Brock Purdy & Teammates Gifted 49ers-Themed Chains ... Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII

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No matter what happens on Super Bowl Sunday, Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers will have some shiny, new hardware ... 'cause the whole squad just got hooked up with some brand new team-themed chains!!

TMZ Sports is told ... the NFC champions received new bling from The GLD Shop's private popup outside their Levi's Stadium locker room last weekend ... right before flying out to Sin City for their matchup against the Chiefs.

We're told "Mr. Irrelevant" and Co. got pendants of either the classic SF logo or 49ers helmet ... each plated in 14k white gold.

The dope ice also came with rope chains or upgraded diamond tennis necklaces -- like the one Purdy has on his neck in the pic above.

We're told the players loved their gifts so much ... some of 'em purchased more at the popup shop -- from diamond watches to iced-out chains ranging from $1K to $50K!!

The GLD Shop founder Christian Johnston -- who has worked with A-list celebs including Rihanna and Kevin Durant -- also gave fans a chance to get the same 49ers items (as well as other teams) this Super Bowl weekend at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in LV.

"We're excited to be back at the Super Bowl," Johnston said.

"Being part of this major sporting event in the entertainment capital is a genuine honor. We're ready to rise to the occasion, bringing the ice to Las Vegas with NFL Crown Jewels -- an immersive experience that lets fans across the nation rep their favorite NFL team with style."

But, we all know what 49ers fans REALLY want -- the Lombardi trophy!!

Jada Pinkett Smith Dos hombres subieron a su balcón Ella los asustó!!!

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Jada Pinkett Smith tuvo un aterrador incidente en su casa de Los Ángeles a principios de esta semana: la policía dice que dos hombres se subieron a su balcón mientras ella estaba dentro.

Fuentes policiales le dicen a TMZ que los hombres con capuchas intentaron entrar poco antes de las 8 PM pensando que no había nadie en la casa, pero que se asustaron cuando la presentadora de "Red Table Talk" los vio.

La policía se dirigió a la escena, pero nuestras fuentes dicen que los sospechosos se habían ido y no estaban en ninguna parte.

No está claro si Jada era el objetivo o si solo era una banda golpeando casas bonitas alrededor de la zona de Los Ángeles.

Nos dicen que los oficiales hicieron un informe de intento de robo y el caso está bajo investigación.

Jada ha estado separada de su marido Will desde hace unos años, y aunque todavía están en muy buenos términos, especialmente después de la bofetada de los Oscar, es muy poco probable que estuviera con ella en el momento del robo.

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La policía dice que no está claro si ella estaba acompañada de otra persona en el momento o estaba completamente sola.

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La casa de la actriz es la última de una serie de robos en Los Ángeles, entre ellos la estrella de "El Juego del Calamar" Lee Byung-hun, la actriz Lena Waithe, la modelo Abigail Ratchford, y el icono de Hollywood Keanu Reeves.

JADA PINKETT SMITH 2 MEN CLIMB ONTO HER BALCONY ... She Scared Them Off!!

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Jada Pinkett Smith had a terrifying incident go down at her Los Angeles Area home earlier this week -- cops say two men climbed onto her balcony while she was inside!

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ the men wearing hoodies attempted to break in a little before 8 PM thinking the coast was clear -- but we're told they were scared off when the "Red Table Talk" host saw them.

Police responded to the scene ... but our sources say the suspects had long taken off and were nowhere to be found.

Unclear if Jada was the target or if this was just a crew hitting nice homes in and around the L.A. area.

We're told deputies took an attempted burglary report ... and the case is now under investigation.

Jada's been separated from hubby Will for a few years now, and though they're apparently still on pretty good terms, especially in the aftermath of that Oscars slap, it's highly unlikely that he was with her at the time of the break-in.

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Cops say it's unclear whether she had other company at the time ... or was alone.

Speaking of being alone, Jada said last year she and Will would eventually move back in together. That clearly hasn't happened yet.

The actress' home is the latest in a series of break-ins in Los Angeles, with "Squid Game" star Lee Byung-hun, actress Lena Waithe, model Abigail Ratchford, and Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves among the recent victims.

Michael Irvin HOF Committee 'Stole' From Gates ... Here's How He Should Handle It

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Michael Irvin tells TMZ Sports he believes the Pro Football Hall of Fame robbed Antonio Gates by bypassing him for the 2024 class ... but he's now offering some advice for the tight end to get through it.

