Fashion

Some huge basketball stars say they'll happily rock Lonzo Ball's new shoe ... and are willing to pay the special price of free 99 ... 'cause the whole $500 dollar thing ain't happening, ever.

We were out at LAX and ran into Mo Bamba & Kris Wilkes ... two 5-star basketball recruits according to Rivals, and asked them if they'd play in Lonzo's shoe.

It's an especially good question for Wilkes, he's actually headed to UCLA next year, where he'll be hooping alongside one of the younger Ball brothers ... LiAngelo.

Good news and bad news for LaVar ... both kids said they'd play in the shoe, but NEITHER said they'd be willing to pay the insane $500 price tag.

If James Harden doesn't win MVP this season, he's most definitely the Most Generous Teammate ... 'cause the Rockets superstar dropped $30k to hook up his teammate with a gold Cuban Link chain!!

TMZ Sports spoke with celeb jeweler Boodaddy Diamonds, who says Montrezl Harrell and Harden were checking out his bling when Harrell instantly fell in love with the chain, but decided not to drop the 30 racks.

Boodaddy says Harden went behind his back and paid the full price for the piece with CASH as a surprise present for Harrell.

But Harden's shopping spree ain't gonna end there ... Boodaddy says if the Beard wins MVP, he's gonna ice him out in honor of the award.

The Kentucky Derby is here, which means it's time for fancy clothes, funky hats ... and a bunch of celebs showing up dressed to the nines to place their bets.

Katie Couric, Aaron Rodgers, Megyn Kelly, Jerry Rice and Harry Connick Jr. are gathering around the track at Churchill Downs to watch the 143rd running of the race.

And of course, Tom Brady and nearly half the Patriots roster are there too.

Beyonce's not going to let a little thing like extreme pregnancy stand in the way of a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

The Queen wore a festive sombrero and shades at dinner with Kelly Rowland at Gracias Madre Friday night in WeHo. The place serves up plant-based Mexican grub ... so she's definitely eating healthy for 3.

It's been a busy week for the pregnant mama -- a few days back she was out running errands with Blue Ivy ... looking ready to pop.

It's safe to say Mike Brown will NOT be shelling out $500 for Lonzo Ball's sneakers.

The Golden State Warriors assistant coach was asked about the ex-UCLA star's debut ZO2 shoes before Thursday night's win over the Jazz ... and his reaction is absolutely priceless.

The reporter asks: “Would you buy your kids a pair of shoes for $500 from an unproven NBA player after college?”

Brown lets out a great laugh before shooting down the idea. And he's not alone ... Shaq also scoffed at the expensive kicks on Twitter, saying "Real Big Baller Brands don't over charge kids for shoes."

Lonzo's dad, Lavar, responded to the haters on Twitter last night, saying "Big Baller's loose! If you can't afford the ZO2'S, you're NOT a BIG BALLER!"

Danielle Bregoli is going after Walmart for ripping off her catchphrase, and plastering it all over its merchandise without paying her a cent.

The "Cash Me Outside" girl's legal team -- yes, she has one -- fired a letter off to the retail giant demanding it pull all 15 articles of clothing -- including tees, tank tops and hoodies -- from its online store in the next 5 days.

If Walmart fails to do so, Danielle's team says it can expect to catch a lawsuit.

Danielle's lawyers also want to know how much dough Walmart's already made off the apparel -- presumably to get a cut. They're serious about protecting her slogan ... which, believe it or not, just earned her an MTV Movie Award nom in the "Trending" category.

A Walmart rep says they haven't seen Danielle's letter yet, but it takes her claim seriously and will investigate.

Kendall Jenner slipped in between A$AP Rocky's legs at the Met Gala, and she brought a friend.

Bella Hadid got as up close and personal with Kendall and Rocky as legally possible -- in public, anyway. The trio posed at their table ... and lucky Wiz Khalifa had a front row seat for the action.

The ladies were already the talk of Monday night's event due to those see-through outfits -- these shots of them getting cozy will only add to the buzz. Deservedly so.

