O.J. Simpson Swarmed By Fans at Rams/Bills Game Forget the Killings, It's All About the Selfies

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O.J. Simpson slaughtered his ex-wife and her friend -- so says a civil jury that awarded the victims' families $33 million -- but you wouldn't know it by the reception he received 13 miles from the murder site, because fans were beyond stoked to rub elbows with him.

O.J. returned to L.A. -- as far as we can tell for the first time in years -- to watch the Bills trounce the Rams at SoFi Stadium.

Simpson was like a rock star outside the stadium ... with fans flocking to him for a precious selfie. They could not mask their excitement, screaming his name, hugging and fist-bumping him ... they just couldn't contain their glee.

True enough, O.J. was found not guilty of murder, but the civil jury ruled he did indeed kill Ron and Nicole -- who was almost decapitated by the knife -- and left her dead on the front doorstep. If it weren't for a curious pedestrian, his children would have found the body.

The killings have never gotten in the way of street adulation for Simpson ... people in Miami, Vegas and now clearly L.A. are all about getting that selfie and scoring an autograph.

Rams Vs. Bills Fans Fight In Street After Game ... LeSean McCoy Watches

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The action at SoFi Stadium didn't end with the final whistle of the Rams vs. Bills game on Thursday night -- because some of the two teams' fans got into a wild brawl in the streets surrounding the venue afterward ... just feet in front of ex-NFL star LeSean McCoy!

Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Emmanuel Acho captured the scene on video and posted it to his social media page ... showing two L.A. fans getting into it with a man in a Stefon Diggs jersey.

In the clip, you can see the Diggs supporter threw a punch at a guy wearing a Cooper Kupp shirt -- and then all hell broke loose.

A man in a Cam Akers jersey raced in to try to get a piece of the Bills backer -- before he slipped and nearly ate a couple of punches.

Eventually, a police officer ran in and grabbed one of the men, which appeared to end the altercation.

McCoy and Acho were standing right behind the fracas the whole time -- commenting on it all as it was going down.

"They can't fight!" said McCoy, a former Bills running back.

No word if any arrests were made -- we've reached out to cops, but haven't heard back yet.

As for the game, the Rams were blasted in the NFL's season opener, 31-10 ... making it a REALLY rough night for the Kupp and Akers fans.

Virginia Restaurant Apologizes For 9/11 Themed Menu... 'Freedom Flounder,' '9/11 Oysters' & 'Pentagon Pie'

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11:25 AM PT -- The 9/11 menu has been changed to a football theme ... featuring 'Champs Chowder,' 'Fumble Flounder,' and 'Hot Defense' crab dip.

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A Virginia restaurant is doing some serious damage control after releasing a 9/11-themed seafood menu with items named after markers of the attack.

The Clubhouse restaurant came under fire Tuesday after manager George White posted the 'Patriot Day 2022' menu to Facebook with dishes that included a 'Freedom Flounder', 'Flight 93 Redirect' Crab Dip, 'Pentagon Pie,' '9-11 Oysters,' 'First Responder Flatbread' and the '2977 Chowder' -- a nod to the number of people who died on 9/11.

The 21st anniversary of the attack is Sunday, so it appears the restaurant thought the menu would act as a way to honor the victims ... but it clearly missed the mark.

White apologized shortly after, "I apologize for those I offended with the 9/11 seafood Sunday post. My intention was to bring attention to that horrific day 21 years ago. To honor those who lost so much as well those who gave everything that day. We will have a new theme tomorrow."

The Clubhouse still hasn't announced the new theme.

Barack and Michelle Obama White House Portraits Revealed ... 44 Thanks Artist for Making Michelle Look 'Fine'

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Barack and Michelle Obama are back in the White House ... this time forever.

The former president and first lady returned to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Wednesday to unveil their new presidential portraits, which will adorn the White House walls along with their counterparts.

Barack was in a great mood, making everyone laugh and smile ... remarking on how "fine" his wife looks in her portrait.

While Barack mostly kept it fun, Michelle made a powerful speech. She says the Obama portraits -- a biracial kid with an unusual name, and the daughter of a water pump operator and stay-at-home mom -- serve as a reminder there's a place for everyone in America.

Barack and Michelle want the paintings to inspire folks from all walks of life ... they say if the Obamas made it to the White House, so too can anyone.

