Cynthia Bailey All Work, No Play with Boxer ... But Coupling Far from Dull
'RHOA' star Cynthia Bailey isn't rushing into a romantic relationship with Nigerian boxer Yahu Blackwell -- right now she's only getting down with him for business.
Cynthia and Yahu, a cruiser weight boxer, were spotted at an Atlanta restaurant this week. Fans and many friends thought they were banging -- they do look good together -- but sources close to both tell us it was strictly a biz meeting.
We're told Yahu's starting a boxing app and wants access to models at The Bailey Agency for upcoming photo shoots. That was the main topic at their power lunch, but we're told there's a chance he might cameo on 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' ... if their deal goes through.
Cynthia's not officially single yet -- she separated from her estranged hubby, Peter Thomas, in March. Just so ya know, Yahu.
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Guess Who This Cake Eatin' Cutie Turned Into!
Before this cake cravin' kid became a modern celebrity, she was just another frosting filled female in Barranquilla, Colombia. Can you guess who she is?
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TMZ Live Kanye West: What Really Led to the Nervous Breakdown ...
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- Von Miller's Sex Tape Partner Speaks Out
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Big Mac Inventor Two All-Beef Patty Salute! 'Super Size Me' Guy Downs # 28,984
Big Mac creator Jim Delligatti got the ultimate tribute from his biggest fan -- the guy who famously eats 2 Macs per day come hell or high water.
"Super Size Me" star Don Gorske rolled into his fave Mickey D's on Wednesday, as soon as he heard Delligatti had died. Gorske says he ordered his usual -- yes, 12 years later, he's still pulling double duty everyday -- and proudly inhaled his 28,983rd and 28,984th sandwiches ... in memoriam, of course.
Gorske tells us he actually spoke to Jim by phone back in 2007, and hopes McDonald's will do something special to honor Delligatti's legacy.
Kanye West Checks Out of Hospital Back at Home
Kanye West is out of UCLA Medical Center after more than a week of treatment for his mental breakdown.
TMZ has confirmed Kanye is at home with Kim Kardashian and their kids. We're told he left the hospital under the care of Kim, and his personal physician, Dr. Michael Farzam ... who called 911 the day Kanye was admitted.
As we reported ... Kanye suffered what people close to him say was a "nervous breakdown," triggered in large part by the anniversary of his mother's funeral.
Our sources say Kanye is not out of the woods ... he needs ongoing psychological and medical treatment.
X17 first reported Kanye getting out.
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'Vanderpump Rules' Scheana Shay Files for Divorce
Scheana Shay is officially going for the big D ... pulling the plug on her marriage to Michael Shay.
The "Vanderpump Rules" stars have been married for 2 years -- Scheana says she filed divorce docs Wednesday in L.A. She tells TMZ, "We might have failed at our marriage, but we are committed to succeeding as friends and will continue to support each other's personal happiness and professional success."
Everyone saw this coming. We broke the story ... earlier this month, Michael went MIA after she claimed he cleaned out their bank account. He's battled addiction in the past, but claims he's been sober since January. We're told Scheana fears he fell off the wagon.
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Ivanka Trump's Husband Sued Your Magazine Is Creating a Bad 'Scene'
One of Jared Kushner's publications is stepping on the toes, and name, of a competitor in NYC ... according to a lawsuit.
Ivanka Trump's husband famously owns New York Observer, but also has a company called New York Luxury Publishing. According to the docs, his publishing co. started printing a magazine called "Scene in New York" in 2013.
Gregg Moramarco has a big problem with that. He filed the lawsuit, saying Kushner's mag is way too similar to his -- "Scene New York" -- which he's been cranking out since 2006.
In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Moramarco says the similarity is creating confusion and deception in the marketplace ... which is hurting his bottom line. He wants the President-elect's son-in-law to immediately stop the presses, and fork over more than $500,000 in damages.
It's odd, when we search "Scene in New York" on the Internet, the only thing that comes up is "Scene" magazine ... which Kushner does own. So, it's unclear what Moramarco's beef is at this point.
We've reached out to Kushner and his publishing company ... no word back yet.
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Lil Twist 1 Year in Jail For Massey Beatdown
Lil Twist just got hit with a year behind bars for allegedly beating up and robbing former Nickelodeon star Chris Massey ... TMZ has learned.
Justin Bieber's old buddy was sentenced Wednesday after he was accused of breaking into Kyle Massey's apartment a couple years back and robbing his bro during a brutal attack. Twist pled no contest to 6 charges, and got a year in L.A. County lockup.
We broke the story ... Twist allegedly pummeled Chris and stole his Rolex. He turned himself in this past September after bailing on a court appearance.
He could have gotten nearly 10 years, but dodged that with a plea. He doesn't have to turn himself in until February 3.
One twist -- Twist could be out as early as August for good behavior.
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Olive Garden 911 Call Ricky Smith Accused of Sexual Innuendo in 'Racist' Incident
An Olive Garden employee called 911 on comedian Ricky Smith and his friends, and blasted them for allegedly sexually harassing their server and trying to buy alcohol for minors.
TMZ obtained the audio ... the caller asks for police backup because Smith's group was being "rowdy" and yelling "racist comments" at the female manager. The caller gave her account of what started the ruckus.
But her version was totally different from what Ricky told us -- that everyone in his party was over 23, showed their IDs, never raised their voices and never made sexual or racial comments.
