K-Pop Group Kiss of Life Sorry For Our 'Culturally Insensitive' Video ... Went Too Far Trying to Show Love for Hip Hop

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The K-pop group Kiss of Life is apologizing for all the distress a recent video they posted caused ... claiming they weren't trying to be racist while dancing to 50 Cent's "In da Club."

The band -- which boasts nearly 300K fans on X -- shared a handwritten apology Saturday admitting they erred by posting the recent birthday clip.

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ICYMI ... the four bandmembers shared a clip where they danced to the hit 2003 track -- while wearing their hats askew and big gold chains around their necks, basically parodying clothing some rappers might wear.

Jim Jones Fire Raps Should Be Lighting Up the Place ... Show Derailed By Smoker in Bathroom

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Jim Jones wasn't happy about a fire drill at his recent show ... roasting the venue for having to evacuate after someone smoked in the bathroom -- and, it ended up ruining the whole evening.

The rapper was all set to perform at a venue in an upstate New York town ... crowd packed in, mic in hand and ready to rap -- when someone decided to light up in the bathroom and accidentally set off the fire alarm.

An eyewitness tells us ownership looked into the fire alarm ... and, while it seems there was no imminent threat to safety, they still decided they needed everyone to evacuate before coming back in.

Lil Yachty STFU During Moment of Silence for Juice WRLD!!! Scolds Fan at Show

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Lil Yachty was not having it when a fan at his show this week interrupted a moment of silence for Juice WRLD ... and LY went ballistic.

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In a video that has since gone viral ... Lil Yachty unloaded on someone at his show in Washington, D.C. -- the latest stop for Tyler, The Creator's "Chromakopia" tour -- during a moment of silence for Juice WRLD.

Someone shouted from the crowd in the moment -- and LY snapped "SHUT THE F*** UP!" ... before getting help from the crowd to figure out who said it.

Ja Morant Fined For Finger Guns ... $75,000!!!

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8:55 AM PT -- The NBA just announced it's fined Ja Morant $75,000 for the finger-gun gestures.

In announcing the punishment, the league noted it warned Morant prior to Thursday's Grizzlies vs. Heat tilt that the acts "could be interpreted in a negative light."

Ja Morant made more references to firearms on Thursday night ... just hours after the NBA reportedly told him not to.

Virginia Giuffre Parents Of Kids Blast Epstein Accuser ... Call Her Allegations Fiction

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Evidence is mounting that Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre may have lied about the seriousness of her car wreck in Australia last month, according to a report.

Multiple parents of children on a school bus that collided with Giuffre's car blasted the Epstein accuser, with one calling her a liar for saying she only had four days to live.

The parents told London's Telegraph newspaper their kids quickly dismissed the accident as nothing more than a "small crash" after exiting the bus to assess the damage. They also reportedly blasted Giuffre's characterization that she suffered life-threatening injuries.

Maggie Gyllenhaal What's This On My Chest?!? Braided Hair, Of Course!!!

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Maggie Gyllenhaal has folks in a chokehold ... because she's wearing a braided hair necktie at a public appearance.

The "Dark Knight" star showed up Wednesday to CinemaCon at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas wearing Schiaparelli's new tie ... which looks like braided hair.

Maggie busted out a brunette version of the nearly $2,300 accessory ... matching her natural hair and pairing it with a suit.

Kanye West Stands By Controversial Jay-Z Post ... One of the Worst or One of My Best???

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Kanye West is standing by his controversial post about Jay-Z's kids ... asking DJ Akademiks if he really went too far with it -- or, if it was actually one of his best.

The controversial rapper sat down for an interview with the rapper -- released earlier Sunday -- and, during it Kanye addressed his social media presence ... claiming he's popping off on X because he's finally able to vent his raw thoughts without immediately facing a ban.

West then makes a bold statement ... claiming his post about Jay-Z's kids makes the "Nazi-s***" not seem as bad -- a point Akademiks kind of agrees with 'cause he says he feels like Kanye's post about Jay-Z's kids was by far his worst.

Jessica Simpson I drink snake sperm for my vocal cords!!!

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Jessica Simpson is down to do anything to help her vocal cords be in tip-top shape -- including a Chinese herb cocktail that includes snake sperm!

You read that right ... the singer and actress revealed on Instagram Friday that she sips on a specialty drink that includes snake sperm as an ingredient at the recommendation of her vocal coach.

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JS said she had no idea about the head-turning ingredient until a pal looked up the ingredients list. She seems totally unfazed ... and even compared it to honey.

