Donald Trump's arrival at Madison Square Garden was almost as anticipated as tipoff itself ... with POTUS instantly becoming part of the show when he stepped into the building for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Watch for yourself ... the MSG faithful made their feelings known ... turning Trump's appearance during the National Anthem into one of the loudest moments of the night so far.
Jay-Z is keeping fans guessing ahead of his highly anticipated Yankee Stadium shows ... but he couldn't dodge TMZ's questions entirely when we caught up with him in New York City on Monday!
Check out the video ... Hov dropped a couple hints about what's in store for his trio of Yankee Stadium shows coming in July and even weighed in on a question fans might be wondering about -- whether he'll keep the afro, switch to braids or bring back his signature Caesar cut.
Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral dream won't come true this year ... because he finished third in the primary election and won't advance to the runoff.
Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman won more of the vote than Pratt ... meaning the two will go head to head in the general election on November 3.
Now that 92.5% of the expected votes have been counted, Bass remains in the lead with 34.3% while Raman earned 28.5% of the vote compared to Pratt sitting at 25.8% ... according NBC.
Sources close to the former couple tell TMZ ... the split is amicable and the two still remain friends and are very supportive of one another. We're told they gave the breakup careful consideration but ultimately decided to end the romantic relationship.
Our sources tell us Ariana's new album was not at all inspired by the breakup, nor is the music about her relationship with Ethan.
JPMorgan Chase exec Lorna Hajdini's former subordinate isn't taking back a thing ... insisting he substantially told the truth when he claimed she subjected him to sexual harassment and discrimination -- and now he's arguing her counterclaims against him for bringing the suit should be tossed out of court.
According to new court documents, obtained by TMZ, John Doe is firing back at Hajdini's defamation countersuit, rejecting her claim that he made up allegations to boost his case or destroy her reputation.
Doe says the viral complaints he made about Hajdini were real, repeatedly denying her accusations that he fabricated claims or spread lies about her.
Pete Davidsonis spending quality time with his daughter, Scottie Rose, despite speculation suggesting he's absent from her life.
A photo obtained by Deuxmoi shows Pete out Monday in a New York City park, pushing 5-month-old Scottie in a stroller during what appeared to be a relaxed afternoon outing.
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The sighting comes just hours after Elsie Hewitt gave fans a glimpse into her life as a single mom following her split from Pete.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez thinks President Donald Trump'sreception at the NBA Finals could come down to one thing ... the price of admission.
Jacobcaught up with the Congresswoman from New York on Capitol Hill Monday, where she kicked things off by joining in on a viral Knicks rallying cry that's been making the rounds online -- "My mayor is Muslim, my bagel is Jewish, my Christian's Dior ... Knicks in 4!"
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Check out the clip ... after sharing a laugh over the chant, AOC was asked what kind of welcome Trump can expect when he shows up at Madison Square Garden for Game 3.
Offsetnearly came to blows in Monaco ... going off on a driver he claims put hands on women during a chaotic street confrontation caught on video.
TMZ obtained footage from Offset's heated outburst Monday ... and as you can see, the rapper is visibly furious as he squares up with a chauffer outside a black van, repeatedly calling him a "bitch" and accusing him of grabbing women by the neck.
At one point, Offset is overheard warning the guy that if he touches another woman, he'll beat him up himself.
According to people at the scene, the incident went down around 9:37 AM local time in Monaco ... just one day after the city wrapped up its star-studded Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend.
Sources tell TMZ ... the driver was manhandling women aggressively, pulling their hair and trying to get them out of his car.
The knife Karmelo Anthony allegedly used to fatally stab Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet wasn't illegal under Texas law ... according to a police detective who testified in Anthony's murder trial.
The testimony came as Anthony's defense team wrapped up its case, with jurors hearing from Detective Beau Riley -- a member of Frisco PD's Crimes Against Children unit who responded to the scene of the fatal stabbing.
One of the key moments came when Anthony's attorney had Riley confirm the knife Anthony carried that day was legal to possess in Texas ... and legal to bring into a stadium.
The NY Knicks are two games from their first NBA title in 53 years, but President Trump's presence at Madison Square Garden has dominated much of the conversation... begging the question, will it distract the hometown team?!
No, not at all ... according to former NBA star Zach Randolph, who TMZ Sports ran into at LAX on Monday.
"At this stage where these guys are playing for a championship, I don't think that's going to distract [the Knicks] because it's more important things than, you know, getting distracted by the president," the 2x NBA All-Star said.
Cardi B is making the first NBA Finals game in New York City in 27 years even more epic ... TMZ has confirmed she's performing at Game 3.
A source tells us the "WAP" singer will be the star of the halftime show Monday night when the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs head to the locker room.
Cardi will be among a huge list of celebs in the house at Madison Square Garden for the first NBA Finals matchup at MSG since the Knicks and the Spurs back in 1999.
Joshua Jackson is looking like a man with absolutely zero complaints these days ... after stepping out hand-in-hand with stunning model Olivia Burgess.
Check out the pics -- the actor was all smiles while strolling through NYC with Olivia on Sunday, and judging by the grin plastered across his face, he was enjoying every second of the outing.
Nothing has been officially confirmed yet, but the pair certainly looked cozy ... and all signs point to a budding romance in its early stages.
From co-stars who are friends both on and off-screen to A-listers who bonded while running in celeb circles, we feel like these star-studded friendships are worth celebrating ... especially today, on National Best Friends Day!
Kanye West is celebrating his 49th birthday with a concert tonight in The Netherlands -- but first Ye was showered with one helluva gift -- Bianca Censori stuffed inside a latex bodysuit!
And what better gift could Ye ask for ... check out these photos of the lovebirds strolling hand-in-hand out of the Mandarin Hotel in Amsterdam with Bianca, well, just being Bianca. The model was wearing her tan bodysuit as if it were a second skin while showing off her best -- and biggest -- assets.
As for Ye, he seemed to be in a terrific mood, flashing his infectious smile at the beautiful Bianca, who was sporting pigtails.
Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen look like they really are on great terms despite their separation ... 'cause the estranged couple just stepped out together for the first time since announcing their split.
The two were spotted in New York City over the weekend, heading out for a family dinner with a larger group ... enjoying good food, good company, and what looked like an easygoing night out together.
Jason and Jenny announced their separation last month after 18 years of marriage, with a rep telling us they were on great terms with zero drama ... and that still appears to be the case ... they appeared totally comfortable in each other's presence on this outing.
As Luigi Mangione awaits trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, his sister is making headlines in the healthcare world for a very different reason.
MariaSanta Mangione, 36, is set to begin a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Johns Hopkins University -- one of the most prestigious and competitive medical programs in the country ... according to the Daily Mail.
