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Jay-Z is keeping fans guessing ahead of his highly anticipated Yankee Stadium shows ... but he couldn't dodge TMZ's questions entirely when we caught up with him in New York City on Monday!

Check out the video ... Hov dropped a couple hints about what's in store for his trio of Yankee Stadium shows coming in July and even weighed in on a question fans might be wondering about -- whether he'll keep the afro, switch to braids or bring back his signature Caesar cut.

But before the conversation could go much further, Jay politely shut things down.

JPMorgan Chase exec Lorna Hajdini's former subordinate isn't taking back a thing ... insisting he substantially told the truth when he claimed she subjected him to sexual harassment and discrimination -- and now he's arguing her counterclaims against him for bringing the suit should be tossed out of court.

According to new court documents, obtained by TMZ, John Doe is firing back at Hajdini's defamation countersuit, rejecting her claim that he made up allegations to boost his case or destroy her reputation.

Doe says the viral complaints he made about Hajdini were real, repeatedly denying her accusations that he fabricated claims or spread lies about her.

Offset nearly came to blows in Monaco ... going off on a driver he claims put hands on women during a chaotic street confrontation caught on video.

TMZ obtained footage from Offset's heated outburst Monday ... and as you can see, the rapper is visibly furious as he squares up with a chauffer outside a black van, repeatedly calling him a "bitch" and accusing him of grabbing women by the neck.

At one point, Offset is overheard warning the guy that if he touches another woman, he'll beat him up himself.

According to people at the scene, the incident went down around 9:37 AM local time in Monaco ... just one day after the city wrapped up its star-studded Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend.

Sources tell TMZ ... the driver was manhandling women aggressively, pulling their hair and trying to get them out of his car.

Kanye West is celebrating his 49th birthday with a concert tonight in The Netherlands -- but first Ye was showered with one helluva gift -- Bianca Censori stuffed inside a latex bodysuit!

And what better gift could Ye ask for ... check out these photos of the lovebirds strolling hand-in-hand out of the Mandarin Hotel in Amsterdam with Bianca, well, just being Bianca. The model was wearing her tan bodysuit as if it were a second skin while showing off her best -- and biggest -- assets.

As for Ye, he seemed to be in a terrific mood, flashing his infectious smile at the beautiful Bianca, who was sporting pigtails.   

Shannen Doherty's long-time Malibu estate has finally sold ... after nine months on the market and millions off the initial asking price.

The late actress' home changed hands for $7,650,000 ... a big drop from the original August 2025 price tag of $9,450,000.

The impressive property is 4,733 square feet with 4 bedrooms and a pool with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

Brooke Hogan isn't celebrating the Clearwater Police Department closing the book on Hulk Hogan's death investigation ... telling TMZ she believes authorities botched the case from the very beginning.

After police announced there has been no evidence to indicate Hulk's death was anything other than natural, Brooke tells TMZ she was stunned to see the department publicly thank her for her cooperation ... 'cause she says she felt like an outsider throughout the entire process.

Brooke says ... "There's been a lot of inconsistencies from the BEGINNING. I think CWPD missed the mark by not IMMEDIATELY making this a big investigation and not questioning everything and everybody out the gate. This should have been treated as a taped off, locked down, thorough investigation from day one."

She also says the department's public acknowledgment felt like "a slap in the face." Clearwater police have declined to comment on her statements.

Crispin Glover is firing back at the ex-girlfriend who accused him of turning her into a "sex slave" ... claiming her lawsuit is a money-motivated attack built on false allegations.

The "Back to the Future" star filed new court docs, obtained by TMZ, asking a judge to strike part of his ex's lawsuit ... and he's offering a dramatically different version of what happened between them.

As TMZ previously reported, the woman sued Crispin in February, alleging he lured her from the UK to Los Angeles with promises of a new life and career in Hollywood before using her as a live-in girlfriend, unpaid assistant, and "sex slave." She also claimed he later filed a false police report and sought a fraudulent restraining order against her.

11:41 AM PT -- Lenny Hochstein tells TMZ ... "I have never drugged or raped anyone in my life. This is an encounter I had over a year ago. There are multiple witnesses. If she believes she was raped she should go to the police. Not try to sue me for money. There is a video of her leaving my home the next day smiling and dancing. That is not the behavior of someone who believes she was raped."

Lenny Hochstein is being accused of turning a glamorous Miami night into a nightmare ... according to a new lawsuit filed by a Jane Doe.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, the woman claims the celebrity plastic surgeon lured her to his Star Island mansion under the guise of an exclusive afterparty ... then gave her a drug and sexually assaulted her.

In the lawsuit, Doe says she was visiting Miami from London in May 2025 when she met a younger man at Sopra Club. She claims he invited her to a private afterparty on Star Island, but when she arrived, there was no party.

The woman alleges Hochstein repeatedly hit on her and later gave her a pill he described as a common sleep aid. She claims she trusted him because he was a doctor and took the pill.

The LAPD is investigating Lena The Plug's claims of identity theft after she says a man who believes he is in a relationship with her filed a fake divorce ... TMZ has learned. 

According to law enforcement sources, the porn star contacted the Los Angeles Police Department on May 6 to report forgery and identity theft. 

Sources tell TMZ ... police launched an investigation into the matter, which is still active. Lena told police that someone was using her identity and trying to file for divorce from Adam22 on her behalf. 

Brooke Hogan called the police days after her father Hulk Hogan’s death to ask about his autopsy ... TMZ has learned.

According to a Clearwater Police Department report, obtained by TMZ, Brooke contacted an officer to see if an autopsy would be done on her dad following his July 2025 death.

The police told Brooke the decision would be made by the Medical Examiner.

Floyd Mayweather's former manager, Jona Rechnitz, is clapping back after the legendary boxer filed a $175 million lawsuit claiming he was the victim of widespread fraud, but his ex-friend turned foe says he's got receipts that show the allegations are pure nonsense.

Rechnitz recently sat down with YouTuber Spencer Cornelia ... and responded to many of Mayweather's allegations, in a video that's been reposted by 50 Cent.

One of Mayweather's claims centers around $100 million in jewelry, which the undefeated fighter alleges Rechnitz used as collateral for a $13 million loan, unbeknownst to the star athlete. Floyd says he never received any of the money.

Huda Mustafa's 'Love Island' villa days may be over ... but it looks like she still had a knack for making waves on camera.

As we first reported, in documents we obtained, Huda's ex-BF Louis Russell's baby mama Nicole Olivera alleged in court that the 'Love Island' star tried to break into her L.A. home after sneaking into her apartment complex on February 21, 2026.

TMZ has obtained surveillance footage showing Huda making her way inside the apartment complex of her ex-boyfriend Louis' baby mama, Nicole ... 'cause apparently the only thing she wasn't done coupling up with was controversy.

Check out the video ... as described in the docs, Huda can be seen walking through the property while talking on her phone, making her way through the complex that later became ground zero in her ugly legal battle with Nicole.

Julio Jones was one of the greatest players of his era ... but he hasn't reconsidered his decision to retire one bit -- telling TMZ Sports he gave football his all, and he's loving his freedom to do whatever the heck he wants now!!

The former Atlanta Falcons superstar officially walked away from the sport in April 2025 ... finishing his career with several All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections -- and even a spot on the 2010s All-Decade team.

When we caught up with No. 11 at LAX, we asked how he's holding up a year after saying goodbye to the NFL ... and he's happy as could be.