Diddy Hospitalized

Diddy was treated and is back at home ... feeling a lot better. A Diddy source tells us ... the migraine was unrelated to anything that went down at the Mansion. more on this story

Celebrity Apprentice Attacked at Drake Grammy Party

(TMZ) Former "Celebrity Apprentice" contestant Claudia Jordan told police ... she was attacked by a crazed woman who's currently involved with her ex-husband ... and it all went down at Drake's Grammy after party.

TMZ has learned ... the actress/former "Deal or No Deal Model" claims she was at Drake's party at Greystone Manor in L.A. when the woman assaulted her out of nowhere -- taking a swing at her and connecting with the top of Claudia's head ... in the middle of the nightclub.

According to Claudia, her ex recently broke up with the woman in question -- and for some reason, she blamed Claudia for things going sour. Claudia says she hasn't spoken to her ex in two years.

Claudia tells TMZ ... she didn't say a word to the woman the entire night -- but the unidentified female was staring daggers at her the entire time ... before eventually losing it.

Security at the club was notified and the woman was tossed out.

Claudia tells us, she filed a police report with the LAPD -- and went to the hospital Monday to have her head and neck checked out. more on this story

Madonna Expands Tour Plans

Madonna's upcoming tour is a big hit before it has even kicked off, with shows selling out left and right and now Live Nation sent over good news for fans in some of those markets:

Following immediate one day sellouts in many of the major markets of Madonna's tour, Live Nation Entertainment has announced that due to the overwhelming demand, additional shows have been added including New York City's Yankee Stadium on September 8th, Washington DC's Verizon Center on September 24th and Seattle on October 3rd.

In North America, advance interest was so great that 2nd shows were announced in Los Angeles, San Jose, Toronto, Chicago and Vancouver. Additional shows in Europe thus far include Berlin June 30th, on sale Friday, Feb. 17th and in Amsterdam July 8th, on sale Saturday, Feb. 18th. more on this story

Adele Goes A Capella

(popmusiclife) Adele sat down with Anderson Cooper for a 60 Minutes interview and aside from talk, the big winner at the Grammy awards delivered an a capella performance of one of her hits.

"I don't think anybody who's vaguely conscious has not heard Adele's songs," says Anderson. "Actually, I jog to 'Rolling in the Deep' every day."

For the 60 Minutes session, Cooper had Adele sit down at a piano to perform, but she was unable to play due to the length of her fingernails.

So…she did what comes naturally: sang a sample of "Rolling In The Deep" a capella. Check it out here.

Whitney Houston's Family Divided Over Where To Bury Her

(TMZ) There's a rift in Whitney Houston's family over where she should be laid to rest ... TMZ has learned.

Family sources tell us ... Dionne Warwick, Whitney's cousin, and Cissy Houston, Whitney's mom, both want the burial to take place in Atlanta. They believe Atlanta is the place Whitney enjoyed the most and had the fondest memories.

But the rest of the family wants Whitney buried in Newark -- where she was born, and subsequently discovered at a local Baptist church

We're told Cissy's position is succinct: "Michael Jackson did not want to be buried in New Jersey, and Whitney did not want to be buried in New Jersey."

We're told Cissy and Dionne caved, after other family members convinced them New Jersey is where the world will remember her most. more on this story

Hugh Hefner's Son Arrested For Playmate of the Year Assault

(TMZ) Hugh Hefner's oldest son Marston Hefner was arrested Sunday night after he allegedly attacked his Playmate of the Year girlfriend Claire Sinclair ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... cops were called to the pad Marston shares with Sinclair in Pasadena, CA after one of Sinclair's family members called 911, claiming Marston had attacked her.

Cops arrived to the scene ... and we're told officers observed visible injuries on Sinclair's body ... including bruises and red marks.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Marston admitted the two had gotten into an argument ... but did not cop to striking Sinclair.

Sources tell us ... Sinclair told cops Marston had punched her, kicked her in the stomach and then refused to let her leave the residence. We're told Sinclair called family members after the alleged attack ... and her family called the cops.

After a brief investigation, Marston was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence at around 11:15 PM ... and hauled to a nearby police station where he was booked.

Marston was released on $20,000 bail a few hours later.

20-year-old Sinclair was named PMOY in 2011. She has been dating Marston on-and-off since August 2010. more on this story

Judge Tosses TLC's T-Boz's Bankruptcy Case

(TMZ) The judge in T-Boz' bankruptcy case has turned his back on the ex-TLC singer -- refusing to provide ANY protection against her army of creditors ... but according to court docs, it's the singer's own fault.

