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Chris Brown is slamming Texas State Representative Venton Jones after he apologized for honoring the singer amid backlash. 

The singer is pissed at Jones for apologizing for appearing on stage with Chris to announce that Chris had been placed in the Congressional Record for his musical and entertainment achievements, along with Usher.

Jones made the apology Tuesday on Don Lemon's show after the politician caught heat for honoring a woman abuser ... as you know, Brown was convicted of physically abusing Rihanna in 2009.

U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett was also on stage with Jones, appearing with the singer and Jones at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Saturday to present him with the honor and shower him with praise.

At first, Brown gave thanks to Jones and Crockett for the award, but after Jones made his public apology, Brown slammed him on Instagram, writing Tuesday night that Jones "immediately started tap dancing and apologizing because he didn't wanna lose voters or support."

Stefon Diggs' male sexual assault accuser, Christopher Griffith, wants their legal battle moved to a courthouse far away from the NFL star's home stadium ... due to fears the jurors will want to protect their franchise player to win football games ... TMZ has learned.

Christopher filed court docs asking for the ongoing lawsuit against Stefon for alleged sexual battery to be moved to a courthouse further away from the Washington Commanders stadium in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Stefon signed with the team in August ... and scored a touchdown in their Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Lexi Kramer's family says she believed car influencer James Wehr truly loved her and his divorce was nearly finalized when he flew her to California for their first date ... TMZ has learned.

The family member tells TMZ ... Lexi and James met through Instagram direct messages and had been talking for about a month before he paid for her flight to California. They spent the day together before the crash that claimed both their lives.

According to Lexi's family, James told her he and his wife were almost finished finalizing their divorce. But after James and Lexi died, the family member says James' wife contacted them and they spoke about James and Lexi's relationship.

Alix Earle's stepmom went on social media to rattle off 5 reasons why she thinks Netflix should pull the plug on "Earle Meets World.”

Ashley Earle' posted a video of her eating lunch, taking playful jabs at the show ... and first on her list was the fact that no one listens to her dating advice.

Second on Ashley's list is her conversations with Alix -- which she jokingly said were heavily edited to favor her stepdaughter.

Tom Sandoval's ex-girlfriend is moving out and moving on ... packing up the last of her stuff from his house.

TMZ obtained video of Victoria Lee Robinson at Tom's house with some movers Tuesday ... you can see in the clip she's directing them as they load her stuff into a truck.

As you know, Victoria and Tom are going through a pretty messy breakup -- Tom was granted a temporary domestic violence restraining order against Victoria and her father, Will Robinson, at the end of June.

Tyra Banks’ fight for hours of unaired footage shot for the "America’s Next Top Model" documentary is heating up ... with the producers scoffing at the supermodel’s request, TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Netflix and the documentary producers are opposing Tyra's attempt to get her hands on the unaired raw footage of her former friends Miss J and Jay Manuel that didn’t end up in the doc.

Tyra believes the footage could help prove her claim that she was defamed due to producers selectively editing the interviews.

Kris Jenner played a key role in helping Jay-Z's longtime friend Emory Jones receive a presidential pardon.

Kris acknowledged her involvement on Instagram, thanking Alice Marie Johnson for helping Emory and praising Kim Kardashian for advocating for Johnson.

Kris wrote that she was grateful to President Trump for allowing her to advocate for Emory and giving him a second chance.

Amanda Seyfried and her husband, Thomas Sadoski, are over after 9 years together and two kids ... TMZ has learned. 

“We have been separated for a while, and it’s proven to be the right move for us and our family unit. We’ve got each other forever—and it’s GOOD,” the former pair said in a statement to People.

The "Mamma Mia" star and Thomas wed in 2017. Amanda praised Thomas in an interview with Vogue earlier this year. 

NeNe Leakes is defending Kim Zolciak as her close friend deals with haters coming after her over her son's felony sex crimes case.

We got the 'RHOA' legend in NYC and our photog asked her about Kim's son Kroy Biermann Jr.'s felony charges for alleged sodomy and sexual battery.

NeNe said she has been in contact with Kim via text ... telling us, "As a mom, I'm sure she's not okay."

Ed Sheeran's tour just got a whole lot more empty ... with Finneas now being the newest artist to call it quits on joining the Irish singer's crew, amid Macklemore being booted for his "Free Palestine" comments.

Finneas -- song-writer and brother to Billie Eilish -- was set to open for Sheeran for 6 shows in his South American leg in late November and early December ... however, Finneas announced his decision to drop out after Macklemore was kicked off the tour on Monday.

The singer took to Instagram saying "Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed. I have decided to withdraw from my upcoming tour dates with Ed Sheeran. I stand with Palestine and its people."

Hayden Panettiere's Los Angeles home was searched by federal drug agents shortly after her death ... and we're told investigators were looking for evidence that could link the fatal pill to her drug dealer.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... DEA agents executed a search warrant at Hayden's L.A. residence August 25th -- 9 days after her death -- looking for evidence related to black market controlled substances.

We're told investigators were interested in various drugs Hayden may have been taking ... testing them to see if any were laced with fentanyl.

Ed Sheeran’s opening act, Aaron Rowe, announced he is dropping out of the tour … to stand in solidarity with Macklemore.

Aaron took to social media, writing, “I have made the decision to withdraw as a support act on” Ed Sheeran’s tour.

"I don't take the decision lightly. Ed has been a friend to me and has changed my life; I could never thank him enough for this,” Aaron explained.

Kim Kardashian has been awarded just one euro for the infamous 2016 Paris robbery she says was "deeply traumatic" ... but it sounds like this is the outcome Kim wanted.

A Paris court awarded the compensation on Tuesday -- which was the amount she had asked for -- and recognized her as a victim of the harrowing incident.

Kim and stylist Simone Harouche -- who was at the hotel when the robbery went down -- tell TMZ in a joint statement ... "We are grateful to the French justice system for recognizing us as victims of the terrible events that took place in Paris in 2016. The experience was deeply traumatic, and its impact has stayed with us."

The statement continues ... "Today's decision is not about the compensation, but about accountability and recognition. We are thankful to the Court and everyone who supported us throughout this process, and we hope to now move forward and continue to heal."

Porn star Christian Styles' death was caused by heavy drinking and kratom use ... which is called "gas station heroin" ... TMZ has learned.

According to Michigan’s Wayne County Medical Examiner … Christian died due to alcohol and mitragynine toxicity. Mitragynine is the active ingredient in Kratom, which is a product sold without a prescription for pain relief and energy.

The report says Christian had a 0.168 BAC, mitragynine, and several of its breakdown products in his blood. The porn star was found dead inside a bedroom in his home when his parents came to check on him.

Texas State Representative Venton Jones is backpedaling a bit after celebrating Chris Brown over the weekend ... 'cause now he's apologizing.

The politician cleared the air with Don Lemon and said he was sorry for triggering victims of domestic violence.

As you know, Jones -- alongside Rep. Jasmine Crockett and producer RoccStar -- took the stage during Breezy and Usher's recent tour stop in Arlington to give the duo a Congressional Record recognition.

Kanye West's former employee, Benjamin Provo, is laying out his case against the musician as he seeks an 8-figure sum ... claiming he was discriminated against because of his hairstyle.

In new court docs, obtained by TMZ, Benjamin says he believes he's owed up to around $23 million in damages from Kanye and his Donda Academy ... claiming he was fired for refusing to cut off his dreads.

Benjamin, a Black man, claims he faced discrimination while working at Kanye's Donda Academy in 2022 ... and alleges Kanye also removed all books by prominent Black leaders.