Jason Oppenheim Sold On Financially Helping LAFD, LAPD
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Jason Oppenheim isn't just "Selling Sunset" -- he's opening up his wallet for the Los Angeles Fire and Police Departments ... writing a hefty check amid the disastrous wildfires ravaging the city.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the Oppenheim Group boss made a donation of $100K to split between the LAFD and the LAPD in the wake of the wildfire damage in L.A.
Jason tells TMZ ... he's motivated to draw attention to the fundraising needs of these key first responders. He tells us the city of L.A. needs to refocus its budget plans ... noting there's nothing more important than prioritizing the safety of the community, especially when the money is going to fruitless passion projects.
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Mary J. Blige Doing 'Just Fine' ... Chilling in Bikini Next to J Lo's Ex-Bodyguard!!!
Mary J. Blige may've found "Real Love" with an interesting connection to Jennifer Lopez ... and, no, it's not Ben Affleck.
The 54-year-old singer was spotted enjoying some warm weather down in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Sunday, where she rocked a black-and-white-print 2-piece for the occasion.
Mary J. looked beyond amazing in her vacay getup, but it's her plus one that has sparked some chatter ... given her bodyguard was noticeably dressed down in a pair of bright red swim trunks, and looked to be relaxing alongside the Grammy winner.
The Game Reuniting Furry Fire Survivors W/ Their Owners!!!
The Game is stepping up big time -- pushing forward with his animal rescue mission amid the L.A. wildfires and sharing heartbreaking pics of animals caught in the devastation.
The rapper shared on IG Monday how it’s a miracle some animals survived the fires, especially after seeing the destruction left behind in fire-ravaged areas.
The Game says he teamed up with wildlife rescue nonprofit Cleo’s Critter Care, bringing food and water for the animals, hoping to gain their trust and get them to a shelter where they can hopefully reunite with their owners.
Diddy You Drugged & Raped Me!!! Accuser Claims She Was Underage
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The accusations against Diddy keep stacking up -- he's now facing another sexual assault lawsuit by a Jane Doe who says she was underage when the alleged assault occurred.
In legal docs obtained by TMZ -- an unnamed woman has come forward and is suing Diddy and two John Does who she claims were with him.
The woman claims in 2000, when she was 16, she ran into Diddy and two men, who apparently worked for him, in an SUV after leaving a babysitting job in Manhattan. She says they offered her a ride home, and after much pressure from Diddy, she eventually agreed.
Blackpink's Lisa How You Like My Lil' String Bikini?!?
Blackpink's Lisa could melt "Ice Cream" with her latest hot look ... an itty-bitty string bikini by Louis Vuitton.
Check it out ... the Thai performer, who is a longtime member of the K-Pop girl group, dons a teeny tiny red-and-white bikini covered in Louis Vuitton's signature monogram in a series of new photos posted to Instagram.
Her bathing suit selection is perfect for her lavish tropical getaway, and it's also on brand ... she's famously an ambassador for the iconic French fashion house.
Carrie Underwood Trump's Inauguration Idol
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11:44 AM PT -- Carrie Underwood spoke out after being chosen to perform at the inauguration ... "I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event. I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future.”
Donald Trump isn't struggling to find A-list talent for his second inauguration ... Carrie Underwood has been tapped to perform at the swearing-in ceremony, TMZ has learned.
A presidential inauguration committee spokesperson confirms to TMZ ... the "American Idol" winner will be singing a patriotic tune before President-elect Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
Underwood's name was listed in what looked like a leaked program detailing the show order for Trump's big day ... TMZ has also obtained a copy of the program, and we've confirmed it's the real deal.
Travis Kelce I'm Feeling '22!!!' ... Just Like Tay
Travis Kelce's got Taylor Swift on the mind even when he's talking ball ... 'cause the Kansas City Chiefs superstar dropped a clear reference to his girlfriend during an interview -- and even did a dance to bring it home!!
Kelce got the Swifties' ears perking when he hit up the "Pat McAfee Show" on Monday ... when the former Colts punter lobbed it up and asked how he was feeling coming off the first-round bye in the playoffs.
Naturally, the three-time Super Bowl champ slammed it home by reciting a line from Swift's big hit, "22."
Wolf Blitzer Saved From Old-Ass TV Disaster ... TCL Offers Hook-Up
Wolf Blitzer is enjoying the Buffalo Bills' current playoff run like it's 1994 thanks to a TV that probably broadcast the inauguration of Bill Clinton ... but one company is looking to change that with a complete entertainment makeover!!
The CNN anchor showed off his setup on social media following the team's 31-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the Wild Card round ... and while he was all smiles, people had more questions about the way he was enjoying the game.
