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Marcus Jordan is breaking his silence days after he was busted for DUI ... saying he appreciates everyone who reached out following the arrest -- but for now, he's shifting his focus elsewhere.

The son of NBA legend Michael Jordan posted to his Instagram story Thursday morning ... saying his priority is his store, The Trophy Room, and "won't be making any comments on recent media stories and my personal life."

"I sincerely appreciate your concerns & thank you for your kind understanding," he added.

Khloe Kardashian has put the "trauma" of her Lamar Odom marriage behind her ... but her ex-husband hasn't, and it was abundantly clear during their recent reunion.

The Good American founder and the former NBA star reunited on the season 6 premiere of "The Kardashians" last night, where they walked down memory lane and reconnected for the first time in 9 years.

While there were plenty of sweet moments between the former flames, the tension was certainly palpable, with Lamar looking particularly nervous throughout most of the sit-down.

Lady Gaga, Tom Brady and a bunch of celebs are banding together for a special Super Bowl LIX segment ... filming a tribute to a series of tragic events across the country.

Check out this video from Bourbon Street ... Tom is front and center in a Los Angeles Fire Department shirt as a group of sports stars flanked by law enforcement and first responders walk down the street with a camera crew capturing their every move.

Michael Strahan's talking into the camera with a NOLA Strong shirt ... and you hear him reference the New Orleans terror attack, the devastating North Carolina hurricane and the deadly Los Angeles wildfires.

LiAngelo Ball's already got the hottest song in all hip-hop ... and now the hooper-turned-rapper locked down one of the greatest artists in the genre's history to jump on the remix for "Tweaker," Lil Wayne!

The remix doesn't drop until Friday, but fans got a bit of an early look at the cover art for the tune ... hours before it'll be streamed by scores on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify.

The pairing absolutely makes sense ... as a lot of people have said the song gives off an early 2000s, southern vibe (in fact many said Gelo sounds like Mannie Fresh) ... perfect for Wayne's style.

Ryan Day's 2025 is off to a pretty amazing start ... not only did he win his first National Championship as the head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, the university just inked him to a contract extension months after many fans were calling for his job!

The school announced Thursday the two sides agreed to tack on three years to Day's current deal, meaning he'll now earn an average of $12.5 million a year though 2031.

It's an astounding turnaround for the 45-year-old HC ... who was facing massive fan backlash after suffering his fourth straight loss to their archrival, the Michigan Wolverines back in November.

Jimmy Butler was traded to the Warriors while his now former team, the Miami Heat, was in the middle of a game, so the players had no clue the big deal was made ... until a fan near the bench broke the news!

Butler -- who was suspended by the Heat a few weeks back for "conduct detrimental" to the team -- was the main piece in a three-team trade ... which saw the embattled NBA star heading to San Francisco, in a deal that also included Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and a projected top 10 pick in 2025.

The Heat pulled the trigger on the big move while the squad played the 76ers in Philadelphia. Because players don't have phones on the bench, they had no idea what had just gone down.

At least one of the three suspects charged in connection to the Joe Burrow burglary appeared to love what they allegedly made off with ... as new photos show a man draped in several chains belonging to the NFL superstar for a photo op prior to his arrest.

The FBI provided an update this week ... saying Jordan Sanchez, 22, Bastian Morales, 23, and Sergio Cabello, 38, were all indicted for transporting stolen goods interstate and falsifying records in a federal investigation.

U.S. Attorney Kenneth Parker said the investigation is ongoing ... and the charges appear to be just the "tip of the iceberg" in unearthing the crimes of the South American Theft Groups believed to be behind the string of high-profile burglaries at celebrities' homes.

2/6 1:45 PM -- Surprise!!! Lil Wayne revealed on Thursday his big reveal is "Tha Carter VI" is dropping in June ... in addition to being featured on LiAngelo Ball's "Tweaker (Remix)!!!"

Lil Wayne is going to be absent from Super Bowl LIX ... even though it's taking place in his hometown of New Orleans.

The rapper confirmed he'd be MIA from Sunday's big game by uploading a video announcement to his Instagram Stories, where he shouted out The Big Easy and said a seat would need to be filled in his absence.

While the "Lollipop" artist clearly won't be a surprise guest during Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance -- something that's been long speculated by fans -- Wayne assured fans he had "something very special" in the works and encouraged people to keep their eyes peeled on Thursday, February 6.

