The Chainsmokers Our Band Name Is No Bad Habit

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BUTT OUT

The Chainsmokers -- Drew Taggart and Alex Pall -- aren't worried about their name being a billboard for ciggies.

We got the guys at LAX Wednesday on their way to SXSW in Austin where they told us about scrambling to even come up with their name.

As for major splurges now that they're one of the biggest dance/pop acts in the world -- they definitely hooked themselves up. Think less exotic sports car, and more like new best friend.

Kendall Jenner Robbed Blind in Burglary

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6:10 AM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell us, Kendall called 911 after hearing a noise and believing a burglar might be in her home. When cops arrived they thoroughly searched the house but found no one in the house who didn't belong.

Kendall Jenner is the latest Hollywood celebrity hit by burglars ... this time to the tune of $200k.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, Kendall left her Hollywood Hills home Wednesday around noon and returned around 8 PM. We're told she was hanging around the house for several hours, and noticed nothing amiss ... that is, until she went into her bedroom just after 1 AM and realized some of her jewelry was missing. She called the cops, who responded quickly.

Our sources say there was no sign of forced entry, and so far no suspects.

TMZ broke a story last August ... an alleged stalker followed Kendall up her driveway shortly after she bought the Hollywood Hills home.

Law enforcement sources say, although a number of celebs have been burglary victims this year, it's become a much bigger problem citywide.

As for Kendall, cops are on the hunt.

Real Housewives of Atlanta Negotiating with Bravo For Triumphant Return

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Kim Zolciak and NeNe Leakes are deep in negotiations to return to "The Real Housewives of Atlanta."

Sources close to production tell us Kim and NeNe both have offers on the table from Bravo for Season 10 this Fall, and we're told the network wants them as full-fledged cast members.

We're told both women are receptive, but there's a problem. Kim's got her own show on Bravo that just started filming ... and NeNe's shooting her own stuff.

We're told Bravo's willing to bend if necessary and hire them as part-time cast members, although that's not ideal.

We know both want a lot of money, and we don't know if the 2 sides are far apart.

Kim hasn't been a regular on 'Housewives' since season 5, and NeNe bailed after season 8. Members of the existing cast are not all down with the move, but they have no choice.

Welcome back, girls ... maybe.

Meek Mill Fighters Claim Self Defense ... His Crew was Gonna Jump Us!

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The guys who threw down with Meek Mill at the St. Louis airport say they just wanted a photo and some respect, but instead had to fend off an attack.

Justin Card tells us he asked to take a pic Tuesday with Meek when the rapper arrived in St. Louis, but got rejected. He admits throwing shade for the perceived diss, and claims that boiled over to Wednesday.

Card described the tense moment when he says he saw team Meek coming for him, and felt he had to defend himself. His cousin, De'Angelo Webb, also got in the mix.

We broke the story ... both men and Meek were charged with misdemeanor assault. They say it cost them their jobs at the airport. It could cost Meek even more because he's on probation, and that means jail time is a possibility.

Donald Trump Drops Hillary Burn at Rally ... Crowd Goes Wild!

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President Trump played his greatest hit in Nashville -- a Hillary Clinton slam that got the crowd fired up.

Trump was discussing the block of his second travel order by a federal judge in Hawaii when he set himself up for a gender joke ... with a presidential twist.

The "lock her up!" chants weren't far behind.

Alec Baldwin to Fan 'Stay Black!' ... It's Their Thing

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KEEP DOIN' YOUR THING!

Alec Baldwin kept it 100 with a fan in NYC, posing for a pic and telling him, "Stay black" ... which we're guessing he will ... 'cause he's African-American.

Chill. Watch the video. The guy knows Alec, he's a big time autograph seeker in NYC ... and uses #StayBlack on his social media. Totally friendly exchange.

#ItsAllGood

NFL Great Blasts Ezekiel Elliott 'Insane to Justify His Behavior'

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Detroit Lions legend Chris Spielman says he's sick and tired of people making excuses for Ezekiel Elliott -- claiming his shirt-pulling stunt was disgusting and wrong, period.

Elizabeth Banks Wherever Hillary Runs, I Will Follow ... And Vote for Her

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ALWAYS AND FOREVER

Elizabeth Banks was one of Hillary Clinton's most ardent supporters last year, and sounds like she's ready to mount up again if Hill stumps for mayor in NYC.

Our photog asked the actress/director at LAX what she thought of Hillary seriously considering a run for that office. Tougher question than ya think because many HRC loyalists could view the position as a major downgrade from the White House.

Eliizabeth pondered for a bit, before sharing her true feelings about another Clinton candidacy.

Mischa Barton Wins Sex Tape Restraining Order Against 2 Ex-Boyfriends

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Mischa Barton got not just one but 2 restraining orders against 2 former boyfriends ... one or both of whom she believes is peddling a sex tape.

As we reported, Mischa has filed a police report after stories surfaced someone is trying to sell a sex tape featuring the actress for $500k. She said in a news conference the culprit is a former BF, but she didn't name names.

