Consequence Seeing Kanye Vs. Kris Was Gut-Wrenching ... BUT HERE'S HOW THAT 'SNL' SHOWDOWN REALLY WENT DOWN

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FROM MY PERSPECTIVE ...

Consequence was caught smack dab in the middle of that tense 2018 "Saturday Night Live" showdown between Kanye West and Michael Che that went viral earlier today, and tells TMZ Hip Hop exactly how HE REMEMBERS things went down!!!

Kanye's longtime collaborator admits Friday was the first time he's seen the footage from the unfiltered "In Whose Name?" documentary that's currently in theaters, but does admit the fiery clip of Ye barking at his former mother-in-law, Kris Jenner, with the wrath of a titan, touched him a bit.

Cons calls the clip "gut-wrenching" but urges fans not to forget we're all human, without necessarily excusing Ye's behavior.

Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez Marital Mansion Back on Market ... Reduced $52M Price Tag!!!

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are giving the sale of their joint home another go ... re-listing their Beverly Hills mansion for $52 million.

The listing went back up today with a whopping $16-million price cut from what they were asking when they first put it on the market -- $68 million -- in July 2024.

Remember -- they originally tried unloading the sprawling estate privately before they went public with their listing.

Kanye West Doc Explosive Clashes With Kris Jenner and 'SNL's Michael Che

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Kanye West's "In Whose Name?" third-person documentary is in theaters today, and it's giving viewers a glimpse into how volcanic his last few years have been ... including how things got bad between him and his ex-mother-in-law, Kris Jenner!!!

In one clip, obtained by TMZ, Ye is filmed crashing out on Kris in an explosive shouting match over the megastar rapper's public perception when he was hospitalized back in 2016.

Kris told Ye it didn't matter what the internet peanut gallery thought ... prompting a temper tantrum from him on the spot, repeatedly screaming, "It does matter!" in her face.

Tim Burton & Monica Bellucci It's Over!!!

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Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci have called it quits.

The Oscar-nominated director and the actress announced their split Friday in a joint statement, saying ... "It is with much respect and deep care for each other that Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton have decided to part ways."

It's unclear what led to their split.

Austin Butler Home Sweet Home ... Buys Brad's Pad!!!

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Brad Pitt has officially offloaded one property from his portfolio ... the actor just closed the deal on his Los Angeles-area home, with Austin Butler taking over the deed to the estate.

Real estate sources tell TMZ ... Butler scooped up Pitt's former 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Los Feliz property ... and closed the sale last Friday after going into escrow in an off-market deal last month.

We're told the "Elvis" star nabbed the house for a whopping $5.2 million ... which is certainly a deal given what Pitt paid for the historic house.

Zac Efron, Nina Dobrev Yachts of Fun With Famous Pals ... Shaun White Who???

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Zac Efron and Nina Dobrev are sparking romance rumors ... joining two famous couples on a yacht trip after her split from Shaun White.

Check out these photos of Zac and Nina onboard a floating paradise off the coast of Italy ... they're yachting with Miles Teller and his model wife Keleigh Sperry, plus Chace Crawford and his model girlfriend Kelsey Merritt.

Nina's newly single after her engagement to Shaun was called off ... so it's interesting she's traveling with an eligible bachelor in Zac and two other couples.

Tierra Whack Tyriq Withers, I'm Horny For 'Him' ... Let's Grind in the Mosh Pit!!!

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Tierra Whack is dipping her feet into the acting world, but at last night's after-party for the premiere of the Jordan Peele-produced film, "Him," she proved she can still command a mosh pit of epic proportions!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained video of Tierra performing for a packed house inside LAVO Los Angeles ... which included Marlon Wayans, YG, Julia Fox, Armani White, Don Benjamin, AZ Chike, Ray Vaughn, Guapdad 4000 and several other “Him” cast members.

Tierra makes her acting debut in the film and also has a song titled "Tip Toe" featured on the soundtrack, singling out Tyriq ... telling him how much she wanted to color him bad and sex him up.

'Camp Rock 3' JoBros Back ... Producing Alongside Demi Lovato!!!

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Drum roll, please ... the "Camp Rock 3" cast has officially been revealed, and the Jonas Brothers are front and center on the announcement!

However, one super important person -- Demi Lovato -- didn't make the cast ... though she will serve as an executive producer alongside Nick, Kevin and Joe. But, there's plenty of time left to make a cameo!

Fans have been sitting on the edges of their seats over the new 'Camp Rock' film and will certainly be thrilled to see Joe, Nick and Kevin reprise their roles as Shane, Nate and Jason Gray, respectively. Plus, Maria Canals-Barrera -- who fans will also recognize from "Wizards of Waverly Place" -- will come back as Connie, the mother of Demi's character, Mitchie Torres.

jennifer lopez & ridley scott Star-Studded Office Run-In!!!

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Jennifer Lopez proved she's the ultimate Hollywood power player as she turned heads strutting into the same Los Angeles office building that houses ex-husband Ben Affleck's production digs.

