2024 Paris Olympics Hoop Dreams Bring Out Celebs ... Fallon, Pippen, More!!!

Olympic basketball players' hoop dreams brought out some huge stars to the gold medal match ... and they just saw the U.S.A. eke out victory against France.

Jimmy Fallon led the coterie of famous faces at the event ... grinning big courtside and even stopping to snap some photos with French President Emmanuel Macron.

U.S. Olympians past and present -- like two-time basketball gold medalist Scottie Pippen and track star Sha'Carri Richardson, who's taking home serious hardware from Paris -- shouted from the sidelines too.

Joe Biden Working On His Presidential Tan ... Social Media Outraged

Joe Biden's taking a presidential break ... chilling on a beach in Delaware -- and, people online aren't happy about it.

The 46th POTUS hit Rehoboth Beach -- a favorite spot of the Biden clan -- for a little R&R Saturday ... and, camera crews caught him kicking his feet up underneath a beach umbrella.

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Not a lot happening in this vid if we're being honest ... and, that's exactly the problem -- 'cause people online are taking Joe to task for sleeping on the job.

Jordan Chiles May Have to Return Bronze Medal Review Drops Floor Exercise Score

Jordan Chiles may have to give back one of her Olympic medals ... 'cause a review board says a challenge to her score shouldn't have been allowed.

Here's the deal ... during Monday's women's floor exercise, Chiles was originally awarded a score of 13.666 -- placing her fifth, just off the podium.

While at first deflated, her coaches demanded a difficulty review ... which the judges granted. After looking at the routine, they increased her score by one-tenth of a point -- putting her in third.

Jay-Z 'Reasonable Doubt' Will Be All Mine!!! Note to Roc-A-Fella Bidders

Jay-Z is staking legal claim to the master recordings of his iconic debut album ... and it's a "buyer beware" notice, of sorts, to anyone getting ready to drop more than $1 million to buy Damon Dash's share of Roc-A-Fella Records.

TMZ Hip Hop has learned Jay's attorneys just made a legal filing that might normally fly under the radar, but here's why it's suddenly very relevant. As we first reported, Dame's third of Roc-A-Fella is going up for auction later this month, and the label's only real asset is Jay-Z's 1996 album, "Reasonable Doubt."

While Roc-A-Fella currently holds the copyright on the record and all its tracks ... Jay's attorneys have now filed notice that those rights will revert to one Shawn Carter/"Jay-Z" in 2031.

Brittany Cartwright Jax Is Lying About Charity Donations ... Do Something, Cameo!!!

Brittany Cartwright's calling out her estranged husband on social media ... telling fans he's not donating money to cancer research -- and, telling Cameo to handle it.

The reality star posted a screengrab from a video on Jax Taylor's Cameo -- the platform where fans can buy personalized messages from celebs -- where he claims he's taking every dollar and donating it to a charity fighting cancer.

Welp, BC called out her former flame with a screen grab from the clip ... calling him "disgusting" for not really donating the cash -- and tagging Cameo in the post to let them know about the alleged fraud.

Kanye West The More Censoris, The Merrier ... Bianca's Sisters Attend Listening Party

Kanye West turned his album release party into a fun family outing ... not only bringing a couple of his kids out with him -- but hanging with Bianca Censori's siblings too.

The rapper hit the Delta Center in Salt Lake City Friday night with Ty Dolla $ign for their "Vultures 2" album release party ... and, sitting stageside next to his better half were his sisters -- Angelina and Alyssia.

Bianca's wearing a nude bodysuit -- offering a little more coverage than her usual looks ... and, her sis Angelina's two seats down, in a sheer white skirt matching her older sibling's ensemble. Alyssia sits to Angelina's left ... unclear who the woman in the middle of Bianca and Angelina is -- though it might be their mom, Alexandra.

JENNIFER LOPEZ SILENT ON BEN AFFLECK MARRIAGE ... Continues Wearing Wedding Band

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Jennifer Lopez is not interested in talking about her rocky split from Ben Affleck but she continues to wear her flashy wedding band from him while out and about.

We got J Lo leaving lunch in Beverly Hills on Friday and asked her how she and Ben are doing amid their very public separation. Jen's response to our cameras? Absolutely nothing.

Seems Jen will not be addressing the split anytime soon, but the disappearing and reappearing act of her wedding band drags on.

Morgan Wallen My Vegas Wingmen are Brady and Tyson!!!

Morgan Wallen made quite the splash in Nevada Friday ... doing one of his customary walkouts with a couple of major celebs -- Tom Brady and Mike Tyson.

Wallen was flanked on either side by the NFL great and boxing legend at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where he performed Friday night during a stop on his country music tour.

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Check out the video ... the trio kicked things off inside a tunnel, where Morgan gave a huge hug to Brady before shaking hands with Tyson and embracing him.

