Andre Ward Message To Ryan Garcia ... Stay Off Social Media!!!
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Former boxing champ Andre Ward tells TMZ Sports he's got a simple solution for Ryan Garcia's apparent woes ... stay off social media -- and start taking his upcoming fight with Devin Haney more seriously.
Garcia has a bunch of his fans -- and Ward, too -- concerned about his mental health ... after he spent a few days this past month posting some bizarre things on his X and Instagram pages.
Some of the posts included vows to expose numerous secrets about society ... as well as a video claiming something bad had happened to him.
Ward told us out in NYC this week he's noticed it all, and he's worried -- but he thinks the 25-year-old can get back on track if he simply stops hitting the send button online.
"I think the first thing is, he's got to get off social media," Ward said. "I think somebody around him gotta tell him, 'We gotta deal with this, but we not going to deal with it in the public side.'"
"It's enough to be dealing with it and struggling with it as is," he continued, "but then you gon' let the whole world in on your struggle. It's not always a wise thing to do."
Things have seemed to turn so troubling with Garcia that some of his biggest supporters have urged him to opt out of his April 20 bout with Haney ... but Ward believes he'll manage -- if his training camp goes accordingly.
"That ain't time for self-care, that's not time for counseling, that's time to get ready for war," the 40-year-old said.
"I'm praying for him and I wish him nothing but the best."
For his part, Garcia acknowledged in a video earlier this week there have been some "pretty intense things" on his social media pages ... but he's now focusing solely -- at least publicly -- on "boxing, sports and my fight."
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Sunny Celebrities ... Hollywood Gets Lit For Daylight Savings!
You may have woken up a tad dazed and confused this morning -- time change and all -- but don't fret, because these sunny snaps of celebs will get you goin' and light up your Sunday!
Bright-eyed celebs like Brody Jenner and Tia Blanco started their day off right under the natural light, Jennifer Lopez enjoyed longer days of light with a sun-lit selfie to prove it, and Kylie Jenner was glowing and stayed true to her roots: "Rise N' Shine!"
Your Monday is starting an hour earlier tomorrow, but it's nothing to lose sleep over ... Awaken your senses with these sunny stars!
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ZAK BAGANS SNAGS BANCHERO ROOKIE CARD!!! Drops $160k at Auction
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"Ghost Adventures" star Zak Bagans ain't just chasing ghouls -- the dude's a major sports buff, and has been dropping serious cash on some top-notch sports memorabilia.
The paranormal investigator tells TMZ he splashed a jaw-dropping $160,000 at Goldin Auctions to snag the NBA Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero Best 1/1 rookie card, which is most definitely a sports collector's dream.
Also, the card is signed by Banchero himself in sleek blue ink -- which undoubtedly increased its monetary value.
Zak's not just splurging for kicks, he's playing the long game here ... saying the card could be a goldmine down the road and worth millions if he wins an MVP or future championship. Talk about a savvy investment move!
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What's more, the person who first scored that epic NBA rookie card before it hit the auction block was none other than Jonny Venters, the Atlanta Braves All-Star pitcher!
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Venters spoke to the owner of Goldin Auction, Ken Goldin himself, about getting his hands on the holy grail of sports memorabilia -- with KG dubbing it the ultimate hit from 2022.
But, back to Zak, he's clearly making waves in the sports collecting world -- so much so that he tells us he's developing a whole TV series around it. Safe to say, if his ghost-hunting gig hits a snag, he's got a solid backup plan right in the heart of the action!
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Jonathan Majors Hitting Gym Hard For Potential New Movie Role
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Jonathan Majors' Hollywood career isn't over yet -- even as his sentencing looms, he's going full gym rat, getting in shape for an upcoming film shoot ... and we got a glimpse of his routine.
Sources close to Majors tell TMZ … he was in L.A. for a week, hitting the gym hard and training for a possible gig before flying back to New York.
No word on what Jonathan's potential role might be, but we're told it would require him to be in incredible shape ... and that's why he was training so intensely.
Our sources say Jonathan's aiming to get shredded -- like superhero ripped -- and the video shows he's getting pretty close to that goal.
