Joe Tacopina I'm Confident A$AP Gets Exonerated ... I Win Big Cases Like Rocky's

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Joe Tacopina is ready to flex his legal muscles in court again ... telling us he's feeling good about getting A$AP Rocky off the hook in a criminal assault trial.

The high-powered attorney joined us on "TMZ Live" Monday and we asked him about the Rocky case and some of his legal wins over the years for clients like President Trump and Alex Rodriguez.

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Rocky's case is now in the jury's hands after Joe forcefully defended the rapper in court ... telling us it should be easy for a jury to reach a not-guilty verdict, even though it's not guaranteed.

Wendy Williams I'm Not Withdrawing My Bond With My Son!!!

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Wendy Williams was all about family bonding, spotted reuniting with her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., in Miami ... despite her belief he’d financially taken advantage of her.

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Peep this clip of Wendy living it up after the judge gave her the green light to visit her dad for his birthday weekend ... carving out some time for a cozy brunch with her son at Matilda’s Kitchen -- and if you didn’t know any better, you’d think they were the definition of family goals.

Wendy was all smiles, devouring some delicious bites at the Cuban hotspot, savoring every moment -- while Kevin looked on, clearly loving the sight of his mom enjoying herself.

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Mexican Singer Paquita la del Barrio Dead ... Famous for Rebuking Machismo Culture

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Famed Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio has died ... TMZ has learned.

Her death was announced on her official Instagram page Monday. Paquita la del Barrio, which translates to "Paquita from the hood," was long known as a powerful figure against the machismo culture in Latin America.

The Grammy-nominated singer became infamous for songs that stood up to and defied men, such as "Rata de dos patas," which translates to "Walking rat with two feet."

Unimpeachable President's Day Deals!!! Get Pumped Up 🏋️‍♀️ with These Fitness Finds

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'SNL's 50th Anniversary After-Party Big Stars Pack Into Plaza Hotel ... Kim K, Lady Gaga, Dave Chappelle, More

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'Saturday Night Live's 50th Anniversary after-party at the Plaza Hotel in NYC was a huge extravaganza, with some of the biggest celebs on the planet showing up -- including Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga and Dave Chappelle.

TMZ obtained photos and videos of all the fun, laughter and performances by dozens of celebrities who packed into the ballroom and other parts of the legendary hotel in Midtown Manhattan Sunday night.

Many were photographed in their fancy outfits walking into the event. Of course, Kim K made a huge splash in her silver gown and Gaga looked pretty goth-glam in her get-up.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé All Smiles After Legal Win

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé look like a weight has been lifted from their shoulders .... because they were all smiles in their first public appearance since his rape accuser dismissed her lawsuit.

The power couple ventured out for dinner Sunday night in Beverly Hills, grinning from ear to ear outside the famous Italian restaurant Cipriani.

It's the first time we've seen HOV and Bey since the unnamed woman accusing him and Diddy of rape filed legal docs in federal court to voluntarily dismiss her lawsuit against the music moguls.

Wendy Williams Lets Her Hair Down In Miami!!!

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Wendy Williams is living her best life out of the assisted living facility -- turning her Miami mall trip into a mane event with a salon stop.

Check out these pics -- Wendy’s fresh new blonde streaks were definitely the highlight of her Sunday as she rocked her new 'do while zipping around Brickell City Centre.

Wendy’s always been the blonde bombshell type ... and it looks like she was feeling like her old self again by swapping out her fluffy bangs for some lighter streaks and a glamorous side-part.

O.J. Simpson Estate Executor Mulaney's Murder Joke Was So Funny

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O.J. Simpson was the butt of a John Mulaney joke during the "Saturday Night Live" 50th Anniversary show ... and it got a laugh from the guy overseeing his estate.

The Juice's longtime attorney and current executor of his estate, Malcolm LaVergne, tells TMZ ... Steve Martin's monologue with John Mulaney was great, and John's joke about accused murderers hosting the show was very funny.

In the opening Mulaney observed, "894 people have hosted 'Saturday Night Live,' and it amazes me that only two of them have committed murder."

Candice Bergen Husband Marshall Rose Dead Developer, Philanthropist

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Candice Bergen lost her husband this weekend ... Marshall Rose died Saturday ... TMZ has learned.

