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Lil Wayne appears to have a schedule opening this Sunday after announcing he'll be M-I-A at the Super Bowl -- and one strip joint is requesting his "Lollipop" services!!!

Mike Dickinson, the club operator for The Pony in Lexington, Kentucky tells TMZ Hip Hop ... “Lil Wayne is NEW ORLEANS culture and music. His hits get the party started everywhere they’re played especially at Pony Lexington where our entertainers and guests love him."

"We thought he should have been the halftime show so when he wasn’t we invited him!!!"

Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia is making her presence known down in New Orleans ... landing in The Big Easy with friends ahead of the Super Bowl.

Check it out ... the Barstool Sports personality hits up Bourbon Street with "BFFs" cohost Josh Richards and Twitch streamer Kylie "Sketch" Cox. Brianna and company are sipping on a variety of NOLA cocktails while bar-hopping hot spots.

Brianna clearly isn't laying low in the Crescent City ... rocking a black crisscross top -- which just so happens to show off her ample curves.

Reporters are trying their damnedest to get Travis Kelce to slip up and reveal whether he plans to put a ring on Taylor Swift's finger ... but the Chiefs superstar is giving a masterclass in evading the topic -- sidestepping several questions with ease during Super Bowl week.

The 35-year-old tight end was asked if he's recently gone diamond shopping during his availability on Wednesday ... an eye roll-inducing attempt at finding out whether he's been thinking about proposing to his pop icon girlfriend.

Kelce sniffed it out right away ... and played dumb when sharing his take on whether diamonds are a "good investment."

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are stoked to play in front of a sitting president during the Super Bowl ... with both Kansas City Chiefs superstars telling reporters Sunday's big game will be extra special with Donald Trump in the building.

The quarterback was asked about No. 47's expected presence in NOLA for his matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles ... and the honor isn't lost on him.

"It's always cool to be able to play in front of a sitting president," Mahomes said. "Someone that is at the top position in our country."

Clay Matthews had zero problems with Myles Garrett's trade demand this week ... in fact, he praised the Browns superstar for trying to take the future of his career into his own hands.

The 29-year-old pass rusher stunned the football world on Monday when he asked out of Cleveland ... and while plenty of NFL fans found his request selfish, Matthews told TMZ Sports he doesn't see it that way at all.

The Green Bay Packers great told us he knows all Garrett wants to do is win -- and he's happy the guy is now attempting to put himself in the best place to do that.

Jason Kelce is already all over everyone's televisions, but he's now invading New Orleans ... 'cause the retired Philadelphia Eagles legend hit the Super Bowl city with a bunch of doppelgängers!!

Travis' brother was roaming around Crescent City with a camera crew on Tuesday ... with a bunch of bearded, burly men in tow.

It looks like it could be part of an ad for Courtyard by Marriott ... as the guys were draped in black and yellow letterman jackets sporting the hotel chain name.

President Donald Trump won't be watching the Super Bowl from the White House family room ... POTUS is attending the big game in New Orleans!

TMZ Sports has confirmed DJT plans to be in the building at Caesars Superdome on Sunday evening for SB 59, the first Super Bowl of his second term.

It's well-known that 47 is a big sports fan who loves going to see events live. Over the last few months, despite readying to take office again, Trump has attended a UFC fight at Madison Square Garden in NYC and the annual Army vs. Navy football game.

Tons of Dallas Maverick fans are still shocked over losing former superstar player Luka Doncic ... and that includes Texas native Patrick Mahomes, who said the blockbuster deal with the Lakers rocked him.

The Chiefs signal caller met with the media Monday for Super Bowl opening night, where he was asked about his hometown team trading away the 25-year-old phenom to L.A. in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and the Lakers' 2029 first-round pick.

"I've watched him since he was 18 years old," he said. "I remember going to practice, and it was Dirk [Nowitzki], and seeing his maturation and how great of a basketball player he's became it's been fun to watch."

Travis Kelce REALLY loves his pastries ... 'cause the Kansas City Chiefs superstar says out of every dish Taylor Swift has made for him, her homemade Pop-Tarts take the cake.

35-year-old Kelce was asked all about his girlfriend during his Super Bowl press conference on Monday ... and at one point, he revealed what Tay creation gets him drooling the most.

"She is quite the cook," Kelce told the media in New Orleans. "I would say, man, I'm a breakfast guy, man. Her pop-tarts are unbelievable, man. Homemade pop-tarts. They're unbelievable."

Super Bowl ticket prices are tumbling ... but slow your roll, normies -- they're not quite affordable for the average Joe just yet.

According to Gametime -- a ticket resale app -- get-in prices for this weekend's Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles matchup are trending downward.

The lowest ticket cost is $4,339 -- and while that's a small fortune to most ... it is down from $5,860 last Friday and from $6,375 on Jan. 27.

If the Chiefs win the Super Bowl on Sunday, don't count on seeing Andy Reid riding off into any sunsets ... his good buddy, Dick Vermeil, tells TMZ Sports there's no chance the coach retires following the big game.

At 66 years old and with over three decades of work in the NFL, there's been some question as to whether or not Reid could hang up his headset if he hoists yet another Lombardi Trophy ... but Vermeil says it just won't happen.

The former Kansas City head coach tells us Reid's still in love with the game ... and he's locked into a long-term contract as well.

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Kickoff is less than a week away ... and it's time to get stocked for those Super Bowl celebrations!

If you're hosting friends and family as Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles, you're sure to score big points with your guests with this game-winning decor.

From football shaped platters to giant inflatable goal posts, your party will be a hit ... even if your team doesn't take home the trophy!

Serve up all your snacks on these Wooden Football Serving Trays!

Congratulations are in order for J.J. Watt and his wife, Kealia ... the couple just announced they're expecting their second child!!

The Watts dropped the big news Monday afternoon ... showing off the former National Women's Soccer League player's baby bump as their son, Koa, gave it a peck.

There is no word yet on the gender or the due date for the little bundle of joy ... but they are all smiles in the photos dropping the news!!

The Cleveland Browns' franchise player is asking for a change of scenery ... with Myles Garrett publicly requesting a trade so he can pursue a Super Bowl championship.

The defensive superstar laid out his wishes in a statement on Monday ... saying his dream has always been to compete for a title -- and his goals won't allow him to be "complacent."

"The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl," Garrett said in a statement.

Torry Holt's wait for the Hall of Fame will end this week ... so says Isaac Bruce, who tells TMZ Sports he's sure his former Rams teammate will finally get the nod on Thursday night.

Holt is going up against 14 other modern-era finalists for as many as five spots in the 2025 class ... and it's certainly no given he gets a seat at the table -- 'cause the competition is stiff.

Legends like Eli Manning, Antonio Gates, Adam Vinatieri and Luke Kuechly are all in the mix ... but according to Bruce, Holt can stop holding his breath right now.

Offended by Antonio Brown's X page? The former NFL star says you shouldn't be ... telling TMZ Sports all of his crass content is supposed to be "comedy."

The ex-Pittsburgh Steelers wideout has found himself in hot water repeatedly over the last year or so over some commentary he's made on Elon Musk's app.

He's ruffled feathers with Tayvis supporters, Caitlin Clark fans, Tom Brady lovers ... and even those who enjoy Philadelphia 76ers star Jared McCain's content.