Cardi B's Piercer Issues Huge Warning Over Butt Crack Bling!!!

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Brian Keith Thompson, a celebrity tattooist and body piercer, is issuing a major warning to those wanting to jump on the butt crack piercing trend like Cardi B.

Brian, who owns Body Electric Tattoo in Los Angeles, applauds the "WAP" rapper for getting such a "cool" bit of drip ... but warns the strategically placed piercing is NOT for the faint of heart.

Thompson tells us the gluteal microdermals -- a horizontal surface piercing -- take a long time to heal and can scar "really badly" ... with the risk of infection being high due to the location of the jewelry.

BKT believes Cardi can pull off this tricky piercing given her extensive track record ... she already has piercings in her ears, nose, lip, chest, belly button, and eyebrow. Yet, he says he'd warn "the general public" against getting the piercing, since he feels responsible for all his work.

He adds ... "Once you do something like that, you own it. So, all the problems that come in, you've got to own those too."

Though Brian didn't do Cardi's latest piercing, he did give her the microdermals for her chest and the lip piercing she rocked on her 2020 Elle cover.

Watch the video ... because Brian gets candid about how Cardi handled the pain with her different piercings -- hint, she was not about to rap "I Like It" afterwards!!!

Sara Haines 'Calm Down' on the Selena Hate ... She Just Showed Empathy!!!

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"The View" cohost Sara Haines has spoken out in defense of Selena Gomez ... after the pop star sparked controversy for her tearful reaction to recent ICE raids.

The TV personality weighed in on Selena's now-viral video on "The View" Tuesday, where she instructed conservative pundits to hold back on criticizing the former Disney Channel star ... defending SG was merely showing some empathy.

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As Sara put it ... Selena could be outraged over the increase in immigration arrests following Donald Trump's return to the White House, while simultaneously being against undocumented criminals putting roots down in the U.S.

Derek Fisher, Gloria Govan Parting Ways With Mansion ... Listed For $3 Million

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Derek Fisher and Gloria Govan are saying goodbye to their California mansion ... putting their home on the market for $3 million!!!

The 5,691-square-foot pad sits on half an acre in a guarded, gated community in Chatsworth, about 30 miles northwest of Crypto.com Arena, where Fisher once played for the Lakers.

The Mediterranean-style home was built in 2021 and features five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, high ceilings, an extra large kitchen with an oversized island, and a floor-to-ceiling fireplace for those chill California nights.

Joey King Hot Mess In The Kitchen!!!

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Joey King’s kitchen adventure took a fiery turn -- leaving her with some seriously gnarly face burns.

The actress shared a collage of her wounds on IG Stories, showing off the aftermath on her chin and neck -- thanks to a shallot toss into a pan of hot oil gone wrong.

Of course, Joey could’ve had a full-on meltdown -- she’s an actress, so burns aren’t exactly part of the glam look -- but instead, she took it all in stride.

Heather McDonald Ryan Reynolds Is the Real Problem ... in Justin-Blake Legal War

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Heather McDonald thinks fans are pointing the finger at the wrong person in the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively "It Ends With Us" drama ... suggesting one A-list player was the real "bully."

We caught up with the comedian outside a Starbucks in Los Angeles, where she sounded off on Justin's viral 6-minute-long voice note -- which has left the Internet divided over whether it was totally creepy or not.

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Heather, who admitted to flip-flopping between sides amid Justin and Blake's legal war, defends Justin ... applauding his "sexy ass voice" and notes the audio message actually highlights a once-cordial relationship between the 2 performers.

Omari Hardwick Trump's Crypto Ball: Rappers Deserve Benefit Of Doubt

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Omari Hardwick’s weighing in on the backlash Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Soulja Boy, and Rick Ross got for performing at Donald Trump’s Crypto Ball -- and he’s sharing his thoughts exclusively with TMZ Hip Hop.

The "Power" star first cracks a joke, saying he’ll call Snoop to get the scoop, but then he gets serious, reminding us Hip Hop has always championed expression -- and we should give the rap stars space to share their sides of the story, despite any feelings they betrayed their community by making a political statement.

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You’ve gotta check out the clip -- Omari breaks down his POV, hinting there could be more to their decision to perform than just politics ... so they should have the chance to explain their motives.

'Captain America' Doesn't Rep America, Says Anthony Mackie Not Everyone’s Saluting!!!

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3:55 PM PT -- Anthony Mackie posted on his Instagram Story Tuesday afternoon in response to online objections to his Captain America comments, writing ... "Let me be clear about this, I'm a proud American and taking on the shield of a hero like CAP is the honor of a lifetime. I have the utmost respect for those who serve and have served our country. CAP has universal characteristics that people all over the world can relate to."

Anthony Mackie's got a brave take on his "Captain America: Brave New World" role -- and let’s just say, the Internet is NOT pledging allegiance to it.

Check out this clip from a promo event in Rome -- according to Anthony, the star-spangled hero isn’t really about repping the country, despite the moniker. Instead, he says Cap stands for a lot of different things, but not "America," specifically … and he doesn't think it should -- and yeah, that’s ruffling some feathers.

Mackie’s making it about morals over patriotism -- signifying Captain America's a man who keeps his word, has dignity, integrity, and a few other traits that go beyond just red, white, and blue.

Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect Keefe D Brawls Behind Bars!!!

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The man cops say is responsible for Tupac Shakur's death was involved in a jailhouse brawl while awaiting trial in his 2Pac murder case ... and now he's facing a new charge.

