Tiffany Haddish I Got Flowers from Oprah!!! Keep Your Sad Rose, TMZ
Tiffany Haddish got a massive bouquet from none other than Oprah ... which is great news for her, and the worst possible news for TMZ.
Tiff was feeling the love as she showed off the beautiful flowers her "Auntie Oprah" sent. They really are quite lovely. Unfortunately, she put O's arrangement on a table riiiiight next to the single red rose she received from one of our camera guys over the weekend ... and proceeded to hilariously floral-shame the hell out of us.
If ya missed it ... our guy delivered the lonely rose while apologizing to Tiffany for not helping her and her friends load their luggage a week ago at LAX.
Two things are clear after Tiffany put us on botanical blast:
1. Our timing sucks. NEVER give someone flowers the day before Oprah does!
2. We can't match Oprah's flower budget.
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Tiffany Haddish Accepts TMZ Photog's Rose After LAX Luggage Mishap
Tiffany Haddish forgives TMZ ... we think.
Our photog caught Tiffany and her crew Sunday coming out of LAX, where he tried apologizing with a rose for not helping them load their luggage last weekend.
As you'll recall ... Tiffany railed on TMZ because our guy didn't offer a helping hand ... and Tiffany took that as a slight and lack of chivalry.
Now, it all seems to be water under a bridge. While there might've been confusion as to what exactly happened -- Tiffany ultimately accepted our cameraman's gesture.
She went on to post her own view of the interaction, and a caption that we'd like to think is a message of love. Happy to talk (and help) anytime, Tiff!
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Kobayashi Smashes Chugging Contest ... Shames TMZ Photog
Takeru Kobayashi -- one of the greatest eaters in the history of man -- can chug.
He's already dominated everything from wieners to cow brains to soba noodles, but when we saw the human garbage disposal in NYC this week, our guy wanted to test his liquid skills!
Chug-off.
Right there. On the spot. In front of everyone.
Warning: Careful with the drinking contests at home. Overhydration can be seriously dangerous. Look it up.
Of course, Kobayashi accepted the challenge and proceeded to destroy the TMZ photog in front of everyone ... and it's honestly pretty impressive.
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Dan Aykroyd I Got My 'Blues Bros' Reboot Stars ... Thanks to TMZ Photog!!
Dan Aykroyd's suddenly fired up to get the band back together, and this time his 'Blues Brothers' reboot could have 2 of the hottest women in hip-hop and comedy ... if Dan and our camera guy get their way.
We got Elwood Blues leaving e. baldi restaurant in Bev Hills, and asked him about his rumored "Soul Sisters" project. He excitedly told us he's making serious progress, and then our guy dropped the casting gem on him.
Cardi B and Tiffany Haddish! You gotta see Dan's reaction -- he's down with it. In fact, he even made our photog an offer he probably shouldn't refuse.
If this works out, and Cardi can work it into her very busy schedule ... we could be hiring soon.
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Rep. Joe Kennedy III Gone Fishin' For Phone in Trash!
Rep. Joe Kennedy III put new meaning into dirty politics when he had to go digging for his phone through a fast food restaurant's trash can.
People who were there tell us JK3 had finished eating an early dinner Wednesday at Santa Rosa Taqueria on Capitol Hill and accidentally threw out his tray of food with his phone on it.
Joe was alone, so he took off his suit jacket, rolled up his sleeves and got to work. Problem is ... the phone's heavy and went to the bottom of the bin, so Joe was diggin' for a good 10 minutes, according to restaurant-goers who were more into watching and taking pictures than helping out. Can't blame them for not wanting to get covered in leftover taco meat and guacamole.
Joe, who delivered this year's Democratic response to the State of the Union, eventually got his phone out and cleaned up in the bathroom.
Makes ya think ... if he'd do the same for his Chapstick.
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Heidi Klum I'm a Dancing Freak for Dundas
Heidi Klum can't pass up a good beat when she hears one -- even if it's in the middle of a shopping trip ... girl's just gotta dance.
We got Heidi Tuesday night walking up Melrose Ave. in WeHo, where she stumbled across a Dundas pop-up store -- which was bumpin' some tunes that she clearly dug.
