Antonio Brown Appears In Florida Court For First Time Since Arrest ... Bond Set At $25K

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Antonio Brown stood in a Florida courtroom Wednesday morning for the first time since his arrest for attempted murder ... where the judge ruled the former NFL star can walk free ahead of his trial, as long as he has bond money.

AB, rocking a red prison jumpsuit, was present in the Miami-Dade courthouse as the judge set bail at $25,000 ... and ordered he be put on the most lax form of house arrest (level 3). Brown will have to wear an ankle monitor.

The former Steelers superstar was also ordered to steer clear of the alleged victim, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu.

Adele Hello to the Other Screen ... Will Star in Tom Ford Film

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Adele's saying "Hello" to the acting industry ... nailing down her first role on the silver screen in Tom Ford's upcoming period piece.

The singer-songwriter will flex her acting chops in "Cry to Heaven" ... a new movie based on the 1982 Anne Rice novel of the same name.

"Cry to Heaven" takes place in 18th century Italy and follows the dynamic between two men ... one a Venetian noble -- the other a castrated opera singer.

'Love Is Blind's Lauren & Cameron We Weren't Feelin' The Love in Season 9

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"Love Is Blind" OGs Lauren and Cameron Hamilton are calling it like they see it ... and let’s just say they’re not convinced everyone signed up for love this time around!

The duo -- who fell in love and tied the knot back in Season 1 -- kept it real on TMZ’s "Previously On" ... with Cameron explaining couples don't even seem to like each other, while others were downright toxic -- so it wasn't surprising this is the first season no one said "I do."

However, Lauren flipped the script ... actually praising the Season 9 crew for skipping the altar.

Kayla Nicole No Tayvis Shade With Costume ... Only Honoring Toni!!!

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Kayla Nicole is insisting she was not sneak dissing Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift with her Halloween costume ... saying she's "not in the business of tearing other women down" ... only honoring legends.

The Kansas City Chiefs superstar's famous ex went on her "Pre-Game" podcast to detail her Toni Braxton outfit and dance routine she posted on her Instagram last month ... which had a ton of people interpreting it as a shot at "Tayvis", as she recreated the singer's "He Wasn't Man Enough" music video.

Of course, the tune has several lines that folks took as a message to Swift in present day ... like "Do you know I dumped your husband, girlfriend?" and "Do you know he begged to stay with me? He wasn't man enough for me."

Detroit Not So Beautiful Ending at Ulta ... SUV Destroys Store in Wild Police Pursuit, on Video

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The possibilities are beautiful at Ulta ... but not for this driver, who crashed into the store while leading police on a high-speed chase through suburban Detroit.

The incident went down early Sunday ... kicking off just before 1 AM when police dashcam footage captured a white SUV speeding away from three Royal Oak police officers who reportedly pulled the car over, after receiving a report of a vehicle driving on the train tracks.

The cops race back to their vehicle and tear down the street after the SUV ... making a complicated series of turns through neighborhoods and alleyways ... before the driver crashes head-on through the front glass windows of the store.

Tom Felton Broadway Goes Slytherin!!! Crowd Goes Nuts For Stage Debut as Draco Malfoy

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Tom Felton made a truly show-stopping entrance, reprising his role as Draco Malfoy in Broadway's "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" last night ... and the moment was captured on video.

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The crowd erupted for more than 30 seconds as Tom politely stood, waiting to deliver his first line.

"I need a favor," he was finally allowed to say after the cheers and applause simmered down.

Jimmy Kimmel Tearfully Honors Bandleader Cleto Escobedo

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Jimmy Kimmel broke down in tears as he honored his late friend and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" band leader Cleto Escobedo III during Tuesday night's show, just hours after announcing his shocking death.

Check out the heartfelt tribute -- the late night TV host remembered Cleto not only as an impressive musician who was a staple to the show for over 2 decades, but as one of his closest friends.

Jimmy recalled meeting Cleto and automatically clicking with him after his parents moved their family from Brooklyn, New York to Las Vegas, Nevada when he was a kid. He said they were like brothers, basically inseparable -- and even claimed he once slept over Cleto's house "33 nights in a row."

Miles Teller T.J. McConnell Taunt Lives Forever ... In Framed Form!!!

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Miles Teller will be able to say "look at this photograph" for the rest of his life ... and that photograph is the viral shot of an NBA player taunting him right in the middle of a game -- which Jimmy Fallon so kindly had framed for him!!

The "Tonight Show" host surprised the actor with the gift during Tuesday night's episode ... after the two had a brief chat about Pacers player T.J. McConnell getting right up in his face and gloating during a playoff matchup against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden last season.

