Gorilla Glue Girl No Sticky Situation ... I Got Engaged!!!

The woman everyone called "Gorilla Glue Girl" -- after going viral for dangerously trading hairspray for the adhesive -- has big news, but it ain't another sticky fiasco ... she's engaged!

Tessica Brown tells TMZ ... she said "yes" to her boyfriend of over 2 years, Brymon Brocks. They first met at her dad's church and, clearly, hit it off.

We're told Brymon proposed to Tessica at her home in Violet, Louisiana on her birthday earlier this month ... and they're both extremely happy for the next chapter in their lives.

Who can forget Tessica's infamous moment in 2021 when she dropped jaws on TikTok ... saying her hair was rock solid for a month after using Gorilla Glue.

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She told us at the time she was embarrassed and stressed over the whole thing and checked into an ER for help -- eventually needing surgical repairs on her scalp.

Congrats on the engagement, Tessica ... just make sure you hire someone to do your hair on the day of the wedding -- no more DIY disasters!!!

For more viral news, tune in to the TMZ Verified Podcast. Dropping every Thursday on all podcast platforms.

GORILLA GLUE GIRL ¡ESTÁ COMPROMETIDA!

¡La mujer que todo el mundo llama "Gorilla Glue Girl", luego de convertirse en viral, tiene una gran noticia, y no tiene nada que ver con su cabello o con el pegamento "Gorilla Glue"... ¡Está comprometida!

Tessica Brown le dice a TMZ que ella le dijo "sí" a su novio de más de 2 años, Brymon Brocks. Se conocieron en la iglesia de su padre y, claramente, se gustaron.

Nos dicen que Brymon le propuso a Tessica en su casa en Violet, Louisiana en su cumpleaños a principios de este mes y ambos están muy felices por el próximo capítulo en sus vidas.

¿Quién puede olvidar aquel momento infame de Tessica en 2021 cuando dejó boquiabiertos a todos en TikTok, diciendo que su pelo era sólido como una roca luego de usar pegamento Gorilla durante un mes.

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UNA SITUACIÓN PELUDA
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Ella nos dijo en el momento que estaba avergonzada y estresada por todo el asunto y que se registró en una sala de emergencias en busca de ayuda, con el tiempo va a necesitar reparaciones quirúrgicas en el cuero cabelludo.

¡Felicidades por el compromiso Tessica, solo asegúrate de contratar a alguien para hacerte el pelo el día de la boda!

YouTuber Jack Doherty His Security Knocks a Dude Out ... Once Did Same for DaBaby

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A YouTuber's bodyguard punched a guy's lights out -- all of which was caught on video ... and which reeks of déjà vu considering he did this before while working for DaBaby.

We're talking about Jack Doherty, who's pretty famous among the Gen Z crowd ... and who posted a wild clip of a violent altercation that went down Friday night during what looks to be some sort of Halloween party here in L.A. alongside fellow YouTuber Corinna Kopf.

It looks like Jack was arguing with a couple guys who were rolling with Corinna and her crew -- all stemming from an apparent snub she dished out to Jack while at the party -- and they're all bickering back and forth for a while ... until this security dude rolls up.

Eventually, he confronts one of the fellas Jack's facing off with ... and they start to exchange words -- which ultimately ends with JD's hired muscle throwing a haymaker out of nowhere.

The guy who gets punched -- who's way smaller than the bodyguard -- falls straight to the ground ... and his friends (including Corinna) start to yell at the perpetrator, asking him why he did that. The bodyguard backs away and tries cussing them out in his defense.

Jack seemed happy to post the clip online, and he added "context" underneath ... writing, "they were pressing us," which seems to mean that the guys he was initially arguing with were threatening him. But based on the longer version of this incident ... that's iffy at best.

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Now, here's the kicker ... this bodyguard was actually wrapped up in something similar a few years back while working for DaBaby -- something the Internet was quick to remember.

We actually covered this at the time ... DB was performing in New Orleans, when he started getting swarmed by fans as he waded into the crowd -- at which point, this same man (who was working for DaBaby) threw a similar punch ... only then, he KO'd a freaking lady.

A closer look shows it is, indeed, the same man ... and we've figured out who the hell he is. He goes by Kane Kongg on social media. He's a content creator himself -- but obviously does bodyguard work on the side for the rich and famous.