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Viola Davis Judged Chadwick Boseman on 'Ma Rainey's' Set ... No Idea He Was Sick

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Viola Davis says she judged some of Chadwick Boseman's choices on the set of "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" ... unaware he needed extra pampering because he was so sick.

The EGOT winner sat down for an interview with The Times -- published Friday ... and, she discussed the 2020 flick based on August Wilson's seminal play of the same name, which also happens to be the last part Boseman ever filmed.

Davis says -- like many people around the world -- the cast didn't know Chadwick was sick ... so, when she saw Boseman's girlfriend and make-up artist rubbing his back and playing meditative music, she was a bit critical.

'LIB's Mark Anthony Cuevas My Marriage to Aubrey Rainey is Over ... But That's News To Her!!!

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"Love is Blind" star Mark Anthony Cuevas dropped a bomb on Instagram overnight ... that his marriage to Aubrey Rainey was over -- but it seems he forgot to tell her!

In his message, Mark said the couple had made the decision to split "a few weeks ago," but they would continue to co-parent and focus on their two children.

But ... it seems like he forgot to share that huge update with someone important before posting to the world ... namely, Aubrey -- who replied in the comments ... "This is news to me. lol."

Marvin Sapp To Congregation No One Leaves Until We Get $40K ... Ushers, Close the Doors!!!

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Gospel singer and bishop Marvin Sapp is under fire for his unorthodox way of asking church members for donations ... because he's on video telling ushers to close the doors until a huge goal is met.

Resurfaced video from Marvin's sermon at the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World annual summer convention is going viral ... and folks are taking issue with Marvin's fundraising style.

In the clip, the gospel music legend-turned-preacher tells the ushers to close the doors until the 1,000 worshipers in the building donate $20 each.

Blue Jays Fan Lunar Eclipse During Baseball Game ... Man Pulls Down Pants, Moons Camera

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It might be sunny down at Major League Baseball Spring Training in Florida, but the moon came out early during one game -- 'cause a mischievous fan pulled down his pants and mooned the camera!

The Toronto Blue Jays were taking on the Philadelphia Phillies Friday at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, FL ... and, one fan behind the plate appeared to be talking to a pal on the phone.

This isn't abnormal at baseball games -- where the fans behind the plate are in full-view of the audience at home ... but, most of the time these fans give a wave or a thumb's up to the folks at home.

High School Basketball Coach Fired After Angrily Yanking Player's Ponytail on Camera!!!

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An upstate New York high school girls’ basketball coach has been canned after he yanked a player’s hair following their team’s loss on Friday -- an appalling moment was caught on camera.

As you can see, Northville High School player Hailey Monroe was already in tears after the game, but to add insult to injury 81-year-old coach Jim Zullo appeared to viciously yanked her back by her ponytail.

In the upsetting moment -- Monroe tried to pull away as another player appeared to tell Zullo to stop, but the coach was seen berating her, wagging his finger in her face and screaming at her.

Amanda Seyfried 'Wicked' Audition W/ Cynthia Was Special ... Erivo’s Shade Says Otherwise!!!

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Remember when Cynthia Erivo threw some "Wicked" shade at her fellow auditionees? Well, that side-eye might’ve been aimed at Amanda Seyfried!

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Amanda appears to have indirectly spilled the tea on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast this week -- we already knew she auditioned for the role of Glinda, but here’s the kicker -- she says she actually sang alongside Cynthia in auditions before Ariana Grande landed the role.

Cool moment for Amanda, sure -- but let’s rewind to November when Cynthia told the New York Times that Ariana landing the role was no shocker, adding, "Thank goodness, because it was not the two ladies that I was auditioning with."

Wendy Williams Grabbing Dinner in New York City ... Days After Release From Hospital

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Wendy Williams is clearly happy to be out and about in the Big Apple ... flashing a big grin for cameras as she went out to dinner amid her guardianship fight.

The former talk show host grabbed a bite to eat at Tucci -- an Italian restaurant in New York City's trendy NoHo neighborhood -- Saturday, arriving in her mobility scooter.

Williams wore a fashionable jacket with blue faux fur trim ... and cherry red lipstick, too.

'White Lotus' Star Jason Isaacs Stop Asking If That Was Really My Hog!!! Flamed Over Double Standard Remark

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Jason Isaacs is in the hot seat after saying he was sick of being asked if it was really his dong on full display this season of "The White Lotus" ... and he is over the double standard.

Jason railed against the hog query during his Friday appearance on “CBS Mornings" when it was brought up he was the latest actor in the popular HBO series to ... let it all hang out.

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Noting he was well aware there was a debate online whether it was his legit junk or a prosthetic, JI said women going nude in film/ TV were not asked about body parts being real, so why was he being bombarded?