Chris Brown Back in Court -- D.A. Out for Blood

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It never ends ... Chris Brown is back in court today, where the L.A. County D.A. will argue the singer violated his probation in the Rihanna beating case by lying about his community service ... and he deserves to be thrown behind bars.

As we reported, the D.A. also believes Chris Brown's recent hit-and-run debacle is justification alone for the judge to throw the book at him, but since that case was dismissed Thursday ... we're told the D.A. will focus primarily on Chris' alleged community service lies.

It's nothing new, you'll recall the D.A. filed docs earlier this year claiming Chris submitted bogus community service records, and in one case even swore he was picking up trash in Virginia while he was actually on a private jet to Cancun.

The hearing is scheduled to begin at 2PM PST.

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Amanda Bynes -- Fashion Disaster During Court Hearing

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Amanda Bynes rolled into a New York courtroom today dressed more for a rave than a court hearing -- sporting an aqua-colored wig, sweatpants, a tank top ... and sneakers!

... and no one was surprised.

Bynes was in court to fight allegations she threw a glass bong out of her NY apartment window back in May.

According to police, Amanda threw the bong out of her window before they arrested her, but she has denied the accusation ... in fact, she says the arresting officer sexually assaulted her by slapping her vagina.

She also said cops entered her apartment illegally.

But inside the courtroom today ... nothing really happened. Bynes was virtually silent -- and the judge continued the case to August 26 ... though Bynes isn't ordered to appear until Sep. 26.

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Amanda Bynes -- Bussed to Court in Conservatorship Case ... Freedom on the Line

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Amanda Bynes will be in court Friday --TMZ has learned -- and we're told she will mount a ferocious fight for her freedom.

Sources involved in the case tell TMZ ... Amanda will be transported from the psychiatric hospital -- where she's been staying against her will for the last 2 weeks -- to a courthouse where her parents will be asking a judge for a temporary conservatorship.

We're told Amanda will be transported by a hospital vehicle and accompanied by her lawyer.  The only snag would be if Amanda goes off the rails before the hearing.

Sources tell us Amanda will be speaking with the judge -- possibly in chambers -- so he can get a read on her mental competency. 

If the parents prevail, the temporary conservatorship will last until Sept. 30, when a full-blown conservatorship hearing will take place.  If the parents get their way, Amanda will go back to the psych ward for further treatment.

If Amanda prevails, she will walk out of the courthouse a free woman.

We'll be there, so stay tuned.

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Lady Gaga -- Seeks to Block Court Docs That Could Ruin Her

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That COULD RUIN HER Lady Gaga is so afraid of what is being said in a lawsuit involving two of the people who discovered her, that she's filed legal docs to try and keep certain information from EVER seeing the light of day.

Former Gaga collaborator and close friend Wendy Starland sued Gaga's former BF/producer Rob Fusari in 2010, claiming Fusari screwed her out of revenues she felt she was owed for her role in discovering Gaga.

Earlier this week, Gaga filed docs pleading with the court to seal certain information in the Starland/Fusari case. She claims the info is "sensitive, private, and personal."

Gaga claims that if the info went public, it would "inflict significant personal and professional harm upon" her. She also says that she and Fusari are legally bound to keep the information private as part of a non-disparagement agreement between the two.

A judge has yet to rule.

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Terrence Howard's Ex -- Restraining Order GRANTED, Massive Black Eye in Court

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Restraining Order GRANTED
Massive Black Eye in Court

10:20 AM PT -- Michelle Ghent's temporary restraining order request was just granted. Terrence is forbidden from coming within 100 yards of Michelle pending another hearing later this month. He is also barred from contacting her in any way.

Michelle's lawyer discussed the text messages Michelle allegedly sent to Terrence in May -- threatening to kill him and his family -- but argued they were misleading and incomplete.

Michelle's black eye was NOT discussed in court.

As for Terrence, he filed his own request for a restraining order, but that was not granted. The judge said the court would hear his side of things at the next hearing.

Terrence Howard's ex-wife just showed up to court in L.A. to get a restraining order against the actor, claiming he beat her up during a blowout fight in Costa Rica last week -- and we're told she's got a huge black eye.

It's unclear if Howard is responsible for the injury ... but she'll probably claim that he is.

As we reported, Michelle Ghent says Terrence physically abused her during an argument while she was on vacation with him and his family.

Terrence tells a different story, claiming Michelle maced him, his adult daughter and another family member. He insists he never laid a finger on her.

The temporary restraining order hearing is about to begin.

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Michael Jackson & Children -- Emotional Home Videos Tug Heart Strings in Court

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Emotional Home Videos
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Michael Jackson was a loving father who cared deeply for his 3 children ... and they suffered an immeasurable loss when he passed away -- at least that's what Jackson family lawyers tried to show in court with MJ's own candid home videos.

The videos -- both shot by Michael -- were played for the jury in the Jackson family's wrongful death lawsuit against AEG.

The first was shot on Christmas Day in 2006 ... when Prince was 9, Paris was 8, and Blanket was 4.

It's pretty touching -- Michael asks each of his children what they want to be when they grow up, and he really does sound like a caring father.

The other clip was shot years earlier -- when Prince and Paris were both toddlers. It's clear from the footage they both adore their dad, calling themselves "daddy's baby."

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TMZ Live: Chad Johnson in Court -- Screwed & Upstaged

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Screwed & Upstaged Chad Johnson was shockingly and suddenly thrown in jail for 30 days after playfully slapping his MALE attorney's ass. We think the judge is way outta line -- but "People's Court" Judge Marilyn Milian called in to explain why she thinks the judge was justified!

Plus, Miley Cyrus puts on a twerking clinic live on stage ... but it might not have happened without Amber Rose! Wiz Khalifa's fianceé joined us to weigh in on the question of the day -- is Miley a real deal twerker?

And, Justin Bieber's bodyguards are now accused of flashing a gun during their alleged robbery of a photographer. You gotta see why Harvey thinks this is the official sign Justin's "circling the drain."
(0:00) Chad Johnson's judge blew her top when he ass-slapped his lawyer ... but Judge Milian calls in to explain why she's on the judge's side.
(9:00) Paris Jackson -- better in Debbie Rowe's custody?
(14:00) Jane Lynch's marriage is over -- which raises a few questions about gay marriage.
(18:00) Miley Cyrus -- twerking her way into adulthood. Amber Rose calls in to explain why Miley deserves her spot as Maxim's hottest.
(24:00) Beyonce proves yet again she's not pregnant. And again.
(28:00) Ciara got served -- by one of the hottest, greatest process servers off all-time.
(32:00) Justin Bieber's bodyguards get into yet another scuffle with photographers ... and this time a gun was allegedly involved.
(36:00) The floor is yours!
(41:00) Erin Brockovich -- immediate induction into the mug shot Hall of Fame.