JFK Jr. Back (in the flesh???) at DT rally QAnon'ers Actually Buy It!!!
John F. Kennedy Jr. was incognito among a MAGA crowd this weekend and happily posed with Trump fans at his first public rally in a while ... that is, if you buy what QAnon's selling.
Different photos have sprung up from Saturday's gathering in Wellington, OH -- where DT held his first MAGA party in an official capacity and spewed falsehood after falsehood about the 2020 election ... while also teasing his inevitable return to politics in the near future.
Another person taking a picture with Vincent Fusca at the rally yesterday. QAnon believers think he’s JFK Jr. pic.twitter.com/z5iV6xiz54
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) June 27, 2021 @patriottakes
It was a lot of the same stuff he's regurgitated in his speeches of late -- but one of the quirky headlines to emerge from the red hat forum was photo-ops with a fella Q'ers apparently believe is the REAL JFK Jr. ... who, of course, is long dead and buried (at sea).
The dude's name is Vincent Fusca, and he's definitely a Trump supporter from what we can see on his social media. However, somehow, he's also been labeled as John John in disguise ... and is a bit of a celeb among the QAnon crowd whenever they get together.
On the left is Vincent Fusca. QAnon believers think he is JFK Jr. He is not. pic.twitter.com/0AziUbqvK5
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) June 26, 2021 @patriottakes
Folks seem more than happy to snap selfies with Vince if they spot him out -- and he's kind of hard to miss ... as he always seems to be rocking the black hat and matching outfit, not to mention his signature shaggy 'do and beard. It doesn't appear Vincent has openly embraced the wild story, but based on his Twitter feed ... he ain't batting it down either.
While we will acknowledge there might be *some* sort of a resemblance to JFK Jr. (barely one, really) ... it doesn't take a genius to know, this is obviously NOT the real McCoy.
Like we said, John died in a plane crash in 1999 (along with his wife, Carolyn, and her sister) ... and was laid to rest by the Kennedy family. It's an absolutely absurd conspiracy theory -- one which we've detailed in the past -- but Q'ers, for some reason, think he'll re-emerge after faking his death, and "re-take the country" alongside Donald Trump.
That narrative has debunked time and again after missed dates and, you know, real life ... but the Q crowd are holding out hope that their savior will return. For now, VF will do. 🤷🏽♂️
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Bow Wow Celebrates 'Verzuz' Win Against Soulja Contribution Solidified???
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The people have spoken, and they say Bow Wow beat Soulja Boy in a "Verzuz" -- which begs the question ... can Shad get a little respect on his name now??? Sheesh!
That's exactly what we asked BW Saturday in WeHo as he was leaving Catch ... this after his highly-anticipated showdown with his 2000s contemporary, which was put on in front of an audience at the Hollywood Palladium (where "Verzuz" battles have gone down lately).
Soulja and Bow Wow energy was on fire like that blunt… Marco Polo #VERZUZ pic.twitter.com/1Y3YMfKcv6
— Aria (@aria_is_chicc) June 27, 2021 @aria_is_chicc
Check out what Mr. Moss had to say when we asked if him (unofficially) winning the faceoff solidifies his contribution to music and culture ... something that's actually been in question in recent years, as Bow Wow's often been the butt of many online jokes/challenges.
Bow Wow had possibly the best answer to the question of relevance ... all you gotta do is punch his name into a search bar, and you'll quickly learn who he is. Well said, sir.
Romeo gave Bow Wow and Soulja Boy their flowers💯 #VERZUZ #souljaboyvsbowwow #Romeo pic.twitter.com/xiNlpGX7gX
— Grind Mode Joe (@GrindModeJoe) June 27, 2021 @GrindModeJoe
BTW, Lil Romeo came out as a surprise guest during the jam-packed "Verzuz" and gave both Bow Wow and Soulja their respective props ... which many say were long overdue considering their legacy and impact as it pertains to pretty much everything hip-hop.
It made for a sweet moment ... but it was just one of many highlights. At one point, Bow Wow busted out the Harlem shake -- which he made famous as a little tyke -- right around the time he was blowing up from his "Like Mike" role. We gotta say ... he hasn't lost a step!
The highlight of #VERZUZ tonight🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/P1aUQH4U6J
— Elite Media Group (@TheEliteMedia_) June 27, 2021 @TheEliteMedia_
The show ended up being an awesome walk down memory lane for pretty much anyone who was born in the '90s and grew up on Soulja and Bow Wow's music.