Remember, Jonathan was a Marvel star before the studio dropped him immediately after a New York jury found him guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment for the now-infamous incident with his ex-GF, Grace Jabbari.
We're told Jonathan's working out with his regular trainers, who are getting him in tip-top shape.
For the next month or so, our sources say Jonathan will be shuffling back and forth between visiting Meagan Good in New York and training in Los Angeles.
What's unclear is when the movie shoot would begin -- if he lands it, time is of the essence ... assuming he'd have to get it done before he's sentenced.
Right now, sentencing is set for April 8, but his lawyers are still trying to get the conviction thrown out.
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Jimmy Kimmel Good Genes Or Good Docs?!
He's already got a star on the Walk of Fame ... Jimmy Kimmel's looks over the years deserve an Oscar!
Here is a 36-year-old version of the late-night talk show host, looking spiffy back in 2004 (left). This was shortly after his Comedy Central classic "The Man Show" wrapped and just one year into his long-standing tenure on "Jimmy Kimmel Live"!
And, two decades later the host with the most is still sharp while staying buttoned-up in another penguin suit while working the award show circuit earlier this year (right).
So who's to thank for this golden statue's good looks?
Jimmy Kimmel ...
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TMZ TV Recap Taylor and Travis Do Singapore ... 'Euphoria' Season 3, Antonio Tarver
We're just about ready to start a new week -- but before we do, let's review our TV topics.
TMZ Live
Starting out on "TMZ Live" ... Charles and Charlie talked about Travis Kelce flying out to Singapore to catch his girlfriend Taylor Swift's latest concerts in town -- where he was dancing and having a good time ... and where Taylor seemed to make a change for him.
Check it out ... it appears she made a lyric change, and perhaps out of respect for TK!
TMZ on TV
Next up, we got "TMZ on TV" ... where the gang discussed "Euphoria" star Nika King and her recent admission(?) that she's hurting financially amid delays for Season 3 of the show.
A follow-up interview suggested she wasn't really broke ... and we debate all that here.
TMZ Sports
Lastly on "TMZ Sports" ... Babcock talked to Antonio Tarver about the Paul vs. Tyson fight.
Check your local listings for when TMZ is on in your area or catch up on past episodes!
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Celebrity Scramble Guess Who!
Underneath this mashed-up image is an American actor -- both on the big screen and the Broadway stage -- who first made a name for himself with his role as Mr. Bones. Do you have the celeb knowledge to dust off this rusty pic?
He enjoys giving sound advice at the local diner, especially when he's sitting across from none other than Zendaya. He's also set to play Joe Jackson next year in the musical biopic "Michael."
Tonight's a big night for this shining star ... Will he take home the Oscar for the Leading Role?!
You've got this!
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49ers Quarterback Mr. & Mrs. Purdy ... You May Kiss the Bride!!!
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Brock Purdy was once labeled "Mr. Irrelevant" in the NFL 'cause of his lowly draft status -- but now, he's a married man ... and his regular surname will do just fine for the missus.
The 49ers quarterback got hitched Saturday in Des Moines, IA -- saying "I do" to his longtime GF Jenna Brandt ... to whom he got engaged this past summer. They obviously didn't wanna wait long to get married ... 'cause this is them as the bride and groom!
Peep the pics ... Brock and Jenna were in the classic tux/wedding gown 'fits -- and yes, they were each looking fantastic. Ditto for the squad they had with them ... everyone was sharp.
And if you're wondering, yes ... Brock and Jenna enjoyed themselves some newlywed kisses for the camera right outside the church where they tied the knot. We're hearing it was a packed wedding, too, with upwards of 350 guests and 4 different buses for transportation.
Unclear if any teammates showed up for the nuptials ... but Brock and Jenna were beaming regardless. It's a sweet silver lining for him, no doubt, after the Super Bowl loss -- where he played damn well ... and was within a few plays of winning it all against the Chiefs.
As for Brock and his bride -- it's fitting they got married in Iowa ... on account they met at Iowa State University as college students, and kept their relationship going into the NFL.
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No word on when exactly they first got together, but Jenna and Brock went IG official just a couple years ago ... and it seems Jenna is a country girl from the photos she posted, whereas BP is a desert boy himself (Arizona, born and raised).
