AROLDIS CHAPMAN MANOSEA LOS PECHOS DE UNA MUJER MAYOR Hay un video muy bizarro

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La estrella de la MLB Aroldis Chapman es aparentemente un niño de mamá, porque el lanzador de los Piratas de Pittsburgh compartió un extraño video agarrando los pechos de una señora mayor esta semana... y muchos creen que es su propia madre.

El dos veces campeón de la Serie Mundial publicó un perturbador clip en su historia de Instagram, que lo muestra acurrucado en un sofá con una mujer que se parece a su madre, María Caridad De La Cruz.

Chapman -sonriendo de oreja a oreja- aparece manoseando y apretando los pechos mientras la mujer le acaricia la espalda.

En un momento dado, la mujer aparentemente intenta que el "misil cubano" mueva su mano, pero la cosa continúa.

Naturalmente, Chapman -que firmó un contrato de un año por $10.5 millones con los Piratas en enero- fue tendencia en X poco después de que el video saliera a la luz... y un montón de gente compartió su horror.

Las imágenes ya no están en la página de Chapman. Todavía tiene que hacerle frente a algunas reacciones, y seguramente tendrá que escuchar comentarios desde las gradas.

Aroldis Chapman Gropes Older Woman's Boobs ... Bizarre Video

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MLB star Aroldis Chapman is apparently quite the mama's boy ... 'cause the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher shared a bizarre video of himself grabbing an older lady's boobs this week -- and many believe it is his very own mother.

The two-time World Series champion posted the disturbing clip to his Instagram story ... showing him cozying up on a couch with a woman who resembles his mom, Maria Caridad De La Cruz.

Chapman -- who's grinning from ear to ear -- is super handsy throughout the vid ... squeezing both boobs as the woman pats his back.

At one point, the woman seemingly tries to get the Cuban Missile to move his hand ... but the groping continues.

Naturally, Chapman -- who signed a one-year, $10.5 million deal with the Pirates in January -- started trending on X shortly after the video surfaced ... with a lot of folks sharing their horror.

The footage is no longer on Chapman's page ... and he has yet to address the backlash, but he'll almost certainly get a few comments from fans in the stands for this one.

Ryan García Solo voy a hablar de boxeo ahora... Tras preocupantes post

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Ryan García prometió que no va a seguir con sus extraños post en redes sociales y que desde ahora no hablará de nada más que no sea boxeo porque estará muy concentrado en su pelea con Devin Haney.

TMZ Sports obtuvo otra declaración de video de King Ryan el miércoles, y aunque dice que ha recuperado el acceso a su cuenta de Instagram, dice que dejará de compartir contenidos que no tengan que ver con "boxeo, deportes y su pelea".

El clip llega poco después de que García hiciera comentarios preocupantes en X, en los que afirmó exponer numerosos secretos sobre la sociedad, entre otros temas controvertidos.

García reconoce que ha compartido "algunas cosas bastante intensas" en sus redes y aunque entiende por qué lo ha hecho, dice que de ahora en adelante solo hablará estrictamente sobre su carrera, o al menos, hasta después de la pelea.

"Eso es lo único de lo que voy a hablar y estoy entrenando para esta pelea", añadió.

García agregó que tiene "muchos guerreros", incluyendo al empresario y podcaster Patrick Bet-David, quien lo está ayudando y que estará listo para el 20 de abril.

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García había dicho anteriormente que perdió el acceso a su teléfono y a sus finanzas, aunque no se refirió a lo que sucedió exactamente con todo eso.

Ryan Garcia I'm Only Talking Boxing Now ... After Concerning Posts

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Ryan Garcia is promising to put an end to his bizarre social media activity ... claiming he's no longer going to talk about any topics outside of boxing -- 'cause he's laser-focused on his fight with Devin Haney.

TMZ Sports obtained another video statement from King Ryan on Wednesday ... and this time around, he says he's regained access to his Instagram account, but will hold off on posting any content outside of "boxing, sports and my fight."

The clip comes shortly after Garcia made concerning comments on X ... in which he claimed to expose numerous secrets about society, among other controversial topics.

Garcia acknowledges he's shared "some pretty intense things" on his pages, and while he understands the true meaning behind it all ... he will strictly talk about his career -- at least, it seems, until after the fight.