We're told Rose died at home in New York from complications with Parkinson's disease. He was surrounded by family. Rose is survived by his famous wife Candice, as well as three children and six grandchildren.

'Saturday Night Live' Even Comedians Are Ready For Carpet ... Anniversary Event Brings Out Huge Stars

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"Saturday Night Live" has been on 50 years ... and, some of the biggest stars in Hollywood gathered to celebrate the brilliant sketch comedy show -- bringing their best style to the carpet.

Cast members Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig brought some spice to the carpet ... with Maya showing off her bright blue dress and Kristen throwing on a revealing, sheer black ensemble. Blake Lively, who hosted the show back in 2009 wore a low-cut silver dress to the event.

The guys brought their A-game too ... with Tracy Morgan and Darrell Hammond stunning in their suits.

Tom Hanks In Jeopardy Over MAGA 'SNL' Skit!!!

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Tom Hanks stirred the pot as he stepped into character for 'SNL's 50th anniversary special -- but his portrayal of a Trump supporter didn’t land well across the board.

The Oscar winner took on the MAGA-hat-wearing role of Doug in a 'Black Jeopardy' skit, where his character preached the world would be better if more people went to church.

When game show host Darnell Hayes -- Kenan Thompson -- went in for a handshake, Doug pulled back, saying, "Don’t like that, whoa, whoa, whoa!"

Lil Wayne's Daughter Beat It, Super Bowl Haters My Dad Killed It on 'SNL 50'!!!

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Lil Wayne's daughter Reginae Carter is swatting down critics of his 'SNL 50' performance, especially since they're comparing it to Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl set!!!

The Young Money MC was backed by The Roots and conducted a medley of his classic hits at Radio Music City Hall over the weekend, opposite Miley Cyrus.

Apparently, the negative responses flooded Reginae's timeline ... because she exploded with fury!

NFL's Ben Cleveland Arrested For DUI ... Cops Say He Blew .178

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Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Ben Cleveland was arrested for DUI last week, TMZ Sports has learned ... after he allegedly drove his truck with a BAC over twice the legal limit.

According to Baldwin County Sheriff's Office documents we obtained, Cleveland was suspected of drunk driving in Milledgeville, Ga. on Feb. 12.

The docs state the 26-year-old -- a third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of the Univ. of Georgia -- was pulled over at around 10:25 PM ... after he had been swerving in a roadway. Cops wrote Cleveland was actually driving so erratically, he nearly steered his black Ford F-250 into a ditch.

Patrick Schwarzenegger Goes Full Frontal In 'White Lotus' 👀 ... Like Father, Like Son!!!

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Arnold Schwarzenegger bared it all in "Terminator" 40 years ago ... and now his son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, is keeping the family tradition alive -- going full frontal in "The White Lotus."

The HBO show's season 3 kicked off Sunday night, and Patrick's character, Saxon Ratliff, wasted no time -- he checked into the luxe Thai resort with his family, and then promptly checked out of his clothes in a full-on NSFW scene.

After striking out with the ladies at the resort, Saxon decided to handle business himself in the scene. He hopped out of bed, butt-naked, strolled to the bathroom, and just when you thought that was it … BAM! The camera swung around, and yep, everything was on display!

Ryan Reynolds Cracks a Joke About Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Legal War

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Ryan Reynolds made a laughing matter out of his and Blake Lively's nasty legal battle with Justin Baldoni at 'SNL 50' Sunday night ... appearing briefly in a bit as Tina Fey and Amy Poehler surveyed the crowd for celebrity guests.

Check out the clip ... the "Saturday Night Live" icons ask him ... "How’s it going?" to which he quips ... "Great! Why, what have you heard?"

Fans can see Blake was all smiles as her hubby got some camera time ... though she looked like she saw a ghost when he asked his rhetorical question.

Kim Sae-Ron Cause of Death Revealed

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Kim Sae-ron's cause of death has been revealed ... the young actress has tragically died by suicide.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Korean police say Kim -- who was only 24 -- was found dead at her home in Seoul on Sunday, and her death is being ruled as a suicide.

The news agency says a police official stated, "We believe she made an extreme choice and plan to handle it as a suicide."