Kevin Hart Stuck His Neck Out For Alleged Extortionist Who Betrayed Him

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Kevin Hart wasn't just a close friend of his alleged sex tape extortionist, J.T. Jackson -- he acted like a devoted agent for the guy ... getting him roles in commercials and a lot more.

Sources close to Kevin say case in point ... a 2013 Coke Zero commercial. Hart showed up the day of filming with J.T. and demanded he be given one of the principle acting roles -- with no advance warning.

We're told a call sheet change was made, J.T. was fitted for clothes, and one of the 2 actors who was set to play Kevin's buddy in the spot was replaced and bumped to a background actor. As you can see ... J.T. got his speaking role instead.

Our sources say this wasn't a one-time deal, either ... Kevin worked on at least 3 other projects where he made sure J.T. was given principle roles to star alongside him.

The 2 were extremely close friends for years ... which makes it all the more shocking that J.T.'s now facing 2 felony extortion counts for allegedly trying to coerce Hart into paying for a sex video.

Trey Songz Off the Hook in Domestic Violence Case

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Trey Songz is off the hook in his domestic violence case ... TMZ has learned.

The L.A. City Attorney rejected the case Friday and will not slap the singer with a misdemeanor domestic violence charge citing insufficient evidence. The news comes less than a month after the L.A. District Attorney said Trey wouldn't face a felony criminal charge for allegedly hitting a woman, and kicked the case to the City Attorney's office.

TMZ broke the story ... Andrea Buera claimed Trey assaulted her at a Hollywood Hills party because he was mad she was talking to another man. She claimed Trey beat her so badly she suffered a concussion and vomited.

But, as we reported ... Trey's lawyer, Shawn Holley, gave numerous witness statements to LAPD that contradicted Buera's story of the events during NBA All-Star weekend in February.

Colton Haynes & Jeff Leatham Call It Quits!!! 6 Months into Marriage

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"Teen Wolf" star Colton Haynes and his new hubby, Jeff Leatham, have broken up just 6 months into their marriage ... TMZ has learned.

The couple got married last October, but multiple sources tell us the marriage's gone kaput ... it's currently unclear what led to the split. As we reported ... Jeff -- a florist to the stars -- went all out with his proposal back in March 2017. Jeff even enlisted Cher's help to pull off the spectacular proposal that included fireworks in Cabo.

Colton has unfollowed Jeff on Instagram and almost completely wiped any photos of Jeff off his page.

The star-studded wedding in Palm Springs was officiated by Kris Jenner ... other guests included Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sofia Vergara, Billie Lourd and Joe Manganiello.

And just 4 days after their engagement, Colton told our camera guy he and Jeff were already talking kids. It's unclear if or when they'll file for divorce.

Miesha Tate Blasts Ronda Rousey You Sound 'Asinine, Selfish'

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Miesha Tate did NOT like Ronda Rousey's comments about how it's a "privilege" to hear her speak ... saying that whole concept is "asinine" and "selfish."

Rousey made the comments during a "Mile 22" media event last month -- saying she's scaled back her media presence because "I believe hearing me speak is a privilege, and it’s a privilege that’s been abused."

Enter Tate ... her longtime MMA rival who now hosts "MMA Tonight" on SiriusXM -- and she went off on the UFC legend.

"This is asinine," Tate said ... "I think this is not the kind of attitude you should have when you're someone who's in a position of Ronda."

Tate says Rousey owes it to her fans to talk to the media -- and to call it a privilege is a "slap in the face" to the people who look up to her.

"I don't think this is the type of attitude a role model should have."

Farrah Abraham My Coconuts are Koo Koo for Fiji!!

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Farrah Abraham is sizzling on a South Pacific beach, but thankfully she's got fresh coconuts -- to keep her cool.

The ex-'Teen Mom' flaunted her goods in a bathing suit on Wavi Island in Fiji. Thing is ... it's a private island, so not too many people got to enjoy Farrah's coming and going. Somehow she managed to get in front of the one person with a camera. Shocking, right?

Farrah made sure to stay hydrated under the hot Fiji sun ... she never put down the damn coconuts.

We're sure she got tons of D, too. The vitamin.

Charlie Rose Sued by 3 CBS Staffers for Sexual Harassment

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Charlie Rose just got hit with a sexual harassment lawsuit from 3 women he worked with at CBS, including his personal assistant.

The women include a broadcast associate, a news associate and Rose's executive assistant. In the suit, 2 of the women -- Katherine Brooks Harris and Sydney McNeal, his assistant -- say Rose told them they were hired specifically because he likes tall women.

They claim he also boasted about his sexual conquests and encouraged them to share their sexual experiences. Harris and McNeal say Rose would tell the women they should become lovers ... with each other, not him.

