'Fire Nico' Mavericks Fan Claims Phone Taken, Smashed After Incident Plans To File Police Report
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The Dallas fan who screamed "Fire Nico" in Nico Harrison's face on Monday night says his phone was taken and thrown to the ground shortly after the incident ... and now, he tells TMZ Sports he's planning to file a police report over the whole ordeal.
Chris Taylor said the wild, phone-smashing scene went down at American Airlines Center during the Mavs' tilt with the Nets ... roughly an hour or so after he got in Harrison's grill and stated he should be canned.
Taylor told us team and arena officials approached him and were furious with him over his interaction with Harrison. He says later, a man who he believes was affiliated with them sat down behind him ... and got physical with him when he whipped out his phone to video the scene.
'LIB's Mark Anthony Cuevas I Didn't Blindside My Wife W/ Breakup Post ... And I Didn't Cheat Either!!!
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Mark Cuevas is shutting down the cheating allegations levied against him by his estranged wife, Aubrey Rainey, after revealing publicly their relationship was over -- a declaration she's said came as news to her.
The former 'Love Is Blind' contestant tells TMZ he’s stayed quiet until now because protecting his kids and sticking to the truth has always been his priority -- but he wants to make one thing clear: there was no infidelity in his relationship with Aubrey.
Mark tells us he simply left a relationship that wasn’t aligned with the peace and partnership he wants to raise his sons in -- and his focus RN is on being a consistent, integral father.
'Smallville' Star Erica Durance Finalizes Divorce ... Moves On With New Man
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"Smallville" star Erica Durance has a new Clark Kent in her life ... because she's dating a new man after officially closing the book on her marriage.
A rep for Erica, who played Lois Lane on the superhero TV show, tells TMZ ... she finalized her divorce from actor David Palffy in 2024 and is now in a new relationship.
When we first reported on Erica and David's separation in 2023, it was unclear when they had separated ... but now her rep says they split in 2022.
'American Idol' Alum Arrested for Domestic Violence Charge ... Following Federal Drug Sentence
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"American Idol" alum Antonella Barba found herself back in the slammer for a violation of her federal supervised release, TMZ has learned.
We're told the singer -- who gained fame on the 6th season of the hit series and previously served prison time on a drug charge -- was picked up by the Pt. Pleasant Beach Police Department in New Jersey Sunday night during a vehicle stop.
A rep for the U.S. Marshals tells us there was a warrant out for Antonella's arrest on a domestic violence charge from two weeks ago, and her federal probation from the old drug case was violated based on the new charge.
New Diddy Accuser Beyoncé, LeBron Saw Me At 'Freak-Off' ... I Was Guy in Penis Mask!!!
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3:48 PM PT -- A spokesperson for LeBron James tells TMZ ... “This is demonstrably false and doesn’t even merit a report or response. A basic internet search shows what LeBron was doing all of April 2015. He was playing basketball for the Cleveland Cavaliers and never in Miami.”
3:43 PM PT -- Brian Bieber, attorney for Brendan Paul tells TMZ ... “Is this an April Fool’s Day joke? If someone seriously filed this lawsuit, the allegations against Brendan are 100% false and literally impossible to have occurred.
Brendan was still in high school in Ohio at the time, having never even set foot in West Palm Beach in his life. It’s unfortunate that anyone who pays the filing fee and gets directions to the Courthouse can file a frivolous lawsuit. We will be seeking an immediate dismissal of the case, and appropriate sanctions.”
12:06 PM PT -- Jay-Z’s attorney Alex Spiro tells TMZ ... "Mr Carter wasn't in Florida at that time to witness this incident - he was engaged in easily findable public activities that prove he was not at this event. This is more nonsense that erodes the trust in our "justice" system"
11:45 AM PT -- A rep for Gloria and Emilio Estefan tells TMZ ... "Gloria and Emilio Estefan strongly deny the allegations made. The property in question was never a home where Gloria and Emilio resided, but it was rather a house they owned for family use. There were no parties thrown at that property between 2012 and 2019. We have all necessary documentation to support these facts and will provide it to the court."
