Karrueche Tran Ready for Courtroom Face-off with Chris Brown Over Death Threats
Karrueche Tran will do what Rihanna would not -- testify that Chris Brown brutalized her ... and she's not scared at all.
We're told Karrueche has no fear about testifying that Chris allegedly kicked her down a flight of stairs, punched her in the stomach, threatened to shoot her and made other death threats ... this according to multiple sources connected to Chris' ex.
The actress has been dogging Chris for more than 2 months trying to serve him, but he successfully dodged the process server ... until Thursday night when he was hit with legal docs after his BD party.
Our sources say one of Karrueche's motivations is to inspire other women similarly situated to come forward and confront people who brutalize them.
We're told this has been a long process for Karrueche ... the alleged abuse started a long time ago but she built up her confidence to finally put an end to it, especially after the alleged recent death threats.
You'll recall, Rihanna almost immediately had a change of heart after Chris brutally beat her and did not want to cooperate with authorities. Chris copped a plea and she was never called to testify.
We reached out to Karrueche and her camp and they refused comment.
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Hollywood Is Seeing Red See The Stars In Scarlet Swimsuits
Don’t be fooled by these skimpy stars in red swimsuits ... there’s no lifeguard on duty!
Try to catch your breath after you swim through the shots of your favorite Hollywood hotties guaranteed to heat up your Sunday Funday.
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Titus O'Neil Accused of Beating Up WWE Photog ... After Prank Gone Wrong
WWE superstar Titus O'Neil allegedly flipped out and kicked the crap out of a WWE cameraman after a prank gone wrong for a YouTube show ... and now he's being sued.
Donald Anderson says he was hired to work on the WWE Network show "Swerved" -- which features WWE superstars getting punked by other wrestlers and staffers.
In his lawsuit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court and obtained by TMZ Sports, Anderson says he was shooting on May 18, 2015 when Titus was selected as a target for an electric shock prank.
It was all supposed to be good fun, but when Titus got zapped, the WWE superstar lost his mind -- and kicked the camera out of Anderson's hand.
Anderson says he was seriously injured during the incident -- suffering major damage to his hand, fingers and wrist. He says he was told to leave the premises immediately "in fear of the possibility of further attacks by Titus."
Anderson is now demanding more than $1.2 MILLION in damages.
We reached out to Titus for comment -- so far, no word back.
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'ANTM' Bello Sanchez My Roommate from Hell Threatened to Cry 'Rape'
Former "America's Next Top Model" contestant Bello Sanchez thought he'd make some dough renting out his guest room, but says he's ended up with a nightmare roommate.
Bello says he rented the spare bedroom in his North Hollywood apartment to a woman named Shengyu Li who broke his furniture, and threw rotten food on his balcony and his cats.
Things got so bad he claims Shengyu even threatened to scream rape. He says he called cops after one of her outbursts, and they suggested Bello get a restraining order -- so he did.
Now, a judge has ordered Shengyu to stay 100 yards away from Bello and his car ... which creates an issue, since they're roommates. The judge said Bello will have to go through a different court to kick her out.
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Mark Cuban Here's How Billionaires Grocery Shop
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All future ten digit pimps listen up ... Mark Cuban is about to tell you the how you shop for food when you have too much money to worry about normie stores (sorry Serena).
Cuban was out in NYC when our photog asked him a question that is strangely intriguing when you think about it ... how does Cuban shop for groceries.
If you think he grabs his basket and heads to Albertson's you're wrong ... but if you think he doesn't do his own shopping, you're also wrong.
Here's a hint ... he's making a guy richer than him even richer.
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Pro Skater Nyjah Huston Charged with Felony Battery For Alleged House Party Beatdown
Nyjah Huston allegedly jumped a guy at a party and busted his face, so he was hit with felony battery charges ... but he says he was only defending himself.
The L.A. County DA claims Huston attacked Ryan Sheehy on February 12, 2017 and inflicted "serious bodily injury" on him. Law enforcement sources tell us the alleged injuries include a broken nose and cheek gash.
