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Wendy Williams went on a little shopping spree in the Big Apple ... and it looks like she stocked up on blue jeans.

Photogs got Wendy shopping at Old Navy in Times Square on Wednesday night ... and she was picking out clothes with a security guard in tow.

Check out the clip ... Wendy was perusing the denim wall, grabbing a few pairs that struck her fancy.

Pooh Shiesty says his jail conditions are "inhumane" ... but federal prosecutors have a pretty simple response -- you've got Netflix, NFL games, and thousands of emails, so what's the problem?

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the feds are firing back at the rapper's complaints about being locked up alone for 23 hours a day ... and they're bringing receipts.

Prosecutors say Pooh has sent or received a whopping 12,342 emails and logged 231 video visits totaling roughly 45 hours since July 1.

The Atlanta Falcons just revealed their new logo ... and the early reviews are not kind ... with lots of folks comparing the look to something out of Nazi Germany.

The NFL team shared their new emblem -- which features a black falcon set against a backdrop of red, white, black, and gold stripes -- on X Wednesday ... and some fans immediately began drawing comparisons between the crest and WWII-era German symbols.

As you can imagine ... people torched the new logo on social media and didn't hold back.

Steve McBee Sr. is out of prison, and now it's time to pay the piper ... because the federal government says he agreed to pay a hefty sum as part of his plea deal ... and they're coming to collect.

Uncle Sam filed legal documents breaking down the settlement on Thursday ... stating McBee must pay a forfeiture money judgment of $3,158,923 -- and full restitution to the United States Department of Agriculture for $4,022,124.

That's over $7.1 million ... and the feds say they've reviewed some properties he will be looking to sell to cover what he owes.

Richard Riehle filmed his scenes for several upcoming movies before his death ... but the beloved character actor never got to see the finished version of some of his final projects ... TMZ has learned.

David Prindle, director of "Made Vicious," tells TMZ ... Richard filmed his scenes in 2023, but he doesn't believe the actor ever saw the final cut.

Paul Cadenhead, director of "Class Clown," tells us Richard shot his scenes roughly nine years ago, with additional filming taking place a few years later. He says Richard's performance is included in the final cut, but the actor never got to see the completed movie.

Russell Brand's trial is getting more disturbing ... with a woman telling jurors her friend was left in so much pain after an alleged anal rape that she couldn't even sit down.

According to the BBC, the woman testified via video link and told the court her friend was crying and extremely upset when she told her about the alleged 2009 encounter with Brand.

The witness said the alleged victim met Brand after one of his comedy shows at London's Hammersmith Apollo before later visiting his home, where she claims a consensual sexual encounter turned into rape.

Clavicular's courtroom entourage apparently includes man's best friend ... because he was walking a dog on his way into a major hearing in his rape case.

The streamer was spotted walking from the parking lot to the Orleans District Court in Massachusetts on Thursday with a white dog on a leash.

The dog seemed unhappy about all the attention Clav was getting ... barking at a crowd of onlookers who were filming them.

Chappell Roan surprised her fans with a special guest on stage ... the one and only Christina Aguilera ... and let's just say worlds are colliding!!!

Chappell was performing at The Super Graphic Spectacular at L.A.'s Shrine Auditorium on Wednesday night when she brought Christina on stage ... and fans started freaking out before they performed "Coffee."

Chappell had nothing but kind words for Christina, telling the packed house, "I want to introduce this person who honestly paved the way for me and all women in pop to do whatever the f*** they want. She definitely walks so I can f***ing run and I'm so grateful to have her, she's a f***ing legend."

A TV reporter rescued a man trapped inside his SUV as floodwaters were about to sink his car ... and it's all on video because it played out live on air.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation reporter Will Murray sprang into action to help the stuck driver in Morayfield ... telling the BBC that "there was no thinking involved" because he was afraid the man might drown.