Harris says she once wore a mini-skirt with roses on it, and the ex-"CBS This Morning" anchor said they were HIS roses. All of the women say he would repeatedly caress and touch their bodies, including their arms, shoulders, waists and backs. They allege Rose pulled them close to his body and kissed them on the cheek.

According to the suit, Rose would berate and intimidate them. Harris says he once told her, "I didn't know that I hired a f**king kindergartner."

One of the women, Yuqing "Chelsea" Wei, was the news associate ... and in the suit she says Rose referred to her as "China Doll." She also claims he called her a "f**king idiot" when she booked him on a flight that didn't have lay-flat seating.

Harris and McNeal say Rose fired them after the November article in the Washington Post where 8 women accused him of groping and exposing himself. Shortly thereafter, Rose himself was suspended and then fired.

The lawsuit comes on the heels of 27 new women coming forward with allegations against their former co-worker.

The women are suing Rose and CBS for discrimination, retaliation and sexual harassment.

Steven Tyler Hits Bourbon Street ... Jams on 'Walk This Way' with Locals

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Steven Tyler got lured into a bar by a very familiar guitar riff ... prompting him to make an AWESOME surprise performance on Bourbon Street.

It all went down Thursday night at the Famous Door in New Orleans, where Steven was casually strolling past. We're told a bar patron gave the band a heads-up the Aerosmith singer was nearby, and the guitarist ran out and invited him onstage.

The band fired up "Walk This Way" and Steven did what he does.

The crowd loved it, but the band members might have loved it even more. You've gotta see how they all reacted. Kudos to 'em for keeping up with a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.

Gotta love NOLA!

Hulk Hogan Return to WWE Almost a Done Deal

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Hulkamania could once again run wild in the WWE -- TMZ Sports has learned plans to bring Hulk Hogan back to the squared circle are currently underway.

We've learned ... Hulk and high-ranking WWE officials have been in touch recently and it's been positive.

In fact, we're told when the WWE made plans for an event in Saudi Arabia, one of the members of the royal family specifically asked for Hulk to participate.

Ultimately, Hulk didn't go ... but it triggered a dialogue between the two sides. Also, Hulk and Vince McMahon both appeared in Bill Simmons' recent Andre the Giant documentary ... though, not together.

Of course, Hulk got the axe from WWE in 2015 after a racist N-word rant went public. Hulk apologized and several African-American wrestlers publicly offered their support for Hogan.

Now, we're told the WWE wants to bring him back into the fold -- and Hulk is down -- but everyone wants to make sure it's done "the right way."

We're told everyone wants to be sensitive to the audience that was offended by the racist rant -- while showing Hulk's learned from his mistakes and is a changed man.

Our sources say WWE was paying close attention to Hulk's speech at the Boys & Girls Club this week -- in which he said he wanted to help educate kids to not use the same language he did -- because they wanted to see how it was received. It went well with the crowd which gave Hogan a loud ovation.

We reached out to WWE ... who gave us the following statement.

"WWE applauds the work Hulk Hogan is doing with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to turn what was a negative into a positive by helping young people learn from his mistake. While he has taken many steps in the right direction since we parted ways, Hogan is not currently under contract to WWE."

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Playmate Amy Lee Summers Bustin' Out of Her Bikini ... No, For Reals

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New Zealand model and Playboy Playmate Amy Lee Summers brought new meaning to the ol' adage, "1 if by land, 2 if by sea," when she spilled out of her top in the SoCal surf.

Amy Lee was frolicking through Malibu Thursday for a photo shoot when she suffered the nip slip, but recovered like a pro. She had more luck securing her bikini bottoms -- they stayed on. Barely.

Even while she was on dry land, she found a way to end up all wet.

Check out the gallery ... summer's definitely coming.

G-Eazy Arrest Pics of His $100 Coke Bill ... Bouncer's Alleged Injuries

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8:25 AM -- G-Eazy's been released from custody and he's free to leave the country. We're told he did not have to post bail ... it's not required in Sweden.

He'll have to pay about $9,000 in fines, as well as restitution to the victim.

The bouncer G-Eazy got busted for punching has been revealed, along with the rapper's favorite Benjamin -- as in the $100 bill he used to snort cocaine ... allegedly.

Cops in Sweden released pics showing the nightclub bouncer. They've focused on his shaved head, but it's hard to see any major injuries. TMZ broke the story ... G-Eazy was arrested after getting into a brawl in the club.

Our sources say he and his security were going after a fan who was taking pics in the VIP area, and Eazy ended up socking the bouncer by accident.