"That's the only thing I'm gonna be talking about and I'm training for this fight," he added.

Garcia added he has "many warriors" -- including entrepreneur and podcast host Patrick Bet-David -- helping him out during camp ... and he'll be ready to go April 20.

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Garcia previously stated he lost access to his phone and finances ... although he did not address what exactly happened with all that.

SINBAD SUFRE UN DERRAME CEREBRAL... La familia dice que se está recuperando

"creo en los milagros"

Sinbad está hablando públicamente por primera vez en mucho tiempo, y se ve bastante bien. Esto es importante si tenemos en cuenta que sufrió un accidente cerebrovascular hace 4 años, y lo que es aún más impresionante, es que está bromeando con un regreso.

El comediante publicó un nuevo video en Insta en el que hizo varias revelaciones, no sabíamos de él desde que sufrió su episodio médico en 2020. Esto también marca su primer post desde 2022, cuando dio otra gran actualización.

Sinbad le dijo a los fans que apreciaba sus amables palabras y oraciones durante estos últimos años, señalando que las demostraciones de afecto significaban mucho para él mientras se recuperaba.

También dijo que la gente podía esperar ver más de él pronto, una señal alentadora.

Sinbad volvió a ser el centro de atención a finales de febrero para acompañar a sus compañeros de "Un mundo diferente" en su primera parada de una gira por 10 ciudades. Aunque Sinbad participó en Zoom, fue recibido con un apasionado aplauso de la multitud.

En este último clip, dice que se sorprendió de que los universitarios incluso sabían quién era.

Tal vez el cómico está subestimando su legado, que incluye papeles protagonistas en "Jingle All the Way", "The Sinbad Show", "Coneheads", y seis temporadas en "The Cosby Show" spinoff.

En cualquier caso, Sinbad se aseguró de agradecer a sus fans por su continuo amor y apoyo, informándoles de que vio y leyó todo lo que se envió durante su recuperación.

Como informamos, sufrió un derrame cerebral en octubre de 2020. Su familia dijo más tarde fue causado por un coágulo de sangre que viajó desde el corazón hasta el cerebro. En ese momento, sus seres queridos dijeron que estaban agradecidos por la efusión de amor de los fans.

Bienvenido de nuevo Simbad, ¡nos alegramos de verte bien!

Sinbad Gives Health Update After Stroke ... Expect to See More of Me!!!

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Sinbad is speaking out publicly for the first time in a long time, and he's showing face too -- which is major following his stroke 4 years ago ... and crazier yet, he's teasing a comeback.

The comedian posted a new video to IG that revealed a lot -- including giving fans an update on his health ... which many have been asking for ever since he suffered his medical episode in 2020. This also marks his first post since 2022, when he gave another big update.

In the new upload, Sinbad told fans that he appreciated their kind words and prayers to him over these past few years ... noting the kind words meant a lot to him as he recovered.

He also said folks could expect to see more of him soon ... an encouraging sign.

Sinbad actually stepped back into the spotlight a bit at the end of February to accompany his costars "A Different World" for their initial stop on a 10-city tour of HBCUs. While Sinbad only participated over Zoom -- he was met with a passionate round of applause from the crowd.

In this latest clip ... he says he was surprised that the college kids even knew who he was.

Perhaps the comic is underestimating his legacy -- which includes starring roles in "Jingle All the Way," "The Sinbad Show," "Coneheads," and six seasons on "The Cosby Show" spinoff.

In any case, Sinbad made sure to thank his fans for their continued love and support ... informing them that he saw and read everything that was sent in during his recovery.

As we reported ... Sinbad suffered from a stroke in October 2020 -- which his family later said was caused by a blood clot that traveled from the heart to the brain. At the time ... his loved ones said they were grateful for fans' outpouring of love.

Welcome back, Sinbad ... good to see you're doing well!

Madeline Soto Case Sheriff Posts Possible Crime Scene Photo On IG ... Apologizes, Cites Accident

The sheriff for the area where 13-year-old Madeline Soto disappeared and died is under fire for seemingly posting a photo from the crime scene, and now the department is apologizing.

This debacle is playing out down in Osceola County, Florida -- where Madeline's body was discovered Friday by officials there in a wooded area after she went missing from her home in neighboring Orange County last week.

