Damar Hamlin Super Bowl Coat 'Is Abstract Art To Me' ... Meant No Disrespect

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1:05 PM PT -- A rep in Hamlin's inner circle released a statement to TMZ Sports ... calling Peterson hypocritical for being critical of Damar's jacket, given his past issues.

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"Adrian Peterson has apologized several times to Damar and chose to keep his post up." the statement read. "He knows the public controversy he caused but only chose to take his words back privately. Adrian has had controversial situations around his name and understands what it’s like to be an athlete with a huge platform, so the hypocrisy in this situation is disappointing."

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The statement added Damar is a man of faith and the criticism surrounding the jacket does not change that ... but he will learn and work on understanding everyone's views and beliefs.

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"He will continue to use his platform to spread positivity and give back."

Damar Hamlin is breaking his silence on his controversial Super Bowl jacket ... saying he never meant to offend anybody by wearing it -- and calling it simply "abstract art."

Hamlin rocked the coat -- which featured a crucifix with an altered Jesus head on it -- to the Chiefs vs. Eagles game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. -- and a day later, Adrian Peterson ripped him for it.

The future Hall of Famer called it blasphemous and disrespectful. He said he later spoke to Hamlin to explain his opinion.

The 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety finally opened up about the situation on his Twitter page Wednesday afternoon ... saying he had absolutely no intent to disrespect anybody with outfit choice.

"After talking with my parents I understand how my coat could have offended some people," Hamlin wrote.

"It was never my intentions to hurt or disrespect anyone, the coat is abstract art to me. It says Eternal which I am Eternally thankful to my Savior!"

He added, "My beliefs and Relationship with God is not tied to symbolic images."

The NFL player, who's still on the mend after going into cardiac arrest during a "Monday Night Football" game last month, then promised to learn from it all.

"[I will] continue to walk in Love as I ALWAYS have," he said.

Pharrell Succeeding Virgil Abloh... As New Louis Vuitton Men's CD!!!

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Pharrell Williams has certainly served as a fashion icon over the years, but that title will now hold some new weight, cause he's taking over as Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director ... a spot previously held by Virgil Abloh.

The move was announced Tuesday by LV Chairman & CEO Pietro Beccari … who welcomed The Neptunes producer with open arms and praised his past collaborations with the brand.

Pharrell's first collection with LV will debut next June during Men's Fashion Week in Paris.

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Pharrell’s acquisition makes for historic news -- Virgil, who died in November 2021 after a bout with a rare cancer, was the first Black American to be a lead designer for a European luxury house, and Skateboard P is now the second!!!

Some of Pharrell's past contributions include custom sunglasses and Nike Air Force 1's ... and the sky's the limit in his new position!!!

WWE Superstar Seth Rollins Joins 'Big Red Boots' Craze ... Stomps Miz During Raw!

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What's worse than getting stomped by Seth Rollins?! Getting stomped by the WWE Superstar as he rocks a pair of MSCHF's "Big Red Boot" ... the viral/trendy footwear that's reselling for over $1K and is all the rage among celebs!

On last night's episode of Raw, Rollins came out to the ring at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn to confront The Miz ... and it was impossible not to notice his choice of footwear.

Seth was cutting a promo calling out Logan Paul for being an attention-seeker ... when Miz clowned him for wearing the "stupid Super Mario boots."

Austin Theory interrupted the segment, but Rollins temporarily got rid of him, before turning his attention back to Miz, and delivering his signature "Curb Stomp" finisher, boots and all.

Seth is the first WWE star to appear on TV wearing the popular boots, but he isn't the only famous person joining the wave, and he won't be the last.

Diplo pulled up to Madison Square Garden Monday night and was seen wearing the boots courtside while he took in the Nets-Knicks game in a battle for New York.

Last week, Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit up Crypto.com Arena (the night LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time leading scorer) sporting the boots.

Lil Wayne, Janelle Monae, and a bunch of other celebs and athletes also wore the Big Red Boots.

The Big Red Boots release wide on February 16, and while MSCHF is only charging $350, the BRBs are already selling for $1,200 on the secondary market.

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Paris Hilton Decked Out In Valentine's Day Fit For Date Night with Hubby

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Paris Hilton's wearing her heart on her sleeve, leg, chest and everything in between -- so, basically, repping hard for Valentine's Day in a red and pink get-up on the eve of the holiday.

The reality star/entrepreneur and hubby Carter Reum kicked off their love celebration Monday night ... hitting up celeb hot spot Craig's in WeHo for dinner. And, her outfit certainly created quite a moment.

Paris's knee-length red dress was covered in pink hearts, and she accessorized with a red heart-shaped bag ... which had "Taken" plastered on it. Shout out to Carter!