One last thing from our interview with BW ... he really wants people to go see 'F9' (the newest 'Fast & Furious' movie). Y'know -- 'cause he's in it and everything. Vroom, vroom.
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John Langley 'Cops' Creator Dead at 78 ... Apparent Heart Attack in MX
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John Langley, the creator of the hit TV show "Cops" has died.
Langley's reps confirmed the news to Variety, saying he passed away Saturday in Baja, Mexico of an apparent heart attack -- this while the guy was involved in an off-road race ... and was actually on the track himself. Word is, he was with his son, Zak, at the time.
He's obviously best remembered as the brains behind the long-running, real-life, crime-fighting reality show on FOX ... which aired 32 seasons and over a thousand episodes between 1989 and 2020. The series was canceled last year amid social unrest after George Floyd's murder.
Prior to that though ... "Cops" was a cultural hit, and some say it served as a giant blueprint for reality TV shows to come. Crazy as that sounds -- it IS reality TV ... just not in the way we're used to seeing it now. All the same, Langley was a trailblazer in the subgenre.
There were other law enforcement-type shows and projects JL was involved in over the years as well -- including EP titles for series like "Jail," "Vegas Strip," "Undercover Stings," "Las Vegas Jailhouse," "The Tony Rock Project" and pretty much all of the "The Amazing Video Collection" spin-offs that surfaced in the late '90s.
He also had a hand in movies and made-for-TV documentaries -- such as "Brooklyn's Finest," "Leaves of Grass," "Tiptoes," "Hollywood Vice," "Wildside," "American Expose: Who Murdered JFK?" and his first on-camera project from '83, "Cocaine Blues."
Langley was well decorated as a TV vet -- having won the American Television Award and four Emmys for his work on "Cops." He's survived by his wife, Maggie, and their children.
He was 78.
RIP
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Serena Williams I Won't Be Havin' a Ball in Tokyo ... Passes on Olympics
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Serena Williams will not be Tokyo-bound this Summer ... because she just said she's not heading to the Olympics.
It's a big blow for the games losing that kind of star power -- Serena snagged 4 gold medals in prior years, most recently in 2012.
She said Sunday at Wimbledon, "I'm actually not on the Olympic list, not that I'm aware of," adding, "If so, then I shouldn't be on it."
If that sounds a little vague, Serena cleared it up with this ... "There's a lot of reasons that I made my Olympic decision. I don't really want to. I don't feel like going into them today. Maybe another day. Sorry."
Still not enough? Well, she ended with this ... "I have not thought about it. In the past [the Olympics] has been a wonderful place for me. I really haven't thought about it, so I'm going to keep not thinking about it."
As for her Olympic hardware, in the 2000 games in Sydney she beat Maria Sharapova in singles and won doubles as well, in 2008 she won in Beijing and 2012 won doubles with her sister, Venus.
As for the present ... Serena's eying her 8th win at Wimbledon. She's up against Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus Tuesday.
Serena isn't the first to bow out of tournaments recently. Naomi Osaka passed for mental health reasons and Simona Halep was sidelined as a result of injuries.
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Pop Smoke Family Thankful for Travis Scott Dior Collab ... Let's Work Together More!!!
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Pop Smoke's family is showing Travis Scott some serious love for paying tribute to the late rapper through a fashion collection with Dior ... and they want to work with him again for future projects.
Pop Smoke's brother, Obasi Jackson, tells TMZ ... the family is thankful Travis' Cactus Jack brand made the first item in its Dior collection all about Pop, and he thinks it could be the start of a great partnership.
It's a special moment for Pop's family ... he rapped about Dior and loved the brand, and often talked about leaving the country for the first time so he could check out Paris Fashion Week, where the collab was unveiled.
Pop's bro says the family appreciated the final product, a t-shirt with Pop's face on the front and lyrics from his popular "Dior" song on the back, but more than that ... they sound inspired.
Obasi told us how Pop's family wants to get more involved on the creative side moving forward.
Business deals aside, he says seeing Pop's image on a Dior shirt is bringing up a lot of emotions ... and the family's just thankful for all the folks keeping his memory alive.
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Travis Scott Back From Paris ... What's in the Bag?!?
