Celeb Auction Burgundy's Undies, Rachel Green's Clothes & More Up for Grabs, Helps Vets
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If Hollywood memorabilia's your thing -- don't miss this chance to bid on relics from 'Anchorman,' 'Friends' and a George Clooney watch ... all in the name of helping vets.
Indeed, the cause is a great one. A nonprofit called Homes for Our Troops is holding its 5th annual Veteran's Day Celebrity Auction starting Nov. 4 and running through the 14th ... and they've got some neat stuff on the table here, which can technically be yours.
Among some of the coolest items ... Jockey briefs as seen on the set of "Anchorman 2," which are autographed by the great Will Ferrell himself. If you're not quite brave enough for that -- there's also something for 'Friends' lovers, especially fans of Rachel Green.
'Friends' autographed clothing from Jennifer Aniston's personal collection are also on the auction block.
There's more than just attire here though for bidding purposes ... other items that HFOT has in its collection this year include a "Suicide Squad" script signed by the cast, a special Snoopy watch from George Clooney's own collection, a guitar with Jon Bon Jovi's John Hancock on it ... and a WHOLE lot more.
All in all, we're talking upwards of 130 personalized items and experiences that can be yours to claim -- and of course, the money's going toward putting our brave men and women who've served and returned injured into specially adapted custom homes.
The event will be co-hosted by famous faces like Jake Tapper, Mindy Kaling, Wynonna Judd, Don Cheadle and others -- like we said, it all kicks off Nov. 4 right here. Don't miss out!
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RONNIE ORTIZ-MAGRO Sues Jenn Over Vegas House ... Make My Ex Sell the Place!!!
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Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is dragging his ex, Jenn Harley, to court ... and he wants to force a sale of the Las Vegas home they used to share.
According to a new lawsuit ... the 'Jersey Shore' star claims he and Jenn borrowed money from a bank to buy the house when they were still together -- but he claims she recently stopped making payments on the loan, even though she's the only one who lives there now that Ronnie moved out.
In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Ronnie claims Jenn hasn't made a loan payment since July, and he's also not sure if she's paying the HOA dues or utilities.
What's more, Ronnie claims Jenn made some home improvements he didn't know about and failed to pay for the work. As a result, he says there are now liens on the property.
According to the docs, Ronnie wants to sell the place, but claims Jenn refuses to cooperate. So, now he wants a court to force the sale so he can get his cut of the proceeds.
Jenn's lawyer, Michael Cristalli, tells TMZ ... Ronnie and Jenn agreed it's her house and she paid Ronnie for it, plus she pays the mortgage and invested six figures into improvements.
Cristalli adds ... Jenn tried to finalize financing on the house to get Ronnie off the mortgage, but he refused, and now Ron "wants a windfall that he is not entitled to."
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Chris Johnson Titans Still 'Team To Beat' ... Despite Henry Injury
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A shot at a Titans Super Bowl title did not end when Derrick Henry got injured Sunday ... so says Chris Johnson, who tells TMZ Sports Tennessee is still "the team to beat."
Of course, most disagree with CJ2K ... considering Henry -- who's expected to miss the rest of the season after foot surgery Tuesday -- was the leading rusher in the league and by far the Titans' best player before his injury.
this was the final rushing play for derrick henry before we saw him on the sideline with the foot injury
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But, Johnson says he doesn't expect a dip at all from the Titans going forward ... saying there's just too many playmakers on the roster to allow that to happen.
"We got a good quarterback," the ex-Titans star said. "We got two good receivers out there. So we should be all right."
Johnson tells us he expects to see Tennessee turn into more of a passing team ... though he did say he's confident if the team needs to rely on the newly signed Adrian Peterson, it can do that as well.
"Adrian's been able to show that he's been able to come in and can contribute to whatever team that he goes to," Johnson said.
The former running back explained a Titans' Super Bowl run is still more than possible ... and even delivered an uplifting message to downtrodden Tennessee fans.
