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George Jung's gone from filthy rich drug smuggler to dirt poor unemployment ... but that's finally paying off for him with a reality TV gig about poverty.

Of course, Johnny Depp played Jung in "Blow" -- portraying his heyday in the drug game, but since getting out of prison in 2014, he's struggled big time to make a buck. All of which made him perfect for "Poverty Sucks" ... a reality show produced by Tremendous Films.

Producers tell us it focuses on Jung learning normal tasks like opening a checking account, going grocery shopping, etc. -- y'know all the stuff he did while doing his cocaine kingpin thang. The show's also about him rebuilding his relationship with his daughter, Kristina.

Tension at a Donald Trump rally finally reached boiling point ... as multiple fist fights broke out in Chicago forcing the candidate to pull the plug over safety concerns.

The crowd was fired up and cameras were rolling even before Trump arrived, and the video is intense -- supporters and protesters squared off all over the arena on campus at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Since Trump wasn't there, microphones weren't on yet ... but the rage is still clear. This all started simmering much earlier in the day, outside the arena.

Worth nothing, this morning Trump applauded the North Carolina man who sucker-punched a protester.

Chumlee won't be pumping up the jam on the Strip ... he just cancelled his DJ appearance.

The "Pawn Stars" co-star was set to spin at Tru Nightclub Friday evening in Vegas, but since he just got out of jail Thursday ... the club was unclear if he'd show. Chumlee's lawyer tells us he proactively chose to bow out.

As we previously reported ... Chumlee was arrested after Vegas cops say they found drugs and a gun in his home while serving a search warrant for a sexual assault investigation.

Chris Brown is still very bitter about his breakup with Karrueche Tran -- so much so, he's going to head-to-head with her manager Jacob York.

Brown started the beef when he saw a pic of one of Jacob's other clients wearing a Chris Brown tee. He reposted it with the caption, "@jacobyork fat ass is gonna have a speech for you" ... knowing Jacob's not a fan of his.

Jacob clapped back, "cocaine is a hell of a drug #davechappelle." Then Chris dropped a diss about Jacob's "commission money he get off da bitches he manage."

This has been simmering since Karrueche and Chris split -- a source close to Chris tells us CB thinks Jacob encouraged her to leave him. Of course, Jacob tells us that's absurd since Chris had a kid behind KT's back.He says, "I think [Chris] needs to keep me out of their personal life and take actions for what he did."

Karrueche finally sounded off too, saying to Chris ... "You're calling me a bitch but screaming my name in a song. Can all this petty s**t stop ... I'm so over the drama."

Guessing the answer is no ... it won't stop.

Cesar Millan is adamant he saved Simon the bulldog's life -- even if it meant a little pig blood was spilled in the process.

Millan tells TMZ Simon hadn't shown any signs of aggression toward the pig prior to being taken off his leash ... so he thought it would be safe. However, Simon attacked, biting and ripping the pig's ear.

Millan says it's not the first time he's brought an aggressive dog face-to-face with an animal with which it had a rocky past. In fact, he says the strategy's been very successful and in the end ... worked for Simon too.

Cesar tells us he spoke with investigators Friday and is working to set up a time for them to view the pig.

How can you resist a man like Donald Sterling??

If you're Shelly Sterling, you can't ... 'cause the disgraced billionaire's wife has officially CALLED OFF their divorce ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Donald first filed to end their marriage back in August -- after he called her a "pig" in open court ... after he sued her for selling the Clippers against his will. Good times these two ...

But now, we've obtained court docs that show Shelly asked the court to throw out the divorce papers.

Both Donald and the judge signed off on the request immediately -- which means V. Stiviano's former sugar daddy is off the market.

Sorry ladies ...

Justin Bieber's world tour opener at KeyArena went off without a hitch, with one small exception -- the people who made some of his merch would've bombed in a 3rd grade spelling bee.

One of the t-shirts sold inside the concert had white lettering that read, "Many Are The Plans In A Person's Heart, But It Is God's Purose that Prevails." Ooops.

We found out Bitter Face Vending Inc. was hawking the gear ... but it was printed by a company called Bravado. One "Belieber" told us she dropped $45 for one, but didn't notice the error because of all the mayhem surrounding the booth.

