Jared Fogle Beaten and Bloodied in Prison Yard Ambush

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Jared Fogle got a surprise beatdown in federal prison from an inmate who has major issues with child molesters ... TMZ has learned.

According to docs, Fogle got jumped in the rec yard at Englewood prison in Colorado back on January 29, and it was not much of a fight. An inmate named Steven Nigg pushed Fogle down and then unloaded a barrage of punches to his face.

Nigg, who's in for a weapons charge, left Fogle with a bloody nose, swollen face and scratches on his neck. 60-year-old Nigg was also injured -- a small cut on his left hand from delivering the whuppin'. Prison officials put Nigg in solitary as punishment.

We spoke to Nigg's family and they're not surprised. We're told Steven's pissed because so many child sex predators are housed in the low security facility, and Fogle was just the last straw.

Jared's attorney had no comment. We don't wanna say karma, but ... oops.

#BeatFresh

Kristin Cavallari Jay Cutler Never Dumped Me ... It's All BS

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THAT AIN'T REALITY

Kristin Cavallari says reports that Jay Cutler was the one who called off their engagement in 2011 are JUST WRONG -- insinuating SHE was the one who dumped him.

The breakup was big news back then ... especially since they announced the split RIGHT AFTER Kristin did a wedding dress photo shoot to publicize the wedding. People thought Jay was pretty cold-hearted.

But now, 5 years later, Kristin is saying everyone (including People, which reported she got dumped) was wrong ... and she went on "Wake Up With Taylor" on SiriusXM to tell her side of the split.

"All the tabloids said that Jay broke up with me, called off the engagement ... and I was like, what the f**k? That's not true! But I didn't say anything 'cause I didn't think it was anybody's business."

Of course, they ended up getting back together a few months later anyway and getting married ... and having a bunch of kids.

But the question is ... are you buying KC's new story?

Irina Shayk Isn't My Ass Cute? ... Hairy, But Cute?

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Irina Shayk's version of a T&A selfie is WAY different from Kim Kardashian's -- but still very satisfying ... especially if you like farm animals.

Bradley Cooper's GF put her boobs front and center, but shared the shot with an ass. We have no idea why she was with a donkey, or if she actually owns it.

Irina captioned the clever pic, "When your donkey is done and over your selfies."

Donkey ... total jackass.

Kylie Jenner Rob Kardashian's My Bro Blac Chyna or Not

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ALL IN THE FAMILY

Rob Kardashian has clearly found his way back into the good graces of his family, despite the initial war that broke out after he started dating Blac Chyna.

Kylie Jenner -- who's been hooked up with Chyna's baby daddy, Tyga, for well over a year -- took a field trip with her big bro Tuesday to Diamond Supply Co., a streetwear brand, in the San Fernando Valley.

They clowned around and hung out with Nicky Diamonds ... a big deal since we haven't seen Rob with any of his sisters since Khloe threw him and Chyna out of her house.

Blood ... sometimes thicker than water.

George Lucas Use the Fork, Luke

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Here's George Lucas -- seller of Lucasfilm for $4 billion -- throwing down some $6 Asian noodles in a food court in Adelaide, Australia ... all by himself.

#ThaiFighter
#ObiWanKenoodle
#Ewokdintoafoodcourt
#TheFirstOrder
#SobaFett
#BBAte
#C3PPho
#ImSolo

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Rihanna & Drake This CAN'T Be Just for Show!!

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Rihanna gave her fans a treat in Miami by dragging her rumored ex-bf Drake out onstage to do some "Work" -- then again, she definitely didn't have to twist his arm.

There was a ton of ass and crotch grinding during the performance, but the question is -- did it stop once the music stopped? Was there an after-party, is what we're saying.

Considering they've been on and off (but mostly off) since 2009 ... we're guessing there's no way they DON'T hook up offstage. Or are they just on their j-o-b?

Professionalism is one thing, but this is ridic ...

Westboro Baptist Church Boycotting Gay Player In NCAA Tourney

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Fear not, raging homophobes ... when the first openly gay man to play in the NCAA tournament takes the court in Denver Thursday, the a-holes from the Westboro Baptist Church have vowed to be there to picket.

Mariah Carey Caribbean Queen! Getting Hitched Island Style

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Mariah Carey's upcoming wedding to billionaire James Packer will be a private affair with only 50 guests on the exclusive island of Barbuda in the Caribbean ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to the couple tell TMZ ... Mariah's planning on getting hitched this summer on the island where her soon-to-be husband is currently building a private $250 million resort with Robert De Niro.

She's only inviting a small group of friends, who will be flown in on private jets ... naturally.

