Busta Rhymes Busted For Alleged Muscle Milk Assault
6:00 AM PST -- Busta has been released on his own recognizance.
Busta Rhymes is in a NYC jail after allegedly throwing a Muscle Milk at someone in a gym.
The rapper was working out at Steel Gym when he began arguing with another guy. Busta allegedly threw the container of the power drink, striking the man. It's unclear if he was injured.
Busta was arrested for second degree assault.
His lawyer, Scott Leemon, tells TMZ, "This is another attempt to take advantage of Busta's celebrity status." Leemon calls the allegations "a bunch of bull."
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Donald & Shelly Sterling Finally Divorcing
Donald Sterling pulled the trigger -- doing what Shelly Sterling wouldn't -- filing to divorce his longtime spouse.
The former Clippers owner filed the docs in Los Angeles Superior Court ... about 2 weeks before the couple would have celebrated their 60th anniversary -- although it's debatable if there would have been any celebration at all.
As we've reported ... Shelly had actually prepared divorce docs last year -- she even signed the papers, but changed her mind at the last minute. That, of course, came on the heels of TMZ Sports breaking the story about Donald's racist recorded conversation with his alleged mistress V. Stiviano.
A few months later the Sterlings sold the Clippers for $2 billion to Steve Ballmer.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. I Guarantee Victory ... Over Andre Berto
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is officially confirming what TMZ Sports first told you -- he's giving Andre Berto a shot at the title next month.
Floyd just posted a promotional poster for the Sept. 12th Las Vegas bout on his Instagram.
We broke the story more than 2 weeks ago ... when the deal was actually inked.
As usual, the 48-0 Floyd is feeling confident. He boasted on his IG post, "September 12, 2015 for number 49. Come be part of the history."
Of course, Berto's no slouch at 33-3. Place your wagers.
OVO Fest Shooting at Drake's After-Party 2 Dead
Two people are dead and others are wounded after someone began shooting at Drake's OVO Fest after-party in Toronto.
It happened just after 3 AM Tuesday. Someone began shooting inside Muzik nightclub, where Drake was hosting the official after-party. One person was shot dead inside the club. At least one gunman took it outside the club and more gunshots filled the air.
In all, a man and women died. At least 3 others are hospitalized.
It's unclear if Drake was in the club when the shooting erupted.
It's not the first time this has happened at Muzik. A man was shot at last year's OVO Fest after-party.
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Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer
Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka -- a wrestling legend who had an intense rivalry with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper in the 1980s -- has been diagnosed with stomach cancer.
Jericho the Lion Cecil's 'Brother' Alive and Well!!!
Jericho -- the so-called "brother" of Cecil The Lion -- is doing just fine, despite reports he met the same fate as the beloved fallen beast.
Jericho was spotted early Sunday in Zimbabwe.
Here's what's really interesting. Jericho and Cecil were not related, but in the jungle it doesn't matter much. There's such a thing as "cooperative coalitions" between unrelated male lions, who band together to protect their territories.
As the studies go, 42% of these coalitions involve lions who have no blood relation.
It's kind of like a reality show, except way more awesome.
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Cecil The Lion Brother Jericho Shot Dead By Poachers
1:44 PM PST -- It's now unclear as to what is true. The BhejaneTrust in Zimbabwe just released the following statement. "False information being put out about Jericho - brother to Cecil - being shot today. According to Brent Staplekamp at Hwange Lion Research, Jericho was alive and well at 8:30 tonight and moving around Antoinette Estate (where Cecil was shot) with a female."
The story of Cecil The Lion just got even worse ... his brother Jericho was shot and killed by poachers Saturday afternoon.
A spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force said, "It is with great sadness and regret that we report that Jericho was shot dead ... We are absolutely heartbroken."
Jericho was gunned down in Huwange National Park.
He was left to protect Cecil's cubs after the famous lion was killed by dentist Walter Palmer and officials say Cecil's cubs and lionesses are now at risk without a grown male lion.
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LeSean McCoy No, I Didn't Have an Orgy ... & Rex Wasn't Invited
Sorry ladies, if you were expecting a giant 200-on-1 sex freaky orgy at LeSean McCoy's "females only" party, you would have been very disappointed ... so says LeSean.
The Buffalo Bills running back expanded on the most legendary party there never was today ... telling reporters, "I cancelled it. It got too wild."
He added, "I should have never posted it and I take blame for it. But for the record, it was no weird orgy thing going on."
The dude sounds sad about the whole thing ... but not as sad as Bills head coach Rex Ryan who told reporters he's bitter ... because he wasn't invited!!
"I did not get an invite," Rex said ... "I'm a little disappointed about that. But maybe next year."
Fingers (and toes) crossed.
