Raiders' Brandon Bolden Cops Tricked-Out Ford Bronco ... $150K Price Tag!!!
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Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden is heading into the 2022 season in style ... the NFL vet just copped a sick, new $150,000 custom Ford Bronco.
TMZ Sports has learned that Bolden, who's been in the NFL for nine years, went all out for his newest whip ... dropping a comfy bag on the set of wheels to make sure it's as luxurious as possible.
We're told Bolden's Bronco -- which was tricked out by South Florida Jeeps -- features a 400-horsepower, supercharged V6 engine ... and also comes with an armored exterior shell that actually has Kevlar fibers woven into it.
The car also has bronze rims, super-strength leather interior -- and it looks like a BEAST.
We're told the ride was delivered to the tailback in Vegas just recently.
As for the price tag -- don't worry about it, Bolden can certainly afford it ... he signed a 2-year, $5 million with the Raiders this offseason.
Brandon Bolden refuses to go down easy 😳 @BB_HulkSmash#CARvsNE pic.twitter.com/8D4JpnxBDF
— NFL (@NFL) August 23, 2019 @NFL
Congrats on the whip, BB!
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Tory Lanez TSA Snatches His Weed in Vegas ... He's Detained & Released
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Tory Lanez might be on a good luck streak in Vegas -- he's still partying there after a run-in with the law ... over marijuana TSA allegedly found in his bag.
TMZ has learned Tory was stopped Sunday morning in the Las Vegas airport -- where he was attempting to board a flight outta town -- and according to law enforcement sources ... a TSA agent found a "large" amount of ganja in one of his bags.
We're told TSA temporarily detained him, but eventually let him go ... without the stash, of course. The feds are holding that. While marijuana is legal in Nevada, it's still not legal federally ... and that means ya can't fly with it.
Tory's not letting that little hiccup with the law ruin his weekend. Since he probably missed his outgoing flight, he's turned this into a biz opportunity ... and now he'll be onstage Sunday night for a performance at Drai's.
If he wants to get high beforehand, someone's gonna have to puff puff give ... 'cause Tory ain't got it!
As for any further legal consequences -- our sources say there is an ongoing investigation, so it's possible he could be cited ... but, the reality is the feds aren't prosecuting many minor marijuana offenses these days.
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Adele Vegas, I've Got a New Home ... Finalizing New Residency Deal
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Adele is close to finalizing a deal to bring her Vegas residency to a new home ... with her sights set on a premiere date in a few months.
Sources with direct knowledge of the singer's plans tell TMZ ... she and her team are in serious talks with the people over at Planet Hollywood, and will do the show at Zappos Theater -- barring any unforeseen setbacks.
As we reported, Adele was supposed to do a residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace earlier this year -- but the show was derailed and canceled after what she first claimed was a COVID outbreak, but then it came out the postponement was really over creative issues.
Our sources say there'll be some major perks for Adele at Zappos ... she'll have full creative control over the show. And, get this, we're told Adele will also rake in a large cut of ticket sales -- a significant enhancement considering Zappos holds 7,000 people compared to The Colosseum's 4,100.
As for the dates, the official schedule is still being worked out, but the aim is for a late summer start that will run through the end of 2022 -- makes sense considering she recently revealed she wants to have a baby in 2023.
You'd think there might be some bad blood between The Colosseum and Zappos with Adele -- but both venues fall under the Caesars Entertainment family -- so all is good.
Adele's been spending the last few months with her bf Rich Paul, taking in NBA games and even dropping in at a London gay bar for some fun.
One thing's for sure -- fans will be more than ready to pounce on tickets -- and pay a pretty penny to catch the singer in real life.
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Rob Gronkowski It's Buccaneers Or Bust For Me ... Will Only Return To NFL For Tampa Bay
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It'll either be the couch or Tampa Bay for Rob Gronkowski in 2022 ... 'cause the tight end tells TMZ Sports the only team he'd come back to the NFL for is the Buccaneers.
We got Gronk just before he partied his face off at his "Gronk Beach" fiesta in Las Vegas on Friday ... and he told us he's down to just two options for his immediate future.
The first, retirement. The second, the Bucs. And, that's it.
