Odell Beckham Jr. 'Early Stages of Dating' ... With Amber Rose
The man with hands just bagged himself the chick with that ass.
TMZ Sports has learned ... New York Giants superstar Odell Beckham Jr. is in the "early stages of dating" with Amber Rose.
Chris Brown Gays Didn't Scare Me From Show ... There Was No Show!
Chris Brown claims he never cancelled a show during ATL Black Gay Pride Weekend ... because he was never scheduled to perform in the first place, but the event promoter claims otherwise.
CB's reps tell TMZ ... Brown was in Atlanta for his "One Hell of a Nite" tour last weekend ... in a totally different venue from the Pride event, which was organized by Traxx Girls, a lesbian owned and operated entertainment company.
Traxx claims it paid Brown to perform for the 4,000 women at the Georgia Freight Depot -- and when he no-showed ... Fetty Wap stepped in at the last minute.
Brown's people say the event promoter's story is completely fabricated ... claiming Traxx just slapped Breezy's name on posters and flyers to drum up interest in the show, and now it's just trying to save face with customers.
Traxx reps won't say how much cash they paid Brown ... but they are considering legal action to recover the money.
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Kanye West Mother/Daughter Portrait Moves Him
Someone touched Kanye West with a tribute to his mom.
Kanye was going into his NYC apartment with Kim, when an artist stood at the front door with a multi-media portrait of Donda West holding North West, the granddaughter she never met. Kanye was clearly moved, took the portrait and walked inside.
Donda died in 2007 after undergoing cosmetic surgery.
The artist, Andrew Gonzalez, tells us it took him a day to create the work and he attached his contact info. Smart man.
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Rob Gronkowski Hey, Mr. Kraft ... I've Got a Classy Side, Too!
Rob Gronkowski isn't just about party buses and booze cruises, he can class it up sometimes ... but with a touch of Gronk thrown it in.
The New England Patriots stud recently picked himself up a new Mercedes AMG S63 from Bernie Moreno and the folks at Mercedes Benz of Berlington, MA.
Moreno tells TMZ Sports dealing with Gronk was a breeze, saying, "He’s the absolute real deal. What you see is what you get. A really nice guy who loves what he does and is as genuine as I have ever met."
As for the actual car, Moreno says it was "fully-loaded" with 577hp, rear seat entertainment system and -- in a feature that sounds like it was created specifically for Gronk -- the car comes with a small fridge in the back.
Gronk gonna Gronk.
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Jim Parsons Friend Praised During Emmy Speech ... Busted for Improper Relationship with Student
The man "Big Bang Theory" star Jim Parsons singled out for praise during his Emmy acceptance speech in 2010 has been arrested for having an improper relationship with his high school student -- a felony.
42-year-old Greg Stanley -- who was Parsons' roommate in college and longtime friend -- was arrested in College Station, Texas after a 17-year-old complained Stanley lured him to his home last month, served him alcohol and sexually assaulted him.
Stanley was a theater arts teacher at College Station High School, where the 17-year-old attended.
According to cops, a conversation after the incident between Stanley and the 17-year-old was recorded, in which Stanley reportedly said he would give the boy a prominent position within a student organization "if we could just move on."
As for why Stanley wasn't charged with child molestation ... the age of consent in Texas is 17.
Stanley has been placed on administrative leave.
A rep for Parsons tells TMZ, "They were friends but have not been in contact for several years."
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Shannon Briggs Vs. Klitschko Evander Holyfield Breaks Up Gym Fight
The Shannon Briggs vs. Wladimir Klitschko feud just hit new levels -- with tensions exploding in a Florida gym ... and Evander Holyfield had to jump in to save the day ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Briggs -- a former heavyweight champ -- confronted his arch enemy in the boxing gym where they're both known to work out ... and as usual, got in Klitschko's face and called him out for refusing to fight him in the ring.
At one point, Wlad put one of his hands on Briggs -- which PISSED SHANNON OFF!
Things got physical and Briggs tells TMZ Sports .... that's when Holyfield, along with another boxing champ, Michael Moorer, jumped into action and separated the two.
By the way, the boxing champs are all in town to shoot a boxing documentary about heavyweights.
