Julian Edelman Meeting with Roc Nation Sports

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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman's stock is still on the rise after his impressive Super Bowl performance -- in fact, he's now on Jay Z's radar ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Our sources tell us ... Edelman has a meeting with Roc Nation Sports in NYC Thursday afternoon to see if there may be opportunities to work together.

We're told Edelman isn't jumping ship on his current representation (as one source put it, he's "super happy" with them) ... but when Jay Z calls, you listen.

Our sources say Edelman's camp believes there may be some marketing and branding opportunities with Roc Nation Sports ... which has already established relationships with some pretty big brands including Budweiser and Geico.

Can't knock the hustle.

UFC's Jon Jones 'LET'S FIGHT ALREADY' Says NFL Star Bro

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UFC champ Jon Jones is being CALLED OUT by his own brother -- NFL star Chandler Jones -- who tells TMZ Sports he's ready and willing to step in the octagon with JJ 'cause he's 100% confident he could beat his ass.

"Me and my brother used to fight all the time when we were young ... and I'm pretty sure I can take him down now. I am way bigger than he is," Chandler tells us.

For the record, Jon is the reigning UFC light heavyweight champ. Chandler just won the Super Bowl.

By the way, Chandler is dead serious ... and says he wants to set up a fight for charity.

"It will be fun if we actually did a one-round match for charity ... that would be fun. If I win, he would have to donate to the charity of my choice and vice versa."

So, how would one fight such an accomplished mixed martial artist? "I would just throw him to the ground."

There is one catch ... "I don't know how my coach would feel about it. I don't think it would fly."

Pats Hero Malcolm Butler I GOT MY FREE TRUCK ... Thanks Chevy!

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Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler is riding high right now ... 'cause the dude just got himself a brand new FREE TRUCK ... and it's all thanks to Tom Brady.

Of course, Brady got a Chevy Colorado for being named MVP of the Super Bowl -- but said he wanted to give it to Butler ... who made the game-saving interception.

Well, Chevy heard Brady loud and clear ... and instead of letting Tom part ways with his prize, they decided to hook Butler up too ... and Tuesday in Massachusetts, Butler finally got his ride!!

"I am ecstatic that Chevrolet has chosen to reward me with a Colorado. It is just another unreal event in what has been an incredible week."

Still no word on what Brady plans to do with his truck.

Aaron Hernandez's Fiancee Judge Grants Immunity In Exchange for Testimony

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Aaron Hernandez's fiancee has been granted immunity in exchange for her testimony in the former NFL star's murder trial ... but the extent of her protection is a big question mark.

The judge in the Odin Lloyd murder trial just announced an "endorsement for immunity to Shayanna Jenkins."

In the past, prosecutors have accused Shayanna of disposing of possible evidence at Hernandez's request ... after Odin's murder.

Now here's the mystery -- the judge has sealed the record ... so it's unclear how much protection Shayanna will receive in exchange for spilling her guts.

According to reports, prosecutors claim Shayanna has already been busted lying to the grand jury 29 times ... so, in theory, the "immunity" could merely protect her from perjury charges.

On the other hand, it's possible the immunity could sweep more broadly ... and protect her from more serious charges if she incriminates herself on the stand.

Stay tuned ...

Pats' Malcolm Butler SUPER NERVOUS ... During Grammys Cameo

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More than 100 MILLION people watched him in the Super Bowl ... and he was calm under pressure.

But New England Patriots hero Malcolm Butler got super nervous last night at the 2015 Grammys when he and Julian Edelman presented one of the awards ... with less than 1/3 of the audience watching.

Don't get us wrong -- we love the guy ... but you could feel his nerves through the TV (deep breath man!!!).

Meantime, Julian Edelman's right ... Josh Duhamel does look like Tom Brady.

Fun Fact -- Duhamel was the QB of his college football team ... but instead of going to the NFL, Josh went to dental school.

Pats' Malcolm Butler Pulls a Gronk Rages In Vegas Nightclub

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Rob Gronkowski ain't the only guy on the Patriots who loves to party -- Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler hit the club scene hard in Vegas last night ... and TMZ Sports has the pics!

