John Cena I'll Be Hairless At Wrestlemania

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We got WWE superstar John Cena to reveal his pre-Wrestlemania ritual -- which involves a lot of shaving. So, win or lose ... he'll definitely be the smoothest guy in the ring!

Ewww.

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Mike Tyson's Wife Files Lawsuit Over Threatening Emails

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Mike Tyson's wife is suing someone, or someones, she blames for continually harassing her and threatening her safety over the Internet ... TMZ has learned.

We obtained a copy of the docs filed today in L.A. County ... in which Lakiha Spicer states she's been receiving emails threatening her life and her family's life.

According to the suit, the defendant -- who is only identified by an IP address -- is also "extorting" and "making false allegations and accusations" against Lakiha.

The docs do not list any specific threats, but Lakiha says the repeated contact is causing her emotional distress.

Lakiha's retained famed attorney Mark Geragos to handle the case.

Oh, and her husband is freakin' MIKE TYSON!!

These are not smart criminals.

WWE Wrestlers In Pre-Wrestlemania WING OFF

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John Cena and The Rock are 2 days from squaring off for the WWE championship belt in Wrestlemania 29, but TMZ found another competition going down today -- WING-OFF 1 ... there will be bones!

We got pics of 3 WWE stars ... Yoshi Tatsu, JTG, and the Great Khali doing battle over 3 massive platters of hot wings at the Chili's in Hoboken, NJ.

We're told Khali choked down the most wings before the other 2 guys had to tap out.

Even more amazing -- we're told the enormous meals only set 'em back $40 ... and all 3 hit the gym afterward.

Though we're guessing they made one crucial pit-stop first.

Jay-Z & Beyonce Jet Down to Cuba to Play ... Ball?

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Jay-Z and Beyonce celebrated their wedding anniversary with an opportunely timed trip to Cuba that raises some questions, like ... is this strictly for pleasure, or maybe a little business too?

B and 'Hova were photographed strolling all over Havana on Thursday ... their 5th anniversary.

Technically, US citizens are not supposed to travel to the communist nation from the states if it's purely for tourism ... though there are ways to skirt the travel ban.

For instance, travelers can obtain a "cultural exchange" license from the US government.

Also, remember Jay-Z just launched his own sports agency to represent athletes, like baseball players -- and anyone scouting baseball players knows Cuba is a gold mine.

It's not clear if baseball qualifies as "cultural exchange" -- or if Jay and Beyonce obtained a travel license.

Just a theory, but we gotta ask ...

Terry Crews Gay NFL Players Have It As Tough As Gay Soldiers

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If a gay NFL player is about to come out publicly ... football player-turned actor Terry Crews thinks the guy's facing a huge challenge due to what he calls ... "ultra-badass" machismo.

Terry's known for his tough guy acting roles now, but also played 7 seasons in the NFL -- and told us it's harder to come out in pro football than any other sport "because of the violent nature of it."

He added, "It's almost like the military."

As for whether the rumors of a player coming out are true -- Terry definitely has an opinion ... one that's tied to Prez Obama.

Just watch.

Mark Cuban I'd Be HONORED If 1st Gay Player Was On My Team

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It's only a matter of time before an active NBA player comes out as gay ... so says Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban who tells TMZ he would be honored if the player was a member of his team.

Cuban called in to "TMZ Live" moments ago to discuss how Magic Johnson's support for his gay son will impact professional sports.

Mark also acknowledges a current NBA player who was raised by 2 moms -- and tells us how he's helping to change the culture in the league.

Chris Bosh Burglary 12 Watches, 2 Rings ... $20,000 in Cash

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The person who burglarized Chris Bosh's Miami house has a HUUUUGE set of cojones on 'em ... 'cause they ransacked the place WHILE SEVERAL PEOPLE WERE INSIDE THE HOME.

TMZ has obtained the police report filed after the Miami Heat star noticed he'd been jacked late Wednesday night -- and according to the docs, Bosh told cops the perp took a bunch of expensive stuff including:

-- 12 watches (worth $300k)
-- 2 rings ($4,000)
-- several purses ($155,000)
-- $20,000 in cash

Bosh told police he noticed his 2012 NBA championship ring on the floor in his closet -- almost as if the crook KNEW not to take it.