Irvin said at the "A Night Out With Legends" party in Vegas that the ex-Chargers superstar can't get too down on himself after he didn't make the cut for the HOF's '24 class on Thursday ... explaining that if he does, he'll allow the committee to "steal" from him twice.

Instead, he recommended Gates put this behind him quickly ... so when he ultimately gets his gold jacket, he can enjoy it.

Irvin, of course, would know a thing or two about the situation ... after all, it took him three years to finally get into Canton despite being one of the most prolific receivers of all time.

"I didn't get in on the first ballot," the former Dallas Cowboys receiver said. "But, I promise you I got in on the third ballot and when I got there, and I got to that podium, straight joy was waiting on me. It didn't even matter that I didn't go in on the first ballot, once I got there, I just saw joy."

Irvin tells us he's got plans to relay the message to Gates himself ... saying, "that's my guy."

Gates, meanwhile, has yet to comment on the snub ... although Bolts Nation is doing a lot of talk for him, furiously blasting the committee on social media ever since the decision went public.

OnlyFans Model Courtney Clenney Called Christian Obumseli N-Word ... Parents Say She Said it So He'd Leave Her

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OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney hurled a racial slur at her boyfriend mid-argument ... and her parents say she did it to get now-deceased boyfriend Christian Obumseli to leave.

We spoke to Courtney's parents, Deborah and Kim Clenney, for a new 'TMZ Investigates' airing Monday at 9 PM ET/8 Central on FOX ... when the question of a slur Courtney used during an argument with Christian came up.

As we previously reported ... Christian secretly recorded Courtney calling him the n-word repeatedly during a fight months before she killed him in the Miami condo where they lived together.

The audio's brutal to hear ... and also explainable according to CC's parents -- who are now facing criminal charges for allegedly illegally accessing Christian's computer after he was killed.

We spoke to them before the arrest -- they have never spoken publicly before -- and they told us Courtney said she needed to use such a horrible slur because she was trying to get Christian to leave, with her mom Deborah claiming Courtney said no "self-respecting Black man would stick around after being called that name."

Deborah went on to say Courtney liked Christian partly because he was Black ... and she doesn't think their daughter would have been prosecuted if she were Black or if Christian were white.

Clenney pled not guilty to second-degree murder after stabbing her boyfriend in the chest ... her parents tell us she will plead self-defense.

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Shane Gillis Cut a Check & Apologize on 'SNL' ... Asian-American Orgs Open to Reconciliation

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Shane Gillis has some explaining to do when he hosts "Saturday Night Live" ... according to Asian advocacy group reps who say it's not too late to make amends for his racist remarks.

The comedian is scheduled to host on February 24 ... this after Lorne Michaels fired him from the show in 2019 for making distasteful jokes directed at Asians.

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Shane made the comments during a 2018 podcast, referring to noodles as "nooders" and using a derogatory term for Asians in an expletive-laden discussion about Chinatown. Many people remain outraged by Gillis' jokes .. but the comedian is now being offered a path forward if he wants to right a wrong.

Jo-Ann Yoo, the executive director of the Asian American Federation, tells TMZ ... Shane getting tapped to host is bad timing, considering the Asian community has been devastated by a wave of hate that started during the COVID-19 pandemic. She says people in the community don't need to be reminded of the type of rhetoric that caused that trend.

However ... if Shane's serious about making amends, Yoo invites him to cut a check to the org's Hope Against Hate campaign, and join their food tours for a real Asian cuisine experience.

Yoo says she's planning to tune in ... not for Shane, but rather for what she proudly calls the Bowen Yang Variety Hour. Of course, Bowen Yang is the first Asian-American hire at 'SNL.'

Over at The Asian American Foundation, CEO Norman Chen says he hopes Shane has learned from his experiences and expects him to issue a "genuine" apology on 'SNL.'

Chen tells us his org was "disheartened" to hear Shane was invited to host, saying ... "Asian Americans are not the punchline of a joke. While these jokes may result in cheap laughs, they also result in real-world, deadly consequences for Asian Americans."

Now, Shane did apologize on social media after his 'SNL' firing, saying ... "I'm a comedian who pushes boundaries. I sometimes miss. If you go through my 10 years of comedy, most of it bad, you're going to find a lot of bad misses. I'm happy to apologize to anyone who's actually offended by anything I've said. My intention is never to hurt anyone but I am trying to be the best comedian I can be and sometimes that requires risks."

