It's still too soon to make Whitney Houston jokes -- at least according to the people at Target, who have decided to pull a greeting card from their shelves that mocks the late singing legend.
The card -- available long before Whitney died -- pokes fun at the singer's downward spiral in recent years ... "Next time you think of dating the bad boy, consider Whitney Houston."
The card was kinda funny before she died -- but now that Whitney's gone, Target has decided it's a tad too offensive ... at least for now ... and is currently in the process of yanking it from its stores.
A rep for the store tells TMZ, "The card was in our stores prior to Ms. Houston’s death. As soon as this was brought to our attention, we began the process of removing the card from all applicable stores."
Friday, March 30, 2012
Whitney Houston -- Target Pulls Offensive Greeting Card | TMZ.com
Denver Broncos -- Tim Tebow Gear Is SELLING OUT! | TMZ.com
Tim Tebow is still a wanted man in Denver ... TMZ has learned the Broncos official team shop and online store has been RAIDED by Tebowmaniacs who've snatched up just about every single Tebow item the Broncos have left.
TMZ has spoken with reps for both the Broncos team shop and online store ... who tell us there has been a "huge surge" in Tebow item sales in the past 24 hours.
We're told the team shop at the stadium only has a few items remaining ... including a few jerseys and a few shirts ... "only mens stuff ... and it'll probably be gone in a little bit."
As for the online store ... the rep tells us, "I've had tons of calls for Tebow gear ... everything we had was online and we don't have any more."
Both reps tell us they have no plans to restock the Tebow goods ... 'cause he's no longer with the team.
Somewhere ... the head of the NY Jets merchandising department is smiling.
Lebowski Sweater, Rocky Gloves Hit Auction Block | TMZ.com
It might be the most incredible Hollywood auction we've ever seen -- featuring the Dude's sweater from "The BIg Lebowski," Stallone's gloves from "Rocky," and the actual car from "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
The whole thing's hosted by an organization called "Profiles in History" ... and it's scheduled to go down in May in Beverly Hills.
The "Chitty" car -- still functional by the way -- is the crown jewel of the auction, estimated to sell for anywhere between $1-2 million. Other awesome items to hit the block include:
-- James Dean’s tweed jacket worn in "Rebel Without a Cause"
-- An original production cell from "Cinderella" signed by Walt Disney
-- A real-life EVERLASTING GOBSTOPPER from "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory"
That's right. They're auctioning off your childhood dreams -- and if you're rich, you can buy them back.
John Cena vs. The Rock: Who'd You Rather? | TMZ.com
Super buff and hairless wrestler/actors John Cena and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson pounced on each other at Madison Square Garden the other night.
Question is ...
Whitney Houston -- L.A. Coroner Hunting Down Prescription Records | TMZ.com
The L.A. County Coroner wants to get to the bottom of Whitney Houston's medical and pharmaceutical history -- obtaining subpoenas to get the singer's medical and drug records from her doctors.
According to Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter, it's not out of the ordinary to request such records.
As TMZ reported, there were a half-dozen Rx bottles in the hotel room where Whitney died, including prescriptions for Xanax, Amoxicillin and ibuprofen. There was also a bottle of Midol, but nothing excessive or unusual.
Russell Brand -- Arrested For Cell Phone Snatch & Smash | TMZ.com
Russell Brand has been arrested for allegedly grabbing a photog's cell phone and firing it through the window of a New Orleans law firm ... TMZ has learned.
Russell turned himself in to New Orleans police within the last hour and is currently in police custody.
TMZ broke the story ... Russell got pissed Monday night, after a photog began taking pictures on his iPhone. Russell allegedly took the cell phone and hurled it through the window of a law office.
The photog got the phone back and Russell agreed to pay for the window, but that didn't satisfy cops and prosecutors. A warrant was issued for Russell's arrest.
5:40 PM PT: Russell has been released.
Octomom Gets a Bone From PETA | TMZ.com
If you're Octomom Nadya Suleman, why not take five grand from PETA? Every little bit helps when you're fighting off foreclosure.
In exchange for the cash, PETA gets to advertise in Octo's front yard. The group will put up a sign encouraging people to spay and neuter their pets.
Perfect for the home of an amazingly fertile mother of 14.
Bishop Don Juan -- Pimpest Tattoo Photos Ever! | TMZ.com
Bishop Don "Magic" Juan -- Snoop Dogg's spiritual advisor -- left a permanent mark on himself the other day ... tatting up his arms with some brand new ink ... and we got the pimptastic pics.
The procedure took place on Monday inside Bishop's L.A. home -- and no, your eyes don't deceive you ... one of the tats reads "Let the Chuuuch $ay Amen."
The other reads "333" -- and we're told the numbers are significant because they were handed down to him by God. Go figure.
Green is for the money. Gold is for the honeys.
Tracy Morgan Sundance 911 Call -- 'He's Lost Consciousness' | TMZ.com
TMZ has obtained the 911 call placed moments after Tracy Morgan fell unconscious yesterday at the Sundance Film Festival.
According to the caller -- who identifies Tracy as "a celebrity" on the phone -- the actor had a high fever, and was in possession of antibiotics for an infection in his foot. His breathing was "not normal." The caller says he's not sure if Tracy had been drinking.
TMZ broke the story -- Morgan was rushed to the hospital last night after delivering an acceptance speech at the Creative Coalition Spotlight Awards, after the actor lost consciousness.
Multiple eyewitnesses claim Morgan was slurring his words during the event and appeared extremely intoxicated -- but a rep for the hospital where Morgan was subsequently treated insists ... neither drugs nor alcohol were found in the actor's system upon medical evaluation.
Morgan tweeted moments ago, claiming the high altitude was to blame for his medical emergency.
A-Rod: A Major League Player | TMZ.com
Alex Rodriguez thinks he's bigger than baseball.
He's signed up with a big-time Hollywood agency William Morris, reports the Wall Street Journal, to give him a higher profile than just being the Yankees' third baseman –- a deal engineered by manager-puppetmaster Guy Oseary, who helped embroil him with Madonna and Lenny Kravitz.
A's got plenty of peeps on the payroll now –- TMZ told you how he hired a couple of Miami legal eagles to help him.
TMZ's Funny Baby Face Contest -- Twinner! | TMZ.com
The tribe has spoken -- and the a Trippin' Twins took home the win in our annual Funny Baby Face Contest -- scoring the $250 prize and some super secret mystery gifts from TMZ!
**CLICK HERE for contest rules and regulations!**
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Rip Torn In Court Over Bank Break-In | TMZ.com
Rip Torn just showed up to court -- disguised as a lumberjack -- in his burglary case ... you remember, the one where he broke into a bank thinking it was his home.
We got him outside the Connecticut courthouse where Torn faces burglary and gun charges.
We're hearing there could be a plea bargain, because Torn has completed an alcohol ed program -- yes, Lindsay, take note.
Rip has dodged two DUI bullets ... the famous case where he went nuts in a police station but was found not guilty, and a second DUI case that was dismissed yesterday because he successfully completed the alcohol ed course.
We're in court.
UPDATE: The case has been continued to June 4th -- and according to Rip's attorney, both sides are working towards a resolution.
Rip's attorney also claims the actor has gotten rid of his firearms and is confident rehab can help his client.