According to the report, several people were inside the house during the time of the burglary -- including two babysitters, the couple's children, and another teenager. Bosh and his wife had been at a birthday party for the NBA star at a Miami nightclub during the time of the incident.

Cops say there was no sign of forced entry ... but it does appear that two doors in the home were unlocked.

Cops say they are already looking into the video surveillance system at the home -- and video cameras around the neighborhood.

Magic Johnson Tells All Gay Son, Black Hatred & Closeted Athletes Coming Out

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Magic Johnson has never talked about it before ... but he wanted to open up about his gay son and the implications that Earvin Johnson III's coming out will have in the black community, in the sports community and in their lives.

TMZ sat down with the NBA legend for an unbelievably candid interview -- we've divided the video into three parts:

1) How Magic went to his son around the age of 13 and asked, "Are you gay?" Magic explains why he felt the need to approach his kid and the importance of letting EJ know his whole family loved and supported him.

2) Magic tells us how he feels about some of the hateful reactions to EJ's coming out on African-American blogs and whether he's bitter, given his unparalleled support of the black community.

3) Magic talks about how his son's coming out could inspire professional athletes to follow suit. Harvey also asks Magic how, as the owner of the L.A. Dodgers, he would react to a player coming out.

You gotta watch Magic -- he's awesome and inspiring.

Buffalo Bills Star Dear North Korea ... NUKE the Patriots!!!

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Buffalo Bills star Stevie Johnson hates his rival New England Patriots so much … he’s now asking North Korea to hit 'em with a nuke strike.

Johnson – a Pro Bowl wide receiver – just made the plea on Twitter … writing, “War is nothing to be played with. I apologize North Korea........but if y'all do bomb 1st... Bomb Foxboro, Mass.”

Stevie was immediately RIPPED by basically everyone on the Internet … and soon tweeted a quasi-apology -- “PatsFans i lo...like yall also. ask any1 in my fam. ive said TheBoro is my fav place to play-bkuz you Pats fans are Live! BUT not for long.”

So … is that a threat?

Oscar Pistorius On the Run

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Oscar Pistorius returned to doing what he loves recently -- running on a track on a beautiful day with the sun beating down on his face ... while the girlfriend he shot to death is still dead.

Despite the fact he admitted to shooting Reeva Steenkamp back in February, the judge granted the former Olympian bail ... allowing him to roam around South Africa like a regular non-killer person.

Oscar was pictured jogging on a track at a university in S.A. on March 24.

Pistorius -- who's been charged with murder -- says he doesn't intend to compete in any races ... but reps for the runner say family and friends have encouraged him to continue training because they believe it will help him cope with the trauma.

Chris Bosh BURGLARIZED Crooks Jack $340k In Jewelry

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Chris Bosh is missing $340k in jewelry ... after burglars struck his Miami home early this morning while the NBA star was out celebrating his birthday ... this according to police.

Miami Beach PD says Bosh called cops around 12:30 AM after he and his wife returned to their pad after partying at a nightclub in South Beach and noticed their house had been ransacked.

According to cops, Bosh noticed a jewelry drawer was open and several expensive items were missing -- including watches, rings and purses.

Fortunately, cops say the bad guys didn't take the Miami Heat star's NBA championship ring.

Cops say there was no sign of forced entry and they're currently trying to meet with anyone who has access to Bosh's home.

Story developing ...

Michael Turner Strikes Deal in DUI Case ... Avoids Jail

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NFL running back Michael Turner struck a pretty sweet deal in his DUI case -- and if he stays out of trouble, he won't have to spend a single minute behind bars ... TMZ has learned.

We broke the story ... the former Atlanta Falcons star was arrested for driving under the influence in Georgia hours after a Monday Night Football game back in September.

Now, we've learned ... he hammered out a deal with prosecutors in which he agreed to plead guilty to reckless driving and speeding ... and in exchange, the DUI was dropped.

Turner was sentenced to 1 year probation and 30 days of community service. He was also ordered to complete a risk reduction program and submit to random drug testing.

Turner's rep, Michael Goldman, tells TMZ, "Michael is glad we can finally put this matter behind us. He's also very excited for the next chapter of his football career and remaining a pillar in his community."