The first game without Henry is slated for Sunday night against the Rams -- who, by the way, just added Von Miller to the roster this week.
Good luck!
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'The Masked Singer' Bull Makes Strategic Move ... Distances From Skunk
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The Bull is on the move as "The Masked Singer" moves into the final stages ... and it sounds like he's starting to feel the pressure heating up.
Sources tell TMZ ... Bull overheard his competitor, Skunk, rehearsing in the trailer next to his and immediately recognized her voice, and how good it is!!!
That intel seemed to spook Bull, who promptly asked producers to move trailers, so he wouldn't get psyched out before the upcoming semifinal.
We're told producers found another trailer down the lot from Skunk, so Bull could keep his head in the game.
Now, we'll see if the move pays off, or if Bull still buckles under the mounting pressure.
Stay tuned ...
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John Legend & Chrissy Teigen Kim Needs a Guy with Big Laughs ... Pete Checks That Box!!!
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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen say there's one specific thing about Pete Davidson that could be the key to wooing Kim Kardashian -- his enormous funny bone.
We got John and Chrissy outside her office Wednesday and our photog asked what they make of Pete and Kim going on a secret dinner date in his hometown of Staten Island.
Chrissy, who is one of Kim's friends, says being funny is doing a lot for Pete ... and she says it's a quality that drew her to John.
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TMZ broke the story ... Kim and Pete grabbed dinner Tuesday night at his favorite Italian restaurant ... a rendezvous that comes on the heels of them working closely on "Saturday Night Live" and hitting up a SoCal amusement park together.
The way John sees it ... what girl wouldn't want to fall in love with a funny guy?!?
Kim's past could also be working in Pete's favor ... Chrissy says KK needs someone to make her laugh after some intense months with estranged husband Kanye West, and Pete definitely fits the bill.
The 'SNL' star also famously coined the phrase "big d*** energy" ... and Chrissy admits BDE might be at play here.
While Chrissy's not willing to say Pete and Kim are definitely an item ... she's got an answer ready if they ever ask her and John out on a double date.
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DaBaby Rolling Loud Backs New Tour ... Says He's Grown From Homophobic Rant
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DaBaby is going back on tour after his homophobic comments, and it's all backed by Rolling Loud -- the festival where he made those remarks -- which believes he's a changed man.
Here's the deal ... DaBaby just announced a 22-show tour presented by Rolling Loud called "Live Show Killa Tour." The rapper's touting it as "THE SHOW YOU THOUGHT YOU'D NEVER SEE AGAIN" ... clearly jabbing at people who wanted him canceled.
A rep for Rolling Loud tells TMZ ... RL supports second chances and believes DaBaby has grown and learned from his experience, and everyone will be welcome at the shows.
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As you know ... there was a massive backlash against DaBaby after the homophobic rant at Rolling Loud in Miami -- he was dropped from the lineup of a few festivals.
But, he returned to a Rolling Loud stage last month in NYC, where he joined his buddy 50 Cent as a special guest.
Sources close to DaBaby tell TMZ ... he inked the tour deal with RL prior to his appearance with Fiddy, but no earlier than a month ago.
Bottom line, DaBaby is not canceled ... at least not by Rolling Loud. Based on the reception he got in NYC, a large number of fans would agree.
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'Rust' Movie Shooting Halyna's Husband Hires Attorneys ... Wrongful Death Suit WILL Be Filed
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The husband of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has lawyered up, and is preparing to file a wrongful death lawsuit ... TMZ has learned.
Matthew Hutchins retained the services of Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi ... according to the L.A.-based law firm. The firm's website says its attorneys specialize in personal injury and wrongful death litigation ... so clearly, Halyna's tragic death is in their wheelhouse.
Sources familiar with the situation tell us the lawsuit will be filed on behalf of Halyna's spouse and their child, and there will be multiple defendants.
The Santa Fe County District Attorney and Sheriff's Department continue to investigate Halyna's death, and while no criminal charges have been announced ... they say all options are still on the table.
