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Ebro Darden's morning show exile from Hot 97 last week blindsided the entire Tri-State area ... including DJ Drewski, who found out about his coworker getting canned like everyone else -- on the internet!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Drewski outside Johnny Donovan's 9th annual Celebrity Christmas Party this week, which benefits Little Flower Children Services.

Drewski is thankful to still have a job this holiday season and was aware his station was making changes. Still, he thinks Hot 97 skimmed out on the HR protocol, giving everyone the heads up "Ebro in the Morning" had been canceled.

The woman made famous in a drunken San Francisco restaurant fiasco put up one helluva fight with staff before getting face-planted ... and she's only 5 feet tall, new dispatch audio reveals.

TMZ just obtained the audio from Broadcastify, which gives another window into what happened Saturday night ... when Shireen Afkari got into a battle with workers at Patxi's Pizza. Video gone viral shows a wasted Afkari getting tossed out of the joint with her boyfriend.

In the audio, the dispatcher describes Afkari as a 5-foot-tall woman in her late 20s or early 30s, trying to get physical with the bar staff. But, as you know from the video, Afkari didn't "try" to get physical -- the pint-sized patron went all WWE on the workers, even pulling the hair of one employee.

Popular streamer Zoe Spencer threw it back, down and all around in a viral-worthy twerk off onboard the TMZ Brunch Bus Sunday ... and lucky for you -- we got it all on camera!

Check out the video ... everybody was getting loose on the Hollywood tour, thanks to some shots and Zoe's incredible hosting abilities, which were displayed in full force.

Zoe made the passengers' day by livestreaming the event while the bus rapped along to Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," and even threw in a freestyle or two.

While Zoe's only been streaming for about a year, she's a seasoned veteran when it comes to having a ball.

Late "Pulp Fiction" villain Peter Greene had injuries on his body when he was found dead in his New York City apartment last week ... and authorities are still trying to figure out what caused the injuries, and what led to his death.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the actor's body was found with "some injuries but it's undetermined what caused the injuries."

We're told the medical examiner is still trying to determine a cause and manner of death ... and at this point it remains unclear if Peter's death is the result of homicide, suicide, drugs, or something else.

''Teen Mom'' alum Jenelle Evans is basically a brand-new woman -- and we mean literally -- after undergoing a full-blown mommy makeover, with her before-and-after pics showing a jaw-dropping transformation.

Check it out ... just days before her 34th birthday, JE debuted her bangin' new bod, and we’re breaking down everything she had done -- starting with a full boob overhaul, swapping in some 400cc silicone implants.

Jenelle’s boob upgrade was paired with a full tummy tuck, repairing post-pregnancy abdominal muscle separation ... and docs also removed a whopping 4.8 pounds of excess skin to give her a snatched, sculpted waistline.

Jack Black's fully in the holiday spirit ... rattling off a Christmas carol for us in his typical hard-rocking voice in New York City!

We caught up with the actor and singer outside "The Drew Barrymore Show" Tuesday ... and we asked him what his least favorite holiday tradition is.

Either Jack didn't hear us, or he chose to stay positive and give us one of his favorites instead ... because he launches into the song with his usual enthusiasm and projection.

Nick Reiner did NOT get booted from his parents' house the night before Rob and Michele Reiner were murdered in the Brentwood home where they lived with their son ... TMZ has learned.

There has been speculation online Rob kicked Nick out of the house Saturday night after returning from Conan O'Brien's Christmas party.

A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ, Nick left on his own accord. We do not know the circumstances under which Nick decided to leave. TMZ broke the story he and Rob got into a heated argument at Conan's party ... but it’s unclear if the exchange continued back at the Reiner residence.

Our sources confirm … Nick was not mentally sound in the period of time leading up to the murders. A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ … Nick's mental instability went beyond consuming illegal substances. We're told prescription drugs "messed with his head."

The heartbreak over Rob Reiner and his wife Michele's tragic deaths is felt far and wide, as is the appreciation for his impact on the entertainment industry ... and Tisha Campbell tells us Rob played a huge role in helping push her career forward.

We caught up with Tisha in NYC Wednesday, and she told us Rob helped kick off her career, as the first person to cast her in a comedy.

