Logan Paul YouTube Projects Shelved After New Troubling Stunts

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Logan Paul is in deep you-know-what -- YouTube announced Friday it's suspending ads to his channel, and we've learned several unannounced projects are also coming to a screeching halt.

Our sources at YouTube tell us Logan's suicide forest video weeks ago triggered a stop order on several projects that had yet to be revealed. Industry sources are telling us his "Airplane Mode" film is one of the projects on hold.

This adds insult to the financial injury Logan was already facing with ads suspended after he posted more disturbing videos ... including tasering 2 dead rats.

YouTube deemed Logan's content as "unsuitable for brands" and is pissed he tried to monetize videos it views as potentially damaging. The decision seemed to be in the works for a while because YouTube cited Logan egging on viewers to do the Tide Pod challenge ... as a reason for pulling ads.

Oprah Puts the Nail in the Coffin I'm Not Running for Prez!

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NO MEANS NO!

Oprah just threw up her hands and confirmed it once and for all in front of Lin-Manuel Miranda -- she's NOT running for President anytime soon ... and we have the video.

Oprah was taping an interview with the "Hamilton" creator Wednesday at the Apollo for her upcoming batch of 'SuperSoul Conversations' that are dropping in March, and she said it clear as day after Lin-Manuel said he wasn't running for public office ... "I'm not either!"

The audience erupted in laughter/shock -- some people sounded downright upset O finally batted down the rumor ... which had been swirling since her incredible Golden Globes speech.

Sorry, everyone. Back to reality.

2 Chainz Training for NBA All Star Showdown ... With Top Skills Guru

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2 Chainz wants to destroy Snoop Dogg at their NBA All-Star weekend celebrity game -- so, he's hired the guy who trains Joel Embiid and Dwight Howard to get him ready for the showdown.

The man in charge of Tity Boi's game is Drew Hanlen -- a self-described "NBA strategic skills coach and consultant" who's insane client list also includes Bradley Beal, Jayson Tatum, Kelly Oubre and more.

Don't get it twisted ... Tity Boi is a LEGIT athlete -- he played college basketball at Alabama State -- but after spending months in a wheelchair with a broken leg, he's called in the big guns to make sure he's ready for Snoop.

Judging by the training video, Chainz looks good -- showing off his handles, making it rain from 3, and even talking a little trash.

Impressed, Snoop?

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Drake $50k Gift Will Fund New Shelter!!!

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Drake's been in a giving mood this week, and one of his 5-figure gifts will help women and children in Miami for years to come ... TMZ has learned.

Drizzy dropped by Lotus House -- Miami's only shelter for homeless women and children -- and dished out toys and games to 140 kids Tuesday. He also handed out $150 Target gift cards to 130 women, and cut a $50,000 check for the organization.

We're told the money will go directly toward funding the group's new shelter, which recently opened and holds 500 beds.

Lotus House President Constance Collins told us the "God's Plan" rapper's donation will "nourish bodies, minds and spirits of homeless women and children who are among the most vulnerable in our community." She added ... Drake's timing is perfect.

Drake's charity spree has also included spending $50k on groceries for random Miami shoppers, a $50k donation check to one happy student at the University of Miami and $25k to a high school.

"And Drizzy got the money, so Drizzy gonna pay it"

Sean Spicer The Largest Townhouse That I've Ever Rented Out, Period!

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Sean Spicer's looking for a tenant to sign a lease on the largest D.C. area townhouse ever witnessed both in person and around the globe -- kidding ... it only has 2 bedrooms.

The ex-White House Press Secretary recently put his own 2-bed, 1-bath townhouse on the market in Alexandria, VA for $2,550 per month in rent ... and we gotta say, this thing's pretty adorable.

The brick property's got hardwood floors, washer, dryer, fridge and microwave. It also has a nice little backyard for intimate, politico-themed BBQs.

Spicer tells us it's one of 4 investment properties he owns in the area, but he's never lived there himself. Beltway renters ... come on get Spicey!

NFL's Marvin Jones Sick Tribal Neck Tat ... with Football Twist

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Lions WR Marvin Jones just submitted an early entry for NFL tattoo of the year -- a DOPE neck/back tribal piece with an even doper story.

