Controversial S#!T

Colorado State defensive back Henry Blackburn is on the receiving end of death threats after laying a controversial hit on Travis Hunter during Saturday's game ... and now, university police tell TMZ Sports an investigation into the hateful messages is underway.

Blackburn received a ton of heat for his massive late hit on the Colorado receiver in the first half of the Rams vs. Buffaloes matchup... which left Hunter sidelined for weeks with a lacerated liver.

Some looked at Blackburn's tackle as targeting ... including LeBron James, who went on X to say, "That was blatant and uncalled for IMO!"

Shortly after the tackle went viral on social media, the safety and his family were singled out by furious fans ... and we're told cops are taking the interactions seriously.

"CSUPD is aware of death threats against CSU football player Henry Blackburn, and the investigation is ongoing," a university police spokesperson told us on Monday.

"The police department will continue to monitor the situation, and the university is actively supporting the player and his family."

CSUI athletic director Joe Parker told Pete Thamel of ESPN he's concerned for Blackburn ... saying Henry never meant to hurt Hunter or anyone on the field.

"It's not what we teach or coach," Parker said. "We hope that the irrational vitriol directed at Henry stops immediately."

Rep. Lauren Boebert says it's dunzo between her and the theater groping guy -- saying the one-time private moment came and went ... and it sounds like his politics might be at play.

The Colorado congresswoman touched down in D.C. Monday to get back to work -- and she chatted it up with a photog at the airport who asked all about her busy past few days outside of Capitol Hill. Of course, we're referring to her wild night out in Denver last week.

Check out what she has to say about it ... she's got some interesting soundbites here.

For starters, Boebert again takes accountability ... saying she regrets how everything played out, especially in public. She somewhat defends her fooling around as a little bit of "me time," and she was just cutting loose and enjoying herself on a romantic date.

Speaking of that date -- bar owner Quinn Gallagher -- it sounds like he might be out of luck for a second meetup ... at least based on what she says here. The reason she's cutting him loose ... he's a freaking Dem! Apparently, she didn't know that before going out with him. Nonetheless, she says he's a great guy.

What we can glean from her remarks ... this seems to have been a first date. If true, that's certainly fascinating -- especially considering how handsy they were with each other. Here's hoping he enjoyed it, 'cause RLB probably ain't calling him again ... nice as he was.

Rep. Lauren Boebert isn't holy anymore in the eyes of an organization focused on conservative youths -- 'cause she's been booted from their official speakers list.

The Colorado congresswoman was initially part of the guest lineup that was set to appear and speak later this month at the Texas Youth Summit just outside of Houston -- where people between the ages of 12 and 26 are invited to lean into their right-wing views.

Boebert was supposed to appear alongside Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle, Charlie Kirk and others. Now, however, it appears there's been a change of plans ... 'cause she's been scrubbed from all the marketing material that originally featured her -- pre-groping video going public.

There's been no official explanation from the org itself on why they nixed her -- but it seems pretty obvious after Boebert was found to be in a mutual fondling sesh last week.

What's also interesting is how they described when they first booked/publicized her gig with them. They said RLB was a "devout Christian who seeks to honor God in all that she does."

In light of everything that's come out since, though ... maybe not as godly as they thought.

Rep. Boebert has since apologized for the whole thing -- saying it was an error of judgment on her end, on pretty much all fronts. Congress hasn't formally reprimanded her just yet.

Cover your eyes, children!

Michigan State University has informed Mel Tucker of its plans to fire him ... just days after the suspended Spartans football coach was accused of sexual misconduct.

Rape survivor and activist Brenda Tracy recently claimed Tucker made unsolicited sexual comments and masturbated during an April 2022 phone call ... which led to a formal Title IX complaint and investigation.

Tucker was suspended on Sept. 10 ... and on Monday, the school announced its plans to terminate his contract for cause.

