OMG Ronny Kanye Collab W/ Dre Is Gonna Be Special ... More Gospel In The Works

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OMG Ronny is hard at work producing Kanye West's collab with Dr. Dre ... and he's dropping tons of hints about the highly-anticipated sequel to "Jesus is King."

We got the hip-hop producer out shopping Tuesday on Rodeo Drive ... and he's hyping up the new project coming from Ye and Dre, telling us new music is, for sure, coming down the pike.

As you know, Kanye teased his collab with Dre earlier this month, but details on "Jesus is King Part II" have been scarce ... but OMG Ronny is leaving some clues as to what fans can expect.

OR, who produced "Everything We Need" on Kanye's most recent album, says Yeezy and Dre's newest venture is going to have a similar gospel feel, and Dre's working on some additional parts of "Jesus is King."

Ronny also tells us what it's like to work with Kanye in Wyoming ... and introduces us to his adorable, and expensive, best friend. It's a dog, not Kanye.

Kenya Moore's Ex Charged with Assaulting New GF In Denny's Parking Lot

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Kenya Moore's ex-boyfriend's officially been slapped with 3 charges for allegedly striking his girlfriend ... TMZ has learned.

Matt Jordan's facing 3 misdemeanor counts -- one for assault and 2 for disorderly conduct -- after his July arrest in Arizona ... according to new legal docs. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of up to 6 months in prison.

We broke the story ... the former 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' cast member allegedly punched his new girlfriend, Valerie Bell, in the face in a Denny's parking lot during an argument.

A female eyewitness to the alleged attack claims Jordan also got in her face and snatched her cigarettes -- hence the second disorderly charge against him.

Jordan had already left when cops arrived, but he was picked up later when he tried to return to Bell's home and she reported him.

Kenya's ex is a notorious 'RHOA' alum for many reasons, but mostly because he once brawled with fellow reality star Peter Thomas, who Matt claimed had a weapon on him.

Kenya also got a restraining order against Jordan in 2017.

Canelo Alvarez Mocks Mayweather ... Enjoy the MMA Guys!!!

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FLOYD'S NOT A THREAT

Canelo Alvarez thinks the Floyd Mayweather comeback is HILARIOUS -- saying there's no way Floyd would ever consider a rematch because he's too focused on MMA guys.

The boxing superstar was leaving Matsuhisa sushi in Hollywood in great spirits when we asked how he felt about 42-year-old Floyd wanting TWO fights in 2020.

"He's not gonna fight with me," a smirking Canelo told us ... "He's gonna take on MMA fighters!"

CA's entourage added a little more commentary -- with a female friend saying Floyd "couldn't handle" a fight with Canelo.

His male pal was blunter, saying, "Canelo will kill him!"

For his part, Floyd is still working on nailing down his two opponents -- a boxer and an MMA fighter -- and we're told he's got his sites set on Manny Pacquiao.

Meanwhile, Canelo's coming off a violent knockout victory over Sergey Kovalev as he fights his way through his 11 fight, 5-year, $365 MILLION contract.

Unclear what's next for Canelo -- but he's said in the past he would LOVE a rematch with Floyd, who has the ONLY victory over Alvarez in his pro boxing career.

The two fought back in 2013 -- when Canelo was only 23 -- and he lost by majority decision. After the fight, Canelo said he simply couldn't catch Mayweather.

But, Canelo's a lot faster now ...

A-ha Singer Morten Harket 'Memba Him?!

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Norwegian singer and guitar player Morten Harket was only 25 years old when he shot to stardom with his band, A-ha, when they dropped their debut album, "Hunting High And Low," which included the smash song "Take On Me" and "The Sun Always Shines On T.V."

Morten Harket played alongside his longtime bandmates Magne Furuholmen on keyboard and bass riffs ... and Paul Waaktaar Savoy on drums and backup vocals.

A-ha is currently retired after a string of comeback tours over the last decade, but "Take On Me" will never be gone ... not even in a day or twoooo.

Guess what he looks like now at 60 years old!

21 Savage Helping The Needy ... Serves 300 Thanksgiving Meals

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21 Savage is putting smiles on faces and food in the stomachs of people not nearly as fortunate as him.

The rapper helped serve an early Thanksgiving dinner to 300 families in need Tuesday night at the DeKalb County YMCA center in Stone Mountain, Georgia ... throwing on a red apron and making sure everyone got a hot meal.

21 Savage calls DeKalb County home ... and his mother, Heather Joseph, joined him as they helped serve plates full of turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, stuffing, mac and cheese and, of course, gravy.

Savage is a fixture in the community -- organizing school supply drives and teaching youth the basics of money -- and his Leading By Example Foundation put on Tuesday's event.