The singer who had boos rain down on her during her rendition of the national anthem at the Canucks game will have the chance to perform once more without the jeers -- as she tells TMZ Sports the NHL team wants her back ASAP!

The uncomfortable scene all unfolded just before the Vancouver vs. Detroit tilt at Rogers Arena on Sunday night ... as Canadians voiced their displeasure with recent Donald Trump tariffs while Agasha Mutesasira was crooning "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Mutesasira told us, fortunately, she didn't take anything personally ... revealing the team and others had told her there was a strong possibility it could all happen following Trump's decision.

Before this cool kid rockin' a buzz cut turned into a star athlete and was rockin' three Super Bowl rings, he was just a lil' guy playing basketball, baseball AND football ... and admiring his famous father who could pitch mighty fast!

At the 2017 NFL Draft, he was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs and spent his rookie season as the backup to QB, Alex Smith. On game day, he likes listening to J. Cole.

When this daddy of three isn't slaying his double-breasted suits, he's probably admiring his wife's Sports Illustrated photos.

President Donald Trump and Taylor Swift are already attending Super Bowl LIX ... and now the big game may be getting even more star power -- 'cause Kanye West says there's a chance he'll also be in the building!

Photogs caught Ye in L.A. Tuesday night where they asked West if he had any plans for Super Sunday. While he wasn't fully committed, he said he and his wife Bianca Censori might "pull up" to NOLA and catch the action.

It wouldn't be the first time Ye has attended the SB. In fact, he was in Las Vegas for the game last year (the Chiefs beat the 49ers), rockin' a face covering that featured a white crucifix, while Censori was decked out in an all-black fit.

Myles Garrett talked things over with LeBron James before going public with his trade demand ... with the Cleveland Browns star revealing the details of his conversation with the former Cav about making his own "decision."

The 2023 Defensive Player of the Year told the "Rich Eisen Show" all about his chat with the King during his appearance on Wednesday's program from New Orleans ... saying the two athletes discussed what it was like when he left The Land for the Miami Heat in 2010.

"What was his thought process going into it before he left Cleveland?" 29-year-old Garrett said. "Just making sure I made a logical decision, taking my time. Just trying to take away the pressure of doing something like that. Cleveland, really that area, northeast Ohio, has been his home. It feels like my home, as well."

Donald Trump just took a huge step toward barring biological men from competing in women's sports ... signing an executive order Wednesday that he said will end the era of watching "men beat and batter female athletes."

POTUS put his pen to the "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" mandate at a ceremony at the White House ... promising it will stop transgender athletes from competing against females going forward.

"It's going to end, and it's ending right now," Trump said emphatically to a room full of his supporters as he signed the document. "And nobody's going to be able to do a damn thing about it, because when I speak -- we speak with authority."

Kendrick Lamar is about to find out if his smash hit "Not Like Us" is as popular with NFL and network lawyers and execs as it is with the public -- and his Super Bowl Halftime Show hangs in the balance.

This is a big day down in the Big Easy, as Kendrick's set list is expected to be handed off to the NFL and FOX honchos gathered in New Orleans for the game. Wednesday is typically the day Halftime Show performers pull back the curtain for the league, and reveal the songs they're going to perform.

But, this year there's extra attention on Kendrick's plans, because of "Not Like Us," and the defamation lawsuit Drake filed against Universal Music Group over the diss track ... which, as we all know, flat-out calls Drake a "certified pedophile."

The Washington Commanders decision to NOT switch back to the "Redskins" is being slammed by a Native American group ... who tell TMZ Sports the current name, chosen by "woke/racist decision-makers," is demeaning!

Josh Harris, majority owner of the D.C. franchise, recently confirmed the team would stick with the "Commanders" name, saying it'd been "embraced by our team, by our culture, by our coaching staff."

That decision has angered the Native American Guardian Association (NAGA) ... arguing the Commanders' name is disrespectful and degrading to their culture and heritage.

It sure seems like LeBron James is twisting the knife in his wounded relationship with Drake ... 'cause hours after the rapper dissed him at a concert, he took to social media to show love for Kendrick Lamar.

King James shared his excitement for K. Dot's upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show on Wednesday ... saying he can't wait to watch the Compton native "kill that [poop emoji]" in a matter of days.

While there's no direct shot, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to read between the lines -- after all, there's no way Bron wasn't aware of the stunt Drizzy pulled by switching up his LeBron lyrics while performing "Nonstop" in Australia.