Halyna is survived by Matthew and their 9-year-old son, Andros. The law firm had no comment beyond saying it was now on the case.
As we reported, attorneys for the head armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, are now theorizing that a disgruntled cast member intentionally put one or more live rounds of ammo in a box of dummy rounds.
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They admit Hannah loaded the gun Alec Baldwin eventually fired, accidentally killing Halyna ... but say she had no idea she'd placed a live bullet in the revolver's barrel.
TMZ broke the story ... the "Rust" production's insurance policy limits payouts for death or injury on set to $6 million. That's the total for any injuries -- keep in mind, director Joel Souza could also file a claim for his injury from the shooting.
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AOC Parents Who Are Anti-CRT Are Turning a Blind Eye to Our History
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez thinks folks who oppose Critical Race Theory in schools are burying their heads in the sand when it comes to the country's history ... which ain't always pretty.
We got the U.S. Congresswoman from NY Wednesday on Capitol Hill, and asked for her thoughts on CRT -- a hot-button issue that played a role in several elections that went down Tuesday, especially Virginia's gubernatorial race.
Watch what AOC has to say about this ... in her mind, refusing to embrace a Critical Race Theory-based curriculum is akin to willfully ignoring how racism impacted the nation from its inception.
The one thing she hints at, but doesn't quite verbalize, is that CRT makes the leap of framing racial dynamics in the present ... discussing how some institutions are *still* steeped in racism, and how that affects people of color today.
This guy says Critical Race Theory is the most important issue in the Virginia Election. He also says he has no idea what Critical Race Theory is. pic.twitter.com/lBrGy4lRBG
— The Good Liars (@TheGoodLiars) November 1, 2021 @TheGoodLiars
Truth is, there are a lot of people who don't understand what Critical Race Theory is at all ... or have been misinformed about it. And, as AOC notes here, it's been weaponized to really trigger some people -- especially parents.
With that in mind ... check out what she says when we ask if adding some star power to history books could bring the conversation to the forefront in a less hostile way.
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Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Her Lawyer Insists ... Didn't See (Or Hear) Any Target Practice
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Hannah Gutierrez-Reed -- the armorer on for "Rust" -- didn't hear or see anything that would make her think target practice (with live rounds) was taking place ... so insists her attorney.
Jason Bowles joined us Wednesday on "TMZ Live" to clarify a few things he said earlier in the day -- the most important of which being his suggestion sabotage might've been at play here ... and that someone slipped a live bullet in a dummy rounds box on purpose.
We pressed him on that, asking what evidence -- if any -- he and/or his partners had to make a claim like that ... and Bowles seems to take a somewhat softer stance here.
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Watch ... he explains they don't have a smoking gun, per se, and aren't pointing the finger at one person -- the possibility itself is there -- clear in the fact that a live round somehow made its way into a case that presumably only carried dummies, which are considered safe.
Of course, we also had to ask why the ammo was just out in the open if the weapons themselves were being guarded -- and Bowles has an explanation ... which makes sense.
He makes the point that dummies aren't dangerous, and don't necessarily need to be under a watchful eye at all times -- especially if no one is expecting a live round to enter the situation ... which he says is the case here. Namely, he's saying Hannah had no knowledge whatsoever of real bullets being anywhere near the set.
That leads to the final puzzling mystery of ... if target practice was, indeed, going down as frequently as we've heard it was during off-hours, how is it she didn't hear it or hear about it???
Bowles response is this ... if that was actually happening, it must've been taking place very far away from where she ever was, because he's firm that Hannah knows nothing about it.
There are a still several unanswered questions, but Bowles at least offers some clarity ... from his client's POV, anyway.
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'Rust' Shooting Live Ammo Differs From Dummy Round ... Weapons Safety for Film Expert Explains
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There's some key differences to look for when checking a gun for live ammunition or dummy rounds ... and it sounds like it should be pretty hard to screw up ... at least in theory.
