Super Bowl

The guy who hosts "Hot Ones" might come across as a total buttoned-up square -- but he's linked up with a porn star in his private life ... TMZ has learned.

Sean Evans was among many recognizable faces out and about in Vegas during Super Bowl weekend -- but many people noticed he was hanging out a ton with Melissa Stratton ... who's a bona fide adult film star, cam girl, and model. And yes, she does explicit content.

Melissa had been posting a ton of photos of her and Sean all weekend across various social platforms of hers -- and in a lot of them ... they look awfully cozy ... almost couple-y, in fact.

Her captions also suggested there may be some romance afoot -- even though there wasn't any straight-up PDA shown between them in any of the pics she posted. Still, MS certainly appeared to be trying to telegraph something ... that's how many are reading it anyway.

From the looks of it ... Melissa and Sean were tied at the hip Saturday and Sunday -- hitting up clubs together, shopping centers together ... and even the freaking game itself together.

Like we said ... no direct signs they're for sure an item -- but that's definitely the vibe here, and that's for a very good reason ... we're being told they are, in fact, seeing each other.

Sources with direct knowledge tell us Sean and Melissa first started talking over DMs back in November, and first met in person at the end of last year. Since then, we're told they've hung out in different cities, including L.A. and Chicago, and more recently ... Vegas.

Our sources say Melissa is from Kansas City and is a big Chiefs fan -- which is why Sean invited her to the game. No word on whether they're throwing around the BF/GF label yet ... but our sources say they're without a doubt dating right now. So there you have it!

The odd thing, of course, is that while Melissa may be "claiming" him on her socials -- SE himself didn't post diddly-squat of Melissa on his own pages. Now, he didn't really post any SB-related stuff ... and his entire IG page is pretty corporate with promotional material.

So, at face value -- it appears she's perhaps more inclined to go public than he is ... but in any case, it's definitely eye-opening, just 'cause Sean kinda has this clean-cut rep about him.

Usher is a newly married man once again ... an event his ex-wife couldn't be happier about for him -- 'cause she's got motion of her own ... moving and grooving over the news!!!

TMZ Hip Hop spoke to Tameka Foster on Tuesday, ahead of the launch of her new reality series, "Bold and Bougie" ... but she tells us she had a blast at the Super Bowl last Sunday, just like her ex-hubby did during his halftime show.

Tameka's been one of Atlanta's most sought-after stylists for YEARS, so first things first -- we had to get her thoughts on the viral backlash regarding Jermaine Dupri's schoolboy-style uniform ... and him trying to use its Louis Vuitton labels as somewhat of a defense.

Hundreds of comments rejected JD's rebuttal and you can add Tameka to that list too. She tells us relying heavily on designer brands won't always breed the best style results ... sorry, JD ... these are just her confessions.

Bottom line ... she's not very approving, just like the rest of the Internet didn't.

As for Usher, social media users couldn't help but bring her name up when we broke the deets on his marriage to Jennifer Goicoechea on Sunday ... Tameka's blowing them off.

They've been divorced for eons now -- since 2009, actually  -- but do have two children together ... and Tameka tells us he's a great dad. As a matter of fact ... one of their sons just may follow in his singing shadow sooner than later, 'cause he's a helluva crooner himself.

In any case, Tameka's not entertaining negativity on her side -- and neither are her gal pals Malaysia Pargo, Gocha Hawkins, Princess Banton-Lofters and Crystal Smith in their new TV venture.

Ya can't be a boss and be bothered by online BS ... and Tameka certainly isn't as it pertains to Usher's new marriage.

It's Fat Tuesday -- and while it marks the end of Mardi Gras ... the reality is, the party out there has been going strong for several days now ... just take a look yourself.

Lots of festivities have been unfolding in New Orleans these past several days -- including elaborate parades that have been trotted up and down local streets there ... with some awesome floats on display.

