Filed under: Cindy Barshop , Real Housewives , Celebrity Justice ” Real Housewives of NYC ” star Cindy Barshop is firing back at an ex-employee, who said she was canned because she’s black — claiming the employee is the REAL racist …

Filed under: Eli Roth , Russell Crowe , Twitter , Deadline , The Facts Behind The Funny! , The Facts Behind The Funny Position 001 Eli Roth is outraged that a reporter for The Hollywood Reporter took what he says was a “joking exchange between friends” — Eli and Russell Crowe — and then attacked Crowe as being anti-Semitic. It all started when Eli and Russell — who often tease each other on Twitter — were joking about circumcision.  Crowe tweeted, “I love my Jewish friends.  I love the apple and the honey and the funny little hats but stop cutting yr babies,” adding, “I’ll take attentive parenting over barbarism.” Apparently a reporter from The Hollywood Reporter saw the exchange and went after Russell with a headline that said he “insults Jews.” Eli tells TMZ, “The headline blatantly attempts to make Russell look like an anti-Semite.  It’s tabloid journalism at its worst.” Eli adds, “No one contacted either of us.  It’s terrible.  Russell is a great person and respectful of all religions.” And, Eli says, “The press is trying to terrify celebrities into not using Twitter.  They want to show they can still ruin you.  It’s sickening.” Permalink

Treating themselves to a day of equestrian excitement, Prince William and Kate Middleton were the center of attention at the Investec Derby Day at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Epsom, England on Saturday (June 4).

Treating themselves to a day of equestrian excitement, Prince William and Kate Middleton were the center of attention at the Investec Derby Day at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Epsom, England on Saturday (June 4). The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined Prince Harry and Princess Beatrice (among a handful of fellow royals) to watch Queen Elizabeth’s horse Carlton House compete at the annual event. Making for the couple’s first public appearance since returning from a Seychelles honeymoon, the two were well-dressed as Kate looked beautiful in a cream-toned jacket with matching skirt while William donned a black tailed jacket with matching tophat

It was a huge weekend in Indianapolis as the Indy 500 came to town, and Kelly Clarkson and Seal helped to kick things off. The “American Idol” alum and the “Kiss From a Rose” stud were joined by David Foster for a rousing performance of the “National Anthem.” Clarkson and Seal were both on top of their vocal game, creating beautiful harmonies together overtop Foster’s elegant piano stylings.

Filed under: Farrah Franklin , Celebrity Justice TMZ has obtained the mug shot of former Destiny’s Child singer Farrah Franklin — moments after she was arrested in L.A. last Saturday for allegedly disturbing the peace.

Filed under: Farrah Franklin , Celebrity Justice Former Destiny’s Child singer Farrah Franklin claims she was “manhandled” and  the victim of racial profiling when she was taken into custody last Saturday.

Filed under: Asia'h Epperson , American Idol , Celebrity Justice , Developing Stories Asia’h Epperson was all smiles as she was released from jail early this morning — as she and her sister told us their arrest was all over a bathroom blowup. The ” American Idol ” Season 7 contestant and her sister claim they were in the restroom at the… Read more

Filed under: Cedric Benson , TMZ Sports Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson turned himself into police today — after being accused of socking a bouncer in the face at an Austin ,  Texas bar back in May. According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, Benson got into a fight… Read more