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Bill Romanowski admits Vontaze Burfict's hit on Colts tight end Jack Doyle was illegal ... but tells TMZ Sports the full-year suspension is absolutely "bulls**t!!!"

We talked to Romanowski -- a 4x Super Bowl champ and 2x Pro Bowler with a rep ranging from a player who was ultra-physical to downright dirty -- about Burfict's controversial hit, and season-long (12 games) suspension.

"You're in the heat of battle. Your mindset is kill or be killed. Because the offensive linemen are still coming at you. You're in war. You're supposed to be able to be violent sometimes and other times you're supposed to just be able to take your foot off the gas like that. That is hard, my friend."

"I feel for this guy. Do I think he should be fined? Yes. Do I think he should be kicked outta the league? No. I think it is absolutely dead wrong. This guy has handled himself like a pro. And yes, he is a violent mother f'er and I love the way he plays the game of football."

It's worth noting, Burfict -- who's been suspended or fined a total of 13 times over his 8-year career -- has a personal relationship with Romanowski.

The two men spent time together at Raiders training camp this summer.

So, what should've been the punishment??? Romanowski broke it down.

San Jose-native Jasmine V (real name Jasmine Marie Villegas) was only 16 years old when she was the bowling and break-dancing love interest in Justin Bieber's music video for his breakout 2010 pop single, "Baby."

Three months later Jasmine V went on the play a smaller part in Justin Bieber and Sean Kingston's flip-flopping follow-up, "Eenie Meenie," in March 2010.

Since Jasmine V's debut, the Biebs' "Baby" vid has cranked out over two billion views on YouTube.

Jasmine now has a baby, baby, baby oooh of her own!!!

Cardi B is all about using protection ... because she stepped out in France wearing nothing but purple latex.

The "Bodak Yellow" rapper is overseas for Paris Fashion Week, and she's oozing sex appeal with her wild latex look ... showing off her flawless figure, and lots and lots of cleavage.

Cardi B is definitely feeling herself ... and her booty ... grabbing her ass with some purple nails, which totally complement her ensemble.

Even CB's shoes are made from the same material ... with purple latex boots running all the way up her thick thighs

Shaquille O'Neal just posterized Damian Lillard on wax ... coming out of rap retirement to roast the NBA superstar in a new diss track.

Shaq came out firing after Damian went on "The Joe Budden Podcast" and questioned the NBA legend's rap skills ... and the diss track proves the big man still has bars.

The basketball Hall of Famer pulls out all the stops in his rap comeback, calling Dame a worse player than Trevor Ariza ... and saying the Portland Trail Blazers point guard can't hold a flame to real MVP candidates like Steph Curry and Russell Westbrook.

Marlon Wayans is going back under a legal microscope for comparing a man to the "Family Guy" character Cleveland Brown a few years back ... and he ain't happy about it.

We ran into the comedian and actor Monday at LAX, where we got his thoughts on a potentially momentous decision by the CA Supreme Court to reexamine a lower court's 2015 ruling that he did NOT do anything wrong with the viral burn.

You'll recall ... while filming for the movie, "A Haunted House 2," Marlon tweeted that Pierre Daniel -- an extra in the flick -- looked like a dead ringer for Cleveland.

Pierre sued Marlon and the production company for the move shortly thereafter, claiming that not only had Marlon racially harassed him with the tweet ... but he also allegedly made a habit of roasting him on the set, which he says caused him great harm.

At the time, a judge said that Pierre did, in fact, look like Cleveland ... and, more importantly, that Marlon's antics were protected free speech. An appellate court upheld that ruling in 2017, saying Marlon's tweet was kosher if that was his creative process as a comic.

Justin and Hailey Bieber are feeling extra sappy as they get ready to walk down the aisle ... because, before their big day, they made their wedding guests watch "The Notebook."

Sources at the Biebers' blowout South Carolina wedding bash tell TMZ ... Justin and Hailey hosted a huge sleepover for all their friends and family Sunday night at the Montage Palmetto Bluff, complete with a screening of their favorite flick, plus some fun and games.

Our sources say the evening had a carnival theme ... and there was a huge spread of ice cream and candy, a giant dance party, bowling and a big game of capture the flag.

The party lasted deep into the night ... we're told Justin and Hailey surprised everyone around 1 AM when they busted out a bunch of water guns, and a huge water fight ensued!!!

Stacey Dash was arrested for domestic violence in Florida over the weekend ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us the "Clueless" actor was busted Sunday in Pasco County -- where she owns a home -- after getting into a squabble with her new husband, Jeffrey Marty, and allegedly putting hands on him.

We're told cops were called to a home around 7:45 PM to respond to a domestic dispute between Stacey and Jeff. Our sources say Stacey allegedly pushed and slapped him and that's when officers arrived ... they saw scratches on his left arm.

Things must be getting serious with GF Josie Canseco ... 'cause Brody Jenner tells TMZ Sports he wants to meet her daddy, Jose ... and even hit some dingers with him!!!

Jenner's been dating the ex-MLB slugger's daughter for the since last month following his breakup with Kaitlynn Carter ... and the 2 have been pretty much inseparable ever since.

Now that things are picking up steam, we asked the DJ out at LAX if he's met Josie's parents yet ... and he says he hasn't -- but WANTS to!!!

"I haven't met him yet ... Am I nervous? It's always nerve-racking when you're meeting the pops. But, Jose, he seems like a good guy, right?" Jenner tells us.

Justin and Hailey Bieber are hours away from hearing wedding bells in South Carolina, but they got the good vibes fired up Sunday night with some fun on the water.

