Jon Jones Suspect In Hit & Run Pregnant Woman Injured
UFC superstar Jon Jones has now been named a suspect in a hit and run crash ... in which a 20-year- old pregnant woman was hospitalized ... the Albuquerque Police Dept. tells TMZ Sports.
A rep for the APD says ... Jon is "wanted for questioning" in regards to a crash that occurred Sunday morning in New Mexico. The woman sustained non-life threatening injuries.
We've reached out to the UFC for comment -- so far, no word back.
There were rumors on social media that drugs were involved in the wreck -- but cops wouldn't say anything about that at this point.
The UFC says it is aware of the investigation -- and is actively trying to gather information.
Tyga Kylie Is The One ... Here's the Ink to Prove It
When it comes to Tyga's women ... there's only one on his arm -- in permanent ink -- and her name is Kylie Jenner ... NOT Blac Chyna.
A photo surfaced today of Tyga with a fan, but more importantly ... he's flaunting fresh ink -- his 17-year-old GF's name is now on his inner right elbow. Sources close to the rapper tell TMZ ... he got the tat yesterday to prove to Kylie he is fully committed to her and no one else.
It's no coincidence he got the ink the day after his baby mama, Blac Chyna put him on Insta-blast -- posting his texts to her saying, "I want to be with u" ... and have a relationship.
If the texts were real ... it looks like Tyga's had a quick change of heart.
Of course, getting someone's name tatted is also known as the absolute kiss of death -- at least according to Eva Longoria, Iggy Azalea, Melanie Griffith, Ciara, etc ...
Good luck, Kylie.
Dave Chappelle Crowd Demands Refunds For Slurry, Half Baked Show
Dave Chappelle proved even comedic geniuses have off nights ... because hundreds of angry fans are demanding refunds after a Detroit performance many are calling a drunken catastrophe.
According to multiple people in the crowd during Thursday night's 9:30 show at the Fillmore ... a seemingly wasted Chappelle took the stage an hour late (mostly due to the crowd still being seated), and told very few jokes. Instead, he sat quietly smoking, rambling, and slurring his speech.
In this video you can hear someone in the crowd yell, "Let's hear some of the act!" Dave responds, "Well sir, it's a little late for that. Right now I've gotta get off the stage because it's 2:00 in the morning."
The crowd quickly reminds him it was only 1 AM.
Now fans are ripping Dave on Facebook, calling the show ... "A waste of time and money" ... "more like a press conference" ... and "HORRIBLE." Fans dropped anywhere from $50 to about $240 for tickets, and although many are demanding refunds ... a Fillmore spokesperson tells us they're not responsible for artists' content.
In other words ... tough luck, crowd.
As for Dave ... a rep tells us, "Out of the 50 shows on the tour, Thursday was definitely not his best set On the flip side, the incident inspired some additional sharp-witted material and (Friday) he came back with a vengeance."
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Adam Sandler Movie Native American Actors Walk Off ... Netflix Says They're Missing the Joke
A group of Native American actors quit an Adam Sandler movie because they feel it's insulting and racist ... but Netflix says the outraged actors are missing the whole point of the film.
The movie is called "The Ridiculous Six" and is being produced just for Netflix. It's described as a spoof on "The Magnificent Seven" ... starring Sandler, Nick Nolte, Steve Buscemi, Dan Aykroyd, Jon Lovitz and Vanilla Ice.
But the spoofing went too far Wednesday, in the eyes of a dozen actors and actresses who walked off the set. Some of the offending jokes included female characters named Beaver’s Breath and No Bra -- and a scene where an Apache woman urinates outdoors while smoking a peace pipe.
Netflix is defending the Sandler flick, saying it's all a joke. A Netflix rep tells TMZ, "The movie has ridiculous in the title for a reason: because it is ridiculous." The rep says it's intended to be a satire of Westerns and the stereotypes popularized in the genre.
The rep adds ... the diverse cast "is not only part of -- but in on -- the joke."
