Billy Bush Bustin' Out the Sweatpants & Flip-Flops

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Billy Bush has been off the job for only a day ... but he's already in full relax mode.

Paps got Billy out in Encino Monday in sweatpants and flip-flops.

Billy's apologized for his part in the "Access Hollywood" video but it clearly didn't sit well with his bosses. He's been indefinitely suspended, and NBC sources say it's highly unlikely he'll return to "Today."

Amber Rose Breaks Down On 'DWTS' ... 'Don't Stop the Dance!'

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Amber Rose is feeling the pressure of her next -- and possibly last -- appearance on "Dancing with The Stars" ... she even broke down in tears during rehearsal.

We got video of Amber going through her Monday night routine with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy, and after a few missteps, the frustration finally poured out.

Check out the clip -- Amber confirms ... professional dancing ain't no walk in the park.

Sources close to the production tell us there's a lot more going on behind the scenes that pushed Amber to being so emotional. We're told Monday night's theme is "Most Memorable Year" -- and Amber's is 2013 ... when her 3-year-old son, Sebastian, was born.

We're told she wants this dance to be perfect, and her mistakes during rehearsal got the best of her. Amber's up for elimination as well ... so this might be her last go-around on the big stage.

Anthony Anderson My Mama's Checks Ain't Gonna Get Bigger

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HERE'S THE BIGGEST PROBLEM ...

Anthony Anderson doesn't think people, especially his family, should believe what they read when it comes to his salary for "Black-ish."

There's a report out that Anthony makes about $100k an episode, making him one of the highest earning men on TV.

But when we asked him about it outside D.O.M. Gallery in West Hollywood, he made it sound like the number was exaggerated. Unclear if it's too high or too low, but Anthony's got a good reason for keeping it a secret.

'RuPaul's Drag Race' Winner Mother Injured By Stray Bullet

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The mother of "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 8 winner was injured when a stray bullet pierced her windshield and bloodied her face as she waited in her car in Atlanta.

Bob The Drag Queen confirmed his mom, Martha Anna Caldwell, was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries, saying, "It's a miracle that she's not only alive, but able to go home after a few stitches."

Cops tell us the shooting happened Sunday night when a gunman hopped out of a car and started shooting at another man. Caldwell sat in her car about a block away when one of the rounds struck the windshield ... causing glass and projectile fragments to strike her face.

Bob's pissed about the shooting and railed on what he calls Georgia's "lax gun laws." He pleaded, "This could have been you, or worse this could have been your mother."

Presidential Debates Hillary & Donald Shocked Me ... Says Guy with BEST Question

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Karl Becker didn't have high hopes when he asked Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to say something nice about each other ... but it ended up being one of the debate's best moments.

Karl came on "TMZ Live" to discuss Sunday night's most popular question ... and he thinks it was a game changer. He told us it was something he needed to ask to help undecided voters make their choice ... but he was surprised by the outcome.

As for who won the debate -- he still seems a little unsure.

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THE MILLION-DOLLAR QUESTION

Dream Hotel Founder LiLo's Party Pal Accused of Burning Dogs

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BACK AWAY FROM THE PUPS!

Lindsay Lohan's former BFF, Vikram Chatwal, is under investigation by the NYPD for allegedly trying to burn 2 dogs ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us they got reports Friday morning of Vikram taking a spray can and a lighter, and then singeing the backs of 2 dogs outside his apartment. We're told when cops arrived, Vikram wasn't home, where witnesses say he'd been just minutes earlier. But we got video of him there.

Check out the clip -- Vikram sounds out of it while trying to defend himself. Also, there appears to be a burn mark on at least 1 of the dogs.

Vikram -- who founded NYC's Dream Hotel -- has a LONG history of drug problems ... and LiLo was right there with him for some of those times.

Cops are still looking for Vikram, and if he's caught, we're told he could face a reckless endangerment charge. We've reached out to Vikram's camp ... so far, no word back.

L.A. Rams Stars Packing the House ... Win or Lose

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Turns out Hollywood's more than just a Lakers town -- celebs are making the L.A. Rams a new Sunday Funday tradition.

A-listers like Ty Burrell, Tyga, Josh Hutcherson, Ashley Greene, Gene Simmons, Chris Paul, Lindsey Vonn, Chloe Grace Moretz and many more spent the afternoon at the Coliseum cheering on the Rams during their 2nd game back in the West Coast.

Sure, they lost to the Buffalo Bills ... but at least they can fall back on the ole "We've got hot fans" cheer.

#RamIt

Shia LaBeouf Hitched In Vegas By Elvis

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Shia LaBeouf tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Mia Goth, in a Las Vegas ceremony that was NOT traditional ... TMZ has learned.

The couple got hitched at Viva Las Vegas, a chapel known for themed weddings. Some of the options include Elvis and Alice Cooper packages, or the more generic gangster and gladiator themes.

We've learned they went with the Elvis and Hawaiian themes. Mia even hitched a ride with Elvis in a pink Cadillac to the ceremony, and from the sound of it, planning the wedding was a lot easier than the honeymoon...

