50 Cent Inks Massive $100M Deal for Times Square Takeover!!!
50 Cent is turning Times Square into his own personal playground ... 'cause TMZ has learned he just inked a $100-million deal to build a celebrity-packed mega venue where fans can party, catch surprise performances, and rub elbows with A-listers all in one night.
The rap mogul has teamed up with Planet Hollywood boss Robert Earl to launch PH Live, a next-level entertainment hub set to take over Planet Hollywood's flagship NYC location.
This isn't your average nightlife spot ... PH Live is designed to be a full-blown celebrity magnet, hosting everything from pop-up concerts and movie premieres to high-end private parties and major cultural events.
50 says the goal is simple ... to create the ultimate destination where everything collides. "Planet Hollywood has always been connected to pop culture, and PH Live takes that energy to the next level," he said.
Doug Mason Rumored 'Bachelorette' Winner Strips Down ... After Season Canceled
You won't be seeing Doug Mason on Season 22 of "The Bachelorette" ... but you can still get a look at him shirtless on the beach!
We got shots of the reality TV show hopeful hitting the water in San Diego. Check out the pics ... Doug looks absolutely ripped as he dons a wetsuit and grabs a surfboard to ride the California waves.
As you know, Doug was in the group of suitors competing for Taylor Frankie Paul's hand on the latest season of "The Bachelorette" ... before it was summarily canceled after we released video of TFP attacking her ex, Dakota Mortensen.
Travis Kelce I'm (Officially) Back In Kansas City!!! ... 'Let's Go Baby!'
Retirement will have to wait for Travis Kelce ... the I's have been dotted, and the T's crossed, and the future Hall of Famer's contract is officially official!
Yeaaaah, sorry Taylor Swift haters ... but get used to seeing the world's biggest pop star back at Arrowhead this season!
Ian Rapoport revealed the 36-year-old tight end signed his contract on Monday -- technically a three-year deal -- although it's possible Trav only plays one season. He will earn $12 million in 2026, with several more million achievable in incentives.
Kelce reacted to the news after the signing, saying he's stoked to put on the Chiefs uniform again.
"Chiefs' kingdom! Let's go, baby! It's official," Kelce said.
Bill Cosby Case Jury Awards Donna Motsinger $19M in Civil Suit ... Accused Comedian of 1972 Drugging, Rape
UPDATE
5 PM PT -- Later in the day, the jury added on $40 million in punitive damages.
Bill Cosby just took a huge loss in court today ... a jury reportedly awarded $19.25 million to Donna Motsinger after she alleged the comedian drugged and raped her in 1972.
Jurors reportedly found Cosby liable for sexual assault and sexual battery while awarding Motsinger $17.5 million for past mental suffering, and $1.75 million for future suffering.
According to Rolling Stone, the jury also left the door open for future punitive damages by determining Cosby acted with "malice, oppression, or fraud."
LaGuardia Airport Harrowing Video of Crash That Killed Both Pilots
A horrible collision between an airplane and a fire truck on the runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport claimed the lives of 2 pilots overnight ... and there's now video being shared of the incident.
🚨 HORROR FOOTAGE: Video shows Air Canada Flight AC8646 colliding with a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport.
Both pilots are dead. Dozens of passengers and two on the truck were injured.
LGA remains closed as NTSB investigates.
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You can see the plane barrel right into the vehicle and burst into flames on Sunday night in the video that's making the rounds on X.
Dozens of passengers were injured. Officials say the Air Canada Express regional jet landing in Queens early Monday collided with a Port Authority fire truck. The plane left Montreal, Canada Sunday night.
'Bachelorette' Contestants Screens Go Dark on Night of Disrupted Debuts
“The Bachelorette” contestants were counting down to the airing of their season with Taylor Frankie Paul ... but after the show was abruptly shut down, the guys are now revealing how they actually spent their Sunday night, instead of watching their network debut.
Several contestants from the now-canceled season took to social media Sunday night to post comical videos of their TV screens showing nothing but a blank display ... a depressing jab at the show’s sudden shutdown.
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One former suitor -- Mike Turitto -- posted a video captioned "today was supposed to be THE day btw" along with various angles of the fella viewing an empty screen ... alluding to the show's absence on everyone's TV screens Sunday night.
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'SLOMW' Jessi Draper Estranged Husband Files for Restraining Order
The drama keeps on coming for "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" ... Jessi Draper's estranged husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, has filed for a temporary restraining order -- but it looks like Jessi is trying to fight it.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Jordan filed the TRO request Friday in his pending divorce case with Jessi, and she filed her opposition to the TRO the same day. No further details about the nature of the claims in the documents are available. The US Sun was first to report the news.
As you know ... Jordan filed for divorce Thursday after five years of marriage and two children together. The couple have separated before, but this time seems much more serious ...
Iowa's Alvaro Folgueiras 1st Person Account Of Game-Winning Shot Vs. #1 Florida ... Sweet 16, Here We Come!