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Russell Wilson I'M RICH, BIATCH!! ... Signs $87 Mil Contract
No more hard times for Russell Wilson -- the QB just signed a massive 4-year $87.6 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks ... with roughly $60 mil guaranteed!!!
Wilson was one of the lowest paid starting QBs in the NFL last year -- despite the fact he won a Super Bowl and 2 NFC championships in the past 2 seasons.
Wilson just tweeted about the deal -- "Blessed to be w/ this organization for 4 more years! Can't wait to get on field w/ the fellas! @Seahawks #ChampionshipMindset."
Now, Wilson can afford to pay other people to push Ciara's kid in a stroller.
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NBA Star to Meek Mill I'll Write You a Check ... But Please, Stop.
Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings thinks Meek Mill's comeback diss track to Drake was so bad ... he wants to pay the guy $150 to just stop.
Mill finally dropped, "Wanna Know" last night ... which was universally panned by everyone from rappers to politicians ... even a burger joint took a shot at Meek.
And Jennings was critical as well ... check out the screen grab our friends at BSO captured moments after Mill dropped the track -- it's pretty harsh.
By the way, there's backstory -- last week, Meek dissed Jennings for taking Drake's side in the rap feud.
Wonder how he's gonna feel about this.
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Cecil the Lion Zimbabwe Says Dentist's a Criminal Extradition Already in Play
The other shoe has dropped ... Zimbabwe officials say the dentist who killed Cecil violated criminal laws in the barbaric hunt and have started the process to get him extradited from the U.S. to the scene of the crime.
The Environment, Water and Climate Minister says, "We want him tried in Zimbabwe because he violated our laws. Police should take the first step to approach the prosecutor general who will approach the Americans."
The Minister says Dr. Palmer of "a well-orchestrated agenda which would tarnish the image of Zimbabwe and further strain the relationship between Zimbabwe and the USA."
As for the laws that the Minister says were violated ... the law that controls the use of a bow and arrow and financing an illegal hunt.
The extradition process in Zimbabwe begins with police going to the prosecutor general who then contacts American authorities.
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NFL Coach Aaron Kromer Pleads NOT GUILTY In Alleged Kid Beatdown
Buffalo Bills lineman coach Aaron Kromer just plead NOT GUILTY to beating up a young boy at a Florida beach earlier this month.
As we previously reported, Kromer was arrested for allegedly confronting a group of kids at a beach and accusing them of taking his beach chairs.
Kromer allegedly pushed one of the kids to the ground and punched him in the face -- and then threatened to kill their families if they told anyone about the incident.
Kromer and his son were charged with misdemeanor battery. His son also plead not guilty.
Kromer has since been suspended from the Bills indefinitely -- though they've already hired a replacement coach to fill in his spot.
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Valerie Harper Hospitalized in Maine
Legendary TV actress Valerie Harper was rushed to the hospital Wednesday night in Maine ... TMZ has confirmed.
Harper was at a theater where she was getting ready to go onstage for a play, when she went unconscious.
Someone called 911, an ambulance arrived, but by then Valerie had regained consciousness.
As for how serious ... we're told the ambulance driver did not use his siren, but obviously it's still serious.
The 75-year-old was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2013 and only given three months to live ... but since then she's responded well to treatment and even performed on "Dancing With the Stars."
According to the hospital, she was discharged Thursday morning.
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James Woods Suing Twitter Troll ... for $10 Million!!!
James Woods is suing a guy for something every celebrity has to deal with every day -- someone talking trash on Twitter ... and he's gunning for $10 million.
Woods is going after a guy who goes by the name of Abe List. Woods claims List trashed his good name several times -- with tweets calling him a "prick," "joke," "scum," "clown-boy" ... but crossed the line when he accused the star of being a "cocaine addict."
It's worth noting ... List has a paltry 2,274 followers, but Woods claims his 238,932 could have seen the tweet as well.
Woods claims his reputation was damaged to the tune of $10 mil.
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Jets Fans Troll Patriots Practice You're All Cheaters!!
Leave it to the NY Jets fans to throw salt in the Patriots wounds -- trolling the team by flying a "CHEATERS" banner over the New England practice today.
The sign, created by Jets Fan Media, read ... "Cheaters Look Up."
Don't worry, Pats Nation is already firing back on the Jets Fan Media twitter page -- one guy wrote back, "The only banner Jets fans will see for a long time."
Touche'.
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Devon & Leah Still Secret Handshake is Awesome (Video)
Devon Still is about to head out for Bengals training camp but not before giving a special farewell to his daughter Leah.
Leah has been sick with cancer, but lately all tests are showing she’s cancer free. Congrats to the Still family.
Take a look at their amazing father/daughter secret handshake, provided by our friends at BlackSportsOnline -- It really gets no better than this.