Taylor Zakhar Perez Showing Off My Eiffel Tower ... New Lacoste Ambassador
Taylor Zakhar Perez is leaving the internet speechless in a debut photo drop ... after stepping into a new set of French undies for a new fashion campaign.
The photos are one thing, but it’s the video that is really drawing folks’ attention ... Perez runs around a gorgeous Parisian flat, checking himself out in the mirror, sipping espresso on a balcony, unintentionally showing off his goods to people on the street below him.
However, the pièce de resistance comes when Perez comes barreling down a winding staircase, thighs first, in a pair of tight white boxer briefs.
Doechii Girls Night Out ... Ready to Rep Female Rappers at Grammys
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Doechii is hard at work rehearsing for an upcoming gig ... quite possibly for music's biggest night in a couple weeks, where she's vying for some of the top honors.
We ran into the Florida rapper outside a Los Angeles stage space Wednesday and asked her about her Grammy nominations -- she's been nominated in 3 categories, including Best New Artist, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Album.
As the only female in the hip hop category, she's aware she's representing women in rap this year ... and she's honored, and excited about it.
Diddy Suing Witness, Lawyer For Defamation ... 'Social Media Protagonists' Inciting Frenzy!!!
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Diddy is going after a grand jury witness and a lawyer he claims have been spreading lies about him ... accusing them of fabricating stories for media attention.
The disgraced mogul is suing Courtney Burgess -- a man who appeared as a witness for the grand jury -- and Ariel Mitchell, Burgess' lawyer, for spreading what he says are "outlandish claims" and "baseless speculation" to feed the public's desire for "wild lies."
Diddy fired back at some specific claims in the lawsuit as well ... calling out Burgess for alleging he possesses video of the star sexually assaulting celebrities and minors.
'Selling Sunset' Star Nicole Young On Pause Amid Chrishell Feud
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Nicole Young isn't currently "Selling Sunset" ... the real estate agent has been put on pause from the show ... TMZ has learned.
Production sources tell TMZ ... Nicole's future on the Netflix series remains in limbo after she was abruptly put on ice from filming in the middle of season 9 late last year.
We're told the decision comes after Nicole's continued drama with rival Chrishell Stause ... and other members of the cast.
Justin Baldoni My Own Lawyer Once Sued Me ... Allegedly Stole Script From Writer w/ Disability
Justin Baldoni's clearly put his differences with his lawyer aside ... 'cause the attorney who now represents him in his lawsuit against Blake Lively once represented a man who sued Baldoni for allegedly ripping off a script his client wrote.
Bryan Freedman -- the man whose law firm is representing Baldoni in his legal battle with Blake Lively -- filed a lawsuit on behalf of a man named Travis Flores back in 2021, claiming Flores wrote a script for a movie called "Three Feet Distance" based on his own life.
The lawsuit claims Flores was working with Baldoni on a different project when, unbeknownst to him, Justin got ahold of his script.
Joe Burrow Burglary Suspect Wore Bengals Hat During Traffic Stop
One of the four Chilean men believed to be connected to the Joe Burrow home burglary was sporting a Bengals hat when the group was pulled over by cops earlier this month ... an item that very well could have belonged to the Cincinnati quarterback himself.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol just released body camera footage of the Jan. 10 traffic stop that ultimately resulted in the Chilean nationals' arrests ... which was initiated by an improper lane change.
The cops executed a search of the vehicle after smelling marijuana ... and a designer bag and a suitcase with an LSU shirt were discovered in the trunk. In the glove box, window punchers were also found.
'Vanderpump Rules' James Kennedy No Charges in Domestic Violence Case
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James Kennedy is off the hook in his domestic violence case -- no charges will be filed against him ... TMZ has learned.
The "Vanderpump Rules" star's lawyer, Scott Leemon tells us the Burbank City Attorney's Office just informed him of their decision.
Leemon adds ... "I want to thank them for conducting a thorough and professional review of the matter involving my client, James Kennedy. Their diligent investigation confirmed what we have maintained from the beginning—there were no grounds for any charges to be filed against Mr. Kennedy."
Leemon says Kennedy is happy to put the matter behind him, and is looking forward to continuing to focus on his sobriety, and his DJ career.
Bryan Kohberger No Show at Crucial Hearing in Murder Case ... Appearance Excused By Judge
Bryan Kohberger's not in court for his first hearing of 2025 ... 'cause the judge decided to excuse him for Wednesday's proceedings.