Steve Wolf, who has been working in SFX and props in films for several decades, joined us on "TMZ Live" Wednesday and literally showed us what the armorer on the "Rust" set should have been looking for.
As Steve explains, it's pretty simple to spot the difference with the naked eye ... dummy rounds have a dimpled primer on the bottom, something live ammunition does not.
Steve says there's another way to check what is going into a gun ... shaking and listening for sounds.
He says the dummy rounds are loaded with BBs and the live rounds are filled with gunpowder ... and the dummy rounds make a distinct noise when shaken and the live ammo is basically silent.
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The distinctions are important ... there was a fatal shooting on the "Rust" set ... and now lawyers for the armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, are suggesting someone placed a live round in a box of dummy rounds ... and that live round bullet killed Halyna Hutchins.
Hannah's lawyers said she spun the revolver before the fatal shooting ... but it sounds like Steve is saying she should have noticed the live round, based on how the bullet looks from the bottom.
The armorer also claims she didn't know there were live rounds on the set ... despite what we first told you ... the gun from the shooting was allegedly used for off-set target practice with live rounds.
Steve offers his expertise again ... telling us why it would be awfully hard for folks on set not to notice the sound of real gunfire.
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DaBaby LGBTQ Org OK With Performance ... But Condemns Chappelle
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9:52 AM PT -- Clemons has since claimed she was misquoted in our story in regards to her comments about DaBaby. We've included her full response here to show exactly what she said.
DaBaby is A-OK to hit live stages again, because he's come a long way since his homophobic rants ... so says one LGBTQ org which is OK with his performing, but NOT Dave Chappelle.
The CEO for Relationship Unleashed, Gwendolyn D. Clemons, tells TMZ ... she and her cohorts at the nonprofit approve of DB's appearance at Rolling Loud NY last week -- and any future concerts -- as they feel he's learned a lot over the past few months.
Clemons says DaBaby met with them as well as 100+ other orgs that advocate for the LGBTQ community -- and insists they got through to him on why his diatribe about AIDS was hurtful and harmful.
RU gave DB a history lesson of sorts and educated the guy ... including how HIV/AIDS affects people in his native Charlotte, NC -- something Clemons thinks resonated with DaBaby, whom she believes did not understand what he was saying.
Clemons says DaBaby was coming from a place of ignorance, but she says now he gets it ... and that's why Relationship Unleashed can cosign his latest Rolling Loud cameo, and others to come.
As for Mr. Chappelle -- she's not forgiving, telling us the comedian has not shown any empathy or remorse ... adding Dave knows exactly what he's doing. BTW, Dave would agree he knows exactly what he's doing, which is not to apologize because he says he is in no way shape or form transphobic.
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Relationship Unleashed thinks Dave's words from 'The Closer' are hate speech disguised as comedy ... and he was gaslighting audiences into bigoted POVs. It's interesting ... Dave used DaBaby's predicament to make one of his points.
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Cynthia Bailey, Mike Hill Cheating Rumors Aren't True ... We're Going Strong!!!
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Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill are denying allegations he sent nude photos and videos to another woman ... and he says the anonymous accuser needs to seek help for spreading lies.
We got the former 'RHOA' star and her sportscaster husband Tuesday at LAX and our photog asked how annoying it's been for the couple to deal with claims of infidelity.
Cynthia and Mike are clearly bugged by the rumors ... they both say there's no truth behind the allegations and they're not sure how this even came to be.
In case you missed it ... there was a social media user claiming Mike sent a woman nudes on Snapchat ... but the account that made the cheating claims has since been deleted.
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Cynthia tells us things between her and Mike are great and the rumors are just rumors ... and they don't know who is behind it all.
Mike says he's considering taking legal action if more accusations come his way ... and he's got a message for their accuser.
