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Luke Perry's Son Pulls Out Of Wrestling Show ... After Dad's Death
Luke Perry's son is dropping out of a wrestling show he was scheduled to be a part of next week ... after his father died following a massive stroke.
Jack Perry -- who wrestles under the name "Jungle Boy" -- is pulling out of Bar Wrestling's March 13 show in Los Angeles ... according to an announcement from the organization.
Bar Wrestling says Jack won't be getting in the ring next week at the Bootleg Theater ... saying "our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family at this time."
It's unclear why Jack is dropping out of the event ... but it's safe to assume his father's death is playing a role in his decision.
We broke the story ... Luke died Monday after being unable to recover from a massive stroke. He was 52.
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Rep. Tlaib on Rep. Omar No Folks, She's Not an Anti-Semite ... Pelosi's 'Resolution' is Odd
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib is doubling down on supporting Rep. Ilhan Omar, saying she isn't anti-Semitic ... and raising an eyebrow at how their party's handling such accusations.
We got the Michigan Congresswoman leaving Reagan National Airport Tuesday, one day ahead of Nancy Pelosi's expected introduction of a resolution denouncing anti-Semitism.
Tlaib calls the Speaker's move "unprecedented" -- suggesting the resolution is exactly what many have called it ... a very public rebuke of Rep. Omar for her comments about Israel and Palestine.
Omar has been very vocal in her defense of Palestine. She suggested Jewish-American politicians have dual loyalties when discussing the topic -- and saying debate and criticism of Israel is often dismissed with accusations of anti-Semitism.
Rep. Tlaib tells us it's obvious "we all very much oppose all forms of hate." Her point seems to be there's NO other reason for Pelosi's resolution than chastising Rep. Omar ... even though Pelosi's measure makes no mention of Omar's name.
Tlaib urged all Americans to watch Rep. Omar's remarks and judge for themselves.
We also got "Arrested Development" star Alia Shawkat in L.A. Tuesday ... and she too told us why she's standing with the embattled Rep. from Minnesota.
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Hillary Clinton Drops 'Mean Girls' on Prez Trump ... Obsessed Much?!?
Donald Trump thought he landed a nice jab at Hillary Clinton by basking in her decision not to run in 2020 -- but looks like she's getting the last laugh ... and Regina George would love it!
DT took the first shot Tuesday, tweeting -- naturally -- his response to "Crooked" Hillary not running ... "'Aw-shucks, does that mean I won’t get to run against her again? She will be sorely missed!"
“(Crooked) Hillary Clinton confirms she will not run in 2020, rules out a third bid for White House.” Aw-shucks, does that mean I won’t get to run against her again? She will be sorely missed!
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Hillary did promise to continue fighting for what she believes in ... and looks like giving Trump the business is on that list. After his Twitter-diss she clapped back "Mean Girls" style.
She posted a classic GIF of Rachel McAdams' character asking Janis why she's so obsessed with her. Hard to argue with that -- years after his 2016 victory, POTUS never passes up an opportunity to reference her ... and never glowingly.
Funny enough, a Twitter account for the Embassy of Israel responded to the Ayatollah with the same thing when the Iranian dictator went on a tirade against the country.
BTW, can we all stop trying to make "Mean Girls" happen again? It's so NOT fetch!
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Michael Jackson Walk of Fame Star Vandals Beware ... Cops on Alert After 'Leaving Neverland'
"Leaving Neverland" is pissing off Michael Jackson fans and detractors so much ... cops are now paying extra close attention to the singer's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Law enforcement tells TMZ ... the heated controversy surrounding 'Neverland' isn't lost on officers in Hollywood. We're told LAPD is doing extra patrols in the area -- just as they did when Donald Trump and Bill Cosby's were at their height.
In addition to the extra cops, we're told there are surveillance cameras monitoring MJ's section of the Walk of Fame at all times.
As you know ... the doc debuted on HBO this week, and its graphic molestation allegations against MJ are causing a huge stir.
So far, we're told there have been no issues with MJ's star, and cops don't have any specific intel suggesting anyone's planning to vandalize the plaque.
