Macklemore I'm Giving $1M to Palestine Relief ... Your Move, Robert Kraft!!!

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Macklemore is putting his money where his mouth is ... pledging to donate the $1 million he earned on Ed Sheeran's "Loop" Tour to Palestinian relief groups ... and challenging Robert Kraft to match him.

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The rapper announced Wednesday he's donating the entirety of his net earnings from the tour to six organizations supporting Palestinians -- Anera, UNRWA USA, Medical Aid for Palestinians, Gaza Soup Kitchen, HEAL Palestine and PCRF - Palestine Children's Relief Fund.

And Macklemore made sure Kraft got the message ... writing, "Whatever we disagree about, perhaps we can agree on this: Palestinian lives are worth protecting" ... before inviting the Patriots owner to match the $1 million donation.

Kanye Exec Milo Yiannopoulos Yeezy Paychecks at Risk Of Being Seized ... Estranged Husband Claims Wild Spending After Deportation

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Kanye West's former Chief of Staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, is at risk of having any money he is paid from Yeezy seized by his estranged husband ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Milo's estranged husband, John Campbell, is asking a judge in Los Angeles to direct a portion of Milo's pay to him to satisfy Milo's spousal support obligation.

As we previously reported, Milo was detained by ICE in August and quickly sent back to the United Kingdom.

In his docs, John said Milo is actively spending funds at the luxury retail store Harrods in London "rather than satisfying his court-ordered obligations." 

Paramount L.A. and State Officials Say Studio Leaving California

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Internal discussions in the Los Angeles Mayor's Office and the California Attorney General's Office were told Paramount would announce it was leaving California, but there's a twist ... sources tell TMZ.

We're told the Mayor and the A.G. were told the announcement would come yesterday, but it did not happen. We do not know if circumstances changed or if there was just a delay.

As you probably know, the California Attorney General -- other with 11 other state attorneys general -- have filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Paramount, trying to block the Warner Bros merger.

Travis Kelce How Ponzi Scheme Leader Used Stolen Money ... Gucci, Private Jets, Lux Digs

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The man who was just convicted and sentenced for scamming Travis Kelce and other investors in a massive years-long scheme was spending wildly at Gucci, Neiman Marcus, and other luxury stores before he was arrested ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Siddharth Jawahar was misappropriating millions from investors raised for his company Swiftarc Capital LLC to fund his lavish lifestyle.

Authorities claimed Siddharth spent money on private planes, luxury hotels, and expensive dinners. Prosecutors said the immigrant victimized investors despite having no lawful status in the United States.

MLB's Brian Wolfe Ex-Blue Jays Pitcher Dead At 45

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Former Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Brian Wolfe died earlier this week.

He was only 45 years old.

Wolfe passed away early Tuesday morning, according to his wife, Rachell, who posted the tragic news on social media, saying her husband died “after a really really difficult and torturous battle.”

She didn't provide any further info, and Wolfe's cause of death is unclear.

The Fullerton, CA native was a sixth-round draft pick of the Minnesota Twins out of high school in 1999. After bouncing around the minors for several years, Wolfe was traded to Toronto in 2006.

Today's Gripping Stories TMZ, NYP 'The Low Down' ... Helicopter Crash Video, Man Punches Cop, James Wehr Car Inferno

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An NBC helicopter carrying one of their reporters crashed in Los Angeles, killing the journalist, her pilot, and a pedestrian ... and a live stream captured the final moments before the fiery impact.

Check out the new YouTube collab between TMZ and the New York Post, "The Low Down," where we bring you stories that are gripping, outrageous, and sometimes scandalous.

A man in Ohio punched a sheriff's deputy as part of a desperate escape attempt after he was sentenced to a year in prison.

Los Angeles News Helicopter Crash NTSB Says Cockpit Video Will Aid Probe

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The Los Angeles news helicopter that crashed while covering a deadly bus accident is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board ... and one member of the agency shared what may be a key piece of evidence -- though the investigation is still in its early stages.

NTSB Investigator-in-Charge Fabian Salazar addressed the media ... noting the NTSB is in the early stages of its investigation. At this time, NTSB and the Federal Aviation Administration are gathering factual information on the crash.

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Salazar said the preliminary report on the crash will take at least 30 days to come out. The final report with the probable cause could take up to 18 months.

Video from the incident could make a huge difference, Salazar notes ... especially once video from inside the helicopter is analyzed -- because he says the NTSB's lab may be able to identify issues with the craft based on the noises of the engine and warning sounds from the tech in the helicopter.

