French Montana New Documentary ... Love Letter to Immigrant Mothers

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French Montana's paying tribute to all the immigrant moms in America who sacrifice for their children ... telling his story in his new documentary -- but, he's really shining a light on his own mom and her struggle.

The rapper stopped by "TMZ Live" Wednesday to discuss his documentary "The French Montana Story: For Khadija" -- released on Paramount+ yesterday -- and, he says it really focuses on immigrants coming to the U.S.A. to forge better lives for themselves.

Montana says he came to this country from Morocco at 13 years old with his mom, dad and siblings. The family overstayed their visas ... and, after his dad started several failed small business, the family was in deep trouble.

Halyna Hutchins' Mother Alec Baldwin Won't Apologize to Me ... So, I'm Skipping 'Rust' Premiere

Alec Baldwin is not off the hook for Halyna Hutchins' death as far as the "Rust" cinematographer's Ukrainian family is concerned -- her mother is ripping into him, and refusing to attend the film's debut screening.

Olga Solovey says Baldwin "continues to increase my pain with his refusal to apologize to me and his refusal to take responsibility for her death. Instead, he seeks to unjustly profit from his killing of my daughter."

She says there's been no justice for her daughter, and as a result, she will not attend the film's premiere Wednesday at Poland’s EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival. Halyna's mother, father and sister all live in Ukraine, which neighbors Poland ... so, it would be the easiest way for them to see Halyna's final film.

Tina Knowles Beyoncé Was Not Paid for Kamala Harris Rally ... 'False Information'!!!

Tina Knowles is coming out swinging in defense of her daughter Beyoncé ... who has been inaccurately accused of being paid millions to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris.

The Knowles matriarch shut down the rumor as a bunch of hogwash with a pointed Instagram post Saturday, where she made it clear the singer attended the VP's Houston rally on her own accord.

She wrote ... "So this has been flagged on Instagram as fake news and taken down. It’s called False Information."

Logan Paul Sorry I 'Ruined' Your Moment, Jake ... I Just Wanted To Promote Your Biz!!!

Logan Paul is issuing a public apology for his actions following Jake's big win over Mike Tyson ... claiming he wasn't trying to upstage his little bro's moment in the ring.

The WWE Superstar was positioned right behind El Gallo for the post-fight interviews at AT&T Stadium ... and at one point, he shot some W spray in the air and knocked Jake's hat off in the process.

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Apparently, some folks online thought the Maverick was purposely stealing the spotlight after Jake's career milestone ... but on Monday, he said he really just wanted to promote the boxer's new body care brand -- but his enthusiasm and shoddy motor skills got in the way.

Prince's Sister Tyka Died of Cardiac Arrest

Prince's sister Tyka Nelson suffered congestive heart failure when she died ... but authorities say her heart was also weakened by substance abuse.

The Minnesota Dept. of Health issued Tyka's death certificate, which lists cardiac arrest as the primary cause of death, and congestive heart failure as the secondary cause.

According to her death certificate, the 64-year-old singer and songwriter suffered cardiac arrest about 45 minutes before she was pronounced dead. She'd also battled non-ischemic cardiomyopathy -- a general term for abnormal heart function -- for more than 4 months.

Laken Riley Vid of Suspect's Fresh Scratches Shown in Court & Rescue Attempt Audio

The suspect accused of murdering Laken Riley had no answers for the scratches and marks on his arm, it's been revealed in court -- where gut-wrenching body cam audio was also heard, of a cop desperately trying to save the nursing student’s life in February.

The trial continued in Athens, Georgia, on Monday, with the court viewing body cam footage of Jose Ibarra -- an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant -- pointing at his arms and wrist while chatting in Spanish with a University of Georgia police officer.

Cpl. Rafael Sayan testified Ibarra first claimed there was nothing on his arm -- but then switched it up, pointing at his wrist and saying, “Oh, it’s just a scratch.”

Josh Brolin Mom Sent Wild Animals After Me ... 'Cleaning Up Fresh Bloody Marks'

Josh Brolin's telling all about his relationship with his mother in his new memoir ... touching on her drinking -- and, mentioning one scary trick his mother used to pull on him.

The actor sat down for an interview with The Times -- published Saturday -- to talk about his book, "From Under the Truck," a reference to a night of heavy drinking that ended with his mother's boyfriend literally passed out underneath a vehicle.

In the article, the interviewier mentions a story Brolin relays in the book ... about how his mother Jane -- a wildlife conservationist -- would often yell at "Sic 'em" to any wild animals like courgars, coyotes, bobcats and the like nearby which would then usually take off after Josh and his brother Jess.

Dolly Parton Brother David Dead at 82

Dolly Parton's brother, David, has died ... this according to their sister -- who paid tribute to him on social media.

Stella Parton announced the sad news via X Friday ... saying her wonderful brother had passed away -- adding it's never easy to lose a loved one, but she knows David is now at peace.

