Everyone is still buzzing about Janet Jackson and her possibly being pregs. Her guy, Jermaine Dupri, doth protest once again ... and possibly too much?
"No she is not pregnant and yes we're still together," says JD, on his blog. "It baffles me how y'all let these blog and magazines control your lifes [sic]." After Janet ditched her tour, the rumors flew.
Speculation also has frothed that the pair is splitting up. Again, not true.
Filed under: Department of Debunk
While conspiracy theorists are raining down on "The Price Is Right" miracle, the dude who nailed the value of his showcase -- to the dollar -- is declaring there was no funny business, just crazy-ass skill.
In a radio interview with DJ Andy Gil on 93.1 in Las Vegas, Terry Kniess explained how he called the exact price of not only his final showcase, but also the initial item up for bid that got him onstage. His trick: he watches the show A LOT.
Terry had already seen the "large, green egg ceramic cooker" on the show three weeks before -- so he knew it was $1175. As for his strategy for the Showcase Showdown -- you'll just have to listen.
Filed under: TV, Department of Debunk
So like most of us you were wondering why Madonna's rep came out firing brazenly the other day with a "payout" figure to the AP.
Turns out it was wrong, at least according to Madge and Guy. They say in a joint statement to TMZ, "A misleading and inaccurate statement, specifically in relation to the sums of money involved, was wrongly issued to AP this week.The financial details of the settlement will remain private, save to say that both of us are happy with our agreement. Our primary concern, like any co-parents, is the care and well being of our children."
We contacted Liz Rosenberg to ask her what the hell happened, but haven't heard back.
Filed under: Madonna, Department of Debunk
Tim McGraw isn't gunning for Tennessee Gov just yet -- he says he's got to get "a lot smarter" before he does.
"There is no truth to this," says McGraw's rep to People, about rumors that spread this weekend. "It's something he is interested in, but not for 2010. Later in life." McGraw was reportedly being groomed for a run at the Governor's office by Tennessee Dems.
He's said before, "I would want to do it just to say I did it. I think I gotta get a lot smarter between now and then!"
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Department of Debunk
Everyone's still wondering why Janet Jackson bailed on most of her "comeback" tour –- the one guy who would probably know says it's not because she was PG.
Jermaine Dupri tells Hollyscoop.com his woman isn't knocked up, despite the scuttlebutt. Dupri even called out certain members of gossiping classes for spreading false rumors.
Nonetheless, Janet hasn't totally pooh-poohed the idea of bringing more spawn of Jacko into the world: "I'd love to have children. It's just up to Jermaine, what he wants to do." Do the right thing, Jermaine.
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Janet Jackson, Department of Debunk
Sources tell TMZ Jamie Lynn Spears is swelling up with anger over one gossip mag's claims she had lipo while pregnant -- so much so that she may take legal action.
We're told the story is "100% NOT true" -- that Jamie Lynn has never had lipo and would "never in her life" do anything like it.
Calls to Jamie Lynn's publicist have not been returned.
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Department of Debunk
Gordon Ramsay claims he's not screwing around on his wife, and the "Hell's Kitchen" star is making sure everyone -- including his dear mum -- knows it.
Gordo went on attack during a guest appearance on a BBC cooking show yesterday, telling the crowd that the tabloid reports running rampant in the UK are "a load of bull" -- of course, his mother and family were in the audience, so what else was he going to say?
The Brit tabs have been on fire accusing him of having an affair with Sarah Symonds, who just happens to be a spokeslut for AshleyMadison.com, the cheaters' dating site.
Ramsay hadn't spoken out about the allegations until yesterday.
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Department of Debunk
Not even marriage is sacred to self-proclaimed Jesus freak Heidi Montag -- because it looks like her "marriage" to Spencer Pratt was just an elaborate ploy to cash in.
After MonPrat "eloped" in Cabo San Lucas last week, they sold their story and photos. And the joke may be on the publications, because the "marriage" was as fake as Heidi's breasts.