A new Diddy accuser claims he was sexually assaulted, raped and humiliated at a "freak-off" party in Miami ... and he says Jay-Z, Beyoncé, LeBron James and Gloria Estefan saw him in rough shape.
Diddy is being sued for human trafficking by a Florida man named Manzaro Joseph , who claims Diddy humiliated him at an April 2015 birthday party for King Combs by strapping a penis to his face and parading him around.
In the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Manzaro claims he was drugged and transported to Star Island in Miami for the big party in April 2015 ... he says he was first dragged into the back entrance of Emilio and Gloria Estefan's mansion, where a panicked Gloria saw his "drug-induced stupor" and demanded someone call an ambulance.
DJ Whoo Kid Drake's 'Nokia' Video Is A BANGER Trolling Kendrick Is Also A Nice Touch
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Fans suspect parts of Drake's "Nokia" video are ribbing at Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance a lil bit -- and DJ Whoo Kid loves every bit of the spectacle!!!
TMZ Hip Hop caught up with the SiriusXM vet at LAX on Tuesday and he agrees Drake earned his crown as the "Petty Troll King" this week with the first visual from his recent project "$exy $ongs 4 U."
Towards the end of "Nokia," Drake takes center stage on a white platform surrounded by dancers, reminiscent of the imagery on K. Dot's record-breaking halftime show -- Whoo Kid calls it a Bobby Fischer-sized chess move!
Politico's Kyle Cheney Heated Online Debate With Vance ... We Need More Of This!!!
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J.D. Vance getting into a heated back-and-forth with reporters on social media is a good thing for the country ... so says one of the journalists who sparred with the Vice President online.
Politco's Kyle Cheney joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday and told us about his interaction this week on X with Vance, who tried to call him out over a deportation case.
Kyle and J.D. were going back and forth over an immigrant who claims he was accidentally deported to a notorious El Salvador prison due to an administrative error ... and they had a spirited discussion about some of the legal aspects involved.
Lola Brooke Marathon Burger Is #1... Just Like My Anti-Crashout Song Will Be!!!
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Brooklyn-bred rapper Lola Brooke wasted no time hitting up Nipsey Hussle's Marathon Burger restaurant when she touched down in Los Angeles ... her 4'9" frame can eat a ton of food!!!
TMZ Hip Hop linked up with "Don't Play With It" rapper on Melrose this week as her itty-bitty frame was flushed with the itis ... chicken sandwiches and wings, a shrimp burger and onion rings will do that!!!
We also got the scoop Lola is in town to shoot her a new music video for a new song she's calling "Disgusted" -- which she promises will be pushed out as soon as the video guys edit the thing.
Kim Delaney Hubby Says She Tried To Run Him Over With Car!!!
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Kim Delaney and her husband were fighting for two days before getting arrested Saturday and he told police she tried to use her car to hurt him ... at least according to cops.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the "NYPD Blue" actress called the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on Friday night and made a domestic violence report against her husband, James Morgan.
We're told James took off after Friday's alleged domestic disturbance, and when he returned to their home the following morning, Kim called the cops again ... because she didn't want him around.
President Trump I'm Fighting Ticket Scalpers ... With New Executive Order!!!
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3:50 PM PT -- President Trump just signed the executive order ... with Kid Rock standing by to offer moral support and further clarification for the cameras about the issue.
Kid Rock was dressed in what some might call an extravagantly patriotic red outfit, with white and blue stars, stripes and some eagle wings, and a bandana-wrapped fedora ... a sharp contrast to Volodomyr Zelensky's muted military 'fit, which VZ was called out for as being insufficiently respectful during his own recent official Oval Office visit.
President Trump is trying to tackle an important issue he raised on the campaign trail ... scalpers and expensive fees driving up ticket prices for live entertainment ... and he's got a new action he says will fix these issues.
