Comedian Jim Jefferies Village People Wanna Sue Me Over 'Y.M.C.A.' ... It's NOT About Gay Dudes?!?
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Jim Jefferies could be dragged into court by a cop -- correction, The Cop from the Village People -- all because Jim referred to "Y.M.C.A." as a gay anthem ... TMZ has learned.
The comedian received a cease and desist letter from Victor Willis' wife Karen Willis -- who also manages the VP lead singer -- and, the letter rips Jim for his "obscene, derogatory and false description" of the hit song ... in their eyes, at least.
Last month, while doing his 'At This Moment' podcast, Jim bluntly delivered his interpretation of "Y.M.C.A." -- "It's f***ing in showers in a hostel. Right? When you're a young man who's been kicked out of your home, there's a place you can go," paraphrasing that last part from a verse in the song.
Ariana, Selena, Demi Hollywood Takes Over Santa Barbara ... For Famous Film Festival
Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Demi Moore and a bunch more celebs trekked up north to a historic city along the California coast for a film festival.
Ya gotta see the photos ... the "Wicked" star slipped into an extravagant, flowery pink dress to accept her Virtuoso Award at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Selena was all smiles at the SBIFF ... just like she was on a recent trip to Disneyland with her fiancé, Benny Blanco. She also picked up an award at the event.
Selena Gomez giving Ariana Grande a kiss on the shoulder at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. pic.twitter.com/ZinCuINQGE
— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) February 10, 2025 @BuzzingPop
SG skipped the Critics Choice Awards, but she looked stunning in Santa Barbara in a white dress.
Huge crowds turned out to get a glimpse of the Hollywood stars descending on SB ... and Demi dropped some knowledge after a screening of her film "The Substance," doing a Q&A with festival director Roger Durling.
Other celebs in town for the weekend included Jane Lynch, Sandra Oh, Monica Barbaro and Sebastian Stan ... just to name a few.
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Kendrick Lamar at Super Bowl 'Don't Kill My Vibe' ... Cheers & Jeers for Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar is receiving mixed reactions following his NFL Super Bowl LIX halftime performance ... even after he included his extremely popular Drake diss track "Not Like Us" in the lineup.
In addition to the hit song -- which won him five Grammys last week -- he performed other crowd-pleasers, including "gnx," "peekaboo" and "HUMBLE." He also brought out SZA for their hits "All the Stars" and "Luther," and even had Serena Williams -- who once dated Drake -- crip-walking to "Not Like Us." Samuel L. Jackson opened up the performance dressed as Uncle Sam to preside over the show.
But not all viewers were pleased. Many fans slammed the show as "boring," with some even claiming they switched channels to pass the time.
Saquon Barkley Shotguns Beer After SB LIX Win ... Owner Dances, Too!!!
Saquon Barkley was partyin' like he was back at Penn State Sunday night ... the Eagles star was shotgunnin' beers after securing his first Super Bowl win with Philly!
And, it was his 28th birthday!!!
The celebration was after the Eagles whooped the 2x defending champ Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22, in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
Shot gun. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/7k7l2RyhuP
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) February 10, 2025 @DMRussini
It's the second championship for the franchise and a first for many Eagles players, including Barkley, who signed with the team this offseason.
Philadelphia Madness Eagles Fans Go Berserk After Super Bowl Win ... Commit Slew Of Crimes
Eagles fans went totally bananas in the streets of Philadelphia Sunday night to celebrate their team's Super Bowl victory -- while also breaking many laws!
Hundreds of diehard Eagles supporters descended on the city of Brotherly Love after Philly handily beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 during the 2025 Super Bowl at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
But much of the joy and happiness was mixed with criminal activity, which comes as no surprise when talking about Philly fans.
Super Bowl LIX Kevin Hart, Miles Teller & More Celebrate Eagles Victory!!!
The Philadelphia Eagles walloped the Kansas City Chiefs to take home the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl LIX -- and the stars turned out to celebrate.
A-listers rushed the field -- and social media -- after the big victory ... from Miles Teller to Kevin Hart and Bradley Cooper.
BC caught up with Fox Sports on the field at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans and expressed how grateful he was to bring his daughter, Lea, to the big game, after he grew up attending games with his father. He gushed ... "I am so blessed to be here and I love this team so much.”
Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson Mum On Engagement Rumors
If Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson are indeed engaged, they sure don't want the world to know it -- declining to confirm or deny the rumors after Sunday's Super Bowl.
The couple was spotted leaving the Superdome following Philadelphia's big 40-22 win over Kansas City ... and when they were peppered with questions and comments about Belichick's recent rumored proposal, they stayed mum.
Neither commented on the matter ... this despite Hudson wearing a huge ring on that finger throughout her Super Bowl week down in New Orleans.
Jessica Alba Super Bowl GNO With Daughters ... Amid Cash Warren Divorce!!!
Cash Warren who?? Jessica Alba had herself a GNO with her daughters at Super Bowl LIX ... just days after filing for divorce from her hubby of 16 years.
The Honest Company founder headed to the Big Easy with her and Cash's two daughters -- Honor, 16, and Haven, 13 -- for the big game, and took fans along on her Instagram Story Sunday night.
JA dubbed it a "Girls Weekend" while posting a selfie of herself with her two teens from before the big game ... sharing another with her kiddos in their VIP suite from Caesars Superdome in New Orleans later in the evening.
Elon Musk Censors Kanye on X After Porn Posts
Kanye West's X account has been deactivated after days of antisemitic, misogynistic and racist rants ... and it came after Elon Musk labeled Ye's account "NSFW" in response to the rapper posting too much porn.
Elon's Sunday response came after a concerned X user advocated for Kanye to be banned from the platform -- not because of Ye's comments, but for repeatedly posting porn, which was showing up on X whether people wanted to see it or not.
Musk replied ... "Given what he has posted, his account is now classified as NSFW. You should not be seeing that anymore." Shortly afterward, Kanye appeared to deactivate his X account himself.
Travis Kelce's Ex Kayla Nicole Dances On K.C. Chiefs' Grave After Super Bowl Loss
Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs getting wrecked in the Super Bowl put a smile on his ex-girlfriend's face ... with Kayla Nicole basking in the Philadelphia Eagles' glory after the lopsided win.
The influencer and model was smack dab in the middle of the crazed Birds fans at the Superdome on Sunday ... and at one point in the contest, she joined the Philly supporters in their "Fly Eagles Fly" fight song.
The Eagles ultimately gave the Chiefs an epic ass-whooping ... and once the scoreboard hit zeroes, it was time to party.
President Donald Trump Rubs Taylor Swift's Nose In Chiefs' Super Bowl Loss ... You Had Really Tough Night!!!
President Donald Trump took a major shot at Taylor Swift for getting booed during the Kansas City Chiefs' big loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at the Super Bowl.
The 47th prez hopped on his "Truth Social" platform last evening -- and he had some choice words for Taylor after the Eagles trounced the Chiefs 40-22. Taylor was there to root for her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
Trump wrote, "The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!"
Super Bowl LIX Honors NOLA Terror Attack Victims ... D.C. Plane Crash, CA Wildfires & Helene
The Super Bowl kicked off with a powerful message of unity ... honoring the victims of the New Orleans terror attack and other tragedies that have shaken the U.S. in last couple months.
Eagles and Chiefs players were on the field just moments before kickoff when New Orleans Saints star Cam Jordan brought out NOLA first responders from the terror attack to thank and honor them for their service.
Before Super Bowl LIX, we honor those that lost their lives in the Jan 1 attack in New Orleans.@camjordan94 pic.twitter.com/Afo7LK1d5C
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 9, 2025 @NFLonFOX
The powerful tribute continued by honoring other tragedies that have shaken the nation including tributes to victims of the Washington D.C. plane and military helicopter crash, the Philadelphia plane crash, Hurricane Helene, and the devastating California wildfires.
During the tribute, Cam said, "Together we rise, together we heal, and together we will carry their memory with us forever."
While Bourbon Street was buzzing with Super Bowl revelers on Sunday, it was a different scene on New Year's Day -- when a horrific tragedy struck, leaving 14 dead after a pickup truck plowed into a crowd.
Weeks later, in Philadelphia, a plane and jetliner crash claimed seven lives in D.C. -- 64 people on board the plane and 3 people on an Army chopper lost thier lives.