"It's just the Bucs," Gronkowski said. "Love that organization, man. Love the guys there. It's family over there."
Gronk had appeared to flirt with the idea of playing for another team earlier this offseason ... at one point, praising Joe Burrow so heavily, some wondered if he could end up in Cincinnati.
But, the 32-year-old future Hall of Famer made it clear this week, if he does come back, "it'll be the Bucs."
Gronk still appears to be a ways away from making any final decision, though ... instead, he's focused solely on getting after it in Sin City this weekend.
And, if you were wondering who his favorite all-time teammate to party with is ... watch the clip -- his answer might surprise you!
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Morgan Wallen I'm Playing The Billboard Awards First Since 'N-Word' Controversy
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Morgan Wallen is getting a second chance at showing his talents to an award show crowd -- he's been named as a performer for the Billboard Awards -- his first televised gig since 2020.
Billboard made the announcement Friday, with a statement from the show's production company, saying, "We oppose discrimination, harassment, or racism of any kind.”
They continue, “We believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. After a thorough review and robust discussions internally and with the artist’s team, in which we found a demonstrated and ongoing commitment to meaningful work and outreach, we extended an invitation to participate in this year’s show.”
Wallen's been shut out of performing at awards shows since we posted a video of him shouting the n-word with a group of friends after a night out in Nashville back in February 2021.
While he's put on some live shows, and was even able to be in the crowd at the Academy of Country Music Awards last month, he hasn't taken the mic.
The BBMAs will go down May 15 ... and will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Arena in Vegas.
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Rob Gronkowski Still Up In Air About Football Future ... But 'Staying In Shape'
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Rob Gronkowski tells TMZ Sports he's no closer to making a decision on his football future ... but he did admit he's "staying in shape a little bit" just in case.
Tom Brady's all-time favorite target broke it down with Mojo and Babcock on the TMZ Sports show this week -- just days before he's set to throw his "Gronk Beach" bash in Las Vegas.
The tight end says, for now, he's still relaxing and enjoying his offseason -- and is completely up in the air about his gridiron future.
Gronk, though, did say he hasn't completely let himself go -- leaving the door open for a reunion with Brady in Tampa Bay in 2022.
"We'll see," Gronk said. "I'm staying in shape a little bit. So, we'll see if I don't get too out of shape either. That won't be good for me."
Gronkowski joked this weekend could be the one that ultimately kickstarts his prep for an NFL comeback ... saying he might catch some footballs at his Vegas party and get the itch to play again.
Gronk added that he's sure the fiesta will be a workout of its own, too.
"Gronk Beach may be the party that gets me back to football," Rob said with a smile. "Someone's going to throw me a pass on stage, I'll probably catch it, and be like, 'Man, I miss football.'"
Party goes down at Encore Beach Club on Friday ... could a decision follow soon after???
Stay tuned.
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2022 NFL Draft Sex Worker Offering Free Sesh To #1 Pick ... 'Least I Can Do'
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A sex worker in Nevada tells TMZ Sports she's so grateful for the revenue that the NFL Draft has brought her this month ... she wants to give Thursday's #1 overall pick a free "sex romp."
Roxanne Price -- a 27-year-old licensed sex worker -- tells us that Las Vegas escorts have taken a hit during the COVID pandemic ... but with the NFL draft coming to town this week, big money is finally starting to come back to the industry.
And, Price wants to thank the NFL for it all ... specifically by giving the draft's #1 overall pick this week top-notch service at the Chicken Ranch Brothel just outside of Las Vegas -- 100% free!
"The least I can do is offer the top draft pick the most valuable thing I possess, my premium erotic services at no charge," Price tells us. "It's my way of saying, 'Thank you' to the athletes that inspire us all."
Roxanne -- the 2017 Lover of the Year winner -- tells us her offer comes with a complimentary limo service and a promise to "cater to his fantasies."
And, if the #1 pick doesn't have time this weekend, Roxanne tells us he can schedule it for a future date.
FYI ... according to most mock drafts, the Jaguars will likely pick either Georgia pass rusher Travon Walker or Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson with the top pick.
So, what happens after the draft in Vegas ... stays in Vegas??
