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A BBC commentator was anything but "Happy" with his celebrity identification skills during the World Cup Final ... mistaking Pharrell for A$AP Rocky -- and somehow bungling Rocky's name in the process.

The hilarious flub came about 15 minutes into Sunday's showdown between Spain and Argentina ... when cameras cut to Pharrell sitting in the stands at MetLife Stadium.

BBC play-by-play man Guy Mowbray took a crack at identifying him, saying ... "I think that is AKA Rocky" ... before quickly correcting himself, "Or A$AP Rocky, sorry."

Yeah ... closer on the name, still miles off on the man. Rocky was seated alongside baby mama Rihanna while rapper Future and New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson also were in the same suite.

Rei Ami is still reeling from "KPop Demon Hunters" taking over the world in 2025 ... but fans won't have to wait for a sequel to get more of Zoey -- in human form, that is.

TMZ caught up with 1/3 of the singing voices of HUNTR/X outside "TODAY" on Friday ... and got her thoughts on the hit animated movie being as popular as ever a year after it was released.

Rei was close to tears as she reflected on the flick's success ... and told us she's "so proud, so eternally grateful for the fans and the community we built" in the process.

Cardi B and Nigerian soccer star Maduka Okoye are keeping the good times rolling in Italy ... sitting side by side for a swanky dinner overlooking a Venice canal.

Check out the exclusive video, obtained by TMZ ... Cardi and Maduka grabbed a bite with several other men at Gio's restaurant at the St. Regis, where the rapper turned plenty of heads in a plunging turquoise dress.

The two were seated together ... with Maduka flashing a big smile as Cardi chatted with the table and showed off her long nails. We’re told there was no PDA ... but they certainly seemed comfortable sharing another night out with friends.

The FIFA World Cup Final went full Super Bowl Sunday ... trotting out a halftime show stacked with music royalty, soccer legends, and even a couple guys from "Ted Lasso."

Madonna kicked off the spectacle alongside Brazilian soccer icons Ronaldinho and Ronaldo ... before the gang from "Sesame Street" got the stadium chanting with a rendition of The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army."

BTS then lit up the field with their smash hit "Dynamite" ... but the substitutions were only getting started.

Jeana Keough is facing the fight of her life ... the former 'Real Housewives of Orange County' star has been diagnosed with tongue cancer.

The heartbreaking news was shared by her daughter, Kara Keough Bosworth, who revealed Jeana initially thought a painful sore on her tongue was caused by a tooth rubbing against it. But after months of discomfort, a biopsy confirmed she has squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue.

Kara says Jeana has already undergone two surgeries one to remove the tumor and another to remove lymph nodes but doctors later discovered the cancer had spread. She's now in her fifth week of chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy.

Liam Payne's close friend, Roger Nores, is officially in the clear in the investigation into the One Direction star's death ... but prosecutors aren't done with the case just yet.

Court records obtained by the NY Post show Argentine businessman Nores has now been fully cleared of all criminal charges tied to Payne's fatal October 2024 fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Prosecutors did not appeal the ruling, making the dismissal final.

As TMZ previously reported, Nores had been accused of abandoning Payne despite allegedly knowing the singer was struggling with addiction. Nores maintained he was simply Liam's friend -- not his caretaker -- and insisted he'd done everything he could to help him.

Kylie Jenner is honoring her late grandmother, MJ, with a series of heartfelt Instagram Stories ... sharing treasured family memories just days after the Kardashian-Jenner matriarch's death.

The Kylie Cosmetics founder posted three throwback Stories featuring Mary Jo "MJ" Campbell, including sweet family photos spanning the years. Kylie kept the posts simple, letting the nostalgic snapshots speak for themselves as she remembered her beloved grandmother.

Kylie's tribute comes after Kris Jenner tragically announced Thursday that MJ had died at 91. In an emotional Instagram post, Kris called her mom "the heart of our family" and thanked her for the love and wisdom she shared throughout her life.

Bunnie XO is starting her next chapter in style ... showing off her sprawling new home after settling her divorce from Jelly Roll.

The "Dumb Blonde" podcast host shared a video on Instagram Friday giving comedian Matt Matthews a first look at the luxe property -- and his reactions pretty much said it all.

