Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott Snap Up Bev Hills Mansion for $13.45M

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Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott are ready to live in the Hills -- Beverly Hills, that is ... where they just dropped a fortune on a new home.

TMZ has confirmed that the new parents recently purchased a mansion together in the Beverly Hills Post Office neighborhood of L.A. for a whopping $13.45 million. They own the home as joint tenants, so they're co-owners. Presumably, that means they went halfsies on the crib.

This is the first property Kylie and Travis own together and it's a beaut, with a 2,300 square foot master bedroom alone and every other luxury you could imagine, including a multi-car garage, a gym, a massage room and more -- it's right up the Kardashians' alley.

Like we've told you ... Kylie already owns a home by herself in Hidden Hills, for which she dropped $12 million. That was her fourth property, and this would be her fifth. She also just recently listed a pricey pile of dirt for $5.55 mil.

Kylie and Travis were repped by Tomer Fridman and Carl Gambino.

Check out the new pad though ... looks perfect for baby Stormi and the rest of the fam.

Tom Arnold Shut Down By Prosecutors ... Over Battery Claim Against Mark Burnett

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2:00 PM PT -- Tom Arnold just released a statement on Twitter, saying, "I intend to proceed with a claim against Mark Burnett for assault and battery. There were several witnesses who corroborated what he did to me that evening. The Police Department informed me that witnesses were reluctant to come forward against Mark Burnett because he is a powerful man, but that won't stop me from making sure that Mr. Burnett is held accountable for his conduct."

Tom Arnold has just been shut down by the L.A. City Attorney, who has just rejected his battery claim against "Survivor" and "The Voice" creator Mark Burnett.

As we reported, Arnold claims Burnett attacked him at an Emmy party last month, as he was recording the famed producer for his show, "The Hunt for the Trump Tapes." Arnold believes Trump used the n-word during filming of Burnett's show, "Celebrity Apprentice."

Arnold claimed Burnett grabbed his neck and started choking him, but TMZ has learned multiple witnesses came forward and were interviewed by the LAPD with a different story. Law enforcement sources tell us, "Survivor" host Jeff Probst told cops Arnold came charging up the stairs at Burnett and was grabbing for him when Burnett made a defensive move by grabbing Arnold's neck.

Probst echoed other eyewitnesses, who say Arnold was the aggressor, grabbing and tearing at Burnett's shirt and chain. Probst said it looked like a set up with Arnold lying in wait for Burnett.

The City Attorney rejected the case based on "insufficient evidence."

Viral Pizza Party Kid VIP Treatment at Suns Game

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Remember that kid who went viral for having NOBODY show up to his pizza party?? Joke's on his friends now ... 'cause the kid got the ultimate hookup at the Phoenix Suns game on Wednesday!!

6-year-old Teddy Bollinger's story *was* really sad -- he invited 32 of his closest friends to a pizza party on Sunday, just to have ZERO show up.

The picture of the bummed out kid made its way around the Internet like wildfire. The Suns got wind of the tragedy and quickly swooped in to give Teddy an awesome VIP invite to their game against the Lakers.

Not only did Teddy get to go to the game ... the dude got HOOKED UP -- from his own custom jersey, to meeting stars Josh Jackson and Trevor Ariza, to courtside seats to watch LeBron James play.

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MAKING HIS YEAR

See that, kids? That's why you don't bail on your friends. They'll replace you with NBA stars.

Tyler, the Creator Slams Tesla SUV into Parked Car

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1:00 PM PT -- Tyler tweeted about the incident, saying he dozed off for a few seconds while driving home from a late night at a recording studio ... and that's why he crashed.

Tyler, the Creator violently crashed his Tesla Model X into a parked car ... and based on the video from the scene it's a miracle nobody was hurt.

The scary incident went down just after early Thursday morning near UCLA's campus. Cops say the crash was so powerful, the parked Honda CR-V was reportedly flung some 50 feet away. LAPD and LA Fire responded to the scene and miraculously reported no injuries.

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TYLER, THE DESTROYER

We're told Tyler left his info in the CR-V, which ultimately got in the hands of the owner. Poor guy seemed pretty bummed at first -- it's the second time his car's been smashed -- but he later seemed stoked it was Tyler's doing. He's expecting a decent check.

