Colin Jost I'm a Leper!!!
Colin Jost posted an alarming update on the injuries and illnesses he sustained during his harrowing -- and hilarious -- coverage in Tahiti as an Olympics Surfing correspondent, and NBC has labeled him a scourge!
NBC, according to Colin, has diagnosed him with leprosy ... true, the network brass aren't doctors, but it's a fair assessment after the 'SNL' star had to leave the games because he was doing himself in with gashes, bites and infections.
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Colin himself said he's been declared a "leper" by his own network. That typically means he needs to isolate to protect himself and others. Obviously a joke ... but still, we get the point.
'Scarface' Star Ángel Salazar Dead at 69
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Ángel Salazar -- best known as Al Pacino's trusted sidekick "Chi Chi" in the iconic gangster film "Scarface" -- has died, TMZ has learned.
Salazar's rep and closest friend, Ann Wingsong, tells TMZ ... the actor passed away in his sleep at his friend's Brooklyn home over the weekend.
On Sunday morning, Wingsong said, the friend went to check on Salazar in a room and found his body in bed. A cause of death was not disclosed, but the rep said Salazar suffered from heart issues.
Early in his acting career, Salazar landed the role of Chi Chi, the devoted henchman of Pacino's famous Tony Montana character in the 1983 Brian DePalma-directed film "Scarface."
Fans of the legendary movie will never forget Chi Chi saving Tony's life during the so-called "chainsaw scene." They will also never forget Chi Chi's bloody demise at the end of the flick when his back gets riddled with bullets from a hit squad hired by drug kingpin Alejandro Sosa.
Of course, Tony Montana also goes down in hail of bullets at the hands of Sosa's gun-wielding assassins.
Sabrina Carpenter Fireworks Freak-out Onstage During Concert
Sabrina Carpenter got quite a scare during her California concert over the weekend – she was filmed dashing away in terror after hearing exploding fireworks.
The pop star was performing onstage in front of a packed audience at San Francisco's Outside Lands music fest Saturday when pyrotechnics started going off behind her.
Check out the video ... Sabrina is dancing with her cast and crew while asking the crowd to give it up for everyone.
Hulk Hogan's Former Friend Hey Affleck & Damon, Call Me ... Want to Get Facts Straight
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Hulk Hogan's former close friend is not shying away from the upcoming Gawker movie ... instead he wants to collab with them ... and, he's got lots of insight 'cause he was at the center of the scandal!
A rep for Bubba the Love Sponge -- a famous radio DJ whose wife wrestled between the sheets with the Hulkster in the now-infamous sex tape -- tells TMZ ... Bubba's not currently working with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon on their movie, but he's willing to collaborate.
We're told he feels the story's already out there, so Bubba's not hiding from it ... and, he wants to ensure the pair get the facts right in their flick.
Luke Bryan Shake That Cash For Me!!! Finds Buyer For $12.95M Home
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Luke Bryan's selling his Florida beachfront home ... and someone finally pulled together the kinda scratch he was looking for -- 8 figures worth -- to part ways with the property.
TMZ has learned the country singer has a pending sale for his five-bedroom, five-bathroom home on the Sunshine State's panhandle. Luke was asking $12.95 million -- an astronomical price -- but one buyer clearly thinks it's worth it.
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The 4,645-square-foot house sits on over an acre of land in Santa Rosa Beach complete with a Gulf adjacent pool -- for days when walking those 100 or so extra steps just doesn't seem worth it -- heart pine floors, elevated ceilings and a modern kitchen full of the newest appliances.
Shohei Ohtani Historic HR Ball Hits Auction ... Could Fetch $200K!!!
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The fan who caught Shohei Ohtani's historic 176th home run is about to be a whole lot richer ... TMZ Sports has learned the man's putting the ball up for auction -- and it's expected to net him a small fortune!!
The guys over at Heritage Auctions tell us ... Jason Patino -- who snagged the record-setting baseball after Ohtani blasted it toward him in an April 21 victory over the Mets -- is selling the memento on their block, and they're figuring it'll eventually go for around $200,000.
