Rob Dyrdek to Nets Star Dude, Home ATMs Are Sooo PLAYED Out
Rob Dyrdek is shredding NBA star Deshawn Stevenson's decision to copy him and install an ATM in his kitchen -- not because it's uncool ... but because dude is 5 years behind the times.
Sources close to the MTV star say Rob has retired the cash machine he bought back in 2007 when he was living with his co-star "Big Black." We're told Rob's ATM is now collecting dust in the bowels of his "Fantasy Factory."
As we reported, the Brooklyn Nets' Stevenson says Dyrdek inspired him to make his ballerific ATM purchase -- and even though RD thinks it's dated, he definitely understands why a rich hoops star would do it.
Friday morning Rob tweeted, "For the record, I had to get that ATM cause we used to roll dice nonstop and I was sick of loaning people money."
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UCLA Players to Diddy Keep Your Millions Justin Earned Scholarship
Diddy's son might be the RKOC (richest kid on campus) ... but Justin Combs' fellow UCLA student-athletes say daddy big bucks shouldn't have to pay a dime -- because Justin earned his scholarship fair and square.
Diddy's been slammed since it was announced this week his son is getting a full-ride scholarship -- $54,000 worth -- to play football at UCLA. The criticism is that Diddy should foot the bill himself ... leaving the scholarship available for a more needy student-athlete.
However, multiple student-athletes -- some on scholarship, some off -- tell TMZ Diddy's millions are a non-factor because, "If you're good enough to play football that you're getting recruited, it doesn’t matter how much your parents are making."
Another student -- a junior volleyball player -- said Justin "should be able to get [the scholarship] if he's qualified. If he's good enough on field ... I don’t think what his father does should play a role."
Of course, a high school senior struggling to get into college might feel differently.
Women of Wrestling Don't Call It a Comeback!
Women's wrestling is finally close to returning to television ... and TMZ has obtained an exclusive sneak peek at the new show. GIRL FIGHT!!!!!!!
David McLane (who created the original Women of Wrestling back in 2000) has teamed up with Los Angeles Lakers exec Jeanie Buss and the two are currently shopping around a reality show about the return of Women of Wrestling.
We're told the new show will focus on the girls (DUH!) but also on the business behind it. Our sources say reaction to the teaser video for the show (see above) has been strong and multiple networks are interested in picking it up from the production company 44 Blue.
But really as long as there are hot chicks wrestling ... it can't go wrong.
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Evander Holyfield Faces Jail Time for $300k Child Support Debt
Evander Holyfield is staring down some jail time if he doesn't cough up more than $300k in unpaid child support, TMZ has learned.
The GA. Dept. of Human Services has gone to court on behalf of Evander's 18-year-old daughter Emani Holyfield ... claiming the former champ hasn't paid a dime of court ordered child support since April 2010, and his tab is now $372,097.40.
The DHS is fed up with the waiting game ... so it's asking a judge to lock up Holyfield and garnish his wages until he antes up the back support.
Evander's rep tells TMZ she was unaware of the situation but added, "Mr. Holyfield has a wonderful relationship with his daughter."
Love don't pay the bills.
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John Cena Why His Marriage Fell Apart
It's becoming apparent why John Cena's marriage to his high school sweetheart fell apart -- the house they were remodeling was sending them to the poor house and the courthouse.
We've already told you -- Cena has blamed the divorce on the remodel, claiming it caused unbearable strife between him and his wife.
We just found documents showing how bad the situation was ... one of the contractors filed a lien on the house for $110,000, claiming the Cena's didn't pay him for his work.
FUN FACT -- Remodels are one of the main triggers that cause marriages to fail.
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Manny Pacquiao My Accountants Screwed Up My Taxes
Manny Pacquiao has sued his accountants ... claiming the pencil pushers probably flunked math -- they made so many mistakes on his company's taxes.
Actually Manny's legal action is a countersuit against VisionQwest Resource Group. VisionQwest sued Manny last year for failing to pay their fees.