On Saturday -- a day after Madeline was found deceased -- a photo of human remains was reportedly posted to the official Instagram account for Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. The photo, believed to be a confidential image from the crime scene and since deleted, is said to show a body matching Madeline's description lying dead on the ground.

Now, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office is telling local news outlets the photo was accidentally included in a post about a community event for seniors. They add ... "We deeply apologize for any confusion or disturbance this may have caused."

The Sheriff's office is neither confirming nor denying the photo depicted Madeline's body.

Somehow, this all gets worse for the Osceola County Sheriff's Office ... because the same morning the alleged Soto photo was posted on IG, another member of the sheriff's office shared a selfie with Stephan Sterns, the boyfriend of Madeline's mother ... and the prime suspect in her disappearance and death, who has since been taken into custody.

Nirva Rodriguez, the OCSD executive director, shared the image on her personal Facebook page ... showing Sterns being led out of a building in handcuffs. She reportedly captured her post ... "If God’s love has been poured out over your life, don’t allow evil to keep you away from what He has prepared for you." Unclear what her intent behind the post/message was.

In any case ... the selfie was reportedly snapped after Sterns was booked on charges of child pornography and sexually battering a child.

Law enforcement has not specifically tied those charges to Madeline's case just yet ... nor have they officially charged him in her disappearance or death. He has yet to enter a plea.

Rodriguez's FB post with Sterns has also been deleted, FWIW ... and it's worth noting she oversees multiple divisions with OCSD, including media, outreach and community services.

While multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in locating Madeline and bringing Sterns into custody -- the Kissimmee Police Department is now the one in charge of investigating the teen's death and disappearance ... and Florida law broadly prohibits the release of photos depicting the killing of a minor without permission from surviving family.

Jamie Lynn Spears No Mention of Xtina in Vegas Recap ... Appeasing Sister Britney???

Jamie Lynn Spears may have realized she'd be pissing off her sister, Britney Spears, by showing off her Christina Aguilera residency drop-in ... so, she made sure not to in a recap.

Brit's famous younger sibling shared a series of sweet memories from her Sin City getaway over the weekend -- where she was enjoying a bachelorette party with a solid group of ladies. Lots of highlights in her IG post ... but interestingly, none capturing Xtina onstage.

Take a look at some of Jamie Lynn's standout snaps from the getaway -- she made sure to point out they hit up a 'Magic Mike Live' show .. and just hitting the town in general.

Yet, Brit's kid sis noticeably didn't post a single pic/vid from Christina's performance at the Voltaire at the Venetian in Vegas. In fact ... Jamie Lynn said her friend -- who is set to get married soon -- and the male stripper show were the only things worth leaving her kids for.

JAMIE LYNN IN LAS VEGAS

Of course ... there are a lot of complicated dynamics at play here -- which could have a role in Jamie Lynn's social media choices. BS and CA may go all the way back to the Mickey Mouse Club -- but fans have pitted the pop princesses against each other for decades.

It's not just fans though ... Britney and Christina have had rumored beef as well, for realsies. Whether any of that animosity has carried over into the 2020s is anyone's guess -- but it would appear Jamie Lynn was mindful of their history in going through her Vegas vacay.

On its face, you could argue JLS was just trying to keep the peace and not ruffle feathers.

In any case, here's hoping she had a good time ... sure looked like she did from our POV.

Lakers' Christian Wood Granted Temporary Restraining Order ... Claims Son's Mom Vandalized Car

Los Angeles Lakers big man Christian Wood was just granted a temporary restraining order against his model ex-girlfriend ... after he claimed the mother of his child made his life a living hell following their breakup in December 2022.

The allegations are all laid out in court documents obtained by TMZ Sports ... with the 28-year-old hooper accusing Yasmine Lopez -- who boasts more than a million followers on social media -- of causing not only mental and emotional stress, but also financial damage to his valuable property.

Wood claims on February 23, 2024, Lopez and her friends trespassed at his California residence by climbing a fence ... and she proceeded to scratch the hood and doors of his Mercedes-Benz.

He says Lopez then entered his other vehicle, opened the front gate and began walking in his yard -- and neighbors who witnessed the incident called the police, resulting in her arrest.

Wood -- who has an 8-month-old son, Kobe Sean, with Lopez -- says cops then told him to pick up his son from her friend's house to avoid being processed through child protective services... but she refused to hand him over and began "making allegations against me and misrepresenting facts to the media to gain favor."

