Travis Scott Heading Towards A Platinum 'Utopia' After Just 1 Month!!! 💿
Travis Scott's "Utopia" album is now eligible for a platinum plaque ... a speedy run through 1 million units as the album was just released last month.
The album crossed the threshold after getting a historic boost last week when Travis discounted vinyl copies of "Utopia" from $50 to $5 for the biggest vinyl sales week for a Hip Hop or R&B album since 1991.
"Utopia" is still on pace to sell around an additional 160k units this week and is currently in the running to top the Billboard 200 for the 4th straight week!!!
Travis will still have to submit the album to the RIAA for official certification, which will give him the honor of seeing all his albums to date go Platinum.
The album may have taken nearly 5 years to drop but the reception says he clearly waited for the right moment to strike. It's lit!!!
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Roberto Clemente MLB Legend's 1964 Silver Bat Award ... Up For Auction!!!
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Roberto Clemente didn't only personify greatness off the field ... the Hall of Famer was a problem at the plate, winning countless awards throughout his Hall of Fame career, including the 1964 Silver Bat Award for leading the league in batting average!
Lucky for baseball fans, the award, which looks absolutely awesome, is now on the block at SCP Auctions.
FYI, the Silver Bat (different from today's Silver Slugger award) was given to the player with the highest batting average in both the National and American League during Roberto's era. Clemente won four NL batting titles with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Silver Bat was modeled after Clemente's Louisville Slugger bat. The 34-inch long award is actually made of 55.6 Troy ounces of silver (that's worth over $1,300 in silver alone). Despite being almost 60 years old, SCP says the bat is still in excellent condition with only a few blemishes.
The award is inscribed with ... “BATTING CHAMPION 1964 NATIONAL LEAGUE B.A. .339.”
"Clemente is one of the most prolific hitters in major league history, batting .317 in his career and reaching the prestigious 3,000 career hit milestone," SCP said.
"This history trophy wonderfully commemorates the season in which Bob had a career-best 211 of those 3,000 hits."
The 211 hits were good enough the lead the league. Clemente was also named an All-Star in '64 (one of 15 All-Star appearances), and earned a Gold Glove (one of 12 he won) for his spectacular defense in the outfield.
As great as RC was on the diamond, he was known just as much for his charitable work away from the field.
Tragically, Roberto died in an airplane crash while trying to deliver aid packages to earthquake victims in Managua in 1972. He was only 38.
The Silver Bat Award auction ends Saturday, but it's not too late to bid, however, it won't come cheap. The bat already has a bid of over $97k.
SCP expects the SB Award, which comes with a letter of provenance from the Clemente family, to ultimately sell for around $350k.
Happy bidding!
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Aaron Donald's Wife Gets Own Version Of SB LVI Ring ... Hoping To Start New WAG Trend!!!
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Aaron Donald's wife just got her own version of a Super Bowl LVI championship ring ... and the bling commemorating her hubby's 2022 title is so sweet -- TMZ Sports has learned the jeweler is now hoping it starts a new trend among wives and girlfriends of pro athletes.
Erica Donald hit up celeb icemaker Moe Diamonds last year with the idea that she should have a piece similar to Aaron's -- after the Rams superstar got his for beating Joe Burrow and the Bengals in February 2022.
Moe says he was hoping it'd come out so nice, it'd start a new WAGs fashion statement. And, after he delivered it to her, he seems pretty sure it'll stick.
Moe says the ring is filled with VS-VVS diamonds, yellow and blue sapphires matching Rams colors ... and it also has an F-color marquise center diamond that looks just like a football.
The iced-out item also features Donald's initials, his No. 99 jersey number, the letters SBLVI, and palm trees to represent Los Angeles.
Moe added that the bling holds approximately 3 carats of diamonds -- and has been appraised at $17,000!
Moe -- who's made several pieces for the Donalds over the years -- said he's pretty confident this could now spark a movement amongst champion WAGs going forward.
"I created a lady's Super Bowl ring," Moe said. "Aaron Donald's wife was the first person to receive it for the Super Bowl the Rams won."