Hayden Panettiere Neighbor Suspects Dealer Dropped Off Bag, Days Before Carolina Trip

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Hayden Panettiere may have gotten a visit from a suspected drug dealer just days before leaving for South Carolina ... at least according to her next-door neighbor ... and that's huge, because police think she died from a pill laced with fentanyl.

Hayden's neighbor Mia Terrazas joined "TMZ Live" Wednesday and dropped a bombshell ... saying she suspects a drug dealer showed up at Hayden's West Hollywood apartment on the Tuesday before she died on a Sunday in a Greenville Airbnb.

Mia says the guy couldn't get into the building at first and repeatedly buzzed Hayden's apartment ... before Mia eventually let him in and rode the elevator with him.

Amanda Seyfried Wedding Ring-Free on Red Carpet ... Days Before Split

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Amanda Seyfried gave a major hint before announcing her split from estranged husband Thomas Sadoski ... ditching her wedding ring for a movie premiere.

Amanda was not wearing a ring on THAT finger Sunday when she attended a screening of "The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd" at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Photos show Amanda with a ring on her middle finger.

Lindsay Clancy's Ex-Husband I've Got Lots More To Say ... Catch Me On '60 Minutes'

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Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband testified in her defense during her murder trial, and now he's sitting down for a big TV interview with "60 Minutes."

The popular CBS program shared a teaser for the interview Wednesday afternoon ... showing members of the "60 Minutes" team micing up Patrick Clancy before he sits for the interview.

Patrick looks nervous as he sits ... before the teaser cuts to black.

The program captioned the post, "Patrick Clancy. This Sunday. Only on 60 Minutes."

Pinkchyu Goth Baddie's Bday Hot Shots

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Get ready to bark like a dog ... because it's Pinkchyu's 24th birthday! That's right, the baddie who drove Drake barkin' mad is another year older, so it's time to celebrate.

Just look at her ... we can see why Drizzy was so down to do whatever she told him. And what better way to ring in this goth girl's big day than with some hot shots?!

Like this steamy shot ... Pinkchyu is looking lovely in that lace lingerie. And those fishnets are just the cherry on top.

Check out our gallery to give the birthday bombshell a little love!

James Wehr Fatal Car Crash Passenger Lexi Kramer's Family Starts GoFundMe

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The family of the woman who lost her life in the fatal crash involving car influencer James Wehr is crowdfunding to pay for her funeral costs and other expenses related to her death ... TMZ has learned.

Lexi Kramer was identified as the passenger seated in James' McLaren early Sunday when he lost control of the car and crashed into a tree, igniting an inferno that killed them both.

The 22-year-old was a Hooters calendar girl from Florida ... and she was hanging out with James in Irvine, CA.

Lexi's family launched a GoFundMe, asking for donations to pay for her funeral and to bring her body from California to Florida.

Travis Kelce Sacked in Multimillion-Dollar Scam

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Travis Kelce knows a thing or two about taking hits ... but prosecutors say the Chiefs superstar got walloped off the field too -- in a massive Ponzi scheme.

Kelce was named in federal court Tuesday as one of the people burned by Siddharth Jawahar, who was sentenced to 11 years in prison for a fraud prosecutors say sucked in more than $35 million from investors.

Jawahar pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud and was ordered to pay more than $31 million in restitution.

'Party Of Five' Star Scott Wolf Still Moving Forward With Divorce

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Scott Wolf and Kelley Wolf may have looked like they were patching things up ... but that doesn't mean they're calling off their divorce.

The estranged couple tells People they're still moving forward with their split after 21 years of marriage, despite recently spending more time together as a family.

The "Party of Five" star and his estranged wife said in a joint statement they're focused on healing, stability, and co-parenting their three kids ... adding they have love and gratitude for the life they built together.

Car Influencer James Wehr Fatal Crash Caught on Video ... Fireball Erupts on Impact

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5:40 PM PT -- Lexi Kramer's family claims James Wehr allegedly hid his infidelity and misled Lexi about his divorce.

Car influencer James Wehr lost control of his vehicle before dying in a fiery car crash ... and TMZ obtained the first video revealing what happened when his McLaren smashes into a tree and bursts into flames.

The harrowing footage -- recorded on another car's dash cam -- shows James passing on the left in his exotic sports car just after the light turns green, and he apparently put the pedal to the metal ... but not for long.

James raced over a wet section of the pavement, and immediately hits his brakes ... the McLaren swerves to the right and drives smack into a tree, exploding into a massive fireball.