ... but it may have happened during the Lesnar fight back in October.

No word on when Cain is expected to return to fighting shape.

UPDATE: Cain is out of surgery -- we're told it was "100 perfect .... only 3 small incisions."

Brett Favre's Sister -- The Mug Shot

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Authorities have released the mug shot of Brett Favre's younger sister -- taken moments after she was arrested in a meth bust in Mississippi yesterday.

34-year-old Brandi Favre was busted after cops broke up a meth lab hidden in a condo in an upscale neighborhood.

Cops told WLOX, "We discovered the full lab in the bathroom; it was still cooking. I think we collected pretty close to ten grams of finished product, which, that's a lot of meth."

Brandi -- and 4 others -- have all been charged with manufacturing meth, possession of a controlled substance, transferring a controlled substance and generation of hazardous waste.

UPDATE 10:10 AM PST: Brandi appeared in a Hancock County courtroom this morning, where her bond was set at $40,000. If convicted, Brandi faces up to 30 years in prison on each count.

UPDATE 1:30 PM PST: Law enforcement sources tell us Brandi just posted bail and has been released
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Vicodin Charges Against NFL Player -- Dismissed

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Former San Diego Chargers safety Kevin Ellison is all ready to return to the NFL -- after officials dismissed all charges stemming from a Vicodin arrest back in May.

Ellison -- who started 9 games for the Chargers as a rookie in 2009 -- had been popped in Redondo Beach, CA for possessing 100 Vicodin pills without a prescription ... and was cut from the team in the wake of his arrest.

Kevin was later picked up by the Seattle Seahawks ... but they also let him go due to the pending charges.

However, Ellison has since completed the NFL Substance Abuse Program -- and the District Attorney's Office has agreed to throw out the case.

And with his legal issues officially behind him -- we're guessing it's only a matter of time before he turns up on a new squad.

Donald Trump Stoudemire SAVED the Knicks!!!

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Donald Trump ... Drake ... Pauly D ... Chris Brown -- they're all pushing HARD to get NY Knicks star Amare Stoudemire on to the NBA All-Star squad .... and now their pleas have been remixed by an Internet legend.

DJ Steve Porter -- the guy who made that awesome Slap Chop remix -- banged out a brand new mash-up using soundbites from a ton of famous Knicks fans ... and it's AWESOME.

Brett Favre's Sister Arrested in Meth Bust

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Brett Favre's younger sister was arrested in Mississippi today when narcotics agents busted a meth lab hidden in a condo.

Brandi Favre was among 5 suspects rounded up on the scene ... and according to WLOX, the perps were taken to a local medical center for decontamination before being thrown behind bars.

It's not the first time Brandi's had a run-in with the law -- in the past, she's been arrested for shoplifting and unlawful use of a weapon.

Story developing ...

LeBron to Cleveland: 'Karma's a Bitch!'

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Lebron James believes the SHALACKING that the Lakers put on the Cleveland Cavaliers last night was an act of "Karma" ... for all the anti-LeBron trash talk he endured back when he left the squad.

In case you missed it, the Lake Show beat LeBron's old team by 55 POINTS last night ... and LeBron watched the whole thing at Boa Steakhouse in West Hollywood.

During the beatdown, Lebron tweeted, "Crazy. Karma is a b****.. Gets you every time. Its not good to wish bad on anybody. God sees everything!"

Spies inside the restaurant tell us LeBron was hanging with a group of people inside the steak joint ... including one massive bodyguard.