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James Burrows -- a famous television director who was involved in some of the biggest sitcoms of all time -- is dead.

James' family released a statement Friday announcing his death ... revealing he passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.

The family noted his professional accomplishments ... but also focused on his personal life -- remembering him for "his kindness, generosity, and unwavering belief in the people around him" as well as his ability to make his colleagues feel seen and appreciated.

Bunnie XO isn't holding back as she discusses her divorce from Jelly Roll ... claiming she loved him more than he loved her throughout their marriage.

On her "Dumb Blonde" podcast, Bunnie says she was constantly "protecting" Jelly and "always making sure he was okay" ... calling herself the "chaser" in the relationship. She further claims she "literally was the glue that held us together."

Bunnie clarifies her comments mean no shade to Jelly and describes him as her soulmate, noting she's just sharing her truth. She says she simply decided to stop chasing him because they weren't giving the same effort or on the same page about anything.

5:03 PM PT -- Dameka Davis, attorney for the Rebel label, tells TMZ ... “Sexyy Red is overwhelmed with grief at the devastating loss of her dear friend and artistic collaborator, Tay Keith. Tay was a brilliant artist, and through his close musical partnership with Sexyy, he became a genuine friend to everyone at Rebel. We send our sincerest condolences to Tay Keith’s family and loved ones."

Dameka adds ... "Royalty negotiations are handled by labels -- not artists -- and I’ve worked closely with the legal counsel and team for Tay Keith to finalize the royalty agreement to fully compensate him for his valuable contributions as a musical collaborator with Sexyy. In fact, we were in the final stages of getting Tay Keith fully compensated before his shocking passing this week. We are expediting the finalization of this work with Tay Keith’s attorney so that full payment can be made to his estate as soon as possible.”

A rep for Tay Keith said, “The dispute is between the parties’ respective labels, and naming Sexyy Red in the lawsuit was a legal formality. Any allegations are directed at the label, not Red personally. Both labels have been cooperating, and the matter is close to being resolved. Tay and Red remained friends and he considered her a sister. They were in the studio together as recently as last week working on new music. We appreciate Red’s sentiments and condolences during this difficult time.”

Music producer Tay Keith had yet to resolve his legal battle with Sexyy Red's label over royalties he claimed he was owed at the time of his death ... but the parties were working towards a resolution, TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Tay sued Sexyy's label back in March 2026, claiming he produced 13 songs for her in 2024, including "Pound Town."

Tay claimed Sexyy’s song made millions from sales and streaming … but he says he never got paid for his services.

Elsie Hewitt just got done soaking up some sun ... and she shared some insane thirst traps to drool over.

Check out the snaps ... the model is rockin' a little orange bikini ... bursting at the seams as she shows off her silly side and smiles.

As you know ... Elsie and Pete Davidson recently split -- just months after she gave birth to their daughter ... so she's had a lot of life-changing events ... but one thing remains constant ... her sex appeal.

Diddy's company is being sued after allegedly failing to close a multi-million dollar deal to sell his home on Star Island near Miami.

A man named John Franklin is suing 1 West Star Island LLC -- the corporation which technically owns Diddy's mansion in the affluent neighborhood ... claiming he entered into an agreement back in March to buy the home for $55 million.

According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Franklin says the closing date was set for May 12 ... but when it came around, he claims the company was "not ready or able to close" the deal even though he was.

The Mississippi man who got into it with a dad over bringing his two girls into a women's bathroom may have lost his job ... but he's not going to be arrested or cited by the police, TMZ has learned.

In fact, everyone involved in the heated incident this week at a QuikTrip in Alabama is NOT in trouble with the law, according to police in Pell City.

Pell City Police Chief Justin Cooper tells TMZ ... the two men were involved in an unfortunate incident, but there was no malice shown by either person, and no crime was committed.

Morocco captain and Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case ... but he insists the matter is only moving forward because he's a celebrity.

The 27-year-old defender -- who is currently playing in the World Cup -- will have a future date in court after a woman accused him of raping her at his home near Paris in March 2023, when she was 24 years old.

