Waymo Driverless Car Gets Stuck in Drive-Thru Waymo Want 'Mor Chikin' ...

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Waymo driverless cars cars might not be sentient yet ... but, at least one tried to pick up a bite to eat Monday night -- and ended up causing a massive traffic jam at Chick-fil-A.

Hungry night owls tried to hit up a storefront for the popular chicken chain in Santa Monica Monday night ... only to fall in line behind a Waymo taxi, which stalled out in a drive-thru entrance.

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Photos show the car has its lights on, but no one's home -- quite literally, in this case. Eyewitnesses told KTLA-TV workers crowded around the vehicle around 9:30 PM as it attempted to back up, before screeching to a halt again ... probably realizing it didn't have the money for a meal.

Ben Affleck I'm Test Driving Motorcycles!!!

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Ben Affleck looks like he's shopping for a new set of wheels ... because he tested out a couple different motorcycles ... and he had a need for speed.

The actor had three motorcycles delivered to his Brentwood mansion this week and he took them out for a spin.

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Check out the photos and videos ... Ben is decked out in full motorcycle gear -- helmet included -- as he tools around his neighborhood on the bikes.

CJ Perry and Miro Someone Jacked Our G-Wagon!!!

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Wrestling stars CJ Perry and Miro were sweating long after their workout over the weekend ... 'cause their G-Wagon went missing at some point in their fitness session -- and now cops are involved in trying to track it down.

Sources tell TMZ Sports the recently reunited couple hit up a gym in Studio City, California on Saturday ... and dropped off their Mercedes at the valet before working out for two hours.

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Once they were done pumping iron, parking attendants told the two they couldn't find their whip ... and security scoured surveillance footage to get some answers.

Brandon Aiyuk Brand New Whip, Same Old Problems ... Pulled Over By Cops in New Car

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Brandon Aiyuk's a speed demon on the gridiron ... but, he had to go very slow earlier this week -- 'cause a cop pulled him over in a new car thinking he may have stolen it.

Here's the deal ... Aiyuk recently purchased a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk -- an SUV valued at around $90K. He drove it straight off the truck, and he says within two miles a cop pulled him over.

Aiyuk filmed his chat with the cop ... who mentions the wide receiver was cited for driving unregistered Dodge Chargers in California -- cars the officer says are routinely a target for thieves.

Sheryl Crow All I Wanna Do ... Is Dump This Tesla

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The first cut may be the deepest ... but the last straw has Sheryl Crow pawning off her Elon Musk-co-founded Tesla.

The singer posted a vid to Instagram of her waving Sayonara to her Tesla -- saying, "My parents always said... you are who you hang with."

Crow continued, "There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with. So long Tesla."

Kanye West 'Liquid Metal' Maybach S680 ... 10 Days to Perfection!!!

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Kanye West has been bleeding the block in a pair of shiny new toys -- he enlisted his trusted car surgeon to drench a couple of 2025 Mercedes-Maybach S680s in immaculate chrome!!!

Elite Auto Network tells TMZ Hip Hop that Ye approached them in December to bring his gleaming vision to life ... to mirror his creativity -- and their result packed on a high-gloss chrome wrap with a mirror-like finish!!!

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The newer Maybachs have a sticker price of around $240K, and Ye upped the value by having EAN wrap the whip in a "Conform Chrome Silver Film" ... responsible for the car's reflective sheen.

Lyft Sued Driver Said I'm Too Big for His Car!!! Claimed I'd Flatten His Tires

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1:25 PM PT -- Dajua stopped by "TMZ Live" Tuesday, diving into the mixed online reaction to her Lyft ride denial.

She shared that she knows others who’ve had similar experiences, which is why she's speaking up for all of them. Check out the clip to hear more of her take!

At least one Lyft driver's got a limit to how much his vehicle will lift ... according to a Detroit woman who claims a driver refused her a ride due to her weight, and now she's taking the company to court.

Dajua Blanding says she called for the Lyft last week to take her to her cousin's house to watch the Lions playoff game -- but when the driver showed up in his Mercedes-Benz sedan, the ride was derailed.

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Dajua -- who raps in Detroit under the name Dank Demoss -- says the driver locked his doors and denied her entry. She claims the driver told her she was "too big to fit in the back seat" ... and then it got worse.

WAYMO PASSENGER MY DRIVERLESS CAR IS GOING IN CIRCLES Made Me Miss My Flight!!!

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Here's a new way to miss a flight ... a Waymo passenger says his driverless ride to the airport wouldn't stop taking him around in circles ... and he documented his travel nightmare on video.

Footage shows a man named Mike Johns sitting in the back of his Waymo ride, which won't stop circling a parking lot.