President Biden was on hand as well, heaping praise on his former running mate ... and First Lady Jill said revealing the portraits is an honor.

Harry Styles Appears to Spit on Chris Pine ... Pine's Rep Denies It

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10:55 AM PT -- Chris' rep tells us, "This is a ridiculous story, a complete fabrication and the result of an odd online illusion that is clearly deceiving and allows for foolish speculation. Just to be clear, Harry Styles did not spit on Chris Pine. There is nothing but respect between these two men and any suggestion otherwise is a blatant attempt to create drama that simply does not exist."

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8:31 AM PT -- We've spoken with several sources close to Chris about the alleged spitting ... one tells us it absolutely did happen, and was perceived as a sign of disrespect by Chris. Other sources say Harry absolutely did not spit, and it only appeared that way on the video.

Major drama at the "Don't Worry Darling" premiere -- and we're not even talking about Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh ... this one's all Harry Styles and Chris Pine, with an apparent spit attack.

The internet is fiercely debating whether HS hocked one onto CP's lap right before the film started playing at the Venice Film Festival Monday ... and people are torn.

Watch the video ... you see Harry walk up to his seat -- which is sandwiched between costars Chris and Gemma Chan -- and just as he's about to plop down, he appears to somewhat bend forward and purse his lips in a spitting fashion. It's all very fast and smooth.

From the clip alone, it's difficult to say with certainty he actually spit or not -- but Chris' reaction certainly seems to suggest he, at the very least, thought he might've been spit on.

The dude pauses and looks down at his leg/his seat -- and also stops his clap completely -- only to look up in what appears to be comical disbelief that this just happened (or didn't?) Harry carries on as if nothing's amiss -- so the jury's still out on whether he did it or not.

There are a couple different angles of the "spit shot" ... and in some, it looks more clear than others, which could work in Harry's favor. However, one video of Chris standing up and applauding -- presumably after the credits rolled -- show him seeming a little tense.

We've reached out to Chris and Harry's reps for clarification, but no word back just yet. Neither star has addressed it either on their own at this point ... so for now, it's just speculation on Twitter.

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Vegas Magic Show Patron Masturbates backstage ... Hey, That's Not a Wand!!!

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A man was caught on camera stealing a magician's costume in the dressing room of a comedy club ... and for his next trick, he decided to pleasure himself backstage while no one was around ... this according to cops.

This clip is insane ... a man appears to walk right into the dressing room of the Laugh Factory in Vegas, inside the Tropicana.

One performer loungin' on the couch seems to notice the man walk right toward the wardrobe rack, but didn't seem to think much of it.

According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, the man swiped a pair of pants, a T-shirt, and a hat from the show's headline act, Murray The Magician.

The report says Murray was told the suspect showed up again a few days later with someone else, seemingly scoping out the area.

After leaving, the same person who stole Murray's costume returned alone, sat on the dressing room couch, and appeared to masturbate under his clothes.

Murray stated no one at the comedy club recognized the individual, but to be on the lookout if he returns for an encore.

BTW ... the alleged masturbator is still on the loose ... so to speak.

Clemson vs. Georgia Tech Fans Get In Violent Fistfight In Stands ... At Season-Opener

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The action on the field during the Clemson vs. Georgia Tech game on Monday night wasn't the most thrilling ... but that certainly wasn't the case in the stands, 'cause a violent fistfight erupted between two fans, and it was wild!!

It all went down at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta ... when at some point during the Tigers' tilt with the Yellow Jackets, two guys lost their cool and turned the football game into a boxing match.

One bystander caught all of the action on video ... and in the clip, you can see the guy wearing a #16 Clemson jersey throwing a vicious right hook at a man wearing a black hoodie.

Then, all hell broke loose -- as the guys traded blows over and over again for several moments.

Some spectators nearby were encouraging the fight -- but others were shouting and screaming for the two guys to knock it off before someone got seriously hurt.

Eventually, the two were separated ... and the man in the Clemson jersey appeared to be bleeding following the altercation.

No word on if any arrests were made, we've reached out to cops but have yet to hear back.

As for the game ... the Tigers routed GT in a laugher in their season-opener, 41-10.