Travis Scott knows when you take a trip to Paris, you gotta bring back some goodies for your GF ... we're guessing that's what he did, but it's not for sure.
Travis landed at the Van Nuys Airport Saturday and deplaned with a boatload of luggage and bags, including some bearing the name "Givenchy." The bags are huge, and what's inside may rival the cost of flying private across continents.
Now Givenchy sells both men's and women's duds, so it's unclear if these are presents for Kylie. As we reported, they've rekindled their romance, so at least SOME must be for her.
Travis was in Paris for the unveiling of his Cactus Jack Dior line at the Dior fashion show. 500 folks watched the men's runway show ... the first in-person event of its kind in a year-and-a-half because of the pandemic.
The 29-year-old beat a hasty retreat from the airport in a Maybach minivan -- yeah, Maybach and minivan don't really belong in the same sentence, but there it is.
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Car-Shaped Boat Cruisin' the Waters of Egypt!!!
God help the poor soul high on weed who sees this thing cruising the waters.
Check out the powerboat designed to look like a sports car ... and guess what? There's a plan to make it amphibious.
A dude name Karim Amin and 2 of his buddies were tooling around the ocean in Alexandria, Egypt in cars that were, well, sort of James Bond-y.
In pictures: Who needs a boat if you have this car? Karim Amin and two other Egyptians who designed and invented an amphibious vehicle take it for a test float at Porto Marina in Alexandria pic.twitter.com/ejn1yhZyta
— TRT World (@trtworld) June 17, 2021 @trtworld
The "boats" can hit speeds of up to 40 MPH. They even have Bluetooth and a GPS. They say it rides more like a jet ski than a traditional boat. There are only 12 of its kind, but it seems there are plans to expand. They're working on a 2.0 which would function on land and on the sea.
As for the price ... they start at $19,000 (no power windows) and go up to $44k.
Pretty awesome, and fun.
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Former Skid Row Singer Johnny Solinger Dead at 55
11:39 AM PT -- Johnny's wife, Paula, released a statement on Facebook, saying, "Johnny passed. I was holding his hand. He went in peace. Thank you all."
Johnny Solinger, the former singer of Skid Row, has died.
Johnny passed on Saturday, a month after he disclosed he was battling liver failure.
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Members of the rock band announced Solinger’s death, saying, “We are saddened to hear the news of our brother Johnny Solinger. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans. Godspeed Singo. Say hello to Scrappy for us.”
Solinger started a GoFundMe account last month to help pay for his treatments. He wrote: “It is with a heavy heart I must let everyone know what’s going on with me and my health. I have been hospitalised for over the last month. I have been diagnosed with liver failure. And prognosis is not so good. As with most musicians I do not have health insurance and it’s very difficult to get proper care without it.”
Skid Row hit pretty big in the late 80s and 90s with its first two albums – "Skid Row" and "Slave To The Grind." Its biggest hits ... "Youth Gone Wild," and "18 and Life" together sold 20 million albums.
Solinger became a member of Skid Row back in '99, replacing Sebastian Bach. He stayed until 2015 when he was replaced with former TNT singer Tony Harnell.
He's on several Skid Row albums, including the "Thickskin," "Revolutions Per Minute." "United World Rebellion" and "Rise Of The Damnation Army."
Solinger is survived by his wife, Paula Marcenaro Solinger.
He was 55.
RIP
Originally published -- 6:46 AM PT
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Tour de France Authorities on the Hunt for Woman Who Caused Massive Crash
It seems that massive crash Saturday during the Tour de France might have been downright criminal ... because French authorities are now on the case.
As we reported, a spectator with a cardboard sign was apparently mugging for the TV cameras when she got way too close to the racers ... striking German rider Tony Martin who was at the front of the pack.
What the heck is wrong with this fan?! It’s only Stage 1 of the #tourdefrance! pic.twitter.com/oxeQAK7WVI
— Julio Deluxe (@Julio_Deluxe) June 26, 2021 @Julio_Deluxe
She stepped in front of the racing pack holding the sign, appearing to display a message for the television cameras.
The sign hit Martin who was cycling near the head of the pack. Martin tumbled to the ground, setting off a chain reaction as nearly 2 dozen other cyclists ate it.
So now, law enforcement is on the hunt for the woman they say caused "unintentional injuries by manifestly deliberate violation of an obligation of safety or prudence." Translation, recklessness.