As for Klitschko ... still unclear if he'll take a fight with Briggs ... but at this point, it seems like it's only a matter of time.
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Taylor Swift $150k Boat Torched Near Beach House ... 'Property of Taylor Swift'
Taylor Swift just lost an awesome $150k boat after it was burned to the ground on a beach near her home ... at least that's what vandals want you to think.
The 35-foot cruiser washed up on shore in July and was abandoned after its owner couldn't afford to have it moved. We're told that's when some punk decided to spray paint, "Property of Taylor Swift" on the side of the rig.
However, law enforcement tells TMZ Swift had nothing to do with the paint or fire and it's now an arson investigation.
The thing is ... Taylor could have claimed the boat because in Rhode Island an abandoned vessel is fair game to anybody after 45 days.
It was a bit of a stretch considering the only thing we know of Swift burning is pictures.
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O.J. Simpson's Heisman Man Charged with Stashing Trophy ... For 20 Years
The man who allegedly tried to SELL O.J. Simpson's stolen Heisman Trophy and plaque has been charged in the case ... and faces up to 6 years in state prison if convicted ... TMZ Sports has learned.
As we previously reported, the suspect is ADAMANT he's not the person who originally stole the 1968 trophy and plaque from Heritage Hall at USC in 1994 ... but admitted he did barter for them in 1996, trading a Honda Accord and $500 cash.
Cops say the man hid the items for nearly 2 decades -- until late last year, when he allegedly tried to sell them -- heating up a case that had gone ice cold. Officials say the man knew the trophy was stolen when he came into possession of it.
The suspect was arrested Monday after nearly a year-long investigation ... and he was charged with one count of receiving stolen property. He's set to be arraigned later today.
As for the person who originally stole the trophy from USC -- still no lead on that person.
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Jimmy Snuka Murder Done In By His Own Autobiography
Cops say Jimmy Snuka has been lying about what REALLY happened the day his GF died for DECADES ... and his own autobiography helped convince cops he's the murderer.
TMZ Sports has obtained documents from the grand jury that indicted the former WWF superstar ... which spells out why investigators believe he killed Nancy Argentino in 1983.
Long story short ... cops say Snuka told investigators in 1983 that Nancy injured her head while the two were "fooling around" outside of their motel room in Allentown, PA when he pushed her and she fell, striking her head.
Fast forward to 2012 ... when Snuka published his autobiography, "Superfly: The Jimmy Snuka Story" in which Jimmy's story changes RADICALLY.
In the book, Snuka says Nancy slipped and fell on her own while going to the bathroom at a rest stop. He makes no mention of an altercation whatsoever.
Well, cops took notice of the extreme change in his story and reopened the case -- ultimately, determining there was enough evidence to prove Snuka laid a serious beatdown on Nancy, which directly caused her death.
Snuka was arrested today in his NJ home. He has since posted bail.
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Yasiel Puig Versace Shopping Spree ... In Bev Hills
He may be on the Disabled List, but Yasiel Puig's hamstring was healthy enough to walk around Beverly Hills Monday ... hitting up some of the most expensive stores in the world in the process.
The L.A. Dodgers star and his lady friend first rolled into Versace ... and while we're not exactly sure what's in the bag, we're told Yasiel LOVES to buy Versace shoes for himself.
BTW, the cheapest pair of Versace shoes run for $595 ... and even the flip flops are $625.
Once the two finished up ... the strolled over to Burberry, where the Dodgers' $42 million man also did some damage.
#ItsGoodToBeRich
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WWE Shooting Cop Guns Down Dangerous, Obsessed Fan
A deputy opened fire on a man outside the WWE's training center in Orlando -- seriously injuring the guy ... who has a history of bizarre incidents at the WWE.
An Orange County Sheriff's deputy confronted Armando Montalvo at the WWE Performance Center on Monday afternoon. The situation reportedly turned violent, and that's when the deputy fired.
According to docs, obtained by TMZ, the wrestling org. got a restraining order against Montalvo earlier this month after a string of violent run-ins at the facility. Earlier this summer, the WWE says Montalvo spread his feces and urine on the building. He even posted video of himself mixing the human waste and reduced fat milk in a bucket.