Horrifying Video Drop Tower Ride Crashes to Ground ... Many Injured

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It's about as scary as it gets ... an amusement park ride that encircled a tower high above the earth crashed to the ground in dramatic fashion ... injuring lots of people.

It happened in India ... the Drop Tower ride was 50 feet above the ground and presumably was supposed to make a slow descent, but the exact opposite happened ... it spun in circles as it plummeted downward.

There were 30 people on the ride ... at least 10 were injured. Some were taken to the hospital.

There are reports the operators of the ride fled the area after the mishap.

The incident is under investigation.

OnlyFans Star Courtney Tillia I'm A Millionaire Now!!! Big $witch from My Teaching Days

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Courtney Tillia -- a former teacher turned OnlyFans model -- claims she has hit millionaire status after ditching the classroom to focus on her explicit online content.

Courtney tells TMZ ... she's racked up more than $1 mil between her 3 OnlyFans accounts, in just a little more than 3 years -- and, she has zero regrets about the dramatic career shift.

She has a VIP page, a free page and a merchandise store. No shocker here, but that VIP page featuring nude photos and videos brings in the lion's share of her income ... nearly $750K. The "free" page also makes money through pay-per-view content.

Mrs. Tillia, as her ex-students probably referred to her, says it would've taken her about 25 years as a special-ed teacher -- even with a master's degree -- to make $1 million, and she says it's changed her life for the better.

Courtney moved her husband and 4 kids to L.A. from Arizona ... and they've been able to enjoy family vacations to Hawaii and Nashville. She's also taken a few solo trips to Colombia and Jamaica.

Additionally, she says she can now use the extra income to donate to homeless shelters around Los Angeles ... an absolutely crucial cause.

She makes it clear to us she isn't worried about what her kids think about her profession.

Instead, she and her husband are focused on teaching their children to be open-minded and not to shame others on what they do for a living.

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Last year, we talked to Courtney when OF was considering banning porn, and she was concerned about how she'd make a living. Clearly, it all worked out.

Tom Cruise New 'M:I' Footage Leaks ... Insane Airplane Stunt/PSA!!!

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Tom Cruise is soaring to new heights -- and no, we're not talking about 'Top Gun' again ... this time, we're referring to his new 'Mission: Impossible' movie -- which looks insane.

Check out this clip that appears to have leaked online this weekend, without a traceable source. It's a PSA that Tom filmed a while back, which was supposedly shown during CinemaCon earlier this year and ahead of a 'Top Gun' screening there in Vegas.

Watch ... you see Tom standing on a biplane that's airborne, literally holding to nothing but a rig and talking into the camera -- which is filming him from another plane across the way.

He says he's filming the latest entry of the 'M:I' series -- seems to be 'Dead Reckoning Pt. 2,' which is currently filming -- and that he's excited to show it to people in on the big screen.

Midway through his speech, he's interrupted by director Christopher McQuarrie -- who's helming both Pt. 1 and Pt.1 -- to tell him that they're losing daylight and need to keep shooting ... this while he's flying his own biplane that pulls up right next to TC's.

Tom signs off by saying he'll see everyone at the movies -- and then, his and Chris' planes simultaneously then dip/nosedive to the left, with Tom simply hanging on ... still standing.

Chris actually posted a photo of Tom doing something just as nuts earlier this year to commemorate his 60th birthday ... with a separate plane shot, confirming the guy's once again doing his own stunts. TC is famous for onscreen feats, especially in the 'M:I' franchise.

Seems 'Dead Reckoning' is gonna be no different!

Bed Bath & Beyond CFO Falls to Death from Jenga Tower Amid Mass Closures, Layoffs

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The CFO of Bed Bath & Beyond has died after plunging from a famous skyscraper in New York City -- this as the company is taking a major financial hit that's affecting thousands.

Gustavo Arnal was confirmed to have been the man who fell from the 18th floor of the Jenga Tower in Manhattan Friday afternoon. Cops haven't released many details about the exact circumstances, but all signs point to a suicide ... with no foul play suspected.

BB&B noted Arnal had passed in a statement, but didn't elaborate. The chairman says, "I wish to extend our sincerest condolences to Gustavo's family. Gustavo will be remembered by all he worked with for his leadership, talent and stewardship of our Company."