They might've only been dating for a few years -- but Brock was clearly head over heels, 'cause he got on bended knee this past July ... and had a sweet message for her too.
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In posting his engagement pics, Brock wrote ... "My Jenna girl forever. I can’t wait to be your husband and grow together in Christ. Here’s to forever babe. I love you JB!!
Now, they're forever babes ... meet Mr. and Mrs. Purdy, everybody.
Congrats!!!
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TYREEK HILL IN HEATED CLASH AT ATL COMEDY GIG!!! Escalates After His Exit
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Tyreek Hill was involved in a heated confrontation at Kevin Hart's comedy gig in Atlanta ... which escalated into a full-blown brawl… TMZ has learned.
Sources close to the Dolphins’ star wide receiver tell us that after settling into a seat at the Coca-Cola Roxy Friday, a woman grabbed him, claiming he had taken the seat she had paid for.
We're told Tyreek refrained from any physical retaliation ... he simply denied the accusation and immediately got the hell outta there before the situation spiraled.
Wise move, because according to cops…the dispute did get physical when the same woman, accompanied by a male companion, became involved in a verbal exchange with Tyreek’s friends.
Tensions boiled over, leading to a physical confrontation when she allegedly pushed someone from the other group.
The venue’s security managed to pump the brakes on the conflict ... before cops from Cobb County PD responded to the scene and separated the involved parties.
Cops say they reviewed video and determined the woman was the primary aggressor in the altercation, and she and her male companion were detained in handcuffs.
However, the people they clashed with didn't cooperate with police, and didn't want to press charges.
Everyone was released without further incident.
PRINCE HARRY & MEGHAN MARKLE SURPRISE Visit with UVALDE VICTIM's Fam
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are having a moment deep in the heart of Texas -- they made an unannounced stop to see the family of Irma Garcia ... a teacher killed during the Uvalde school shooting.
The Sussexes headed to Uvalde Saturday to spend some QT with Irma's family. You might recall, her story was even more tragic, because her husband Joe died 2 days after the mass shooting from a heart attack.
The Garcias were delighted by the surprise visit, with her nephew John Martinez writing on X: "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry came to my house! They're such a beautiful couple and I'm so blessed - so glad they came to check up on the family!"
Martinez also gushed about how loving and supportive H&M were to his cousins ... and also shared a clip of the pair singing "Happy Birthday" to his mom.
As you can see, Harry and Meghan also posed for snaps and chatted with the Garcias ... virtually becoming part of the family for the day.
Meghan first connected with the Garcias a few days after the tragic 2022 shooting ... while she was in Uvalde to honor the slain teachers and students.
MM was pictured visiting outside the nearby Uvalde County Courthouse at the time ... leaving a bouquet of white roses at a makeshift memorial.
Weeks later, she reached out to Irma's sister to check on the family's wellbeing, especially the 4 children who lost both their mom and dad under heart-wrenching circumstances.
Irma was one of 2 teachers and 19 children gunned down on May 24 at Robb Elementary, in Uvalde, Texas.
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DONATELLA VERSACE FASHION EMERGENCY ... Stuck in Elevator at LGBT Event!!
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Donatella Versace really knows how to make an entrance, even if it involves getting stuck in an elevator ... which is what went down as she arrived to cohost an event at the L.A. LGBT Center with Dwyane Wade.
Sources tell TMZ it was a full house in the elevator, as the designer was held prisoner with her assistant, her publicist, her security, the center's CMO, and the head of Versace PR for 10-15 minutes -- and we've got the footage of them finally being freed.
As you can see, the elevator clearly has a mind of its own, refusing to cooperate. But, security on the other side steps in to save the day, prying those stubborn doors open with their bare hands ... and Versace eventually emerges, looking somewhat dazed and confused.
The rest of DV's team trickled out behind ... and we're told everyone survived the whole situation unscathed. Fashion emergency averted!
The fire department arrived on the scene to double-check everything shortly after ... and it looks like there are no major lingering issues over the elevator incident.
Of course, the show must go on ... and Versace went on to be named the Org's Global Ambassador and also donated $50,000 to the center.