Mike calls Waymo customer service to report the issue, telling them he's in danger of missing his flight ... but the rep is unable to stop the car in its tracks ... and Mike keeps being driven in a circle.

Joe Burrow I'm Getting A Real Batmobile!!! ... Reveals Big Purchase To Teammates

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Joe Burrow might've just earned himself a new nickname, 'cause the Cincinnati Bengals superstar is transforming into Batman right before our eyes ... thanks to his expensive new purchase -- a fully functional Batmobile!!

The quarterback revealed his new toy to his teammates during the premiere episode of "Hard Knocks: In Season With The AFC North" on Tuesday ... saying he's secured the new whip -- but will have to wait a year to get it in his possession.

Burrow couldn't contain his excitement to his receivers, Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase ... and they even joked about how the signal-caller needs to go one step further and get himself an accompanying Batsuit so he can really show up to games in style.

Addison Rae Scrubs Up At The Car Wash!!! 🧼🍬

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Addison Rae was at the car wash this weekend, turning up the heat as she flashed some serious skin while giving her car a rinse.

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The internet personality was decked out in a red and white candy striper dress that barely kept things covered, flashing some serious sideboob. But, no worries -- she came prepared with nipple tape to keep it all in check during her Hollywood pitstop!

Addison clearly was not your typical car wash customer -- she stood out in sky-high heels, giving her the perfect height to hose down the top of her car like a total pro.

CHUCK ZITO ARRESTED IN NY FOR Illegal License Plate

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Famed Hells Angels biker Chuck Zito was arrested, fingerprinted and posed for a mug shot in NYC -- and it was all because his vehicle had an illegal license plate.

In an Instagram post Monday, Zito angrily wrote that he was pulled in his vintage 1968 Chevelle SS by NYPD patrol cars while traveling on a highway in The Bronx as he headed to a store on Long Island.

Zito says a female officer informed him his Florida license plate was illegal, but Chuck claims he showed her his car registration and insurance card, which matched up to the plate.

Jerry Ferrara, Kevin Dillon Turtle and Drama Are Back!!! ... For F1 Car Reveal

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It may not be a reboot, but "Entourage" fans at least got to see a few of the boys get back together this week -- with Jerry Ferrara and Kevin Dillon teaming up to help an F1 team reveal its official look for the Las Vegas Grand Prix!!

The Visa Cash App RB squad enlisted Turtle and Johnny Drama for a short sketch to show off its special livery (AKA paint job) for race weekend in Sin City ... featuring the two beloved characters back to their usual shenanigans.

The clip has Drama getting in some golf swings in the middle of the desert ... and just like in the series, he blames the club when his shots don't meet his standards.

Donald Trump I'm Cybertruckin' with My First Buddy!!!

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It's happening -- just like we predicted -- Donald Trump's "Presidential" motorcade now includes a Cybertruck!!!

As Trump made his way to watch the launch of Elon Musk's Starship rocket, the fleet of Chevys had a disruptor smack in the middle -- courtesy of The First Buddy.

Now it's true ... this is not an official Presidential motorcade, since Trump is the Prez-elect, but it sure feels like an omen.

Kim Kardashian Hit With Fix-It Ticket🚨 ... Over Tricked-Out Tesla Truck!!!

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Kim Kardashian hasn't learned her lesson about her tricked-out vehicles ... the SKIMS founder has been hit with a fix-it ticket while cruising on PCH.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Kim was driving her new Tesla Cybertruck down the famed coastal highway in Malibu on Thursday, catching the unforgiving eye of an L.A. County sheriff's motor cop on patrol.

Cops proceeded to pull over the reality TV star for having a tinted front windshield ... an offense she was warned about over a decade ago in a different vehicle.

Mustard Divorce Finalized ... He Gets Fleet of Cars, Mansion

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Mustard's divorce is in the books ... because he's come to a settlement with his ex-wife Chanel Thierry ... and he's walking away with a ton of luxury cars and real estate.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Mustard's divorce attorney Samantha Spector helped with the deal in which it looks like Mustard is walking away with a bunch of pricey assets.

The settlement calls for Mustard to hang on to a fleet of luxury whips, including a 2022 Maybach Benz, a 2018 Lamborghini Aventador, a 2022 Cadillac Escalade, a 2022 Rolls-Royce Cullinan and a 2019 Lamborghini Urus ... plus more.

tmz tv hot takes jessica chastain's jetblue beef ... Ashton, Aaron Rodgers

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Jessica Chastain is picking a fight with an airline, Ashton Kutcher is in need of car repairs and Aaron Rodgers is denying getting his head coach fired ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

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First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles explain why Jessica is getting mixed reviews after publicly putting JetBlue on blast over $15.