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, The Hills, Department of Debunk
Even at 50, Madonna doesn't have time for dalliances. Cynthia Rodriguez's attorney Earle Lilly told us last night A-Rod and Madge had been together as recently as this weekend, hanging together at a Kabbalah event. Not so says Liz Rosenberg, Madonna's uber-publicist.
Rosenberg says not only is the story totally untrue, but also adds, "Madonna is in a studio rehearsing and I assume Mr. Rodriguez has some baseball games to play."
And just so you're clear, she told us, "To reiterate, Madonna has officially stated that she is not at all romantically involved with Alex Rodriguez. I would appreciate if your reporting would reflect that reality."
Lilly said Alex's "infidelity" was the "last straw."
Filed under: Madonna, Department of Debunk, Dirty Divorces
You might be hearing that Lil' Kim got into a smash-up yesterday in Brooklyn and got popped for driving without a license -- not true. We've heard a different story, and wait 'til you hear who spread the tale.
A source tells TMZ that not only was Lil' Kim not in Brooklyn, she was at her home in Jersey. We're told her mom went absolutely nuts when she heard the news ... on the radio. Shock jock Wendy Williams' radio show was actually giving out the intersection where the alleged accident happened and telling people to take photos of the wreck.
We couldn't get hold of Wendy for comment.
Filed under: Music, Department of Debunk
So they hold hands, snuggle and kiss in public -- but Sam Ronson still insisted yesterday that she and Lindsay Lohan were just friends.
The sylph-like Sam just scoffed at our suggestion. But we can't help but remember ...
Filed under: Department of Debunk
In a move totally out of character, Tom Cruise has sicked his lawyers on luxury baby boutique Petit Tresor, accusing them of babbling to the tabs about Suri's outrageously expensive designer Scientoloduds. 
According to the cease and desist letter sent by Cruise's law firm, the store leaked false info that Suri's parents dropped a cool $350 - $400K on the tot's wardrobe over the last two years. Tom and Katie's mouthpieces claim the store violated their clients' right of privacy.
The lawyers are asking the store to, "not say anything (whether true or false) about Mr. Cruise and Ms. Holmes' shopping habits."
When TMZ spoke to Petit's Andy Behrman all we got was, "Are we allowed to comment?"
Filed under: Tom & Katie, Celebrity Feuds, Department of Debunk
We know this is going to sound ridiculous, but Scarlett Johansson's engagement ring is actually blingier and more ballin' than she's letting on.
The buzz on ScarJo's bling is that the ring -- designed by Sonia Boyajian -- is around three carats and cost about $30K. Not so, we're told -- the ring is actually "north" of four carats -- and set Ryan back a cool $120,000! Get a piece of that rock.
Reps for the couple didn't comment.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Department of Debunk
Please do not run out and buy Ellen DeGeneres wedding gifts.
Yesterday, TMZ broke the story that Ellen had announced her impending nuptials to girlfriend Portia de Rossi. Right before, the talk show host issued a statement, lauding the court's decision to overturn California's ban on gay marriage, adding, "P.S. I'm registered at Crate & Barrel." Problem is, someone then thought it would be funny to actually register in the couple's name.
While Ellen and Portia are planning on tying the knot, they want to make sure that everyone knows that they are not registered -- anywhere.
We'd make a joke here, but we're afraid people will take it seriously.
Filed under: Department of Debunk
Is the Food Network trying to win over a younger audience by slicing and dicing a contestant's age on "The Next Food Network Star"?
According to his online profile, season four contestant Jeffrey Vaden is 43-years-old. But on the show, he was credited as being a sprightly 39. Foodnetworkaddict.com was the first to have the keen eye. Is this a case of bad editing -- or bad numbers?
According to their profiles, the other contestants on the show, save for one woman, are all in their 20s and 30s. Are two 40-year-olds two too many?
UPDATE: The Food Network just released this statement to TMZ:
"The contestant (Jeffrey Vaden) mistakenly wrote his age as 39 on his initial application, but also provided his correct year of birth and later verified it with the network. The correct age of 43 was used in all network materials but due to a production mistake, the incorrect age was included in the show and the online video. We are correcting the mistake immediately."
Filed under: Department of Debunk, Food Glorious Food
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