Actor Tobey Maguire, best known for his role as Peter Parker in the “Spider-Man” movies, is being sued by a hedge fund manager, Bradley Ruderman, who was convicted of fraud, conducting a Ponzi scheme and using the investors’ money in clandestine poker games held at luxury suites at hotels in Los Angeles.

Rudeman’s company (Ruderman Capital Partners) is now in bankruptcy, but is still forced to pay victims and other creditors. So Ruderman is going after those who beat him and won big with civil lawsuits in an attempt to recover the money lost in illegal poker dens.

Tobey was apparently one heck of a good poker player, defeating Ruderman, who reportedly lost more than $25 million of investor money on poker tables, a number of times between 2007 and 2008. Ruderman lost $311, 300 to the actor, including one losing hand of $110,000 on July 30, 2007.

Other A-list celebs involved in these illegal poker games include names like Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. They were apparently terrible players and are not being sued by Ruderman. Included in civil lawsuits are names like Alex Gores, director Nick Cassavetes, Gabe Kaplan, Rick Salomon and Cory Leibel, among others.

In the lawsuit, the games are described as “exclusive events, by invitation only, and that there was a regular roster of players consisting of wealthy celebrities, entrepreneurs, attorneys and businessmen.” Ruderman used his clients’ money to “pay for gambling losses at clandestine, high stakes poker games that were operated without any licenses or permits.”

“As part of the scheme, funds invested in (Ruderman) were transferred to persons such as Defendant (Maguire), who received the funds on account of Ruderman’s gambling losses and on account of Defendant’s gambling winnings.”

Therefore, Tobey Maguire is “not entitled to receive the transfers from the Debtor, which transfers were compromised of improperly-diverted investor funds.”

According to a source, Tobey reportedly won $1 million a month over a period of three years, which means he could have made up to $30 – $40 million from this illegal poker games. It looks like someone has a serious gambling problem. Just because you made a fortune out of illegal gambling, it doesn’t mean it’s healthy.

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“Jackass” star Bam Margera decided to visit the crash site where one of his best friends and co-star, Ryan Dunn, lost his life after a tragic car accident on Monday (June 20)- watch video below. The 31 year-old got really emotional, broke down and cried for the death of a guy who he considered to be like a brother.

Ryan Dunn & Zachary Hartwell Autopsy Results: Violent Death

“I’ve never lost anybody that I care about, he’s my best friend,” Margera said. “He was the happiest person, the smartest guy with so much talent. It is not right. It was the worst phone call I got in my life.”

Jackass Fatal Crash: Was Ryan Dunn Drunk? (PHOTOS)

It’s totally heartbreaking. You can tell Bam is suffering terribly over the loss of his friend. When asked how he would get through this, Bam simply replied, “I can’t. I can’t.” In this moment, comments like Roger Ebert’s just seem to sound too cruel and heartless.

Zachary Hartwell Was Ryan Dunn’s Passenger In Car Crash (PHOTO)

Roger has a point: “Don’t drink and drive!” However, we don’t even know if alcohol was a factor in his and Zachary Hartwell’s death. For now, it would be probably a better idea to pray and sent out thoughts to family and friends of the deceased.

Roger Ebert Apologizes for Calling Ryan Dunn A Drunk Jackass

Bam Margera Meltdown At Ryan Dunn’s Crash Site Video go on reading »

Reality show villain and fame whore Heidi Montag told reporters Saturday that she’s been working out for 14 hours a day to get her figure back. In 2009, Montag had 10 plastic surgeries…why work out now, Heidi?

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While partying with Hugh Hefner‘s ex-fiance Crystal Harris at MGM’s Wet Republic Saturday, she said:

“I’ve been working out from, like, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. for two months now. I’ve been working out really hard because I had this pool party and I was like, I have to be in shape.”

“I was actually a lot overweight,” she continued. “It was the most I’ve ever been because I’ve kind of been in hiding eating pie with my husband [Spencer Pratt] and puppies, so I needed to get back in shape.”

Montag, who is only 5’2″ and 103 pounds, said she weighed 130 pounds at her heaviest. She said to get back in shape she’s been running and lifting weights.

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Oh, Heidi. Thanks for assuring us you’re still CRAZY AS HELL!

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Tuesday, TLC announced plans to televise Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo‘s wedding on a special called ”Nick & Vanessa’s Dream Wedding” (working title), which will follow the couple’s planning and the actual ceremony.

