A Tribe Called Quest Cleaning Up with Mural Tribute

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The guys from A Tribe Called Quest are about to be kings of Queens with their own larger-than-life tribute on a building they made famous.

The street art, commissioned by fans, will be painted on the side of Nu-Clear Cleaners, the dry cleaner where the group shot its "Check The Rhime" video back in '91. The building sits on Linden Boulevard ... the street that's soon-to-be co-named A Tribe Called Quest Blvd.

TMZ got this mock-up of artist Vince Ballentine's design -- an obvious shout-out to their iconic "Midnight Marauders" album.

The mural's expected to be green-lit in the next few weeks. Councilman Daneek Miller's office tells us all the paperwork was submitted last month, and so far no one's opposed.

In other words -- It's on point Phife!

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Country Singer Kathy Mattea 'MEMBA HER?!

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Kathy Mattea shot to stardom in the late '80s when her songs "You're the Power", "Love at the Five and Dime" and "Goin' Gone" topped the country billboard charts. That's what she looked like then ... guess what she looks like now!

Richard Simmons 'I Was Dehydrated'

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Richard Simmons has apparently made a miraculous recovery ... telling TMZ he now feels great after getting rushed to the hospital on Friday night.

Simmons tells TMZ that the reason for his "bizarre conduct" was merely dehydration caused by the recent summer heat... and is feeling much better after getting some fluids in his body.

TMZ broke the story ... Richards behavior was strange enough that his longtime nanny and caretaker felt she needed to call 911.

We have still yet to see Richard in public since 2013.

Dan Aykroyd 911 Emergency

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Dan Aykroyd was rushed to the ER on Saturday after complaints of stomach pain ... TMZ has learned.

LA City Fire tells TMZ paramedics responded to a call at his house around 10am Saturday morning and transported him to a Santa Monica hospital.

Sources close to Dan tell us that he was hospitalized for a minor stomach ailment, but he's since been released and is recovering at home. Doctors ran tests but haven't yet determined the cause of the pain.

63-year-old Aykroyd is currently involved in two remakes -- Ghostbusters and Blues Brothers.

Broncos Star Shot At Strip Club

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5:30 PM PT - The Broncos released a statement saying, "We are in communication with Aqib Talib, who remains at a Dallas hospital for observation as he recovers from a gunshot wound suffered to his lower right leg on Sunday. He is expected to be released from the hospital soon, and we are glad he is OK and will make a full recovery."

"Our organization has been in touch with the NFL on this matter, and we will provide additional updates as appropriate."

Broncos star Aqib Talib was shot at a Texas club on Saturday night... according to multiple reports.

According to the Dallas Morning News, Talib was partying at V Live in Dallas when a clubgoer allegedly pulled a gun and shot someone. The fight moved outside and another person was hit.

Dallas police said that Talib was one of the victims and was taken to Medical City hospital.

TMZ Sports has confirmed that he was discharged from Medical City hospital earlier today.

Story developing.

Korn's Brian 'Head' Welch I FedEx'ed Meth Around the World

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BRIAN ON ALLEGEDLY

Brian 'Head' Welch just gave FedEx an unwanted plug ... if you pop meth in an envelope you're guaranteed next day delivery.

The Korn guitarist went on Matt Weiss and Theo Von's "Allegedly" podcast to talk about his life as a rockstar and how he's shocked to still be alive.

Welch -- who's now sober -- confessed that he once shipped himself three 8-balls of meth from California to Germany.

The entire podcast will be released on iTunes Tuesday.

Muhammad Ali & Prince Prince and the King

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This is what you call earned royalty.

Prince spoofing Muhammad Ali's magic tricks in 1997 at the White House.

Richard Simmons Released From Hospital

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Richard Simmons has been released from a Los Angeles hospital after demonstrating bizarre conduct Friday night ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ broke the story ... Simmons was taken to Cedars-Sinai for observation Friday just before midnight. Our sources say his housekeeper and longtime friend is the one who called 911 after Simmons became incoherent.

