'Succession' Star Nicholas Braun I'm Not Guilty of DUI ... Now I Can't Drink!!!

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"Succession" star Nicholas Braun says he's not guilty of DUI ... but he has to stay on the wagon while out in the world -- at least for now -- as the case plays out in New Hampshire.

Nicholas authorized his attorney to enter a not guilty plea to the misdemeanor DUI charge he's facing after being arrested last month ... according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ.

The actor had already been released on his own recognizance and now a judge is ordering him to stay away from alcohol, narcotics and controlled substances as the case moves forward.

Cincinnati Bengals Fans Throw Down After Joe Burrow Injury ... Wild Fistfight!!!

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Joe Burrow ain't the only person in Bengals orange with some sore body parts today ... a group of fans are also no doubt in a bit of physical pain -- after they got in a wild fistfight following the quarterback's injury Sunday.

Shortly after Burrow hurt his toe during Cincinnati's clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium ... a group of Bengals supporters -- many of whom were wearing JB's No. 9 jersey -- threw hands.

It's unclear if the signal-caller's turf toe ailment sparked the feud -- but check out video of the scrap, the guys were furious.

Cardi B Spirit Tunnel At J-Hud Show ... Gets 'Bodak Yellow' Remix

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Cardi B was the special guest on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" today, and the crew showered her with an incredible gift during her Spirit Tunnel walkout -- by cleverly remixing her "Bodak Yellow" hit!!!

The megastar rapper wore a red, yellow and black-striped body-hugging dress and pranced her way down the famed hallway as the 'Jennifer Hudson' staffers rapped, "We gon turn up, because we got Car-di B" in the same cadence as her Diamond-selling record.

When she sat down with J-Hud, Cardi impressed the hostess by singing her "Spotlight" song -- and fans will get to hear the full range of her talents soon.

It's a big week for Cardi ... her long-delayed 2nd album, "Am I The Drama?", hits the streams and she has a lot riding on its success ... so much, she's been promoting the album nonstop all across NYC.

Taylor Swift Shielded By Bulletproof Barrier At Chiefs Game ... According To Fans After Kirk Murder

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Taylor Swift snuck into a football stadium to watch her fiancé Travis Kelce at work ... and it looks like she used a bullet-resistant portable shield to evade detection following Charlie Kirk's very public murder.

Swifties are running with an interesting theory online after Taylor kept an extremely low profile at Sunday's game between Travis' Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles ... her fans think she was behind a bulletproof barrier that was seen rolling through the bowels of Arrowhead Stadium in K.C.

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Check out the video ... there's a bunch of security guards and other staffers walking with the rolling screen and they're clearly hiding someone from being seen in public.

Chris Brown Grinds All Over Kayla Nicole ... Steamy Onstage Romp

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Chris Brown's Sunday night concert turned PG-13 in a hurry ... as after he brought Kayla Nicole up onstage for a song, he grinded all over her.

Travis Kelce's ex hit the "Breezy Bowl XX" stop at SoFi Stadium, and just before the singer began crooning "Take You Down," he pulled her into a nearby chair to be his muse for the tune.

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Initially, Brown danced around Kayla while he belted out the lyrics to the love song ... but toward the end, he mounted her -- and she appeared to love every second of it.

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FBI, Bomb Squads Raid Utah Home After Explosives Device Found Under Utah TV News Van

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Two people are in police custody after allegedly trying to blow up a local TV news van in Utah.

An explosives device was found under a news van belonging to KSTU FOX13 News Utah and the device "had been lit but failed to function as designed" ... according to KUTV, citing court records.

The explosives device was reportedly found Friday in Salt Lake City ... and the suspects were busted after FBI agents and bomb squads from local law enforcement descended on a residence in Magna, Utah, a city just to the northwest of Salt Lake City.

'Demon Slayer' Movie Moviegoer Drains Main Vein in Theater ... Arrested After Beat-Down From Patrons!!!

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One moviegoer took being in Surprise, Arizona, a little too literally ... as he allegedly whipped out his member and relieved himself in the middle of a movie -- surprising several fellow patrons.

A spokesperson for the Surprise Police Department tells TMZ ... officers responded to a disturbance call at the local AMC Theater Friday evening, after a male patron allegedly urinated inside a theater during a showing of "Demon Slayer."

Witnesses told the responding officers that others in the theater confronted the alleged culprit ... with footage of the apparent faceoff now making the rounds online.

TMZ Live Stream Come Into Our Office and Watch News Happen!!!

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We want you to be a part of TMZ, so every weekday, between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM PT, we take you inside our newsroom via live stream.

You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's just joking around.

Your comments are a big part of the stream, and the staff spends a lot of time speaking directly to you. Every day is different!

We also use our live stream to produce our "TMZ Live" TV show.

