Charlize Theron: Press Intrusion ‘Like Rape’  —  Charlize Theron says press coverage of her private life is so intrusive that it is comparable to rape.  —  The South African-born actress told Sky News that “every aspect” of her life has become “fodder” for a brand of journalism that exists “in a dark room”.

Josh Brolin to Play Thanos in Marvel's ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ ‘Avengers’ Sequel  —  Josh Brolin has been tapped to play the villainous Thanos in Marvel's “Guardians of the Galaxy,” sources confirm.  —  Thanos, who first appeared in the post-credits scene in “The Avengers,” …

Donald Sterling's Alzheimer's Diagnosis — Declared Incompetent in Clippers Sale  —  DIAGNOSED WITH ALZHEIMER'S  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Donald Sterling has Alzheimer's and that's why doctors declared he is incompetent to have a voice in the sale of the L.A. Clippers ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Princess Charlene of Monaco Pregnant, Expecting Child With Albert II  —  Another royal baby on the way!  Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco are expecting their first child together, a palace aide tells Us Weekly.  —  PHOTOS: Royal family baby photos!

‘Ant-Man’ Director Contenders Include Adam McKay, Ruben Fleischer  —  “We're the Millers” director Rawson Marshall Thurber is also among the potential helmers, who offer a glimpse into the mindset of Marvel president Kevin Feige as he looks to fill the hole left by Edgar Wright, a favorite among the fan-boy community.

Liberty Ross Divorce Settlement — I Got Guilty Money From Rupert Sanders  —  I GOT GUILT MONEY  —  In My Divorce  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Liberty Ross now has her own chapter in the Silver Linings Playbook — CHEATING can pay handsomely.  —  Liberty's divorce from director Rupert Sanders is now settled ... TMZ has learned.

Clippers SOLD — Shelly Sterling Sells Clippers to Steve Ballmer for $2 Billion  —  Shelly Sterling has sold the L.A. Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for a whopping $2 billion.  —  As TMZ Sports reported ... the deal was signed just before midnight Thursday.

Kelis' Milkshake Made an Unscripted Cameo at the Spelling Bee  —  Sriram, a contestant at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, asked for the word “Feijoada” to be used in a sentence.  The sentence he received was, “While Tabitha discovered that her milkshake brought all the boys to yard ...” …

Cranston hints Walter White may not be done  —  (CNN) — More “Breaking Bad” yo?  —  The series star Bryan Cranston seemed to drop a major hint in an interview with CNN's Ashleigh Banfield Thursday.  Asked by Banfield if his character, Walter White, died or not, Cranston said, “Hey, you never saw bags zip up or anything.

Nicki Minaj — Floyd Mayweather Jr. Paid Her $50,000 to Show Up at Daughter's B-Day … EXCLUSIVE  —  Nicki Minaj doesn't even have to sing to make bank — sources tell TMZ Floyd Mayweather Jr. paid her $50,000 just to show her face at his daughter's 14th birthday party.

Kanye In Kontrol!  West Bans New Wife Kim From Filming Kardashian Spin-Off Show - Momager Kris Jenner Furious  —  Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have been married less than a week and he's already laying down the law when it comes to his new wife's career.  RadarOnline.com has learned …

Judge Orders Brad Pitt ‘Attacker’ to Stay Away From Entertainment Events  —  UPDATED: Vitalii Sediuk was also fined $200 and sentenced to 20 days of community labor and 36 months of summary probation.  —  The red-carpet prankster who allegedly attacked Brad Pitt at Wednesday night's Maleficent premiere …

LeAnn Rimes checked her Twitter in between every song during a Vegas concert  —  TGIF!  Thank God It's Falcor.  I have a couple little gems for you today, but I'm also kind of mad at all of you Budget Triangle of Doom people - apparently, there was leaked footage or some kind of VH1 trailer …

Rob Kardashian Nearly Runs Over Paps Leaving the Gym  —  NEARLY RUNS OVER PHOTOGRAPHERS  —  Leaving the Gym  —  Rob Kardashian plowed his SUV through a crowd of aggressive paparazzi — none of whom work for TMZ — as he exited an L.A. gym Thursday ... and you could clearly hear his car make contact with at least one of the shooters.

Who Should be the Next Bond Girl - Blake Lively or Amber Heard?  —  The next “Bond” film, which is expected to pick up from where “Skyfall” left off, will start filming sometime in November, and reports have it that producers are on the look-out for the perfect Bond girl who will pack a punch as well as look sexy on screen.

GREEN BERET SLAMS GWYNETH PALTROW: There's A Big Difference Between Real War & Twitter  —  Doug Giles - Here's a response regarding our morning's Gwyneth Paltrow post from my good buddy and Green Beret bad-ass Bryan Sikes:  —  By Bryan Sikes, SFC, USA  —  Clash Daily Guest Columnist

Lea Michele Started Drinking as a Toddler, Discusses Plastic Surgery With Chelsea Handler  —  Lea Michele's new book, Brunette Ambition, is all about lifestyle, eating healthy, and taking care of yourself, so Chelsea Handler was curious when the Glee star wrote that she's been drinking since she was a little toddler.