She said she's looking to get refunded and she's in luck.

Bieber's people tell TMZ ... they're aware of the mistake and they've recalled all the bad tees, and anyone who bought one can exchange it for a corrected shrt.

Legendary rock keyboardist Keith Emerson's death is being investigated as a suicide ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us Emerson had a single gunshot wound to the head when his girlfriend found him in their home in Santa Monica.

The Emerson, Lake & Palmer co-founder had recently been suffering from a serious medical problem -- a degenerative nerve issue in his right hand ... according to our sources. We're told he could only play the keyboard with 8 fingers at this point and knew it was only going to get worse.

As a result, he was struggling with depression.

The biggest names from Hollywood and Washington, D.C. descended on Simi Valley Friday morning for Nancy Reagan's funeral.

Among those honoring the former First Lady ... Michelle Obama, President and Mrs. George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Larry King and more.

Russell Wilson finally put a ring on it ... A HUUUUUGE RING ... proposing to Ciara with a stone the size of a baby's fist.

The Seattle Seahawks QB popped the question during a private champagne dinner off the coast of Africa on an island in the Seychelles ... paving the way for him to finally bang the pop star.

As you know, the extremely religious couple took a vow of celibacy ... promising to keep their hands off each other until they get married.

Almost there, brother ... almost.

Keith Emerson -- founding member and keyboardist of Emerson, Lake and Palmer -- died late Thursday night. He was 71.

According to our sources, Emerson's girlfriend discovered his body in their home and described the passing as "sudden." We're told Emerson had plans to tour in Japan next week.

Emerson's death was confirmed on the band's official Facebook page ... though no cause of death was given.

Bandmate Carl Palmer released a statement, saying, "Keith was a gentle soul whose love for music and passion for his performance as a keyboard player will remain unmatched for many years to come."

Emerson, Lake and Palmer was one of the most popular progressive rock bands of the 1970s ... and Emerson's solos are legendary.

Gwen Stefani's fountain of youth is her kids ... because while they get older, Gwen doesn't look like she's aging a bit.

Gwen took her 3 boys to Disneyland Thursday -- and from the looks of it -- her eldest, Kingston, who's only 9 -- will be taller than mom in no time.

Gwen, on the other hand, has barely changed since this photo of her and King from 2007.

My, they grow up so fast ... except for Gwen.

2 P.M. PST -- We're told Eric will be discharged from the hospital within the next couple of hours ... docs say it was a case of too much stress being put on his body after the workout and therapy. 

Howard Stern "Wack Pack" member High Pitch Erik is in a NYC hospital after suffering symptoms of a possible heart attack.

Joey Boots, Erik's friend and fellow 'Stern Show' veteran, tells TMZ ... Erik worked out with a trainer Thursday morning and later saw his physical therapist. During his session, Erik began to experience numbness in his legs, tightness in his chest and tingling in his left arm.

We're told Erik's therapist immediately called an ambulance and he was taken to a local hospital.

Erik's currently undergoing tests but is stable.

Moonie, the dog who shared the big screen with Reese Witherspoon in "Legally Blonde" has died.

Reese just broke the ruff news ... posting a pic of her and Moonie, who played Bruiser Woods. She said, "I will never forget all the days we spent together ... I'm sure his tail is wagging in the sky."

Moonie was a rescued chihuahua before landing the "Legally Blonde" gig ... and was good pals with Gidget, the Taco Bell dog.

He was 18.

#RIPBruiser

Madonna is no drunk clown, despite reports she was wasted during a vaudeville-themed performance in Melbourne Thursday.

The singer drank just one Cosmo onstage, a rep tells TMZ.

Sources at the show tell us Madonna was merely clowning around, and her tipsy appearance was all part of the show's vibe. Fans clearly bought into it ... maybe too much ... because they thought her speech was slow and slurred as she talked about her ongoing custody battle with Guy Ritchie over Rocco.

She was about 2 hours late though. We're told that was because the clown act was brand new, and a one-time-only thing ... so Madge was rehearsing right up until she hit the stage.