Beyonce and Jay-Z dropped $1200 on lunch at Nello's in NYC yesterday and left a $500 tip ... because they can.
Accompanied by an entourage of about ten bodyguards, we're told the music super tippers ordered white truffles, lobster salad and a bottle of Dom.
Think about that while eating your Mickey D's Happy Meal today.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beyonce Knowles
TMZ has learned a woman has filed a paternity case against Beyonce's dad, Mathew Knowles.
We've learned Alexsandra Wright filed the case in L.A. County Superior Court. Wright lives in L.A. -- she works in the name-branding business. We're told she's in her late 30s.
Wright, who is 6-months pregnant, filed the case last week, alleges Knowles is the father. Sources say Wright is repped by Neal Hersh, who is currently repping Lamar Odom in the prenup negotiations with Khloe Kardashian.
Mathew has been married to Tina Knowles since 1980.
Mathew could not be immediately reached for comment. Ditto Neal Hersh.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Beyonce Knowles, Exclusives
This is the woman who has sued Beyonce's dad, Mathew Knowles, claiming he's the father of her child.
Alexsandra Wright had a small role on one episode of "Scrubs" -- in an episode titled "My 15 Minutes," which aired back in 2001.
Wright is not actually an actress -- but this being L.A., everyone dabbles in it from time to time.
Filed under: Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce Knowles has a fierce court battle brewing with Abercrombie & Fitch -- because the clothing company claims something seriously stinks about her soon-to-be released fragrance line.
A&F just filed a federal lawsuit against Beyonce, claiming her upcoming line of products called "Sasha Fierce" -- which includes a fragrance -- is a knock-off of their own line of smelly good liquid which is simply named "Fierce."
In the suit, which was filed in Ohio, Fitch claims they sent Beyonce a cease and desist letter in 2008 when she started applying for "Sasha Fierce" trademarks.
The suit says Bey's peeps rejected the demand by saying the general public would have no problem telling the difference between the two companies' products.
A&F is suing to stop Bey from putting out the perfume under the "S.F." name -- or doing anything that would "confuse, mislead, or deceive others" into believing her line of products has anything to do with theirs.
UPDATE: 6:14 PM PT Beyonce's rep, Alan Nierob, just issued the following statement: "There is no fragrance line directly or indirectly associated with Beyonce that has the name 'Sasha Fierce' or anything using the word 'Fierce.'"
Coty also issued this statement: "Coty is excited about its newly announced partnership with Beyonce Knowles. Details related to the fragrance, including the official name, will be revealed prior to the launch in early 2010. We can confirm at this time, however, that the terms Fierce and Sasha Fierce are not being used as names of a Beyonce fragrance."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Beyonce Knowles
As soon as the VMAs ended, Beyonce Knowles wasted no time distancing herself from Kanye West's infamous hissy fit -- we're told Bey's camp almost "immediately" approached Taylor Swift to make sure she was okay.
Taylor's rep tells us Beyonce's father Mathew Knowles approached Taylor outside her dressing room once her subway car performance was over.
We're told Mathew wanted to make sure Taylor was doing fine after West's diss -- and they even discussed ways to make up for it.
Taylor's rep tells us the singer was mainly upset because she wasn't able to thank her fans for voting for her -- which was eventually made right when Beyonce invited her back on stage to finish what she started.
Taylor's reps tell us she had never met Beyonce or Kanye before the last night's weirdness went down.
Filed under: Beyonce Knowles, Kanye West, Exclusives, Taylor Swift
His tact was horribly awful -- but Kanye West did have a point.
The category was "Best Female Video" -- Beyonce was nominated for that legendary "Single Ladies" video ... Taylor Swift won for something called "You Belong with Me."
So the question ...
Filed under: Beyonce Knowles, Kanye West, Taylor Swift
Last night, Kanye West reportedly posted an apology on his blog to Taylor Swift -- but go to the site now, and it's nowhere to be found.
