Trump's 'Tom Selleck' Comparison My Son Really Did Look Like Magnum It Was a Compliment, Folks!
Donald Trump's cringeworthy comment comparing a murder victim to Tom Selleck didn't upset anyone that truly matters ... so says the deceased man's mom.
Agnes Gibboney -- the mother of Ronald da Silva, whose portrait Trump compared to Selleck "except better looking" -- tells us she took no offense to the President's remark about Ron last week. To the contrary ... she was flattered.
She says tons of people have told her that her late son looks like the famous TV P.I. -- and that if she really thought the comment was distasteful ... she wouldn't have laughed along with everyone else.
Agnes also explains why she supports the Prez's immigration plans, especially in light of Ron's death. He was shot and killed in '02, reportedly at the hands of an illegal immigrant.
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Saquon Barkley I Just Bought My Parents a House!!
Christmas came WAY early for Saquon Barkley's parents -- the NY Giants rookie just dropped more than $400,000 on a brand new crib in Pennsylvania for Mom and Dad!!!
"Something I promised my parents, ever since I was a young kid," the former Penn State running back posted on social media.
The house is pretty nice ... it's got 3,355 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
It's right in the area where Barkley grew up -- and about 90 miles from his new office, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The pad was last listed at $424,500 -- unclear what the final price was.
But, with Saquon set to sign a 4-year, $31 million contract ... he can definitely afford it.
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Chumlee 'Old Man' Was Very Important to Me And, He Was a Badass!
Chumlee's relationship with Richard Harrison spanned about 20 years, and he has a lot of fond memories of the man they called "Old Man" ... and some funny ones too.
The "Pawn Stars" star tells "TMZ Live" ... even though "Old Man" wasn't truly his family, he was always treated like a grandson and he learned many life lessons from him.
Chumlee says he's happy he got to spend some time with Harrison in recent weeks as he battled Parkinson's Disease and, while he was prepared for the inevitable, it was still a surprise when he died ... because "Old Man" always fought like hell.
Chumlee tells us the outpouring of love for the "Pawn Stars" patriarch has been incredible, and he shared his favorite memory -- taking "Old Man" for a ride in his lowrider, and giving him a surprise hydraulics lesson.
As we told you, the famed Gold & Silver shop in Vegas created a memorial to honor Richard, and it's been flooded by fans paying their respects.
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'Pawn Stars' Memorial for 'Old Man' Opened Up At Gold & Silver Shop
The famed "Pawn Stars" shop is already honoring its TV patriarch, Richard Harrison, a day after his death ... and fans can pay their respects in a number of ways.
Sources close to the family of Richard, best known as "Old Man," tell TMZ ... a makeshift memorial was set up in the corner of the Gold & Silver shop in Las Vegas in remembrance of their late founder. As we reported, "Old Man" died Monday ... and his memorial is already getting tons of love.
The shrine includes his signature chair, hat and coffee cup -- plus a life-sized cutout of him and photos from his office too. We're told fans and customers alike have been dropping off flowers and other items in droves.
We broke the story ... Harrison lost his battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was surrounded by loved ones when he passed at the age of 77.
Family sources also tell us ... a number of celebs have reached out with condolences, ranging from Russell Crowe to Dana White and the NHL's Golden Knights hockey to The Oak Ridge Boys quartet. We're told the outpouring of support has been incredible.
As for donations ... the Harrison family wants any monies sent to the Epilepsy Foundation ... an affliction his son Rick dealt with as a child.
We're told the Gold & Silver shop will remain open this week except perhaps for a couple hours, so employees can attend a private service. A public service is forthcoming as well.
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Kim & Kanye Old Bel-Air Mansion for Sale Again Take a Tour of the Pad!!!
Kim Kardashian West and Kanye's old Bel-Air pad -- the one they transformed and sold for nearly $18 mil -- is back on the market ... and we've obtained never-before-seen pics in and around the palace.
TMZ broke the story, Kimye sold the 10,000 square foot home for $17.8 million back in November. It was scooped up by Ukranian billionaire Marina Acton, who also struck a friendship with Kim in the process.
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The crib's full of marble floors, gold fixtures and a complete chef's kitchen. Doesn't look like Marina did much with the walls Kim and Kanye left her ... just a lot of white. And we're told asking price is a totally reasonable -- relatively speaking -- $18 million. The Altman brothers at Douglas Elliman Real Estate Co. will rep the sale.
Acton tells us she's still in love with the home, but is expecting a baby in a few months, so she needs more space ... 10,000 sq. feet more!
Marina -- who says she's having a girl -- tells us her parents plan to join her when she moves, and a new place in Miami or West Palm Beach with a guest house would be ideal.
