'Concussion' Dr. Bennet Omalu Advises NFL, Dolphins ... Retire Tagovailoa

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If Dr. Bennet Omalu -- the brain expert credited with the discovery of CTE -- was running either the NFL or the Miami Dolphins ... he tells TMZ Sports he'd force Tua Tagovailoa to retire following his latest head injury.

The inspiration for the famous Will Smith "Concussion" movie didn't mince words when talking about the matter on Friday ... saying straight up the consequences for allowing the 26-year-old back on the field after yet another concussion could be dire.

Specifically, Omalu says if Tagovailoa were to sustain another significant blow to the brain -- he could become "permanently incapacitated."

Stars and Scars You Be the Judge

Crazy week! The debate, Taylor Swift's endorsement, Justin Timberlake copping a plea. So we gotta ask ...

Taylor Swift Will Make A Difference In Election

Justin Timberlake Got

Dave Grohl Fathering Baby Out of Wedlock ...

Britney Spears Must Continue To Pay Child Support For Few More Months ...

J Lo Eyeing New 30,000 Sq. Foot House ...

Lil Wayne Getting Snubbed for Super Bowl Halftime Show

Tom Brady's Broadcasting Career ...

Whose Side You On?

I'd Rather Have A Beer With ...

TMZ TV HOT TAKES Justin Goes To Court ... John Legend, Dwight

Justin Timberlake is pleading guilty, John Legend is pleading for sympathy in his hometown, and Dwight Howard is getting talked out of wrestling ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

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First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles break down Justin's big day in court in Sag Harbor, New York.

Celebs N' Hose Blast In These Super-Soaker Stars!

SoCal may be fresh off a blistering heat wave, but celebs are always in dire need of coolin' off and dowsing themselves in some H2O! Hold on tight to your hose, because these stars are super-stoked and super thirsty!!!

Excessively hot stars like Maluma grabbed hold of his hose up in the Hollywood Hills, Charly Jordan hosed down and kept her gardens fresh and watered, and Toddy Smith, Scotty Sire, and Brett Robinson made it rain and rung out their drenched bods poolside in the valley.

Drip drop don't stop ... Soak in our gallery of super-soaked stars 💦!

What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!

Ice Spice is comin' in hot with two images that are bound to spice things up! All rules go out the window, so put your celeb knowledge to the test and see if you've truly got what it takes to find the minor changes ...

Earlier this week, the rapper hopped out of her SUV and arrived at Rockefeller Plaza donning an edgy look and of course her signature hair color. Yes, her outfit is on point, but can you secure the switch-ups and throw 'em in the bag?

HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Ice Spice photos!**

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella Fight Brewing Over Child Custody, Spousal Support

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella's divorce is already getting ugly ... because they are at odds over two major issues ... money and their son.

According to a report by Us Weekly, Artem responded Friday to Nikki's divorce filing ... and he's asking for joint legal and physical custody of their 4-year-old son, Matteo.

The "Dancing With The Stars" pro is also asking for spousal support from Nikki.

Taylor Swift Not All Gen-Z Swifties Moved by Endorsement ... Some Still Voting for Trump!!!

Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris isn't moving the needle for all of her rabidly loyal fans -- several Swifties are sticking with their original plan to vote for Donald Trump.

Following the singer's announcement after Tuesday night's presidential debate, we spoke with 10 Gen-Z Swifties who will be voting for the first time this election.

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As expected, some voiced support for Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, citing Taylor's endorsement.

Two of them admitted they were waiting to hear who Taylor endorsed, because they look to her as an idol and care about her opinion.

Man Holding 2 Geese The Real Story Behind Viral Pic!!

A viral pic of a man lugging around 2 geese in Ohio is blowing up after Donald Trump’s bizarre pet-munching Haitian immigrant claims ... but we're told the photo’s just being twisted to fit the former prez's narrative, and what's actually going on is far less dramatic.

The Ohio Division of Wildlife tells TMZ the real deal behind the viral pic -- the guy was actually picking up 2 geese that were hit in a Columbus car accident. And by the way, that's 45 minutes from Springfield, where Trump's wild claims supposedly took place.

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The wildlife org clarified to us you usually need a statement or receipt from the county sheriff or wildlife officer to claim an animal carcass. But the Franklin County Wildlife Office tells TMZ that for geese, you don’t always need a receipt ... so the guy was totally in the clear to have them.

Bianca Censori Stripped-Down Style In China W/ Ye ... What's New??!

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Bianca Censori is back in the spotlight after a short break, flaunting her near-naked outfits on a global tour with Kanye West -- this time, spotted in China.

