Kamala Harris FOX Business Guest ... Calls Her OG 'Hawk Tuah' Girl 😬

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A guest on FOX Business suggested Vice President Kamala Harris slept her way to the top live on the air -- and he did so by invoking none other than the now-viral Haliey Welch.

Author Alec Lace went on the network earlier this month to talk shop, and it quickly became clear he was no fan of Dems or the VP, especially when he referenced her in very vulgar terms.

The shocking moment is just now going viral because of Harris' presidential campaign.

Watch ... Lace was trashing Kamala, calling her the "DEI Vice President" and saying the Democratic party's prospects are grim. Then, he called KH the "original Hawk Tuah girl."

Amber Rose Full 'College Hill' Fight W/Joseline!!! Relates to RNC Criticism

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Amber Rose whooping on Joseline Hernandez is a legendary reality TV fight that's never been seen ... until now, and the brawl relates to the reignited discussion about Amber's racial identity after her starring role at the Republican National Convention.

TMZ obtained footage showing what never made it on air during season 2 of "College Hill: Celebrity Edition" -- when Amber and Joseline got into a big scuffle on the show, which BET says it censored due to violence and out of respect for HBCUs. The show was recorded on the campus of Alabama State University.

The clip doesn't have audio, but you can see Amber and Joseline jawboning -- which was shown when the show aired -- and the argument was all about Amber's race.

Celine Dion Signing with Resorts World For Las Vegas Residency

Celine Dion will make a grand return to the Las Vegas scene ... we've learned she's going to launch a new residency.

Multiple sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Celine is in the "final stages" of negotiating with Resorts World for a residency that will start either in late 2024 or early 2025. The negotiations have gone on for several months. As one source put it, "It's basically a done deal. She's doing it." We're told AEG will produce the show.

Our sources say this is all Celine's doing. She is determined to get back onstage to do live performances ... something she talked about at length in her documentary, "I Am: Celine Dion." One source tells TMZ, "This is all her No one is pushing her to do it. She has a passion for getting back onstage, and she's gonna do it."

Chris Brown & Yella Beezy New $15M Lawsuit Over TX Show!!! Guard Claims Neck Crushed in Backstage Brawl

Chris Brown and Yella Beezy just got hit with another lawsuit -- this time from a security guard who claims he was horribly injured while breaking up the brawl that led to the first suit!

In the docs, filed Wednesday and obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, Frederick R. Overpeck says he was working as a security guard at Dickies Arena in Ft. Worth on July 20, and, more specifically, was instructed to work the backstage meet-and-greet where the alleged fight took place.

We broke the story earlier this week ... 4 guys who say they were invited to Chris' VIP experience after the show let out a claim things got violent when the singer's camp recognized them as former ops.

CELINE DION PERFORMING FRENCH CLASSIC AT OLYMPICS with Gaga!!!

Celine Dion will be teaming up with Lady Gaga to perform Édith Piaf’s classic "La Vie en Rose" at the Olympics' opening ceremony in Paris Friday ... TMZ has confirmed.

Thierry Moreau reported on X Wednesday ... Celine will be decked out in Dior, rocking a pink and black feather cape.

Gaga’s no stranger to "La Vie en Rose," having sung it in her 2018 movie "A Star Is Born."

Rockies' Cal Quantrill Ribs Reese McGuire Over 2020 Arrest ... 'Go J*** Off In The F***ing Parking Lot!!!'

Rockies pitcher Cal Quantrill got so pissed at Reese McGuire during their game Wednesday, he shaded the Red Sox catcher for his past public masturbation arrest -- and his heated words nearly incited an all-out brawl.

The incident went down after McGuire hit a pop-up in the fourth inning of the two teams' tilt at Coors Field in Denver.

As Cal was walking back toward the Rockies' dugout ... he for some reason decided to go after McGuire -- reminding him colorfully of when he was arrested in 2020 for allegedly pleasuring himself in a car in front of a store in Florida.

'Dukes' Actor John Schneider Ties Knot w/ Paul Sorvino's Widow ... Year-Plus After Wife's Death

John Schneider has found a new Duchess of Hazzard -- tying the knot with Dee Dee Sorvino, widow of the late Paul Sorvino ... about two years after his own wife passed.

The "Dukes of Hazzard" star and Dee Dee exchanged vows in Las Vegas Tuesday night -- with sources telling us they got hitched at the Vegas Weddings venue in Sin City ... with the couple driving away in a convertible that was once owned by Usher.

We're told Schneider and Sorvino are planning a reception in L.A. -- which will go down at the Hollywood Museum on August 1 ... the place they first met.

Tupac Murder Case Prosecutors Cite Alleged Diddy Offer to Kill 'Pac ... Keefe D's Wild Claim to Cops

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2:28 PM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Diddy was never a suspect in the Tupac murder investigation, and that remains true today. In other words ... it's clear cops weren't buying what Keefe D was selling about Puff, and didn't deem his claim as credible.

The guy charged with Tupac's murder should not be released on bail, because he once alleged Diddy offered him 7 figures to kill 'Pac -- at least that's the case prosecutors are making to the judge.

Here's the deal ... Duane "Keefe D" Davis has been behind bars in Nevada since his arrest for the Tupac slaying, but he's asking the judge to let him out pending trial.