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However, Chen says that apology seems to be scrubbed from Shane's X (formerly Twitter) account, and his foundation wants to know if the apology still stands -- and, if so, a global stage like 'SNL' would be a great place to reaffirm it on camera.

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Shawn Marion Defends Jason Kidd Luka Doncic Is Better Than Dirk!!!

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Jason Kidd lit NBA Twitter/X on fire for saying Luka Doncic is better than Dirk Nowitzki ... but Shawn Marion is coming to his defense -- telling TMZ Sports the Mavs coach's comments were simply based on skill set, not accolades.

ICYMI, Kidd -- who started coaching the Mavs in 2021 -- recently said Doncic has surpassed Nowitzki in his eyes ... as the 24-year-old "does things that Dirk could never do."

Kidd was ripped for his comment ... especially since Dirk -- a 7-foot forward who can drain threes -- led the Mavs to their first NBA Finals title in 2011.

But Marion -- who was on that championship squad with Dirk and J. Kidd -- said people were mixing up what Jason truly meant ... and he doesn't think it was meant to downplay all Nowitzki did for the franchise.

"He's talking about the whole package," Marion told TMZ Sports. "He's talking about his skill set."

"He's not approaching [Dirk] in the accolades. There's no comparison [there]."

Marion is not taking anything away from Doncic ... pointing out the Mavs guard has amazing highlights at just the age of 24, including his recent 73-point game -- his career-high and franchise record.

Of course, old-school NBA fans would say Doncic can get so many points up because of the lack of defense in today's game ... but Marion -- who played 16 seasons -- says the game is just evolving at a faster pace.

"Layups are almost becoming null and void," the 45-year-old said. "They're making a conscious effort to get shots up within two passes."

"We ran systems, we had sets [in our era]. It's a big difference when you just running to score."

The 4-time NBA All-Star is not opposed to the new era's style of play ... and says hoop fans need to appreciate the skill set of current players, including Luka.

Sharon Osbourne Kanye 'F***ed with the Wrong Jew' ... For Using Ozzy's Sample

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Ozzy Osbourne slammed Kanye West for using a Black Sabbath sample on his new album without permission -- but the rocker's wife is even more furious ... tearing him a new one.

Here's the deal ... OO hopped on X Friday and absolutely torched Ye for featuring a sample of an old BS song on one of his own tracks for 'Vultures.' Ozzy seemed to think it was 'War Pigs,' even though it really sounded like 'Iron Man.' Either way, he was fuming.

Ozzy wrote, "@kanyewest ASKED PERMISSION TO SAMPLE A SECTION OF A 1983 LIVE PERFORMANCE OF “WAR PIG” FROM THE US FESTIVAL WITHOUT VOCALS & WAS REFUSED PERMISSION BECAUSE HE IS AN ANTISEMITE AND HAS CAUSED UNTOLD HEARTACHE TO MANY."

He added, "HE WENT AHEAD AND USED THE SAMPLE ANYWAY AT HIS ALBUM LISTENING PARTY LAST NIGHT. I WANT NO ASSOCIATION WITH THIS MAN!"

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Sharon herself echoed Ozzy's sentiment to TMZ -- telling us ... "Kanye f***ed with the wrong Jew this time" ... going on to say that she and Ozzy have fired off a cease and desist to Ye.

She goes on to say that somebody from Kanye's camp reached out to them 3 weeks ago for permission to use a Black Sabbath song -- something we're told SO and OO said "absolutely not" to. In fact, it sounds like their rebuffing of Ye is personal.

Sharon says Ozzy rarely refuses people who wanna do this ... but in this instance, he had a "special f***ing occasion to say no." We should note -- Sharon herself was raised Jewish.

Kanye's antisemitism is a nonstarter for Sharon and Ozzy -- and we're told they both feel the way he's conducted himself of late is unacceptable. Sharon, specifically, tells us Ye these days "represents hate," and that he's a "disrespectful antisemite."

She also calls Kanye dangerous ... and adds for good measure, "the motherf***er's a pig."

Sharon finishes by saying she and the Osbourne family want no association with Kanye -- and they don't even care if the Black Sabbath sample is just a second or two. They don't want him using Ozzy's music, period -- and if he keeps pushing it, he might have a legal battle on his hands.

One other thing ... you can tell Sharon and Ozzy have had disdain for Kanye for a while now -- just this past Halloween, the two of them dressed and Ye and Bianca ... and were on point.