'Hacks' Star Hannah Einbinder Homeland Security Fires Back ... At 'F*** ICE' Emmys Speech

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Hannah Einbinder's head-turning political Emmys speech struck a chord with the Department of Homeland Security ... which is now clapping back at her targeted remarks.

ICYMI ... during her acceptance speech for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Einbinder wrapped it with "F*** ICE and free Palestine."

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Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin tells TMZ ... "How ugly — such demonization is inspiring violence against our ICE law enforcement who are facing a 1,000% increase in assaults against them."

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Denise Richards Moves Out of Home Shared With Estranged Hubby Aaron Phypers

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Denise Richards had a dramatic moving day in Calabasas, California ... hauling her belongings and 15 dogs out of the rental home she once shared with estranged husband Aaron Phypers.

"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star arrived with a full crew to get the job done on Saturday. Four movers, two assistants, and her father, Irv, were spotted carrying several large dog crates used to transport the pups to a new location.

The movers wore masks inside the property because the smell and dust were overwhelming. Aaron has accused Denise of leaving the home in disrepair and called her a hoarder of animals. Denise has denied these allegations.

'Tinder Swindler' Simon Leviev Arrested Again ... After Interpol Red Notice Issued

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Simon Leviev -- the infamous "Tinder Swindler" convicted of scamming women out of millions on the dating app -- has been arrested again ... according to his attorney and officials in the case.

Leviev was detained Sunday morning at the Batumi International Airport, according to multiple reports, located near the Black Sea in the country of Georgia near Russia.

The Georgian Interior Ministry has confirmed Leviev was nabbed at the airport following the issuance of a Red Notice -- AKA an international alert -- from the intergovernmental law-enforcement organization Interpol.

Alleged Charlie Kirk Shooter Texted He Was Gonna Kill Kirk ... FBI Director Says

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The suspected killer of Charlie Kirk is in even more hot water ... because there's new DNA evidence linking him to the crime as well as a note written by him threatening to kill the conservative activist, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.

Patel made an appearance Monday on "Fox & Friends" and gave an update on the investigation into the fatal shooting of Kirk last week as he was holding an event at Utah Valley University. According to the FBI, Tyler Robinson used a rifle to fire a single shot that hit Kirk in the neck while Charlie was onstage taking questions from the crowd.

TMZ reported Robinson's dad recognized his son from suspect photos released by the FBI and he contacted a youth pastor who works with the U.S. Marshals, leading to Tyler's arrest.

Sydney Sweeney WORK BEFORE PLAY ... Bows Out of Emmy After-Parties

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Sydney Sweeney was not about having a late night of partying after the Emmys ... telling TMZ why she decided to call it early.

We got the "Euphoria" star leaving the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in L.A. Sunday night ... where she was immediately swarmed by fans for selfies -- and even took a moment to compliment one on their camera.

Strutting out in her long red dress ... we ask Sweeney how she plans to celebrate the big night, but she says she's headed straight home.

Marcus Jordan Cuts Deal To Close Out DUI Case ... Must Apologize To Cop

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Marcus Jordan -- Michael Jordan's son -- has entered into an agreement with prosecutors to close out his DUI case ... and part of the deal includes a stipulation where he must write an apology letter to one of the cops he berated during his arrest.

Court documents TMZ Sports has obtained show on Sept. 12, Marcus signed a pretrial intervention contract in Orange County, Fla. with the goal of having his criminal charges dismissed.

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According to the docs, Marcus must meet multiple conditions over the next 12 months ... and if he does, prosecutors have agreed to enter a nolle prosequi on the three charges -- possession of ketamine, resisting officer without violence and DUI -- they hit him with stemming from his now-infamous February run-in with police.

Bad Bunny & Travis Scott Party In P.R.!!! 🎉

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Travis Scott pulled up to Bad Bunny's Puerto Rican residency and quickly learned why it's called "No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí" ... La Flame's type of party!!!

The megastar rapper was in town for the final night of Bad Bunny's homeland residency inside the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan ... a big boost for the Puerto Rican tourism board!!!

Bad Bunny crash-landed into Travis' section and got him and his entourage charged up during a passionate performance of "Si Veo a Tu Mamá."

The two music giants have bops together in their own right -- such as "K-POP" -- but Travis was the guest of honor, as were thousands of other tourists this year.

Puerto Rican-collected data estimates Bad Bunny raked $200 million into the local economy!!!

2025 Emmy Awards SMALL-SCREEN STARS PARTY AFTER CEREMONY

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The biggest names in television were itching to step out following the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards ... wasting no time to hit after-parties celebrating the big night.

Selena Gomez looks stunning in a sleek Louis Vuitton dress at her private gathering ... while Rita Ora is rocking an all-white suit and Olivia Rodrigo is keeping it cool in a black dress -- all ready to take on the night.

Emmy winners look ready to party ... Seth Rogen is seen posing for pics while double-fisting his trophies at the AppleTV+ after-party and Jean Smart is all smiles at the HBO Max after-party.