Danny Masterson Accuser Torches Ashton Kutcher ... Resurfaces Icky 2000s Clips
One of Danny Masterson's accusers is taking Ashton Kutcher to the woodshed after his in-court support of his old pal -- and doing it by resurfacing old footage that hasn't aged well.
Chrissie Bixler -- who dated Danny back in the day, but who has since come forward as one of several women to claim he raped her -- took to IG this weekend to invoke DM's "That '70s Show" costar ... who wrote a letter on Masterson's behalf seeking leniency.
In a series of IG Stories, she threw up a ton of old clips that show Ashton and his wife, Mila Kunis, interacting together ... as well as one of Mila and Danny that certainly feels icky.
One clips shows Ashton on his old show, 'Punk'd,' and it's the Hilary Duff episode. At the time, she was underage -- and Ashton says she's one of the girls in Hollywood that "we're all waiting for to turn 18." Two other clips she posted show Ashton/Mila talking about the first time they met, and how they first kissed on set. This is well known, but Mila was 14 when she got hired on "That '70s Show" ... and Ashton was about 5 years older than her, at 19.
There's yet another clip that shows Mila and Danny promoting the show, in which Mila addresses her young age when she first started -- and Danny saying she was hotter then.
The point is ... Chrissie is strongly suggesting that Danny, Ashton and Mila were all cut from the same cloth -- which, of course, comes on the heels of the couple issuing a public mea culpa for their letters. Sounds like Chrissie is throwing that apology back in their face.
BTW, another huge star also appears to have weighed in on this saga ... Christina Ricci.
The actress took to Instagram herself with a lengthy message but doesn't name Danny, Ashton or Mila specifically. Still, it seems pretty evident who she's referring to here.
CR writes, "So sometimes people we have loved and admired do horrible things They might not do these things to us and we only who they were to us but that doesn’t mean they didn’t do the horrible things and to discredit the abused is a crime."
She adds, "People we know as ‘awesome guys’ can be predators and abusers. It’s tough to accept but we have to. If we say we support victims -- women, children, men, boys -- then we must be able to take this stance." Christina says she came to learn that some of these "awesome guys," who seemed great in public, were abusers in behind closed doors.
Christina finishes with this, "Believe victims. It’s not easy to come forward. It’s not easy to get a conviction."
We covered it all on the latest episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
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Ed Sheeran Cancels Las Vegas Show Last Minute ... Apologizes To Fans
Ed Sheeran pulled out of his Nevada concert Saturday night shortly before he was to take the stage ... apologizing to his fans and rescheduling the show.
Sources connected to venue operations tell TMZ ... "The stage wasn’t approved last night for safety reasons so they tried to rebuild this morning and even picked back doors opening times as they thought they’d pull it off…nope. It has been rescheduled for Oct 28th. There are fans in the stadium as they made the call and he’s in the stands taking pics and saying sorry."
The Grammy-winning musician posted a statement on Instagram around an hour before he was set to perform at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Sheeran blamed the cancellation on "challenges encountered during the load in of our Vegas show" -- whatever that means.
He went on, "I'm so sorry. I know everyone has traveled in for this and I wish I could change it."
Fans flocked to the arena and stood outside in sweltering temperatures (above 90 degrees!) waiting to go in. But there were constant delays, causing some to fall ill.
The Clark County Fire Department said they treated multiple people for "heat-related issues" at the scene. One person was hospitalized.
A rep for Allegiant Stadium said there were "technical issues" that caused the show to be postponed to October 28. All tickets from last night will be honored at Sheeran's make-up performance, part of his Mathematics Tour.
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Drew Barrymore Anuncia el regreso de su talk show... Pero el sindicato de guionistas se enfurece
El popular programa de entrevistas de Drew Barrymore volverá a la televisión, a pesar de que todavía hay un par de huelgas en marcha... y un gremio la está llamando traidora.
La ex estrella infantil anunció el domingo que la cuarta temporada de "The Drew Barrymore Show" reanudará pronto su producción, algo que ella sabe va a irritar a los escritores, pero que defiende como necesario, al tiempo que promete cumplir con las normas de huelga.