Wood also details an August 2023 incident in which he says Lopez broke into his home in Encino ... destroying statues, glass and vases and attempting to hit him. He says friends who were present at the time called the police, who de-escalated the situation.

It doesn't end there -- Wood also accuses Lopez of trespassing at his home in January 2023, when he was a member of the Dallas Mavericks ... claiming she spray-painted his Lamborghini.

Wood believes Lopez is stalking him by using his publicized work schedule to track his location and vandalize his property.

Wood is also accusing Lopez of getting physical with him on numerous occasions and alienating him from their son.

He requested joint legal custody and primary physical custody of their child.

As part of the restraining order, the judge ordered Lopez to steer clear of Wood. She must stay at least 100 yards away from the hooper ... whether he's at home, at work, or even in his car. The one exception is for "brief and peaceful contact" ... which is permitted, but only when it comes to conversations about their child.

The TRO specifically directs Lopez to "not abuse" Wood, including any harassing, attacking, striking, threatening, or stalking of her ex-boyfriend.

There are several other boilerplate restrictions ... Lopez cannot possess a firearm while the order is active.

The temporary restraining order expires on March 20.

Kim Kardashian Kanye's Issues with Children Should Be Addressed Privately ... Not On Instagram

Kim Kardashian is upset Kanye West has again resorted to blasting out their disagreements on social media ... and she believes what he's doing is harmful to their children.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Kim is not pleased Kanye went on Insta Wednesday night, telling the world he wanted their kids out of the school they're attending in L.A.

Kanye said, "KIM TAKE MY KIDS OUT OF SIERRA CANYON NOW IT'S A FAKE SCHOOL FOR CELEBRITIES THAT ARE USED BY 'THE SYSTEM'"

Our sources say ... Kim enrolled their kids at the school for 2 very good reasons -- 1. it's a "fantastic school," and 2. their children need consistency in their lives.

One source said, "The only solution Kanye has offered in protest to the school -- that the kids have been at since pre-school -- has been placing them with unaccredited teachers and his own unaccredited Donda school which has been riddled with lawsuits."

The source noted Kim did allow their kids to go to Donda for after-school activities but stopped when the school shut down.

What's more ... we're told Kanye told his kids school isn't necessary, something that has frustrated Kim.

And there's this ... we're told Kanye doesn't see his kids often -- sometimes for months at a time, and Kim believes strongly that their children need consistency ... which is what she is providing for them. Kanye is leading a nomadic life, jumping from Japan, Italy, France, Saudi Arabia, etc., and she is the home base that makes the kids secure.

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One source said frankly, "Kim is frustrated with his constant public attacks and naming of the school because it creates safety and security concerns each and every time for their children."

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Finally, Kim wants all of these disputes settled privately, and that is actually something Kanye agreed to by signing the divorce settlement ... something he continues to violate.

KIM KARDASHIAN LOS PROBLEMAS DE KANYE CON LOS NIÑOS DEBEN TRATARSE EN PRIVADO... No en Instagram

Kim Kardashian está molesta con Kanye West debido a sus desacuerdos en lo que respecta a redes sociales... y sostiene que esto es perjudicial para los niños.

Fuentes familiarizadas con la situación le dicen a TMZ que Kim no está contenta con la aparición de Kanye del miércoles por la noche, cuando le dijo al mundo que quiere que sus hijos dejen de asistir a su escuela en Los Ángeles.

Kanye dijo: "KIM, SACA A MIS HIJOS DE SIERRA CANYON, AHORA ES UNA ESCUELA FALSA PARA CELEBRIDADES QUE SON USADAS POR 'EL SISTEMA'"

Nuestras fuentes dicen que Kim inscribió a sus hijos en la escuela por dos muy buenas razones. En primer lugar, es una "escuela fantástica", y lo más importante, es que sus hijos necesitan consistencia en sus vidas.

Una fuente dijo: "La única solución que Kanye ha ofrecido en protesta a la escuela -en la que los niños han estado desde preescolar- ha sido colocarlos con profesores no acreditados y en su propia escuela -Donda- la cual no está acreditada y ha estado plagada de demandas".

Nuestra fuente señaló que Kim le permitió a sus hijos a ir a Donda para las actividades extraescolares, pero se detuvo cuando la escuela cerró.

