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Taylor Swift's father, Scott Swift, won't be facing any legal trouble after his alleged altercation with a paparazzo down in Australia.

New South Wales Police Force confirmed to TMZ ... "Officers attached to North Shore Police Area Command have conducted an investigation following a report of an assault at Neutral Bay Wharf about 2:30 AM on Tuesday 27 February 2024."

No other details of the investigation were provided, but the bottom line is they didn't find enough evidence for this to go any further.

Brendan Paul -- Sean "Diddy" Combs' alleged "mule" who was arrested on Monday while the rap mogul and his crew were stopped by federal law enforcement agents -- previously had a career as a college basketball player.

Paul suited up for the Syracuse Orange from 2018-2020 ... and while he wasn't exactly a star there -- he did log minutes in 17 games during his two seasons.

Paul went on to transfer to Fairmont State University in West Virginia after his time in New York ... and he fared much better on the court in his two years there -- recording 51 points, 23 rebounds, 19 assists and 11 steals.

Director Ridley Scott appeared seriously frustrated after he was inadvertently caught in the crossfire, figuratively, during the federal raid on Diddy's Los Angeles-area home.

Check out the new photos showing the Oscar nominee getting out of his vehicle Monday after law enforcement blocked him from getting to his home in Holmby Hills ... not a great day to be Diddy's neighbor.

As police taped off the neighborhood street near Diddy's $40 million mansion, the filmmaker was spotted stuck in traffic amid the chaos.

Jenn Tran got tapped to be the first Asian-American 'Bachelorette' in TV history -- something that the first African-American 'Bachelorette' is incredibly proud to see come to fruition.

Rachel Lindsay -- who made history as the first Black lead in the 'Bachelorette' franchise back in 2017 -- tells TMZ she's beyond thrilled about the announcement ... 'cause from her view, the show having an Asian in the driver's seat is beyond meaningful and necessary.

With that said, Rachel isn't really patting ABC on the back too much -- noting it took over 20 years to make this happen, and indirectly pushing the idea that true love can only look one way.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are shutting down their charitable foundation due, at least partly, to fallout from Will's infamous Oscars slap.

The A-list spouses are closing the Will And Jada Smith Family Foundation amid a significant drop off in donations, according to Variety ... which says the foundation's tax filings show major donors -- like CAA and American Airlines -- bailed after Will slapped Chris Rock during the 2022 Academy Awards.

Apparently, the foundation went from bringing in over $2 million in 2021 to less than $400K in 2022.

Cardi B told a wild story about LAPD officers searching her over suspected drug trafficking -- but it sounds like she was just yapping to yap ... 'cause there's no record of it at all.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... whatever Cardi was ranting about on Monday -- namely, allegedly being detained by cops and getting strip-searched, etc. -- does not appear to be grounded in reality ... as our sources tell us there's no evidence it ever occurred.

We're told that different divisions poked around on what she was describing -- which was somewhat incoherent rambling, TBH -- simply doesn't exist on any report sheet. Our sources insist that if something as dramatic as what she described happened, it'd be documented.

Christine Quinn's husband, Christian Dumontet, is trying to turn the tables -- this after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting her -- because he's running to court for protection.

Dumontet's attorney, Alexandra Kazarian of Geragos & Geragos just filed for a temporary restraining order that seeks to enforce a legal forcefield around him -- something he says is more than necessary considering what she's alleged against him to police ... including domestic violence, which Dumontet completely denies.

In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Dumontet tells a very different story over what allegedly occurred last week when he was hauled away by police officers in his bathrobe.

It would've been better than an episode of "Veep" ... sadly, Vice President Aaron Rodgers won't be coming to a poll near you -- Robert F. Kennedy has picked his running mate, and it's NOT the 4-time NFL MVP!

During a campaign event in Oakland on Tuesday, RFK Jr. announced Northern California-based attorney Nicole Shanahan, 38, would anchor the Independent's ticket.

Of course, RFK Jr. was considering two other high-profile options ... including 40-year-old Rodgers, a future first-ballot Hall of Famer, who the 70-year-old confirmed was near the "top" of his shortlist. Mike Rowe and Jesse Ventura were also considered.

Diddy's no longer associated with Revolt TV in any form or fashion -- the company he started in 2013 -- because it's now completely under new ownership ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the deal tell us Diddy recently sold off all of his shares to an interested buyer for an undisclosed sum -- but we're told the company remains Black-owned ... upholding its original connection and dedication to furthering the culture.