Authorities are asking witnesses to come forward who can ID the woman -- who quickly left the scene before investigators arrived.
Three riders had to drop out of the race after the crash.
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'Duck Dynasty' Star Kay Robertson Dog Bite Did Major Mouth Damage ... But She's On The Mend
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The matriarch of the "Duck Dynasty" family looks like she's been in a bar brawl following her recent dog attack ... but she assures us she's doing fine and will hopefully be back to normal in a few weeks.
Kay Robertson, AKA Miss Kay, tells TMZ ... her dog, Bobo, really did a number on her mouth when he snapped and bit her last week. As you can see in the photos we got ... the pooch split her top lip and took a big chunk out of her bottom one.
Kay says it was a bloody mess when she was rushed to the hospital, and it looks even worse now!!! That's due to all the stitches and bruising ... which she says she's covering up in public with a face mask.
She adds that her mouth is full of stitches and she can't open it to eat -- she's only drinking through a straw -- and she's on antibiotics and using skin cream to heal up.
The good news, according to Miss Kay, is the hospital staff in Monroe, Louisiana did a great job fixing her up and her doctor's been very helpful. She's now back home recovering nicely, and tells us it'll take about 4 weeks for her lips and bruises to heal.
After that, she'll need some plastic surgery to fully repair her lip ... but then her doc says she'll be back to her old self.
Miss Kay also reiterates that Bobo biting her face was just as much her fault as his ... because she accidentally snuck up on him for a goodnight kiss while he was sleeping and startled him.
We're told there's no hard feelings, and Kay's family will love her no matter what her lips look like.
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Master P Signs W/ Roc Nation Sports Agent ... Serious About NBA Coaching Gig!!!
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Master P wasn't kidding when he said he wanted to coach the Pelicans ... telling TMZ Sports he's signed with one of the biggest agencies in sports to help him get the job!!!
Remember, the rap legend told us earlier this week about his desires to lead his hometown team ... saying he'd be the guy to bring in wins and keep young superstar Zion Williamson happy.
We caught up with P out in Beverly Hills to get an update on his mission ... and he's already taking the necessary steps to make it happen!!!
"Right now, I just hired a sports agent," P says. "So, you know, to be an NBA coach, you have to have a sports agent."
But, it's not just any sports agent -- P says he's teaming up with Roc Nation Sports' Raymond Brothers ... a fellow Louisiana guy who's repped players from the Ball Bros. to Caron Butler to Zach Randolph.
"He's a good friend of mine and he knows what he's doing," P added.
As for his knowledge of the game, P says he's more than capable of a leadership role with the Pels.
"I'm not an X and O coach, but I understand people management. We don't need another X and O coach. (Stan) Van Gundy was an X and O coach, it didn't work."
"Times have changed. I think I have the best people management skills than any NBA coach can have."
Get this -- P says he can bring NOLA to greatness even if Zion wants out ... telling us he'll be able to help the remaining players reach their full potential.
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As for his coaching staff?!? He's already got a guy lined up.
"I talked to John Lucas, he's willing to support me and come with me on this journey. So, I will have John Lucas that knows the X's and O's on the staff with me to make this happen. So, I got all the pieces to the puzzle."
"I think this will be history!!!"
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Bianca Del Rio Good Genes or Good Docs?!
Bianca Del Rio's good looks are anything but a drag!
Here is a 32-year-old version of the "RuPaul's Drag Race" winner dressed to impress at an event in New York City back in 2008 (left). This same year Bianca could've been seen at Le Petit Theatre performing in shows such as "Rent" and "Cabaret."
And, 13 years later ... This star has made a name for herself and has made several reappearances on "RuPaul's Drag Race." The beautiful babe is spending this weekend celebrating her 45th birthday and was recently seen serving looks on the 'gram (right).
Bologna! All tea, no shade.
The question is ...
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Jodie Sweetin Ex-Hubby Wants Full Payments ... She's Still Making Bank!!!
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Jodie Sweetin's still making plenty of money to support her kid with her ex-husband, or at the very least -- she has much fuller pockets than him ... so he claims in new legal docs.
The "Fuller House" star's ex, Morty Coyle, is firing back at her request to reduce child support payments to him because she claims her income dropped due to the pandemic and her show getting canceled. The ex-couple shares custody of their 10-year-old daughter, Beatrix.
According to the docs ... Morty claims Jodie's request should be denied because she's continued to work as an actress and made at least $200k last year.