As for a budget on her new place? Marina said what you'd expect from someone flipping 8-figure mansions ... "The sky is the limit."
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Thomas Markle Getting Bumped by Trump to Meet QE2 ... So NOT Cool!!!
Thomas Markle thinks the Royal Family is putting him in the "penalty box" after his "Good Morning Britain" interview a week ago, especially since President Trump is getting to meet Her Majesty before him.
Thomas tells TMZ, he hasn't spoken with anyone from the palace since last week's interview. Not even his daughter, Meghan ... who, of course, has been busy with royal stuff.
Markle thinks he's getting the cold shoulder, and tells TMZ ... “If the Queen is willing to meet our arrogant, ignorant, and insensitive president she has no excuse not to meet me, I’m nowhere near as bad.” Trump's scheduled to meet Elizabeth in the U.K. next month.
Despite the perceived diss ... Thomas says he still has every intention of crossing the pond to see Meghan, and finally meet Harry. As for QE2 ... fingers crossed!
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Natalie Portman My Disneyland Muscle's Outta This World
Natalie Portman knows how to make an entrance at Disneyland -- Cute kiddo in tow? Check. Stormtrooper as your muscle? No doubt!
Natalie and her family hit up The Happiest Place on Earth on Sunday where they got the royal treatment. The entire family was there ... hubby Benjamin Millepied, 1-year-old Amalia and 7-year-old son, Aleph.
They hit up It's a Small World and Big Thunder Mountain, but with Queen Amidala in town, it was a no-brainer that she also sit in for a 'Star Wars' show. Some of the kids, including Aleph, took the stage for a lightsaber show against Amidala's grandson, Kylo Ren.
But no doubt stealing the scene was baby girl Amalia ... who couldn't look any cuter avoiding the sun with her pink floppy hat. Adorbs!
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Aaron Hernandez Fiancee Gives Birth to Baby Girl
The woman who was engaged to Aaron Hernandez has given birth to a baby girl ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Sources close to the family tell us ... Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez -- who has a previous child with the late New England Patriots star -- welcomed a healthy baby in a Rhode Island hospital on June 16.
There were rumors that Aaron was the biological father (the product of frozen sperm) -- but that's NOT the case.
We're told the father of the child is Dino Guilmette, an amateur boxer from Providence. We're told both parents are excited for the happy and healthy baby.
Jenkins kept the pregnancy under wraps until last month ... saying, "I couldn’t be a luckier woman to have such a perfect little girl that’s prepared to become the best big sister, and even more blessed to welcome another babygirl to our home."
Congrats!!
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Suri Cruise Raking in That Lemonade Cash For NYC Pride Parade
Suri Cruise is following that old adage ... if life gives ya lemons, make money.
Katie Holmes and Tom's little girl -- who's the spitting image of Mom these days -- was hawking lemonade Sunday in NYC for the Pride Parade. Shes' a good businesswoman too ... she and a friend priced their ice cold beverages to move at $2 a pop.
Looks like they had a good day, based on the cash they walked off with at the close of biz.
The budding entrepreneur is 12 years old now and, while she's got NYC on lock ... she might not wanna try this in San Fran.
Not without a permit, anyway.
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Quavo Mama Knows Best Now, Take Her Picture!!!
Quavo was all about fam after the BET Awards ... with Mama in tow.
We got the Migos rapper with his family Sunday night at Catch in WeHo celebrating the group's big win at the BET Awards. Migos -- for the second consecutive year -- brought home the Best Group trophy.
The group gave their family a shout-out after winning the award and, clearly, it was no lip service 'cause Quavo showed off his fam bam when paps started snapping ... and he wanted 'em to get a good look at his proud mama.
We also tell him about Dave Matthews covering one of the group's songs ... his reaction's great.
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Janet Jackson Pays Homage to Dying Father
Janet Jackson gave an emotional speech thanking her dad, who we're told is in the end stages of terminal cancer.
Janet appeared Friday night at the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards and received the Impact Award. During her speech, she thanked mom Katherine for "the most extravagant love imaginable," and then thanked Joe, whom she says "drove me to be the best that I can."
TMZ broke the story ... Joe was hospitalized last week with terminal cancer. His wife Katherine, along with various other relatives including his children and grandchildren, paid visits.
Our sources say the plan was for Joe to come back home where he could be comforted by family.
It's interesting ... Janet talked about Joe as the person who "drove her." Joe was famously hard on his kids when they were young and starting out in show business.
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Suge Knight Footing Mom's Funeral Costs Even Though He Can't Go
Suge Knight's presence will be felt at his mother's funeral even though he's not allowed to attend ... 'cause he's paying for the whole thing.
