Marcus Jordan Happy Birthday, Michael Jordan ... I'm His Son!!!

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Marcus Jordan is hoping to start on his dad's good side on his 62nd birthday ... wishing his pops a Happy Birthday weeks after dropping his name during the traffic stop that led to his DUI arrest.

The 34-year-old shared the shoutout on his Instagram Monday afternoon ... writing a simple "Happy Bday Dad" alongside some photos of His Airness' playing days.

Just three weeks ago, Marcus had a run-in with cops down in Florida after getting his car stuck on some train tracks. As they patted him down ... Marcus broke out the famous dad card -- telling cops he was the son of the six-time NBA champion.

Travis Scott Sued Your Security Guard Violently Assaulted Me ... Rep Says Rapper Wasn't Involved

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Travis Scott is being dragged to court by a man who claims one of the rapper's security guards violently injured him ... but Travis' camp says the lawsuit is bogus.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a man named Omar Muhanna claims he was outside a "concert venue" where Travis performed when one of Travis' security guards made violent physical contact with him.

The guy claims he did nothing to cause or provoke the alleged assault and battery ... which he says happened August 17, 2024 in Manhattan and resulted in serious and permanent injuries.

Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson Run-In at 'SNL 50' ... Not Romantic, Just a Quick Catch-Up

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Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's run-in at 'Saturday Night Live's 50th-anniversary special was nothing more than an unplanned catch-up at the show's taping ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... staff at the event at 30 Rock asked Kim if she wanted to cut the line, but Kim didn’t want to do that in front of the actors and comedians waiting.

We're told KK didn't want to be a diva, so she stood in line and waited. Enter Pete ... who was one of the next people in line, not far behind Kim, so they ended up chatting a bit while waiting to get into the studio.

Conor McGregor Appeals Assault Verdict In Ireland

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Conor McGregor just formally moved to overturn the result of his recent civil assault case in Ireland.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ Sports ... McGregor filed an appeal with the courts last Friday in an effort to clear himself following a jury's November ruling that he was liable for assaulting Nikita Ni Lamhain.

The case, as you know, stemmed from allegations Ni Lamhain -- AKA Nikita Hand -- made against the fighter in a lawsuit years ago. Hand claimed McGregor had sex with her against her will at a hotel ... after he picked her up from a 2018 Christmas party.

Hooters Waitress Daddy Would Be Proud!!! Avoids Jail Time for DUI

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Sophia Gabrielle Ross, the Hooters waitress who went viral for shamelessly flirting with a cop during her DUI arrest in Sarasota, Florida, just got a lucky break -- TMZ has learned she's officially dodged jail time.

Her rep tells TMZ she finally faced a judge Thursday -- and luck was on her side, as she escaped the 60-day jail sentence prosecutors were gunning for.

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Instead, she’s walking away with a year of probation, random drug tests, and 50 hours of community service. On the bright side, she’s already knocked out her DUI school hours.

'Love Is Blind 8' One Couple Got Married Nearly a Year Ago!!!

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A huge congrats to one "Love Is Blind" Season 8 couple ... because they made it all the way down the aisle and tied the knot!

SPOILERS ahead!

Here comes the big reveal (translation: last chance to look away) ...

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Selena Gomez Snaps Up $35M Beverly Hills Mansion With Benny

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are head over heels and living large -- because TMZ has learned they dropped millions on a dreamy Beverly Hills mansion.

Multiple real estate sources tell TMZ ... Selena and Benny went all-in on a Spanish-style pad with 7 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms in December -- for a jaw-dropping $35 million!

The resort-like grounds come with multiple structures, including a library and a grand swirling staircase. Outside there's a glass greenhouse solarium, a fitness center, and a pool.

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R. Kelly Attorney Slams 'SNL' ... After Singer Called 'Problematic Guest'

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R. Kelly's attorney is clapping back at 'SNL' after the show took a jab at him during its 50th anniversary special this weekend.

Kelly's lawyer, Jennifer Bonjean, tells TMZ she finds it "Rather arrogant that SNL sees it as their job to decide, belatedly, who should and should not be canceled."