If you're a Tesla lover, the scene's pretty gruesome -- the Model X's entire front side is smashed in and the airbags -- front and side -- were deployed.

No arrests were made and no ambulance was called to the scene.

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Nancy Pelosi I'm Not Scared ... 'I've Been a Target for a Long Time'

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Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi -- a favorite target of Donald Trump for years -- seems to concede she's on a list of possible targets for the bomber, but she says she's used to it.

We got Pelosi Wednesday night in WeHo leaving Craig's, and her tone was noticeably subdued and conciliatory. She's not putting the blame for the bombings squarely at Trump's doorstep, but she's clear as she can be ... the President's rhetoric has stoked the coals of division and hatred in this country.

Pelosi, who was dining with Stephen Cloobeck, a major Democratic fundraiser, said Trump may actually be unaware that "The President's words weigh a ton" on people who may view his rhetoric as a call to arms.

WWE Saudi Arabia Event 'Crown Jewel' Will Go On As Planned

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WWE isn't backing out of the upcoming pay-per-view event in Saudi Arabia -- saying they plan to "continue operations" in the country despite calls from politicians to at least postpone.

The event -- 'Crown Jewel' featuring Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman -- is scheduled to take place in Riyadh on Nov. 2.

Thursday morning, as part of a Q3 earnings report, the company announced the show will move forward as planned.

"WWE has operated in the Middle East for nearly 20 years and has developed a sizable and dedicated fan base," the statement said.

"Considering the heinous crime committed at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, the Company faced a very difficult decision as it relates to its event scheduled for November 2 in Riyadh. Similar to other U.S.-based companies who plan to continue operations in Saudi Arabia, the Company has decided to uphold its contractual obligations to the General Sports Authority and stage the event."

"Full year 2018 guidance is predicated on the staging of the Riyadh event as scheduled."

Of course, the "heinous crime" is the apparent abduction, torture and murder of former Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.

Some officials believe Khashoggi's death was ordered by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman -- though the royal family has strongly denied that.

President Donald Trump recently referred to the Saudi account of the killing as the "worst cover up" in history ... after they tried to spin multiple BS stories about how Khashoggi could have died.

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KEEP PUSHING FORWARD

Recently, WWE star Randy Orton told TMZ Sports why he thinks it's important for the organization to do the show in Saudi Arabia ... and it sounds like his heart is in the right place.

Newt Gingrich Trump Critics Reaping What they Sow

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THEY HAD IT COMING

Newt Gingrich does not seem to lay any blame at the doorstep of 1600 Pennsylvania for the recent bomb attacks ... he's more focused on the media, Maxine Waters, and Robert De Niro.

We got the former Speaker of the House Thursday morning in D.C., and didn't exactly say the people who received the bombs were asking for it ... but he's in that vicinity.

Gingrich, an FNC contributor, is towing the Trump party line ... don't talk about Trump's words -- e.g., celebrating a Congressman body slamming a reporter -- focus on the media and his critics.

Trump doubled down on that sentiment Thursday AM, tweeting, "A very big part of the Anger we see today in our society is caused by the purposely false and inaccurate reporting of the Mainstream Media that I refer to as Fake News. It has gotten so bad and hateful that it is beyond description. Mainstream Media must clean up its act, FAST!"

Meghan Markle Tag, You're It!!!

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Meghan Markle's just like the rest of us -- aside from her crown, her title and her Prince -- sometimes she just forgets to remove the tag from her clothes. Royal oops?!!

Meghan and Prince Harry had the red carpet rolled out for them Thursday after landing on the main island of Tongatapu in Tonga. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were flanked by Tonga's princess Angelika Latufuipeka ... but no doubt everyone's eyes darted to the bottom of Meghan's dress.

The obvious conspiracy theory is ... Meg, or her wardrobe team, is planning to return the dress. The less conspiratorial take? Someone's ass is getting fired!

We're guessing it's door #2, and giving Meghan a pass for the wardrobe malfunction. For starters, she's about 4 months pregnant, reportedly, so she's got more important things in mind. Second of all, she's built up more than enough points by looking nearly flawless every OTHER time.

BTW ... the royal couple was later whisked away to a reception dinner ... where one of the guests included the "Shirtless Tongan" guy from the Winter Olympics! 'Memba him?!!