Will told ABC Australia ... "I saw him drive in, and immediately his car started floating downstream so I rang Triple Zero. On the phone, the operator asked me if I could see the driver and if I thought he could get free. Initially I could see him, but he disappeared from my sight within seconds so I made the call to jump in."

LaMelo Ball can dish out assists all day long ... but when it comes to diaper duty, the NBA star says that's one job he's leaving to his baby mama.

The Minnesota Timberwolves guard had an interesting exchange with Ernie Johnson during an ESPN interview Wednesday, when the broadcaster asked whether LaMelo changes his 9-month-old son's diapers.

"Nah, my girl do all that," LaMelo replied, explaining he and Ana Montana have a pretty solid parenting game plan with their baby boy, LaOne.

Ron Duguay -- the former NHL star who was dating Sarah Palin -- is dead after a long battle with cancer.

Sarah announced his death Thursday on Instagram ... saying he died "peacefully" on Thursday "after a hard fought battle with cancer." She says a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

The former Governor of Alaska also wrote, "It's with a shattered heart, but also deep peace knowing Ron is with Jesus now. He fought so hard. Love never ends."

Former NFL defensive end Allen Bailey apparently went into cardiac arrest before he died at his Florida home ... and now police are investigating ... TMZ has learned.

According to a police report, obtained by TMZ, deputies from the Clay County Sheriff's Office responded to a call Tuesday morning for someone in "cardiac arrest" at Bailey's house in Green Cove Springs.

When first responders arrived at the gate, they were met by the person who reported the incident. That person unlocked the gate and escorted authorities to a garage attached to the residence, where Bailey was inside.

11:30am PT -- A spokesperson for Omar tells TMZ ... "Rep. Omar has repeatedly and unequivocally denied this baseless, disgusting conspiracy theory. She denied it again on MS NOW—and when pressed yet again, responded sarcastically. This is a desperate political smear designed to distract from Trump’s failed presidency and two years of Republican failure in Congress."

Ilhan Omar is addressing the longstanding allegation she married her brother to commit immigration fraud.

During an interview with MS NOW's Chris Hayes, the Minnesota congresswoman was asked whether her former husband, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, is actually her brother, responding, "Not to my knowledge."

Omar also called the allegations "insane," pushing back against claims surrounding her 2009 marriage to Elmi. The allegations have circulated for years, though no evidence has publicly established that Elmi is her brother.

The suspect's family in the Bend, Oregon school shooting was apparently no stranger to local authorities before the tragic incident earlier this month ... as we've learned cops were called out to the 16-year-old's family home in the years prior.

In police records, obtained by TMZ, a call log shows the Bend Police Department was called multiple times back in 2023 for various reasons, including harassment, a noise complaint, and a domestic dispute. In one call dated March 2, 2023, a woman accused the suspect's mom -- Shauntai May Nickerson -- of causing physical injury to her.

It's currently unclear who called, who was involved in each call, and what the result of the call was ... but it wasn't the last time cops paid a visit to the residence.

Fresh off Kim Kardashian's 46th birthday, we're celebrating the next best thing to her sizzling snaps: her most iconic Halloween costumes through the years!

Mermaid, Cher and "Clueless" are just a taste of Kim K’s killer Halloween costume collection.

In 2022, she went all in as Mystique from Marvel's "X-Men" Universe, rocking the character’s signature blue body paint, fiery red hair and barely-there look!

Val Chmerkovskiy is completely focused on work ... shooting a smile at photogs on his way into "Dancing with the Stars" rehearsal and dancing around questions about his recently lifted suspension.

We spotted the controversial dance pro walking into the Los Angeles studio on Wednesday ... the first day he was allowed back on the show after being suspended for a controversial social media post.

Our photog tried to ask Val a couple of questions ... but he's clearly looking forward, not backward.

No talk on the suspension -- just a smile and a few selfies with fans before heading straight into the studio, presumably to meet with his dance partner, Jenna Dewan.