Fetty Wap Cuban Ballin' ... for $350k!

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Fetty Wap could be rolling in a brand new Lambo right now, but instead he opted for a chain and a couple of watches ... for major cheese.

Fetty copped a 75 carat gold Cuban chain, a matching Cuban bracelet (just 25 carat gold though) and 2 Day-Date Rollies ... fully iced out. Total shopping spree price tag: $350,000!

The rapper made his purchases at Avianne & Co. Jewelers in NYC -- the same spot 2 Chainz swears by for new pieces.

Hopefully Fetty had some extra cash to pick up diapers. Diamond encrusted, of course.

Ice Cube Good Genes Or Good Docs?

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Ice Cube's good looks are frozen in time.

Here’s a 28-year-old version of the NWA rapper rockin' red at the Soul Train Awards in 1998 (left) and 18 years later ... the 46-year-old Coachella performer sportin' his signature goatee at a movie premiere last month (right).

“Yayyyyy-Yaaaay.”

The question is...

Kim Kardashian Bustin' Out In Miami Beach

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Kim Kardashian is soaking up as much sun as possible during her stay in Miami Beach.

Kim was joined by Kourtney, Kanye and Larsa Pippen Saturday on a shopping trip ... we're guessing they're all in town for nightclub exec Dave Grutman's wedding.

One thing's for sure ... she'll want to stock up on some Costco-sized SPF.

Prince Freewheelin' ... Days Before His Death

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One of the last images of Prince ... happy, carefree, hair blowing in the wind on his bike.

These photos were taken Monday ... 3 days before he died. The pics were taken by a woman who lives a mile down the road from Paisley Park.

She says Prince was the picture of happiness, smiling as he cruised around the neighborhood. She says he was riding for at least an hour, and there was no sign of fatigue.

Prince had been riding around in the days leading to his death. We've seen video of him last weekend riding in a shopping mall parking lot, waiting for his girlfriend.

The singer seemed to seesaw in the days before his death. Sometimes he was agitated and in distress ... other times carefree and happy.

Chyna Plan In The Works To Donate Brain To Science

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Chyna's death could benefit the health of future athletes by donating her brain to doctors studying the consequences of concussions and WWE wrestlers.

In an interview with the NY Daily News, Chyna's longtime friend and manager Anthony Anzaldo says the wrestler was contacted months ago about joining a brain injury lawsuit against the WWE. Anzaldo says Chyna wasn't interested in the suit ... but thought the science behind it was interesting.

He says shortly after her death, he got a call about donating her brain to the study. Anzaldo says he's working with Chyna's family to allow the coroner to release her brain to the docs.

And get this ... Anzaldo says the same guy carrying out the brain study is Dr. Omalu ... the dude played by Will Smith in "Concussion."

We spoke to John Cena earlier this month in Beverly Hills who said he'd be all for donating his brain if it helped others.

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'O.C. Housewives' Vicki I Learned My Lesson ... I'll Never ATV Again

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"O.C. Housewives" star Vicki Gunvalson is just fine staying on two feet and off of four wheels after a serious ATV crash.

Vicki spoke with our photog Friday at LAX and made one thing VERY clear ... she has no plans to hop back on a bike any time soon. In fact, Vicki says the ride was only a bucket list item ... so there's probably no chance she'll fall back on her word to stay off the things.

TMZ broke the story, Vicki and Tamra Barney were ATV'ing in California earlier this month when they lost control of the vehicle they were driving. Both women were hospitalized.

Glad to see she's OK.

Kelly Ripa Back Tuesday After Tough Talk With Disney

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Kelly Ripa will be back Tuesday on 'Live' ... TMZ has learned ... this after her people jawboned it with Disney over the fate of her show and the tenure of her co-host.

Our ABC sources say Kelly's people made it clear she would come back if they could get assurance the show wasn't getting the ax. As we reported, ABC honchos are noodling whether to add a third hour of 'GMA,' which would displace 'Live.'

From what we can gather, the brass gave Kelly enough assurance to end her boycott. Based on what we know, even Disney doesn't know if they'll expand 'GMA.' A lot depends on morning show ratings and the performance of 'Live' over the next year.

Even if 'GMA' moves to 9 ... ABC could save 'Live' by moving it to 10 or 11 AM.

Our ABC sources say Kelly made it clear she'd be a happy camper if Michael Strahan leaves before his scheduled September departure. Our sources say both Kelly and Michael are extremely uncomfortable about sitting together under the circumstances, and they'd both like to stop the bleeding STAT.

As we reported, the 2 have not gotten along for 2 years ... various sources say they don't like each other.

We're told Kelly has a little more than a year left on her contract. Makes for good TV.

Iggy Azalea Rockin' Her Rock Again

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Iggy Azalea wants to make it crystal clear ... Nick Young is almost completely out of the dog house.

