Trumps & Obamas Trigger Real Estate Boom in D.C. Hood

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Ivanka Trump and Barack Obama have lots of differences, but together they have turned a D.C. neighborhood upside down, creating a real estate boom.

Realtors in the Georgetown-adjacent neighborhood where Trump and Obama are now renting tell us there has been an explosion of interest from buyers and renters since moving boxes started appearing.

One realtor tells us in the 26 years of doing business in the Kalorama Heights neighborhood, he's never seen this level of interest.

One home was just listed for $7.9 mil -- a HUGE asking price -- and there have already been 4 showings in just 3 days.

Our real estate sources also say realtors have been name-dropping Trump and Obama for virtually every showing.

As they say, Location, Location, Obama, Trump.

J Lo Security Team Blunders Restraining Order Dismissed

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Jennifer Lopez is without protection today from a man who has allegedly been stalking her a long time.

A judge just dismissed a request for a permanent restraining order against Tim McLanahan, whom J Lo's security team claims has been following her from Vegas to Los Angeles, showing up at her L.A. home and sending her unwanted gifts.

Turns out Lopez's security team handled the restraining order business, and we're told they decided to not even show up in court Tuesday because they felt it would be useless, since they couldn't find McLanahan to serve him with legal docs. And that's why the judge dismissed the case.

Lopez had a temporary restraining order against the guy, claiming she was in fear for herself and her twins, but the order expired.

What the security team didn't know is this: if they couldn't find McLanahan to serve him, there's a process by which the judge could allow her team to publish a notice in a legal newspaper ... that would do the trick.

Had that happened, she probably would have won the permanent restraining order, and if McLanahan showed up on her property or within 100 yards of her again, they could have gotten him arrested.

We're told Lopez will now escalate the matter and use her legal team to get legal protection.

National Police Org. Blasts Roger Goodell 'Zero Confidence He'll Punish Pacman Jones'

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The head of one of the largest police groups in the country is calling out Roger Goodell -- saying he has "zero confidence" the NFL commish will punish Pacman Jones for wishing death on a Cincinnati cop.

Jerry West Hospitalized After Medical Scare at Country Club

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NBA legend Jerry West was hospitalized Tuesday after a medical scare at an exclusive L.A. country club, TMZ Sports has learned ... but we're told he's doing much better now and has been released.

Multiple sources tell us 78-year-old West was at a private country club when something went wrong. One source says he collapsed. Another says he fell. Either way, paramedics were called to the scene and he was transported to a nearby hospital via ambulance.

The good news ... we're told he's back home and on the mend.

West is currently an executive board member for the Golden State Warriors but spends a lot of time in Los Angeles.

M. Night Shyamalan's Daughter Crushes Nat'l Anthem ... at 76ers Game

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How's this for a twist ... M. Night Shyamalan's daughter CAN SING!!!

Saleka Shyamalan put her pipes on display at the Philadelphia 76ers game Tuesday night -- belting out a pretty impressive rendition of the National Anthem.

By the way, it happened to be "M. Night Shyamalan Night" -- honoring the director who happens to be a huge Philly fan. He even got to ring the team's ceremonial bell!

Oh ... and get this -- it was also $1 DOLLAR PRETZEL NIGHT AT THE ARENA!!

WHAT A NIGHT FOR 76ERS BASKETBALL!!!

'Queer Eye' OG Cast Won't Be Back for Reboot

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Netflix's reboot of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" won't feature anyone from the original cast -- in fact, Netflix didn't even bother asking them to come back.

Sources close to the production tell TMZ, none of the OG fab 5 cast members were approached, but don't call it a snub. We're told the guys aren't pissed because they get TV, and understand the need to make it fresh for a new generation.

It's going on 10 years since Carson, Jai, Kyan, Ted and Thom went off the air ... after all.

Meanwhile, we're told the new batch of potential hosts has been whittled down to 25.

Jon Voight Miley, Shia Guilty of Treason!!!

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Jon Voight thinks Hollywood is trying to destroy the country by de-legitimizing President Trump, and he's calling out Miley Cyrus and Shia LaBeouf by name, saying their conduct is treasonous.

We got Jon in Bev Hills Tuesday and he did not hide his contempt for Hollywood, which he thinks is dangerously intolerant.

Malia Obama No Vacay for Me ... I'm Working It at Sundance

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As President Obama slips into vacation mode, his oldest daughter's rubbing elbows with Hollywood types ... for work, of course.

Malia Obama was spotted Tuesday in snowy Park City where the Sundance Film Festival is going down. She's reportedly signed on for an internship with Harvey Weinstein's film company while she takes a year off between high school and college.

The 18-year-old's paying her dues while Mom and Dad sip piña coladas.