The snap is honestly museum-worthy -- it shows the hooper celebrating as Miles and his wife, Keleigh, Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner stare blankly back at him from their courtside seats ... and it was plastered all over social media at the time.

TV Chef Mynie Steffens Dead at 43 ... Fatal Helicopter Crash at Her Citrus Farm

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Mynie Steffens -- a cookbook author and cooking show host -- is dead after her helicopter flew into powerlines and crashed into a South African farm ... according to multiple local reports.

The beloved TV chef died Monday ... she was flying the chopper over her own farm and spraying pesticides on her oranges, according to the outlet Cape Argus.

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Steffens reportedly flew into powerlines just before 8 AM local time before the helicopter went down ... which ended with the craft "substantially damaged due to impact force," according to the country's Accidents and Incidents Investigations Division.

Rapper Adamn Killa Cuffed By Chicago Cops .... After Telling Cops 'Arrest Me, Daddy!"

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After begging the cops for months to arrest him — yes, you heard that right! — Chicago rapper Adamn Killa finally got his wish this week ... sort of.

Chicago PD officers cuffed and detained Killa on Monday after he interceded in a police traffic stop Downtown while telling cops to "arrest me, Daddy," according to the Chicago Sun Times. Killa was reportedly placed in a police vehicle for 20 minutes before he was set free without being charged. He then jumped on Instagram and posted video of his detainment.

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The back story on Killa — whose real name is Adam Kelly — should come as no surprise. Over the past several months, Killa has been filmed walking up to cops, leaning over with his butt out, and demanding to be arrested with his customary phrase, "Arrest me, daddy." He also clutches his hands together and sometimes does a little dance in the videos, which have gone viral.

Turkish Military Plane No Survivors … Fatal Fall From the Sky Caught on Camera

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A Turkish military cargo plane crashed Tuesday, reportedly marking the country's deadliest military incident since 2020.

According to The Independent, the crash killed all 20 personnel on board.

The aircraft -- a C-130 Hercules -- was recorded caught in a tailspin, spewing a trail of smoke as it plummeted to the earth in footage shared by local outlet Turkey Tribune.

JFK's Grandson Jack Schlossberg I'M RUNNING FOR CONGRESS

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Jack Schlossberg -- John F. Kennedy's only grandson -- is looking to carry on his famous family's political legacy ... announcing a bid for Congress.

The 32-year-old Democrat posted a video on social media Tuesday night revealing he's running for New York's 12th congressional district -- the seat long held by Rep. Jerry Nadler, who's retiring after 34 years in office.

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Check out the clip ... Schlossberg is seen buttoned up and speaks directly to the camera -- warning America is facing a "crisis at every level," and saying, "we can do better" by having the Democrats take back control of the House.

Ex-NYG Brandon Jacobs NYG Should Hire Antonio Pierce ... & I'll Help, Too!!!

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The N.Y. Giants need a coach, and former star RB Brandon Jacobs believes he's got the guy who will return the G-men to their Super Bowl-winning ways -- Antonio Pierce!

TMZ Sports talked to the former Giants running back, as the team begins its hunt to replace Brian Daboll ... after their eighth loss of the season on Sunday.

Jacobs says his former teammate, Pierce, with whom he won Super Bowl XLII, is the ideal choice for the high-pressure gig, believing AP's grit and toughness are exactly what the Giants need.

Tiffany Wilson In "White Chicks" 'Memba Her?!

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American actress Anne Dudek was 29 years old when she hilariously played Tiffany Wilson -- the hot blonde who pretty much owns The Hamptons" -- in the comedy film "White Chicks" back in 2004.

Dudek hit the big screen with Hollywood actors Marlon and Shawn Wayans, Terry Crews, Busy Philipps and Maitland Ward.

Guess what she looks like now in her 50s!

Piece of Cake! Holiday Baking Supplies for a Festive Kitchen!

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You may not be ready to sign up for The Great British Bake Off but that shouldn't stop you from decking out your kitchen like a pro this holiday season!

With Thanksgiving approaching and Christmas right around the corner, there's about to be a whole lot of pies, cakes ... and all those festive dessert recipes you've got saved on TikTok. While we can't guarantee that Christmas tree shaped pastry is going to turn out like the video ... we can guarantee you'll at least look like you know what you're doing with these finds.

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Taste The Rainbow ... Can You Guess The Lit Star 🌈?!

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Here's a mid-week treat to mark your hump day ... Can you guess the hottie with a body in this stunning rainbow shot?!

He broke through on Vine and YouTube with makeup tutorials and lifestyle content. He lives in Hawaii, hence his jaw-dropping scenery on socials. You may have followed him on MTV.

Hit the gallery for the reveal 🌈!