Posted Nov 2nd 2009 2:20PM by TMZ Staff
If this whole "Glee" thing doesn't work out, the show's Canadian star Corey Monteith could get deported back to his homeland for being a jobless non-citizen -- but according to him, Vice Prez Joe Biden could save his ass.
Last night in NYC, Corey said he met the VP at a baseball game a couple of days ago ... and if anyone happened to snap a photo of them together, he thinks the pic could save him from being shipped home.
Our suggestion: Just keep pretending he's American born Chris Klein.
Filed under: TV, Politix
Tags: chris klein, ChrisKlein, corey monteith, CoreyMonteith, glee, joe biden, JoeBiden, vice president joe biden, VicePresidentJoeBiden, video
Posted Nov 1st 2009 10:26AM by TMZ Staff
Usually it's considered common courtesy to give up your seat to a woman -- but Rudy Giuliani was reportedly none too pleased when he had to vacate his prized spot at Yankee Stadium ... to the First Lady.
The former mayor of New York City always sits near the Yankee dugout, but according to Page Six he was relegated to sit behind the photographers' box for Game 1 of the World Series because Michelle Obama was given the seats instead.
The paper says it was the White House that didn't want Giuliani near Obama, but get this: Michelle didn't even sit in the seats because of the weather and they remained unoccupied for the whole game.
Giuliani got his seat back for Game 2, which the Yankees won.
Filed under: Talk Sports, Politix
Tags: first lady, FirstLady, michelle obama, MichelleObama, rudy giuliani, RudyGiuliani, world series, WorldSeries, yankee stadium, yankees, YankeeStadium
Posted Oct 29th 2009 6:25PM by TMZ Staff
The Phillies dominated the Yankees last night -- and according to this PA congressman, not even the combined powers of Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kate Hudson and all the celebrity Yankees fans in the universe can help them pull ahead.
We got Robert Brady (D-PA) -- the same guy who issued The Mohawk Challenge -- today in DC, where he said having hardcore athletic support from celebs is great and all, but "How many home runs did Kate Hudson hit?"
The man has a point...
Filed under: Talk Sports, Politix, Exclusives
Tags: alex rodriguez, AlexRodriguez, beyonce knowles, BeyonceKnowles, congressman robert brady, CongressmanRobertBrady, jay-z, kate hudson, KateHudson, phillies, robert brady, RobertBrady, yankees
Posted Oct 28th 2009 6:49PM by TMZ Staff
It took less than an hour -- but a NY politician is totally stepping up to the plate to accept the Yankees-Phillies mohawk challenge issued by Pennsylvania congressman Robert Brady ... but in case you haven't noticed, there's just one small problem...
Congressman John Hall (D-NY19) wants a piece of the head-shaving action ... but he seems to be lacking the proper equipment for a proper mohawk. Instead, he wants to raise the stakes. Here's John's statement:
"Brady must not be that confident. Just a mohawk? I'll see his mohawk and raise him a whole head. I'll shave all my hair if the Phillies win – which we all know isn't happening."
Some people in the TMZ newsroom believe Hall has more at stake -- due to the fact that balding people usually cherish the few follicles they have left. Others believe Brady -- and his big grey mane -- have more to lose.
We're calling Brady right now to see if it's game on!
Filed under: Talk Sports, Politix, Exclusives
Tags: congressman john ha, CongressmanJohnHa, head, john hall, JohnHall, mohawk, new york, new york yankees, NewYork, NewYorkYankees, philidelphia phillies, PhilidelphiaPhillies, robert brady, RobertBrady, shaving, world series, WorldSeries
Posted Oct 28th 2009 5:20PM by TMZ Staff
With tonight's game just hours away, Congressman Robert Brady (D - PA) is looking to make a last minute bet in tonight's Yankees vs. Phillies showdown ... and he's willing to risk most of the hair on his head.
We got the Phillies phan on Capitol Hill today -- where he said he couldn't find a single NY fan with enough "guts" to meet his high-risk wager. The stakes: The loser would have to get a mohawk!
Any takers?
Filed under: Talk Sports, Politix, Exclusives
Tags: capitol hill, CapitolHill, congressman robert brady, CongressmanRobertBrady, new york yankees, NewYorkYankees, pennsylvania, philadelphia phillies, PhiladelphiaPhillies, phillies, robert brady, RobertBrady, yankees
Posted Oct 28th 2009 1:15AM by TMZ Staff
He's sure got a way with words ... because Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger arranged them in such a way, that an official letter to a lawmaker contained a secret 4-letter slap in the face.
