Wayne Static's Death -- Static X Frontman Killed by Overdose on Oxycodone and Booze

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Wayne Static, frontman for the metal group Static X, OD'd on a mixture of alcohol and a bunch of drugs ... including Oxycodone.

Wayne was found dead in his bed last November ... his wife was in bed with him at the time. The San Bernadino County Coroner's Office says toxicology results showed a fatal combo of prescription meds -- Oxycodone (generic Oxycontin), Hydromorphone, and Alprazolam (generic Xanax) -- along with alcohol.

Right after Wayne's death ... his wife had denied he was abusing any drugs at the time, but admitted he might have been drinking heavily.

The Coroner also said years of chronic drug and booze abuse played a factor.

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Suge Knight -- Justice is Blind ... Chris Rock Rags on Famous Defendant

Chris Rock just poked fun at the photoshopped pic going around the Internet ... mocking Suge Knight's plight.

TMZ broke the story, Suge claims he's blind in his left eye and that's why he went into the Tam's parking lot, striking 2 people and killing one ... instead of just bearing left and avoiding everyone.

As they say ... speak softly and carry a big stick.

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Kathy Griffin -- I Didn't Know Quitting 'Fashion Police' Was Such a Big Deal (VIDEO)

Kathy Griffin seemed surprised she caused such a stick by quitting the fashion cop show.

Kathy was in concert Friday in Connecticut when she segued into her resignation from "Fashion Police," first saying she didn't understand why it made news and then changing her tune and calling it an homage to Joan Rivers.

The video is worth it just for her awesome Cher impression.

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Kim and Kanye Make a Run for the Border

Screw all that fancy French food, a famished Kim Kardashian and Kanye West made an urgent Taco Bell run Friday in Calabasas.

It looks like kind of a dainty order ... then again, it may have just been the first bag. After all, ,meal portions at the Paris Fashion show are notoriously small.

Live mas. That's what she said.

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Nickelodeon Cartoon -- Topless Female Cartoon Character on the Boob Tube

EXCLUSIVE

A popular Nickelodeon cartoon featured full-on big, exposed boobs ... and Nick has yanked it from the air.

The topless cartoon chick was in the background of the March 5th episode of "Oggy and the Cockroaches."

One parent whose child spotted the XXX pic on TV tells us he was extremely unhappy and was forced to have a female anatomy talk with his 8-year-old son. It wasn't fun.

We called Nickelodeon for comment. So far, no word back, but it looks like they know ... the episode has been pulled from Nick's site.

I tawt I taw a puddy tat ... or something like that.

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Stars and Scars -- You Be the Judge

The N-word got several people, including Lindsay Lohan in trouble this week. And

"Fashion Police" is the new "View" when it comes to quitting. So we gotta ask ...

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Evander Holyfield -- Football Was My First Love ... Boxing Was Plan B

Football Was My First Love

... Boxing Was Plan B

Evander Holyfield won 54 professional fights, beat Mike Tyson twice (although he did lose an ear) and is the only 4-time heavyweight champion in boxing history.

Now just imagine what he could've done if his heart was in it ...

We'll never know ... cause "The Real Deal" tells TMZ Sports boxing was actually his SECOND choice for athletic greatness as a kid, with his real passion lying on the gridiron.

Holyfield was out in NYC when we asked him about the latest dominant athlete in the family -- his son Elijah -- a HS football stud with offers from huge college programs like USC, Florida, and Auburn.

Check out the clip -- Holyfield told us that he's not at all miffed that his son chose football over the sweet science and says he might have done the same at his age ... except the coaches told him he was too small.

The kid grew, fellas. The kid grew.

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What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!

We've whipped up something fresh and healthy for your viewing pleasure ... Shop around these organic Hilary Duff images and see if you can spot the subtle differences between the two!

**HINT -- There are THREE differences in the above photographs!**

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TMZ Live: Lil Wayne: Why Is There a Hooker at My Front Door!?

Lil Wayne:

Why Is There a Hooker at My Front Door!?

54 minutes ago BY TMZ STAFF

ON TODAY'S SHOW

• Miley & Patrick are Talking about Gettin' Hitched!


