Shohei Ohtani I'm A Dodger!!! ... Inking $700 Million Deal
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Shohei Ohtani just announced he will be a Los Angeles Dodger ... reportedly landing a massive 10-year, $700 million contract -- the richest deal in Major League Baseball and North American sports history.
The Japanese two-way superstar personally shared the news on his Instagram page just minutes ago ... apologizing for keeping the baseball world on pins and needles as he came up with his decision to leave the Los Angeles Angels.
"First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone involved with the Angels organization and the fans who have supported me over the past six years, as well as to everyone involved with each team that was part of this negotiation process," Ohtani said in his post. "Especially to the Angels fans who supported me through all the ups and downs, your guys’ support and cheer meant the world to me. The six years I spent with the Angels will remain etched in my heart forever."
Ohtani also pledged to give his absolute best on the field for the Dodgers fanbase ... adding, "Until the last day of my playing career, I want to continue to strive forward not only for the Dodgers but for the baseball world."
The Dodgers are getting the most entertaining player in the sport -- as Shohei is a dominant force on both sides of the ball.
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He played the first six seasons of his MLB career with the crosstown rival Angels ... racking up 681 hits, 171 homers and 437 RBI ... as well as a 38-19 record with a 3.01 ERA and 608 strikeouts on the mound.
Other organizations reportedly had a chance at landing the two-time MVP -- including the San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays -- but the free agency process was super secretive, per Ohtani's request.
The 29-year-old said he will speak on the decision more at a later press conference ... as there are some thoughts he can't put into words at this time.
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2 Chainz Rushed to Hospital After Car Accident in Miami
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8:46 AM PT -- A rep for Florida Highway Patrol confirmed there was a crash involving three vehicles -- a Mercedes, Nissan and Toyota -- that occurred in Miami.
While there were no fatalities, police said at least one adult male was transported to a local hospital, but his condition was not disclosed, nor was his identity.
2 Chainz was rushed to a hospital early Saturday morning after he was hit by a car in Miami ... TMZ has learned.
The rapper was driving on I-95 and about to exit when we're told by informed sources a car hit his vehicle. We're told cops suspect the other driver may have been driving under the influence.
It appears 2 Chainz was hit from behind because the damage to the car was on the front left driver's side -- and the damage is extensive, meaning the force of the crash was intense.
2 Chainz just posted this vid of him in an ambulance on his way to the hospital.
We're told he suffered neck injuries and possibly other injuries as well, but that he's in stable condition in the hospital.
He had left a strip club called Booby Trap, a hot Miami strip club, shortly before the crash. He was in Miami for Art Basel.
Originally Published -- 6:19 AM PT
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Fiery Death Video Brazilian Woman Sets Husband Ablaze ... Runs Around Like Human Torch
A woman in Brazil took domestic violence to a whole new level ... showering her husband in a flammable liquid before setting him on fire -- and ultimately killing him.
The shocking incident was recorded on surveillance video at a store in Rio de Janeiro last Monday ... showing every moment of the horror as it unfolded.
Check it out ... Ana Maria Paixao walks into the stock room holding a bottle of fluid as she approaches her husband, Andre Chapeta, sitting at a table.
She first douses Chapeta with the liquid and then uses a lighter to set him ablaze, causing him to jump up from the table and dash out of the room.
Chapeta makes his way out to the street, where he runs around like a human torch before he collapses to the ground.
He was eventually brought to a local hospital, where he died Friday after being treated for severe burns over 92 percent of his body.
On Thursday, Paixao was taken into police custody, but she was later released on a technicality after a judge failed to sign the arrest warrant.
G1, a Brazilian news outlet, reported that Paixao appeared to be motivated by "jealousy."
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Impactante video Mujer brasileña le prende fuego a su marido... Él corre como una antorcha
Una mujer de Brasil llevó la violencia doméstica a un nivel completamente nuevo, al rociar a su marido con un líquido inflamable, prenderle fuego y provocarle, en última instancia, la muerte.
El impactante incidente quedó capturado en un video de vigilancia en una tienda de Río de Janeiro el pasado lunes. Este muestra cada momento del horroroso incidente.
