Mark Andrews 'Absolutely Gutted' After Season-Ending Drop ... Vows To Bounce Back

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Mark Andrews is speaking out on his dropped pass that ended the Ravens' Super Bowl hopes ... saying it's hard to articulate how he's been feeling in the days following the game, but one thing's for sure -- he will use the experience to get better.

The longtime Baltimore tight end broke his silence on his performance in the Divisional Round against the Buffalo Bills in a lengthy social media post on Thursday ... and it's clear he's struggling with it all.

"I’m absolutely gutted by what happened on Sunday," Andrews said. "I'm devastated for my teammates, my coaches and Ravens fans."

Bob Dylan Keyboardist Barry Goldberg ... Dead at 83

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Barry Goldberg, a renowned keyboardist who performed with Bob Dylan, has died ... the musician's rep has confirmed.

The blues-rock performer died surrounded by his loved ones -- including wife Gail and son Aram -- in hospice care ... 10 years after he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

Goldberg was a notable part of the '60s American music scene as a member of The Paul Butterfield Blues Band ... famously supporting Dylan on the keyboard when the folk legend debuted his new electric sound at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.

Don Cheadle on Trump 'He's Not Starting Off Great!!!'

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Don Cheadle isn't changing his opinion about President Trump one bit ... and he's got some strong feelings about his consequential first few days back in the White House.

TMZ caught up with DC Thursday at LAX, where he said his emotions about the prez are already well-documented, but he emphasized ... "He's not starting off great, clearly."

Don wasn't specific, but seems like he's referring to Trump's boatload of executive orders signed hours after his inauguration, including one outlawing DEI, and another declaring there are only two sexes -- male and female.

Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia Might Be Over Guys Completely ... Could Go 'Fully Lesbian' After Messy Zach Bryan Split

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Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia says she might be taking a headfirst dive into the lady pool ... admitting her breakup with Zach Bryan has put her off guys -- and, it might be time to go fully lesbian.

The Barstool Sports personality made the announcement during her "BFFs" podcast Wednesday ... telling her cohost Josh Richards she's happy in single life -- and, she's not sure she ever wants to have a boyfriend again.

Richards asks if that means she'd consider dating a woman instead ... and, Brianna doesn't shoot it down -- saying she'd consider it.

'Retirement House' TikTok Star Reatha Grey Dead at 75

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Actress Reatha Grey, famous for her work with the viral comedy group Retirement House, is dead.

Reatha's TikTok group announced her passing this week, though the cause of death is unclear.

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Retirement House is paying homage to Reatha in social media posts, including a video with footage of her bungee jumping, swimming, and dancing on the show ... all with Frank Sinatra's "My Way" playing in the background.

Ts Madison You Can't Change Someone's Identity ... Even You, Trump!!!

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Ts Madison is sounding off on Donald Trump's executive orders attacking transgender and Black communities ... saying no legal sanction can change the truth.

We caught up with the TV personality in NYC, where she told us she was unbothered by the recent executive orders ... as it would not change the fact she's a Black and trans woman.

Ts, who is the first Black transgender woman to star and executive produce a reality show, struck back at the new administration's "only 2 genders" declaration by reminding her fans they have "a right to identify exactly however you choose to identify."

Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Class Killer Gets 52 Years for Stabbing Girls

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The British man who pleaded guilty this week to murdering 3 little girls in an attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the UK last year has just been sentenced to 52 years in prison.

18-year-old Axel Rudakubana walked into a dance studio last summer and attacked children inside with a knife, killing 3 girls -- a 6-year-old, a 7-year-old, and a 9-year-old -- and injuring 10 others. He was arrested at the scene, still holding the kitchen knife he used.

Rudakubana -- who was 17 at the time of the attack -- was charged with murder and attempted murder, as well as producing poison, and possession of an Al-Qaeda training manual ... the poison and the manual were found in his home after the attack. He pleaded not guilty in December, but changed his plea to guilty on the first day of his trial Monday.

Rick Caruso Trump & Newsom Gotta Squash Beef for Fire Relief

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Rick Caruso is calling on President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom to put aside their petty political beef, and band together to help folks reeling from the Los Angeles wildfires.

The billionaire developer joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday and we asked him how Newsom should approach Trump's upcoming visit, seeing as how the two politicians absolutely detest each other.

Rick says Trump and Newsom need to remember they're both public servants, and the crisis in L.A. demands they work together and find common ground to help the thousands of Angelenos who have lost their homes and jobs.

Jimmy Butler Can't Take The Heat ... Laughs Off Ban With Andrew Schulz!!!

