Drake Dismissed From Astroworld Lawsuit

Drake's officially out of all Astroworld lawsuits ... a judge granted a motion for summary judgment, and has dismissed all the claims against him.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ ... a judge in Harris County, Texas heard the arguments and decided to dismiss all claims against Drake with prejudice.

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Remember ... Drake was named as a defendant in some lawsuits following the 2021 crowd crush tragedy in Houston -- with plaintiffs alleging that because he took the stage with Travis Scott, they believed he helped incite the crowd into the frenzy.

Chris Brown To Quavo Screwin' My Exes Doesn't Make Us Equal!!!

Chris Brown just released the deluxe edition to his "11:11" album ... and he's doubling down on his beef with Quavo ... with a new fiery shot about the women they've both banged.

On the song "Freak," CB snaps on Quavo with clever punch lines over a super-charged version of Nelly's "Air Force Ones" ... "F****** my old bitches ain't gone make us equal/Sipping that 1942 cause I don't do no Cuervo [Quavo]/Freak bitch she like Casamigos. not the Migos."

Quavo and CB's ex-GF Karrueche Tran have been suspected of casual dating for years -- a clear trigger for the R&B superstar, despite having broken up with the "Claws" actress since 2015. We've seen Chris and Quavo bristle over this in the past, but not as overtly as this.

O.J. Simpson HOF Comments On Late Tailback ... Remembers On-Field Play Only

The Pro Football Hall of Fame acknowledged O.J. Simpson's passing on Thursday with a lengthy statement ... but in it, the org. notably distanced itself from his actions off the field -- remembering the Bills running back for his play only.

The Canton, Ohio establishment released the eulogy just minutes after Simpson's family revealed the ex-NFL star had died earlier this week following a battle with cancer.

The HOF's statement on Simpson's passing was about 500 words long ... and contained no praise -- just facts about his football career only.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Wants Spousal Support in Divorce ... Says Ryan Can Afford It

Gypsy Rose Blanchard wants her estranged husband, Ryan Anderson, to pony up some dough as they end their marriage ... asking a judge to sign off on alimony for her.

TMZ has obtained Gypsy's divorce docs, and the big takeaway is the fact that she's requesting spousal support from Ryan ... both in the interim and in the long-term. She's also asking that the court deny Ryan spousal support from her end ... arguing he's not entitled to it.

The reason she feels that way ... Gypsy says Ryan is the one responsible for their dissolution of marriage -- therefore, she doesn't believe he's entitled to any cash payments from her.

Brittany Mahomes Ditches Signature Blonde 'Do ... Goes for 'Spicy' Red Hair!!!

Brittany Mahomes has debuted a fiery new look ... ditching her classic blonde locks for bright red hair, and she honestly looks like a whole other person.

Patrick Mahomes' wife shared her hair transformation with her followers Wednesday, posting a series of close-up pics to her feed. Brittany was clearly feeling the look -- as she beamed while posing in a black crop top and jeans. She added ... "Feeling spicy."

While it's unclear if BM simply dyed her hair or if she's rocking a wig, -- she credited hairstylist Laura Beth Cabott for the noteworthy new 'do. Laura Beth has worked with Brittany on a number of occasions, including last year's Met Gala and the 2023 ESPYS.

WORLD'S OLDEST MAN TITLE PERU SAYS IT'S 124-YR-OLD LOCAL FARMER ... NOT UK Man At 111!!!

Peru says they've got a 124-year-old dude who's the real oldest guy in the world, and not the 111-year-old British guy who recently nabbed the Guinness World Records title.

The Peruvian government reveals Marcelino Abad Tolentino, a local farmer, was born in 1900 and hit 124 years old on April 5 -- which, if legit, means he's not just blowing out candles, but he's also setting a global record as the oldest man on the planet.

In a statement, officials say they found the senior citizen in the small village of Chaglla back in 2019 and hooked him up with a passport, an ID card and a pension.

Bianca Censori Doing Her Best Kim K with Ye ... White 'Fit Oh So Familiar

Kanye West seems to be trying a bit of a do-over in terms of style with his wife Bianca Censori -- 'cause the two of them were in all-white ... and it's giving Kim Kardashian.

The rapper/producer hit the town in L.A. Wednesday night with BC in town -- with the both of them attending Ty Dolla $ign's birthday bash at the Nice Guy in WeHo ... and of course, everyone was paying attention to what they were wearing, especially Bianca.

As you can see, she was rocking a unique getup ... some kind of dress that had a big slit down the middle and which exposed some cleavage and a bit of her stomach too.

White House State Dinner Billionaires, Celebs & Politicians ... Prez Hosts Bezos, De Niro & Clintons

Turning heads at a gathering of the rich and powerful at the White House --- Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos basically said, we got this ... as they arrived for Wednesday night's glitzy state dinner.

The Amazon honcho's fiancée was decked out in a fiery red, corset-style gown -- with a plunging neckline, of course -- as they arrived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for the 200-plus guest event.

Check out this partial list of attendees ... Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff, Apple CEO Tim Cook, JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Kristi Yamaguchi and Antony Blinken.