Shohei Ohtani now holds the MLB record for most HRs hit by a Japanese-born player.
— Covers (@Covers) April 21, 2024 @Covers
1. Shohei Ohtani (176)
2. Hideki Matsui (175)
3. Ichiro Suzuki (117)pic.twitter.com/NnZupuWfvm
The ball, of course, holds a ton of value ... as it marked the official breaking of Hideki Matsui's MLB record for dingers by a Japanese-born slugger.
George Floyd's Ex I'M BACKING TIM WALZ Despite Minneapolis Riot Backlash
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George Floyd’s ex, Roxie Washington, is backing Kamala Harris’ VP pick, telling TMZ ... she's not buying the backlash against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for the 2020 BLM riots over George's murder.
Roxie says she doesn't really get why there's so much hate against Walz regarding the civil unrest that erupted back then, because she doesn't get what he was supposed to do about it.
Instead, her anger's directed at Mayor Jacob Frey ... as she believes it was his job to protect the city.
Guess Who This Smiling Baby Turned Into!
Before this blonde hair blue-eyed baby boy was throwin' his charming looks up on the big screen, he was just an Aussie boy playing tennis, kicking the soccer ball and surfing the waves with his two brothers.
In 2009, he flew across the pond to start his acting career. Perhaps you've seen him in popular films like "The Hunger Games" and "Independence Day: Resurgence," but surely these movies wont be his "Last Song."
If you've scrolled through his Instagram, you'd know he loves nature, the ocean and a great thirst trap pic!
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Ayesha Curry Fights Back Tears ... In Tense Face-Off With French Police
The Paris Olympics wasn't all fun and gold medals for Steph Curry and his family ... the NBA legend's wife, Ayesha found herself in tears while dealing with French authorities.
The TV personality -- who was in Paris to cheer on her Team USA star hubby as he willed the U.S. to a victory of France in Saturday's gold medal game -- is going viral as video shows her wiping away tears while having a tense face-off with local authorities.
Check out the vid ... it's unclear exactly what went down, but it seems there was a dispute over whether or not Ayesha and her infant son, Caius Chai, were allowed to make their way over to their car ... which appeared to be stuck in gridlock traffic due to French President Emmanuel Macron exiting the area.
From the sounds of it, baby Caius got caught up in the chaos and was clocked in the noggin by someone on the scene ... which prompted an emotional response from Ayesha and Steph's mom, Sonya.
Steph's Golden State Warriors teammate Draymond Green happened to be there ... and was even heard snapping at the authorities, saying ... "So even after y'all hit the baby in the head, there's still nothing y'all can do to get them out of here?"
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Of course, no surprise Draymond would have the Curry's back ... Steph and DG have been teammates for years.
But, the French authorities didn't appear moved by their pleas ... as they maintained their stance that the family had to stay put.
Prior to the confrontation, the Curry's were on cloud 9.
Steph was a key factor in Team USA's win over France, earning Curry, LeBron James and the rest of the stars a gold medal. The 2x NBA MVP went off in the closing moments of the tight game, knocking down 4 threes when the U.S badly needed buckets.
A sad way to end an otherwise happy Olympics experience.
Olympics Closing Ceremony Billie, Snoop, & Red Hot Chili Peppers ... Show-Stopping Performances!
The 2024 Olympics are officially a wrap ... closing a memorable, controversial Paris Games with star-studded performances by Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish and The Red Hot Chili Peppers!
The celebration, which kicked off at the Stade de France Sunday afternoon, saw competitors from across the globe, celebrating their new gold, silver, and bronze hardware, coming together one final time for a variety of big performances from dancers, musicians and more.
🎸 Paris is rising for Phoenix, and floating on Air! Wait, is that an Angèle we see?🎶
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 11, 2024 @Olympics
The crowd loves it. This is the Stade de Dance! 🪩#Paris2024 #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/Q8z8MosZfH
The first big act came from French indie band, Phoenix, who performed their big hit, "Lisztomania," as the athletes surrounded the stage. The band later collaborated with Kavinsky for a rendition of the party anthem, "Nightcall."
