Solar Eclipse Coverage Ballsy Broadcast!!! Mexican Station Airs Testicles on Live TV
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1:40 PM PT -- Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... these balls do not belong to Tommy Lee.
We're told Tommy Lee had, in fact, posted this video on his socials -- but only after it was sent to him ... at which point he posted it, but deleted it a short time later. In other words, these testes aren't Tommy's ... despite the rumors that are going around.
That's one fella ruled out!
That's NOT the moon blocking the light -- one Mexican TV station's solar eclipse coverage Monday was totally nuts, as in the pair of testicles that somehow ended up on the screen ... and they might be famous!
Jason Derulo Diddy's Innocent Until Proven Guilty
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Diddy has a new defender in Hollywood -- and that would be Jason Derulo ... who says the guy shouldn't be persecuted by the public until all the facts are in, and they're just not yet.
We talked to the singer Tuesday in NYC while he was out and about, and our photog asked JD head on ... should innocent until proven guilty apply here for Puff???? Considering Diddy actually helped Jason break into the industry way back when ... his answer is telling.
Jason says he agrees with the old adage ... and that Diddy should be afforded that grace until more evidence surfaces, if any does at all, that implicates him in something nefarious.
GYPSY ROSE BLANCHARD NO PRENUP WITH RYAN ANDERSON ... Shouldn't Be Complicated
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard recently put pen to paper to make her divorce from Ryan Anderson official -- but there's no prenup in place ... although the consequences of that are a bit hazy.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ Gypsy and her now-estranged husband didn't hash out a prenup before they got hitched -- while Gypsy was still incarcerated -- because they thought their marriage was the real deal.
Best laid plans!
John Salley Hurley Shouldn't Take UK Job ... My Ex-Teammate Should!!!
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Kentucky's coaching job is still up for grabs, and Dan Hurley should stay far away from it ... at least that's what John Salley thinks!!!
TMZ Sports caught up with the former Bad Boy Piston out in L.A. while he was on his way to record an episode of the "Wander Well" Podcast ... and he told us one of his ex-teammates would be a much better fit for the job than Hurley.
Salley said while UK is one of the most prestigious programs in all of college basketball ... Hurley has a dream situation after winning back-to-back Natty's with UConn -- so he shouldn't make the leap to Lexington.
TMZ TV Hot Takes Billy Dee Williams' Surprising Take on Blackface ... Ricky Martin's Alleged Erection, Jason Kelce's WWE Future
We hope your week is speeding by .... but here are some TMZ TV hot takes if you need a little pick-me-up.
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First up on "TMZ Live," Charles and Mike discuss Billy Dee Williams' surprising stance on blackface ... as the 'Star Wars' alum told Bill Maher he believes actors should be allowed to do "anything."
Social Worker In 'Joker' 'Memba Her?!
American actress Sharon Washington was in her late 50s when she was cast to play The Joker's social worker at Arkham Asylum -- asking him if he remembers how he got committed to the hospital -- in the 2019 thriller/crime movie "The Joker".
Joining Washington in the award-winning film included Joaquin Phoenix as the anti-social and self-isolating clown worker, Joker/Arthur Flek, Robert De Niro as the famous talk-show host, whom the Joker idolizes, Murray Franklin and Zazie Beetz as the single mother and Arthur's girlfriend who also lives in his apartment building, Sophie Dumond.
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'Good Times' Star Slams Netflix Cartoon ... You Call This Progressive???
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BernNadette Stanis is weighing in on the controversy surrounding the new "Good Times" cartoon ... and yeah, she isn't real happy with this one.
We got the original 'Good Times' star -- who played Thelma Evans on the OG show -- and she came on 'TMZ Live' Tuesday to tell us how she felt about Netflix's rebooted animated series ... which many have called somewhat backwards in its portrayal of a new generation.
Check it out ... BernNadette says she was actually approached about being involved in the show when she first told about it -- but in the end, it doesn't sound like it came to fruition.
Conan O'Brien Stoked Over 'Tonight Show' Return ... Late Night's Here to Stay!!!
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Conan O'Brien is looking forward to his return to "The Tonight Show" 14 years after his messy exit ... telling TMZ there's no bad blood, and that he's excited to hit the stage again.
We caught up with the comedian outside the Whitby Hotel in NYC Tuesday -- just as he was on his way to film his 'TS' appearance at 30 Rock -- where he told us how he was feeling heading into his highly-anticipated late-night comeback.
As Conan puts it ... he's jazzed to be in front of the camera again in that environment -- as he has nothing but fond memories about his time there, which is interesting considering he was fired by NBC in 2010 ... and rather unceremoniously too.
Ex-'Howard Stern Show' Star Arrested for Battery ... Beat On Dude, Live Streamed in Car
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A woman who appeared on "The Howard Stern Show" once upon a time got into an ugly tussle with her boyfriend while driving ... something she live streamed and got arrested for.
