HODA KOTB GAME FOR DATING KEVIN COSTNER!!!
Hoda Kotb's totally open to dating Kevin Costner -- now that she's found out fans have been shipping them together since she interviewed him a couple weeks ago.
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On Tuesday's "Watch What Happens Live," a fan asked Hoda how she felt about fans wanting the romance and if she and Kevin have connected since the "Today" show last month. Totally shocked, she responded, "Wait, what?"
Andy Cohen elaborated viewers wanted to see the two of them together -- but Hoda was adamant she hadn't heard a peep of any of it.
Alleged Drunk Driver Runs Through Nail Salon at Top Speed ... Wild Video
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An alleged drunk driver in New York careened through a nail salon at top speed ... and, the unbelievable moment was caught on video.
The shocking clip -- published by the New York Post -- shows the car speeding out of a Long Island parking lot late last month, but instead of turning onto the main road, it dashes straight across the street toward a strip mall.
The car jumps the curb and keeps on moving, before eventually crashing into Hawaii Nail & Spa ... reportedly killing four people including an off-duty NYPD officer, and injuring nine others.
Orlando Bloom Looking Ripped on Italian Beach ... No Sun For Katy Perry
Orlando Bloom's getting an Italian tan ... soaking up rays in Sardiania without his fiancée Katy Perry -- who's on the island with him but skipped out on the surf and sun.
The actor made hearts race in just his barely-there shorts, showing off his cut thighs. No shirt for this 'Pirate of the Caribbean' ... he's letting the cool Mediterranean Sea cover his chest.
OB's still got his thin necklace on though -- gotta look stylish even while taking a dip -- and, lounged on a beach chair after his relaxing swim.
Barack Obama George Clooney Called Ex-Prez ... Before Biden NYT Piece Ran
Barack Obama was notified beforehand George Clooney's shocking op-ed was going to be published in the New York Times, encouraging Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, according to a new report.
Sources told Politico ... Clooney phoned the ex-prez to let him know the piece was going to appear in the NYT -- and Obama didn't try to stop it.
In fact, Obama reportedly didn't take a position at all, meaning he wasn't for or against it.
Uruguay's Darwin Núñez Brawls With Fans In Stands ... Wild Scene After Copa América Game
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The ending of the Uruguay vs. Colombia Copa América game took an ugly turn ... as Darwin Núñez was so furious with some opposing fans, he actually rushed into the stands to brawl with them.
The wild scene happened at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte ... just after Colombia had won the semifinal contest, 1-0.
This footage shows a bit clearer what happened between Darwin Nuñez and the Colombian fans. pic.twitter.com/AHKjDGIj42
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Video from the field shows some Colombian supporters were duking it out in the first rows of the venue with some Uruguayan fans ... when Núñez suddenly climbed up the railing and got involved in the fracas.
Barack Obama Daps Up Team USA .... With Hilarious 'Key & Peele' Style Handshakes
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Barack Obama's living in a 'Key & Peele' skit ... the former President reenacted one of their most hilarious bits as #44 showed love to LeBron James and Team USA!
If you haven't seen it (shame on you!), Jordan Peele, portraying Obama in the 2014 skit, is met by fans after delivering a speech. Peele, as BO, greets supporters with handshakes -- but the style of shake differed depending on race.
Formal with white people ... Black supporters were dapped up.
KIM KARDASHIAN GETS Jennifer Aniston-Backed Salmon Sperm Facial!!
Kim Kardashian is at it again with another wild anti-aging trick ... this time, she's dabbling in salmon sperm.
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Yep, you heard right! On the latest episode of "The Kardashians," Kim casually told her momager Kris Jenner, "I got a salmon sperm facial with salmon sperm injected into my face."
It was a casual admission, and she didn't spill if the fishy facial did anything for her. But she's not alone -- Jennifer Aniston also swears by the salmon sperm method to keep looking young.
Shohei Ohtani Accused Of Making Lewd Gesture After SB ... That's A Dirty Look!!!
Shohei Ohtani appalled some fans on Wednesday after he appeared to celebrate a stolen base with a lewd gesture ... but upon further review, it seems he was simply shakin' dirt.
Take a look at how the Dodgers superstar got up following a slide into second during the first inning of L.A.'s game against the Phillies in Philadelphia ... he sure looked like he was imitating some R-rated bedroom activity.
no way Shohei Ohtani celebrated a stolen base by crankin' his shit 😭😭😭
— Evan (@OhChev) July 10, 2024 @OhChev
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He ripped off his glove, put it in front of his junk ... and shook it repeatedly as he stared into his team's dugout.