As it should be. Said every parent ever.

Paris Jackson 'My Dad Was Murdered'

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Paris Jackson says Michael Jackson was murdered and there were a lot of people who wanted him dead.

Paris is on the cover of the latest Rolling Stone mag, and said all signs point to murder, adding, "It was a setup."

Without saying it, she insinuates Dr. Conrad Murray was a patsy for someone who wanted her dad dead. She says Dr. Murray caused Michael's dependency on Propofol, despite the fact that Jackson had been abusing the drug long before Dr. Murray entered the picture.

She says Michael would tell her people were "out to get him," saying, "They're gonna kill me one day."

She also has harsh words for AEG Live, which was producing Michael's tour when he died. She says, "AEG Live does not treat their performers right," adding, "They drain them dry and work them to death." She says she's "scared" for Justin Bieber because of the way they're working him.

WorldStarHipHop Founder Was On Weight Loss Kick Before Death (UPDATE)

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4:05 PM PT -- Q did die from a heart attack, according to the San Diego County Coroner. Autopsy results also list "obesity" as a contributing condition. He failed to respond to CPR, and was pronounced dead on the scene.

WorldStarHipHop founder Lee O'Denat -- better known as "Q" -- had been on a fierce path to slim down in the weeks leading up to his death.

We're told Q, the face of WorldStar, had been going HAM in the gym and on the treadmill -- sometimes at 5 AM. People close to him say he was over 300 lbs. at his heaviest, but had been trying to shed weight to look his best for his new MTV reality show ... slated to premiere in the Spring.

The show revolved around 43-year-old Q, his website's crazy videos and celebrity guest appearances. We're told Q had been telling friends how insanely busy he'd been juggling the show and his new gym life.

TMZ broke the story, Q died in his sleep Monday night. An autopsy is set for Tuesday.

Anastasia Ashley A Perfect Hang 10 At Miami Beach

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Pro surfer Anastasia Ashley left her surfboard behind, but still got in the water at a beach in Miami and made some waves of her own ... in a teeny tiny purple bikini.

Check out the pics and ask yourself ... what's more courageous -- riding a huge wave, or taking your phone with you into the ocean?

Tiny Wants T.I. Back ... He Belongs with Me!

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T.I.'s estranged wife, Tiny, is having second thoughts about divorcing him ... based on the very public plea she made.

Tiny was live streaming when she declared she doesn't need to "go back" to T.I. -- but she did say someone needs to get his ass moving. It was quite romantic.

It's strange though because Tiny's the one who filed for divorce last month, and still hasn't dropped it, as far as we know.

Sounds like she's extending an olive branch to Tip. Or testing him.

Iggy Azalea Check Out My $12k Ice Cream Pop

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Iggy Azalea just made her art collection a little more poppin' by dropping serious cash on melting ice cream on a stick.

The artist, Simone Rosenbauer, tells TMZ ... Iggy was walking by M Contemporary gallery in Sydney last month, and saw the display for a collection called, "Like Ice in the Sunshine II (LA)." She says Iggy loved it enough to pay $12,000 for the 63" x 63" artwork ... on the spot.

Simone only made 3 of the pop art popsicles, and says Iggy bought the first one. It recently arrived at her L.A. pad.

Unclear if Iggy loves the piece as much as she does this piece.

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Taboo We'll Keep Fighting Trump & Dakota Pipeline

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Black Eyed Peas singer and rapper Taboo is pissed about President Trump's decision to reopen the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline debate, but thinks new protests should take a specific approach.

We got Taboo at LAX Tuesday hours after the president signed 2 executive orders that will allow construction on the Dakota and the Keystone XL pipelines to move forward.

Taboo, who is part Native American, is a staunch supporter of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation's fight against the DAPL. It's clear, he has serious questions about Trump's ability to lead.

Just this past weekend, he was part of a rally at the Sundance Film Festival for Standing Rock -- and Taboo says he will fully continue protesting in N. Dakota ... if it's done the right way.

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Ronda Rousey Surfaces at Vegas Gun Store ... Applies for Concealed Permit

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Ronda Rousey has come out of hiding with a bang -- surfacing at a Las Vegas gun store where she applied for a concealed carry permit ... TMZ Sports has learned.

The UFC superstar and her boyfriend, Travis Browne, hit up The Range 702 gun store on Sunday where our gun enthusiast witnesses at the store say Ronda took a special course required to get a concealed carry permit.

Once Ronda applies for the permit, it usually takes around 90 days before she'll get her card in the mail.

We're told Ronda did some shooting at the range -- which is also required for the test -- using a blue Glock 43 9mm pistol.

It's the first time we've seen Ronda out in public since her big loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207.

At the time, Ronda had said she was going to take some time to "think about the future."