Butler was the guest of honor at Chateau nightclub in the Paris Las Vegas -- where the 24-year-old got his own booth, his own custom champagne ... and his own personal cheerleaders.

Multiple sources tell us Butler was super nice to everyone -- taking pics with fans and dancing all night long.

It's been a pretty good month for Butler -- as we previously reported, Chevy decided to give him a FREE TRUCK for making that game-saving interception in the Super Bowl.

Sounds like a reason to party to us .

Chevy Considering Giving Truck to Malcolm Butler ... So Brady Won't Have To

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2:20 PM PT -- Chevy confirms Butler will get his own truck on Tuesday.

Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler is one step closer to getting a free truck ... because the powers that be at Chevy are actively discussing hooking him up ... so Tom Brady won't have to give up his MVP ride.

TMZ Sports spoke with a rep for Chevrolet who tells us ... they're well aware of Tom's intentions to give his Chevy Colorado to Butler ... but they don't want to see Tom part ways with the vehicle.

"Obviously, it was part of his prize as MVP, but we're aware of Tom Brady's wishes for Malcolm to have the truck," the rep tells us.

So, we asked if Chevy would be giving Butler a ride of his own ... and the rep told us, "We've discussed it. That's all I can really say right now."

Sounds to us like plans are in motion ... but when we pushed, the rep was pretty tight lipped.

Bottom line ... if you're Malcolm Butler, you might wanna start making room in your garage.

Chris Pratt PAYS UP SUPER BOWL BET ... Hey Kids, It's Star-Lord!

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Chris Pratt is like a Lannister ... he always pays his debts -- and today, the "Guardians of the Galaxy" star dressed up as Star-Lord to make good on his Super Bowl wager with Chris Evans.

You already know the bet ... Star-Lord (Seahawks fan) and Captain America (Pats fan) agreed to visit the other actor's charity in costume if their team lost the big game.

Well, today it happened ... with Pratt -- in character -- hangin' with kids from Christopher's Haven in Boston ... an organization that helps provide housing for families with children fighting pediatric cancer.

Don't worry, Evans was there the whole time to follow Pratt around with a Tom Brady jersey.

And the story gets better ... because Evans says he'll be visiting Pratt's charity too -- a Seattle Children's Hospital.

#GoodDudes

Rob Gronkowski YES, I'VE BEEN CHEATING ... On My Diet, Bitches!

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To the victor, GO THE CHEESEBURGERS ... so says Rob Gronkowski who tells TMZ Sports he's been on a celebratory cheeseburger binge ever since he won the big game.

"I've been eating cheeseburgers off the charts," Gronk told us out in NYC earlier today.

Don't worry, the burgerfest is only temporary ... Gronk says he'll be back on his regular diet in just a few days -- but if anyone's EARNED a burger break, it's this guy.

Bonus -- Gronk told us he'll be spending time in L.A. this summer and says he hopes he can continue making waves in Hollywood ... where he's already landed a movie role ("Entourage") and TV cameos ("Whose Line Is It Anyway?").

Our fingers are still crossed for a Gronk & Marshawn Lynch reality show.

Chrissy Teigen Rips Edelman's Tinder Chick 'It's Stupid, Ridiculous'

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Supermodel Chrissy Teigen is coming out swingin' against the woman who shot a pic of a sleeping Julian Edelman and posted it to Tinder ... slamming the whole thing stupid and ridiculous.

The woman who snapped the shot, Sabrina, has already been blacklisted from Boston nightclubs by people who feel she shamelessly violated the New England Patriot player's privacy.

And Wednesday at The Grove in L.A., Teigen told us the problem is bigger than it seems -- "A lot of chicks do that sh*t. It's so ridiculous."

Teigen explained, "Everyone's a little too proud nowadays. I think these girls should relax a bit."

As for Sabrina, she told TMZ Sports she made a "mistake" and "feels really bad about it."

