Montgomery, Alabama Riverboat Brawl Turns Racial Fast ... Black Versus White
A massive brawl along the docks of a river in the deep South unfolded this weekend -- and it was pretty black and white as far as what was going down ... quite literally.
This wild scene took place Saturday at Riverfront Park in Montgomery, AL -- where multiple eyewitnesses say a riverboat was trying to pull in, but couldn't ... because some locals in a smaller pontoon boat were blocking the space, something a security guard tried rectifying.
That's where this first video picks up ... the man in the white shirt -- who's Black -- is said to be a guard/dock worker of some sort, and he was telling these white dudes to move. It erupted into a 4-on-1 deal, with the white guys wailing on the man ... while others watched.
Soon, though ... other Black people jumped into the mix to come this gentleman's aid -- including somebody who threw themselves into the water from across the way to swim over.
Eventually, the initial fracas came to an end ... but it was far from over. Another group of Black individuals -- who were apparently staffers on the riverboat -- saw what happened and raced down to confront the white assailants ... and another beatdown ensued all over again.
This time, the 4 white men on the boat were very clearly outnumbered ... and all hell broke loose. People were getting punched, knocked down -- it was straight up pandemonium.
Naturally, the cops arrived and multiple people were arrested. While there might've been some confusion, at first, as to what started all this ... Montgomery's mayor, Steven Reed, made it clear it was the white guys who antagonized this ... and consequences are coming.
He says, "[T]he Montgomery Police Department acted swiftly to detain several reckless individuals for attacking a man who was doing his job. Warrants are being signed and justice will be served." Unclear who the instigators in the smaller boat were at this point.
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Senator Mitch McConnell Crowd Boos And Demands He Retire
Mitch McConnell -- one of the most powerful politicians in the country -- was drowned out by calls to retire during a speech in Kentucky over the weekend.
The 81-year-old Senate Minority Leader -- who has been battling health issues for several years -- was giving a speech at the Fancy Farm Picnic in his home state of Kentucky Saturday when the crowd turned on him BIG TIME.
Check out the video ... McConnell -- a staunch Republican -- was taunted by his constituents in the heavily red state. For over a minute, people were loudly chanting, "Retire," while booing him.
But McConnell didn't seem to let it bother him as he carried on, finishing his address. The only problem was ... you couldn't hear anything he was saying over all the jeers from the audience.
McConnell has been struggling with health problems, which have spilled out into the open. During a recent press conference, McConnell froze up mid-sentence at a podium and stood there for more than 30 seconds with a blank stare on his face.
In March, he tripped and fell at a Washington D.C. hotel, sending him to the hospital with a concussion.
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Loch Ness Monster Largest Search in Years Set to Begin Help Us Find This Big SOB!!!
The Loch Ness Monster's days of hiding might soon be over -- 'cause a group of enthusiasts say they're ready to find this elusive beast once and for all ... but they need a hand.
The Loch Ness Centre in Drumnadrochit is teaming up with a volunteer research group called Loch Ness Exploration -- and together, they're organizing what they call a massive effort to track down the famed mythical creature ... who's rumored to inhabit the local loch.
It might sound silly ... but these folks are legit planning to scour the massive body of water for ol' Nessie, which has been described as a long-necked dinosaur that supposedly still exists ... with reported sightings dating back decades from people claiming to have seen it.
In this latest search -- the biggest one since the early '70s, according to LNC -- the two groups are said to be trotting out a lot of state-of-the-art equipment to conduct their work.
That includes ... thermal drones, infrared cameras, and a hydrophone, among other devices, which will be used over the course of two days between Aug. 26 and 27. Of course, they're also inviting fellow "monster hunters" to join in on the fun extremely serious expedition.
Any normies that wanna get in on this will apparently be stationed at various land posts and given instructions on how to use the gear, what to look for ... and how to document any sightings. And yes, for an extra fee -- tourists can also book boat trips during this weekend as well for a chance to listen for sonar sounds in the actual loch as the search is underway.
Like we said ... it might seem fantastical, but it appears these folks are dead set on finding something. Considering a fairly convincing recent sighting just a couple years ago -- the original video of which, BTW, has mysteriously vanished since 👀 -- maybe they'll succeed.
They're finally admitting aliens are real ... so why not Nessie too?!?
