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Kanye West might want to rethink his floating stage idea ... a fan tried climbing it to get a bird's-eye view.

Kanye was performing in Atlanta Monday for his Saint Pablo Tour, when an eager fan got boosted up high enough to reach the bottom of the stage ... which he then climbed.

Check out the vid. The guy doesn't get very far ... at Kanye's insistence.

Ryan Lochte was on the verge of being attacked Monday night during the live season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars" ... and the men who rushed the stage were taken down by security and detained.

Lochte had just finished a foxtrot with Cheryl Burke and they were standing next to Tom Bergeron to get the judges' feedback, when a group in the audience ripped their shirts open to reveal the round symbol for "No Lochte" on their t-shirts. The group was booing the swimmer when one rushed the stage.

Both men were arrested for criminal trespassing.

The art that became the iconic poster for "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" is hittin' the auction block, and it ain't gonna be cheap ... as in you'll have to trade in a car -- or 2 or 3 -- just to make a bid.

Heritage Auctions is selling the original art piece, which was painted by famed artist John Alvin -- who's also done art for "Star Wars," "The Goonies," "Blazing Saddles" and a bunch of other hit movies. We're told it should rake in $150,000 ... at the bare minimum.

At first, the piece belonged to Hollywood producer Bob Bendetson, who got it directly from Universal Studios years ago. It was hanging in his office for years, but now that his wife's turning that into a guest room -- he's ditching 'E.T.'

The artwork goes on the block October 12th. If you're on a budget, there's always the knockoff poster.

Nick Cannon is shockingly candid about his feelings and talent for marriage ... vowing never to tie the knot again.

Our photog got Nick at LAX Monday and he was an open book about the treachery of marriage. He doesn't blame his divorce on Mariah at all ... he just says he's no good at it.

Colin Kaepernick's National Anthem protest has made it to "South Park" -- where the guys spoofed the controversy with a "Cops Are Pigs" version of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

In a 30 second teaser for Wednesday's show, a bunch of the characters are singing the Anthem at a sporting event with the following lyrics ...

"Colin Kaepernick is brave ... cops are pigs, cops are pigs

Wait, someone just took my stuff, I need to call the cops

Oh no, I just said 'Cops are pigs' ... who's gonna help me get my stuff?

Why did I listen to Colin Kaepernick, he's not even any good

Oh I just got my stuff back, cops are pigs again, cops are pigs

Colin Kaepernick's a good backup ..."

Lil Wayne is finally gonna tell the world if he really plans to make good on his threats to retire from music -- and it's all going down TODAY.

Weezy is all set to appear on "Undisputed" on FS1 -- where Skip Bayless will ask him straight-up if he's hanging up the mic for good ... as he hinted on social media earlier this month.

Of course, the legendary rapper has been at war with Birdman -- who he claims owes him millions of dollars and has been holding his never been released album, "Tha Carter V," hostage.

Wayne's been so pissed off over the situation, he's been following Drake from city to city -- where he's been jumping onstage and screaming, "F*** Cash Money."

But the real scare came when a clearly frustrated Weezy tweeted, "I am now defenseless and mentally defeated & I leave gracefully and thankful I luh my fanz but I'm dun."

Rap fans freaked out ... and huge stars begged him to reconsider ... and the next day, he sort of backpedaled.

But now we're finally gonna get our answer once and for all ... when Weezy sits down on "Undisputed" at 9:30 AM ET, 6:30 AM PT on Tuesday ... don't miss it.

It was just a matter of time before Mel Gibson got to shove it in Hollywood's collective face ... according to Mickey Rourke.

Mickey was leaving Prime Cutts in L.A. (a carnivore's delight, btw) when we asked him about Mel getting a standing O for "Hacksaw Ridge" ... the new military flick he directed.

Rourke was not at all shocked, and says Gibson's just joining a list of talented guys Hollywood tried like hell to crush, but ultimately had to welcome back to the fold for one reason.

Check out Mickey's take, and also the trailer -- which is really interesting because Mel didn't put his own name in it. He's clearly aware he's made enemies.

Producers of the Blac Chyna/Rob Kardashian reality show are teasing viewers that Chyna underwent a paternity test while she was pregnant because she doubted Rob's the dad, but it's all made up.

The tease shows Chyna demanding a paternity test and there's a shot of her with a needle in her arm ... it makes it seem like she herself is saying she was sleeping with multiple guys.

However, production sources tell us the needle is for a routine blood test ... NOT a paternity test. We're also told she has made it clear ... Rob's the only guy who could possibly be the dad.

In fact, we're told Chyna and Rob planned the pregnancy almost from the get-go. They tried for several weeks to do the deed before she actually got pregnant, despite the fact they only dated each other for a minute.

Chyna actually did tell Rob at one point he might not be the father, but did it "to get under his skin because she was pissed off at him."

This devilish debonair used to rock a bit of a darker look ... and now that's vanished.

Taylor Swift tagged along with BFF Gigi Hadid and her BF, Zayn Malik, in NYC ... all by her lonesome.

The serial dater rode solo with the couple as they left Gigi's apartment.

The man scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday for hacking into celebrity email accounts is bragging to inmates he's got more where that came from, and he's going to write a book.

According to federal guidelines, Alonzo Knowles faces up to 33 months in prison for his cyber crime. Prosecutors have been leaning on him to give up his computer, possibly in return for a lighter sentence. But, according to new legal docs filed by the U.S. Attorney, Knowles won't play ball.

The U.S. Attorney claims Knowles has told his brother, and other prisoners, the computer has great value and it's worth spending an extra year in jail in return for getting rich off a book chronicling celebrity secrets.

The legal docs say Knowles told his brother, "Yo, when I get out dog, I'm going to be a millionaire dog, trust me when I say that ... I'm gonna be rich as hell."

Disney has more than alligator problems ... it's being sued by a Pennsylvania man who claims his right hand is now partially paralyzed, the result of a venomous snake bite.

Michael Barth says back in July 2013, he was swimming at one of the Orlando resort pools when the snake appeared. He says there wasn't a Disney employee in sight, so he tried placing a towel over the snake so it wouldn't attack kids and adults who were at the pool.

Michael says the snake bit him on his right thumb, and he ended up in ICU for 5 days, pumped with 16 vials of anti-venom. He says he now suffers numbness and lost use in his right hand.

It's interesting ... after Lane Graves was killed by a gator, the Disney Resort posted warning signs, cautioning guests of alligators ... and snakes.

Leo DiCaprio couldn't turn down a tiny request.

Leo gave 1 lucky fan the ultimate selfie at the U.S. Open final and even gave her final cut powers.

Instagram model Analicia Chaves got a little sand on her backside while enjoying a day at the beach. Luckily for her ... it was easy to rinse off.

Add Brandi Glanville's name to the growing list of 'Housewives' with tax problems because Uncle Sam says she's on the hook for $112k.

The ousted 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star has been hit with a federal tax lien. The feds say she owes $29,396.35 from 2013, and $82,448.38 from 2014.

The timing is no coincidence. Brandi was promoted to a main cast member during season 3, the majority of which aired in 2013.

On the bright side ... it doesn't look like Brandi's as far in the hole as NeNe Leakes, who reportedly owes the IRS $824k, or Teresa and Joe Giudice, who are paying off a $261k tab to the state of NJ.