Turns out, Jones' great grandma was full Cherokee Native American ... so with the help of his Tongan teammate, Haloti Ngata, Marvin says he got hooked with one of the true OGs in the tribal game to pay tribute to his roots.

But there's a twist -- Marvin tells TMZ Sports he made sure to tie in something that reps his football background (can you figure it out?).

The craziest part -- the tattooer FREEHANDED IT ... and still finished the tat in just 2 sessions!!

Insane.

Rapper NBA YoungBoy Young Thug Hangs With Me Forever It Only Cost Me $150k!!!

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Rapper NBA YoungBoy's setting the bar high when it comes to friendship and loyalty ... immortalizing Young Thug with this SICK pendant.

We're told YoungBoy reached out to Joe the Jeweler, aka "Shyne," in Philly and requested the custom pendant ... encrusted with 95 carat VVS diamonds worth around $150k. Shyne needed about 2 months to complete the masterpiece, which btw is a replica of an actual YT pic.

So why Young Thug? YoungBoy considers him a great friend and an idol. It's that simple.

Here's hoping he doesn't need to have JoJo Capone on standby.

Desiigner On Cops' Radar for Exposing Himself Tells Man, 'Suck My D***'

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Desiigner was caught on video exposing himself twice during a heated argument ... and now cops wanna have a chat with him ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the rapper got into a traffic dispute with another driver behind him. You can see in the video the other driver calls Desiigner a homophobic slur before the rapper confronts him and exposes himself twice, yelling "Suck my d***."

You can also see there's a cop on the scene -- we're told the officer tried to intervene, but both parties took off. NYPD wants to talk to the rapper based on the video.

We've reached out to Desiigner, so far no word back. He also exposed himself a few months ago in L.A., but at least that time seemed to be a biological emergency.

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Elon Musk and Amber Heard Over and Out

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Elon Musk has called it quits for the second time with Amber Heard ... TMZ has learned.

The on-again, off-again couple are done, after only about 2 months of dating for the second round. They broke up last year in what was initially an acrimonious split.

We're told this time around it was civilized, but Elon decided the relationship wasn't right and Amber agreed.

Our sources say, more than anything ... the relationship just kind of fizzled out.

Sources connected with the former couple say they both care about each other but feel separating is best.

Justin Timberlake 'NSYNC Super Bowl Reunion Buzz It's Building, But ...

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Justin Timberlake is saying one thing, but his fans' eyes around Minneapolis are saying there's evidence an 'NSYNC reunion could be going down during the Super Bowl halftime show.

Here's what we know: JT flatout told reporters at Thursday's news conference in Minneapolis, "No" ... his old group is NOT getting back together. However, multiple people claiming to be in Minneapolis say they've seen all the 'NSYNC members, minus Justin, in the downtown area.

Before ya get too excited, here's some more info: Lance Bass was posting pics of himself skiing Wednesday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Joey Fatone was spotted late Wednesday night in Orlando signing autographs for some fans.

However, there's the miracle of air travel! Joey's publicist and manager tell us the singer IS now in Minnesota -- but they say he's just doing appearances at Super Bowl events. We know ... halftime would seem to fall under that umbrella.

On the other hand, Joey was in L.A. last week and told us, point-blank, the reunion ain't happening.

Believe him?

As for Lance -- his manager says he's back home in L.A. The only missing links are Chris Kirkpatrick and JC Chasez.

Final tally: 2 members in Minneapolis, 1 in L.A., 2 locations unknown.

Kylie Jenner She May End Up on a Mountaintop!!!

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The property Kylie Jenner inspected last week is perfectly suited not just for privacy, but for Howard Hughes-type privacy.

We've obtained areal pics of the Hidden Hills site where Kylie's eyeing the mega-mansion that's being built on a mountaintop. She hasn't purchased the property yet, but she's seriously thinking about it.

The house will eventually be a 15k sq. ft. palace on 7 acres of land.

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TMZ broke the story, the home's construction plans call for:

-- 9,187 sq. ft. first floor

-- 5,304 sq. ft. second floor

-- 2 huge garages (1,200 sq. ft and 1,468 sq. ft)

-- 1,836 sq. ft. of covered porches

-- A cabana for the pool

Check out the property size compared to a local high school.