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They also offer traditional weddings, but no one would expect that from a guy who watches marathon sets of his own films ... for the sake of art.

Shia and Mia started dating in 2012, after meeting on the set of "Nymphomaniac: Volume II." They made headlines for a public fight in Germany in July of 2015. Goth was seen wearing an engagement ring back in March.

Ryan Lochte Mountaintop Proposal For Less Than $1k!

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Ryan Lochte knows how to make a girl feel special ... dropping $700 for a private helicopter ride to pop the question on the top of a mountain.

Lochte proposed to his Playboy model girlfriend Kayla Rae Reid on Sunday, and judging by the video ... he went all out. Kayla said it was her first time in a chopper, and clearly Ryan made it memorable -- even if she knew what was coming.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... Lochte booked his romantic flight through Orbic Air in Burbank. He got the Mountain Top Landing package ... which included a ride to a Malibu peak and a 30 minute stop for some celebratory champagne, strawberries and cheesecake.

We're told he also had a photog on board to capture the memories.

Well done, Ryan. Jeah!

Stevie J Sues Joseline ... Your Dirty Mouth's Destroying My Name

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"Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star Stevie J is suing his ex, Joseline Hernandez for her repeated accusations he molested his daughter, and is a devil-worshipping gay man.

Stevie J says his ex has been on a smear campaign and even enlisted a former nanny for his child to post similar allegations on social media ... according to the defamation suit, obtained by TMZ.

Stevie says Joseline's gone as far as calling Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services accusing him of sexual abuse. You'll recall Joseline posted a message to her 1.9 million followers, claiming Stevie molested the daughter he shares with Mimi Faust.

According to the docs, Joseline accused him of being gay and a devil-worshiper ... which Stevie says has damaged his reputation and exposed him to public hatred and ridicule.

He's suing Joseline for damages, and also wants a judge to force her to shut her trap.

Shailene Woodley Arrested for Trespassing

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Shailene Woodley was arrested for criminal trespass while protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline ... law enforcement tells TMZ.

The 'Divergent' star was busted Monday morning for trespassing during what she called a "peaceful protest" in Sioux County, North Dakota. About 100 protesters were on a construction site for the controversial pipeline project before cops moved in and put handcuffs on Shailene.

Shailene was arrested for 2 misdemeanors ... including engaging in a riot. Cops tell us they issued multiple warnings for the protesters to leave. 27 protesters were ultimately arrested.

The planned pipeline affects sacred Standing Rock Sioux land and burial grounds. On Sunday, a Federal appeals court rejected their request to stop the construction ... which sparked the protest.

Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg Kaepernick Protest is 'Dumb & Disrespectful'

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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says Colin Kaepernick's National Anthem protest is "dumb," "disrespectful," "stupid," and "arrogant."

Kim Kardashian Robbery Diamond Cross Found ... Small Change Next to Ring

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Kim Kardashian's robbers did NOT make a clean getaway -- they dropped one item, and we've learned the blinged-out piece came straight from famed jeweler, Jacob and Co.

The recovered jewelry is a platinum mounted diamond cross ... according to our sources. Amazingly, a passerby found it on a sidewalk outside the apartment complex the day after the robbery. We're told it's worth $33,180.

Police are checking the pendant for any traces of DNA that could potentially help crack the case.

As we first told you, the robbers made off with a total of 13 items, worth $5.6 million ... and that includes the massive $4 million diamond ring.

Hard to tell if it has enough diamonds to be the actual pendant, but Kim was sporting this cross in Paris just 2 days before the robbery went down.

Sly Stallone Half Brother Savagely Attacked

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Sylvester Stallone's 19-year-old half brother was viciously attacked Saturday night ... and he's lucky to be alive.

We've learned Dante Stallone was near campus at Florida State in Tallahassee when 2 men brutally went after him. We're told Dante suffered a shattered jaw and a split palate, as well as broken and knocked out teeth.

We're told he will need reconstructive surgery and will spend several weeks in the hospital.

Dante is the son of Frank Stallone, Sr. and his 4th wife.

Sly tells TMZ, "This is a wonderful young man, a straight-A student who would not cause any trouble," adding, "It's just so tragic and terribly sad."

We're told the assailants got away and cops are on the hunt.

Kristin Chenoweth 'GoT' Ain't the Only Show In Need of a New Theme!

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Kristin Chenoweth thinks HBO has more than 1 show that needs a new opening song ... and her choice is timely.

We got Kristin at LAX and asked if she had any other shows besides "Game of Thrones" she wants to redo, like she'd mentioned to Jimmy Kimmel last week. She seems to think "Veep" is due for some vocals ... and then lays it on us.

HBO? Get Kristin's agent on the horn.

Rick Ross Saddle Up, Boss

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Rick Ross has bragged about having a lot of horses, but looks like he'd never ridden one ... until now.

Ross struggled to hoist himself onto a trusty steed over the weekend, with his crew capturing the whole adventure.

Check out the clip -- the Boss fails once, but gets back on the horse ... of course.

Whoa, Nelly.