• Kathy Griffin Dumps 'Fashion Police'


• Pharrell Might Be in Even More Legal Trouble


• Robert Downey Jr. Pulls Off an Awesome Surprise for a Fan

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Victoria Beckham -- The Corpse Bride

Looking like she just walked off set from a Tim Burton movie, Victoria Beckham walked the red carpet Thursday night with hubby David at the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Fashion Gala in London.

Zigazig AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

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Lil Wayne -- Flies into Rage During Concert (VIDEO)

Lil Wayne is not in love with the coco -- at least when O.T. Genasis is rapping -- because Wayne went nuclear at a college concert Thursday night, threw the mic and stormed off stage.

The gig was at Nova Southeastern University. Wayne performed 7 songs before the DJ accidentally played the original O.T. Genasis track. Wayne has a remix of that song on his mixtape in which he disses Cash Money.

Apparently Wanye was expecting a clean track for his version and when he heard O.T. Genasis he went into a rage, walking off the stage and pissing off the crowd.

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Guess Who This Tiny Tapper Turned Into!

Before this darling dancer was a Hollywood actress she was just another cute little kid shuffle-step-stompin' in Richardson, Texas. Can you guess who she is?!

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TMZ Live: Kelly Ripa: Holy Crap! She's Loaded!

Kelly Ripa:

Holy Crap! She's Loaded!

47 minutes ago BY TMZ STAFF

ON TODAY'S SHOW

• Robin Thicke Isn't Too Concerned about Losing $7.3 Million


• Kim & Kyle Richards are STILL at War


• Manny Pacquiao is Movin' Into Diddy's Old Digs


• Rush Limbaugh Bizarre Comments about Kanye West & Racism

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Slipknot Guitarist Mick Thomson Stabbed in the Head ... By His Brother

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Slipknot guitarist Mick Thomson and his brother Andrew were rushed to a Des Moines hospital Wednesday morning after engaging in a bloody knife brawl that left both seriously injured.

Police tell us ... the Thomson bros were hanging out at his Clive, Iowa home when things got extremely heated and a fight broke out. Cops say both guys appeared extremely intoxicated.

The two men suffered multiple stab wounds. Mick got nailed in the back of the head.

Police are currently investigating. So far no charges have been filed.

We've reached out to the band but so far no word.

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Slipknot Guitarist Mick Thompson Stabbed in the Head ... By His Brother

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Slipknot guitarist Mick Thomson and his brother Andrew were rushed to a Des Moines hospital Wednesday morning after engaging in a bloody knife brawl that left both seriously injured.

Police tell us ... the Thomson bros were hanging out at his Clive, Iowa home when things got extremely heated and a fight broke out. Cops say both guys appeared extremely intoxicated.

The two men suffered multiple stab wounds. Mick got nailed in the back of the head.

Police are currently investigating. So far no charges have been filed.

We've reached out to the band but so far no word.

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Jennifer Lopez -- Feast Your Eyes On ... The Shape of 45 (PHOTO)

Jennifer Lopez slithered into a tight, formfitting red dress Tuesday and showed off her killer body as she made her way in to tape an episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

45 shouldn't look that good ... but we're damn happy it does.

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Suge Knight's Defense -- I Have a Blind Spot ... My Left Eye

I Have a Blind Spot

... My Left Eye

EXCLUSIVE

Suge Knight 's defense in his murder case will involve a glock ... glaucoma.

Suge's lawyer tells TMZ, his client is legally blind in his left eye ... the result of glaucoma which is a side effect of diabetes.

Attorney Matthew Fletcher says when Suge pulled back and struck Cle "Bone" Sloan the first time ... he didn't have a clear view of his left side, which may have prevented him from turning left, which would have allowed him to escape down the street.

In addition, Terry Carter was on Suge's left side when he re-entered the parking lot, so Suge may not have clearly seen him before striking him with the truck.

Suge also claims Carter screamed something to the effect of, "Should I shoot him?" Fletcher says because of Suge's vision problem, he couldn't see that Carter was not brandishing a weapon.

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Guess Who This Tired Little Tot Turned Into!

Before this sleepy little lady was twilighting as an A-list actress she was just another bed-ready kid rocking some sweet pink pajamas in Middleburg, Florida. Can you guess who she is?!

