Iggy Azalea I Told Nick Vegas Was Bad Idea ...

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NOT THE BEST LOOK

Iggy Azalea says she tried to warn Nick Young that his boys trip to Vegas last weekend would "look bad" in the wake of the whole cheating scandal ... but he went anyway -- and she's cool with it.

The rapper says her fiance actually had a pretty good reason for the trip -- and it wasn't to party and go crazy ... it was more business than pleasure.

We asked if the fact she went out sans engagement ring over the weekend was a message to the NBA star -- but she shot that down hard ... saying she doesn't think women have to rock the rock 24/7.

"It's nothing personal ... it doesn't go with the outfit."

Long story short ... seems Nick's out of the doghouse and the engagement is still on.

Bruce Springsteen Born to Surf

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Bruce Springsteen caught a wave in Baltimore to celebrate the 35th anniversary of his classic album "The River."

Bruce & the E Street Band treated the Royal Farms Arena to a four-hour marathon, playing "The River" in its entirety and a ton of other hits. Fans showed their gratitude by giving Bruce major props ... passing him around for a crowd surfing sesh.

That's more than a little of that Human Touch.

Manson Family Sharon Tate's Sister Don't Parole Van Houten ... She'll Kill Again

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The sister of Sharon Tate is lobbying hard against the parole of Manson family killer Leslie Van Houten.

We got Debra Tate leaving Madeo with pal Jillian Barberie when we asked about the California Parole Board's recommendation to free the 66-year-old, who stabbed Rosemary LaBianca 14 times during the 1969 murder spree.

Tate is clear ... she believes Van Houten is a danger to society who could easily kill again.

California Governor Jerry Brown will have the final word ... he'll decide whether to accept or reject the Parole Board's recommendation.

Ray Romano Doris Roberts ... Good Drinker, Good Kisser

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SHE WAS A SPECIAL LADY

Ray Romano thought Doris Roberts was awesome in many ways ... that's what he told our photog Thursday as he left The Redbury in Hollywood.

Ray was clearly joking about the kissing thing, but maybe not the other qualities that made Doris special.

Apollonia in 'Purple Rain' 'MEMBA HER?!

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Apollonia Kotero is best known for playing Prince's super sexy girlfriend -- and purifying herself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka -- in the classic 1984 music movie "Purple Rain." Guess what she looks like now!

Petey Pablo Broke-A-Leek ... Files For Bankruptcy

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Petey Pablo's going back to what he seems to know best ... bankruptcy.

According to the docs Pablo recently filed, he's less than $50k in the hole -- so it doesn't look like he's exactly going belly-up.

The "Freak-A-Leek" rapper filed Chapter 13 ... which means he's planning to pay back his creditors, and just wants to set up a payment plan.

Petey's kinda wearing out this path -- he also filed for bankruptcy in 2009 and 2010.

The 2010 filing came right before he was arrested for bringing a stolen, loaded handgun through airport security ... for which he did a little over 2 years.

Maybe that explains bankruptcy #3.

TMZ Live Prince Is Dead

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HERE'S THE RUNDOWN
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Prince Giant Rainbow Over Paisley Park Home

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A vibrant rainbow graced the skies above Prince's home Thursday ... hours after he died.

Mourners were paying their respects outside Paisley Park when the rain stopped, the skies opened and the rainbow appeared.

It's interesting ... hours after Nancy Reagan died in March, a rainbow appeared over the home she shared with President Reagan.

Prince 911 Caller Yes, He's Dead and It's Prince

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A panicked man called 911 from Paisley Park after finding Prince unconscious, and blurted out ... "people are just distraught" here.

We've obtained the transcript of the 911 call which police say was made by an unidentified male who immediately said, "Um, we're at Prince's house." Seconds later the man stammered before saying, "So, yeah, um, the person is dead here."

For some reason the caller did not know the address at Paisley Park, and had to call someone else in to the room to provide that info.

When the dispatcher asked, "Are you with the person who's ... " -- the caller interrupted, "Yes, it's Prince."

Paramedics arrived and quickly reported back to dispatch, "You can cancel anybody going to Audubon, confirmed DOA."