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The special, which will air a few weeks after the actual date, will feature footage the couple’s joint showers, the bride’s hunt for the perfect wedding gown, and all the little plans to make their dream wedding come true. The series will culminate with “VIP access” to their ceremony, the details of which are being kept secret to keep the day special for the couple and their friends and family.

Lachey, 37, and Minnillo, 30, said:

“We’re lucky to have such passionate and loving fans, and we though partnering with TLC on this special would be the best way to share the exciting journey we’re on with all the people that support us and our relationship.”

Lachey famously broadcast his first wedding and the honeymoon phase of his marriage with Jessica Simpson on MTV, which lasted from 2002-2006. Days after he announced his engagement to Minnillo, Simpson announced her engagement to NFL player, Eric Johnson.

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I’m not sure this is the best idea. Didn’t television plague your first marriage, Nick?

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The engagement between Crystal Harris and Playboy founder Hugh Hefner may have been called off, but it appears that Harris is getting a sweet deal out of the cancellation. The Playmate will be keeping her $90,000, 3-carat diamond ring, as well as a Bentley Hefner had given her as a gift.

Former Playmate Holly Madison Trashes Crystal Harris’ Partying Ways

Sunday, Harris made a trip to the mansion to return the ring, along with Hefner’s Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Charlie. Harris told reporters: ”It was the right thing to do.” Hefner’s rep confirmed that he was thrilled to have his dog back, but he told Harris to keep the ring and the car.

Crystal Harris, The Runaway Bride On Playboy Cover (July 2011)

Hef seems to be moving along just fine. Monday, he Tweeted:

“It’s the start of a new day, and a new week. And I’m happy to be single.”

Is it just me, or is this all a big publicity stunt?

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While spending some court ordered time alone on house arrest, Lindsay Lohan hasn’t been reading romantic novels and watching chick flicks like we all thought. She’s actually been focusing on her “career.” Lohan just filmed a commercial for an Internet penny auction website, Beezid.com, which she calls her “new obsession.”

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In the promo, which Lohan earned more than $25,000 for filming, she said:

“Hey to all my friends, I just want to share with you that during some of my time at home, I found this amazing site with great deals. It’s called Beezid.com. Be sure to check it out.”

According to reports, Lindz was offered $25K for the spot, but in the end earned even more for the 14 seconds worth of film. She was also given a $10,000 credit to spend on the site.

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And what celebrity endorses a website without Tweeting about it? Lindz Tweeted:

“What’s a girl to do when she’s at home? Jump online to Beezid.com and get shopping!”

Hey, gotta do watcha’ gotta do for a buck, right? Check out the video HERE.

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The “Jackass” star, Ryan Dunn, and his passenger, who was identified as a friend named Zachary Hartwell, both died very violent and painful deaths as a result of blunt force trauma and the fire during the fatal car crash on Monday (June 20).

Zachary Hartwell Was Ryan Dunn’s Passenger In Car Crash (PHOTO)

The Chester County Coroner’s Office released the official autopsy results, which reveal both Ryan and Zachary were dead before the officials arrived at the scene. The crash was extremely violent, so it’s impossible to determined if they died from impacted or the fire that consumed the Porsche afterward.

Jackass Fatal Crash: Was Ryan Dunn Drunk? (PHOTOS)

The authorities are currently investigating the causes of the accident. They believe speed was an important factor in the accident. The toxicology results, which will be released in four to six weeks, will help determine if alcohol was also a factor.

Roger Ebert Apologizes for Calling Ryan Dunn A Drunk Jackass

As we previously report, Ryan and Zachary were photographed having fun and drinking at a bar before the fatal accident. The 34 year-old Jackass reportedly offered to give his friend a ride home, but he had planned to return to the bar that same night.

The passenger who died with Ryan Dunn in a horrific car accident on Monday (June 20) was identified as one of the Jackass’ friends, Zachary Hartwell. The 30 year-old and Ryan had been hanging out and drinking at a bar earlier in the evening.

Jackass Fatal Crash: Was Ryan Dunn Drunk? (PHOTOS)

Ryan apparently offered to give his good friend, who was a production assistant on the “Jackass 2” movie, a ride home before heading back to the bar to party some more. Zachary and Ryan posed together for a picture (see above), and both died as a result of injuries sustained in the brutal crash.

Roger Ebert Apologizes for Calling Ryan Dunn A Drunk Jackass

R.I.P. Ryan Dunn. R.I.P. Zachary Hartwell.

