El DeBarge was right ... his famous incarcerated brother James DeBarge has finally settled his MJ beef with his fellow inmate Conrad Murray ... and all it took was an honest jail house conversation.
TMZ broke the story ... James -- Janet Jackson's ex-husband -- held a serious grudge with Murray because he blamed the doc for killing his friend Michael Jackson.
But now we've learned ... the two managed to have a confrontation behind bars at the Men's Central Jail facility in L.A. in the past few days ... and "squashed the beef."
TMZ spoke with James' wife ... who says the singer was very impressed with Murray and that James "has made peace with what happened to Michael."
We're told James no longer believes Murray is an "evil" man or a murderer ... instead he told his wife Conrad is a "kind man."
So, we gotta ask ...
Friday, March 30, 2012
Conrad Murray -- Finally Buries the Hatchet with Famous Jailmate | TMZ.com
Jason Biggs -- Mocks 'Kony 2012' Honcho Jason Russell in Naked Meltdown Video | TMZ.com
GoDaddy's Bob Parsons Elephant Killer -- PETA Is Extorting Me | TMZ.com
The GoDaddy.com CEO who shot and killed an African elephant is now taking aim at PETA for blasting his hunting trip -- vowing he won't be extorted by the animal defenders.
Bob Parsons triggered controversy after posting an Internet video chronicling his elephant slaying during a trip to Zimbabwe.
TMZ obtained a copy of the letter PETA sent Parsons, presenting him with its "first-ever Scummiest CEO of the Year Award" -- and informing him PETA is "taking our domain-name business elsewhere."
Parsons tells TMZ, "I understand PETA has an agenda, but I refuse to go along with their extortion-style practice."
Parsons claims he was only hunting "problem elephants" -- ones that destroy the villagers' crops ... adding, "I stand by my decision to help African villagers." Parson claims he has the support of tribal leaders there.
In its letter, PETA points out there are effective and nonlethal methods already being used to keep elephants from village crops. But Parsons isn't giving in to PETA's request that he back more humane methods ... saying, "Will we donate to PETA in return for their business? Absolutely not."
Wedding Dress Guru Renee Strauss Has Bev Hills Shop Raided | TMZ.com
A fancy schmancy Beverly Hills wedding dress shop -- owned by a reality show star -- doesn't have a lot for sale these days, because the Sheriff's deputies seized all the dresses!
Renee Strauss -- featured on TLC's "Brides of Beverly Hills" -- lost a lawsuit filed by some very unhappy, ex-employees. Seems Renee blew off the judgment ... in excess of $500,000, which includes the winning side's attorney's fees.
Under California law, if a merchant doesn't pay a judgment, the Sheriff can do some western-style justice, in the form of seizing merchandise. And that's exactly what the Sheriff did.
As for what was seized ... wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, headpieces and veils, tiaras, shoes, gloves, jewelry, garters and hankies.
Those Sheriff's are gonna look mighty perty ... we kid -- the schmatas can eventually be sold to satisfy the judgment.
Calls to Renee were not returned.
Charlie Sheen -- Ashton Kutcher SUUUUCKS | TMZ.com
And now a torpedo of truth from Charlie Sheen -- "I'm tired of pretending Ashton doesn't suck."
Sheen called in to TMZ Live today ... when he finally spoke his mind about the guy who took over the starring role on his old show, "Two and a Half Men."
Sheen had been politically correct towards Kutcher ever since AK took over ... but after Warner Bros. legally threatened Charlie for using a "Men" photo to promote his new show, "Anger Management" ... it was no more Mr. Nice Guy.
Sheen told us, "I'm tired of lying ... I'm tired of pretending the show doesn't suck ... I'm tired of pretending Ashton doesn't suck."
Charlie added, "It's nothing personal ... I just feel bad for him ... he's saddled with such bad writing."
Ladies and gentlemen ... he's back.
Jay-Z -- I Refuse to Clap for Chris Brown | TMZ.com
It was the standout performance of the MTV VMAs -- Chris Brown dancing his face off -- but while everyone from Kanye to Bieber stood up and cheered ... Jay-Z refused to even crack a smile.
Of course, Jay is the man who discovered Rihanna -- and they're still VERY tight. So, was his decision to NOT clap a message to Brown? Or is Jay simply too cool for the room?
Jeremy London -- Charged with Domestic Battery, Officially Described as Homeless | TMZ.com
Jeremy London has formally been charged with domestic battery for allegedly beating up his baby mama in Palm Springs last month -- but the crazy part ... legal docs filed in the case describe the actor as homeless.
Jeremy still hasn't been arrested for the incident -- so in addition to charging documents, authorities filed a request for an arrest warrant, describing Jeremy's alleged attack on his estranged wife Melissa Cunningham.
According to the docs, the fight started when London put the couple's son in his car to go to breakfast, but Melissa objected ... insisting the boy did not want to go.
According to the papers, an argument erupted, culminating with London pulling Melissa's hair and hitting her on the side of the head.
At the end of the documents, Jeremy is described as having no address ... simply "transient."
A rep for Jeremy tells us, "The allegation for which this charge against Jeremy London is being filed is false and no such abuse occurred."
Other Nerds Say Nintendo Jacked Their Joystick | TMZ.com
That Wii wand you're waving around like a madman at your friend's party might not be Wii-motely Nintendo's after all.
At least that's what a tech company in Maryland wants you to think. It's suing Nintendo for jacking the joystick and other patents it says it developed before the Wii blew up. They don't specify damages in the Federal lawsuit, but given how many gazillion of these things Nintendo has sold, we're guessing it'll be a lot.
Nintendo didn't comment.
Marc Anthony to Jennifer Lopez -- I'm Gettin' Ass Too!! | TMZ.com
Marc Anthony wants Jennifer Lopez to know ... she ain't the only one with a hot, young plaything -- and he's got the photos to prove it.
Anthony just went to his Facebook page and posted a photo of himself gettin' all kissy kissy with a 24-year-old Venezuelan model named Shannon de Lima.
It's the first chick Marc has been romantically linked with since he split with J.Lo back in July.
Of course, 42-year-old Lopez rebounded with 24-year-old backup dancer Casper Smart.
Question is ...
Thursday, March 29, 2012
John Cena -- 30x the 'Wish' Granting Power | TMZ.com
WWE's John Cena is about to make a whole bunch of little wishes come true -- because TMZ has learned he's taking 30 kids from Make-A-Wish to WRESTLEMANIA!!!!!!
Reps from M.A.W. tell us 30 kids with "life-threatening medical conditions" from the U.S., Canada, and even Australia will attend Wrestlemania XVII this weekend in Atlanta.
But that's not all -- the kids will be going to a private autograph session with WWE Superstars and Divas ... and afterward, they'll hit a pizza party hosted by Cena!!!
We're told the M.A.W. Foundation also plans to honor John at the party for passing a huge milestone -- 200 wishes granted -- an honor shared by only three other celebs ... Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Hulk Hogan.