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Drew escribe: "Tomé la decisión de retirarme de los premios de cine y televisión de MTV, porque yo era la presentadora y entraba en conflicto directo con la huelga de los estudios, streamers, cine y televisión. También fue en la primera semana de huelga, así que hice lo que consideré apropiado en ese momento para solidarizarme con los guionistas. Y para que quede claro, nuestro programa de entrevistas terminó el 20 de abril".
Luego, contraatacó: "Sin embargo, también estoy tomando la decisión de volver por primera vez en medio de la huelga por nuestro programa, que lleva mi nombre, pero es mucho más grande que sólo yo. Soy dueño de esta elección. Estamos en el cumplimiento de no discutir o promover el cine y la televisión que está en huelga de cualquier tipo ".
Ella explica que la gente, al parecer, necesita el show y escribió: "Nos lanzamos en vivo en medio de una pandemia mundial. Nuestro espectáculo fue construido para tiempos delicados y sólo ha funcionado a través de lo que el mundo real está viviendo en tiempo real. Quiero estar ahí para ofrecer lo que los escritores hacen tan bien, que es una forma de unirnos o ayudarnos a dar sentido a la experiencia humana."
Drew termina con esto: "Espero una resolución para todos lo antes posible. Hemos atravesado tiempos difíciles desde que salimos al aire por primera vez. Y por eso doy un paso adelante para empezar la cuarta temporada de nuevo, con astuta humildad."
Si leemos entre líneas, parece que Drew va a seguir adelante sin ningún guionista, al menos por ahora. Mientras ella dice que van a estar en el cumplimiento, el WGA dice que ya está violando las normas de huelga por seguir adelante ... alegando 'TDBS' es un programa de huelga.
Un directivo de la WGA dice a THR: "Se ha mantenido fuera del aire desde que comenzó la huelga el 2 de mayo, pero ahora (por desgracia) ha decidido regresar sin sus escritores. El sindicato ha hecho y seguirá protestando ante cualquier serie en huelga que continúe su producción mientras dure la huelga".
Dato curioso: "The Drew Barrymore Show" es sólo uno de los dos programas diurnos de entrevistas (el otro es "The Talk") en los que trabajan guionistas sindicados. La CBS, la empresa matriz, dice que su programa no realizará ningún trabajo de redacción cubierto por la huelga de la WGA, incluido el material literario.
El estreno de la cuarta temporada está previsto para el 18 de septiembre. Veremos qué dice Drew al respecto en vivo, si es que dice algo.
Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis Address Masterson Backlash ... Why We Wrote Letters
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have felt all the blowback to their apparent support of Danny Masterson as he was getting sentenced to prison ... and they're clearing the air.
The celebrity couple -- who both starred with Danny on 'That '70s Show' -- have been getting crucified online after it came out they each wrote letters to the judge in DM's sentencing hearing ... in which they said he was of good character, and deserved mercy.
Of course, a lot of people didn't take too kindly to that ... and it seems Ashton and Mila are fully aware of that, 'cause they just posted an apology video explaining their intentions.
Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis Sent Danny Masterson's Judge Letters of Support Before Sentencing
Check out how they break this down for yourself -- MK and AK say their letters weren't meant to discredit the verdict reached against Danny, nor was it intended to push back against what his two accusers in this case had alleged against him ... namely, rape.
They say all they were trying to do was lay out who they personally knew Danny as, and what their experiences were like with him -- this after being asked by his family to do so.
Mila and Ashton say they advocate on behalf of victims of sexual abuse, and apologize to anyone who was hurt by their actions. This last point is interesting, Ashton specifically was getting called a hypocrite -- on account of his work combatting human trafficking.
His testimony to Congress a few years ago -- where he passionately laid out his mission to protect victims of abuse -- has been making the rounds anew ... and drawing side-eyes.
It'll be interesting to see how the public takes this mea culpa. Fact is, a lot of the dynamics of the show back then are under a microscope right now in the wake of Masterson's imprisonment -- including a look back at how Topher Grace was portrayed at the time.