Gavin DeGraw's Brother Bottom Line on Wallen's Nashville Arrest ... Flying Chairs Bad For Broadway!!!

Nashville bar owner Joey DeGraw's not happy about Morgan Wallen's alleged rooftop bar antics, 'cause while the tossed chair didn't hit anyone ... it could still ding the city's booming nightlife scene.

Joey and his brother, singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw, know all about Nashville's Broadway party scene -- they own one of the strip's hot spots -- and he tells TMZ ... he's annoyed Wallen allegedly chucked a chair from the 6th floor because it could've seriously hurt someone.

JD says he's not worried about Morgan and his drinking -- in fact, he thinks the incident might help his career -- but he is worried about how it might impact tourism on Broadway, Nashville's main attraction attraction.

L.A. Stilt House Iconic Cliffside Home From 'Heat' On Sale For $1.18M

An iconic Los Angeles-area home's hit the market, and if you're a fan of a certain Robert De Niro and Al Pacino classic crime film ... ya might be sweatin' this one, 'cause it's kind of affordable.

The famed Stilt House -- located on the side of an East L.A. cliff -- was featured in the 1995 movie, "Heat," and hit the market Monday for $1.18 million. Even if ya don't know the movie, you can get a whole lotta bang for your buck with this buy.

The 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is only 2,016 square feet, but it sits on a 10,000+ square foot lot ... with an option to build a lower level, or accessory dwelling unit.

Ex-MLB Star Mo Vaughn Blame Arm Injuries On Analytics ... Not Pitch Clock!!!

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Mo Vaughn says don't blame the pitch clock for the recent rash of arm injuries around the MLB -- he says the real culprit is none other than ... computers!!

The former American League MVP made it clear to TMZ Sports this week he thinks it's analytics -- not adjustments to timing pitchers -- that's creating elbow woes.

He explained he thinks the obsession with velocity and spin rates has caused pitchers to stop, you know, pitching ... and focus solely on unloading the gas tank on every throw instead.

TMZ TV Hot Takes New Morgan Wallen Roof Pics ... Megan Thee Stallion, Terrell Suggs

We're almost at the finish line in the week, but just getting started on TV!

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Let's kick things off with 'TMZ Live' ... where Babcock and Charles talked about the latest development with Morgan Wallen -- namely, these new photos we got that place on the rooftop of the Nashville bar where he allegedly threw a chair over the edge.

Guess Who This Baby Bear Turned Into!

Before this humorous girl wearing her stylish hat turned into a big Hollywood movie star, she was just holding on tight to her teddy, growing up with her two sisters in Charleston, West Virginia, and learning the Pi Beta Phi sorority cheers at Denison University.

No one plays "13 Going On 30" better than this Jenna Rink ... And you should never underestimate her governmental acting skills as a United States agent. When this brunette beauty isn't knee-deep in her scripts, she proudly owns her role as momma bear to her three kiddos!

Can you guess who she is?

Shohei Ohtani Feds' Investigation Finds He's Victim in Gambling Scandal ... Interpreter to Be Charged

Shohei Ohtani had no idea his translator was gambling millions of dollars, and the feds have concluded not only was the Dodger star NOT involved in the scheme, he was a victim of fraud ... law enforcement sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ Sports.

The feds have been investigating Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani's longtime translator, close friend, and functionally his manager. Mizuhara gambled away millions, reportedly at least $4.5 million, and after the story broke he said Ohtani had covered the debt.

Our sources say the feds, who launched an investigation last month, have concluded Mizuhara was lying -- that Ohtani was completely in the dark over the gambling debt, and Mizuhara embezzled from one of Ohtani's accounts without the pitcher's knowledge.

Costco Buy Your Precious Metals in Bulk ... Millions in Gold Monthly!!!

Families looking to buy huge packs of toilet paper and dirt cheap hot dogs at Costco can now make out like old-timey prospectors, 'cause the retailer's got gold to spare, which is flying off their digital shelves ... to the tune of potentially hundreds of millions.

The store known for selling everything in bulk is in the precious metals game these days ... selling 1-oz, 24-karat gold bars in their stores for around $2,400 a pop. This has been going on for about 6 months or so now, and at this point ... it's apparently a money-maker.

Analysts at Wells Fargo reportedly told its clients earlier this week that Costco might be bringing in between $100 million and $200 million on gold sales each month. Wowza!

Bus Aide Brutalization Special Needs Kids' Parents Speak Out ... Slam School District

Two of the parents of special needs kids who were allegedly brutalized by an aide at their school are speaking out ... and they say this whole thing could've been prevented.

We talked to Jessica Vestal and Brittany Yarborough on "TMZ Live" Wednesday, and they explained how they discovered that 28-year-old Kiarra Jones was allegedly hurting their sons ... something they say they figured out through surveillance video on the bus they rode.

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As you know ... the footage that surfaced depicts Jones apparently hurting Jessica's son -- who's autistic and nonverbal -- and Brittany says her own son, who's also nonverbal, was also sustaining mysterious injuries that were inexplicable ... including a broken toe.