MICHAEL JACKSON NEVERLAND RANCH RESTORED!!! Cameras Roll For Biopic

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Michael Jackson's infamous Neverland theme park is dusting off the cobwebs to film scenes for a new biopic about the late singer's life.

As you can see in the aerial shots ... the film company behind the biopic has restored signature features from when Jackson owned the 2,700-acre ranch near Santa Barbara -- the Ferris wheel, merry-go-round and circus tent all got colorful makeovers.

Everything's buzzin' with life and fun at the revamped Neverland Ranch ... with a whole lineup of other fairground rides, such as a hot-air balloon ride and even a red train.

Meek Mill New Hummer EV Almost Killed Me!!! Sticking with Tesla

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Meek Mill is regretting his latest auto purchase ... the "Dreamchasers" rapper posted a video of his new Hummer EV vehicle and the evidence is as sour as a lemon!!!

Back in March, Meek posted a flick of a wrecked GMC but recently revealed how it happened -- he claims the brake pedal fell off, and the car even started driving on him ... while it was in park!!!

According to Meek, he barely had the whip for 4 hours but witnessed several safety features fail on him, including the airbags ... which he, unfortunately, experienced during the crash!!!

Post Malone Tribute to Taylor Swift Sparks Bad Blood with Beyoncé Fans

Post Malone has gotta be screaming, "damned if ya do, damned if ya don't" -- after recording collabs with Taylor Swift AND Beyoncé ... Swifties love him, but the Beyhive's pissed.

The drama started when one fan called out the striking difference between Post's tributes for Taylor and Bey ... pointing out he wrote a heartfelt note to TS, but just dropped a simple shout-out for B.

After the release of "Fortnight" -- the song he did with Taylor -- Post took to Instagram and shared a photo of them in the studio, and wrote, "It’s once in a lifetime that someone like @taylorswift comes into this world. I am floored by your heart and your mind, and I am beyond honored to have been asked to help you with your journey 🥹 I love you so much. Thank you Tay 💕"

MINNESOTA CAR CRASH Up in Flames ... Driver Saved by Brave Passersby!!!

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A bunch of good Samaritans banded together to save a driver from a burning car at the very last second ... and the harrowing rescue is all on video.

Dash cam footage captured the tense scene moments after the driver veered off a highway in St. Paul, Minnesota ... crashing into a light pole. As the flames started spreading, several passersby sprang into action, feverishly trying to free the driver, who was trapped inside.

As you can see, as many as 6 people gripped the car doors and tried to force them open -- they were pinned against a guardrail -- so the driver could get out.

Coachella Weekend 2 Nailed with $28K Fine ... Due to Lana Del LATE!!!

Coachella weekend 2 wrapped up on a low note, financially speaking, as the music festival is facing a $28,000 fine over Lana Del Rey's set.

A rep for the City of Indio, where Coachella takes place, tells TMZ ... the singer's show went over 13 minutes on Friday night. Might not sound like THAT bad of an infraction, but it's enough to trigger the hefty fine.

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I LUV IT
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Lana's weekend 2 set featured 19 songs in total ... including a surprise performance from Camila Cabello, who performed her new single, "I LUV IT."

Nicki Minaj Almost Nailed by Object ... Hurls it Back Into Crowd!!!

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Nicki Minaj will not stand for objects being thrown at her -- giving one concertgoer a taste of their own medicine.

Check it out .. during a performance of her hit song "Starships," the rapper swats away an item as it flies toward her face. Clearly irritated with the onstage distraction, NM picks up the object and hurls it back into the crowd.

Even after her high-velocity revenge ... Nicki appears to keep eyeing the rowdy concertgoer, but pressed on with the weekend set in Detroit.

'90 Day Fiancé' Liz Slams 'Weakling' Big Ed For Calling Off Wedding!!!

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BIG ED'S BIG BLOW-UP
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Big Ed Brown and Liz Woods have called it quits again ... and it seems to be for real this time.

During Sunday's episode of "90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?" Big Ed explains his decision to pull the plug on his forthcoming nuptials to his on-again, off-again love.

As he puts it, he and Liz had an argument over taco pasta ... leaving Ed seriously pissed off.

Comedian Elayne Boosler I Was Arrested At Dodger Game ... All 'Cause Of My Bag?!?

Comedian Elayne Boosler says she was handcuffed and nearly thrown in the slammer after showing up to the Dodger game on Sunday ... claiming the whole debacle that led to her arrest was centered around a handbag.

The 71-year-old writer broke down her side of things following the alleged incident ... saying she wanted to check out the Dodgers' matinee matchup against the New York Mets, but was stopped by (in her opinion) a power-hungry stadium security guard over her baseball-themed purse.