There've been a handful of stars on the scene as well to celebrate Mardi Gras -- Neil Patrick Harris was spotted in NOLA on Monday ... and Kevin Dillon was out there on Sunday.

Yes, both of them both in the spirit of things ... with NPH in some fancy wardrobe, and KD dressed like a king.

There've been some other notable figures this week out and about to ring in the occasion ... like New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe and Harry Connick Jr., who were both also seen on floats Monday night.

Like we said, Fat Tuesday is the tail end of the Carnival celebration in NOLA -- coming right before Ash Wednesday starts, and when people will presumably give up foods and crap.

Yes, there's some religious significance behind it -- even though many just treat it as an excuse to eat, drink and be merry in the streets.

That's certainly how some starts have gone about it over the years, anyway.

Travis Kelce se deshizo en elogios hacia Taylor Swift después de ganar su tercer Super Bowl, agradeciéndole por volar a través del mundo para ver el partido y llamándola "absolutamente la mejor".

La NFL acaba de revelar el audio del emotivo momento posterior al partido de la pareja el martes, y la superestrella de los Kansas City Chiefs derramó su corazón mientras compartía el gran momento con su novia.

"Gracias, gracias por el apoyo", dijo Kelce. "¡Gracias por atravesar medio mundo!".

Como informamos anteriormente, Swift se subió a un jet privado para llegar desde su parada de la gira "Eras" de Tokio a Las Vegas para el saque inicial del domingo y Kelce devolvió el favor con besos en el campo justo después de que los Chiefs vencieran a los 49ers en tiempo extra.

Kelce también le dejó saber a Tay Tay lo mucho que significa para él y se le puede escuchar en su voz que así es.

"Eres la mejor", dijo Kelce. "¡Absolutamente la mejor!"

Travis Kelce showered Taylor Swift with praise after winning his third Super Bowl ... thanking her for flying across the globe to catch the game and calling her "the absolute best."

The NFL just revealed the audio from the power couple's emotional postgame moment on Tuesday ... and the Kansas City Chiefs superstar poured his heart out as he soaked it all in with his girlfriend.

"Thank you, thank you for the support," Kelce said. "Thank you for making it halfway across the world!"

As we previously reported, Swift hopped on a private jet to make it from her "Eras" tour stop in Tokyo to Las Vegas for Sunday's kickoff ... and Kelce returned the favor with smooches on the field right after the Chiefs beat the 49ers in overtime.

Kelce also let Tay Tay know just how much she means to him ... and you can hear him call her a cute pet name.

"You're the best," Kelce said. "The absolute best, baby!"

The Super Bowl streaker is breaking his silence, explaining why he dropped $42k on front-row tix, only to be tackled on the field half-naked and thrown in the pokey ... revealing it all started with a bet!

TMZ Sports talked to SB streaker Alex Gonzalez on Monday ... just hours after he was released from the local jail.

The question ... why?!

Alex says the plan was to originally place a prop bet at a Vegas sportsbook ... plunking down cash on a fan running on the field during the Chiefs vs. Niners game.

Gonzalez says he was at a UFC event the day before Super Sunday, and he told everyone who would listen, including Dr. Phil and the Nelk Boys, that he was going on the field. So, place your bets.

The only issue? When Gonzalez tried to place the wager, it no longer existed. But, at that point, he says he was already committed ... so despite spending over 40 grand on tickets, Alex decided to go forward with the plan knowing he'd never get to finish watching the game.

"I'm like, 'Damn. I am in too deep at this point where I can't back out anymore.'"

Gonzalez and some buddies headed to a local sporting goods store to buy cleats (we know those Super Bowl fields) and other supplies, and they headed for Allegiant Stadium.

Then, when the third quarter rolled around (gotta watch at least some of the game), Alex and his friend made their move.

Gonzalez ultimately ran around for several seconds before giving himself up to security officers who were closing in, before leading him to a holding cell in the back of the new stadium.

Alex says he was then taken to jail where he spent Sunday night behind bars.

