Titans Legend Chris Johnson Hey, Cam Ward ... 'We've Got Your Back!!!'

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Cam Ward's only been a Titan for a few hours, but he's already being welcomed to the Volunteer State by one of the org.'s greatest players -- Chris Johnson!!

CJ2K sat down with TMZ Sports on Thursday to break down Tennessee's Ward pick ... and while he said he would have probably preferred to take Travis Hunter with the top selection in the NFL draft, he acknowledged getting a signal-caller was important for the team.

"We needed a quarterback," the ex-tailback said. "They want to change the organization."

Ron Johnson On 'A Different World' 'Memba Him?!

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American actor Darryl M. Bell was in his early 20s when he first started playing Ron -- the flirty musician and Dwayne's popular roommate -- in the long-running college comedy "A Different World" back in 1987.

Joining Darryl in front of the cameras included Kadeem Hardison as the nerdy and flirty guy with flip-up shades, Dwayne Wayne, Jasmine Guy as the spoiled art buyer who eventually marries Dwayne, Whitley and Charnele Brown as Whitley's roommate who cozies up to Ron, Kimberly.

Bell is also known for playing Big Brother X-Ray in the 1988 Spike Lee film "School Daze."

Guess what he looks like now!

Great Skin Stars Here Suncreen That Protects You All Summer Long! ☀️

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You can’t have a hot girl summer without a little bit of sunscreen! We all know that sun protection is a non-negotiable for a good skincare routine so this summer, up your game when it comes to your SPF.

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite sunscreens to beat those harsh UVA and UVB rays -- whether you’re lounging on the beach or on your daily hot girl walk.

From sunscreens that double as a moisturizer to tinted SPF that’ll give you a bronzed glow, Amazon has it all. And with super fast shipping, it’ll be at your door long before school’s out for the summer.

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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively It's Our Time To Shine

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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are clocking in ... because they just got the TIME100 Gala ... and they look stunning.

Ryan's looking totally dapper in a tuxedo ... and Blake's glowing in a red dress, with a bunch of jewelry.

As we reported ... Blake raced past "influential person" and took on immortal status last week, because TIME named her a "TITAN" on its annual 100 Most Influential People of 2025 list.

Sophie Turner Unfollows BF On Social Media ... Here Come Split Rumors

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Sophie Turner is giving hints of a potential falling out with boyfriend Peregrine Pearson, because she unfollowed him on social media.

The internet is catching on to the fact that Sophie is no longer following the British aristocrat on Instagram ... and now theories of a potential split are running wild online.

The "Game of Thrones" star has been dating Peregrine for almost 2 years ... and they got together in the wake of Sophie's divorce from Joe Jonas.

NFL Draft Prospects Show Out At Lambeau

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The NFL draft this year isn't just about finding out where college football's best will play in the pros -- it's also apparently a bit of a fashion show -- as the guys stunned at Lambeau Field in everything from the classic tux to bold custom 'fits!

Cam Ward -- the No. 1 overall pick -- walked the stage in a two-piece suit by Hugo Boss, whose reps told us it's crafted from virgin wool, silk and linen.

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The sleek look -- part of the company's David Beckham collection -- comes with a price tag over $1K.

Jax Taylor Got An Itch I Can't Wait to Scratch ... Goes to Town On Crotch in Public!!!

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Jax Taylor dug into his own personal 'Valley' in public Thursday ... pulling down his sweatpants to give his crotch a good scratch while out running errands.

The reality television star was spotted out and about in Los Angeles Thursday ... and, he had an itch that he just couldn't help but scratch, digging his fingernails into his pubis.

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Check out the pic for yourself ... Jax is really pulling those sweats down -- not quite revealing his intimate parts -- but showing skin that ain't far from them either.

Tennessee Titans Lights, Cam-Era, Action ... Draft Ward No. 1!!!

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The Titans officially have a new quarterback ... Cam Ward!!

Brian Callahan and Co. just took the former University of Miami signal-caller with the first overall pick in Thursday night's NFL draft ... and based on some early reaction around the internet, Tennessee fans everywhere are stoked with the acquisition.

Ward, too, seemed pumped to be heading to the Volunteer State ... as he had a huge grin on his face while he walked toward Roger Goodell at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. to accept the honor.

Bryan Kohberger Death Penalty Is On The Table ... If He's Convicted of Murder

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Bad news for Bryan Kohberger ... prosecutors in Idaho just got the green light to seek the death penalty if he's convicted of murder in his upcoming trial.

A judge ruled Thursday that capital punishment will be on the table if Kohberger is found guilty of murdering four University of Idaho students.

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Kohberger's legal team was trying to have the death penalty ruled out ... citing his recent autism diagnosis ... but the judge ruled against him.

