Sesame Street Star Resigns After Second Underage Boy Accusation

Clash has officially resigned from "Sesame Street" yesterday in the immediate wake of this new lawsuit. Read more here.

Justin Bieber Won't Be Charged For Alleged Battery Against Photographer

(TMZ) Justin Bieber has a lot to be thankful for ... not only is he back in Selena's good graces -- he won't be charged for allegedly beating up a paparazzo ... TMZ has learned.

We broke the story ... Justin was a suspect in a misdemeanor battery, after a photog claimed he and the singer got into a physical altercation back in May on the mean streets of Calabasas. The photog called 911 and filed a police report.

We've learned the L.A. County D.A. will NOT file criminal charges, because of conflicting witness accounts and an overall lack of evidence. more on this story

Children Services Says Ariel Winter's Mother Should Lose Custody

(TMZ) A stunning development in the Ariel Winter case -- the L.A. County Dept. of Children and Family Services has issued a blistering report against the "Modern Family" star's mom, saying the judge should strip her of custody and award a permanent guardianship to Ariel's older sister.

The DCFS report concludes Chrystal Workman, Ariel's mom, committed emotional abuse against her 14-year-old daughter. As for the physical abuse claim, DCFS said the evidence is "inconclusive."

DCFS feels the situation is so dire, it planned to go to Dependency Court to make Ariel a ward of the state. However, DCFS officials decided to give the judge in the current case a chance to award Ariel's sister, Shanelle Gray, a permanent guardianship.

Chrystal's lawyer suggested Shanelle had ulterior motives -- i.e., a money grab -- but the judge shut that argument down.

At one point during the hearing, Shanelle's lawyer told the court ... she wants Ariel and her parents to begin family therapy sessions as soon as possible.

The report also says Ariel is articulate and has credibility and that weighed in the conclusions.

The judge must now set a trial date to determine if he will create the permanent guardianship. more on this story

FBI Investigating White Powder Sent To Khloe Kardashian

(TMZ) A letter containing a suspicious white powder -- addressed to Khloe Kardashian -- was sent to CBS Tuesday where "X Factor" is taped and the FBI is investigating ... TMZ has learned.

Sources tell us ... the letter arrived to the studio yesterday morning ... and we're told the FBI arrived to inspect the mystery substance. Sources tell us ... law enforcement determined the powder was harmless.

We're told a letter was also inside the envelope ... we do not know what was written. This is the 3rd instance we know of where a suspicious white powder was sent to the CBS studio -- two letters were sent to Bristol Palin, and just as in this case the white substance turned out to be harmless talcum powder.

We do not know if Tuesday's scare has any relationship to the prior two incidents. more on this story

Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat Duet For New Movie

(CBS Local) Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat have been teasing fans with their duet "We Both Know," which they premiered back in August for some lucky fans at their show in L.A., but it seems now it has an official release.

Gavin told The Hollywood Reporter that their song will be featured in the closing credits of the upcoming Nicholas Sparks movie, Safe Haven, due out on Valentine's Day.

The movie, starring Julianne Hough and Fergie's husband, Josh Duhamel, focuses on a young woman with a mysterious past who ends up in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront a dark secret. more on this story

Mick Jagger Compares One Direction To Rolling Stones

(CBS Local) Music differences aside, the Rolling Stones share some similarities with one of today's biggest boy bands and fellow Brits, One Direction. Those are the words straight from Mick Jagger's mouth, at least when it comes to the beginning of the Stones' career.

"I watched a concert of One Direction on the TV the other night, you know just to check [it] out," Jagger told CNN.

"It reminded me very much of our early concerts, when we were pushed around among the audience and we would kind of float. They were like, floating above the audience, and they looked like, really distinctly uncomfortable." He's not the only Stone with an opinion of the boyband.

Christina Perri Releases Something About December Video

Christina Perri has released a music video for her original Christmas song, "Something About December."

In the clip which was shot in LA and directed by Elliot Sellers, Christina shares some home videos from her childhood.

The video also features a cameo from Christina's brother Nick Perri, who co-wrote the song with Christina and producer David Hodges.

The track comes from Christina's Christmas EP "A Very Merry Perri Christmas." Watch the video here.

Security Footage Of Mike Epps Nightclub Fight Goes Online

(TMZ) TMZ has obtained security footage of the Mike Epps nightclub fight ... which does show the comic charging after another man ... but does not show anyone firing a gun.

We broke the story ... the LAPD responded to a Hollywood club Monday night after someone called cops to report a shot fired inside the venue, following a scuffle between Mike and another man.

Sources tell TMZ ... before the fight, Mike had been "heckled" by a man who was hanging around Mike's private VIP table that night ... and Mike decided to go outside in an effort to cool off.

But as Mike got close to the front door, he and the heckler crossed paths ... and the video shows Mike rushing after the man in anger. The camera rolled as drinks start to fly ... and security scrambled to take control of the situation.

Moments after the skirmish, Mike can be seen with his private security team inside the club ... while the rest of the clubgoers continue to dance, unfazed by the melee.

Cops responded to the scene a short time later -- and the club was cleared out due to the report of a gunshot. But sources tell us, a search of the premises did NOT turn up a shell casing or a bullet hole. No arrests were made.

According to sources, the party was a private event -- unaffiliated with the club at large -- and Epps' team personally managed the guest list. Watch the footage here.