But, if you think he's regretting it all now ... watch the clip -- he certainly doesn't seem to be sweatin' the situation -- even if he is facing at least one misdemeanor charge.

Patrick Mahomes ain't the only Chief workin' on little to no sleep since the Super Bowl ... Mecole Hardman tells TMZ Sports he, too, hasn't gotten a lick of shut-eye since catching the game-winning touchdown Sunday.

The Kansas City wideout made the revelation to us on Tuesday while appearing with CB L'Jarius Sneed at a Missouri-based Raising Cane's ... saying straight up, "I ain't got no sleep yet."

"It's been hectic," he added.

Of course, Hardman isn't exactly complaining ... considering it's been a helluva ride since he caught the touchdown pass that gave the Chiefs the 25-22 win over the Niners in SB LVIII.

He got to talk with Taylor Swift in the postgame, party with teammates at a Las Vegas nightclub ... and then guest star on Monday night's taping of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" -- before he took Tuesday's shift at Raising Cane's.

"I've been enjoying the ride," he said. "Just taking advantage of it."

Mecole told us that because of the way he began the year with the Jets, this title win felt "a little more emotional" than his previous two. He then added that he sure hopes Kansas City will re-sign him for next season.

"That'll be the goal for sure to come back," he said.

Kanye West aparentemente tenía la intención de eclipsar a Taylor Swift en el Super Bowl, pero la superestrella del pop torpedeó su plan, al menos eso es lo que afirma una ex estrella de la NFL.

Brandon Marshall -que jugó en la liga de 2006 a 2018 para varios equipos, hizo la alegación impactante en su pódcast "Paper Route" esta semana, explicando que había oído como Ye deliberadamente compró asientos justo en frente de la suite de Tay Tay para el Gran Juego.

Supuestamente la idea era opacar todas sus apariciones en televisión. A primera vista, parece un movimiento de la vieja escuela.

Sin embargo, el ex All-Pro explicó por qué el supuesto plan nunca llegó a buen término, cuando Swift hizo "una llamada o dos" para que Ye fuera expulsado del Estadio Allegiant, al menos eso es lo que dice Brandon.

Tómelo todo con un grano de sal, pero teniendo en cuenta lo polarizante que Ye ha sido recientemente - y Swift siendo la cara no-atleta de los campeones SB esta temporada - no parece fuera del reino de la posibilidad de que la liga puede haber dado un codazo a KW a un lugar un poco más discreto.

También es difícil decir con certeza si en realidad lo echaron o no, como Brandon sugiere aquí ... sobre todo si compró un billete legalmente y por el libro.

En cualquier caso ... BM suena 100% seguro de que está rompiendo noticias con el mundo aquí.

También vale la pena señalar - TMZ habló con Ye durante varios minutos el lunes ... y él sólo mencionó Swift de una manera bastante tibia.

Uno pensaría que Ye se abalanzaría sobre la oportunidad de destrozar a la novia de Travis Kelce si realmente fue como Marshall afirma ... pero tal vez tiene algunos detalles falsos (después de todo, él inicialmente confundió a Swift con Katy Perry, FWIW)

De cualquier manera ... Ye y su esposa, Bianca Censori, estaban definitivamente en el lugar ... con el primer balanceo de una cara que cubre con un crucifijo blanco. Hay fotos de Kanye en el edificio - y en la foto que está dando vueltas, él parece estar al lado de un trabajador del estadio.

Taylor Swift no solo se fue de fiesta con Travis Kelce y compañía después del Super Bowl, también llevó a sus padres, algo que captó en video y está compartiendo en las redes.

La estrella del pop compartió algunas imágenes el lunes por la noche de lo que fue la fiesta tras la gran victoria de los Chiefs en Las Vegas, cuando Tay Tay y el equipo completo se tomaron la ciudad y la tiñeron de rojo con las after-parties.