Elisa Jordana -- a singer/model/writer who appeared with Howard Stern and co. back in the early 2010s -- had a live video of herself up and running Monday ... which showed her in the car with a guy who went on to tell police he was her boyfriend.
In the video, which was live-streamed for several minutes, Elisa and this dude in the passenger seat could be seen bickering back and forth ... and eventually, things turned violent.
Woman's Search for MIA Husband I'm Filing for Divorce ASAP!!! Thanks Internet for Tracking Him Down
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Ashley McGuire's the woman who went viral by asking Internet sleuths to locate her missing husband -- and now that she's found him, she's ending their marriage ... TMZ has learned.
Ashley tells TMZ ... she received a text from her estranged husband Charles after her Facebook plea blew up online. She says Charles, who also goes by Charlie, said he is willing to sit down and talk, after allegedly walking out on her and their kids last year.
Ashley has since taken down her viral Facebook post, explaining she no longer needs it up since she has Charles' new address -- courtesy of an online follower who tracked it down for her.
Frankie Valli Son Files for TRO Against Bro ... Stay Away From Dad & Me!!!
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4/10 -- 11:40 AM PT -- Emilio Valli's restraining order was granted... TMZ confirmed. Frankie is protected under the TRO.
5:20 PM PT -- A rep for Frankie Valli tells TMZ ... Frankie is saddened by these unfortunate events and appreciates that his privacy will be respected as he works out these family issues.
Frankie Valli's son is accusing his other son of breaking into their father's home and threatening to harm both of them ... and now, he wants court-ordered protection for both and his famous father.
The singer's 29-year-old son Emilio just filed for a temporary restraining order in Los Angeles against his 36-year-old brother Francesco -- claiming his older sibling attempted to bust into Frankie's property last week ... only to go on and allegedly hurl threats at them.
Per the docs, obtained by TMZ, Emilio claims he and Frankie have been having this issue with Francesco for months -- explaining their dad provides financial support for his boy ... even though Emilio alleges drug abuse against his bro, and says he's gotten desperate lately.
AOKI LEE SIMMONS Splits with Much Older BF ... After 5-Day Romance
Aoki Lee Simmons has already called it quits with her much older boyfriend ... TMZ has confirmed.
The exact reason for their split remains unclear -- but we're told Aoki isn't planning on dating restaurateur Vittorio Assaf beyond the time they've already spent together in St. Barts ... where they've been canoodling for the past several days.
While we know Russell was supportive of the relationship -- People Mag reports that Aoki's mom was not approving at all ... in fact, they say KLS was "concerned" about the age gap.
Jay Leno Named Wife Mavis' Conservator ... Amid Her Dementia Battle
Jay Leno has officially been named the conservator for his wife, Mavis, amid her battle with dementia ... TMZ has confirmed.
The former 'Tonight Show' host was granted the conservatorship of his longtime spouse in a hearing in Los Angeles on Tuesday, where -- according to People -- Mavis' lawyer spoke in favor of Jay taking on the official role of looking out for his wife's best interests.
A judge also reportedly praised the 73-year-old comedian for the care he has provided Mavis, who Jay married in November 1980.
NFL Draft Prospect T'Vondre Sweat Involved In Rollover Car Crash ... Before DWI Arrest
T'Vondre Sweat is fortunate to have been able to walk out of jail this weekend under his own power ... because cops say the top NFL draft prospect was involved in a rollover car crash just hours before he was thrown behind bars.
New Austin Police Department documents we obtained state that Sweat's 2023 orange Ford Bronco flipped on its side after it collided with a 2020 blue Dodge sports car on a Texas highway at around 4:41 AM on Sunday.
In the docs, cops state the Dodge hit the Bronco from behind, causing it to lose control, roll over, and eventually come to a stop on its right side.
Merv Griffin Massive La Quinta Estate For Sale ... 7 Residences, 40 Acres, Etc.
Merv Griffin's legendary La Quinta estate has hit the market ... TMZ has learned.
And it appears the listing is as iconic as the late 'Merv Griffin Show' star ... as the home boasts 7 separate residences across 40 acres in the desert resort city. One lucky buyer can call the estate home ... if they're willing to shell out $36 million first.
Merv -- who was once Hollywood's richest performer after selling his production company for $250 mil -- reportedly transformed his abode outside L.A. to resemble Yves St. Laurent’s famed Marrakesh residence.
Kobe Bryant Statue Errors Fixed
The errors on the Kobe Bryant statue have been fixed ... the Lakers just made the corrections to the Mamba's life-sized tribute earlier Tuesday.
There were several problems on the figurine's base -- where a few names, including Jose Calderon and Von Wafer, were misspelled. The word "decision" in "Coach's Decision" was also wrongfully written twice as "decicion."
On March 11, right around the time the public discovered the problems, the Lakers said in a statement they had been aware of the issues for several weeks ... and had vowed to fix them.