Sources close to the ex-rap mogul tell TMZ ... Suge will fork over around $20k to cover the costs associated with burying his mother, Maxine Chatman. TMZ broke the story ... Maxine died last weekend after suffering a stroke.
Maxine's plot -- at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, CA -- has already been covered. The funeral service will be held there early next month. As we first reported ... Suge's not allowed to attend the funeral because he's an inmate who falls under a category that makes him ineligible to attend funerals ... that category is murder defendant.
We're told Suge's devastated by that. What's more ... He can't even get photos of the service. Suge's not allowed to get any mail either. Maxine was 77. RIP.
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Sting Comforted Vader In Final Days ... Vader's Son Says
In the months before his death, ex-WWE star Vader received routine visits and phone calls from one of his old wrestling pals ... Sting -- and Vader's family says the relationship is nothing short of a blessing.
TMZ Sports spoke with Jesse White -- who says several of his dad's old pals reached out to offer their condolences after Vader passed away last week following a bout with Pneumonia.
"Dallas Diamond Page, [Stone Cold Steve] Austin, Mick Foley," White says ... but one of Vader's old friends made an extra special impression.
"I do have to send a big thank-you out to Sting, Steve Borden."
"Sting has been a huge blessing," White says ... noting the two became close over the past 10 months -- after Vader had been battling heart problems.
"My father was a God-fearing man and so was Sting, and they would sit down and read the bible together. Go over the bible, just talk about life and good time stories and, yeah, Stings been a huge blessing throughout this process."
White says he appreciate ALL of the support -- from friends, family and fans -- and invites people who liked his father to reach out with stories, photos and video to honor his memory.
He also told one of his favorites about his father ... so, enjoy!
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'Fixer Upper' Stars Chip & Joanna Welcome Baby Boy ... Crew Joins the Crew!!!
Chip and Joanna Gaines are now parents of FIVE children, and just revealed the name of their newborn baby boy ... along with an adorable pic next to Momma.
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Chip announced the happy news on Twitter early Saturday morning, saying ... "And then there were 5.. The Gaines crew is now 1 stronger! 10 beautiful toes and 10 beautiful fingers all accounted for, and big momma is doing great!"
Although Dad dropped a hint in his tweet, fans didn't know for sure their son's name was Crew until Joanna shared a photo on IG Saturday night ... while also revealing their son came 2 and half weeks early.
As we reported ... the 'Fixer Upper' couple announced they were expecting their fifth child right after the New Year and just a few months after announcing they were calling it quits on their HGTV show.
Needless to say, they still have their hands full. Congrats!!
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XXXTentacion Bought Homes For Family Members Weeks Before Murder
XXXTentacion did his best to make sure everyone in his family was well taken care of ... buying many of them homes in the months leading up to his murder.
Sources close to the rapper tell us his most important objective in life was to take care of those around him. We've obtained real estate records that show XXX purchased 4 homes in South Florida between the months of April and June ... totaling $1.7 million. The homes break down as follows ...
-- $420,000 for a 3 bed, 2 bath 2,000 square foot home
-- $467,500 for a 4 bed, 2 bath 2,300 square foot home
-- $385,000 for a 4 bed, 2 bath 2,100 square foot home
-- $500,000 for a 4 bed, 3 bath 2,700 square foot home
It's unclear exactly who the homes were purchased for, but our source says the rapper took care of his parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandmothers and great-grandmothers.
As we reported ... the 20-year-old also had a baby on the way with his girlfriend at the time of his death.
TMZ broke the story, his killers were inside the same motorcycle shop as XXX -- scoping him out -- and then waited outside for him to leave. Cops say the shooters ambushed XXX in his car where a brief struggled ensued before he was shot multiple times.
One suspect has been arrested. Two are still on the loose.
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Master P LiAngelo Should Go Back To School ... LaVar Don't Know It All
LaVar Ball doesn't know it all, and the proof is that LiAngelo didn't get drafted ... so says Master P, who tells TMZ Sports he thinks Gelo should go back to school.
LiAngelo didn't hear his name called draft night ... leaving some to wonder what's next for the kid, who LaVar promised would one day join Lonzo on the Lakers.
We got P out in L.A. and he made it clear he thinks it was a mistake for Gelo to leave UCLA in the first place, and told our guy he thinks the 19-year-old should hightail it back to Westwood.
"I mean if he can, I would go back."
P wasn't finished ... saying he thinks the fact that he's currently without a basketball team should be a wake-up call to LiAngelo ... about his father.
"It just show you that Lavar don't have that magic ball like he thought he had."
FWIW, we talked to LaVar and he told us he still expects Gelo to get signed to a free agent deal, but we gotta admit, Big Baller Brand basketball has seen better days.