BTW, it's worth noting ... Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp -- who played Red and Kitty Forman, respectively -- also wrote letters to the judge on behalf of Danny ... but haven't received nearly as much backlash as Ashton and Mila did over the past 24 hours.
The other prominent cast members -- including Laura Prepon and Wilmer Valderrama -- have remained silent.
We covered it all on the latest episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
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Topher Grace ''70s Show' Isolation Vindicated ... After Masterson Sentence
Topher Grace was once labeled an outsider on the set of 'That '70s Show' -- but after Danny Masterson's imprisonment this week ... many are saying he was right to steer clear.
There have been a lot of reactions in the wake of DM getting sentenced to 30 years behind bars Thursday -- this after he was convicted of raping 2 women back in the early 2000s ... and one of those is a re-examination of Topher's rep as a cast member on their sitcom.
This was well-documented at the time -- especially on E!'s True Hollywood Story ... essentially, it was known that Topher simply wasn't all that close to the boys in the cast. While Ashton Kutcher, Wilmer Valderrama and Danny would hit the town together once cameras stopped rolling ... TG kept to himself, and would just go home after work.
The way he was portrayed back then was ... not that great. Topher was often painted as a snob and it sounds like people thought he felt he was too good for Danny and co.
For years, Topher Grace was depicted like he was a stuck-up asshole for not being besties with the rest of the That '70s Show cast, but guess who didn't write a letter in defense of a rapist this year... pic.twitter.com/fqnkOl27Z1
— 𝒥𝒶𝓈𝓂𝒾𝓃🐷 (@jasminpigemoji) September 8, 2023 @jasminpigemoji
Now, though, after his one-time costar is being sent to the slammer ... Twitter/X is making Topher trend all over again -- pointing out he was, perhaps, wise to keep his distance.
A lot of people also seem to find it funny that him being a mere introvert -- and maintaining a work-life balance -- was met with raised eyebrows by folks on the production ... as if that was abnormal. In 2023, it appears more people can relate to his 9-5 attitude than back then.
Of course, the Topher analysis is also being held in stark contrast to what Ashton and his wife/costar, Mila Kunis, did in this whole saga ... namely, going to bat for Danny in court.
You'll recall -- it was revealed they wrote separate letters to the judge ahead of Danny's sentencing hearing, explaining why he was such a great guy ... and asking for leniency. Take a look online, and you'll see they're getting crapped on big time for sticking by him.
Now, while Topher has yet to publicly comment on the Masterson scandal -- it appears his feelings are being telegraphed elsewhere ... specifically, from his wife Ashley Hinshaw.
She took to IG and wrote, "To every rape victim that is [re-traumatized] by witnessing society debate and focus their attention on what is going to happen to the RAPIST...I see you." Seeing how they're in the same household, it's safe to say Topher might feel the same.
Things sure do come full circle, don't they?
We covered it all on the latest episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
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Sean Strickland Natan Levy Should've Beaten Troll More ... 'Carve A 'J' In His Forehead'
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Sean Strickland is upset Natan Levy didn't really kick the crap out of his troll last month ... telling TMZ Sports if he had been in the same situation, he would've straight-up carved a "J" on the guy's forehead with his elbow.
Levy, who's Jewish, knocked the dog snot out of a social media heckler in Las Vegas in August after the guy had defended an antisemite in an exchange on X ... but Strickland says he wished the beatdown had gone even further.
"Like, if that was me, broken bones in the face, blood," the UFC star said. "But, Natan's a nice guy. I think we're gonna have to work on him to be a little bit more savage."
Strickland, who's teammates with Levy at Xtreme Couture in Nevada, said the troll's actions were so disrespectful, he would've tried to permanently scar the guy if he were wearing Natan's gloves.
"Like if it was me," Strickland said, "I would've tried to carve a big ol' f***ing 'J' in the forehead."
Of course, Strickland hasn't had much time to devote to the issue recently ... he's been preparing for a title fight with Israel Adesanya that will go down later Saturday night.
He told us of the tilt that he's preparing for it the same way he gets ready for all of his fights -- as if it might be the last of his career.