It's unclear if Kylie intends to purchase the property for herself or if she'll buy it and flip it ... but whoever ends up living there will have plenty of space to roam.

Disney Star Adam Hicks Brother Jailed for Deadly '14 Crash ... Hicks' Mom Died Year Later

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Disney star Adam Hicks' world was crumbling long before his arrest for armed robbery, due to his brother doing time, and his mother passing away ... TMZ has learned.

Adam's little brother, Tristan, was the driver in a 2014 car crash in Vegas that killed a 17-year-old girl. Police say she died after she was ejected from the car.

Tristan, who was 18 at the time, took off on foot. He was eventually arrested for fleeing the scene.

Sources tell us Adam had recently gone to Vegas to testify at his brother's parole hearing. Adam paid for Tristan's bail and most of his legal fees during the case.

Things went further south a year later when Adam's mother, Lucy, died unexpectedly from a heart attack. We're told Tristan's accident had weighed heavily on her.

Lolo Jones On Blake Griffin: 'Worst Date Ever, Terrible Kisser!!'

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As if Blake Griffin's week couldn't get any worse, U.S. Olympic star Lolo Jones just went all the way IN on the hooper ... calling him the "worst date ever" and a "terrible kisser."

Griffin was part of a blockbuster trade from the Clippers to the Pistons on Monday ... which Lolo apparently thought was the perfect time to reveal her bad experience with B.G.

Sources tell us the two went on a date "years ago" -- and Lolo's post was a "half joke."

Wonder if Blake's half-laughing?

Nicole Eggert Taped 'Dr. Oz' Over Scott Baio Sexual Allegations Show Was Shelved

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Nicole Eggert will make an appearance on Megyn Kelly's show Tuesday to discuss her allegations that Scott Baio repeatedly molested her during the run of "Charles in Charge" when she was underage, but it was not the first time she taped a show talking about the allegations.

We've learned Nicole, her manager David Weintraub and her lawyer Lisa Bloom, went to New York City to tape "The Dr. Oz Show" January 10. After the taping, Baio's reps sent a threatening letter to the folks at 'Dr. Oz' saying he denied the allegations and argued Nicole's timeline did not make sense. She alleges Baio molested her from ages 14 to 17. He says they had a consensual sexual relationship, but only when she was 18.

Our sources say Dr. Oz decided not to run the show. David Weintraub and Lisa Boom tell TMZ producers told them there were "discrepancies on the show between Nicole's timeline and Scott's."

We contacted the show, and they would only say they are "investigating."

Jesse Williams Alleged GF 'Mama C' Revealed ... She's Just a Friend

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Jesse Williams didn't violate a custody order by letting his kids hang out with a woman his kids call "Mama C" ... because she's not his girlfriend, according to sources close to Jesse.

We broke the story ... Williams' ex, Aryn Drake-Lee, claims he violated their custody agreement by introducing their 2 kids to his new gf ... Ciarra Pardo ... well, at least Aryn thinks she's a gf.

According to our sources ... Jesse and Ciarra, a visual artist, have known each other for a very long time, but are not a couple and don't ever hook up. In fact, we're told Ciarra's been a pal since the kids were born, and Aryn knows her.

The two were recently on a trip together, joined by other friends, to Brazil.

As we reported, Aryn says the kids call Pardo "Mama C" and claims Jesse's been taking them to her place since October. Our sources say the kids have always called Ciarra "Mama C" and also "Auntie C."

Elton John The Sun's Goin' Down On Me ... Announces Farewell Tour

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Elton John is giving touring one last shot, and then he's saying farewell to life on the road.

Elton just sat down with Anderson Cooper to announce a world tour, saying it'll span over the course of the next 3 years. The singer says he wants to spend more time with his husband, two kids and family so he's calling it quits.

The 70-year-old legend has been on the road for almost 50 years. His first big hit, "Your Song" was released in 1970.

What's unclear ... will he continue his Vegas residency after his farewell tour?

One thing we know ... he won't stop performing. Our Elton sources say the announcement is ONLY about touring.