The German model got her groove on with the Norwegian designer, Peter Dundas, himself. Maybe it's a Euro thing, 'cause he didn't miss a step as soon as she stepped into his space.
Pretty hot scene ... in the middle of a clothing store.
File this under things you will NOT see during your weekly Target trip.
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Kevin Hart Visits Meek Mill In Philly Prison
Kevin Hart just joined a growing list of celebrities to visit Meek Mill in prison.
Kevin was spotted entering Chester SCI in Philadelphia with a few members of his team by his side. It's the Philly-born comedian's first time stepping foot into the prison.
Hart's among several celebs, politicians, artists and athletes to visit Meek -- the list includes Rev. Al Sharpton, James Harden, members of the 76ers and Robert Kraft. Nearly all of the meetings have been set up by Michael Rubin, co-owner of the 76ers.
Kevin's spoken out about Meek's situation before ... and we also got Rick Ross in NYC Monday showing his support.
Meek's serving a 2 to 4 year sentence for violating his probation from a 2008 drug and weapons conviction ... a sentence many are calling unfair and unjust.
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Rick Ross to TMZ Photog I'm Gonna Clean You Up 'Hervis' Levin, Too, Actually!
Rick Ross does not want to be approached by scrubs in the streets, which is a lesson our camera guy -- and Harvey Levin -- might need to learn the hard way.
We got Rozay Monday leaving The London hotel in NYC, where our photog asked about how he felt about Meek Mill still being locked up despite a rallying cry from the public. Ross tells us it's BS, and that his label mate still has his support ... but then changed the subject.
The Boss calls out our guy for not having a clean shave -- but the good news is that he generously offers to hook him up with his own line of 'RICH' hair care products.
Even better news ... Rick extends his offer to our boss, 'Hervis,' whom the rap mogul says has been looking stressed as of late. You don't gotta tell us, Renzel. Also ... do it!!!!
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Tracy Morgan Gets His 'Headsprung' As 'Last O.G.' is Renewed
Tracy Morgan sticks to his O.G. status on and off camera, especially when he hears his hit new show just got picked up for a new season ... queue LL Cool J slaps.
We got Tracy Monday arriving to the 'Daily Show' set in NYC, where he was scheduled to appear as one of Trevor Noah's guests. He also happened to show up hours after the news broke that his TBS comedy, "The Last O.G.," had gotten picked up for a second season.
Call us crazy, but it sounds like Tracy knew his character, Tray, was coming back -- 'cause he was blasting LL's 2004 single, "Headsprung," out of his Rolls-Royce, which is nothing short of a party anthem. He also had on the biggest damn chain in the world.
Granted ... 2004 ain't all that old when you're talking 'O.G.' -- especially for an LL track -- but we'll cut the dude a break. Good news is good news, right?
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Max Holloway & Rip Hamilton Rocked By Military Attack Dogs!
UFC badass Max Holloway doesn't get taken to the ground very often ... but he got BLOWN UP by a military attack dog in South Korea -- and the whole thing was caught on video.
Max -- along with stars like Paige VanZant, Jon Stewart and Rip Hamilton -- are out in Asia visiting U.S. military personnel as part of a USO tour.
One of the activities ... testing your mettle against the dogs (just like Mark Ingram did earlier this month).
Things didn't bode well for Max ... but ex-NBA star Rip hung in there surprisingly well!
Props to the entire group for sacrificing their bodies for the entertainment of our troops!
Ice up!
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Nev Schulman I'm Going Hollywood ... Thanks To Tyler Perry
Nev Schulman's life is already becoming a movie thanks to Tyler Perry, who's putting Nev and his entire 'Catfish' crew in his next flick alongside Tiffany Haddish.
We got Nev at LAX on his way back from filming in Atlanta, where he told us he didn't have to work too hard with the way Perry wrote him and his crew into the script.
It's pretty cool ... Haddish plays a woman who calls the 'Catfish' guys up because she thinks her sister is getting duped, so it's like an episode of Nev's show playing out in the flick.
And while the film sounds hilarious, Nev says what went on with Haddish when the cameras weren't rolling was even better since they all got into bed together. So Hollywood.
