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Amber Rose is finally admitting she may have accidentally helped gas up one of pop culture's most infamous moments ... Kanye West crashing Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 VMAs.

Check it out ... appearing on the "Ball in the Family" podcast with Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball, Amber confessed she was hyping Kanye up hard before the awards show -- even encouraging him to grab a bottle of Hennessy before they hit the carpet.

“We need to be on the carpet ... taking shots of Henny,” Amber recalled telling Ye before the show ... adding she was constantly reminding him, “You the biggest thing in the whole world.”

But Amber insists she had no idea what was about to happen once they got inside.

"All of a sudden I’m just sitting there and then he’s on stage," she said. "I'm like, 'Oh s***. I was not expecting that.'"

Stefon Diggs can focus on his day job now that a jury found him not guilty of attacking his personal chef ... and he did just that hours after his trial ended on Tuesday ... heading to the gym for a late-night sweat sesh.

The current free agent's buddy, music exec Steven Victor, shared a video of the star athlete running on a treadmill at 10 PM ... about six hours after he was exonerated in his strangulation and assault and battery case in Massachusetts.

Diggs' attorney, Mitchell Schuster, told reporters his client's goal is to get back on an NFL roster ... adding anyone would be "lucky" to have him join their team.

Jarred Vanderbilt's dislocated right pinkie injury was so gruesome, Oklahoma City Thunder players looked nothing short of horrified at the sight of it ... with cameras capturing their stunned reactions in real time.

The Los Angeles Lakers player hurt his digit while attempting to block Thunder big man Chet Holmgren's dunk in the middle of the second quarter ... when his hand hit the backboard and knocked his finger backwards.

The pain was immediate ... and Vanderbilt shouted out in agony as he hunched over and hid his hand.

If you thought preparing to compete against some of the greatest tennis players alive was tough, try planning the world's biggest night in fashion!!

Venus Williams was co-chair for the 2026 Met Gala alongside Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Anna Wintour ... and she aced the gig, all while looking like royalty.

But the work behind the scenes that folks don't get to see was no joke ... and Williams told TMZ Sports it's unlike anything she experienced on the court.

Some New York Knicks' players went from courtside glory to curbside rejection ... getting turned away from one of the hottest Met Gala after-after parties in NYC ... TMZ has learned.

Multiple sources tell TMZ ... several Knicks stars tried to hit up Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter's ultra-exclusive bash at Zero Bond late Monday night -- just hours after their Game 1 playoff win -- but couldn't get past the door.

In case you didn't know ... the Knicks didn't just win .... they obliterated Philly 137-98 and made history in the process as the first NBA team ever to win three consecutive playoff games by 25 points or more.

Paul Pierce's baby mama Princess Santiago isn't hiding out after the former NBA All-Star's bombshell admission ... and she's got the child right by her side.

Santiago was spotted out in Beverly Hills on Tuesday for the first time since Pierce admitted to being the father. She was seen grabbing a bite at an outdoor restaurant ... calmly cradling her 2-month-old son King Rafael Santiago Pierce as the custody battle with Pierce plays out behind the scenes.

The vibe was low-key and all about mom duty. In the pics, she keeps things intimate, holding the baby close and even leaning in for a sweet kiss ... clearly locked in on her newborn despite the headlines swirling around her.

Stefon Diggs has done a lot of winning, but no victory was more important than the one the NFL star just got in a Massachusetts courtroom ... he was found not guilty of attacking his chef during a dispute late last year.

The 32-year-old was on hand at the Dedham District Court for the reading of the verdict ... and it was nothing short of a resounding success for Diggs, who faced one count of felony strangulation and one count of misdemeanor assault and battery. Diggs was emotional as the verdict was being read ... with tears flowing from his eye and down his face.

"Not guilty." "Not guilty." Case closed. Deliberation lasted around an hour and a half.

Diggs was facing up to five years in prison for the felony ... obviously a moot point, as a jury found the accuser's claims to be bogus.

The prosecutor in the Stefon Diggs trial acknowledged Jamila Adams was "argumentative, avoidant and difficult" throughout her testimony the past two days ... but he's hoping the jury looks past that in reaching a verdict.

The blunt approach came from Norfolk Assistant District Attorney Drew Virtue's closing argument in a Dedham courtroom on Tuesday ... when he admitted his key witness was all over the place on the stand.

"Was Ms. Adams a perfect witness? No," Virtue said.

Stefon Diggs' former chef claimed the NFL star attacked after she confronted him over missed payments ... but his finance team says the books show she actually got MORE than she was supposed to during her time on his staff.