Travis Scott Paris Prosecutors Cut Him a Break ... Released from Jail, No Charges Expected

UPDATE

7:21 AM PT -- Paris prosecutors confirm to TMZ ... Travis’ case has been dismissed because the crime was insufficiently characterized.

Travis Scott has been released from a Paris jail and no charges have been filed for an alleged assault ... TMZ has learned.

As TMZ reported, Travis was arrested early Friday at a fancy hotel in the Olympic City, after getting into a fight with his bodyguard. A hotel security guard stepped in to break up the fight, and the hotel claims Travis attacked him. He was arrested and taken to jail.

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Now Travis' rep tells TMZ ... "Travis Scott has been released with no charges." We're told there are no plans for him to be charged in the future, although we have not been able to confirm this with Paris prosecutors.

Harris-Walz Campaign We Don't Want DNC To Be Too Hollywood

Major celebrities are working behind the scenes to secure prominent appearances at the upcoming Democratic National Convention ... but the Kamala Harris campaign isn't accommodating everyone ... for fear of making the DNC feel too Hollywood.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the Harris-Walz campaign wants to be smart about celebrity involvement, and is working hard to avoid the Chicago-based DNC being painted as a "Hollywood liberal elite" event.

Our sources say the campaign feels Hillary Clinton gave celebrities too big a platform back in 2016 and it backfired on her ... and they don't want to overdo the Hollywood aspect to the point where it turns off everyday folks.

Christina Ricci Don't Haggle with Wednesday Addams ... Gets $2.2M Asking Price for L.A. Home!!!

Christina Ricci's walking away from her home sale with exactly what she wanted ... taking millions with her to a new pad, as she got every dollar of her original listing price.

Our real estate sources say Christina sold her home in the L.A. suburb of Woodland Hills for $2.249 million, the exact price she asked when she put it on the market back in June.

Ricci's house was only on the market for 50 days -- not every celeb is that lucky -- before someone snatched up the 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home in the popular neighborhood.

Stars and Scars You Be the Judge

Taylor Swift's London fans are determined to see her, despite the foiled terror plot in Vienna, and how entertaining was RFK's bear escapades. So we gotta ask ...

I'd Be Afraid To Go TO Taylor's London Show ...

Kamala Picking Tim Walz ...

RFK Jr.'s Central Park Bear Hijinks ...

Ben Stiller: All Jewish Men Want To Be Black ...

Kanye Saying Hennessy Made Him Antisemitic ...

Travis Scott Arrested In Paris ...

Whose Side You On?

If I Went To Space, I'd Ride On ...

Paris Olympics Have Been ...

Justin Gatlin I Won't Blame Lyles For Racing W/ COVID 'This Is An Olympic Dream'

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Justin Gatlin ain't blaming Noah Lyles one bit for hitting the Olympics track while positive for COVID ... telling TMZ Sports the opportunity to secure a medal simply outweighed the other risks -- at least, in his mind.

Of course, there were many detractors in the sports world who felt differently ... as they believed the American endangered his fellow competitors and others in the area when he chose to run the 200-meter final on Thursday in Paris while symptomatic for the coronavirus.

But Gatlin -- a USA track legend -- told us on Friday he would have done the exact same thing ... explaining, "this is an Olympic dream you have, man."

What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!

Representing the United States of America .... Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg! Step right up to these two shady stars and see if you can find the changes and stick the landing! You've only got one shot so make the moment count!

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, the two besties got quite handsy on the NBC set -- which featured the tower as the backdrop. Martha shined bright in her fancy suit and Snoop repped Team USA!

After judging these two photos ... can you find the switch-ups?

HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg photos!**

SEX PISTOLS STEVE JONES Anarchy in My Storage Unit!!! Thieves Swipe Millions

Sex Pistols legend Steve Jones is switching from punk rock to the blues after a staggering loss -- crooks ransacked his storage unit, making out like the bandits they are.

Law enforcement sources and Steve's team tell TMZ a member of his crew discovered dozens of his iconic guitars and stage outfits were swiped from the unit in L.A. -- and the loss is huge ... in fact, it could be worth up to $7 million!

The Sex Pistols guitarist is currently in the UK for a series of benefit concerts to help save the legendary Bush Hall venue -- but once he’s back, he’ll take a closer look at what’s gone and try to tally up the damage.

TMZ TV HOT TAKES Travis Scott Busted In Paris ... Shawn Mendes, CeeDee

Travis Scott is in trouble in France, Shawn Mendes has a funny new song and CeeDee Lamb is in a standoff with the Dallas Cowboys ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

TMZ Live

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First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles break down the lead-up and aftermath of Travis getting arrested in Paris after watching Team USA basketball mount a dramatic comeback win.