This wasn't the first day of filming. In fact, Loren Anthony -- one of the pissed actors had previously tweeted how much he was enjoying the project. But after today's walk out he said, "Today work was no bueno, my native women were disrespected and i walked off set."
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'American Horror Story' Star Seriously Injured in Drunk Driver Crash
Dalton Gray -- the actor who played Master Mike on "American Horror Story: Freak Show" -- was nearly blinded after an alleged drunk driver plowed into a car he was riding in last weekend.
According to his rep, Dalton -- who also played young Harry in "Dumb and Dumber To" -- was a passenger in his friend's car late Saturday night in Katy, Texas ... when another vehicle t-boned them. 17-year-old Dalton shattered his hip/pelvis and his femur. He also suffered horrific cuts to his face, and some serious eye trauma.
The damage was so bad, doctors had to reconstruct the right side of his face and remove glass from his eye but we're told his vision will recover. Police arrested the alleged drunk driver and as of now, he's currently still in jail.
Gray is the 2nd AHS cast member to be struck by a car in the last few months. Ben Woolf was struck by an SUV while crossing a street in February ... and eventually died from his injuries.
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WNBA's Brittney Griner & Fiancee Arrested for Assault Allegedly Attacked Each Other [Update]
9:06 AM PT -- According to the police report, obtained by TMZ Sports, Brittney told cops the two had been fighting for days and were having serious "relationship issues."
As for the specific incident, cops say there were several people at the home when Brit and Glory began to argue -- and the fight turned physical.
Cops say Brittney admitted to throwing a dog bowl at the wall -- and then the two began fighting.
Glory's sister eventually called police because people "couldn't get them pulled apart" and she didn't want anyone to get hurt.
When cops arrived, officers say Brittney had several cuts -- and a bite wound. Glory was bleeding from the lip.
The WNBA says it's actively investigating the incident.
WNBA superstar Brittney Griner -- and her WNBA star fiancee Glory Johnson -- were both arrested for allegedly attacking each other in Phoenix yesterday ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us cops were called to Griner's home around 4:30 PM on Wednesday -- after receiving a call about a domestic dispute between the two women.
When cops arrived, we're told officers observed "minor physical injuries" on both Brittney and Glory.
Both women were arrested and booked by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for assault and disorderly conduct. Griner and Johnson were released around 4 AM on Thursday.
Griner plays for the Phoenix Mercury.
The two got engaged last August and had been planning to get married next month in Phoenix. No word if the wedding is still on.
Glory and Brittney had been gushing about each other on social media in the days before the arrest.
In fact, Brit posted a pic of the two kissing on Tuesday with the caption: "EveryDay Every Second! I fall for you like I fell way back before I had the nerves to even approach you! My Queen My Rock My Universe!"
Justin Bieber Johnny Law's My Dawg Now
Justin Bieber's had cops called on him so many times, he should be on a first name basis with 'em ... which might explain why he's suddenly super tight with a Bev Hills PD officer.
Law enforcement sources tell us Justin was getting his usual Vitamin C fix at Kreation Juice in BH last weekend when an officer strolled in, spotted him, and for a change ... did NOT ask him to turn down his music.
We're told the officer -- who's kinda got pop star looks himself -- actually copped to being a fan, and JB obliged by posing for a photo.
Talk about a 180 -- back in Bieber's B.H. condo days, circa 2014 ... police were constantly at his door for rowdy parties. On one particular night they even came a knockin' SIX times!
Now that Justin's moved -- absence has clearly made the heart grow fonder.
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Rick Ross Outcoached For Good Cause ... Loses Charity Hoops Game To Ex-NFL Star
Rick Ross just got out-bawsed ... but he ain't sweatin' it -- 'cause even though he got CRUSHED in a celeb hoops game ... he raised a TON of cash for a local charity.
Ross stepped up to coach a team in the 4th annual Nike South Beach Celebrity Court of Dreams game this past weekend to benefit the South Beach Charitable Foundation for kids.
