Famous Black Chef Joe Randall -- Paula Deen Might Be Racist, But I Still Respect Her

Famed black Southern chef Joe Randall -- who once taught Paula Deen a few tricks -- says he's extremely hurt by Deen's admitted use of the n-word ... but tells TMZ, he'd STILL welcome her at his establishment.Randall -- who runs the famous Savannah…

Wyclef Jean -- I Am NOT Collaborating with Amanda Bynes

Amanda Bynes won't be releasing an album with Wyclef Jean's help any time soon -- reps for the former Fugees rapper tell TMZ, Clef has NO intention to collaborate with the wig-wearing tornado of confusion.There were reports Bynes and Wyclef would be…

Miley Cyrus' New Music Video -- Hannah Montana Is Officially Dead

Miley Cyrus' new "We Can't Stop" music video features twerking, girl-on-girl, girl-on-doll, furries -- y'know standard freak show stuff ... and the official death knell for her old Disney persona.Oh, and it's also ... awesome!

Taylor Lautner -- Watch Me Make This Tree My Bitch

Taylor Lautner doesn't need no stinking stunt man -- the shredded "Twilight" star can do it all himself ... including running up a tree trunk into a sick back flip. You gotta see it!Oh, and for the 'Team Edward' dorks ... there's also a total fail…

James Gandolfini -- Tragedy Struck During Father-Son Trip

James Gandolfini's shocking death happened in the middle of a "guy's trip" for the actor and his teenage son, Michael ... TMZ has learned.Multiple sources tell us James' trip was for pleasure and business -- first getting to spend some QT in Italy…

James Gandolfini -- Tattoo Shopping Before Death

James Gandolfini was in the market for a mysterious new ink job before his death -- dropping by an L.A. tattoo parlor earlier this month ... and promising to return with a special order.Gandolfini visited T-Man Tattoo in Studio City on June 1st --…

James Gandolfini Dead -- 'Sopranos' Star Reportedly Dies in Italy

James Gandolfini -- who famously played Tony Soprano on "The Sopranos" -- reportedly died earlier today in Italy ... TMZ has learned. Gandolfini is believed to have suffered a heart attack, this according to Deadline.com. He was 51. Gandolfini was…