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Charlie Sheen Reacts To Ashton Kutcher Replacing Him on 2 and Half Men

(TMZ) Charlie Sheen delivered the ultimate back-handed compliment to Ashton Kutcher, telling TMZ he's talented but the show will tank.

Charlie continues, taking a shot at the show, saying, "Enjoy the show America. Enjoy seeing a 2.0 in the demo every Monday, WB." Essentially, Charlie is saying the age group that supported him is going to tune out.

Charlie adds, "Enjoy planet Chuck, Ashton. There is no air, laughter, loyalty, or love there." Of course, Charlie is referring to his nemesis, "Men" creator and Executive Producer Chuck Lorre. more on this story

Rick Springfield Threatened To Kill Deputy Sheriff

(TMZ) Rick Springfield threatened to kill a deputy sheriff and the deputy's family the night he was arrested for drunk driving ... yet there is no mention of the incident in the arrest report -- law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

Springfield was arrested in Malibu on May 1 and blew a .10 -- above the legal limit. Sources tell us ... Springfield was extremely angry after the deputy said his $200,000, 1963 Corvette Stingray would be towed away. Law enforcement sources tell us, Springfield yelled to the deputy, "If you tow my car I will f**king kill you and your family."

Law enforcement sources tell us ... back at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station, the captain who runs the station asked the deputy, "Did you really feel threatened?" Our sources say some of the deputies at the station felt it was a loaded question, trying to minimize Springfield's statement. In the end, our sources say there was no mention of the threat in the arrest report -- the report merely says Springfield was "belligerent." more on this story

Lady Gaga Delivers Hair and Hits 10 Million on Twitter

Lady Gaga has release the latest track from her forthcoming album, Born This Way. The song "Hair" was today at 1pm PT / 4pm ET today as part of iTunes' "Countdown to Born This Way" promotion.

The news comes as she hit another digital milestone. Lady Gaga has become the first person to pass 10 MILLION followers on Twitter, where she's held the #1 spot since August 2010.

Leading up to the 5/23 release of her second album Born This Way, Lady Gaga has been using Twitter to personally announce everything to her millions of monsters first. more on this story

Gavin DeGraw Releases Single and Sets Album Release

J Records have set an August 9th, 2011 release date for Gavin DeGraw's brand-new album, Sweeter, but you can get a taste of the effort today.

The album's first single, "Not Over You," which Gavin co-wrote with OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder, who also produced the track, will premiere today May 16th on AOL Music, impacts radio on June 6th and will be available for purchase through iTunes and all other digital providers on June 7th.

Gavin and Ryan first met when they performed on the same bill and the two, both groove-minded piano players, decided to write together. "Not Over You," which poignantly evokes the difficulty of getting over someone, is one of two songs Gavin co-wrote with Ryan for Sweeter, which was recorded in several locations, including Ryan's studio in Denver, Blackbird Studio in Nashville, producer Butch Walker's space in Venice, CA (where Bob Dylan recorded some tracks in the '70s), and the legendary Henson Recording Studios in Hollywood. The album finds the New York native — beloved for his blue-eyed soul vocals, freewheeling melodies, and earthy charm — experimenting with new sounds, which resulted in a potent, swaggering strut, both musically and lyrically, on sexually charged songs like the R&B-infused "Sweeter" and "Radiation." The racier moments are balanced out by more emotionally transparent songs like the vigorous "Not Over You," and the uplifting "Soldier" and "You Know Where I'm At," which convey a vulnerability while still managing to feel distinctly masculine. more on this story

Wanna Drive Britney Spears' Infamous Car?

(TMZ) Britney Spears' famous black Mercedes -- once known as the most dangerous car in L.A. -- will soon be displayed in a Chicago auto museum ... and TMZ has learned the people behind the exhibit are letting one lucky fan get behind the wheel.

Britney has one hell of a history in the 2008 Mercedes Benz SLK 320 -- she blew through red lights, wreaked havoc at all hours of the night and smashed into another car in a parking lot ... for which she was later arrested on a hit-and-run charge.