Jordin Sparks To Host Divas After-Party

Jordin Sparks will be hosting the official VH1 Divas after-party in Los Angeles on December 16th.

The after-party will benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation and will include special guest DJs, The Dolls: Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe.

Adam Lambert is set to host the Vh1 Divas main event which will feature Ciara, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Jordin Sparks to pay homage to the greatest divas of dance music with performances featuring current and classic dance hits. more on this story

The Heavy Pets Giving Away New EP

The Heavy Pets are giving fans a free download of their new "The Everywhere Sessions: Volume 1 EP."

Recorded at the AURA Music Events studio in Boca Raton, Florida, the Everywhere Sessions: Volume 1 EP features "Chew," "Help Me Help You" and "The Day the Sun Forgot to Rise." It is available as a FREE download here.

The band is also announcing "End of the World" & "Just in Case" parties along with aNew Year's Eve run that pairs them with Kung Fu, Wyllys & the New York Hustler Ensemble, Brothers Past and The McLovins. more on this story

Norah Jones Plans Record Store Day Release and Free Christmas Song

Norah Jones fans will have a lot to be thankful for this week with exclusive Record Store day release and also a free Christmas song download via iTunes.

Norah's rendition of "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" is currently the free Holiday Single of the Week on the iTunes Music Store. You can get it here.

Jones will mark Record Store Day on Black Friday by releasing a limited edition 10" vinyl exclusive featuring four remixes by TV On The Radio's Dave Sitek of tracks from Little Broken Hearts ("Good Morning," "She's 22," "Take It Back," and "After The Fall"). more on this story

Quentin Tarantino Special Anniversary Event Hitting Theaters

(Scoop) Celebrating two decades of Quentin Tarantino's award-winning film career, special anniversary editions of his groundbreaking works "Reservoir Dogs" and "Pulp Fiction" will hit theaters nationwide in December with "Tarantino XX: 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Pulp Fiction'."

In advance of these movie theater events and the release of the "Tarantino XX: 8-Film Collection" box set, fans can also now experience the recently launched micro-site, www.Tarantinoxx.com, which highlights the significant events that contributed to the development of Tarantino's career.

Supporting films that Tarantino himself feels were poignant in the development of his craft and career, the site also includes quotes, film stills, video clips and a few "easter eggs." There will be additional content added as the theatrical dates for "Reservoir Dogs" and "Pulp Fiction" approach on Dec. 4th and 6th. more on this story

Michael Lohan Says Love Child Was Not Result of Affair

(TMZ) Michael Lohan tells TMZ his secret love child was not the result of an affair ... claiming he and Dina Lohan were on a break when he inseminated another woman.

We broke the story ... DNA results proved Michael is the father of 17-year-old Ashley Horn -- who was born in 1995, while MiLo was still married to Dina.

But Michael tells TMZ ... he does NOT classify the relationship as "cheating" or "an affair" because ... "Dina and I were separated and living separately at the time for 8 months."

Michael also claims there's no way daughter Lindsay Lohan could have been in the dark about the love child because, "Dina has been telling our children that Ashley is my daughter for years, without even knowing the results. So how could this be news to our children?" more on this story

Wonder Years Star Olivia d'Abo Getting Divorced

(TMZ) "Wonder Years" star Olivia d'Abo and mega music producer Patrick Leonard are ending their marriage, TMZ has learned.

Patrick -- who produced some of Madonna's biggest hits, i.e. "Like a Prayer," "Cherish," "Who's That Girl," you get the idea -- filed the docs in Los Angeles County Superior Court last week ... citing irreconcilable differences.

The couple married in August 2002. According to the docs, the couple has been on the rocks for over a year ... Patrick listed the date of separation as August 2011.

Patrick and Olivia (best known as Kevin Arnold's hippie sister Karen in "The Wonder Years") have no minor children together and Patrick is asking the court to deny spousal support. more on this story

The Situation Vs Vodka Company

(TMZ) The Situation recently filed a lawsuit against Devotion Spirits -- a company he inked an endorsement deal with back in 2010. According to the lawsuit, Sitch says he did his part and made the booze the success it is today -- but is adamant the company didn't hold up their end of the deal.

Specifically, Sitch claims the deal called for him to acquire an 8% ownership stake in the company -- which he says he got -- but that Devotion failed to add 2% to his ownership share on their one-year anniversary, like the deal called for.

Sitch also claims they failed to provide him with a $400,000 "buy back" option for his shares on their two-year anniversary and failed to supply him with sales reports.

Sitch says even though he performed his contractual obligations, Devotion kept looking for an excuse to cut him out and avoid paying him the money he's owed.

He is suing for his entire 10% share in the company (which he estimates to be worth as much as $5 million) and other damages. more on this story

Nicolas Cage Pays Off Another Tax Lien

(TMZ) Nicolas Cage continues to chip away at his massive tax debt ... he has now paid off another tax lien, this one in the amount of $600k .

TMZ broke the story ... Cage was hit with a federal tax lien back in 2011 ... for $624,934.64. He apparently forgot to pay taxes on some really expenses gifts he gave out between 2004-2009.

According to the IRS, Cage is now paid in full. Last April he paid off another lien for $6 million. But Nick isn't out of the woods ... he still owes roughly $6 million to Uncle Sam. more on this story