Además, Kanye le dijo a sus hijos que la escuela no es necesaria, algo con lo que Kim no está de acuerdo.

Nos dicen que Kanye no ve a sus hijos a menudo. A veces durante meses, y Kim cree firmemente que sus hijos necesitan consistencia, la cual ella está intentando proporcionar. Kanye lleva una vida nómada, yendo a Japón, Italia, Francia, Arabia Saudí, etc., y ella es la base que sostiene a los niños.

Una fuente dijo: "Kim está frustrada con sus constantes ataques públicos a la escuela porque crea preocupaciones y le genera cierto peligro a los niños".

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Finalmente, Kim quiere que todas estas disputas se resuelvan en privado, y eso es algo a lo que Kanye accedió al firmar el acuerdo de divorcio, el cual sigue violando.

ESTRELLA DE "PRECIOUS" GABOUREY SIDIBE ¡ESTOY EMBARAZADA DE GEMELOS!

Gabourey Sidibe y su marido Brandon Frankel están felices, ¡porque está embarazada de gemelos!

Así es, la estrella de 40 años de edad de "Precious" dio la feliz noticia en Insta, compartiendo fotos en un vestido rosa, mientras que Brandon acunó su vientre de bebé en un evento Babylist.

Se nota que los futuros padres están muy contentos, como se puede ver en las fotos. Publicaron diferentes fotos en la que parecen vinculados a la promoción de esta empresa de Babylist, ya que mostraron que ya habían elegido un coche doble, portador de bebés y algo de ropa.

Si las fotos no delataban el entusiasmo de Gabby, su pie de foto sin duda lo hizo: "¡Estoy embarazada! Pensamos que era hora de dar a nuestros gatos un poco de responsabilidad, ¡así que les vamos a dar un bebé a cada uno para que lo cuiden! Dos bebés, doble de gatos, doble de diversión!!!".

Ella agregó: "Parto de gemelos muy pronto". Gabby fue duro en sus juegos de palabras, firmando, "Twinty Twinty Cuatro!!" Así que sí, ella va a tener gemelos y estoy el doble de contento, como debe ser.

Gabourey se casó con Brandon en marzo de 2021, pero solo hizo pública la noticia al año siguiente en "Live With Kelly And Mark".

Ella le dijo a los anfitriones que se comprometieron en noviembre de 2020 después de conocerse en una aplicación de citas, pero odiaba las bodas hasta el punto de que ya habían atado el nudo hace más de un año, una confesión que tomó a todos con la guardia baja.

Parece que han estado viviendo la vida felizmente casados desde entonces, y ahora Gabby se está preparando para darle la bienvenida a sus primeros hijos. Ella ha recorrido un largo camino desde que interpretó a Precious en la película, ahora es toda una mujer y está lista para convertirse en madre. ¡El tiempo vuela!

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Brandon ha derramado su corazón sobre su nueva esposa, escribiendo en Insta que no había nadie más con quien prefiriera criar a sus hijos. Su sueño se está haciendo realidad. Brandon y Gabby están ampliando su familia.

¡Felicidades!

'PRECIOUS' STAR GABOUREY SIDIBE I'M PREGNANT WITH TWINS!!! Double Trouble With Hubby

Gabourey Sidibe and her husband Brandon Frankel are in for a double take in their life ... 'cause she's pregnant with twins!

Yes, that's right ... the 40-year-old "Precious" star broke the happy news on IG ... sharing snaps of herself in a pink dress while Brandon cradled her baby bump at a Babylist baby registry event.

You could tell the parents-to-be are overjoyed -- which you can see in the photos they posted to ring in the momentous occasion. As you can see, they posted different shots of themselves -- which appear tied to plugging this Babylist company, FWIW -- which showed they'd already picked out a double stroller, carrier, and clothes for their new additions.

If the pics didn't give away Gabby's excitement, her caption certainly did ... she wrote: "I'm pregnant! We thought it was time to give our cats some responsibility so we're giving them each a baby to take care of! Double the babies, double the cats, double the fun!!"

She added ... Twin Delivery coming soon!" Gabby went hard on her twin puns, signing off, "Twinty Twinty Four!!" So yeah, she's leaning into the twin stuff -- as she should, we suppose.

