LiAngelo Ball Dunk Sesh At Lakers Practice Facility ... Is It FOR The Lakers?
Here's LiAngelo Ball putting on a dunk show ... something we know he can do ... but it's where he's doing it that's interesting -- 'cause the kid is throwing down at the Lakers practice facility.
'Gelo is working hard to get into the NBA ... and told TMZ Sports he had interest from teams when we got him and his dad, LaVar, out at LAX last week.
So, when it comes to the new footage of 'Gelo at the Lakers gym, we're wondering ... did 'Gelo slide in with his big bro, Lonzo, or is the team taking a real look at the middle Ball brother, making LaVar's dream of a Ball-filled Lakers roster closer to being a reality?
One thing's for sure ... 'Gelo can get up.
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Roseanne Makes Muslim-Apes 'Joke' About Obama Adviser ... Deletes & Apologizes
Roseanne Barr says she's done with social media ... just hours after she fired off a racially charged tweet at a former adviser to President Obama.
Roseanne's random tweet late Monday night said, "muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby=vj." She was responding to a tweet about Valerie Jarrett, an African-American woman who was one of Obama's closest advisers while in the White House.
Early Tuesday, Roseanne deleted the tweet about Valerie ... and said she was "truly sorry for making a bad joke about her politics and her looks. I should have known better. Forgive me-my joke was in bad taste." She also claimed she was "leaving Twitter."
Her politics have been front and center since the reboot of her show became a huge hit.
Not only does Roseanne's character embrace President Trump, but he called her to congratulate on the huge ratings ... and even took credit for them.
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Jim Carrey Rips NFL & Trump 'Corps Should Rethink Sponsors'
Jim Carrey thinks the NFL and Donald Trump are the real "Dumb and Dumber" ... and he's attacking BOTH of 'em for the alleged blackballing of Colin Kaepernick.
"NFL -- who exploits players for 3yrs then abandons them to a lifetime of pain -- sided with a draft-dodging racist who uses fake patriotism to squash peaceful protest," Carrey posted on Twitter.
Carrey then sorta called on companies that do business with the NFL to boycott the league.
"Corporations shld rethink sponsoring moral cowardice before we start asking: whose side is Nationwide really on?"
And in true Jim Carrey style ... he included a painting to illustrate his point in which he included several NFL sponsors such as Gatorade, Ford and Gillette.
It's not the first time Carrey has gone after Trump -- in fact, he rips POTUS all the time. But, it seems to be the first time he's gone after the NFL.
So, no new 'Ace Ventura' then?
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Enzo Amore Blasts Rape Accuser Says He's Rapping at Kanye's Studio
Ex-WWE superstar Enzo Amore says he's laser-focused on a Hollywood comeback after beating rape allegations ... and says he's been recording music at Kanye West's studio in L.A.
Amore held a massive event in NYC on Monday to promote his new rap single, "Phoenix" -- in which he attacks his rape accuser by calling her a "Lyin’ ass hoe" and stating, "I ain't Bill Cosby, bitch."
As we previously reported, WWE fired Amore in the wake of the allegations back in January. Recently, prosecutors announced Amore would NOT be charged due to lack of evidence.
Amore is crediting his fans for helping his legal case -- claiming the Enzo Army "stalked" his accuser and found information about her that helped discredit her.
"My fans were lawyers," Amore told Adam Glyn ... "I don't even know why I hired a lawyer in the first place."
Now, Amore says he wants to return to the spotlight with a vengeance -- "I've been working with a lot of people out in Hollywood on writing scripts, screenplays, directing, producing and making music."
"On the low, I've been in Kanye's studio, No Name, out in L.A. And I'm about to drop a ton of content on the world."
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Wayne Rooney & Wife Hit the Yacht Before Signing MLS Contract
Wayne Rooney is taking in some last minute R&R before signing with D.C. United ... chillin' on a yacht in Barbados with his wife and kids ... without a care in the world.
The 32-year-old is thiiiis close to inking his deal to become the latest European superstar to jump to MLS in the U.S. ... even though some critics think he's washed up.
The skeptics ain't bothering Rooney though ... who was busy floating away on an inflatable raft on Monday.
As we previously reported, Rooney flew into D.C. last week to meet with D.C. United team officials to finalize his deal ... though it doesn't appear he's put pen to paper just yet.
Seems Rooney wanted one last getaway before moving the family over and starting his new job -- so expect the official announcement once his vacation wraps up.
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Golden State Warriors Celebrate On Team Jet ... By Taunting Usher!
