Carole Baskin Slams Louisiana Gov. For Live Tiger ... 'Sends The Wrong Message'
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Some folks are outraged over a live tiger's presence at LSU's game against Alabama ... and that includes Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin -- who tells TMZ Sports the stunt was "blatant disregard for the tiger's well-being."
Saturday marked the first time since 2015 a Panthera Tigris was on the field for an LSU football game ... at state governor Jeff Landry's request. He initially wanted the host school to roll out its current tiger mascot, Mike, to the field for pregame festivities ... but the university declined.
Landry then resorted to bringing a tiger from Florida ... which irked Baskin for several reasons.
Kevin Costner 'Found Out This Morning' About His 'Yellowstone' Fate
WARNING: Spoilers ahead!
Kevin Costner says he was totally in the dark about his character's demise on "Yellowstone" ... revealing he learned about the bloody end at the same time as the show's passionate fans.
The actor stopped by SiriusXM's "The Michael Smerconish Program" Monday, where he admitted he didn't realize the show was making its highly anticipated return last night ... which saw his character killed off, upsetting many fans.
He noted, "I mean, I’ve been seeing ads with my face all over the place and I’m thinking, ‘Gee, I’m not in that one.’ I’m not in this season. But I didn’t realize yesterday was the thing."
Britney Spears 'Reconciliation' With Jayden News to K-Fed
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Britney Spears is reconnecting, face-to-face, with her son Jayden after years of not seeing each other, TMZ has confirmed -- but Kevin Federline is surprised to hear people calling it a full melting of their icy relationship.
TMZ has learned Jayden has seen Britney a couple of times recently since moving back to California from Hawaii, but as for a full-on reconciliation between them ... Kevin’s been left in the dark.
Kevin’s lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, tells TMZ ... "If there has been a reconciliation it’s news to Kevin." Mark adds that Kevin speaks to Jayden frequently and hasn’t been told about any kind of reconciliation between the 18-year-old and his mom.
Megan Fox I'm Pregnant!!! 1st Child With MGK
Congrats are in order for Megan Fox, who’s officially confirmed she’s expecting her first child with Machine Gun Kelly!
The actress made the big announcement on IG Monday, showing off her baby bump with black paint covering her, while another black-and-white shot showed her positive pregnancy test.
Megan tagged MGK in the post to confirm he’s the baby daddy, adding in the caption, "Nothing is ever really lost. Welcome back 👼🏼❤️."
Issa Rae Plugs New Course At Georgia State Learn About My Legal Life!!!
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Issa Rae’s getting her fandom to hit the books -- especially since Georgia State University College of Law is now offering a whole course breaking down the business and legal side of her life.
The actress gave TMZ the scoop on "The Legal Life of Issa Rae" course, a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes magic that’s fueled her entertainment success -- and she tells us if you're curious about any part of the biz, that’s the class to sign up for.
The course also breaks down Issa’s real-world contracts, giving students a chance to study how those deals go down and what an entertainment lawyer really does -- all thanks to the institution's law professor Moraima "Mo" Ivory, who created the course.
Veterans Day Chinese Plane Front-and-Center In Gov't Org's Veterans Salute
A U.S. Government agency's effort to honor those who've served with a Veterans Day social media tribute is, instead, pissing off a whole lot of people.
In a since-deleted post, the Instagram account for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office posted in honor of vets, uploading an image of a fighter plane beneath a banner featuring the American flag.
However, it didn't take long for some eagle-eyed followers to clock that the organization had included a Chinese stealth fighter instead of America's famed F-35 jet ... and mercilessly roasted the JPO for doing so.
Leonardo DiCaprio Star-Studded 50th Bonanza Rages On!!!
Leonardo DiCaprio’s birthday bash kept rolling all weekend -- he was spotted hitting an upscale spot with GF Vittoria Ceretti and his A-list crew in tow last night!
The movie star was living it up the night before celebrating the big 5-0 ... rolling out of West Hollywood's Stella after a 4-hour hang with the likes of Tobey Maguire, Evan Ross, and Joel Edgerton Sunday -- hours before his birthday today!
The crew kept the chatter going outside, huddling together until Vittoria was one of the first to hop into a waiting car.
Beyoncé OK, Yalies, Now Let's Get in Formation ... New Class About Singer Announced
Beyoncé will have Ivy League students saying her name next semester ... the chart topper's history-making career will be studied at Yale University in 2025.
Daphne Brooks, a professor of African American Studies, American Studies, Women’s, Gender, and Music at the famed university, will be teaching a class inspired by the evolution of Beyoncé's career ... including her sound, fashion, and use of visual media.
The class, titled "Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition History, Culture, Theory & Politics through Music," will be offered next semester ... and will trace "the relationship between Beyoncé’s artistic genius and Black intellectual practice."
Sam Asghari Oops, I'm Out With the Blonde Again .... Grabs Her Behind During Shopping Date
Britney Spears' ex Sam Asghari is not that innocent ... grabbing a handful of his potential new lady's behind while out and about in Los Angeles.
Check it out ... the fitness trainer-turned-actor is seen doing a bit of shopping on Melrose Ave with Brooke Irvine ... the realtor who Sam has been spending quite a bit of time with lately.
While neither Sam nor Brooke have commented on the status of their relationship, it appears the twosome are very much an item ... with Brit's former flame exhibiting some eyebrow-raising PDA.