The hip-hop star coached a team of celebs -- including NFL players Antrel Rolle and the Pouncey twins ... in an effort to beat the "South Beach All-Stars," coached by ex-NFL lineman Bryant McKinnie.
In the end ... Ross' squad just couldn't hang and they lost to Bryant's team 62-38.
But the event raised $35,000 for charity -- so, hard to call anyone a loser after that.
Nice work.
Detroit Lions Rodney Austin Accused of Assaulting Woman and a Baby
The Detroit Lions cut offensive lineman Rodney Austin on the heels of his arrest for assaulting a woman and a baby.
According to the police report ... Austin shoved Yvonne Gill-Sadler on April 5th around 2 AM during a dispute in her Charlotte, NC apartment -- and when she went down she was holding a female infant ... less than a year old.
The report also says Austin prevented Gill-Sadler from calling 911 by stealing her phone. The baby and Gill-Sadler were uninjured ... according to cops.
Austin was arrested on April 17 and booked for assault, larceny, child abuse and interfering with emergency communication.
Austin, a backup player for the Lions ... was cut from the team Tuesday morning.
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Big Sean & Ariana Grande Split Sorry Biebs ... Nothin' To Do With You
Justin Bieber is no homewrecker ... at least in this case ... because TMZ has learned that Big Sean and Ariana Grande's split has nothing to do with his mid-concert groping.
Sean and Ariana are history after 8-months of banging, and sources close to the couple say it had nothing to do with Sean's real/fake Twitter outburst after Biebs laid hands on his woman during her show a few weeks back.
We're told the breakup was mutual because they're both constantly touring and just think it's better this way -- but they're staying tight as friends.
Now Biebs can REALLY make a move ... Kendall Jenner probably won't mind.
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Don King Undergoes Kidney Surgery Get These Stones Outta Me!
Legendary boxing promoter Don King is recovering from kidney stone surgery ... TMZ Sports has learned.
A rep for the World Boxing Commission confirmed King was hospitalized ... after doctors located several kidney stones in the 83-year-old's body.
We're told he's recovering at the hospital -- surgery went well and he's doing fine.
King was recently out in public to speak at an event at Howard University on March 28th and seemed fine.
We've reached out to King's family for comment -- so far, no word back.
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Kate Major Lohan Arrested for Attacking Michael Lohan in Drunken Rage
Kate Major Lohan had an alcohol relapse and then drunkenly attacked husband Michael Lohan ... so say cops who cuffed and arrested her.
Law enforcement tells us Michael called Boca Raton police at 7:02 PM Thursday, claiming Kate had struck him. He told cops Kate came home after picking up some dinner and was visibly drunk.
Michael says they squabbled, and it eventually turned physical. He told cops he wasn't wearing a shirt and she scratched him down his back.
According to the report, when police arrived Kate was visibly intoxicated and smelled of alcohol. The officer described her speech as slurred, her eyes blood shot and glossy, and her face red and flushed.
The officer says Kate admitted she'd been drinking, then ranted about nonsense. Kate then claimed Michael accused her of cheating and provoked her into a fight.
Kate also claimed Michael grabbed her by the throat. But according to the officer, she had no visible injuries. And get this ... she then "scratched her throat area in an attempt to create red marks."
Officers hauled Kate in to the Palm Beach County Jail and booked her for battery.
She's currently in custody and is scheduled to go before a judge at 9:00 AM ET.
Michael Lohan is actually blaming ex-wife Dina and their ongoing child custody dispute. Michael tells TMZ, "At the end of the day, this is all because of what Dina is doing in court ... It affects Kate too, and like anyone with a drug or alcohol problem, when they can't handle the stress, they resort to drinking."
Kate and Michael got married in November and have two kids together. She recently served a few months behind bars after a DUI arrest (following a fight with Michael) triggered a probation violation stemming from a battery case in 2012 in which she allegedly attacked a police officer.
Police were also called to the couple's home in February of last year for an alleged domestic incident.