21 Savage's music career has been derailed by ICE ... but that's not stopping him from making a difference in his hood.

Millie Bobby Brown It's Elementary Now ... Making Millions as Sherlock's Sis!!!

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Millie Bobby Brown's bank account is about to get even bigger ... because the 15-year-old actress is raking in more than $6 MILLION for her next big-screen role.

If ya didn't hear, Millie landed the titular role of Enola Holmes in the upcoming movie franchise about Sherlock Holmes' much younger sister -- who becomes a private detective herself.

According to her minor's contract -- obtained by TMZ -- the teenager gets $6.1 mil to star in the film but could fetch up to an $800k bonus if it performs well at the box office.

Oh, she also gets a producer credit, which comes with an additional base pay of $500k -- and her contract allows for her to travel via private jet. A-list move for MBB!!!

It gets better too ... if there's a sequel, Millie will bank another $7.5 million, at the very minimum. Now that's how you take a ten and turn it up to Eleven.

As we've reported ... huge salaries are becoming par for the course for the "Stranger Things" kids, but Brown's taking a huge step ahead of the rest with this fat payday.

"Enola Holmes" is set to release some time in 2020, and will costar Henry Cavill as Sherlock and Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Holmes.

Priyanka Chopra Surprises Nick with a New Puppy ... Before 1-Year Anniversary!!!

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Nick Jonas woke up to a face full of paws and licks this morning, 'cause Priyanka Chopra dropped one helluva cute surprise on him ahead of their wedding anniversary.

The actress posted an adorable video Tuesday showing what the couple's morning looked like in NYC after she brought home a German Shepherd pup-aroo ... and then placed it on top of the bed to finish waking her hubby up. Yeah, it's pretty freakin' AWW worthy.

At first, Nick seemed disoriented and confused by what was happening ... but eventually, he realized there was a new member being added to their household.

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Looks like the couple has already named their pet -- he goes by Gino, and yes ... he already has his own Instagram account. So far, Gino's been pretty active .. throwing up 3 posts.

Gino's arrival comes just days before Nick and Priyanka's 1-year wedding anniversary. They had several celebrations, if you'll recall, but the one that made it official happened on Dec. 1.

So, congrats to them ... on the dog, and on marriage. Let's keep it going!!!

Kevin O'Leary Report: Wife Had Alcohol on Breath ... Night of Fatal Boat Crash

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10:59 AM PT -- In another warrant, obtained by TMZ, it's clear that police believed Linda was drinking before the accident. The docs state, "Linda O'Leary did consume alcohol prior to the collision and that Linda O'Leary was operating the Cobalt vessel after dark at a substantial rate of speed."

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O'Leary's attorney, Brian Greenspan, tells TMZ, "This tragic accident had nothing to do with alcohol."

Kevin O'Leary's wife, Linda, reportedly had alcohol on her breath in the aftermath of a fatal boat crash in which she allegedly was behind the wheel.

According to a recently unsealed search warrant obtained by CBC News, police say they administered an alcohol screening device test to Linda and it registered an alert. Kevin's wife reportedly told cops she drank vodka AFTER the collision and BEFORE the breath test.

Linda reportedly told cops she could not recall who handed her the vodka drink after the crash.

As we first reported ... Kevin and Linda are being sued by the family of Suzana Brito, one of two people killed in the crash on a Canadian lake, and the multi-million dollar lawsuit claims both Kevin and Linda were incapable of safely operating their boat because their judgment was impaired by alcohol, drugs or fatigue.

According to the search warrant, CBC News also reports the driver of the other boat turned off the vessel's navigation lights and stopped the engine to stargaze around 11:30 PM.

As we've reported ... Canadian authorities say Linda was driving and she's been charged with operating the boat carelessly -- in other words, going too fast. The other driver was cited for operating his boat at night without navigation lights.

We reached out to the O'Leary's lawyer ... no word back so far.

'RHOC' Star Lauri Peterson Son's Jailhouse Attacker Charged ... Assault with a Deadly Weapon

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The troubled son of former 'RHOC' star Lauri Peterson is recovering after being stabbed during a violent incident behind bars ... and TMZ has video of the insane jailhouse fight!!! NOVEMBER 2019
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The inmate who slashed Lauri Peterson's son during a bloody jailhouse fight ... is now facing even more time behind bars for the near-deadly ambush on Josh Waring.

Orange County jail inmate Jose Jesus Guzman is set to be arraigned next month on multiple new charges related to the attack -- assault with a deadly weapon, infliction of great bodily injury, possession of a deadly weapon by a prisoner and destroying/concealing evidence.

This, of course, comes after he was caught on camera jumping out from behind a flight of stairs last month to attack Josh. Guzman ended up cutting Waring's face and chest before guards rushed in to break it up.

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BREAKING DOWN THE SITUATION

Josh and his mom claim the OC jail correctional officers are out to get him, and possibly even set up the attack ... something the jail denies. However, the guards have said it was a mistake for Guzman to be out of his cell at the time of the attack.

