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The United States government isn't just shooting down alien involvement in unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) anymore, a huge change from its decades-long position ... so says an expert who writes on UFOs.

We spoke with Marik Von Rennenkampff -- a journalist who writes about UFOs for publications like The Hill and MSN -- on Friday ... and, he tells us we're seeing a change in the language the government is using to describe possible alien tech.

While the government once ridiculed and derided theories about aliens creating UAPs, Rennenkampff says a new report from the Pentagon is more open to the seemingly impossible theories than the institution used to be.

Mustard's personal life is getting ugly again ... he says his ex-wife is bashing him on social media, even though they agreed not to talk trash about each other ... and he wants a retraction.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, divorce attorney Samantha Spector claims the music producer's ex-wife, Chanel Thierry, has been violating the judge's order that they both refrain from trashing each other in public and online.

In one example, Mustard claims his ex tried to paint him as a deadbeat dad by falsely claiming the $275,000 equalization payment he made in their divorce settlement was only going toward back child support.

Michael Blackson says the real reviews of a comedy club can't be found online, but in the parking lot ... 'cause you only need to look at a comic's car to judge his talent.

We caught up with the comedian at LAX Thursday ... and, he was picking up someone in a pristine white Rolls-Royce -- a car he says cost him a hell of a lot of money.

Blackson claims the car proves he's super funny ... 'cause hilarious comedians get paid big bucks -- and can buy very expensive cars.

It's leg day at Mar-a-Lago for J.D. Vance ... with the Vice President-elect trading in his suit and tie for a polo shirt and a pair of shorts ... a vastly different look for Vance.

Check out these new photos from Donald Trump's resort in Florida ... it must be casual Friday, and J.D. is taking full advantage of the balmy weather down in Palm Beach.

We're used to seeing J.D. all buttoned up ... but now that the election is over and the Trump crew is prepping for a return to the White House, J.D. seems to be cutting loose ... by cutting his bottoms in half.

Malcolm X's family is going after the federal government in a new lawsuit ... alleging the feds played a key role in the civil rights leader's 1965 assassination.

Three of Malcolm X's daughters filed the suit Friday on their own behalf and on behalf of his estate, claiming the CIA, FBI, DOJ and NYPD all participated in a wide-ranging conspiracy behind their father's shooting death.

In the docs, obtained by TMZ, the family claims these agencies also engaged in a decades-long coverup after Malcolm was gunned down on February 21, 1965 at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan.

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are throwing down at AT&T Stadium in Texas tonight ... and, fans in the area who couldn't score tickets can enjoy the match with a stripper dancing on them.

We called up a few strip clubs in the Dallas area and asked about their fight night plans ... and many told us they've got specials and deals for patrons who want a little lovin' with their fightin'.

Spearmint Rhino in North Dallas tells us they're offering selected bottle service for $175 and lap dances for $25 ... while The Men's Club of Dallas is offering steak and lobster for $23, a $150 bottle service and just $3 for a domestic beer.

"Full House" star Dave Coulier is turning a tough cancer diagnosis into a moment of inspiration, giving fans a heartfelt update on his journey.

Dave, who recently shared his stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis, took to IG on Friday with a thumbs-up selfie from a chemotherapy session, flashing a big smile that matched his uplifting vibe.

Under the pic, Dave shared some heartfelt encouragement, sending love to others battling cancer and undergoing chemo, reminding everyone to keep laughing -- signed off with a ❤️.

A 145-year-old bakery in Staten Island wants an apology from Whoopi Goldberg ... because they say her claim they denied her order over her left-leaning politics couldn't be further from the truth.

Here's the deal ... Whoopi had Charlotte Russe -- the dessert, not the store -- on "The View" this week as a sweet treat for her 69th birthday, and during the segment, she said she wouldn't name the bakery that made the cakes, because she felt they initially refused to make them for her ... because they didn't like her politics.

Whoopi told the audience the bakery blamed their ovens when she tried and failed to pre-order some Charlotte Russe cakes ... but she said someone from the show was able to go over to the bakery and pick up the grub on the morning of her birthday, leading her to suspect her support for Kamala Harris was the real culprit.