Burned At Fyre Festival? Tell Your Tale, Get a Cabin!!! Says HARD Founder

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Gary Richards -- the legendary promoter behind Electric Daisy Carnival and HARD -- is telling TMZ he actually knows how to throw a destination festival … unlike, well, Billy McFarland.

Hot on the heels of Billy’s doomed Fyre Festival 2.0, Gary tells TMZ he’s giving away 10 cabins for his upcoming FriendShip 2026 cruise to folks with the wildest Fyre Fest stories -- past or present.

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Gary tells us watching the Fyre Festival docs seriously fired him up ... telling us that as a festival producer, all your fans have is your word -- and your track record -- so seeing all the chaos at their expense is straight-up unacceptable.

Al Sharpton I'm Praying With Wendy ... Will Help Where I Can!!!

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Al Sharpton just got done meeting with Wendy Williams at her assisted living facility ... and he says they prayed over her situation.

We got Al going in and out of the Coterie in New York City on Thursday -- the place Wendy likes to refer to as a "luxury prison" -- and our photog asked him about what he's doing to help Wendy and how she's holding up.

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Wendy's fighting to get out of her guardianship and Al says they spent about 40 minutes together ... including time spent praying.

J Lo's Ex Casper Smart Slapped With Pot Charges .... After Police Raid At L.A. Home

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Jennifer Lopez's ex-lover Casper Smart got smoked by the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office ... 'cause he was just charged with operating an illegal marijuana grow operation at his home ... TMZ has learned.

We're told the City Attorney filed 2 misdemeanor charges against Smart -- one count of participating in unlicensed commercial cannabis activity and and one count of engaging in commercial cannabis activity without a temporary application license.

The charges stem from a December 2024 raid, when police executed a search warrant at Casper's L.A. home, where cops say they found evidence of a small-to-medium-size grow operation.

Shawn Rech We Will Deliver FYRE Streaming Service... I Might Bid For Festival

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FYRE Festival's on the auction block ... and, a man who already owns the IP for the broadcast and streaming rights might try to purchase the whole dang thing.

We spoke with Shawn Rech -- the man who cofounded TruBlu, a true-crime streaming service with "To Catch a Predator" star Chris Hansen -- and, he says he's considering buying the rights from the festival from Billy McFarland, who announced yesterday he's selling.

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Rech explains he purchased the IP, which allows him to use the FYRE name to create a streaming service unrelated to the overall event ... admitting he secured it for a pretty reasonable price.

Sperm Race Donors Talk Trash Before Main Event ... Spill Training Secrets, Pump Up Expectations

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The world's first-ever sperm race is on deck and it's shaping up to be a heavyweight fight ... with plenty of trash talk on the eve of the main event.

Two young sperm donors, Tristan from USC and Asher from UCLA, are preparing to do battle in Friday's live event at the Hollywood Palladium ... so they joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday to give us some insight into what it's like being full-blown sperm athletes.

Tristan and Asher say healthy lifestyles and diets are key to getting their little swimmers ready for the big race ... and abstinence is coming in to play too ... just like before a big boxing match.

Trey Songz 'Gimme a Chance,' People ... Going Indie With His Redemption Song

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4/25 -- 8:27 AM PT -- As promised, Trey Songz has released his new "Gimme a Chance" record ... which is more of a booty call request than an apology for past transgressions.

On the track, Trey's asking for a "sexy freaky lil' b****, suck it with a lotta spit ... And that p***y got a grip on it."

Trey Songz can clearly see what folks are saying about him on Instagram -- but wants fans to know his career has plenty of life -- and love to give!!!

Sources close to Trey tell TMZ Hip Hop he's releasing his new single, "Gimme a Chance," for New Music Friday tomorrow ... a track that will shed light on everything that has happened to the R&B superstar in the public eye

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The song will touch on topics of redemption and reconciliation -- not just romantically, but in the broader sense -- think someone who knows they've messed up, but is owning it somewhat and asking for another shot. One thing missing from the song is an apology to anyone he might have wronged.

Alijah Arenas Gilbert's Son Seriously Injured In Car Crash

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12:37 PM PT -- According to high school hoops insider Tarek Fattal, Alijah Arenas was placed into the induced coma due to smoke inhalation ... and did not suffer any broken bones.

12:26 PM PT -- Alijah's mom, Laura Govan, appeared to address the news in an Instagram post ... pleading with her 1.5 million followers to send wishes.

"I NEED ALL YOURE (sic) F***EN PRAYERS," Govan said minutes ago.

High school basketball phenom Alijah Arenas, the son of former NBA superstar Gilbert Arenas, was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after crashing his Tesla Cybertruck early Thursday morning ... TMZ Sports has learned.

It's unclear what caused the wreck, but the luxury vehicle was completely mangled on the side of the road of a Los Angeles neighborhood based on images we have viewed.

We're told emergency responders raced to the scene at 4:55 AM -- after fire personnel responded to a "trapped patient" ... but when help arrived, everyone inside the vehicle had already made it out.

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