American Music Awards Winners

America's top selling genre of music, Rock, had one award of the night with cross-over band Linkin Park winning for Favorite Alternative Rock Artist. See the list of major winners and nominees

Voice of Elmo Accuser Wants To Undo Settlement?

(TMZ) The man who accused Kevin Clash, the voice of Elmo, of having sex with him while he was underage stands by his story, claims he was pressured into recanting it, and is now interviewing lawyers to help him undo his settlement.

TMZ broke the story ... Clash and Sheldon Stephens entered into a settlement in which Clash agreed to pay Stephens $125,000, but in return the agreement provides the following:

"Stephens agrees that immediately upon execution of this Agreement, his counsel, Andreozzi & Associates, P.C., shall release the [following] statement ... 'He [Stephens] wants it to be known that his sexual relationship with Mr. Clash was an adult consensual relationship.'"

We've learned Stephens has met with lawyers in Los Angeles and told them he was pressured into recanting his allegation and insists he's telling the truth when he says he had sex with Clash when he was 16.

Stephens -- who is now 23 -- is telling lawyers he will gladly forfeit the $125,000 to restore his name. Stephens is saying he was literally crying during the final negotiations and repeatedly said he didn't want to sign.

Clash's lawyer told us Friday he would have no comment on the settlement story. more on this story

Bobby Brown Pleads Not Guilty

(TMZ) Bobby Brown pled "not guilty" after his most recent DUI arrest, TMZ has learned.

Bobby was charged with DUI after the arrest last month, when police pulled him over for driving erratically, and smelled alcohol in his ride.

He was also charged with two other crimes -- driving on a restricted license and driving a vehicle without a vehicle interlock device (a breathalyzer device that prevents your car from starting if you've had something to drink).

The last 2 charges are the result of his prior DUI conviction in 2012. Bobby was also convicted of DUI in 1996.

If convicted on the new charges, he faces two years in jail.

Bobby was on probation stemming from his previous DUI arrest. The judge revoked his probation as a result of the most recent arrest, but released the singer Friday on his own recognizance.

Bobby's license was also suspended, and he was ordered to attend AA sessions.

A pre-trial date has been set for next month. more on this story

Selena Gomez Walked Out Of Justin Bieber At Dinner Date

(TMZ) Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez got in an epic argument during dinner Friday and didn't even make it to the appetizer.

A source inside the San Fernando Valley Japanese restaurant tells TMZ ... the "couple" had an argument while inside the restaurant and Selena left less than 10 minutes into the meal ... leaving the Biebs behind.

According to a photog on scene ... Selena drove home with Justin trailing a few minutes behind. When Justin got to her place ... she denied him entrance at the gate and Bieber drove off. more on this story

Keith Urban Downplays American Idol Judge Drama

(CBS Local) The new season of American Idol doesn't begin until early next year, but so far, there has been plenty of drama just during the audition phase. Namely, the well-publicized spat between new judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj, which was (sort of) refereeed by another new judge, country singer Keith Urban.

Keith, though, isn't worried about all that business, and during an interview with KFRG in Riverside, Calif. this week, he explaind that it's just the nature of people learning how to work together in a brand new situation.

"There's a learning curve in any job, right?" Keith says while en route to Idol auditions in nearby Long Beach. And he sounds as calm, cool, and good-natured about it all as ever. "We're just getting our grooves. We're like four people on the dance floor stepping on each other's toes until we get the hang of it." more on this story

Katt Williams Arrest Footage Goes Online

(TMZ) Katt Williams was furious when Oakland police arrested him Thursday morning and TMZ has the arrest footage.

TMZ broke the story ... Katt was arrested outside Kimball's Carnival in East Oakland around 3AM after allegedly hitting someone in the head with a bottle at a nearby hotel. He was released Thursday afternoon.

In the video, Katt also seems to claim he was outnumbered during the alleged hotel fight -- saying, "Four dudes ... one of me" -- but the audio isn't clear. Watch the video here.