So, the Golden State Warriors celebrated their Western Conf. Championship Monday night by bumping Usher on the team jet.
Funny, since Usher happens to be a minority owner of the Cleveland Cavs ... and it's almost like Nick Young and company were trying to send a friendly message -- "We're coming!"
While passing around the trophy, Swaggy P took over music duties -- and busted out Usher's greatest slow jams hits ... from "Nice & Slow" to "U Remind Me" and even "Burn."
Most of the players were diggin' it -- singing along and even dancing.
Wonder if Usher loved this ... or really, really hated it?
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Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott Courtside at Rockets Game Rooted for Khloe's Ex
Is it weird to root for your sister's ex-boyfriend?
That's what Kylie Jenner did Monday night -- sitting courtside at the Houston Rockets playoff game ... cheering on James Harden.
Kylie was at the Houston Toyota Center with her boyfriend, Travis Scott -- who's from the area and happens to be a huge Rockets fan.
In the end, Harden and the Rockets lost to the Golden State Warriors 101-92 -- who now advance to the NBA Finals to take on Cleveland ... where Khloe's current boyfriend plays.
Kylie and Travis weren't the only big stars at the game ... rap superstars Lil Wayne and E-40 were there too.
And with E-40 being a Warriors superfan ... guessing he had a good flight home!
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Bishop Michael Curry Love is the Way, Prez Trump!! God Hears Us, Do You?
The Holy Spirit came a knocking for President Trump Thursday night ... in the form of royal wedding preacher Bishop Michael Curry.
The standout star of Prince Harry and Meghan's big day was part of a candlelight vigil in the Capitol that included prayer and song outside the White House. The Bishop told us their goal was spreading a message of "love of God and love of neighbor."
We asked him the $64 million question -- was POTUS paying attention? Bishop Curry assured us a high power was definitely listening to their prayers.
The Bishop's become a bit of an international rockstar since the royal wedding, and he's clearly striking while the iron's hot ... taking his message straight to the leader of the free world. Still, he made it clear the vigil was NOT about politics.
Sure, he had 600 wedding guests and a TV audience of millions believing "love is the way" -- but if he can make DC politicians buy it, we might have a new leader in the clubhouse for a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Russell Westbrook Fashion Tribute to Michael Jordan
Screw the Jumpman logo, Russell Westbrook went FULL FACE to honor Michael Jordan.
The OKC Thunder star was spotted out in NYC during a late-night shopping spree this week wearing a special hoodie that's a collaboration between Jordan Brand and NY-based fashion line Public School.
The back says, "We Need Leaders."
True that.
Jordan and Russ are fans of each other -- not only is Russ signed to Jordan Brand, but MJ sent him a personalized note last year to congratulate him on his first NBA MVP award.
Game respects game.
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Aaron Schlossberg Possible Poison Delivery to Office ... Cops Investigate
Aaron Schlossberg, the attorney whose threats against Spanish-speaking restaurant employees went viral ... was the target of a suspicious white powder delivered to his office.
FDNY was called to his Madison Avenue law firm office where a spokesperson described the scene as a "hazardous materials" situation. The obvious fear is anthrax. At least one person was checked out on the scene, but no one's been transported for medical care ... according to Newsweek.
Schlossberg was reportedly not at the office when the envelope arrived. NYPD has taken over investigating the powder.
Peaceful protesters flocked to his apartment building last week, and blared Spanish language music while serving tacos and tequila shots.
Schlossberg eventually apologized, claiming he's not racist and loves immigrants.
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Kanye West Paid $85k for Whitney Houston Bathroom Pic ... Says Pusha T
Kanye West apparently threw down $85k for a photo of Whitney Houston's drug-ridden bathroom that'll now be the cover of Pusha T's new album, "Daytona."
Pusha T told Angie Martinez in an interview Wednesday that his original album art was canned at the last minute in favor of a photo West licensed for the obscene amount of money. Pusha said that Ye put his own cash down on it too since they'd already agreed on something else previously -- telling Push, “This is what people need to see to go along with this music.”
"Daytona" drops Friday, but the artwork was released Thursday.
As for the final cover image ... it's a photo of the bathroom in Whitney's home, taken in 2006 after an alleged drug binge. The room was littered with paraphernalia like a crack-smoking pipe, spoons, white powder, and booze -- which can all be seen in the photo. Ya just gotta look closely.
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Ronaldo's Baby Mama Busts Out the Kettlebells ... In Sexy Workout
Just 6 months after giving birth to Cristiano Ronaldo's kid ... Georgina Rodriguez is working out like a beast -- and looks damn good.