Tom Cruise Rappels Into Olympics Closing Ceremony ... Parachutes Next to Hollywood Sign for 2028 Handoff
Well, we told you so! Tom Cruise did the honors at the end of the Paris Olympics closing ceremony, and it went down exactly like we said it would! And, it was pretty spectacular.
Tom appeared at the top of Stade de France just as H.E.R. wrapped up her amazing rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner," and yes, he rapelled down to the floor of the stadium as fans went insane.
Tom walked up to L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, who handed him the Olympic flag -- Tom hopped on a motorcycle and rode with the flag on the back outside the stadium.
Taylor Swift Karma Is Beatin' Ye on the Charts ... Destroys His No. 1 Streak
Kanye West took a big L at the hands of someone he's had beef with for years -- one Taylor Swift!
Kanye's streak of 11 consecutive No. 1 albums was just broken, because "Vultures 2" fell short of the top spot by 1 ... and that 1 belongs to TS' "The Tortured Poets Department."
Taylor must be reveling in her latest win. Kanye's been a thorn in her side ever since 2009, when he hijacked her moment at the MTV Video Music Awards, telling the world Beyoncé was robbed and should have taken home the prize.
Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Cyberbullies, I'm Comin' After You Now!!! ... Files Harassment Complaint in Paris
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has had it up to HERE with bullying regarding her sex, and her lawyer is now ready to kick ass.
Her lawyer has filed a complaint with Paris prosecutors, claiming the Algerian boxer is the victim of aggravated cyber harassment. The lawyer calls the attacks "misogynist, racist and sexist."
The Algerian athlete took home the gold in the women’s welterweight division Friday ... after facing controversy earlier in the competition when questions about her sex arose online.
Nelly I Hit the Jackpot with MGK!!! ... No Arrest, Just Good Vibes
Nelly got a slot at Machine Gun Kelly's concert over the weekend, and the crowd went wild!
Funny thing is ... the biggest fanboy in the venue was MGK himself, who went nuts as Nelly sang "Grillz" and "Air Force Ones." MGK filmed the rapper and was crazy excited!
Nelly's appearance was part of the annual MGK Day celebration in Cleveland.
Paris Olympics Shirtless Dude Scales Eiffel Tower ... Some Parisians Are Real Social Climbers!!!
Rock climbing walls are for wusses .... so says a dude who just scaled the Eiffel Tower ... and the timing of his stunt could not have been worse.
Watch the vid ... the man scales the 330-meter tower, making his way over the blue ring of the Olympics logo ... which is temporarily perched on the famed landmark.
Some guy is climbing on the Olympic Rings at the Eiffel Tower. You can see him on the blue ring.
— kevinwinston (@kevinwinston) August 11, 2024 @kevinwinston
Tourists are being evacuated for safety. Entry beneath the tower is closed.
He took 'climb the Eiffel Tower' too literally! #Olympics #Paris2024 @NBCOlympics @NBCNews @latimes pic.twitter.com/01BFmJqTOV
The incident went down Sunday afternoon ... just 3 hours before the start of the Olympics closing ceremony, forcing French police to evacuate the area around the Tower.
Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez Hey, We May Be Filthy Rich ... But a Bargain's a Bargain!!!
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Jeff Bezos didn't get to be one of the richest people in the world by squandering money ... so thought an Italian dude who offered the billionaire a deal he couldn't refuse.
Jeff and fiancée Lauren Sanchez were tooling along a beach in Sardinia when they came upon a guy selling sun dresses on the sand. It's a thing ... merchants pitching their wares on the beach, thinking beachgoers would find it irresistible to upgrade their fits.
J&L gave him a smile, but passed on the schmatta.
They had ventured off their super yacht to lunch with Leo DiCaprio, his GF Vittoria Ceretti, Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry, all of whom are guests on Bezo's big boat.
Jeff and Lauren have been sailing from country to country ... must be nice.