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Glen Powell and Johnny Manziel We're Amigos!!! Party Together In Scottsdale

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New Hollywood bromance alert ... Glen Powell and Johnny Manziel are apparently buddies, because they partied their faces off together in the desert.

TMZ obtained video of Glen and Johnny hanging out last night at Casa Amigos Tacos and Tequila in Scottsdale, where Johnny Football had a VIP section.

Folks who were there say Johnny was already in the club when Glen showed up and joined the group.

We're told this wasn't a coincidence ... Johnny and Glen clearly planned to hang out, and their group of about a dozen were mostly hot chicks.

As you can see, Glen is chatting up a woman in one of the videos ... and we're told they stayed close throughout the night.

Johnny meanwhile, was talking to several different ladies ... and we're told there was no drama and everyone seemed to be in good spirits, with JM and GP partying for at least a few hours.

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Glen was in town to play golf in Wednesday's Pro-Am at the WM Phoenix Open ... Johnny wasn't golfing, but he's never turned down a good time.

It's an interesting pairing ... Johnny won the Heisman Trophy at Texas A&M and Glen studied at the University of Texas at Austin before heading to Hollywood. The schools are big rivals, but it's more of a big brother-little brother type deal.

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No word who picked up the tab.

'Wheel of Fortune' Ryan, Vanna Filming Promos In Hawaii ... Chemistry Looks Good!!!

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Ryan Seacrest is literally diving right into his new gig as the "Wheel of Fortune" host ... filming promos in Hawaii for the upcoming season, and going underwater.

Ryan and Vanna White are on Waikiki Beach right now on Oahu, where they are filming the Hawaii episodes for the upcoming Season 42.

In one take, Vanna and Ryan are talking to the camera as they stand in ankle-deep water ... and then Ryan, in full snorkel gear, dives under.

Imagine Pat Sajak doing this!!!

Of course, Pat's now retired and Ryan's taking the reigns ... and ya gotta imagine he's enjoying his new gig. Hard to beat on-location filming in Hawaii.

Ryan and Vanna also filmed a couple promos on land -- he's wearing flip-flops and a Hawaiian shirt as they shoot at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort.

Folks who were there say RS and VW seemed to have great chemistry together and were getting along between takes.

They must have been in a good mood, because they were also happily taking selfies with fans ... in that aloha spirit.

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It's the first time we've seen Ryan and Vanna working together on the new-look 'Wheel' ... and it appears good fortunes are ahead.

TAYLOR SWIFT CLARA BOW'S FAMILY THRILLED W/ TRIBUTE ... 'Her Name Lives On!'

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Taylor Swift's ex-BFs usually serve as inspo for her songs ... but one particular track from her upcoming album shouts out a famed silent film actress -- whose family is loving it.

TayTay's song, 'Clara Bow,' is one of the cuts featured on her forthcoming 'Tortured Poets Department' album -- and fans were rife with excitement/speculation over what it could mean ... as there are many ways to interpret this.

Clara was one of the first movie stars of her day back in the 1920s -- and she also got a ton of media attention/scrutiny ... which ended in tragic fashion (more on this later).

Anyway, because of the historical significance ... many have taken this song to be an important on 'TPD' -- but either way ... Clara's real-life descendants are incredibly appreciative of the spotlight T-Swift is shedding on their ancestor.

Clara's great-granddaughter Brittany Grace Bell tells TMZ ... their family is hoping the attention from the pop idol can highlight Clara's many accolades and talents -- rather than the media scrutiny and gossip she was subjected to during her career.

We're told TS's team never got in contact with her family over the song ... but Brittany says she'd love to connect with them to find out exactly what prompted the track's name and get more of the backstory. She's absolutely over the moon about it ... she'd like to link up.

As for her own theory, BGB tells us she thinks TayTay can relate to her legendary great-grandmother 'cause she's a modern-day "IT girl," and Clara was the original "It" girl.

Brittany also addresses fan speculation that Taylor may have dropped a major Easter Egg of the musical tribute with her recent Grammys look.

People noticed TS wore a necklace similar to the one Clara was photographed wearing back in the day -- leaving Brittany fascinated over whether Clara actually inspired the outfit.

As for all the attention she's now receiving, Brittany tells us she thinks Clara would be thrilled to see her family name live on and have a new generation hear her story/learn about her life.

While Brittany says she hopes the reaction is positive, she says we'll just have to wait and see what the song's lyrics are like before she can make any further judgments.

