Da'Vine Joy Randolph Holidays Can Be Tough ... Don't Go Through It Alone!!!

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Da'Vine Joy Randolph is giving some sage advice for folks who are feeling down as the holiday season gets in full swing ... and it's not a case of misery loving company -- quite the opposite.

We got the Oscar winner at LAX and our photog asked her what she had to say to folks who may be going through some things as Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's all approach.

For Da'Vine, the remedy sounds pretty simple ... don't go through it alone. She's not saying you have to go out to functions, holiday parties or be in large groups ... nope, just one other person to talk to or be around can make a world of difference.

Elden Campbell Cause Of Death Revealed ... Accidental Drowning

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NBA champion Elden Campbell's cause of death has been revealed ... with officials telling TMZ Sports the former Laker died due to an accidental drowning.

The medical examiner in Florida says Campbell -- who was 57 years old -- was pronounced deceased at 8:03 PM on December 1.

The news of his tragic death was first announced by his former teammates and professional and college organizations.

Mike Epps Not Too Much On OBJ ... $100 Million Is EASY To Blow Through!!!

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Mike Epps has been in show business a long time, and unlike the magnitude of people who haven't, he doesn't think Odell Beckham Jr. was out of pocket explaining how he blew through his $100 million NFL fortune!!!

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The Pro Bowl WR recently went on "The Pivot Podcast," admitting how fast his 5-year, $100 million contract vanished without a trace before he even knew the spending was out of control.

We recently caught up with Mike at the StampX event for national signing day, and he tells TMZ that one's lifestyle can easily overlap and eventually OVERPOWER the money if it's flowing in big and fast.

Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert Jan. 6 Rioters Had 'Biden Derangement Syndrome'

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Jonathan Alpert is gonna catch even more heat for this ... after pissing off folks by asking if "Trump Derangement Syndrome" is real, he's now saying the Jan. 6 Capitol rioters suffered from "Biden Derangement Syndrome."

The renowned psychologist joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday and we asked him about TDS ... this on the heels of a TDS column he published in the Wall Street Journal.

Jonathan says he's seen lots of patients who were so consumed with anger and worry over Trump that they couldn't relax or sleep ... including one woman who he says couldn't enjoy a family vacation to Europe because she couldn't get her mind off DT.

'Jersey Shore's Sammi Sweetheart Gym-Tan-Linked for Life!!! Sammi Gets Married

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"Jersey Shore" star Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola is married ... TMZ has learned.

Sources tell TMZ ... the wedding took place at the swanky Park Chateau Estate & Gardens in East Brunswick, NJ, while cameras rolled.

We're told most of the cast was present for the nuptials, but it's unclear if that includes Sammi's ex Ronnie. They had a bitter breakup in 2014 before reuniting at the reunion, where things seemed cordial.

Bobby Flay Cooks Up Mega Sale!!! Sells Hollywood Hills Pad

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Bobby Flay just cooked up a sizzling real estate win ... 'cause TMZ has learned the celeb chef flipped his Hollywood Hills compound for a tasty profit.

Sources familiar with the sale tell TMZ ... Bobby closed the deal Wednesday, unloading his Bird Streets retreat for $8.35 million ... and trust us, this place is plated like a Michelin star spread.

The private estate sits on nearly half an acre and clocks in at over 5,700 square feet, with 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, and the kind of hillside views that justify the price tag.

Iman Shumpert Cops Called Over Verbal Dispute

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Cops responded to a call for a verbal dispute at Iman Shumpert's home last week ... in which a woman claimed the ex-NBA star hit her -- but a separate witness told officers that never happened.

TMZ Sports has obtained a report regarding the Nov. 26 incident ... with cops stating they were dispatched to Iman's Atlanta residence around 4:37 AM.

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When they made it to the scene, officers say they observed Shumpert placing a suitcase outside his home. Shumpert told cops he wanted the woman, identified as Joanna Donnejour, to leave several times.

Alec Baldwin Slaps Hamptons Haven With Fresh $21M Price Tag!!!

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It’s the house that still hasn’t sold ... but that just means the perfect buyer for Alec Baldwin’s incredible Hamptons abode hasn’t rolled up with their millions yet!

The actor just re-listed his 10,000-square-foot, 7-bedroom estate sitting on a 10-acre spread in Amagansett, NY -- and anyone wanting a piece of it is gonna have to cough up a cool $21 million.

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The place is decked out with all the bells and whistles -- movie theater, wine-tasting room, wood-paneled library, plus an outdoor pool and spa.

POORSTACY Baby Mama Arrested ... Police Say She & Child Were in Room When He Died

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POORSTACY's baby mama has been arrested ... with cops alleging drug use in the presence of the couple's young child in the days before the rapper's death ... and we're learning she and the kid were in the room when the musician killed himself.