Cops say they found cocaine as well as the rolled up Benjy on G-Eazy when they hauled him off to jail. That part of the arrest ain't exactly shocking, considering how much he publicly brags about his coke use.

Ex-'Dance Crew' Judge Shane Sparks' Wife Files for Divorce

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Shane Sparks -- best known as a judge on "America's Best Dance Crew" and choreographer on "So You Think You Can Dance" -- just got served ... divorce papers from his wife.

Diana Sparks filed legal docs Friday to end their marriage after 6 and a half years, citing irreconcilable differences. She lists the date of separation as January 1, 2018.

The couple wed in August 2011, and they don't have any kids together.

Diana tells TMZ ... the couple grew apart and the decision to divorce was mutual. "We are best friends and forever will remain family."

We broke the story ... Shane pled no contest to having unlawful sex with a minor under 16 in 2011 -- around the same time he got married. There were also allegations he raped a 12-year-old girl after driving her home from a dance class he taught. He served 135 days in jail.

Jordan Rodgers to JoJo: My Corndog, Your Mouth

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Looks like the cover of a romance novel, doesn't it?

Here's 'Bachelorette' winner Jordan Rodgers shoving his corndog into JoJo Fletcher's mouth at the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday because attention.

The plan worked -- the paparazzi shot the photos. We laughed. Here you are.

JoJo and Jordan got engaged on the season 12 finale of "The Bachelorette" in 2016 ... but they have not officially tied the knot yet.

Enjoy it while you can, 'cause once you get married the corndog feedings are over.

Kanye West Gets Early Pass at Wyoming Resort

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Kanye West has turned the Wyoming resort he's staying at into Kanyeville ... because he and his team are the hotel's only guests.

Our sources in Jackson Hole, Wyoming tell TMZ ... the luxurious resort is currently closed to the public because it's off-season. But get this ... the resort opened its doors when Ye's team came a-calling. As we first reported ... Kanye hit up the Cowboy State to apply the finishing touches on his 5 upcoming albums.

We're told the hotel -- which features suites and private homes -- had zero problem accommodating Kanye since he's one of the resort's most loyal and high-profile clients.

Sources tell us Kanye's staying at one of the several stand-alone homes that costs about $5k per night. The pad has its own private entrance and is separate from the suites, which btw aren't staffed ... save for a maintenance crew and some managers.

As we've also reported ... Kanye will get a stream of visitors who will help him complete his albums. It appears Kim's also there ... making this much clear -- work comes with a spectacular view.

Sir Paul McCartney When Knighthood Just Isn't Enough

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Sir Paul McCartney just topped his Beatles drummer ... and joined 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling.

Queen Elizabeth made Sir Paul a Companion of Honour Friday morning when she placed the medal around his neck during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. As for what the honour means -- it's given to people who've made outstanding achievements. J.K., Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellen are among the other honourees.

The timing kinda sucks for Ringo Starr though. He juuuust caught up to Paul less than 2 months ago when HE got knighted.

Good to have goals.

Kevin Hart's Private Jet Tire Exploded During Landing ... 'We're Okay'

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Kevin Hart had a very serious scare while landing in Boston for the 76ers game -- when the tire on his private jet blew out as the plane touched down on the runway.

Miraculously, the pilot was able to safely land the plane despite the tire drama -- and emergency personnel rushed to the jet to help out upon landing.

"My first airplane scare on the runway," Hart said ... "We caught a flat as we touched down."

You can see the tire is almost all the way blown off. It's a miracle no one was hurt.

"Ya boy got angels on his back," Hart said ... "I got real-life angels on my back."

Hart and his friends still went to the 76ers vs. Celtics playoff game at the TD Garden -- but their luck ran out ... the Celtics won the game.

'The Amazing Race' Cody and Jessica Inspire All 'Big Brother' Alum Edition!!!

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"The Amazing Race" winners Cody Nickson and Jessica Graf -- who previously met and became a couple on "Big Brother" -- may have led CBS to strike while the iron's hot ... and feature an all-'BB' cast for an upcoming season.

Sources close to production of 'Amazing Race' tell TMZ ... the show reached out to several past "Big Brother" houseguests and has locked down its list of competitors for the new season, which will begin filming soon.

We're told the all-"Big Brother" edition of 'Amazing Race' will feature at least one past 'BB' winner, but several other popular winners declined for family or career reasons. Still, we're told CBS is happy with the final cast ... and they're ready to race around the world.

Our sources say the idea for the "Big Brother"-themed season of 'Amazing Race' came from the success of season 30, which saw former 'BB' stars Cody and Jessica dominate.

We're told the couple most likely won't be returning for the 'BB' edition to try to win again, but we broke the story -- they're engaged now ... so they probably have their hands full anyway.