Jay Z and Beyonce -- the King and Queen of NYC -- could be California dreaming by Christmastime ... they're on the verge of closing a deal for an insane mansion, listed for $85 million.
According to TMZ's real estate sources Jay and Bey are the front runners in a bidding war on the 23,000 square foot palace in Beverly Hills -- and in the most UBER exclusive part of BH.
We're told there are a total of 4 offers on the pad -- listed by real estate maven Branden Williams -- and the Carters aren't the only celebs interested.
Our source says Beyonce, Jay and the seller are "just a few million dollars apart" on the price. They've already visited the home six times.
The deal's expected to close by Christmas for right around $70 million! Stuff that in your stocking.
Bill Cosby
Accuser Filing Police Report
Will Trigger Full LAPD Investigation
12/5/2014 4:19 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF
The woman who claims she was drugged and raped by Bill Cosby when she was 15 is filing a police report with the LAPD Friday afternoon TMZ has learned ... and that will trigger a formal investigation.
Judy Huth is -- at the time of this post -- on her way to the PD, along with her new lawyer, Gloria Allred.
Huth just sued Cosby, claiming he got her drunk and then took her to the Playboy Mansion where he sexually assaulted her. Cosby filed legal docs Thursday, claiming she's a liar who tried to sell the story to the tabloids a decade ago and then tried extorting the comedian in return for her silence.
Cosby also notes ... the alleged incident occurred 40 years ago ... well beyond the statute of limitations.
TMZ broke the story ... even if the statute of limitations has run, they will investigate if someone files a police report -- which she is now doing. The cops say they conduct these investigations because they don't know what twists and turns will occur ... possibly unearthing new alleged victims.
Terrell Owens
Hey Chicago Bears ...
I'M AVAILABLE!!
12/5/2014 4:33 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF
Terrell Owens tells TMZ Sports ... he's ready, willing and able to step in and play for the Chicago Bears now that Brandon Marshall is out for the rest of the season with a serious injuries.
T.O. just appeared on "TMZ Hollywood Sports" -- which airs TONIGHT at 8PM ET, 5PM PT on Reelz -- and told us he's been working out every single weekend and believes he's 100% ready to go.
In fact, the 40-year-old is adamant he's still BETTER than the majority of the wide receivers in the NFL -- and just wants a chance to prove it on the field.
Ya gotta watch the show tonight -- T.O. also talks about the infamous crying press conference (he doesn't regret it one bit), reveals the biggest NFL partier and spills secrets from "Celebrity Apprentice."
Plus, he absolutely DESTROYS a TMZ staffer who tried to talk some smack ... and it's hilarious.
'Peter Pan Live'
It Had Sound and It Had Music, But ...
12/5/2014 6:00 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF
Imagine "Peter Pan" with boobs and Captain Hook busting out tap dances ... and you've just scripted "Peter Pan Live!" Sure, the ratings were way lower than last year's "Sound of Music Live!"
And yeah, the critics teed off ... but there's one demographic that LOVED it. Yes, just one -- far as we can tell.
Miley and Patrick
Dropping Mad Cash at Strip Club
With Paris Hilton
12/5/2014 3:52 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF
Miley Cyrus, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Paris Hilton walk into a strip club ... and let's just say some single mothers got paid.
The threesome went to dinner with a group of friends Thursday night before heading to a Moschino party at Art Basel where Paris Hilton was DJ'ing.
We're told the group hit up 2 other clubs once the Heiress wrapped ... then made their way to E11EVEN -- a venue that's part burlesque, part strip club -- and he dropped close to $10K.
Miley even took home a souvenir ... a mesh shirt from one of the strippers.
Check out this video of Miley and Patrick partying at E11EVEN. The video actually may have been shot Wednesday ... they like the place and went twice.
Bklyn Shooting Victim's Mom & Aunt
Reverend Al
Don't Crash Our Funeral
12/5/2014 2:31 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF
4:30 PM PT -- Reverend Sharpton tells us he has questions about Hertenceia and her motives. He says, "I do not know that this Aunt has legal standing to speak for the family."
He adds ... "When Kimberly asked us for help we responded because she had legal standing as his domestic partner and the mother of his child ... who is the next of kin."
The family of the man who was shot to death in Brooklyn by the NYPD wants Al Sharpton to mind his own business and stay away from the upcoming wake and funeral.
Akai Gurley was gunned down in a Brooklyn housing project stairwell, and the cop who shot him shockingly texted his union rep before calling 911.
Sharpton has gone on the attack, holding a news conference condemning the cop.
But Gurley's aunt, Hertenceia Peterson -- who is speaking for his mom -- tells TMZ, "Al Sharpton came in, put his name on the situation, but has not even made one single call to the parents to Akai."
Peterson says all Sharpton sees "is money and political gain and that he is turning the tragedy into a circus."
Kevin Powell, who appeared on the first season of "The Real World" has been helping the family.
She says the family does NOT want Sharpton at Friday night's wake, where the Rev has promised to deliver a eulogy. She also says he's persona non grata at the funeral.