Lamar Odom Gets Props For SAVING Ex-College Star From Streets

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Former college basketball star Ryan Pearson credits his entire career to Lamar Odom ... claiming L.O. rescued him from the streets when his family was poor and gave him a chance to be successful in life.

Pearson -- who was an Associated Press All America honorable mention during his stint at George Mason -- is now playing pro basketball overseas ... and believes it's only possible because of Odom's charitable support.

We spoke with Ryan's mother, Leslie Pearson, who tells us Ryan first met Lamar at a basketball event when he was 11 years old ... when Pearson's family was struggling financially.

Pearson says Lamar saw potential in him ... and knew he needed help ... so L.O. put him on a "life scholarship" and paid for Ryan to play on a traveling team, so he could develop his game and become visible to college programs.

Leslie says Lamar "paid for everything ... including team travel, team registration fees, buses, and meals. He also funded entire basketball tournaments around New York."

Leslie believes at least some of the funding came from Odom's Cathy's Kids charity.

We're told Lamar also paid for Ryan to attend a private high school so he could get a top-notch education and elite basketball coaching.

Odom's plan worked -- because Ryan was recruited by some of the top basketball programs in the country and eventually selected GMU -- where he majored in sports management.

As for the reports that Lamar is a scam artist who ran a shady charity operation, Pearson says there's no way that's possible ... because Lamar is a "saint" who only ever wanted to help people.

"Lamar always showed up to support the basketball team and he would have BBQs at his house for all the families and players."

Kim Kardashian Excused From First Day Of Divorce Trial

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Kim Kardashian is not going to attend the first day of her divorce trial ... but it turns out she's not needed.

Kim has a commitment for an appearance in New York City for her perfume line on May 6, the opening day of her courtroom face-off with Kris Humphries.

Kim's lawyer filed legal docs asking the judge to move the trial up to May 3 so she could attend, but the judge wouldn't allow it because of a schedule conflict.

But sources say the solution is simple. Kris has the burden of proving fraud in his annulment request, so he's first up in calling witnesses, and Kim won't have to take the stand until day 2 or 3.

Bottom line -- she doesn't have to see Kris' face as much as she feared.

Porsha Stewart All Smiles Despite Divorce

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"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Porsha Stewart struggled to describe her feelings today in NYC after her husband blindsided her with divorce papers last month ... but she's still staying surprisingly positive.

Porsha was leaving the airport with a smile on her face when we asked if she had anything to say in the wake of Kordell Stewart's divorce filing ... she couldn't find the words.

As we reported, Porsha filed her own legal docs in response to Kordell's divorce papers, demanding considerable alimony ... and exclusive use of the family's Atlanta home.

Lamar Odom AAU Basketball DENIES Receiving ANY Charity Donations

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Lamar Odom's charity, Cathy's Kids, never donated a single dollar to the AAU basketball program ... despite L.O.'s claims ... at least that's what the president of the Amateur Athletic Union tells TMZ.

We spoke to Henry Forrest ... who tells us, "Cathy’s Kids has never donated to us. They have never, ever contributed to us. On Sunday morning it was mentioned that Cathy’s Kids has contributed to AAU Basketball teams ... that is an incorrect statement."

Forrest is responding to the "Outside the Lines" report, in which ESPN showed documents seemingly proving $1.3 million of the $2.2 raised by the charity was donated to "AAU team sponsorship."

When asked about the specific programs Cathy's Kids helps to support, Odom told the reporter, "A lot through AAU basketball in my neighborhood where I come from in South Jamaica, Queens."

But Forrest tells TMZ it's simply not true -- though he does say it's possible Odom used the money to finance an independent local team that was allowed to participate in AAU events.

“It is possible that Cathy’s Kids sponsored [an independent] team that registered to play in an AAU event. But teams like this only register to play in our events, they are not affiliated with AAU."

Forrest explains, "AAU doesn’t have anything to do with local organizations that put together independent teams. We don’t manage those teams or deal with those local teams put together. They only register to play."

11:15 AM PT -- A source close to Lamar has confirmed what the AAU president suspected, telling us, “Lamar had teams he funded for their expenses for AAU sanctioned events. Money did not go directly to the AAU, it went directly to the teams for their expenses.”