The bottom line here is cops want to make it clear they're watching, so if you're even thinking about making a statement at Michael's star ... think again.
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Luke Perry Daughter Breaks Silence on Death ... Thanks Supporters for the Love
Luke Perry's daughter has broken her silence on her father's passing by thanking everyone and, understandably ... admitting she's at a loss about what to do next.
Sophie Perry shared a sweet photo with her dad on Instagram Tuesday, in which the 2 are smiling while standing in a pasture with some horses. She also touched on the tragic week that befell her family.
She says ... "A lot has happened in this past week for me. Everything is happening so fast. I made it back from Malawi just in time to be here with my family."
Sophie adds she's received an overwhelming amount of love, support and heartfelt messages, and while she can't respond to all of them ... she wants everyone to know she's extremely grateful.
As for dealing with her dad's death, Luke's daughter says she's not sure how to handle the situation because ... "it’s something you aren’t ever given a lesson on how to handle, especially when it’s all happening in the public eye."
We broke the story ... Perry died Monday after being unable to recover from a massive stroke he suffered last week. He was 52.
RIP
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Johnny Rotten Keith Flint's Death a Wake-up Call ... We Have to Look After Each Other!!!
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Johnny Rotten's devastated by the death of Prodigy frontman Keith Flint ... and now he's on a mission to personally help other musicians battling suicidal thoughts.
The Sex Pistols legendary frontman was heading into Monday night's premiere of the "Punk" docuseries at Hollywood's SIR Studios ... and he was clearly broken up over Flint taking his own life. Johnny tells us The Prodigy singer was a good friend, but he believes he was "left alone" and "destroyed."
The iconic punk rocker says he's troubled by what he thinks is a sad new trend -- rockers not looking after each other. Johnny has a loving message to others who are hurting, though ... come talk to him.
As we reported ... Flint was found dead Monday in his home outside London, and his bandmates say he died as a result of suicide.
Johnny's taking it pretty hard.
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Danny DeVito Scary Trip & Fall During 'Dumbo' Promo
Danny DeVito hit the deck in Mexico ... tripping and falling flat on his face while trying to climb some stairs.
Danny is in Mexico City promoting Disney's "Dumbo" movie, and his scary tumble happened Tuesday during a news conference with entertainment reporters.
Danny DeVito sufre caída frente a reporteros mexicanos. El actor se presentó para hablar sobre la nueva versión de “Dumbo” 🐘🎞️ pic.twitter.com/I8bBwdWzzJ
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As you can see ... Danny, who plays ringmaster Max Medici in the new flick, tripped up a stair as he made his way onstage, landing with a thud. The stunned crowd gasped, and the 74-year-old needed help getting to his feet, but he eventually let everyone know he's alright.
Danny told all the reporters not to print any pictures of his fall. Pretty sure he's joking ... he knows the game by this point.
Danny's got a big role in Tim Burton's latest work... which, we gotta admit, looks pretty cool.
We're guessing this isn't the spring break trip Danny had in mind, but we're glad he's okay.
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Fabolous Strikes Plea Deal in DV Case, Avoids Jail
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Fabolous just struck a plea deal in his domestic violence case ... and he'll avoid jail time.
According to the Bergen County, NJ Court ... the rapper will enter a pretrial intervention program. This is generally offered to first-time offenders. Fab's attorney, Brian Neary, tells TMZ ... the charges will be dismissed as long as he completes the program and keeps his nose clean for a year.
Neary says Fab must give the court a status update once a month. He also doesn't need to take part in any therapy or anger management courses.
Huge ... considering Fab faced up to 20 years behind bars.
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TMZ broke the story ... a grand jury indicted Fabolous back in October 2018 on 1 count of domestic violence with significant bodily injury, 2 counts of threatening to kill and 1 count of possession of a weapon ... a pair of scissors.
The indictment stemmed from a physical altercation -- captured on video -- between Fabolous and Emily B, the mother of his 2 kids. That Fabolous scored a deal's not surprising ... considering Emily's father -- whom Fabolous also allegedly threatened -- patched things up a day after the incident.