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Ne-Yo Gets Hitched Again to Crystal Renay!!! Wedding #2 in Vegas, Baby
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Ne-Yo and his wife, Crystal Renay, are as serious as they can be about giving their marriage another go -- TMZ's learned, they just walked down the aisle again, and they did it up big!!!
Witnesses tell TMZ ... Ne-Yo and the former reality star got re-hitched Sunday night on a rooftop at Resorts World in Vegas, exchanging vows and throwing a lavish reception for all their guests.
They had all the bells and whistles, too -- the room was filled with more than 10,000 roses, and we're told it took 3 days to set up. The enormous cake was about 8 feet tall with 4 different flavors!
The guest list included close family and friends like 'RHOA's Nene Leakes, Tammy Rivera from "Love & Hip Hop" and Melody Holt from "Love & Marriage: Huntsville."
And, the night wouldn't be complete without a performance from the singer ... of course, he sang some of his hits and danced along with his renewed bride.
The couple originally tied the knot back in February 2016. The "Sexy Love" singer filed for divorce in March 2020, but quickly withdrew it.
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Since then they've been working things out, and Ne-Yo ended up popping the question, for the second time, on New Year's Eve 2020. He's credited the pandemic for saving their marriage.
All that back and forth looks to be a thing of the past for Crystal and her man.
Congrats on the sequel, you 2!!!
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Oscar De La Hoya I Want To Squash Beef W/ Dana White ... Was Wrong To Knock UFC
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Well, hell has officially frozen over and pigs are flying ... 'cause the long-standing feud between Oscar De La Hoya and Dana White could be coming to an end after the boxing legend told us he wanted to patch up his relationship with the UFC president.
TMZ Sports talked to De La Hoya and his girlfriend Holly Sonders outside the Christian Louboutin store in Beverly Hills ... when the conversation turned to Las Vegas, and eventually the UFC honcho.
"I wanna fix things up with Dana."
You probably know ... Dana and Oscar pretty much hate each other's guts. They've both gone back and forth, verbally eviscerating each other in the process.
"I criticized the UFC a bit and I was wrong for it but yeah, I would love to patch things up with Dana and Mayweather."
It's gotten personal -- very personal -- between the men over the years (search YouTube) ... but it's clear Oscar had a change of heart and wants to squash the beef.
ODLH says he's building a house with Holly in Sin City (which happens to be Dana's backyard, where he lives and runs the UFC ... and actually wants to work with White as business partners.
"I have some big plans for Vegas."
As for Floyd Mayweather ... TBE and Floyd previously fought each other in 2007, where Mayweather won by split decision. Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy, Oscar's promotion, also worked together for years.
Question is ... after all the barb's back-and-forth, will Dana and/or Floyd be open to the peace talks??
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Blanco Brown Rockin' the Spoons ... Wild, Impromptu Vegas Gig!!!
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Rapper Blanco Brown is taking his musical abilities to a whole new level ... joining a band on stage and playing everyone's favorite instrument -- the spoon!
Blanco's performance at The Barbershop Cuts And Cocktails in Las Vegas wasn't planned - he and his crew were there Wednesday night enjoying the band, The Commonwealth, and he decided to jump on stage with nothing but a pair of spoons.
The hip hop star joined Commonwealth to perform a cover of Chris Stapleton's "Tennessee Whiskey," and the crowd was loving it! Toward the end of the song, Blanco busted out his pair of rhythmic spoons for a very ... unique solo.
If you didn't know ... Blanco's known for playing spoons as part of the signature sound he calls 'Trailer Trap.' The guy even taught a spoons class for CMA's Summer Music Camp.
Blanco's hit, "The Git Up," blew up in both rap and country music, and led to the viral TikTok challenge.
Great performance, Blanco ... hopefully ya cleaned the soup off those spoons first!
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Kourtney K & Travis Barker Tie the Knot at Vegas Chapel!!!
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8:35 AM PT -- A source at the chapel where they had the ceremony tells us they'll only perform it with a marriage license, but a source close to Travis and Kourtney tells us they hadn't gotten a license, which wouldn't make it legal.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker took full advantage of being in Sin City for the Grammys ... having a wedding ceremony in the middle of the night at a wedding chapel ... i.e., they're married!!!
