Snooki was LYING FOR TWO when she denied pregnancy rumors earlier this month ... but sources tell TMZ the "Jersey Shore" star had a damn good reason -- she didn't want to jinx herself.
Sources close to the MTV star tell us ... Snooks WAS already pregnant when she went on Sirius/XM radio on Feb. 1st and told everyone she was OUTRAGED by the suggestion that she had preggo belly.
But we're told Snooki is taking the situation very seriously ... especially the taboo about revealing the pregnancy before the 3rd month.
Now, it seems Snooki has crossed the 3-month threshold ... and an official announcement could come any moment.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Pregnant Snooki -- Why I Lied About My Pregnancy in 2012 ... | TMZ.com
Britney Spears Gets Thumbs Up from Conservatorship Judge | TMZ.com
Britney Spears met with Judge Reva Goetz today in her conservatorship case, just so the judge could see for herself how Britney was doing ... and we're told the judge was impressed.
The meeting was routine -- a status hearing marking the belated 4-year anniversary of the conservatorship. Britney has had these meetings before, and this one was short -- around 5 minutes in the judge's chambers.
The judge is getting to know Britney so well ... maybe she'll send a wedding gift.
PETA -- Knut's Death Could Have Been Avoided | TMZ.com
The tragic passing of Knut, everyone's favorite German polar bear, could have been prevented ... maybe ... this according to PETA.
Knut passed away in his habitat this morning of still-to-be determined causes at the age of 4. A rep for PETA tells TMZ they contacted to Berlin Zoo months ago to alert them to the fact that Knut was being "terrorized" by three female polar bears -- including his own mother!
The rep tells us, "PETA Germany repeatedly asked zoo authorities to move Knut away from the three females to a different location. His premature death could possibly have been avoided. Polar bears don't belong in captivity."
A necropsy is planned for Monday to determine the cause of death.
Densie Richards & Charlies Sheen -- One Big Happy Soccer Game | TMZ.com
Denise Richards and ex-husband Charlie Sheen made nice and enjoyed some quality time with their kids at eldest daughter Sam's soccer game in Calabasas this weekend.
Who'd ever think Denise and Charlie would ever be on the same team?
Whitney Houston Cause of Death -- No Official Cause of Death on Her Death Certificate | TMZ.com
Whitney Houston's official death certificate has been filed in L.A. County -- and according to the document, obtained by TMZ, the cause of death is still undetermined.
The manner of death is listed as "pending investigation" -- and the immediate cause of death is "deferred."
Whitney's occupation is listed on the document as an "entertainer" who worked in the industry for 33 years -- beginning when she was just 15.
According to the document, Whitney will be laid to rest on Saturday at the Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, NJ -- the same cemetery where her father is buried.
As we previously reported, the L.A. County Coroner's office is awaiting toxicology results in order to determine an official cause of death -- a process that typically takes 4-6 weeks. The autopsy was completed Sunday.
TMZ broke the story ... Whitney drank heavily the night before her death -- and investigators found multiple prescription drugs inside her hotel room, including Xanax and Amoxicillin.
As we first reported, Whitney's family was told by the L.A. County Coroner's office ... Whitney likely died from a deadly combination of alcohol and prescription drugs -- NOT drowning.
Oprah -- Bobbi Kristina Interview Was GREAT ... and Here's Breakup Advice! | TMZ.com
Oprah Winfrey ... ACTUALLY SPOKE TO US LAST NIGHT!!!!!
It was AWESOME ... her Royal O-ness was leaving Drai's at The W Hotel in L.A. ... surrounded by paps ... when our guy Kris took charge and asked about a controversial topic -- her interview with Whitney Houston's daughter.
Oprah came under fire for letting the Houston family off the hook ... especially when Whitney's sister-in-law suggested the singer was murdered.
But O told us, "I think it went really well ... I think people really responded and I think the whole country now got to see how [Bobbi Kristina] feels and what shes going through."
Oprah says she was SHOCKED people criticized the interview ... but explains why she won't let it bother her.
Also ... we asked Oprah about the best way to dump a significant other ... and she had a GREAT answer.
All hail O.
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Ray J -- How I Celebrated Kim K's Wedding ... | TMZ.com
While Kim Kardashian was trading "I Do's" in Montecito ... the guy who helped thrust her into superstardom was still taking credit for his conquest during a performance in Vegas ... TMZ has learned.
Ray J hit the stage at the Chateau nightclub in the Paris Hotel ... when people began asking him how he felt about his former sex tape partner's wedding.
A TMZ staffer who was in the crowd says Ray J simply smiled ... and quipped, "I did that."
Fans continued to plead with Ray J to share his thoughts on the wedding, but he wouldn't open up ... mostly laughing every time someone brought up her name.
Apparently, Ray J has moved on ... after his performance, he was getting up close and personal with a mystery lady.
Thanks to our friends at SpyOnVegas.com for the pic.
Chris Brown: I'm NOT Back with Rihanna | TMZ.com
Chris Brown and Rihanna are NOT back together, despite rampant rumors to the contrary ... Breezy's rep tells TMZ.
As we previously reported, Chris and Rihanna were spotted out at the same West Hollywood nightclub Sunday night. They left separately, but there was lots of speculation that the two had gotten back together.
But that's not true -- according to Chris' rep, the singer was with his actual girlfriend last night ... an aspiring model named Karrueche Tran ... not with Rihanna.
The rep adds, Chris and RiRi are just friends.
Baseball Great Says A-Rod Knows How to Hit It | TMZ.com
Dodgers legend Steve Garvey cleverly dodged A-Rod's off the field troubles -- we think.
Lindsay Lohan -- First Shot Fired in Dubai War | TMZ.com
TMZ has obtained the cease and desist letter Lindsay Lohan fired off to a Dubai-based party planning company ... demanding they stop using her name to promote a NYE party.
We broke the story ... Lindsay believes the company has been spreading lies about her ... falsely claiming she's agreed to attend a massive New Year's Eve bash on a gigantic ocean liner.
In the letter, Lohan's attorney, Stephanie Ovadia, states the actress "will suffer harm and damage" if the company continues to use her name without permission ... and she's not afraid to sue.
Still no word back from the party people.