Super Bowl

12:36 PM PT -- Turns out the "cops" in this clip are actually contracted security guards ... and they were just doing what everyone knew they'd do right around 2 AM when the party was set to be over.

Diplo's pre-Super Bowl show in Houston got an abrupt ending by cops ... who ripped the mic away from him, told everyone to skedaddle, but that doesn't mean they're not fans.

The DJ was performing at the Rolling Stone Live: Houston party Saturday night at the Museum of Fine Arts ... when an officer jumped on stage and pulled the plug.

Michael Vick already has plans post-NFL, which won't take him away from the game.

We got Vick leaving his own retirement party at Grooves in Houston Saturday night, and he wasn't shy about his prospects for the Hall of Fame.

The Houston Police Department is expecting the worst outside the Super Bowl and is ready to combat a wave of Prez Trump protesters making noise about disrupting the game.

Our law enforcement sources say officers, in uniform and undercover, will monitor crowds outside NRG Stadium. We're told several online groups have popped up in recent days organizing protests -- some anti-Trump, some for Black Lives Matter, Standing Rock and refugees.

HPD has plenty of backup, having borrowed cops from around the country. As usual for the Super Bowl ... we're told SWAT will be posted nearby if protests turn into riots and get out of hand.

Tom Brady is stepping up to do his job as he takes center field at Super Bowl 51 ... scramble through and see if you can find the differences between the two similar snaps.

What does Vice President Mike Pence have in common with Tom Brady? (Besides being tight with Trump) ... they'll BOTH be at the Super Bowl!

The White House has confirmed Pence will attend Super Bowl 51 in Houston on Sunday -- an event that was already designated as a major national security event that will be protected by several federal and local law enforcement agencies.

Houston Texans star Whitney Mercilus is dishing out some advice to the Falcons AND the Patriots -- stay out of Houston's legendary booty clubs ... until AFTER the big game!!!

Whitney's great -- he says the nightlife in Houston is incredible (especially during Super Bowl week) but says the party scene can be super dangerous for the Super Bowl players.

By the way, it's not like this hasn't happened before ... a group of 49ers stars hit the strip club on the Thursday night before the 2013 Super Bowl. They lost that game to the Ravens.

Odell Beckham's little brother got a ride home from school LIKE A BOSS ... when the NFL star rolled up in a sick Rolls-Royce Wraith!!!!

Odell's 14-year-old lil bro is Kordell Beckham -- a rising football star who goes to school in the Houston area.

Since Odell is in town for the Super Bowl festivities, he decided to pay his bro a visit ... and the kid LOVED IT!

Beats the school bus.

When it comes to the greatest football coach of all time, IT AIN'T BILL BELICHICK ... not even close ... so says NFL Hall of Famer Dave Robinson, who says he'll never outshine Vince Lombardi.

Full disclosure ... Robinson is a Packers legend who won two Super Bowls under Coach Lombardi -- so, he may be a bit biased. But he's extremely passionate.

2 Chainz is so confident in his ATL Falcons ... he's bettin' a FAT STACK on 'em!!

The Georgia rapper was out in Houston last night where he told us why he's throwing BIG MONEY on the Dirty Birds ... he even predicted the final score.

He's not the only rapper throwing around a fortune in Houston -- Migos told TMZ Sports they've got $300K IN CASH!!!

Two more reasons to watch the Super Bowl halftime show -- because, once again, you can BET on whether Lady Gaga will show cleavage ... and the smart money's on "Yes."

The new Mr. Clean can't rest now that he's scored the iconic role -- instead he's got serious work to do in the gym.

We got Mike Jackson in Houston where his new employer's hooking him up with 2 Super Bowl tix. As they say, nothing's free though because Mike strongly hints he's been told to pump things up. He looks pretty big in this video, but insists he can't match the OG Mr. Clean just yet.

As for the best music to clean to -- Mike's fave is a classic, but he's saving his dance moves for Super Bowl Sunday.

For the record ... we think he's off on the size thing.

Tom Brady is an apostrophe abuser.

Here's Tom at Super Bowl practice on Thursday rocking one of those QB wristbands -- complete with what we believe to be some throwing motion notes.

We don't really know what "Light Light G.P." means ... but we DO know Tom didn't have to put apostrophes in "toes" and "knees."

Then again, who are we to talk ...

#dailydashabuse #alsoellipsesabuse #sorry

Terry Bradshaw ... STONE COLD PIMP!!

The "NFL on FOX" star got on the mic to ask Lady Gaga a question at the Super Bowl halftime news conference ... and totally hit on her grandmother!

A Super Bowl pregame party in Houston is about to put all other BBQs to shame by offering up more than 2000 lbs of beef in the lead-up to Sunday's big game ... TMZ has learned.

STK is catering the DIRECTV & PEPSI 3 day concert series -- an annual hotspot for celebs at the game -- this weekend where Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, The Chainsmokers, Sam Hunt and Snoop Dogg will all perform.

The talent ain't the only thing stacked -- check out this menu:

- 1100 lbs of ribeye
- 900 lbs of pork
- chili spiced chicken confit with roasted corn
- chili rubbed lamb chops
- pork belly buns with mango slaw
- mini burgers with caramelized onions and cheddar
- tuna tartare with avocado, jalapeno and soy honey emulsion
- 720 lbs of potatoes
- a 6 hour cooked risotto

Call the fashion police ... 'cause Cooper Manning straight-up STOLE his Super Bowl swag from Snoop's spiritual adviser, Bishop Don "Magic" Juan!

Peyton and Eli's older bro was cruisin' around Super Bowl media night this week in a money suit -- the same kind of outfit we've seen The Bishop rockin' for years.