Echa un vistazo, Ana Maria Paixao entra en el almacén con una botella de líquido y se acerca a su marido, Andre Chapeta, sentado en una mesa.
Primero rocía a Chapeta y luego utiliza un mechero para prenderle fuego, haciéndole saltar de la mesa y salir corriendo de la habitación.
Chapeta sale a la calle, donde corre como una antorcha humana antes de desplomarse.
Finalmente, fue trasladado a un hospital local, donde falleció el viernes tras ser tratado de graves quemaduras en el 92% de su cuerpo.
El jueves, Paixao fue puesta bajo custodia policial, pero fue liberada más tarde por un tecnicismo, ya que un juez no firmó su orden de detención.
G1, un medio de noticias brasileño, informó que el incidente habría estado motivado por "celos" de Paixao.
Bill Maher To Critics of People Who Do Good ... You're F**king Idiots!!!
Bill Maher can't understand how people can criticize folks like MrBeast who are helping cure blindness, provide clean drinking water to villages that don't have it, and on and on ... well, actually he does understand -- he says the critics are f**king idiots.
The 'Real Time' host used MrBeast -- an insanely popular YouTuber with 38 billion views -- as an example of how we have lost all common sense and how lazy critics condemn acts of kindness and helpfulness that are objectively good.
Example -- MrBeast gave a pile of loot to doctors to perform cataract surgeries to restore sight. Buzzfeed, among others, condemned it, saying "MrBeast seemed to regard disabilities as something that needs to be solved." Seriously.
MrBeast has done so much more. Example -- He funded 100 wells in Africa to provide clean drinking water to 500,000 people. He was condemned by a charity as a white male figure with a huge platform who was grabbing all the attention. As BM said, "You know what else is frustrating? Dying of thirst."
And another example -- MrBeast paid to rebuild an orphanage in Africa, and was trashed as being the classic "white savior."
And this craziness even seeps into our government ... the NIH proposed an amendment to axe the word "disability," because it implies disabled people are flawed and need to be fixed. Bill says if he ever loses his sight or hearing, don't praise him, fix him.
He goes on and on ... but in this season of giving, why are we trashing the givers?
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Dennis Quaid Canta con Robby Krieger de los Doors
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Dennis Quaid está viviendo una fantasía de rock 'n roll tras subirse al escenario con uno de los últimos miembros vivos de The Doors, Robby Krieger, para un concierto sorpresa en el legendario Whisky a Go Go.
TMZ consiguió este clip del actor, y evidente fan de los Doors, donde se lo ve sumergido en la piel de Jim Morrison para cantar el clásico "Riders on the Storm".
DQ hizo gala de su talento frente a la audiencia del local de WeHo.
La noche estuvo dedicada a Mikeal Maglieri, el propietario del Whisky and Rainbow Bar & Grill, que falleció el mes pasado.
Dennis siempre tuvo pasión por la música. Tocó en conciertos con su banda, The Sharks, y también escribió e interpretó la canción "Closer to You" en la película de 1987, "The Big Easy".
A principios de este año, Dennis, que es un cristiano devoto, publicó "Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners", inspirado en su educación baptista en Texas.
Los fans claramente adoraron esta aventura musical, que debutó en el número 1 de la lista de los mejores álbumes cristianos/de gospel. ¿Qué tal eso para encender tu fuego? 🔥
DENNIS QUAID Rocks with Doors' Robby Krieger
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Dennis Quaid's living out a rock 'n roll fantasy ... taking the stage with one of The Doors' last surviving members, Robby Krieger, for a surprise gig at the legendary Whisky a Go Go.
TMZ got this clip of the actor, and obvious Doors fan, stepping into Jim Morrison's shoes to front the band for their classic, "Riders on the Storm."
DQ showed off his pipes to the delight of the crowd inside the WeHo venue -- the event was presented by Sammy's Beach Bar Rum.
The night was dedicated to Mikeal Maglieri, the owner of the Whisky and Rainbow Bar & Grill, who passed away last month.
Dennis has always had a passion for music... playing gigs with his band, The Sharks -- also writing and performing the song "Closer to You" in 1987's flick, "The Big Easy."
Dennis, who's a devout Christian, drew on his faith earlier this year to release, "Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners"... saying it was inspired by his Baptist upbringing in Texas.