The superstar was decked out in full glam and looked amazing as she headed in for a round of meetings Monday. In true L.A. fashion, J Lo's morning grind came with star-studded serendipity ... we're told before J Lo stepped onto the elevator, she crossed paths with none other than legendary director Ridley Scott and his wife, producer Giannina Facio.

The two Hollywood titans exchanged hellos before each continued on to their separate offices ... Lopez to her own business dealings, and Scott and Facio to their production hub.

Robert Redford Iconic Actor/Filmmaker Dead at 89

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Robert Redford -- the legendary Oscar-winning actor and director -- has died.

Redford's rep, Cindi Berger, tells us ... Robert passed away Tuesday morning at his home in Sundance, Utah. Berger says Robert was surrounded by the people he loved in the place he loved. His cause of death has not been revealed.

The iconic filmmaker spent decades as a leading actor in Hollywood, with some of his most notable projects being 1969's "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," 1973's "The Sting," 1975's "Three Days of the Condor," 1976's "All the President’s Men," and 1984's "The Natural."

Robert Redford's Death Tributes From Stars Pour In

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Robert Redford has died ... and celebrities are reacting to the sudden loss of the legendary actor and director.

The tributes poured in Tuesday morning, with Hillary Clinton saying she "always admired" the "true American icon." She applauded him for the causes he supported, writing ... "He championed progressive values like protecting the environment and access to the arts while creating opportunities for new generations of activists and filmmakers."

Meryl Streep said in a statement to TMZ ... “One of the lions has passed. Rest in peace my lovely friend.”

Jane Fonda said in a statement to Deadline, “It hit me hard this morning when I read that Bob was gone. I can’t stop crying. He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way. He stood for an America we have to keep fighting for.”

Heather In 'Heathers' 'Memba Her?!

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American actress Lisanne Falk was in her early 20s when she played Heather -- the nicer 'Heather' on the Westerburg High cheerleading squad whose signature color is yellow, Heather McNamara -- in the 1988 teen comedy crime "Heathers."

Falk shared the big screen with Christian Slater as Jason, the killer of three students who falls in love with Veronica, Shannen Doherty, who initially is a shy bookworm with green as her signature color, (the other)Heather, and Winona Ryder as the popular girl constantly rocking blue clothing and is mature beyond her years, Veronica.

Guess what she looks like now!

Jamie Lee Curtis Kirk Killing Has Me In Tears

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HE WAS A MAN OF FAITH

Here's Jamie Lee Curtis breaking down in tears over last week's Charlie Kirk murder ... and she's getting emotional about his death, even though she says she disagrees with "almost every point" she ever heard him make.

The actress started crying about Charlie's slaying in an interview with Marc Maron on the 'WTF' podcast ... and she also lamented how easy it is for folks to find videos showing the fatal shooting.

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OUTPOURING OF EMOTION

Jamie Lee says she disagreed with Kirk on most of his views and his ideas were abhorrent, but added ... "I believe he was a man of faith, and I hope in that moment when he died, that he felt connected with his faith."

In the interview, she also compares the Kirk snuff videos to the media coverage of the Sept. 11 attacks and the Zapruder film of the JFK assassination.

'Demon Slayer' Movie Moviegoer Drains Main Vein in Theater ... Arrested After Beat-Down From Patrons!!!

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One moviegoer took being in Surprise, Arizona, a little too literally ... as he allegedly whipped out his member and relieved himself in the middle of a movie -- surprising several fellow patrons.

A spokesperson for the Surprise Police Department tells TMZ ... officers responded to a disturbance call at the local AMC Theater Friday evening, after a male patron allegedly urinated inside a theater during a showing of "Demon Slayer."

Witnesses told the responding officers that others in the theater confronted the alleged culprit ... with footage of the apparent faceoff now making the rounds online.

The Emmys ... Guess The Scrambled Celeb!

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Squished inside this celebrity mash-up is an actress who's no stranger to the limelight, but given the following clues, do you think you've got what it takes to unscramble and put a name to the unknown?

She may appear to be dazed and confused but that's just part of her acting charm ... Some may call her the "Queen of the Indies." She starred in the classic film "Best In Show" alongside many greats like Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara.

Before you go off "Kicking and Screaming", can you guess who this Emmy-nominated star is?

Oh, and here's another funny clue: "Tsunamiiii, Buddhism ..."

Salli Richardson, Dondre Whitfield Bronny James Is A Good Guy ... Cool With Him Dating Our Daughter

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Bronny James has jumped over the biggest hurdle any man faces in a relationship -- he got his girlfriend's parents' approval ... with Salli Richardson and Dondre Whitfield telling TMZ Sports the Lakers hooper is good one!!

We caught up with the famous Hollywood couple/Parker Whitfield's mom and pops out at LAX this week ... and naturally, had to ask about their kid's romance with LeBron's oldest son.

While the two didn't spill on specifics, one thing's for sure -- they're Bronny fans.