Duane "Keefe D" Davis got into a physical fight with a fellow inmate at Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas ... according to multiple reports.

Keefe D and his opponent engaged in "mutual combat by grappling and throwing closed fist strikes" ... and Keefe D allegedly put the other guy in a headlock.

MISSISSIPPI LAWMAKER MEN WANT ME DEAD OVER PROPOSED MASTURBATION BAN

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The Mississippi lawmaker proposing a bill that effectively bans masturbation for men says he's shocked by how upset some dudes are ... 'cause he's getting death threats!

MS Sen. Bradford Blackmon tells TMZ ... men from all over the globe are livid about his masturbation ban idea, and they're leaving him "vile" messages ... with some even threatening his life.

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Blackmon tells us the proposed bill is legit, but isn't serious -- his true intention was to start a conversation about the double standard between women and men concerning reproductive health -- but he's taking the death threats seriously ... reporting them to authorities.

OnlyFans Model Lily Phillips Plan to Screw 1K Dudes ... Derailed by U.S. Border Security!!!

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OnlyFans star Lily Phillips is rethinking her plan to screw 1,000 dudes in 24 hours ... telling us U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently threw a wrench in her ambitious sexcapade.

Lily tells TMZ she got detained at the Las Vegas airport last week after authorities recognized her ... and straight-up told her that if she went through with her "work," she'd never set foot on U.S. soil again.

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The Brit tells us she was mainly in town for the AVN porn awards ... and she says she did plan to pull off the stunt to coincide with the event. But, after getting warned about messing with her tourist visa, she ditched the "work" and just had fun at the show instead.

Romeo Beckham vs. Vinnie Hacker Who'd You Rather?! (Tatted Studs Edition)

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Romeo Beckham and Vinnie Hacker are goin' head-to-head with their shirtless shots, but which stud's ink is makin' you wink 😘 ?!

Like father like son, Romeo is takin' after his tatted dad, David Beckham, and this sexy selfie shows the sunlight hittin' just right, however TikTok star Vinnie Hacker knows how to pose and make you wanna double tap ...

So the key question here is ... Who'd You Rather?!

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And, once you've casted your tatted ballot ...

We've got a whole pack of celebs flaunting their hot (or not) tattoos ... Hit up our gallery and see if you can guess whose tattoos are in the photo?

Lyft Sued Driver Said I'm Too Big for His Car!!! Claimed I'd Flatten His Tires

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1:25 PM PT -- Dajua stopped by "TMZ Live" Tuesday, diving into the mixed online reaction to her Lyft ride denial.

She shared that she knows others who’ve had similar experiences, which is why she's speaking up for all of them. Check out the clip to hear more of her take!

At least one Lyft driver's got a limit to how much his vehicle will lift ... according to a Detroit woman who claims a driver refused her a ride due to her weight, and now she's taking the company to court.

Dajua Blanding says she called for the Lyft last week to take her to her cousin's house to watch the Lions playoff game -- but when the driver showed up in his Mercedes-Benz sedan, the ride was derailed.

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Dajua -- who raps in Detroit under the name Dank Demoss -- says the driver locked his doors and denied her entry. She claims the driver told her she was "too big to fit in the back seat" ... and then it got worse.

Trump White House Shoots Down 'Mystery Drones' Theories

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Today, in the first official press conference held by the new Donald Trump administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed new details about the mysterious drones everyone was worried about in December ... shooting down some of the more sensational theories.

Citing Trump directly, Leavitt said ... "The drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized to be flown by the FAA for research and various other reasons. Many of these drones were also hobbyists, recreational, and private individuals that enjoy flying drones. In time, it got worse due to curiosity. This was not the enemy."

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Tuesday's official statement from the president is a sharp contrast to a Truth Social post he wrote back in December -- "Mystery Drone sightings all over the Country. Can this really be happening without our government’s knowledge. I don’t think so! Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down!!!"

'Monday Night Raw' Rappers Love Wrasslin' ... It's A Vibe!!!

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WWE's "Monday Night Raw" didn't just bring the high-flying action to Atlanta ... it also attracted some of the biggest names in the rap game!!

The final Raw before the Royal Rumble was a who's who of hip hop ... including Lil Yachty -- who trolled Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston by wearing a shirt that read "The New Day Sucks."

Quavo decided front-row seats weren't enough ... so he made his way through the crowd with WWE Superstar Jey Uso, a moment that blew the roof off State Farm Arena.

Laura Prepon That Karaoke Show Belts Her Heart Out Amid Ben Foster Divorce

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Forget "That '70s Show" -- Laura Prepon had herself a karaoke show in Nashville over the weekend ... fearlessly hopping onstage and belting out Weezer's "Say It Ain't So," living it up amid her divorce from Ben Foster after 6 years of marriage

Check it out ... the actress grabbed the mic at The Lipstick Lounge and looked like she was having a blast as she worked the stage, encouraging the audience to sing along. She appeared to be in the company of some friends ... providing some moral support during this difficult time.

The couple broke up last year, with Laura currently living in Tennessee while Ben resides in Los Angeles.

Sophie Turner My Secret To Happiness ... Girls' Trip to the Maldives!!!

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Sophie Turner says a girls' getaway to a tropical location was all it took for her to find happiness ... and she's got the pics to prove it.

The "Game of Thrones" star just shared a photo dump from her vacation to the Maldives on social media ... and the trip looks amazing.

Sophie went snorkeling and saw a bunch of tropical fish, dolphins and sea turtles ... and she caught a bunch of rays on the beach in her bikini.