The couple posed for pics and she briefly talked about her new metaverse dating show "Parisland" ... promising others they could find love in the virtual world.

As we reported, Paris and her husband announced they had a brand new baby last month ...  something the 2 have desired since their lush wedding weekend back in 2021.

BTW, "Parisland" launched on The Sandbox gaming system on Monday for anyone wanting to see Paris getting her matchmaking on ... or just find love themselves.

'Cause we all know how successful reality show couples have been. 😜

Happy V-day!

Adrian Peterson I Talked To Damar Hamlin After Ripping 'Disrespectful' Jacket At Super Bowl

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4:10 PM PT -- Adrian Peterson says he's spoken to Damar Hamlin about the "disrespectful" jacket he wore at the Super Bowl ... and while Peterson says he still hates the jacket, he doesn't believe the 24-year-old was coming from a place of malice.

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"So I spoke with [Damar], and we were able to discuss our thoughts as men. I want to be clear, I’m the last person to judge anyone, and that was never my intention," Adrian wrote.

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"However, I do feel as if the jacket was disrespectful and it was something that I needed to share. I do realize everyone makes mistakes and falls short at times, so again, my intention was never to judge, just to share my opinion."

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5:02 PM PT -- Adrian then addressed Hamlin directly, writing ... "Damar, I have respect and love for you and I wish you nothing but the best, but I just can’t rock with that jacket. I feel like there are a lot of people, young and old, looking up to you and with power and influence comes great responsibility. I apologize for offending you."

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4:10 PM PT -- Peterson continued, and ultimately ended his message with a peace offering of sorts, saying "After speaking with Damar, I have an understanding that it didn’t come from a place of ill intent! #grateful #god #forgiveness

Adrian Peterson's furious with the jacket Damar Hamlin wore at the Super Bowl, emblazoned with a crucifix with an altered Jesus head, unloading on the 24-year-old in a social media post, calling it "Blasphemy!!"

24-year-old Hamlin was at the game, sitting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Donna Kelce. Before kickoff, first responders who saved Damar's life were honored ... and the 24-year-old defensive back was on the field to watch.

Damar was wearing a $3,150 Takashi Murakami "Travis Jesus" jacket with the crucifix ... and it really ticked Peterson off.

"You should be thanking God son! This is Blasphemy!! We all fall short but cmon man! I find this disrespectful!! #grateful #goddid"

Interestingly, not everyone agrees with the future Hall of Famer, including former star running back Fred Taylor who believes AD handled the situation in the wrong way.

"You should DM him bro…I’m sure he’s listen to your opinion. Posting it doesn’t help anyone. He’s young, young ppl don’t always think before they wear things just like people who wear skulls and other things that doesn’t align with Christian beliefs. Try to reach him," Taylor wrote to Peterson.

But, Adrian, who is a devout Christian, still wasn't having it.

"But this was different! I know young people don’t think at times,older as well! But with everything surrounding his situation!! This isn’t one of those moments where it’s a young guy not thinking!" Peterson wrote back to Taylor.

As for Damar ... he is yet to respond to Adrian.

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'Breaking Bad' Walter White's Signature Undies ... Up For Auction, Bitch!!!

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If you're lookin' to add something unique to your "Breaking Bad" collection, these screen-worn tighty-whities might be up your alley ... because they're hitting the auction block along with a bunch of other sweet pieces of memorabilia.

Propstore, one of the biggest film and TV entertainment memorabilia auction specialists, is auctioning off the iconic undergarments ... worn by the meth-making family man himself, Walter White -- iconically played by Bryan Cranston.

The all-white briefs are expected to fetch around $5K  ... but it's not the only recognizable piece in the mix.

The event's full of high-ticket items -- like a pair of production-made diary pages from "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," showing off a map that led Indy to the Holy Grail. The target for this is around $6K.

Also on the block are some fabulous dresses from "Dancing with the Stars" ... one worn by Lisa Rinna and another by Pamela Anderson.

The online auction is open now and closes at the end of February -- so if you wanted to walk a mile in Walt's undies, ya better get on it!!!

What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!

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Just like the lyrics go -- "Ms. Hilton you must be worth a trillion bucks" -- socialite Nicky Hilton for sure backs that up, lookin' like a dime in these two shots! Pucker up and see if you can snag all the sneaky switches!

The fashion designer was recently spotted in NYC to kick off New York Fashion Week and really put the HOT in hot pink. Take a good look around both of these photos and see if you can put your finger on the differences in these super similar snaps!

**HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Nicky Hilton photos!**

Jeffree Star Surprise, 'NFL Boo' Is Taylor Lewan ... We're Just Doing Podcast!!!

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Jeffree Star has finally revealed his "NFL Boo" ... and it's veteran offensive lineman Taylor Lewan ... but despite teasing a romantic relationship, it appears to be strictly business.