NBA We're Going With Amazon ... TNT Not Giving Up

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2:45 PM PT -- TNT isn't going down without a fight ... saying it will take appropriate action after the league "grossly misinterpreted our contractual rights" regarding their relationship moving forward.

"We have matched the Amazon offer, as we have a contractual right to do so, and do not believe the NBA can reject it," the company said in a statement.

The NBA just announced it has reached a media rights agreement with Amazon Prime Video for 2025 and beyond ... saying Warner Bros. Discovery's bid simply wasn't up to snuff.

The deal means the upcoming 2024-25 season will be the league's last with TNT ... bringing the beloved "Inside the NBA" program to an end.

"Warner Bros. Discovery's most recent proposal did not match the terms of Amazon Prime Video's offer and, therefore, we have entered into a long-term arrangement with Amazon," the league said in a statement.

Pete Buttigieg How I'd Campaign as Harris' Veep ...

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Pete Buttigieg is fully onboard with getting Vice President Kamala Harris elected to the White House ... whether or not she selects him as her running mate.

President Biden's Secretary of Transportation is among the leading candidates to jump on the Harris ticket, and he joined us Wednesday on "TMZ Live" to field some questions about her campaign, and hypothetically, how he'd approach it as her veep.

Several frontrunners have already emerged ... with Buttigieg being a frequent name popping up online. While PB didn't directly state if he was interested in the position, he DID share with us his campaign strategy plan -- which centered solely on Kamala and her qualifications.

Viral Humpback Whale Capsized Boat Guys Detail Experience ... Feet Away from Death!!!

The guys who had a whale land on their boat out in the open seas are luckily fine now -- but in the moment, they saw their lives flash before their eyes ... and we got the full story.

Ryland Kenney and Greg Paquette -- the two friends forced to scramble from their boat after the huge sea mammal landed on the engine -- stopped by "TMZ Live" Wednesday to recount the life-or-death moment ... and it certainly sounds dramatic.

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It started out as a regular fishing trip -- but Kenney and Paquette say things quickly went south when the humpback whale breached and came crashing down on their vessel.

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Check it out ... the guys say Ryland had a fish on the line when the sea creature crashed down on the boat flipping it -- and them too -- into the water off the New Hampshire coast.

JENNIFER LOPEZ POSTS THIRST TRAP FOR THE BIG 5-5🔥

Jennifer Lopez stripped down for a killer birthday thirst trap -- celebrating the big 5-5 in the Hamptons ... with her hubby Ben Affleck still quite literally outta the picture.

The singer put her curves front and center in a plunging white one-piece, accessorizing with gold jewelry but no wedding ring, in the smoldering IG selfie Wednesday ... which she captioned, “This Is Me... Now 🎂."

There's no beach or pool around, so it looks like J Lo was just feeling herself and those hot birthday vibes in the moment when she snapped this out East -- where she's been ringing in her birthday week.

TRUMP SHOOTER Googled JFK assassination Week Before Opening Fire

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Donald Trump’s shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, sought inspiration -- or at least intel -- from JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald ... according to the FBI.

FBI Director Christopher Wray spilled the new detail Wednesday about Crooks while testifying in front of a Congressional Committee ... saying an analysis of Crooks' laptop shows he Googled "how far away was Oswald from Kennedy” on July 6 -- the same day Trump’s Butler, PA, rally was announced.

Wray also said July 6 was the same day Thomas signed up for the July 13 Butler rally ... adding his online searches were an obvious indicator about his state of mind.

Genie Bouchard No Shorts, No Problem!!! ... For Saint-Tropez Workout

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The grind doesn't stop for Genie Bouchard -- the tennis star made sure to get in a workout while living it up in beautiful Saint-Tropez ... heading to the courts in just a t-shirt and bikini bottoms!!

The 30-year-old athlete has been documenting her luxurious getaway this week ... which has included some fancy food and drinks, shopping and, of course, some training.

Bouchard has been on nothing short of a hot streak in recent months ... enjoying the single life to the fullest -- and donning her entire closet of two-piece swimsuits in the process.

Billy Ray Cyrus Calls Firerose a 'F****ing Bitch' ... Heated Confrontation w/Ex

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A new audio recording of Billy Ray Cyrus is raising eyebrows ... as the country star hurls a slew of insults at his estranged wife, Firerose.

In a recording obtained by TMZ ... Miley Cyrus' dad lays into Firerose over making him late for an event -- repeatedly calling her "an idiot" and a "dumbass."

The recording -- which sources close to Billy Ray say is heavily edited and doesn't accurately depict the situation -- features an argument between the now-separated couple, where BRC belittles Firerose several times.

Aaron Rodgers Fined For Missing NY Jets Camp ... 'A Little More Than' $50K!!!

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Aaron Rodgers' trip to Egypt this summer ended up costing him more than he expected ... as the quarterback just revealed the Jets fined him for taking the vacation.

The 40-year-old signal-caller ditched a few mandatory practices back in June to fly out of the country for some R and R ... and on Wednesday, he told reporters his bosses docked his pay for missing the workouts.

Rodgers wouldn't say what the fee ultimately was ... but he did note it was "a little more than" $50,000!