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Sid Wilson is back in public for the first time since getting the boot from Slipknot ... making a low-key appearance as he headed into a recording studio in Los Angeles.

In video obtained by TMZ, Sid is seen arriving at the studio with a friend just days after we broke the story that he was out of the legendary heavy metal band.

Sid was asked point-blank if he'd been fired from Slipknot, but he didn't bite. Instead, the DJ kept his head down and stayed silent as his friend flashed a smile and joked, "We are late for church man," before the pair disappeared inside the studio.

Sid -- one of Slipknot's nine original members -- had been with the group since 1999 and has long been recognized for his turntable work and high-energy stage presence.

The Green Beret accused of using classified intel to cash in on the U.S. capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is now betting a federal judge will toss the entire case.

Gannon Ken Van Dyke filed a motion Friday asking the judge to dismiss five charges accusing him of illegally using and stealing secret government information, defrauding the commodities market, committing wire fraud and moving money from the alleged scheme.

According to the filing, obtained by TMZ, Van Dyke's team of attorneys, including Mark Geragos, call the prosecution a first-of-its-kind "experiment" that twists federal commodities law to create a crime that didn't exist.

Vincent Pastore's loved ones are preparing to say their final goodbyes ... with a funeral service planned for later this week in New Rochelle, New York -- exactly where the late actor wanted it, TMZ has learned.

Stephen Villano, Pastore's longtime friend and self-described "right-hand man," tells TMZ the family is planning a service in the coming days to celebrate the beloved "Sopranos" star's life.

While fans will always remember Pastore for his unforgettable portrayal of Salvatore "Big P****" Bonpensiero, Villano says one of the actor's greatest passions came later in life ... teaching aspiring performers at HB Studios.

According to Villano, Pastore loved mentoring the next generation of actors and often reminded his students that making it in Hollywood wasn't impossible.

Lilly Jay and ex-husband Ethan Slater will not be rekindling their romance, despite several online blind items claiming the former couple may have gotten back together on the heels of his breakup with Ariana Grande.

Sources close to Lilly tell TMZ she has seen the rumors making the rounds, but they say there is no truth to the speculation.

In fact, our sources are strongly pushing back on the claims ... telling us "absolutely not" to any romantic reconciliation happening between Lilly and Ethan.

Ray J says a knockout and four nights in the hospital still weren't enough to retire Reckless Ray ... 'cause he's got more crazy stuff to do before he finally grows up.

Ray joined "The TMZ Podcast" hosted by Towanda, and explained why he plans to keep fighting despite Supa Hot Fire knocking him out cold in his last bout -- a beating Ray says he doesn’t even remember.

He calls this stretch his "final reckless moments" ... saying he wants to empty the bucket list and go out with a bang before evolving into a quieter, wiser version of himself.

LeBron James bypassed a reunion with his hometown team for a new opportunity with the 76ers ... so how should Cavaliers fans feel about the rejection?? Ex-NBA star and Cleveland native Charles Oakley says they should GET OVER IT!!

TMZ Sports caught up with Oak at the 17th Annual Amazon Kids Back-to-School Fashion Show in NYC on Thursday ... and asked him all about the 41-year-old King's latest decision to join a fourth franchise.

The Knicks great shut down any criticism about James heading to the City of Brotherly Love in pursuit of more rings ... saying what he's doing this late in his career should be admired -- and he's still a role model to young kids.

D.J. Moore's Carolina Panthers tenure ended years ago ... and it looks like he's cutting ties with the state of North Carolina, too -- putting his Charlotte-area home up for sale.

The Buffalo Bills newest wide receiver listed the 5-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home Friday for $5,225,000.

The 9,673-square-foot abode sits on nearly 4 acres of land on the waterfront ... and boasts a theater-ready room, wellness/yoga room, exercise room, and wet bar-ready studio.

Former NBA player MarJon Beauchamp was briefly detained -- then quickly released by police -- after trying to break up a fight between friends ... but, before they let him go, all those around him were in for a treat as he flashed his abs.