Donald Trump George Clooney Sucks As A Movie Actor ... But I Like Him On TV!!!
Donald Trump says he's no fan of George Clooney's politics or movies – but he's totally down with the Hollywood actor's TV work.
Trump took to Truth Social Wednesday night and initially blasted Clooney for his New York Times op-ed in which he encouraged Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.
According to Clooney, Joe -- the presumptive Democratic nominee -- can't beat Trump because his mental acuity has plunged and he needs to step aside to save democracy.
Britney Spears Felt Ex Paul Was Using Her ... Brother Bryan Moves In With Her
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Britney Spears and Paul Soliz called it quits on their relationship almost a month ago, after she came to the realization he was riding her coattails ... and now she's got a new roomie.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Britney and Paul split around 3 weeks ago, and they were dunzo once the singer realized her former maintenance worker-turned-boyfriend was only using her for the luxurious lifestyle.
The reasoning here certainly jibes with what Britney alluded to in her recent Instagram post putting Paul on blast and declaring herself "single as f***."
Kris Jenner Needed Hysterectomy to Remove Tumor ... Breaks Down Telling Children
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Kris Jenner ended up in the hospital in scary condition ... needing a hysterectomy to get rid of a tumor on her ovary -- and, she got emotional revealing the news to her children.
The momager went through the ordeal during Wednesday's episode of "The Kardashians" ... kicking off by meeting with the surgeon who would perform the operation -- saying she's worried about the growth and thinks it's best to simply get rid of her whole uterus.
Jenner's doctor pushes on her stomach during the meeting ... and, while the two joke light-heartedly about how hard KJ works -- it's clear she's nervous about going under the knife.
DANNY TREJO July 4th Brawl Being Investigated As Hate Crime
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Danny Trejo's infamous Fourth of July brawl is now with authorities as cops investigate it as a potential hate crime -- especially after the actor claimed he and his buddy were targeted because of their race.
LAPD sources tell TMZ a battery/hate crimes report has been filed to investigate the incident at the Sunland-Tujunga parade last week ... and authorities are aiming to get to the bottom of what happened.
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We're told when cops arrived on scene, most people involved had already booked it ... and those who remained didn't want to lodge a complaint.
Riley Strain Death Really An Accident?!?
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Riley Strain's mysterious death in Nashville is anything but cut and dry ... and the autopsy and video surveillance only add to the puzzle.
TMZ Studios has a new series, "Strange & Suspicious," now airing on a dozen FOX stations, where we explore unexplained and straight-up weird stories, and now we're looking into the circumstances surrounding Riley's death.
A college student visiting Nashville with his frat brothers, Riley left his friends behind at the bar and drunkenly stumbled through the streets before vanishing ... until his body was found floating in a river, without his shoes, pants or wallet.
J.J. Watt I'd Have Him Show Ready In 12 Weeks ... Says Legendary Bodybuilder Phil Heath
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If J.J. Watt wants to flaunt his new bod, one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time is willing to help ... 7x Mr. Olympia Phil Heath tells TMZ Sports he'd have the future Hall of Famer stage ready in 3 months!
"He actually looks pretty damn good," 44-year-old Heath said, adding ... "I think he would actually do well at the amateur level."
Not too shabby a compliment coming from a man who won the Olympia seven times straight (he also finished second in 2010 and 2018).
TMZ TV Hot Takes Clooney Bashes Biden ... Margaritas, Trump Golf
George Clooney wants President Biden to bow out, the couple from the margarita hijinks video got busted, and Donald Trump wants to play his opponent in golf ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.
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First up on "TMZ Live" Harvey and Charles react to George calling on Biden to make way for a new Democratic candidate, and why Clooney thinks Biden can't beat Trump at the ballot box.
Guess Who This Summer Baby Turned Into!
Before this sweet summer baby in her yellow shorts turned into an American filmmaker and actress, she was just growing up with famous parents in Los Angeles, California before heading off to Harvard University.
This brunette beauty is best known for her TV roles on "The Office," "Boston Public" and "Parks and Recreation" and she also starred in the film "Monogamy" opposite Chris Messina.
She's also made a name for herself working behind the camera -- like producing the documentary film "Hot Girls Wanted."
Need one more clue? Her father is Quincy Jones!