For a refresher ... Gabourey married Brandon in March 2021 ... but she only made the news public the following year on "Live With Kelly And Mark."

She told the hosts they got engaged in November 2020 after meeting on a dating app ... but hated weddings to the point they'd already tied the knot over a year ago -- a confession that completely caught everyone off guard.

Looks like they've been living the happily married life ever since ... and now, Gabby's getting ready to welcome her first kids. She's come a long way since playing Precious in the movie -- now, GS is all grown up and all set to become a mom. Boy, time flies!

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Brandon has poured his heart out about his new wife ... writing on IG there was no one else he'd rather be raising kids with. His dream is coming true -- Brandon and Gabby are expanding their family.

Congrats!

KANYE WEST ¡NECESITO QUE MIS FANS BOICOTEEN A ADIDAS! Están "violando" mis diseños

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El drama de Kanye West con Adidas está lejos de terminar, a pesar de que recientemente publicó una foto con su CEO Bjorn Gulden haciendo parecer que la "guerra fría" se había acabado, pero no es así, y ahora acusa a la compañía de "violación creativa".

El lunes, en lugar de celebrar que su álbum "Vultures 1" se mantuvo en el número 1 por segunda semana consecutiva, Ye criticó a Adidas por vender colores de sus populares zapatillas Yeezy que él nunca aprobó, y afirmó que estaba usando cláusulas contractuales por haber "violado a un artista... a uno de los artistas favoritos de todos ustedes", refiriéndose claramente a sí mismo.

Adidas está promocionando agresivamente las Yeezy Boosts en un nuevo tono "gris acero" y Ye dice que es tan falso como un billete de 3 dólares.

Ye dice que Adidas está utilizando lagunas legales y un lenguaje confuso para hacer una jugarreta sin su consentimiento, además de demandarle por 250 millones de dólares.

Y Ye le pide a sus verdaderos fans que le den la espalda a la marca.

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El 12 de febrero, Ye y Gulden posaron juntos, y todas las señales apuntaban a una reconciliación... claramente ya no es el caso.

Kanye West Need My Fans to Boycott Adidas!!! They're 'Raping' My Designs

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Kanye West's beef with Adidas is far from finished, despite the fact he recently posted a shot with its CEO Bjorn Gulden -- making it seem like the cold war had thawed, but now he's accusing the company of creative "rape."

On Monday, instead of celebrating his "Vultures 1" album staying at No. 1 for the 2nd straight week, Ye called out Adidas for selling colors of his popular Yeezy sneakers that he never approved, and claiming it was using contract clauses to "rape an artist, one of y'all's favorite artists" -- clearly referring to himself.

Adidas is aggressively promoting the Yeezy Boosts in a new "steel grey" shade which Ye says is as fake as a $3 dollar bill.

Ye says Adidas is using legal loopholes and muddled language to pull a fast one without his consent, in addition to suing him for $250 million.

And Ye is calling for his true fans to turn their back on the brand.

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On February 12, Ye and Gulden posted up together, where all signs pointed to a reconciliation ... which clearly isn't the case anymore.

'Once Upon A Time' Actor Chris Gauthier Dead at 48

Chris Gauthier -- known for shows like "Once Upon A Time" and "Smallville" -- has died ... his agency confirmed in a statement.

The actor reportedly passed away suddenly Friday after recently falling ill with TriStar Appearances/Event Horizon Talent lamenting his loss to TVLine.

Tristar's Chad Colvin wrote in a Facebook post that Gauthier was the very definition of a character actor ... not an actor with a name one might know, but one whose sheer presence in a show or movie could pique the interest of any audience.

Gauthier appeared in a number of popular projects over the years including "A Series of Unfortunate Events," "iZombie," "Psych," "Supernatural," "Smallville," "Watchmen," "Agent Cody Banks," "Little Man," "Freddy vs. Jason" -- and a whole lot more.

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He was perhaps best known for his role in the TV show science-fiction show "Eureka" where he played gourmet chef Vincent in 67 episodes, and later as Mr. Smee -- Captain Hook's first mate in the ABC drama "Once Upon A Time."

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In fact, his 'OUAT' costar Colin O'Donoghue, who played Captain Hook in the series, also posted a touching tribute to Chris ... saying he was the real captain all along.

Chris is survived by his wife Erin and their two children.

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He was 48.

RIP

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