Dan Abrams on Bombings Don't Jump the Gun ... It Seems Like the Act of One Madman

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Dan Abrams says there's plenty to be scared about in this country in the wake of a spate of attempted bomb attacks ... because all signs point to a single, demented individual.

We got the host of "Live PD" Thursday AM in NYC, and he was quick to say it's dangerous stuff to assume the bombings are some sort of organized, widespread attack. Dan's view seems to be what authorities believe ... that the bombs are all identical in nature, and seem to be the work of a single individual.

Abrams, who's also an ABC legal commentator who has been critical but measured in his reporting of Trump, says when it comes to fear, he's nobody special ... all Americans are scared, including him.

CNCO Get The Beatles Treatment Swarmed by Female Fans!!!

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Every now and then a new boy band reminds us of Paul, John, Ringo and George -- and Latin quintet CNCO is getting closer to the Fab 4 ... at least in the handsy chicks department.

We got CNCO leaving Go Greek Yogurt in Bev Hills Wednesday, where they were greeted by throngs of squealing female fans and, amazingly, the fellas tried really hard to hug and take selfies with each of them as they tried to make it to their vehicles.

Gotta hand it to their fans ... they're dedicated. One girl said the hell with selfies, and just went in for kisses on each of the five guys. They didn't seem to mind at all. The scene was pretty wild and, yeah ... kinda reminiscent of Beatlemania.

If you're unfamiliar ... the Miami group was formed during the first season of Ricky Martin's Spanish singing competition show, "La Banda," in 2015. They've been cranking out hit tunes for a while now, and this year they've even crossed over onto Billboard's Top 40 chart.

As for the ladies ... parece que si se vuelven locas.

'Modern Family' Character Gets Killed Off ... (SPOILER ALERT!!!)

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"Modern Family" fans wondering who the "significant" character was to be killed off this season finally had their question answered Wednesday night.

SPOILER AHEAD!!!

The ABC sitcom's co-creator Christopher Lloyd revealed one of the series' familiar faces would kick the bucket before the end of season 10. Many speculated it would be Ed O'Neill's Jay Pritchett or Stella, the Pritchett family pooch.

Turns out ... it was neither.

The character to kick the bucket was DeDe Pritchett -- played by Shelley Long -- who was Jay's ex-wife and Claire Dunphy (Julie Bowen) and Mitchell Pritchett's (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) mom.

To say DeDe was a "significant" character through the show's 10 seasons is a stretch -- she only appeared in a handful of episodes -- but it was a loss none the less.

As for how DeDe dies ... it was rather anticlimactic ... in her sleep during a trip to Greenland.

Charlamagne Tha God 'Most Racist Owner' In NFL ... Is Jerry Jones

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Charlamagne Tha God says he's still a Dallas Cowboys fan -- despite calling Jerry Jones the "most racist owner in the whole league."

Charlamagne was out in NYC promoting his book "Shook One" where he told us he's still trying to maintain his NFL boycott -- but it's hard ... and sometimes he cheats.

"I'm cheating, I'm not gonna lie," Char says ... "Eric Reid is back there. He's giving them white folks hell. He keeping his foot in their ass. So, I'm watching for Eric Reid."

Of course, Eric participated in the national anthem kneeling demonstration with Colin Kaepernick a few years ago -- and then couldn't get a job earlier this year.

He sued the NFL -- but earlier this month, the Carolina Panthers picked him up ... so "The Breakfast Club" host says he's been trying to keep up with Reid's career.

As for the Cowboys, Char has been a lifelong Cowboys fan -- and even though he hates the owner, he's still sticking by his team.

We asked Charlamagne how he felt about Jerry Jones going to the African American History Museum in D.C. this week -- and he had strong feelings about that too.

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"THIS IS A TEAM EFFORT"

Stacey Abrams Legend, Streep, Washington Will Help Me Become First Female Black Governor

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Stacey Abrams -- the Georgia gubernatorial candidate who is gunning to become the first female African American to win a state's highest office -- is getting enormous financial help from some of the richest and most famous celebrities in the country.

By now you've probably seen ... Democrat Abrams is in a dead heat with Republican nominee Brian Kemp, and it's become the most-watched governor's race in the country.

