Anna Nicole Smith mother sues TMZ andsT Howard K. Stern

Anna Nicole Smith's mother Virgie Arthur is suing TMZ and Howard K. Stern for "tarnishing her image."

Anna Nicole Smith was a very popular reality TV star and a Playmate models. She married billionaire J Howard Marshall, who was 63 years her senior. She died of drug overdose last year at the age of 39.

Virgie alleged that TMZ website and Howard K. Stern, lawyer and partner of Anna Nicole, spread the false story that she gave birth to the child of her stepbrother. The website carried a story with the headline: 'Virgie Has Son With Step-Brother'. The lawsuit says that their goal was to do away with anyone who opposes Howard K. Stern or his interest. Now,

Anna Nicole's mama hasn't exactly denied the story's truth, but Virgie still wants financial compensation as an apology.