DNC Vice Chair David Hogg We're Rooting Out Ineffective Democrats ... It's Not About Age!!!

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The Democratic National Committee plans to take on members of its own party who aren't effective, regardless of age ... so says one of its highest ranking members.

We spoke with David Hogg -- the gun control activist turned vice chair of the DNC -- on "TMZ Live" Wednesday ... and, we talked with him about efforts to reform the Democratic Party.

Hogg tells us the DNC plans to present primary challengers against members of Congress who just straight up aren't getting the job done ... homing in pols it deems "ineffective."

Sperm Race Donors Training Hard to Swim for the Win ... Finish Strong, Fellas!!!

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The brains behind the world’s first-ever sperm race are spilling the tea to TMZ -- disclosing their donors are on one wild ride getting prepared for the big race day.

Eric Zhu and his Sperm Racing startup crew broke it down on "TMZ Live" Wednesday, telling us sperm is a key biomarker for male health, so they've turned 2 young donors -- one from UCLA and the other from USC -- into full-blown sperm-athletes, giving them thousands of dollars per week to help them fine-tune their swimmers for race day glory.

The tech teen dream team’s swimming in strategy -- giving us every juicy detail of the donors’ prep, from tailor-made vitamins to pineapple-juice chugging. This isn’t a half-baked stunt -- it’s a well-seeded plan.

Cher & AE No Trouble In Paradise ... Still Going Strong!!!

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Coachella draws headlines, but this past weekend, fans were buzzing with speculation after Cher’s longtime boyfriend, Alexander "AE" Edwards, was spotted at the festival surrounded by a gaggle of blonde women -- with no Cher in sight.

The sighting, which quickly made the rounds in the press and on social media, sparked speculation there may be trouble in paradise for the singer and her music executive beau.

However, a rep for the music legend is shutting down the speculation and gossip.

Canadian Golfer Bloodied In Wild Brawl On Course

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A night out at the golf course ended up looking more like an MMA fight for a pair of Canadians on Monday.

Check out some video from Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy in West Kelowna, BC ... you can see two groups appeared to get into a quarrel over pace of play -- before things turned violent.

Based on some of the commentary in the footage, one of the groups seemed upset that the other was being impatient with how long their swings were taking ... and confronted them on a tee box.

Deals That Will Floor You Statement Rugs That Elevate Any Room!

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Dirty Politics Raunchy Ad Rips MAGA for Getting (a) Head ... On YOUR Tax Dollars!!!

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A new ad circulating on social media hits MAGA right in the crotch!

The spot shows 2 utility workers griping about their taxes as they walk down a hallway, and then open a door to a computer server room -- but they find a GOP congressman on his knees "servicing" a rich campaign donor ... you get the picture.

The ad is funded by a Democratic Super PAC called the Progress Action Fund that's clearly no friend to MAGA. As one of the group's founders put it, "MAGA is going to HATE this ad. NASTY but accurate."

Elon Musk Calls Out Wall Street Journal Over Baby Mama Report 'TMZ >> WSJ'

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Elon Musk is horny for women to help him repopulate planet Earth -- at least according to the Wall Street Journal, which prompted the world's richest man to give TMZ a shoutout.

Here's the scoop ... The WSJ article, published Tuesday, details Musk's relationships with his various baby mamas and his alleged attempts at keeping things on the down low, causing him to compare our content to that of the New York-based broadsheet.

As you know ... Musk has at least 14 children with 4 separate women, including Grimes, Ashley St. Clair, and Shivon Zilis -- a Neuralink executive and technically his employee. But, the WSJ reports that their sources believe there are many more of Musk kids running around out there.

Guess The Celebrity Booty!

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Can you guess which celebrity put their booty on display in this eye-popping sexy selfie? We'll gather a few clues and send 'em your way, but then it's on you to crack open the unknown celeb!

Born and raised in Los Angeles, he's now a makeup STAR! And, don't knock out his music abilities ... His "Lollipop Luxury" remix features Nicki Minaj. To gauge his age, he started his career on MySpace ...

After you've landed on whose tatted cheeks are on fleek, see if you can guess the celebrity ink with our gallery above!

Bobby Brown Here's My Prerogative ... Britney Butchered My Song!!!

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Bobby Brown’s exercising his prerogative -- and he’s not holding back, saying Britney Spears straight-up butchered his hit "My Prerogative."

The singer didn’t mince words on the "Club Shay Shay" podcast, telling Shannon Sharpe that Britney’s take on his 1988 classic wasn’t just bad, it was a full-blown assault on his ears -- in fact, he said, it was so brutal he literally couldn’t take it.