Fans clearly worshipped the music venture ... with it debuting at No. 1 on the Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart. How's that for lighting your fire? 🔥
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BHAD BHABIE CASH MY BABY BUMP OUSSIDE!!! First Outing After Pregnancy Reveal
Bhad Bhabie aka Danielle Bregoli, is making sure you "cash her bump ousside" ... as she was seen publicly for the first time since her big pregnancy reveal.
The 20-year-old Dr. Phil alum paraded her bump in a black crop top as she left her L.A. home Thursday ... carrying a Jersey's Mike Sub order to combat those pregnancy cravings.
Bhabie's BF, Le Vaughn, emerged shortly after ... confirming they're going stronger than ever as they prepare for parenthood.
TMZ broke the story back in April that they got matching tats ... so, needless to say, it would've been a pain -- quite literally -- if they had split and got the inkings removed.
Their low-key outing comes a week after the rapper revealed on IG she had a bun in the oven.
This is BB's first pregnancy ... and we're not sure how far along she is.
Looks like Bhabie's baby will be well cared for ... with her raking in 50 million bucks on OnlyFans alone.
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Sex Shop Attack Cop Busted for Beating Up Clerk ... Pissed His Wife Wanted BIG Toys
Size does matter, allegedly, to an Oklahoma cop who's been arrested for assaulting a sex shop clerk who defended the cop's wife ... in an argument about the size of her sex toys. Seriously.
This all went down at Christie's Toy Box in Oklahoma City ... where Pottawatomie Sheriff's commander David DeWitt took his wife shopping for a new sex toy. According to the arrest report, obtained by FOX25, DeWitt grew enraged Monday night when the missus picked up a few items that were, umm ... "bigger than him."
The clerk says DeWitt told his wife she didn't need fake penises that put him to shame, and allegedly raised his hand as if to backhand her. The clerk says he stepped in between them at the point and asked DeWitt to leave the store, but he allegedly barked back, "F*** you, I'm a cop!"
The violence allegedly broke out when DeWitt and his wife were checking out, and that same clerk asked if they wanted to buy any batteries for their new device. That's when DeWitt allegedly yelled, "What the f*** you say to me, fat boy?"
The clerk says he told DeWitt to get out of his face, and that's when DeWitt jumped behind the counter and repeatedly punched him in the face and ribs, tossed a bunch of merchandise around the store ... and then left in a convertible Bentley.
Shortly thereafter, DeWitt was pulled over, but not for the sex shop incident -- a state trooper nailed him for speeding. The trooper was going to let DeWitt go with a warning, but then heard the call about the alleged fight over a phallus ... and notified OKC cops he had DeWitt pulled over.
DeWitt was booked for misdemeanor assault, and he's been suspended without pay pending an investigation.
No word on if his wife got the toy she wanted. Come through, Santa!
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Martin Luther King Jr. Una mujer intenta quemar su casa natal en Atlanta
Una aspirante a pirómana trató de quemar la casa natal de Martin Luther King Jr. en Atlanta, pero su plan fue frustrado por un grupo de turistas que filmaron la terrible experiencia y la contuvieron.
La mujer de 26 años fue captada por las cámaras el miércoles, sosteniendo un gran recipiente de plástico con gasolina y salpicando la fachada de la casa de Martin Luther King con el líquido inflamable.
Echa un vistazo al video, uno de los turistas gira su cámara hacia la mujer y le pregunta: "¿Qué estás haciendo?".
La mujer se vuelve hacia él y le dice: "¿Qué?", antes de hacerle un gesto con la mano para que se vaya y seguir destrozando la histórica casa.
Otras dos personas que visitaban el monumento agarraron a la mujer y la mantuvieron en el suelo hasta que llegaron los agentes de la policía de Atlanta y se la llevaron detenida.
La sospechosa, cuyo nombre no se dio a conocer, fue acusada de tentativa criminal de incendio provocado y tentativa criminal de interferencia con la propiedad del gobierno.
También podría enfrentarse a cargos federales, ya que la casa es operada por el Servicio de Parques Nacionales, una agencia administrada por el gobierno federal.