They add, "I am proud to have been his colleague, and he will be truly missed by all of us at Bed Bath & Beyond and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Our focus is on supporting his family and his team and our thoughts are with them during this sad and difficult time. Please join us in respecting the family's privacy."

The Jenga Tower is 57 stories high, and reaches a height (notwithstanding the tip) of 796 feet. From the 18th floor, it would appear Arnal fell about 250 feet or so.

GA came to Beyond in 2020 after serving as an exec at a handful of companies, including Procter & Gamble, Avon and Walgreens Boots Alliance. Last week, the company announced it was slashing its workforce by 20% via layoffs -- plus closing 150 locations.

BB&B shares took a nosedive amid the news ... which was compounded by the fact that Arnal and others were recently named in a lawsuit that accused him of fraudulently inflating the stock price. It doesn't appear he'd responded to the claim prior to his death.

Arnal was 52. RIP

Olivia Wilde All Smiles in Venice Amid 'DWD' Drama ... Harry Arrives Separately

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2:02 PM PT -- Deadline reports that Florence Pugh is going to miss the press conference for "Don't Worry Darling" on Monday, but will walk the red carpet and watch the actual movie ... and then split right away after that. Supposedly, this was all pre-planned -- as she's in the middle of a shoot in Budapest for 'Dune 2' ... at least that's the explanation being offered from insiders.

Olivia Wilde and her new movie have been in the headlines recently for all the wrong reasons -- but despite the drama, she's putting on a brave face for the world premiere.

The actress/director touched down in Venice, Italy Sunday for the self-named film festival that's already underway ... and where hers, "Don't Worry Darling," is set to be screened. She and the rest of the cast -- including Harry Styles and Florence Pugh -- were all expected to attend the red carpet together ... and it looks like OW might be first on the ground.

As you can see ... she was all smiles as she made her way through the floating city, posing for a selfie with a fan and signing autographs -- looking all business and determined.

The reason this is a big deal is because of what many perceive to be in-fighting between her and the cast ... namely, Florence. There's a lot to unpack, but basically -- FP hasn't been promoting this movie much, and has also kinda been snubbing Olivia on social media.

There are unconfirmed rumors Florence is upset with Olivia for how the 'DWD' shoot went down in 2020 ... when OW reportedly started her whirlwind romance with Harry. There's gossip/stories that Olivia might've been a bit absent at times, and Florence might be pissed.

Plus ... all that Shia LaBeouf stuff from a week ago -- that's a whole other can of worms.

Anyway, speaking of Harry ... he arrived in Venice as well this weekend -- although he was coming in solo, without Olivia (his current GF) by his side. The guy had a show in NYC last night, so it might not be that big a deal. Still, it's interesting with everything going on.

With all this projected beef, everyone's waiting to see how Florence and Olivia interact in front of cameras and while doing press ... and whether they'll address this at all. Frankly, the speculation and innuendo are being discussed more than the flick itself at this point.

Florence doesn't seem to have landed just yet -- but if we're being honest, yes ... we're a little worried, darling. 😬

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Suspected to Have Sung on 'Idol' ... Actual Contestant Exists!!!

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Marjorie Taylor Greene has a lot of people thinking she might've flexed her pipes on 'American Idol' once upon a time -- based on a viral video -- but the speculation is bogus.

The Georgia Representative is getting talked about on Twitter right now, but not for the usual political reasons. This time it's about an old 'Idol' clip from Season 1 that's making the rounds ... showing a rambunctious woman's audition in front of Simon, Paula and Randy.

The lady's name is listed as Stefanie Sugarman, who told producers at the time ('02), that she was 23 and from Alta Loma, CA (Rancho Cucamonga area). Her tryout certainly left an impression with audiences and the judges alike ... not necessarily in a good way either.

SS was eliminated after singing 'Knockin' Da Boots' and some colorful commentary. Like we said, she's a feisty one -- but more importantly, she's also a dead ringer for MTG.

That's certainly what Twitter thinks, anyway, with many jumping the gun and suggesting this is, in fact, Rep. Greene performing under a stage name. We'll admit, they do look incredibly similar ... and they're both quite outspoken, it seems. Thing is, Stefanie Sugarman is real!

We looked her up, and public records show there is actually a Stefanie Sugarman with roots in Rancho/Alta Loma and San Bernardino County generally. She seems to have married since -- now going under a different last name -- and her age matches up too. She's now 43.

