Donald & Melania Trump Portraits On the Way to White House
Donald and Melania Trump's portraits are already making their way to the White House, courtesy of Congressman Mike Kelly, but not the official ones.
The portraits are a surprise gift from one of Kelly's constituents. They were painted by artist Barry Wingard, who (no surprise) voted for Trump.
Wingard reached out to Kelly's office to help get the paintings delivered to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, and Kelly says he was moved by the quality of the oil portraits.
Kelly's already met with Trump's White House staff about the portraits and says they'll get a full Secret Service once-over if the President and Melania want them hung.
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Adele Cancels Final World Tour Dates 'I've Damaged My Vocal Cords'
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Adele has canceled the final two concerts on her 123-date world tour saying the show can't go on because she's damaged her vocal cords.
Adele shared a lengthy and heartfelt message to her fans Friday explaining that she felt like she was constantly clearing her throat during the first 2 shows of a sold out 4-night run at Wembley Stadium in London. Although she took a bunch of steroids and meds, it didn't help and doctors have advised her not to proceed with the final 2 Wembley gigs.
She says a refund will be given if the shows aren't rescheduled, so it doesn't seem like she's thinking this is the end all be all.
Adele's vocal cords have persistently given her problems. In 2011, she had surgery on them to remove a polyp.
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Mischa Barton My Ex-BF Has 'Doctored' Sex Tapes
Mischa Barton says she found proof one of her exes has copies of what she calls "doctored" sex tapes.
She was supposed to have a courtroom showdown Friday with Adam Spaw, but he was absent due to a family illness. Instead, his attorney appeared and heard Mischa plead her case to a judge for a permanent restraining order.
She claimed Spaw left behind multiple flash drives -- containing the "doctored" tapes -- when he moved out of their home. The judge pressed Mischa to explain what was doctored ... and she would only say they weren't originals.
The judge set a new July court date for Spaw to respond to the allegations -- and re-issued Mischa's temporary restraining order. Outside court, she was pretty thrilled with the judge's decision.
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Beyonce & Jay-Z Twin Names Rumi and Sir Carter ... So It Seems
Beyonce and Jay-Z's twins' names are a mystery no more -- at least it appears that way.
It seems Rumi and Sir Carter are the new additions to the family. We know that because the company run by Bey and Jay that owns the trademarks to their names filed legal docs Monday, June 26 -- right around the time the twins went home -- to secure rights to the names Rumi Carter and Sir Carter.
The docs are filed by the same company that filed for a Blue Ivy trademark earlier this year.
The name Rumi appears to be an homage to a 13th century Persian poet by that name -- and Sir happens to be referenced in one of his most famous poems:
“Bring the pure wine of
love and freedom.
But sir, a tornado is coming.
More wine, we'll teach this storm
A thing or two about whirling.”
The trademarks are for fragrances, cosmetics, key chains, baby teething rings, strollers, mugs, water bottles, hair ribbons, playing cards, tote bags, sports balls, rattles and novelty items.
Short story ... Rumi and Sir are about to become part of the Carter empire.
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Joe Jackson Rushed to Hospital After Car Crash
1:30 PM PT -- Joe says he's out of the hospital and doing fine. As he says, he "got out of it without a scratch." However, his assistant, who was driving, broke his thumb. Joe says they're gonna do lunch at home, and "All is well. Thank God."
Joe Jackson's been taken to a hospital after a car accident near the Las Vegas strip ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us ... Joe was a passenger in a black Jaguar when it T-boned a red SUV. MJ's father walked into a Panda Express next to the accident scene, and sat down wincing in pain ... according to witnesses.
We're told he was complaining of chest pains and paramedics took him by ambulance to a hospital.
It's unclear who was driving Joe, or if anyone else suffered injuries..
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Lindsay Lohan Greece is the Word For 31st Bday Bash
Lindsay Lohan's getting the party started a little early for her birthday ... hitting the beach at one of her favorite spots in Greece.
The soon-to-be 31-year-old arrived in Mykonos Thursday and enjoyed a boat ride and a refreshing dip in the sea. Even though the celebration has begun, her bday's not actually until Sunday.
What's interesting -- Lindsay's rocking a green emerald ring ... very similar to her old engagement ring. Don't be fooled, though -- we're told she just loves emeralds, and it's actually part of her new jewelry line ... aptly called Lohan by Lindsay Lohan.