Detroit Lions' James Houston I Didn't Crap Myself During 'SNF' ... I Swear!!!
Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston is adamant he didn't go No. 2 on himself while on the field Sunday ... saying the stain on the back of his pants was actually nothing more than some spilled sports drink.
Houston -- the 217th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft -- put all the speculation to bed in a late-night X post following Detroit's come-from-behind win over the Texans ... explaining the poop-colored marking on his white trousers was simply Gatorade.
Yooooo did James Houston sh!t his pants ?? @Jthouston_4 @Lions @NFL pic.twitter.com/phi66sv0Fg
— Jaesan (@JaesanGaylord) November 11, 2024 @JaesanGaylord
"Ay yall," he wrote, "I had sat on some Gatorade."
Spirit Airlines Flight Hit By Gunfire in Haiti!!! Bullet Grazes Attendant
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12:18 PM PT -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) tells TMZ ... the Spirit flight landed safely in the Dominican Republic at about 11:30 AM local time today, after it was damaged by gunfire while attempting to land in Port-au-Prince.
Two other U.S. flights were diverted as a precaution, and Haiti's Toussaint Louverture International Airport has since been closed, the FAA confirms.
Chaos broke out on a Spirit Airlines flight Monday as it was struck by gunfire while attempting to land in Haiti's capital city, Port-au-Prince ... injuring a flight attendant, TMZ has confirmed
The flight, which was coming in from Fort Lauderdale, was diverted from Toussaint Louverture International Airport after bullets pierced the cabin ... and it made a safe landing in nearby Santiago, in the Dominican Republic.
A flight attendant was reportedly grazed by a bullet ... and a clip circulating online shows the aircraft riddled with bullet holes inside the plane.
Liam Payne Cops On The Hunt For His Rolex Watch ... After Fatal Fall
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9:53 AM PT -- Law enforcement sources in Buenos Aires confirm to TMZ ... Liam Payne's father, Geoff, asked for the missing Rolex watch after he was given Liam's possessions when he flew to the city last month, saying the watch has sentimental value. Police confirmed the Rolex has disappeared.
Security camera video reportedly shows the watch on Liam's wrist hours before he died -- but authorities say Liam was not wearing the watch when he fell from the balcony, and they officially state it was not stolen after he fell.
Police in Argentina are trying to locate Liam Payne's Rolex watch after his drug-fueled fatal fall from the third-floor balcony of his hotel room, TMZ has confirmed.
NBA's RJ Barrett Recognizes Actor Courtside Wait, You're Jaime Lannister?!?
Toronto forward RJ Barrett was so starstruck by a "Game Of Thrones" actor who was sitting courtside at his game in L.A. on Sunday -- he actually briefly paused his play to recognize the guy ... and the scene was hilarious.
It all went down during the Raptors' tilt against the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena ... just after Barrett had been fouled while scoring a basket in the first quarter.
RJ Barrett x Jamie Lannister pic.twitter.com/mGsDtMtzXt
— OpenCourt-Basketball (@OpenCourtFB) November 11, 2024 @OpenCourtFB
Video from the game's broadcast shows the 24-year-old walk toward some fans in the stands to celebrate his potential 3-point play ... he did a double take as he noticed Nikolaj Coster-Waldau -- the man who played Jaime Lannister in 'GOT.'
Sofia Jamora Breaks Silence On Jaxson Hayes Incident ... Encourages Victims To Speak Out
Sofia Jamora is opening up on the abuse she says she suffered at the hands of Jaxson Hayes ... just over a week after TMZ Sports published video showing the Lakers center pushing and spitting on the popular model.
"I want to thank everyone for all of your love, support, and kind messages. I am so touched, moved, and motivated by all of you. Your words have warmed my heart and made me feel seen in a way I never imagined. As a survivor of domestic violence, I wanted to share that you are not alone," 27-year-old Jamora wrote on Instagram Monday morning.
"I loved someone I trusted with my safety and well-being. Going through that experience was difficult, but every day now, I feel grateful simply to be here, healing and reclaiming my life. If you are struggling with abuse, please know that you don't have to go through it by yourself -- find someone you trust, a loved one, a counselor, or even your local authorities. There is help out there, and there is hope."
Liam Payne Alleged Drug Dealer Charged in Death Probe Speaks Out
One of the 3 people charged in Liam Payne's death probe is speaking out for the first time, saying he did nothing wrong in connection with the singer’s tragic death last month.
Braian Nahuel Paiz, who has been accused by Argentinian authorities of allegedly supplying drugs to the 1D star, spoke to local news outlet Telefe Notifica -- admitting to having 2 hotel meetings with the singer -- but he denies ever supplying Payne with drugs or receiving any money from him.
Paiz told the outlet he first met Liam at the restaurant where he worked as a waiter on October 2. He claimed Liam didn’t eat anything because he was already under the influence of drugs, and says Liam later invited Paiz to his Buenos Aires hotel room, where they took a few whiskey shots together.
Joe Biden & Kamala Harris Back to Business ... After Election Loss
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are carrying on after last week's election loss ... with the political team stepping out for a Veterans Day ceremony.
The president and his VP were back on duty Monday, attending a laying of a wreath ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. The event was long on the pair's calendars, given the important federal holiday ... which commemorates military veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Dressed head-to-toe in black, Biden and Harris showed respect by placing their right hands over their hearts while listening to a rendition of the nation's anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."