The "My Wife & Kids" alum added he was one of the nicest people she's ever met ... emphasizing just how kind he was.

David Harbour was captured on video doing some "Stranger Things" in Encinitas, California over the weekend ... the actor appeared to take a man's hat and make a run for it.

The head-scratching incident appears to have gone down Saturday at a gastropub called Encinitas Ale House.

Here's what the video -- which we were only permitted to view -- shows ... David enters the joint and then -- a short time later -- runs outside, carrying a white cap in his hand. He then looks over his shoulder, yelling, "C'mon, dude, f****** get me."

Nick Reiner appeared noticeably different in the days leading up to the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner -- coming off as "drained" and "abnormal" ... according to gas station employees who say they’ve known him for years.

TMZ spoke with multiple employees at a Sinclair gas station in Brentwood, a spot they say the Reiner family frequented regularly.

One employee tells us they last saw Nick about two weeks ago, recalling he looked tired and was unusually standoffish.

At the time, Nick purchased a pack of Marlboro Lights, which employees say was routine for him. They add that he did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

"The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Britani Bateman's ex-husband, John Underwood, was arrested last week after authorities say he violated a protective order she has in place against him ... TMZ has learned.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, John had his first felony appearance before the judge in Utah on Wednesday after he allegedly harassed Britani.

Prosecutors say he's been harassing his ex ever since the protective order was put in place in 2023 -- staring at her from the distance allowed under the order, re-routing her mail, and even going as far as tampering with her electrical box at her home to interrupt her power.

Los Angeles Lakers minority owner Jeanie Buss is adding to her real estate portfolio ... shelling out $4.2 million for a stunning beachfront home.

TMZ Sports has learned ... the 2,252 square-foot property sits right on the beach in the Playa del Rey neighborhood of Los Angeles.

The oceanfront retreat -- sold by Dena Luciano of Douglas Elliman and co-listed with Berkshire Hathaway's Yvette Busot -- was built in 1956 and features four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

A viral video that appears to highlight radio DJs in Arkansas having sex in the control room -- unbeknownst to them, live on air -- is a total fake, TMZ has learned.

Here's the deal ... a video clip circulating on social media shows a car radio tuned to Power 92.3 Jams in Little Rock ... and it sure sounds like the DJs are going at it on a hot mic. Naturally, the wild and hilarious situation -- which people assumed was legit -- spread like wildfire.

Turns out, those sharing it are the ones who got played ... 'cause Keith Liesmann, regional VP/market manager for the station's parent company Cumulus, tells TMZ ... "We are aware of a video circulating online and want to be absolutely clear: it is fabricated and untrue. Nothing depicted in the video occurred, and it has no connection to Power 92."

Former Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell is revisiting that wild onstage brawl at the band’s Massachusetts concert last year ... and he's saying he's sorry, admitting he should’ve handled himself way better.

Perry released a full statement addressing Boston -- where the brawl went down in September 2024 -- and the rest of the world, making it clear he’s remorseful about losing his temper and blowing up the show.

He explained Jane’s Addiction has been the center of his life for decades -- adding that the band, the music, the fans, and their impact on culture mean more to him than he could ever put into words.

He says his goal has always been to give fans the best show possible, but admits they missed the mark in Boston ... adding he’s truly sorry to everyone impacted.

Milana Vayntrub is known for two things ... being the former face of AT&T's Lily Adams commercials, and her rack ... and she used both to raise a bunch of money for folks reeling from the Los Angeles wildfires.

The actress joined us on "TMZ Live" Wednesday and told us how she used some tastefully risqué photos to donate more than $500,000 for Altadena fire relief.

Milana says she was brainstorming ways to help victims back in January when a light bulb went off ... she would offer her fans sexy photos of her body in exchange for relief donations ... starting at one photo for $69 -- a "funny number," she says.

Amaya Espinal is on the mend after a scary health emergency over the weekend ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Amaya was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital this past weekend after experiencing severe abdominal pain. We're told the situation escalated quickly, and she required emergency surgery earlier this week to address her symptoms.

Our sources say Amaya remains hospitalized in L.A. and is recovering in stable condition as doctors continue to monitor her. At this point, it's still unclear what exactly caused the severe abdominal pain that sent her to the ER.