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LeBron James is putting his foot down with courtside New York Knicks fans over their jeers -- ranging from his helicopter rides to his Midwest roots -- and you know things are heated when Spike Lee is trying to keep the peace.

At one point, the newest Sixers superstar responded to a fan who said New Yorkers wouldn't be rooting for him just because LeBron is living in NYC and helicoptering to Philly for his team's home games.

We reported earlier, King James has been taking 45-minute chopper rides as he travels back and forth.

In the videos from last night -- which saw the 76ers beat the reigning champs 106-100 -- LeBron's seen jawing at a fan, before Spike gets to his feet in a badass pinstriped orange suit.

In another clip ... LeBron James shouted at a fan ... "Ain't nothing soft in the Midwest. I don't know what the f*** you talking about. I'm not from the West Coast, I’m from Ohio, baby."

However, it seems that this civil dispute in King James' court was resolved after LeBron was seen high-fiving someone courtside in one of the clips.

Bron set the record straight after the W ... saying that the back-and-forth didn't spoil the evening.

"I wouldn't say that.," James said. "It was a great night for New York fans. Fifty-plus years. I was a part of that at one point where we hadn't won a major championship in Cleveland in over 50 years. The fans will never forget this moment."

Julia Stiles brought the '90s nostalgia and the waterworks to the ballroom ... reuniting with her “10 Things I Hate About You” costars to pay tribute to the late Heath Ledger on “Dancing With the Stars.”

The actress took center stage Tuesday night during the show's emotional Dedication Night, performing a contemporary routine with pro partner Ezra Sosa set to Frankie Valli's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" ... the same song Ledger famously serenaded her with in the 1999 rom-com.

During rehearsal footage, Julia got emotional reflecting on her time working with Heath, saying she learned a lot from him and recalled how natural their connection was on set. She also admitted she wishes she could pick up the phone and call him one more time to say, "Hey dude."

The NFL Players Association is calling on the league to conduct a full investigation into the medical care that Jalen Hurts received ... after his season-ending blood clot diagnosis.

The NFLPA wrote in a statement ... "The NFLPA is not aware of any NFL investigation into the medical care provided to Jalen Hurts. In fact, the league previously informed the union that it did not plan to review the care he received."

They added ... "Before conclusions are drawn about how this situation was handled, there must be a full investigation into what occurred. Determining the facts is essential to ensuring players receive the highest level of care and protection going forward."

We reported earlier ... the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback was sidelined for the remainder of the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

At first, his doctors diagnosed Jalen with a superficial blood clot in his calf following a Week 4 game ... but Jalen's agent said that the clot in his leg "went to his lung," where multiple clots were found.

Jalen's agent also confirmed the athlete has to take blood thinners ... and most importantly, avoid physical exertion.

Sahara Ray's baby daddy has been identified ... and we also know more about their daughter, Snow.

According to Snow's birth certificate, obtained by TMZ, the father is 38-year-old Michael Bradley Dow.

We also now know Snow was born at 12:19 AM on January 27 in a Los Angeles hospital.

It's the OG influencer's birthday today -- Kim Kardashian turns 46, and no doubt she's still one of Hollywood's hottest chicks!

Whether modeling her SKIMS on socials or donning swimwear that breaks the internet, this lacy lady puts the ASS in Calabasas!

If you follow Kim, you know she loves a vacay, but phone eats first and therefore every trip comes with a camera roll full of content. This beachside selfie featuring an animal print bikini and a sarong is totes so RIGHT!

Aaron Carter's estate is on the taxman's radar ... the IRS says they're owed nearly $500K in taxes, interest, and penalties.

According to new documents filed by the IRS and obtained by TMZ, Aaron had several unpaid tax balances from 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.

The 2014 balance is a mere $326.60 ... but the amounts owed get progressively larger -- including $172,538.70 owed between the balance, interest, and penalties for 2021.

A retired Michigan teacher who was locked up by Russia after being sentenced for fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine -- allegations he denied -- has just been released.

The announcement that Stephen Hubbard, 74, was set free by Russia was made during a meeting between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg ... CNN reported.

The release of Hubbard -- who had been sentenced to nearly 7 years in prison in 2024 -- came after President Donald Trump said he made overtures to Putin on Hubbard's behalf.

Former Canadian actress Melody Anderson was in her mid 20s when she played Dale -- the travel agent babe who turned into the galactic warrior -- in the cult 1980 film adaptation of the comic "Flash Gordon."

Reality star Kash’s sister who is charged with her death is devastated over her passing ... and their mom tells TMZ she’s so distraught over the fatal shooting, she’s repeatedly wished she could trade places with her late sister.

Kash’s mom, Cynthia, tells TMZ ... she’s spoken with and visited her daughter, Vernika Dunbar, in jail since the shooting, and says Vernika has been crying and struggling to believe what happened.

Cynthia says Vernika repeatedly expresses how much she loves Kash and wishes she could switch places with her. Their mom says she’s reminded Vernika she still has children who need her and an entire family that loves her.

Congratulations are in order for Tyler Cameron and Tate Madden ... because they're gonna be parents!

The fiancés revealed the news on "Dancing with the Stars" Tuesday during the show's emotional Dedication Night.

Tyler dedicated the dance to mothers -- specifically honoring his late mom Andrea, who died in 2020, and his mom-to-be fiancée in one emotional dance.

Amanda Lepore is all for Hunter Schafer's decision to have bottom surgery ... since it's allowing her to live her life authentically.

We caught up with the trans model and fashion icon at LAX Tuesday, who tells TMZ ... everyone's got a right to be happy, and sometimes surgery's part of it.

Check out the clip ... David LaChapelle's muse even offered up some advice based on her own experience, giving Hunter a few tips for recovery.

Donald Trump Jr. is publicly one of his dad's biggest supporters ... but it seems he's singing a different tune behind closed doors.

According to a new report from The Atlantic, two people who have spoken directly with Trump Jr. about the war in Iran say he's vocally opposed the conflict on multiple occasions.

They tell the outlet he's been against the war from the start ... and even told dad Donald Trump as much.

Harry Styles is making sure his New York fans feel the love ... stopping to sign an autograph before the Knicks took the court Tuesday night!

TMZ got video of the singer arriving at Madison Square Garden, where he was greeted by a few excited fans hoping to score a moment with the global superstar.

Check out the clip ... Harry could've easily kept walking, but he decided to turn back and hit one lucky fan with his John Hancock. It's a small gesture, but we're guessing it'll be a pretty big memory for the fan who got the signature!

Looks like Olivier Martinez is lighting up to take the edge off amid his custody battle with Halle Berry ... because cameras caught him smoking outside court.

TMZ obtained a photo of Halle's ex smoking Monday in the midst of their contentious custody battle over their 13-year-old son Maceo.

Olivier's rocking shades as he smokes, and is sporting a very different expression than his actress ex-wife was as she left the courthouse that day.

Boosie Badazz says there's a silver lining to his $600K pardon broker snafu ... he says he's glad he was able to keep other people from allegedly getting scammed.

We got Boosie in NYC on Tuesday morning as he was leaving "The Breakfast Club" ... and he told us he's grateful he was able to get the word out about Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl.

Remember ... Boosie told "60 Minutes" that he paid Burkman and Wohl $600K up front for them to broker him a pardon from Donald Trump ... a pardon that never came.