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Michael Jackson, David Copperfield y Stephen Hawking están en la lista de asociados de Jeffrey Epstein, y aunque no hay pruebas de que ninguno de ellos haya tenido nada que ver con los crímenes del infame delincuente sexual, uno era supuestamente sospechoso.

Copperfield fue nombrado 6 veces en los documentos que se hicieron públicos el miércoles, incluido en una declaración de la presunta víctima, Johanna Sjöberg, quien dijo que ella y otra chica cenaron con el mago en la casa de Epstein.

Durante la cena, Johanna le preguntó a la otra chica a qué escuela iba y al no reconocer el nombre del colegio dijo que esta podría haber tenido edad para ir a la escuela secundaria.

Copperfield al parecer tenía la misma sensación. De acuerdo a los documentos, Johanna testificó que él le "preguntó si era consciente de que a las niñas se les pagaba para encontrar a otras chicas".

La relación de Copperfield con Epstein ya se había hecho pública en un artículo de 2019 del New York Times, en el que se detallaba la implicación de Ghislaine Maxwell en la búsqueda de chicas jóvenes. Maxwell nunca acusó a Copperfield de ninguna fechoría.

Sjöberg también testificó que Michael Jackson visitó la casa de Epstein en Palm Beach, aunque no alegó que hiciera nada ilegal.

Mientras tanto, el físico teórico Stephen Hawking también fue nombrado en los documentos recién publicados, donde se afirma que Epstein le dijo a Maxwell que iba a ofrecer dinero a los amigos de Virginia Giuffre si le "ayudaban a probar" que una acusación de que Stephen participó en una "orgía de menores de edad" era falsa.

Los 3 han sido nombrados después de que un juez ordenara que los documentos relacionados con la demanda civil de Virginia contra Maxwell pudieran hacerse públicos.

En la lista también están el expresidente Donald Trump y el príncipe Andrés. El miembro de la realeza británica habría tenido encuentros sexuales con Virginia, aunque él lo ha negado.

El expresidente Bill Clinton también aparece en los documentos judiciales recientemente desclasificados, donde se afirma que Epstein le dijo a una de sus víctimas de abuso sexual que a Bill le gustaban sus chicas jóvenes.

A pesar de las acusaciones, Bill estuvo de buen humor junto a su esposa Hillary mientras exploraba las encantadoras calles de San Miguel de Allende, México, el miércoles. La pareja incluso se dio el tiempo para parar un momento y conversar con los lugareños.

Michael Jackson, David Copperfield and Stephen Hawking are on Jeffrey Epstein's list of associates -- and while there's no evidence any of them had anything to do with the infamous sex offender's crimes, one was allegedly suspicious.

Copperfield was named 6 times in the documents -- which were made public Wednesday -- including in the deposition of alleged victim, Johanna Sjöberg, who said she and another girl had dinner with the magician at Epstein's home.

During the dinner, Johanna asked the other young-looking girl what school she went to, and when she didn't recognize the name of the school as being a college ... she said the girl might have been of high school age.

Copperfield apparently had a similar feeling -- according to the docs, Johanna testified, he "questioned me if I was aware that girls were getting paid to find other girls."

Copperfield's involvement with Epstein has previously been made public ... in a 2019 article from the New York Times, which detailed Ghislaine Maxwell's involvement in scouting young girls. Maxwell never accused Copperfield of any wrongdoing.

Sjöberg also testified that Michael Jackson visited Epstein's Palm Beach home, though she didn't allege he did anything illegal.

Meanwhile, theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking was also named in the newly released filing ... where it's claimed Epstein told Maxwell she'd offer money to Virginia Giuffre's friends if they'd "help prove" an allegation that Stephen participated in an "underage orgy" was false.

The 3 have been named after a judge ordered documents relating to Virginia's civil suit against Maxwell could be made public.

Also on the list are former President Donald Trump and Prince Andrew. The British royal allegedly had sexual encounters with Virginia ... though he's denied it.

Former President Bill Clinton is also featured in the newly unsealed court documents ... where it's claimed Epstein told one of his sex abuse victims Bill likes his girls young.