No word on the exact date, but it'll likely be sometime after mid-June. She's been on a comeback after landing new management -- a sold-out Vegas stint, a new 10-part docuseries, and her first European tour in a decade ... the gig runs through May and just kicked off to rave reviews and loads of screaming fans.

We're told invitations haven't gone out yet, so Mimi could change her mind. When you're richer than God and marrying a billionaire ... everything's possible.

Rampage Jackson I Can Finally Take the 'A-Team' Van Out of Hiding

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STUNNIN' ON THESE FOOLS

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson got a makeover for his most prized possession ... the iconic 'A-Team' van, and says it's finally worthy of a viewing from Mr. T himself.

Producers hooked up the ex-UFC champ after he played B.A. Baracus ... gifting him the van he and the crew mobbed around in for the 2010 'A-Team' flick. We're told it had been sitting in a garage for years and the paint job was jacked.

Enter the guys at L.A. Street Customs -- we're told Rampage took his baby to their shop in North Hollywood to make it presentable again. Check out the unveiling. Luckily for everyone involved ... Rampage seems happy.

No need to pity a fool ... this time.

'Growing Up Hip Hop' Star $4 Million Kicks For Sale!

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BALLIN'

While Kanye's slashing his prices, the competition's going up -- WAY up, as in $4 million for a single pair of sneakers, and for some reason people are lining up to buy 'em.

The shoe is called "The Fire Monkey," but it's really just Dwyane Wade's Li-Ning Way of Wade 4 ... with several hundred carats of white diamonds and sapphires strategically added!

The ridiculous baller design is a collabo between Bicion, owned by "Growing Up Hip Hop" star Egypt Criss (Pepa's daughter) and Mache Customs.

A Bicion employee posted a brief peek at a pair that's only 60% completed. Our shoe sources say that was enough for 2 potential buyers -- from the Middle East and China -- who are flying to NYC next week to see the finished product.

Proceeds from the eventual sale will support the Soles4Souls charity.

TMZ Live Caitlyn Jenner: Flip-Flops on Hillary Clinton

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HERE'S THE RUNDOWN
  • 'Hamilton' Invades the White House
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  • Judge Judy Goes to War with a Former Colleague
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Mark Wahlberg, The Rock The Price of Being 'Ballers' ... $200,000,000

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The folks suing Mark Wahlberg and The Rock for allegedly ripping off the idea for the HBO show "Ballers" have now put a price tag on the lawsuit ... $200 MILLION.

As we reported, Everette Silas and Sherri Littleton filed the lawsuit in December, claiming there are 27 similarities between "Ballers" and a show they created back in 2007 called "Off Season."

"Ballers" -- a show in which The Rock is a retired football player who becomes a financial advisor -- has been picked up for a second season.

Silas and Littleton claim they brought the idea to Wahlberg, The Rock and their managers in 2009 but the project fell apart over a creative credit. They claim the similarities include

-- Both "Ballers" and "Off Season" are about football players and their lives off-field

-- Both are set in Miami

-- Both center around African-American athletes

HBO has said the case is frivolous.

Taylor Swift to Calvin Harris I'm Bouncing ... But I Suck At It

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Taylor Swift's famously long legs ain't made for bouncing ... 'cause you gotta see her epic belly flop.

Swiftee and her bf Calvin Harris are off on some tropical island celebrating their first anniversary, and she decided to show off on one of those giant water trampolines.

The best part? Calvin laughing his ass off at her. Coolest guy.

Charlie Sheen No Dough Left for Denise Either

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Charlie Sheen is pleading (celeb) poverty with his other ex-wife, Denise Richards ... insisting his child support payments to her have to be reduced, just like Brooke Mueller's.

Charlie's filed docs that are almost identical to what he filed nearly 2 weeks ago. Just like Brooke, he says he's been paying $55k per month to Denise. She's been getting that amount since 2009, but now it's too much for him to handle because "my income has drastically declined."

As he did in the Brooke filing ... Charlie lays out his financial hardships -- selling off his "Two and a Half Men" rights and mounting health care expenses.

107-Year-old Woman Watch Me Spin This Basketball ... With the Globetrotters!

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TIMELESS TRICKS

Best video of the day ... 107-year-old Virginia McLaurin bustin' out some HOOP TRICKS with the Harlem Globetrotters!!!

Of course, Virginia made headlines dancing with Barack and Michelle Obama earlier this year -- and now, her encore was a performance with one of the most famous basketball teams of all time!

The guys hit up Roots Public Charter School in Washington D.C. -- where Virginia still serves as a volunteer -- and got her out of her seat for some Globetrotter-style hijinks!

It's great stuff ... check out the video and then go work out -- because if the 107-year-old lady can do it ... what's your excuse?