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Ryan Lochte Neighbors & Cops Still Have His Back

8/19/2016 2:44 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
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0819-police-outside-lochte-home-TMZ-01Ryan Lochte has plenty of staunch defenders left -- including police officers -- behind the gates of his Charlotte neighborhood ... TMZ has learned. 

The embattled swimmer flew back Wednesday to the Carolina town where he now lives, and sources in his hood tell us Charlotte PD has at least two patrol cars dedicated to keeping haters, fans and media away from Lochte.

We're told police are posted at the security gate entrance, and there's another patrol car cruising the blocks around Lochte's house. 

One source told us the Homeowner's Association is also keeping an eye on Ryan's place, and officers -- of the HOA, that is -- have banned interlopers for up to 99 years!

We're told there's been no sign of Ryan at the house since he got back to the States.

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'RHOC' Star Kelly Meza-Dodd My Sunset View Will Cost Ya $6 Mil

8/19/2016 2:07 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

0819_kelly_dodd_mansion_launchKelly Meza-Dodd from 'Real Housewives of Orange County' is getting rid of some prime OC real estate ... and doing some high-priced flipping in the process.

Kelly's listed her 4 bedroom, 4 bath oceanside home in Newport Beach for $6.25 million. The pad is a stone's throw from Big Corona Beach and in pristine condition, hence the steep price.

Kelly and her husband bought it just a year ago for $3.575 mil, but they've sunk some dough into it ... doing a bunch of renovations. Check out what they've done to the 4,370 sq. feet of the place.

Pretty sweet, especially the view from the rooftop deck.

'Rugrats' & 'Newhart' Star Jack Riley Dead at 80

8/19/2016 1:31 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Breaking News

0819_jack_riley_Stu-Pickles_gettyJack Riley -- the voice of "Rugrats" fave, Stu Pickles, and co-star of "The Bob Newhart Show" -- has died of pneumonia.

Jack famously played Elliot Carlin, one Newhart's super neurotic patients, during all 6 seasons of the classic '70s TV sitcom.

More recently he was the father of Tommy and Dil Pickles in the "Rugrats" cartoon series and movies. Jack also starred in several Mel Brooks movies and had tons of guest roles on huge TV shows such as "MASH," "Happy Days," and 'Mary Tyler Moore.'

Riley's wife told Deadline, Jack passed away Friday in Los Angeles. He was 80.

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Tish & Noah Cyrus Sued Thanks for the Rear-End Now I Can't Get It On!

8/19/2016 1:14 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
EXCLUSIVE

0819-noah-tish-cyrus-getty-01Miley Cyrus' little sis Noah was texting behind the wheel and rear-ended a guy who now can't keep the missus happy ... according to a lawsuit obtained by TMZ.

EJ Hawkins is suing the 16-year-old, claiming he was cruising on the 101 in L.A. when she slammed into his car, sending him to the hospital.

EJ claims in addition to the physical pain, he's suffered "loss of love, affection, companionship, comfort, society and sexual relations."

Noah's mom, Tish, is also being sued because she allegedly let her daughter drive the jeep.

Katt Williams He Wouldn't Hit a Brain Surgery Patient, Would He?

8/19/2016 1:17 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
EXCLUSIVE

0819-katt-williams-tmz-01Katt Williams unloaded a punch that sent a man back to the hospital, a couple months after the guy had brain surgery.

At least that's what Paul Love says happened to him in a new lawsuit. Love is the pool supply store employee who was allegedly assaulted when Katt got arrested earlier this year in Georgia.

In the suit, Love says Katt flew into a rage because he canceled his order twice, and Katt thought the screwup was racially motivated. He says Katt hurled a bunch of store items, and then punched him in the face.   

Katt copped to socking Love, but insists Love called him the n-word. Love denies that.

What's more ... Love says he was on doctor's orders to avoid stress or excessive force to the head ... due to the brain surgery he'd had just 10 weeks before the Katt run-in. He's suing Katt for physical pain and unspecified damages.

We don't wanna say Paul Love should get in line, but if we're keeping it real ... 

Soulja Boy Threatens to Kill Ex-GF's New Guy

8/19/2016 12:08 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Exclusive Details

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12:57 PM PT -- Nia tells TMZ she's NOT calling cops to report Soulja. She says she doesn't have a BF, and the person he threatened is just an Internet troll trying to piss off the rapper.

A rep for Soulja claims the gun was a fake, and adds he's already reached out to Nia to apologize. 

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Soulja Boy is making disturbing threats against the guy he thinks took his place ... with his ex-girlfriend.

The "Crank That" rapper made the vicious threat Friday in a video post ... waving and pointing what appears to be a Glock with an extended magazine.

