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Azealia Banks and Russell Crowe are back to square one -- he said, she said -- because we've learned the surveillance cameras at the Bev Hills Hotel missed the entire confrontation.

Law enforcement sources tell us they've combed through security footage from the hotel, where Azealia claims Russell choked her, called her the n-word and spit on her in the hallway. She told us the video would show him spitting and maybe more.

There are lots of cameras at the hotel capturing what happens in public areas, but not where the confrontation went down.

Azealia filed a battery report against Russell and she actually got an assist from RZA, who was one of the guests in the hotel suite where the party went down. Although he says Azealia was drunk and out of control, he said on "TMZ Live" Russell did indeed spit at her.

The reality is ... Russell will not get in trouble for 2 reasons. First, Azealia doesn't want to press charges against him, and second, the eyewitnesses in the room say she instigated the whole thing by threatening to cut people with glass, and Russell was just trying to restrain her.

Ryan Lochte's lawyers got a double whammy in Brazil -- a judge denied their request to have HIS criminal case dismissed ... then transferred the case to a higher court.

A rep for the Court of Justice tells TMZ ... a Rio judge kicked Ryan's false police report case up to the public Ministry of Justice, which will now begin figuring out how hefty of a fine to drop on Lochte.

A court rep tells us the Ministry will most likely hand down a fine in excess of the $11k fine Lochte's teammate, Jimmy Feigen, paid to set things right with prosecutors. The decision is expected as early as next week.

Marcela Zavala got shocked by the cold water of the Pacific ... but once she got used to it she seemed to really enjoy herself.

The curvy Miami model and real estate agent soaked up the sun on a SoCal beach before deciding to dip her toes in the water ... and she got her booty wet, too.

He's one of the biggest Raider fans on the planet -- but if the Silver & Black move straight outta Cali and into Las Vegas, is that a deal breaker for Ice Cube???

'Honey Boo Boo' star Kaitlyn Cardwell is healthy and recovering after surgery to remove an extra thumb.

Kaitlyn -- Mama June's 4-year-old granddaughter -- was born while the show was still on-air ... and her extra digit became a big topic of conversation. Kaitlyn's mom, Anna, tells us she made the decision to have the thumb removed to thwart medical issues and bullying.

Kaitlyn will wear a cast for 6 weeks ... but it's definitely worth it.

It could have an adverse effect on her cheese ball intake ... just ask Honey Boo Boo.

The IRS is going after a big chunk of change from Ty Dolla $ign, claiming he's $180,969.35 in the hole.

The rapper was hit with a federal tax lien for 3 separate years -- $16,617.05 in 2011, $54,626.91 in 2013 and $109,725.39 in 2014.

Ty released "Beach House EP" -- his first major label project -- in 2014, so it makes sense he made a lot more money that year. Problem is, according to docs, he didn't pay enough, or any, taxes on that salary.

Sounds like someone could use a tax cut. Something to think about, Ty.

Comedian Terry Hodges wants his double-crossing lawyers to pay for deceiving him into dropping Netflix from a major lawsuit ... according to the new lawsuit he's filing against them.

Hodges sued Netflix and Chris Tucker last year, claiming he did a ton of work for Tucker's Netflix special, but never got a dime for it. He says his lawyers had a major conflict of interest though because Netflix is one of their clients.

In docs, Hodges says "mayhem broke loose" on his legal team, and their solution was to trick him into dropping Netflix from his lawsuit to focus on Tucker. Hodges says doing this heavily damaged his case -- because Netflix has deeper pockets.

Hodges says his lawyers stopped looking out for his best interests, dropped him as a client and he ended up with zilch.

Linda Blair has devilishly good looks!

Here’s a 20-year-old version of the iconic ‘Exorcist’ star at a party in New York City back in 1979 (left) and 37 years later ... the Golden Globe winning actress -- who’s embracing the Halloween spirit -- last month at Universal Studios Hollywood (right).

Head-turning!

The question is ...

Miley Cyrus is out campaigning for Hillary Clinton, and she's doing it with insane amounts of protection ... just in case.

Miley surprised students at George Mason University by hitting up dorms, knocking on doors and encouraging the kids to vote for Hillary. The video is kinda nuts ... and not only because Miles was rocking a ribbon only SHE could pull off.

Adult film star Jessica Drake claims Donald Trump tried to get her to come to his hotel room alone, and when she refused ... offered her $10k and a private jet ride home afterward.

Drake held a news conference on Saturday with Gloria Allred, and said she met Trump at a golf tournament 10 years ago. She alleged some of the same inappropriate behavior other women have described went down with Trump -- like kissing without permission -- before he propositioned her.

Jessica claims this happened in 2006, which would have been after the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape.

Drake is now the 11th woman to come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Trump. He's vowed to sue all women who have accused him. Throw another log on the fire.

Scottie Pippen filed for divorce after it became apparent -- at least to him -- that his wife Larsa was hooking up with Future ... TMZ Sports has learned.

There's certainly lots of smoke. Sources on both Scottie and Larsa's side tell us ... she's been jumping on Future's private jet, traveling with him to various cities, including Vegas last month. Sources from both sides also say Larsa and Future were very "cozy" recently at Komodo nightclub in Miami.

We've learned they met in August at the Haute Living Color Reveal Party in Miami, and have been seen at various places ever since.

Our Larsa sources describe whatever's going on between Larsa and Future as "casual." They also say whatever is going on ... it started after Scottie was openly flirting with an actress last Summer, and she felt disrespected. Thus, revenge.

TMZ Sports broke the story, cops have been called to the Pippen house twice this month after heated arguments between the 2 erupted.

Shirley Manson went nuclear on a fan who dared to hurl a beer at her in the middle of a concert.

Shirley's band, Garbage, was performing Friday night at Hollywood Forever in L.A., when the unruly fan tossed the can. The brewsky missed its apparent target, but Shirley responded in kind ... opening up her own can of whoop-ass.

Manson fired up the fans with a battle cry that sounded very familiar.

Kim Kardashian's security is so tight these days ... even a simple flower delivery requires an armed guard.

The hired muscle were all locked and loaded for Kim's birthday Friday at her Bel Air home.

She's pretty much gone underground since the Paris robbery ... it's no surprise her bodyguards were all strapped.

Donald Trump's doubling down on his accusers ... promising to sue them as soon as the votes are counted.

Trump vowed to take action against "all of these liars" while speaking to a crowd of supporters in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania ... and called out the media for fueling the fire without facts.

KFC ripped off a woman who ordered the bountiful bucket of chicken she saw on TV, but got a measly 8-piece instead ... according to her new lawsuit.

The New York woman told us her story ... she went into a KFC and paid 20 bucks for the "Family Fill Up" deal -- expecting an overflowing feast -- but got cheated. She contacted KFC about the false advertising and a rep offered her a coupon for her troubles ... but she told them to eat it.

Instead, she wants the restaurant chain to pay her $20 MILLION ... though she admits that number might be a tad high -- for a good reason.

A KFC spokesperson tells us ... they've got this one in the bucket.

Jason Derulo's moving on from Daphne Joy to someone who can keep up with his dance moves onstage ... and in the bedroom.

We got Jason at LAX where he was hangin' with one of his backup dancers, Ragon Miller. We ask if she's his new boo ... he pleads the 5th, but kind of gives it up.

Jason's also got a new approach on dating -- never change, 'cause apparently he can do no wrong.

As for whether dancers are better between the sheets, Jason says it best ... rhythm is key.