Despite the allegations ... Bill was in good spirits alongside his wife Hillary as he explored the charming streets of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Wednesday ... the pair making time to stop and chat with locals.

NLE Choppa isn't a fan of Blueface's new "Barbie" remix, considering the fact it's a play for his ex-girlfriend -- so, he's ready to take things to the ring!!!

ICYMI, Blueface used the 'ol beef-n-bait tactic to push Jaidyn Alexis' debut song into higher Billboard contention by name-checking Offset, Cardi B, Soulja Boy as well as Marissa Da'Nae, the mother of NLE's most recent child.

On Thursday, NLE took to X and challenged BF to a duel mano a mano ... "Let’s box who can set up @bluefacebleedem 👿 who can set up a celebrity boxing match in Vegas me and him hit me ASAP. He undefeated vs women ion respect a nigga that put his hands on em anyway !"

NLE was referencing Blueface and Chrisean’s explosive fight where she claimed he ambushed her with punches.

But if NLE was looking to intimidate Blue, his plan backfired … Blueface happily accepted his challenge with the utmost confidence.

He repsonded on X ... “I’m not worried about a Muslim vegan cryp on sY bet that small fry  squabble up or shut up," and added that he gave NLE his first big break with their 2020 collab “Shotta Flow (Remix).”

Fans immediately favored BF in the potential slugfest … he has a few pro-fight wins under his belt, after all, and even survived a stabbing while training.

¡¡¡NLE Choppa no es un fan del nuevo remix de Blueface "Barbie", teniendo en cuenta que es un juego para su exnovia, por lo que está dispuesto a llevar las cosas al ring!!!

Por si se lo perdieron, Blueface utilizó la táctica de las viejas rencillas para empujar la canción debut de Jaidyn Alexis hacia la parte alta de Billboard, nombrando Offset, Cardi B, Soulja Boy y Marissa Da'Nae, la madre del hijo más reciente de NLE.

El jueves, NLE recurrió a X para desafiar a Blueface a un duelo mano a mano: "Vamos a boxear, quién puede tenderle una trampa a @bluefacebleedem 👿 quién puede armar una pelea de boxeo de celebridades en Las Vegas, él y yo, avísenme ASAP. Añadió algo así como que no respeta a alguien que elige a las mujeres como sus contrincantes.

NLE se estaba refiriendo a Blueface y a su explosiva pelea con Chrisean, en donde ella afirmó que él le tendió una emboscada con puñetazos.

Pero si NLE buscaba intimidar a Blue, el plan le salió por la culata, ya que Blueface aceptó feliz su reto y con la mayor confianza.

Él respondió en X: "No estoy preocupado por un musulmán vegano cryp", y agregó que le dio a NLE su primera gran oportunidad con su colaboración de 2020 "Shotta Flow (Remix)".

Los fanáticos inmediatamente favorecieron a Blueface en el potencial combate. Él tiene algunas victorias a su haber, después de todo, e incluso sobrevivió a un apuñalamiento mientras entrenaba.

From the aftermath of her divorce to pining for her sons, Britney Spears has a lot of things on her mind right now ... but her music career ain't one of 'em.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ recent reports of Britney being in the early stages of her 10th studio album are not true ... and there's absolutely nothing music-related in the works for the star right now.

We're also told Charli XCX and Julia Michaels' camps aren't communicating with Britney's team ... despite outlets claiming they'd been tapped to pen tracks for the "Womanizer" hitmaker.

A musical comeback may not be her priority right now ... but our sources tell us she may change her tune in the future.

Britney's music took a major back seat over the last few years ... as she famously tried to break free from the shackles of her conservatorship

Her efforts paid off ... but came at the expense of her relationship with her dad, Jamie Spears -- although it looks like she's been extending an olive branch to him lately ... especially after news of his leg amputation.

El guitarrista de Rascal Flatts, J.D. Rooney, ha estado fuera del radar durante mucho tiempo, pero ha vuelto para aclarar las cosas sobre su vida personal y hacerle frente a los rumores de que se estaba convirtiendo en una mujer.

El artista country publicó una larga actualización en X el miércoles, donde se abrió sobre dónde ha estado, lo que ha estado pasando y lo que no es cierto acerca de su viaje personal. Aquí es cuando desmiente el rumor de que se estaba sometiendo a cirugía de reasignación de sexo.

