Snoop Dogg Cordell Quitting UCLA was 'Heartbreaking' ... But I Understand
Snoop Dogg admits he was "kinda mad" this week when he learned his son, Cordell Broadus, had quit the UCLA football team ... again ... but says he understands and supports his kid.
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"It was heartbreaking, it was crushing," Snoop said during an interview with Ebro in the Morning on Hot 97 ... "but at the same time, I seen it was a burden on his shoulders."
"I didn't never want him to feel like he had to do anything for me."
Snoop says he realized Cordell's spirit wasn't in the game -- he wanted to do other things -- and he supports his son.
"How can I be mad at you for discovering who you are and becoming you?"
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Donald Trump Cracks Hillary Clinton Assassination Joke
Donald Trump just made a shocking wisecrack during a speech, in which he mused Hillary Clinton was out to abolish the Second Amendment but the Second Amendment people know how to stop her.
Trump spoke at a North Carolina rally when he made the remark.
Clinton's campaign manager just fired back, "This is simple -- what Trump is saying is dangerous. A person seeking to be President of the United States should not suggest violence in any way."
Trump's campaign said, "2nd Amendment people have amazing spirit and are tremendously unified, which gives them great political power."
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Ric Flair Breaks Huddle at ATL Falcons Practice ... WOOOOO!!!
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"WOOOO" on three ... ONE. TWO. THREE ... "WOOOOOOO!"
WWE legend Ric Flair added a little Nature Boy love to the Atlanta Falcons practice Tuesday morning ... leading the team in a pump-up speech before breaking things down in the huddle.
You gotta watch the clip ... Flair does the full "Rolex-wearing, diamond-ring wearing, kiss-stealing" ... thing.
It's awesome.
#Wooo!
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Gary Sheffield I Worked with Tim Tebow ... He's Got MLB Talent!
MLB legend Gary Sheffield is going to bat for Tim Tebow ... saying he's worked with the aspiring baseball player and the dude is a NATURAL!
"I spent time w @TimTebow in the cages recently," Sheffield tweeted.
"He's a NATURAL. I absolutley believe in his ability to play in the bigs. Tim has IT #focused."
Sheffield was a 9-time MLB All-Star and the NL batting champion in 1992.
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The Rock Blasts 'Fast & Furious' Co-Stars ... 'Unprofessional Candy Asses'
The Rock has a serious message for some of his MALE DIVA co-stars on the set of "Fast 8" -- KNOW YOUR ROLE AND SHUT YOUR MOUTH!!!!!
Rock is seriously pissed -- calling out some of the male actors for being unprofessional on the set ... though he's not naming names.
"My female co-stars are always amazing and I love 'em. My male co-stars however are a different story."
"Some conduct themselves as stand up men and true professionals, while others don't. The ones that don't are too chicken sh*t to do anything about it anyway. Candy asses."
Rock does give a hint about who rubbed him the wrong way ... saying the male divas will be in scenes with him when the movie comes out in April.
So who is it?
Vin Diesel?
Tyrese?
Scott Eastwood?
Jason Statham?
Kurt Russell?????
We're on the hunt.
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Tim Tebow Gunning for Baseball Career Holding Workout for MLB Teams
The ex-NFL quarterback is officially (finally) switching careers ... gunning for a spot on a Major League Baseball team ... and he's holding a workout for scouts later this month.
Ex-NASCAR Driver Bryan Clauson Dies After Bad Crash
Bryan Clauson -- one of the top short-track dirt-car drivers in the world -- died Sunday following injuries sustained in a bad crash from a race on Saturday ... officials confirm.
The 27-year-old was racing in the 39th Belleville Midget Nationals in Kansas when he made contact with another car and flipped several times. His car was then slammed into by another car.
Clauson was airlifted to a nearby hospital -- but died from his injuries the following day.
Clauson's family issued a statement saying, "Our Bryan fought to the end with the same desire that he demonstrated behind the wheel of all the various race cars he would park in victory lane."
"However, we were more proud of our Bryan that took a moment to make a young fan's day, or demonstrated his uncommon kindness and appreciation toward his friends, family and fans."
Clauson had made 26 starts in the NASCAR XFINITY Series.
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Conor McGregor 'Most WWE Guys Are P*****s' ... Brock's 'Juiced up to the Eyeballs'
Conor McGregor just UNLOADED on the WWE -- saying most of the pro wrestlers are "p**sies" -- and blasted Brock Lesnar as a juiced up cheater.
McGregor was on a conference call to promote UFC 202 when he was asked if he'd ever consider doing a stint in the WWE ... and that's when he went off.
"I haven't really thought about it," McGregor said ... "For the most part, those WWE guys are p**sies."
"They're messed up p**sies if you ask me."
McGregor said there are some people he respects over there -- including the McMahons, Triple H and The Rock.
But when asked about Brock Lesnar ... he fired even more shots.
"I mean fair play to Brock, he got in and fought [at UFC 200] ... but at the end of the day he's juiced up to the eyeballs ... so how can I respect that?"
