Influencer Olivia Davis I'm Not Racist ... But Sorry for Butchering Megan Thee Stallion's Name

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Influencer Olivia Davis is clearing the air amid allegations she's racist following her controversial comments regarding her ex, Torrey Craig, and his new flame, Megan Thee Stallion.

We caught up with the social media star outside Whole Foods in Los Angeles, where she sounded off on the growing claims she's a bigot ... which she told us couldn't be further from the truth.

For those who've missed the drama ... Olivia faced backlash after an episode of the "3 Girls 1 Kitchen" podcast, in which OD and her pals Alexa Adams and Lana Rhoades questioned Torrey's taste in women in the midst of his romance with the rapper, as he previously dated ladies who looked like Olivia.

Arnold, Marshmello, Sofia GoFundMe Raises $100M For Fire Victims ... Celebs Pitching In!!!

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Folks have donated nine figures to victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires thanks to online crowdsourcing ... with some of Hollywood's biggest names among those opening their wallets.

TMZ has learned GoFundMe has raised more than $100 million to directly support families, communities and businesses who have lost everything in the fires.

We're told the money is also going to non-profits like World Central Kitchen, Salvation Army and Baby2Baby ... who are providing critical aid to impacted residents.

L.A. Wildfires Topanga Resident Confronts Suspicious Hiker ... Cops Investigating

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Folks living near the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire are on high alert after a resident confronted a suspicious hiker on a remote road in Topanga ... and now cops are involved.

TMZ obtained video of a tense interaction between a Topanga local and a lone hiker, who gave vague answers to basic questions about where he was going and what he was doing walking around with a backpack in a fire zone.

There are concerns arson is the cause of the Palisades Fire ... and at one point during the exchange, the hiker responds to a question about the contents of his backpacking by saying unprompted, "Definitely not any lighter fluid."

Kate Middleton I'm In Remission!!!

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Kate Middleton has confirmed her cancer is now in remission and she's focusing on recovery and a fulfilling year ahead, while also thanking the medical center that treated her.

The Princess of Wales shared a pic at London’s Royal Marsden Hospital, revealing her new role as the institution's Joint Patron to support their medical research and help transform the lives of those impacted by cancer.

Kate also made a rare visit to the hospital, where she spoke with cancer patients about their health journeys -- something she knows all too well.

Jonas Brothers, Priyanka Chopra Pretend 'Like It's Christmas' ... On Set of New Holiday Movie!!!

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It's already beginning to look a lot like Christmas for the Jonas Brothers and Priyanka Chopra ... the famous family is currently filming a new holiday flick, with just 345 days to spare.

Check it out ... Joe Jonas is bundled up under a black winter coat while taking a moment to check his phone in between scenes for the untitled Christmas film he's now filming in Toronto, Canada.

The upcoming holiday movie is a family affair ... with sister-in-law Priyanka rocking burgundy slacks and a cream top before getting in front of the camera for the holiday spectacular.

Tim Tebow, Demi-Leigh We're Pregnant!!!

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Another Tebow is about to enter the world ... Tim Tebow and his wife just revealed they're having a baby this year!!

The former Heisman Trophy winner and his partner, Demi-Leigh, announced the pregnancy in an adorable video on Tuesday morning.

In the footage -- which the couple posted on social media -- Tim and Demi-Leigh can be seen walking through a field ... before they hug and unfurl a picture of an ultrasound.

Jessica Simpson Take My House Away ... Lists L.A. Home Amid Marriage Woes & Wildfires

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Jessica Simpson is determined to unload her L.A.-area home amid troubles in her marriage and the ongoing wildfires plaguing the region ... so much so, she's significantly slashed the price.

Here's what we know ... the singer listed her Hidden Hills, Calif. residence for $17.9 million earlier this week -- days before she confirmed her separation from husband Eric Johnson and as wildfires across the city began threatening her star-studded neighborhood.

Jessica, who purchased the 7-bedroom property from Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne for $11.5 million in 2013, first listed the mansion for $22 million back in September 2023 ... but there weren't any serious takers during the months it was on the market. So, she pulled the listing last August.

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Pete Hegseth Heckled By Protesters at Confirmation Hearing ... 3 Forcefully Removed

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Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing for his nomination as Donald Trump's U.S. Secretary of Defense spiraled into chaos with multiple protesters disrupting the proceedings.

Check out the video ... Hegseth was thanking people for "literally and figuratively having my back" when, ironically, an elderly man behind him decided to air his differing opinion, calling him a misogynist before getting escorted out -- and the protest parade didn’t stop there.

