Jesse Williams Dinner & Strip Club Date Night ... With Reporter Taylor Rooks
Jesse Williams and sports journalist Taylor Rooks are trying to keep their relationship low-key, but did a terrible job of it Tuesday night as they slipped out of a strip club together!
The "Grey's Anatomy" star and 26-year-old SportsNet New York reporter -- who's made her name landing interviews with huge athletes -- started the night with dinner in Bev Hills at Matsuhisa, before hitting up Crazy Girls in Hollywood.
They did that thing where they walked out the door separately -- around 3 AM, btw -- but ultimately got in the same ride.
Pretty splashy public debut for the couple ... who've been rumored to be together for about a month now.
Our sources say Jesse's finally enjoying the single life -- despite the fact he's now paying just over $100k per month in child and spousal support to his ex-wife, Aryn Drake-Lee.
We're told Jesse's just focused on being happy. We're guessing Taylor will help him achieve that goal.
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Destiny's Child's LeToya Luckett Pregnant with Her First Child ... Big Gender Reveal in Works
LeToya Luckett -- one of the original members of Destiny's Child -- is having her first child and she's gonna reveal the gender in an explosive fashion ... TMZ has learned.
LeToya posted an IG video Wednesday that she was pregnant by having her stepdaughter, Madison, declare the big news. LeToya has been married to entrepreneur Tommicus Walker since 2017 -- Madison is his kid from a previous relationship.
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Sources close to the couple tell us LeToya plans to announce if she's having a boy or a girl on the 4th of July with a fireworks show. She's keeping the due date under wraps for now.
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LeBron James Jr. 'Likely' Going to Sierra Canyon ... 'But Not a Done Deal'
Another good sign for Lakers fans -- LeBron James' 13-year-old superstar son is very "likely" to enroll at Sierra Canyon School in L.A. ... but our sources say "it's not a done deal."
Sierra Canyon's basketball team is loaded with the DNA of NBA legends -- with the spawn of Scottie Pippen and Kenyon Martin playing side by side with Derek Fisher's nephew.
Earlier this month, ex-NBA star Gary Payton told BSO that Bronny is definitely heading to Sierra Canyon -- but our sources say nothing is official ... at least not yet.
As one source with knowledge of the situation put it ... all signs point to Bronny ending up at SC, and the school is holding a place for him when he makes his final decision.
Bronny is considered the best 13-year-old baller in the country -- he's currently going to school in Ohio.
As for Sierra Canyon ... it's a private school in the San Fernando Valley where the likes of Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Ireland Baldwin and Willow Smith once roamed the halls.
And, Marvin Bagley -- the #2 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft -- also played his high school ball at Sierra Canyon before doing the 1-and-done thing at Duke.
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Heather Locklear Arrested for Attacking Cop, EMT
10:25 AM PT -- Heather is out of jail and, sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ, she is on her way to a hospital where she will voluntarily check herself in for treatment of alcohol abuse as well as mental health issues.
9:47 AM PT -- Heather posted bail and was released at 9:10 AM.
7:20 AM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Sunday's arrest was the second time deputies went to Heather's home that day. We're told they were there around 6 PM for another disturbance, but determined no crime had occurred.
Heather Locklear was arrested Sunday night for battery on a police officer ... and this is the second time.
Locklear was taken into custody at her home shortly before midnight and booked for 2 counts of misdemeanor battery upon an officer and emergency personnel.
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The original 911 call was for a disturbance. Law enforcement sources say she was heavily intoxicated when a family member called. Heather, who we're told was extremely agitated, punched a responding deputy who was trying to separate Heather from members of her family.
Paramedics arrived and, while putting her on the gurney, she kicked an EMT.
Heather was taken to a hospital to get checked out and then was taken to jail where she was booked. She's being held on $20,000 bail.
Locklear was placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold last week after allegedly choking her mom and attacking her dad.
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Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Baby Mama Busted Dragged Him with Car, Allegedly
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Ronnie Ortiz-Magro from 'Jersey Shore' was allegedly dragged by a car driven by his baby mama, Jen Harley ... and she's been arrested for domestic battery.
Jen was busted late Sunday in Vegas after she and Ronnie got into a fight while driving home from a BBQ. Sources close to the exes tell us Jen hit Ronnie in the face during the argument, and he demanded she pull over and let him out of the car.
We're told Ronnie got caught in his seatbelt, but Jen took off anyway ... dragging Ronnie. Worst of all ... we're told their 2-month-old daughter, Ariana, was in the car at the time.
Harley was booked for domestic violence at Clark County Detention Center
We're told Ronnie's face was bloodied and bruised and, as you'd expect, he's got a nasty road rash. Also, none of this was for cameras ... "Jersey Shore" was not shooting Sunday.
As we previously reported ... Harley allegedly spit on him and punched him in the head earlier this month. They also got into an explosive fight caught on video back in April.
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XXXTentaction Shot in The Neck Appeared to Die Instantly
XXXTentacion was shot in the neck during an alleged robbery ... and, according to one person on the scene, it appeared he died instantly.