In case you missed it, 'SNL50' made light of its more controversial moments over the years with an "In Memoriam" segment, highlighting its "problematic guests" -- including R. Kelly, Diddy, O.J. Simpson, Jared Fogle and Robert Blake.

LAFC's Olivier Giroud Home Burglarized ... $500K In Jewelry Allegedly Stolen

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Roughly half a million dollars worth of jewelry was allegedly stolen from Olivier Giroud's Los Angeles-area home during a burglary earlier this month, TMZ Sports has learned.

Law enforcement tells us ... the break-in was reported to cops by the soccer star's wife on Feb. 5 -- after she had discovered a smashed window at their property.

We're told Giroud's partner noted several pricey items were taken in the burglary -- including over 10 men's watches. She told officers the value of the missing stuff was close to $500,000.

Alix Earle Back In S.I. Swim!!!

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Alix Earle used some tiny bikinis to make a big announcement Monday ... showing off her smokin' hot bod in some barely there bathing suits to reveal she's making a return to Sports Illustrated Swim.

Earle and S.I. Swim officials took to their Instagram pages to let the world know she's coming back to the mag for Round 2 in 2025 ... and based on some of the preview shots they shared, there's certainly going to be a whole lot of people happy she made the decision.

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In their first post breaking the news -- Earle can be seen taking off a robe on a dock in Jamaica to display her fit physique in a teeny two-piece.

Justin Baldoni I'm Practicing Aloha With My Kids

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Justin Baldoni is a world away from Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds ... hanging with his kids in Hawaii while his legal foes rubbed elbows with celebs in the Big Apple.

The "It Ends With Us" director is in Maui with his family and he spent part of his weekend grabbing lunch with his children in Paia ... a laid-back, hippie surf town on the island's north side.

Justin looks relaxed here ... casually walking around in flip-flops, shorts, a sleeveless shirt and a backward hat.

Joe Tacopina I'm Confident A$AP Gets Exonerated ... I Win Big Cases Like Rocky's

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Joe Tacopina is ready to flex his legal muscles in court again ... telling us he's feeling good about getting A$AP Rocky off the hook in a criminal assault trial.

The high-powered attorney joined us on "TMZ Live" Monday and we asked him about the Rocky case and some of his legal wins over the years for clients like President Trump and Alex Rodriguez.

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Rocky's case is now in the jury's hands after Joe forcefully defended the rapper in court ... telling us it should be easy for a jury to reach a not-guilty verdict, even though it's not guaranteed.

Wendy Williams I'm Not Withdrawing My Bond With My Son!!!

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Wendy Williams was all about family bonding, spotted reuniting with her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., in Miami ... despite her belief he’d financially taken advantage of her.

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Peep this clip of Wendy living it up after the judge gave her the green light to visit her dad for his birthday weekend ... carving out some time for a cozy brunch with her son at Matilda’s Kitchen -- and if you didn’t know any better, you’d think they were the definition of family goals.

Wendy was all smiles, devouring some delicious bites at the Cuban hotspot, savoring every moment -- while Kevin looked on, clearly loving the sight of his mom enjoying herself.

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Floyd Mayweather Drops Millions On Birthday Bashes ... 8 Parties in Miami!!!

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Floyd Mayweather's just days away from his birthday ... and while he hasn't yet completed his 48th trip around the sun, the 50-0 boxing legend's kicking off the celebration a bit early!

TMZ Sports has learned Mayweather, along with ~400 of his closest family and friends, traveled to South Beach for a week of fun ... all to celebrate TBE's 48th birthday, officially on Monday.

We're told Floyd has spent a fortune on the parties ... dropping upwards of $5 million! Mayweather is putting his guests up at several fancy hotels throughout Miami Beach.

Rose Byrne A$AP Rocky's A True Renaissance Man!!!

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A$AP Rocky had to miss out on the Berlin Film Festival today due to his ongoing assault trial in L.A. ... but his new film costar Rose Byrne and the director are filling his absence with praise!!!

The rapper stars with Byrne in the upcoming flick “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” ... and according to Variety, she and director Mary Bronstein had nothing but good things to say about his performance.

Bronstein revealed she wanted "non-traditional actors for the supporting roles," which opened up the space for Rocky to play a motel superintendent.