Cops did show up, but they say Ricky and friends were cooperative even though in the end, the manager refused to serve them. As for the alcohol accusation -- cops tell us that was "unsubstantiated."
Smith says he has a call scheduled shortly with Olive Garden brass to sort out the mess.
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Kendall and Gigi Let the Lingerie Games Begin at Victoria's Secret Show
Kendall, Gigi, Adriana, Lily, Bella, Alessandra and co. are off and strutting for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show ... and it's got an awesomely dark and sexy twist this year.
Most of the models are sporting lingerie that seems way more S&M inspired for the Dark Angel theme -- and ain't a damn thing wrong with this dark side.
Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and The Weeknd are performing -- and he got a big smile out of his supposed ex, Bella, during dress rehearsal. Who says breaking up is hard to do?
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Spencer Pratt Gets Whipped Hard in Jiu-Jitsu Class ... And Loves It
Spencer Pratt's haters -- and there are many -- are gonna LOVE this clip.
Heidi Montag's hubby just earned his brown belt at Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the Valley ... which means he's now a certified badass. He's one step away from a black belt, after all.
But the former 'Hills' star celebrated his martial arts achievement by taking a thrashing from everyone in his dojo ... even little kids.
Thank God for this martial arts tradition ... and video cameras.
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Kim Kardashian Here's What Her Day Looks Like Not for the Faint of Heart
Kim Kardashian is now charged with Superwoman tasks, which include putting her own emotional upset on hold, caring for her kids and giving a husband in crisis vital emotional support.
Here's an example of a day in the life over the last week and a half.
EARLY MORNING
Wake up her 11-month-old and 3-year-old and give them uninterrupted attention as she feeds, clothes and nurtures them. She organizes their day by getting them off to various appointments and activities.
LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON
Kim beelines it for UCLA Medical Center where her attention becomes singular ... providing emotional and various other forms of support for Kanye. Kim comforts him, deals with a slew of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals, makes medical decisions and, just as important, tries to cheer Kanye up.
LATE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING
Kim books it back home where she's there before the kids get home. She feeds them, spends time with them and tucks them into bed.
LATE EVENING
We're told she often then goes back to the hospital to spend more time with Kanye.
People close to the family tell us she hasn't cracked at all ... she's upbeat and strong with everyone, even in the face of a pretty crappy situation.
As we reported, doctors have not decided when Kanye can come home, so it's Groundhog Day for Kim until further notice.
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Tyson Beckford I'm a Model DJ ... $10k for Quick Art Basel Set
Tyson Beckford's already checked off modeling and acting, but he'll earn his next hefty paycheck behind a DJ's console ... for a little while, anyway.
Tyson's DJing at Samsung's Art Basel party at Miami's Soho Beach House Wednesday night, and the guy must have a killer agent. Sources close to Tyson tell us he'll get around $10k for the 2 hour appearance, and he'll only DJ for half that time.
We're told he plans to pump tracks by Future, Jeezy, Rick Ross and The Weeknd -- and if that's not good enough, he's promising to look like Tyson Beckford. Guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
No word yet if he'll bust out any dance moves from his last gig. If he does, front row beware.
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Comedian Ricky Smith Olive Garden Employees Suspended For ... 'Casual Racism'
Comedian Ricky Smith was not treated like family at an Ohio Olive Garden when he popped in for dinner with his friends ... and we've learned the employees who he claims served him "casual racism" have been suspended.
Smith tells TMZ ... his crew had just finished handing out lunches for his organization, RAKE, on Tuesday and they worked up an appetite for endless soup and breadsticks. Smith claims they were small talking with their waitress when she just casually told them she doesn't like waiting on black people.
Turns out, the waitress was a black woman.
The comedian tells us he politely went to the manager and requested a new waitress after this, but was given 2 options -- keep your waitress or leave. When they refused, cops were called and Ricky says police politely escorted them out.
An Olive Garden spokesperson tells us the waitress and manager have been placed on leave while they investigate. Olive Garden reached out to Smith to apologize and invite him back.
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Kris Jenner Bails On Art Basel Party Timing was Bad
Kris Jenner was supposed to be the guest of honor Wednesday night at DuJour Magazine's party in Miami Beach ... but she cancelled on them last minute.
The Art Basel bash is being thrown to celebrate Kris' cover debut for the magazine, but a rep for the party tells us she told them Tuesday night she won't be there. Our sources say Kanye's current medical situation was behind the cancellation.
We're also told Kourtney and Scott were supposed to show, but that's probably not happening.
The party will still have some names ... Kardashian BFF Larsa Pippen RSVP'd along with Martha Stewart and Nick Cannon.
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McDonald's Big Mac Creator Dies at 98
The man who created McDonald's most iconic burger has gone to the big burger stand in the sky.
Michael "Jim" Delligatti, who made the first Big Mac, died in his home in Pittsburgh Monday night surrounded by family ... according to a McDonald's spokesperson.
Delligatti, who owned multiple McDonald's franchises in Pennsylvania, first thought of the Big Mac in the mid-1960s ... when he wanted to offer customers a bigger burger than what Mickey D's was offering at the time. McDonald's was reportedly opposed at first, but the burger gods ended up going with his idea in 1968. It was already a hit at all of his stores in PA.
Delligatti was 98. In case you forgot his invention inspired that awesome jingle.
Sorry, you're gonna be singing this all day.