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Usher and Chris Brown have fans wondering if there's trouble in R&B paradise ... and a comment from Usher opening their rocky Atlanta concert isn't quieting the chatter.

Video from Thursday night's show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium shows Usher kicking off his set by declaring, "Welcome to my show" ... before launching into his hit "U Don't Have to Call."

Now, the remark might seem innocent enough ... but it comes as fans are speculating there's tension between Usher and Breezy after their concert reportedly started nearly 3 hours late and featured zero duets between the two stars.

Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault yesterday in his no-nonsense trial in the United Kingdom ... and he pushed all the wrong buttons as he tried, and failed, to defend himself.

Our team discussed the comedian's conviction on today's episode of "The Low Down," the new YouTube collab between TMZ and the New York Post, where we give you the inside scoop on the biggest stories that are gripping, outrageous, and scandalous.

Harvey brought up an interview Brand had with Piers Morgan where the host read his previous remarks where the comedian said men had to "unpick the conditions stopping women" from having sex with them.

The FBI is sending a stern warning after the arrest of Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr. ... declaring anyone who preys on children will have nowhere to hide.

FBI Director Kash Patel addressed the 82-year-old's arrest Friday, accusing Thomas of targeting innocent children and vowing to use every resource available to bring alleged predators to justice.

Patel said the bureau worked with law enforcement partners in Los Angeles, Florida, Mexico, the Philippines, and the Marshall Islands to track down evidence and arrest Thomas at his senior living facility in Lakeland, Florida.

Zac Affleck is speaking out about his estranged wife Jen filing for divorce ... and says this was on the horizon for a while.

"The Secret Wives of Mormon Wives" star addresses the split in a video he shared on social media ... saying that, while the filing was news to him, his wife wanting a divorce was not.

Zac says he knew Jen's wanted out for a year, saying she came to him after "Dancing with the Stars" and made her feelings known.

Chris Brown and Usher had fans waiting hours to see them perform ... only to leave concertgoers wondering what the hell they'd just paid for.

The R&B stars kicked off their five-night run at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium Thursday ... but fans say the show didn't start until around 10 PM, roughly two-and-a-half hours late.

And the late start was just the beginning ... concertgoers complained the pair didn't perform a single song together, with large chunks of the setlist apparently getting the ax.

Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., has been arrested in Florida for possession of child sexual abuse material ... following weeks of disturbing allegations ... TMZ has confirmed.

FBI agents arrested the 82-year-old Friday at his senior living facility in Lakeland.

Federal prosecutors say Thomas is charged in California with possession of child pornography. The feds say they raided storage units he was renting in California and found explicit photos of Thomas with prepubescent girls.

The attorney representing a Lamborghini rental company that claims Rashee Rice never paid them after his 2024 crash is speaking out after the NFL star filed for bankruptcy ... and he thinks Rice is "incapable" of being accountable for his actions.

Kyle Coker -- who represents The Classic Lifestyle -- tells TMZ ... "I think the only reason Rashee Rice filed for bankruptcy was to avoid the impending jury trial related to injuring others during his drag-racing escapades."

Rice caused a six-car pileup after drag-racing his leased Lamborghini in Dallas in March 2024 ... before pleading guilty to felony racing on a highway and felony collision causing serious bodily injury.

Russell Brand is under investigation for two more alleged rapes ... with one alleged victim claiming she was just 16 when he sexually assaulted her.

London's Metropolitan Police confirmed the additional investigation into the new rape allegations Thursday ... The Independent reported.

One of the women who came forward claims the actor arranged for a car to pick her up at school when she was just 16 ... for meet-ups where he allegedly sexually assaulted her.

Gabourey Sidibe did NOT hold back in grilling Raven-Symoné ... asking why she treated her like she didn't like her when they filmed "Empire" ... and the awkward interview is on video.

Appearing on "Tea Time with Raven and Miranda" ... GS flat-out admitted ... "I didn't think you liked me ... I'm actually here like, what's up?"

A bewildered Raven then asked ... "Why didn't you think I liked you?"

Gabourey fired back ... "I was told that you made some people promise not to be friends with me."

Vince Neil's girlfriend Rain Hannah Andreani allegedly went ballistic on the Mötley Crüe frontman during a violent altercation Sunday in Tennessee ... and cops say Rain launched hard objects at Vince, ripped his shirt, and even tried to kick him in the testicles!!!

According to the arrest affidavit, obtained by TMZ, Vince got into a heated argument with Rain in Williamson County, TN, on Sunday afternoon, during which Rain hurled a glass plate at Vince, striking him in the neck.

The affidavit also says Rain tore Vince's shirt and scratched his chest, leaving visible injuries. Rain then allegedly threw several glass vases, causing them to shatter.

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Jax Taylor is asking a judge to order his estranged wife Brittany Cartwright to fork over $17,401 a month in spousal support as part of their ongoing bitter divorce proceedings ... TMZ has learned.

In legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Jax's legal team also asked for her to hand over $250,000 to pay his lawyers' legal fees and $10,000 to pay a forensic accountant.

Jax says he's unemployed and has no regular income ... and claims Brittany orchestrated a targeted campaign to label him an "abuser."

A TV producer accused of standing by and laughing while Russell Brand allegedly sexually assaulted a woman is now paying a professional price ... nearly two decades later.

Jack Bayles, head of comedy at London production company Various Artists Limited, has been asked to step back from his role after testimony during Brand's trial alleged he watched and laughed as the comedian assaulted a woman in 2009.

According to The Times, the woman, who worked for Channel 4, claimed Bayles and another member of Brand's entourage pressured her to give the comedian a massage ... with Brand allegedly refusing to continue working until she agreed.

Skipp Townsend -- the head of a prominent Los Angeles gang intervention group -- was among 5 people busted by police Thursday in connection with a murder, according to a new report.

The Los Angeles Times says LAPD homicide detectives arrested Townsend -- the executive director of the advocacy group 2nd Call -- in South Los Angeles Thursday morning.

A rep for the L.A. County Jail tells TMZ ... Townsend was booked in the LAPD Valley Jail for "conspiracy to commit any crime." He's being held on $2 million bail. 

Jalen Brunson traded his Knicks Jersey for a detective's badge on Thursday night's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" ... and the NBA champ handed his real-life pal Mariska Hargitay the clue that blew the whole case open.

Turns out the king of New York is also its best defender ... of justice.

JB played Detective Jay Madison in the episode titled "Forsaken." His scene hits about 20 minutes in and runs roughly a minute ... with Brunson posted up at a pizzeria counter, slice in hand, when Hargitay's Captain Olivia Benson walks in with questions.