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Ellen DeGeneres’ gander across the pond looks like it hit pause -- 'cause she popped up back in Montecito mansion-hunting ... the same day of calling for a nationwide shutdown.

The ex-talk show host preached in an IG post, "no work, no school, no shopping" in protest over ICE brutality in Minnesota -- something tons of other Americans have been preaching today -- but that vibe didn’t exactly stick while out in luxe-land touring not one, but two mega-mansions Friday. Talk about do as I say, not as I stroll!

Take a look at these pics -- these weren’t casual Zillow scrolls -- we’re talking $35M and $17M spreads, beach strolls, full walkthrough mode with wife Portia de Rossi by her side.

Patrick Bet-David hopped into the "TMZ Live" hot seat over Don Lemon’s arrest Friday -- and it got fiery real quick, with PBD insisting Don blurred lines by mixing with protesters instead of just covering them.

The conservative podcast host and media personality doubled down hard ... even when Harvey Levin and Charles Latibeaudiere pushed back, saying Don got way too close to the protesters and perhaps even joined in their planning.

Patrick warned that Don's actions were a slippery slope -- pointing to footage that he says raises big questions about whether Lemon was observing or participating.

Denise Richards and Carmen Electra have never been on camera together... until now -- 'cause the two bombshells have shot a joint OnlyFans collab that will have fans sweating on Valentine's Day!

Carmen lit the fuse with a tit-illating (pun intended😏) IG pic Thursday teasing a V-Day collab -- and production sources tell TMZ the steamy shoot went down at the Creators Inc. mansion in Encino, California, with both stars in sexy lingerie and very into each other.

We're told they bounced from the bedroom to the living room couch in lingerie, and it got so steamy, they asked for a closed set -- but before you get too wild, we are told there was no kissing. Just a whole lotta tease!

Sha'Carri Richardson PLEADED with the police officer who stopped her for allegedly driving over 100 MPH, begging him not to arrest her ... but she still left the scene in handcuffs.

TMZ Sports obtained the body-worn camera from the Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy ... and it shows the Olympic athlete doing everything in her power to avoid winding up in jail.

The clip starts with the officer catching up to Richardson's Aston Martin before activating his lights and sirens and pulling her over.

The deputy approaches her, and it's clear he isn't happy from the jump, telling Sha'Carri ... "I'd wipe that smile off your face," before explaining she was being "stopped for dangerous, excessive speeding."

Sha'Carri Richardson wasn't the only track star arrested on Thursday -- her boyfriend, sprinter Christian Coleman, was busted for drug paraphernalia and resisting during the traffic stop, TMZ Sports has learned.

We've obtained the arrest affidavit from the medalist's run-in with police ... and it turns out it was a bit of a Team USA hangout of sorts -- with CC, as well as fellow sprinter Twanisha Terry, getting name-dropped.

The report states cops were driving north on State Road 429 in Winter Garden, Florida around noon on Thursday ... when a gray vehicle approached at a rapid speed. When using radar, the cop says the car at one point reached up to 104 MPH.

Brooks Nader might be the queen of steamy flings, but this Valentine’s, she’s flying the single-girl flag -- and schooling everyone on how to do Galentine’s right.

We caught her at Clarins’ Sugar & Shine bash at L.A. hotspot Alba Thursday night, where Brooks happily crowned single life the real win -- joking ladies should be grateful to dodge "annoying dudes" and lean into Galentine’s instead.

Roll the clip, because she lays out her dream Galentine’s plan step by step -- and even sneaks in a plug for the spicy new movie, "Wuthering Heights."

Nicki Minaj continued her all-out MAGA tour Thursday night by showing up to the film premiere of "Melania" in Washington, D.C.

The rapper was dressed to the nines as she rubbed elbows with MAGA's biggest names at the Kennedy Center, including President Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Dr. Phil and many more.

TMZ obtained video of Nicki shaking hands and hobnobbing with the likes of Don Jr., his fiancé, Bettina Anderson and Dr. Phil on an upper tier of one of the theaters. The president was standing nearby chatting with some guy in a suit.

Hulk Hogan's beautiful Florida home is going up for sale ... six months after the wrestling legend passed away, TMZ Sports has learned.

The Clearwater Beach pad was Hulk's haven since 2012 ... and it's not hard to understand why.

The 5,400-square-foot estate sits right on the sand and offers incredible views of the Gulf of America.

