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Congressman Keith Self is blasting Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett for cracking a joke about Texas Governor Greg Abbott's disability ... though he refused to condemn President Donald Trump for doing something similar.

The Republican representative from Texas stopped by "TMZ Live" Wednesday to discuss Crockett's recent comments ... specifically one where she called Abbott "Governor Hot Wheels" -- and, Self calls Texas Representative Crockett a bully.

Self says he almost wants Congress to avoid censuring Crockett, 'cause he thinks she's bad for the Democratic Party ... and, he'd happily watch her take it down from within.

Zak Bagans and Holly Madison are breaking up again ... ending their on-and-off romance after six years.

Sources close to the couple tell TMZ ... the two ended their relationship a few weeks ago -- though it's not currently clear what caused the split. The two have unfollowed each other on Instagram as well, so it doesn't seem totally amicable from the outside.

However, we reached out to Bagans, and it seems the couple ended on good terms ... 'cause ZB says, "I wont get into the details, but I’ll just say we have shared so many great memories and fun times. I’ll always have love in my heart for her and wish the very best for her. I’m dating now and moving on.”

Lady Gaga clearly isn't concerned about a lawsuit by a surfboard brand that claims she jacked their logo for her new album ... 'cause her lawyer released a fiery response amid her announcing new tour dates!

Here's the deal ... Lost International is suing LG for trademark infringement for her "Mayhem" album ... claiming they own the rights to the term as used in the surf company’s distinctive logo -- and that Lady Gaga’s use is basically identical.

Clearly, Gaga believes the move is shallow ... Orin Snyder, Gaga's lawyer tells TMZ the lawsuit is a waste of time -- 'cause it's clear the surf company is trying to board her success.

Kanye West’s antisemitic diatribes have landed him in hot water AGAIN … the rapper has been sued by a German singer for alleged copyright infringement ... and it's all because he's a Nazi supporter.

Musician Alice Merton filed the lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. federal court, claiming Kanye used an "unauthorized sample" of her song "Blindside" on his tune "Gun to My Head," which also features Ty Dolla $ign and Kid Cudi.

John Cena invoked Ric Flair's name when declaring his 17th World Championship during "Monday Night Raw" this week ... but the Nature Boy tells TMZ Sports he's not irked one bit by the slight -- admitting he's just happy to be alive to hear it!!

We caught up with the man Cena's attempting to surpass for the most world titles in WWE history ... about 24 hours after the 47-year-old told fans he'd be old news by the time he ends his farewell tour.

"At WrestleMania, I make history by winning a 17th Championship, and I finally force you to forget the name of the fun machine jet flying woooo Ric Flair," Cena said Monday. "You will forever say the name John Cena."

Lady Gaga is being dragged to court by a surfboard brand who claims she straight up jacked their logo for her new album ... according to a new lawsuit.

Lost International is suing Lady Gaga for trademark infringement for her "Mayhem" album ... claiming they own the rights to the term as used in the surf company’s distinctive logo and that Lady Gaga’s use is basically identical.

In the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Lost says they've been slapping a stylized version of "Mayhem" on their surfboards and merch for over a decade ... and Gaga ripped off the design for her latest album.

"Bluey" might’ve already conquered the U.S. as the No. 1 most streamed series for 2024, but now its upcoming movie could be making a run for awards season, says one of its voice actors, Melanie Zanetti.

We caught up with Melanie on TMZ's "Big Down Under" podcast, and when we asked if she thinks the Bluey movie, set for release in '27, could snag an Oscar for Best Animated Feature, she basically said she and the team are down for whatever success comes their way.

As of now, it’s looking like the Bluey movie’s getting the full A-list Hollywood treatment, with Melanie going full top-secret mode, saying she can’t spill too much just yet.

Luke Rockhold believes it's a serious injustice that Cain Velasquez is back behind bars ... and now, he's urging Donald Trump to step in and help remedy the issue.

Rockhold told TMZ Sports on Tuesday he believes Velasquez's attempt to seriously hurt Harry Goularte on a Northern California roadway back in February 2022 was "somewhat justified" -- as the MMA legend believed the man had molested one of CV's close relatives.

Velasquez ended up spending one year behind bars and an additional two under house arrest after he was thrown in jail for the alleged attempted murder ... and Rockhold told us that punishment should have been enough.