Kane hasn't addressed this latest violent moment -- but when the DaBaby thing happened, he hopped online and tried clarifying what happened, chalking it up to him doing his job. Not sure that's gonna fly this time around though -- this hit looked completely unprovoked.

Windsurfista australiano Choca contra una enorme ballena mientras paseaba por el océano

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Un windsurfista se llevó una sorpresa inesperada mientras surfeaba las olas de Australia esta semana y una enorme ballena lo golpeó mientras estaba en la mitad de su paseo. Por un momento, pensó que la criatura marina iba a matarlo.

Todo ocurrió el miércoles por la mañana, cuando Jason Breen abordaba una embarcación frente a la costa de una de las playas del norte de Sydney.

El hombre de 55 años navegaba por el agua en un agradable día, cuando de repente se estrelló contra una ballena.

En el video grabado por la cámara GroPro de Breen se puede ver que golpeó al mamífero con fuerza y en una entrevista con Windsurfing.TV horas después del incidente, dijo que también pensó que se iba a morir.

"Me arrastró unos 6 o 7 metros", dijo Breen. "Lo único que me salvó fue la correa. La correa se rompió por completo. Y si no hubiera sido así, probablemente no estaría aquí. Solo el chasquido de la cuerda del pie me salvó".

Breen cree que la ballena lo arrastró bajo el agua durante unos 20 segundos y pensó que "todo había terminado", según le contó a 9News.

Breen, sin embargo, fue capaz de reírse de todo después de escapar. Más tarde se enteró de que un espectador, Paul Nettlebeck, había capturado todo el incidente en su cámara desde unos pocos metros de distancia.

De hecho, Nettlebeck estaba tan nervioso después de presenciar todo, que llamó a las autoridades en Australia para que lo ayudaran.

Afortunadamente, nadie resultó herido y Breen tiene ahora un recuerdo que nunca olvidará.

Australian Windsurfer Slams Into Massive Whale During Ocean Ride ... 'I Thought It Was All Over'

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A windsurfer got an unexpected surprise while hitting the waves in Australia this week ... a massive whale body-slammed him while he was mid-ride -- and for a moment, he thought the sea creature was going to kill him.

It all happened when Jason Breen was boarding off the coast of one of Sydney's northern beaches on Wednesday morning.

The 55-year-old was cruising on the water on a beautiful day ... when suddenly, he smashed right into a breeching whale.

You can see in video caught on Breen's GroPro cam ... he hit the mammal hard -- and in an interview with Windsurfing.TV hours after the incident, he said he feared his life was over.

"It did drag me down sort of 20-to-30 feet," Breen said. "The only thing that saved me was my leash. The webbing completely ripped out. And if it didn't, I probably wouldn't be here. It was only the snap of that leg rope that actually saved me."

Breen said he believed the whale dragged him under the water for around 20 seconds ... telling 9News, "I thought it was all over."

Breen, though, was able to laugh about it all after he escaped ... and then he found out a bystander, Paul Nettlebeck, actually happened to catch the moment on camera from a few hundred yards away.

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In fact, Nettlebeck was so nervous after witnessing it all, he said called authorities in Australia to seek help.

Thankfully, no one was injured ... and Breen now has a memory he'll never forget.

H.S. Basketball Ref Punches Coach After Verbal Altercation ... Arrested

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A high school basketball game turned into a violent brawl over the weekend ... when a referee straight-up punched a coach following a verbal altercation -- resulting in his arrest.

TMZ Sports is told ... the incident went down during a fall league contest between Arlington and Oak Hills at Santiago High School in Corona, California on Saturday, Oct. 21.

At some point in the second half, witnesses claim Oak Hills head coach Rob Alexander got upset with referee Brandon Knapper over his officiating ... and an argument ensued.

In a clip we obtained of the game, 26-year-old Knapper -- a former college basketball player at West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky and Cal State San Bernardino -- can be seen approaching Alexander near Oak Hills' bench and briefly talking to him ... before unleashing his fist on the coach's face.

Knapper appeared to land more punches on Alexander as he fell to the court ... before players and others in attendance got involved.

We're told cops responded to the scene ... and Alexander was taken to the hospital. The game did not continue.

Law enforcement tells us Alexander requested prosecution against Knapper, who turned himself in and was charged with battery causing serious bodily injury and assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury -- both felonies.

Knapper was booked in the Riverside County Sheriff's Department jail on Sunday ... and his bail was set at $25,000. He was released on Wednesday.