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Henry Ruggs III Merchandise Pulled From Stores ... After Fatal DUI
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Stores selling Las Vegas Raiders merchandise are yanking Henry Ruggs items from their shelves ... with several outlets already removing the receiver's jerseys, shirts and memorabilia after his fatal DUI incident.
TMZ Sports spoke with an employee at the Locker Room by Lids in Vegas, who told us they were given direct orders to cease all sales of Ruggs-related merch just hours after the tragic incident.
The Raider Image -- the team's official online store -- has completely scrubbed Ruggs from its site ... and a search for "Ruggs" or "Henry Ruggs III" comes back with zero results.
To compare, a search for Ruggs' backup, Bryan Edwards, shows his jersey is available for purchase.
We also spoke with another local shop that sells Raiders merch ... and while they say they haven't been told to pull Ruggs items just yet, we're told it's just a matter of time.
We broke the story ... Ruggs was arrested on charges of DUI with serious bodily harm and reckless driving with death/serious bodily harm after crashing his Corvette into a Toyota RAV4 early Tuesday morning.
A 23-year-old woman died as a result of the accident.
As far as Ruggs' status with the team ... the Raiders acted relatively swiftly, cutting Ruggs Tuesday night.
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Influencer Nenobia Washington Signs She Fell to Her Death ... Possible Suicide
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Influencer Nenobia Washington, also known as "The Queen of Brooklyn," appears to have fallen to her death from a building ... at least that's what the police investigation's turned up so far.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... police and paramedics responded around 7:40 PM Saturday and found Nenobia unconscious and unresponsive in front of an NYC building.
We're told she was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Our sources say the preliminary investigation revealed Nenobia's injuries appear indicative of a fall from an elevated position, and it's believed she intentionally jumped from 6 stories up, but the investigation is ongoing and the Medical Examiner has not yet determined the official cause of death.
Our hearts are with BKTIDALWAVE and her family today. Rest In Peace to The Queen of Brooklyn.
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David Jackson, father of Nenobia's son, tells TMZ ... he was told she fell from a window, but the family has gotten varying accounts about what happened from people who claimed to have witnessed the incident.
While there were reports Nenobia went missing before her death, Jackson tells us she talked to their son, Tyeleck, the night before her death and she was never missing.
Nenobia, who went viral after a 2015 interview with HotNewHipHop, will be remembered in a private ceremony and public memorial in New York, where fans can drop by and pay respects.
A GoFundMe to crowdsource for her memorial service has raised $28,000 and counting ... and Jackson says any leftover funds will help take care of the kid.
Nenobia was only 38.
RIP
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LL Cool J Restores Audi from 'BAD' Donates It to Rock & Roll HOF!!!
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LL Cool J isn't just receiving his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he's also giving back to the org by donating something special ... with horsepower to spare.
You might've seen clips of the Queens-born rapper doing his thing on stage when he got the huge honor this past weekend, but what you didn't see is LL hooking up the HOF with a red Audi that's near and dear to his heart.
The whip was featured on the cover of his second album, "BAD" -- which came out in 1987 -- and LL sought out the help of custom auto body shop Unique Rides in NYC to restore it for the Hall.
The shop's owner, Will Castro, tells TMZ ... LL approached him about this last year during the pandemic, asking if the UR crew could help him out.
Little back story on the ride -- it was one of LL's first big purchases after signing his initial Def Jam record deal ... which explains why he held on to it after all these years. Castro says it was being stored at LL's grandma's house in NYC for nearly 3 decades!!!
He says it was in pretty bad shape -- it's an '87 Audi 5000, after all, and as you can see, it was pretty torn up from the inside out.
We're told the tweaks made include ... new bodywork, a fresh paint job, installing a custom 2-tone black leather interior with red piping, a full stereo system with Blaupunkt cassette deck (truly old school), amps and subs, red lighting, putting in OG BBS wheels and a full engine rebuild.
All in all, Castro says the work cost around $35k, and then LL donated it straight to the HOF. Doin' it, and doin' it and doin' it big!!!
