Vancouver Canucks To Nat'l Anthem Singer ... Sorry About The Boos, Come On Back!!!

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The singer who had boos rain down on her during her rendition of the national anthem at the Canucks game will have the chance to perform once more without the jeers -- as she tells TMZ Sports the NHL team wants her back ASAP!

The uncomfortable scene all unfolded just before the Vancouver vs. Detroit tilt at Rogers Arena on Sunday night ... as Canadians voiced their displeasure with recent Donald Trump tariffs while Agasha Mutesasira was crooning "The Star-Spangled Banner."

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Mutesasira told us, fortunately, she didn't take anything personally ... revealing the team and others had told her there was a strong possibility it could all happen following Trump's decision.

Texas Democratic Party Mass Deportations Are Bad for the Economy, Y'all!!!

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Candace Sublett and Marisela Aramino, members of the Tarrant County Democratic Party in Texas, are issuing a stern warning as President Donald Trump orders crackdowns on illegal immigration ... noting recent mass arrests could have a dire ripple effect.

The women, who've coordinated rallies in Texas against ICE's increase in raids, tell TMZ ... there's a misconception about who is being targeted, explaining it's not just blue-collar laborers being arrested, but key economy contributors, too -- including teachers, doctors, bank tellers, and engineers.

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As Candace puts it ... the raids go against the "fabric of the Constitution," which encourages people to come to the United States of America in order to build a better life.

Todd Chrisley Prison Guards Ripped MAGA Sticker Outta My Cell!!!

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Todd Chrisley's attorney says his client's being extremely mistreated behind bars ... and the reality TV star's hoping President Trump comes to the rescue.

Todd's lawyer, Jay Surgent, tells TMZ ... he had a long talk with Todd on Tuesday, and Chrisley told him about a bunch of nasty treatment he's allegedly being subjected to inside FPC Pensacola in Florida.

He says Todd told him a prison guard recently ripped off the MAGA sticker Todd had placed on a chair in his cell. He says Todd watched in silence as the guard removed the pro-Trump sticker, not speaking up for fear of further retaliation.

Kanye West Trump Team Wanted Another Apology ... So I Skipped Inauguration

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Kanye West says he was planning to attend Donald Trump's inauguration, until he was asked to write a second apology for his past antisemitic comments.

Ye explained his absence from Trump's big day during a Grammys after-party with Justin LaBoy ... saying he felt like he was being censored, and joking about not knowing the term "antisemitic."

Kanye makes the comments on Justin's popular podcast ... the episode hasn't been released yet, but the interview was played at the party and TMZ obtained video from inside the shindig ... showing Ye proudly watching the clip.

Lady Gaga Trans People Aren't Invisible ... Let's Lift Up Queer Community!!!

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Lady Gaga's using her platform at the Grammys to back the LGBTQ+ community... saying trans people aren't invisible -- and, the queer community needs to be lifted up.

The singer-songwriter and Bruno Mars won the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their song "Die With a Smile" ... and, after thanking her fiancé Michael Polansky, Gaga used her time to defend the trans community.

Check out the clip ... Gaga's says now it the time to have the backs of queer and transgender individuals -- adding that music is all about love.

Cranky Canadians Hey Trump, Take Your Tariffs And Shove 'Em!!!

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President Trump pissed off Canadians with his announcement Saturday of new tariffs against America's partner to the north — and the tension between the two countries has already bled into the NHL.

The Ottawa Senators played the Minnesota Wild at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ontario on Saturday night — but the political drama took place even before the referee dropped the puck.

It all went down during the singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Check out the video …  Ottawa songstress Mandia was belting out the American National Anthem in front of about 20,000 fans — largely Canadians — many of whom started to boo. But you gotta hand it to Mandia who powered through all the way to the end.

Donald Trump Suggests DEI Hiring Caused D.C. Crash

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9:58 AM PT -- After President Trump personally called out Biden Admin Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a press conference about Wednesday night's D.C. flight catastrophe, Buttigieg responded on X, noting some crucial details and prodding the president to "show actual leadership."

Donald Trump says diversity, equity and inclusion hiring "could have been" to blame for the crash that killed 67 people over Washington, D.C. Wednesday ... and, he's placing the blame squarely on Democrats playing politics.

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The 47th President of the United States addressed the assembled press corps Thursday morning in the White House's briefing room ... and, while he started with a prepared statement about the tragedy, he quickly went off the rails and started pointing to the FAA's hiring policies as the reason ... even as the incident is still early in its investigation.

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As we told you, extremely tense audio reveals air traffic controllers warned the U.S. Army helicopter that fatally crashed into an American Airlines passenger plane moments before the catastrophe.

Jesse Williams Hope For Future of Inclusion in Film ... But, Beware of 'Performative Diversity'

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Jesse Williams is all for progress being made in the film industry ... admitting he's optimistic about the future of diversity -- so long as it isn't just for show.