Shannon stepped in with a reality check, reminding Bobby he did sign off on the cover -- but BB said he was lured by the magic of producer Teddy Riley and the star power of Britney at her peak. He thought she’d elevate the track … not take a wrecking ball to it.

Karmelo Anthony Not Using Moolah From Fundraiser ... Even After Teen Satisfies $250K Bail

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Karmelo Anthony has not withdrawn funds from his nearly $450,000 GiveSendGo fundraiser ... even after he walked free from the slammer on a $250K bond Monday.

Jacob Wells, cofounder of the popular crowdsourcing platform, tells TMZ no funds have been distributed, as the company receives "clarity from the campaign recipient on use of funds so that the people that have given can be confident in how their donation is being used."

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The revelation comes while folks question how Anthony satisfied his $250,000 bond -- which a judge reduced from $1 million -- and how his family is covering his legal costs as the 17-year-old faces a first-degree murder charge in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at their Frisco, Texas track meet earlier this month ... all while allegedly living in a $900,000 rental home.

Gene Hackman Heartbreaking Love Letters Found ... My Lovely Girl, Betsy

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Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were still madly in love right up until their tragic deaths -- a stack of love notes found on their property makes that heartbreakingly clear.

Santa Fe authorities released the touching notes -- in one, Hackman sweetly thanked Betsy, who had been caring for him through his advanced Alzheimer’s, for helping him make her own birthday dinner, and signing it off with, "Love you and the guys, G."

It was clear the pair -- who married in 1991 -- loved the old-school way of showing affection ... with Gene calling Betsy a "lovely girl," and in another note saying he was thinking of her.

The Fast and the Fertile 🏁 World's First Sperm Race Swims Into Action!!! Fight to the Finish

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The world’s first-ever sperm race is officially on -- swimmers are going head-to-head in the name of science … and to spotlight the serious dip in male fertility.

A crew of young moguls and millionaire backers from the startup Sperm Racing have pulled in over $1 million to bring their wild vision to life -- and it’s all going down April 25 at the Hollywood Palladium … with thousands set to watch those lil troopers compete live.

Sperm Racing boss Eric Zhu, a teen tech mogul, hyped up the event in his racing "manifesto," saying ... "Two competitors. Two samples. One microscopic finish line."

Ex-NBA Star Eric Bledsoe Breaks Into Home In Dispute With GF ... Cops Say

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Former NBA star Eric Bledsoe broke into his L.A. home during an argument with his girlfriend this week, law enforcement sources tell TMZ Sports ... and now, it appears he's publicly trying to make amends.

We're told neighbors called the cops regarding a domestic disturbance at Bledsoe's residence ... and when officers arrived, Bledsoe and his girlfriend, Briona Mae, were uncooperative.

Cops investigated the scene and determined an argument took place ... and during the spat, they concluded Bledsoe was locked out of the pad and forced his way back inside on his own.

Arsonist to Gov. Josh Shapiro Stop Having My Friends Killed ... Attack Was Revenge for Gaza Conflict

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The man who admitted to firebombing Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's home says he did it to avenge Palestinian deaths in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Pennsylvania State Police say Cody Balmer made a 911 call around 3 AM Sunday -- about an hour after he hurled Molotov cocktails into Shapiro's home -- and said he wanted the Governor to know he "will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people."

During the call, Balmer also said, "Our people have been put through too much by that monster" ... referring to Shapiro, and added, the Governor needed to stop having his friends (presumably in Gaza) killed.

Wallo267 Saved Suicidal Man From Fatal Jump ... All in a Day's Work!!!

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"Million Dollaz Worth of Game" podcast co-host Wallo267 recently convinced a man NOT to leap to his death from a bridge ... a wild moment that also aligns with his motivational nature.

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Wallo in Beverly Hills this week and he addressed the incident for the first time publicly!!!

Wallo tells us he had just landed home in Philly, and as he was driving home from the airport he spotted a huge police presence on a bridge.

Blake Lively A 'Titan' of TIME ... On Magazine's 100 Most Influential People

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Blake Lively has raced passed "influential person" and taken on immortal status ... 'cause TIME just named her a "Titan" on its annual 100 Most Influential People of 2025 list.

The actress was included on the list in the "Titans" category alongside recognizable names like Serena Williams, 'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels, Simone Biles and Mark Zuckerberg, along with a coterie of other famous faces.

The "Titans" category is for people who are leaders in their field and those who have "made a transformative impact on the world." In past years, the honor has been given to big names like Bill Gates, Michelle Obama and George W. Bush.