The Farrar Funeral Home in White Pine, Tennessee posted his obituary to their website ... confirming he passed away peacefully at home. No cause of death was included.

Diddy Allegedly Used His 7 Kids & 55th Birthday ... To Influence Potential Jury, Feds Say

Diddy is getting creative behind bars to sway a potential jury in his favor -- and he's even used his recent birthday celebration to obstruct justice in his federal criminal case, prosecutors say.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ ... federal prosecutors say Diddy -- who is currently behind bars -- recruited family members to plot and execute a media campaign around his 55th birthday earlier this month for the purpose of influencing a jury at trial.

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--You may recall ... Diddy's 7 kids posted a gushing Instagram video tribute to the music mogul and they let baby Love take center stage in the singing of "Happy Birthday." The children also wrote in the caption, "Happy Birthday Pops, we love you! 🎂❤️."

Kate Upton Supermodel Freaks Fans Out With Cryptic Message Addresses Troubling Scenario to Cops, Judges and Parents

Kate Upton is out to her millions of Instagram followers about a very troubling scenario ... and it's safe to say she has people worried.

The supermodel recently posted on her Instagram stories a cryptic and disturbing question ... addressing her query to "lawyers/judges/advocates/law enforcement/parents" before going into detail.

Her message continued ... "A Dad, recently out of rehab, is traveling alone with his 10-year-old daughter. He gets drunk and high on pills, says he has a gun on him and threatens to SHOOT the taxi driver if he does NOT drop them of on the highway at midnight to walk home."

She added that the taxi driver in the scenario refused ... and "would rather be shot than drop the little girl off on the highway" ... with the conclusion, "Is this an emergency? A Crime? Would you be scared for your child?"

Fans were baffled by the question ... and had no idea how to take what appeared to be a serious ask from "Sweet Dreams" star.

Kate and her MLB star husband Justin Verlander share a 6-year-old daughter named Genevive ... the couple married in November 2017, but there's obviously no way of knowing if the message is at all related to someone in her inner circle.

We're out to Kate's rep for clarity ... so far, no word back.

J.D. Vance The Big Short ... Shows Legs at Mar-a-Lago

It's leg day at Mar-a-Lago for J.D. Vance ... with the Vice President-elect trading in his suit and tie for a polo shirt and a pair of shorts ... a vastly different look for Vance.

Check out these new photos from Donald Trump's resort in Florida ... it must be casual Friday, and J.D. is taking full advantage of the balmy weather down in Palm Beach.

We're used to seeing J.D. all buttoned up ... but now that the election is over and the Trump crew is prepping for a return to the White House, J.D. seems to be cutting loose ... by cutting his bottoms in half.

Malcolm X's Family Claims Government Conspiracy Behind Assassination ... Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Government

Malcolm X's family is going after the federal government in a new lawsuit ... alleging the feds played a key role in the civil rights leader's 1965 assassination.

Three of Malcolm X's daughters filed the suit Friday on their own behalf and on behalf of his estate, claiming the CIA, FBI, DOJ and NYPD all participated in a wide-ranging conspiracy behind their father's shooting death.

In the docs, obtained by TMZ, the family claims these agencies also engaged in a decades-long coverup after Malcolm was gunned down on February 21, 1965 at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan.

Jim Carrey Sister Rita Dies

Jim Carrey's older sister Rita has died ... this according to her husband of 16 years, Alex.

Rita's husband posted the update on Facebook Friday morning, where he shared the radio personality passed away "peacefully and quietly" on Thursday.

As he continued, Rita's husband remembered her as his "bestest friend," "lover" and "beautiful wife."

Diddy's Ex Kim Porter Twins Post Tribute on Anniversary of Her Death ... 'We Wish You Were Here'

Diddy and Kim Porter's twin daughters are sharing an emotional tribute on the anniversary of their late mother's death ... and they still can't believe she's gone.

D'Lila and Jessie honored Kim with a social media post Friday, saying ... "We can't believe it’s been 6years without you. We think about you every single second of the day. We love and miss you so much words can’t even explain."

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Diddy's family is obviously going through a lot as he sits in jail in New York awaiting his criminal trial, and the twins say they wish Kim was here with them, but know her "spirit will be around forever!!"

Kim Kardashian Being A Single Parent to 4 Is Overwhelming!!!

Kim Kardashian’s getting real about raising her brood post-divorce from Kanye -- hinting that he's basically MIA in her life, and it’s her holding it down solo with the kiddos.

On the "What In The Winkler?!" podcast, Kim told host Zoe Winkler that even though she has a solid support system, she’s "basically raising four kids by myself" -- which she admitted is overwhelming, especially since she struggles silently, worried about being judged.

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Kim shared that even the little things can feel like a lot -- like when all the kids pile into her bed, kicking her, crying, and waking up in the middle of the night.