Kourtney and Travis walked into One Love Wedding Chapel around 1:30 AM Monday ... only hours after he performed live at the Grammys. We're told the two didn't allow the venue to take any photos, bringing their own photographer and security instead.
Sources connected to the couple tell TMZ ... they had a marriage license and presented it to the chapel's owner, who was also a witness.
We're told it was important to them that an Elvis impersonator officiate the wedding ... so Elvis pronounced them man and wife.
Our sources say this will not be the only ceremony to mark the couple's commitment. We're told there will be "several' other celebrations, with lots of fanfare.
TMZ broke the story ... Travis popped the question back in October at a beachside hotel in Montecito, CA ... but the lovebirds had been mum on a wedding date. So, this could have been a spur-of-the-moment thing, or they were always planning to get married this weekend in Vegas.
Kourtney and Travis haven't been shy about their whirlwind romance ... with tons of PDA all over the globe ... including make-out sessions on the beach, at Disneyland, in front of the Eiffel Tower, on the Venice canals and in New York City ... just to name a few.
It's the first marriage for Kourtney, who never said "I do" to ex Scott Disick despite having 3 children together.
For Travis, this is his third marriage. He was with his first wife, Melissa Kennedy, for only 9 months before he filed for divorce back in 2002. Travis married Shanna Moakler a few years later in 2004, but he filed for divorce after nearly 2 years in 2006 and in 2008 their divorce was finalized.
Sounds like Travis finally found his special someone in Kourtney ... remember, he said "forever wasn't long enough" with her.
Mazel tov!!!
Originally Published -- 6:27 AM PT
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Kourtney & Travis No Prenup, No Problem ... Postnup Will Do
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8:34 AM PT -- A source at the chapel where they had the ceremony tells us they'll only perform it with a marriage license, but a source close to Travis and Kourtney tells us they hadn't gotten a license, which wouldn't make it legal.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker were determined to get married, even if the financial aspect of their relationship wasn't quite ironed out.
Sources connected to the two tell us ... prior to Sunday night's Vegas wedding, the two had started working on a prenup, but nothing had been signed. We're told the plan now will be for a postnup -- and should be handled without issue.
Kourtney is reportedly worth around $65 million and Travis around $50 million ... so there's a lot of money on the line.
Prenups and postnups at this level typically separate earnings during the marriage ... that's the way Kim and Kanye handled it. What they bring into the marriage stays as separate property.
TMZ broke the story -- Kourtney and Travis beelined it to a Vegas chapel Sunday night after the Grammys for an Elvis-themed wedding ceremony. We're told they didn't allow the venue to take any photos, bringing their own photog instead as well as their security team.
What's more ... we're told the two came prepared with a marriage license -- which they presented to the chapel's owner -- so while it may have seemed impulsive, there was still some planning behind the scenes.
Our sources say Kourtney and Travis are planning on something more elaborate in the future with close friends and family.
Originally Published -- 8:30 AM PT
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Rob Gronkowski Still Undecided About Football Future ... 'Not Ready To Commit'
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Even though Tom Brady's back, Rob Gronkowski says he's not ready yet to commit to playing football again ... telling TMZ Sports he's still truly undecided about his future.
Most thought the tight end would be a shoo-in to return to Tampa Bay in 2022 after his QB unretired ... but Gronk says that's just not the case -- at least not yet.
In fact, Rob says he actually avoided catching footballs at a charity event over the weekend so he wouldn't get an urge to make a decision that he might regret later.
"I knew if I started catching some passes that my head would have started turning, like, 'Oh, crap, I got to get back out on the field,'" Gronk said. "And, right now, I'm not ready to get back out on that field. I'm not ready to commit to the game of football right now."
The 32-year-old does not have a contract yet -- and he said he won't sign a new one until he's 100 percent sure he's ready to get back on the field.
As for what he's doing in the meantime -- he told us he's enjoying his offseason ... and he announced Gronk Beach is making its return this year at the NFL draft in Las Vegas later this month.