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Henry Ruggs III Booked After Fatal Car Accident, Facing 20 Yrs In Prison ... Released By Raiders
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9:04 PM PT -- The Las Vegas Raiders just announced they have released 22-year-old wide receiver Henry Ruggs III.
4:02 PM PT -- Police say the person who died in the crash was a 23-year-old woman. Cops added Ruggs' girlfriend, Kiara Washington, was a passenger in his Corvette and suffered "serious" injuries in the collision.
Police also provided further detail on the accident ... claiming Ruggs was traveling at "a high rate of speed" before he veered into the right lane of a three-lane road and slammed into the back of the Toyota.
Cops say the driver of the Toyota got trapped in her seat and was not able to escape the vehicle before flames engulfed it. She was pronounced dead at the scene, police added.
3:02 PM PT -- Henry Ruggs has been booked in absentia (he's still in the hospital) on 2 felony charges ... DUI w/ serious bodily harm and Reckless Driving w/ death or serious bodily harm.
If convicted, the DUI carries a prison sentence of up to 20 years. The reckless driving charge carries a 1-to-6 year prison term.
Ruggs is due in court for his first appearance tomorrow morning.
12:07 PM PT -- The NFL just released a statement on the Ruggs incident ... saying, "Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victim of this horrific tragedy."
"We will continue to gather facts and monitor the matter under our policies, but our thoughts at this time are with those impacted by this devastating incident."
11:44 AM PT -- We've just obtained images and video from the crash site taken just minutes after the collision. An eyewitness tells us the two men stopped at the scene and attempted to put out the blaze with a fire extinguisher, but it was too much for them to handle.
The identity of the person sitting on the sidewalk to the right of the vehicle on fire is not currently known.
Investigators are still on scene working to determine exactly how the crash happened.
11:27 AM PT -- The Raiders have addressed the incident ... saying, "We are devastated by the loss of life and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim’s family."
The team adds it is in the process of gathering more information.
10:53 AM PT -- Cops tell us Ruggs was behind the wheel, driving his Chevrolet Corvette, when he crashed into a Toyota Rav4 around 3:39 AM. The Toyota caught on fire ... and first responders located a deceased person in the SUV.
Ruggs was transported to a local hospital for treatment on non-life-threatening injuries.
Cops tell us the NFL star showed "signs of impairment" at the scene ... and the 22-year-old will be charged with DUI resulting in death. If convicted on that charge, Ruggs could face up to 20 years in prison.
10:40 AM PT -- A law enforcement source tells us at least one person involved in the crash has died.
Ruggs' attorneys, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld tell TMZ Sports, "On behalf of our client Henry Ruggs III we are conducting our own investigation as of this writing and ask everyone to reserve judgment until all the facts are gathered."
10:27 AM PT -- A source close to Ruggs tells us the NFL'er is expected to be OK. The condition of the other people involved in the crash is still unclear.
Raiders star wide receiver Henry Ruggs III -- the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft -- was involved in a serious car accident in Las Vegas Tuesday morning.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Sports ... 22-year-old Ruggs was in a wreck in the central Las Vegas Valley area around 3:40 AM.
No word on if cops believe alcohol or drugs played a factor in the accident. It's still unclear what Ruggs' condition is. There is a local report that says there was at least one fatality in the crash.
Prior to the crash, it appears Ruggs was at a local Top Golf location in Vegas, he posted video from the facility just before midnight.
Ruggs was a superstar for the Alabama Crimson Tide from 2017-19 ... winning a national championship in 2017. The Montgomery, AL native is having a breakout year for the Raiders ... with 24 receptions, 469 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Ruggs has previously spoken out about his inspiration to play football ... saying it was a childhood friend who encouraged him to try out. The friend tragically passed away at 17 years old, and the receiver has honored him with a salute after every touchdown.
We've reached out to Ruggs' camp and the Raiders for comment. So far, no word back.
Originally Published -- 10:09 AM PT