Hakimi fought a February decision over the allegations ... but the Versailles appeals court ordered him to be formally charged, citing sufficient evidence against him to stand trial.

Amazon just sold out Luca Guadagnino in a major way ... scrapping his nearly-finished Sam Altman film after partnering with Altman's OpenAI in a $50 billion deal ... TMZ has confirmed.

The movie, "Artificial," stars Andrew Garfield as Altman -- the OpenA.I. CEO -- and it reportedly tells the story of his short-lived firing from the company.

An Amazon spokesperson tells TMZ in a statement ... "We have the utmost respect and admiration for Luca Guadagnino as an award-winning filmmaker — not to mention a longstanding relationship that we hope to continue."

Oliver Tree's family is close to getting his body back on American soil after his shocking death in Brazil ... TMZ has learned.

A rep for the singer-songwriter's family tells TMZ ... they brought in legal counsel to help with the process of bringing Oliver home after his fatal helicopter crash.

We're told the process isn't complete yet ... but they're working on it and almost have him back.

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Gene Bess, legendary junior college basketball coach with the most wins in college hoops history, has died at 91.

Bess' son Brian broke the sad news on Friday, writing, "This morning at 4:00am my dad went to be with Jesus. We are making arrangements and will let you know when we will celebrate."

Coach spent a staggering 50 seasons as head coach of Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, racking up an insane 1,300-416 record over his 5 decades on the bench, making his the most winning coach across all college basketball, topping men's and women's D1 legends like Mike Krzyzewski and Geno Auriemma.

Bess' squads made the NJCAA national tourney 17 times, reaching the Final Four 8 times, and winning the whole thing twice, in 1979 and 1992.

He was also a runner-up on two occasions.

Bess, twice named National Coach of the Year, put down his clipboard and walked away from the bench in 2020.

In 2023, Gene received the ultimate honor ... he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He's also a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association Hall.

Among the thousands of players he coached was retired NBA star Latrell Sprewell, who spent two seasons with Bess at Three Rivers, and had a deep respect for his coach.

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An ex-juvenile probation officer in Florida is in a ton of trouble … facing over 100 felony charges after allegedly leaking info to a drug ring.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says Crystal Lawson -- who previously worked for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice -- was arrested for using database access from her former job to tip off members of a drug trafficking organization about their cases.

The OCSO claims Crystal would use the Comprehensive Case Information System to find "active criminal cases" and use information she found in the system to "warn members of a drug trafficking organization that investigators were closing in and had secured arrest warrants."

Eric André stripped down at the premiere of his new movie "Little Brother" ... literally.

The comedian arrived at NYC's Paris Theatre in a suit, but moments after stepping out of his car, the vehicle pulled away -- taking the suit with it and leaving him standing there in nothing but his skivvies.

The stunt is classic Eric, who's never been one to shy away from a ridiculous bit ... and with a new comedy to promote, he fully committed.

9:56 AM PT -- Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... a wedding will go down at Ocean House -- a ritzy hotel just a stone's throw from Taylor's digs.

Taylor Swift's neighborhood is buzzing with activity this weekend ... with an event space fit for a wedding popping up a stone's throw from her home -- while a ton of her pals are in town for what seems like a wedding-related event.

We've obtained video of a massive white tent set up on the side of the Ocean House ... the fancy hotel and spa about a quarter-mile from Taylor's Rhode Island home where she and Travis Kelce were expected to host a wedding shindig last week.

Our sources say the tent wasn't there yesterday, so it seems the event's likely taking place at some point this weekend. Workers are setting up a wooden floor beneath the tent.

Tyler Perry's male sexual assault accuser claims the star refuses to sit for a deposition unless there's a guarantee Tyler won't be asked about his sexual orientation ... but Tyler's lawyer is calling BS.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Mario Rodriguez wants the director sanctioned for failing to appear for a depo … which he claims to have been trying to take since April 14.

Mario said Tyler and his lawyer told him Tyler would only appear if they agreed not to ask Tyler whether he is, or has been, sexually attracted to men … a subject they say Tyler insists is "irrelevant and inflammatory."