We're told the skater was arrested on February 27 by the LAPD and later pled not guilty in court. He's facing up to 4 years in prison if convicted.
We reached to Nyjah's rep ... who provided the following statement on his behalf.
"My actions were a result of someone acting in an aggressive manner towards me and solely defensive in nature. I have the utmost faith in the process and believe that I will be fully exonerated as the truth emerges."
As we reported ... Nyjah's also currently on probation for throwing too many late night ragers in his neighborhood. No word yet if these charges will lead to further punishment.
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Team USA Bobsledder Steven Holcomb Dead at 37
5:00 PM PT -- NY State Troopers tell us Holcomb was unresponsive when first responders arrived at his room. They also say there was no sign of foul play.
Bobsledder Steve Holcomb, who brought home gold for Team USA, was found dead Saturday in Lake Placid, NY.
Holcomb's body was found in his room at the Olympic Training Center ... according to the U.S.O.C. He was only 37, but the committee has not provided a cause of death.
Holcomb piloted USA's 4-man team to a gold medal at the Vancouver games in 2010. He also earned 2 bronze medals at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.
He was extremely competitive this season in bobsled and skeleton. Holcomb was a 5-time World Champion.
E.G. Daily Conrad Hilton Needs Help ... This Has to Stop!!
E.G. Daily feels terrible about Conrad Hilton getting arrested for trying to break into her house, but she's also concerned for her family ... and says something needed to be done this time.
E.G. tells TMZ ... Conrad's erratic behavior toward her and her daughter Hunter has been going on for years, and she could have called cops on him many times. She says she's been in touch with Rick and Kathy Hilton, and tried to cut Conrad a break -- but thinks it's clear he needs serious help.
We broke the story ... Conrad was arrested Saturday for breaking into E.G.'s house and violating a restraining order Hunter has against him -- not the first time that's happened -- and for stealing her dad, Rick Salomon's Bentley.
E.G. says Conrad's behavior has forced her to get 'round the clock security at her home.
Kentucky Derby Celebs Already Racing For the Biggest Baller Crown
The Kentucky Derby is here, which means it's time for fancy clothes, funky hats ... and a bunch of celebs showing up dressed to the nines to place their bets.
Katie Couric, Aaron Rodgers, Megyn Kelly, Jerry Rice and Harry Connick Jr. are gathering around the track at Churchill Downs to watch the 143rd running of the race.
And of course, Tom Brady and nearly half the Patriots roster are there too.
Derby post time isn't until 3:34 PM PT -- but in the race for most photographed face at Churchill Downs ... they're already coming down the back stretch.
'American Idol' ABC Gets the Show Seacrest Likely Host
"American Idol" will go to ABC, because TMZ has learned the deal is now closed.
TMZ broke the story ... ABC made the offer nearly 2 weeks ago, and the networks's plan is to officially announce it at the Upfronts in a week.
As we reported, FOX came on strong with an offer at the last minute, but the ABC deal was sealed Friday night.
Sources involved in the deal tell us ... the co-owners of the show, Fremantle and Core, along with ABC, want Ryan Seacrest to host the show. As we reported, the show will be filmed in Hollywood and Ryan would have to make 2 round trip coast-to-coast flights in as many days to shoot the show each week.
That now appears to be a reality.
Our sources say the show will debut in March of 2018.
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Kris Jenner You're Gonna Flip Over My New Show with Scott!!
Kris Jenner is trying to become Ryan Seacrest, because we've learned she's producing a new show about flipping houses starring the estranged baby daddy of her daughter.
Scott Disick is the star, with a supporting cast ... it will also feature Scott's business partner, the Kardashian's go-to realtor, Tomer Fridman, and a contractor named Mickey.
Here's the way it goes. Tomer shows Scott and his partner homes, they plunk down money, Mickey fixes them up and Tomer sells the crib for a hefty profit.