There are limits on the amount people can donate -- $6,600 -- but lots of celebs have dug deep to support Abrams. It's interesting, she's been critical of Donald Trump, but not as much as other candidates. She's focusing more on health care, gun control and criminal justice.

As for the celeb support, check out what we've found ...

- Denzel and Pauletta Washington - $6,600

- Jeffrey Katzenberg - $6,600

- Jada Pinkett Smith - $5,000

- Kandi Burruss - $5,000

- John Legend - $2,700

- Cynthia Nixon - $2,700

- Ben Affleck - $2,500

- Danny DeVito - $2,500

- Meryl Streep - $1,000

- Kevin Bacon - $150

HBO head honcho Richard Plepler, Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario and former WNBA prez Lisa Borders are also just some of the notable donors who have helped Abrams raise more than $16.2M.

Christina Milian Standoff with Bouncer Leads to Brawl

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Christina Milian got caught up in an altercation with a bar bouncer who blocked her and a friend, and it eventually sparked a brawl and a call to cops ... TMZ has learned.

Christina and a group of women, including "WAGs" star Nicole Williams, hit up the Figueroa Hotel in downtown L.A. Tuesday night after attending the Bruno Mars concert. Witnesses tell us they were trying to get to the bar off the lobby, but the bouncer threw up a partial stop sign because it was after last call.

What's odd is, we're told he let in Nicole and few others before fully blocking the singer/actress and one other friend. One witness claims one of the friends who was inside reached to open a gate, Christina threw a drink at the bouncer, and then things got outta hand. We're told he tried to grab Christina, but 2 guys stepped in and the fight started.

Christina's camp tells us a different story -- that the hotel manager told the group they could enter the bar, and when the bouncer started getting aggressive ... Nicole left to go find that manager. They deny Christina threw anything, and claim the bouncer actually struck one of her friends during the standoff.

When it was clear he wasn't budging they called an Uber and left. Christina's people say the bouncer actually followed them down the street as they walked to meet their ride.

As for the fight -- Christina's peeps say the guys involved were not with her. Law enforcement sources tell us LAPD responded, but no word if anyone filed a report.

A rep for the Figueroa says the fight "was unfortunate and was diffused by hotel staff and security to the very best of their ability."

'L&HH' Star Amara La Negra 100% Behind Spice Going White Face!!!

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"Love & Hip Hop: Miami" star Amara La Negra is totally behind Spice's decision to go white face for her album, because she believes Spice had a noble purpose and executed it brilliantly.

Amara tells TMZ, the haters who have lashed out at Spice are all wet for attacking Spice over a photo that was designed to mock those who believe light-skinned African American women are more beautiful than their dark-skinned counterparts.

As we reported, the imagery goes hand-in-hand with Spice's track, "Black Hypocrisy" on her mixtape that includes the lyrics, “(‘Cause) I was told I would reach further/If the color of my skin was lighter/And I was made to feel inferior/Cause society said brown girls prettier.”

And THAT right there is why Amara's in Spice's corner ... 'cause Amara herself has clashed with others trying to define her beauty. You'll remember "Love & Hip Hop: Miami" cast member Young Hollywood was on the receiving end of death threats after suggesting Amara get "a new look."

In short ... Amara says she gets it and supports Spice, because sometimes you gotta shake people to call attention to your cause.

Mission accomplished.

'Party Down South' Star Busted for Punching In-Law (Yes, That's a Crime)

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Taylor "Lil Bit" Wright is in a little bit of legal and family trouble after getting arrested for clocking her mother-in-law ... TMZ has learned.

The former "Party Down South" star was pretty smiley in the mug shot snapped after Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies hauled her in Monday in North Carolina. Cops tell us she was busted at her home on a warrant issued in Virginia ... and related to an alleged family dust-up back in June.

Law enforcement sources say Taylor allegedly punched her mother-in-law in the eye during an argument that actually started with her husband, Jake Mapp. He told police he'd gone to his parents' house to cool down, but Taylor followed him and ended up punching his mother.

We're told Jake's mom didn't press charges at the time, but she must have been stewing over the incident. Last week she went to police, filed a report and the warrant was issued.

Taylor tells us she recently left Jake. She claims his mom only went to cops out of revenge. She also claims she was defending herself during the altercation, and accidentally hit her mother-in-law.