Resulta que Taylor llevó a su mamá y a su papá Scott y Andrea al menos a una parte de las celebraciones, algo que ella puso en exhibición en un impresionante video de TikTok.

Es una publicación extraña de T-Swift (hablaremos sobre esto más adelante), en donde aparece sentada en una sección privada de lo que parece ser Zouk en Resorts World detrás de la cabina del DJ, mientras se desplaza a su izquierda y graba a sus padres sentados en el sofá junto a ella, tomando sorbos de las bebidas y pasándolo bien.

También grabó a Travis que se cruzó justo por delante e hizo una cara bobalicona.

Taylor escribió: "Dijeron que era una fiesta de familiares y amigos". Añadió: "ir de fiesta accidentalmente con tus padres es algo que todos deberían probar al menos una vez en su vida". Hasta ahora, su video tiene más de 18 millones de visitas, con un montón de likes.

Esto es interesante por un par de razones. Para empezar, parece ser la primera vez que Taylor publica algo de Travis en sus redes sociales oficiales, por lo que está reclamándolo 100% como su novio.

Más importante aún, este es un cambio importante para Taylor, ya que normalmente no publica mucho de su vida privada. Hasta ahora, casi nunca comparte algo como esto.

Taylor Swift not only hit the club with Travis Kelce and co. after the Super Bowl -- but she was there with her parents too ... something she caught on camera and posted online.

The pop star threw up some behind-the-scenes footage Monday night showing off what she had gotten up to the night prior, this after the Chiefs' big win in Vegas ... after which Tay Tay and the team hit the town and painted the town red at after-parties.

As it turns out ... Taylor brought along her mom and dad -- Scott and Andrea -- for at least part of the festivities, something she put on display in an awesome TikTok video.

It's a rare upload for T-Swift (more on this later) and it shows her sitting in a private section of what looks to be Zouk at Resorts World behind the DJ booth ... as she pans to her left and records her parents sitting on the couch next to her, sippin' drinks and taking it all in.

She also recorded Travis who crossed right in front of her ... and he made a goofy face.

Taylor wrote ... "It's a friends and family party they said." She captioned her TikTok further by adding ... "accidentally going clubbing with your parents is something everyone should try at least once in their life." So far, her video has over 18 million views, with lots of likes.

It's interesting for a couple reasons -- for starters, this appears to be the first time Taylor has posted Travis on her official social accounts, so she's 100% claiming him now as the BF.

More importantly, though, this is a major change for Taylor ... as she normally doesn't give much of a peek into her private life. Until now, she'd hardly ever shared something like this.

Just goes to show ... she seems to be a whole new person with Mr. Kelce by her side.

Kendall Jenner was out and about in Vegas this past weekend to enjoy the Super Bowl -- but it looks like one of her exes made it into her suite as well ... and it wasn't Bad Bunny.

Eagle-eyed fans noticed a photo that Michael Rubin's daughter, Kylie, posted on her Insta Story from Sunday ... which shows her sitting next to socialite Will Makris (the dude sleeping in Kim Kardashian's suite) -- and while she was cracking jokes ... others were zooming in on her pic.

The reason for the focus ... Devin Booker was chillin' in the back, seemingly trying to be low-key and enjoy his food -- but certainly sticking out like a sore thumb regardless.

There didn't seem to be anyone else around him in this photo, but the fact he was even there at all -- in the KarJenner suite, no less -- caught the attention of many ... and for good reason. Obviously, he's one of Kendall's many famous exes, and a more recent one at that.

No explicit evidence (yet) that he was hobnobbing with Kendall specifically, but ya gotta figure he was there because of her. Even more fascinating ... Bunny was also in the building.

Photos have been circulating of the Puerto Rican rapper/singer hanging out with Lizzo's crew -- all of whom were rolling with Apple honcho Tim Cook, it seems -- and they were all in a completely separate private suite ... in a completely different part of the stadium too.

