President Trump Should Chill for Comey Testimony Says Sen. Lindsey Graham

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The only thing President Trump should be stressed about while James Comey testifies is his golf game ... according to Sen. Lindsey Graham.

We got Sen. Graham on the Hill -- just before the Comey hearing began -- and he gave us his pre-game analysis. While the whole nation's got Comey fever, Graham says, "it's gonna be a lot of theater."

His point is the Prez has nothing to worry about, and this whole hearing is just a lot of posturing.

Graham's advice for Trump -- in a word? Fore!

Bill Cosby Comedy Pals Have His Back at Court

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Bill Cosby brought MORE celeb pals to court for day 4 of his sexual assault trial.

Cosby walked in with comedian Joe Torry and actor Lewis Dix Jr. Thursday, and the pals seemed very relaxed, even jovial -- despite serious allegations against Cosby.

Earlier this week, Cosby arrived at court locked arm-in-arm with Keshia Knight Pulliam ... and on Wednesday with another former co-star, Sheila Frazier.

As we reported, the person who hasn't been by his side yet is his wife, Camille Cosby -- something the jury has, no doubt, noticed.

Lady Gaga Orange You Glad To See Me?

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Lady Gaga knows how to stick out -- at events, concerts and now ... on her film set, where her orange hair was hard to miss.

The usually blonde Gaga went carrot top on the "A Star Is Born" set this week. The Bradley Cooper-directed film was shooting Wednesday in L.A. ... and the ginger look is something new for the remake.

Gaga's role was previously played by Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand, neither of whom went red.

We looked ... Gaga's had orange hair before, so nothing new for her. Just a regular day at the office.

G-Eazy I'm Bringing a Broom To Game 4 ... CLE Gettin' Swept!!

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STREET SWEEPER

Warriors super fan G-Eazy says he's heading to The Land for Game 4 of the NBA Finals ... and he's bringing a broom to help the Warriors finish their sweep on the Cavs!!

The Bay Area rapper talked to us about GSW's insane 11 point 4th quarter comeback in Game 3 ... and Young Gerald says Cleveland won't stand a chance against "the greatest team of all time" on Friday.

But G-Eazy says getting swept shouldn't hurt LeBron James' legacy ... and gives his respect to the King.

Joanna Krupa Rebound Queen ... Major PDA with New BF!

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Joanna Krupa's out with the old and in with the new ... and PDA's in full effect.

The ex-'Real Housewives' star was game to suck face with restauranteur Nico Santucci during dinner Wednesday at Craig's in WeHo. Of course, Joanna just recently separated from her hubby, Romain Zago ... and she's quickly flipped into single lady mode.

Joanna and Nico were seen holding hands and getting cozy while dining with friends.

We got them on their way out ... and she's obviously enjoying her new chapter. Nico, on the other hand, seems to be less showy. He slipped away in a separate car.

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GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN

Derek Fisher DUI Crash Car Is Registered to Matt Barnes

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Talk about making a bad situation worse ...

The SUV that Derek Fisher wrecked over the weekend in his DUI crash is registered to one Matthew K. Barnes... TMZ Sports has learned.

Fisher was driving the white 2015 Cadillac Escalade early Sunday morning when he hit a guard rail on the 101 Freeway in L.A. and flipped it while driving home with his girlfriend, Gloria Govan.

The car was completely totaled. Fisher was arrested for DUI.

Of course, Govan was previously married to Matt Barnes. They have two children together.

In fact, we're told the Golden State Warriors star had given the Escalade to Gloria specifically "for the kids."

So far, no comment from Barnes ... but we're guessing he's gonna want Fisher to pay for the replacement.

Phil Collins Gashes Head in Nasty Fall ... Forced to Cancel Concerts

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Phil Collins suffered a "severe gash on his head close to his eye" ... forcing the cancellation of his final 2 shows in London.

The singer says he took the nasty spill in his hotel room while walking to the bathroom in the middle of the night. He hit his head on a chair. Phil needed stitches and he's being kept under observation at a hospital.

He suffers "drop foot" as a result of a previous back surgery, and now has trouble walking sometimes

His June 8 and 9 shows at Royal Albert Hall have been postponed to November. He offered "sincere apologies" to his fans.

Anne-Marie Johnson Maher Way Too Comfy with N-Word ... I Know, Firsthand!

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HE MIGHT WANT TO RETHINK ...

Bill Maher has history with the n-word, but doesn't understand the history behind the word ... according to Anne-Marie Johnson.

The actress tells us she wasn't surprised when Maher got blasted for saying the n-word on 'Real Time' ... because she was front and center when he did the same thing 16 years ago.

Johnson says the problem is Maher's not getting the message from black people that the word causes pain ... and she doesn't think he ever will. The difference this time is he got called out for it.