"We are working on making it a trend for the wives/girlfriends to get a ring."
Lord knows the women definitely deserve it!
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Woody Johnson I'm Just Like The Guys ... Cops Diamond 'Woody' Chain!!!
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Woody Johnson is really a players' owner -- the New York Jets honcho decided he wanted to have drip like his superstar athletes ... by copping a diamond chain for himself!!
TMZ Sports is told -- the NFL owner recently hit up Al The Jeweler of Labelle Jewelry in Totowa, NJ ... after he noticed the pieces made for Jets stars like Sauce Gardner, Mecole Hardman and Aaron Rodgers, and wanted to get in on the fun.
Woody revealed his own piece during a team meeting, as shown in the most recent episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks" ... and everyone erupted in approval -- clapping and cheering as he explained how he got it.
"I got the inspiration from you," Woody told the players.
Johnson went on to say he saw just how hard the team has been working during training camp ... saying it motivated not only the front office, but the fan base as well.
We're told the piece -- which says "Woody and the Jets" -- is made of 80 carats of emerald and round cut diamonds ... with a white gold setting.
On the back, it reads "Think Big August '23."
Of course, Al is responsible for the most lavish looks in the game -- working with superstars like Gardner, Stefon Diggs, Jarvis Landry and so many more.
But, Al tells us he's never worked with an NFL team owner before ... and it might be a first throughout the whole league.
No word on how much the whole thing cost ... but you can't put a price on team bonding, now can you??
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Matty Healy Taylor's Ex Shops for New Guitar As She's at Antonoff Wedding
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Taylor Swift certainly had love on her mind at Jack Antonoff's wedding, but while that was going down, her ex-boyfriend Matty Healy was on the other coast ... laser-focused on music.
We've learned The 1975 frontman was browsing around a music shop, Norman's Rare Guitars, in Tarzana, CA on Saturday ... the same day Taylor was watching Jack and actress Margaret Qualley tie the knot.
The musician swung by the store with his tour manager, ultimately buying a guitar -- unclear how much dough he put down for it, but it looks like a pretty sweet Fender 6-string.
While Matty was shopping on the west coast, Taylor was at the big ceremony on the Jersey Shore ... where, as we reported, droves of Swifties flooded the main street on Long Beach Island to get a glimpse of the singer.
You'll recall, Matty and Taylor were briefly an item, spotted hanging out quite a bit in May, and he even snuck into her NYC pad ... but sources told us Taylor was "single" again in June, although it's unclear why they called things off.
So, Matty missed out on being Tay's plus 1 at the wedding, but still ended the weekend with a new musical companion! Small consolation.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo I Want To Play In Saudi Arabia ... 'A Lot Of Money!!!'
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Giannis Antetokounmpo has already made a ton of money in the NBA, but he's looking to rake in even more in retirement ... telling TMZ Sports he wants to take his talents to Saudi Arabia.
It's becoming quite the trend in sports ... with soccer and golf stars getting massive checks made out to them to play in the Middle Eastern country -- like Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and all the LIV Golf guys.
Giannis has cracked jokes in the past after seeing the offers being thrown at the biggest names in sports ... so when we caught up with him in L.A. this week, we asked if he was really down to suit up in Saudi Arabia after his NBA days.
"Of course," the 28-year-old said with a smile on his face.
"If the NBA worked out, maybe like a trade between the NBA and Saudi Arabia League, I'm there!" the champ said ... although it's unclear if he meant suiting up for a hoops team, or alongside his buddy Neymar on the soccer pitch.
Giannis isn't the only NBA superstar who likes the idea -- after French soccer star Kylian Mbappe was offered $776 million to play for Al-Hilal, LeBron James tweeted he was also heading to Saudi Arabia.
Me headed to Saudi when they call @RichPaul4 & @mavcarter for that 1 year deal! ✌🏾🤷🏾♂️😁 pic.twitter.com/IX0VSMZYNb
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 25, 2023 @KingJames
While it may all be in good fun, many see a serious issue with players going to Saudi Arabia for a big payday ... considering the country's history of human rights violations.