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Odell Beckham Trades Shots with Shawn Mendes ... In Rap Battle
Before Odell Beckham hit the gym with Dez Bryant -- he hit the stage with Shawn Mendes for a rap duel on "Drop the Mic" ... and it's pretty great.
The NY Giants star went after Shawn's whiteness ... a lot ... with some lines that included:
"Your skin is so pale, let's call it a hunch ... you're so white, the only meal you eat is brunch."
Also ... "No matter what you say my ego won't burst because whatever you've done, John Mayer did it first."
Mendes came through with some strong shots of his own during the ep which airs Sunday on TBS.
"A dancing athlete that's a little unusual ... its the first time I've seen that since 'High School Musical.'"
And then a short joke ...
"You said that I'm fake, I think millions disagree. How do they ever call you a Giant when you're shorter than me!"
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John Witherspoon Starbucks Wants to Act Liberal Now Training 'Don't Mean S***'
John Witherspoon says Starbucks is serving up a hot cup of bulls*** with their new anti-biased training in the wake of two black men being arrested at one of their shops.
We got the actor Thursday at LAX and asked for his take on what happened at a 'Bucks in Philly last week -- namely, the two men being hauled off to jail for hanging out and waiting inside for a friend. John says it's terrible what happened ... but he's got solutions.
He says the African-American community should start opening up their own businesses -- including coffee shops -- for just about everything imaginable, minimizing the need for Starbucks. Although admittedly, he says he doesn't drink Joe himself.
He also tells us what he'd do if the arrest happened to him, and why Starbucks closing up shop for one day in May to train employees on racial bias is just lip-service.
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Gregg Popovich Message After Spurs' Loss: 'Go Warriors'
Look away, Spurs fans ... Gregg Popovich has done the unthinkable -- DECLARE HIS ALLEGIANCE TO THE WARRIORS!!
He's clearly just kidding around ... but it's funny!
After going down 0-2 against Golden State Monday night, Pop was spotted leaving Oracle Arena by a couple fans -- who gave him a shout-out for a solid Game 2.
That's when Coach Pop went full Benedict Arnold on his own squad ... which sent the Dubs faithful into a frenzy.
We know -- just Pop being Pop. But, probably not what his guys wanna hear right now.
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Kevin Hart Claps Back at 'Sucka' D-Wade ... After Game 2 Trash Talk
Kevin Hart is getting in the last word after Dwyane Wade buried Hart's 76ers and blasted him on national TV ... telling the NBA star things are about to get REAL in Miami.
You've seen the highlights -- Wade stared down Hart (and Allen Iverson!) after hitting the dagger in Game 2 of the Heat-Sixers series.
Then, in his post-game interviews, Dwyane made a point to credit Kev for his 28-point night -- "You can thank Kevin Hart for that."
Kev clapped back at D-Wade on his flight home -- and it's hilarious.
"Well played, Dwyane. Well played."
"You gonna blame this on me -- blame Kevin Hart? Oh, I see what you're doing. On ESPN, you gonna say that? WELL LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING, SUCKA! We bout to come to Miami and heat it up, you hear me?"
"I'm frustrated. I'm pissed."
Game 3's Thursday in Miami. Getcha popcorn!
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Corey Holcomb on Maria Bamford Trump Restraining Order's a Stunt ... Only White Women Pull Off
Comedian Corey Holcomb says Maria Bamford's restraining order request against President Trump is just a publicity stunt that she can get away with because she's a white lady.
We got the "Last Comic Standing" and "Wild 'N Out" star Monday at LAX, and asked what he thought of Maria filing legal docs against the Prez for triggering anxiety and depression over his escalating feuds with countries like North Korea and Russia ... feuds that raise the specter of nuclear war.
He doesn't mince words here -- Corey says Maria's full of s*** for filing a frivolous legal claim, which he chops up to a good PR move and getting in on the Trump train. For the record ... she's got a comedy tour that's about to launch Tuesday, so he might have a point.
But then Corey drops this insightful nugget -- it's only white women making such outrageous claims against Trump who get taken seriously in court ... while people of color don't.