The show is called "Royally Flipped," a takeoff on "Royally F**ked"
We're told they're already shooting the pilot at 2 homes ... one in Malibu and another in the San Fernando Valley. E! has the first right of refusal.
Here's what's crazy. We're told Scott and Kourtney are fighting these days ... not getting along at all. Yet Kris will be the Executive Producer of a show starring her daughters at-the-moment nemesis.
That's showbiz.
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Conor McGregor Baby Punches Out of Womb MEET CONOR JR!!!
There's ANOTHER Conor McGregor in this world -- 'cause the UFC star and his GF Dee Devlin had their baby Friday night ... and he's carrying on the most famous name in Ireland!
Baby Conor Jack McGregor (aka Conor Jr.) was born at 8 PM at Coombe Maternity Hospital in Ireland, according to the Irish Mirror.
"He came in at 8 pounds 14 ounces," the UFC star's father Tony McGregor said ... "The whole family are absolutely delighted."
By the way, the McGregor team already locked up a verified Instagram account for the kid as Conor McGregor Jr.
Remember, Dana White and Conor had previously said talks with Floyd Mayweather would escalate after the baby was born ... so, let's do this!!
Also, congrats!!
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Conrad Hilton Arrested for Breaking into E.G. Daily's House
10:45 AM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell us Conrad's been booked on grand theft auto charges, and his bail is set at $60,000.
8:15 AM PT -- Sources tell us Hilton allegedly first went to the home of E.G.'s ex husband Rick Salomon -- the father of Hunter -- and stole his Bentley. You may see a connection here ... Conrad's sister, Paris, starred in her famous sex tape with Salomon ... and Conrad ended up dating his daughter.
Conrad Hilton, Paris Hilton's little brother, has been arrested for allegedly trying to break into the home of actress E.G. Daily and violating a restraining order E.G's daughter has against him.
The troubled 23-year-old brother of Paris allegedly violated a restraining order by going near the house at 4 AM in the Hollywood Hills. He's currently in custody.
From what we can gather, Conrad was trying to make contact with Hunter Daily Salomon, E.G.'s daughter. Conrad and Hunter were once together but broke up and she got a restraining order against him, but he broke into her home a month later in June 2015. According to cops, he tried again this morning.
Hilton has had a slew of problems with the law, including going nuts on a plane and assaulting a flight attendant, DUI and probation violations.
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Meek Mill What a Welcome! Band Turns Up for Rapper's Bahamas Bday
Meek Mill received a warm welcome when he stepped off his jet in the Bahamas -- a whole band was there to wish him a happy birthday ... and it was lit!
The rapper flew into Nassau early Saturday morning for the beginning of his birthday weekend -- he just turned 30 -- and was immediately feeling the island grooves. He even got a welcome banner.
Meek's not just celebrating in the Caribbean either ... he's there to put on a few shows on a mini-tour he's calling "MeekEND."
Nothing beats some good, beef-free birthday vibes.
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Beyonce Now My Crown's a Sombrero On Cinco de Mayo!!
Beyonce's not going to let a little thing like extreme pregnancy stand in the way of a Cinco de Mayo celebration.
The Queen wore a festive sombrero and shades at dinner with Kelly Rowland at Gracias Madre Friday night in WeHo. The place serves up plant-based Mexican grub ... so she's definitely eating healthy for 3.
It's been a busy week for the pregnant mama -- a few days back she was out running errands with Blue Ivy ... looking ready to pop.
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'Versace: American Crime Story' First Look at ... Edgar Ramirez as Gianni Versace
Edgar Ramirez has got his hair dyed and a black t-shirt on ... looking fully immersed in his role as Gianni Versace for "Versace: American Crime Story."
Ramirez was spotted on set in Miami Beach, Florida on Friday getting ready to shoot the newest installment of Ryan Murphy's true crime drama on FX.
'Glee' star Darren Criss was also seen in front of the Versace mansion -- now known as The Villa Casa Casuarina. Criss will play Versace's killer, Andrew Cunanan.