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TMZ Live: Suge Knight: The 'Other' Video That Has Prosecutors Salivating...

Suge Knight:

The 'Other' Video That Has Prosecutors Salivating...

57 minutes ago BY TMZ STAFF

ON TODAY'S SHOW

• Charlie Sheen Goes Nuclear on Chuck Lorre


• Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon's War Continues


• Mayhem Breaks Out on the 'Pirates' Set


• A College Football Star Brutally Attacked on Video

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Charlie Sheen -- Chuck Lorre Was Stupid to Diss Me ... Watch Your Back Motherf***er

Charlie Sheen is blasting Chuck Lorre for the "Two and a Half Men" finale with the most thinly veiled threat ever, saying ... "You must feel safe where you live!"

Sheen was out at an L.A. mall with some pals (including Darius McCrary) when he was asked about the way Lorre killed him off in the last episode (falling piano, if you missed it ) -- and Charlie went into classic Warlock mode.

Just a taste -- "To be that stupid ... in my face, really? You must feel safe motherf***er!"

Watch the video ... there's much more, and even if Sheen plays the "it was a joke" card -- Lorre can't be laughing.

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Suge Knight -- Not the First Time He Plowed Through Crowd in Truck

Suge Knight got into a fight with a guy and then roared out of a parking lot, striking a man ... and this ISN'T the Tam's parking lot fatal hit and run -- it's ANOTHER incident that could have prosecutors in his murder case licking their chops.

We shot the video in December 2012, when Suge and Katt Williams were leaving a Hollywood nightclub. Katt got into it with another clubgoer and Suge came over to give Katt some backup, throwing punches ... one of which connected in a big way.

Suge then gets in the driver's seat of his SUV with Katt riding in the back. A large crowd gathers around the SUV and a frustrated/angry Suge then punches it, striking at least one person before screeching away.

Prosecutors could try to use this video in the murder case, to show an MO -- when Suge gets mad behind the wheel, he turns his car into a weapon. And, if he strikes someone, he simply hits and runs .

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Little David in 'The Burbs': 'Memba Him?!

Cory Danziger is best known for playing the suburban son David -- seen here with his on screen dad Tom Hanks and neighbor Rick Ducommun -- in the 1989 comedy "The Burbs." Guess what he looks like now!

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Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott -- Cut and Bloodied At Waka Flocka Concert (VIDEO)

QB Dak Prescott and 2 other Mississippi State football players were attacked outside a Spring Break concert in Panama City and the video of the brawl is insane.

Prescott and his teammates were jumped at a Waka Flocka show when the chaos erupted. In the video ... Prescot -- a leading Heisman candidate for next season -- is on the ground getting stomped and seems totally dazed.

According to several Bulldogs blogs the attack was unprovoked and the injuries are not serious -- Prescott's face looks pretty messed up though.

Police have not arrested anyone yet.

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TMZ Live: Suge Knight: The Gruesome Hit-and-Run Video Finally Surfaces

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Suge Knight -- Appears in Court, New Attorney Checks In

Suge Knight made a brief appearance in court for his murder trial -- essentially to introduce the new attorney who's taking over the case ... armed with the video TMZ first posted of the whole scene.

The attorney, Matthew P. Fletcher checked in with the judge, and Suge's next court date was set.

There was no discussion of the video that shows Suge getting attacked by Cle "Bone" Sloan ... and then speeding away -- first in reverse and then forward -- hitting both Sloan and Terry Carter.

Also interesting ... it was the first time in a while that Suge made it into a court hearing without any medical emergency.

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Chris Brown Teaches Nephew Life Lesson -- These Hos Ain't Loyal

Chris Brown wants the world to see ... he's awesome with kids, even if they're not his own.

Chris performed at The Forum in Inglewood Sunday night, with 2 nieces and a nephew in attendance. The little boy went on stage with Chris as he sang "Loyal."

Chris may have been singing from the heart. As we reported, he'll be going to court to get a child support order so he can pay LESS than he's paying his baby mama now. Chris is pissed that Nia Guzman has been blabbing about their kid , so he no longer wants to pay a premium for her silence.

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