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Khloe Kardashian and James Harden made their first public appearance together since Lamar Odom's medical emergency.

Khloe and James arrived together at Lure nightclub in Hollywood around midnight Sunday and stayed for 2 hours. They left separately.

Gavin Rossdale is "suspicious" over estranged wife Gwen Stefani's story that she just became an item with Blake Shelton ... our sources say he just doesn't buy it.

Sources close to Gavin tell us he smelled something was up between Gwen and Blake before their marriage blew up. We're told he does not believe the timing of his divorce with Gwen and Blake's divorce with Miranda Lambert is coincidental.

We're told Gavin believes Gwen was painting him as a bad guy for cover ... he thinks she was worried he'd take her to the cleaners if he found out she had already hooked up with Blake.

And our sources say Gavin's gripes go beyond Blake. He can't believe she's calling him a control freak, because she demanded he NOT go on tour out of paranoia he'd cheat on her. He says she browbeat him into staying home, which greatly impeded his ability to make money. As one source said, "She just didn't let him work."

And finally, we're told he's indignant she recorded a "woe is me" song, "Used to Love You," in which she cries, "Nobody taught you how to love." We're told Gavin's scoffing at the lyrics, saying he was good enough for her for a long time.

TJ Jackson is all about family and respect, and he says anyone who asks for Paris' hand in marriage will have to get a thumbs up from the entire family.

We got the co-guardian of Michael's kids at the Calabasas Commons Thursday, and he pooh-poohed stories that Paris is engaged ... as we reported, it all emanated from a fake Instagram account.

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani let their fingers do the talking Wednesday night in Nashville.

The freshly-formed couple arrived hand-in-hand at a CMA after-party ... thrown by Warner Bros. Music in Music Square.

Gwen's clutching a glass of white wine while Blake's got some sort of iced drink in his Styrofoam cup.

As we reported, Gwen decided at the last minute to accompany Blake to Nashville. We're told the relationship is new ... just days old.

Judging from the stars we talked to after the CMAs, country approves.

Country star John Rich says there's no need to pick sides in the Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert divorce ... he's just stoked Gwen Stefani is now in the picture.

The Big & Rich singer was leaving Legends Corner after the CMA Awards Wednesday, when our photog asked about the turn of events now that Blake is dating Gwen.

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are dating ... TMZ has confirmed.

A rep for Gwen tells TMZ they wanted to reveal the new relationship Wednesday night as they celebrate the CMAs in Nashville.

We're told Gwen and Blake will be attending several after-parties following the awards ceremony.

Our sources say Gwen made the decision at the last minute to fly to Nashville with Blake. We're told her plan is to go to the after-parties but not the CMAs. We asked if it was because Miranda Lambert was going to be there and one source said, "She doesn't care if Miranda's there or not. She just didn't have the right clothes for the award ceremony because it was so last minute."

They will not be hiding their relationship tonight. We're told they'll spend a few days together in Nashville.

As for how long they've been dating ... we're told "just days."

5:14 PM PT -- As we told you, Blake's flying solo at the CMAs. Expect plenty of cutaways to his seat.

Gwen Stefani took a private jet to Nashville Tuesday with a male passenger in his late 30's ... Blake Shelton ... TMZ has learned.

Blake will be performing Wednesday night at the CMAs. Gwen has no reason to be in Nashville, other than the fact that Blake is there.

We're told they have not decided whether Gwen will show up tonight, but if she does it will be more than interesting, because Miranda Lambert will also be performing.

Multiple sources close to Gwen tell TMZ, she and Blake are not "in a relationship right now," but all acknowledge they're hanging out a lot. One source said, "They could be in a relationship in the future but right now they're just good friends." The source did not define "good friends."

"Vanderpump Rules" star Jax Taylor is suddenly singing a much different tune -- saying he never banged Lindsay Lohan ... despite admitting the exact opposite on TV a couple days ago.

We got Taylor in NYC on Tuesday, and he flatly denied the story that came out during his "Watch What Happens Live!" appearance. His pal Tom Schwartz spilled the beans about Jax and LiLo, and Jax totally went along with it.

But now he had the nerve to tell our photog, "I don't know where people are getting that."

From you, Jax. From you ...

Halle Berry has no idea what sparked David Justice's tirade ... but it appears she never said or even insinuated he attacked her.

Sources close to Halle tell TMZ the actress is upset that Justice put her on blast Tuesday, warning Olivier Martinez Halle would use her "Hollywood team" to destroy him.

Our Halle sources say the actress is adamant ... she never claimed Justice struck her during their relationship.

We did some checking and could not find anything attributed to Halle pointing the finger at David. Lots of people assumed she was talking about David when she said back in the '90s a former boyfriend struck her so hard on the side of the head she suffered hearing loss. Halle never ID'd the culprit and we're told she never will.

It looks like David had some change of heart, because he began deleting portions of his accusations on Twitter.

L.A. Lakers star rookie D'Angelo Russell is not keeping up with the Kardashians -- or banging one of them -- with sources telling TMZ Sports he and Kendall Jenner are just friends.

Rumors have been swirling that the two are in the early stages of a relationship ... which is why she was courtside at the Lakers game on Sunday.

But multiple sources (really good sources) tell us it just ain't true ... "They're not dating."

One source connected to the situation put it this way -- "Kendall is not into him."

We're told she was at the game because she's friends with one of the Dallas Mavericks players and his girlfriend.

Another source tells us, "They're friends, but that's about it."

