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Damon Dash's return to "The Breakfast Club" was nothing short of the fireworks he usually brings ... he infamously called Charlamagne Tha God a "Chatty Patty" in the past, and this time it's an all-out call for the radio host to come out of the closet!!!

According to Dame's POV, Charlamagne is a poor representation of the standard Black man in America due to his being schooled in the art of gossip by Wendy Williams.

For those who don't know, Charlamagne got an early start working with Wendy and always gives her props ... Dame thinks he needs to get on bended knee and call her "OG."

Fyre Festival is ready for its next chapter ... the infamous music festival has been acquired by LimeWire -- 8 years after its initial chaotic launch.

Reps for LimeWire tell TMZ ... the software company has acquired the Fyre Festival brand, with the purpose of launching a whole new project under this collaboration. The acquisition came about after a bidding war with Ryan Reynolds' company, Maximum Effort.

A source with knowledge tells TMZ ... Ryan put in a bid, since Maximum Effort was already making an ad for Visa skewering Fyre ... so, why not?!

The assassination of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk has captured the nation's attention ... with people staying tuned for every update throughout the tragic ordeal -- and we've put all the info together in this video timeline.

TMZ's been covering every moment of the tragedy, including Washington, D.C.'s reaction to the political violence, to the ups and downs of the manhunt, to announcing the capture of suspected shooter Tyler Robinson -- and that's just a taste of everything that has gone down.

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!

Robert Redford -- the legendary Oscar-winning actor and director -- has died.

Redford's rep, Cindi Berger, tells us ... Robert passed away Tuesday morning at his home in Sundance, Utah. Berger says Robert was surrounded by the people he loved in the place he loved. His cause of death has not been revealed.

The iconic filmmaker spent decades as a leading actor in Hollywood, with some of his most notable projects being 1969's "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," 1973's "The Sting," 1975's "Three Days of the Condor," 1976's "All the President’s Men," and 1984's "The Natural."

Cardi B is preparing to go on her very first solo tour ... starting next year!!!

Tuesday, Cardi added to her stellar "Am I The Drama?" album rollout by announcing the "Little Miss Drama" tour, beginning in February 2026 in Palm Desert, CA.

Tix hit the market Sunday ... around the same time the Bardi Gang will be streaming the new album that's released on Friday, so her synergy is real!!!

Fans applauded Luigi Mangione's lawyers Karen and Marc Agnifilo as they left court Tuesday morning after a judge threw out 2 state murder charges related to acts of terrorism.

We caught them exiting the New York City courtroom ... they remained nearly tight-lipped about Luigi, though Marc let us know he's feeling "positive" as Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing quickly approaches. Remember -- his federal sentencing for his conviction on 2 counts of transportation to engage in prostitution is scheduled for October 3.

Marc was a bit chattier than his better half ... letting TMZ know today's hearing with Luigi is a "big win" and "the first of many."

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's mother, Pamela Warner, is opening up about her son's drowning death in Costa Rica.

Check out her interview with ABC's Robin Roberts -- she recalls the moment she learned the horrible news and how she let out a shriek of "indescribable pain" as neighbors ran over.

She also shed light on why "The Cosby Show" actor was in Costa Rica in the first place -- apparently, his 8-year-old daughter was on a trip for an immersive homeschooling experience. His wife and daughter had been there for 3 weeks before it was his time to join for the "fun" part of the trip.

Robert Redford has died ... and celebrities are reacting to the sudden loss of the legendary actor and director.

The tributes poured in Tuesday morning, with Hillary Clinton saying she "always admired" the "true American icon." She applauded him for the causes he supported, writing ... "He championed progressive values like protecting the environment and access to the arts while creating opportunities for new generations of activists and filmmakers."

Meryl Streep said in a statement to TMZ ... “One of the lions has passed. Rest in peace my lovely friend.”

Jane Fonda said in a statement to Deadline, “It hit me hard this morning when I read that Bob was gone. I can’t stop crying. He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way. He stood for an America we have to keep fighting for.”

Luigi Mangione scored a legal victory Tuesday ... 2 New York state charges against him have been dismissed.

The judge tossed out murder in the first degree in furtherance of an act of terrorism and murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism. In his ruling, the judge cited precedent saying, "The [terrorism] statute cannot be interpreted so broadly so as to cover individuals or groups who are not normally viewed as 'terrorists.'"

The judge went on to distinguish Mangione's case from other cases involving terrorism ... "The defendant's targeted killing of one individual -- although abhorrent and despicable -- is not comparable."

Damon Dash is back on his own accord and he's looking the part in a fresh-tailored suit, new outlook on business and BRAND NEW TEETH!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Dame in NYC leaving "The Breakfast Club" in full-blown "Dapper Dan" mode ... he let us in on his plans to develop a TV show to help teach urban youth financial literacy.

The veteran music mogul was backed by his longtime afficionado and Harlem-bred OG, Daniel Dnieko, and they had quite a few choice words for the haters who counted them out ... including Josh Webber.

A circus performer was rushed to the hospital during a stunt gone wrong in Brazil over the weekend.

You can see in the scary pics ... acrobat Aliane Dias was in the middle of a routine, featuring her suspended in the air by her hair, when she went into a sudden freefall Saturday.

The ground collision was a gnarly one ... with the audience letting out loud gasps of pure shock when they saw her smack the floor, as reported by NeedToKnow.

"Love Island USA" star Iris Kendall has pulled costar TJ Palma for more than a chat ... the exes have seemingly reconnected weeks after their season came to a close.

Here's the skinny ... Iris and TJ were coupled up at one point during Season 7, but their romance came to an end when TJ was eliminated partway through filming.

Iris moved on with Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez, with the couple landing in 4th place in the finale ... but were over by the time the reunion episode dropped -- which we confirmed a couple weeks back.

Taylor Swift may've kept a low profile at fiancé Travis Kelce's game Sunday, but she still had a good time ... as seen in a new post from the outing.

Kane Brown shared a snap from the weekend on Instagram Monday night, where he confirmed he and his wife, Katelyn, celebrated Patrick Mahomes' birthday alongside Brittany Mahomes, Swift, and Kelce.

Check it out ... the Kansas City Chiefs QB's birthday turned into a date night after their game Sunday, with the 3 couples happily posing before grabbing a bite together at Kelce’s restaurant, 1587 Prime.

9:34 AM PT -- The NFL just addressed all the hubbub surrounding Brady's booth visit ... saying the seven-time Super Bowl winner violated zero rules by hanging with the coaches and wearing a headset during the game.

Tom Brady proved he's super hands-on in his role with the Las Vegas Raiders -- the GOAT was spotted soaking in "Monday Night Football" from the coaches' booth ... headset and all.

The Raiders' minority owner was shown on the ESPN broadcast during the first quarter of the Silver and Black's primetime matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2 ... and while he didn't look too talkative, he did seem laser-focused on what was going on down on the field.

Brady's had to juggle his post-playing jobs -- during his first year as a Fox on-air talent, the NFL banned him from pre-production meetings, visiting team facilities or attending practices ... but the rules were amended prior to the 2025-26 season to allow him to chat with coaches and players virtually or off-site.

The 2026 Coachella lineup is here ... and it's full of star power!

Check it out ... Sabrina Carpenter will open the uber popular California music festival on Friday, April 10 ... with Justin Bieber taking the main stage on Saturday, followed by Karol G on Sunday.

And, they'll do it all again the following weekend!

Teddy Swims, Katseye, FKA Twigs, Addison Rae, Sexyy Redd, Major Lazer, PinkPantheress and CMAT are also notable acts set to take the stage.