Oak Hills' Hesperia Unified School District released a statement to TMZ Sports ... condemning Knapper's "senseless and shameful" actions.

"The District is thankful for the swift and decisive action taken by the event promoters and local law enforcement. We are also happy to report that Coach Alexander is in good spirits and looking forward to returning to coaching and teaching as soon as possible."

"We have the utmost confidence that law enforcement, CIF, and Oak Hills High School, with the support of the District, will investigate the incident thoroughly and handle it appropriately."

Knapper is due in court on Nov. 3.

ÁRBITRO DE BALONCESTO GOLPEA AL ENTRENADOR TRAS UN ALTERCADO VERBAL

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Un partido de baloncesto de la escuela secundaria se convirtió en una violenta pelea durante el fin de semana, cuando un árbitro le dio puñetazos a un entrenador después de un altercado verbal que resultó en su detención.

TMZ Sports informó el incidente ocurrido durante un partido de la liga de otoño entre Arlington y Oak Hills en Santiago High School en Corona, California, el sábado 21 de octubre.

En algún momento de la segunda mitad, los testigos afirman que el entrenador de Oak Hills, Rob Alexander, se molestó con el árbitro Brandon Knapper y se produjo una discusión.

En un clip que obtuvimos del juego, Knapper, (un ex jugador de baloncesto universitario de 26 años), se acerca a Alexander y tienen una breve conversación antes de desatar su puño en la cara del entrenador.

Knapper parecía aterrizar más golpes en Alexander mientras caía al suelo antes de que los jugadores y otros asistentes se involucraran.

Nos dicen que la policía respondió y Alexander fue llevado al hospital. El partido no continuó.

Las fuerzas del orden nos dicen Alexander pidió represalias contra Knapper, quien se entregó y fue acusado de agresión, causando lesiones corporales graves y asalto por medios que puedan producir grandes lesiones, ambos delitos graves.

Knapper fue encerrado en la cárcel del Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside el domingo y su fianza se fijó en $ 25.000. Fue puesto en libertad el miércoles.

El Distrito Escolar Unificado Hesperia de Oak Hills emitió un comunicado a TMZ Sports condenando las acciones "sin sentido y vergonzosas" de Knapper.

"El Distrito está agradecido por la acción rápida y decisiva tomada por los promotores del evento y la policía local. También estamos contentos de informar que el entrenador Alexander está de buen humor y con ganas de volver a entrenar y enseñar tan pronto como sea posible".

"Tenemos la máxima confianza en que las fuerzas del orden, la CIF y el Oak Hills High School, con el apoyo del Distrito, investigarán el incidente a fondo y lo manejarán adecuadamente".

Knapper deberá comparecer ante el tribunal el tres de noviembre.

ARRESTO DE CHANDLER JONES Video muestra a la estrella de la NFL divagando con la policía... "Soy millonario"

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Chandler Jones pasó cerca de 30 minutos con los oficiales durante su arresto en septiembre y de acuerdo a un nuevo video policial obtenido por TMZ Sports, estuvo divagando con ellos e hizo peticiones extrañas durante casi toda su interacción.

De acuerdo a los documentos del Departamento Policial Metropolitano de Las Vegas, los oficiales se enfrentaron con la ex estrella de los Raiders inicialmente fuera de la casa de su ex, después de que dijeran que estaba violando una orden de protección temporal.

En imágenes capturadas en una de las cámaras del cuerpo policial se pueden ver las extrañas peticiones que comenzó a hacer Jones desde el interior de su Mercedes.

"Quiero que me agarren y me saquen", dijo. "Por favor."

Luego pidió que uno de los agentes le pusiera su teléfono en el bolsillo del otro policía, antes de intentar explicar por qué estaba estacionado al frente de la casa de su ex.

"Lo siento por esto", dijo. "La razón por la que estoy aquí es porque estaba sacando su basura y dejando el contenedor en el asiento trasero. Ningún problema".

Jones comenzó entonces a pedir más favores a los policías. Primero quería que le quitaran el sombrero. Luego preguntó si podía sentarse en el suelo, además de intentar que un agente le rascara la nariz y le subiera la camisa.

Al final, los policías dijeron que iban a tener que llevarlo a la cárcel por violar una orden de restricción, pero cuando intentaron meterlo en un carro patrulla, Jones tuvo más problemas.