Basketball Wives Reportedly Threatening To Walk Out Over Pay

(TMZ) The "Basketball Wives" are drawing a clear line in the sand for the network execs -- either up their salaries or they'll walk ... this according to sources connected with the show.

We're told filming began last week for the 5th season ... but Shaunie O'Neal, Evelyn Lozada, Tami Roman and Suzie Ketcham do NOT have locked contracts.

According to our sources, the "Wives" are in the process of renegotiating their contracts and they all want major pay raises, claiming the show does quite well for the network.

Our sources say VH1 is refusing to pony up more cash. We're told before filming started, execs made it clear that salary increases would not happen and if any cast member had a problem with that ... they could be replaced.

Despite the deadlock, we're told production schedules were sent out and the girls began filming in hopes a deal would be worked out shortly. So far, a deal has not been reached and neither side is budging ... so we're told the "Wives" are planning to walk out next week if VH1 can't agree to the terms. more on this story

911 Caller Said Chamique Holdsclaw Was Mentally Unstable

(TMZ) WNBA superstar Chamique Holdsclaw threw a brick through the window of her ex-girlfriend's Range Rover .... then poured gas all over her car -- presumably to set it on fire -- this according to the 911 call placed moments after the alleged attack.

The call was placed by the friend of then ex in question -- another WNBA player named Jennifer Lacy. The caller describes Holdsclaw as "mentally unstable."

According to the caller -- who sounds frantic and scared on the phone -- Chamique "tried to destroy" her ex's car ... then fled the scene.

As we reported, Chamique -- who allegedly fired a gun into Lacy's car as well -- was arrested Thursday after turning herself in to Atlanta police. more on this story

One Direction Release Little Things Behind The Scenes Video

(popmusiclife) One Direction are sharing some behind the scenes footage from the video shoot for their latest single, "Little Things."

The song is the second tune issued from the band's newly-released sophomore effort, "Take Me Home," following the lead track, "Live While We're Young."

"Little Things" is one of two songs written by UK singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran. "The song is my favorite song on the album," says Harry Styles. "I think it's important in this video that we just have to kind of keep it quite stripped back like the song is." Watch the behind the scenes video here.

Smurf Voice Actor Tributes Late Smurfette Actress

(TMZ) It was a sad day in Smurf Village earlier this month ... when the woman who voiced Smurfette moved on to that big mushroom patch in the sky ... and now one of her co-stars is honoring her Smurf life with a touching final tribute.

Besides Smurfette, Lucille Bliss did voice work for a ton of animated classics, including the Flintstones, 101 Dalmations and Cinderella. She passed away on Nov. 8 at the age of 96.

TMZ spoke to Michael Bell -- a.k.a. the voice of Grouchy Smurf, Lazy Smurf and Handy Smurf -- who tells us Lucille was so special to him, he penned the following note in her memory:

"Goodbye Lucille. You were the stuff Smurf dreams were made of. I know Lazy Smurf dreamed about you ... Handy Smurf made you lots of things you didn't need ... and Grouchy secretly had your pin-up calendar over his head."

"You had more energy and grit then all of us blue boys put together. You were the original Smurf 'It' girl ... and you will be sorely missed."

R.I.P Smurfette. more on this story

Diddy Car Crash 911 Calls Goes Online

(TMZ) Scores of bystanders frantically dialed 911 moments after Diddy's SUV slammed into another car last month -- claiming there had been a terrible accident and people were injured -- and TMZ has obtained audio of the frightened phone calls.

As we previously reported, Diddy was riding shotgun when his black SUV t-boned another car in front of the Beverly Hills hotel. The cars were damaged pretty badly, and Diddy claims he sustained multiple injuries to his neck and ribs.

He was so shaken up by the accident he had to lie down on the grass afterward. According to the 911 calls, the people involved in the crash sustained injuries -- but as we reported ... no one was taken to a hospital.

Diddy was spotted out later that week, back on his feet. Listen to the calls here.