Sheila E. I'm Going to Find Out How Prince Died

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KEEP PRAYING FOR HIM

Prince's longtime friend and collaborator Sheila E. wants answers -- and she's jetting to Minnesota right now to get them.

We just got Sheila as she was boarding a flight at LAX, and she was visibly shaken about the news of Prince's death. She gave us a message for the millions of fans mourning around the world.

Sheila -- who's been tight with Prince since the mid-'80s -- seemed puzzled about reports he'd been battling the flu, but also ... determined to find out the truth.

Kylie Jenner & Blac Chyna Gotcha! Now Claim BFF Status

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Kylie Jenner and Blac Chyna pulled the wool over on EVERYONE ... the famous enemies now say there was never any beef between them over Tyga or Rob Kardashian.

Kylie and Blac Chyna just did a Snapchat together (complete with face swap). From the looks of it, Chyna's made it over enemy lines and into one of her future in-laws' homes.

Kylie captioned the images cheekily, "When we've been best friends the whole time..."

We ain't buying it was fake all along, but it at least LOOKS like they've buried the hatchet over Kylie banging BC's baby daddy -- and Chyna banging KJ's bro.

Blac Chyna also posted with her own caption: "Hanging out with my lil sis."

#StrangeBedfellows

Prince Alarming Pharmacy Runs ... Indicate Secret Health Crisis

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Prince hit up a local pharmacy hours before he died -- the 4th time he visited this week -- indicating his health was far worse than the simple flu.

TMZ obtained this photo of Prince leaving a Walgreens near his home in Minnesota Wednesday night at around 7 PM.

Our sources tell us Prince had frequented the Walgreens for years -- but last night, people at the store were concerned because he looked much more frail and nervous than usual.

As we previously reported, Prince's team told the media he was suffering from the flu. It seemed odd, because his private jet had to make an emergency landing in Moline, Illinois last Friday, just 48 minutes from his home.

Prince was hospitalized ... but was discharged after only a few hours. Our sources in Moline told us at the time they felt Prince left the hospital way too soon because he was "not doing well" and needed further medical care.

On Saturday, the day after he was released from the hospital, Prince took the stage at a dance party near his home and curiously said, "Wait a few days before you waste any prayers."

Prince died Thursday morning. Officials are investigating the cause of death.

Regis Philbin Disney Screwed Kelly Ripa

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SHOULDN'T HAVE GONE DOWN LIKE THAT

Regis Philbin still has Kelly Ripa's back ... he says his old co-host got the shaft in the whole Michael Strahan deal.

Regis spoke to photogs in NYC and made it clear Kelly should've gotten a heads up about Disney's plan to move Strahan from 'Live' to 'GMA.' It's an interesting perspective ... since Philbin famously told Kelly about HIS departure at the last minute.

Rege also gave us his 2 cents on who's gonna replace the guy who replaced him.

Prince Prez Obama Salutes 'Electrifying Performer'

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Prince's shocking death prompted even President Obama to shout-out the musical genius who "did it all."

The Prez said, "Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent. As one of the most gifted and prolific musicians of our time, Prince did it all. Funk. R&B. Rock and roll."

Obama's a HUGE fan and even got Prince to play a top secret show at the White House last summer for 500 people. An Obama staffer called the event a "private party for friends and family."

Like so much of Prince's life -- the White House show was totally private. No video's ever surfaced, which is a damn shame. He reportedly jammed with Stevie Wonder during the gig.

He performed his final concert in Atlanta one week ago.

Prince Writing Memoirs ... He Seemed to Know Death Was Coming

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There's evidence Prince's death was not unexpected, because we've learned the superstar started writing his memoirs just a month ago.

Sources connected with Prince tell us, they were surprised he started the project ... something he had been mulling over for years but not acting upon. We're told he had finished around 50 pages at the time of his death.

What's more ... last Saturday night, after Prince was admitted to a hospital for what his reps called the flu, he addressed a crowd at Paisley Park near his home and said, "Wait a few days before you waste any prayers."

Whatever was ailing Prince, it was serious enough to sideline him several weeks ago from doing 2 shows, and it clearly lingered because he had to make an emergency landing last Friday, just 48 minutes from his home.

Our sources say Prince was upset the news got out that he had been hospitalized, and feared people would think he was already dead.

Prince's Death Celeb Reactions

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