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Bella Hadid Take that, Lyme disease!!! Completes 100+ Days Of Treatment
Bella Hadid is celebrating a major milestone as she continues to battle Lyme disease ... completing over 100 days of intense medical treatment.
On Sunday, Bella shared a handful of meaningful photos ... you see wires connected to her body while laying in a hospital bed, nurses by her side, and even some blood, too.
Bella spells out the mental anguish Lyme disease has taken on her ... "Living in this state, worsening with time and work while trying to make myself, my family and the people who support me, proud, had taken a toll on me in ways I can’t really explain."
She continues ... "To be that sad and sick with the most blessings/privilege/opportunity/love around me was quite possibly the most confusing thing ever."
With that said, Bella is feeling optimistic for the first time in a while ... saying the treatment was well worth it if she can now live her life to the fullest for the first time ever.
Bella also gives a big shout-out to her mother, Yolanda -- who also has Lyme disease -- for keeping all of her medical records and sticking by her side through the whole process.
You'll recall ... Bella and her brother, Anwar, were both diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2012. Bella shared a letter from her doctor dated back to 2014 ... saying she was suffering from fatigue, depression, headaches, and night sweats, among other things.
Good to see Bella getting back in action ... she seems ready for a major comeback.
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Jake Paul/Nate Diaz Fight Fans Couldn't Get Enough ... So They Brawled Themselves!!!
Some spectators at the Jake Paul/Nate Diaz fight wanted a piece of the action, because not one but several crazy brawls erupted after the match.
Logan Paul got into it with a fan ringside during Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz 😳 pic.twitter.com/ndkuZ4nZMO
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunchPromo) August 6, 2023 @HappyPunchPromo
It's unclear why people were fighting, although the simple explanation is they were just looking for a brawl. It's kinda like projection ... they all wanted to be Jake, so they took a swing at it.
Doesn't seem anyone was seriously hurt, and they all got their money's worth. Jake won by unanimous decision.
As for the fan fights ... people trashed the brawlers on social, calling it embarrassing.
BTW ... Jake chose to fight Nate over a rematch with Tommy Fury, whom he lost to a few months back by decision.
Everyone becomes a fighter in their head after events like this
— Gomesy (@OGgomesy) August 6, 2023 @OGgomesy
Jake was happy with his performance and even credited Nate and his team for putting up a good fight.
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San Diego Bike Thief Briefly Sidetracked By Very Friendly Family Dog!!!
A San Diego thief learned the easy way that a dog isn't just man's best friend, but a crook's too ... as seen in this video.
Here's the deal ... SDPD is trying to catch this guy, who they say broke into someone's garage in the Pacific Beach neighborhood a couple weeks ago -- and then made off with one of their pricey bicycles that's valued at over $1,000.
The worst part, it seems, is that the family's pooch didn't do anything to help -- although, he did slow the burglar down. And by that, we mean he rolled over for some belly rubs.
Check it out -- this beach bum was about to walk away with the bike, but suddenly ... Fido comes running out to confront the man, seemingly determined to stop him. Just kidding -- he was mostly out to greet the stranger and to lick his face a bit ... and did exactly that.
The thief was quickly won over by the canine, who was only out for attention and scratches. Fortunately for the dog, this fella was willing to pause his caper for a little play time ... and while what he ultimately did was very wrong, it's pretty freakin' hilarious to see this.
Of course, San Diego cops aren't laughing -- and we're sure the family isn't either.
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Jamie Foxx Apologizes For Anti-Jewish Remarks ... Cites Betrayal From Fake Friend
Jamie Foxx is apologizing for anti-Semitic remarks he made on social media about Jews killing Jesus ... while making a cryptic reference to being betrayed by a "fake friend."
The actor posted a message on Instagram Saturday, saying, "I want to apologize to the Jewish community and everyone who was offended by my post."
Jamie continued, "I now know my choice of words have caused offense and I'm sorry. That was never my intent. To clarify, I was betrayed by a fake friend and that's what I meant with "they" not anything more."
He went on to say, "I only have love in my heart for everyone. I love and support the Jewish community. My deepest apologies to anyone who was offended."
As you may know, Jamie posted his controversial remarks on Instagram Friday, stating, "They killed this dude name Jesus… what do you think they’ll do to you?" The message was soon deleted, but not before users took snapshots and posted them to social media.