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'The Big Lebowski' David Huddleston Dies at 85
David Huddleston -- the actor who played "The Big Lebowski" -- died Tuesday of kidney and lung disease ... according to his wife.
He died on Tuesday at his home in Sante Fe.
Huddleston is most famous for playing the title role in the 1998 Coen Brothers cult classic, alongside Jeff Bridges. He was a popular character actor in TV and movies for 50 years and has a ton of credits to his name. He also played Ben Franklin in the Broadway play "1776."
The L.A. Times first reported his death.
Huddleston is survived by his wife, Sarah. He was 85.
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NFL's Denard Robinson Small Fine For Crashing In Pond
Jacksonville Jaguars' Denard Robinson is almost off the hook in his bizarre pond accident ... 'cause all he has to do is pay a small court-ordered fine.
The 25-year-old running back was cited for careless driving after crossing a few lanes of traffic and crashing his car into a retention pond on July 3rd.
According to Florida Times-Union's Larry Hannan, Robinson just pled no contest to the citation. The judge ordered him to pay $100 fine and said he'll get no points on his driving record.
Robinson was not present in court, but sent his attorney, Henry Coxe, on his behalf. He argued Robinson's car drifted after he fell asleep at a red light ... but barely went into the water.
Coxe gave us a picture that shows where Robinson's car was when the tow truck showed up.
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'Superstar' Billy Graham WWE Legend Hospitalized ... Internal Bleeding
WWE Hall of Famer "Superstar" Billy Graham has been hospitalized after doctors say he was bleeding internally ... but he's now in stable condition.
The 73-year-old legend -- who famously trained as a bodybuilder with Arnold Schwarzenegger -- was taken to the hospital late Tuesday night.
Billy's son, Joseph Miluso, told ProWrestlingSheet the bleeding is now under control and his father is expected to make a full recovery.
Billy's daughter told PWS that Graham is in stable condition.
#GetWellSoonBrother
[h/t ProWrestlingSheet]
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Busch Gardens Flamingo Park Visitor Busted For Deadly Attack
Pinky the flamingo -- one of the biggest draws at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay -- had to be euthanized after a man allegedly got into the bird's enclosure and slammed it to the ground.
The Orlando man reportedly reached into the famous dancing flamingo's pen Tuesday night. Busch Gardens security detained the suspect until police arrived. He was booked for felony animal cruelty.
The theme park released a statement saying it was forced to euthanize Pinky due to her injuries. Pinky was 19, and one helluva dancer.
#RIP
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Ozzy Osbourne I'm a Sex Addict
Ozzy Osbourne says he's been battling sex addiction and that's what nearly destroyed his marriage earlier this year.
When Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne split up back in May ... she said it was because he was having an affair with his hair stylist, Michelle Pugh. Now a rep for the Black Sabbath rocker is saying it was more about his addiction and nothing at all romantic.
The rep told PEOPLE ... Ozzy is "sorry if Ms. Pugh took their sexual relationship out of context. He would like to apologize to the other women he has been having sexual relationships with."
Pugh has said she felt like Ozzy was courting her and even called it the "greatest love of my life."
Ozzy is now getting therapy, according to the rep, and he and Sharon have said they're working things out to save their 33 year marriage.
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'America's Got Talent' Flaming Arrow Stunt Gone Seriously Wrong
"America's Got Talent" viewers just witnessed a truly scary moment when one contestant accidentally shot her husband in the throat with a flaming arrow.
Contestants Amber and Ryan, a sideshow duo, have made their mark on the show performing dangerous stunts. Tuesday's stunt was supposed to end with Amber hitting a target in Ryan's mouth with the arrow ... but her aim was way off and it struck him in the throat instead.
Our 'AGT' sources say Ryan's fine, he was just shaken up after the mishap.
That's the risk you take when you do it live.
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Donald Trump Your Baby's Gotta Go, Ma'am
Donald Trump ain't about to let some baby upstage his run for the Presidency ... which is why he just kicked one out of his rally.
The Donald was holding court in Ashburn, VA when a baby started crying. He sarcastically told the woman holding the baby he liked the interruption -- but she didn't catch his sarcasm. Check out the candidate's reaction the second time the baby cried.
Apparently, Trump DOES put baby in the corner.
#YouAintRunning4PrezBaby
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Kesha Drops Sex Assault Suit Against Dr. Luke in CA ... Going Forward in NY
Kesha is dismissing the sexual assault lawsuit she filed against Dr. Luke in California, but going full steam ahead with a similar case in NY.
Kesha's filing Monday to drop the case comes after a nearly 2-year battle with her famous producer. It also comes as she attempts to get her career back on track by releasing a slew of new songs.
Her attorney, Daniel Petrocelli, says, "We have conveyed to Sony Music and the label Kesha's strong desire to release her next album and single as soon as possible." He added that she's delivered 28 new tracks to the label.
As for the the NY lawsuit she filed against Luke ... she continues to appeal an April ruling that shot down her rape allegations and her effort to get out of her contract with Luke's Kemosabe Records.