Olympian Imane Khelif Emotional After Quarterfinal Win ... Week of Gender Controversy
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2:05 PM PT -- Yep, no way this controversy's going away ... 'cause Republican VP candidate J.D. Vance just mentioned it during his rally in Georgia -- claiming the far left thinks it's okay for men to punch women in the face.
Imane Khelif's dealt with a very emotional week ... with tons of people online questioning her gender and calling her names -- and, she let it all out after her quarterfinal win.
The Algerian Olympian beat Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori Saturday morning ... winning by a unanimous decision in her QF match -- and, tears immediately came pouring down her face.
Imane Khelif bursts into tears after her victory, advancing to semifinals even after millions of people say cruel, hateful things about her online. Her strength and resilience is unbelievable.
— Women Posting W's (@womenpostingws) August 3, 2024 @womenpostingws
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Watch the video, Imane leaves the ring and her team has to comfort her -- with racking sobs coursing through her. It ain't just about the punishment in the ring obviously ... it's about all the pressure outside of it too.
Cardi B Offset Has Always Supported Me ... Business Partners, Co-Parents!!!
Cardi B's taking recent reports to task ... claiming she doesn't know who's saying Offset hasn't supported her -- 'cause it can't be anyone who really knows their marriage.
The rapper responded to a widely shared story going around claiming Offset never supported her during their marriage ... dropping an Instagram comment denying that was ever the case.
According to CB ... Offset helps out a ton with her business and their kids -- and, she says she's never sent family or friends to speak to the media on her behalf, so she's got no idea who the reports are citing.
Josh Hall Keeping Lips Zipped During Divorce ... Subtle Shade at Christina
Josh Hall's asking for privacy while navigating his divorce ... saying he won't badmouth anyone -- though he's making it clear he didn't wanna split from Christina Haack.
The reality television star took to Instagram Friday to address his divorce from CH ... telling his followers he's not the kinda dude to talk crap about his ex for thousands of his followers to see.
That said, Josh wants everyone to know he didn't ask for the divorce -- something sources close to him told us recently -- but, now they need to deal with it privately.
Adele Yeah, I'll Sing 'Hello' in A Minute ... Let Me Watch the Race First!!!
Adele's getting the gold medal in Olympics obsession ... 'cause it seems she's so into the event she put her entire show on pause -- all to watch an 11-second race.
The singer-songwriter performed in Munich, Germany Saturday ... and, in the middle of the show she took a break to watch the women's 100-meter final -- broadcasting it on the stadium's massive screens
Adele halts her show in Munich to display the Women’s 100m Final at the #Olympics. pic.twitter.com/98n9SrLGj5
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 3, 2024 @PopCrave
A hush falls over the crowd as the race begins ... taking just under 11 seconds for Julien Alfred from Saint Lucia to win the gold. U.S.A. stars Sha'carri Richardson and Melissa Jefferson took silver and bronze respectively.
Simone Biles I'm Coming For That Gold Record ... Needs to Sweep Final Events
Simone Biles took another step toward co-owning a gold-medal record ... but, she's going to need to be perfect over her last two events to etch her name in history once more.
The most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympics history won a gold medal in the vault final Saturday ... the seventh gold medal of her career, putting her just two away from tying the record of nine gold medals -- the most of any female gymnast.
SHOOK 🔥@Simone_Biles just nailed the Biles II on vault!
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) August 3, 2024 @TeamUSA
📺: @NBCOlympics & @peacock #ParisOlympics
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If you haven't watched the event yet -- spoiler alert -- but, it's worth checking out anyway, 'cause Simone's still pulling off moves the world's barely ever seen ... some named after her BTW.
CatCon J.D. Vance Likely A No Show ... After 'Childless Cat Ladies' Comment
California's furry felines will be out in force all weekend at CatCon -- but one person who probably won't be making a cameo is J.D. Vance!
As you know, Donald Trump's Republican VP pick put his foot in his mouth in a recently resurfaced 2021 interview with then-Fox News host Tucker Carlson in which he referred to Kamala Harris and other U.S. leaders as "childless cat ladies," mainly on the Democratic side.
Of course, Vance's statement didn't sit well with Kamala -- the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee -- and other liberals who have blasted the Ohio senator ever since the clip started circulating again.
Morgan Wallen Kelce, Mahomes Go Country Boy During KC Concert!!!
Morgan Wallen gave a big treat to his fans at his Kansas City show Friday night – bringing out none other than hometown Super Bowl champions Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes.
The country singing sensation hit the stage at Arrowhead Stadium in KC, popping up unexpectedly with Travis, Patrick and their teammate Chris Jones.