TMZ broke the story ... T-Boz filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in October -- claiming she owed $768,642.99 to multiple creditors -- but last week, the judge kicked her out of bankruptcy court.

According to the court docs, the case was dismissed because T-Boz -- real name Tionne Watkins -- completely dropped the ball dealing with her affairs, failing to make any attempts to pay off her debts, appear at a creditors' meeting, or ... not be a scrub in general.

As a result, the judge ended the bankruptcy case – giving T-Boz' creditors free reign to go after her whatever assets she has.

The creditors are free to pursue T-Boz until the singer files for bankruptcy again -- but she can't re-file til the end of July ... 180 days after the original case was dismissed. more on this story

Simon Cowell and Quincy Jones Tribute Whitney Houston

(Gibson) Entertainment figures have been paying tribute to singer Whitney Houston, who passed away last weekend. Simon Cowell called her "one of the greatest singers of all time."

Amy Winehouse's father Mitch said he was "absolutely devastated" and tweeted: "Amy, Etta, Whitney. Their music will NEVER die. What a great girl group in heaven. Mitch."

Producer Quincy Jones released a statement saying, "I am absolutely heartbroken at the news of Whitney's passing. I always regretted not having had the opportunity to work with her. She was a true original and a talent beyond compare. I will miss her terribly. There are so few people like her in the world. They are a rarefied breed, these are true superstar, legendary divas and I say divas in the nicest possible way. She had one of the greatest voices I have ever heard in my life, ever."

Grammy Awards host LL Cool J opened Sunday night's ceremony with a prayer for Houston saying, "There is no way around this. We've had a death in our family. The only thing that feels right is to begin with a prayer for a woman who we loved – for our fallen sister, Whitney Houston." more on this story

Dave Stewart and Joss Stone Special Valentine's Day TV Performance

Tune in tonight to watch Dave Stewart and Joss Stone on CBS's "Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson."

They'll perform a special song for Valentine's Day. The episode airs tonight Tuesday, February 14-- Last week, the duo performed two shows in southern California, the first of which (February 9) was a sold-out gig at the Troubadour in Los Angeles.

Stone and Stewart collaborated last year as co-producers and co-songwriters on her album LP1 (Surfdog Records). They also joined forces last year on the debut album by SuperHeavy, a new band Stewart created with Stone, Mick Jagger, Damian Marley and A.R. Rahman. more on this story

Lindsay Lohan Vs Uncle Sam

(TMZ) According to docs filed at the L.A. County Recorder's Office, Lindsay Lohan never paid federal income taxes for 2010 ... to the tune of $140,203.30.

As TMZ previously reported, Lindsay never cut the government a check for the $93,701.57 she was supposed to pay in federal taxes for 2009 either.

So far, no comment from Lohan ... but she previously blamed her accountants for the 2009 debacle ... so it's probably safe to say they're gonna get the blame for the 2010 screw up as well. more on this story

LAPD Captain At Don Cornelius Death Scene Was on Soul Train

(TMZ) The LAPD captain who ran the crime scene on the day Don Cornelius killed himself was no stranger to the legendary TV host ... because in her younger days, she appeared on "Soul Train" ... TMZ has learned.

Captain Tina Monett Morris joined the Los Angeles Police Department back in 1981. But before she was solving crimes, Capt. Morris appeared on "Soul Train" as a dancer back when she was a teenager.

We called Capt. Morris for details about her time on the show -- but she was tightlipped, only confirming she had indeed appeared on the show. more on this story

Hannah Montana Star Strikes Deal in DUI Case

(TMZ) Former "Hannah Montana" star Mitchel Musso has struck a deal in his DUI case ... TMZ has learned.

We broke the story ... 20-year-old Musso was busted back in October after an early morning traffic stop in Burbank, CA.

Now, TMZ has learned Musso has pled no contest to one count of having a blood alcohol level over .08 ... and in exchange, will be sentenced to 36 months informal probation and ordered to pay a fine and complete an alcohol education class.

Musso released a statement ... saying, "I appreciate the court allowing me to resolve my case in the manner it did today. In becoming an adult, I have learned first hand that stepping up and taking responsibility is the best way to move forward."

He adds, "I am especially thankful to my family and fans for their unwavering support and encouragement. I am glad to now put this in the past." more on this story

Paul McCartney Visits Whitney Houston Memorial

(TMZ) Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell stopped by the Beverly Hilton hotel to lay flowers at a makeshift memorial for Whitney Houston ... and TMZ has the pics.

Paul and Nancy dropped a bouquet of yellow roses at the scene, shook hands with some of Whitney's fans at the memorial and talked about how much they loved the late singer.