Now, the car is set to go on display at the Volo Auto Museum just outside of Chicago on June 26 ... the same day the museum will hold a drawing to let one lucky Britney fan drive the car around town for a day ... ... as long as the winner agrees to obey all traffic laws. more on this story

Josh Turner Surprises American Idol Finalist Scotty McCreery

MCA Nashville sent over this bit of news: Josh Turner traveled to Scotty McCreery's hometown of Garner, N.C., on Saturday to surprise the American Idol finalist at his hometown celebration in front of over 30,000 fans. McCreery performed a few songs for the thousands of screaming fans before he sang his self-proclaimed "theme song," "Your Man".

Just as he was getting started, Turner walked on to the stage, completely shocking the American Idol finalist. A stunned McCreery and Turner performed "Your Man" followed by what McCreery says is his "favorite song of all time" - "Long Black Train."

"I think he was surprised," laughs Josh Turner. "He didn't see me until we were almost face-to-face. I think I almost gave him a heart attack." more on this story

The View's Elisabeth Hasselbeck Joins The Boot Campaign

The View co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck has joined the Boot Campaign. What's it all about? Read on: Last Week, on Wednesday, Hasselbeck sported a special pair of combat boots on The View and told millions of viewers how to get a pair of their own.

"It's a great campaign for a great cause," Hasselbeck said as she showed off the boots. "Proceeds help treat injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder."

The boots are part of a national initiative called the Boot Campaign. The Campaign's motto is, "When They Come Back, We Give Back". Proceeds from every pair of boots sold go to charities that help military members and their families deal with a variety of issues they face when they come home. more on this story

Heidi Montag Bans Spencer Pratt?

(TMZ) Spencer Pratt is persona non grata on set at Heidi Montag's new show "Famous Food" ... TMZ has learned -- in fact, we're told producers are so serious ... they issued an all out ban on the reality star.

Sources connected with the restaurant-themed VH1 reality show tell TMZ, Spencer's been banned from the set since day one -- and Heidi herself AGREED to the injunction.

We're told producers were adamant ... Spencer wasn't allowed on the set, near the set, or to be involved in any way whatsoever -- and not wanting bad blood ... Heidi agreed to keep her man at bay. more on this story

Andrew Keegan Attacked

(TMZ) Andrew Keegan and his friends were brutally attacked by a group of six men recently, TMZ has learned -- but lucky for him ... he only ended up with a couple stitches.

Sources close to Keegan tell TMZ, Andrew and his buddies were leaving a charity event in L.A. a few weeks ago when a group of six male strangers approached them -- and picked a fight out of nowhere.

We're told Andrew and his pals tried to diffuse the situation -- but the attackers quickly turned violent ... taking a swing at Andrew and even pistol-whipping one of his friends. Thankfully, police were called and the fight broke up before anyone was seriously hurt. more on this story

Ashton Kutcher To Replace Sheen on Two and a Half Men

(TMZ) Ashton Kutcher has officially signed on to "Two and a Half Men" ... and TMZ has learned he'll be making more than half of Charlie Sheen's base salary ... but less than $800,000 an episode.

Sources tell TMZ, Charlie's base pay on the show was $1.25 million an episode. We've learned Ashton will get more than half -- more than $625,000 -- but less than $800,000.

There are reports Charlie received upwards of $2 million an episode, but that includes his profit participation. And TMZ has learned, CBS honcho Les Moonves has already signed off and he will announce the show is coming back for Season 9. more on this story

Britney Spears Names New Single

Britney Spears will release "I Wanna Go" as the official third single from Femme Fatale album. No word from Jive about when the single will be released, but they did have these details:

"I Wanna Go" was produced by Shellback, Savan Kotecha and long-time collaborator Max Martin. Director Chris Marrs Piliero has been tapped to direct the video.