The cosmetic mogul has been teasing fans, and upsetting NFL wives and girlfriends, since the season ended ... hinting at a romance with a pro football player ... but ultimately, it's just been promotion for a podcast.

Jeffree and Taylor made the big reveal Friday, two days before the Super Bowl ... and Jeffree hopped on Taylor's podcast, "Bussin With The Boys," which the Tennessee Titans star hosts with former NFL player Will Compton.

In late January, after 28 of the 32 NFL teams had finished the season, Jeffree began making it look like he was seeing an NFL player ... first posting a picture holding someone's hand on a private jet and hinting he was off to Wyoming with his "#NFL boo."

The mystery continued a few days later, when Jeffree posted another picture concealing the man's identity, along with the caption ... "His team didn't make it to the #SuperBowl but he's 6'6 and plays perfect in the bedroom❤️."

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There was tons of speculation the last few weeks over who the man in the photos was ... and now we know ... but it's definitely a letdown for anyone who thought Jeffree was banging an NFL player.

John Cena Rocks Short Skirt, Heels On Movie Set ... You CAN See Me!!!

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John Cena spent his wrestling career wearing custom jerseys and baggy shorts ... but the future WWE Hall of Famer is sporting a different look for his new movie -- high heels, a short skirt and tights!!

The 45-year-old is currently in Melbourne, Australia shooting his upcoming comedy, "Ricky Stanicky" ... and by the looks of it, he's going all-in on the title role.

Cena has always maintained an incredible physique since becoming a WWE Superstar ... and it was on full display while filming, as he showed off his swole legs and balance.

The flick is about three friends who create a fictional character named Ricky Stanicky ... which they use as an alibi to get out of bad situations, according to IMDB.

Cena is part of a star-studded cast that features big names like Zac Efron, Jermaine Fowler and William H. Macy.

Earlier this month, Cena tweeted how excited he was for the film, saying, "Ricky Stanicky is a best friend to all — can't wait for you to meet him!"

Cena's transition from the WWE to Hollywood has been seamless ... and it appears John is looking to add to his legacy as an actor by proving he can do it all on the big screen -- in whatever outfit you give him!!

Adidas Droppin' Ye a Very Costly Call ... We're Deep in the Hole!!!

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Adidas is saying it's in a serious financial pinch ... and it's blaming the bind directly on its decision to split from Kanye West.

The athletic brand gave the worrisome update Thursday, saying it's expected to lose a whopping $1.3 billion in sales in 2023 -- and the company says it's because it's unable to sell off all the Yeezy shoes and clothes it still owns.

As we reported, Adidas cut ties with Ye last year after his antisemitic comments and actions ... but the brand announced soon after dropping him that it would continue to sell Kanye's designs, just without the Yeezy name.

Based on the financial report, it doesn't seem like that's working.

The statement says it could lose another $534 mil if it pulls the plug on repurposing the remaining Yeezy stash -- CEO Bjørn Gulden adds, "The numbers speak for themselves. We are currently not performing the way we should." He says 2023 is a year of transition for the brand.

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FYI -- we reported there's a clause in Ye's contract with Adidas that says he could get a reduced fee if his designs get sold with a rebrand ... but we were told the brand simply isn't cutting checks for him.

Kim Kardashian Surprises SKIMS Shoppers ... Get Your Valentine's On!!!

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Kim Kardashian had a surprise for fans looking to get their hands on her SKIMS collection in time for Valentine's Day ... she popped up in-person at an L.A. pop-up shop!

The SKIMS founder was on hand Wednesday for the opening at the Westfield Century City shopping -- and, smartly, Kim showed up repping her company's V-Day theme from head to toe.

She wore an all-pink get-up, matching the all-pink pop-up ... and, of course, lots of items in her limited-edition Valentine's Day collection are pink too.

The collection was released a few weeks back and features lots of sheer lace lingerie, catsuits and rhinestone bedazzled gear too.

Kim enlisted some of her pals, like such as Simona Tabasco and Beatrice Grannò from "The White Lotus," as models.

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She later wrote about the sweet moment, saying ... "having my own SKIMS pop up store at the Century City Mall means the world to me in so many ways."

The pop-up opened on Wednesday and will continue through February 12.

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Sorry guys, that means no last-minute purchases ON Valentine's Day!!!

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Big Bird Chic!!! 'Look at Me' Style at SOTU

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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has a warning for DC -- or, at least, that's what her bold dress choice for the State of the Union address seems to scream ... 'cause it didn't do well at the polls.

The Senator from Arizona rocked a bright yellow dress with huge ruffle sleeves Tuesday night for President Biden's speech -- an obvious, eye-grabbing contrast to her fellow members of Congress who largely opted for black and navy business attire.