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Doesn't seem Jimmy Butler's sweating his latest Heat suspension ... 'cause just hours after the hooper's team hit him with a two-game ban, he was seen yuckin' it up with famed comedian Andrew Schulz at a swanky party.

TMZ Sports has learned Butler made his way to the Reserve Cup Draft & Dinner hosted by Moncayo Ocean Club on Wednesday night ... mere hours after he was punished by the Heat for missing the team's flight to Milwaukee for its upcoming road matchup with the Bucks.

Butler, who wasn't expected at the event, didn't appear to care one bit about the trouble with his employer ... as he smiled big while rubbing elbows with a bunch of celebs, including Schulz, Jerry Jeudy and Wayne Boich.

Trace Cyrus 'You're Not Healthy, Dad!!!' Says Billy Ray Needs Help

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Trace Cyrus is deeply concerned about Billy Ray Cyrus' achy breaky everything ... on the heels of his dad's disastrous inauguration performance.

The country crooner's eldest son reached out to him in an emotional plea Wednesday night, begging him to get the help he needs following his attempt to perform at one of President Donald Trump's inauguration balls.

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While Billy Ray coped with technical issues, and an apparently hoarse throat ... Trace is saying there's something deeper troubling his father. He says, "You're not healthy Dad & everyone is noticing it," and fears the world may lose Billy Ray "far too soon."

Tony Rock Trump Term No. 2 No Comedy Gold Mine ... But Still Gotta Find Humor in 'F-ed Up' Stuff

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Tony Rock says he's not cheering on a second Donald Trump term as president ... admitting there will be more joke opportunities, but he's not feeling like comedians have struck gold.

We caught up with the comic at LAX Wednesday ... and, we had to ask him about Trump ascending to the highest office in the land, again, earlier this week.

Rock starts by joking about an interaction he had with a drug-sniffing dog while getting off the plane in L.A. ... claiming he hadn't seen one in a while, but he did at LAX -- when its handler was allegedly encouraging the animal to check only Black travelers for drugs.

Mariano Rivera, Wife Clara We Did Not Cover Up Child Sexual Abuse

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Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, are adamant they have never covered up child sexual abuse ... this after a new lawsuit alleged otherwise.

The New York Yankees legend and his partner issued the denial on Thursday morning ... with their attorney, Joseph A. Ruta, saying in a statement the allegations against the two "are completely false."

The suit was filed in New York earlier this month by Mother A Doe ... who alleged that back in 2018, her juvenile daughter was sexually abused at a summer camp in Florida that was affiliated with the Rivera's church, Refuge of Hope.

Rihanna Check Out My Rosy Cheeks ... Not Talking About My Face!!!

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Rihanna's keeping "Love on the Brain" and her body on a bed of flowers ... lying on a floor covered in rose petals and striking a sultry pose.

The singer-songwriter threw on a tight lingerie top -- covered in roses -- and a pair of see-through stockings... leaving her backside basically exposed.

She hits a few different poses in these pics ... lying on her side in one before getting down on all fours and arching her back in a pair of sexy snaps.

Benedict Cumberbatch I Was Kidnapped & Robbed!!!

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Benedict Cumberbatch is looking back on a "near-death" experience from over 20 years ago ... when he says he was abducted and robbed while traveling abroad.

The British actor opened up to Variety about the harrowing ordeal, where he claimed he was kidnapped and robbed by 6 men while in South Africa filming BBC's "To the Ends of the Earth" in 2004.

Benedict said the incident occurred after a diving excursion with friends, and their group ended up with a blown-out tire -- stranding them on the side of the road.

Project Pat Son Dead at 21 ... Shot, Killed at Memphis Park

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Famed rapper Project Pat's son has died after a shooting in a Tennessee park -- though the details around the incident are still murky ... TMZ has learned.

Patrick Houston Jr. -- son of the rapper and nephew of Three 6 Mafia co-founder Juicy J -- was killed last week in Imogene Heights, a historically Black Memphis neighborhood.

Memphis Police say the shooting went down just after 1 PM Friday ... and, when officers arrived at the scene, they found Houston dead.

Draya Michele Hot Shots ... The Big 4-0!

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Draya Michelle may have turned the big 4-0 ... but she doesn't look a day over 20.

The "Basketball Wives LA" star is steaming up the camera lens in these hot pics as she enjoys sunbathing in her bikini in the backyard or in the pool or even on the beach.

Honestly, it doesn't really matter where Draya is ... she looks fantastic anywhere she goes. And for all you guys who think you might have a chance with Draya ... Fuhgeddaboudit!