On multiple occasions ... he allegedly showed up in a wrestling outfit, banged on windows, and threatened to kick everyone's ass because they wouldn't hire him. One of the times he was swinging a large chain, and police had to subdue him at gunpoint.
Just 5 days ago, Montalvo posted a video of himself outside the building saying he was going to go ask for a job. He said, "What's the worst they can say?"
Montalvo had to have surgery after Monday's shooting.
The Weeknd Viral Music Video Shoot ... NOT Busted by Cops
That viral vid of LAPD officers brutally shutting down The Weeknd's music video shoot Thursday night in downtown LA is nothing more than a wicked game ... of promotion.
The LAPD tells TMZ ... the video going around on social media is 100% staged.
The clip shows several cops ripping through The Weeknd's set with nightsticks, demanding permits, and shutting down all video recording.
We also know the guy who posted the clip is actually Weeknd's creative director -- and since his new album drops today ... it's a little too perfect.
The beauty behind the madness here -- pure guerrilla marketing.
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Joe Brown TV Judge in Jail
Judge Joe Brown -- who made a name for himself during his run on syndicated TV -- is now watching the boob tube from jail.
We've learned Judge Joe is currently in custody after being sentenced to 5 days for contempt of court.
Joe was acting as a lawyer in March 2014 -- representing someone in a child support case. When he showed up in court and the clerk informed him they had no record of the case, he lost it, screaming Al Pacino style.
The 5 day sentence was delayed for nearly a year-and-a-half, but today, Joe's in jail.
Bryce Williams History of Racial Allegations Sued TV Network, Called Me 'Monkey'
Bryce Williams -- aka Vester Flanagan -- sued his former bosses at a TV station in Florida back in 2000 ... claiming his bosses verbally abused him because of his race, and even called him a "monkey."
After killing 2 members of a TV news crew this morning, Flanagan accused one of the victims of racism.
Now, we've learned it wasn't the first time he hurled such accusations ... because in his lawsuit, filed against WTWC-TV in Florida, Vester claimed he was constantly targeted because of his race.
Here are his allegations:
-- Claims producer called him a "monkey"
-- Claims an "official" joked about a black murder suspect with gold and green grillz, saying he had "collared greens" stuck in his teeth
-- Claims he heard a manager tell another black employee to "stop talking ebonics."
Vester claims he filed a complaint with the powers that be -- and was fired because he blew the whistle.
WTWC adamantly DENIED race had anything to do with his termination -- claiming he was a crappy employee who often used profanity in the workplace.
Ultimately, the case was settled out of court in 2001.
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Donald Trump Would You Buy a Used Car From this Man?
Donald Trump has the Midas touch ... a car he bought for a famous ex-wife nearly a quarter century ago just sold for thousands of dollars above the original sticker price.
It's a 1991 Acura NSX Trump bought for Marla Maples, who looked hot posing next to it back in the day. Purchase price: $35k. She unloaded it in 2005 to Mark Dobkin for the original price.
Mark's a clever guy ... he put the car up for sale on eBay recently, and made it crystal clear it has a Trump/Maples pedigree.
His marketing worked fantastically ... the car fetched $48,000. Mind you, the Kelly Blue Book values the car at $20k.
When you think about it, Mark isn't a Trump believer, because if he held the car until late January 2017, think about what it could be worth.
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Biggie Smalls Detective Dies While Interviewing Cop For Explosive Book
The LAPD detective who investigated the death of Biggie Smalls died of an apparent heart attack while interviewing an L.A. County Sheriff's captain about Biggie's murder ... TMZ has learned.
Russell Poole was at the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau Wednesday interviewing the captain for a book he was writing about the case. Poole believed LAPD officers who worked off duty for Suge Knight had a hand in Biggie's killing ... as retaliation for Tupac's murder.
We're told Poole was interviewing the captain when he clutched his chest, said "I think I'm having a heart attack," and then keeled over.
Law enforcement sources tell us Poole -- who was 58 -- made it known he believed the LAPD wanted him dead. There's no evidence of foul play, and in fact we're told Poole suffered from chronic high blood pressure.
We're told the L.A. County Coroner's Office has conducted an autopsy but did not establish cause of death yet ... they're waiting for toxicology results.