Usher & His 'Boo' Whitewater Rafting In Bali ... Welcome To The Jungle!

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Usher is feeling like the "Luckiest Man" after an action-packed trip abroad to Bali with his wife, Jenn Goicoechea, by his side.

Check it out ... Usher and his lady said "Yeah!" to just about everything the Indonesian province had to offer ... including freediving, hiking, whitewater rafting, and plenty of sightseeing.

The couple encountered their fair share of wildlife, too ... with the singer getting a chance to pet a Komodo dragon, feed a wild monkey, and ride horses on the beach. Talk about taking a walk on the wild side!!!

A$AP Rocky Trial My Knuckles Are Like Trump's Ear ... Don't Minimize My Alleged Bullet Wounds!!!

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A$AP Relli is trying to shut down incredulity that the cuts on his right hand didn't actually come from a bullet ... claiming people should look at what happened to Donald Trump during the attempt on his life, before clearing A$AP Rocky.

The former friend of Rocky took the stand for a fourth straight day Friday ... and, Rocky's attorney Joe Tacopina asked him if he's really claiming the extent of his injuries from the alleged shooting are just a few scrapes on his knuckles.

Relli says yes ... and, after Tacopina asks a related question -- seemingly trying to get the jury to doubt his story -- Relli replies that Joe's not a ballistics expert, but he need only look at the current prez to know it's possible.

525lb Bear From Cave to Crawlspace Speakeasy Yogi Likely Looking for Booze, Expert Says!!!

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An enormous bear discovered underneath an Altadena house after the L.A. wildfires probably ended up there in search of a sugar rush and a stiff drink ... an animal expert tells TMZ.

Animal Planet’s Forrest Galante -- wildlife expert, biologist, and TV host known for a series of “Shark Week” specials on Discovery -- tells us he’s confident the 525-pound Yogi making headlines Friday was looking for sweets, booze and a place to crash after being displaced by the massive blazes -- the Eaton Fire specifically, in this instance.

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If you've ever gone camping in SoCal, you've probably seen bears raiding dumpsters and campsites … and, Galante says this results in many acquiring a sweet tooth and a drinking problem -- and, just because their normal supply is eliminated doesn't mean the cravings end.

Blac Chyna Dream Is My Baby, Not Yours, Tristan!!!

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Tristan Thompson is facing some heat for referring to ex-girlfriend Khloe Kardashian's niece Dream as his "oldest daughter" ... especially from the little one's mama, Blac Chyna.

ICYMI ... the NBA player caught some flak on social media after he filmed himself sending love to his "2 daughters," Dream Kardashian and True Thompson.

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Many online felt it was inappropriate of Tristan to claim Rob Kardashian's daughter as his own, especially since he isn't blood-related to the 8-year-old, and is NOT dating Dream's aunt.

YFN Lucci Says Bye Bye To Prison ... Has New Lease On Life

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YFN Lucci is a free man after spending a year behind bars in Georgia -- and he's looking to get right back into the rap scene with a positive message.

On Friday, the hip hop star walked out of Burruss Correctional Training Facility in Forsyth, GA, and was met outside by his family and creative team, who arrived in Rolls-Royces and Escalades, according to his high-powered attorney, Drew Findling.

Findling says Lucci is ready to rebuild his life after he pled guilty to one count of violating The Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. As part of a plea deal, Lucci was sentenced to 10 years in prison, plus 10 years probation ... but he got credit for time served going back to the spring of 2021, so he's now been released.

A$AP Rocky Trial Rihanna Rocks Up to Courthouse

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Rihanna could only escape the paparazzi for so long at A$AP Rocky's L.A. trial ... the singing sensation was recorded today heading inside the courthouse with a bodyguard.

TMZ obtained video showing RiRi looking sophisticated as she saunters up to the L.A. Superior Court building in downtown L.A.

Check it out ... RiRi is wearing a classy get up with leather pants and a blazer as she walks inside the courthouse with two guys -- one of whom appears to be her muscle.

Illinois Mayor Brawl Activist in Fight Breaks Down Feud ... I Expected This to Happen!!!

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Jedidiah Brown, the Illinois man who went viral for brawling with Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her boyfriend at a town board meeting in the Chicago suburbs, is sharing his side of the story ... telling us the throwdown was bound to happen.

We caught up with Jedidiah on the "TMZ Verified" podcast, where JB explained how prior tension between himself and the mayor led to their headline-making tussle.

As Jedidiah put it ... he faced 9 months' worth of threats and disrespectful encounters before things escalated at the now-infamous town board meeting. He even shared footage of a previous run-in between himself -- on a bullhorn -- and Mayor Henyard's boyfriend, Kamal, when they exchanged nasty insults.

Sheila E. On Fireaid L.A. Coming Together Was Epic To See!!!

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Sheila E. is just a day removed from her surprise FireAid performance in L.A., and it’s still fresh in her mind -- as she dished to TMZ.

The singer dropped by "TMZ Live" Friday, sharing how the event was a crucial moment for the industry to unite -- especially for those who lost everything in the devastating wildfires.