Dancing With The Stars pro ballroom dancer, Lacey Schwimmer, was eager to show her fans a whole different side of her with the release of her debut single titled “Love Soundz” on iTunes today (listen to song below).

The 22 year-old claims music is a big part of her life and an inspiration, so she decided to do one of the things she loves the most. Lacey wants to become a singer! As for what path her career will take, Lacey confessed she wants to make dance music.

“Music is a huge inspiration to me and the time was right to bring out a song,” Lacey shares. “I’ll never leave dancing behind though! I will always dance! But I would like to push music at this point. I’m going for more dancey fun music – anything with unique beats and danceable melodies.”

Lacey feels inspired by music in general, claiming she listen to everything. “So many inspire me. Everything from Britney to Katy to Janet to Deadmouse to Sleigh Bells, Spice Girls, Freddy Mercury, Etta James, Dinah Washington and Rocket Summer. You name it I listen to it!”, she said.

Lacey does sound a lot like Britney Spears (listen to audio below). Don’t you think?

Lacey Schwimmer New Song “Love Soundz” Audio go on reading »

Jackass star Ryan Dunn tragically died in a brutal car accident while he was behind the wheel of his Porsche 911 GT3 on Monday morning (June 20). The 34 year-old had reportedly been drinking with friends at Barnaby’s Of America in West Chester, Philadelphia right before he drove off to his death.

Bam Margera Sounds Off About Roger Ebert’s Tweet

The 34 year-old didn’t seem to be totally drunk as he posed for pictures with fans inside the bar at around 1 am. Unfortunately, Ryan’s life (and the unknown passenger’s life) allegedly abruptly ended after at least 3 shots and 3 beers at around 2:38 am.

Roger Ebert Apologizes for Calling Ryan Dunn A Drunk Jackass

One of Ryan’s “friends” told TMZ, Ryan had 3 Miller Lites and 3 “girly shots” between 10:30 PM and 2:10 AM (nearly a 4 hour span), but he was “not too drunk to drive.” And this so-called friend did not have the decency to tell Ryan: “If you drink, don’t drive!”

Another source said Ryan was completely wasted. The cause of the car accident is still under investigation, but it seems the combination of alcohol and speed was probably fatal for Ryan.

Ryan Dunn Drunk Before Car Crash Pictures go on reading »

BOOOOOOOOOO!

According to RadarOnline, Teen Mom baby daddy, Gary Shirley, threw a BBQ while girlfriend, Amber Portwood was still in the hospital recovering from her recent suicide attempt.

Gee Gary, we all knew you liked food, but this is ridiculous!

A source close to Shirley spoke out about the gathering, saying,

Gary seems to be doing okay. He had a cookout at his house last night with a bunch of his good friends… He’s concerned for Amber, but he has custody of Leah right now, and she’s his priority.

So, you’re saying the cookout was for two-year-old, Leah?  Did she have a nice juicy steak or perhaps some BBQ chicken wings?  Come on Gary, you’re girl’s in the hospital – time to man up and be by her side.  Preferably for more than the “five minutes” you spent visiting her last week.

And speaking of not stepping up to the plate, when is MTV going to realize that they may need to back off these Teen Moms?  Seems to me some of these girls might be ready for a little time out of the spotlight.

After some pretty intense backlash regarding his Tweet about the death of Ryan Dunn, film critic, Roger Ebert has issued an apology.

Sort of.

The film critic released a statement saying that he was “Probably to quick to Tweet” about the incident and that his post was not “intended as cruel.”  Tell that to Bam Margera.

Don’t you love how celebrities only apologize for things once they realize their actions are unpopular?

Ebert went on to add,

To begin with, I offer my sympathy to Ryan Dunn’s family and friends, and to those of Zachary Hartwell, who also died in the crash. I mean that sincerely. It is tragic to lose a loved one

Okay Roger, I’m listening…

I also regret that my tweet about the event was considered cruel. It was not intended as cruel. It was intended as true… know that nobody has any business driving on a public highway at 110 mph, as some estimated — or fast enough, anyway, to leave a highway and fly through 40 yards of trees before crashing… That is especially true if the driver has had three shots and three beers. Two people were killed. What if the car had crashed into another car?

Aaaand you lost me.

I get what you’re trying to say here Rog, but is this really the time to climb up on a soapbox?  It’s a high profile example of what drunk driving can lead to, but have a little compassion, will you?  Ryan Dunn and Zachary Hartwell have barely been dead 24 hours and you’re already trying to make an example out of them.  If you must cruicfy them for your cause, at least give their loved ones a chance to grieve!

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