Rosie O'Donnell Leaves U.S. for Ireland ... Trump Team Says 'Good Riddance'

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9:55 AM PT -- In the Oval Office today at the White House, President Donald Trump met with Ireland's Taoiseach, Micheál Martin -- the country's prime minister -- and Martin was asked why Ireland would allow Rosie O'Donnell to move there ... "Thank you, I like that question," Trump responded. Martin didn't seem to know who they were talking about, as they all chuckled.

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Rosie O'Donnell says she's ditched the U.S.A. for her ancestral homeland ... telling fans she and her daughter have moved to Ireland -- and, President Trump's team says the White House couldn't be happier.

The former talk show host announced the move in a nearly 10-minute-long video she posted to TikTok earlier this week ... and, in it she says she moved to the Emerald Isle on January 15.

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O'Donnell -- who says she's in the process of getting Irish citizenship, because her grandparents were born in the country -- points to the fraught political situation in the United States of America as the reason for her move.

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West Virginia's Rich Rodriguez Bans Players From TikTok Dancing

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There will be no renditions of Renegade, Savage or Corvette Corvette in the West Virginia football team's locker room this year ... Rich Rodriguez just revealed he's banned his players from TikTok dancing.

The Mountaineers head coach told reporters this week he believes when his players record themselves shaking their tailfeathers on the popular social media app ... it gives the portrayal of softness -- a huge no-no in his book.

"It's like, look," he said, "we try to have a hard edge or whatever, and you're in there in your tights dancing on TikTok ain't quite the image of our program that I want."

SZA My Album Tying MJ's 'Thriller' Record ... Got Me Speechless

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SZA's "S.O.S." album legacy is being aligned with Michael Jackson's "Thriller" -- and the award-winning singer/songwriter cannot find the words, for once!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with SZA outside "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Tuesday, fresh on the heels of her and the late King of Pop sharing the record for the longest-running Top 10 album by a Black artist on the Billboard 200 chart.

MJ's music didn't get boosted from the streaming era, but "S.O.S." is barely 2 years old and has accomplished such a feat ... classic albums win differently as the generations change!!!

Diddy Maui Police Chief Named in Lawsuit ... Allegedly Posed as Local Cop After Woman Claims She Was Raped

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8:36 AM PT -- Maui Police Chief John Pelletier tells TMZ ... "I have no connections whatsoever to any individuals named in the lawsuit. The allegations suggesting his involvement are entirely unfounded. I am confident that the evidence will demonstrate these claims to be false and will expose those who are deliberately trying to manipulate the legal system to spread misleading narratives."

In 2018, while serving as a Captain in Las Vegas, I was honored by the Rape Crisis Center for his exceptional leadership and commitment to community safety, specifically through [my] role as a champion of the Stay S.A.F.E. program dedicated to sexual assault prevention.

These baseless allegations not only are wrong but also show a lack of respect for victims of abuse, whose voices deserve to be heard and supported with compassion and integrity.

Diddy's alleged sexual assaults were aided by Maui's Chief of Police ... this according to an amended lawsuit that also named NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and influencer Druski as co-conspirators.

Dave Mallow 'Power Rangers' Actor Dead At 76

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Dave Mallow -- best known as the voice of Baboo in "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" -- has died.

A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ he passed away Tuesday after being in hospice care. He was staying at the MonteCedro Senior Living Community in Altadena, California when he died.

A former colleague of Dave's said his health had been declining in recent years, and although his death is upsetting, it did not come completely out of the blue.

Ice Spice I Got My Azz Back!!! And Eiffel Tower Gets 1st Look 🍑

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Ice Spice's Munchkin fan base can sleep through the night again ... she's gained her twerking weight back and is flaunting her stuff out in Paris!!!

The rapper had social media in a tizzy a few months ago with a skinny selfie -- but that status is no longer the case as she posed in front of the Eiffel Tower on Wednesday.

She captioned the post, "Thick Again" ... which is likely the name of her next single, judging from the audio that's floating around.

Stephen A. Smith LBJ Confrontation Was 'Bulls***' ... 'It Was Weak'

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Stephen A. Smith isn't done talking about his feud with LeBron James just yet ... he continued on Tuesday to share his side of last week's confrontation with the Lakers superstar -- calling the whole ordeal "weak" and "bulls***."

The ESPN commentator chopped it up with Gilbert Arenas on "Gil's Arena" ... where he was asked about the run-in with James during the Lakers' March 6 tilt against the Knicks.

While he wished James didn't handle the situation publicly, he said he knew he wasn't talking to LeBron the player ... but LeBron the father.

Wendy Williams Guardian's Lawyer Says Media Is Wrong Wendy Has Freedom, Great Care and a Competent Guardian

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TMZ has just received a letter from a lawyer repping Wendy Williams' guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, and the attorney claims some of the media coverage of the guardianship and their client is "untrue, inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading."

The attorney notes Morrissey did not create the guardianship ... the judge did. He goes on to say a judge declared Wendy legally incapacitated last August, after she was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia the year before.

The lawyer says Wendy has not been kept from her family, saying she can call them and see them whenever she wants. Wendy says she has not been allowed visitors, with just a few exceptions, since entering the assisted living facility in New York.