New England Pats Popped $12K Mega-Bottle ... At Victory Bash

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It was bottles and models for the New England Patriots Tuesday night ... poppin' a giant $12,500 bottle of bubbly in a Boston nightclub ... and TMZ Sports has the pics.

Several members of the Super Bowl championship squad hit up Bijou nightclub ... including Chandler Jones, Akeem Ayers, Devin McCourty, Jonas Gray, Brandon LaFell and Jimmy Garoppolo.

We're told the guys went through one 15-liter "Nebuchadnezzar" of Belaire -- $12,500 a pop -- plus 50 BOTTLES of the regular sized Luc Belaire Rare Rose.

Gronk would be proud.

Julian Edelman Tinder Chick Apologizes 'I Made a Mistake'

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The woman who snuck a picture of a sleeping Julian Edelman while in the same bed -- and then posted it on Tinder -- admits the move was a huge mistake ... and says she feels terrible about it.

The woman, Sabrina, has been under fire all day long ... and has even been blackballed from Boston nightclubs ... by people who claim she invaded Edelman's privacy in a major way.

We spoke with with Sabrina ... who tells us, "I made a mistake. I feel really bad about it."

"He passed out and I was bored I guess. I was drunk ... and I made a mistake and I feel terrible about it."

Sabrina also says she doubts the nightclub ban in Boston will hold up -- "I’ve definitely gotten my fair share of clubbing in Boston – and I have friends who work there who say I’m still welcome. I don’t know if I’ll go out anytime soon – but that’s MY choice."

She adds, "Some of the players were texting me that they were really disappointed. I obviously made a mistake and I can’t take it back."

Julian Edelman Woman In Tinder Pic BLACKLISTED In Boston

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The woman who snuck a photo of a sleeping Julian Edelman -- and then reportedly posted the pic on Tinder -- is being BLACKLISTED from the Boston nightclub scene ... by a nightclub impresario who claims she did the New England Patriots star way too dirty.

The photo has been all over the Internet -- featuring a woman named Sabrina posing next to the wide receiver recently in the bed they presumably hooked up in.

Now, Michael Winter -- one of the biggest nightclub promoters in Boston -- tells TMZ Sports he's furious at Sabrina ... and says he's rallying up the local club owners to ban her from the scene.

Winter says he has a message for Sabrina:

"I haven't BLACK LISTED anyone from the nightclubs. YOU ARE BLACK LISTED '86'd' so stay in Metro West. Putting Edelman on Blast during celebration.... Btw you're a 5 if that and he was blackout. I'm sure I speak on behalf of many Boston Industry ppl to not show your face in this city."

We've attempted to contact Sabrina -- but so far, no luck.

Rob Gronkowski BEER CHUGGIN' At Pats Super Bowl Parade

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Just Gronk being Gronk.

Tommy Hilfiger I Want to Sign Tom Brady ... Gronk, Not So Much

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He just signed Rafael Nadal, but mega-designer Tommy Hilfiger tells TMZ Sports there's another major athlete in his sights ... Tom Brady.

Hilfiger was leaving Craig's in West Hollywood Tuesday night when we asked if he'd ever consider signing a guy like Rob Gronkowski to a modeling deal.

But Tommy wasn't into Gronk ... Hilfiger made it very clear there's only one guy on the Pats he's interested in -- QB1.

FYI -- Brady has a few modeling deals under his belt (Under Armour, Stetson cologne and UGG boots) ... but nothing as big as a Hilfiger contract.

Good to see Brady has something to fall back on if this whole football thing doesn't work out.

Tom Brady Political Endorsement ... from Patrick Kennedy?!

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He already won the Super Bowl ... and the MVP award ... but could Tom Brady also win an election one day???

Don't count him out ... so says former Congressman Patrick Kennedy -- who says Tom's got all the right qualities for a career in politics.

Kennedy (Dem-Rhode Island) was out in D.C. when he joked that Brady could win any election in the country right now (except for Seattle) ... and praised the guy as a real stud in the community.

For the record, Brady has said he's thought about a political career in the past ... but is leaning toward staying out of it.

Yeah, that's just what a politician would say.