Magic Johnson Praises Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese ... 'They're Doing Great Things' For WNBA!!!

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TRUST THE PROCESS
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Magic Johnson tells TMZ Sports he's loving what he's seeing from Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese so far in the WNBA ... praising the rookies for how they're transitioning to the pros.

We spoke briefly with the NBA legend out in L.A. this week as he was getting hounded by autograph seekers ... and he made it clear, he's a big fan of the W's newest stars.

He said emphatically they're "doing great things" -- helping their league explode in popularity.

Johnny Depp Good Genes or Good Docs?!

Johnny Depp turns 61 today ... and his looks over the years have proven to be sea-worthy!

Here is a 40-year-old version of a youthful Depp at the "Once Upon A Time In Mexico" New York premiere back in 2003 (left). This was the same year he rose to global fame playing Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean."

And, more than 2 decades later Johnny is still keeping his good looks and 'specs' in order ... recently posing at the Curzon Mayfair in London, England (right).

His looks may never be shipwrecked, but the question is...

Johnny Depp ...

Guitarist Marty Friedman Slams Spotify CEO ... Only Morons Think It's Cheap to Make Music!!!

Ex-Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman is ripping Spotify CEO Daniel Ek for saying the cost of making music nowadays is practically zilch ... telling us that just proves Ek is clueless about the industry.

Daniel ruffled feathers among artists recently by declaring on social media, "Today, with the cost of creating content being close to zero, people can share an incredible amount of content."

Marty, who also jammed with Cacophony in the '80s, is going scorched earth, telling TMZ ... Daniel's comment is one of the most moronic things he's ever read, and it's weird a CEO would say something so absolutely asinine.

TMZ TV HOT TAKES Clooney's White House Beef ... Vanna White, Scheffler

George Clooney is upset with President Joe Biden over Gaza, Vanna White had a tearful goodbye and there's some new info on the Scottie Scheffler arrest.

TMZ Live

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First up on "TMZ Live" Harvey and Charles break down why George is pissed with Biden, and the role Amal Clooney is playing here.

Celebrity Scramble Guess Who!

Underneath this bright ray of sunshine is a well-known singer who's all 'bout that bass but no treble. Put your celeb knowledge on the line, and see if you can guess the pretty-in-pink celebrity in the mixed-up pic!

She's collaborated with other big names in the music biz like Wiz Khalifa and Ariana Grande, and she just so happens to be a fan of the Kardashians, because she scored Kris Jenner in one of her music videos.

This talented musician just dropped her 6th studio album ... and the songs are "Timeless"!

Can you guess who she is?

Jason Momoa Turns Concert Into Family Affair ... Daughter Sings, Son on Guitar

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Jason Momoa's got one musically gifted family ... bringing his kids onstage with him during his band's Hollywood show in footage obtained by TMZ.

The actor took the Sunset Room Hollywood stage -- a venue just off the Hollywood Walk of Fame in L.A. -- with his group ÖOF TATATÁ ... and check out the vid, 'cause he also shares a pretty great moment with his kiddos.

The video starts with JM playing on his own before transitioning to a shot of him face-to-face with his son -- 15-year-old Nakoa-Wolf -- strumming on a guitar.

Bad Bunny Crotch Too Close For Comfort ... Stuck to Dancer's Tights

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Bad Bunny's performance down in Puerto Rico nearly ended with a major wardrobe malfunction ... 'cause he ended up stuck to another person onstage -- in a pretty NSFW way.

New video highlighting the incident from BB's show in the country last night captures the Latin singer-songwriter preparing for the ride of his life when a dancer onstage turns around to start throwing it back.

As she turns and grinds on him, the fabric of her tights gets stuck to Bad's pants -- possibly his zipper though it's super unclear what grabbing her. Some online are saying he's aroused, but it looks more like the fabric's being pulled out and creating the illusion.

Killer Python Devours Mother Of Four ... Before Machete Ending

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BELLY OF THE BEAST

The death of a mother of four in Indonesia looked like something out of a grisly horror flick ... 'cause the woman was eaten alive by a massive snake!!!

The all-too-real story happened Thursday when the female victim named Farida was making her way through the forest to get to a market near her house in Kalumpang, an agricultural province in the Mamuju Regency of West Sulawesi.

During her walk, the snake reportedly slithered up to her and sank its teeth into her leg before wrapping itself around her body and strangling the life out of her.

Jon Cryer In The Dark About Demi's Addiction ... Even While Dating!!!

Jon Cryer's opening up about his relationship with Demi Moore back in the day ... revealing he had no idea about her drug addiction while they were together.