Cavs Rookie Jaylon Tyson Popcorn Prank!!! Spida Foreshadows in Game

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Cavs rookie Jaylon Tyson learned the hard way to NEVER forget the doughnuts -- 'cause the young hooper got a car full of popcorn after Cleveland's win over the Brooklyn Nets ... and he should've seen it coming after some solid foreshadowing from Donovan Mitchell.

Spida -- who sat out of Tuesday's contest as he deals with a groin injury -- documented the postgame hijinks on his Instagram ... showing the 22-year-old Cal product walking up to his whip as his teammates playfully scolded him for not providing pastries for them to enjoy.

Once Tyson opened his door, he knew just how big of a mistake he made ... discovering a bunch of popped kernels throughout his car's interior.

Charly Jordan Sizzles In Cancun With Sexy Vacay Selfies!

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DJ Charly Jordan brought the heat to Cancun, Mexico -- blasting her rockin' bod and bum all over social media, and the sizzlin' snaps do not disappoint!

Check it out -- the influencer is livin' her best life in Mexico, sporting a 2-piece animal print bikini and smoochin' with her man, model and hunk Christian Hogue.

There's no bad angle for this bikini babe ... Charly captured her trip highlights, which included hitting the water and leaning into a sexy bikini selfie under the night sky!

Don't fret, we've got all the hot pics for ya! Hit up our gallery to see all Charly's vacay hotness in Cancun ... Muy caliente!

Jay-Z Jane Doe Heard on Tape Admitting He Never Raped Her ... Says Tony Buzbee Pushed Her to Sue Him

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The woman who sued Jay-Z for allegedly raping her when she was just 13 years old after the MTV Video Music Awards back in 2000 has been caught on an audio recording apparently admitting the alleged incident never happened.

The audio -- obtained by ABC News -- was recorded by a couple private investigators ... and, in it, the woman who filed the suit against Jay-Z walks back the claim she made in her lawsuit, filed by attorney Tony Buzbee back in December.

Listen to it for yourself ... the woman -- identified only as a Jane Doe -- can be heard telling the investigators that Jay-Z was at the party, but he never engaged in any sexual activity with her.

Planet Hollywood Opening Celebs Turn Out in Force ... Alec, Arnold, Whoopi, Pete & 50 Cent

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Alec Baldwin, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Whoopi Goldberg and other major celebs hit the Big Apple on Tuesday night to celebrate the grand opening of Planet Hollywood.

And, what a party it was ... Alec, Arnold and Whoopi were joined in all the fun at the newly reimagined PH venue in Times Square with Alec's wife, Hilaria, 50 Cent, Pete Davidson, Liev Schreiber, Boy George, "Foodgod" Jonathan Cheban and Melissa Gorga.

The place was packed to the gills -- not just with stars -- but also with photogs and ordinary people just out for a good time.

Pooping Shoplifters They Stepped In It This Time ... Cops Say They Caught 'Em

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The shoplifters who allegedly used a bowel movement as a distraction to make off with a basket full of goods are no longer on the loose ... cops arrested the people they believe are the pooping bandits.

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The incident happened back in December but now police say they have identified and arrested the couple, who they refer to as "Mr. Clean" and "Ms. Dookie."

Cops say 57-year-old Tina Joyce is the one who dropped a deuce in the store ... after helping 36-year-old Nikevee Curry load up a shopping cart with cleaning supplies and beer.

Dwyane Wade Sides With LeBron In Stephen A. Feud ... I Would Have Done the Same!!!

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Dwyane Wade doesn't have a single issue with the way LeBron James publicly beefed with Stephen A. Smith last week ... in fact, he tells TMZ Sports he would have done the exact same thing if he were in the Lakers superstar's shoes.

Bron, of course, ignited the feud with the ESPN commentator while the two were at Crypto.com Arena for L.A.'s March 6 tilt with the Knicks ... after he had gotten upset over the way Stephen A. had previously spoken about Bronny James.

Video from the scene showed LeBron got inches from Smith's nose -- and yelled at him in an apparent effort to get him to stop being critical of his relationship with his oldest son.

Guess The Bikini Babe Heatin' Up In Miami!

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Summer may be a ways off, but Miami didn’t get the memo -- one smokin’ babe was soaking up every inch of those sunny Florida rays, wearing next to nothing!

This sizzling rapper dropped a fire shot straight from the 305 … but we’re keeping their identity a mystery for now. Take a good look and see if you can guess who it is.

Whether you guessed right or not, one thing’s for sure -- if our abs were that fine-tuned and sculpted, we’d definitely be flaunting them too!

Guess Who This Stylish Boy Turned Into!

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Before this funny kiddo turned into a television personality, he was just throwin' on his coolest attire in Montreal, Quebec ... bustin' out the white sunnies and teaching himself how to whip up a tasty meal!

He moved to New York City and started auditioning for movie and TV roles ... He's definitely an expert when it comes to food and wine, so much so he has two cookbooks! You may see him on your screens with costar Jonathan van Ness.

Need one more clue? During the pandemic, he was on Martha Stewart's "Martha Knows Best!"

Can you guess who he is?