"The Blind Side" star Quinton Aaron's family is revealing what led to his hospitalization ... they tell us he suffered a spinal stroke.

Quinton's family tells us he is "alert, aware and recovering."

In a statement Thursday, Aaron's family says ... "We acknowledge that you’ve heard about Quinton Aaron‘s condition. We appreciate the overwhelming love, support and prayers that Quinton has received over the past few days from his fans, the public, and our concerned community."

They add ... "To update everyone, he had a spinal stroke. He is alert, aware and recovering."

Billy Bob Thornton was stuck bracing for a nor'easter in New Jersey this week, but he didn't let that stop him from making an appearance at a benefit show in Los Angeles ... as the actor took the stage by FaceTime.

Here's the backstory ... Billy Bob and country crooner Dwight Yoakam have been friends for decades and starred in the 1996 classic flick "Sling Blade" together. Billy was set to host Dwight's event benefitting Children's Hospital L.A., but he's currently out of town shooting the movie "Somedays" with Ariana Greenblatt. Sadly, weather didn't permit him to travel.

Determined to still make it somehow, Billy called Dwight's phone, which was then brought on stage in the middle of Dwight's performance at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood.

3:52 PM PT -- Gervonta Davis appeared in bond court on Thursday ... and was ordered to stay away from the alleged victim and the club ... as well as to have zero contact with the alleged victim, directly or indirectly.

Cops say Gervonta Davis' attack on a woman at a gentlemen's club in October was captured on video ... with footage showing the boxing star grab her by the hair and neck and force her down a set of stairs during the violent incident.

TMZ Sports has obtained Davis' arrest warrant ... which details what officials say they observed on surveillance video from inside Tootsie's Cabaret around 4:15 AM on October 27, 2025.

According to the warrant, the footage shows Tank approach the woman and grab her by her hair as he forcefully walked her to a stairwell. Cops say you can then see Tank "pushing and forcing" the woman down the stairs.

Nicki Minaj fans are taking sides after watching her cozy up to President Trump ... some are sticking by her, and others are dropping her like a bad habit.

The battle of the Barbz played out Thursday on "TMZ Live" when we had a couple supporters join our show and explain why Nicki's embrace of Trump is either a deal-breaker ... or no big deal.

Blair Thompson says he's cutting the cord when it comes to Nicki ... and he tells us why her politics feel like a slap in the face to lots of her longtime supporters who come from diverse backgrounds.

The new video of Alex Pretti busting the taillight of a federal vehicle days before being shot to death is very critical to the shooting ... but not for the reasons you might think.

Harvey Levin's been stewing on the new footage of Pretti violently clashing with federal immigration officers -- with a gun in the waistband of his pants -- 11 days before being shot and killed by CBP agents ... and he's got a lot of thoughts, and even more questions.

First off, Harvey says Alex clearly crossed a line and is lucky he didn't get arrested ... and he's also giving these agents props for using the appropriate amount of force with Alex.

Bow Wow and B2K crashed our live stream this morning ... laying out the details of their upcoming tour and offering to take Harvey Levin to a famous strip club in Atlanta, Georgia!

You have to see this ... while discussing who may or may not make a surprise appearance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show next month, BW switched the topic to the 2028 Super Bowl in Atlanta. Having grown up in the city, BW wants Harvey to come down ... but not for the game. The rapper said he's dying to take Harvey to the famed gentleman's club, Magic City!

Bow Wow kidded, "Every time me and Harvey talk, I always ask him!" joking that Harvey's been ducking him for years.

But the thing is ... the only strip club Harvey's been to in the last decade was a place called Plan B in Los Angeles ... and it was for the food!

Gideon Adlon says the wait is gonna be well worth it for "Euphoria" fans ... because she says the upcoming third season is going to be off the chain.

We got the actress at LAX on Wednesday and our photog asked her what folks can expect from her, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, and Zendaya.

In a word, Gideon says Season 3 is going to be wild ... kind of like her career as of late.

Ray J says doctors are giving him every drug under the sun in an attempt to prolong his life ... prescribing eight different kinds of medications despite their grim prognosis.

The rapper tells TMZ ... he went to doctors who gave him the bad news, telling him they're not sure how long he has to live ... and they recommend he stay in bed and take his medication.

ICYMI ... Ray J says doctors gave him just months to live -- telling his followers he doesn't think he's going to make it to 2027. He says half of his heart has turned black and it's only beating at 60 percent, which is not a good sign.