CR7's girlfriend was crushing a kettlebell workout in Madrid on Thursday -- while a personal trainer ran the session like a drill sergeant.
The 24-year-old gave birth to baby Alana Martina back in November ... just about 5 months after the birth of Ronaldo's twins from a surrogate mother.
Alana is Ronaldo's 4th kid -- he also has a 7-year-old son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.
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Morgan Freeman Accused of Sexual Harassment ... Denies 'Intentionally' Offending
9:45 AM PT -- Freeman tells TMZ ... “Anyone who knows me or has worked with me knows I am not someone who would intentionally offend or knowingly make anyone feel uneasy. I apologize to anyone who felt uncomfortable or disrespected — that was never my intent.”
Morgan Freeman is being accused of sexual harassment or misconduct by 8 women over several years on the sets of his movies ... or during media events related to his projects.
One of the allegations comes from a production assistant who worked on Freeman's movie in 2015, "Going In Style." She told CNN Morgan repeatedly tried to lift up her skirt to see if she was wearing underwear, and commented on her figure. She says costar Alan Arkin saw it happening and told Freeman to stop.
Another woman who worked on "Now You See Me" claims Freeman also made comments about her body as well as another female staffer's. She says women on set knew to cover up whenever he was around.
CNN reporter Chloe Melas said she too was subject to Freeman's misconduct ... when she was 6 months pregnant and interviewing him during a media junket. Melas claims Freeman told her she looked ripe, and repeatedly insinuated he wished he'd been there when she got pregnant.
In all, CNN says it spoke to 16 people -- 8 who claim they were victims, and 8 who witnessed Freeman's misconduct.
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Richie Incognito Claimed to Be NSA Agent ... Cops Say
Richie Incognito was suffering an "altered, paranoid state" when confronted by police at a Florida gym ... "and believed ordinary citizens were government officials that were tracking him."
That's just one part of the disturbing police report describing the bizarre events at Lifetime Fitness in Boca Raton, Florida on May 23.
TMZ Sports broke the story ... cops were called to the gym when another patron said the NFL lineman snapped and attacked him with a dumbbell.
When cops arrived, they asked Incognito what was going on and his answer was troubling.
"There's a guy walking around with headphones on," Incognito said ... "I'm running NSA class level 3 documents through my phone. I can't have anybody in blue tooth capability of me or taking pictures of me."
The officer says he asked Incognito why the government was trying to watch him and Richie told the cop he didn't have high enough clearance.
When pressed by officers, Incognito told a nearby woman to call the FBI.
Cops ultimately decided to detain Incognito for an involuntary psychiatric hold -- but, due to his large frame, they decided to cuff him in two sets of handcuffs linked together.
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He was transported to a nearby mental health facility for evaluation.
As we previously reported, several people close to Richie are concerned for his well-being -- including the gym attack victim -- and they all want him to get the help he needs.
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Donald Trump Pardons Boxer Jack Johnson ... Thanks to Stallone!
Donald Trump announced he was posthumously pardoning the first black heavyweight champion Jack Johnson on Thursday ... and it seems a lot of credit goes to Sylvester Stallone!!
Johnson was convicted more than 100 years ago of violating the Mann Act by transporting a white woman across state lines.
The conviction, largely seen as racist and an abuse of the legal system, has been urged by many in the boxing community to be pardoned for years.
But, per POTUS, it was Rocky himself who swayed him to make the full pardon, tweeting back in April:
"Sylvester Stallone called me with the story of heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson. His trials and tribulations were great, his life complex and controversial. Others have looked at this over the years, most thought it would be done, but yes, I am considering a Full Pardon!"
On Thursday, Trump made that happen.
And just a few minutes ago, Sly and boxing studs Lennox Lewis and Deontay Wilder celebrated the move with a punchy photo op in Washington D.C.
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Alex Rodriguez Topless, Sweaty Bootcamp ... with J Lo
The couple that does sweaty yoga together, stays together??
Seems to be the case with Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez ... who hit up a group Hot Pilates workout class at TruFusion in the Miami area -- and put in that work!
J-Rod seemed to enjoy it ... doing breath exercises, chopping moves, dancing and posing for selfies with everyone in the class.
They also threw fake money to promote J Lo's new song, "Dinero," with Cardi B and DJ Khaled.
The people in the class loved it -- and gave the couple an ovation after the workout. J Lo rewarded the group with a little dance number.
Good times.