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An Oregon man who believed his mother was demonically possessed while he was high on meth has been sentenced to life in prison for her murder ... and prosecutors say he had been thinking about killing her for weeks.

38-year-old Ronald Kirk was convicted of second-degree murder and felony possession of a firearm after shooting and killing his 61-year-old mother, Rosa Leyva, inside the home they shared.

Kirk had been living with his mother in her small Gladstone, Oregon home ... but according to FOX12, their relationship was anything but peaceful.

Justin Timberlake once told Michael Jackson to get lost ... only to realize he'd just cursed out the King of Pop himself.

JT shared the wild story on Complex's "Re-Rank" ... revealing Michael called him out of the blue about *NSYNC's hit "Gone," which Justin had originally written for MJ.

Justin said he pitched several songs to Michael, but when "Gone" got rejected, he handed it over to *NSYNC ... and it landed on the group's 2001 album "Celebrity."

Then his phone rang from an unfamiliar number ... and when the caller greeted him with "Hi, Apple Head," JT assumed it was a prank and let a few choice words fly.

Usher and Chris Brown got into a verbal argument last night, which delayed their Atlanta show by nearly three hours … and sources say issues between them remain unresolved. 

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... there was a ton of traffic around the venue last night … which caused a lot of fans to be late. 

We're told the issue caused tension backstage because Usher wanted the show to go on ... while Chris wanted to wait for all the fans to arrive.

Our sources say the two singers went back and forth. A source said Usher and Chris have been extremely competitive the entire tour.

Madison Square Garden had a pretty icy response to Macklemore's claims that the arena turned down his "Free Palestine" tour ... basically implying he's not a big enough artist to headline the Garden!

An MSG Entertainment spokesperson tells TMZ ... "We have some of the busiest venues in the world with extremely limited availability and he's not an arena level act."

Ouch!!!

Macklemore claimed Friday that nine major U.S. arenas -- including MSG, the World's Most Famous Arena -- refused to host his "Free Palestine" tour after three sold-out shows in Europe.

Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., is already out of custody ... he was released on bond just hours after his arrest in Florida on a federal child pornography charge.

The 82-year-old appeared in federal court in Tampa on Friday afternoon ... and he did not enter a plea, according to People.

Thomas was brought into the courtroom in a wheelchair, wearing a black T-shirt featuring a cat drinking iced coffee ... and was later released on bond ... heading back to the assisted living facility where the FBI arrested him earlier that day.

Fitness influencer Noelle Leyva is accusing fellow influencer Bradley Martyn of getting physical with her at a Halloween party ... and we've learned cops are now investigating ... while he adamantly denies her claims.

Now, Noelle is seeking court-ordered protection from her former business associate ... claiming he violently shoved her to the ground and left her injured.

In her newly filed petition for a restraining order, obtained by TMZ, Noelle claims Bradley hit her across the chest and pushed her to the ground.

She says she's now "scared, anxious, and fearful" for her life.

Dean Norris and his wife, Bridget, aren't throwing in the towel on their marriage ... and the "Breaking Bad" star says their struggling restaurant is already back on track.

The couple was spotted out together at LAX on Friday, and they were all smiles despite our recent reporting about their divorce and financial troubles ... and Dean seemed optimistic when asked about both.

Dean told photographers the pair were doing "great" and heading to Washington, D.C., for a Veterans Affairs event ... before declaring their restaurant, Swing Inn Cafe, is "already saved."

And when asked if he's hoping to save his marriage, Dean didn't hesitate ... responding, "Of course."

Wayne Gretzky has emerged victorious after The Great One was sued by the owner of "OMG gum" for allegedly lying about his weight loss ... TMZ has learned.

In legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Steven Sparks was ordered to pay Wayne's family trusts and a corporate entity a total of $200,000 in damages for breach of fiduciary duty.

On top of that ... because the judge found Sparks repeatedly failed to meet discovery deadlines, he was also ordered by the court to pay $39,525 in cumulative monetary sanctions.

