Martha Stewart Craig Melvin Grills Her About Changing Tune on Costume

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Martha Stewart was taken to task by Craig Melvin after claiming that him spilling chocolate on her sweater somehow led to her dressing up as a homeless person for Halloween ... one of a couple different explanations she offered.

Appearing on TODAY Friday morning ... Craig asked her to clarify what happened following a "number of different versions" of the story.

Setting the record straight, Martha said she had a Halloween party last weekend ... but hadn't planned a costume yet.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson & Riley Keough That's a Wrap, Let's Eat!!!

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Riley Keough are taking their Hollywood friendship off the set and onto the streets of New York City ... grabbing dinner together after a long day of filming.

The stars were spotted strolling through the Big Apple together Wednesday, sharing laughs and animated conversation as they made their way to dinner.

A source familiar with the outing tells TMZ ... Aaron and Riley broke bread after wrapping filming for the day on their upcoming Netflix series, "Enigma Variations."

University Of Michigan Student Attacks Jewish Maga Activist ... 'I Should Have Killed You'

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A University of Michigan student is on video attacking two people during a heated argument over Islam ... shoving a Jewish MAGA activist to the ground before getting arrested while blurting out that she should have killed someone.

The heated incident unfolded Sunday as the student, who was not identified, approached a man sitting behind a table with a sign that asked, “Is Islam Compatible with the West?”

The angry student called the sign "f***ing stupid" and ordered them to turn over their "f***ing permit" before clapping her hands in his face, causing him to jerk his head backwards.

Former Mickey Mouse Impersonator Busted In Human Trafficking and Child Predator Sting With Nearly 300 Others

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A former Disney World Mickey Mouse impersonator was among nearly 300 people busted by police in connection with a human trafficking and child-predator enforcement sting operation in Florida -- and Chris Hansen of "To Catch a Predator" fame participated in the takedown ... TMZ has learned.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced Friday that investigators from 7 agencies arrested 281 suspects in connection with a massive sting operation geared towards human trafficking and child-predator enforcement, including 24-year-old Collin Klaco -- the ex-Mickey Mouse imitator.

Cops say Klaco told officers he would slip into his Mickey Mouse costume to entertain kids at Disney World. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said at a press conference that Klaco spoke in a "spooky, high-pitched voice."

Michele Morrone You Can See My Exclusive Content '365 Days' A Year!!!

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Michele Morrone fans can get a full, unadulterated look at their favorite star, who has launched his own exclusive paid-content page ... though the access comes at a price.

The actor announced the new venture on Subs.com with a sexy photo spread on his Instagram ... featuring him shirtless and sucking on a cigarette.

In the caption, Michele promises fans a more intimate side of him on the page than they've ever seen ... adding he may even do a live video call with his fans at some point.

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Brandi Glanville Still All Ears After Surgery ... Despite Shocking Claim

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Brandi Glanville had fans fearing she'd lost an entire ear during her latest surgery ... but her ear is still very much attached, TMZ has learned.

Sources close to Brandi tell TMZ ... doctors went in through her ear to perform the procedure, but she still has her ear despite her shocking social media post claiming otherwise.

The 'RHOBH' alum raised eyebrows Thursday when she wrote on X ... "Maybe it's my dads way of keeping my mind busy so I stop crying since I had one entire ear taken off:/"

Dog Broker To The Stars Ran 'Puppy Laundering' Scheme ... Officials Claim

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The California dog rescue operation where Ellen DeGeneres, Jennifer Aniston, Chrissy Teigen, Kris Jenner and other Hollywood stars got their furry friends ran a puppy laundering scheme where they sold dogs from puppy mills under the guise that they were rescues ... at least according to city officials.

According to a new legal complaint, obtained by TMZ, Wagmor and its founder Melissa Bacelar are being dragged to court over allegations that the dog rescue bought hundreds of pooches from commercial breeders and sold them in California as rescues who needed to be adopted.

In the civil enforcement action, the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office alleges Wagmor's customers shelled out $650 to $1,500 in "adoption fees" for the pups ... but instead of actually rescuing dogs in need, the unsuspecting customers were directly financing Wagmor's commercial breeding operation. The officials are looking to block the business from operating in this way and hit Wagmor with millions of dollars in civil penalties over the alleged practices.

Boxer Edgar Berlanga Busted For Aggravated Battery ... Allegedly Pistol-Whipped His Baby Mama

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Professional boxer Edgar Berlanga is in a heap of trouble after cops say he pistol-whipped his baby mama during a heated argument that led to his arrest for aggravated battery ... TMZ has learned.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, Berlanga was driving with his baby mama in Polk County, FL on October 18 when the two got into the argument, which authorities say quickly turned violent.

Police say Berlanga started slapping the woman before pulling out a pistol and striking her in the head with it.

Jennifer Lopez & Robert Zemeckis We're Working Together, Not Fighting ... We're Not Blake & Baldoni!!!

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Jennifer Lopez is NOT clashing with the director of her new Netflix thriller, contrary to a new report that claims they've been butting heads like Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.

Netflix, J-Lo and Robert Zemeckis told TMZ in a joint statement ... "As we have said to Page Six, this reporting is categorically false. Any suggestion that the filmmakers are not working in unison is without merit."