TMZ obtained footage of the duo, and it’s hard to overlook them -- all thanks to Bianca's nude, semi-sheer 2-piece as they walked through the Intercontinental Hotel's lobby in Haikou, China, Friday morning.

Bianca is clearly in her element, rocking yet another of her signature skimpy, nude-colored outfits.

Tyreek Hill Cop Who Cuffed Star Has History ... Complaints, Reprimands And Suspensions

The cop who put his knee in Tyreek Hill's back and aggressively slapped handcuffs on the NFL superstar during a traffic stop last weekend has been accused of excessive force in the past, TMZ Sports has learned.

According to Miami-Dade Police Department records we obtained, officer Danny Torres has received numerous complaints since joining the MDPD back in October 1996.

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The records show that on six separate occasions, he was accused of misconduct, including force violations as well as improper procedures. Torres was also investigated for his use of force at least 13 times as well.

Ariana Grande's BF Ethan Slater Finalizes Divorce From Lilly Jay

Ethan Slater and Lilly Jay are finally divorced, because they've come to a settlement ... TMZ has learned.

According to new court docs, obtained by TMZ, the Broadway star and his high school sweetheart have settled their divorce and a judge has signed off as of Thursday.

The terms of the settlement are sealed, as all divorces are in NY state.

Stranded Astronauts Still Voting in 2024 Election ... Extreme Absentee Voting

People who hate on mail-in ballots are going to be howling at the moon after this one ... 'cause a couple astronauts are casting their votes from the International Space Station.

Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams -- the 2 astronauts who went up to space on the Boeing Starliner, and who are now stuck after safety concerns with their craft arose -- spoke with reporters Friday ... and, they say they still plan on voting.

Wilmore says he sent his request for a ballot down to Earth Friday ... adding that NASA helps all its astronauts secure ballots. Both astronauts touched on how they feel it's their civic duty to cast their votes come the first Tuesday in November.

Billy McFarland Fyre Festival 2 Coming In Hot ...🔥🔥🔥 Need 50 Cent To Cover Ja Rule's Slack!!!

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Fyre Festival creator Billy McFarland is guaranteeing Part II will be everything the initial event was supposed to be, but thinks some tweaks in the entertainment department are due ... so he's asking 50 Cent to replace Ja Rule for the next go around!!!

It sounds insane, but Billy's telling us he's 100% serious and already has hard dates lined up for April 25, 2025 in Mexico -- stamp your calendars and passports!!!

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Check out the vid ... Billy says it's gonna be a real-life utopia ... the musical act will be an afterthought amid plenty of white sand activities: scuba diving, sunbathing, live karate fighting, hello?!?

Netflix Sued 'Squid Game' Is Total Knockoff!!!

The Netflix cash cow "Squid Game" is a blatant ripoff of a movie that was released more than a decade earlier in India ... at least according to a new lawsuit.

Netflix is being sued by a man named Soham Shah, who claims he is the creator of the 2009 Hindi-language Indian film "Luck" ... which he says served as a blueprint for the hit 2021 streaming series "Squid Game."

According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, the "Squid Game" franchise straight-up jacked the storyline from Shah's movie ... because "Luck" is a story about a group of desperate, indebted people enticed to take part in a series of competitive games for the chance to win large sums of money.

38-Pound Cat Curiosity Killed the Cat ... Or, At Least Got it Stuck in A Shoe Rack!!!

Look what the cat dragged in -- a whole lot of tummy to pet diet camp ... one fat feline weighing in at a hefty 38 pounds stumbled into a hairy situation.

Crumbs -- a robust Russian cat living in a hospital on a diet of cookies and soup from the staff -- was taken to a center in Perm, where he was put on a strict diet and workout routine.

Unfortunately, Crumbs didn't enjoy his new living situation too much ... 'cause officials at the center say he tried to escape -- and, ended up stuck in a shoe rack.

Louis Vuitton Sued For Allegedly Banning Customers For 'Shopping While Black'

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5:50 PM PT -- Correction: An earlier version of the story identified the plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Louis Vuitton as the singer Brandi Williams and her mother Tracy Renee Williams. This was inaccurate. The story has been changed to correct the error.

Louis Vuitton has been hit with a lawsuit from a mother and daughter who claim they were treated unfairly at the fashion brand's stores compared to white shoppers in the same stores.

According to court docs, Tracy Renee Williams says she preordered and paid about $50,000 for items at a Costa Mesa LV store, but never received the delivery. When she went to a Beverly Hills location, she claims a white manager told her she was no longer welcome and that she would be arrested if she stayed or came back.