Oprah Winfrey Loses $24 Million in One Day ... Thanks, Weight Watchers!
Oprah Winfrey took a very unwanted bath after Weight Watchers stock took a huge hit.
WW shares dropped a whopping 20 percent when the company reported a 21 percent drop in fourth-quarter net revenue -- which means O's bank account is about 24 million bucks lighter today.
Cry not for Oprah -- she's still reportedly cleared nearly $75 million since buying a 10-percent stake in the company and joining its board. The stock doubled the day her deal was announced ... but it's looking more like your typical yo-yo dieter now.
Not that we know anyone like that.
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Soulja Boy & Crew Sun's Out, Handgun & Weed Out ... For Morning Turn Up
Soulja Boy and his posse started their day with drugs and guns and even flaunted it on the Internet ... which ain't the smartest move for a guy on probation.
Soulja posted several videos bragging about a wake and bake session at his house, but the one where his pal is waving high-powered handgun with an extended clip ... could get someone in big trouble.
Check out the video -- Soulja's sitting on the kitchen counter smoking while another guy stands behind him waving the weapon. SB lives in L.A., and in Cali it's illegal to buy a large capacity magazine (defined as more than 10 rounds).
Plus, Soulja is on probation for a weapons charge from 2014, so ... he's flirting with a violation.
Slain 'Cops' Crew Member Family Sues Over Fatal Shootout
The family of the "COPS" cameraman who was killed on the job is suing the city of Omaha for wrongful death.
Bryce Dion was part of the crew trailing Omaha PD officers in August 2014 when they responded to an armed robbery in a Wendy's. Dion was killed by friendly fire ... an officer firing back at the suspect accidentally shot Dion.
Dave Domina, the attorney for Bryce's family, says ... "I don't think Bryce Dion signed up for the risk of being shot by a police officer."
In the suit, the family says police were negligent because they didn't give Bryce adequate training, supervision or protection.
Three Omaha officers involved in the shooting have already been cleared of criminal wrongdoing.
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Elvis Presley His 'Dr. Conrad Murray' Dies at 88
Elvis Presley's longtime doctor -- who stood trial for over-prescribing Presley -- died in Memphis on Wednesday at the age of 88.
Dr. George Nichopoulos was infamously known to Elvis fans as "Dr. Nick" and much like Conrad Murray after Michael Jackson's death -- he came under heavy scrutiny when the king of rock 'n' roll died.
Dr. Nick traveled with Elvis as part of his entourage, but after Presley died in 1977 ... the doc faced criminal charges for negligently dishing drugs to Elvis. Unlike Murray, he was acquitted in 1981.
He did eventually lose his medical license for over-prescribing addictive drugs to several patients, including Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis -- but remained adamant all the meds he gave Elvis "were necessities."
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Marshawn Lynch Going Beast Mode In Egypt
Marshawn Lynch isn't done with football yet ... Beast Mode has just announced he's bringing his talents to EGYPT.
The running back is part of a 10 person team that will fly to Cairo next week to participate in the 4th annual American Football Without Barriers camp.
Long story short ... Lynch -- along with guys like Browns tight end Gary Barnidge, Steelers RB DeAngelo Williams and Dolphins TE Jordan Cameron -- will teach Egyptian youth about football.
Organizers say the group is working with the Egyptian Federation of American Football (who knew that was even a thing?) ... and interact with more than 450 players and football enthusiasts.
The guys will also visit a children's cancer hospital.
It's the 2nd time Lynch will participate in the event -- back in 2014, he joined the AFWB group when it went to Brazil.
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Prez Obama's Teacher Thanks for the Bday Note ... But I'd Prefer $12k!
President Barack Obama sent a touching note to a former teacher, wishing him a happy 80th birthday, and the teacher was so moved ... he's unloading it for big money.
The birthday note was sent last year to Obama's prep school teacher at Punahou School in Hawaii named Bill, and in it he said he was "grateful for educators like you that made such a difference in the lives of so many young people -- including me."
Touching, right? It's even on White House stationery.