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Boosler said she was refused entry because the item didn't meet the venue's clear bag policy ... and she was told she could either take it back to her car, or throw it away.

Kid Cudi Breaks Foot After jumping Off Coachella stage

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Update

9:45 AM PT -- Kid Cudi just posted a video update detailing what happened during his jump offstage, "This is what happens when a 40-year-old man tries to prance around off stage like he's 26."

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He says it's a major setback but reiterates to his fans that he's OK, and will still be touring in the coming months as long as he gets his doctor's approval. Safe to say he's learned his lesson.

Kid Cudi cut his Coachella set short Sunday ... after breaking a bone by jumping off the stage.

Spring Breakers Can't Stop Brawlin', Trash the Ocean

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Spring Break reached rowdy new heights outside Savannah, GA ... as several violent fights broke out, despite increased police presence.

Thousands flocked to Tybee Island this past weekend for the annual Orange Crush gathering ... and it didn't take long for chaos to ensue. Videos from the party weekend show countless intoxicated attendees doing everything from littering to fighting.

Check it out ... a group of women are seen wailing on each other, with one fighter ripping the bathing suit top off another. Few intervene in the brawl ... choosing instead to film the fight on their respective phones.

'TMZ Presents Arnold & Sly' Torn Pec Forced 'Rocky II' Change ... Sly Brings the Pain!!!

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Sylvester Stallone came within a hair's breadth of tanking "Rocky II" because of a gruesome injury, and you won't believe how he powered through to shoot the flick!

Sly and Arnold Schwarzenegger sat down with Harvey, and for the first time ever together they talked about their unbelievable rivalry and how it blossomed into a close friendship.

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Arnold's trainer and compadre, bodybuilding legend Franco Columbu, trained Sly for "Rocky II," and when Franco challenged Sly to a bench press competition, the actor was game ... until he ripped his pec off the bone.

NASCAR Massive Crash At Talladega ... Tyler Reddick Ends Up Winning

A brutal crash went down in the closing moments of NASCAR's Geico 500 at Talladega on Sunday ... taking out several cars in the final lap and paving the way for Tyler Reddick to come away with the win.

The dramatic moment took place right before the checkered flag was waved ... when Michael McDowell -- who led 36 laps of the race -- triggered the chaos after attempting to block Brad Keselowski.

The two traded places multiple times, but McDowell's last effort made contact with Keselowski ... and that's when Michael's Ford Mustang turned sideways and caused the massive wreck.

Sydney Sweeney Boasts About Her 'Great T**s' .... After Producer Criticized Her Looks

Sydney Sweeney ain't sweatin' the harsh criticism she received from a veteran Hollywood producer about her acting skills and physical appearance.

On Sunday, the actress posted a series of photos and a video to Instagram, showing her having fun in the sun with friends during an exotic getaway with a caption that read: "good times and tan lines."

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In one of the photos, Sweeney was sporting a sweatshirt emblazoned with the words, "Sorry For Having Great T**s."

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Not Shooting Scenes with Ryan ... All About Her Own Journey

Gypsy Rose Blanchard's moving on from Ryan Anderson, and not just in her marriage ... she hasn't shared a second of camera time with him since their split, and we've learned that's not going to change anytime soon.

"Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up" production sources tell TMZ ... the estranged couple didn't shoot together after the breakup, and the production's going to focus more on Blanchard from here on out.

We're told the doc crew filmed the fallout between Blanchard and Anderson ... but, now it doesn't make sense to shoot them together because not only do they not live together, but quite frankly their lives are moving in totally separate directions.

Jake Plummer Down For Pat Tillman HOF Honor ... But I Know His Legacy Will Go On Regardless

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If Pat Tillman ever gets honored at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Jake Plummer will be the first one there for the ceremony ... although he tells TMZ Sports if it doesn't happen, he knows the hero's legacy will go on regardless.

Plummer and Tillman were good pals before the Army ranger's tragic death in 2004 -- the two played together at Arizona State and then once more with the Arizona Cardinals -- and when we asked if it was time to include the former defensive back in Canton, Plummer said he'd be for it.

After all, despite playing in just 60 games in his pro career, there might not be a more universally respected person in the history of the NFL.

Gardening Stars ... Celebs Soiled Themselves For Earth Day!

Today marks Earth Day ... a day to celebrate Mother Nature and display acts of kindness to our planet. And, of course, Hollywood is on trend with GO GREEN, so come plow some dirt and hit the gardens with the stars!

A big GREEN thumbs up for David Beckham and daughter, Harper who posed for a plant selfie, while Christie Brinkley picked up her gardening tools in her organic vegetable and flower garden. And, Cody Simpson was a total force of nature, planting and promoting his love for horticulture.

Scour through our gallery of Celebs Gardening ... it'll have you feeling dirty!