Shedeur Sanders Draft Collusion Theory 'Nonsense' ... Leigh Steinberg Says

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Pack up the tin foil hats and UFO paraphernalia ... NFL agent Leigh Steinberg tells TMZ Sports the conspiracy theory that owners blackballed Shedeur Sanders during last weekend's draft is "nonsense."

The former Univ. of Colorado signal-caller, of course, was largely expected to be a first-round pick ... but tumbled all the way to the fifth round on Saturday -- which had people racing to social media to accuse franchises of colluding with one another to keep Deion's son down.

Steinberg, though, told us this week there's just no way that actually happened.

Guess Who These Sweet Sisters Turned Into!

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Before these two adorable sisters turned into big social media stars, they were just gettin' messy with paint in Norwalk, Connecticut ... and singing, acting and dancing towards their big dreams of becoming stars ...

Rising to fame on TikTok, their popularity and traction have led them to pursue other dreams and passions in fashion, music and reality TV. At one point, the youngest sister was the most-followed TikToker with over 100 million followers.

One sister is currently on a Broadway show, and they have a family popcorn business ... and a family shoe business.

Can you guess who these sisters are? 

New Mom Status! Mother's Day Gifts Perfect for First-Time Moms!

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It’s her first Mother’s Day so make it special! If you’ve got a mom in your life who recently welcomed their first bundle of joy, it’s time to celebrate her. But skip the chocolates and cheesy cards and get her something she’d really like!

Whether she needs a new coffee machine to add a little pep to her step during all those early mornings or a Dyson hair dryer to encourage some moments of self-care, we’ve got you covered with all the ideas for first-time moms.

Nespresso Vertuo Coffee & Espresso Maker

After all those sleepless nights, there’s nothing better than waking up to a hot cup of coffee thanks to the Nespresso Vertuo Coffee & Espresso Maker.

Brian McKnight Sues Jaguar Wright ... I Didn't Abuse Ex Wife, Prostitutes!!!

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Brian McKnight says Jaguar Wright is talking crazy when she claims he abused his ex-wife and some prostitutes ... so now he’s suing her for defamation over it.

The singer just filed the suit against Jaguar for a bunch of things she's been saying about him online ... which he says are blatant lies.

According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Brian claims Jaguar went on social media and alleged McKnight was hiring prostitutes and physically abusing them during sexual encounters. He says that never happened.

Omarosa Wendy Needs Her Freedom ... No More Beef From Me

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Omarosa is letting bygones be bygones when it comes to Wendy Williams ... because despite a prior beef, she wants to see the former talk show host freed from her guardianship.

We got Omarosa leaving St. Felix in Hollywood and our photog asked her about Wendy's bid for freedom.

Omarosa says she supports Wendy getting out from the guardianship and being free to live life on her own terms ... which is kinda interesting, given the history between these two.

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Shedeur Sanders Prank Call Jerky Boys Creator ... Not Something We'd Ever Do!

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Shedeur Sanders getting clowned during the NFL Draft is the prank call heard around the world ... but one of the most legendary telephone jokesters says it's a subject they would've never touched!

TMZ Sports spoke with Johnny Brennan -- creator of The Jerky Boys -- about the viral call ... and while he admits he doesn't think it was that big of a deal (and kinda funny), he explains why the JB's steered clear of draft day content.

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Brennan says a reason their legendary conversations were so popular is they were never mean-spirited ... and often talked about absurd scenarios.

'Jackass' Star Chris Pontius Seen Silverback Gorillas Up Close ... 100 Men Couldn't Take One Down!!!

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Chris Pontius says he's gotten up close and personal with silverback gorillas before ... and, if he were a bettin' man, he's putting his money on one gorilla to take down 100 dudes.

We caught up with the "Jackass" star Tuesday afternoon ... and, we asked him the question consuming the internet right now -- could 100 men defeat a full-grown gorilla in combat ... or would the primate go ape on the legion of guys?

Pontius says he and Steve-O went into the jungles of Rwanda for their show "Wildboyz" back in the day ... and, they got to observe a group of wild gorillas in close quarters -- and he thinks one gorilla could beat down a group of 100 guys.

D.L. Hughley Guys Like Saquon Aren't Plugged Into Black Issues ... Blasts Eagles Who Went to White House

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D.L. Hughley says any Black person who visits President Donald Trump in the White House doesn't understand or care about Black issues ... specifically tearing into Saquon Barkley for going with the Eagles to the president's residence.

The comedian joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday ... and, he ripped into the members of the Philadelphia Eagles who decided to accept the president's invitation to celebrate their championship at the White House.

D.L. specifically took aim at the Black players who attended -- especially running back Saquon Barkley -- claiming he can always tell from looking at a Black person if they're really paying attention to Black issues or not.