Well, ole Bill's now hawking the keepsake through autograph dealer Moments in Time. It's going for $12,500 right now ... as the NY Post reported.
Sentiment doesn't pay the bills.
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MLB's Jose Reyes Put On Paid Leave During Dom. Violence Case
Major League Baseball just sent an interesting message to Jose Reyes -- stay away from the team while your domestic violence case is pending ... but don't worry, we'll still pay you.
Reyes has been accused of grabbing his wife by the throat and slamming her into a glass door during a Hawaiian vacation back in October.
Reyes was arrested -- and the trial begins in April.
So, what is MLB to do?
On Tuesday, Commish Rob Manfred gave the orders to put Reyes on paid leave until the case is resolved.
If Reyes is convicted, we're guessing the gravy train comes to an end -- and if he's exonerated, Reyes should be back in uniform without any damage to his bank account.
"The Commissioner's Office will have no further comment on this matter until a final disposition is announced."
Stay tuned ...
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Aroldis Chapman I Didn't Hurt My GF 'That's Not My Character'
NY Yankees fireballer Aroldis Chapman has finally broken his silence about the domestic violence investigation involving his girlfriend -- saying bluntly, "I never hurt anybody. Never in my life."
The investigation began back in October ... when Chapman's GF told police he choked and pushed her during an argument over his cell phone.
According to officials, Chapman told investigators he did NOT punch his GF -- but rather "poked her on the left shoulder and told her not to talk to him like that."
But earlier Wednesday at the Yankees' clubhouse at spring training in Tampa -- Chapman said any insinuation that he's a woman-abuser is flat out wrong.
"That's not my character or the person I am."
Ultimately, prosecutors did NOT move forward with criminal charges against the 27-year-old -- but the MLB is still investigating ... and could still punish him if they see fit.
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Ex-Titans LB Keith Bulluck Busted for DUI ... Hits Light Pole
Former Tennessee Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck was arrested for DUI in Nashville early Tuesday morning -- after cops say the ex-Pro Bowler crashed his car into a light pole.
Cops say they responded to the accident around 3 AM -- and when they arrived to the scene, Bulluck had a "distinct smell of an alcoholic beverage."
According to police, Bulluck also admitted he had been drinking earlier in the night and was driving home from a place called Losers Bar.
Cops say the 38-year-old refused to give a blood sample to test for his alcohol level.
No word if Bulluck was injured in the crash.
Story developing ...
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Cowboy Cerrone I'LL FIGHT CONOR MCGREGOR
With Rafael dos Anjos pulling out of his big fight with Conor McGregor at UFC 196 -- Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone is throwing his Stetson in the ring to take Raf's place.
RDA suffered a broken foot during a training session -- leaving the UFC scrambling to find a suitable replacement for Conor for the March 5th fight ... one of the biggest UFC events of the year.
Now, Cerrone says he's game ... with Cowboy's manager Josh Jones telling FOX Sports they've already reached out to the UFC saying he's down to fight.
So far, no official decision has been made -- but it's gotta happen fast ... so stay tuned.
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Dr. Luke on Kesha I Did Not Have Sexual Relations With That Woman
Dr. Luke is blasting Kesha, her lawyer and maybe even Taylor Swift ... unleashing for the first time about Kesha's rape allegations.
Luke says, "I didn't rape Kesha and I have never had sex with her. Kesha and I were friends for many years and she was like my little sister." He also seems to be addressing celebs like Taylor publicly coming to Kesha's defense -- "I understand why people without all the information are speaking out. I can appreciate their compassion."
In a Twitter rant that went on for more than 30 minutes ... Luke also got personal with Kesha's attorney, saying ... "Mark Geragos represented Scott Peterson and Chris Brown. How can he pretend he cares about women's rights?"
Luke is reposting several web articles about the case ... including a TMZ post regarding Kesha's testimony in which she said Luke never drugged her and they never had an "intimate relationship."
Luke gloated a bit, pointing out the judge did NOT allow Kesha out of her contract during Friday's hearing. He added, "It's sad that she would turn a contract negotiation into something so horrendous and untrue."