Attorneys for the alleged murderer appeared before the judge for the first time in 2025, attempting to get a large swath of DNA evidence connected to his family tossed by a judge.
The appearance is streaming live ... but, the courtroom itself is closed to the public because the judge wants the ability to seal proceedings. The case has been conducted mostly in secrecy while the court tries to ensure Kohberger receives a fair trial.
Mariano Rivera, Wife Clara Allegedly Covered Up Child Sexual Abuse
Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, allegedly covered up child sexual abuse that took place at their home and at one of their church's summer camps ... this according to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ Sports.
The bombshell allegations were spelled out in court documents that were filed this month in New York -- and while neither Rivera nor his spouse are defendants in the suit ... they're both named repeatedly in the papers.
Mother A Doe alleges in the docs her daughter, a teenager ID'ed only as Jane A Doe, was convinced by Clara in 2018 to travel down to Florida for an internship that her Refuge of Hope Church was helping put on.
Justin Baldoni Surf's Up, Bros Down!!!
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Justin Baldoni is focusing on good vibes only ... despite his ongoing legal war against his "It Ends With Us" costar, Blake Lively.
Check it out ... the actor is all smiles after hitting the ocean in Maui, Hawaii, beaming and carrying a big green surfboard while on vacation with his family.
Though, it's lookin' like Justin has swapped family time for some guy time.
Death Row Records' Harry O Snoop's No Sellout to Trump!!! He Has a 'Seat at the Table'
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Michael "Harry O" Harris is defending Snoop Dogg for performing for Donald Trump ahead of the inauguration ... he says the gig doesn't mean Snoop betrayed his community.
The Death Row Records co-founder joined us on "TMZ Live" Wednesday and we asked him about all the backlash Snoop is getting because of the Trump event.
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Michael says Snoop wasn't making a political statement by performing at Trump's pre-inauguration ball ... telling us the Doggfather is supporting the office more than the person.
Of course, he also acknowledges the fact Trump pardoned Michael -- for a drug trafficking conviction -- helped soften Snoop on POTUS.
Patrick Mahomes I 'Did Too Much' With Viral Flop ... 'Probably Shouldn't Have Done That'
Patrick Mahomes is admitting he crossed a line with his controversial flop in the Chiefs' playoff matchup against the Texans this past weekend ... saying he "probably shouldn't have done that."
The three-time Super Bowl MVP was asked about the viral moment from the defending champions' 23-14 win over Houston during his appearance on 96.5 The Fan's "The Drive" on Wednesday ... and he owned up to his actions.
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"I would say the only one I felt like I probably did too much was the one on the sideline where I didn’t get the flag," the 29-year-old said. "The ref saw it and didn’t throw a flag, I understood it immediately and know that I probably shouldn’t have done that."
'New Jack City' Writer Barry Michael Cooper Dead at 66
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Writer and producer Barry Michael Cooper has died in Baltimore, Maryland ... TMZ has learned.
Cooper wrote a series of iconic 1990s movies, including "New Jack City," starring Wesley Snipes and Chris Rock ... "Above The Rim," starring Tupac Shakur ... and "Sugar Hill." He also produced the 2017-2019 TV series "She's Gotta Have It," based on the Spike Lee film of the same name.
He began his career as a journalist, writing for Spin Magazine and the Village Voice, among others.
H.S. Basketball Player Floors Opponents W/ Two Violent Punches ... Cops Investigating
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A teenage basketball player floored two of his opponents with vicious haymakers during a game earlier this month ... and the punches were so violent, TMZ Sports has learned cops are now investigating the situation.
The contest went down at around 6 PM on Jan. 3 in Georgia ... when Sonoraville High School was taking on Rockmart in Calhoun.
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With a little less than half the tilt remaining, a Rockmart player could be seen on video shoving a Sonoraville athlete to the ground. Seconds later, after the boy had gotten up from the push, the Rockmart player leveled him back to the hardwood with a huge right hand.
Chloe Bailey Heats Up With Vacay Hot Shots ... Views For Days!
Chloe Bailey is leaving little to the imagination with her latest upload to social media ... donning a revealing monokini while catching some rays on vacay.
The singer appears to be enjoying a little rest and relaxation somewhere warm ... posing on a balcony deck for a series of saucy vacation pics -- which she happily shared with her followers.
Chloe is clearly feeling her colorful swimsuit, snapping a number of pouty pics from her lounge chair ... as well as one on top of a red French bulldog statue. Anything can be a photo shoot backdrop if you try hard enough!!!
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