See for yourself -- the former Philadelphia 76ers hooper had his body on full display just before 3 AM in Seattle, Washington, while police spoke to him about the incident.

You can see he appeared to be entertaining the police ... even cracking a smile at one point before being let go without incident.

Jennifer Aniston's on a steamy summer adventure with her man ... packing on the PDA while floating near Mallorca.

The actress was spotted wearing a tiny black bikini top and tiny white shorts ... and making out with Jim Curtis Friday.

Check it out ... the two couldn't keep their hands off each other on their adventure while they soaked up some rays along with Jason Bateman -- Jennifer's celeb pal and costar in the "Horrible Bosses" movies.

Shemar Moore may play a cop on TV ... but he needed the police in real life when a random woman showed up at his house ready to move in.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... cops were called to the house Friday around 3:30 p.m. after a woman arrived at his Los Angeles-area home with luggage in tow.

Our sources say the woman knocked on the door ... but instead of Shemar, we're told his significant other, Jesiree Dizon, opened the door and told the woman to leave.

Courtney Clenney has reached a plea deal with prosecutors in the stabbing death of her boyfriend Christian Obumseli ... and his family seems relieved it's over.

The family's attorney, Larry Handfield, confirmed Clenney, prosecutors, and the Obumseli family came to a resolution that will help them avoid a trial. The details will be made public at a sentencing hearing on August 10.

He adds, "Pleading guilty and accepting full responsibility will begin the process of bringing closure to a very tragic life changing event for the Obumseli family."

Catalina White says her divorce from reality star CT Tamburello has been challenging ... both emotionally -- and because it hasn't wrapped up as quickly as she hoped.

We caught up with the social media influencer in West Hollywood Friday night ... and we had to ask how she's doing in light of filing to end her marriage after less than 18 months.

Catalina's too classy to give us all the dirty divorce details ... but she does say CT has some issues he needs to work out -- and their romance needed to end.

Chris Brown is not happy about being ordered to pay a woman nearly $13 million over his dog attacking her ... and officially plans on asking for the verdict to be tossed and a new trial set.

That's right -- the singer filed a notice in Los Angeles Friday, which was obtained by TMZ, to declare he and his company, Black Pyramid LLC, officially plan to ask for a new trial after the judgment entered on July 16.

We told you all about the case -- a Los Angeles jury decided earlier this month CB was liable for his 200-pound Caucasian shepherd named Hades viciously mauling his housekeeper Maria Avila while she was emptying trash in his Tarzana, California home on December 12, 2020. They ordered him to pay $12.9 million in damages.

Sid Wilson is officially out as Slipknot's DJ and keyboardist ... TMZ has learned.

A source close to the band and with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... Sid was notified late Friday afternoon that he's been permanently kicked out of the band.

It's currently unclear what led to him getting the boot.

This comes on the heels of his split from Kelly Osbourne back in March. They quietly called off their engagement, but our sources said at the time that there's still a chance they could get back together.

'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Dorit Kemsley says her ex-husband owes her child support ... claiming she is their kids' primary caregiver ... while he only has them 5% of the time, TMZ has learned.

In legal docs filed by Dorit's powerhouse attorney, Samantha Spector, the RHOBH star slams PK's recent claims that she's spending crazy on fashion and travel, while ignoring mortgage payments. She claims he is the one dropping serious cash on personal expenses, while not paying bills.

In her filing, Dorit claims she bears the day-to-day responsibility for caring for their two minor kids, who are "in her custodial care 95% of the time without spousal or child support." 

Jake Paul won't just be running the new MVP MMA promotion after the merger with PFL ... he'll also be fighting, and he's got two big-name opponents in mind!

The Problem Child chopped it up with Babcock on Friday ... and was asked if he was targeting his longtime rival, Nate Diaz.

"Yeah, Nate Diaz. Mike Perry would be great," the 29-year-old fighter said.

"We love Mike Perry. The Nate conversation has been ongoing. It just never made complete sense. I think up until this moment, things just got a lot more serious with this announcement. So, I want the Nate Diaz MMA fight very, very bad."