Rooney comienza su carta abierta a los fans pidiendo disculpas por haber estado desaparecido en los últimos años, y luego añade ... "En primer lugar, ¡estoy vivo! Ha habido muchos rumores y opiniones sobre mí, pero por fin estoy sano y listo para el mundo. Y NO, no voy a hacerme mujer.  Nunca se me ha pasado por la cabeza. No tengo nada en contra de la comunidad trans, pero necesitaba dejar las cosas claras."

El famoso guitarrista continúa diciendo que tocó fondo en septiembre de 2021 cuando fue arrestado por conducir ebrio en Tennessee, un incidente salvaje que TMZ cubrió con gran detalle en ese momento.

Rooney dice que después de eso se fue a Utah para desintoxicarse, un proceso que requirió mucho de su parte, pero del que salió sobrio y mejor que nunca. JDR reflexiona sobre lo que él dice es su alcoholismo causado por grandes rupturas en sus relaciones.

Como hemos dicho, J.D. está mucho mejor ahora, añadiendo: "Mi vida ha cambiado para siempre y estoy agradecido por el cambio. Llevo sobrio casi 28 meses desde el 13 de enero. Nunca creí que pudiera vivir mi vida sin beber. Se había convertido en una parte tan importante de mi rutina diaria y nocturna... Dios intervino y me ayudó a recuperar mi vida".

Él le agradece a los fans por las oraciones y los buenos deseos y a cambio espera que todo el mundo tenga un gran 2024.

Rick Ross just so happens to be neighbors with Tyreek Hill -- and was home as the Miami Dolphins' star's mansion went up in flames earlier this afternoon -- documenting the inferno in real-time.

The MMG rapper immediately jetted out to his front lawn Wednesday when he spotted the smoke, met by fire truck sirens and helicopters swirling the Southwest Ranches community.

The Boss captured the fire trucks working overtime in attempts to douse the flames.

Rozay gave his take on the source of the blaze, saying he believed it was caused by an electrical disturbance.

Rascal Flatts' J.D. Rooney has been off the radar for a long while -- but he's back to clear the air on his personal life ... and addressing the rumors he was transitioning to a woman.

The country artist posted a lengthy update on X Wednesday, where he opened up about where he's been, what he's been going through and what's NOT true about his personal journey ... namely, he debunks a rumor that he was undergoing sex reassignment surgery.

Rooney starts his open letter to fans by apologizing for being MIA over the past few years or so, and then adds ... "First off, I am alive! There have been so many rumors and opinions thrown around about me - but I’m finally healthy and ready for the world. And NO, I’m not transitioning to be a woman.  That thought has never entered my mind. Nothing against the trans community whatsoever but I needed to set the record straight."

The famed guitarist goes on to say he hit rock bottom in September 2021 when he got busted for a DUI in Tennessee -- a wild incident TMZ covered in great detail at the time.

Rooney says after that, he went away to Utah to get clean ... a process he says took a lot out of him, but from which he came out the other side sober and better than ever. JDR reflects on what he says his alcoholism caused ... like major rifts in his relationships.

Like we said, J.D.'s doing much better now -- adding, "My life has been changed forever - and I’m grateful for the change. I’ve been sober now for almost 28 months come this Jan 13. I never believed I could actually live my life without drinking. It had become such a huge part of my daily and nightly routine ... God intervened and helped me to get my life back."

He thanks fans/supporters for the prayers and well-wishes -- and dishes those back to 'em in return ... hoping everyone has a great 2024, which he certainly seems to be having himself.

Desde las secuelas de su divorcio a suspirar por sus hijos, Britney Spears tiene un montón de cosas en su mente en este momento, pero su carrera musical na es uno de ellas.

Fuentes con conocimiento directo le dicen a TMZ que los informes recientes de que Britney está en la primera etapa de su 10 º álbum de estudio no son ciertos... y la música es la última de sus preocupaciones en este momento.

También nos dicen que los campos de Charli XCX y Julia Michaels no se están comunicando con el equipo de Britney ... a pesar de los medios de comunicación que afirman que habían sido aprovechados para escribir canciones para el hitmaker "Womanizer".