Page Six is reporting that Jen and the "Forrest Gump" filmmaker have different visions for "The Last Mrs. Parrish," a la Blake and Justin on "It Ends With Us."

Carrie Ann Inaba, Val Chmerkovskiy Share 'Cathartic' Convo, Hug ... After Will Smith Joke Drama

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Carrie Ann Inaba and Val Chmerkovskiy have buried the hatchet ... after the pro dancer made an off-color joke about Will Smith's infamous Oscars incident that made Carrie Ann feel threatened and led to his brief suspension.

Carrie Ann told Val after Tuesday's "Dancing With the Stars" episode, in a video obtained by PEOPLE, "So, everyone's staring. We are coworkers, and we are completely cordial. We are good, OK?"

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After the reconciliation -- which saw the co-stars hugging it out -- Val told the publication ... "It felt [like] cathartic relief, you know? I think it was just really important for me to make sure that she feels safe and knows that, firsthand from me, I want nothing but love for her."

Sources close to the show tell TMZ ... Val approached Carrie Ann and told her he wanted to put this behind them and make sure they both felt OK after a tumultuous few weeks. We're told Carrie Ann was very gracious and their conversation was uplifting for everyone on set.

Demi Lovato Hospitalized After Potential Allergic Reaction ... She's Doing Fine

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Demi Lovato had a scary start to her week after suffering a possible allergic reaction that landed her in the hospital ... but TMZ has learned she's doing just fine.

Demi gave fans a glimpse of the ordeal on Instagram Monday night, sharing a photo of herself with an IV in her arm and a hospital wristband.

She wrote, "sooooo i'm either allergic to passionfruit or sushi now!"

Danny Masterson Legal Team Goes Scorched Earth After Losing Appeal

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Danny Masterson's attorneys are going scorched earth on a California appeals court ... accusing judges of ignoring bombshell evidence after upholding the actor's rape convictions.

The "That '70s Show" star's lawyers, Cliff Gardner and Eric Multhaup, are unloading on the court after it rejected his appeal and habeas corpus petition Tuesday ... claiming judges overlooked evidence they insist proves Masterson is innocent.

Gardner tells TMZ ... the decision ignores "extraordinary new evidence" that's been before the court for more than a year ... he claims they have statements from both women Masterson was convicted of raping saying their sexual encounters with him were consensual and positive.

Ex-NBA Star Terrence Ross Heated Argument W/ Neighbor ... Captured On Video

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Former NBA hooper Terrence Ross got into a screaming match with his neighbor in an Orlando suburb on Saturday ... and things got HEATED!

Kamran Farid, the guy jawing with the retired NBA star, posted video of the not-so-neighborly interaction, and you could cut the tension with a knife.

Farid -- an original Edible Arrangements partner -- tells TMZ Sports while things boiled over this weekend, the bad blood dates back more than a year to an alleged incident involving Ross's nanny and his son.

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Last weekend, the neighbor claims he took a photo of Ross' basketball hoop, which he says angered Terrence and his wife, Matijana Ross, who allegedly followed him back home.

Halle Berry Instagram Seemingly Hacked ... With Shady Post About Ex Olivier

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Halle Berry's social media was seemingly hacked amid her nasty custody fight with Olivier Martinez, TMZ has learned.

The Oscar-winning actress' account posted a cryptic quote to her Instagram Story Monday night ... and given the ongoing drama involving the former couple's 13-year-old son, Maceo, the timing is raised eyebrows.

The message reads ... "If kids disrespect their mom, the root cause often traces back to their relationship with the father."

Convicted Murderer's Manhunt Police Offer $2500 Reward After Prison Break ... Believe He's Still In Tennessee

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A convicted murderer who escaped from a Tennessee prison is still on the run ... and with state and federal authorities launching a massive manhunt and offering a $2,500 reward, investigators believe the fugitive is still hiding out somewhere in the state -- at least for now, TMZ has learned.

The Tennessee Department of Correction issued a statement Monday, saying that inmate Jacob Allen Morley escaped through a fence at the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville Sunday night.

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The DOC has also released surveillance video capturing the moment Morley stole a white 2008 Ford F-350 truck with Tennessee plates and a Lindamood Planting Company logo on the door. Morley allegedly took the vehicle from Lake County in the Tiptonville area early Tuesday. Officials also said they reviewed camera footage showing Morley giving them the slip in his prison uniform.

Adrien Broner Handcuffed By Beverly Hills Police ... Watch The Video

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The Beverly Hills Police Department just got back to us with more info ... a rep tells us ... "Broner was detained during a traffic stop as part of an investigation into a large street gathering in a residential area.  He was released from the scene and a citation was not issued."

Adrien Broner had another run-in with the law ... this time he was handcuffed by police in Beverly Hills -- and it was all caught on video.

TMZ obtained footage of the former boxer turned streamer being led in cuffs by a police officer past a bunch of people in the Beverly Hills business district on Sunday evening. The officer then places Broner — hands cuffed behind him -- into the back of a police vehicle. 

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Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Broner was ultimately NOT arrested, although it was unclear why Broner was cut loose or if he received a citation.