Tila Nguyen, best known as “Tila Tequila” accused her NFL linebacker boyfriend Shawne Merriman (of the San Diego Chargers) of choking and restraining her when she tried to leave his apartment Sunday early Sunday morning (Sep 6). The police were called at about 3:45 A.M., which subsequently led to Merriman being arrested and accused of “battery and false imprisonment.” Tila was taken to a local hospital while Merriman was taken into custody. He was later released on $58,000 bail and no charges have been filed.

But it’s not that cut and dry. Merriman says that he wasn’t trying to hurt Tila. He was only trying to help her because she was drunk as a skunk. An allegation Tila vehemently denies because she claims that she’s “allergic to alcohol.” However, TMZ released pictures of the couple at Stingaree nightclub in San Diego just a few hours before the alleged incident occured. One of the pictures show Tila giving Shawne a lap dance, which clubgoers say occurred all night long. She even sent out a tweet proclaiming how drunk she was on her way to a football game!

Dman im drunk!!!!!!! Im headed to this Chargers VS 49ers game right now!!!!!!!! YAYYYYYYY!!!!!! @shawnemerriman u ready?? LETS GOOOOO! =)

Doesn’t sound like someone who’s “allergic to alcohol” to us…

On top of that, Shawne has released a statement to FOXSports.com backing up his story in an effort to clear his name.

“On September 6, 2009 the San Diego Sheriff’s Department responded to a citizen’s complaint that was initiated by Tila Nguyen (aka Tila Tequila). I was taken into custody based upon that complaint. At the time, I was concerned about her welfare given the intoxicated state she appeared to be in and I encouraged her to stay until safe transportation could be provided.

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Kourtney Kardashian and her off and on boyfriend Scott Disick were spotted enjoying some fun in the sun Sunday afternoon (Sep 6) at Miami’s South Beach. The two are expecting a child that will make its way into the world sometime in December.

In the meantime, Scott is having to deal with Kourtney’s mood swings and they’re both anxious to know what the sex of their baby will be!

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Actress Kyla Pratt celebrated her 23rd birthday with a party Sunday night (Sep 6) in Hollywood. Ludacris and Jamie Foxx were spotted in the VIP area of Atlanta nightclub the Velvet Room Saturday night (Sep 5) after Jamie’s concert at Chastain Park Amphitheatre. And Dr. Dre and Lady Gaga attended the launch of “Heartbeats by Lady Gaga” headphones at an event in Berlin, Germany.

We also have recent photos of Ice-T, Tahj Mowry, Kerry Rhodes and more when you continue reading!

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Rapper Lil Kim took in the festivities during Atlanta’s Black Gay Pride Weekend and performed at Traxx (gay male club) and the GA Freight Depot (lesbian club). Clubgoers at both venues say Kim shut it down! Her friends Toccara Jones (BET/America’s Next Top Model) and MTV personality Anessa came through to support their girl.

Hit up FreddyO.com for more pics!

Motown Records pioneer Diana Ross was spotted by the paparazzi Sunday afternoon (Sep 6) as she left a Los Angeles Taco Bell. The singer once again declined an invitation to attend funeral services for her longtime friend Michael Jackson for whatever reason. She had 2 opportunities to pay her last respects and while we can understand her reasons for not attending the public memorial, we can’t think of any good reason as to why she wouldn’t attend the private funeral last Thursday. And this was the woman (other than his mom) MJ left his kids to…

Diana, you got some ’splainin to do!

Kim Kardashian and her BFF Brittny Gastineau were spotted doing some shopping together Saturday afternoon (Sep 5) in Los Angeles. The pair also stopped by a wishing well, where they kissed pennies and threw them into the water hoping their wishes come true. What do you think they wished for?

Singer Leona Lewis has released the first single off her upcoming sophomore album Echo. The track is called “Happy” and is written and produced by Ryan Tedder, the same guy who wrote Lewis’ hit record, “Bleeding Love.” Like most of Tedder’s work, this song is extremely well written and is very powerful. Leona’s vocals sound amazing on it and adds to the haunting feel of the track, set to be released to radio September 21st. Her sophomore album drops November 17th. But in the meantime, download “Happy” below:

D/L: LEONA LEWIS – HAPPY

R&B singer Mya shook her azz and showed off her silver Louis Vuitton panties Friday night (Sep 4) at Dusk, a nightclub inside of Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Catch Mya and her partner Dmitry Chaplin when the 9th season of Dancing With The Stars premieres live on Monday, September 21st on ABC.

Damn is everybody trying to go short these days?! After rocking braids for so long, Brandy decided to change up her look and wear long, straight hair back in 2002 when she released her third studio album, Full Moon. Now, fast forward to 2009 and the 30-year-old R&B singer has either cut her hair or got one of those short wigs, like Ciara (we’re not hair experts so we have no idea). And here’s a first look at her new ‘do via a picture she released on her Twitter Saturday morning. We’re still not sure whether or not we’re feeling it so we’re going to save our judgment until she shows us more angles. But it doesn’t look too bad from the side…

It looks like Khloe Kardashian and her boyfriend Los Angeles Lakers Forward Lamar Odom might be getting serious! The new couple and Khloe’s mom Kris Jenner had dinner Saturday night (Sep 5) at BOA restaurant in Beverly Hills.

Khloe and Lamar, who met at a party hosted by Lamar’s teammate Ron Artest a few weeks ago, were also spotted Thursday night (Sep 3) as they left Beverly Hills’ STK restaurant, along with Khloe’s younger brother Rob. The Kardashian family must really like this one!