El Jefe de Policía de Atlanta Darin Schierbaum le dio crédito a los buenos samaritanos, diciendo: "Su acción salvó una parte importante de la historia americana esta noche".
El Jefe del Batallón del Departamento de Bomberos de Atlanta, Jerry DeBerry, también señaló que la casa podría haber sido "envuelta en llamas" en cuestión de segundos si los testigos no hubieran acudido al rescate.
El King Center —creado en 1968 para preservar el legado de Martin Luther King— emitió un comunicado en X, que decía en parte: "Esta noche, un desafortunado incidente ocurrió en la casa natal del Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. cuando una persona intentó prender fuego a esta propiedad histórica. Afortunadamente, el intento no ha tenido éxito, gracias a la valiente intervención de buenos samaritanos y a la rápida respuesta de las fuerzas del orden".
Martin Luther King Jr. Woman Tries to Burn Down His Birth Home
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10:47 AM PT -- The woman, Laneisha Shantrice Henderson, has been charged with attempted arson and interfering with government property. We've just obtained her mug shot.
A would-be arsonist tried to burn down the birth home of Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta -- but her plan was foiled by a bunch of tourists who filmed the ordeal and restrained her.
The 26-year-old woman was caught on camera Wednesday, holding a large plastic gasoline container and splashing the front of MLK's house with the flammable liquid.
Check out the video ... one of the tourists turns his camera on the woman and asks, "What are you doing?"
The woman turns to him and says, "What?" before waving him off and continuing to vandalize the historic home.
Two other people visiting the landmark grabbed the woman and held her down on the ground until Atlanta PD officers arrived and took her into custody.
The suspect, whose name was not released, was charged with criminal attempt arson and criminal attempt interference with government property.
She could also face federal charges since the house is operated by the National Park Service -- a federally run agency.
Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum gave credit to the good Samaritans, saying, “That action saved an important part of American history tonight.”
Atlanta Fire Department Battalion Chief Jerry DeBerry also pointed out the house could have been "engulfed in flames" within seconds if the witnesses hadn't come to the rescue.
The King Center -- established in 1968 to carry on MLK's legacy -- issued a statement on X, reading in part, "Tonight, an unfortunate incident occurred at the birth home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as an individual attempted to set fire to this historic property. Fortunately, the attempt was unsuccessful, thanks to the brave intervention of good Samaritans and the quick response of law enforcement."
Originally Published -- 5:59 AM PT
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El cartel de Hollywood cumple 100 años
El mundialmente famoso letrero de Hollywood ha cumplido oficialmente un siglo, ¡así que échale un vistazo a cómo ha envejecido este símbolo de Los Ángeles los últimos 100 años!
El icono de SoCal iluminó por primera vez las colinas de Hollywood el 8 de diciembre de 1923, mostrando originalmente la palabra "Hollywoodland" y fue construido por el editor de L.A. Times Harry Chandler por $21k, creando así un cartel más grande que la vida para su empresa de desarrollo inmobiliario.
Las letras originales eran de 30 pies de ancho y 43 pies de alto. Los cuadrados de metal que se mantenían unidos por un marco de tuberías, andamios, cables, e incluso postes de teléfono.
Desde entonces, el letrero de Hollywood se ha hecho un espacio en el fandom del mundo del espectáculo, e incluso ha seguido el modelo de las estrellas de Hollywood, renovándose con el paso del tiempo.
También ha sido objeto de algunos cambios de imagen temporales, incluyendo el infame aspecto "Hollyweed" en 2017 o el cambio de "Rams House" por la ciudad el año pasado después de la victoria del equipo de fútbol americano en la Super Bowl, aunque esa apariencia no convenció a la gente.
En cualquier caso, han sido 100 años muy bonitos para la icónica señal, ¡por otros 100 más!
Hollywood Sign Standin' Tall For 100 Years!
The world-famous Hollywood Sign has officially stood tall for a century ... so take a look at how the Los Angeles landmark has aged over the past 100 years!
The SoCal icon first lit up the Hollywood Hills on December 8, 1923, originally displaying the word "Hollywoodland" ... and built by L.A. Times publisher Harry Chandler for $21k as a larger-than-life billboard for his real estate development company.