10:15 AM PST -- TMZ has learned ... Kate Major has been released on her own recognizance.
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Britt McHenry Tow Truck Company Fires Back 'It's Your Own Damn Fault'
The woman on the receiving end of Britt McHenry's impound lot tirade is praised by her bosses -- who say they're PROUD of the way the employee kept her cool amid the ESPN reporter's attacks.
As we previously reported, McHenry exploded on the impound lot attendant -- calling her an unattractive, uneducated loser. It was nasty evil stuff.
TMZ Sports spoke with the manager of Advanced Towing in Arlington, Virginia who says ... "It's unfortunate that [our employee] had to withstand that."
"It wasn't [our employee's fault] that Britt's car was towed. It's her own fault. She was in the wrong. That's why she was towed."
"Now people can see what really happened. Sometimes you have to own up to your own actions."
As for the employee, the manager says -- "She's the kind of person we try to employ here. She handled this the right way. She kept her cool the whole time."
Britt has since apologized and ESPN has suspended her for a week.
So, how did the tow company feel about her punishment?
"Honestly, it doesn't matter what happens to her. It's irrelevant to us."
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ESPN Investigating Reporter Who Berated Tow Truck Employee [UPDATE]
2:10 PM PT -- ESPN just suspended McHenry for one week.
1:30 PM PT -- McHenry issued an apology on Twitter, saying, "In an intense and stressful moment, I allowed my emotions to get the best of me and said some insulting and regrettable things. As frustrated as I was, I should always choose to be respectful and take the high road. I am so sorry for my actions and will learn from this mistake."
ESPN tells TMZ Sports ... the network has launched an investigation into reporter Britt McHenry -- after footage surfaced showing her recently BERATING a towing company employee.
The footage is shocking -- appearing to show McHenry GOING OFF on a worker while trying to get her car out of an impound lot in Virginia ... ripping the worker's appearance, education and financial status.
Oh, and she dropped the epic, "I’m in the news sweetheart, I will f***ing sue this place."
ESPN tells us, "We are aware of the recent exchange between Britt McHenry and a towing company employee. We are now reviewing the matter with her."
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Kim Richards Arrested In Bev Hills Allegedly Drunk, Kicked Police Officer
Kim Richards was arrested at the Beverly Hills Hotel early Thursday morning -- after allegedly going on a drunken rampage and kicking a police officer ... TMZ has learned.
Sources tell us ... Richards had been hanging out at the famous Polo Lounge inside the hotel and was asked to leave because she was too hammered and being "unruly."
We're told Richards went to a bathroom and refused to come out. Cops were called to the scene and we're told they had to "drag her out" of the bathroom.
Richards -- who has struggled with substance abuse in the past -- was reportedly belligerent, slurring her speech and reeked of booze.
We're told Kim was taken to a nearby jail -- where she allegedly kicked a police officer.
She's been charged with trespass, resisting arrest, battery on a police officer and drunk in public.
Cops issued a citation to Richards -- and she was later released.
Richards' sobriety was called into question on the recent "Real Housewives" reunion special -- when Lisa Rinna suggested that Kim was on something during a car ride earlier in the season.
Kim had admitted that she had taken a pain pill -- but was adamant she had not fallen off the wagon.
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Suge Knight Now I Can Make Bail!!!
11:30 AM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Suge was rushed to the hospital following the hearing for an unspecified emergency. It's the second time in less than a month he was hospitalized after a hearing.
Suge Knight just got a big break ... the judge in his murder case drastically reduced his bail, and it looks like bail is now doable.
The judge second-guessed his decision to set bail at $25 million, and lowered it this morning to $10 mil.
Suge's lawyer, Matthew Fletcher, tells us, he now thinks Suge can make bail ... as early as today.
And good news for Suge on another front. The judge dropped 1 of the hit-and-run counts in the fatal Tam's parking lot collision.
The bad news for Suge ... the judge didn't drop the murder or attempted murder counts.