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'Pawn Stars' Corey Harrison Busted For DUI
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Corey Harrison, famous for his work on History Channel's hit show "Pawn Stars," was arrested for DUI in Las Vegas ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement tells TMZ ... the reality TV star was arrested in Sin City early Friday morning around 1 AM.
Corey Harrison tells TMZ ... he had flown back into town from Minnesota late Thursday and went to check on a few short-term rental properties he manages in Las Vegas.
Corey says he was driving and got pulled over, with the cop telling him it was because he was swerving. He says the officer asked him if he was drinking and he told the cop he had one drink 7 hours ago on his flight home.
Corey says the cop asked him to step out of the car and take a field sobriety test. He says he took the test and asked to take a breathalyzer, but claims the cop told him the breathalyzer was broken.
From there, Corey says the cop handcuffed him, explaining he had failed his field sobriety test. He says he was then hauled off to a police station where he claims another breathalyzer was not working.
Corey says police informed him he would be held in custody all weekend if he did not take a blood test ... and he says they took a blood test and cops released him about 8 hours later.
CH tells us police let him keep his driver's license and his driver's license was NOT suspended ... and he says cops offered him a ride home.
Robin Thicke Drunkenly Stumbles Outside Club ... 'That's Embarrassing!!!'
Robin Thicke looks like he was seeing blurred lines during a night on the town, stumbling into a potted plant ... and wrestling with his fiancée April Love Geary as she tries to get him to leave.
The singer appeared intoxicated Thursday night outside The Fleur Room in West Hollywood, and April certainly thought he was ... as she put it, "his bitch ass is so drunk."
The video picks up with Robin trying to grab a bag from April outside the club entrance, but she breaks away from him and hails a ride ... and then he stumbles on his way back into the club, falling into a bush.
April calls him out for being wasted, and says he's embarrassing them with his behavior ... telling the bouncer to not let him back inside.
Robin continues trying to get his hands on April's phone, for some reason, and they get into a physical struggle on the sidewalk as she pleads for him to quit.
Eventually, a black SUV pulls up and Robin holds April in a bear hug from behind as she struggles to get to the car. Robin is smiling and laughing the whole time, but April's clearly not amused as they finally climb into the vehicle.
No word if Robin's nursing a hangover, but based on this video ... it's a safe bet.
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Robin Thicke Se tambalea borracho a la salida de un club ¡Esto es vergonzoso!
Robin Thicke pareciera estar viendo líneas borrosas durante una noche de fiesta en la ciudad, en donde se lo vio tropezar con un arbusto y juguetear con su novia April Love Geary, mientras ella intentaba llevárselo a casa.
El cantante apareció intoxicado el jueves por la noche fuera de The Fleur Room en West Hollywood. En palabras de April, este "bitch ass" estaba súper borracho.
El video comienza con Robin tratando de agarrar una bolsa de April afuera del club. Ella se separa de él, llama a un conductor y luego Robin se tambalea en su camino de regreso al club, casi cayendo sobre un arbusto.
Ahí, April le llama la atención por estar tan borracho y le dice que los está avergonzando con su comportamiento. Al mismo tiempo, le dice al portero que no lo deje volver a entrar.
Robin insiste en su intento de agarrar el teléfono de April, por alguna razón, y se enzarzan en una pelea física en la acera mientras ella le suplica que la deje.
Finalmente, un todoterreno negro se detiene y Robin abraza a April por detrás mientras ella lucha por llegar al carro. Robin está sonriendo y riéndose todo el tiempo, pero a April no le hace ninguna gracia todo el espectáculo cuando por fin se suben al vehículo.
No se sabe si Robin tiene resaca, pero basándonos en este video... es una apuesta segura.
Cardi B No Regrets Over Mic Throw 🎤💥 'Bitch' Wasn't a Fan, She Meant to Hit Me!!!
Now that she's cleared of any potential charges, Cardi B is popping her ish over that Vegas mic-throwing incident, and she's standing by her actions!!!
Cardi popped up on "The Breakfast Club" Friday, and recalled the violent July incident with much detail ... but admitted she was initially quiet because she thought the incident would land her in jail!!! 😬
TMZ Hip Hop broke the story, Cardi was cleared in August after the criminal investigation determined there was no reason to charge her.