If she was looking for attention, Twitter gave her plenty.

One user wrote, "Kyrsten Sinema……tell me you’re desperate for attention without telling me you’re desperate for attention."

Others mocked her evening attire ... comparing her to the distinguished gentleman from Sesame Street, sharing a ton of memes and calling her out for confusing the political affair with the Grammys.

Another viewer wrote, "I feel so bad for every DEM who voted for Kyrsten Sinema. Can you imagine not being able to get a refund for THAT?"

Sinema ditched the Democratic Party last year, declaring herself an Independent -- so, maybe the yellow was her visual middle ground between red and blue??? 🤷🏽‍♂️

BTW, running a close second in SOTU fashion faux pas is Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene!!! If her cream coat with fluffy fur collar lacked the loudness of Sinema's dress ... MTG more than made up for it with her mouth.

Blac Chyna Mom Rips Her Grammys Outfit ... 'It Was Horrible!!!'

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Blac Chyna's mom is NOT a fan of the way her daughter dressed for the Grammy Awards ... ripping her child's fashion choice as "horrendous."

Tokyo Toni tells TMZ ... Chyna's outfit, an all black one-piece body suit decked out in rhinestones and feathers, was a "horrible" look -- and she's seriously questioning her daughter's decision.

For Tokyo, the Grammys are all about looking elegant ... and she would have rather seen Blac Chyna bust out a blonde wig and a golden dress and call it a day.

Of course, Blac Chyna's dress is getting tons of attention ... but her mom thinks it's for all the wrong reasons.

Tokyo's also taking shots at Chyna's new boyfriend, Twin Hector ... she thinks the rapper seriously influenced her daughter's Grammys look, which she also dragged as "terrible."

Don't get it twisted, Tokyo's not only calling her daughter out in the media -- TT tells us she already texted BC with her critiques ... which, not surprisingly, didn't get a positive response from Chyna.

Tom Brady Posts Underwear Selfie ... Check Out My Retirement Bod!!!

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Tom Brady clearly ain't letting himself go in retirement ... the former quarterback just shared a selfie in nothing but his undies -- and he looks GOOOOOOOD!!!!

TB12 posted the pic early Monday morning on his Twitter page ... paying off a bet he made with his clothing company way back in June.

At the time, he said he'd recreate models wearing his Brady brand underwear if the tweet got 40,000 likes. When the co. reminded him of it all Monday, he paid it off in a big way ... and we're all grateful for it.

Tom showed off some biceps, some pecs, and a set of abs -- all while his hand was conveniently placed to cover up his junk.

He mentioned Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski while revealing the pic -- asking the two, who have posed often in their undies for various brands in their lifetimes, if he was doing it right.

Of course, Tom's bod shouldn't exactly surprise anybody -- while he's a retired man now, it's only been a couple weeks since he left football.

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By the way, if you want to recreate Brady's smoldering look -- he shared a link to the version of undies he was rockin'. They'll only set ya back $20!

Dee Dee Ramone Got $1.5M??? Buy All My Stuff!!!

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Dee Dee Ramone fans with a passion for the singer's life and some seriously deep pockets will now have a shot at owning some of his most personal items.

Ramone's ex-wife, Vera Boldis, is teaming up with Moments In Time auctions to sell a bundle of Dee Dee's belongings for a hefty $1.5 million. Boldis has held onto the collection from the original member of The Ramones for more than 40 years.

If someone is willing to shell out the $1.5M, they'll get close to 1,000 items ... including everything from lyrics and clothing, down to his love letters and his wedding album.

As for some specifics, there's a super fancy gold and diamond 'KING' necklace, ties, as well as a signed copy of the group's 5th studio album "End of the Century," which was originally released in 1980.

Dee Dee died back in 2002, and Tommy Ramone, the last surviving member of the group, died in 2014.

So, bust out those wallets, Ramones fans, this kinda collection doesn't come around often.

Lourdes Leon Sorry Kiddo ... Madonna's Daughter Denied at Fashion Show

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There's plenty of perks to being Madonna's daughter -- but apparently, even those perks have their limits -- like automatic entry into fashion shows.

Lourdes Leon and a friend thought they'd be able to stroll right into the Marc Jacobs Runway show Thursday night without issue ... but that wasn't the case. Check out the video, paps swarm Lourdes on her way into the Park Avenue Armory.

The two try to walk past security, but the guards aren't havin' it ... blocking the entry and refusing to let them inside.

At one point, even the paparazzi chant "Let her in!" as Lourdes and her friend crack up, but the security guards don't crack.

Finally, after a few phone calls, Lourdes and her friend give up -- getting back into their waiting SUV and leaving. Unclear where they were headed, but hopefully they had a reservation.