Donatella even turned the situation into a charming anecdote during her speech after being introduced by Wade, saying: "I feel so honored to be here tonight. It's so emotional for me -- but also because I was stuck in the elevator. I thought I was never going to make it to this roof, but I did!"
2nite. Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Zaya Wade and Donatella Versace at the @LALGBTCenter Celebration. #justforvariety pic.twitter.com/ttMlRjbQND
— Marc Malkin (@marcmalkin) March 9, 2024 @marcmalkin
As for Wade ... he was there with his wife, Gabrielle Union, and his transgender daughter, Zaya Wade. During his speech, he gushed that he stood by his daughter and was using his voice loud and proud to continue growing the community. Love is love, y'all.
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Fort Worth Zoo Gorilla Goes Apes***!!! Charges at Zookeeper Before Standoff
Staring down an angry silverback gorilla is not where anyone wants to be -- but a Fort Worth zookeeper did, and the terrifying scene was all captured by zoo patrons.
The video has blown up on TikTok, and it's easy to see why -- Elmo, a 34-year-old male silverback, charged out of a cave-like part of his enclosure heading straight for one of the keepers.
The employee was able to throw a large tin pan, or bucket, as a distraction for Elmo ... as she bolted toward a door. As she holds it open for a few seconds, she's now locked eyes with the massive ape ... and they appear to be in a silent, but tense standoff.
Adding to the drama is the fact a second zookeeper was standing just a few feet away from the gorilla ... hiding behind a tree.
The video was captured by former zoo security officer, Ben White, according to WFAA. He told the outlet, the second zoo worker was trying to play a "fun" game of hide and go seek with Elmo ... to distract him from charging at the other employee.
The ploy worked, as Elmo eventually calmed down and, later, he even held up the tin pan ... seemingly trying to return it to the employees.
White says he actually shot the video several months ago, but it's just now caught fire on social media.
Fort Worth Zoo says the 2 keepers didn't know Elmo was still free in the enclosure when they entered -- but their tactics worked perfectly. There was never any physical contact between Elmo and the keepers ... and no one got hurt.
Zoo officials said, "The zookeepers work with and train these animals every day and thanks to their knowledge and expertise, they navigated the situation calmly and were able to exit the yard safely.”
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Kanye West & Bianca Censori Ass Out in L.A. for 'Vultures 2' Party!!!
Kanye West's wife is keeping her wardrobe risque ... even though they're back on U.S. soil, she's still flashing as much skin as she did in Europe -- and it might be the perfect distraction from yet another late release from her husband.
Bianca Censori was rocking a completely sheer black bodysuit and high-high garter boots with her bare ass cheeks on full display Friday night in L.A. ... as she and Ye arrived at a listening party for his "Vultures 2" album.
The project was supposed to be released to the public on Friday, but as he typically does ... Kanye hit pause, and it never dropped.
Inside the party, though, no one seemed to mind the delay. Hell, they were all getting to hear the unfinished album -- and, no doubt, Bianca gave everyone something else to talk about ... her lack of clothing.
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As for the album's status -- Kanye told fans on social media, "We in the lab." Just as he did for the first 'Vultures' record, Ye is working with Ty Dolla $ign for the follow-up.
For now, fans won't get the album drop from Kanye, but they will get Bianca continuing to drop articles of clothing.
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CAA PRE-OSCARS PARTY MAJOR HOLLYWOOD HANGOUT!!!
The CAA Pre-Oscars shindig was the place to be ... with the best of the biz out to play at The Sunset Tower Hotel, gearing up for the glitz and glam to come on Sunday.
The legendary bash is known as one of the major Oscars warm-up events, and just like every year, Friday night's shindig featured a who's who in Hollywood with lots of the nominees -- like Best Actor hopeful Cillian Murphy -- in the mix and rubbing elbows.
Previous Oscar winners Viola Davis and Brendan Fraser were also part of the line-up -- along with Chris Rock and Sacha Baron Cohen. Of course, it's been 2 years since Chris was targeted by Will Smith onstage at the Oscars -- so, it's nice to see him back enjoying the festivities.
Some of the others mingling the night away were Danny DeVito, Demi Moore, Jeff Goldblum, Donald Glover, Sir Patrick Stewart, Best Actor nominee Jeffrey Wright, Chris Evans, Salma Hayek, Olivia Wilde, and Neil Patrick Harris.