A Frontier Airlines passenger claims he was left with severe burns and "disfiguring" scars on his privates after a scalding cup of hot water spilled on his lap ... detailing the extent of his alleged injuries in a new lawsuit.

In a court document obtained by TMZ ... the man, named Sean Miller, says he was flying home to Pennsylvania from South Carolina in September, when the hot water brought to him for a cup of tea ended up spilling onto his crotch region.

Miller claims the water was given to him in a "highly negligent fashion," noting the cup was filled to the brim with piping hot water.

Taylor Swift's getting a big police escort up in Canada and, while some fans say she completely shut down a freeway in the city, we're told that's not true ... she only partially shut it down.

Here's the deal ... T-Swift's up in Toronto for a few "Eras" tour shows -- and, yesterday, video surfaced of the pop star and her team getting Justin Trudeau-level treatment in the city, with cops leading her down an empty highway on the way to her show.

The move pissed off a lot of people in the city ... who posted videos to social media calling Taylor out for totally shutting down the highway and causing traffic jams -- but, cops tell us that isn't exactly the case.

Jim Carrey's older sister Rita has died ... this according to her husband of 16 years, Alex.

Rita's husband posted the update on Facebook Friday morning, where he shared the radio personality passed away "peacefully and quietly" on Thursday.

As he continued, Rita's husband remembered her as his "bestest friend," "lover" and "beautiful wife."

Diddy and Kim Porter's twin daughters are sharing an emotional tribute on the anniversary of their late mother's death ... and they still can't believe she's gone.

D'Lila and Jessie honored Kim with a social media post Friday, saying ... "We can't believe it’s been 6years without you. We think about you every single second of the day. We love and miss you so much words can’t even explain."

Diddy's family is obviously going through a lot as he sits in jail in New York awaiting his criminal trial, and the twins say they wish Kim was here with them, but know her "spirit will be around forever!!"

Gwen Stefani took her B-A-N-A-N-A-S style straight to the subway -- injecting some much-needed glamour into New York City's gritty metro system.

Check out these pics -- Gwen gave the daily commuters a real treat Friday, hopping onto the subway like a regular rider with her MetroCard in hand in a bid to promote "The Voice" ... but let’s be real, she definitely stood out in that crowd.

As you can see in the video above ... Gwen was first seen strutting down the grimy subway stairs to the platform in knee-high heeled boots, her furry jacket casually slipping off her shoulders like she's runway-ready.

Taylor Swift is feeling herself now more than ever ... hitting a particularly sexy dance move as her record-breaking 'Eras' tour is approaching its finish line.

The singer, who performed at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada Thursday evening, switched up the choreography a bit for her performance of "Look What You Made Me Do" ... thrusting more sensually than ever before.

Check it out ... as Taylor belts out her "Reputation" era anthem in her new bodysuit, she grinds against the raised platform, bopping up and down while giving a confident hair flip.

Laken Riley -- the nursing student prosecutors claim was killed by an undocumented immigrant back in February -- may have used her phone to call 911 before she died ... and, the audio is harrowing.

Special Prosecutor Sheila Ross played the call in court in Athens, Georgia Friday ... saying it came in about 8 minutes after Riley began her morning run -- and, captures the sound of her final moments.

There's not much to hear in the actual audio ... just what sounds like heavy breathing and the sound of nature, then some thumping -- before prosecutors say someone on the other end hung up.

Cheryl Hines is sending a clear message -- I got you, Bobby -- based on the pics of her celebrating her hubby Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at Mar-a-Lago, months after saying Donald Trump was a thorny issue in their marriage.

Cheryl, a lifelong vocal Democrat, was happy and smiling Thursday night during the president-elect's big bash for his cabinet nominees, including RFK Jr. ... his pick for Health and Human Services Secretary.

This was the first time the couple's been seen together at a Trump event since the election, but sources with direct knowledge tell us she's been onboard all along. We're told RFK Jr. went to Mar-a-Lago the day after Trump's landslide victory, and Cheryl was with him as DT offered the HHS Sec. position.