A select group of the Biebers' wedding guests hopped on boats and headed over to the rehearsal dinner at the Montage Palmetto Bluff ... and their family and friends make up a pretty star-studded affair.

The rehearsal peeps included Justin's dad, Jeremy, and his family, Hailey's dad, Stephen, along with Uncle Billy and Chynna Phillips ... and famous friends like Kendall Jenner, Justine Skye and Fai Khadra.

Everyone looked stylish and happy -- enjoying a boat cocktail will do that -- as they arrived for the shindig.

R. Kelly is going back to court for a second try at getting out of jail pending his various trials, claiming his health has been compromised behind bars.

Kelly's lawyer just filed new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, in which they outline his various medical issues, including numbness in one of his hands, anxiety and an untreated hernia.

The lawyer, Steve Greenberg, claims the singer is not receiving adequate medical treatment in the facility and calls the conditions of his confinement "stifling." As for why ... Greenberg says, "Although he lives and has lived with two lady friends, only one of them is allowed to be on his visiting list, and after 90 days he's required to switch." He confirmed to TMZ, the woman who is currently on the list is Azriel Clary -- so Joycelyn Savage has to wait it out before she can visit Kelly.

The docs also try to assure the judge nothing untoward will happen if R. Kelly gets out. The docs vow the singer will not tamper with or intimidate witnesses. Greenberg also claims R. Kelly is not a flight risk ... he has a passport which does not contain a single stamp showing travel, because he doesn't really go outside the U.S. Besides, he wouldn't even have access to his passport.

The judge has yet to rule.

The Biebers shouldn't run out of hydrating refreshments on their big day ... thanks to a local juice shop supplying enormous quantities of delicious drinks.

Justin and Hailey's people visited The Juice Hive in Bluffton, South Carolina Sunday to place a large order, because Justin really wants organic juice on hand for wedding guests. As you know ... the event is scheduled for Monday evening at the Montage Palmetto Bluff.

The Biebers ordered 20 gallons at 60 bucks a pop ... so that's $1,200 for the nuptial juice.

The Juice Hive order includes 3 main flavors -- Orange Bee, which is carrot and apple juice ... Red Bee, which adds beet to the mix ... and Green Bee, which is spinach, kale, cucumber and celery.

The ring wasn't the only place for action at Staples Center Saturday night ... 'cause a massive brawl took place in the crowd of the Errol Spence-Shawn Porter fight and TMZ Sports has the video.

We're told the fracas got started after the 4th round when 2 fans started arguing about who was winning the fight.

All hell broke loose after that ... with a co-ed scrap going down and bodies flying everywhere.

The fight lasted for almost a minute.

Kanye West is ever the frustrating perfectionist, 'cause he delayed his album once more -- looking all too happy to do it -- and we know exactly why.

Ye and his entourage were leaving the United Palace Theatre Sunday in NYC, where they were surrounded by paps and fans ... who cheered with joy as the crew all dispersed into waiting SUVs. However, this must've been before the clock struck midnight.

Of course, Kanye did NOT drop his album this weekend as promised, despite a hard date of September 27 first announced by Kim K, and then a pushback of 2 days.

Kim told fans on Friday that Ye's new record, "Jesus is King," would actually arrive Sunday ... but, the weekend came and went -- and we're here twiddling our thumbs again. It's for a good cause though ... because we're told Kanye is still working on it.

Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict's vicious hit on Jack Doyle has landed him a season-ending suspension ... the league announced on Monday.

Burfict -- who has a history of dirty plays -- was ejected from Sunday's game after hitting the Colts player with a helmet-to-helmet tackle.

The NFL handed down the severe punishment on Monday ... with VP of football operations saying in a letter to Burfict straight-up, “There were no mitigating circumstances on this play."

"Your contact was unnecessary, flagrant and should have been avoided. For your actions, you were penalized and disqualified from the game.”

The suspension is an NFL record for one violent play. Burfict has been suspended multiple times as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, which also contributed to the punishment.

“Following each of your previous rule violations, you were warned by me and each of the jointly-appointed appeal officers that future violations would result in escalated accountability measures. However, you have continued to flagrantly abuse rules designated to protect yourself and your opponents from unnecessary risk.”

“Your extensive history of rules violations is factored into this decision regarding accountability measures.”

The angry little bagel guy may have made a big mistake by pulling out of his "celebrity" fight at the last minute ... because the promoter's lawyered up and wants to hit him where it hurts, legally speaking.

Chris Morgan surprised everyone involved with his scheduled boxing event Saturday night in Atlantic City by announcing on Twitter hours before that he'd fooled them all ... and had no intention of showing up to get beat up.

We're told promoted Damon Feldman is PISSED about the ruse, and has retained an attorney to explore legal options to take against Bagel Guy.

Our sources say Morgan didn't give anyone a heads up on backing out, so Feldman and other promoters found out he wasn't coming when everyone else did ... which forced them to scramble to find a replacement.

Too Short is leaving the player life behind ... and moving forward with fatherhood!!!

Sources close to the "I'm a Player" rapper tell TMZ ... Too Short is a proud father, welcoming his first child into the world at the tender age of 53, and he's been keeping the news under wraps until now.

Our sources say Too Short's girlfriend, Sue, gave birth to their daughter back in December ... and they named their baby girl Yani Shaw.

Too Short is wasting no time introducing his daughter to the spotlight from an early age ... we're told he's already been shooting a documentary with Ray J and his manager, David Weintraub, and the film's all about raising their little girls in Hollywood.