Now Manny says in his countersuit -- why would anyone pay fees to accountants who not only made "numerous errors" on tax returns but gave "substandard accounting and tax advice." The lawsuit, filed by Dan Petrocelli -- the guy who kicked OJ Simpson's ass in the civil trial -- claims VisionQwest was "unscrupulous" by targeting Manny for a quick profit.
Manny also claims they are illegally holding his tax records hostage.
FUN FACT: In the lawsuit, Manny calls himself "the world's top 'Pound for Pound' professional boxer." He also says he's the 6th highest paid athlete in the world, raking in $40 million from the second half of 2008 through the first half of 2009.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. The Mug Shot What a Knockout
TMZ has obtained the mug shot for Floyd Mayweather Jr. -- snapped moments after the boxing champ turned himself in to a Vegas jail this morning.
Floyd is currently serving out a 90-day jail sentence for beating up his baby mama in front of their children in 2010.
While in jail, Floyd will be kept in protective custody, which means he will be kept from the general inmate population.
Floyd's cell is 7' x 14' and contains a bed, toilet, sink and small desk. He also gets a WINDOW.
Floyd's expected to be released some time in August.
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Rutgers' Eric LeGrand To Be Honored With MANLIEST of Man Awards
Former Rutgers star Eric LeGrand -- the paralyzed NFL hopeful who was symbolically drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- is about to receive another manly honor ... courtesy of the manliest men's men in TV.
A rep for Spike TV tells TMZ, the network is planning to award LeGrand the first ever GUYSMAN TROPHY at the Guys Choice Awards tomorrow -- and it will be presented to him by famed manly man Ray Liotta.
LeGrand -- a star defensive tackle for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights -- suffered a severe spinal injury during a game in 2010, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down.
LeGrand has made considerable progress recently though ... even regaining some movement in his arms.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. Surrenders for Jail Stint
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has officially begun his 90-day jail sentence for domestic violence.
Floyd turned himself in to a Vegas jail moments ago -- where he'll serve the remaining 87 days of his sentence. Floyd was given a 3-day credit for time served after his arrest. 50 Cent was present in court for support.
The judge praised the boxing legend for having already completed 45 hours of community service -- 20 hours at Habitat for Humanity, 10 hours at a Nevada food bank called Three Square, and 15 hours at Las Vegas Rescue Mission. Floyd has 55 hours left to complete.
In addition, Floyd has already completed 21 of his 54 required domestic violence classes.
Floyd was supposed to surrender back in January, but the judge postponed his jail date so he could fight Miguel Cotto on May 5th. It was worth it ... Floyd won ... and the fight raked in $94 MILLION in pay-per-view sales. For himself, Floyd earned a reported $32 million ... at least.
Floyd pled guilty to misdemeanor domestic violence back in December for beating up his baby mama in front of their kids.
His next status conference is on November 15th, when Floyd will have to show he's continuing to fulfill his court-ordered obligations.
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Lamar Odom Kris Jenner Is NOT My Momager-in-Law
Lamar Odom the basketball player and Lamar Odom the reality star are two completely separate people and he likes to keep it that way ... but maybe he should think about merging the two.
Our photog spotted the former Los Angeles Laker out in L.A. yesterday and asked him if Kris Jenner (mega-manager that she is) is handling his basketball career. Lamar explained, "Those are two separate entities -- the basketball player and the guy that's on reality TV ... She handles the reality star."
An interesting statement from L.O. because when he and Khloe pulled the plug on their reality show ... he claimed he was going to focus on his basketball career. Not a good move on Lamar's part to say he's still in the reality TV world ... if he's serious about having a team take him seriously.
Then again, considering the Kardashians are printing money ... and Lamar's NBA career is well, y'know -- perhaps it IS time to let Kris take over.
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DeShawn Stevenson ATM in My Kitchen Was Rob Dyrdek's Idea!!!
Brooklyn Nets guard DeShawn Stevenson isn't the first person to put an ATM inside his house -- in fact, DeShawn tells TMZ, he straight up jacked the idea from a big-time reality star...
DeShawn tells us, Rob Dyrdek put an ATM in his house long before he did -- and when DeShawn saw Rob's house on MTV ... the NBA star thought it was genius, so he got one himself.