MSU Vice President Allen Haller said the decision has the support of the administration and board ... adding Tucker has been hit with a written notification of the plans to kick him to the curb.

Haller noted in the statement that Tucker now has seven days to plead his case and try to keep his job.

"This action does not conclude the ongoing Office for Civil Rights case; that rigorous process will continue," Haller said.

Tucker -- who signed a $95 million deal in 2021 -- has adamantly denied any wrongdoing ... admitting he had an intimate relationship with Tracy, but claimed she initiated the private convo with comments of her own.

He also said the allegations were simply an attempt to "revive her career" ... but it's clear the school felt otherwise.

La congresista Lauren Boebert ya no es santa a los ojos de una organización centrada en los jóvenes conservadores, ya que ha sido expulsada de su lista oficial de oradores.

La congresista de Colorado formaba parte inicialmente de la lista de invitados que iban a aparecer y hablar a finales de este mes en la Cumbre Juvenil de Texas a las afueras de Houston, donde se invita a personas de entre 12 y 26 años a inclinarse por sus puntos de vista de derechas.

Se suponía que Boebert iba a aparecer junto a Donald Trump Jr, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Charlie Kirk y otros. Sin embargo, ha habido un cambio de planes, porque ella ha sido borrada de todo el material de marketing que originalmente la presentaba antes de que se hiciera público el vídeo del manoseo.

La propia organización no ha dado ninguna explicación oficial sobre por qué la han eliminado pero parece bastante obvio después de que se descubriera a Boebert acariciándose mutuamente la semana pasada.

Lo que también es interesante es cómo describieron la primera vez que la contrataron y le dieron publicidad. Dijeron que RLB era una "devota cristiana que busca honrar a Dios en todo lo que hace".

Parece que se olvidaron los mandamientos por un momento.

Desde entonces, la diputada Boebert se ha disculpado por todo el asunto, diciendo que fue un error de juicio por su parte, en casi todos los frentes. El Congreso aún no la ha reprendido formalmente.

Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid says Jann Wenner's comments about Black and female artists don't come as a total shock to him -- and he's calling on some white rock legends to speak out, but only if they keep it real.

Vernon joined us Monday on "TMZ Live," telling us why the Rolling Stone co-founder calling some iconic Black and female artists inarticulate was "staggering, but not surprising at all."

Keep in mind, Wenner was referring to people like Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell and Grace Slick.

If anything, Vernon's glad Wenner put, in his opinion, his true self out there for all to see.

Maybe the more shocking part is that Vernon says thoughts and feelings like Wenner's are not new to the music industry -- it's just rare for anyone to say it out loud.

TMZ broke the story ... Wenner was kicked out of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Board of Directors after sharing his controversial thoughts in an interview with the NYT -- discussing his upcoming book, "The Masters," which highlights his interviews with 7 white, male artists.

In Vernon's opinion, folks in the book like Bruce Springsteen and Bono should speak out about Wenner's comments, on one condition -- that it comes from the heart, rather than issuing performative statements for PR purposes.

Bill Maher has pulled the plug on his decision to bring "Real Time" back without writers ... he says there's now hope both sides may reach an agreement so he's putting his show on ice until that happens.

Bill says, "My decision to return to work was made when it seemed nothing was happening and there was no end in sight to this strike. Now that both sides have agreed to go back to the negotiating table I'm going to delay the return of Real Time, for now, and hope they can finally get this done."

The words, "for now," are important ... if there's an impasse after the WGA and studios meet this week, Bill might go back to his OG plan.

Maher's decision comes after Drew Barrymore also reversed course herself after getting scorched by other celebs and folks on social media. Jennifer Hudson's show and "The Talk" also pulled the plug on coming back during the strike.

Bill announced last week he wanted to do something for the staff of his show that was struggling during the 5-month-long strike. He was planning on eliminating the writer-based segments and just having a spontaneous panel show, but now everything's on hold.

