Brown accuser’s text vowing to “set him up” authenticity in question
The woman who accused Chris Brown of pointing a gun at her allegedly wrote a text message shortly after the incident saying she was going to frame Chris with the gun allegation out of revenge … but she denies sending any such message.TMZ has obtained a copy of the text, sent to an acquaintance named Safari — no relation to Nicki Minaj’s ex. The text was purportedly sent Tuesday at 2:57 AM, shortly after Baylee Curran was kicked out of Chris’ house.
Chris Brown gun-pointing “victim” denies Plaza Hotel theft
The beauty queen who accused Chris Brown of waving a gun in her face has her own legal issues — she is wanted for an alleged robbery at The Plaza Hotel, sources said Wednesday. Baylee Curran, 25, was accused by ex-pal Rachel Getachew, 29, of snatching her Louis Vuitton bag containing a $1,000 Michael Kors wallet, credit cards and $200 in cash during a 2013 getaway to the Big Apple.
Waka Flocka Flame: Accuser should be in jail
Waka Flocka Flame is 100% team Chris Brown when it comes to the drama that went down at his house — and he thinks Baylee Curran’s the real villain, not CB. We got Waka at LAX … he says Breezy was targeted for being black and because of his past, the wrong person went to jail this time around.
Mel Brooks “still reeling” from dear friend Gene Wilder’s death
Mel Brooks got emotional while sharing stories about the late Gene Wilder — his longtime friend and frequent collaborator — with Jimmy Fallon Tuesday on “The Tonight Show.” “He was sick, and I knew it. He was such a dear friend,” Brooks said.
Over 200 musicians lend support to Blurred Lines appeal
Believe it or not, some people still have Robin Thicke’s back. A week after attorneys for the crooner and Pharrell Williams appealed the “Blurred Lines” copyright infringement verdict, 212 musicians have come forward to support the duo’s efforts to have the judgment overturned, according The Hollywood Reporter’s Esq. blog.
John Legend calls National Anthem a “weak song”
John Legend is standing with Colin Kaepernick in his decision not to stand during the national anthem, calling “The Star-Spangled Banner” “weak,” and saying he doesn’t “truly love” the song. “For those defending the current anthem, do you really truly love that song? I don’t and I’m very good at singing it. Like, one of the best,” he wrote on Twitter.
Sheila E will not perform at Prince tribute concert
Sheila E. is clearing up rumors she’s performing atthe Prince Tribute Concert in October. “To provide clarity and to avoid confusion, I am not scheduled to perform at the Prince Tribute Concert currently planned for October 13th,” she told Page Six in a statement.
Until now, Drake was the one holding out on Rihanna
While Drake gave a touching speech at the VMAs, calling Rihanna “someone I’ve been in love with since I was 22 years old,” insiders say he’s actually the one who’s been holding out. Says a source, “She’s always been into him. It’s him, not her, who has been backing off the relationship.” But now they are on the same page.
Kylie surprises Tyga with $300K Bentley
Kylie Jenner just gave Tyga a very expensive smoke screen — a new Bentley Bentayga. Kylie says the $300k SUV was the reason she was at the dealer on Tuesday. She claims the story we broke — about Tyga’s Ferrari getting repo’d — nearly blew her surprise. Check out the video … KJ’s super excited, but Tyga’s speechless. Probably still thinking about his sports car.
Dan Bilzerian’sis about to launch his own emoji
Apologies to Kim Kardashian and Amber Rose, but Dan Bilzerian’s about to blow up their playbook by unleashing a set of R-rated emojis no other celeb would dare to do. Well, maybe Charlie Sheen.
Orlando Bloom warned Miranda Kerr about his nude pics
Miranda Kerr wasn’t thrilled about ex-husband Orlando Bloom‘s nude photos, but at least she got a fair warning. The supermodel revealed on Australia’s “Kyle and Jackie O” Tuesday Bloom texted her before his big reveal earlier this month, when photos hit the Web of the “Lord of the Rings” star paddleboarding naked with girlfriend Katy Perry.
Turns out those new Harry Potter movie rumors are, well, just rumors
Boo! A rep for Warner Bros. told The Huffington Post in a emailed statement Wednesday morning, “’Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ is a stage play, with no plans for there to be a film.” We need some magic to make this happen!
Artist Hunt Slonem’s prized parrot is missing
If anyone spots a bright green eclectus parrot swooping about in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, or farther afield, it could be Apollo Slonem, who managed to pry open a screen to escape from the famed artist Hunt Slonem’s studio.
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