The original letters were 30 feet wide and 43 feet tall, with the metal squares held together by a frame of pipes, scaffolding, wires, and even telephone poles.
Since then, the Hollywood Sign has etched its way into showbiz lore ... and it even followed the Hollywood A-lister model by getting a few facelifts as time passed!
It's also been subject to some temporary makeovers -- including the infamous "Hollyweed" look in 2017 or the "Rams House" switch-up by the city last year after the football team's Super Bowl victory -- although that appearance didn't win folks over.
Regardless, it's been a pretty sweet 100 years for the iconic sign -- here's to 100 more!
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Estrella de "Sobrenatural" Muy contento al salir del hospital ... Tras un gran susto
La estrella de "Sobrenatural" Mark Sheppard, está fuera del hospital después de sufrir 6 ataques al corazón y milagrosamente evitar la muerte, mostrando una sonrisa en su camino a casa.
El actor de 59 años de edad fue visto saliendo del hospital de Los Ángeles el jueves, con una sonrisa de oreja a oreja y repartiendo algunos abrazos al personal del hospital.
Mark parece tener todavía algunos drenajes postoperatorios conectados, que se utilizan comúnmente para drenar el exceso de sangre y líquido después de la cirugía, un precio pequeño a pagar por la terrible experiencia que enfrentó hace menos de una semana.
Como informamos, Mark afirmó haber sufrido una serie de "ataques cardíacos masivos" después de colapsar en su cocina el viernes. EMTs logró traerlo de vuelta a la vida cuatro veces.
Mark tenía una obstrucción total en su arteria descendente anterior izquierda, también conocido como LAD.
Mark le dio crédito a su esposa y al equipo de St. Joseph para su supervivencia y si su enorme sonrisa es una indicación, es probable que tenga una nueva mirada en la vida.
Devin Haney, Regis Prograis 'I'm Gonna Beat The F*** Outta You!' ... Heated Confrontation Before Title Fight
Too bad the WBC title fight's not today ... 'cause Devin Haney and Regis Prograis seemed ready to beat the hell of out each other after a heated argument at a press conference days before their boxing match.
The expletive-filled incident happened on Thursday during the Haney vs. Prograis final press conference ahead of their Dec. 9 fight which is going down in San Francisco.
Things got heated after Haney's team said Devin would knock Regis out ... something Prograis questioned, highlighting Devin's knockout rate.
"Who you knocked out Devin?!" Prograis yelled. "C'mon Dev, who the f*** did you knock out?! Nobody!"
"You soft as f***!"
⚠️ What a SPICY press conference we had just moments ago!!!!
— Fight Hub TV (@FightHubTV) December 7, 2023 @FightHubTV
Both fighters seem to be more than ready for Saturday night!
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FYI, Prograis has 24 KOs in 30 fights ... compared to Haney, who has 15 KOs in 30 fights. But, Haney is undefeated ... while Regis has one loss.
"You slow! You're a one-trick pony," Haney replied. "You do the same thing every fight!"
Prograis continued his rant ... telling the crowd and even Haney's father, Bill, that he's going to "hurt" the super lightweight boxer come Saturday.
Devin seemed unbothered.
"You not gon' hurt s***!" Haney said. "I'm gonna beat the f*** out you, watch!"
We'll find out Saturday!
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'Supernatural' Mark Sheppard All Smiles Leaving Hospital ... After Near-Death Scare
"Supernatural" star Mark Sheppard is out of the hospital after suffering 6 heart attacks and miraculously avoiding death ... flashing a smile on his way home.
The 59-year-old actor was spotted heading out of the Los Angeles-area hospital Thursday, grinning from ear to ear and dishing out some hugs to the hospital staff.
Mark appears to still have some post-op drains connected, which are commonly used to drain excess blood and fluid after surgery ... a small and temporary price to pay for the terrifying ordeal he faced less than 1 week ago.
As we reported, Mark claimed to have suffered a series of "massive heart attacks" after collapsing in his kitchen Friday, with EMTs bringing him back to life 4 times.
Mark had a total blockage in his left anterior descending artery -- otherwise known as a LAD.
Mark credited his wife and the St. Joseph's team for his survival ... and if his massive grin is any indication, he's likely got a new look on life.