Andrew Breitbart -- founder of the popular news website Breitbart.com -- died early this morning at the age of 43.
According to his website, Breitbart -- the political journalist who broke the Anthony Weiner penis pic story -- died "unexpectedly from natural causes" shortly after midnight this morning in L.A.
A statement on Breitbart reads, "We have lost a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a dear friend, a patriot and a happy warrior."
Andrew is survived by his wife and 4 children.
Breitbart's father-in-law told reporters Andrew was walking near his Brentwood home around midnight when he collapsed.
The father-in-law says someone saw Andrew collapse and called paramedics ... who raced to the scene and tried to revive him. Breitbart was transported to UCLA Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
According to reports, Breitbart suffered from heart problems last year.
Law enforcement sources tell us the LAPD is investigating the death.
Story developing ...
Friday, March 30, 2012
Andrew Breitbart Dead -- Breitbart.com Founder Dies at 43 | TMZ.com
El DeBarge -- Off the Hook After Drug Arrest | TMZ.com
"Rhythm of the Night" singer El DeBarge is in the clear after he was arrested for drug possession this week -- because the L.A. County D.A. has declined to file charges.
According to official D.A. documents, the case was rejected due to insufficient evidence.
TMZ broke the story ... DeBarge was arrested on Tuesday for felony possession of narcotics with intent to sell -- the singer's third drug arrest since 2001.
According to the docs, police officers noticed DeBarge and another man speaking on the street -- and for some reason, decided to search them ... without giving a reason why.
After searching them and coming up with nothing -- cops claim they perused the surrounding area ... and found a baggie of rock cocaine hidden under a nearby car.
The other man insisted he was there to buy the rock from DeBarge -- but DeBarge denied the accusation ... and the D.A. decided there wasn't enough evidence to make the charge stick.
David Boreanaz Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit | TMZ.com
David Boreanaz has put a sexual harassment lawsuit behind him -- the one where a "Bones" actress claims he came onto her while she worked on the show.
Kristina Hagan -- an extra -- claimed David sent her "sexually inappropriate text messages," saying he could "make things happen for her." She made many other lurid claims as well.
Kristina was repped by Gloria Allred, who sued both FOX and David.
The terms of the settlement are confidential.
Paris Hilton -- Buys Herself a Sick Black Friday Ferrari | TMZ.com
Paris Hilton didn't have to brave the lines at Walmart or Best Buy for her Black Friday purchase ... of course, neither of those stores sell Ferraris that cost $277,500!
Paris had the sweet red ride delivered to her home in the Mulholland Estates just before noon today.
Let's hope Paris treats her new car better than her brother Conrad treats his.
Whitney Houston Had Premonition About Death | TMZ.com
Whitney Houston told friends she "really wanted to see Jesus" in the days before her death ... and claimed she had a feeling the end was near for her ... this according to several of Whitney's friends.
TMZ has learned ... Whitney had been very spiritual in her final days ... quoting the bible, singing hymns and engaging in intense conversations about Jesus Christ and the afterlife with her close friends and family members.
We're told .... on Friday , one day after she performed, "Yes Jesus Loves Me" at Tru nightclub in Hollywood, Whitney told one of her friends, "I'm gonna go see Jesus ... I want to see Jesus."
The next morning, hours before her death, Whitney was discussing a bible passage involving John the Baptist and Jesus ... when Houston flashed a big smile and remarked, "You know, he's so cool ... I really want to see that Jesus."
Another source tells us ... Whitney had been telling friends she "felt like her time was coming" ... and wanted to make sure she spent her time praising her lord and savior whenever she could.
Unfortunately, Whitney's premonition came true.
We're told the bible passages Whitney was quoting on the morning of her death were Matthew 3:13 through 17 ... referencing the baptism of Jesus. The passage goes:
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”
Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
TMZ Live: 'Dancing With the Stars' -- Sabotage in the Ballroom? | TMZ.com
'Jersey Shore' Cast Members -- Escape the Hurricane for VMAs | TMZ.com
MTV couldn't have its biggest stars miss tomorrow night's Video Music Awards due to the hurricane sweeping the East Coast -- so they chartered a private jet to take "Jersey Shore" stars Snooki, Vinny, Deena and Sammi to Los Angeles ... TMZ has learned.
According to our sources, the foursome flew out last night, avoiding the hurricane before it crippled local airports.
The rest of the cast was off doing events in other parts of the country -- for example ... Pauly D was in Oklahoma DJing, while Jwoww was hosting a party at PURE in Las Vegas.
Vinny tweeted a pic from the plane, saying, "Had to take the PJ to the #VMAs to beat the storm.East coast you will be fine just chill in and laugh while it passes."
Demi Moore Hospitalized -- Rushed to Hospital for Substance Abuse | TMZ.com
Demi Moore was rushed to the hospital Monday night ... and we're told the issue is substance abuse.
Law enforcement tells us a 911 call was placed at 10:45 PM Monday night. Paramedics responded to Demi's L.A. home and after assessing her for a half hour, she was transported to a local hospital.
Sources tell us she is being placed in a facility to "seek further professional assistance." Our sources say the treatment is for substance abuse.
Demi's rep tells TMZ, "Because of the stresses in her life right now, Demi has chosen to seek professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her overall health. She looks forward to getting well and is grateful for the support of her family and friends."
Al Pacino: Hands Free and Styleless | TMZ.com
Looking like an insane agent's assistant at CAA, the 68-year-old roamed the streets of Beverly Hills with a telephone headset on his head. De Niro on line two!
The craziest part of his look -- the hazy, hot and humid all black ensemble.
Maria Shriver -- I Got Something On My Ring Finger, Too | TMZ.com
The photo was snapped today in Beverly Hills -- interesting she wore something on that finger just after we posted the pic of Arnold.
TMZ broke the story ... Maria has been having second thoughts about divorcing Arnold -- despite the whole lovechild thing -- because of her deeply held religious beliefs.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Ex 'Cathouse' Star -- Plumped for Your Pleasure | TMZ.com
Eden 38DD -- a former lady of the night on HBO's "Cathouse" -- recently decided to pack on a few dozen pounds so she could star in big girl porn. That's how she rolls.
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