Eric Bischoff Opens Up After Ted Turner's Death ... I Owe Him Everything

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Eric Bischoff, one of the most successful and influential figures in pro wrestling history, wouldn't be who he is without the late, great Ted Turner ... EB himself tells TMZ Sports.

"When I first heard the news this morning," Eric explained, "I was talking to my wife, and I live in a beautiful home here in Wyoming. I look out over the mountains, up the valley into Yellowstone National Park. I live in a postcard. And I wouldn't be living here had it not been for the opportunity that Ted gave me."

That opportunity was running Turner's wrestling promotion, World Championship Wrestling (WCW) ... as Executive Producer, starting in 1993, following an internal shakeup in the company.

The Ultimate ... 'I DON'T WANT TO GO OUT' Starter Pack

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If you're a homebody or just can't stand the thought of one more night out at the local dive bar, it may be time to treat yourself to a night in.

Whether you're with roommates, hanging with your significant other or just rolling solo, spending the night at home can be way more fun than hitting the town.

We've rounded up some must-haves for a chill night when you just don't feel like going out. From hilarious card games to a golf set up for the backyard, your night in just became a whole lot more exciting. 

If you want more great finds head to TMZ Deals.

Scheana Shay Turns 41 'It's All Happening' Birthday Hot Shots!

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Scheana Shay caught lightning in a bottle for "Vanderpump Rules," so to honor the on-screen icon's 41st birthday, we’re SURving up her hottest shots.

Scheana’s one-liners go all the way back to 2013, and they still hold up today -- “It’s All Happening” remains one of her most iconic.

But putting her talents to the side for a quickie, she's also got a bod on her that glows with everything ... and is definitely still happening!

A sexy slit dress like this really steals the spotlight ... Scheana’s selfies like these beat fried goat cheese balls any day ... 😉

Blow out the candles and see Scheana the smokeshow in our photo gallery!

Lil Yachty Off to the Races ... With $90K Diamond Chain!!!

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Lil Yachty doesn't need a fancy hat for the Kentucky Derby ... he's got a new $90K chain for the occasion.

A rep for the rapper tells TMZ ... jeweler Erin Barnett hand-delivered the expensive ice -- a custom diamond chain and racehorse pendant -- at SoCal's Santa Anita racetrack on Derby Day.

Yachty was flashing the new bling at an owners-only party for Run Fast Racing app users on Saturday.

He's a partner of the Run Fast Facing app -- where fans can co-own racehorses and make money when they win. Yachty owns 16 horses himself.

Blake Shelton I've Got My Own Gig!!! Missing No Doubt's Sphere Opener

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No Doubt, fronted by Gwen Stefani, is kicking off their Sphere residency in Las Vegas in a big way ... but Blake Shelton won't be there to watch his lady light up the stage ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Blake is sitting this one out and not by choice, but because he's got his own gig at the exact same time. The country superstar is performing tonight at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, down the street from Gwen.

Our sources say Blake is bummed to miss opening night, but fully plans to catch the show during its run once his schedule frees up.

Female JPMorgan Chase Exec Man Suing Over Alleged Harassment Wants to Remain Anonymous Due to Threats

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The unidentified man suing female JPMorgan Chase exec Lorne Hajdini for sexual harassment is pleading for his name not to be revealed … TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, John Doe asked the court to keep his name a secret and not force him to name himself.

Doe said he has seen multiple medical professionals since leaving his job at the bank. He said he was diagnosed with PTSD due to suffering recurrent nightmares, intrusive flashbacks and the inability to eat or exercise.

Dr. Oz Cheers On Feds, Cops In Drug Raid

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Dr. Oz had a front row seat as federal agents from the DEA and LAPD officers busted a bunch of alleged drug dealers in an "open-air drug market" in Los Angeles.

Oz, President Trump's Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, cheered on as agents rounded up over 25 suspected drug dealers.

The massive bust went down Wednesday in L.A.'s MacArthur Park neighborhood.

'Bob's Burgers' Eugene Mirman Refuses to Look at Pics of Fiery Car Crash

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Eugene Mirman is avoiding one thing after his terrifying car crash ... the photos.

The "Bob's Burgers" star says he still hasn't looked at images from his March 31 wreck, despite them spreading online after his car burst into flames at a New Hampshire toll plaza.

"I'm not interested yet," Mirman told Variety. "I don't know if there'll be a time when I'm 78 and like, 'Oh, you know what? I should really look up all those videos to see how truly traumatized I should be!'"