Juró que no cabía en el vehículo, diciendo: "Mírame. Mido 1,90 m. Soy un atleta profesional, hermano. Tengo 112 sacks... juego para los Raiders".

Más tarde, se quejó de que su espalda estaba acalambrada y cuando los oficiales le dijeron que podía tomar agua en la cárcel les preguntó: "¿Qué tipo de agua tienen ustedes en el condado? ¿Es Dasani o Aquafina?".

Jones pidió entonces otra extraña solicitud: si podían darle las llaves de su carro. Unos minutos después se puso claramente nervioso.

"Señor, ¿puede llevarme a la cárcel, señor?", dijo. "Porque haré más ruido y haré que venga un sheriff. Lléveme a la cárcel ahora o haré ruidos más fuertes".

"¡Señor!", gritó entonces. "¡Dios mío! ¡Necesito ayuda! ¡Ayuda! ¡Dale la llave!"

Mientras Jones volvía al coche patrulla, le dijo a un policía: "No lo demandaré", antes de añadir: "Soy millonario".

Jones fue finalmente fichado por dos cargos separados de violación de una orden de protección temporal de violencia doméstica, antes de ser puesto en libertad.

De acuerdo con los documentos policiales, sin embargo, Jones fue detenido una vez más a principios de octubre, pocos días después de salir de la cárcel. Esto, luego de violar nuevamente una orden de protección temporal tras enviarle mensajes de Instagram a su ex.

El jugador de 33 años no ha registrado ninguna jugada en un campo de la NFL desde la temporada 2022. Sigue siendo un agente libre después de que los Raiders lo cortaran tras su primer arresto en septiembre.

Chandler Jones Arrest Video NFL Star Rambled To Cops 'I Have 112 Sacks ... I'm A Millionaire'

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Chandler Jones spent about 30 minutes with officers during his September arrest ... and new police video, obtained by TMZ Sports, shows he rambled and made bizarre requests throughout nearly the entire duration of their interaction.

According to police documents, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept. officers initially confronted the former Raiders star outside of his ex's house ... after they said he was in violation of a temporary protection order.

In footage captured on one of the responding officer's body cameras ... you can see almost immediately, Jones began making strange requests from inside his Mercedes.

"I want you to grab me and take me out," he said. "Please."

He then asked to have one of the officers put his phone in the other cop's pocket ... before he tried to explain why he was parked out front of his ex's house.

"I'm sorry about this," he said. "The reason why I'm here is because I was taking out her trash, and I was just dropping off the dumpster in the backseat. No problem."

Jones then began asking for more favors from the cops. First, he wanted them to take off his hat. Then he asked if he could sit on the ground -- before he tried to get an officer to itch his nose and pull up his shirt.

Eventually, cops told him they were going to have to take him to jail for violating a TPO -- but when they tried to get him into a squad car, Jones had more issues.

He swore he couldn't fit in the ride, saying, "Look at me. I'm 6'5. I'm a professional athlete, bro. I have 112 sacks -- I play for the Raiders."

Later, he complained that his back was cramping ... and when officers said he could get water at the jail, he asked, "What kind of water do you guys have at the county? Is it Dasani or is it Aquafina?"

Jones then asked the cops for yet another request, seeing if they could give him the keys to his car. A few minutes later, he clearly became agitated.

"Sir, can you take me to jail, sir?" he said. "Because I'll make louder noises, and make a sheriff come out here. Take me to jail now, or I'll make louder noises."

"Sir!" he then yelled. "Oh my God! I need help! Help! Give him the key!"

As Jones piled back into the squad car, he then told a cop, "I will not sue you," before later adding, "I'm a millionaire."

Jones was eventually booked on two separate charges of violating a domestic violence temporary protection order ... before he was released.

According to police documents, though, Jones was arrested once more in early October just days after he got out of jail ... after cops said he violated a TPO again by sending Instagram messages to his ex.

The 33-year-old pass rusher has not logged a snap on an NFL field since the 2022 season. He remains a free agent after the Raiders cut him following his first arrest in September.

Giggling Teen Suspects Ran Over Bicyclist In Las Vegas ... Before Allegedly Killing Retired Police Chief

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The two teens accused of fatally mowing down a retired police chief were also caught on video running over another bicyclist earlier in the day.

In the new footage, Jesus Ayala, 18, and Jzamir Keys, 16, are seen driving in a stolen car down the street and coming up fast behind the helmet-wearing cyclist. One of the teens starts giggling while repeatedly saying, "Bump him."