Mother Of Chad Johnson's Child Wants Him Jailed Over Support

(TMZ) Andrea Pearson -- who had a son with Chad Johnson back in 2010 -- just filed legal docs in Miami, claiming Chad has failed to pay his child support bill of $5,250 on October 15th ... and has consistently been late paying his previous bills.

Andrea claims she doesn't have the means to support the child as a result -- and wants the court to force Chad to pay up ASAP.

If he still fails to pay, Andrea wants the court to throw Chad in jail until he makes good on his child support agreement.

Chad's lawyer had no comment -- but sources close to Chad tell TMZ, he has always provided for his kid, including buying the mother a home. more on this story

Marc Anthony Paying Ex-Wife Over $16,000 A Month

(TMZ) Marc Anthony's Miss Universe ex-wife has been living off the singer's gravy train for eight years -- because ever since the former couple divorced ... Marc's been paying her a staggering $16,500 per month in alimony and child support.

A judge in the Dominican Republic issued the alimony and child support order in 2004 -- when the divorce was finalized -- and now, for the first time, the order has been made public.

Marc's ex Dayanara Torres -- who recently moved to the U.S. -- had to file the order in an L.A. court so that she can enforce it on her new home turf.

According to the court docs, obtained by TMZ, Marc's been ordered to pay $3,500 USD a month in alimony to Torres -- and an additional $6,500 per month in child support for each of their two sons. All told, the bill is $16,500 a month.

Anthony and Torres were married back in 2000 in Vegas. Their two sons -- Cristian and Ryan -- were born in 2001 and 2003 respectively.

A week after their divorce was finalized in 2004, Marc married Jennifer Lopez. more on this story

Lindsay Lohan Reportedly Wants Nothing To Do With Half-Sister

(TMZ) Lindsay Lohan has ZERO plans to meet her newly-announced 17-year-old half-sister ... in fact, she wants nothing to do with her ... ever.

Lindsay is telling friends, she's 100% done with the "circus" that is her father Michael Lohan -- and does NOT want to meet her half-sister Ashley.

TMZ broke the story ... Michael took a DNA test on national TV to determine whether he fathered Ashley back in 1995 with a former mistress -- and the results came back positive.

We're told Lindsay has been aware of the paternity dispute for a while -- since it's been going back and forth for years -- but did not know her father had taken a DNA test until we broke the story.

Lindsay has not communicated with Michael since he leaked the recorded phone call during her fight with Dina last month -- and no longer wants anything involving him in her life, lovechildren included.

Lindsay says she's doing much better now without her father's drama -- and she wants to keep it that way.

We're told Lindsay has no ill feelings toward Ashley -- but finds the entire situation "disgusting" ... especially because Michael had the affair while he was still married to (and having kids with) Dina. more on this story

Kid Cudi Ends Bitter Custody Dispute

(TMZ) Kid Cudi's waving the white flag in his bitter custody dispute with his child's mother -- agreeing to let her take full custody of their daughter ... TMZ has learned.

The custody war has been quietly raging on for over a year -- with Cudi and his child's mother arguing back and forth over who should get full custody.

Cudi said he got a place in Chicago just to be close to his daughter and her mother -- and provided his daughter with generous support -- but his baby mom said that was BS, insisting Cudi was provided "sporadic and inconsistent amounts" of support ... and was an absentee dad.

In court docs, she also claimed Cudi has violent tendencies and a "long history of consistent drug and alcohol abuse."

The two parties finally agreed to disagree on August 3rd -- and Cudi let his child's mother take full custody.

In return, she agreed to let him have visitation. Cudi will also pay child support. more on this story

Russell Brand Denies Hitting Homeless Man's Shopping Cart

(TMZ) Russell Brand is A LOT of things ... but homeless-man's-cart-runner-over is NOT one of them ... this according to Brand himself.

As TMZ previously reported, Brand was spotted picking up trash and bottles in the street earlier this week after he allegedly smashed into a homeless man's shopping cart and knocked it over.

But Sunday in Hollywood, Brand told us the video is not what it seems ... and that he just happened to drive by, saw the mess, and decided to lend a helping hand. Watch the video here.