BTW -- Giannis has made $188 MILLION on the court alone through 10 seasons in the league so far ... but one thing's for sure, the dude would love to have more!!
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50 Cent Take It From A Real Pal, Busta ... Your Chain Is Too Damn Big!!!
50 Cent may have run through millions of dollars worth of jewelry throughout his rap career, but says there's a point where you gotta draw the line -- taking aim at Busta Rhymes over his gigantic gold chain!!!
On Thursday, 50 shared BTS footage from his recent "Get Rich" tour stop in Charlotte, where he kicked it with DaBaby, Busta and others backstage.
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50 immediately got on Busta's case for his oversized adornment ... joking how he doesn't have any real friends to break the news that his gaudy jewelry was gawdful!!!
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One may think that's a shot at Busta's longtime right-hand man Spliff Star but he seems to be cosigning the nonsense -- he's also been spotted wearing a statue's amount of gold around his neck!!!
Busta's been rocking the chain since May when his jeweler TraxNYC unveiled the whopper in a box bigger than the one that contained Jumanji.
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The Cuban link chain sprawls across 54mm with more than 10k diamonds ... 50 stop hating!!!
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Marcus Jordan Larsa Wedding Date 'In The Works' ... Looking For Location!!!
Somebody check on Michael Jordan -- it sounds like his arch nemesis' ex-wife is close to being his daughter-in-law ... 'cause Marcus just revealed a wedding date with Larsa Pippen is "in the works."
The happy couple hit up Jones in West Hollywood for dinner on Wednesday ... and as they were leaving the restaurant, the G.O.A.T.'s son was asked if wedding bells were in his future.
"We're looking for a location," Heir Jordan said with a big smile on his face.
When the cameras followed up about whether they had a date set, Marcus explained the two have kickstarted the planning process.
To spark further speculation, Larsa was spotted wearing a ring on THAT finger ... although it's unclear if it's a legit engagement ring just yet. It's worth noting -- Pippen has worn the ring in a few recent Instagram posts as well.
It may be MJ's worst nightmare -- remember, #23 famously said he did NOT approve of the relationship while leaving a restaurant in Paris last month.
Larsa and Marcus later addressed the clip ... with Scottie's ex claiming MJ's comments left her "embarrassed" and "traumatized," and the latter insisting his pops gave his blessing ... but didn't want to fuel speculation their relationship had anything to do with his infamous feud with Michael's longtime wingman.
Regardless of what the Hall of Famer thinks, Larcus were inseparable at Drizzy's show earlier Wednesday evening ... with Pippen grinding all over Jordan throughout the night.
Fittingly, Marcus' shirt read, "Hug me I'm horny!!"
So ... congrats??
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Anthony Richardson Gifts Signed Cleat To Young Fan ... At Training Camp
One lucky Colts fan got a rare piece of memorabilia from Anthony Richardson this week ... 'cause the rookie quarterback gifted the kid a signed cleat right off his foot!!
The incredible gesture happened at Indy's training camp on Wednesday ... when the 4th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft met with supporters at the Grand Park Sports Campus.
In clips from the scene, you can see the large crowd begging Richardson for his autograph ... but he took it a step further by taking off his white Nike cleat and signing it before handing it to a young girl ... and her reaction is priceless!!
#Colts QB1 Anthony Richardson signed autographs until a team staffer forced him to leave. The rookie even signed and gave away his cleats when a few kids repeatedly begged for them.
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) August 17, 2023 @RomeovilleKid
There’s also a cameo from AR’s little bro, Corey Carter, who was rocking his big bro’s helmet. pic.twitter.com/6Oav4KbhMy
The 21-year-old was able to hook up a couple of fans with his John Hancock before a team staffer drove him and his little brother -- who was wearing his helmet -- off the field.
By the looks of it, Richardson would still be there right now signing for fans if he didn't get whisked away!!