Un regreso musical no puede ser su prioridad en este momento, pero nuestras fuentes nos dicen que ella podría cambiar de opinión en el futuro.

La música de Britney tuvo un impulso últimamente cuando trató de liberarse de los grilletes de su tutela

Sus esfuerzos dieron frutos, pero fue a expensas de la relación con su padre, Jamie Spears. Sin embargo, la cantante se ha mostrado habierta a una reconciliación, sobre todo después de la noticia de que le amputaron la pierna.

Chandler Jones is adding to his body ink collection -- this time, the current NFL free agent decided to have the word "Messiah" forever etched across the top of his head.

33-year-old Jones shared footage of his most recent tattoo session at a shop in Arizona on Wednesday ... showing an artist putting the needle to his dome as he calmly sat through the process.

After the job was finished, Jones said he heard his late mother, Camille, tell him to stop getting tattoos.

Jones has seemingly hit a rough patch since the Las Vegas Raiders cut him back in September ... including numerous run-ins with law enforcement and bizarre Instagram posts.

It's unclear what exactly is going on with the Super Bowl champion ... but his followers have expressed concern and support in the comment section of his uploads.

TMZ Sports is told Chandler has been staying with his brother, Arthur, recently ... and being around family has done a lot of good for his situation.

Joe Jonas is not one to be left in the dust while his ex, Sophie Turner, moves on following their bitter split ... spotted boarding a private jet with a stunning model.

After ringing in the New Year in Los Cabos, the singer linked up with former Miss Teen USA titleholder Stormi Bree Wednesday ... which is sure to kickstart some romance rumors.

It's the first time we've seen the two together -- and they don't even follow each other on IG -- so they may be trying to keep things under the radar.

Either way, after some downtime in Mexico, it's likely Joe's heading home to NYC ... as Sophie has to drop their kids off to him on Jan. 7 after she spent Xmas and New Year's with them.

Unclear if the former "Game Of Thrones" star introduced the youngsters to her new BF, British aristocrat Peregrine Pearson, during the holidays.

The new couple were hot and heavy from the get-go ... kissing in Paris just one month after Joe filed for divorce from Sophie in September ... and later lockin' lips some more during a cozy London stroll in early December.

Joe's clearly taking things a little slower ... but it may just be a matter of time before he gets in some serious smoochin' with Stormi!

Joe Jonas tampoco se está quedando muy atrás, mientras su ex Sophie Turner sigue adelante después de su amarga ruptura, ya que el cantante fue visto abordando un jet privado con una impresionante modelo.

Después de pasar el Año Nuevo en Los Cabos, el cantante apareció con la ex Miss Teen de Estados Unidos, Stormi Bree el miércoles, lo que puso en marcha rumores de romance.

Es la primera vez que vemos a los dos juntos, ni siquiera se siguen en Instagram, por lo que pueden estar tratando de mantener las cosas bajo el radar.

De cualquier manera, después de un tiempo de inactividad en México, es probable que Joe se dirija a casa en Nueva York. Sophie le tiene que dejar a sus hijas el 7 de enero después de haber pasado la Navidad y el Año Nuevo con ellas.

No está claro si la ex estrella de "Juego de Tronos" le presentó su nuevo novio a las pequeñas, el aristócrata británico Peregrine Pearson durante las vacaciones.

La nueva pareja se ha visto cariñosa y muy en serio desde el principio, besándose en París solo un mes después de que Joe le pidiera el divorcio a Sophie en septiembre y más tarde bien juntos durante un tierno paseo por Londres a principios de diciembre.

Iggy Azalea is calling it quits on the album she’s been working on for months -- most of them with Tory Lanez -- and she doesn’t know if she’ll return to music, because her heart’s no longer in it!!!

The Aussie-born rap star penned a lengthy note to her fans Wednesday ... blindsiding many in the process by declaring hanging it up was the best course of action for her in 2024.

Iggy denied she was bullied or pressured to drop the mic, but admitted she no longer loves expressing herself through music.