On its face, it would appear Kendall might, perhaps, be rekindling things with Devin once again -- whom she broke up with almost 2 years ago -- after her latest romance with Benito.

The interesting thing, of course, is that Kendall was recently spotted hanging with Bad Bunny after their own split a couple months ago. Remember, they'd been seen running with the same crew to ring in the New Year ... and some thought they were getting back together.

If she's chillin' with Devin, though ... that now seems unlikely, especially with BB there in Vegas, but nowhere near her. From this -- you can kinda assume ... they're probably over.

Devin was Kendall's previous boyfriend before Bunny ... so, retracing her steps a bit.

Kendall Jenner anduvo de fiesta en Las Vegas para disfrutar del Super Bowl y parece que uno de sus ex estuvo en la misma suite que ella... y no era Bad Bunny.

Los fans con ojos de águila notaron que la hija de Michael Rubin, Kylie, publicó una foto en su Instagram Story el domingo, donde aparece sentada junto al socialité Will Makris (el tipo estaba durmiendo en la suite de Kim Kardashian), y mientras ella estaba jugando, otros estaban haciendo zoom en su foto.

¿La razón de tanta atención? Devin Booker aparece muy relajado en la parte posterior, al parecer tratando de ser discreto y disfrutar de su comida, aunque sin duda sobresale.

Parece que no había nadie más a su alrededor en esta foto, pero el hecho de que estuviera allí, en la suite de las KarJenner, llamó la atención de muchos y por una buena razón. Obviamente, es uno de los muchos ex de Kendall y uno más reciente.

No hay pruebas explícitas (todavía) de que estuviera con Kendall, pero es de imaginar que estaba allí por ella. Lo más fascinante es que Bunny también estaba en el edificio.

Han estado circulando fotos del cantante puertorriqueño pasando el rato con el equipo de Lizzo, quienes a su vez estaban junto al mandamás de Apple Tim Cook. Todos estaban en una suite completamente separada, en un sitio completamente diferente del estadio.

A primera vista, parece que Kendall podría estar reavivando las cosas con Devin de nuevo, con quien terminó hace casi 2 años después de su último romance con Benito.

Lo interesante, por supuesto, es que Kendall fue vista recientemente con Bad Bunny después de su reciente separación. Recuerden, fueron vistos pasando las fiestas de Año Nuevo con el mismo grupo de amigos y algunos pensaron que estaban volviendo a estar juntos.

Si ella está pasando el rato con Devin, eso parece poco probable, especialmente con Bad Bunny allí en Las Vegas, pero lejos de ella. Se puede asumir con esto que probablemente terminaron.

Devin fue el novio anterior a Bunny, por lo que estaría volviendo un poco sobre sus pasos.

Shaquille O'Neal got his wish by running into Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl ... but he seemed a bit more infatuated with the pop superstar's plus-one on Sunday -- revealing he has a big ol' crush on Ice Spice!!

The four-time NBA champ told TMZ Sports last week he wanted a seat right next to Travis Kelce's girlfriend for the Big Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers ... and while that didn't happen, he still got to rub elbows with her on at least two different occasions throughout the night -- even gifting her a Judith Leiber bag, which comes with a $4,500 price tag.

Shaq made sure to show his appreciation for his run-in with Swift -- who ended up sitting with the "Think U The S*** (Fart)" rapper, Kelce fam and Blake Lively instead -- going to Instagram to share the interactions with his followers ... as well as his a special shoutout to 24-year-old IS.

"and @icespice is so dam fine thanks @taylorswift," Shaq said on social media ... which undoubtedly sounds like shooting his shot.

His comment section was flooded with similar takeaways ... with one user joking, "Shaq shot his shot… but it was a free throw 😞"

Another added ... "The last thing I’d expect on my page is Shaq saying ice spice is fine."

Unclear what Ice thought of the gesture ... but gotta respect Shaq's courage to throw it all out there, even if it goes over like a "fart" in a windstorm.