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Marc Anthony I Have Nothing to Do with Smuggling Cuban Ballplayers
Marc Anthony says he adamantly denies having anything to do with an alleged human traffic conspiracy -- in which top Cuban baseball prodigies were smuggled into the U.S.
Anthony recently got into the sports management business -- launching Magnus Sports -- which recently teamed up with Praver Shapiro Sports Management.
The issue for Anthony revolves around an agent named Bart Hernandez -- who has worked for Praver -- and was arrested and charged with player smuggling in a case surrounding MLB player Leonys Martin.
In an effort to blunt any insinuation that Anthony had ANY knowledge or played a role, he and Magnus issued a joint statement condemning the alleged illegal activity.
"Magnus Sports and Mr. Marc Anthony were surprised and concerned to learn of the charges filed against independent contractor Bart Hernandez."
"We strongly and in no uncertain terms condemn any and all forms of the behavior contained in the indictment. We trust that the legal process will result in a just verdict."
For his part, Hernandez denies any wrongdoing and vows to fight the charges.
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Camille Cosby What, Me Worry?
The only thing bigger than Camille Cosby's coat was the giant grin on her face as she walked into her first deposition in one of her husband's legal battles.
Lawyers for 7 women who've filed a defamation suit against Bill Cosby grilled his wife on Monday in a Springfield, Mass. hotel.
Camille -- who's been married to Bill for 52 years -- tried to get out of the depo, and even filed an emergency motion late Saturday requesting it be delayed, but the judge said no dice.
Nonetheless, she put on a brave face for the occasion, and just as importantly ... smart, comfy footwear.
Joseph Randle Tried to Run People Over with Car ... Cops Say
More details on the Joseph Randle arrest ... now cops say the ex-Dallas Cowboys running back was trying to run people over with his car before he was busted.
TMZ Sports broke the story ... the 24-year-old was popped Sunday morning in Kansas on 3 counts of battery, 1 count of drug possession and 1 count of criminal damage.
Now, law enforcement in Wichita says Randle tried to hit 3 people with his car -- and then tried to chase them into a home ... before forcing his way inside.
Witnesses tell TMZ Sports ... the scene was crazy -- but miraculously, no one suffered any major injuries.
Randle is still locked up, despite the fact bond was set at $100,000, according to the jail website.
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Ronda Rousey's BF 'I'm Glad I Could Be There For Her'
Ronda Rousey's boyfriend Travis Browne says he vowed to support Ronda "in any way I could" after her devastating loss to Holly Holm -- saying he would "go through hell and back for her."
Earlier this week, Ronda admitted that she thought about killing herself after the fight -- and Browne helped her get out of that dark place.
"I was there to support her in any way I could, just like any man would do for his woman,” Browne told Activ8Media.
"It’s pretty simple. There’s no magic in it. We go through those dark times and we need someone to lean on. I hate the fact that she had to go through that dark time, but like she said, it happened for a reason and there’s a great purpose."
"This is our story and this is our life, and I would go through hell and back for her."
Browne continued, "Obviously we love each other and I’m just glad I could be there for her. That’s what a partner is there for. They are there for support whenever you need them, for good times and bad. We dedicate our lives for this sport and I’m glad I could be there for her and show her that support."
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Harper Lee 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Author Dies at 89
Beloved author Harper Lee, who wrote the American classic "To Kill a Mockingbird" has died in her Alabama hometown.
A source close to the situation tells TMZ Lee was found at home and appears to have died from natural causes ... at this point an autopsy has not been scheduled.
Lee's Pulitzer Prize winning novel was published in 1960 and became a classic movie as well, 2 years later ... starring Gregory Peck.
'Mockingbird' was Lee's first and only novel -- up until 2014 when a manuscript was found of her first draft of the book. That was published in 2015 under the title "Go Set a Watchman."
Lee, who suffered a stroke in 2007, lived most of her life in her native Monroeville, AL.
Time has called 'Mockingbird' the greatest novel of all time. The movie version won 3 Oscars. Just last week it was announced Aaron Sorkin will adapt it for a Broadway play.
Harper Lee was 89.