Tamar Braxton Sued You Got Hooked Up, But We Got Stiffed!

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Tamar Braxton and hubby Vincent Herbert had custom wiring installed at their home but went AWOL when the bill came ... at least according to a company that's now dragging the couple to small claims court to get their dough.

Crystal Clear Audio & Video says it spent multiple days working at Tamar and Vincent's Calabasas home back in December ... this according to legal docs obtained by TMZ.

The company is suing for the overdue balance, plus interest and collection fees -- $3,724 and counting. And now we're told the long overdue bill is affecting the small business as it struggles to meet payroll.

The case is set to go before a judge at the end of the month.

Olympic Athlete Derek Redmond 'MEMBA HIM?!

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British athlete Derek Redmond is best known for finishing his 400 meter sprint -- with the aid of his father -- after pulling his hamstring at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics. Guess what he looks like now!

Rio Olympics No Sore Losers in Field Hockey

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The Canadian field hockey team took a pounding in Rio from German stars Linus Butt and Florian Fuchs ... losing 6-2.

French Gymnast Samir Ait Said Insult to Injury OUCH!!! Dropped on the Stretcher

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As if it couldn't get any worse for French Gymnast Samir Ait Said ... after breaking his leg dismounting from the vault, paramedics dropped him while he lay on the stretcher.

The gymnast underwent surgery Saturday and says he wants to try again in 2020.

We'll be watching.

Orlando and Katy He Wins the Booby Prize!!!

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Orlando Bloom called dibs Saturday ... showing Sardinian sunbathers the girl was his.

Orlando and Katy Perry were all over each other on the Italian coast ... probably not even noticing they were the main attraction.

Miranda who?

Alessandra Ambrosio Here's the Real Poop On Rio's Ocean

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Alessandra Ambrosio has become an ambassador of sorts for her native Brazil, showing the world the waters in Rio are clean enough even for a supermodel.

The 35-year-old, who btw looks fantastic, may not have entirely avoided agua in the mouth, as the waves crashed behind her.

There were concerns about feces in the drink. Oh well ...

Drake Funkmaster Flex Gets Under His Skin ... In a Big Way

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THROWIN' SHADE!

Funkmaster Flex apparently struck a nerve, because Drake went off on him again ... this time calling him a lame DJ.

Drake hit up Space Ibiza in NYC after his Saturday night MSG performance, and went at FF. Drake is clearly furious the DJ dared to say on the air the rapper doesn't write all of his own lyrics.

Funkmaster Flex was on "TMZ Live" Friday and seemed amused that Drake was still holding a grudge, but also said he still has mad respect for the rapper ... he's just not in Kendrick Lamar's league.

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YOU GOTTA WRITE

Alex Rodriguez 'This Is a Tough Day' I'm Retiring

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A-Rod barely held back tears as he announced his retirement from professional baseball.

The 41-year-old star held an emergency press conference Sunday morning at Yankee Stadium ... saying he didn't want to leave the active roster, but after conversations with honcho Hal Steinbrenner, is "at peace" with the transition.

The Yankees said A-Rod will play his last game Friday in the Bronx ... and then serve as a special adviser for the organization through the remainder of his contract next year.

He's still owed $27 million ... but his GF is worth billions ... so he'll be ok.

#ARODAARP

Miss Honduras I've Been Robbed ... And Now I'm Fighting Back

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The former Miss Honduras is gearing up for a legal fight against the guy who just stripped her of her crown, claiming he got pissed because she chose charity work over paid gigs.

We've learned Sirey Moran just hired famed attorney Joe Tacopina, who's repped A-Rod, among many others. Tacopina tells us his client did NOTHING to warrant punishment. Her contract requires that she get permission to do events with her sash and crown, but the events in question were all for charity and she wore none of the trappings of a beauty queen.

Tacopina believes the real reason Sirey was fired was because she was spending time doing charity work for free, and the guy who runs the pageant wanted her to appear only when she got paid, so his company could get a piece of the action.

As for Tacopina's next move ... we're told he's going straight to the top ... Miss Universe. He's been in touch with pageant officials and is asking them to pressure the honchos over at Miss Honduras to reinstate Sirey.

Failing that, Tacopina's ready to take legal action, possibly in Honduras. He feels the case is "a slam dunk."

Sirey's end game is Miss Universe, because that's a true world stage, and she feels she's been robbed of the chance of a lifetime.

LeAnn Rimes Know Your Audience Performs at G-A-Y Nightclub

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LeAnn Rimes let it all hang out -- or at least most of it -- at a gay nightclub in London.

Rimes performed at G-A-Y Saturday night, and she looks pretty fantastic.

Among the songs she sang -- "How Do I Live." The answer ... clearly without a bra.

Vic Mensa Cops Racially Profiled Me ... In Bev Hills Robbery

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Vic Mensa says Beverly Hills cops targeted him for stealing from a fancy store just because he's black ... but the cops claim they were just doing their job.

Mensa and crew were pulled over Thursday by BHPD as the rapper ended a shopping spree. He says he dropped $4k at Barneys. You can see in the video Vic shot ... he's dumbfounded by the whole thing and thinks it's straight up racism.

BHPD says that's not the case ... a spokesman tells TMZ they got a call from a store owner who accused Vic and his crew of jacking some merch.

Cops initiated the traffic stop, spoke with Vic, searched his vehicle and determined nothing had been stolen. The whole thing took about half an hour.

As pissed as Vic was, he's moving on ... no talk of a lawsuit, and cops insist they did exactly what they're supposed to do.

Nasty Gal Founder Calling It Quits on Marriage ... Like a #GIRLBOSS

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Sophia Amoruso is proving she really is a #GIRLBOSS -- even in divorce.

The founder of the Nasty Gal clothing site, and author of the best-selling memoir "#GIRLBOSS" ... has just filed to divorce her musician husband, Joel Jarek DeGraff -- and it looks like he won't get a dime of her empire.

According to the docs, they had a pretty detailed prenup when they got married in June 2015. It says Sophia will retain her earnings and property from before, during and after their marriage.

We can't blame her though ... Sophia's reportedly worth $280 million. And that number's probably gonna skyrocket once Netflix gets her "Girlboss" series up and streaming next year.

Way to stay true to your brand, Sophia.

Ronzoni Pasta Sued Customers Gunning for a Pretty Penne

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Ronzoni is ripping off customers by shortchanging them on the company's healthy pasta alternatives ... this according to a new lawsuit.

An unhappy pasta fan claims she gravitated to Ronzoni's new option ... 5 different pastas with fewer calories that make for healthy choices.

The woman was horrified to learn ... although the 5 pastas come in the standard box, there's 25% less pasta inside and consumers have no idea they're getting a lot less for the same price.

She's filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of all Ronzoni pasta fans.

If she wins, they're all gonna be carbo-loaded.

Greg Louganis Good Genes Or Good Docs?

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Greg Louganis’ good looks are making a splash!

Here’s a 24-year-old version of the Olympic diver posing after his gold medal wins during the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California (left) and 32 years later ... the Team USA legend in New York City last month (right).

Tens across the board.

The question is...