Fabolous and Emily also remained together.
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'South Park' Creator Trey Parker Files for Divorce
2:38 PM PT -- According to the docs -- obtained by TMZ -- Parker lists their date of separation as February 28, 2019. Trey is asking for joint legal and physical custody ... and wants their prenup enforced.
"South Park" creator Trey Parker has filed for divorce from his wife after nearly 5 years of marriage.
Parker filed docs in Los Angeles Tuesday to split from Boogie Parker. The pair got hitched in 2014, and they had a daughter named Betty together before tying the knot. Betty has worked on the show for years, voicing Ike, Kyle's adopted Canadian brother.
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This was Parker's second marriage -- he was also married to Emma Sugiyama from 2006-2008.
Trey also has an incredible resume, creating "The Book of Mormon" with Matt Stone. He also wrote the movie, "Team America."
Parker started "South Park" with Matt Stone and Brian Graden in 1997 ... he met Stone at University of Colorado in Boulder when he was studying music and Japanese.
Originally Published -- 1:17 PM PT
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Johnny Manziel Hits Football Field After CFL Cut ... Shows Off Arm!!!
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Here's Johnny Manziel shrugging off his latest football drama ... and showing off his cannon arm!!!!
The ex-NFL quarterback -- who was just cut by the Montreal Alouettes and the entire Canadian Football League last week -- hit the field for some drills ... and showed he's still got it.
Manziel was out with his longtime trainer, George Whitfield, in San Diego on Monday ... throwing passes and working on his footwork.
You can see in the clip, Johnny slings a 20-yard dime OVER a soccer goalpost for a would-be TD.
Of course, it's been a tough offseason for the former Heisman Trophy winner ... his CFL team announced just days ago Johnny Football violated the terms of his agreement and is now banned.
But, didn't seem Johnny took the news too harshly ... he announced afterward, "I look forward to exploring new options within the United States."
In other words ... he's interested, AAF and XFL.
So, it all begs the question ... is this latest vid an audition tape for leagues like the XFL and AAF to take a look at him??
Sure seems like it!
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'School Of Rock' Star Caught on Video Stealing Guitar ... Faces 4 Felonies
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11:43 AM -- Police were onto Joey's sticky fingers in early February because they released security footage to the public ... showing him swipe a Buddy Guy model Fender Strat guitar.
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You can see Joey holding the guitar and casually strumming the guitar before allegedly making his way out the door February 7 at Troll Music store. After police released the footage, local music store owners were now on high alert.
Then, on February 11, Joey hit up Sarasota Sam Ash music store and workers recognized Joey. He sampled a few guitars before walking out with a $2k Les Paul.
But, this time Joey was followed out to his car and confronted. We're told a few customers blocked his car so he wouldn't escape before cops ultimately arrested him.
"School of Rock" star Joey Gaydos Jr. is rocking a seriously sad tune ... about stealing guitars, or at least about getting busted for jacking 'em.
Joey, who played lead guitarist Zack, in Jack Black's fictional school band, is facing felony charges in Florida for larceny and grand theft ... after cops busted him 4 times in the last 5 weeks for allegedly stealing guitars and an amplifier.
According to cops, Joey is making a bad habit of walking into stores, asking to test guitars, walking out with the instrument without paying ... and then unloading them at pawn shops.
Police say Joey's string of heists began early this year ... when he allegedly nabbed a blue Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul valued at $800, a black Fender Stratocaster worth $699, and a Gibson Les Paul gold top with a $1,900 price tag.
Zack Attack's got expensive taste!!!
Of course, every good electric guitar needs a kickass amp ... so naturally, he also got busted for stealing an amplifier.
According to cops, Joey confessed and blamed a drug problem. However, in court he entered not guilty pleas for the guitars. He's yet to give a plea in the amp case.
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Kate Beckinsale's Ex Good Luck to Pete Davidson ... Enjoy Her While Ya Can!!!
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Pete Davidson should say thank you, next to Kate Beckinsale ... at least, that's what one of her exes thinks.