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly is grabbing all the attention he can after his deputies busted a couple of alleged drug kingpins ... because he's showing off the fruits of a recent raid ... and he's wearing one of their diamond chains on his neck!!!

Donning a "money bag" necklace Friday, Sheriff Staly displayed the various designer shoes, handbags, and jewelry seized in the raid as he held a press conference about the arrests of 38-year-old Claude Harris and his brother, 36-year-old John Harris.

The alleged drug kingpins were nabbed after the years-long "Operation Loose Lips" ... with cops investigating the suspects on and off for 15 years before going in for the kill ... News 4 JAX reported.

Sommer Ray was already our hottie of the week, and when she dropped these metallic bikini shots late Thursday, we knew we had to share the eye candy with you.

This gal is bringing the shine and serving some serious heat.

Sommer makes it look effortless when she's serving up those booty shots, but don't be fooled ... this girl puts in the work! Hitting the gym at least five days a week, it's no wonder she's looking this good year-round.

Russell Brand is expected to be sentenced to prison time Monday for raping and sexually assaulting 4 females -- and if he does end up spending time behind bars, the actor will likely undergo therapy to help rehabilitate him, according to a law enforcement source.

The source -- a member of London's Metropolitan Police, the agency that investigated Brand -- tells TMZ ... if the judge on Monday sentences Russell to prison, then Russell will likely be transferred to a correctional facility specializing in housing sex offenders.

We're told that, within a week, Russell will receive a psychiatric assessment by a mental health professional. Based on that assessment, mental health professionals will develop a "care plan" specifically tailored to his needs, and he will be assigned mandatory sexual therapy programs, our source says.

Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault yesterday in his no-nonsense trial in the United Kingdom ... and he pushed all the wrong buttons as he tried, and failed, to defend himself.

Our team discussed the comedian's conviction on today's episode of "The Low Down," the new YouTube collab between TMZ and the New York Post, where we give you the inside scoop on the biggest stories that are gripping, outrageous, and scandalous.

Harvey brought up an interview Brand had with Piers Morgan where the host read his previous remarks where the comedian said men had to "unpick the conditions stopping women" from having sex with them.

It's finally time ... the moment you've all been waiting for ... after tallying up YOUR vote from the week, we can officially announce the winner of TMZ's 24-Hour Las Vegas Takeover ... and it's Talia!!!

Talia won in a landslide, and now she's heading back to Las Vegas to enjoy her grand prize ... a $20,000 trip to the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Sorry, Cris and Luca ... voters clearly thought Talia had the best 24-hour Las Vegas takeover ... voting for her in droves after getting a look at the trio's swanky hotels, insane experiences, and wild nights.

Bill Cosby could find himself back in handcuffs ... because one of his sexual assault accusers wants a judge to issue a warrant for his arrest, claiming he's been blowing off court orders related to the massive judgment he owes her ... TMZ has learned.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, Donna Motsinger is asking a judge to hold the disgraced comedian in contempt ... telling the court Cosby's been refusing to cooperate after a jury ordered him to pay her a whopping $59.25 million in her civil sexual assault case.

Donna claims Cosby hasn't paid a single penny of the judgment ... and has ignored demands to turn over information about his finances, including his bank accounts, income and assets.

This Friday photo is just what you need to kick off the weekend right ... can you guess the mystery rapper flaunting her curves?!?

From the Bronx to the top of the charts, she's never been afraid to speak her mind ... she's given us hits like "I Like It," WAP," and "Up!"

"There's some wh**** in this house!"

President Trump is shaking up his inner circle after Republicans' brutal midterm election losses ... naming longtime loyalist Stephen Miller as his new White House chief of staff in a stunning move.

Trump announced the shocking change Friday on Truth Social, praising Miller as one of his "most trusted advisors" while thanking outgoing chief of staff Susie Wiles for doing an "outstanding job."

Miller takes over Monday, while Wiles moves to the "Trump Political Operation."