Remember, one of the officers who responded to the fight wrote in a report afterward that Josh had told him he didn't want to pursue charges against the slasher, and he knew the guards hadn't let that happen on purpose. Josh's attorney called BS on that.

As we reported, Josh has also filed a federal lawsuit against Orange County and the Sheriff's Dept. Since the attack, Josh has been transferred to a new jail after making the request to a judge.

BTW, if the assault with a deadly weapon charge against Guzman sticks -- it is all captured on video -- he'll likely serve several more years than what he's already doing time for ... another assault with a deadly weapon case, among several other violent charges.

Guzman's been locked up since 2015, and it doesn't look like he's going anywhere anytime soon.

MLB's Aubrey Huff Teaching My Kids to Shoot Guns 'In Case Bernie Beats Trump'

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Ex-MLB star Aubrey Huff believes Bernie Sanders is a threat to America -- and he's teaching his kids to shoot guns in case Bernie beats Donald Trump in the 2020 election.

"Getting my boys trained up on how to use a gun in the unlikely event @BernieSanders  beats @realDonaldTrump in 2020," the former SF Giants slugger said.

"In which case knowing how to effectively use a gun under socialism will be a must."

Of course, 42-year-old Huff -- who won TWO World Series rings with the Giants -- is an outspoken Trump supporter who doesn't shy away from controversy. And, when asked WHO he was training to shoot, Huff offered up this explanation.

"Ummmm crazy people rioting and trying to break into my house for food or shelter. And yes that includes Americans. And they aren’t fellow Americans if they are breaking into my house and trying to harm my family dumbass."

Huff isn't the first person with an MLB connection to talk about guns and Trump ... just last month, MLB umpire Rob Drake got himself in hot water for similar comments.

"I will be buying an AR-15 tomorrow, because if you impeach MY PRESIDENT this way, YOU WILL HAVE ANOTHER CIVAL WAR," Drake said.

Drake later apologized, saying he didn't "realize the violence in those words."

R. Kelly Alleged GF's Pay Site Removed ... Can't Verify It's Her

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11:37 AM PT -- The page alleging to be Joycelyn has been removed, a spokesperson for Patreon tells TMZ, "After multiple unsuccessful attempts to verify the identity of the account holder, we closed the Patreon page allegedly associated with Joycelyn Savage due to potential impersonation. All patrons who signed up for the membership page were refunded and the creator did not receive any funds."

The person behind the pay account alleging to be R. Kelly's former girlfriend will have to put up or shut up, because the platform they're using to make money wants hard proof they're the real deal.

There's been a lot of doubt Joycelyn Savage is behind the Patreon account ... an account which calls out Kelly, accusing him of physical abuse and forced abortions.

A source at Patreon, the company hosting the account, tells us Patreon tried Monday to verify the account. We're told the owner of the account will have a couple days to provide proof they're the real Joycelyn, or they'll be shut down.

Our source tells us the user will have to provide a government-issued form of identification to satisfy Patreon.

The account has made a significant amount of money -- we're told more than 1,800 users have paid the membership fee which ranges from $3 to $25. If the account does turn out to be fake, the money will be returned.

As for the allegations, one post reads, "I realized I was pregnant by this monster ... Eventually, I ended up getting an abortion I was forced to get the surgery done at his house."

Another post detailed an instance when Joycelyn allegedly called Kelly "babe" instead of "Daddy" or "Master" ... and claims Kelly choked her out for not addressing him properly.

As for R. Kelly's side ... his attorney, Steve Greenberg, seems to think Joycelyn is behind the account, tells us, "It is unfortunate that Jocelyn now seeks to make money by exploiting her long time, loving relationship with Robert."

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'7 Days' Singer Craig David I Sold My Miami Penthouse ... For $4.3 Million

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Craig David's got something to be thankful for ... he just unloaded his baller penthouse in Miami.

The "7 Days" and "Fill Me In" singer sold his 2-bedroom, 1,895-square-foot Tower Suite 5 at the iconic Mondrian South Beach for $4.3 million. It was originally listed for $5.75 million.

The sale closed Monday, with a mystery buyer scooping up the one-of-a-kind party paradise with just enough time to set it up for an epic holiday or New Year's Eve bash.

When Craig was living in the penthouse, it quickly became the premier destination for Miami's It crowd to pre-party, thanks to a corner rooftop terrace with sweeping views of downtown, 2 master suites, lounge areas, a professional recording studio and special light effects throughout.

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The new owner has quite a reputation to live up to ... Craig would infamously host as many as 150 people in the penthouse before heading out for the club scene around 1 AM.

Craig was repped by Alexander Goldstein and Adi Amuial of Miles Goldstein Real Estate, and the buyer by Ashton Coleman of One Sotheby's International Realty.