We're told paramedics determined Richard needed medical evaluation ... they were not sure if he had suffered a stroke, is suffering from dementia or some other ailment.

It would appear a stroke was ruled out since Simmons was released Saturday.

Mariah Carey Nick Won't Sign Off On Our Divorce

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Mariah Carey wants a divorce and wants it badly, but Nick Cannon will not cooperate ... TMZ has learned.

Sources connected with the former couple tell TMZ ... Mariah has been trying to get Nick to sign off for nearly a year, but he just won't do it and won't say why. The couple separated in August 2014 and Nick filed in December of that year.

As we reported, in December 2014 Nick and Mariah struck a property settlement agreement and they agreed to joint custody.

We're told all of the issues have long been settled, yet Nick repeatedly has declined to sign the papers that would make the divorce official.

Our sources say Nick -- even though he wanted out of the marriage -- still loves Mariah and doesn't want to officially let her go. He also doesn't want Mariah to marry her fiance, James Packer.

Our sources say Mariah is frustrated and not flattered at all. She wants out ... and now.

We reached out to Nick ... so far no comment.

DJ Khaled I'll Host Your Club For $20k!

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DJ Khaled may be opening for Beyonce on her Formation tour, but he doesn't need Queen Bey to sell out a club.

Khaled hosted a party at Ascend Nightclub in Boston following Friday's concert, and he filled the house ... where tables start at $2k.

Khaled banked north of $20k and gave the crowd a bonus ... the unveiling of his new song -- "For Free" featuring Drake.

Khaled's rider -- 5 bottles of Ciroc, 5 bottles of Belaire Rose champagne, and a bottle of DUSSE.

UFC's Dan Henderson I Won't Tell You What I'm Gonna Eat But I Love My Wife!

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UFC's Dan Henderson celebrated his thunderous knockout against Hector Lombard by hitting up a beach bar, but apparently the real celebration was when he went home.

The 45-year-old fighter said he had a menu planned for the evening, but it involves his very hot wife and not your traditional cuisine.

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Now that's a happy meal.

Bieber, Neymar, Hamilton 3 Kings At the Rose Bowl

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They'll all at the tops of their respective games -- Justin Bieber, Neymar and Lewis Hamilton -- so who better to sit side-by-side-by-side than those 3 at a soccer match.

The trio hit up Copa America Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

The Bieb's got the whole Amber Rose thing going on.

Austin Mahone Let's Check Out My Hot Girlfriend

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Singer Austin Mahone is in the picture with GF Katya Elise Henry, but you may not have noticed.

The 2 were catching some rays in Miami Saturday and getting all up in each other's business.

Austin has a hit on his hands.

Clint Eastwood Ali Rendered Me Speechless!!!

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Clint Eastwood has loving and laughing memories of his good friend Muhammad Ali, who was so great he could render the legendary actor speechless.

We got Clint out at De Re Gallery Saturday night in WeHo, and he made reference to what sounds like a line from a movie, "You've got 10 minutes to get out of town."

We've done some searching and can't find the movie, so help us out in the comments section.

Demi Lovato Back in the Fight After Breakup with Wilmer

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Demi Lovato put on her best game face Saturday night at UFC 199 ...after her breakup with Wilmer Valderrama.

Demi and friends hit up The Forum in Inglewood and she seemed to be having a good time.

She and Wilmer announced Friday they had broken up after 6 years.

Calvin Harris Hits the Ocean with Frank Ocean

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Calvin Harris re-surfaced Saturday after his breakup with Taylor Swift, and his companion is revealing.

Calvin was hanging with Frank Ocean at the new Soho House in Malibu ... it's interesting because there's a buzz Frank is dropping a new album after a 4-year hiatus. Unclear if Calvin's producing or otherwise involved.

BTW ... Calvin's ear seems better.