He's also accusing her of not disclosing her financial situation accurately, and calls BS on her claim to have no "foreseeable work" in the future -- even noting she makes additional money from sending messages to fans on Cameo.
Morty claims Jodie is currently working on a TV show in New York ... while he's been taking care of their daughter.
He also says he's been impacted by the COVID pandemic because he works as a DJ ... which led to him relying on unemployment checks. Morty says any reduction of child support would have a negative impact on their child, so he's asking the judge to deny her attempt to lower payments.
We broke the story ... Jodie was ordered to cough up $2,800 per month to Morty in late 2017, after their divorce was finalized a year earlier.
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Celebrity Scramble Guess Who!
Hidden within this stretched-out snap is a Tony award-winning actor who has had quite the career so far!
This famous fella started out acting in several films before landing his most memorable role in the hit sitcom "How I Met Your Mother".
This talented star has also taken the Broadway stage a number of times in productions such as "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," "Proof" and "Cabaret".
Use the clues above and take one more look at the photo before trying to see if you have what it takes to uncover the mystery as to which celeb has been hiding in this warped photo!
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Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz Snap up bev hills love nest ... Married Life, Here We Come
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Brooklyn Beckham and his fiancee, Nicola Peltz, are well on their way to a happy, married life -- and they made sure to take care of one of the most important things for that ... a beautiful home in the heart of L.A.
David Beckham's eldest son -- who's just 22 years old, BTW -- and Nicola just snapped up a gorgeous estate in Beverly Hills ... for a whopping $10.5 million, no less. We're told that's a mil over what the asking price was for this place, so you can tell they really wanted it.
Makes sense to us -- the 5-bedroom, 5.5 bath two-story mansion is a modern-day beaut in every respect ... just check out these photos, and you'll see what we're talking about.
Aside from the vast number of windows surrounding the home -- which we're sure is great for natural lighting -- the crib comes with luxury perks such as a private yoga room/gym, a dry sauna, a steam room, a juice bar, and yes ... there's a sweet pool on site too.
Don't even get us started on the views ... the house is tucked away in a canyon area, and it's overlooking a good portion of L.A. It's an awesome purchase -- one we're sure will serve them (and possibly their future family) well in the years to come. Major congrats!!!
Carl Gambino and Alexander Santaniello of Compass had the listing. Alexa Kort of Rodeo repped the buyers.
Developed by Houston, TX developer Micah McDonald, and constructed/designed by Jason and Sonya Powell of the James group.
Courtney Love to Olivia Rodrigo Your Prom Cover Art Looks Familiar Send Me Flowers/TY Note!!!
Olivia Rodrigo's latest cover art looks an awful lot like something Courtney Love put out years ago -- and the latter isn't afraid to point that out ... not to mention demand credit.
The 18-year-old singer -- who's blowing up right now from her "drivers license" hit, plus her debut album "SOUR" from earlier this year -- teased a new visual project tied to her record, which will apparently be all about prom ... and OR never being able to attend her own.
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She posed for a shoot in which she's in a prom dress, a tiara and mascara running down her face ... with a bouquet of flowers in tow. If that looks familiar, it's 'cause it is ... Courtney's band, Hole, released "Live Through This" in the '90s, and it's got a very similar aesthetic.
CL poked fun at this ... reposting Olivia's photo, and captioning it with, "Spot the difference! #twinning! 🥸@oliviarodrigo 😉👸👸." Seems like it was all in good fun, but it would appear Courtney is legit upset about this ... and perhaps rightly so.
Olivia eventually responded in Courtney's comments, writing ... "Love u and live through this sooooo much." Not really an apology or acknowledgment of inspiration (in our minds) ... and it looks like Courtney thought so too, because she told Olivia to send her flowers and a thank you note, while making sure to note her favorite florist. Indeed, it's deliciously petty.
Some are saying Courtney's expecting too much here -- as there's an argument that artists (especially ones from vastly different generations) are ripping each other's style all the time, consciously or unconsciously. It's also unclear if Olivia was aware of Courtney's work when she/her team were putting this whole concept together. Either way, Court doesn't care.
She dug in, writing ... "Does Disney teach kids reading and writing? God knows. Let's see. Yes this is rude. Rage inducing? Honey if I had a dollar for everyone this happens? I'd be real rich!"
Tell us how you really feel!