Jewish groups spotted the message and started spreading it online, which caught the interest of Jennifer Aniston. The actress was thought to have liked Jamie's post, but later clarified that she hadn't and was horrified by his words.
Jennifer said, "I want to be clear to my friends and anyone hurt by this showing up in their feeds – I do NOT support any form of antisemitism. I truly don’t tolerate HATE of any kind. Period."
Meanwhile, Jamie recently broke his silence about his major health scare in April, which landed him in the hospital for a little over a month. He's recently been seen around Chicago doing some fun activities as he recovers from his medical condition, which has not been publicly revealed. Jamie personally thanked his family and friend in a video posted online.
We covered it all on the latest episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
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Lil Baby Restaurant Pushes Back On Bad Review
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Lil Baby opened his Seafood Menu restaurant last month in Atlanta ... and is already learning the ins and outs of customer service.
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One woman who seemingly recently stopped by the joint posted a very detailed negative review of Baby's spot that made its rounds on Instagram and TikTok this week.
Lil Baby Draws Huge Crowd at His Seafood Restaurant Grand Opening
According to the woman, the restaurant gave her a half piece of fish as one of her ordered items and she further accused them of trying to conceal it under a whole fish.
She also claims to have been shorted 2 shrimp from her 6-piece order, and gave the fries a thumbs down.
Management for Baby's establishment tells TMZ Hip Hop, "Seafood Menu greatly appreciates all feedback, regardless of its nature, as it contributes to the continuous improvement of our customer service. We recently became aware of a video circulating on social media, which appears to depict a to-go order from our opening day."
They continue, "However, we are unable to verify the timing of the video in relation to the food order. It's worth noting that our opening day saw an impressive turnout of over 2,000 patrons, with nearly 99% of reviews being positive. While we regret not having the chance to directly address this concern, we remain dedicated to enhancing our services and serving our underserved community to the best of our ability."
Running restaurants is no easy task ... Baby's got his work cut out for him. Time to drip even harder!!!
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MLS It's Raining Raccoons!!! ... Critter Crashes Press Box At Game
It may have been raining cats and dogs in Utah, but one furry creature literally fell from the sky at a recent Real Salt Lake MLS game ... 'cause a raccoon came crashing down into the press box!!
The wild moment happened at the RSL vs. Club Leon match that was slated to go down on Thursday ... and during a weather delay, a hole formed in the ceiling above the journalists.
All of a sudden, a trash panda dropped into the room outta nowhere ... and the scene from inside was quite hectic.
A local reporter shared a clip from the madness -- apparently, the critter was hungry ... 'cause it made a mad dash for the popcorn machine as soon as it landed in the press box.
A raccoon just fell through the ceiling in the press box pic.twitter.com/D7t3ky7yNX
— Caleb Turner (@calebturner23) August 4, 2023 @calebturner23
Eventually, the raccoon made its way to the concourse at America First Field ... where it got held up on a second-floor overhang as stadium workers used a broom to try and catch it.
The raccoon crawled it's way up toward safety ... but as it reached the top of the railing, the curious creature slipped and plummeted to the floor.
Fans chased after the raccoon on the ground level ... with the procyonid showing off some shifty speed before it was eventually captured.
Bruh… #RSL #Concacaf pic.twitter.com/rOLlx7cHYM
— Ethan Kershaw (@EthanKershaw9) August 4, 2023 @EthanKershaw9
Folks on the scene say the raccoon was released at a nearby creek.
Real Salt Lake rescheduled its match against Mexican side Club Leon for Friday night ... and who knows, maybe the raccoon will make an appearance as a live mascot!!
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Woman In Blackface Terrorizes Target, Starbucks
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11:43 AM PT -- The Aurora PD tells TMZ Ersilia Campbell was taken into protective custody -- which usually means someone is unable to take care of themselves.
A woman in blackface showed up at a Target store ... that's outrageous enough, but wait till you hear how she went off the rails.
Ersilia Campbell sauntered into a Target in the Aurora area of Colorado and beelined it for a store employee -- demanding to know where to find the Pride section. The employee explained Pride month was over, and she then suggested the LGBTQ community had hijacked the American flag with the Pride flag.