Check out the letter Aahnald penned to a Democratic lawmaker who had heckled the Governator at a recent event in San Francisco. It looks harmless ... until you begin reading down the left-hand margin...
For the record, Arnold's rep called the hidden message a "coincidence."
Buyin' that?
Filed under: Politix, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Tags: arnold schwarzenegger, ArnoldSchwarzenegger, govenator, governor, letter
Posted Oct 26th 2009 5:24PM by TMZ Staff
Maria Shriver is sorry. Again.
The First Lady of California released a statement through her office this afternoon, apologizing for her latest driving gaffe -- parking in a red zone this weekend for over an hour.
Earlier this month, Maria was caught on tape driving while on a cell phone -- three separate times -- a big no-no in California. Maria apologized for that one too.
Maybe now she's learned her lesson.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Politix, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver
Tags: car, driving, maria shriver, MariaShriver, parking, red zone, RedZone
Posted Oct 26th 2009 10:05AM by TMZ Staff
Arnold's really gonna be seeing red after this because his scofflaw wife once again blatantly disobeyed the rules of the road ... and parked her non-emergency vehicle in a red zone!!!!
We're told Maria Shriver left her Escalade in the verboten spot for almost an hour while visiting the doctor's office in Santa Monica.
Maria should have known better -- her husband wrote the intro to the DMV's 2009 "California Driver Handbook," which includes the passage, "As Governor, I urge you to study this handbook and apply what you learn to help keep you and your loved ones safe."
Page 51 clearly states the rules of the red zone, "Red: No stopping, standing, or parking."
On the plus side -- at least the First Lady of California got off the phone before driving away this time.
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Politix, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver
Tags: arnold schwarzenegger, ArnoldSchwarzenegger, maria shriver, MariaShriver, parking, red zone, RedZone
Posted Oct 22nd 2009 12:18AM by TMZ Staff
While hosting a children's health fair, Michelle Obama worked a hula hoop on the White House lawn yesterday.
The 45-year-old First Lady knows how to put her back into it.
Filed under: Barack Obama, Politix
Tags: first lady, FirstLady, hoola hoop, HoolaHoop, Michelle Obama, MichelleObama
Posted Oct 21st 2009 9:28AM by TMZ Staff
Devout Mormon Congressman Jeff Flake (R - Arizona) is giving TMZ's favorite shirtless lawmaker Aaron Schock (R-Illinois) a run for his six-pack -- starting a new battle of the biceps on Capitol Hill.
The world saw Flake, 46, flex his muscles earlier this month after he embarked on a seven-day vacation on a deserted island in the Pacific -- and shared photos of his solo trip with the Washington Post (below left).
Though Flake told us yesterday in D.C. Schock, 28, would probably beat him in a bench press competition, what we really want to know is ...
Filed under: Hot Bodies, Who'd You Rather?, Politix, Exclusives
Tags: Aaron Schock, AaronSchock, capitol hill, CapitolHill, congress, congressman, congressmen, D.C., Jeff Flake, JeffFlake
Posted Oct 19th 2009 4:45PM by TMZ Staff
Second Lady of the United States Jill Biden battled the cool NYC morning on Monday, by showing off her tan gams.
Michelle Obama's ripped arms have met their match.
More Biden
Filed under: Beauty, Hot Bodies, Politix
Tags: Jill Biden, JillBiden, Joe Biden, JoeBiden, VP
Posted Oct 19th 2009 12:15AM by TMZ Staff
The cell phone abusing First Lady of California appeared on "Today" this morning -- where the whole crew wasted no time bustin' her chops over that whole talking-while-driving thing.
When asked about the handsfree debacle, Maria Shriver said "Of all the things I've done in my life, this has gotten the most attention."
Here we thought it was marrying Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Filed under: TV, Politix, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver
Tags: arnold schwarzenegger, ArnoldSchwarzenegger, cell phone, CellPhone, maria shriver, MariaShriver, today show, TodayShow
Posted Oct 15th 2009 4:56PM by TMZ Staff
It's the ultimate hands-free solution -- Maria Shriver didn't just get a Bluetooth ... the habitual cell phone violator also got herself a driver!!!
Today, the woman who got in trouble with her husband for having a cell phone conversation while she was driving -- ironically had lunch at a place called La Conversation in West Hollywood.
After the meal, Arnold Schwarzenegger's wife sat shotgun in her waiting ride -- where she was legally free to yap her ear off as much as she'd like.
Filed under: Politix, Exclusives, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver
Tags: arnold schwarzenegger, ArnoldSchwarzenegger, cell phone, CellPhone, hands free, HandsFree, la conversacion, LaConversacion, maria shriver, MariaShriver