It's interesting -- Anne-Marie doesn't think Bill's racist ... just stubborn. And she doesn't seem too hopeful he'll change.

Maher's said he regretted using the word last week, but back in 2001 he got into a heated exchange with Anne-Marie on "Politically Incorrect" -- and it included multiple n-bombs.

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DROPPING N-BOMBS

Sen. Richard Burr Intel Cmte Chair Knows Comey Will Be Greatest Show on Earth

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Sen. Richard Burr is all set to grill James Comey, and he's keenly aware the testimony before his Senate committee could be the biggest national viewing party since the Super Bowl.

We got the Intel Committee chairman as he was leaving his office on the eve of his big day in the spotlight. Burr assured us his head will hit a pillow early, but he'll be back at work early too -- ready for the highly anticipated hearing.

Just to get him warmed up ... we put Burr on the hot seat, and asked if he thought senators who aren't on his committee -- not to mention everyone in the House -- will get any work done Thursday?

With supreme confidence, Burr said ... "Oh, I think there's gonna be a big national and international viewership of this."

Man knows of what he speaks. We'll be live streaming when Comey starts testifying.

Diddy & Suge Knight See Eye to Eye ... On 'All Eyez on Me'

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Diddy and Suge Knight will not reignite the East Coast-West Coast war over the new Tupac biopic -- in fact, Death Row and Bad Boy finally agree on something.

Production sources on "All Eyez on Me" tell us ... producer L.T. Hutton reached out to both moguls about how they're portrayed in the film, and to get their thoughts on the story. We're told Diddy loved it so much he gave his blessing for Biggie's "Who Shot Ya?" to be used on the soundtrack.

We're told Suge wasn't able to watch the movie due to his situation -- sitting in jail awaiting trial for murder -- but lawyers did, and described it to him. Suge gave it his stamp of approval, mostly because he goes way back with Hutton and trusts him.

Think about it ... if Diddy signs off on a movie that includes "Hit 'Em Up," it's gotta be good! Right?

Prez Trump Will Get Most of D.C. Plowed During Comey Testimony!

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President Trump's quick fingers and James Comey's testimony will combine to turn half the nation's capital into heavy day drinkers ... according to U.S. Congressman Peter King.

We got the Rep. from NY outside Capitol Hill, and asked what he thought about a D.C. bar promotion -- offering a drink on the house every time Trump tweets a shot at Comey during the former FBI Director's Senate testimony.

King knows the Prez pretty well, and gave us the over/under ... on when he thinks viewers will be under the table.

TMZ Live A-Rod & J Lo: Extortion Threats!

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HERE'S THE RUNDOWN
  • Barack Obama & Justin Trudeau: Bon Appetit
  • Bill Cosby: Co-Stars Show Support
  • Ryan Lochte: I Wasn't Suicidal!
  • Gucci Mane's $1 Mil Deal

Baltimore Shootout Robbery Suspect Fires at Cops ... In Crazy Video

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An armed robbery suspect got off a bus and started shooting at cops in broad daylight -- striking one of them -- before being shot and killed himself.

The shootout went down in Baltimore Wednesday mid-afternoon after the suspect reportedly robbed 2 people nearby and attempted to flee via public transportation. A witness named Steve Outlaw recorded the chaos as the man got off the bus and began blasting.

According to the Baltimore Sun ... an officer and a bystander were hit but are expected to survive. Cops say they eventually shot and killed the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Be warned -- the vid contains graphic language and violence.

Demi Lovato No 'Misery Business' When I Got A Mic

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LET'S TAKE IT FROM THE TOP

Demi Lovato turned an awkward dead silence into a raucous a capella party after the club she was DJing at ran into some technical difficulties.

Demi was on decks Tuesday for Emo Nite LA. Rappers Post Malone and Sirah also held turntable duties Tuesday night. Somewhere during the night the venue's gear malfunctioned, but instead of slowing the crowd's roll, she powered through a performance of the Paramore throwback "Misery Business." Not once, but twice.

Giving Hayley Williams a run for her money.

Obama's Press Secretary I Feel for Sean Spicer ... Trump Won't Let Him Do His Job

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Barack Obama's former press secretary says Sean Spicer is having a real hard time for one big reason ... his boss.

We got Josh Earnest, now an NBC political analyst, at LAX and asked if he sympathized with Sean and his nearly daily battles with the media. Sean's been doing less press briefings lately.

Despite their political differences ... Josh clearly feels for the guy who has his old job, but says Sean's woes could be fixed if Donald Trump followed Obama's lead in one crucial way.

He's also got some advice for Spicey, not unlike what you'd tell someone clinging to a cliff.