Kendall Jenner walked away from Pepsi right onto a set with Kermit the Frog.

Kendall sat stoop-side with Kermit Tuesday in NYC's West Village for a Love magazine photo shoot.

Kendall and the sock were rocking high fashion garb from Miu Miu's Fall/Winter 2017 collection -- Kendall in red, and Kermit in ... well, you know.

There were pizza boxes, Dunkin' Donuts, and Cheerios, but get real ... they're props for the shoot.

Miss Piggy was also present. Maybe she ate the donuts.

The shoot is set to appear in issue 18.

Tom Brady says he didn't skip the Patriots' White House visit to diss President Trump -- he wanted to spend time with his mom.

The Met Gala ain't just for the Kardashians ... a bunch of athletes were there too -- from Tom Brady to Cam Newton ... even a huge NASCAR driver!

The New England Patriots were well represented with Tom, Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola -- and Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez killed it.

Cam Newton wasn't much of a talker -- but his outfit was loud as usual.

La La Anthony made a solo statement ... and keep a lookout for Jeff Gordon and Roger Federer.

Kendall Jenner was happy to leave half of her skirt behind for a Met Gala after-party in NYC ... and she seemed content to leave A$AP Rocky back there as well.

Kendall and A$AP hit up 1 OAK after the Met Gala Monday night, where she was looking pretty damn hot in almost half of a leather mini skirt barely held together by strings.

Just when you thought you were starting to understand fashion ... in cometh the 2017 Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

But just because you have no idea what's going on in the fashion world doesn't mean you can't gawk and, way more fun ... judge.

It's probably the most fun event of the year in New York City ... hands down.

Check out Kendall Jenner's buns, La La Anthony's sheer style, Katy Perry's gnarly look, Jaden Smith's hair-raising accessory choice and tons more.

And check out the epic selfie Kylie Jenner snapped in a bathroom -- Kim, Diddy, Kendall, Paris Jackson, Frank Ocean, half a Chrissy Teigen and more. In yo' face, Ellen!

The Met Gala just kept on going Monday night ... with big stars making a big exit at The Mark Hotel.

Check out the clip of some of the best dressed leaving and then coming back to the famous hotel, which is just a stone's throw from the Met.

You see Tom Brady and Gisele, Anna Wintour, Celine Dion, Cara Delevingne and Selena Gomez making their escape earlier in the day ... and later Halle Berry, Sarah Paulson and Lupita Nyong'o circling back around ... not nearly as fast, though.

Whoever said good artists borrow and great artists steal may have been looking at Monday night's Met Gala with a smile ... 'cause Hollywood was all about it.

Check out some of the biggest (and most familiar) looks from the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum or Art, where Flavor Flav's white suit and top hat, The Weeknd's old 'do and the classic blue Snuggie resurfaced in some of the stars' outfits.

The designer who famously professed his love for Hitler REALLY likes his pop stars draped in red -- thus giving the world this monstrosity at the Met Gala in NYC.

Katy Perry went all red everything to the event ... red veil, red shoes, red nail polish ... in an ensemble designed by John Galliano -- you remember him, right?!

He's the guy who famously declared his love for Hitler in Paris back in 2011. He was convicted by a French court in 2011 of the crime of public insults based on religious affiliation. He called a woman "a f***ing ugly Jewish bitch" and said "People like you would be dead today. Your mothers, your forefathers would all be f***ing gassed and f***ing dead."

He's also a super famous big deal in the fashion world.

Anyway, Katy better hope no Crips show up to the event ... could be trouble.

Here's La La Anthony showing the entire world her hotness hasn't missed a beat since her separation from Carmelo ... absolutely slaying the Met Gala in an insanely sexy dress.

The Gala used to be an annual tradition for the couple to do together ... but that's obviously changed since their recent relationship turmoil.

She just showed up solo ... and is smashing the competition in an outrageous black and sheer gown by Thai Nguyen Atelier that proves she might be able to rebound way better than 'Melo ever could.

We're guessing those texts from Mr. Anthony are gonna keep coming.