Moments later, the car intentionally crashes into the biker, knocking him to the ground, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal. Luckily, the 72-year-old victim was not seriously hurt, suffering only a knee injury.

The clip then cuts to images of the suspects -- one of whom is wearing a face mask -- running from the cops in marked police vehicles.

Another part of the footage shows a police officer talking with one of the suspects sitting in the backseat of a moving patrol car after he's been captured.

The cop informs the teen they have tons of evidence against him, citing surveillance footage while mentioning his accomplice ratted him out.

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As we reported ... Ayala and Keys were arrested August 14 after they fatally ran over retired police chief Andreas Probst who was on his bicycle, police said. The pair recorded themselves deliberately striking 66-year-old Probst after they seemingly filmed their role in the non-fatal hit-and-run earlier in the day.

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A grand jury has indicted them on charges of murder, attempted murder, failing to stop at a scene of a crash and grand larceny of a vehicle.

Adolescentes sospechosos Atropellaron a un ciclista en Las Vegas... Antes de supuestamente matar a un jefe de policía

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Los dos adolescentes acusados de acribillar mortalmente a un jefe de policía retirado fueron atrapados atropellando a otro ciclista más temprano y todo está capturado en video.

En las nuevas imágenes, Jesús Ayala, de 18 años, y Jzamir Keys, de 16, aparecen conduciendo un carro robado y acercándose rápidamente por detrás del ciclista que llevaba casco. Uno de los adolescentes empieza a reírse mientras dice repetidamente: "Chócalo".

Momentos después, el carro choca intencionadamente contra el ciclista, tirándolo al suelo, según informa Las Vegas Review Journal. Por suerte, la víctima de 72 años no resultó herida de gravedad y solo sufrió una lesión en la rodilla.

El video muestra imágenes de los sospechosos, uno de los cuales lleva una máscara facial, mientras huye de los agentes policiales.

Otra parte de la grabación muestra a oficial hablando con uno de los sospechosos, que está sentado en el asiento trasero de un carro patrulla después de haber sido capturado.

El policía informa que el adolescente tiene un montón de pruebas en su contra, como las imágenes de vigilancia y el hecho de que su cómplice lo delató.

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Como hemos informado, Ayala y Keys fueron detenidos el 14 de agosto después de atropellar mortalmente al jefe de policía retirado Andreas Probst, que estaba en su bicicleta, dijo la policía. La pareja se grabó deliberadamente golpeando a Probst de 66 años, luego de que aparentemente filmaran su papel en el atropello y fuga más temprano.

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Un gran jurado los ha acusado de cargos de asesinato, intento de asesinato, no detenerse en la escena de un accidente y hurto mayor de un vehículo.

JetBlue Plane Tips Back On Its Tail!!! Scary Weight Shift at Gate

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In the immortal words of Fat Joe ... a JetBlue airplane leaned back -- way back -- while parked at JFK Airport, tipping onto its freakin' tail as passengers were exiting!

The wild scene played out Sunday night at the NYC airport -- the Airbus A321-231 popped a wheelie, unintentionally, after landing from Barbados ... delivering a major shock to passengers and crew.

The plane's tail tipped backward "due to a shift in weight and balance during deplaning," according to JetBlue spokesman Derek Dombrowski ... who told NY Post the aircraft eventually came back down to its normal level.

He added there were no injuries in the rare incident ... and the company's currently investigating what happened and has taken the plane out of rotation for inspection.

For those unaware, pilots often calculate the weight and balance before every flight to determine the plane's center of gravity -- looking at things like the total weight of passengers and luggage, so it's unclear what was in the back of the plane that made it flip.

Word of warning for those who applaud when landing -- it ain't over 'till you're off the damn thing!

AVIÓN JETBLUE ¡SE INCLINA SOBRE SU COLA! Aterrador cambio de peso en la puerta de embarque

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Un avión de JetBlue se inclinó hacia atrás (muy hacia atrás), mientras estaba estacionado en el aeropuerto JFK, la cola llegó a tocar el suelo mientras los pasajeros salían.

Esto ocurrió el domingo por la noche en el aeropuerto de Nueva York, el Airbus A321-231 tuvo problemas justo al momento de aterrizar de Barbados, generando el pánico entre la tripulación.