Trump To Biden Appointees You're Fired From Holocaust Museum

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President Trump's doing what he's known for -- firing people ... but this time it's a bunch of board members at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum who were appointed by Joe Biden.

Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, was among those fired by Trump.

In a statement, the former Second Gentleman tells TMZ ... "Today, I was informed of my removal from the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. Let me be clear: Holocaust remembrance and education should never be politicized. To turn one of the worst atrocities in history into a wedge issue is dangerous -- and it dishonors the memory of six million Jews murdered by Nazis that this museum was created to preserve."

Brandi Glanville My Eyes Are Up Here, But ... Keep Looking at My Porn Star Friend!!!

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Brandi Glanville's had fans concerned about a medical issue that's disfiguring her face, but she knows how to shift attention to other areas ... by snapping thirst traps with a famous adult-film actress.

The 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' alum just shared a bunch of poolside photos from a recent hang out with porn star Alexis Texas ... and there's lots to look at aside from Brandi's mug.

Alexis is in a neon pink bikini ... bending over and balancing a cup on her butt, while Brandi stands next to her and poses.

Fat Joe Suing His Ex-Hypeman Who Claimed He Liked 'Em Young

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Fat Joe has filed a hefty lawsuit against his former hypeman for slandering him on social media ... claiming the guy and his lawyer are trying to shake him down for a payday!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained court docs filed by Fat Joe on Tuesday, in which he claims his former hypeman Terrance "T.A." Dixon is trying to collect money he didn't earn and resorted to publicly calling the rapper a pedophile on social media when he didn't get his way.

According to the lawsuit, Dixon claimed, on social media, Joe flew a 16-year-old girl across state lines for sex and posted the allegation along with a picture of Joe, Diddy, and DJ Khaled.

Donald Trump My Top Choices to Be the Next Pope ... Me, Myself & I!!!

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Donald Trump's endorsing a controversial public figure to become the next head of the Catholic Church -- himself!

The President of the United States was asked Tuesday who he thinks should ascend to the role following Pope Francis' death ... and, he immediately responded he's his own No. 1 choice for the job.

It's clear President Trump is joking here ... following up the comment by saying he doesn't really have a preference -- though there's a cardinal from New York he thinks could handle the job.

Justin Blackmon Talked Football W/ Cop During Arrest ... Police Video Shows

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The cop who busted Justin Blackmon for public intoxication earlier this month put a brief pause on arresting the ex-NFLer to educate him on some Oklahoma State football history ... police video shows.

Check out the body camera footage TMZ Sports obtained ... just after an Oklahoma State University Police Dept. officer stopped the former OSU Cowboy for allegedly roaming the Stillwater campus while drunk on April 19 at around 1:30 AM -- he talked a bit of ball with the one-time Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver.

Blackmon stated he had played for the Pokes in 2011 -- and "went to the league" afterward. The cop then asked, "Did you play under [Mike] Gundy?"

Larsa Pippen Boating With My New Boo

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Larsa Pippen's getting her new boyfriend up to speed ... because she's hanging out with him on a yacht, and she's showing off her body in a skimpy bikini.

"The Real Housewives of Miami" star was in her element Monday in South Beach ... cruising around the waterways on a fancy boat with the new baller in her life ... 31-year-old former pro basketball player Jeff Coby.

Larsa was practically busting out of her brown bikini ... she had her hair up in a bun and drank orange juice from a champagne glass.

Elizabeth Hurley I'm Over & Pout, Billy!!!🥺 Emotional Airport Drop-Off

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It was a lil’ achy breaky moment for Elizabeth Hurley as her new boo Billy Ray Cyrus dropped her off at the airport -- sending her off with a goodbye kiss that had all the country feels.

Peep the pics, obtained by TMZ -- Elizabeth was clearly in her feels at Nashville International Airport on Monday night, sneaking in kisses and hugs before hitting Billy with a full-on pout to show just how bummed she was to say goodbye.

The couple looked like any other pair saying their goodbyes -- except they were serving serious A-list energy, with Brit beauty Liz deep in her adopted country era, rocking a suede coat and boots.

Christina Applegate Reveals Dad Passed Away ... Emotional Convo on Podcast

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Christina Applegate's dad passed away ... and, she got emotional while sharing the news -- full-on bawling during a recent podcast episode.

The actress sat down for a conversation on her 'MeSsy' podcast with Jamie-Lynn Sigler ... telling guest JoAnna Garcia Swisher that she was crying her eyes out because her father, Robert Applegate, passed away about a week before they were recording.

Listen to the clip ... Christina says this podcast appearance is the first time she's really cried following her dad's death -- saying she was too busy to sit and let herself really cry in the days following his passing.