She says, "In truth what I’ve known for a long time is that I feel more passionately about design and creative direction than I do about song writing. To many of you that’s no shock to read. It shows in my work. 😢 ... Haha! Jokes aside, i do spend a lot more time on that part of things… because Im most confident at that."

The "Fancy" rapper then revealed she's no longer moving forward with her next album project -- she says production's been stalled for months, and there was 0% urge to finish it.

Iggy had been working with Tory in-studio throughout 2022 but their pairing obviously hit a skid when TL was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, and sentenced to 10 years in prison ... a verdict Iggy did not like.

Without Tory steering the ship, Iggy spent much of 2023 teasing singles without delivering them ... which brings us to present day, and her waving the white flag.

Iggy Azalea está dando por terminado el álbum en el que ha estado trabajando durante meses y no sabe si volverá a hacer música, ¡dice que su corazón ya no está en sintonía!

La estrella del rap nacida en Australia le escribió una larga nota a sus fans el miércoles. La nota dejó a algunos bastante desilusionados, pero hacerlo fue la mejor manera para ella de comenzar el 2024.

Iggy negó haber sido intimidada o presionada para colgar el micrófono, pero admitió que ya no le gusta expresarse a través de la música: "En verdad lo que sé desde hace tiempo es que siento más pasión por el diseño y la dirección creativa que por escribir canciones. A muchos de ustedes no les sorprenderá. Se nota en mi trabajo. 😢 ... ¡Jaja!  Bromas aparte, le dedico mucho más tiempo a ese aspecto de mi vida... porque me siento más segura haciendo eso".

La rapera de "Fancy" reveló que ya no estaba avanzando con su próximo proyecto de álbum, Iggy dice que la producción se ha estancado durante meses y había 0% de ganas de terminarlo.

Iggy había estado trabajando con Tory Lanez en el estudio a lo largo de 2022, pero su emparejamiento se vio sacudido cuando Tory fue declarado culpable de dispararle a Megan Thee Stallion y condenado a más de 10 años de prisión, un veredicto que a Iggy no le gustó en absoluto.

Sin Tory dirigiendo el barco, Iggy pasó gran parte de 2023 burlándose de singles sin entregarlos y lo que nos trae a la actualidad con la bandera blanca ondeando.

50 Cent's New Year's resolution is already crashing and burning -- barely a day after saying he'd bring positive energy in the new year, he couldn't resist taking a jab at his favorite punching bag ... Diddy!!!

On Tuesday, 50 posted himself with a glass of champagne and a Santa Claus hat along with the upbeat message, "2024 let’s go! Nothing but positive energy, let’s make it happen."

Too bad Uncle Murda's "Rap Up 2023 Pt. 2" recap was designed solely to highlight Diddy's string of legal battles, while also plugging 50's expose doc on the Bad Boy mogul.

On top of that, 50 jumped at the opportunity to sling more mud at the Bad Boy legacy in a follow-up IG post.

Uncle Murda didn't bite his tongue accusing Diddy of being guilty of all the allegations, and did it disrespectfully over Diddy and Biggie's "Victory" instrumental to add insult to injury.

G-Unit Film and Television confirmed with TMZ Hip Hop that 50's proceeds from his Diddy doc will benefit real victims of sexual misconduct, so he might argue a positive will come out of the constant promotion of the project.

Blueface is putting all the controversy he built up in the last year with rival rappers to good use ... by hopping on the remix of his baby mama Jaidyn Alexis' "Barbie" track and dissing them all!!!

After Jaidyn raps her verse, Blueface defiantly inserts all his beefs into the conversation ... "Offset upset/Cardi B got the update/Soulja Boy found out his bitch got f*****" ... before going on to claim that NLE Choppa’s baby mama Marissa Da'nae also wanted to surf on his board.

Blueface and Offset have been at odds for weeks over still unfounded claims he cheated on Cardi with Chrisean Rock ... but BF's bits about Soulja's ex-girlfriend are easily the boldest -- considering he's currently being sued by her!!!

TMZ Hip Hop broke the story in December ... Jackilyn Martinez, mother of Soulja Boy's kid, filed a lawsuit against Blue for allegedly making false statements about their past hookup.

Blueface acknowledged he was just jabbing to get streams, because hip hop is a business at the end of the day.