Anderson .Paak Soaking Up Purple Rain ☔ Inside Prince Airbnb
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Anderson .Paak has found the perfect pad to house his musical genius -- Prince's "Purple Rain" house-turned-Airbnb in Minneapolis!!!
The Grammy Award winner and a few pals got the grand tour exploring the Purple Rain House on Monday, where he did everything short of purifying himself in the waters of the bathroom spa.
AP couldn't resist banging on the drums and keys -- and you gotta think how ill it would be if he and The Purple One were able to engage in a jam session.
Diddy Rape Accuser's Ex Claims She Offered 'Bribe' ... $3 Mil If You Back My Story
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Diddy's latest accuser -- who's suing him for allegedly raping her and recording it -- tried to get her now-ex-boyfriend to corroborate her claim by paying him 7-figures, according to the ex ... TMZ has learned.
Thalia Graves is suing Diddy and his head of security, Joseph Sherman, for allegedly raping her back in 2001 -- and in the suit, she says she was dating one of Diddy's employees who was shown a video of the alleged incident.
However, TMZ has seen a November 2023 text exchange between Thalia and the man who was her BF, and in it, she reveals she's planning to sue Diddy "because he's the one that has the money."
Rihanna I'm Seeing Red ... This Is What You Came For
Rihanna's turning up the heat in her new clothing drop ... looking absolutely savage in a red hot set of underwear from her latest Savage X Diesel collab.
RiRi's clothing line worked with Diesel on new lingerie, and she's showing off the goods ... with a heavy emphasis on fishnets.
Rihanna's modeling a few of her new offerings ... with a foiled fishnet bustier up top, and a foiled fishnet string bikini panty down below.
Tekashi 6ix9ine I'm Squeaky Clean, Trouble Finds Me!!! Not Worried About Deal Clause
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Tekashi 6ix9ine isn't sweatin' the fine print in his new record deal ... which requires the rapper to stay out of trouble to keep his payday.
We caught up with the musical artist on "TMZ Live" Tuesday, where he explained why the special clause in his new contract doesn't have him worried. As he put it ... he views himself as a "squeaky clean" individual -- and trouble just happens to find him "all the time."
At the end of September, Tekashi 6ix9ine found himself in a heated exchange outside a nightclub in Miami, and was sued for revenge porn by an ex-girlfriend. So, here's hoping all this drama was settled before 69 signed on the dotted line!!!
Benzino Tupac Quad Studios Shooting, '95 Source Awards ... Helped Hip Hop's Downfall!!!
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Benzino remembers his relationship with Tupac Shakur as being a positive one but says the events that unfolded after they recorded their song permanently damaged rap as we know it!!!
TMZ Hip Hop spoke to Benzino amid his recent appearance on TV One's "Celebrity Crime Files" outlining the 1994 Quad Studios Shooting that left Pac with 5 gunshot wounds and a burning vendetta, against all odds.
Benzino actually recorded his "Killa" collab with Tupac and Freddie The Foxx aka Bumpy Knuckles (more on that later) at Quad Studios shortly before the shooting, and recalls Tupac surrounded himself with guys heavier in the street afterward.
Brooks Nader & Gleb Savchenko Get Hot and Heavy at Tattoo Parlor ... Kiss While Getting Inked!!!
Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko are going to have a hard time denying they're dating after this ... 'cause they went to a tattoo parlor together, and couldn't stop making out while getting new ink.
The "Dancing with the Stars" partners hit up Nautilus Tattoo in Hollywood Monday night and packed on the PDA ... sucking face in front of their tattoo artists, a couple friends and photogs.
Check out the video and the photos ... Brooks is lying down on a table getting tatted up when Gleb leans down and starts French kissing her ... before smooching on her neck and whispering in her ear.
Frances Bean Cobain, Riley Hawk Taking Our Lil' Pumpkin To The Patch!!!🎃
Frances Bean Cobain and her hubby Riley Hawk were in full-on doting parent mode this weekend, taking their newborn son Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk on a cute adventure to the pumpkin patch!
The first-time parents enjoyed a leisurely stroll, soaking up the cozy vibes at the festive event in Oceanside, California on Saturday, eyes fixed on their little one, with Riley sweetly cradling him in his arms.
They took their baby for a spin in the stroller around the fairground, and it looked like they were having the time of their lives as a happy little family.
The Flaming Lips Steven Drozd's Missing Teen Found ... 'Safe With Family'!!!
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11:21 AM PT -- The 16-year-old daughter of Flaming Lips drummer Steven Drozd has been found ... Seattle police confirm to TMZ.
Cops tell TMZ ... "[Charlotte "Bowie" Drozd] has been located and is safe with her family."
However, they provided no further details regarding the case.
This update comes after Katy Coyne, the wife of Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne, announced on Instagram Tuesday that Bowie "was found safe outside of Seattle."
Charlotte "Bowie" Drozd, the 16-year-old daughter of The Flaming Lips drummer Steven Drozd, is missing -- but is not considered a "runaway" ... TMZ has learned.