French Montana Severe Dehydration & Exhaustion ... Hospital Release Unclear

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French Montana is suffering from the effects of severe exhaustion and dehydration thanks to a travel schedule that saw him hit several countries in only a few days.

Sources close to the "Unforgettable" rapper tell TMZ it's currently unclear if French will be released from the hospital in time to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family. We're told doctors continue to hold him to run tests and monitor his vitals.

Our sources say French hit 4 countries in just 6 days during a recent work trip -- and when he got back he fell seriously ill -- he still has an elevated heart rate and stomach pains.

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STILL IN THE HOSPITAL

He updated fans on Monday with a quick video inside his ICU room ... and a sign on the wall, written by nurses, mentioned a goal was to "manage pain" for French.

French has been hospitalized in L.A. since Thursday. Cops were first called to his Calabasas home for a burglary, but that turned out to be a false alarm. When officers arrived, they made contact with French, determined he was seriously ill and called an ambulance.

Our sources say French's team and friends have done their best to keep him company during his hospital stay ... and even Meg Thee Stallion stopped in Monday for a visit.

Melania Trump Booed in Baltimore ... After Donald's Diss

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A COLD GREETING

Melania Trump is paying for her husband's sins in Baltimore ... she was just greeted with a chorus of boos at a youth summit in the city Donald Trump calls a "rodent infested mess."

The First Lady got an earful from the crowd when she was introduced Tuesday at the B'More Youth Summit, and the boos continued during her speech addressing the nation's opioid crisis.

The Trumps have a pretty strained relationship with Baltimore, to put it lightly.

You'll recall ... President Trump ripped the city back in July, referring to the late Rep. Elijah Cummings' district, which includes parts of Baltimore, as a "disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess" and a "very dangerous and filthy place."

The boo birds stuck around after the initial salvo ... Melania was again booed -- and cheered -- as she left the stage after giving her remarks.

We've seen the Prez booed at sporting events recently -- at the World Series in D.C. and UFC 244 in NYC -- but this is the first time Melania has been booed publicly during a solo appearance.

Cue 45's Twitter tantrum in 3, 2, 1 ...

'Free Solo' Star Alex Honnold Rescues Climber Emily Harrington ... After Scary Fall

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Freeclimbing legend Alex Honnold -- the star of "Free Solo" -- is being hailed as a real-life hero after rescuing a fellow climber Sunday who fell off a famous rock formation in Yosemite.

Honnold was at El Capitan -- the epic 3,200-foot formation he impressively climbed WITHOUT ROPES in his documentary -- when something went terribly wrong.

33-year-old Emily Harrington -- a 5-time sport climbing champ -- lost her grip and fell from the formation while attached to her climbing rope ... suffering injuries in the process.

"I took a bad fall and pinballed a bit then somehow hit the rope w my neck," Harrington explained.

That's when Honnold and his pals sprung into action ... getting to Harrington quickly and stabilizing her while emergency personnel arrived.

90 minutes later, Harrington was transported to a nearby hospital where she was treated and is now recovering.

Harrington's boyfriend, Adrian Ballinger, has since thanked Honnold for "calmly maintaining spinal immobilization on the wall, getting things ready for an evac, and telling stories and keeping her talking throughout.”

Ballinger says Harrington is in good spirits, praising her "warrior mentality" and expects her to resume her climbing career ASAP.

Get well soon!!

Papa John Founder I Ate 40 PJ Pizzas in 30 Days, and it Sucks Now!!! I Like Shaq, Though

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Papa John's founder says his former pizza chain ain't the same without him -- but the way he got to that conclusion is a little troubling ... and kind of a heart attack waiting to happen.
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Papa John's founder says his former pizza chain ain't the same without him -- but the way he got to that conclusion is a little troubling ... and kind of a heart attack waiting to happen.

John Schnatter sat down with WDRB in Kentucky to discuss how his life's changed since getting ousted from the company last year following his n-word controversy. The big takeaway -- he's pigging out on PJ pizza, and bitter as hell about his exit.

Schnatter says he's eaten more than 40 pies over the last 30 days to sample how the taste has changed since he's left. According to him, they simply don't have the same magic as when he was in charge.

He goes on to say he feels his coworkers were out to get him last year by allegedly releasing audio of him saying the n-word in a private conference call. He also vows for a day of reckoning -- but more importantly, he weighs in on Shaq being hired.

As we reported, the big man was tapped to join the Papa John Board of Directors this year. Despite Schnatter's firing for shamelessly using the n-word -- he says he's a fan of Shaq getting involved ... with a caveat.

Warning to Schnatter: If the bitterness in your heart doesn't kill ya, your clogged arteries might. Lay off the pizza, bruh. We get your point ...