Like we said, it's unclear what exactly Revolt went for when it was all said and done -- but we're told the new boss wishes to remain anonymous for the time being. With that said, our sources say they share a deep passion for Black culture ... and they plan on publicly making a formal introduction in the coming weeks.

The NCAA tournament wasn't all fun and games for the Utah Utes women's basketball team ... 'cause several players were allegedly called the N-word and other "racial hate crimes" while at the team hotel.

Utes head coach Lynne Roberts revealed the cruel acts following their 2nd round loss to 4-seeded Gonzaga on Monday, claiming they had to relocate the entire team from their hotel in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho over the incredibly offensive treatment.

"We had several instances of some kind of racial hate crimes towards our program," Roberts said during the post-game press conference. "Incredibly upsetting for all of us."

Diddy's alleged "mule" -- as described in a recent lawsuit -- was arrested Monday while Diddy and his crew were stopped by federal law enforcement agents ... TMZ has confirmed.

According to the affidavit, obtained by TMZ, 25-year-old Brendan Paul was booked on two separate drug charges after the feds intercepted Diddy's plane at the Opa Locka Airport in Miami -- namely, one count of possession of suspected cocaine and another of possession of suspected marijuana candy ... both of which are felonies in Florida.

In the paperwork, officers claim that while they were working in conjunction with Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection personnel ... they came across what they describe as the suspected drugs in Paul's travel bags, which they say he claimed.

Former NFL star Malcolm Butler -- who famously helped the Patriots win Super Bowl XLIX with a last-minute interception -- was arrested in Rhode Island earlier this month, TMZ Sports has confirmed.

According to North Providence Police Dept. documents, Butler was thrown behind bars back on March 16 after officers say he displayed signs of driving drunk during a traffic stop.

Cops say they initially pulled his white Mercedes-Benz over at around 3:22 AM ... after he was allegedly blocking traffic while stopped in a travel lane.

Diddy had no idea he was on Uncle Sam's radar before federal agents came storming through his front doors -- which is interesting considering the severity of the allegations he's been facing lately.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the Bad Boy founder and his team were completely in the dark about what was coming Monday -- namely, the fact Homeland Security was coordinating two separate raids on both coasts ... one in L.A. and one in Miami.

While some might've suspected Diddy was privy to the situation -- on account of him being stopped on the runway of an airport in Miami -- we're told that's simply not true.

Diddy's two sons who were hauled out of his L.A. home during a federal raid came back to the property late at night -- but they left very quickly thereafter ... with their stuff in tow.

Justin and King Combs -- who were seen on video in handcuffs as Homeland Security agents swept through their father's Beverly Hills estate -- ended up arriving and eventually hightailing it late Monday night ... this after the feds had a good look around.

Once the raid was over and the streets cleared ... we're told the house seemed relatively empty -- but it wasn't until Justin pulled up to the property around 10:30 PM PT that there was some movement ... including what we're told appeared to be him gathering boxes and/or luggage. Paps who were stationed outside recorded the action from beyond the main gate.

11:34 AM PT -- We've gotten some much-needed clarification on what exactly is happening at the gym Taylor Swift frequents whenever she drops in for a workout -- and while it's not nearly as dramatic as it was made out to be ... she does, in fact, get special treatment when she's there.

A rep for Dogpound tells TMZ ... "Dogpound is a by-appointment establishment. We value members' experience and have never had anyone wait outside for 2 hours. The narrative running in the media does not accurately reflect circumstances. We respect the privacy of our clients." On the issue of who these people outside were, they wouldn't say.

Lucky for us, we found the answer another way ... sources familiar with this gym tell us that several of the folks pictured in workout attire are actually Dogpound employees -- whom, we're told, do have to get out when Taylor swings by to get some exercise.

Lil Wayne gave fans an extra treat by popping up at one of Drake's recent shows, but onlookers in the audience noticed the dynamic duo getting an onstage assist ... from a teleprompter!

Weezy was Drake's surprise guest Sunday night in Sunrise, FL -- the same show where he barked back at Kendrick Lamar -- and some fans noticed a screen on the edge of the stage with the lyrics from "Right Above It" ... the song they were performing.

Actually, the entire stage of Amerant Bank Arena was fitted with teleprompters -- whichever direction Drake and Wayne ran, the lyrics were right there at their feet.