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Frank Ocean's being sued by his father who says his son smeared his good name by claiming he was a bigot.

Calvin Cooksey filed the defamation lawsuit over a Tumblr post Frank wrote last summer in the wake of the Orlando massacre. In the post, Frank accused his dad of using a homophobic slur years and years ago ... when Frank was a kid.

Frank recalled, "I was 6 years old when I heard my dad call our transgender waitress a f****t as he dragged me out of a neighborhood diner saying we wouldn't be served because she was dirty."

Calvin calls the story BS and says it's damaged his financial opportunities in film and music.

He wants his son to fork over $14.5 million in damages.

Calvin also sued Russell Simmons in 2014 for claiming he was a deadbeat dad. That lawsuit was for $142 million.

Angelina Jolie is weighing in on President Trump's immigration ban and accusing him of ignoring facts about how refugees get into the U.S.

Angelina says, "It is simply not true that our borders are overrun or that refugees are admitted to the United States without close scrutiny." In an op-ed for the New York Times, she adds ... refugees are subject to the "highest level of screening of any category of traveler to the United States."

Of course, Angelina works with the UN's High Commissioner for Refugees. She's also adopted 3 children born outside the country. She says she understands security from terrorism is of the utmost importance, but thinks "our response must be measured and should be based on facts, not fear."

She never mentions Trump by name, but says she'd want any president to work with people of all faiths around the world to make all nations more secure.

Tyson Beckford pulled a gun on a process server, but he says there's a very good explanation ... the guy was scary and aggressive as hell, and he wore an eyepatch.

Flashback to last Thursday, when a guy knocked at Tyson's Miami apartment door at around 9 in the morning. When Tyson answered, the guy says he identified himself and explained he was there to serve him with a lawsuit, in which Tyson was sued for allegedly failing to promote and market his Beckford Bar exercise equipment.

The process server says Tyson slammed the door in his face, but the guy made it clear the actor/model was officially served and he was leaving the papers at the front door. The guy says the next thing he knew, Tyson opened the door with gun in hand, ordering him to leave the building.

Tyson tells TMZ, yes, he pulled a gun, but he lives in a secure building and without any advance warning, someone started knocking at his door. When Tyson answered, he saw "a very large white guy with an eyepatch."

Tyson says the guy refused to ID himself, so he tried closing the door but the guy got super aggressive and tried pushing the door back open. Tyson says he felt threatened, so he pulled a gun to get him to leave the building. BTW, Tyson adds he has a concealed weapons permit.

We're told the process server did not file a police report.

Nicki Minaj heard the wake-up call loud and clear -- she's taking new precautions at home after crooks ransacked her place and jacked $200k worth of stuff.

Sources close to Nicki tell us ... she's going all out with a security system that includes cameras to cover the sprawling grounds. She's also hiring 24/7 security guards for when she's there and when she's out of town.

We're told when her house was burglarized the only cameras cops could use were street cams ... so she wants to ensure there's footage of any future culprits.

Tom Brady is an apostrophe abuser.

Here's Tom at Super Bowl practice on Thursday rocking one of those QB wristbands -- complete with what we believe to be some throwing motion notes.

We don't really know what "Light Light G.P." means ... but we DO know Tom didn't have to put apostrophes in "toes" and "knees."

Then again, who are we to talk ...

#dailydashabuse #alsoellipsesabuse #sorry

Barack and Michelle Obama might be ready to get back to reality, 'cause their Necker Island vacation is over ... TMZ has learned.

Sources on the island tell us the Obamas took a helicopter from Necker Island to nearby Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. Obama was seen chatting with BVI Premier Dr. Orlando Smith and his wife before jetting off -- private, of course -- to somewhere unknown.

Barack and Michelle have been hanging with Sir Richard Branson since last week ... when they ditched Palm Springs for better weather in the Caribbean.

Fans going to Drake's Thursday night show in London better not count on the same sweet deal Wednesday's crowd got when his blow-up sphere malfunctioned.

We spoke with Director X, who created the centerpiece of Drake's stage ... which didn't inflate after Travis Scott fell into the hole where it sits before inflating. X says the pulley system that pulls up the ball within 5 minutes was broken -- but he expects it to be up and running by Thursday night.

As we told you, Drake offered refunds to the 20,000 or so fans who missed out last night. We've reached out to his camp and the venue, but so far no word on whether he'll keep his word.