Britney's Femme Fatale Tour with special guest Nicki Minaj, Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo kicks off June 16th in Sacramento, CA. more on this story

Dr. Phil Clear Of Bus Crash Case

(TMZ) Dr. Phil McGraw is finally done with the bus accident lawsuit that made headlines a few years back -- and get this ... the whole thing didn't cost him a cent.

A bus carrying 19 people crashed on the way to a taping of "Dr. Phil" back in 2007 -- and five of the women on board banded together to sue him and the bus company for negligence.

Earlier this week, the five women settled their lawsuit -- but we're told the girls didn't make out too well. According to a source close to the settlements, only the woman who was most seriously injured came away with a nice-sized settlement -- but that got whittled down to low six figures after expenses. more on this story

Lindsay Lohan Vows To Stay Clean For Life

(TMZ) Lindsay Lohan plans to stay on the straight and narrow for the REST OF HER LIFE -- telling friends, she's serious this time ... no drugs, no booze, no breaking the law ... ever again ... PERIOD.

Sources close to Lindsay tell TMZ, the actress had an epiphany after her sentencing -- and is completely at peace with the judge's decision ... community service, fines, counseling, shoplifters alternative class ... the whole package.

Technically, Lindsay is REQUIRED to stay sober during her formal probation -- which ends after she completes her 480 hours of community service -- but we're told, it doesn't matter ... Lindsay's committed to sobriety for the long haul. more on this story

NEeMA To Support Jeff Beck, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper and Elton John

NEeMA has announced a European tour including dates supporting Jeff Beck, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper and Elton John.

The tour is set to kick off June 10th at Schlossplatz in Stuttgart, Germany and will include a series of headlining club dates at intimate venues across the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Sweden and more, as well as the aforementioned support dates.

A protégé of Leonard Cohen, who co-produced the album with Pierre Marchand (Rufus Wainwright, Ron Sexsmith), NEeMA follows in the tradition of singer/songwriters from Joni Mitchell to Judee Sill and Laura Nyro. more on this story

Reality Star Suicide Device Being Auctioned

(TMZ) Dead VH1 reality star Ryan Jenkins hanged himself on a coat rack nearly two years ago -- after he was accused of murdering his wife -- and now, the very same coat rack could be yours ... for $1,750.

And that's just the starting bid ... in an auction hosted by a website that specializes in selling serial killer memorabilia -- like locks of Charles Manson's hair, Ted Bundy's tire iron, and John Wayne Gacy's license plate.

As we previously reported, Jenkins -- who starred on VH1's "I Love Money 3" -- was accused of brutally murdering his model wife Jasmine Fiore back in 2009 ... and hanged himself in a motel a week later, after fleeing to Canada. more on this story

Another Twist In Celeb Herpes Case

(TMZ) Sources connected with the mystery celebrity herpes lawsuit tell TMZ ... the lawyer for the person who allegedly contracted herpes during a Las Vegas romp has been negotiating a financial settlement with the celeb. And, by the way, the incident DID NOT OCCUR ON APRIL 1.

Our sources say before the lawsuit was filed, attorney Keith Davidson contacted the celebrity's rep and began negotiating a settlement, but the amount was "way too low" for the plaintiff. We're told Davidson then decided to file the lawsuit "as a warning shot across the bow."

After the suit was filed, our sources say negotiations have continued and the celeb has upped the settlement ante, although the parties are still far apart. more on this story

Club Attack Arrest

(TMZ) The man suspected of brutally coldcocking a Hollywood clubgoer Wednesday morning has been arrested ... TMZ has learned.

According to law enforcement sources, the unidentified suspect -- said to be in his 30s -- was arrested this morning in his L.A. home on suspicion of felony assault ... and is currently being held on $500,000 bail.

Shocker ... law enforcement tells us, alcohol played a key role in the incident outside the Roxbury nightclub -- when the attacker delivered a devastating punch to the head of a man who had just walked out of the club.

As for the victim -- we're told he suffered a fractured skull, but is expected to make a full recovery. more on this story