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Katy Perry New Top Choice to Judge 'Idol'

5/14/2017 1:00 AM PDT
EXCLUSIVE

Katy Perry is in line to fill the first judge's chair on the new "American Idol" and negotiations have already begun ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the talks tell us Katy is very interested, and is open to scheduling potential tour dates around the show's taping schedule. We're told ABC is fully on board as well and the only snag at this point is, of course, money.

As we first reported ... negotiations with Kelly Clarkson stalled due to her salary demands, and she decided to bail and coach on "The Voice" instead. 

That left 'Idol' behind the 8 ball to land a big name ... and Katy fits that bill ... and then some.

We've reached out to Katy's camp ... so far no word back.

Kylie Jenner I'm Travis Scott's Only Mamacita

5/14/2017 12:50 AM PDT
EXCLUSIVE

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott aren't just enjoying each other's company or having a casual relationship -- they're the real deal now, as in ... exclusivo.

Sources close to the couple tell us they've been inseparable since Coachella and have decided to do the committed relationship thing. We're told she's been spending a lot of time with him in his hometown of Houston -- including a party after the Rockets' game Thursday night.

In fact, it's serious enough they're not just partying together, but Kylie's actually met his family.

They've been all over the country together -- getting some quality time in Miami ... celebrating Travis' birthday in NYC ... plus L.A and H-town. We're told through it all it's been nothing but good vibes and zero drama. Translation: Honeymoon stage.

Even Tyga was there ... once upon a time.

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Ex-WWE Star Cameron I Don't Date Black Guys

5/14/2017 12:40 AM PDT
EXCLUSIVE

Ex-WWE superstar Cameron -- real name Ariane Andrew -- says she has a rule when it comes to dating ... no black guys.

By the way ... she's black.

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William Hung Don't Hate On Kelly and Jennifer For Grabbing 'Voice' Chairs

5/14/2017 12:30 AM PDT
EXCLUSIVE

William Hung doesn't think Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson betrayed "American Idol" by joining its arch rival, "The Voice" ... and even has a (long shot) plan B for producers.

Hung, who's a professional public speaker now, tells us he doesn't begrudge J-Hud and Kelly's decision to jump ship because it's been so long since they were 'Idol' contestants. Even though they, along with Hung, appeared on the big series finale last year on FOX.

It's been 13 years since his horrific rendition of "She Bangs" was banging around your head nonstop -- but Hung still has a big dream ... where 'Idol' is concerned.

Cards Against Humanity Sues You Stole Our '72 Virgins' Card For Your Trump & Hillary Games!

5/14/2017 12:20 AM PDT
EXCLUSIVE

Cards Against Humanity, "the party game for horrible people," says another game is ripping off its raunchy cards for politically themed decks based on the 2016 election.

CAH is suing SCS Direct, which has been selling Humanity Hates Trump and Humanity Hates Hillary packs, not-so cleverly labeled ... "the party game for horrible candidates."

CAH says it released 2 America Votes extension packs in 2016 that criticized the then-presidential candidates, and the SCS games are full-on jacking their style. For example, CAH cards read "72 virgins," "a bitch slap" and "vomiting mid-blowjob."

The SCS games have "72 virgins" ... "a good old-fashioned bitch slapping" and "blowjob vomit."

CAH says knocking off other successful brands -- such as Legos -- is standard ops for SCS. It's suing for all profits from the rival decks and to immediately shut down all sales.

SCS Direct's founder, Howard Greenspan, says the lawsuit is a case of corporate bullying and they plan to defend their 20 year reputation. He adds, "Humanity Hates Trump isn't a knockoff, but simply a party game that pokes fun at our President."

Hot Mom Bods GUESS WHO!

5/14/2017 12:00 AM PDT

These hot mamas are putting dad bods to shame with their flawless physiques. Check out the gallery and see if you can guess the MILF flaunting her incredible curves on social media.

Happy Mother's Day!

Stars and Scars You Be The Judge

5/13/2017 12:40 AM PDT

Comey's out as FBI director, the Trump and Colbert war is still blowing up ... and Kelly Clarkson jumped ship. So we gotta ask ...

Robert Griffin III I'M ENGAGED ... And My Fiancee's Preggo!

5/13/2017 7:51 PM PDT
Breaking News

RG3 is about to sign a contract ... a marriage contract -- 'cause he's engaged to his girlfriend Grete Sadeiko ... who just announced she's' pregnant with the NFL star's baby!

Robert Griffin III popped the question to the Florida State University track star during a day out to the beach  in Fort Lauderdale ... popping the question while decked out in a red suit. 

Obviously, Grete said 'Yes' ... and  then posted a statement saying, "Today was the happiest day of my life and the last 8 months have been the most exciting time ever."

She also said, "We are one month away from welcoming our beautiful baby into this world."

This will be RG3's second marriage ... in fact, he JUST finalized his divorce from his college sweetheart Rebecca Liddicoat.  They have 1 kid together. 

RG3 and Grete's relationship took off quickly -- remember, they got tattoos of each other's names just months into dating. 