Rev. Sharpton tells TMZ, he's not grandstanding for the cameras and he was asked to get involved by Akai's domestic partner and mother of his daughter, Kimberly Ballinger.
Ballinger tells us, "Sharpton and his team have been supporting us since day one, and we absolutely want him to attend the wake and funeral."
In other news...
Jake Gyllenhaal's Body Transformation Is Out Of This Effing World
Jake Gyllenhaal dropped a bunch of weight to play a sociopathic cameraman, but now he's gone the exact OPPOSITE direction, putting on 15 pounds of muscle to play a ridiculously shredded boxer.
SEE MORE »Hulk Hogan
Neutral in Mike Brown Case ...
Despite Hulk Name Drop
12/5/2014 1:38 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF
Hulk Hogan is nonplussed that Officer Darren Wilson compared him to Mike Brown ... he's staying neutral.
The Hulkster was cruising into LAX Friday when our photog asked about Wilson telling ABC News ... Mike Brown was as powerful as Hulk the day he shot and killed the teen.
It doesn't take much to read between the lines ... Hulk thinks the truth lies somewhere in the middle ... somewhere between the Brown and Wilson scenarios.
Justin Bieber
I'm so Transparent
... In My New House
12/5/2014 9:38 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF
As the saying goes, people who live in glass houses ... now including Justin Bieber.
We've learned Biebs has moved into a landmark house near Beverly Hills ... one that was built recently but has captured the interest of architectural aficionados.
We're told the house is renting for just shy of $60K a month. He can afford it.
As we previously reported ... Justin moved out of his BH condo this week -- to the delight of his neighbors. Justin turned the building upside down.
The house is big enough so the ragers won't disturb nearby residents ... it's 6,537 square feet with a 7 car garage, 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.
We're told it's a short-term lease which, when it comes to Justin, is about all people can take.
Rapper Beanie Sigel
SHOT in the Stomach
After Physical Altercation ... Cops Say
12/5/2014 11:27 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF
Rapper Beanie Sigel was rushed to a local hospital Friday morning in New Jersey after he was shot in the stomach ... and cops believe there was a scuffle before he got capped.
Pleasantville PD officials say they responded to a shooting around 10AM and discovered Sigel on-scene ... but he was NOT unconscious.
We're told the rapper was immediately taken to a local hospital and rushed into surgery.
Cops believe there was a physical altercation before the shooting ... but they don't know if the other man on scene was involved, or just a witness -- since he's refusing to talk.
Police are waiting to interview Beanie for more info ... so as of now, there are no suspects.
In other news...
Kailyn Lowry Hints Marriage Might Be In Jeopardy
'Teen Mom' star Kailyn Lowry has been dealing with rumors surrounding her marriage, and now her latest move is kinda adding fuel to the fire.
SEE MORE »Ryan Seacrest
Single Again and Mingling
With Hot New Chick
12/5/2014 9:22 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF
Ryan Seacrest has broken up with his girlfriend -- so we've learned -- and is out on the town with a new, attractive blonde chick.
Ryan was leaving the GQ Men of the Year party Thursday night at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood and his GF of more than a year-and-a-half, Shayna Terese Taylor, was nowhere in sight. That's because we're told Seacrest said bye bye.
Ryan -- who's turning 40 the day before XMAS -- apparently likes being single ... and it's obvious why.
TMZ Live
Bill Cosby
Concert Promoters Fear Gun-Toting Maniac
12/4/2014 9:45 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF
In other news...
Miley's Shirt Is More Annoying Than When She Goes Topless
Miley was actually wearing a shirt this time, but it's probably more obnoxious than when she walks around topless.
Taylor Swift
Totally Kissing Karlie Kloss
... Maybe
12/5/2014 8:40 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF
Taylor Swift and Victoria's Secret model Karlie Kloss totally made out at a concert Thursday ... or maybe not. Who knows?
The ladies were rocking out at indie rock band The 1975's show in NYC when they moved in really, really close to each other's faces. Naturally, everyone wants to believe 2 hot chicks are sucking face.
It's hard to tell from pics and video if it's really a kiss or not -- but we know which answer we'd prefer, naturally.
Christopher Walken
Less Cowbell, MORE TAMBOURINE
During 'Peter Pan LIVE!'
12/5/2014 7:30 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF
Christopher Walken had a fever Thursday night during the Peter Pan Live special on NBC ... but it wasn't for cowbell ... it was for the tambourine.
Walken played Captain Hook in "Peter Pan LIVE!" as Captain Hook ... with Allison Williams from "Girls" playing the title role -- and it was both glorious and awful at the same time.
Bonus points for Chris' attempt to lip-sync at the end of the video.
Twitter went crazy during the performance (ratings were way down from last year's "The Sound of Music Live") ... and Walken critics came out in droves.
There are only two women in #PETERPANLIVE and they're both Christopher Walken
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) December 5, 2014
Lisa Vanderpump is killing it as Captain Hook!!! #peterpanlive
— shannonwoodward (@shannonwoodward) December 5, 2014
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