Peanut the Squirrel Sources Think Authorities Were After Porn, Not Animals

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The agencies that raided a New York farm and seized Peanut the squirrel were actually there because some officials had a problem with porn ... that's what some sources connected to the drama believe.

As we reported, the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation and the Chemung County Health Dept. got a search warrant and showed up at Mark Longo's farm last week, seizing Peanut and Fred the racoon under the pretext Longo broke the law by harboring 2 undomesticated animals.

But, here's the deal ... Mark tells TMZ when officials showed up they asked questions that had nothing to do with the animals. Mark says one of the first questions -- "Do you have any cameras in your house?"

I, Robot Gets an I, Dog ... Goes for Casual Walk in Park!!!

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Elon Musk's humanoid robots may have a run for their money ... a robot dog-walker has taken a robot pup for a stroll in a new video making the rounds online.

Check it out ... the human-looking android stomps around a dog park in China while guiding a metallic pooch on a leash. Unsurprisingly, onlookers stare as the metal man aimlessly guides the robot pup over the grass ... not that the bot pup needs to actually do its business on the ground.

Of course, this robot outing comes weeks after Elon gave a taste of his plans for an autonomous future ... which includes Tesla's Optimus "personal assistant."

Peanut The Squirrel Owner Rips N.Y. Over Seizure, Killing ... Abuse Of Power Is Nuts!!!

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The owners of a pet squirrel with a massive social media following are going nuclear on government officials in New York ... accusing the state of abusing power and wasting taxpayer funds to seize and kill Peanut, all because of some anonymous claims.

Mark Longo and his wife, Daniela, joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday and shared their outrage over what they say has been a grave injustice ... and it got emotional.

Mark tells us officials from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation showed up at his doorstep Wednesday with a search warrant signed by 4 state agencies and a judge ... treating him like a criminal while they raided his home in search of Peanut.

Olivia Rodrigo Says Falling Through Stage Was 'Beautiful' ... No Broken Bones

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Olivia Rodrigo is opening up about her frightening fall through the stage during her Australian performance two weeks ago — saying the experience forced her to go to the hospital, but she was just fine.

The pop star sat down Tuesday with host Jimmy Fallon on "The Tonight Show" — revealing new details about the mishap during her Melbourne concert on October 14.

Video captured Olivia running across the stage and plunging through a large gap, then pulling herself out and addressing the crowd about what happened before resuming her show.

Michael Myers Prankster Scares Drivers in Standstill Traffic ... Boo to You!!!

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One Arizona prankster is putting the trick in "trick or treat" ... donning a Michael Myers mask to scare drivers stuck in standstill traffic.

Check it out ... the unnamed culprit is seen wearing dark coveralls and the signature mask of the murderous villain in the "Halloween" horror franchise ... best known for starring Jamie Lee Curtis.

In a video making the rounds online ... the masked rascal carries a fake knife while creeping up on cars stuck in a nightmare traffic jam north of Phoenix, Arizona.

Carlos Mencia If You're Rude, I Go Nude ... Full Moon at Comedy Gig!!!

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Carlos Mencia called out a couple for being rude at his standup set ... then he dropped his pants, took a bow and showed them his bare ass ... and TMZ has pics from the front row. 😳

Mencia's moon went down Friday night at the Comic Strip in El Paso, TX ... where Carlos was performing.

Folks who were there tell us a couple in the front row was completely obnoxious during Carlos' entire set -- something that clearly annoyed the comedian.

When Boars Attack Wild Pig Destroys Store in China ... Goes Hog Wild!!!

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Forget a bull in a china shop ... ya gotta see this video of a boar in a store in China ... going on an epic rampage and leaving a trail of destruction!!!

Wild footage out of Zhejiang province shows a wild pig roaming the streets and barging into a children's clothing store ... destroying everything in its sight.

The hog went wild inside the store Friday morning, smashing through clothing racks and tearing up merchandise before continuing the ruckus outside ... charging at bystanders who had gathered to watch.

World's Fattest Cat 38-Pound Crumbs Dies Weeks After Feline Fat Camp

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Crumbs, the world’s fattest cat, has sadly died just weeks after shedding some pounds at feline fat camp, with vets saying his excessively chunky layers hid cancerous tumors.

The Russian kitty -- who ballooned to a whopping 38 pounds from living in a hospital basement and munching on cookies and soup from the staff -- suddenly had breathing issues and passed away Saturday, according to NewsX.

Galiana More, who runs the Matroskin cat shelter where Crumbs was treated, explained his fat was so deep it hid cancerous tumors on his spleen and other internal organs, which they believed triggered multiple organs to collapse.