Joe Budden is being dragged into court by two neighbors who claim he tried to enter their place while naked and has been causing a ruckus in the building with his podcast.

TMZ Hip Hop obtained a complaint filed by attorney Thomas Mirigliano on behalf of John and Yuliya Aksoy, who claim Budden, his podcast co-host Melyssa Ford, and the condo association have engaged in a "campaign of intimidation and retribution" after the Aksoys raised complaints about the disruption from Budden recording his highly rated podcast in the building.

John and Yuliya both claim they confronted Budden about the excessive noise from the podcast and complained about Budden and co. smoking weed in the condo's common area, leaving ashes on the property, and creating a hazardous health situation for their young daughter.

D.L. Hughley ain't holding back about Kanye West ... saying he's undeniably hateful given his track record. But when it comes to music, he says you can’t deny the man’s a genius.

We caught up with D.L. on "TMZ Live" Tuesday, and he made it clear that Kanye’s comments about Black and Jewish people don't sit well with him at all, but when it comes to music, the guy’s got serious talent.

Ye's talent aside, D.L. ain't buying the excuse that Kanye’s behavior is all because of his mom, Donda, passing in 2007 ... telling us that when tragedy really drives some people insane, they end up sleeping on a park bench or under a bridge -- and don't get the kind of passes Ye keeps getting, because of his talent.

Anyone who shared their DNA with 23andMe needs to delete their data from the genetic information service before the company is sold to the highest bidder ... so says a tech columnist sounding the alarm on future consequences.

Geoffrey Fowler, who writes about technology in the Washington Post after a long career at the Wall Street Journal, joined us on "TMZ Live" and we asked him what's the big deal with the 23andMe bankruptcy.

The company is going under and is heading to court to sell its assets ... and Geoffrey warns there's a risk people's DNA data could be sold or transferred somewhere else.

The new Karen Read documentary series -- giving a BTS look at her first trial and her preparation for the retrial in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe -- is blowing up ... but TMZ’s learned they won’t be rolling the cameras for her upcoming retrial.

Director Terry Dunn-Meurer tells TMZ ... "Karen approached us with a compelling desire to share her story, and we believe we captured it thoroughly in 'A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read.' While the second trial will undoubtedly introduce new evidence and fresh faces -- including a new prosecutor and three additional defense attorneys -- the essence of Karen's story remains the same. Therefore, we currently have no plans to film another documentary covering the same ground."

The ID team stopped filming with Karen a few days after the first trial wrapped last summer, catching the aftermath, and then they did follow-ups in August ... but none of those included Karen -- and that's the extent of it.

Houston rapper Sauce Walka narrowly dodged a brush with death in Memphis Saturday when several gunmen hopped out of a car and opened fire ... new surveillance footage obtained by TMZ Hip Hop shows.

His Memphis-born artist, Sayso P, was said to be the intended target by police and was gunned down at the scene.

In the new camera angle, a black suburban SUV can be seen parked in front of the hotel where Sauce, Sayso P, and crew were staying for the night.

Derrick Henry is parting ways with his Dallas home ... finding a buyer this week for the $1.6 million spot.

TMZ Sports has learned the 4,154-square-foot house located in Inwood Park is off the market for an undisclosed number -- but we're told it was close to the listed asking price.

The pad features four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a three-car garage ... and is decked out with a chef's kitchen, fireplace, custom walk-in closets and a turf backyard.

Michael Moorer -- one of the few men who stood toe-to-toe in a boxing ring with George Foreman -- tells TMZ Sports he's heartbroken over the boxing legend's death ... making it clear the pugilist will be sorely missed.

We sat down with Moorer on Monday -- just three days after Foreman's family revealed the ex-heavyweight champ passed away at 76 years old -- and it wasn't hard to tell he was crushed to learn of the news.

Moorer called Foreman "a gentle giant" ... and added that he'll always remember him as "a great person."

Diddy won a small victory in court today when a judge tossed a majority of claims against him in a lawsuit filed by a former music producer accusing him of sexual assault.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the judge dismissed five of the nine claims Rodney Jones made against Diddy ... including RICO claims, infliction of emotional distress, and breach of contract claims.

The court also dismissed a Trafficking Victims Protection Act claim against Diddy's company, Combs Global.