TMZ broke the story, XXX was murdered Monday in South Florida when two armed men approached his car and shot the rapper. An eyewitness tells us a bullet struck XXX in the neck -- and he went immediately limp -- losing all signs of life, including pulse.
The police dispatch also revealed just how dire XXX's situation was ... classifying him as a level 1 trauma patient and describing his state as "comatose." The eyewitness says it was clear to him ... XXX had passed.
The dispatch revealed the alleged shooters made off in a black Dodge Journey.
A statement from the Broward County Sheriff's Office classified the incident as a likely robbery -- XXX's Louis Vuitton bag was stolen -- but, so far, no one has been arrested.
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Meek Mill Judge & Lawyers Bicker Over Snicker
Meek Mill's lawyers got into a contentious exchange with Judge Genece Brinkley after they claimed she straight-up LOL'd in open court.
As we reported ... Meek marched into court Monday for a hearing to decide if he'll get a new trial. But his team left bewildered at Brinkley's demeanor ... describing it as "an asylum." TMZ's now obtained a transcript of the exchange and the conflict stems mostly from Meek's side insisting Brinkley ridiculed a witness.
According to the docs ... Meek's lawyers, Joe Tacopina, Brian McMonagle and Peter Goldberg believe Brinkley laughed while one of their key witnesses, Bradley Bridge, was on the stand. Bridge is a public defender who's worked on more than 1,000 cases similar to Meek's.
The exchange went down like this after McMonagle brought up the issue:
Judge: Do you believe I have been ridiculing you?
Bridge: There were a couple moments where I sensed that was true.
Judge: And that I was laughing at you? He used the word laughing.
McMonagle: You did laugh.
Judge: No, I wasn't laughing at him.
Goldberg: Your honor, I heard you laughing at him.
Judge: Excuse me?
McMonagle: All three lawyers heard you laugh.
Judge: Do you believe that I was laughing at you in the course of this serious case?
Bridge: I wouldn't call it a laugh. I would call it a smirk.
The hearing continued but, before it came to a close, Goldberg brought the issue up again ... for the record.
Judge: OK. I can appreciate that you're saying I laughed out loud, but I did not laugh out loud. I might have had a smile on my face, but I didn't laugh out loud.
Laugh, smile, smirk, snicker ... whatever it was, Judge Brinkley did not immediately rule on Meek's motion for a new trial. Soooo ... the last laugh is TBD.
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Jesse Williams Divorce Got Doubly Expensive $100,000 a Month in Child and Spousal Support
Jesse Williams' divorce just got WAY more expensive, because a judge has just doubled his monthly nut.
Jesse has been ordered to pay $50,000 a month in child support to estranged wife Aryn Drake-Lee. He had previously been ordered to pay over $50k a month in spousal ... that was upped from $33k.
Jesse and Aryn have 2 kids, and the boom was inevitably going to be lowered on Jesse in the child support department. His lawyers had argued the $50,000 a month in spousal support should cover child support expenses, but that's not the law. Courts separate child from spousal support.
According to court docs, Jesse pulls in $521,000 a month.
The support orders are temporary until the couple either reaches a final settlement or the court imposes a final order.
Daily Mail first reported the change in child support.
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XXXTentacion Fans Create Memorial At Death Scene
Fans have been flocking to XXXTentacion's South Florida death scene and lining it with balloons, flowers, candles and stuffed animals.
TMZ has obtained several images taken Tuesday in the same spot XXX was gunned down just the day before while sitting in his car. You can still see the orange markings from the police investigation noting where his car tires had been parked.
We broke the story ... XXXTentacion was shot multiple times in his car and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Cops are offering up to $3,000 for anyone with a tip that could lead to an arrest. They believe the suspects -- two black males in hoodies -- drove off in a black Dodge Journey.
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Dallas Cowboys' Legend's Son Arrested for Murder
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The son of Dallas Cowboys legend Erik Williams has been arrested in connection with a double murder in Texas, TMZ Sports has learned.
20-year-old Cassius Shakembe Williams -- along with another man -- have been arrested and each charged with 2 counts of capital murder in the shooting deaths of 2 men in Mesquite, TX on June 12.
Officials believe the victims were attempting to sell marijuana to Williams and his friend, when the buyers pulled out guns and demanded they hand over the weed.
Shots were fired and the two alleged dealers were killed.
Capital murder is essentially the same as 1st degree murder -- and if convicted, it carries the death penalty.
Williams is a former football player himself -- who was a 6'1", 290 lb defensive tackle at Central State University.
His father, Erik Williams, was a 2-time Super Bowl champ with the Dallas Cowboys -- where he was also a 4-time Pro Bowler as an offensive lineman.
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Oscar De La Hoya I Paid GGG Millions To Save Canelo Rematch
Oscar De La Hoya says he was so serious about saving the GGG vs. Canelo rematch, he shelled out millions of dollars of his own money to get the deal done.