We should mention ... Clara's life was challenging -- with issues ranging from mental health struggles and beyond -- and many look back on her story as a cautionary tale, which is why Taylor invoking her name has piqued curiosity ... as many see it as ominous commentary.

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In any case ... the door's open from the Bow family if Taylor wants to chat.

Barry Keoghan Keeps Mum on His Valentine ... Amid Carpenter Romance

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Barry Keoghan is keeping his relationship status a closely guarded secret ... refusing to say if rumored GF Sabrina Carpenter is his Valentine -- even though we all know the deal.

We talked to BK out in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon and -- in between doling out signatures and taking selfies with a bunch of fans -- we asked Barry if he had a Valentine, specifically Carpenter, this year ... and he gave us something of a non-answer answer.

Check out the vid ... Barry doesn't answer the question and instead simply repeats the questions with a mischievous grin on his face -- before posing for another selfie and taking off down the alley.

He doesn't flat-out deny having a Valentine ... so, it seems his rumored romance with Sabrina's still going strong. A number of outlets are reporting the pair got nice and cozy at a post-Grammys bash earlier this week.

As we reported ... Barry and his ex-wife Alyson Kierans reportedly split in 2023 about a year after welcoming son Brando together. Keoghan seemingly confirmed the news during an interview GQ published last month.

The couple's been spotted out a few times together in previous months ... with paps catching them on a dinner date in Brentwood in early December and fans taking some quick pics at an interactive museum in L.A. in January. They've also posed together at events ... so the cat's outta the bag, really. You'd never be able to tell from BK's response to us though!

We also asked Barry Keoghan if he wants a bathwater-scented candle created in his honor, like the one made for his pal and costar Jacob Elordi based on their iconic and disturbing bathtub scene in "Saltburn" ... and Keoghan jokes he hopes to reach that milestone one day!

It appears Barry's love life is staying in the zipped-lips realm for now ... though his tongue-in-cheek body language may be another indication he's going steady with Sabrina.

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Happy Valentine's Day, you two!

Sofia Vergara & Joe Manganiello Settle Divorce ... Prenup & An Amicable End

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Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello have closed the book on their divorce -- 6 months after calling it quits, they've settled things in court ... and we're hearing there's no hard feelings.

The ex-power couple came to terms -- this according to new docs, obtained by TMZ -- which signal that Joe and Sofia's divorce is finalized and in their rearview. There aren't any super specific deets in the paperwork just yet ... but TMZ has learned what they each walked away with.

For starters, there was a prenup in place for their marriage -- something we knew -- and we're now learning it makes so Joe and Sofia each get to keep the assets they accumulated individually over the course of their 7 years together.

Another thing neither Sofia nor Joe are gonna have to worry about ... spousal support -- both of them waived any right to alimony -- so they're truly moving on.

Of course, the exes didn't have any kids together ... which was kind of a sticking point. Joe wanted kids -- she didn't.

Remember, they announced their split in July -- so this thing moved pretty quickly. That tracks with what we're hearing about how they each feel about it ... we're told the divorce settled super amicably, and Joe and Sofia seem happy to move on with their lives.

Joe -- who was repped by Disso Queen Laura Wasser -- is already dating Caitlin O'Connor these days ... and Sofia herself has been seeing Dr. Justin Saliman lately.

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All's well that ends well ... and this one is officially over.

Sharon Osbourne Kanye "se metió con el judío equivocado" Por usar sample de Ozzy

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Ozzy Osbourne criticó a Kanye West por usar un sample de Black Sabbath en su nuevo álbum sin permiso, pero la esposa del rockero está aún más furiosa ...

Este es el asunto: Ozzy corrió a X el viernes para atacar a Ye por incluir un sample de una vieja canción de Black Sabbath en uno de sus temas para "Vultures". Ozzy creía que era "War Pigs", pero sonaba más como "Iron Man". En cualquier caso, estaba que echaba humo.

Ozzy escribió: "@kanyewest PIDIÓ PERMISO PARA USAR UNA SECCIÓN DE UNA INTERPRETACIÓN EN VIVO DE 1983 DE "WAR PIG" DEL US FESTIVAL Y SE LE DENEGÓ EL PERMISO PORQUE ES UN ANTISEMITA Y HA CAUSADO UN DOLOR INMENSO A MUCHOS".

Y añadió: "ÉL SE ADELANTÓ Y USÓ EL SAMPLE DE TODAS MANERAS EN LA FIESTA DE ESCUCHA DE SU ÁLBUM ANOCHE. NO QUIERO RELACIONARME CON ESTE HOMBRE".