Ohio First Responders Pull Off Nail-Biting Basement Rescue During Home Fire

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One Ohio woman is likely feeling grateful for first responders after they pulled off a nail-biting rescue while she was trapped in a harrowing fire.

Check it out ... in body cam footage from the scene, a mix of sheriff's deputies and firefighters from York Township, Ohio work quickly to free a 31-year-old woman, who was trapped in her basement because of the flames and smoke.

You see rescuers smashing open a window in the basement ... calling out to the woman and encouraging her to follow their voices.

Viral Kick Streamer Banned For Dining & Dashing on Date w/ Alleged Homeless Woman ... He Says It Was Fake!!!

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A Kick streamer has officially gotten the boot from the platform after a video he posted seemed to show him dining and dashing ... and, leaving an alleged homeless woman to pick up the bill.

Here's the deal ... a streamer -- who goes by the name Dumbdumbjeez on the platform -- posted a video of sitting across from a woman named Mabel, who he says is homeless.

Dumbdumbjeez opens the bill, sees the $76 price tag and tells his dinner companion he needs to go get his wallet out of his car ... before walking out the front and taking off for a waiting car down the street.

Singer Loomis I Promise I'm a Good Singer ... Teases Do-Over After National Anthem Debacle

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Singer Loomis is giving insight into her botched take on the National Anthem ... defending she's actually a good singer, despite her poor performance.

We caught up with artist in Los Angeles Friday, after she asked to "go back" and start again while singing the U.S. anthem during the Free and Equal Elections Presidential Debate Wednesday.

However, Loomis defended that her nerves and her confusion about how the event was being broadcast caused her to make her impromptu request mid-song.

Cristiano Ronaldo Searching For Viral Crying Superfan ... Get Me His Info STAT!!!

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Cristiano Ronaldo is on the hunt for one of his biggest fans ... hoping to save the day after the guy was seen crying at his team's game in Saudi Arabia earlier on Friday.

The man was captured on a bystander's camera while he was out Al Nassr's tilt against Al Kholood at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium ... and he seemed to be in tears over the fact that Ronaldo did not suit up for the contest.

In the clip, the guy -- wearing a yellow Ronaldo jersey -- looked like he was crying ... as he chanted the soccer superstar's name while he filmed the pitch below.

Taylor Swift Takeover Epic 'Eras' Tour Welcome!!! GIANT Friendship Bracelet

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Taylor Swift's about to get a larger-than-life "Eras" tour welcome ... 'cause New Orleans has dressed up the Caesars Superdome with some totally on-brand vibes.

The Big Easy venue's been blinged out with a giant friendship bracelet to greet Taylor before she kicks off her 3-night concert takeover of the town Friday.

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It's definitely one heck of a personal touch that really amps up the excitement from both fans and the city to welcome Tay Tay.

Jason Kelce I Wasn't Sleeping At Taylor's Show!!! ... Addresses Viral Story 😴

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Jason Kelce is putting an end to sleep-gate ... emphatically saying he was NOT snoozin' during Taylor Swift's recent "Eras" tour show in Miami, despite what the internet thinks!

JK was choppin' it up with bro Travis Kelce on the latest edition of their "New Heights" podcast ... when the conversation turned to the recent viral photo which seemingly showed the retired NFL star catching some Zs during TS' latest show.

And, in the pic -- taken by Jason's former Eagles teammate Beau Allen -- it surely seems like Kelce was sleeping ... but he swears he was wide awake!

Billie Eilish Dramatic Stage Tumble On Camera ... Shows Massive Bruise!!!

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Billie Eilish gave her fans a little more action than they bargained for during a recent concert stop on her "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour, taking one heck of a spill onstage.

The singer shared the fan-captured moment on her IG Stories Monday -- she had been enthusiastically waving to the crowd at NYC's Madison Square Garden last week before losing her footing and taking a spectacular nosedive down the stairs.

Billie bounced back like a pro after her dramatic tumble, quickly shaking it off like it was just another day at the office.

Elvira Ariana Grande Is No Good Witch!!! Singer Goes On to Apologize

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2:23 PM PT -- Ariana Grande is issuing a public apology to Elvira after the Mistress of the Dark called out the pop star for some alleged bad behavior many years ago.

After Elvira's criticism went viral, with the TV personality even sharing one article about the drama on her Instagram feed, the singer took to the comments and shared her side of the story.

She wrote ... "i’m so disheartened to see this. i actually don’t even remember getting the chance to meet you because i had an anxiety attack and to my memory, left before the rest of my family (this was around 7 years ago and at the time i was really not great with being in public crowds or loud places)… but if i’m misremembering this moment, i sincerely apologize for offending you so."