Remember, Oscar -- Canelo's promoter -- previously said Gennady Golovkin wanted a 50/50 revenue split with Canelo or he would NOT accept the fight.
Oscar came on the "TMZ Sports" TV show and we asked what it finally took to get the deal done -- and the Golden Boy told us it came down to writing a big, fat check.
"I actually came out with my own money to bridge the gap and make this fight happen," Oscar says.
"GGG wanted a bigger piece of the pie. It was a matter of a few million dollars. I couldn't get it from Canelo's side because he was gonna stick to his guns ... so I had to come up with the difference."
Good thing he's rich.
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Ex-NFL QB Erik Kramer Wife Files for Divorce After Domestic Violence Arrest
Former Chicago Bears starting quarterback Erik Kramer's legal problems are piling up ... his wife just filed for divorce on the heels of his arrest for allegedly assaulting her.
TMZ Sports has learned Cortney Baird filed for divorce from Kramer Friday in Southern California, the same day news broke of Kramer's arrest for a domestic violence charge.
According to various reports ... Kramer was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of felony corporal injury to a spouse at his home in Agoura Hills. Details about the incident are unclear, but he was released on $50k bond.
We've learned Baird also filed for a domestic violence temporary restraining order.
Kramer started 46 games for the Bears from 1994-1998, and also played for the Falcons, Lions and Chargers during his 10-year NFL career.
He was hospitalized in 2015 after a suicide attempt.
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Tekashi69 I Dropped $75k on Your Baby Mama, Chief Keef ... And I Groped Her, Too!!!
Tekashi69 is adding more fuel to the fire in his war with fellow rapper Chief Keef, this time by taking Keef's baby mama, Slim Danger, out on a $75k shopping spree at Gucci for her birthday.
Tekashi posted a clip at the Gucci store in NYC with stacks in his hand and Slim, who calls out Keef as a deadbeat dad in the clip. "If you don't know how to take care of your girl, n***as gonna take care of her for you," 6ix9ine chimes in. He later copped a feel too.
We're told the two happened to run into one another while Slim was in town to celebrate her bday. She's cool with Tekashi's Tr3way family, so Tekashi took her shopping to celebrate.
Slim made off with a fanny pack, sunglasses, wallet, and a dress ... totaling more than $75k. Unclear if she got to keep the giant 69 chain around her neck.
As we previously reported ... the two rappers have ongoing beef that's been going back and forth on social media, and doesn't look like Tekashi's squashing it anytime soon.
Your move, Keef.
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Kim Kardashian West Meeting With Alice Marie Johnson Today in Memphis
12:18 PM PT -- Kim was just greeted at a residence in Memphis by Alice, who gave her a giant hug.
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Kim Kardashian West and Alice Marie Johnson are only hours away from meeting face-to-face for the very first time after months of letters and phone calls.
Sources tell us Kim and her attorney, Shawn Holley, are currently on a private plane from L.A. to Memphis. We're told Kim will meet with Alice and her family at what's sure to be an emotional gathering to talk about Kim and Shawn's efforts that eventually got Alice out of prison.
As we reported -- Kim and her legal team have been in talks for months with Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump about Alice's situation. She traveled to the White House last month to meet with President Trump to talk prison reform and Alice's case, and a week later 45 commuted her sentence.
TMZ broke the story, Johnson -- who was sentenced in the '90s to life without parole for her involvement in a drug ring -- wrote Kardashian a heartfelt thank-you letter after learning she was working to set her free late last year.
We spoke with Alice last week, just a day after her release, who told us she's more than prepared to help Kim with cases just like hers in the future.
Let the planning begin.
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'AGT' Winner Neal Boyd Dead at 42 ... From Heart Failure
Neal E. Boyd, the gifted opera singer who won "America's Got Talent," died Sunday from heart failure ... TMZ has learned.
He was in his hometown of Sikeston, Missouri, reportedly at his mother's home, when he died. The county coroner tells TMZ ... Neal passed around 6 PM, and adds no autopsy will be done. We're told he had a known a health condition related to his heart.
Neal won 'AGT' back in 2008 ... wowing the judges and the audience with his operatic voice. He recorded one album, "My American Dream," after the victory.
In early 2017, Neal blacked out while driving, causing an accident that left him and his mother badly injured. They'd been slowly recovering since then.
Neal was 42.
RIP
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21 Savage Flashes Gun In Pool Party Brawl
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21 Savage quickly went from being empty-handed to locked and loaded with a gun this weekend after a fight broke out at a pool party he attended in Georgia.
Savage was partying it up Saturday at an annual rager in the Atlanta area called Big Ass Pool Party, when a large group of people crashed the event through the back.
Eyewitnesses tell us Sav appeared uneasy at the unexpected entrance, and that all hell broke loose when a person from the other camp said hi to a girl in Savage's circle, upsetting his side. We're told someone from the crashers' crew pulled out a gun when confronted, which led to Savage arming himself too. It appears he received a revolver from a friend.
We're told no shots were fired during the altercation, but someone from the invading group was hit to the ground. Cops eventually shut things down -- no word on any arrests.