Seattle police tell TMZ ... the investigation into Bowie's whereabouts is an "active missing person case" and is not considered a runaway case. This is a major distinction from earlier reports ... which classified Bowie as a missing or runaway juvenile.
When asked about possible foul play or self-harm ... police would only reiterate it is a missing person case.
Sage The Gemini Accused Of Sexual Assault Inside Of Chris Brown's House
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Sage The Gemini -- of "Red Nose" and "Gas Pedal" fame -- is being accused of sexual assault inside the home of his most famous collaborator ... Chris Brown!!!
LAPD sources tell TMZ Hip Hop a woman filed a police report Monday claiming to have been sexually assaulted by Sage back in September 2017.
The woman told cops she initially met Sage on social media, and he invited her to Chris' house.
Pete Rose Taken To Hospital Days Before Death ... Was Acting 'Different'
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Pete Rose was taken to the hospital by a friend just five days before his death, TMZ Sports has learned ... but after a battery of tests, doctors concluded he was healthy enough to go home.
We broke the story ... 83-year-old Rose was found dead at his Las Vegas home on September 30. Now, we're learning more about the circumstances surrounding his death.
On September 25, an associate of Pete's took him to the hospital 'cause she believed he was "acting different." Docs ran tests, but everything "appeared fine and did not show anything wrong with Pete."
Home Explosion Caught On Surveillance Cam!!! Man Injured, Power Knocked Out
A Long Beach, California neighborhood was rocked when a back house on a home lot suddenly exploded, leaving a man injured -- and the whole jaw-dropping moment was caught on surveillance video.
It all went down Monday, and the explosion was wild. Pieces of the accessory dwelling unit -- sometimes called a "granny flat" or "mother-in-law quarters" -- shot in every direction, damaging the second house on the property, cracking ceilings and shattering windows of nearby homes, with heavy debris slamming onto nearby cars.
The blast was so powerful folks living blocks away felt the rumble, and it even knocked out power in the area.
Qantas Apologizes For Showing Sexually Explicit Film ... 'Daddio' On All Screens
A major Australian airline is apologizing after showing a sexually explicit movie on every single screen during a 10-hour flight ... horrifying passengers who had no say in their in-flight entertainment.
The movie on this flight was "Daddio" ... which stars Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn and features graphic nudity, sexting and tons of profanity.
The film's IMDB Parents Guide section notes "Photos of nude female breasts & a prosthetic penis are shown on a phone."
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Lock Lips & Hug ... In Loving Postgame Visit W/ Parents
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce proved their "Love Story" is stronger than ever ... packing on the PDA in a loving postgame visit with their parents.
The pop star attended the NFL tight end's Kansas City Chiefs game Monday evening, where the singer saw her beau's team beat the New Orleans Saints. The twosome celebrated the big win in Travis' suite postgame ... where Taylor showered her man with all sorts of love.
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Check it out ... while chatting with Travis and his dad, Ed Kelce, Taylor sweetly scooped the football star up into a warm embrace. She even pulled him in for a big kiss ... clearly unafraid to pack on the PDA in front of the Kelce patriarch.
Ryan Seacrest Feelin' Fortunate With 'WOF'!!!
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Ryan Seacrest is just a few weeks into his new gig hosting "Wheel of Fortune" ... and he's still spinning with excitement!
We caught up with Ryan in NYC Monday, and he was all smiles, telling us he's having a total ball giving away piles of cash -- and a new car here and there.
Ryan, who was joined by sister Meredith, added he always knew the hosting gig would be a blast, and he's now at the point where he's just trying to contain his excitement about the whole thing.
Frances Tiafoe Curses Out Umpire At Match ... 'F*** You, Man!!!'
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12:14 PM PT -- Frances Tiafoe just issued a mea culpa for his actions ... saying, "That is not who I am and not how I ever want to treat people."
Tiafoe said he let his frustrations get the best of him ... and he's disappointed with how it all played out.
"That's not acceptable behavior and I want to apologize to the umpire, the tournament, and the fans."
"I'll be better for yall."
Frances Tiafoe absolutely lost it on an umpire on Tuesday ... cussing up a storm as he expressed his frustrations over a controversial call.
The tennis star lashed out following his loss to Roman Safiullin at the Shanghai Masters ... clearly pissed off about how things unfolded earlier in the match.
Moment which lead to Tiafoe lashing out on the umpire.
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Umpire gave him time violation warning and took his first serve away.
He said ‘I’m not buying it, this is now second serve’
Tiafoe said ‘ I tossed the ball, this is the rule’
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During the contest, the umpire gave 13th-seed Tiafoe two time violations ... the second one taking away Tiafoe's first serve on a crucial point in the tiebreaker.
Troy Aikman Calls Taylor Swift 'The Mrs.' ... After Travis Kelce Play
Mrs. Taylor Swift Kelce?!
That's the moniker Troy Aikman gave the world-famous popstar while broadcasting Monday Night Football ... when cameras showed the singer after her man Travis Kelce made a play for the Chiefs.
After a two-game hiatus, Swift appeared in an Arrowhead Stadium suite to watch her BF and his Chiefs teammates beat the New Orleans Saints, 26-13.