The big question ... will writers feel pressure to settle, knowing there are producers and hosts chomping at the bit to return to work if talks collapse?

Bill Maher ha suspendido su decisión de volver a "Real Time" sin guionistas, dice que ahora hay esperanzas de que ambas partes lleguen a un acuerdo por lo que deja su programa en suspenso hasta que eso ocurra.

Bill dice: "Mi decisión de volver al trabajo se tomó cuando parecía que no pasaba nada y que no había un final a la vista para esta huelga. Ahora que ambas partes han acordado volver a la mesa de negociaciones voy a retrasar el regreso de Real Time, por ahora, y espero que finalmente puedan acabar con esto.

Las palabras, "por ahora", son importantes, si hay un callejón sin salida después de la WGA y los estudios se reúnen esta semana Bill podría volver a su plan de OG.

La decisión de Maher se produce después de que Drew Barrymore también diera marcha atrás tras ser criticada por otras celebridades y personas en las redes sociales. El programa de Jennifer Hudson y "The Talk" también se retiraron del programa durante la huelga.

Bill anunció la semana pasada que quería hacer algo por el personal de su programa que estaba luchando durante la huelga de 5 meses de duración. Él estaba planeando eliminar los segmentos basados en escritores y sólo tener un panel espontáneo, pero ahora todo está en suspenso.

La gran pregunta ... ¿se sentirán presionados los escritores para llegar a un acuerdo, sabiendo que hay productores y presentadores ansiosos por volver al trabajo si las conversaciones fracasan?

People might've thought they were seeing Tina Turner's ghost last week in London, but it was just Kanye West's wife doing her best imitation ... with her own unique spin.

Bianca Censori turned heads for London Fashion Week Friday as she and hubby showed up at the Mowalola SS24 catwalk show. Ye himself was dressed down, going for a subdued all-black look with his head completely covered. But BC ... well, she was baring it all.

Take a look ... she's wearing some kind of burlap body suit that shows off a lot of leg and a lot of her ass, too.

It's not quite as risqué as some of the outfits she's been wearing in Italy lately -- where her boobs were on full display in very sheer tops -- so we suppose it's a step forward in that regard.

The big takeaway from Friday's getups, however, wasn't even on her body ... it was perched on top of her head. She was wearing some sort of mane-like headdress that ran down her back and completely covered her eyes. Indeed, SIA would blush over this one.

It's certainly a fashion statement, no doubt, and you can bet KW had a hand in dressing her.

La gente podría haber pensado que estaban viendo el fantasma de Tina Turner la semana pasada en Londres, pero era sólo la esposa de Kanye West haciendo su mejor imitación (con un toque personal).

Bianca Censori hizo girar cabezas en la Semana de la Moda de Londres el viernes cuando ella y su marido aparecieron en el desfile Mowalola SS24. El propio Ye se vistió a la moda, con un discreto look negro y la cabeza completamente cubierta. Pero Bianca, bueno, ella lo llevaba todo.

Echa un vistazo, ella lleva una especie de traje de arpillera que muestra un montón de pierna y un montón de su culo.

No es tan arriesgado como algunos de los trajes que ha estado usando en Italia últimamente —donde sus tetas estaban en plena exhibición en tops muy transparentes— por lo que suponemos que es un paso adelante en ese sentido.

Sin embargo, lo más llamativo del atuendo del viernes no estaba en su cuerpo sino en su cabeza. Llevaba una especie de tocado en forma de melena que le bajaba por la espalda y le tapaba completamente los ojos. De hecho, SIA se sonrojaría por esto.

Sin duda es una declaración de moda y puedes apostar a que Kanye tuvo algo que ver a la hora de vestirla.

Halle Berry is still firin' shots at Drake after using a pic of her covered in slime for his new song ... clarifying that he did reach out for her permission, and she said no way.

Folks have been chiming in all weekend about the cover art for Drake's new track, "Slime You Out," featuring SZA ... one fan asked why Halle's so pressed about a photo that's owned by Getty Images.