Then again, that's kinda how it starts ... right?

Amber Rose was forgiveness for Halloween -- she happily welcomed her main chick Blac Chyna back into the fold after all that Future drama.

Chyna posted a photo of the on-again/off-again BFFs cuddling up in their costumes ... the first pic she's posted of them together since bailing on Amber's Slut Walk. Remember, she missed it because she was hanging with Future in D.C.

Now that Future's declaring bachelor status, it looks like all's good with Amber again. BC summed the reunion with another post about "hoe history" and "happiness."

Poetic ...

Zola the stripper's infamous sidekick -- that "white bitch" Jessica -- has her own story to tell, and it's that Zola's viral tale is almost completely made up!

By now, you've probably heard ex-stripper Zola's epic story -- she claimed on Twitter that she and Jessica took a wild 48 hour trip to Tampa to strip ... but instead, Jessica ended up hooking, and her pimp allegedly shot a man, and Jessica's BF nearly killed himself. It was a whole thing.

Or was it? Jessica tells TMZ Zola got it twisted. She cops to the stripping part, but claims Zola was the one who decided to turn to prostitution after making just $1 at the club. As for the part about the pimp killing a guy -- 100% fabricated, she says.

Jessica also squashes the part about her getting arrested in Vegas -- saying she's never been there --and adding she hasn't talked to Zola since their FL adventure in March.

Lies aside ... Jessica says she's really pissed her photos spread (some including her kid) like wildfire when Zola's story took over the Internet. She's engaged, pregnant, and trying to put that escapade behind her -- so, for now, she's not thinking about suing.

Blac Chyna is trying to convince the world her Future tattoo isn't the real deal -- that it's just a Sharpie drawing -- but we have the proof it's 100% authentic.

Chyna and her friends posted a video on Snapchat Wednesday night where they all had "Blac Chyna" written on their hands in Sharpie, and then she asked followers to do the same in solidarity.

But she ain't fooling us. TMZ has obtained a set of photos that show Future's tattoo artist, Steve Wiebe, inking the couple together several weeks ago ... just as we first reported.

We're told Chyna is pretending the tattoo never existed because she's hurt after Future publicly humiliated her by tweeting his single status. Chyna was under the impression they'd been dating exclusively for over a month.

The man who claimed he had a sexual relationship with ex-NFL star Kordell Stewart is admitting he made the whole thing up -- but says he isn't worried about Kordell's lawsuit.

As we previously reported, Stewart filed a lawsuit against viral video star Andrew Caldwell -- saying Caldwell lied and damaged his reputation when he went on a radio show and said they hooked up.

TMZ Sports spoke with Caldwell who says ... "It's true, I never dated Kordell. But I'm not worried about the lawsuit. If Kordell wants money, he has money. I don't owe him a dime."

What's weird is despite the "I'm not worried" demeanor -- Caldwell seems to admit he hurt Stewart's reputation.

"[What I said] did damage Kordell. He has a son. For his son to think, 'Is my dad gay?' That is damaging."

And it gets even weirder ... Caldwell says Kordell has since trashed HIM while denying the gay rumors -- and he's considering filing a lawsuit of his own.

Seriously.

"I may go after Kordell. Yes, I hurt his name, but he also hurt mine."

Dear Blake Griffin ... PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THIS VIDEO!!!!!

S.I. swimsuit model Samantha Hoopes just called you out by name -- she thinks you're cute, she likes your freckles ... and she totally wants to hook up.

In fact, she thinks you two were meant to be -- "My last name is Hoopes and he plays basketball!"

Adorable, right?? It also helps that she has a body that looks like this:

Also, possible Russell Wilson diss!!!

When asked what kind of athletes she likes, Hoopes says she'd rather date basketball players over football stars ... which is interesting since she was spotted around town with the Seahawks QB earlier this year.

But that clearly fizzled ... leaving the door wide open for Mr. Griffin.

Don't let us down, Blake.

Lenny Dykstra was lying through his teeth when he claimed he would blackmail MLB umpires into giving him favorable calls during his playing days ... this according to SEVERAL umps.

The drama unfolded Tuesday, when Dykstra went on "The Herd" and claimed he spent $500k on private investigators to spy on umps -- and used their secrets (including gay sex romps) as leverage to get calls during games, especially during the 1993 season.

But we spoke to 4 of the top umpires who worked in the Majors during that period who all say Lenny is out of his mind, period.

-- Greg Bonin (MLB umpire 1984 to 2001)
"He's smoking something. He's full of sh*t. He always was, but now more than ever. I've never heard anything like that from an umpire. Never.

"I've heard a lot of funny stuff, but that's gotta be the funniest. Those drugs must've really messed his head up."

-- Larry Barnett (MLB umpire 1969 to 1999)
"It's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. He should've saved the money, he probably could've used it now. I was in professional baseball for a long time and I never heard something so stupid. It's ludicrous."

-- Jerry Layne (MLB umpire 1989 to present)
"Lenny Dykstra is out of his mind. "If you go back and look at every Lenny Dykstra at-bat something like that would stick out like a sore thumb."

"Think about it, how many times does a specific umpire come across Lenny Dykstra at the plate in a season? Put the math to it."

-- Paul Runge (MLB umpire 1973 to 1997)
"As much as baseball keeps an eye on the umpires, something like this couldn't happen. And if someone came to an ump and said, 'if you don't shrink the strike zone, I'm gonna expose you.' I think they'd go right to MLB, and that player would be out of baseball in a flash."