His entertainment center features a small Sharp TV -- complete with a DVD player and VCR!! With that being said, it's a bit out of date.
L.A. Wildfires 95-Year-Old Actress Found Dead in Burned Home 'Blues Brothers,' 'The Ten Commandments'
The L.A. wildfires have claimed the life of another Hollywood entertainer ... this time it's "Blues Brothers" actress Dalyce Curry, whose remains were reportedly discovered in a fire-ravaged home over the weekend.
The L.A. County coroner's office confirmed to Dalyce's family on Sunday night her corpse was found inside her burned house in Altadena, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.
Curry's granddaughter also confirmed Dalyce's death in a Facebook post ... she wrote she dropped Dalyce off at the Altadena home last Tuesday, the same day wildfires in L.A. erupted -- and that was the last time she saw her grandma. After 6 PM that same night, the Eaton Fire sprang up, torching a huge swath of Altadena in the northeastern part of L.A.
Bad Bunny Parties with AOC ... + Undercover Subway Gig With Fallon
Bad Bunny has some powerful politicians in his corner as he continues to celebrate the launch of his new album ... rubbing shoulders with the likes of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Nydia Velazquez.
Check it out ... the Puerto Rican performer was cheered on by AOC and several others as he brought a parranda to a local hotspot, Toñita's, in Brooklyn Sunday evening.
Bad Bunny danced and mingled with the local Brooklynites at the club, with the U.S. Congresswoman from New York mere feet away doing the exact same ... proving it was all one hell of a party.
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Etienne Maurice Help Struggling Communities ... L.A. Ain't All Rich Folks!!!
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Sheryl Lee Ralph and her son Etienne Maurice are offering solid advice to fire-affected families ... emphasizing that not everyone in L.A. is wealthy, and victims need all the help they can get.
The duo spoke to TMZ Monday while volunteering at Etienne’s WalkGood Yard, his nonprofit wellness studio ... where Sheryl pointed out regular working-class folks have lost everything too, and donations are needed to assist anyone who's been affected.
Speaking from her own prior experience with a house fire, Sheryl urged those struggling after losing their homes to hold on and not lose hope, saying things have to get better.
Caitlin Clark Man Arrested For Stalking ... Allegedly Sent Sexual, Threatening Messages
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A Texas man is in a world of trouble for allegedly stalking Caitlin Clark ... after officials say he contacted the WNBA superstar with threats and sexually explicit messages on social media -- and then drove to Indianapolis.
55-year-old Michael Lewis was taken into custody and charged with stalking (a Level 5 felony) in Indianapolis on Sunday ... after cops say they traced his activity to a hotel in the area.
Indianapolis Metropolitan PD says officers first made contact with Lewis last week ... and he downplayed the nature of the messages -- claiming they were more fantasy than reality. He also stated he was only in Indianapolis on vacation.
Spencer Pratt I Fled with Only the Shirt On My Back ... And I'm Still Wearing It
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Spencer Pratt literally fled his Pacific Palisades home before it burned down with just the shirt on his back ... which is evident from the new video obtained by TMZ.
Spencer and his wife Heidi were at Marshall's in Santa Barbara Sunday, wearing the same shirt he was wearing last Tuesday when the massive fire erupted in his neighborhood, torching the family house he shares with his wife, Heidi Montag, and their 2 kids.
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Spencer and Heidi lost everything in the fire, and he's already moving to rebuild their lives. He's trying to get Hulu to do a show with his family, which will help with the enormous cost of rebuilding and restoring.
Ben Affleck FBI Checkin' on Ben During Drone Crash Probe
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The FBI checked in on Ben Affleck over the weekend and we got images of agents at the actor's L.A. home ... but he was not in any trouble with the law ... TMZ has learned.
FBI agents, along with L.A. County sheriff deputies, swooped down on the Brentwood neighborhood where Ben now lives after recently divorcing ex-wife Jennifer Lopez.
Check out photos, obtained by TMZ, which show 2 FBI agents standing outside the gate of Ben's house and 2 sheriff deputies walking away from it.
Olympic Kite Surfer Saves Drowning Swimmer ... Tense Video!!!
Olympic kite surfer Bruno Lobo -- who just competed at the Paris Games in August -- heroically saved a drowning swimmer last week ... and the dramatic rescue was all captured on video.
Lobo posted the footage to his Instagram page over the weekend ... explaining to his thousands of followers the scene played out on Jan. 10 -- as he was testing some new gear during a surf sesh off a coast in Brazil.
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The vid shows as Lobo was making his way through the waves ... a young woman appeared to be in serious distress as she was swimming through some choppy waters.