The actor spoke at a future of inclusion in film panel for The Adobe House at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend ... and, he talked about two different efforts to promote inclusion in film -- the genuine and the performative.

Listen to the clip for yourself ... Jesse says he sees and appreciates many creators genuinely trying to promote more equity in their movies -- but, he says he also sees the "trap of performative diversity."

Elon Musk Don't Think About Past Wrongs, Germans ... Leave the Guilt Behind!!!

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Elon Musk's telling the people of Germany to move on from their country's past mistakes and embrace their culture with open arms ... and, many online are drawing more connections to the Third Reich.

The tech entrepreneur made a surprise speech to the Alternative for Germany party -- also known as (AfD), a far-right political party -- Saturday ... and, he talked a lot about preserving and finding pride in German culture.

Listen to the speech for all of it ... but, his basic point is that Germans shouldn't feel bad for being proud of their ethnicity, their culture and their country's shared value system.

Don Cheadle on Trump 'He's Not Starting Off Great!!!'

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Don Cheadle isn't changing his opinion about President Trump one bit ... and he's got some strong feelings about his consequential first few days back in the White House.

TMZ caught up with DC Thursday at LAX, where he said his emotions about the prez are already well-documented, but he emphasized ... "He's not starting off great, clearly."

Don wasn't specific, but seems like he's referring to Trump's boatload of executive orders signed hours after his inauguration, including one outlawing DEI, and another declaring there are only two sexes -- male and female.

Ts Madison You Can't Change Someone's Identity ... Even You, Trump!!!

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Ts Madison is sounding off on Donald Trump's executive orders attacking transgender and Black communities ... saying no legal sanction can change the truth.

We caught up with the TV personality in NYC, where she told us she was unbothered by the recent executive orders ... as it would not change the fact she's a Black and trans woman.

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Ts, who is the first Black transgender woman to star and executive produce a reality show, struck back at the new administration's "only 2 genders" declaration by reminding her fans they have "a right to identify exactly however you choose to identify."

Donald Trump Bishop Rains On His Inauguration Parade ... During Church Sermon

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Donald Trump's celebration of becoming the 47th president of the United States came to a screeching halt Tuesday morning when he attended church in D.C. -- and got roasted by a bishop in front of the entire congregation.

Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance sat in a pew watching Mariann Budde -- the Episcopal Bishop of Washington -- give DT a tongue-lashing for some of his political policies inside Washington National Cathedral.

Some of Donald's family -- wife Melania, daughter Tiffany, and daughter-in-law Lara -- were sitting with him for Budde's Trump-trashing sermon.

Donald Trump You Get a Pen, You Get a Pen, You Get a Pen!!! Signs Executive Orders for Cheering Crowd

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Donald Trump is transforming everyday White House business into a spectacle worthy of an audience ... including the signing of several executive orders.

Check it out ... hours after he was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, Trump hit the stage at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., where he put pen to paper and signed off on a number of his previously announced executive orders.

While the signing of an executive order is often done in the Oval Office in front of members of the press, DT chose to shake things up on inauguration day and essentially give the POTUS paperwork the WWE treatment ... signing the documents in front of a cheering crowd of his supporters.

Hillary Clinton Laughs at Trump ... Over 'Gulf of America' Inauguration Declaration

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Hillary Clinton couldn't keep her composure during Donald Trump's 2nd inaugural address ... openly laughing at the president following his "Gulf of America" announcement.

Check it out ... as Trump -- who had just been sworn in as the United States' 47th president -- reiterated his plan to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," HC burst out laughing ... and prompted a bit of side eye from her husband, former President Bill Clinton.

The former Secretary of State did try to stifle her laughter ... watch the video, you can see her bury her chin in her chest as Trump continued to address the nation.

Lauren Boebert Having A Ball With Kid Rock!!!

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Lauren Boebert was living her best rock star moment 'cause she was caught totally fangirling over Kid Rock at the inaugural ball in D.C.

Sources close to the situation say Lauren and her mom are big KR fans  -- and you can totally tell from this video Sunday that the excitement was real.

Lauren was totally transfixed by the rock star, yapping away, doing a little dance, and clapping like she was front row at his concert -- basically giving Kid Rock all the hype he needed.

President Trump 2 Genders Only!!! Targets Transgender Protections

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Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump is formally declaring the United States government will only recognize two genders ... and he's set to target federal protections for transgender people.

In Trump's inaugural address delivered from the Capitol Rotunda Monday, he announced ... "As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders -- male and female."

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Trump is expected to issue an executive order aimed at limiting medical care and participation in sports competitions for transgender individuals. An incoming official said only two sexes will be recognized on passports and visas, according to The Associated Press.

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