Anderson .Paak Soaking Up Purple Rain ☔ Inside Prince Airbnb

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Anderson .Paak has found the perfect pad to house his musical genius -- Prince's "Purple Rain" house-turned-Airbnb in Minneapolis!!!

The Grammy Award winner and a few pals got the grand tour exploring the Purple Rain House on Monday, where he did everything short of purifying himself in the waters of the bathroom spa.

AP couldn't resist banging on the drums and keys -- and you gotta think how ill it would be if he and The Purple One were able to engage in a jam session.

'Love Island USA' Hannah Smith Arrested for Threatening to Kill a Cop

Hannah Smith, best known for competing on season 6 of "Love Island USA," has been arrested for going off the rails and threatening to kill a police officer ... TMZ has learned.

According to police documents obtained by TMZ ... the reality TV star was at a concert venue in Atlanta September 30, when she was escorted out for being disorderly. A police officer was on scene and tried to take Hannah to an Uber, when the reality star allegedly tried punching the cop with a closed fist.

Hannah was handcuffed, but the officer says she attempted to kick the cop multiple times. Hannah was placed under arrest and was in the police car on the way to jail, when she allegedly repeatedly threatened to kill the officer and the officer's sister.

Madonna Brother Dead at 63

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10:13 AM PT -- According to Christopher's obituary ... he died peacefully surrounded by his husband, Ray, and loved ones. The obit notes Christopher's loving spouse was faithfully by his side during the final stages of cancer that would ultimately end his life.

Another death in Madonna's family ... and this time it's her younger brother, Christopher Ciccone.

Madonna's brother died Friday in Michigan due to cancer ... his rep tells TMZ.

Fat Joe Election Time's Almost Here And We Need Power To The Patients!!!

Fat Joe is still going hard for victims of the American healthcare system ... he's pumping a new “Power to the Patients” PSA, urging politicians to fix cryptic healthcare costs -- dropping it during crunch time of an election year!!!

That urgency is felt in the new ad ... Joe addresses political officials on both sides of the fence, with various American workers backing his every word.

“To every elected official and politician in America, the people stand united, desperate for you to listen,” Joe demands. “If you’re not advocating for prices and transparency in healthcare, you are compromising every single American across this country. Because when we can’t see prices -- hospitals, insurance, and their middlemen charge us whatever they want. Our very own healthcare system is robbing all of us. We just need the prices. That’s how our economy works!!!"

Cancun Hotel Man Shot Dead on Resort Beach ... Suspects on the Loose

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Tragedy hit the shores of the Hotel Riu Cancun today when a man was shot dead on the sands of the luxury resort beach ... TMZ has learned.

An eyewitness tells TMZ ... a violent scene unfolded when 2 gunmen on foot and 2 gunmen on Jet Skis approached a man in front of the 5-star Mexican hotel ... and shot him multiple times.

There's currently no word on the victim's identity or why he was shot, but it's suspected this was a cartel hit.

Actor Ken Page Dead at 70 ... Known For Voicing Oogie Boogie

Ken Page, a veteran voice actor and Broadway star, has died ... TMZ has learned.

Ken's rep, Lance Kirkland, tells TMZ ... the 'Nightmare Before Christmas' actor passed away "very peacefully" in his home in St. Louis Monday. We're told Ken sat down in his chair and passed away in his sleep.

Kirkland continues ... "He was a beautiful, talented man who was larger than life. Ken was loved and adored by so many and will be missed so much."

Livvy Dunne Cheers On Paul Skenes In One-Of-A-Kind Boots!!!

Livvy Dunne rocked a fitting accessory to watch her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, finish off his one-of-a-kind rookie season ... a pair of one-of-a-kind boots!

The feet heat -- which Dunne sported to cheer on the Pirates ace in his 2024-25 finale against the Yankees on Saturday -- featured a white Skenes Pittsburgh jersey on a pair of white Cowboy boots ... and TMZ Sports has learned Jessica Martini made them by hand.

The artist tells us she just recently came up with the idea for the footwear after leaving her tech consulting job ... and after she was able to make some pairs for the wives of MLB All-Stars Aaron Nola and Will Smith earlier this season, she reached out to Dunne to see if the LSU gymnast would want some of her own to cheer on her man.

A Tribe Called Quest Consequence Cops Colorful $60K Bling ... Here's to the Rock Hall!!!

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A Tribe Called Quest assumed their rightful place in the Rock Hall of Fame earlier this year ... and Consequence is celebrating with a trip to Icebox ATL for a custom chain immortalizing the group!!!

The piece is simply titled "TRIBE" but similar to the group's layered musical catalog, there's more to it than meets the naked eye.

We're told the sparkling 2.75 center medallion features 1494 stones hand-set into ATCQ's iconic logo, which packs on over 40 carats of white and black diamonds and gemstones ... while its encased with over 100 grams of pure gold!!!

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Cons is set to deliver his new album "Nice Doing Business With You" on Friday, and a custom chain full of hidden jewels is right up his alley. He's still a lyricist first and will be dropping gemstones over beats by Kanye West and himself.