Morgan Wallen walked out to Arrowhead with a #Chiefs’ Harrison Butker jersey tonight — alongside Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones! 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/DIwFy89DiJ
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 3, 2024 @Schultz_Report
Check out the vid ... Morgan led the NFL stars through a hallway inside the arena while "WHISKEY WHISKEY," Wallen's collaborative song with Moneybagg Yo, played in background.
Donald Trump Get In The Ring Kamala ... I'm Ready to Debate!!!
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9:23 AM PT -- Kamala just responded to Trump’s invitation to debate him on Fox News — and it’s an unequivocal no. She also says Trump is running scared because he originally agreed to the ABC debate with whomever the democratic candidate is and now he’s backing out. She ended by claiming that she would be happy to entertain future debates, but only after the ABC showdown.
Donald Trump just told Kamala Harris “I’m in,” agreeing to debate his Democratic presidential rival and all but promising it will be one wild event.
The Republican presidential nominee posted a Friday night message on his Truth Social platform explaining that he wants to meet Kamala on stage in Pennsylvania for a televised debate that would air September 4 on Fox News.
DT requested a live audience unlike in his first debate on CNN with then Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. Speaking of whom, DT threw a jab at the Commander in Chief on Truth Social, calling him by his Trump-given nickname “Sleepy Joe.”
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed No Plea Deal For 9/11 Plotter ... Death Penalty Back On The Table
The U.S. Department of Defense pulled the rug out from under 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed — rescinding his plea deal that would have spared his life.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin axed the plea agreement that was put in place earlier this week between KSM and the overseer of the war court in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, where the Al Qaeda terrorist and his alleged accomplices are being prosecuted.
As you know, KSM and Osama Bin Laden plotted the attacks on the World Trade Center and other American targets, resulting in nearly 3000 people being killed on Sept. 11, 2001. In 2011, Bin Laden was fatally shot by Navy Seals during a U.S.-led special forces raid on his Abbottabad, Pakistan compound.
Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin ARRESTED AFTER STANDOFF W/ SWAT
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Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin was arrested after a traffic stop turned into a tense standoff ... with cops eventually resorting to using pepper spray to get him out of his car ... this according to law enforcement.
Burbank PD tells TMZ Wesley was arrested Wednesday ... after they pulled over his black Hummer H2 in Burbank for a traffic violation and asked him for his ID. Officers say they found out Scantlin had an active warrant from a previous case for allegedly having a weapon at an airport.
We’re told when officers asked Wesley to get out of the car, he refused … and after several attempts, a crisis negotiator came to negotiate, but cops say he still wouldn’t budge.
Larsa Pippen Unbothered By Marcus' New Girl ... Seeing Reality TV Star!!!
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Larsa Pippen is not sweating Marcus Jordan's new arm candy ... and she's moving on with her dating life too ... namely, with a reality TV star.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Larsa doesn't care her ex-boyfriend is on vacation with an IG model, because she's also casually dating someone herself ... Netflix/MTV star and country musician Zay Wilson.
In fact, Zay performed at Larsa's 50th birthday bash a few weeks ago ... and TMZ obtained video of them dancing together.
Stars and Scars You Be the Judge
Donald Trump is making race an issue in the campaign, and plenty of folks are outraged ... and new beginnings and endings for Cardi. So we gotta ask ...
Trump Questioning If Kamala Harris Is Black
Harris' Pick For Veep Will Be ...
Cardi B Divorce From Offset ...
Bill Maher Says Travis Will Dump Taylor ...
Whose Side You On?
Jonathan Majors Replaced By Robert Downey Jr. ...
Britney Spears' Memoir-Based Movie ...
Carrie Underwood Joins 'Idol' As Judge ...
If I Were In Olympics, I'd Rather Be ...
Terence Crawford No Regrets Missing Olympics ... Gold Medal Wasn't My Dream!
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Terence Crawford's career is far from over and he's achieved more than just about any active professional boxer ... there's just one thing he's missing, an Olympic medal.
But, Bud ain't sweatin' it!
TMZ Sports spoke with the undefeated champ as the 2024 games in Paris were in full swing -- including boxing -- a sport Crawford currently dominates.
What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!
Whatcha' lookin' at Snoop Dogg?!
The Snoop D.O. Double G has definitely made his rounds in Paris, sporting Team USA merch and rockin' those iconic Olympic rings! See if you can put your finger on the minor switch-ups in these two dope pics!
Snoop's been watching all the gold n' glory in Paris as he's teamed up with NBC ... but is there somethin' off with the NBC Peacock feathers?! Take a good look up and down at these two pict-izzles and see if you can drop it like it's hot!
HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Snoop Dogg photos!**
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