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Whoopi Goldberg says haters blaming Taylor Swift for Travis Kelce's early season struggles need to pipe down ASAP ... bluntly telling them all this week to "shut up!"

The 68-year-old TV personality sent the message loud and clear while talking about the Chiefs star's woes on "The View."

She said it's outrageous fans think Swift's played any role in Kelce having just eight catches for 69 yards through three games ... and she wants the chatter to halt right now.

Ja Rule provided the halftime entertainment at the New York Liberty's series-clinching win over the Atlanta Dream last night -- and can take credit for being the team's good luck charm ... home team was down by 5 at the break!!!

The platinum-selling Queens native ripped through his hits such as "Put It On Me" and local anthem "New York" (minus Fat Joe and Jadakiss).

Ja won over the Barclays Center with an energetic performance backed by electric dancing from team mascot Ellie the Elephant and The Timeless Torches dance squad!!!

Bam Margera has officially been released from jail ... and is heading straight into treatment to get his life back on track, TMZ has learned.

The "Jackass" star's lawyer, Michael T. van der Veen, tells TMZ it was a court victory for Bam Wednesday ... adding he's on the right track to reclaiming his successful career and his wonderful life with his wife, Dannii Marie, once he wraps up his short-term treatment.

Sources tell us Bam's going directly to Recovery Centers of America for Inpatient Treatment, and his case can officially be closed once his treatment is over -- but a bench warrant will be issued if any noncompliance with his treatment is reported.

PSA: Proceed with caution -- this is gnarly!

Strongman athlete Dan Jones suffered a gruesome injury during a recent competition ... when BOTH of his knees snapped during a race, and it was caught on video!

The freak accident happened during a farmer's carry-type race at a competition in Southport (UK) earlier this month when Jones, a senior IT analyst by day, was approaching the finish line.

Jones was carrying 80kg (176 lbs.) when he suddenly collapsed ... and the way he fell will make your stomach turn.

Brett Favre tells TMZ Sports he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in early January ... after he began experiencing trouble using his right arm and hand.

The Hall of Fame quarterback made the revelations to us in late August while discussing various football topics. At the time, he requested we don't report it, but, after he went public with his diagnosis during a hearing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday -- he gave us permission to run it.

Favre explained he first had suspicions something was up when his dominant arm -- which he used to throw 508 touchdown passes in his 20-year NFL career -- would get "stuck."

Travis Kelce's making it crystal clear -- he is not dejected over his slow start to the 2024 season ... saying as long as the Chiefs are winning, he's a happy camper.

The three-time Super Bowl champ only has eight catches for 69 yards this year ... and after cameras caught him looking sad as hell on the sidelines of Kansas City's game against Atlanta on Sunday night -- many have wondered if it's all starting to wear on him.

But the future Hall of Famer downplayed his lack of production during a conversation with his brother, Jason Kelce, on Wednesday's episode of "New Heights" ... explaining he only cares about victories.

Tom Brady's autographed rookie card sold for a jaw-dropping six figures at Sotheby's x Fanatics Live Auction on Tuesday night ... and the lucky buyer was no other than Robert Kraft!

The 'Holy Grails' auction featured several near-priceless items, including Brady's 2000 Playoff rookie card, signed by TB12.

The card was graded mint condition -- receiving a 9.5 grade from Beckett Grading Services and a perfect 10 for the autograph -- and we're told only a few cards were printed back in the day due to Brady's draft position (199th pick in the 6th round).

Travis Kelce only has eight catches through three games this season -- and he's yet to top 100 total yards -- but one of his star teammates, George Karlaftis, is adamant the future Hall of Famer has not lost a step.

The Kansas City pass rusher spoke with TMZ Sports this week about his team's hot 3-0 start ... and while he told us he's much better equipped to talk about the defensive side of the ball -- he knows for a fact Kelce ain't washed.

Karlaftis said straight up the tight end "hasn't skipped a beat" -- and even though critics have suggested TK's highly publicized offseason with Taylor Swift has caused his slow start ... Kelce's teammate's seen no change in the 34-year-old's preparation process.

3:55 PM PT -- Artem's attorney Dmitry Gorin of Eisner Gorin LLP tells TMZ ... "Mr. Chigvintsev has maintained his innocence from the beginning. He is grateful that the district attorney accurately assessed what took place, and determined he should not be charged."