In the apology -- which MTV.com posted a screen grab of -- West said "I'm in the wrong for going on stage and taking away from her moment ... I will apologize to Taylor 2mrw ... I'm sincerely sorry!!!! Much respect!!!!!"
We're not sure how long the post was up, but it's no longer on the site.
Beyonce, who looked mortified when West rushed the stage to give her props, made good in the show calling Swift back onstage to give her a chance to make a proper acceptance speech.
Filed under: Beyonce Knowles, Kanye West, Taylor Swift
Just like the tripod he tossed into the sea, the charges against Jay-Z's bodyguard have been officially thrown out.
Croatian law enforcement tell TMZ there will be no jail time for J's hired muscle, who had assault and destroying personal property charges filed against him after a tussle with a local reporter earlier this week.
The bodyguard will have to pay a fine -- and we're told the police will not pursue further legal action.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Beyonce Knowles
Jay-Z's bodyguard has been charged with a crime for last night's tripod-tossing fight with a local TV reporter in Croatia.
Croation law enforcement tells TMZ Jay's bodyguard has been charged with destroying personal property and assault -- based on a complaint filed by the reporter who got into a scuffle with Jay and Beyonce's entourage late last night.
Video of the incident surfaced on the 'net earlier today showing the whole confrontation -- including the part where the reporter throws his camera sticks at Jay's hired muscle ... and the hired muscle throws the sticks into the Adriatic Sea.
We're told the incident occurred at around 1:30 AM in Dubrovnik after Jay and Beyonce ate at a local restaurant.
Police say they are trying to track down the bodyguard so they can talk to him -- the investigation is ongoing.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Beyonce Knowles, Exclusives
Jay-Z's bodyguard decided to throw a camera tripod into the ocean last night -- after a paparazzo threw it at him -- and the whole incident was caught on tape. 
It all went down in Croatia after Jay and Beyonce finished a romantic dinner by the sea. A scuffle between the hired muscle and the paps ensued -- and spilled over onto the pier -- culminating in water-logged tripod and a couple of middle fingers, courtesy of Jay and his protector.
FYI -- the video was edited out of order, so try to follow along.
Filed under: Beyonce Knowles
The guy Kelly Clarkson blames for allegedly making her look like a song-stealing rip-off artist claims he would never 'dupe' anyone -- and the idea is both "hurtful and absurd."
Clarkson basically threw producer Ryan Tedder under the bus after people pointed out her new single "Already Gone" has the same backing track as Beyonce's single, "Halo" -- which are both songs Tedder produced.
Now, Tedder is firing back at Clarkson with the following statement:
"Already Gone" is one of the best song I've written or produced since "Bleeding Love" and stands tall on it's own merits apart from "Halo".
They are two entirely different songs conceptually, melodically, & lyrically and I would never try to dupe an artist such as Kelly Clarkson or Beyoncé into recording over the same musical track, the idea is both hurtful & absurd.
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Filed under: Music, Beyonce Knowles, Exclusives
Kelly Clarkson is so worried that people are going to think she ripped off Beyonce's beats for her new single that Kelly's throwing her song's co-writer under the bus instead. 
Clarkson is reportedly furious at her record label for releasing her new single "Already Gone" -- after the singer realized it has the exact same backing track as Beyonce's "Halo."
But according to CBCNews.ca, who actually spoke with Clarkson, the former "Idol" champ is blaming the whole thing on music producer Ryan Tedder -- who allegedly gave the same beat to Beyonce without informing Kelly. FYI -- Tedder is also the front man for the band OneRepublic.
Clarkson told the CBC, "No one's gonna be sittin' at home, thinking 'Man, Ryan Tedder gave Beyonce and Kelly the same track to write to ... no, they're just gonna be saying I ripped someone off."
Beyonce - "Halo"
Filed under: Music, Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce's sister finally found a way to set herself apart from her more famous family member -- she's the Knowles with the shaved head now.
She must have been sick of Beyonce getting all the good buzz.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beauty, Beyonce Knowles
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