Diggs' money manager -- PMG Private CFO employee Melissa Goddard -- took the stand on Tuesday ... and stated she did an audit of his payments to Jamila Adams in late 2025 after a "flag" was raised.

On Dec. 1, Goddard stated she received an invoice from Adams for three weeks of services for November and reimbursable expenses ... but knew it was incorrect because two of those weeks of pay had already been fulfilled -- so she launched the deep dive into Diggs' finances.

So much for aiming high -- President Donald Trump just sent a little kid’s volleyball hopes straight into the net ... and it all played out inside the Oval Office!

Take a look ... the girl tells him she plays volleyball and might try soccer this summer -- but Trump doesn't miss a beat ... immediately sizing up her height, and basically wondering how she's clearing anything.

Trump's known for some seriously sharp jabs at grown women, but he dialed it down just enough to be kid-friendly ... but still hitting her with, "Can you get up high? Can you jump high?"

Day 2 of the Stefon Diggs trial is underway ... and it didn't take long for it to go off the rails after the NFL star's team questioned Jamila Adams about an alleged $5.5 million demand.

In a Dedham, Massachusetts courtroom on Tuesday, Adams was asked whether her lawyer reached out to Diggs' camp with the lucrative demand ... and after a brief pause, she replied, "Mr. Diggs offered me $100,000 to recant my statement. That is the only --."

Adams was interrupted with a motion to strike before she could finish ... and the response was stricken from the record as non-responsive.

New York Knicks fans acted like they've never experienced a playoff win on Monday ... and their celebration got so rowdy, ex-NBA star J.R. Smith went crashing to the ground amid all the chaos.

The scene broke out as spectators exited Madison Square Garden following the 137-98 victory ... and among the happy folks was the former Knick.

Naturally, the crowd was happy to see the beloved baller ... and it started off on a good note ... with Smith puffing on something in his mouth and celebrating with his hands in the air.

The Met Gala red carpet is officially on and the early arrivals are already going full main character.

The Carters are in the house ... Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Blue Ivy made the gala a family affair ... and they look stunning.

Sabrina Carpenter arrived wearing all black in Hollywood glam. Gigi Hadid showed up in a sheer, dark gray gown as she shows off her bare back and bum while glistening in the carpet lighting. Amanda Seyfried and Connor Storrie also made their respected cameos. Amanda in a blush pink, floor-length maxi dress paired with a dazzling necklace to brighten the look. Connor making his Met Gala debut in an all-black moment, serving up some shoulders with a polka-dotted halter top that trails behind as he takes his first steps.

Madonna arrived wearing a dramatic pirate inspired hat and a brass trumpet, accompanied by women in sheer blindfolds who highlight her look.

Earlier on ... Cara Delevingne, Bill Skarsgård, and Lauren Sánchez Bezos were some of the first to arrive. Cara stunned in a sleek black gown with a sheer, trailing back that turned the museum steps into her runway, while Skarsgård brought his signature edge to the carpet, wearing a suit with a double-breasted trench coat. Sánchez Bezos showed up in a strapless navy gown dripping with jeweled shoulder details.

Inside fashion's biggest night, stars are dressing to the dress code "Fashion Is Art" -- the theme is "Costume Art" -- celebrating the Met's "Costume Art" exhibition.

Met Gala Monday is like Super Bowl Sunday for the Kardashian-Jenner family ... well, most of them anyway ... and they didn't disappoint on fashion's biggest night.

Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner brought some serious sex appeal to the 2026 Met Gala ... with some percolating and futuristic looks.

The sisters flaunted their curves, especially their boobs ... and they turned heads and made jaws drop as they made their grand entrances.

Could Jake Paul be next for Mike Perry after Nate Diaz?! The MMA turned bareknuckle boxing star says "absolutely!"

"Platinum" Perry, 34, chopped it up with Babcock less than two weeks before his highly anticipated scrap against Diaz, 41, on the Paul-promoted MVP event on May 16 in Los Angeles ... and we asked if a win could set up an MMA fight with Jake, after boxing the Problem Child in 2024.

"Absolutely," Mike said.

It's the first Monday in May, so that means the Met Gala is here ... Hollywood is descending on the Metropolitan Museum of Art in some head-turning outfits!!!

Check out the stars as they depart their hotels before making their arrivals at the Metropolitan Museum of Art ... this year's theme is "Costume Art" and the dress code is "Fashion is Art."

Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour are among this year's co-chairs.