The employee was clearly taken aback ... Campbell said what she was doing was no different from Lester Holt dressing up for Halloween as Susan Boyle, a white woman.
Her work wasn't done. Campbell also went to a Starbucks, with Trump stickers emblazoned on her shirt as she groused she was fired from the post office.
We did some digging, and found Ersilia apparently got the axe from the P.O. back in February, but she must've caused a similar stink there, because a trespassing notice was posted Tuesday alerting employees to call the Postal Inspection Service if she showed up again.
She ranted against her former coworkers online, calling them "some of the loneliest, miserable, trashiest, lazy people in my life."
Maybe she needs to look in a mirror.
Originally Published -- 7:30 AM PT
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7-ELEVEN Beatdown Shoplifter Gets His Butt Kicked ... Worker Whacks Him With Stick
7-Eleven workers opened up a can of whoop ass on a thief in a California store ... and the brutal attack was captured on video.
Check out this insane footage ... which begins with the suspect emptying packs of cigarettes from shelves into a large trash bin on wheels in the 7-Eleven store in Stockton.
As the man continues to steal tobacco, one employee starts pointing at him and complaining while someone else off-camera asks if the place is insured.
Then another worker confronts the guy, grabbing him and pulling him to the ground. A third employee dashes out of a back room and goes to town on the dude, wildly whacking him with a huge wooden stick.
The robber can only scream in pain and beg for mercy ... but he isn't getting any from the staff.
Suddenly, the video cuts off, so we don't know what happened afterward. We've contacted the Stockton PD to get an official account. So far, no word back yet.
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Canadian Golf Bear Steals Man's Bag On Course!!!
A Canadian golfer is now in the market for a new bag for his clubs ... 'cause a bear just stole his old one while he was out on a course in British Columbia!!
The wild scene all happened at Westwood Plateau ... when Jerome Jean-Yak was getting set to tee off on one of the course's holes.
But, as you can see in video that one of the golfer's buddy's shot ... a bear snuck up on them -- and decided to rip Jean-Yak's bag from a cart!!
A buddy of mine got a new golf bag for this season.
— Rob Johnston 🇨🇦🎧🎵 (@Robbie_J) August 1, 2023 @Robbie_J
Last weekend a Bear took a liking to it.
Hilarity ensued. pic.twitter.com/iNFoKATTrp
"It came out of the woods, came to our carts, searched through our bags," Jean-Yak said of the incident to Global News. "There was no food in any of the golf bags, but for some reason, it picked my bag to pull off the cart."
Video shows the bear tore the thing to pieces ... before he dragged it down a hill.
For some reason, though, Jean-Yak tried to chase after it ... pleading with the animal to let it go.
"Hey!" he shouted at the bear repeatedly. "No!"
The bear, however, didn't give it up ... taking it into a nearby ravine -- before vanishing.
A new bag will run Jean-Yak around $200 ... but all things considered -- it probably could've been much, much worse!
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Marlins vs. Phillies Fan Rushes Field, Outruns Security ... Gets Caught Later
A baseball fan in Miami ran on the field during a Major League Baseball game and nearly got away with it ... leaving security in his dust as he hopped the fence from the field, reentering the stands, further eluding chasing security!
But, unfortunately for the athletic fan ... he was eventually captured by authorities.
The incident went down during the Marlins' 3-1 loss to the Phillies at LoanDepot Park Tuesday night ... when Bally Sports' Jeremy Tache spotted the fan making his getaway.
The video shows security chasing the unidentified fan near the outfield wall. Trapped, the fan hopped the tall outfield fence and made a mad dash up the stairs and through a stadium concourse.
So this “streaker” just outran security?!?!?!?
— jeremy taché (@jeremytache) August 2, 2023 @jeremytache
Made it to hop over the outfield wall and disappeared into the night LOOOOOL pic.twitter.com/xglqWg9QJ6
The funniest part ... all the people rooting for the guy to get away! Despite the fan support, security eventually caught up with the man and he was captured.
Of course, "streakers" (though, this fan was wearing clothes) are common nowadays ... just last week, a guy rushed the field during the Wrexham vs. Manchester United game before getting tackled by security.