Richardson is definitely becoming a fan favorite ahead of the season ... besides being named QB1 this week, his old rap verse from a year-old music video has also gone viral, with fans saying he should drop a mixtape.
Bra can literally do it all 😭 pic.twitter.com/jIqUoKV2ZW
— 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙀 (@natefrmnap) August 14, 2023 @natefrmnap
"I need this rap with him coming out the tunnel on GameDay," one fan tweeted.
Maybe there's more music on the way ... but for now, enjoy the souvenir, kiddo!!
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Britney Spears Spotted Without Wedding Ring After Split With Sam
Britney Spears is quickly embracing her newly single life, spotted cruising around without her wedding ring.
Sam Asghari Files for Divorce from Britney Spears
Britney was in her Mercedes on Wednesday wearing a pair of sunglasses … but most importantly, sporting a naked ring finger.
It’s not the first time we’ve seen her without a ring on, but this time is obviously more significant.
TMZ broke the story, Sam moved out last week after a blowout fight. Our sources say he accused Britney of cheating — though we haven’t confirmed whether or not that actually happened — and things escalated from there.
While neither has filed for divorce, we’re told it’s imminent.
As we first reported, Sam signed an ironclad prenup when the couple got married last year, but it’s very likely they’ll reach a settlement in the form of a check.
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'John Wick' Star Donnie Yen Lavish Surprise Bday Party In Italy ... Paul Anka Performs!!!
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Donnie Yen had one helluva 60th birthday party ... a lavish surprise bash in Lake Como, Italy ... and it looks like no expense was spared.
Our sources tell us the "John Wick: Chapter 4" star's wife, Cissy Wang, organized the surprise party ... flying out 150 guests into Villa Pizzo in Lake Como to celebrate the birthday boy.
The evening's special guest ... none other than Paul Anka!!!
Paul performed his timeless hit, "My Way," for Donnie and his guests.
Donnie, who plays Caine alongside Keanu Reeves in the latest 'John Wick' flick, had lots to celebrate during his Italian getaway ... because he also marked 20 years of marriage.
The actor and his wife renewed their vows on the shores of Italy's most famous lake ... the happy couple was dressed to the nines, as were their son and daughter.
Donnie and his son also slipped into tuxedos for a family photo shoot outside an Italian villa ... posing in front of a classic car with his wife and daughter, who were wearing extravagant dresses.
We gotta hand it to Donnie and Cissy ... they know how to mark an occasion!!!
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Rhea Ripley, Buddy Matthews Wrestling Stars Get Engaged!!!
Rhea Ripley and Buddy Matthews are ready to take their romance from the squared circle to the altar ... 'cause the two wrestling stars just revealed they're now engaged!!
Rhea -- a WWE Superstar -- shared the huge news on Instagram on Wednesday night ... saying after Buddy proposed to her, she said "1000x YES!"
"Pure F***ing happiness! ❤️," she added.
In the announcement, Ripley also showed off her new ring ... and you can see Buddy -- an AEW star known for his stoicism -- was clearly thrilled over her decision to say yes too.
The engagement all went down at Cocoa Beach in Florida ... with the couple showing on social media they had been having quite the vacation day prior to the life-changing moment.
The Australian duo confirmed their relationship in 2022 ... after they had met just a couple years earlier while they were both wrestling for the WWE.
Now, their love is split across two promotions -- as Matthews is one-third of the AEW World Trios Champion. Ripley, meanwhile, is currently involved in a WWE storyline where she has an on-screen romance -- of sorts -- with Dominik Mysterio ... the son of luchador legend Rey Mysterio.
Like many wrestling storylines, however, that's all for show ... 'cause Rhea and Buddy couldn't seem to be more in love!!! Congrats!
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NBA's Caris LeVert $93,000 Watch Allegedly Stolen ... Cops Investigating
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Caris LeVert's super rare watch was allegedly stolen at a party earlier this month ... and now, TMZ Sports has learned the Cleveland Cavaliers forward is asking cops for help in getting it back.