In California, wildfires claimed at least 29 lives, leaving a trail of destruction across more than 18,000 homes, businesses, and beyond -- and Hurricane Helene took 219 lives and has caused reportedly $78.7 billion in damage.
SUPER BOWL LIX Kendrick Didn't Go There ... Says 'Pedophile' Line Could Trigger Another Lawsuit
Kendrick Lamar gave Drake a break during the Super Bowl Halftime show by rapping "Not Like Us" ... but the 'pedophile' line was nowhere to be heard, and Kendrick made it clear -- it was just too risky.
The rapper took over the Caesars Superdome — and everyone was waiting with baited breath as he performed. What's interesting is right before KL started rapping the song he said ... "I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue."
“I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue”
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) February 10, 2025 @LakeShowYo
-Kendrick 😭😭😭
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As you know, "Not Like Us" is the subject of a defamation lawsuit Drake filed against Universal Music Group ... so it wouldn't be out of the question Drizzy would double down by filing a second suit.
Kenrick did perform "Not Like Us" ... but skipped over the "certified pedophile" line. He did rap the word "minor," but that was it.
As we reported ... the NFL and FOX execs got Kendrick's set list last week and hashed it out. Now we know the outcome.
Kendrick snagged all 5 Grammy noms, snagging song and record of the year, plus trophies for best rap song, rap performance, and best music video.
Drake's currently out of the country on tour in Australia. It'd be interesting to know if he watched.
Serena Williams c-walking was the highlight of Kendrick Lamar's halftime show 🔥 pic.twitter.com/xpPw3PJsuM
— Joshua Sánchez (@jnsanchez) February 10, 2025 @jnsanchez
Kendrick was in good company, bringing out SZA, Samuel L. Jackson and DJ Mustard in addition to Serena Williams who danced briefly.
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2005 was a big year for him and his siblings, touring around the country with Kelly Clarkson and Jesse McCartney. Not too long after, he made his acting debut on Disney's "Hannah Montana" with one of the most famous icons ... ever!
Need one more clue? Just ask his hot wifey Priyanka!
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Philadelphia Eagles No 3-Peat For Chiefs ... We're Super Bowl Champions!!!
The Philadelphia Eagles put an end to the Kansas City Chiefs' hopes at history -- they just dismantled the back-to-back champions to win the Super Bowl!!
It was shockingly a one-sided affair from start to finish -- Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the rest of the Chiefs offense stumbled out the gate ... and never got their rhythm until it was too late.
The main issue for the three-time SB MVP?? His offensive line struggled to protect him ... making his life a living hell for the majority of the game.
The Eagles, meanwhile had countless big-time plays -- including two picks off the 29-year-old Mahomes (one ending in a touchdown for the birthday boy, rookie Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean).
Hurts got the first touchdown of the game with a tush push rush from near the goal line ... and AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith also caught scores through the air.
It was a quiet night from superstar Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, but when the rest of the squad is firing on all cylinders like that ... he didn't really need to go off.
The Eagles ended up winning the rematch of Super Bowl LVII with a score of 40-22.
Hurts was named the Super Bowl MVP ... after going 17-22 for 221 yards and two touchdowns on the night. He also had over 70 yards on the ground.
Mahomes, on the other hand, had 257 yards and three touchdowns in his second Super Bowl loss ... but the majority of that production came after the game was considered over.
Had the Chiefs won, they would have been the first team in NFL history to win three Super Bowls in a row.
Protester Crashes Kendrick's Halftime Show ... Tackled On Field
Someone tried to steal Kendrick Lamar's spotlight during the Super Bowl halftime show ... taking out Palestinian and Sudanese flags and waving it around his set before getting tackled to the ground by security.
The moment went down toward the end of K. Dot's performance ... as he was doing his rendition of "tv off" -- the last song on the setlist.
A man performing during the Kendrick Lamar halftime concert at #SuperBowl LIX unfurled a Palestinian flag and was chased off stage and finally tackled and removed by security. #SBLIX #Palestine pic.twitter.com/sU8jl1eyE3
— Diya TV (@DiyaTV) February 10, 2025 @DiyaTV
In video of the stunt, what appears to be a performer wearing all black broke script ... pulling out the flag and putting it on full display as they stood on top of the same vehicle Kendrick started his show on.