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James Otis, the man who took a pickax to Donald Trump's star, made a new enemy Friday ... the amazing Spider-Man!

This vid is hilarious -- one of those Hollywood Blvd street performers fully jacked the spotlight from Otis, who was trying to discuss his lawsuit against Trump. But street Spidey was just the start of Otis' trouble -- a few more characters, not all in costume, grabbed his mic.

THIS is how ya do a news conference!

When is a crime scene not really a crime scene?? When ABC News FAKES IT for a live TV shot.

Viewers at home watched live Friday morning as Linsey Davis reported in front of what appeared to be a crime scene in South Carolina ... where a woman had allegedly been held captive in a storage container by a sex offender.

Problem was ... the crime scene tape was just a TV prop to make it look like she was in front of the real crime scene ... and the lie was exposed in a photo obtained by CNN.

You can clearly see the yellow tape was tied to production equipment to give the illusion Davis was reporting right from the scene of the investigation. The segment aired on "Good Morning America."

ABC News is placing the blame on the field producer -- saying, "As soon as it was brought to our attention, we decided to take the producer out of the field, and we're investigating further."

"This action is completely unacceptable and fails to meet the standards of ABC News," ABC News' VP of Communication said in a statement.

By the way, this isn't the first time Davis has been in the headlines this week -- she was the reporter who interviewed Lil Wayne for 'Nightline' when he ranted about Black Lives Matter and stormed out of the interview.

Michael Bublé and his wife are confirming their toddler, Noah, is getting treatment for cancer.

Michael and Luisana said they were devastated by his recent diagnosis and would be "suspending professional activities for now" to focus their time and attention on the 3-year-old.

According to reports in Argentina, where the family lives, doctors initially thought Noah had mumps ... but when they brought him to see doctors in the U.S. ... they found the cancer.

In their Facebook post Friday morning, Michael and Luisana wrote ... "We have a long road ahead of us and we hope that with the support of our family, friends, fans around the world and faith in God, we can win this battle."

Harvard University has suspended the men's soccer team for the remainder of the season after officials found that players had been creating detailed reports on women they'd like to bang.

An investigation was launched into the program over allegations the 2012 team had created a ranking system for Harvard's female soccer recruits -- detailing who they'd like to bang and why.

Officials say there was essentially a "scouting report" in which the women were rated on a number scale and assigned a hypothetical sexual position.

The school says the investigation showed the "report" wasn't limited to 2012 -- and continued into 2016.

So, Harvard's Dean, Drew Faust, dropped the hammer on team -- which is currently ranked #1 in the Ivy League -- canceling the final 2 games of the season and banning them from the NCAA tourney.

Josh Huff says he's sorry for bringing negative attention to the Eagles with his drug, gun and DUI arrest -- and says he promises to correct the mistakes he's made.

After being cut by the team Thursday morning, Huff has issued a full statement (via ESPN) apologizing to the Eagles staff, owners, teammates and fans.

"I'm sorry that any action by me brought negative light to this organization."

8:55 AM PT -- TMZ Sports has learned the victim was 36-year-old Alan Anderson, and he was transported to a hospital in stable condition. He suffered a cut to his mouth and a head injury.

Anderson regained consciousness and told police and paramedics he'd been in an argument that got physical. He told police he did not want to file a report and even refused medical treatment, initially.

Here's the best part -- we asked Alan how he's doing this morning. His response -- "My head hurts." But he says he's gonna be fine ... "I survived an assault just like my Cubs survived being down 3-1."

Of course he added, "Go Cubs go!"

The biggest hit at the World Series came AFTER the game -- when an Indians fan KO'd a Cubs fan right outside the stadium ... and the whole thing was caught on video.

The two men had been arguing in the street outside Progressive Field in Cleveland when the Indians fan -- in a "Cleveland Against the World" shirt -- threw a haymaker right hook ... knocking the Cubs guy out cold.

Ex-49ers RB Bruce Miller has plead not guilty to 7 felonies after allegedly beating the crap outta a 70-year-old man and his son.

As we previously reported, the former 49er is accused of severely beating an elderly man and his son back in September ... after cops say he tried to force his way into the man's hotel room.

Miller, 29, appeared before a judge in San Francisco ... and entered a not guilty plea for 7 felonies and 1 misdemeanor ... including assault with a deadly weapon and inflicting injury on an elderly person.

If convicted, Miller -- currently a free agent -- faces a lengthy prison stint.

Taylor Swift provided a blow-by-blow account of the moment she says a Denver radio DJ groped her and her testimony got graphic and emotional.

Attorneys for the DJ, David Mueller, grilled Taylor during a deposition ... asking her about the alleged incident during a 2013 meet and greet. She says, "As soon as he grabbed my ass, I became shocked and withdrawn and was barely able to say, 'Thanks for coming,' which is what I say to everybody."

