Playboy Mansion Deal Falls Apart Hef Wants His Privacy
The Playboy Mansion can still be yours, because TMZ has learned the impending sale has fallen through ... because the buyer demanded access that would disrupt Hugh Hefner's life.
The buyer was 32-year-old Daren Metropoulos, the son of a billionaire businessman, who has become a master at re-branding tired products, including Ghirardelli Chocolate and Bumble Bee tuna. We're told the purchase price was around $110 million.
The sticking point ... according to the deal, Hefner had the right to live out his life in the mansion before Metropoulos could do his thing ... restoring it and adding onto the structure. We're told Metropoulos wanted a significant amount of access during Hef's remaining years ... and Playboy felt he was being unreasonable.
The parties haggled for weeks ... sending several dozen versions of the deal back and fourth, to no avail. The deal officially fell apart Thursday night.
The Mansion is going back on the market Monday.
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Sasha Obama I Don't Do Windows 'Cause I Can't
Sasha Obama's summer job at a Martha's Vineyard restaurant is going to cramp her style in a big way, thanks to a slew of child labor laws.
We did some checking, and there are a bunch of things Massachusetts prohibits the president's 15-year-old daughter from doing at Nancy's Restaurant. Among them, she can't:
-- cook on an open flame
-- operate pressure cookers, broilers, food slicers, cutters or mixers
-- bake anything ... period
-- operate microwaves that heat above 140 degrees
-- transport grease hotter than 100 degrees
-- work in freezers or meat coolers
-- wash windows higher than 10 feet from ground level
And this is interesting. We've spoken with people who were at Nancy's when Sasha was there, and they say there was no visible evidence of security. We're told no one was searched and nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
We know more than 6 agents were guarding her, so there must have been a bunch of potted plants.
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Ozzy Osbourne Take a Break, Sharon ... He's Had a Lot of Vaginas
There are 2 schools on Ozzy Osbourne's sex addiction and how Sharon should react, and we got doctors on both sides of the fence.
First up, Dr. Jenn Mann in Bev Hills ... where she admitted Ozzy's in a tough industry when it comes to staying faithful because "you get a lot of vagina thrown your way." #TrueStory
But she also says Ozzy's problem is way deeper than sex, and hints Sharon taking him back right now could be a big mistake.
Now, across the hall we have Dr. Drew out at Craig's -- and he was all about sympathy and togetherness.
Second opinions can be confusing.
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'Bachelorette' JoJo Fletcher Gets Bang For Her Buck Double Date with Ex Ben Higgins
JoJo Fletcher can't fix Jordan Rodgers' relationship with his famous brother, yet ... so an eskimo brother will have to do for now.
JoJo and Jordan double dated with 'Bachelor' winner Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell Thursday at Katsuya in Hollywood. It screams super weird since Ben hooked up with JoJo before dumping her on last season's 'Bachelor' finale.
No qualms though ... if you believe what Ben tells our photog.
#IHitItFirst
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Beyonce Ya Lo Ves, Ya Lo Ves, Barcelona!!! I Can Sing in Spanish Too!
Beyonce took down a wall, or rather the language barrier, Thursday night at her Barcelona concert by performing the throwback "Irreplaceable" in Spanish, and it was perfecto.
Bey’s had practice … the Spanish version of the track, dubbed “Irremplazable,” was released in 2007 on an EP for Spanish markets.
Check out the crowd's reaction ... clearly they're sipping the limonada.
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Britney Spears Raked in the Cash Spent a Fortune on Pets
The Britney Spears money train just keeps rolling along ... TMZ has learned.
Britney's conservatorship filed legal docs breaking down what she earned and what she spent in 2015, and it's a lot on both scores.
Britney made $13,395,410.53 during the 12 month period, mostly from her Vegas show. Britney made millions more for the shows, but a big chunk went for various expenses and taxes.
At the end of 2015, the docs show Britney had cash and property worth $51,141,000 ... around 5 million more than she had at the beginning of the year.
Now, how did she spend more than $8 mil? Beyond the obvious houses, cars and kids ... according to the docs, Britney also dropped $37,360 on pet care, $67,800 on massages, grooming and nails, $62,813 on wardrobe but only $537 on dry cleaning!
BTW ... the documents only reveal a portion of Britney's wealth. There are millions more in various trusts.
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Johnny Manziel Third Wrecked Car This Year
Another one of Johnny Manziel's expensive rides needs work after a wreck outside a famous strip club on Sunset, but Johnny's hands are clean on this one.
Caitlyn Jenner Paparazzi Chased, Distracted Me in PCH Accident ... They Should Pay Too
Caitlyn Jenner says paparazzi were a major contributing factor in her fatal 2015 PCH car crash by chasing and tailgating her ... so they should pay at least some of the damages.