We're told the fans tried to compliment Paul on his performance at the Grammy Awards last night ... but Paul brushed off the praise ... insisting, "This is about Whitney, not me."

We can't find any evidence that Paul and Whitney ever sang together ... but clearly, the Beatles legend had a respect for her work. more on this story

Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush Go On Lunch Date

(TMZ) Kim Kardashian has REUNITED with her ex-boyfriend Reggie Bush ... breaking bread with the NFL player at the Beverly Hills Hotel this weekend ... TMZ has learned.

Multiple sources tell us ... the two were smiling and laughing during the lunch date ... and played it cool when fans approached them for pictures and autographs.

We're told it seemed just like old times ... before Kim went off and married/divorced that other guy whose name we can't remember.

Sources say the two have been spending A LOT of time together in the past few days ... but it's unclear if it's a full-on reconciliation. more on this story

Whitney Houston Music Sales Skyrocket Following Her Death

(popmusiclife) Whitney Houston's untimely death this past weekend has led to a huge increase in sales of her music.

Billboard reports "Whitney: The Greatest Hits" album could re-enter the Billboard 200 chart's top 10 this week, based on early sales projections.

Industry sources suggest that the album could sell over 50,000 copies in the day-and-a-half after her passing on Saturday; that sum would enable the hits collection to re-enter the top 20 of the chart easily - if not the top 10. more on this story

Lana Del Rey Still Tops in UK

(popmusiclife) Lana Del Rey maintains her position atop the UK album charts for a second week.

Billboard reports Del Rey's "Born To Die" added 60,000 new sales to its opening 117,000 to give it a year-so-far tally of 176,770.

Lana's sales strength makes it 2012's top selling U.K. album - ahead of Adele's "21," which sits at 135,897 in sales to date. more on this story

Gayle King Matchmaker Suit Tossed Out

(TMZ) Gayle King no longer has to worry about that pesky matchmaker lawsuit -- because a judge in California agreed with her side of things ... and tossed the lawsuit out.

As TMZ first reported, King was sued last year by a matchmaker named Orly Hadida, who claimed she rendered her services to King for free in exchange for an appearance on Oprah Winfrey's show (which never happened).

But King fought back, claiming California law states that oral contracts -- which is what Orly claims they had -- involving "dating services" are void and unenforceable.

A judge agreed, ruling earlier this month in King's favor and dismissing Hadida's lawsuit.

Just in time for Valentine's Day ... more on this story

Malibu Halle Berry

(TMZ) Halle Berry is gonna have to drop $50,000 PER MONTH if she wants to live at that Malibu beach pad she was scoping out the other day ... TMZ has learned.

It's 3,825 square feet of pure AWESOME -- with 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, hot tub, elevator, white marble floors and a frickin' bidet ... so she can experience a spritz of France before she moves there permanently.

We broke the story ... Halle is in the market for a short-term rental while she fixes up some problems on her mansion in the Hollywood Hills.

No word if Halle is serious about the place ... but she should be, it's incredible. more on this story

Octomom Seeks Octohome

(TMZ) Octomom is finally in the market for a new house and among her list of criteria ... enough room to fit her 14 children. Size really does matter sometimes.

As TMZ first reported, Octo put her La Habra home on the market back in September. So far she's received a few offers ... but none good enough to accept.

According to our sources, Octo has three main criteria for her new pad. First, she wants to find a place in a gated community to cut down on all the unwanted attention she gets.

Secondly, we're told Octo would like to find a place she can really afford (novel concept) since her last pad went into foreclosure.

And lastly, of course ... a place big enough for her brood.

Perhaps a shoe would do the trick? more on this story

Usher's Ex-Wife Wants Singer To Cover Legal Bills in Custody Fight

(TMZ) Usher's ex-wife Tameka Raymond is asking the singer to dig his own legal grave -- by handing over $50,000 to cover HER attorney's fees and other legal investments she's made ... to strip him of child custody.

Tameka filed the docs in Fulton County Superior Court in Georgia -- asking a judge to force Usher to pay her $15,000 to cover her expensive lawyer fees ... plus an additional $35,000 for other costs.

According to the docs, the other costs in their custody dispute include the retention of various expert witnesses, hiring private investigators, and procuring out-of-state depositions.

Tameka claims she's entitled to the money because of the vast disparity in income between her and her ex -- a disparity that puts her at a disadvantage while she's trying to build her case.

Tameka has been trying to get full custody of the ex-couple's two kids since December -- when she asked a judge to strip Usher of joint custody, citing a laundry list of reasons ... including canceling her Saks 5th Avenue credit card. more on this story