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Jay-Z -- the key decision-maker on who performs each year at the Super Bowl -- has reportedly made his choice for this year's big game, and it's none other than himself!

According to Puck News ... the rap mogul thought about who would take the stage for weeks at the biggest sports event, and then ultimately decided that he would be the perfect pick.

Multiple sources tell the media outlet that Jay choosing Jay was a "more compelling" idea than picking Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber, both of whom were believed to be frontrunners for Super Bowl LXI. This year's Super Bowl will take place at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 14, 2027.

Despite the report, there has been no official announcement on the Super Bowl. TMZ has reached out to Roc Nation, but no word back. Sources previously told TMZ Jay-Z was considering himself at least a month ago.

In 2019, Jay's Roc Nation reportedly secured a $5 million-a-year deal to produce the halftime show performance -- and the company re-upped the deal in 2024 for another 5 years.

The WNBA is drawing a line in the sand -- kind of ... because while the league insists that Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White can't play in the league because they're men, the WNBA still hasn't defined what a woman is.

Here's the deal ... WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert wrote a letter to Republican lawmakers on October 16, saying the two former NBA players can't play in the WNBA because they're "both men."

However, Engelbert -- who is resigning from her position at the end of the year -- didn't define what a woman is ... instead simply saying Enes and Royce don't qualify.

Former Super Bowl champion Cordarrelle Patterson allegedly grabbed his wife by her hair and her arm during a domestic dispute ... leaving her bruised and fearing for her safety, TMZ has learned.

According to an arrest warrant obtained by TMZ, cops say they responded to a Tennessee home on October 17 after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance.

According to the warrant, Patterson's wife told officers the former NFL star physically assaulted her shortly before she called 911, grabbing her hair and left upper arm.

Jalen Hurts is getting an apology from a former NFL player who questioned his blood clot diagnosis ... and now the guy admits he was way out of bounds.

Former NFL fullback and current NFL Network analyst Michael Robinson issued a public apology Monday night after catching heat for suggesting the Eagles star quarterback might be using his health issues to escape blame for Philadelphia's disappointing season.

Robinson wrote on social media ... "I want to sincerely apologize to Jalen Hurts, his family, the Philadelphia Eagles organization and fan base for my comments last Thursday."

The lead detective in the O.J. Simpson murder case is throwing cold water on a new bombshell claim that O.J. had help covering his tracks ... and he's not mincing words.

Retired LAPD detective Tom Lange joined us on "TMZ Live" Monday, and we asked how much stock he puts in the theory that Joseph "Joey" Ippolito helped O.J. dispose of evidence after the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.

His answer? "Pretty close to zero."

Tom admits the allegations make for an interesting story, but he says there's one glaring problem -- there's no actual evidence.

6-year-old Cole Adrien died Saturday when a soccer mom in Kansas drove her pickup truck across a soccer field at a youth sports complex, and now his father is speaking out ... and remembering his son.

Cole's father, Chris Adrian, told the New York Times the family is heartbroken over his tragic death.

Chris told the outlet in a text message Sunday, "Cole was an incredible kid and could put a smile on anyone’s face."

Former NFL star Shawne Merriman has been ordered to pay up in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a Playboy employee who died of an overdose ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, a Los Angeles judge entered a $4 million judgment against the former Chargers linebacker and three other defendants earlier this month over the 2017 death of Kimberly Fattorini.

The ruling comes after a jury found Merriman and the other defendants liable last year ... awarding Kimberly's parents, DeAnn and Ferdinand Fattorini, millions in damages.

A mafioso/drug dealer/convicted criminal/prison escapee may have helped O.J. Simpson get rid of physical evidence linking him to the murders of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson, including the knife, but Harvey Levin says he was NOT an accomplice to the murders.

Harvey, who was the investigative reporter for the CBS affiliate in Los Angeles back in 1994, covered the O.J. saga from start to finish.