Rob says the party will happen on April 29 -- and he promised it'll be a complete rager.
After that, it appears a football decision will ensue.
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Chael Sonnen Felony Strangulation Charge Dropped ... In Vegas Battery Case
The felony strangulation charge that Chael Sonnen was hit with following his alleged meltdown at a Las Vegas hotel last year has been dropped ... TMZ Sports has confirmed.
According to court records, prosecutors declined to move forward with the battery by strangulation count that they had previously charged Sonnen on last month.
The records show five other battery charges -- all misdemeanors -- against Sonnen were dropped as well.
We've reached out to the Clark County District Attorney's office for comment on the decision -- but so far, no word back yet.
Sonnen is still facing five misdemeanor battery charges in the case after officials claim he absolutely lost it in a hallway at the Four Seasons Hotel on Dec. 18.
As we reported, Sonnen is accused of beating up several men and one woman in a fit of rage inside the hotel.
According to police docs, Sonnen told officers at the scene he had no recollection of his alleged actions -- explaining to them that he had taken a sleeping pill and "could not recall" anything after that.
Court records show Sonnen is due for another hearing in the case on April 27.
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F1 Drivers Freak Out Over Vegas Grand Prix ... 'We Can Meet At Casino'
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Formula 1 is returning to Sin City ... and the biggest names in the sport can't wait to gamble and party!!
F1 made the massive announcement Wednesday night ... confirming the rumors everyone was hoping to be true -- the Las Vegas Grand Prix will go down in November 2023.
The race will be nothing short of epic -- the 3.8-mile track layout will include the iconic Vegas strip ... with top speeds expected to hit 212 miles per hour!!
Naturally, the drivers are absolutely stoked about the big news ... and F1 released a compilation of everyone's priceless reactions.
"Are we gonna race there?! Noooo," a shocked Esteban Ocon said ... adding, "Hopefully, we can all meet at the casino."
Sebastian Vettel echoed the idea ... saying, "I'm sure that some drivers will spend some money in the casinos and hopefully try and gain it back on Sunday."
Superstar Lewis Hamilton was clearly stoked -- and equally worried -- saying, "It's gonna be a pretty hardcore event."
"Knowing that it's a real party city, it's difficult for a racing driver to ... I don't know how we're going to focus that weekend. There's going to be so much going on."
Valtteri Bottas had a hilarious reaction ... saying, "I've been once to Vegas. When I left, I said, 'Never again,' ... but, I'm coming back. Might need to try and behave better than I did last time."
Reigning champ Max Verstappen joked that there's going to be so much partying, some guys might not make it to the race ... even requesting there be a week break after the race to help everyone recover (or party more).
The Vegas GP will be the third American race added to the schedule ... joining Austin and Miami.
The addition is a result of the booming popularity of the sport ... which has seen an influx of fans in recent years.
Can we skip ahead a year and a half?!
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Jon Gruden Sells Las Vegas Mansion For $7 Mil ... Months After Raiders Ousting
Jon Gruden lost his job in Vegas -- and now he's officially given up his home there as well ... TMZ Sports has confirmed the former Raiders head coach just officially sold his mansion in the desert for $7 million.
The 58-year-old put the 8,684-square foot palace on the market back in February following his infamous ousting from the Raiders ... and it didn't take long for it to sell.
We're told the sale just closed recently -- and it's clear from the pics of the place, the buyer is going to be happy with the purchase.
The pad features retractable floor-to-ceiling windows along with five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a chef's kitchen and a climate-controlled wine cellar.
The property's backyard is decked out too, with an infinity-edge pool, spa, fire pit and BBQ area. It's also got beautiful views of the Nevada mountains.
Heidi from Lifestyle LV tells us the listing also included an empty lot (also owned by Gruden) that's adjacent to the mansion. The final price tag was $7,025,000.
As we previously reported, Gruden -- who began coaching the Raiders for a second go-around back in 2018 -- resigned on Oct. 11, 2021, after it was revealed he sent emails in the past that contained racially insensitive, misogynistic and homophobic language.
Since then, Gruden has filed a lawsuit against the NFL and Roger Goodell, claiming the commish leaked the emails to destroy his coaching career and reputation.