Taylor says she was posing for a photo with Mueller and his female companion, and says she was so shocked at what happened, "It was like somebody switched the lights off in my personality."

She made it clear the grab happened completely underneath her clothing -- "He reached up under my skirt and grabbed my ass right when I was having to pose for a photo, and it felt intentional that would be the time he would choose to do it."

Philadelphia Eagles' Josh Huff was arrested for gun and weed possession after he was pulled over for speeding ... TMZ Sports has learned.

According to the Delaware River Port Authority criminal complaint, the 25-year-old wide receiver was stopped on the Walt Whitman Bridge in Jersey around 11 AM after cops saw him going 25 mph over the speed limit.

Police say his car reeked of weed -- and when a cop asked him about the smell, Huff handed him a "tight vac" container of "suspected marijuana."

Cops say Huff also told them he had a handgun in the car -- which was found in the driver's side door, next to a magazine that contained "six hollow point bullets."

Huff was booked for gun possession without a permit and marijuana possession (less than 50 grams). His bail was set at $25k.

He was also charged with DUI and illegal window tinting.

N.Y. Mets star pitcher Jeurys Familia was arrested for domestic violence early Monday morning in New Jersey ... TMZ Sports has confirmed.

Familia -- an All-Star pitcher -- was arrested by the Fort Lee police department ... after they responded Monday morning at 2:22 AM to a call for "a dispute."

According to the complaint ... cops observed visible injuries to the alleged victim, including "a scratch to the chest and bruise to the right cheek."

Familia was arrested and charged with simple assault. His bail was set at $1,500.

The Mets released the following statement, saying, "The matter was brought to our attention and we are monitoring the situation."

We reached out to Familia's rep ... but so far, no word back.

FYI -- Familia appeared in an anti-domestic violence PSA earlier this month.

Ronda Rousey's days in the Octagon are coming to an end ... so says the UFC superstar who just announced that UFC 207 is "definitely one of my last fights."

Rousey sat down with Ellen (airs Tuesday) and was asked about her MMA future -- and the 29-year-old made it clear she's thinking about the next phase of her life.

As for her upcoming fight against Amanda Nunes on Dec. 30th, Ronda says she's in killer shape and ready to throw down -- "I finally feel like super ninja good."

Here's something you don't get to hear everyday ... Patriots superstar Tom Brady talkin' sex toys.

In case you missed it, a dildo was thrown on the field during the Pats vs. Bills game Sunday ... and Brady discussed the bizarre scenario during his weekly call-in with Kirk & Callahan on WEEI.

You gotta hear the whole thing ... kinda reminds us of the time Brady ranted about "balls."

Here it is ... the first picture of Nick Young's bouncing baby girl!

(Well, the first pic of her arm, anyway).

The Lakers star rushed to the hospital after the season opener Wednesday night -- and made it in time for the birth.

The kid's name -- Navi Young!

The Philadelphia 76ers have just issued an apology to Sevyn Streeter -- the singer they blocked from singing the National Anthem this week over her "We Matter" shirt -- and have invited her back to sing at another game.

"We are sorry that this happened," the team said.

"After receiving feedback from our players, basketball operations staff and ownership group, we believe that the wrong decision was made, and Sevyn should have been welcomed to sing."

"We apologize to her, and in an effort to move the conversation forward, we have reached out to offer her an opportunity to return and perform at a game of her choice. We are waiting to hear back."

Turns out J.J. Watt is getting some action this season after all ... 'cause he's officially dating pro soccer star Kealia Ohai!!!

FYI, Ohai is a 24-year-old forward on the Houston Dash. She was a stud in college -- leading North Carolina to a national championship in 2012.

She was also the #2 overall pick in the 2014 National Women's Soccer League college draft.

Kealia also happens to be Brian Cushing's sister-in-law.

The rumors about their secret relationship has been floating around for months -- but now Ohai has finally confirmed it on the 2 Up Front podcast.

"The rumors are true. We are dating," Ohai said.

"I've known J.J. for a really long time, and we've always been really great friends, and yeah, I'm really proud of him for everything he's been going through, but it's been pretty crazy with all the rumors."

Congrats!

Anthony Pettis says his life -- and the lives of his family members -- were in immediate danger when his cars were set on fire Thursday morning ... and he vows retribution.

As we previously reported, cops are on the hunt for whoever went to the UFC star's Milwaukee home around 1 AM and torched 3 vehicles on Pettis' driveway in the middle of the night.

Pettis is now commenting on the seriousness of the situation -- "My life as well as my loved ones were put in danger. I cannot understand why someone would want to hurt myself or my family."

He adds, "I am grateful that no one was harmed by this cowardly act."

"I will do everything I can to ensure that we find out who committed this crime and that they are prosecuted to the full extent of the law."

Pettis is also reaching out to his neighborhood -- saying, "I really hope the city that I rep has my back on this one and helps by reporting anything they know about this."