Catch the clip 'cause Sheila dives into the concert's inclusivity, highlighting how it wasn't just for the stars -- it was also about giving back to regular folks who were hit hardest by the fires.

Travis Kelce Sorry, Taylor ... I'm Missing The Grammys

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Looks like Taylor Swift will be rolling stag to this weekend's Grammys ... TMZ Sports has learned her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, isn't making it out to Hollywood for the big event.

The Kansas City Chiefs star instead, sources familiar with the situation tell us, will be sticking with his team ... as it continues its preparations for its Super Bowl matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans.

Kelce's planned absence, of course, should surprise nobody ... as he also skipped out on being Taylor's plus-one for last year's Grammys -- in order to prep for the Chiefs' SB game against the 49ers.

Insane Video Car Plows Into Man In Brazil ... Miraculously Survives

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A man in Brazil must have had God watching over him ... because he miraculously survived a fast-moving car barreling into him and sending him flying into a building.

Check out video obtained by TMZ ... which captured the January 23 incident in which the pedestrian was seen strolling down a sidewalk in Pernambuco, a state in northeast Brazil, seemingly without a care in the world.

That all changed moments later when, as you can see, the vehicle speeds toward him and mounts the sidewalk before slamming into him and plowing through a gate and into a wall.

American Airlines Captain I'm Putting Your Safety First!!! Assures Worried Passengers After D.C. Crash

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An American Airlines pilot is going viral after he confidently assured nervous passengers in a professional tone they were in good hands following the tragic D.C. plane collision ... which killed more than 60 people.

In a video making the rounds online ... a passenger on Flight AA 1044 heading to Miami captured the moment the pilot addressed those onboard over the loudspeaker, when he acknowledged Wednesday's tragedy -- but also vowed to keep everyone safe.

Check it out ... the pilot says he understands many on his flight may be "fearful" to fly right now, given the recent crash, but promises the passengers they're in good hands -- highlighting the skills of his first officer, the flight attendants, and his own.

Justin Theroux Feelin' Fin-tastic ... On Mexico Vacay With Pup and Fiancée

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Justin Theroux and fiancée Nicole Bydon Bloom are heating up the beaches of Tulum, Mexico ... but it’s their dog that’s stealing the show!

Check it out … Justin and Nicole escaped the cold this week and went to the current celeb vacay hot spot of Tulum, Mexico, and as we know, Justin doesn’t go anywhere without his pal Kuma -- including to the Caribbean!

Photos and video show Justin and Kuma splashing around in the water, and while Justin is thankfully shirtless, Kuma is rocking an adorable shark suit. Surely this will ward off any danger in the water!

A$AP Rocky, Rihanna Work, Work, Work Up an Appetite ... After Contentious Court Day

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Rihanna is staying solid by A$AP Rocky's side as he faces the heat in his assault trial in Los Angeles ... taking the rapper for dinner again at one of their favorite spots to end the day.

We spotted RiRi and Rocky trying to keep a low profile last night as they left Wally's in Beverly Hills -- a celebrity hotspot frequented by the "Umbrella" singer in the past.

As they made a speedy exit together, Rihanna and Rocky didn't utter a word about the ongoing trial ... hopping into a black SUV and taking off into the night.

Will Smith Gonna Knock Out Presenting at Grammys ... Not Literally!!!

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Will Smith's ready to lay the smackdown at the Grammy Awards Sunday ... not literally, we hope, but he is presenting at the biggest night in music -- his first major awards appearance since he slapped Chris Rock in 2022.

The Recording Academy released a more comprehensive roster of presenters at the annual awards list Friday ... naming Smith -- a four-time Grammy winner -- as one of the many people to take the stage at Crypto.com Arena.

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Obviously, it's a big moment from Smith ... 'cause while he's attended some less-famous awards shows in years past, he hasn't presented on this big of a stage since slapping comedian Chris Rock in 2022.

'Emilia Pérez' Star Karla Sofía Gascón Deletes X Account In Wake of Racist Posts

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"Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón’s award-season glory has quickly fizzled after hugely offensive past X posts have come to light -- and with the backlash intensifying, she’s now deleted her account.

Gascón’s X account @karsiagascon was deactivated Friday after people dug up a bunch of posts from 2016 when the embattled first trans Oscar nominee ranted about Muslims, George Floyd, and, ironically, diversity at the Oscars -- despite being part of a minority community herself.

In a deeper breakdown of her comments ... she came for a Muslim family dining at a restaurant, mocking the way women dress in Islamic culture and even suggesting the religion should be banned.

Tyler Cameron Shirtless Shots To Kick Off His 32nd Birthday!

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It’s Tyler Cameron’s birthday, so we’re celebrating the only way we know how -- with a whole bunch of his hottest snaps to melt your screens!

As you can see, the "Bachelor Nation" heartthrob is rarely caught wearing a shirt -- and let's be real, that's when he really shines ... so check out this scorching shirtless gallery for proof.

Whether it’s rain or shine, construction zones, or good times, one thing’s for sure -- Tyler’s motto is less is more when it comes to clothes.