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Cardi recalled the scorching Vegas temperatures playing a factor in her asking the crowd to splash her with water, while also warning them not to hit her face.
After performing several songs Cardi says she was met with a face full of ice and thinks the fan did it on purpose, so she retaliated by throwing the mic like a javelin.
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Cardi said she reviewed the footage and claimed she saw the woman intentionally aiming at her face, so she has no regrets about setting it off!!!
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Miami Marlins Ball Boy Screws Up ... Hurls Fair Baseball Into Stands!!!
A ball boy broke the first rule of being a ball boy at the Marlins game Thursday ... grabbing a live baseball in fair play and chucking it into the stands -- costing his team a run.
The epic blunder went down in the sixth inning of Miami's tilt with the Los Angeles Dodgers in Florida ... after Freddie Freeman roped a liner down the right-field line.
The ball flew over first base and skidded into the outfield ... but for some reason, the ball boy in the area thought it had landed in foul territory.
A franchise record tying 52nd double for Freddie! pic.twitter.com/uDAlqBIn2F
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 8, 2023 @Dodgers
The guy nonchalantly jogged over to the ball, scooped it up, and then hurled it to some fans in the crowd.
Of course, there were big ramifications for the act ... umps allowed Mookie Betts to score -- not knowing if the play would have been made by Miami's right fielder had the ball boy not interrupted.
It ultimately didn't matter too much in the end ... the Marlins got rocked, 10-0 -- and even Miami outfielder Jesús Sánchez came over to let him know it was OK.
Jesús Sánchez came over to let the @Marlins ball boy know it’s ok. So everyone else can calm down, too. #MarlinsBallBoy pic.twitter.com/lRfYM59cbr
— Nick Janeway (@nickjaneway) September 8, 2023 @nickjaneway
Still, tough scene for the guy ... but, hey, even the best baseball players fail seven outta 10 times!!!
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Maryland Cop Suspended After Hookup Vid ... Wife Drags Him, Too!!!
The Maryland police officer who was spotted kissing a woman, and then getting into the back of a patrol car with her, has been suspended ... and his wife is slamming both of them.
The Prince George's County Police Department said late Tuesday -- not long after the video clip went viral -- it was aware of the video, and immediately launched an investigation. An update hours later said the officer had been suspended.
The officer in question is Francesco Marlett, according to CBS News Baltimore ... and a woman named Paula Marlett -- who says she's Francesco's wife -- has been goin' off on him and the other woman.
She wrote on Facebook ... "There goes my husband and his Mistress," and told someone in the comments she's "Not doing OK" -- partly because the video "constantly pops up on my f***ing newsfeed and I have to constantly re-watch it over and over again."
Paula later thanked folks for the well-wishes during a "very tough time" for her and her kids ... before going off a bit more.
BTW, there was another video that made the rounds online, allegedly showing another Prince George County cruiser in the same area ... with a woman hopping into that one, too. It's still unclear who the people are in this video, though.
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Prince George County, MD Cop Kisses Young Woman Goes Into Patrol Car w/ Her Too?!?
A uniformed police officer in Maryland was caught allegedly making out with a young woman in broad daylight, and seemingly on the job -- only to go into his cruiser with her shortly thereafter.
The video is absolutely wild, and it's going viral for good reason. The footage -- which was posted on TikTok Monday -- shows a Prince George's County cop with his arms wrapped around a female in the parking lot of a park ... where other people are out and about.
They appear to be engaged in an intimate moment, which was only punctuated by the fact that the two of them then proceed to hop into the back of his marked vehicle ... closing the door behind them. On its face, it sure looks like something inappropriate is going down.
Obviously, this is causing a stir for a lot of reasons. Namely, it seems to be showing an officer of the law engaged in unbecoming conduct -- especially if he's working a shift.
BTW, there's a 2nd clip that appears to show yet another Prince George's County cruiser pulled up/parked at the park too ... and another young woman is seen running in and out of the vehicle, although the officer doesn't show up in that one. No word if it's the same guy.
PGPD Executive Command is aware of a video circulating on social media with one of our officers. As soon as we became aware earlier today, we opened an investigation to determine the circumstances. Additional information will be released once investigated and confirmed.