The future of the movie biz was also on hand ... younger actors like "May December" star Charles Melton and Anya Taylor-Joy, "Top Gun: Maverick's Glen Powell and model Kaia Gerber.
Now, they're not big screen stars, but the hosts with the most Andy Cohen and Kelly Ripa kept the party vibes going strong at the bash, which had DJ Rashida and Lady Sha spinning the beats.
CAA reps some of the biggest names in the biz -- such as "Barbie" stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling -- and it hosts this pre-awards bash every year to celebrate clients, colleagues and peers.
It always has a major turnout ... and once again, it was one of the hottest tickets in town!
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Taylor & Travis Time to Chill ... Night Out on Town After Singapore Concert
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially in their vacay era -- something the lovebirds eased into with a night of celebrating in Singapore with her band.
OMG!! Travis SPOTTED with Taylor On Golf Kart After Concert | Travis Kelce in Singapore pic.twitter.com/Wr1ChQgjkL
— Breakingnews (@janetking851241) March 9, 2024 @janetking851241
The couple looked to be having a casual date night near a mall, where some fans spotted them getting escorted around the grounds in a golf cart. One of the Swifties shouted, "Congrats, Travis" ... perhaps referring to his Super Bowl victory last month -- but, more likely, giving the NFL star props for dating Taylor!
📹| Taylor and Travis spotted at Korma restaurant with her band members + backup singers ☺️pic.twitter.com/LWzGik5baB
— Taylor Swift Updates 🩶 (@swifferupdates) March 9, 2024 @swifferupdates
Traylor's been busy as ever since he touched down in Singapore to catch her last 2 shows there. They also did dinner at a fancy Japanese restaurant called KOMA, where they were joined by some of her bandmates.
The Singapore shows wrapped up the Southeast Asia leg of her "Eras" world tour, and now she has a couple months free to travel and/or chill out with her BF ... who's also in off-season vacay mode.
Wherever they go, they're sure to draw tons of attention -- even as they walked through an apparently empty mall, someone spotted them as they hugged and walked hand-in-hand.
As we reported, Travis was having the time of his life at TayTay's concert the previous night. He and his buddies were dancing their asses off in a stadium luxury suite ... and, later, he was waiting for her with a hug and kiss as soon as she ran off the stage.
Taylor's next scheduled show isn't until May, in Paris, so they've got time to do whatever the hell they choose.
This marks the first time in their relationship that they can both be off-the-clock -- it will be interesting to see what they do with the time ... and how it impacts their relationship.
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Vegan Bakery Investigation Doh-Nuts, We Got Dunkin'd!!! State Launches Probe
The owners of a vegan bakery in Long Island say they've become gluten'd for punishment -- instead of getting dairy and gluten-free treats, they fear a vendor sent them ... Dunkin' Donuts!!!
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It might sound funny, but New York state officials are now investigating what went down inside CindySnacks in Huntington, NY. The store is a vegan joint, but it's accusing one of its vendors of supplying non-vegan baked goods ... possibly purchased from Dunkin'.
The offending item was a donut, which CindySnacks posted on its Instagram earlier this week -- a strawberry frosted donut covered with purple and orange colored Ds -- which CindySnacks pointed out, looks very much like a Dunkin' menu item.
CindySnacks co-owner Jonathan Stengel wrote in the post, “I immediately became concerned as to why this one donut was decorated differently than all the others and in such a strikingly similar way to a recognizable chain.” He says he pulled all items they'd received from the vendor, The Savory Fig, until he could figure out what was happening.
Stengel says he contacted The Savory Fig owner, informing them ... "If these are Dunkin’ Donuts the ingredients could kill somebody as we have so many ppl with severe dairy allergies that shop here."
Although the vendor insisted the donut was not a Dunkin' design, Stengel and his partner decided to check on their own with a home-testing kit for gluten ... and he says it came back positive.
For now, CindySnacks has cut ties with that vendor, and New York State's Dept. of Agriculture and Markets told Newsday it would be probing the incident. Meanwhile, the owner of The Savory Fig told the outlet CindySnacks' account of events is "untrue," and denied the donut in question came from her facility.