Shaquille O'Neal cumplió su deseo de encontrarse con Taylor Swift en el Super Bowl, pero parecía un poco más encaprichado con la acompañante de la superestrella del pop el domingo, ¡revelando que tuvo un gran flechazo con Ice Spice!

El cuatro veces campeón de la NBA le dijo a TMZ Sports la semana pasada que quería un asiento justo al lado de la novia de Travis Kelce para el gran partido entre los Kansas City Chiefs y los San Francisco 49ers, y aunque eso no sucedió de todos modos pudo codearse con ella al menos en dos ocasiones diferentes durante la noche. Incluso le regaló un bolso Judith Leiber, que viene con una etiqueta de $4,500.

Shaq se aseguró de demostrarle su agradecimiento a Swift, quien terminó sentándose con la rapera de "Think U The S*** (Fart)", la familia de Kelce y su amiga Blake Lively, yendo a Instagram para compartir la interacción que tuvo con la estrella del pop con sus seguidores, así como un saludo especial a la cantante de 24 años, Ice Spice.

"y @icespice está tan condenadamente bien gracias @taylorswift," dijo Shaq en las redes sociales, lo que sin duda suena como que está lanzando sus fichas.

Su sección de comentarios se inundó con interpretaciones similares, con un usuario bromeando: "Shaq disparó su tiro ... pero fue un tiro libre 😞"

Otro añadió: "La última cosa que esperaría en mi página es Shaq diciendo que Ice Spice está buena".

No está claro lo que Ice pensó de todo esto, pero hay que respetar el coraje de Shaq para decir todo esto, incluso si se va como un "pedo" en una tormenta de viento.

Micah Parsons threw some huge praise Patrick Mahomes' way after the QB locked up his third Super Bowl title on Sunday ... telling TMZ Sports he believes the Chiefs star should now "undoubtedly" be considered one of the greatest to ever play.

The Dallas Cowboys pass rusher fired off the compliments as he was leaving Allegiant Stadium following Kansas City's thrilling win over the 49ers.

He told us that while Mahomes should have been considered a legend even prior to Sunday's Big Game ... now that he's won his third ring, he's on a "whole 'nother level" now.

Of course, it's tough to argue otherwise ... Mahomes' resume through just six years as a starter is unmatched. In addition to his three titles, the signal caller's also a two-time MVP, a six-time Pro Bowler and a two-time All-Pro.

Clearly, Parsons -- who's played against Mahomes just one time in his career -- thinks it's all enough to put him in Tom Brady territory.

Super Bowl LVIII was not JUST the most watched Super Bowl in the history of the game -- it was the most watched television show, period -- with an astonishing 123.4 MILLION fans tuning in for football, Taylor Swift, or both!

CBS and the National Football League just touted the ridiculous rating, announcing the Chiefs vs. 49ers game toppled last year's Chiefs vs. Eagles game (115.1 million) as the most viewed of all time.

It wasn't even close ... with 120 million people watching on CBS, and the remainder watching on Nickelodeon or streaming on Paramount+.

The NFL says if you factor in all avenues, over 202 million fans watched at least part of SB 58.

It's no surprise given Swift's proximity to the game. The Super Bowl, pop star or not, is always the biggest night in American television. Fold in the biggest star on the planet ... perfect ratings storm.

FYI, Super Bowls make up 29 of the top 30 most-watched TV programs in history -- and all of the top 10.

The ratings were also helped by the superstars playing in the game ... Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Christian McCaffrey, etc. -- and stars are a big factor when it comes to ratings.

Usher also put on an awesome Halftime show ... which presumably brought in many viewers.

Swift's effect on the NFL has been sizeable ... as even commissioner Roger Goodell admitted in the days before the game. How big of an impact has she had? TS has reportedly garnered the Chiefs and the league with over $330 million in free coverage.

That's manifested in a massive boost to the Chiefs fan base and a huge rise in popularity for Kelce ... and you can now add the most-watched Super Bowl ever to the list.