The man who shot and killed NFL player Joe McKnight has been indicted for 2nd degree murder ... officials in Louisiana announced.

Ronald Gasser, 55, was arrested on December 5 and booked for manslaughter ... following a road rage incident that led to the death of the former USC star.

Now, after further investigation by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office in collaboration with the D.A., a grand jury has hit Gasser with the more serious charge of 2nd degree murder.

As a result of the indictment, the judge raised Gasser's bond from $500K to $750k.

Donald Trump, turns out, did not officially change Black History Month to National African American History Month ... it's been that way for decades.

Trump's official presidential proclamation uses the words, "African American History Month" -- but President Obama did the same. In fact, since President Carter ... almost all Commanders-in-Chief have used the same language in proclamations.

There are some variations. President Reagan's proclamation in '86 referred to it as "National Black (Afro-American) History Month."

Most presidents have colloquially called it Black History Month. For example, last year Prez Obama referred to "Black History Month," despite his proclamation of "National African American History Month."

Likewise, Prez Trump referred to "Black History Month" on Wednesday.

Bottom line? He's consistent with other presidents.

Nicki Minaj is about $200k worse for wear after a burglary at her L.A. mansion ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us the 11,500 sq. ft palace was totally trashed on the inside. The suspect or suspects knocked over and flipped furniture and items all over the house ... almost as if they were frantically looking for something.

They were successful. We're told the burglars made off with a ton of jewelry and other property, and there were clear signs of forced entry in spots around the house.

Other sources connected to the case tell us the damage looks like this was personal. They vandalized certain items in the house ... destroyed picture frames, perfume bottles, furniture ... and even cut up Nicki's clothing.

Nicki's team reported the burglary earlier this week. She was out of town. We're told police are looking for any surveillance video of the culprit, but as of now ... no suspects.

Arnold Schwarzenegger just fired back at Donald Trump, telling the president if he's so obsessed with ratings, why not just do a switcheroo and go back to what appears to be his true passion?

Arnold just blasted Trump for blasting him at the National Prayer Breakfast Thursday. Trump asked everyone to take a moment and pray for the movie star because his ratings, according to Trump, are a "disaster."

Arnold's people just added, "Arnold is praying that President Trump can start improving his own approval ratings, which were the worst in history for an incoming President, by taking his job seriously and working inclusively."

Beyonce's letting her belly do the talking this time around.

She took a ton of shots showing off the twins growing inside of her ... some topless, some underwater, some with Blue Ivy. You gotta remember all the rumors when she was pregnant the first time -- conspiracy theorists insisted a surrogate did all they heavy lifting.

Donald Trump just cut off his nose to spite his face by calling out Arnold Schwarzenegger and the show which supposedly lines the president's pockets with money.

Trump was at the National Prayer Breakfast in D.C. Thursday when he took aim at the show he helped create like a heat-seeking missile, saying the ratings "went right down the tubes."

He then told the prayer-friendly group to say one for the movie star. He also took a shot at his co-creator, Mark Burnett, who came out toward the end of the campaign and said he did not support Trump.

Jay Z was broing down Wednesday night after his wife told the world they were expecting twins.

Jay was leaving United Recording studio in L.A. when our photog offered best wishes, but Beyonce's hubby was more interested in his buddies.

As we reported, Beyonce kept the secret from everyone, much to the consternation of the folks who announced she'd be headlining at Coachella.

Travis Scott ate it so hard he destroyed Drake's gigantic stage prop, but thanks to his hysterical fall ... everyone at their London show came out a winner.

The comical moment unfolded as the duo ran onstage to perform "Goosebumps" ... and as you can see, Travis fell right into the hole where Drake's massive globe is supposed to rise during the show.

The deflated globe broke Travis' fall, but because it got trashed ... Drake told the huge crowd the concert was on him.

How's that for goosebumps?!

Hillary Clinton did a litmus test in NYC by hitting Broadway and getting encouraging results ... amid rumors she'll run for mayor.

Hillary and Bill hit up a performance of "In Transit" Wednesday night at Circle in the Square Theatre, where the cast and guests gave her a standing O while chanting her name.

By the end of the a capella show, Hillary herself started a standing ovation for the cast ... then went backstage for a meet and greet.

It's pretty clear ... lots of New Yorkers still love her ... maybe enough for her to take on Hizzoner Bill de Blasio in November.

New York: if you can make it there ...