Marjorie, of course, has a completely different background/DOB ... so yeah, it ain't her.

Kevin Bacon I Can Tell You All About It Plays 'It's Corn,' Acoustically!!!

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Kevin Bacon might be the winner of the "It's Corn" challenge ... 'cause he's got a take that's stripped down, but so damn soulful. Seriously, just look at this thing!

Here's the actor taking up his trusty guitar to do a rendition of the now-viral track -- which was recently remixed by the Gregory Brothers ... who took what this little kid named Tariq hilariously said in an interview about his favorite food and turned it into a catchy song.

Of course, the OG clip took the internet by storm ... you got this little kid doing a MOTS interview, where he's eating corn on the cob, and going on and on about how much he loves it with tons of enthusiasm. It's actually super hilarious -- with a lot of quotable lines.

That's exactly why this song was made ... with Tariq's family splitting the profits from its publication and streams. Clearly, it's captured the attention of some very famous people.

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We know Kevin's pretty hip when it comes to what the youth is listening to these days ... and he's right on it with this entry. No goats this time around, but it's still a helluva ditty -- especially when you see he's strumming along with the signature vegetable itself.

It's a big lump with knobs ... and a bop if we ever heard one.

Chemical Engineer Hurled N-Word, Got in Scuffle ... During Airplane Freakout

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The chemical engineer who hurled homophobic slurs on an airplane was also dropping a ton of other bigoted bombs as well -- namely, the N-word ... which got him into a fight.

Zachary Easterly -- the now-fired, ex-GlaxoSmithKline-employee -- alluded to being racist in the first video we got of him freaking out ... and now, we have the proof. Here's new video, obtained by TMZ, showing him on Tuesday throwing the epithet around like it was a frisbee.

This clip picks up with him being escorted off the plane, and he's literally dropping the N-word left and right -- in front of Black airline employees, no less -- with no shame.

As others hear him on his way out -- now entering the main terminal area of the airport -- he starts to get accosted and confronted by outraged bystanders ... who tell him to watch his mouth, or suffer the consequences. He chose to do the latter, and all hell broke loose.

Two men are seen tussling with Easterly at one point, and they even pin him down onto the ground -- seemingly in an attempt to make a citizen's arrest ... you can hear them talk about police/security. It's unclear if Easterly was ever detained or arrested, however. Philadelphia PD tells us they're looking into whether a case was opened in this matter or not.

What we do know is that he's without a job ... as GSK canned this man shortly after the video was posted and went viral. Once a proud chemist, now some jackass on the internet.

Easterly had suggested he was somewhat intoxicated during this, but that's obviously no excuse ... sounds like he got some things off his chest that he'd been holding in a long time.

Good luck getting hired, buddy.

Tupelo, MS Pilot in Custody .... Threatened to Crash Plane Into Walmart

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A man stole a plane in Mississippi and threatened to crash it in a big box store, but thankfully ... the crisis was averted after authorities were ultimately able to talk him down.

The incident unfolded early Saturday morning in Tupelo, where an aviation employee for a private contractor -- stationed at the Tupelo Airport -- took flight at the crack of dawn in a small twin-engine aircraft ... only to then call police up in the air with ominous intentions.

Cops say he told them he was going to slam this thing into a nearby Walmart -- killing himself and everyone there -- which triggered a full-blown response from police and fire as well ... who evacuated that location and the surrounding areas too.

Negotiators hopped on the horn with this guy, who's been ID'd as Corey Patterson, and police say they were able to convince him to land the plane safely without doing any harm to himself or anyone else ... but the problem is, he didn't have any landing experience.

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Cops say Patterson had enough flight experience to get the plane off the ground, but couldn't bring it down -- so they roped in a private pilot who helped explain. The suspect was all set to touch down, but at the last minute ... he aborted and pulled up, continuing to fly.

He went on into a neighboring county, who were put on high alert -- and eventually, Patterson phoned in to say he'd landed in a field without issue or further incident. Patterson was uninjured, and nobody else was hurt either ... he was intercepted and arrested.

Cops say he's facing charges of grand larceny and terroristic threats locally, and may have more consequences on the federal level as well. A motive is unknown, they're investigating.