Snooki is in the midst of a MAJOR transformation ... from a sloppy, smooshy drunken idiot ... to a RESPONSIBLE mom-to-be who's taking her pregnancy very seriously ... TMZ has learned.
Sources close to the MTV star tell us ... ever since Snooki discovered she was with child she quit drinking, quit screwing around ... and has convinced the people around her that she could develop into "mother of the year."
We're told Snooki comes from a loving family ... she's very close with her mom ... and she completely understands what it takes to become a responsible mother.
The timing of Snooki's pregnancy couldn't have worked out better ... 'cause we're told the premise of her upcoming "Jersey Shore" spin-off reality show with Jwoww is "the last hurrah."
Sources connected to the production tell us the show will follow the girls as they transition into adulthood ... move into an adult apartment ... and take some serious adult steps with their boyfriends.
We're told the boyfriends will not have starring roles on the show ... but the relationships will be "key."
As for Snooki, we're told she has no plans to marry her BF ... yet ... even though he's most likely the baby daddy.
Friday, March 30, 2012
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Charlie Sheen & Brooke Mueller's Kids -- Daddy to the Rescue | TMZ.com
Charlie Sheen has returned from Colombia -- and TMZ has learned, he's now on a mission to save his kids ... after mommy Brooke Mueller was arrested for cocaine possession last week.
Sources close to the couple tell TMZ, Brooke had custody of the 2-year-old twins the night of her arrest -- leaving them in the care of a nanny while she went out clubbing.
Brooke and the kids are currently on their way back from Aspen now -- but we're told, Charlie plans to take care of them as soon as they're home ... and Brooke's parents will help.
According to sources, Brooke's going to take some time for herself while she tries to "get better."
Brooke has struggled with substance abuse issues for years -- and most recently sought addiction help at an alternative treatment facility in Mexico.
Zelda Kaplan -- Runway Models UNFAZED When Fashion Icon Collapses and Dies [VIDEO] | TMZ.com
File under the category: The Show Must Go On. As a fashion icon collapsed and died at a show during New York fashion week, the runway models didn't miss a step as they pranced past her.
TMZ obtained footage from the Joanna Mastroianni Autumn/Winter 2012 show on Feb. 15 ... which shows three men rushing to Zelda Kaplan's aid after she lapsed into unconsciousness in her front row seat.
Some of the lights were turned on ... and people can be seen crossing over the runway to help out ... but the ultra-focused models continue their walks without ever breaking stride.
Eventually, Zelda was carried out by 4 people and taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead a short time later.
FYI -- models are usually given strict orders to ignore EVERYTHING that happens in the crowd when they're on the runway. Clearly, these models took their instructions to heart.
Jason Russell Detained, Not Arrested: 'Kony 2012' Honcho Allegedly Masturbating in Public [UPDATES] | TMZ.com
3:26 PM PST: We just got footage of Jason's naked meltdown on a public street ... pounding his fists in anger and screaming maniacally.
2:15 PM PST: Law enforcement sources tell us ... there are NO plans to charge Russell with a crime for yesterday's incident.
2:08 PM PST: Law enforcement sources tell us ... Russell is being hospitalized on a 5150 psychiatric hold so authorities can assess his mental state. The 5150 hold allows authorities to keep Russell for up to 3 days to determine if he represents a threat to either himself or others.
1:45 PM PST: The CEO of Invisible Children, Ben Keesey, tells TMZ ..."Jason Russell was unfortunately hospitalized yesterday suffering from exhaustion, dehydration, and malnutrition."
The statement continues, "He is now receiving medical care and is focused on getting better. The past two weeks have taken a severe emotional toll on all of us, Jason especially, and that toll manifested itself in an unfortunate incident yesterday."
"Jason’s passion and his work have done so much to help so many, and we are devastated to see him dealing with this personal health issue. We will always love and support Jason, and we ask that you give his entire family privacy during this difficult time.”
The mastermind behind the now-famous "Kony 2012" video was detained by police in San Diego yesterday for allegedly being drunk in public and masturbating.
Jason Russell was taken into custody by San Diego cops. In addition to allegedly masturbating, cops say he vandalized cars.
Cops told NBC7 in SD they received several calls around 11:30 AM ... reporting a man in "various stages of undress."
Sources tell us ... Russell was dancing around the Intersection of Ingraham and Riviera wearing "speedo-like underwear" ... and eventually removed the underwear and began to make sexual gestures.
We're told ... it appeared Russell was under the influence of some kind of substance.
Cops told NBC, "Officers detained [Russell] and transferred him to a local medical facility for further evaluation and treatment."
Russell is the father of two, and says he wants to have 9 more kids.
Russell is the co-founder of Invisible Children as well as the filmmaker of the ultra-viral video which has set records on the Internet -- with more than 80 million views (below).
Audrina & Kristin -- The Final Bikini Battle | TMZ.com
Audrina Patridge and Kristin Cavallari engaged in the ultimate hot body showdown this week -- stripping down to their teeny, tiny bikinis and strutting around the beaches of Costa Rica.
Brody Jenner was also runnin' around the beach with his shirt off.
Just click through the damn photos already -- it's pretty frickin' hot.
'Fear Factor' 911 Call -- 'He Fell a Couple Stories' | TMZ.com
A 911 operator did a double take when he heard a "Fear Factor" stuntman fell "a couple stories" ... leaving the man with two broken ankles.
TMZ obtained the 911 call made by someone on the "Fear Factor" production team immediately after the accident ... which TMZ first reported last month.
During the call, you can hear the operator's shock when the FF staffer tells him how far the stuntman fell -- which, by the way, was an undersell.
The guy actually fell SIX stories ... when his safety harness didn't function properly.
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Michael Jackson Estate Back Up for Sale -- $23.9 Million | TMZ.com
The estate went on the market Monday and we've learned a "major celebrity" will look at it tomorrow.
We're told the realtor -- Mauricio Umansky, the CEO and co-founder of The Agency in Beverly Hills -- will ONLY show the property to serious buyers who have pre-qualified ... which means they have the dough to buy the property.
The 17,000 square foot house -- which has been on and off the market since MJ died -- is completely empty. It has 13 bathrooms, a pool, guest house and an elevator.