It's unclear why the threat's being directed at Nia Riley and her BF. Not the smartest move -- especially considering Soulja's on probation for a weapons charge

We've reached out to Soulja, so far no word back.

In other news...

'Fixer Upper' Stars DEVASTATED After Discovering Their Homes Are Being Horribly Misused

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Gigi Hadid & Zayn Malik Still Drifting In One Direction

8/19/2016 9:18 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
EXCLUSIVE

0819_gigi_hadid_zayn_malik_tahiti_kayak_launchZayn Malik is still rocking Gigi Hadid's boat ... and paddling it too.

Zayn gave Gigi's arms a break while the couple went kayaking Thursday during their Tahitian getaway. 

We haven't seen pics of them together in weeks, but nothing puts breakup rumors to rest like a romantic luxury South Pacific vacay.

Probably not the only workout they're getting on this trip ... we're pretty sure.

'The Night Of' Lead Actor Can Slam with Onyx ... Says Sticky Fingaz

8/19/2016 10:15 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
EXCLUSIVE

The star of 'Night Of' -- that TV show you keep hearing about -- isn't just a great actor, he's got some rap cred too ... just ask his co-star on the show, Sticky Fingaz.

Riz Ahmed is getting a lot of buzz for his role on the HBO hit, but he's also been doing music in his native land, England for a long time. So, we asked Sticky if he and Riz chopped it up about a possible collab.

Sticky's not ruling it out, although his Onyx partner Fredro Starr seems ... let's say, less sold on the idea.

Could Riz make it on the U.S. charts? Check out Sticky's take, and one of Riz MC's hits.

Usain Bolt Meet My Smokin' Hot Girlfriend ... Call Her the 'First Lady!'

8/19/2016 9:11 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

0819_kasi_bennett_hot_shots_launch_3Sorry ladies, Usain Bolt's taken ... and his girlfriend is an absolute smoke show! 

Click here... it's not over yet
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This Poor Unfortunate Soul Thinks He’s Been Dating Katy Perry For 6 Years

Peak catfishery! A man believes he’s been in a relationship with Katy Perry for six years -- and it gets even WEIRDER!

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U.S. Olympic Committee All 4 Swimmers LIED to Us

8/19/2016 7:37 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
EXCLUSIVE

0818-ryan-lochte-and-company-tmz-getty-04Ryan Lochte was not the only swimmer who lied to the U.S. Olympic Committee about the so-called "robbery." TMZ has learned all 4 of them told the same false tale.

An official from the USOC tells us the Committee interviewed Lochte as well as Jimmy Feigen, Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger Sunday and all 4 told the exact same lie -- that  they were in a cab when robbers posing as armed cops stopped their cab and demanded cash.

We're also told the 4 swimmers were interviewed individually, so they had clearly gone over their story beforehand.

TMZ reported Sunday ... an IOC official told us when they issued the initial denial of the incident occurred they were relying on the USOC, but the USOC official says they did indeed interview the 4 swimmers Sunday and they all told the story Lochte ended up telling on TV.

The USOC official says they are reviewing all the facts and will then determine what, if anything, to impose. 

'LHHH' Star Moniece Slaughter I Give Ray J's Marriage 2 Years Tops!

8/19/2016 9:03 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
EXCLUSIVE

So much for true love -- just days after Ray J and Princess Love tied the knot, their 'LHHH' co-star, Moniece Slaughter, is ready to bury their marriage ... and she's got the first shovel full of dirt.

This could be a classic case of sour grapes -- after all, Moniece didn't get an invite to the wedding -- but on her way out of seeing a movie with Milan Christopher ... she claimed Ray's got no shot at being a one woman man.

A little background on this beef ... Moniece hooked up with Ray J before Princess was in the picture, but the fling still caused drama, and the two have been sending shots at each other since. 

We'll give Moniece credit for saying ONE nice thing about the couple. Just one.

In other news...

Katy Perry's Life Is About To Change In A MAJOR Way

No one could have expected this to come!

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TMZ Live Ryan Lochte: The Great Olympic Lie

8/18/2016 9:46 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Kim Kardashian I'm Putting My Ass Back to Work!

8/19/2016 8:04 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Break's over for Kim Kardashian after her celebrated butt somehow managed to fly under the radar for 3 whole days -- and now she's making sure everyone gets an up-close look!

Kim says she laid off Snapchat at the start of her Mexican vacation with girlfriends, and her kids, but all bets are off ... now that the paps spotted her at Joe Francis' oceanfront mansion in Punta Mita.

Check out the vid ... #FullMoonFever.

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