Happy early birthday, Whatsyourname!
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Sandra Bullock Alarmed My Stalker's Out!!!
Sandra Bullock's stalker got quietly released from a mental health facility and is now back on the streets ... and it was news to one very shocked actress.
Sandra's lawyer, Ed McPherson, was in court Friday for a scheduled hearing to turn Sandra's temporary restraining order into a permanent one. The judge signed off, so now Joshua Corbett is required to stay 200 yards clear of Sandra until June 2022.
But it's much scarier. We're told Sandra and her lawyer were under a clear impression Corbett would be in a mental health facility for 6 months, after pleading no contest to one felony count each of stalking and first-degree burglary. As we reported, he broke into Sandra's home in 2014 and came face-to-face with Sandra at her bedroom door in the middle of the night. What's more, Corbett had diaries in which he said his intention was to sexually assault her. He also had a cache of weapons.
Turns out the judge gave the doctors discretion, and around 2 weeks ago the doctors felt Corbett was well enough to be put back on the streets, so he was released.
He's still being monitored as part of an out-patient program but the fact Corbett is free creates a scary situation for Sandra.
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Shakira Lands In Argentina for Messi's Mega Wedding
The private jets are landing in Argentina for the wedding of the year -- soccer superstar Lionel Messi tying the knot to his childhood sweetheart ... and Shakira's on the guest list.
The singer and her soccer star husband, Gerard Pique, touched down in Rosario for the wedding, reportedly set to go down Friday afternoon in front of a crowd of hundreds.
Among the stars expected to watch Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo -- soccer studs Luis Suarez, Neymar, Xavi, Cesc Fabregas and Carlos Puyol.
Kendall & Kylie Jenner This Is the End of Your T-Shirts ... The Doors Will Sue!
Kendall and Kylie Jenner's vintage t-shirt line pissed off rock legend band The Doors, and now the iconic group's going to sue.
Lawyers for the band fired off a cease and desist letter to the Jenner sisters over the gear ... which features a famous pic of Jim Morrison covered by a Kendall selfie. The letter, dated Thursday, says the t-shirt line tarnishes their trademark. The shirt also features the band's logo.
As we reported, the sisters removed the t-shirt line completely on Thursday -- after getting a similar threat from the estate of Notorious B.I.G. -- and apologized for offending all artists included on the tees including Ozzy Osbourne, Pink Floyd, Tupac and of course, The Doors.
We're told Team Doors isn't satisfied. A source connected to the estates tell us the damage has been done, and they'll be pursuing a lawsuit.
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Annie Lennox Radio Station Claims She Has Potential as Singer
Annie Lennox may get a huge break ... a shot at actually getting one of her songs played on the radio!
This is hilarious. A chick named Kylie, who works for a radio station, sent Annie a letter which begins ... "I came across your music on line and really like what I heard!"
Kylie, the New Music Coordinator for the station, went on, "I find artists who I think have potential and get them in rotation on our station. If you'd like, please send over the MP3 for your latest single," adding, "I'll forward it to Glenn our program director to see if he's interested in putting it in rotation."
Things actually turn a little weird, as the email continues ... "We are connected to an artist development firm that can also get you onto 150 radio stations worldwide."
Annie just posted a caution ... "Whilst it's obviously a bit of fun sharing the email I received telling me I had 'potential' sadly up and coming musicians are sent these kinds of scams every day."
BTW, just a sample of the dozens of Annie Lennox/Eurythmics hits ... "Walking on Broken Glass," "Why," "Sweet Dreams," "Here Comes The Rain Again" ...
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Prodigy Public Memorial Ends With Street Fight and Arrest
Prodigy's memorial service ended with a showdown between NYPD and one unruly mourner ... who ended up getting hauled away in cuffs.
TMZ obtained this video of the man outside the public service Thursday evening in NYC. A large crowd gathered outside the Frank E. Campbell "Funeral Chapel" immediately following the service, and cops say the suspect was blocking pedestrians.
A dozen cops were on the scene when police told him to move to the other side of the street ... and that's when things got heated. First, a shouting match between the man and an officer -- and then a full-fledged fight when cops tried to take him into custody.
In the end, NYPD arrested the guy for resisting arrest, obstruction and disorderly conduct.
The service went off without a hitch inside. As we reported ... LL Cool J, Remy Ma and Ice-T were among the celebs who showed up to pay their last respects to the Mobb Deep rapper.