RHOA's Matt Jordan Fight Vid Proves Peter Had a Knife Peter Pleads Self-Defense

5/13/2017 3:24 PM PDT
Exclusive Details

Matt Jordan insists the only reason he didn't kick Peter Thomas' ass quicker is because Peter had a knife on him, and now that we've finally seen the video ... Matt might have a point. 

Matt, ex-bf of 'RHOA' star Kenya Moore, tells us Peter pulled the knife out when he went at him. He claims Peter tried to hide it so it would seem like he was beating Matt fair and square.

When we called Peter, he admitted he had a box cutter on him because he owns a restaurant and night club. He says he only pulled it out in self-defense -- "If I was an idiot I would have sliced him, but I'm not. I wasn't there to fight with Matt."

When we slo-mo'd the video, you can clearly see the blade in Peter's hand during the struggle.

Matt, who'd previously made the knife claim, says he was focused on wrestling it away at first, but once he turned his attention to Peter ... he took him down easily. He adds, "Peter knows what it is."

Peter is pressing assault charges, but also feels he got the best of Matt ... as he bragged to us in March, right after the fight went down.

Treach Brings Tupac Onstage to Diss 'Bitch Ass' Funkmaster Flex

5/13/2017 12:11 PM PDT
EXCLUSIVE

Treach took a liquid shot for his homey, Tupac, then grabbed the mic, fired a verbal shot at Funkmaster Flex ... and invited his fans to join in on the diss.

Naughty by Nature performed Friday night in Worcester, MA ... and frontman Treach told the crowd he had to defend Pac against Flex. What happened next was almost like a prayer to 'Pac -- as Treach spoke directly to the left arm tattoo of his fallen friend. 

We broke the story ... Treach dropped a violent diss track about Flex because he's pissed at the DJ for dragging Pac's name through the mud, claiming he got Biggie killed.

It wasn't all "Hip Hop Hooray" Friday night, and after he joined us on TMZ Live ... it was obvious Treach isn't letting this go.

Pretty Much Simon's New Boy Band All Tuned Up and Stage-Ready

5/13/2017 10:20 AM PDT
Exclusive Details

We found video and photos of Simon Cowell's latest creation, Pretty Much, and it shows they could be headed the same direction as some of Simon's other super successful groups. 

The 5 guys in Pretty Much have been living together in L.A. and doing a ton of rehearsing, and word is they hooked up with Simon to produce the group about 8 months ago.

Their names are Brandon Arreaga, Nick Mara, Zion Kuwonu, Austin Porter and Edwin Honoret -- and based on videos they've posted ... it seems they've been busy sharpening their song and dance skills.

No clue when they're going to release music -- we've reached out to Simon's label, Syco and haven't heard back yet -- but it looks like Cowell could have another batch of hitmakers.

Line forms to the left, girls.

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Carolina Herrera Nephew Murdered After Abduction in Venezuela

5/13/2017 6:37 AM PDT

8:15 AM PT -- Carolina just issued a statement, saying ... "The family and I appreciate your kindness. Our only hope is that the tragic assassination of our young nephew, Reinaldo and his colleague, Fabrizio will serve to mitigate the terrible carnage and murders that are committed against our youth in Venezuela. The Electoral Results must be respected. The Communist Dictatorship must go."The nephew of international fashion designer Carolina Herrera -- who's famously dressed First Ladies for decades -- was found dead in a truck in Venezeula after a violent kidnapping gone wrong.

Herrera's 34-year-old nephew, Reinaldo, was reportedly abducted from a restaurant in Caracas on Thursday night. The attackers also took his 31-year-old business partner, Fabrizio Mendoza, hostage.

Officials say a ransom was paid, but the gang killed the men anyway and left their bodies in a truck on a highway just outside the city.

Carolina is a Venezuelan-American designer known for dressing various First Ladies ... including Jackie Onassis, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama and Melania Trump.

She's scheduled to receive the 2017 Designer of Excellence Award in Chicago on Monday. We're told the event will still take place, but the president of Herrera's company will accept the award on her behalf due to the tragedy.

Paris Jackson Nudity Is No Big Deal 'Makes Us Human'

5/13/2017 6:52 AM PDT

Paris Jackson wants to smash the taboo associated with nudity -- and she's not just talking the talk, she's walking the barely covered walk.

Michael Jackson's 19-year-old daughter posted a photo of herself sunbathing in the nude -- followed up by another post explaining why people shouldn't look at nudity as a bad thing. 

"Being naked is part of what makes us human," Jackson wrote.

"For me it helps me feel more connected to mama gaia (Mother Earth). I'm usually naked when I garden."

Jackson continued, "It's actually a beautiful thing and you don't have to make it sexual the way many hollywood stars (and the media) do. not only is your body a temple and should be worshipped as so, but also part of feminism is being able to express yourself in your own way, whether it's being conservative and wearing lots of clothes or showing yourself."

"The human body is a beautiful thing and no matter what 'flaws' you have, whether it be scars, or extra weight, stretch marks, freckles, whatever, it is beautiful and you should express yourself however you feel comfortable."

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