Iowa star Alvaro Folgueiras knocked down the biggest shot of the NCAA Tourney, sending home the defending champion, and number one seed Florida Gators -- and the 20-year-old is walking TMZ Sports through the insane moment!
Folgueiras and his Hawkeyes were down two points with just seconds remaining in their round of 32 game on Sunday ... before the Spanish player knocked down the biggest shot of his life, hitting a three with 4.5 seconds on the clock, and sending Florida back to Gainesville.
Babcock spoke with the 6'10" hooper just 24 hours later ... and he still can't believe what transpired in those final moments of the thrilling game.
Jenna Dewan Wild Times Clubbing With Janet Jackson ... When I Was 18!!!
Jenna Dewan says she had wild, crazy, and insanely amazing times clubbing with Janet Jackson when she was barely legal.
In a guest appearance on the "Chicks in The Office" podcast, Jenna recalled her crazy club-hopping days as a backup dancer on Janet's world tour ... saying Janet would sneak her into clubs, because she was only 18 years old when the tour started.
As the youngest backup dancer by far -- the next youngest was at least 6 years older -- Jenna says she was "the baby" on tour and was thrust into an entirely different world than she was used to in college.
Watch the full clip ... Jenna says there were some "wild experiences" clubbing with Janet, without getting into too many specifics.
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Tekashi 6ix9ine Talking to GF on Phone From Jail ... as Trespasser Arrested Outside Florida Home!!!
Tekashi 6ix9ine was on the phone with his girlfriend, Aliday Alzugaray, from jail on Friday while Aliday was watching a woman allegedly trying to break into their home ... this according to a police report.
According to the report, obtained by TMZ, Tekashi was on the phone with his girlfriend, who was at his Florida home ... while he remains locked up in a federal detention facility in Brooklyn. Cops say his girlfriend was worried about a woman -- identified as Chanique Lambert -- who was allegedly armed with a gun, trying to get into the house.
Police say the family was already aware of Chanique, as they claim she had been trying to get onto the property for the past month and a half by using the same method -- arriving in an Uber and telling security she's Tekashi's cousin.
Joe Jonas & Tatiana Gabriela Airport Pickup PDA
Joe Jonas and Tatiana Gabriela look like they're in a super passionate and serious relationship ... because they're at the airport pickup stage ... and even errands come with a side of PDA!
Check out this footage of Joe and his model girlfriend Saturday in Miami ... Joe went to pick her up at the airport and they were kissing, flirting and smiling before she hopped in his red BMW convertible.
The singer didn't show up empty-handed to meet his chick at the curb ... he came bearing gifts ... a head scarf that he playfully modeled for her as they laughed and smooched.
Kelly Osbourne Splits From Fiancé Sid Wilson
Kelly Osbourne and her fiancé Sid Wilson have ended their engagement, according to an online report.
A source tells Daily Mail the couple split amid Kelly's "incredibly difficult" time dealing with the loss of her father, Ozzy Osbourne, who passed in July 2025.
"They tried to make it work, particularly for the sake of their child, but ultimately decided that separating is the best path forward," the source told DM. "Kelly has endured a great deal over the past year. Despite everything, she remains sober and is now focusing on herself and her role as a mother moving ahead."
The breakup comes just 7 months after Sid proposed to Kelly at Ozzy's final concert with Black Sabbath last summer.
'SLOMW' Jessi Draper Seen Out Amid Divorce From Jordan, Restraining Order
While Jessi Draper's marriage may be ending, life goes on. "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star was snapped shopping with her mom, Diana Draper, and her daughter Jovi on Sunday ... and we have the pics.
As you can see, Jessi stepped out sans wedding ring during the family outing in Highland, Utah. The reality TV star kept cool in a purple crop-top in the unseasonably warm weather.
Despite the sunny forecast, a dark cloud descended on Jessi's marriage ... which now appears kaput.
'Reacher' Star Alan Ritchson Neighbor Instigated Fight, Knocked Him TWICE To the Ground ... Before Video Assault, Sources Say
"Reacher" star Alan Ritchson did not instigate the fight with his neighbor in Tennessee, and was pushed off his bike twice by the man before the video-recorded beatdown, according to sources close to the actor.
Our sources tell us ... witnesses saw Alan riding his motorcycle down the street in Brentwood, TN, ahead of his two kids on their mini-bikes Sunday afternoon. We're told their neighbor, Ronnie Taylor, bolted into the street to try to stop Alan's bike in a "really aggressive" manner.
As a result, Alan crashed, falling off his motorcycle and suffering cuts and bruises, as well as a minor injury to his finger, our sources say.
Guess The Famous Sister Showin' Off Her Baby Bump!
She's known to have a "Culpo" of famous sisters, but can you guess which one is showin' off the bump?!? The popular influencer recently shared a poolside pic in a stringy green bikini ... talk about being ready for the warm weather☀️!
Hit up the gallery to see who's behind the bump, and then play a quick round of finding the pairs!