Jenner filed new docs in the lawsuit filed by one of the families, claiming a number of paparazzi were driving recklessly to get the prized photo of her behind the wheel.
She called the photogs "stalkers," saying she was "visually distracted" in a situation where split seconds mattered.
Jenner also pointed a finger at Jessica Steindorff -- the woman who was driving the Prius Jenner hit -- saying Jessica was on her cell phone and sat parked on PCH when she should have been moving.
Jenner is angling to deflect some of the financial consequences by apportioning monitory damages based on the negligence of her, the paps and Steindorff.
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Justin Bieber We Did 'Michael Phelps' At My Pool Party
Justin Bieber just broke his "no photos" rule in a big way ... letting an obscure rap duo shoot a rap video in his castle.
The Biebs recently ran into a guy named BB the Jerk, a member of the L.A. rap duo These White Kids. Turns out Justin's a big fan of the duo's YouTube videos. The next thing BB knew, he and his rap partner were partying at Bieber's pool party.
At the party BB casually mentioned he had a new song called "Michael Phelps" and Justin suggested they get a video camera on the spot and shoot the music video for the song.
The video features hot chicks, of course, Bieber jumping fully clothed into the pool and there's even a cameo with Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr.
Looks like the 2016 Rio Olympics may have a new anthem.
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Guess Who This Tiny Gymnast Turned Into!
Before this pretty little gymnast was a flippin' celebrity in Hollywood, she was just another Olympic hopeful growing up in Memphis, Tennessee. Can you guess who she is?
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Josh Duggar Sued That's MY Face On His Ashley Madison Page
The guy who says Josh Duggar used his face on several dating and social media sites -- including Ashley Madison -- is suing the reality star for jacking his image.
Matthew McCarthy says he's been humiliated since Duggar confessed he was addicted to porn and had been trawling for women online. As we first reported ... McCarthy was shocked to see his face as the profile pic on several Duggar accounts.
In the lawsuit, McCarthy says he was raised in a strong-knit Catholic family ... so being connected to Duggar's porn life -- on Twitter, OkCupid and Ashley Madison -- has been mortifying.
He adds he's been getting harassing messages referring to him as "Duggar's boy toy" and "DJ Duggar." He's a DJ and photographer by trade.
Matthew is suing Duggar for the wrongful use of his image, and for damages ... aka cash.
Of course, Josh's reality show dough isn't flowing in anymore. Last we heard, he was working at a car dealership.
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'The Big Lebowski' David Huddleston Dies at 85
David Huddleston -- the actor who played "The Big Lebowski" -- died Tuesday of kidney and lung disease ... according to his wife.
He died on Tuesday at his home in Sante Fe.
Huddleston is most famous for playing the title role in the 1998 Coen Brothers cult classic, alongside Jeff Bridges. He was a popular character actor in TV and movies for 50 years and has a ton of credits to his name. He also played Ben Franklin in the Broadway play "1776."
The L.A. Times first reported his death.
Huddleston is survived by his wife, Sarah. He was 85.
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Kris Jenner That's How She Rolls!!!
Kris Jenner is no Avis girl ... no Nissan Altima for her because her car's in the shop. Kris got a brand new Rolls ... in a glass box!!!
We got this video of the Rolls rolling down the 101 Thursday in Calabasas ... heading for Kris' nearby home where it was delivered in grand style.
We're told the Rolls involved in the crash Wednesday was totaled, and Kris was immediately in touch with the dealership. She wanted a white Rolls with a black top, and there was only one available in So. Cal.
The Rolls that crashed was only one week old. But as they say, once it leaves the lot it loses half its value, so she started fresh with an odometer registering zero.
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George Zimmerman Says He Got Punched for Talking About Trayvon Shooting in Public
George Zimmerman called 911 to report he was punched in the face, and there are reports it's all because he introduced himself as the guy who killed Trayvon Martin.
It happened at Gators Riverside restaurant in Sanford, FL last weekend. According to a transcript of the 911 call ... Zimmerman says he was explaining to people at his table that he'd shot Trayvon in self-defense. He says a man who overheard walked up to his table and asked, "You're bragging about that?"
Zimmerman claims the man threatened to kill him and punched him in the face.
But there are witnesses reportedly telling a different story -- that Zimmerman introduced himself to someone by saying, "My name is George Zimmerman, you know, that guy who killed Trayvon Martin?"
The alleged puncher fled the restaurant and police are looking for him.
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'America's Got Talent' Duo So Here's Our Hook
Ryan Stock and AmberLynn Walker -- the "America's Got Talent" team that had an epic fail when she accidentally shot him -- have a follow-up stunt that will make you jump out of your skin.
The recently-booted contestants were on "TMZ Live" Thursday when Ryan decided to give himself the hook ... but this time, literally.
Check out the full interview on today's "TMZ Live."