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) September 5, 2023 @PGPDNews
The Prince George's County Police Department says it's aware of this first video, and that it's investigating.
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Spain Women's Soccer Coach Jorge Vilda Fired ... Amid Rubiales Kiss Controversy
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Jorge Vilda led his team to a World Cup title just over two weeks ago, but Spain's soccer coach is out of a job today ... as fallout from the Luis Rubiales kiss incident continues.
42-year-old Vilda was fired by the Spanish soccer federation on Tuesday, days after the coach applauded Rubiales for refusing to resign ... despite mounting pressure from within the country, and around the world.
Prior to getting the ax, Vilda -- who is an ally of Rubiales -- was the lone remaining member of the staff that beat England in the World Cup final on August 20 in Australia.
All of the other coaches, 11 in total, resigned in a show of support for Jenni Hermoso, who was kissed by Spain's soccer president during the postgame celebration following the championship-clinching game.
Of course, Rubiales was suspended by FIFA for 90 days ... as officials within Spain continue to investigate the incident.
It's hard to imagine a scenario where Rubiales returns ... the entire team has vowed not to play unless he is forced out.
As for Vilda, who took over control of the women's team in 2015, his tenure at the helm wasn't without controversy.
He barely survived a player-led revolt in September 2022, when many on his team accused the coach of treating them poorly, and demanded better working conditions. Vilda kept his job, but many of the unhappy players opted not to return for the World Cup.
Vilda has not yet addressed his firing.
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Gary Busey Allegedly Involved In Hit-&-Run ... Video Shows Confrontation on PCH
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Gary Busey was chased down by a woman who claims he rear-ended her car in Malibu and then just beat it ... and she's got some hardcore receipts in the form of video.
The woman tells TMZ ... she was driving down PCH Wednesday and Busey whipped out of a shopping center, slamming into her back bumper. Rather than pulling over, she says Busey fled the scene.
She went into hot pursuit mode, following him on PCH, and that's where the video begins. She screams at him that he rear-ended her, but Busey blows her off and keeps driving.
The woman follows Busey to a parking lot outside a restaurant, where she's just incredulous ... schooling him on the law requiring him to stay put and exchange information.
Busey's response was, to say the least, unsatisfactory. He simply told her, "I'm private."
He does volunteer his insurance carrier is Progressive, but that's about it. Busey drives away as the woman is screaming at him.
Here's the thing. She obviously doesn't have video of the crash, but his reaction is more than telling. Plus, you see the damage on her car and his as well.
Law enforcement tells TMZ ... the woman filed a hit-and-run report and detectives will investigate. BTW, leaving the scene of a car accident that results in property damage or injury is a crime.
We reached out to Busey's team for comment ... so far, no word back.
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Antonio Brown Threatened To Get Gun During Spat ... Former Players Claim
Antonio Brown's tenure as the owner of the National Arena League's Albany Empire was apparently much worse than previously imagined ... with two former players claiming the former NFL superstar threatened to pull a gun on them in a heated exchange.
Dwayne Hollis and Darius Prince detailed the confrontation in an interview with ESPN ... saying the whole incident was sparked by a social media tribute to former teammate Mo Ruffins, who died last year.
The post was quickly deleted from the Empire's account without explanation ... so when Hollis and Prince ran into AB at a local cigar lounge, they wanted answers.
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The players allege Brown -- who was still fresh off buying his part of the team at the time -- got pissed over their approach, and told his assistant, Ryan Larkin, to go out to his car to get his weapon.
"AB looked at Ryan and was like, 'Hey, man, you still got the AR in the car? Go get it,'" Prince told the outlet. "Then I was like, I'm not going to allow this dude to walk out of here after you just threatened us."
Prince says cooler heads eventually prevailed and they were able to have a conversation ... but made it clear the threat rubbed him the wrong way.
It's no secret -- AB essentially ran the Empire into the ground in a matter of months, with former players and staffers accusing him of being a nightmare to work with ... eventually leading to the team getting booted from the league.
Brown has yet to address the allegations ... but given his history of social media activity, a response may come soon.