She had an answer --"Cuz he asked me and I said NO that’s why." She added, "Why ask if you intend to do what you want to do ! That was the f*** you to me. Not cool You get it?"

Halle went online shortly after Drizzy dropped the single Friday, cryptically shading him.

She said Drake didn't get her permission to use the photo of her from the 2012 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards -- "When people you admire disappoint you you have to be the bigger person and move on!"

Drake still hasn't responded, but he also went the cryptic route Sunday, sharing a snap of him at the cards table with a shirt that says, "What the hell is going on?"

Is Halle Berry overreacting by being mad about Drake using her photo for his new track's cover art? Vote below.

Angelyne está haciendo algo que sorprenderá a la mayoría de los nativos de Los Ángeles - la personalidad de los medios de comunicación está vendiendo uno de sus icónicos Corvettes rosa en un último esfuerzo para completar su película biográfica de producción propia.

Angelyne le dice a TMZ ... que está descargando uno de sus famosos paseos por la friolera de $ 200k, o la mejor oferta que pueda conseguir, con el dinero en efectivo va a ayudar a terminar la película que está haciendo sobre sí misma.

Dice que es la dueña de la brillante moto desde 2008, pero que casi ha terminado la película, aparte de la música, los colores y los retoques de sonido, por lo que es esencial que consiga los fondos. Angelyne nos cuenta que los fondos de la venta del coche le permitirán mantener el control creativo de la película, lo que es importante para ella.

Angelyne dice que ha recibido algunas ofertas a la baja en los últimos días, pero que está esperando a que lleguen los 200.000 dólares... y no os preocupéis, angelinos, aún le quedan otros 3 'Vettes rosas... así que seguirá siendo reconocible por la ciudad.

Para los que no lo sepan, Angelyne ha sido un icono de la Costa Oeste desde la década de 1980, a menudo vista conduciendo por la ciudad en uno de los 11 Corvettes rosas que ha tenido a lo largo de su vida. También llamó mucho la atención cuando apareció en una serie de vallas publicitarias que simplemente llevaban su nombre y una foto suya subidita de tono.

Aparte de su fama local, apareció con el Corvette que pronto se venderá en la película de 2017 "The Disaster Artist", con James Franco y Seth Rogen.

Angelyne is doin' something that will shock most L.A. natives -- the media personality is selling one of her iconic pink Corvettes in a last-ditch effort to complete her self-produced biopic.

Angelyne tells TMZ ... she's unloading one of her famous rides for a whopping $200k, or the best offer she can get, with the cash going to help wrap up the movie she's making about herself.

She says she's owned the bright ride since 2008, but is almost done with the flick apart from music, coloring, and sound tweaks, so it's essential she come up with the funds. Angelyne tells us the finances from the sale of the car will allow her to maintain creative control of the film, which is important to her.

Angelyne says she's gotten some lowball offers in the past few days but is holding out for the $200k to come rolling in -- and not to worry, Angelenos, she still has 3 other pink 'Vettes left ... so she'll still be recognizable around town.

For those unaware, Angelyne has been a West Coast icon since the 1980s, often spotted driving around the city in one of the 11 pink Corvettes she's owned in her lifetime. She also gained a lot of attention when she appeared on a series of billboards that simply had her name on it and a raunchy pic of her.

Apart from her local fame, she appeared with the soon-to-be-sold Corvette in the 2017 film, "The Disaster Artist," with James Franco and Seth Rogen.

La diputada Lauren Boebert dice que todo se acabó entre ella y el tipo de teatro, diciendo que el momento privado de una sola vez llegó y se fue y suena como su política podría estar en juego.

La congresista de Colorado aterrizó en Washington el lunes para volver al trabajo y charló con un fotógrafo en el aeropuerto que le preguntó todo acerca de sus ocupados últimos días fuera del Capitolio. Por supuesto, nos referimos a su noche salvaje en Denver la semana pasada.