Law enforcement tells us ... LeVert told cops it all went down on Aug. 1 during a bash at his Los Angeles-area home.
According to cops, someone was seen in LeVert's bedroom during the festivities ... and when the hooper went to check out the situation, he noticed his watch case was open and his $93,000 Peugeot was missing.
We're told LeVert went to the LAPD and filed a grand theft report ... and while no arrests have been made -- the case is currently under investigation.
LeVert -- the No. 20 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft -- began his career with Brooklyn ... though he's been on Cleveland's roster since the 2021-22 season, averaging 12.4 points per game.
He just signed a 2-year, $32 million deal to remain a Cav this offseason.
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Lil Wayne Thx For The 🏆 Billboard, I Left The Studio Just To Be Here!!!
Lil Wayne's historic career was stamped yet again last night as he was inducted into the Billboard Hip-Hop Hall of Fame ... an honor that apparently interrupted his studio time.
Weezy F. Baby embraced Billboard Executive Director Gail Mitchell and thanked the fans for their undying support … and also told the audience he was in the midst of recording when his team told him he had to be at the awards!!!
The veteran rap star assured the crowd he would be returning to the studio after he finished hobnobbing at the event … presumably to work on his long-awaited 'Carter 6' album.
Outside the venue, he and Nas shared a loving moment with their daughters while posing for pics.
The star-studded gala was also boosted by Ice Spice, Coi Leray and Tinashe.
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Cardi B Thrown Microphone Hits Nearly $100k ... As eBay Auction Closes
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The eBay listing has officially closed for the microphone Cardi B chucked into her crowd, spawning a police investigation ... making a killing on the auction block.
The eBay bidding war came to a close Tuesday morning, and the Shure Axient digital mic made a grand total of $99,900. The auction started at only $500, but got over 120 bids in about a week.
It's an impressive price to go out at, but it's got quite the story behind it -- as we reported, Cardi asked the crowd to splash her with water at Drai's Beachclub in Vegas ... but she got pissed when someone later tossed ice and a liquid on her, resulting in the mic chuck.
The rapper was named as a suspect for battery when a woman who claimed to have gotten hit by the mic went to the cops ... but Cardi was cleared last week by officials.
The mic was auctioned off by the owner of The Wave -- the production company that owns the audio device. He told us the auction's earnings are going to 2 charities ... the Wounded Warrior Project and local Vegas charity, Friendship Circle Las Vegas.
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YK Osiris Allegedly Ran Off with $20K Watch ... Jeweler Claims He's Dodging Payment
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YK Osiris has a lot of explaining to do ... says celeb jeweler Seth Grossman, who claims the singer never paid him for a $20,000 Audemars Piguet watch he agreed to buy YEARS ago.
Seth tells TMZ Hip Hop, he first came into contact with YK through Sean Kingston, one of his longtime clients and associates. They met up in early 2020 before the COVID-19 shutdowns, and Seth claims YK convinced him to sell the AP he was wearing ... which you see YK try on, and happily flaunt, in the video above. Bling, bling baby!!!
Seth says he wasn't up on YK's music at the time but checked his YouTube and confirmed he was a legit star, and proceeded to fire off an invoice for the timepiece.
According to Seth, YK took all of his info so his accountant could wire the $20K ... but that wire transfer was essentially a pipe dream because Seth claims he's yet to see a dime!!!
At first, Seth claims YK was responsive with excuses ... but then the runaround began, with multiple phone number changes.
Seth says the times he was able to confront YK, the "Worth It" singer threw Sean under the bus with false claims that he'd returned the watch back to Sean.
In another instance, he claims YK blamed his own father for stealing all his jewelry as payment for managing his son.
Seth, founder of Essential Watches, is still pondering taking legal action against YK, but would rather pour his time and energy into running his Bev Hills boutique, 90210 Watches.
We've reached out to YK multiple times for his side of the story. No word back yet, but apparently, he's got enough dough to have recently scooped a new gold grill -- which has gotta rub Seth the wrong way.