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CoolKicks Inc. and the company's owner, Adeel Shams, are kicking off a legal dispute with Complex and Nice Kicks ... suing the companies for defamation.

In the lawsuit -- obtained by TMZ -- CoolKicks and Adeel say Complex published an article last year titled "Cool Kicks Raided and Accused of Selling Counterfeit Shoes" that claimed the company had been caught in a counterfeit sneaker scandal.

CoolKicks and Adeel say the story is demonstrably false ... pointing out that law enforcement did not accuse the company or shows of selling counterfeit or fake goods.

An American Airlines passenger was a little too excited about air travel ... allegedly going to town on herself mid-flight ... and even putting her legs on a window for more leverage in a nasty incident caught on camera.

Check out the new YouTube collab between TMZ and the New York Post, "The Low Down," where we bring you stories that are gripping, outrageous, and sometimes scandalous.

Two Cornell University frat brothers who were in the house the night of the alleged gang rape, but are not accused of participating, told cops they heard everything that went down with Jane Doe was consensual.

Happy Thursday! We're bringing you a good guess who to get you closer to the weekend ... can you guess the babe bustin' out of her bikini top in this hot tub snap?!

Known best for being the younger sister of a famous actress ... the busty babe has also carved out her own career as an actress and fashion influencer ... and lots of folks follow her on social media for her sultry snaps of her giant boobs.

Unbothered babes Stella Hudgens and Madison Bailey are polished, poised ... and putting on their perfect pouts, but which chick is receiving your click -- Stella's pout in pink or Madison's pout in black?

The question here is: Who'd You Rather?!

A lil' mid-week snack to get you to the end of the week ... can you guess which bikini babe put her hot bod on full display in this eye-popping shot?!

She's an American model with over 2 million Instagram followers, and she was publicly linked to Jake Paul in 2022 ... even getting matching name tattoos.

Los Angeles' infamous "trash house" is buried in garbage once again ... and witnesses say bugs are flying all around the property.

New photos obtained by TMZ show the Fairfax District home's front yard chock full of trash, litter, old furniture, boxes, and other debris. The piles appear to spill from the property toward the sidewalk.

Witnesses tell TMZ ... the area is filled with flying bugs as the trash continues to accumulate.

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Chix On Netflix is comin' in hot this week with a gorgeous gal from New York City. Can you guess who she is based on these clues?

"Mayfair Witches," "The Choice," and "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" are a few of her notable works that have been on Netflix.

You can't see them just yet, but she's also known for having big beautiful blue eyes ...

A woman who allegedly got drunk before an American Airlines flight took her induction into the Mile High Club into her own hands ... literally ... because she's on video pleasuring herself, and only TMZ has the shocking footage.

In the 7-second clip ... a bottomless Katy Inzer is seen stretching out across a row of seats near First Class, rubbing her hand between her bare legs as she puts her feet against the window. No wonder airlines block off First Class with a curtain.

Her solo mission to Mile High Club status was anything but subtle ... because the man seated in front of her told cops he heard her moaning, and another passenger caught her on camera.

Can you guess which actress was nippin' out after running a half-marathon in Spain?!

This actress is best known for her roles in "Zombieland" and "Aquaman" ... though she later went on to meet her ex-husband in the film "The Rum Diary."

After a public court battle with that same ex-husband ... she ditched the United States for Spain, where she currently resides while raising her children.

Car locks may soon become a bare necessity up in Montana ... because a black bear broke into a car yet again up in Big Sky Country ... and the critter crime is on video.

We've got fresh footage out of Whitefish ... which shows the creeping creature walk up to a door -- yank it open and hop in.

As you can see, the bear paws around inside the car for a bit before hopping out -- apparently having its hopes of a midnight snack dashed.

One of the Cornell frat bros accused in the Jane Doe gang rape lawsuit has lawyered up with the same firm that helped Diddy beat the most serious charges in his federal trial ... with attorney Teny Geragos now handling the case.

Check out the new YouTube collab between TMZ and the New York Post, "The Low Down," where we bring you stories that are gripping, outrageous, and sometimes scandalous.

Halle Berry is firing back at ex Olivier Martinez over claims she choked their 13-year-old son, Maceo ... saying she's a domestic violence victim herself and would never hurt her child.

The alleged Cornell gang rape case could face the same problem that hung over Johnny Depp and Amber Heard ... millions of people making up their minds before a jury ever does.

Journalism professor Jeffrey Blevins joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday and said the social media frenzy surrounding the case could make finding a truly unbiased jury a major challenge.

Blevins, who teaches at the University of Cincinnati, says traditional media tends to stick closer to the legal questions -- things like New York law, intoxication and consent -- while social media is far more personal and emotional.

Addison Rae's one year older and as hot as ever ... but don't take our word for it -- check out this steamy gallery we've put together.

The singer-songwriter turned 26 on Tuesday ... and we've compiled some of her sexiest snaps as a treat for all her fans looking to celebrate.

Like this shot of the star working on her flexibility ... perfect for keeping her limber enough to rock the stage during her next performance.

Turn up your Tuesday with a sexy lil' mystery ... Can you score the Kardashian-Jenner sister in these shadow shots?!

Even this podcaster's shadow has attitude! One of her sisters famously took selfies before dropping her off at jail.

We know that she has her own denim line, and staring at her silhouette will put you on cloud Khloud 9!

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