We got comedian Matt Rife Monday night at the Laugh Factory on Sunset. Matt dated Kate back in 2017, so we asked if he has any tips for Pete and he did.
Watch the clip, Matt tried his best to be positive but we think he failed because his bottom line for Pete was ... RUN!!!
As you know ... Pete and Kate have been getting closer over the last couple months -- making out at NHL games, getting handsy at comedy shows. Pete's ex-fiancée, Ariana Grande, has even given them her blessing.
Matt, who's in his 20s just like Pete, isn't exactly handing out blessings. Yes, he wished Kate and Pete all the best, but it's a backhanded compliment at best.
Don't get it twisted ... Matt isn't trying to get back with Kate -- sounds like it didn't end well between them -- but he's advising Pete to buckle up for a "complicated" ride.
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Fat Joe, Stevie Wonder Not Ready to Cancel MJ's Legacy ... Not Yet
Michael Jackson's music really is a powerful thing, and you can tell from the look on Fat Joe's face when he even thinks about watching "Leaving Neverland."
We got Joe outside Spago in Bev Hills Monday night, and while he expressed his love for MJ, who he calls "the greatest ever" ... he admitted he hadn't seen the HBO documentary yet. But, he IS going to watch, and it's obvious he's going in with mixed emotions.
He agrees there should probably be another documentary telling Jackson's side. As for whether the King of Pop's music goes the way of R. Kelly -- Joe, at least, highly doubts it ... even after the disturbing allegations.
We also got Stevie Wonder at LAX, and he suggests it's time to leave Michael alone. For now, he's choosing to focus on MJ's music and his "legacy of inspiration."
D.L. Hughley might have something to say about that.
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D.L. Hughley If You Give Michael Jackson a Pass ... You're Blinded by His Talent
D.L. Hughley's takeaway from the Michael Jackson documentary is that WE as a society need to take a hard look at what we let incredibly talented celebrities get away with ... often in plain sight.
We got the comedian outside Guastavino's in NYC Monday night, and instead of questioning how "Leaving Neverland" affects Jackson's legacy -- he went off on people who allowed him to do what's alleged in the doc.
D.L. says no matter what side you're on, MJ's behavior with young boys was disturbing and wouldn't have been tolerated if he was Joe Schmoe ... with no talent or wealth.
If this sounds familiar ... it's because D.L. hasn't hesitated in the past to put MJ in the same box as R. Kelly.
As for Oprah taking heat from Jackson's fans for interviewing his accusers, Hughley says her background more than qualifies her to do what she's doing ... and the haters weighing in don't know what they're talking about.
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Travis Scott Deleted IG to Prove Loyalty to 'Wifey' Kylie
8:58 AM PT -- Travis has reactivated his Instagram account.
Ain't a damn thing going down in Travis Scott's DMs -- he deleted his Instagram purely to prove his devotion to Kylie Jenner after she found some suspect messages.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Kylie found a number of what she deemed "overly friendly" DMs between him and several women with whom he'd been chatting. We're told KJ saw the messages as "evidence" to accuse him of cheating.
We're told Travis maintains the DMs didn't amount to anything more than innocent flirting, and he didn't act on anything. However, he decided the best way to prove his commitment to Kylie and Stormi ... was to just get rid of IG.
That strategy seems to have staved off a full breakup, for now, as Kylie hasn't pulled the plug on their relationship -- despite being incredibly pissed when she first found the DMs last week.
Travis has clearly been trying to make amends with his baby mama, going so far as to shout her out in concert as his "wifey." We're told he's been working behind-the-scenes, as well, to make things right, and is begging for forgiveness. He doesn't want this to torpedo their love.
Our sources tell us he is flying back home more often now, even while he continues to tour.
Kylie's been keeping her distance, though, preoccupying her time with girlfriends and retail therapy ... so only time will tell if she fully takes him back and can get past this.
As for his Instagram -- don't worry, Insta-fiends -- we're told La Flame will reactivate his account once things are patched up with Kylie, which he's hoping will happen sooner than later.
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