La cola del avión se inclinó hacia atrás "debido a un cambio en el peso y el equilibrio durante el desembarque", según el portavoz de JetBlue Derek Dombrowski, quien le informó al NY Post cuando el avión finalmente volvió a la normalidad.

Añadió que no hubo heridos en el incidente y la compañía está investigando actualmente lo que pasó y ha sacado de servicio para que sea inspeccionado.

Para aquellos que no saben, los pilotos suelen calcular el peso y el equilibrio antes de cada vuelo para determinar el centro de gravedad del avión, chekeando el peso total de los pasajeros y el equipaje, por lo que no está claro lo que estaba en la parte trasera del avión que lo hizo volcar.

Una advertencia para los que aplauden al aterrizar: ¡no se acaba hasta que te bajas del maldito aparato!

Rod Wave Crashes Through Stage, Back First ... Come See Me Fall!!!

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Rod Wave is dedicated to his art -- so much so, in fact, that he recreated a perilous leap from a window live onstage for all his fans ... although, it's quite clear they didn't want this.

The rapper was performing in Lincoln, Nebraska Thursday ... and at one point in his sold-out show, he decided to play stuntman right then and there in front of everyone -- climbing on top of a set piece and reenacting something he did in one of his music videos.

Watch ... the dude scales the side of a fake building, going up the fire escape and eventually standing on the rail -- with his back turned to the audience. Guess what happens next!

RW goes crashing toward the ground below ... dropping like a sack of potatoes and eventually tearing through the stage floor itself. Indeed, it's pretty damn dramatic. It stunned the audience -- and even from the crowd, you can hear folks telling him not to do it.

The videos cut out before we can see what happens next -- but, presumably, he's alright ... on account of the fact that he was performing in Minnesota last night and is posting pics on his IG page. All's well that ends well, we suppose -- but damn, this was dangerous.

BTW, this whole fall-from-the-window thing is straight out of his music video for "Come See Me" ... which is the song that was playing when he did this. So, a little life imitating art.

Committing to the bit, indeed.

Houston Astros Vs. Texas Rangers Bench Clearing Beanball Incident ... During Championship Game

The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers nearly got into a bench-clearing brawl after a beanball incident during the 8th inning of their Friday night championship game.

The teams were going head-to-head in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series when Houston relief pitcher Bryan Abreu wound up and hurled a 98.9 mile-per-hour fastball, striking Rangers batter Adolis Garcia in his left arm.

Check out this video posted on X ... Garcia looks furious as he pushes Houston catcher Martín Maldonado, while the umpire gets between them.

Both teams then pour onto the field and run toward each other, gathering in one big heap near home plate.

The players start yelling and shoving one another, but the tense situation never escalates into a full-scale fight.

Still, Garcia continues to blow off steam as his teammates hold him back -- and eventually escort him off Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX.

The umpires ejected three people: Abreu, Garcia and Astros manager Dusty Baker.

When the game resumed, the Astros went on to beat the Rangers 5-4. The Astros now hold a 3-2 lead in the series as they travel back to Houston for Game 6.

Behave yourselves guys!!

Kim Kardashian Shows Up for Jury Service in Gang Murder Case

Kim Kardashian has been in court this week -- not as a lawyer or litigant, but as a prospective juror in a gang murder case ... TMZ has learned.

Kim was at the Van Nuys Courthouse all week, as part of a jury panel in a case where 2 men have been charged with murdering another man in a gang-related crime. We're told she was there 4 days in total, from Monday to Thursday.

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Our producer was in the courtroom during voir dire -- where prospective jurors were questioned by the prosecutor and defense lawyers.

Kim made herself part of the group ... eating snacks in the courthouse hallway during the breaks with other prospective jurors. She dressed fancier than the others Thursday, wearing leather pants, high boots and a sleeveless white blouse.

Late Thursday, the lawyers agreed on 12 jurors and 4 alternates ... before Kim was ever questioned, so she was dismissed and left the courthouse ... having concluded her jury service.

In true Kardashian form, there were cameras from her Hulu show in the parking lot as she jumped in her SUV and left the courthouse.

Our producer says, at least on Thursday, the other prospective jurors were not particularly starstruck ... they treated her like one of them.

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During the court session, Kim's bodyguard was seated right next to her in the front row of the peanut gallery.

As you know, Kim's gunning to become a lawyer. She's passed the California "baby bar" and is studying to take the actual bar exam for real.

She's been very active over the past few years working on prison reform and has even helped secure the release of some prison inmates.