Jet Li Jet Lag?!? 😴✈️ No Chance After This LAX Welcome!!!

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Sorry, Brad Pitt -- there’s A-list fame ... and then there’s the absolute frenzy surrounding Jet Li touching down at Los Angeles International Airport!

TMZ's got footage of the action -- and TBH it looked less like an airport arrival and more like a full-blown movie premiere ... with hordes of fans fully swarming the martial arts icon in perfect sync as he cruised down the escalators.

People were packed in tight ... clutching photos, posters, and pens, all desperate for an autograph -- basically turning baggage claim into Jet Li mania.

Justin Baldoni What Drama?!? Grins Big in First Post Settlement Sighting

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Justin Baldoni is looking anything but stressed after finally closing the chapter on his long-running legal drama with Blake Lively.

We got photos of the actor spotted Wednesday in Nashville stepping out with wife Emily Baldoni and flashing a big grin in his first public sighting since the two sides reached a surprise settlement earlier this week.

The couple kept it casual for the outing at Little Rad Market, rocking matching baseball caps and jeans. Baldoni layered a tan cardigan over a tank, while Emily sported a sweater. The two held hands as they walked out in good spirits.

Race For Los Angeles Mayor Spencer Tears Into Bass In Heated Debate

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The race for the next mayor of Los Angeles is heating up ... with the top three candidates, including reality TV star Spencer Pratt, taking the debate stage ... and Spencer didn't hold back.

Pratt just went hard on L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman and incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in a debate at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles ... ripping them and their performance.

Bass is nearing the end of her first term as mayor of the city, after being elected in November 2022 ... she beat out real estate developer Rick Caruso back then, following her time serving in Congress and the California State Assembly.

Jeffrey Epstein Alleged Suicide Note Released

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It looks like Jeffrey Epstein may have left a suicide note inside the New York jail where he died.

A federal judge released the alleged suicide note Wednesday ... it had been sealed as part of a criminal case involving Epstein's former cellmate.

The note says ... "They investigated me for months -- FOUND NOTHING!!!"

Cybersex Lawsuit I Pleasured Myself, He Sent Secret Recording To My Kid!!!

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A man secretly recorded a woman performing an intimate solo sex act on camera and then sent the video to her daughter ... at least according to a new lawsuit.

A California woman named Crystal Merrill is suing a Nevada man named Frank Harris, claiming they were having cybersex over Facebook Messenger in 2022 when he secretly recorded her without her knowledge or consent.

Crystal claims Frank ultimately sent the intimate visuals to her daughter via text message and email in 2023 ... and she says he then contacted her and threatened to upload the footage to Instagram, Pornhub, Facebook and TikTok.

Influencer Ashlee Jenae Fiancé Receiving Racist Taunts, Death Threats After Her Passing

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Ashlee Jenae's fiancé Joe McCann has experienced racism and received online threats after her tragic death ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to Joe tell us ... ever since Ashlee died while on a trip to Tanzania in March, Joe and his family have received an overwhelming number of death threats and messages of hate.

We're told this situation is particularly hard on Joe ... because the insinuation that he had anything to do with her death hurts him deeply.

Cruise Ship Virus Outbreak 23 Passengers Traveled Home Across Globe ... Before WHO Warning

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A deadly virus outbreak aboard a cruise ship may have spread far beyond the vessel itself ... because nearly two dozen passengers reportedly wandered across the globe before health officials finally tracked them down.

According to reporting from Spanish newspaper El País, 23 passengers aboard the MV Hondius got off the ship during a stop on the remote Atlantic island of Saint Helena in April -- despite the fact people onboard had already gotten sick and at least one passenger had died.

A Spanish passenger still aboard the ship told the outlet the travelers had no clue they may have been exposed to hantavirus -- a potentially deadly disease with a mortality rate WHO reports could be as high as 40% -- when they disembarked and headed home.

Kristin Smart Case Cops Search Property of Murderer's Mother ... 30 Years After Disappearance

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Authorities carried out a search warrant Wednesday at a California property linked to Paul Flores, who was convicted in the 1996 killing of 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart.

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement the search took place in the Central Coast city of Arroyo Grande, at Paul Flores' mother Susan's property. Smart's body has never been found.

In the statement, the sheriff’s office emphasized its continued commitment to finding Smart’s remains and returning her to her family ... adding that no further details are being released at this time.