The rapper was spotted in Beverly Hills Friday with the gigantic diamond on her ring finger ... a clear indication Young's got some sunny skies ahead.

It's not the first time Iggy's indicated the two are back on good terms ... we spoke to her at LAX Thursday and she said she one of the reasons she's been sans-ring lately was because it just didn't match her get-up.

Looks like Friday was the perfect fit.

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Tyga The LAPD Should Get Off My Back

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Tyga's had it with LAPD getting into his business for what he says is no reason ... and he's letting the world know it.

The rapper posted a pic and video Thursday of cops digging through an SUV he and his crew were riding in. Tyga says the LAPD was only doing it to get under his skin.

Our law enforcement sources paint a different picture ... we're told Tyga's got some known gang members in his team, so when officers heard the rapper had a show in Hollywood they went to check things out.

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One of Tyga's security guards said he kept a gun in the SUV but had the proper permits. However, the gun was licensed to another state ... lucky for the security guard, the weapon was not loaded and away from any ammo so he was in the clear.

Our sources say cops only wanted to speak with Tyga's crew -- not the rapper -- and he was told he could leave many times, but he stuck around to snap the pics.

Stars and Scars You Be the Judge

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Sad news from TMZ this week ... and on another front, who knew Kelly and Michael couldn't stand each other. So we gotta ask ...

Phil Spector Files for Divorce My Wife's Killing Me

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Phil Spector wants a divorce because he claims his wife is bleeding him dry.

In case you didn't know, after Phil killed Lana Clarkson, he married Rachelle Short, who was 26 at the time. They married in 2006, while he was in jail and awaiting trial.

Phil says she is spending like a mad woman, and his examples are stunning. Among other things, Phil says she's bought a $350k airplane and is in the process of getting a jet. He says she bought an Aston Martin and a Ferrari. And it doesn't stop there. She's had expensive plastic surgery, buys crazy expensive jewelry and even bought her mom 2 homes.

And get this ... he says even though his current net worth is $35 million, Rachelle -- a former Jerry's Famous Deli waitress -- gives him a paltry stipend of $300 a month while he serves 19 years to life for Clarkson's murder.

The 76-year-old is asking for a divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. He also wants his daughter to control his fortune.

Run D.M.C. Prince Could Tell The Future

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THE PROPHECY WAS TRUE

Darryl McDaniels, D.M.C. of Run-D.M.C. swears Prince could do more than just sing, dance and play the guitar ... he could tell the future too.

Our photog caught up with the rapper at LAX Friday who says in the 80's the singer flat out told the group they'd make it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ... more than 20 years before it actually happened.

Check out the clip -- it's an awesome story -- and find out what song McDaniel says put Prince on the map in the hood.

'Wicked Tuna' Star Captain Delivers Beatdown ... Gets Arrested

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One of the captains from "Wicked Tuna" got busted in port for smashing a guy's face.

Captain Tyler McLaughlin was charged this week for misdemeanor assault ... according to the Perquimans County Sheriff's Dept. in North Carolina.

Cops say McLaughlin got into it with another fisherman last month near the docks. The Nat Geo star allegedly put the guy in a choke hold and punched him in the eye multiple times. We're told the victim suffered a broken nose and 2 black eyes. McLaughlin bounced before cops arrived.

Weeks later, McLaughlin turned himself in to cops, got booked but was immediately released on a $10,000 bond. We reached out to McLaughlin and Nat Geo ... no reply at all.

Prince Investigation Cops Open Up ... Here's What We Know

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Prince's body had no obvious signs of trauma when he was found in an elevator ... according to the Sheriff running the investigation into his death.

Carver County Sheriff Olson gave few details about what his deputies found at Paisley Park on Thursday morning. He said they've found nothing to indicate the superstar's death was a suicide.

A rep for the Medical Examiner's Office said the autopsy was complete, but they will not release any results until toxicology testing is also complete ... and that could take several weeks.

We broke the story ... Prince had been to his local Walgreens 4 times in the week before his death -- and had been treated for a Percocet OD in Moline, IL last week. When asked if he knew of any medications Prince was taking ...the Sheriff said he "would not confirm."

Prince was found by staffers at Paisley Park, who'd gone there to check on him after being unable to reach their boss by phone. As for the 911 caller, presumably one of those staffers, not knowing the address at Paisley Park -- the Sheriff said he did not find that to be unusual.

Kerry Rhodes Here's My Hot Fiancee ... And Her Hot Rock

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THE HAPPY COUPLE

Ex-NFL star Kerry Rhodes is officially showing off ... showing off his super hot fiancee -- "Hall Pass" actress Nicky Whelan -- and her impressive engagement ring on a night out in NYC.

What's the Big Frigin' DIFFERENCE!?

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Alessandra Ambrosio found the basic girl within and donned a floral crown and daisy dukes while in the desert. Use your flower power to find the differences between these two Coachella candids.

**HINT -- There are THREE differences in the above photographs!**