Nicole Grikstas was arrested Saturday hours after POORSTACY -- real name Carlito Milfort -- took his own life ... with cops booking her on a child neglect without causing great bodily harm charge.

According to a Boca Raton Police affidavit -- which cites an interview conducted with Nicole at the police station hours after the rapper was found dead in a hotel room -- cops say Nicole broke down the events leading up to his death by handgun.

TMZ Brunch Tour Isaiah Jaay Gets Buss Baddies Going Wild!!!

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Isaiah Jaay had the TMZ Brunch Bus baddies going wild ... getting the whole group hyped as they hit a few popular spots in Los Angeles Sunday.

The R&B singer led the bus to The Henry, The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker, and TomTom Restaurant & Bar in West Hollywood to cap off the long holiday weekend ... belting out soulful notes on the ride and throwing in some fancy dances moves to boot.

Jaay recently served as the audience host at the "Baddies Gone Wild" reunion show ... and, while our bus didn't get as out of hand as the three-episode reunion, Jaay certainly knows how to rock a crowd just right.

Paul Anka What's Longer and Bigger ... My Career, Or Sinatra's Penis?!?

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Paul Anka has seen it all in his half-century in Hollywood ... and that includes Frank Sinatra's schlong.

The legendary singer-songwriter joined us on "TMZ Live" Wednesday and we asked him about his new documentary, his upcoming Broadway show, his secrets to health and longevity, his legal beef with Michael Jackson, the story behind Sinatra's "My Way" ... and yes, Sinatra's penis.

Paul made headlines this week when he confirmed Frank was very well-endowed ... and here, he hilariously explains how Sinatra's massive member got brought up in an interview that went viral.

WH Press Sec. Karoline Leavitt New Video Shows ICE Arresting Nephew's Mother

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Never-before-seen footage shows the moment ICE agents arrested a woman with family ties to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

TMZ obtained video showing Bruna Caroline Ferreira, the mother of Karoline's nephew, being swarmed by federal immigration agents last month in Massachusetts.

Surveillance footage shows Ferreira, who is from Brazil, in a sedan leaving her condo in Revere, Mass around 12:30 PM on November 12 ... when all of a sudden her path is blocked by five unmarked vehicles.

The Game 'Assassination Of Candace Owens' Is Just A Title ... Meaning Goes DEEP

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The Game is halfway recovered from his birthday bash over the weekend, but he's ready to rap 'n roll with his upcoming DJ Drama-boosted mixtape ... featuring the track "The Assassination of Candace Owens"!!!

The song's title raised plenty of eyebrows when the Compton rap legend released the track list for "Every Movie Needs a Trailer," produced by Mike & Keys.

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Candace has been claiming that French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, have put a bounty on her head on her podcast for weeks ... and The Game tells TMZ Hip Hop he metaphorically took her conspiracies and flipped them into a song.

Rapper POORSTACY's Death Mystery Deepens As 911 Audio Is Released

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The mystery of POORSTACY's death is deepening ... police released 911 audio that leaves us with more questions than answers about what exactly happened to the musician.

TMZ exclusively obtained the audio clip from the Boca Raton PD, which notes the "redacted file" had "all investigative information removed" ... leaving people to continue to wonder how he died.

As we reported ... sources with direct knowledge tell us POORSTACY died by suicide after shooting himself ... but his family flat-out disputes that and believes foul play was involved.

Matthew Perry's Parents Slam 'Greedy' Doc 'Most Culpable' For Actor's Death

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Matthew Perry's mom Suzanne and stepdad Keith Morrison absolutely poured their hearts out in a victim impact letter to the judge ... who today will sentence the doctor who pleaded guilty to supplying their son the drugs that killed him.

Dr. Salvador Plasencia is the man "most culpable" for Perry's 2023 drug-related death, according to the letter.

They wrote ... “How do you measure grief? Can you possibly provide any rational accounting? The bottom falling out? Yes, that."

Comedian Rebecca Corry No Laughing Matter!!! Sues City of L.A., Mayor, LAPD Over Mistreated Dogs

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"Last Comic Standing" finalist Rebecca Corry is not joking about animal rights in Los Angeles ... her nonprofit just sued the city, the cops, and Mayor Karen Bass, among others ... over the unethical treatment of animals in city shelters and on downtown's Skid Row.

All jokes aside ... Corry isn't just a comedian, she's also an animal activist and founder of the Stand Up For Pits Foundation, which dedicates itself to saving the lives of pit bull-type dogs.

In the new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, the foundation is suing Bass, the LAPD, Los Angeles Animal Services, L.A. Animal Services Manager Annette Ramirez, and the City of Los Angeles -- claiming they're all to blame for not following the law in caring for stray animals, and causing widespread animal suffering.