Buyers Don't Bite on Vick's House Auction
Maybe it was the gaudy #7 emblazoned in the downstairs carpet or a recent rerun of the horror flick "Pet Cemetery" -- but either way, the word "sold" wasn't muttered at Michael Vick's home auction today.
Although no dog fighting occurred on the property, only two potential purchasers showed up to Vick's 8 bedroom, 11 bath Duluth mansion -- and neither were able to put up a qualifying bid (including a $160,000 cashier's check), according to the AJC.
The house -- which is being auctioned as part of Vick's bankruptcy case -- won't sell for anything less than $3.2 million. For now.
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Barkley's Only Jail Complaint? The Food!
Judging by his size, one might think Charles Barkley would eat anything -- and everything -- put in front of him. Not true.
We're told Chuck had a serious problem with the food he was served during his short stint in an Arizona jail. Charles was given sloppy joes, potatoes, pear chunks, zucchini, a bread roll and a slice of margarine.
His reaction: "Man ... this stuff tastes like sh*t."
Chuck's special tent, separate from the other inmates, did not come with access to the vending machines with junk food and candy. So his lawyers were allowed to bring him some junk food and candy from the outside.
You can lock up the man ... but not his sweet tooth.
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Sir Charles Makes Fast Break from Jail
Charles Barkley is done with his jail sentence.
Barkley was released from Tent City Jail in Arizona just before 8:00 AM today after serving his 3 day stint for a DUI bust.
For his safety, he was housed in a separate tent from other inmates and had his meals brought to him.
No word on how far Sir Charles got in "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Spanish."
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Track Suit Charles' New Mug
A less sweaty, Nike track suit wearing Sir Charles Barkley posed for this new mugshot when he entered Tent City Jail in Arizona yesterday.
Barkley -- who will finish his 3-day sentence for DUI tomorrow -- is allowed to rock the track suit because he's in on "work release."
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Matt Damon -- Mad For Spandex
Are you crazy enough to be like Matt Damon? If so, you're probably already wearing biking shorts 18 sizes too small. But if you're a normal person, all you can really do is stare in horror as the actor's body parts struggle to escape from their spandex prison.
Damon squeezed into the tiny pants today during the Cape Argus cycle tour in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Charles Barkley -- Tent City All-Star
Charles Barkley finished delivering a news conference from inside the Tent City Jail in Phoenix, AZ this afternoon, and his fellow inmates are already cheering for him like it's the "Shawshank Redemption."
Sitting next to Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the NBA Hall-of-Famer started with a typical PSA monologue, saying he made a mistake and had "learned not to drink and drive." Barkley reiterated that he is not a role model. Understatement of the year.
But the good stuff came after the newser, when inmate P519798 played politician -- shaking hands and even posing for pictures! All within the confines of jail. Oh, and apparently he's aware that TMZ broke the story of his DUI arrest.
If you're wondering what Sir Charles will do in his downtime over the next three days -- he's reading "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Spanish." Ay Dios Mio!
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Sir Charles -- I Only Blame Myself
Charles Barkley has just stepped up to deliver a press conference from inside Tent City Jail in Arizona.
Before the presser, Barkley was photographed as he first got to Tent City by KTVK in Phoenix. In the photos, Barkley is rocking a Nike tracksuit, a gold chain and a ridiculous grin.
Contrary to earlier reports, Barkley will not be forced to wear the legendary pink boxers or striped uniform.
Because he is on "work release," he will be able to stay in his clothes the entire time.
Story developing ... video to follow soon.
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Barkley to Give Presser -- FROM JAIL!
Live, from incarceration -- it's Charles Barkley?!
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office told us they have authorized their most famous inmate to speak with the press while serving time inside the facility.
We're told it's all going down in about an hour -- 2:15 EST.
Stay tuned ...
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The Boz Set Free
Brian Bosworth was released from jail just moments ago -- and if he looks like he just got run over by Bo Jackson, it's because cops say he was driving around Hollywood completely smashed early this morning.
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Timberlake Goes to Court -- Balls Out
He's worth millions, has a hot chick and plays a mean game of golf -- but now we have yet another reason to be jealous of Justin Timberlake: He's not too bad on the b-ball court either.
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Barkley Catches Huge Break -- Jail Time Reduced!
TMZ has learned Charles Barkley will only have to serve three days in an Arizona jail -- not the five he was expected to serve.
The Scottsdale City court tells TMZ the City Prosecutor recommended the reduction in punishment for his December 31st DUI bust, but it's unclear why the change was made.
Barkley was originally sentenced to 10 days in jail -- but he had the option of only doing five days if he completed an alcohol education program.
He will begin his sentence at Tent City Jail -- where they make the inmates wear pink -- on March 21.
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Brian Bosworth Busted for DUI
Former college football star -- and NFL bust -- Brian Bosworth was pulled over for a DUI last night ... on his Harley!
Cops pulled over The Boz on Hollywood Blvd. for not having a license plate on his bike, but detected alcohol on his breath. He failed the breathalyzer and was arrested and taken into custody at about 3:00 AM. We're told he was very cooperative.
He is currently being held on $5,000 bail.
Euro Greasy: Handball Star
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo went on the offensive on Thursday by grabbing his anatomy in public.
The 24-year-old futbol star showed what a great team member he is.
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Tom Brady's Helper Is Sorta Famous
Tom Brady wasn't the only celebrity at Best Buy in West LA yesterday -- turns out the Patriots' quarterback took a few product handoffs from the guy who stars in one of BB's commercials!
You may recognize Matthew from this spot -- which proves the dude really is an employee and not some random guy acting like one of the boys in blue.
Only in Los Angeles ... and only the best for Tommy boy.
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As a Singer, Rodman's a Great Basketball Player
It probably takes a lot to embarrass a guy who used to dress in drag, got beat up by Carmen Electra and co-starred in a Van Damme flick -- but we're guessing this video of Dennis Rodman "singing" in a bar at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Fla. might do the trick.
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Priest Holmes -- "It's an Unfortunate Situation"
The entire NFL community is still struggling to cope with the boating tragedy in Florida, including former KC Chiefs superstar Priest Holmes.