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Justin Bieber Hangs with FRIENDLY Chick In South of France
Thanks to some divine intervention ... we've learned Bieber's friends are Laura and Ava Lentz -- wife and daughter of his pastor and pal Carl Lentz.
Nothing to see here, folks.
Justin Bieber's a fan of three's company ... it's how he rolls.
The Biebs was hanging onto a brunette beauty while walking near the shore in the South of France. The younger girl appears to be tagging along -- maybe the daughter of Justin's companion? Whatever ... he doesn't seem to mind.
Justin's girl has great taste -- not because she's with him. Check out her Kate Moss tank.
Looks like he made the most of an off day from performing. JB's back to work Friday night as the Purpose tour hits Wales.
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Jay-Z's '4:44' Rips Eric Benet to Apologize to Bey Also Says Mom's a Lesbian
Jay-Z's using his wife's playbook to push his new album, "4:44" -- making personal revelations about cheating and his mother's sexuality.
Hov opens his title track apologizing to Beyonce, and says it took the birth of their daughter, Blue Ivy, to change his womanizing ways. It's interesting ... he also refers to his newborn twins as "natural." The assumption is he wants everyone to know they didn't use in vitro.
Then there's "Smile" where he rhymes ... "Mama had four kids, but she’s a lesbian/ Had to pretend so long that she’s a thespian.”
There's also a shot at Eric Benet on the album opener, "Killing Jay Z." Hov raps, "You almost went Eric Benet/ Let the baddest girl in the world get away." Benet's marriage to Halle Berry ended after he cheated on her.
Benet, who is now married to Prince's ex, Manuela Testolini, has already responded.
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Mika & Joe Trump Offered to Kill Tabloid Story About Us ... IF We Kissed His Ring
Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough are firing right back at President Trump ... claiming he reached out to help them fend off an unflattering report about their relationship, but with a major string attached.
The co-hosts/engaged couple claim several Trump administration officials called them repeatedly with the offer over a National Enquirer story about them having an affair -- but they said Joe had to call the President first.
They made it seem like the offer was ... grovel to Trump, and he'll have the story killed.
Joe and Mika dropped the bombshell allegation on "Morning Joe" Friday morning. They actually canceled vacation plans so they could be on the air to respond to Trump's Thursday morning tweets -- where he claimed Mika was bleeding from a facelift when they begged him to attend a party at Mar-a-Lago.
As for that claim ... they addressed it straight on, and told a much different story about how they ended up at the President's New Year's bash -- and the facelift? Mika copped to having a procedure, but added ... that's far from the biggest issue here. She's right.
Interestingly, she also did exactly what Trump did -- plastic surgery shaming. Poor form?
Trump has already responded on Twitter, calling them liars.
Watched low rated @Morning_Joe for first time in long time. FAKE NEWS. He called me to stop a National Enquirer article. I said no! Bad show
@realDonaldTrump
But wait ... there's more. Joe just responded and said Trump's lying and he can prove it.
Yet another lie. I have texts from your top aides and phone records. Also, those records show I haven't spoken with you in many months. https://t.co/TZWiElo6Gs
@JoeNBC
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Rob Kardashian Sells His Starter Home Pockets A Few Thou
Rob Kardashian has traded up on the home front ... no, he's not dating a new chick, he's sold his first home for a modest profit.
Rob bought the 4 bedroom pad in Calabasas' Oaks neighborhood for $2.285 million in February 2016. He put it on the market 11 months later for $2.6 million, right after the birth of his daughter, Dream. It finally sold Wednesday for $2.44 mil, so Rob pocketed a little more than $100k, with the help of Tomer Fridman of Compass Real Estate.
He's not without a roof over his head. Rob's been renting one of Kylie's homes in nearby Hidden Hills since December, but that place has been sitting empty since Father's Day when he rekindled things with Blac Chyna and sort of moved back in with her.
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Ryan Reynolds Wade Wilson Suits Me Well
Even as a severely disfigured character, Ryan Reynolds still has enviable looks.
Ryan was in full Wade Wilson mode during filming of "Deadpool 2" in Vancouver, Canada. He's in full makeup with burn-like scars all over his entire body.
The big, red killing machine isn't wearing a Crazy Horse shirt this time around ... but he's definitely getting wet filming several takes under a torrential downpour.
It's quite the stark contrast to what we showed you a few days ago -- Ryan invading a kid's birthday party.