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Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover found himself among the lucky inmates who got good news on Wednesday ... President Donald Trump commuted the prison sentence of the reformed Chicago gang leader on the same day he granted Julie and Todd Chrisley their freedom!!!

Hoover's name should ring bells in your memory ... Kanye West and Drake famously squashed their brewing beef back in 2021 in a livestreamed event at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum billed as a "Free Larry Hoover" fundraising benefit concert.

Ye sent all praises due to President Trump for the pardon after hearing the news and Hoover's family is also in the midst of a celebration.

Rick Ross also immortalized Hoover on his now classic 2011 track "B.M.F. (Blowin' Money Fast)" ... a track that also championed the life and crimes of another recently pardoned former drug dealer ... Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory Sr.

Todd and Julie Chrisley have been pardoned after President Donald Trump signed off  Wednesday ... meaning they're officially free after more than two years in prison.

A White House official confirmed to TMZ ... the papers are all signed and the pardons are official -- so Todd and Julie will be walking out of federal prison very soon.

Their daughter Savannah shared the news to her Instagram too -- posting a pic of Trump beaming while presenting the pardons ... and claiming God hasn't turned his back on the Chrisley fam.

Federal prosecutors just released shocking new photos they say show the aftermath of the Molotov cocktail incident with Kid Cudi's Porsche -- an incident Cudi thinks Diddy was involved in -- and now we're seeing some of what jurors were shown in court.

Prosecutors just entered photos of Kid Cudi's car fire aftermath as exhibits in the case ... and they appear to show what Kid Cudi and LAFD arson investigator Lance Jimenez testified about in terms of fire damage from a Molotov cocktail.

Jimenez testified Wednesday an Olde English 800 malt liquor bottle was used in the incident and that when he arrived at the scene, he saw the bottle in the front seat ... and that appears to be what the photos show.

Internet personality and model Olivia Ponton is basking in her success -- hittin' the tropics, showin' off her adventurous side and sportin' bikinis like it's her day job ... Oh wait, it is her day job!

The 22-year-old -- who is celebrating her birthday later this week -- shared a series of snaps on social media captioned, "some girls just don't sit still ..."

And this blonde bombshell definitely ain't sittin' still! Goin' deep, Ponton dressed in her finest scuba-wear and gave a glimpse into life underwater with stingrays and other sea creatures.

And just above the surface, Olivia dove into a fresh plate of pasta while showing off her slim figure in a stringy bikini ... send noods!

3:10 PM PT -- Attorneys John Harris and Herbert Hayden, who represent Jane Does 1-4, tell TMZ ... "The cross-complaint filed by Mr. Christopher Frost on behalf of William "Smokey" Robinson and Frances Robinson, is nothing more than an attempt to silence and intimidate the survivors of Mr. Robinson's sexual battery and assault. It is a baseless and vindictive legal maneuver designed to re-victimize, shift blame and discourage others from coming forward. This type of retaliatory litigation is precisely what California’s anti-SLAPP laws were enacted to prevent."

Smokey Robinson's firing back at the women accusing him of sexual assault with a lawsuit of his own ... claiming he and his wife, Frances, always treated employees with respect -- and, the 4 people suing them are simply trying to shake them down.

The singer-songwriter and his wife filed a cross-complaint against the four Jane Does, according to their attorney, for $500 million. In the suit, they say Smokey not only didn't abuse any of these women -- but, instead treated them like "extended family."

Smokey and his legal team point to gifts they claim he and his wife gave to these women over the years ... including concert tickets, money for dental procedures and more.

Kylie Jenner's bringing the heat in a fiery red dress ... letting her bust show in the low-cut gown on her Instagram.

The reality star proved no one can keep up with this Kar-Jenner when she's dressed to impress ... wearing a skintight ensemble which barely contained her chest.

Jenner's dress was split at the bottom ... revealing just a hint of her tan legs as she gave fans a look at her behind.

Brad Pitt is finally breaking his silence on the messy years-long divorce drama with Angelina Jolie -- and let’s just say, his response was ... casual.

The movie star's been busy hyping up his new racing flick "F1," but when GQ asked if finally finalizing the divorce in December -- after 8 freakin’ years, mind you -- felt like a relief, he made it clear it was something he hadn't really been sweating the whole time.