La propia Sharon hizo eco del sentimiento de Ozzy con TMZ. Nos dijo: "Kanye se metió con el judío equivocado esta vez", diciendo que ella y Ozzy han disparado una advertencia formal a Ye (su nombre en inglés es cease and desist).

Ella continúa diciendo que alguien del equipo de Kanye se puso en contacto con ellos hace 3 semanas para pedirles permiso para utilizar una canción de Black Sabbath, a lo que Sharon y Ozy dijeron "absolutamente no". De hecho, parece que su rechazo a Ye es personal.

Sharon dice que Ozzy rara vez le niega este tipo de peticiones, pero en esta vez tenía una "ocasión especial para decir que no". Hay que señalar que Sharon fue criada como judía.

Nos dicen que ambos sienten que la forma en que se ha comportado últimamente es inaceptable. Sharon, en concreto, nos dice que Ye por estos días "representa el odio", y que es un "antisemita irrespetuoso".

También lo llama peligroso y añade que por si fuera poco, "el hijo de puta es un cerdo".

Sharon termina diciendo que ella y la familia Osbourne no quieren ningún tipo de asociación con Kanye, y ni siquiera les importa si el sample de Black Sabbath es solo un segundo o dos. No quieren que utilice la música de Ozzy, y punto, y si sigue insistiendo, podría tener una batalla legal en sus manos.

Otra cosa ... Se nota que Sharon y Ozzy tienen desdén por Kanye desde hace un tiempo. Justo este pasado Halloween, los dos se disfrazaron de Ye y Bianca y dieron con el outfit.

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NLE Choppa Meet-And-Greets Are So Sweet... From My Back Seat!!!

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NLE Choppa has unlocked the code to prevent being bored in bumper-to-bumper Los Angeles --- stage a fan meet-and-greet on the spot!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained video of Mr. Cottonwood posing for pics and signing autographs for his adoring public from the backseat of a car in DTLA at the let out of the Lakers game last night ... after they got smacked by the defending champs Denver Nuggets.

The fans were geeked to get up close and personal and NLE's giving them more than enough reasons to stay excited in 2024.

On Friday, the Memphis rapper released his new "City Lights" single -- a tribute to his slain friend Deonte' "Tae Grape" Fletcher and hits the road later this year with A Boogie Wit da Hoodie for the 'Better Off Alone' tour in May.

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We're not sure fans congregating around the car will cut it at big venues -- NLE might wanna get a proper merch table. Just sayin'!!!

Alicia Keys Será invitada especial de Usher en el show de mediotiempo

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Alicia Keys será una de las invitadas especiales de Usher en el espectáculo de medio tiempo del Super Bowl, según puede revelar TMZ, Hip Hop, ¡¡¡la última noticia de la muy esperada actuación!!!

Fuentes cercanas a la producción confirman que algunos testigos vieron a Alicia Keys ensayando con Usher al interior del Estadio Allegiant el jueves. Ahora que sabemos que estará en la mezcla, el primer invitado confirmado hasta ahora, por cierto, todas las señales apuntan a que van a cantar una gran canción juntos.

Por supuesto, estamos hablando de su mega dueto de 2004 "My Boo", el que sin duda será al menos una de las canciones interpretadas por ella.

La canción encabezó la lista Billboard Hot 100 durante 6 semanas y se convirtió en la banda sonora de los lentos en todo el mundo. Será interesante ver en qué momento se incluye este lento entre las demás canciones, pero va a tener un montón de tiempo para exprimirlo.

Recuerden, Usher negoció tener 15 minutos de actuación en lugar de los 13 minutos asignados originalmente porque al parecer es la única manera en la que sabe cómo actuar en escena. Teniendo en cuenta la cantidad de famosos colaboradores que ha tenido Usher en los últimos años tiene sentido que necesite tiempo extra.

Su comercial de Apple Music para promover el gran evento también contó con sus colaboradores de "Yeah!" Ludacris y Lil Jon. Casi todo el mundo asume que estos dos también serán invitados durante su actuación aunque, técnicamente, no han confirmado.

Como ustedes saben, Usher también ha estado hablando con Justin Bieber como un posible invitado sobre el escenario, aunque no hemos cerrado si Biebs estará presente o no.

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¡De todos modos, Usher sabe que todos los ojos estarán puestos en él el domingo y Alicia lo sabe ahora también!