TMZ has obtained 2 restraining orders Mischa got Tuesday against Jon Zacharias and Adam Spaw. She said in the docs she started dating Jon last October and says he took videos of "us having intimate relations, photos of me naked in the shower, and other videos and photos of me unclothed."

Mischa says all videos and photos were taken without her knowledge or permission.

She goes on to say she broke up with Jon after she learned he was only interested in her because she was a celebrity. She then started dating Adam, a former friend of Jon's. She says Adam told her Jon had bragged to him he had the videos and photos. She goes on to say Adam copied the photos and videos and tried to erase them from Jon's computer.

She says Adam turned out to be a bad guy, forging her signature on checks.

Mischa says both guys are desperate for money, and she believes one or both are the ones who are peddling the sex tape.

A judge ordered both Adam and Jon to stay clear of Mischa and prohibited them from selling, distributing, giving away or showing any of the videos or photos.

Nick Cannon & Birdman Taking Our Shot at Movie Producing

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Nick Cannon and Birdman could be the next Ron Howard and Brian Grazer if they score a hit with their first big Hollywood production.

Sources close to Nick and Baby tell us they're teaming up to produce a basketball flick. We're told the end product will be like "Save the Last Dance" meets "Love & Basketball" ... with a twist of "Above the Rim."

Cash Money's honcho did a power dinner this week with Wack 100 and Frisco Chuck, who are funding and acting in the flick. We're told Nick wrote the treatment and presented the idea to Birdman. The duo will also appear on screen and word is The Game's also locked down a role.

Our sources say they've started location scouting in Inglewood, and filming starts in July.

Meek Mill Charged with Assault After Airport Fight

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Meek Mill was charged with assault Wednesday at St. Louis International Airport after an airport employee on the hunt for a pic triggered a fight ... TMZ has learned.

We're told the airport employee wanted a photo with Meek but the rapper wasn't having it ... and an altercation ensued.

Airport police were called and Meek, along with 2 airport employees, was charged with misdemeanor assault. They were given a summons to appear in court in lieu of arrest.

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AFTER THE CONFLICT

Meek is on probation for a weapons and drug conviction, so this could be a violation.

We know this ... 5 minutes before we posted this story, Meek was ordering pizza at the airport just before catching a flight.

Story developing ...

Bow Wow Drags Melania into Snoop-Trump Beef ... We'll Pimp Her Out!

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Bow Wow just upped the ante in the war between Snoop Dogg and the prez by threatening to pimp out Melania Trump.

Shad Moss, aka Bow Wow, tweeted President Trump ... "Ayo @realDonaldTrump shut your punk ass up talking shit about my uncle @SnoopDogg before we pimp your wife and make her work for us."

T.I. got in the mix with direct insults at Trump, but this is a serious increase in hostilities.

Mafia rules do not apply for Bow Wow.

Prince William Move Over, Carlton ... I Got My Own Booze-Fueled Dance

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MOVES LIKE JAGGER?

Now we know Prince William's dance floor secret -- booze fuels those moves!

We got some new video of William cutting it up in a Verbier, Switzerland nightclub, and he clearly knows he's being recorded. Busting a move we'll call "The Prince Wills" ... he repeatedly pointed at the camera with one hand, while clutching his drink with the other.

And that's all while booty shaking ... or as close as he can get to it. At least the drink explains those other moves we saw from this night.

Consider William's altitude ... fully adjusted.

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RAISE THE ROYAL ROOF!

April the Giraffe Still NO Baby But No Need to Panic ... Zoo Says

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April the Giraffe's had millions of people waiting -- now impatiently -- for more than a month for her to give birth, but neither she nor her baby are in danger.

The Animal Adventure Park in upstate NY set up a live stream in early February ... anticipating she'd shortly give birth. No dice though, and the long wait has April's loyal viewers wondering what the hell's happening!

A rep for the park says they aren't worried about the lengthy delay ... in fact, it's natural. We're told April's not in full labor yet, but the fetus is active and there are biological signs (we'll spare you the gory details) she's close to popping.

We're told vets won't intervene until they see the positioning of the calf. Ideally, employees hope to see the baby's front hooves, knees, snout and neck first.

If that happens, they'll sit back and let April do her thing, but if there's any sign the calf is breech ... the vet team is ready to go.

Any day now, April.

Amanda Seyfried Take Down My Leaked Nudes!

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Amanda Seyfried's legal team is going after a site that posted her nude photos ... some of which include "intimate moments" with her ex-boyfriend.

The actress's lawyer fired off a threatening letter to Celeb Jihad, demanding they immediately take down the images that were meant to be private. The letter states the pics were illegally obtained by a third party, and leaked to the site without Amanda's consent.

Amanda's legal team wants the site to preserve any evidence related to the leak, most likely for future litigation.

The leak, dubbed Fappening 2.0, allegedly includes pics of many other celebs, including Emma Watson, whose rep says her lawyers are already on the case.