We're told he paid $3,500 for the machine and lets his rich NBA friends use it for last-minute cash withdrawals before they go out.
But the service ain't free -- DeShawn says he charges his pals a steep $4.50 ATM fee.
DeShawn says the machine holds $20,000 and he refills it 4-6 times a year.
He adds, "I like doing things that aren't normal and it's cool to have."
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Super Bowl MVP OJ Anderson Roots for Kings ... Boozes with Devils Fans
Former NY Giants star OJ Anderson picked up the bar tab for a thirsty group of hockey fans this week -- even though they were rooting against his favorite team in the Stanley Cup Finals ... the L.A. Kings.
It all went down during Game 1 between the Kings and the NJ Devils. OJ hit up Miami Mike's Sports Zone in Jersey to watch the action ... where, of course, he was surrounded by Devils fans.
According to Miami Mike himself, OJ didn't let that stop him from slipping on a hockey glove and cheering loudly for the Kings and his fave player Colin Fraser ... who scored the first goal in the Kings' victory.
MM says OJ -- MVP of Super Bowl XXV -- was in the mood to celebrate the win, and "ordered a round of shots for about 25 guys after the game." We're told the boozefest set OJ back $125, plus he tacked on a fat 40% tip of $50!
See, they're hockey fans too -- football players.
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Lamar Odom & T.O. Sink or Swim Plan to Get PAID
Lamar Odom and Terrell Owens ... your unemployment woes are over! We've come up with a job opportunity that will make you true entertainment pioneers. Warning: swim trunks required.
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Thunder to 'Lil Wayne Dude, You Needed a Ticket!
'Lil Wayne is a 'Lil wrong when he says he was denied entry into tonight's playoff game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs -- fact is, he just didn't have a ticket.
The rapper just tweeted, "Going to go to the Thunder game tonight but was denied by the team to be in their arena. Wow."
But a rep for the OKC Thunder tells TMZ ... "We did not deny him," adding, "His representatives contacted us about court side tickets and we told them we are completely sold out."
The rep says the team has no beef with the 'Lil one.
We're happy to help him find a strip club with a big screen.
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Tito Ortiz, Jenna Jameson We're TERRIFIED OF OUR CRAZY FRIEND
UFC legend Tito Ortiz and his retired porn star fiancee Jenna Jameson rushed to court, asking a judge to protect them from a friend who is allegedly drug and alcohol fueled and has stolen from them and stalked them both.
TMZ has obtained the legal docs, in which Tito and Jenna say Shana Burroughs comes over to the house with a virtual pharmacy ... including Xanax and Oxycodone. The Oxycodone is especially problematic because Tito has said in the past that Jenna has struggled with the drug.
The couple claim Shana comes over drunk and under the influence of Rx meds and wreaks havoc -- scaring their kids, stalking them and stealing property from the house.
The docs allege Shana has been doing this for 4 years.
The emergency restraining order was just DENIED, because the judge felt the matter could wait until a full hearing could be held -- and that will happen on June 15.
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Terrell Owens' Ex-Coach Wranglers Cut Him Over $$ ... Nothing Else
The Allen Wranglers are going broke ... and that's why the indoor football team suddenly dropped Terrell Owens this week -- at least according to one of Terrell's former Wranglers coaches.
The coach -- who didn't want to be named -- tells TMZ, the decision to cut Terrell this week was purely financial, and had nothing to do with the fact T.O. missed a recent team trip to a children's hospital ... as Wranglers President Tommy Benizio told TMZ.
The coach is calling BS because he says Terrell played three games after the hospital visit early this month.
Benizio also said Terrell was cut because of his performance -- but T.O.'s ex-coach tells us, Terrell was a star on the team, putting up 10 TDs in 8 games ... "a total professional since day one."
The coach thinks T.O. was the latest in a series of budget-related cuts on the Wranglers -- a culling that included the coach himself, who was let go in March.
The coach says Wranglers owner John Frankel was embarrassed about signing Terrell to an expensive contract he couldn't afford. But Benizio maintains T.O. was dropped over performance and behavior issues -- and insists money had nothing to do with it.