As Bunnie walked him through the house, Matt's jaw dropped after she revealed one oversized room was dedicated to her closet and makeup. He flopped onto a massive bed and declared, "Girl! This is nice!" before calling the place "f***ing stupid!"

Taylor Frankie Paul is breaking her silence after explosive court filings in her ongoing custody case became public ... saying there are both true and false claims circulating, and that anything she believes is "way off or misconstrued" will be addressed by her attorneys in court.

The 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star posted a lengthy Instagram video Saturday, telling followers she hasn't felt the need to read the documents because she "lived" the events they're describing and knows "the truth."

Taylor also explained why she previously asked to have the juvenile case sealed, saying it wasn't to protect herself but to protect her children. She said the request was denied from the start and maintained the details would eventually come to light anyway.

Ricky Alvarez was front and center supporting girlfriend Ariana Grande over the weekend ... showing up at her concert and looking like he knew every word.

Check out the video ... Ricky is seen dancing and singing along to Ariana's song "Imperfect for You," smiling as she performs for the packed crowd Saturday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

His appearance comes after TMZ revealed Ariana and Ricky have rekindled their romance following her split from Ethan Slater.

Matty Healy is officially a married man ... tying the knot with Gabbriette ... just two weeks after his ex, Taylor Swift, walked down the aisle herself.

The 1975 frontman and the model exchanged vows at the historic Castillo del Lago mansion in the Hollywood Hills Saturday evening at a Spanish Colonial Revival estate once owned by Madonna with family and famous friends on hand to celebrate.

Matty kept it classic in a black tuxedo, while Gabbriette stunned in a white gown with a long veil pinned to her half-up, half-down hairstyle. After saying "I do," the newlyweds shared a kiss as Matty dipped his bride for photographers before heading into the reception.

Kai Cenat is facing some legal heat ... because his company is getting sued by a man who claims he nearly suffered a heatstroke not once but twice at one of Kai's Streamer University events.

In the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, a guy named Caleb Gottfried aka SNVRK claims he attended Kai's Streamer University event at a college in Manhattan last month ... and conditions at the event were so severe he had two separate near misses with heatstroke ... and NYPD officers were there to witness it!

Adding insult to near injury ... Gottfried says his image was used in a commercial for it without his consent. 

Blake Robertson -- a contestant on season 4 of 'The Ultimatum' -- was arrested after being accused of an assault involving his girlfriend, Hayley Hendrich, TMZ has learned.

Blake was arrested in October 2025 -- after filming for the Netflix reality show wrapped -- at a business in Nacogdoches, Texas for allegedly putting his hands on Hayley, with whom he appeared on the show.

However, the reality star's attorney, Sean Hightower, tells us ... "Blake's case was rightfully dismissed by the prosecutor almost immediately, and all records were expunged."

Andrew and Tristan Tate are being extradited to the UK ... a move their lawyer says is totally unfair given their other legal entanglements.

Joseph McBride tells TMZ ... the two brothers were arrested and are set to be extradited to the UK after the Crown Prosecution Service announced 32 more charges against Andrew and 6 against Tristan this weekend. CPS says all the charges are connected to alleged conduct which they say occurred between 2010 and 2017.

According to CPS, Andrew's 32 charges break down to 7 counts of rape, 3 counts of arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation, 3 counts of assault, and 19 charges "relating to indecent images of a child and extreme pornography."

Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami ... just before Andrew was set to cohost a bareknuckle boxing event.

The Tates were taken into custody Saturday afternoon outside the James L. Knight Center ... an event space in the downtown area of the South Florida city where IBA Bareknuckle 6 is set to go down.

We've obtained photos and video of Andrew and Tristan being arrested ... which show the two brothers after the cuffs have been slapped on them.

"90 Day Fiancé" stars Armando Niedermeier-Rubio and Kenny Niedermeier have been reunited in the United States as their 13-year-old daughter receives urgent treatment for an unexplained brain bleed ... and the sweet reunion is on video.

You can watch the emotional video here -- Kenny and Armando embrace outside the Phoenix, Arizona, hospital treating Hannah in the ICU after they fought for the latter's entry into the U.S. on an emergency visa.

Next, Armando is overcome with emotion as he sees Hannah for the first time in person since she was transferred to the United States for testing earlier this week ... he whispers to her and kisses her on the forehead. Though she looks fragile, she's able to crack a smile.