Usher's Stepson Dies After Jetski Accident  —  After Jetski Accident  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Usher's 11-year-old stepson has passed away this morning from injuries suffered in a tragic jetski accident in Georgia earlier this month ... TMZ has learned.  —  Doctors removed 11-year-old Kyle Glover …

Dark Knight Cast Heads Home to U.S. After Shooting, Canceled Premiere  —  Bale and Hathaway board a private plane; Nolan (inset)  —  Shocked and “keeping victims' families in their thoughts,” The Dark Knight Rises cast is jetting back to the states after Friday's horrific shooting at a screening of their new film.

James Holmes — Sex Website Says His Profile Is Legit  —  Sex Website Says  —  Profile Is Legit  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  A profile on a popular sex website appearing to be that of Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes is authentic ... so say sources connected to the website.

Mariah Carey Nears Deal As New ‘American Idol’ Judge  —  EXCLUSIVE: I have learned that Mariah Carey is finalizing a deal to join Fox's American Idol as a new judge.  I hear Carey would command a salary of more than $17 million for next season, which would set a new record for talent on a reality series …

Tara Reid — HOSPITALIZED in France  —  HOSPITALIZED  —  in France  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Tara Reid has been hospitalized in Nice, France for Acute Pancreatitis ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources tell us ... Tara has been in the hospital for several days and will remain there awhile longer until she can recover.

Octomom — I Stripped My Way Off Welfare  —  I Stripped My Way  —  OFF WELFARE!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Rest easy America, your tax dollars are safe ... 'cause Octomom + Porn + Stripping = NO MORE WELFARE!!!!!  —  Sources tell TMZ ... the mother of 14 no longer needs government assistance thanks to her various XXX gigs.

Before Ray J, Reggie, Kris and Kanye: Kim Kardashian's first love 'revealed as Michael Jackson's nephew TJ'  —  In her interview with Oprah last month, Kim Kardashian sensationally revealed that she went on birth control at the tender age of 14.  —  The now 31-year-old said it came as a result …

Frank Ocean: Coming out helped remove ‘a boulder on my chest’  —  Odd Future singer discusses opening up about his sexuality in an interview with the Guardian Guide on Saturday  —  Frank Ocean has said that his decision to open up about his sexuality was “about my own sanity and my ability …

Fred Willard Will NOT Be Prosecuted for Lewd Conduct  —  Will NOT Be Prosecuted  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  Fred Willard will NOT be prosecuted for lewd conduct ... TMZ has learned, but there are strings attached.  —  TMZ broke the story ... Willard was arrested Wednesday night at an adult movie theater in Hollywood.