He says the New York Times report that Joey Ippolito is the guy who got rid of the evidence may well be true, but any involvement he may have had was after the fact. Harvey explains in detail in the YouTube video above.

8:08 AM PT -- Jalen Hurts agent released a statement ... "This is extremely serious. A pulmonary embolism is what killed my dad very suddenly and unexpectedly. All beginning with a clot that began in his leg, broke off, and went to his lung. The only warning sign we had in hindsight was his complaint of some mild pain in his leg the night before we lost him."

NFL star Jalen Hurts is out for the season because he has multiple blood clots ... including in his lungs.

ESPN's Adam Schefter announced Monday that doctors found blood clots in the Philadelphia Eagles star's lungs.

Jalen's rep said he needs to take blood thinners to handle the matter and cannot participate in physical activity. 

Over the weekend, Jalen was put on injured reserve after doctors found a superficial blood clot in his calf … and after finding more blood clots in his lungs, Jalen has been ruled out for the season to handle the medical issues.

The Eagles are 2-4 and are riddled with injuries to their star players.

The Air Force has identified the service member who plunged to his death during a pregame demonstration at a college football game in Texas ... revealing he was a decorated 15-year veteran.

Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson was the airman who fell from the Alamodome rafters in San Antonio on Saturday, according to a statement from Nellis Air Force Base.

Patterson was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, at Joint Base San Antonio, where he served as a Tactical Air Control Party instructor.

The woman who plowed her pickup truck into a youth soccer game in Kansas, killing 2 people and injuring 10 others, has been released from custody ... and she hasn't been charged with a crime.

Wichita police say the 34-year-old driver was released after investigators interviewed more than 30 witnesses and consulted with prosecutors ... though the investigation is far from over.

Cops are now awaiting toxicology results and a mechanical examination of the truck ... as they work to determine what caused Saturday's horrifying crash at the Stryker Sports Complex.

Taylor Swift is putting in some serious overtime ... going from the stage in Los Angeles to the stands in Kansas City in less than 24 hours.

The pop superstar showed up at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday to cheer on hubby Travis Kelce as the Chiefs take on the Los Angeles Chargers ... proving a late night in Hollywood wasn't going to keep her from game day.

This is the Chiefs 3rd home game of the season ... and the new Mrs. Kelce hasn't missed a single one.

Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson is getting blasted by college football fans ... with some calling for his suspension after he swatted away a female medical staffer's arm as she rushed to help his injured teammate.

The ugly moment unfolded during the third quarter of Duke's 24-20 loss to North Carolina on Saturday, when DaShawn Stone went down with an injury.

Robinson was hovering over his teammate when the female athletic trainer hurried onto the field and tried to move him out of her way ... but Robinson responded by swinging his arm at her.

A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed Saturday after a truck drove onto a soccer field during a youth game in Wichita, Kansas.

The horrifying incident unfolded at the Stryker Sports Complex around 3:25 PM, when police began receiving 911 calls about a vehicle driving through the game.

Authorities say the two victims 6-year-old Cole Adrian and 35-year-old Nicholas Schafer -- both from McPherson, Kansas and unrelated to one another -- were pronounced dead at the scene.

An Air Force service member died after falling from the rafters during a pregame rappelling demonstration at a college football game in San Antonio, Texas.

The incident happened Saturday night inside the Alamodome before the University of Texas at San Antonio’s game against Navy.

Four members of the Air Force’s 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2 were scheduled to rappel from the stadium rafters to the field as part of UTSA’s annual Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans game, according to Task & Purpose.

It's Lindsey Vonn's birthday ... which means we just have to have an Olympic-level celebration!

The skier had a rocky start to 2026, but she's been bouncing back beautifully. So, why not ring in her 42nd year with some hot shots as impressive as her recovery??

The athlete's fit figure is certainly a sight to see ... whether she's in workout gear or teeny bikinis, Lindsey's fits perfectly show off her assets.

Check out our gallery to see more of Lindsey ... and be sure to send her a little birthday love!