Sorry Tribe fans, only Cons and the group's members have the exclusive bling for now -- just in case ya had $60K burning a hole in your pocket!

Jay-Z vs. Damon Dash 'Reasonable Doubt' Auction ... NYC Fumes Over Dame Child Support

Jay-Z and Damon Dash's tug-o-war over rights to the "Reasonable Doubt" album is getting more complicated -- New York City's now entered the chat, accusing Jay of intentionally sabotaging the auction of the album's rights.

Over the weekend, Dame took to social media to read docs filed by NYC lambasting Jay-Z for deflating enthusiasm for the auction ... which will sell off Dame's one-third share of the album.

In new docs, the NYC Department of Social Services straight up claimed Jay-Z was "poisoning" the auction through public statements indicating Dame's piece of "Reasonable Doubt" would revert back to Jay in 2031. The City claims that's not how it'll work per the recording deal Jay-Z signed, and insists rights for 'Reasonable' will remain with Roc-A-Fella until 2098.

Scheana Shay Real-Life 'Grand Theft Auto' ... Car Was Stolen Right In Front of Home!!!

Someone in Scheana Shay's neighborhood ain't living by the Vanderpump Rules ... 'cause she says her car was parked right out front her home last night -- and, now it's gone.

The reality television star posted a video to her Instagram Friday ... saying everyone told her how safe the San Fernando Valley supposedly is -- and, yet, her 2009 Nissan has up and vanished.

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She says she parked it on the street Thursday night -- even though her husband, Brock Davies, recently installed a security gate in their front yard -- 'cause she figured it was perfectly safe in the neighborhood.

FaZe Clan Swatted During Subathon Stream ... Cops Say 911 Caller Falsely Claimed Murder

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Several members of the famous FaZe Clan esports organization were the latest victims of swatting on Thursday ... when cops showed up to their house guns-drawn after receiving a 911 call regarding a double murder.

TMZ Sports is told officers rushed to the streamers' Los Angeles home around 2:30 PM PT ... after a man claiming to be 60 years old stated he killed his mother and brother -- but someone was still breathing inside the residence.

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The caller gave the operator the same location FaZe Clan was holding their current "subathon" -- which is a long-term event streamers participate in to boost subscribers.

Simone Biles Gets New Finger Tat ... Tribute To Jonathan Owens?!?

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Simone Biles took some time from her post-Olympics tour this week to get a new finger tattoo ... and, check it out, it seems to be a tribute to Jonathan Owens.

The seven-time gold medalist stopped by Syzygy Precision Tattooing in Phoenix, Ariz. while on a brief break from her appearances in the Gold Over America shows ... and she first got a tiny "J" etched into her left hand from tattoo artist Sydney Smith.

While it's unclear exactly what the significance of it is ... the safe guess appears to be it's an homage to her NFL player husband's first initial.

Iman Shumpert, Amber Rose Mia-Me And My Friend ... Cozy FL Beach Day

NBA champ Iman Shumpert and Amber Rose stripped down to their swimsuits and enjoyed a day in the Miami heat ... but before ya get any ideas -- TMZ Sports is told it was nothing more than a platonic gathering.

The former Cleveland Cavaliers guard and model/personality were spotted lounging on some beach chairs on Wednesday ... smoking what appeared to be some ciggys as they chopped it up near the water.

Rose rocked a black halterneck suit for the occasion ... and Shump sported some light-colored trunks.

Joey Bosa Cops Race To NFL Star's Home ... After False Alarm

Police officers raced to Joey Bosa's home late Monday afternoon and pulled up to the NFL star's door with their weapons drawn ... but, thankfully, no one was in any danger -- and the whole ordeal ended up being a false alarm.

TMZ Sports has learned ... the LAPD received a call of a possible burglary in progress at Bosa's Los Angeles-area home at around 5 PM -- after a security system at the residence was triggered.

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Law enforcement said there might've been suspects inside the house -- and as you can see in the video from the scene ... they took no chances as they entered the home with guns in their hands.

Shakira Annoyed On Stage As Fan Films Up Her Dress

Shakira appeared to call out a fan for filming up her dress during a music video shoot this weekend in Miami.

Caught on camera by another concertgoer ... Shakira's initially having a blast filming the music video for her new single, "Soltera," at Miami's LIV nightclub over the weekend. But the vibe shifts when she appears to notice someone in the crowd filming up her skirt.

You can see Shakira smiling as she points to her eyes with 2 fingers, signaling she saw what was going on.

Jane's Addiction Stage Fight Perry Farrell Broke Down After, Wife Says Eric Avery Accused of 'Cheap Shots'

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7:26 AM PT -- Etty Lau Farrell, wife of Perry Ferrell, shared her account of what happened prior to the stage brawl and the aftermath ... and she also is shading Eric Avery big time.

Basically ... she claims tension and animosity between the members has been building for a while ... and it came to a boil on stage Friday night in spectacular, albeit sad, fashion.

In the aftermath of the fight ... Perry "was a crazed beast for the next half an hour - he finally did not calm down, but did break down and cried and cried." She also shaded Eric ... claiming he "took advantage of the situation and got in a few cheap shots on Perry."