Brad straight-up said, “No, I don’t think it was that major of a thing. Just something coming to fruition. Legally."

Cassie's a new mom once again ... welcoming her third child into the world ... less than 2 weeks after testifying against her ex, Diddy, at his federal trial.

The singer-songwriter gave birth Tuesday in a New York City hospital ... according to sources with direct knowledge. We're told mother and child are healthy and doing well, despite arriving slightly earlier than her due date.

We broke the story yesterday ... Cassie was rushed to the hospital yesterday and admitted into the labor and delivery unit.

Stefon Diggs' weekend boat trip with Cardi B has made it to his boss' desk -- New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was asked all about the video making rounds during media availability on Wednesday ... and he said the team is well aware of the matter.

The 31-year-old wide receiver raised eyebrows after a short clip was published all over the internet on Tuesday ... showing him chatting it up with three women in bikinis before opening a container to expose a mystery pink substance.

In the video, he appears to tell the women to not take all of it ... but instructs them to go have fun and come back to him.

Todd and Julie Chrisley are trading orange jumpsuits and locked cells for street clothes and production crews -- 'cause reality TV cameras are ready to roll on their prison release ... TMZ has learned.

Production sources tell TMZ ... the Chrisley's new Lifetime reality show is already rolling, with cameras tracking Savannah and Chase’s every move. So with their parents now walking out of prison soon, you can bet that'll be a major part of the storyline.

We're told from sources connected to the family that the current production plan is to have cameras rolling in Florida for Todd and in Kentucky for Julie, ready to capture their release and bring back the classic Chrisley chaos.

Baylor Bears defensive lineman Alex Foster has died at 18 years old, the university announced Wednesday.

The school did not reveal the teen's cause of death ... but head football coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades said in a joint statement the passing was "unexpected."

Multiple outlets reported Foster died from gunshot wounds he sustained during an incident in Greenville, Mississippi early Wednesday morning.

It may look like you're seeing double the trouble, but think again! Gamer Tfue and Logan Paul synced up and cheers'd their PRIME beverages ... Both bros are lookin' great in their identical 'fits, but which blonde mullet are you pullin' first?

The question here is: Who'd You Rather?!

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Miley Cyrus’ TikTok fans-only bash for her new "Something Beautiful" album turned into something unforgettable -- one couple went full rom-com and got engaged mid-event!

Catch the heart-melting moment another fan caught on camera at L.A.'s Chateau Marmont -- after Miley asked a couple if they were in love, one of them took the hint real quick and dropped to one knee to pop the big question.

The crowd of roughly 100 fans erupted in applause, and even Miley couldn’t hold back -- she let out a delighted shriek and joked the lovebirds should get a room ... even offering to get them a room at the Chateau, charged to her card!

Andrew and Tristan Tate may be charged in the UK for offenses including rape and human trafficking, prosecutors in the country have confirmed.

The Crown Prosecution Service says 21 total charges have been authorized against the two brothers -- Tristan's facing 11, and Andrew's facing 10.

However, CPS says the domestic criminal charges in Romania must be settled first before anything can move forward in the UK.

Sharay Hayes, an exotic male dancer known as "The Punisher," is apologizing to Cassie Ventura for his role in some sexual encounters with Diddy.

"The Punisher" went on CNN and said he's sorry to Cassie for any suffering he may have caused her ... explaining that at the time, he had no idea or indication that she was having a bad experience.

Hayes testified in the Diddy criminal trial about his role in "freak-offs" with Diddy and Cassie -- and he told us he didn't see Diddy do anything that seemed illegal -- but after learning Cassie told jurors she was being blackmailed and threatened to participate in freak-offs, he's offered up his apology.

Todd and Julie Chrisley have not just regained their freedom, they may regain millions and millions of dollars they paid in restitution.

As you know, President Trump pardoned the Chrisleys Tuesday, citing what he believed was an unfair trial and sentence.

The Chrisleys were sentenced to more than 7 years in prison and ordered to repay more than $17 million in restitution. Their lawyer has said they have paid some of that restitution back, but not all of it.