Rihanna I Want to Help Expose KONY as an Evil Bastard

TMZ has learned ... Rihanna has reached out to the Invisible Children organization and has expressed an interest in creating a video to help raise awareness about an evil S.O.B. named Joseph Kony.

Kony is quickly becoming a household name ... thanks to a viral YouTube video that exposes the Ugandan warlord as the bloodthirsty leader of a child army and child prostitution ring.

In the YouTube video, producers beg for celebrity support to raise awareness and showed a picture of Rihanna, in an effort to get her involved.

TMZ has learned ... Rihanna saw the video and was so moved by the story ... that she called the organization this week and set up a meeting, hoping to create another video to keep the momentum alive.

We're told both sides are hoping to complete the project ASAP.

Stay tuned.

Amanda Bynes Bolts from Cops During Traffic Stop

Amanda Bynes made a HUGE mistake during a traffic stop in L.A. yesterday ... she blew off the cop while he was writing the ticket and drove away from the scene ... TMZ has learned.

Bynes was originally pulled over for talking on a cell phone while driving yesterday afternoon. The officer approached the car and collected all of Amanda's information so he could write up the citation.

But Amanda didn't feel like waiting around ... and hit the gas before the cop could hand over the ticket for the actress to sign.

We're told the cop decided NOT to pursue Bynes because he didn't feel she was dangerous ... and besides, he already had all of her information.

Later that day, Bynes rolled by the police station and signed the ticket ... but we're told she's not off the hook for leaving the scene early.

Authorities are currently investigating the situation ... and will decide if Bynes should face further charges for her untimely exit.

Calls to Amanda's rep have not been returned.

Justin Bieber's Snake Exposed in Minnesota

Justin Bieber now has one fewer snake to hold on a daily basis -- because the legless reptile-turned-fashion accessory he carried around at the VMAs last year has found a new home ... in a Minnesota zoo (below).

A rep for the Rad Zoo in Owatonna, MN tells TMZ, they received the small boa constrictor -- aptly named "Johnson" -- as a gift from a good Samaritan ... who purchased the snake at an auction following the MTV award ceremony.

According to the rep, the benefactor wanted Johnson to have a good home ... and thought Rad would be the perfect place.


We're told the snake has only been at the zoo for a week -- but once it gets settled in, zookeepers plan to give it a special sign indicating its Bieberific claim to fame. 

Ashton Kutcher Demi and I Are Done ... But I Still Support Rumer

Ashton Kutcher has not abandoned his surrogate family when his marriage to Demi Moore fell apart, because we got video of the actor front and center at a Rumer Willis concert in Hollywood -- and who knew she could sing?

Rumer performed at The Sayers Club last night, and she's pretty good. One of the songs she performed -- "High Low Middle" -- something that is probably a metaphor for her life in the last few months.

Although you don't see Ashton inside the club while Rumer is singing, we're told he was on his feet cheering her on. 

Tila Tequila Agrees to Enter Rehab After Suicide Scare

Tila Tequila has agreed to enter rehab for substance abuse in addition to seeking treatment for psychological issues -- Tila's close friend and manager tells TMZ.

According to her manager, Tila agreed to treatment after several of Tila's friends discussed her problems with her -- following Tila's suicide scare last week.

We're told Tila has been struggling with serious substance abuse problems as well as psychiatric issues recently -- the suicide scare was just the straw that broke the camel's back.

It's unclear when Tila plans to enter a treatment center -- but we're told her friends are hoping she'll get help as soon as this week.

We're told a rehab facility has already agreed to take her -- though sources wouldn't specify which.

Justin Bieber Still on the Hunt For L.A. Home

Justin Bieber is still on the hunt for an L.A. home, but he definitely has NOT put an offer on the $10+ million home Ashton Kutcher is currently renting.

Zillow.com and the Daily Mail are reporting Justin's buying the Ashton house (below). Not true. 

TMZ broke the story ... Justin was looking at the Ashton home as well as 2 homes in Calabasas -- a suburb of L.A. but he hasn't made an offer on anything yet.

In fact, Justin's people tell us the Ashton house isn't even the frontrunner. Justin has now looked at 3 homes in Calabasas and he's looked at 2 of them more than once, but he's still not prepared to make an offer on anything and is continuing to look.

Two other points ... We're told Ashton is saying he wants to buy the house he's currently renting.

As for Justin, he's going on tour soon, so unless he finds the house he really wants ... he may rent for a while. The rich have such problems ...

In case you missed it, Justin called in to TMZ Live last week -- explaining his 8-figure real estate search ... and why Ashton's place is high on his list.

Tila Tequila 911 'She's Tried to Kill Herself All Week'

Tila Tequila was rushed to the hospital last week ... after her roommate called 911 and said the reality star was hellbent on doing herself in ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... emergency responders came to the home at 1:30 AM on Wednesday ... and Tila was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph's hospital in Burbank, CA.

We're told the roommate told cops Tila had "tried to kill herself all week."

Sources say Tila was in and out of consciousness in the house ... and officials decided she needed psychiatric help, stat.


Tila was released ... but the drama didn't end there. Last night, Tila's manager had a sneaking suspicion something was terribly wrong, so she called 911.

Cops went to Tila's home to do a welfare check, but Tila refused to open the door. Tila then called 911 to find out why officers were at her home ... and explained she couldn't answer the door because she was in a wheelchair.

Cops eventually left the home -- and we're told Tila is currently resting.