At least three protesters were booted from the hearing room Tuesday morning, with one woman airing her grievances before being shown the door -- and another man dramatically carried out by U.S. Capitol Police.

Ex-MLB Pitcher Brian Matusz Died Of Apparent Overdose

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Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz -- best known for his years on the mound with the Baltimore Orioles -- died from an apparent overdose ... TMZ Sports has confirmed.

Our sources tell us Matusz was found dead at his Phoenix, Ariz. residence on Jan. 6 ... with a white substance around his mouth and drug paraphernalia -- including a straw, lighter and aluminum foil -- near his right hand.

We're told it was Matusz's mother, Elizabeth, who discovered him ... after she had grown concerned about him due to comments he made about feeling like he had nothing left to live for.

Connecticut Kids Basketball Coach Arrested For Hitting Man W/ Car ... Captured On Video

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A girls youth basketball coach was arrested in Connecticut over the weekend after he allegedly mowed down a man with his car following a verbal dispute ... and it was all caught on video!

The crazy incident occurred in a parking lot after a basketball game just after 11 AM on January 11 at the Horace Porter School in Columbia, CT -- roughly 10 miles south of UConn -- prompting a response from Connecticut State Police.

When troopers arrived, they spoke with the alleged victim who claimed the coach "intentionally ran into them, causing them to go over the roof and hood of the vehicle before falling onto the ground."

Brad Pitt Woman Loses $850K in Romance Scam ... Tricked by Fake Pics!!!

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Tough times for a middle-aged French woman who got scammed out of $850K, fooled into thinking she was dating Brad Pitt after being duped by manipulated images of the actor.

53-year-old Anne, married to a millionaire at the time, fell for the scam in 2023 ... at one point sending a large chunk of money to the scammer who claimed they needed money for cancer treatment -- complete with faked hospital bed pics to seal the con.

How’d she have that cash to send? Oh, just her divorce settlement after trading in her millionaire hubby for her fake movie star boo, according to French network BFM TV.

Olivia Ponton Rocks Tiny Black Bikini On Vacay ... Life's A Beach!!!

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Olivia Ponton -- Joe Burrow's most famous "employee" -- has apparently accrued some big PTO -- because she's currently soaking up the sun on vacay in a tiny bikini in Turks and Caicos.

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model -- who told cops last month just after a burglary at Burrow's Cincinnati-area mansion that she worked for the Bengals superstar -- ditched the Midwest for some sand and blue waters ... and check out a few images she posted from the trip, she's obviously appreciating the R&R.

In a small black two-piece, Ponton enjoyed several dips in the Atlantic ... plus some pages of a romance novel. She did it all with a huge smile on her face, too.

Karen Bass Her Haters Are Misguided!!! ... Says Inglewood Mayor

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has an enthusiast vocal ally in her corner amid the backlash over her response to the wildfires -- and it’s none other than the mayor of Inglewood, a city that adjoins L.A.

We caught up with James T. Butts, and he blasted Bass' critics as "misguided" -- and even went on to praise her as one of the most conscientious, confident elected officials he's ever seen.

Check out the clip ... Butts dives into why he believes Bass is excelling in an impossible situation, highlighting the lack of resources she's had to navigate while proving her leadership chops.

Philadelphia Eagles Chirping Fan ID'ed ... Team Kickstarting Punishment Process

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The Eagles have identified the fan who berated a female Packers supporter at Philadelphia's playoff game over the weekend ... and TMZ Sports has learned they've now kickstarted the punishment process for the guy.

Our sources say that just two days after the man in a green Eagles jacket was seen on video unloading on a Packer backer during Philly's 22-10 Wild Card round win ... the team has found out who he is and is currently determining how they want to handle the situation.

It seems a ban is on the table ... however, we're told, for now, the Eagles are still evaluating the situation.

Chicago Supermarket Wile E. Coyote Caught by the Tail ... After Hiding in Cooler

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Wile E. Coyote isn't the smartest mutt in the game ... as proved by a Midwestern coyote going viral for its daring supermarket break-in.

Check it out ... police officers responded to an Aldi grocery store in a Chicago neighborhood after a wild animal made its way into one of the upright display coolers Monday. Onlookers are quick to assume the unwanted guest is a raccoon or a possum -- since both creatures are known for being pesty scavengers.

The surprise shopper is none other than a coyote, however ... and two officers poke and prod the deli section with brooms.