Échale un vistazo a lo que tiene que decir al respecto ... ella tiene algunos soundbites interesantes aquí.

Para empezar, Boebert toma de nuevo la responsabilidad ... diciendo que se arrepiente de cómo todo salió, sobre todo en público. Ella defiende de alguna manera su tonteo como un poco de "tiempo para mí", y ella sólo estaba cortando suelta y disfrutar de sí misma en una cita romántica.

Hablando de esa cita —el dueño del bar Quinn Gallagher— parece que podría estar sin suerte para un segundo encuentro, al menos basado en lo que ella dice. La razón por la que lo deja es ni más ni menos por que ¡es un maldito demócrata! Al parecer, ella no lo sabía antes de salir con él. Sin embargo, dice que es un gran tipo.

Lo que podemos deducir de sus comentarios es que esto parece haber sido una primera cita. Si es cierto, eso es ciertamente fascinante, especialmente teniendo en cuenta lo manoseados que estaban el uno con el otro. Esperemos que lo haya disfrutado, porque por muy simpático que fuera probablemente no lo vuelva a llamar .

Maren Morris se está divorciando del género musical en el que se hizo famosa, diciendo que la música country de hoy en día es irreconocible para ella y se ha transformado en pura política.

La cantante, que se formó en el country y, durante mucho tiempo fue considerada una de las favoritas de Nashville. Se ha ido a la "tierra quemada" con sus compañeros después de publicar dos nuevas canciones esta semana que hablan de su ira y desilusión sobre cómo están las cosas en el negocio.

En uno de los vídeos musicales de sus nuevas canciones, se puede ver a Maren alejándose de una ciudad en llamas y ha insistido en ello en una entrevista con el LA Times.

Dice: "Pensé que me gustaría quemarla hasta los cimientos y empezar de nuevo. Pero se está quemando sola sin mi ayuda". Continúa diciendo que se siente muy distanciada de muchas de las historias que cuentan los artistas country de hoy en día y añade que ha intentado evitarlo.

Maren continúa diciendo que se ha cansado de intentar encajar su estilo musical en el paradigma del country tradicional, señalando que todo el género le parece rancio y fuera de onda últimamente.

Ella va a la yugular diciendo esto: "Después de los años de Trump, los prejuicios de la gente estaban en plena exhibición. Simplemente reveló quiénes eran realmente las personas y que estaban orgullosas de ser misóginas, racistas, homofóbicas y transfóbicas."

Maren termina con este pensamiento final: "Todas estas cosas estaban siendo celebradas y estaba encajando extrañamente con esta rama hipermasculina de la música country. Yo lo llamo butt rock".

Maren Morris is divorcing herself from the music genre she got famous in -- saying modern-day country music is unrecognizable to her ... and has morphed into pure political posturing.

The singer -- who cut her teeth in country and, for a long time was considered a Nashville darling -- has gone scorched earth on her peers ... this after dropping two new tracks this week that speak to her anger and disillusionment over where things stand in the biz.

In one of the music videos for her new songs, Maren can be seen walking away from a burning town ... and she hit that point home in a follow-up interview with the LA Times.

She says, "I thought I'd like to burn it to the ground and start over. But it's burning itself down without my help." She goes on to say that she feels very distanced from a lot of the stories that mainstream country artists are telling today ... adding she's tried avoiding that.

Maren goes on to say that she's done trying to fit her musical style within the traditional country paradigm -- noting that she finds the entire genre stale and out of touch lately.

She goes for the jugular by saying this ... "After the Trump years, people’s biases were on full display. It just revealed who people really were and that they were proud to be misogynistic and racist and homophobic and transphobic."

Maren finishes with this final thought -- "All these things were being celebrated, and it was weirdly dovetailing with this hyper-masculine branch of country music. I call it butt rock."