We've uhhhhh.... had a situation here in College Station. Might wanna make sure you have a blindfold for the kids. 🙈🙈🙈 pic.twitter.com/VDDIvzSizQ
— Ben Peck - KAGS 🦚👍 (@TheBenPeck) March 29, 2023 @TheBenPeck
Earlier this year, a fan in a Star Wars mask showed his bare ass during a Texas A&M college baseball game before surrendering to university police.
Perhaps just get a hot dog and beer and ... watch the game? 🤷♂️
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Boston Police Officer Injured Going Down Kiddie Slide
A police officer in Boston was no match for a children's playground ... the cop got busted up while hurtling down a slide, and it's all on video.
As you can see, the video starts with some metallic banging noises as the camera focuses on the bottom of the kiddie slide ... and then all of a sudden a uniformed police officer comes flying out of the chute.
The officer is face down as he zips out of the slide feet first, and almost flies over the edge. Folks behind the camera are laughing as the cop skids across the ground, then he drops an F-bomb as he stands up.
It's unclear if the cop had his gun on him when he went down the slide -- which is in City Hall Plaza -- but he's at least wearing a utility belt and some of his gear goes flying off on his way down.
Boston Police told WBZ News the officer in the video was injured on the slide, but has not missed work as a result.
The video is going viral on TikTok, racking up a million views and counting.
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'THE REAL TARZANN' MIKE HOLSTON Bear In Chinese Zoo Isn't Human In Suit ... More Dangerous If It Was
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Mike Holston, the internet sensation famously known as The Real Tarzann, says the Chinese zoo being accused of trotting out a human in a bear suit actually has the real deal in captivity.
We got Mike at LAX and asked him about allegations a zoo in eastern China is fooling folks with a man in a suit.
This viral video shot at the zoo is certainly fueling that speculation -- but Mike says the animal shows all the signs of being an authentic sun bear.
The rumors got so out of hand, the zoo was forced to defend itself, and Mike says it's not uncommon for bears to stand on their hind legs, which is one reason why the video had folks thinking something was afoot.
Instead, Mike says the bear is just showing the animal's natural agility ... and it's only standing up to beg for food from humans. See what happens when ya feed the bears!
It's interesting ... Mike says he's interacted with all sorts of wild animals across the globe, but he'd be more afraid to be trapped with an American than a sun bear.
He's got a host of reasons why humans, particularly Americans, are most dangerous in the animal kingdom. For example, he says wild animals never lie about their feelings. 🤔
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Cardi B Gets Compared to Milli Vanilli ... After Mic Throw Incident
Cardi B's microphone throw during a live performance has spurred a lot of debate on the internet -- but one is taking shape that's invoking an infamous musical duo ... Milli Vanilli.
A lot of folks noticed that after Cardi stopped the show Saturday to retaliate against a woman who threw a drink on her from the crowd ... the music/song she was rapping to, 'Bodak Yellow,' kept going, and many have assumed that Cardi was just lip syncing.
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It was quite noticeable ... but, obviously, more people focused on what was going down between Cardi and the lady -- who appears to have been hit with Cardi's mic (good aim).
Now, in the aftermath, the jokes are flying at Cardi's expense ... 'cause some trolls are (falsely) equating her to Milli's Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan -- who were notoriously caught lip syncing back in 1990 during a live performance ... when their record skipped mid-show.
Not only were the Milli Vanilli dudes exposed as in a lip sync sense -- but it was later revealed that they weren't the ones singing in the first place. Indeed, very scandalous.
In the wake of CB's dustup ... some are throwing her into the same category, but it's apples to oranges for a whole bunch of reasons -- which many on Twitter are rightly pointing out.
Damn. Milli Vanilli really got shamed for doing what everyone does so blatantly today smh
— Superrnaah (@superrnaah) July 30, 2023 @superrnaah
For starters, it's common these days for artists to use backing tracks for their performances. In fact, it's SOP when it comes to modern-day shows ... especially rappers. All the big acts do this, and they simply chime in on top of it live -- often deviating for added entertainment value. In Cardi's case, there's no evidence she wasn't rapping *with* the backing track.
And just for the sake of argument, even if she was lip syncing here ... it's NBD, really.
People know she does her own work, and even the best of them get caught mouthing their lyrics from time to time (see Beyonce). When it's Cardi up there, we all know it's true.