Sources at the White House tell TMZ ... Trump is signing a presidential executive order today to end price-gouging by middlemen in the entertainment industry.
We're told Trump's latest EO will combat a bunch of issues folks encounter when trying to buy tickets to popular concerts and sporting events ... remember the headaches for the Taylor Swift "Eras" tour?!?
‘Temptation Island’ Grant Larsen Ashley Couldn't Be Stepmother to My Child ... But I Did Buy Her a Ring!!!
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Grant Larsen – who cheated on his girlfriend Ashley on the Netflix reality TV show "Temptation Island" – is opening up about his main reasons for questioning their relationship on the show.
Grant tells TMZ … he worried Ashley didn't have the patience and kindness to be a stepmother to his child, and while he spent hours talking about this with other contestants and in his confessionals, those conversations didn't make the final edit.
Grant says Ashley didn't treat him with respect and wasn't "soft" with him ... and those were red flags, which had him over-thinking their long-term relationship, leading to his infidelity.
Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa Don't Show Their Dead Bodies ... Family Fighting Body Cam Release
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2:02 PM PT The legal docs also state the photos of the bodies will remain sealed, and the autopsy and toxicology report can only be released if there are no photos of the bodies included.
Everything else, like pics of the dog and inside the property, are allowed.
Gene Hackman's mother-in-law is fighting to block the public release of police body camera footage from the investigation into the late actor's death.
Gene and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their New Mexico estate last month and Betsy's mother, Yoshie Feaster, says the public spectacle and media coverage surrounding their death is traumatizing, and she wants to grieve in peace.
In legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Betsy's mom says Gene and her daughter considered personal privacy of the utmost importance, and she doesn't want the media getting their hands on photos and videos showing Gene and Betsy's living space, and their corpses.
Matt Rife I'm Dating Fitness Model Mariah Morse!!!
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Matt Rife is officially off the market -- TMZ can confirm he’s dating fitness model Mariah Morse!
It’s unclear how long the comedian and the blonde bombshell have been an item, but one thing’s for sure -- they’re all in, with Mariah even posting a pic with Matt’s dog, Hammer, on Sunday.
It was a fun weekend for Matt and Mariah -- they were spotted holding hands as they entered a Rhode Island club, and she was also spotted by his side in a group IG pic.
Hailey Bieber Didn't Unfollow Justin on Instagram ... Just a Tech Glitch!!!
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Hailey Bieber sparked rumors of trouble in paradise after allegedly unfollowing Justin on IG -- but internet detectives can stand down 'cause TMZ has learned that never actually happened!
Sources tell TMZ that Justin briefly deactivated his account yesterday and then reactivated it -- causing a glitch that makes it look like Hailey unfollowed him.
The glitch isn’t just messing with Hailey -- it’s affecting all of Justin’s followers. Right now, if you try searching his name in the follower list, it just won’t show up.
Runnin' Rebels Stars We're The Greatest College Team Ever ... And We're Dropping A Brand New Doc!
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Larry Johnson, Stacey Augmon, Anderson Hunt, Greg Anthony and the rest of the Runnin' Rebels are getting a documentary (about time!) on their famed '90 NCAA Championship squad -- a team the guys say is the greatest ever!
Johnson, Augmon, and Hunt joined Babcock ... where they announced the brand new project, titled UNLV: Kings Of Vegas, which they say will, once and for all, deliver the true story of the famed team, including never-before-told stories.
"It was long overdue," Hunt said ... "To tell the story through our eyes."
Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez Attend Funeral For Hairstylist Jesus Guerrero
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Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez were among the many guests who paid tribute to hairstylist Jesus Guerrero at his funeral ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Jenner and Lopez attended their longtime stylist's funeral services in his hometown of Houston on Sunday. We're told Jesus' family and many friends from the glam community also attended.
Jesus was known for having close ties with Katy Perry ... and while she could not attend the services because she's currently rehearsing for her upcoming tour, we're told she has been in touch with his family.