The actor -- who starred alongside Moore in the hit 1984 flick "No Small Affair" -- tells People -- briefly dated his costar while making the classic movie ... but, JC didn't realize she was using until about two weeks before wrap.

The way Jon explains it ... their tryst ended fairly quickly, and he remembers her as having a charismatic spark to her -- all of which completely fooled him.

Kanye West & Bianca Censori Airport Arrival In Florence ... No Nakedness

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Bianca Censori knows how to make a splash with her nearly naked public appearances ... but on Saturday she went more conservative in Italy -- and actually covered her body for once while cloaked in some type of strange outfit.

The wife of Kanye West was chauffeured in a black Mercedes van to the Florence Airport this morning with the rapper seated right beside her. Bianca stepped out of the passenger seat followed by Kanye, who turned and said something to her.

Check out the footage obtained by TMZ ... Bianca was wearing what appears to be a flowing beige dress/robe similar to what Jesus Christ might've worn. Kanye, on the other hand, took a more simple approach, wearing a white sweatshirt and pants.

Disneyland Employee Dies After Golf Cart Accident at Park

A Disneyland employee died Friday after sustaining injuries in a golf cart accident ... according to the Anaheim Police Department.

The incident occurred Wednesday -- APD said in a statement released Saturday -- saying police, fire and rescue personnel arrived at Disneyland just before 11:30 AM PT.

Cops say the victim suffered a head injury after falling from a moving golf cart that occurred backstage, not within the park grounds where patrons are allowed.

Will Smith Shocks Fans at 'Bad Boy 4' Screening ... Says It's Part of Ritual

Will Smith totally stunned fans of his hit 'Bad Boys' franchise Friday ... dropping in at a random L.A.-area screening.

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IT'S A TRADITION

The actor shared a clip to his Instagram, where he hits a theater in Baldwin Hills -- a neighborhood in Los Angeles -- donning a mask to keep a low profile while joining the crowd at "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" which was released wide yesterday.

Smith says it's a tradition for him ... whenever he has a new flick coming out, he goes to a few different showings of the flick -- one on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Ian McKellen Imagines If Next Film Were Last ... Shoots Down Many Roles, Would Play Gandalf

Ian McKellen's got a morbid standard for the parts he takes ... picturing his legacy if the next role happened to be his last -- and, admitting there's one film he'd do in a heartbeat.

The actor -- who turned 85 last month -- sat down for an interview with "The Sunday Times" and revealed whenever a script comes in he considers it like it may be the last part he ever plays.

He says those stakes make him turn down many projects ... and push him to be his best version on stage or screen -- 'cause he may not get another shot at it.

Caitlin Clark Left Off Women's Olympic Hoops Team ... Head-Scratcher 🤔

Caitlin Clark will not be a part of the Team USA squad that goes for a record 8th-straight gold medal at the Summer Olympics in Paris, and basketball fans are puzzled by the move!

According to multiple reports, 22-year-old Clark, the most famous female hooper in the world, was not named to the 12-player squad ... which will represent America in France next month.

An official announcement has not yet been made, but the team is made up of a mix of veterans and first-time Olympians. But, no Clark.

Kate Middleton Sorry For Missing Royal Event ... Sends Letter to Irish Guards

Kate Middleton's sending her regrets to an iconic English military squadron ... apologizing for not attending an annual tradition months after announcing her cancer diagnosis.

The Princess of Wales sent a letter to the Irish Guards earlier this week -- which they posted to X -- applauding them for their vigorous training and preparation for the Colonel's Review ... a last-minute rehearsal for a much larger parade.

Middleton -- who serves as the regiment's colonel ceremoniously, and would usually attend and salute the men before an event called Trooping the Colour -- then apologizes for not being able to come this year. While she doesn't give a reason, it's pretty clear her health's keeping her away.

George Lopez Accused Of Walking Out of Gig Early ... Venue Shades Him!!!

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2:00 PM PT -- George Lopez's team has responded to the claims, placing the blame at the feet of Eagle Mountain Casino in a statement to TMZ, saying, "It’s the venue or casino’s job to provide a good experience for both the artist and the fans, but the casino failed in this regard. The audience was overserved and unruly, and the casino staff was unable to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for the artist and guests."

"George’s personal security team worked with the venue security staff to maintain order, ensure safety, and eject disruptive individuals. Unfortunately, the casino security team was not adequate to accomplish this task. George is not obligated to perform in an unsafe environment. He feels badly that those who came to see the show were unable to do so as a result.”

George Lopez is catching some flak online for allegedly walking out of his most recent gig early ... and not just from pissed-off fans, but from the venue too!