He continues, "He enjoys tremendous support from the community, and requests privacy for the pending divorce matter. He loves his son, wants the best possible for him, and looks forward to the next chapter in his life professionally and as a father."

Artem Chigvintsev will NOT be prosecuted after his arrest on suspicion of felony domestic violence.

Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley announced Tuesday her office declined to file criminal charges against the "Dancing With The Stars" pro in connection with last month's arrest.

Prosecutors say they decided not to pursue criminal charges after reviewing the investigation and evaluating all the evidence.

Travis Kelce's recent woes on the field are easily explainable ... at least according to ex-ESPN analyst Todd McShay, who says it's clear as day to him that the tight end is struggling because of all his newfound fame and his offseason jet-setting with Taylor Swift.

The NFL draft guru didn't mince a single word when talking about the matter on "The Ryen Russillo Podcast" on Monday ... saying he has no idea why pundits around the league seem to refuse to discuss the impact Kelce's high-profile offseason has had on his game.

"Are we not allowed to say that he's out of shape?" McShay said bluntly on the show. "That he's been partying all offseason? That he's been jet-setting around with the most famous person probably in the entire world? That he's drinking -- going to the U.S. Open and he's got cocktails?"

Jordyn Woods celebrated her 27th birthday this week ... and her party was filled with family, friends, and a bunch of ass shakin' on her man, Karl-Anthony Towns!

The pre-bday festivities -- Woods turned 27 on Sept. 23 -- went down on Sunday in Malibu, CA ... where Jordyn was all dolled up in a cream-fitted dress for her big day.

The model and socialite's private event had several celebs in attendance, including Angel Reese, Taina Williams, and Jena Frumes.

But, of course, the biggest star (literally) was her NBA star boyfriend, KAT ... and the two lovebirds danced the night away.

Boston Celtics star Derrick White clearly ain't happy that he was involved in a melee at the Colorado vs. Colorado State game earlier this month ... telling journalists Tuesday, "I shouldn't have been there."

White spoke briefly on the matter while out at his team's media day ... when a reporter questioned how he was doing some 10 days after he was whacked in the head during a scuffle at the big Sept. 14 rivalry game in Fort Collins.

White said he was feeling just fine -- revealing his advisory's spinning back fist didn't connect flush -- but he did appear to be embarrassed over it all.

Brett Favre just made a sad revelation on Capitol Hill ... the 54-year-old gunslinger announced he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's.

The legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback made the announcement during a welfare reform hearing in D.C. Tuesday ... where Favre said he believed he was on the verge, with the company, Prevacus, of developing medication to help treat head injuries.

"Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others," Favre said during his opening statement.

Anthony Joshua will fight again, despite losing by KO on Saturday ... with AJ's promoter, Eddie Hearn, telling us the plan is to chill for a bit, and then take a fight next year!

"I had a great chat with him yesterday, and he's like, 'Look, I feel great. Even after getting beat, I feel great,'" Hearn told Babcock on the TMZ Sports TV show (full interview airs tonight on FS1).

Of course, 34-year-old Joshua was shocked by Daniel Dubois over the weekend, losing by 5th round knockout, despite being a heavy favorite in front of a packed house at Wembley.

Video of Jerry Jones talking to Jamie Foxx about the size of one of his player's penises has burned up the internet this month ... but the Dallas Cowboys owner says he has no recollection of making the comment.

The remark appeared to happen sometime in the past few years ... when he and the "Ray" actor were watching a Cowboys training camp practice in Southern California.

The two were sitting atop a perch digesting all of the 11-on-11 action below them ... when Jones started listing off some of the measurables of a player who had apparently been flashing during the workout.

Damar Hamlin got his first-ever interception against the Jaguars on Monday night -- and considering he nearly lost his life the last time he played on a Monday ... the moment was super sweet.

The scene unfolded late in the second quarter of Buffalo's 47-10 "Monday Night Football" win over Jacksonville ... when Trevor Lawrence sailed a pass over his intended target's head on a first-and-10 throw.

The ball landed right in Hamlin's chest -- and after he secured it, he took it back some 20-or-so yards ... and once he hit the ground, the crowd at Highmark Stadium erupted -- giving him arguably the biggest cheer of the night.