John Mayer Let's Get Down to the Nitty-Gritty ... I'm Going on HQ!!!

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John Mayer's taking his show on the road ... to make a special guest appearance on the popular live trivia game, HQ Trivia.

Sources close to the singer-songwriter tell TMZ ... he'll join host Scott Rogowsky -- aka Host Malone, aka Quiz Khalifa, aka Trap Trebek -- Sunday night to turn the daily game show into a wonderland ... with a prize of $25,000.

We're told John's set to queue up a question or 2 for all the HQties out there ... much like Robert De Niro did recently. Other celebs like The Rock and Jimmy Kimmel have guest hosted as well. We've learned John will also belt out a tune during the show's broadcast.

Make sure to have your phones handy and play with John and Scott Sunday night at 9/8c!!

Jerry Lewis Gunathon!! Massive Personal Arsenal for Sale

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Did you know ... Jerry Lewis had enough guns in his private collection to arm an entire militia?!

It's true ... and now his entire arsenal -- from pump action shotguns to civil war pistols -- are all hitting the auction block.

73 firearms in total ... with some of the weapons starting in the 5-figure range at the Julian's Auction event in Vegas on June 22.

Among the highlights ... multiple 12 gauge riot shotguns, a Beretta semi automatic pistol, a whole bunch of mini-revolvers, a Glock 17 semi automatic and a Ruger Blackhawk revolver .44 mag.

Some of the guns were gifts from other celebrities and contain inscriptions on the handle.

Other guns were personalized with Jerry's initials. One handgun featured an artistic rendering of Jerry's signature on the butt.

Fun Fact: did you know ... Jerry was a quick draw artist and was once known as one of the fastest draws in Hollywood.

He even gave lessons in quick draw back in the day.

Who knew?!

Anthony Bourdain Artist Honors Celeb Chef With Lifelike Mural

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While the aura of Anthony Bourdain lives on, fans who drive down Wilshire in West L.A. will get an extra reminder of the celebrity chef ... thanks to an awesome new painting by a popular street muralist.

Jonas Never completed his Bourdain mural Friday in Santa Monica, on the side wall of a new restaurant and bar called Gramercy. He tells TMZ ... he was hired by the joint to paint its signage lettering, and asked if he could also do the mural as a tribute.

Never says he saw how the world was affected by Bourdain's suicide and the legacy he left behind, so he felt compelled to find a way to honor him. Gramercy's an L.A. joint that aims for a New York Lower East Side vibe ... so they agreed it was the perfect spot for his art.

We're told Jonas did the mural for free. His murals can be seen all over L.A. -- from Venice to Burbank -- and outside of Floyd's barbershop locations.

Joel Embiid Message to Ladies: Taste the Process!

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Is Rihanna missing out by not dating Joel Embiid? He seems to think so.

The following is a direct quote:

"I don't want to talk about Rihanna but, you know, I feel like every girl in the world should, you know, taste the process and see what the process is like."

Gotta love a man with confidence.

Remember, Embiid tried to shoot his shot at Rihanna back in the day, but it didn't quite work out for the young NBA star.

So, when we saw him out in Bev Hills the other day, we asked him about it -- and he made it clear he's moving on ... to EVERY OTHER WOMAN ON EARTH!

"Every girl in the world is missing out. You know you got to taste the process, you gotta see what the process is like."

Who's hungry?

Lil Scrappy's Car Wreck Injured Friend I Lawyered Up Because ...

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Lil Scrappy's passenger who suffered horrible injuries in their recent car accident wants to set the record straight -- he's NOT a vengeful friend out for money.

Ca$ino Roulette tells us the reason he hired a lawyer is simply because he needs help navigating Florida laws and his medical insurance coverage. Ca$ino is from South Carolina, and had driven down to FL with Scrappy ... hours before the wreck.

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CR says he's still boys with Scrappy and gives a play-by-play of what happened in the aftermath of the crash. TMZ broke the story ... Scrappy fell asleep at the wheel and broke his foot in 7 places, but Roulette was in the ICU for 3 days, and required 2 major surgeries for a ruptured large intestine.

He makes it clear he's not out to sue Scrappy. In fact, their tight friendship was on full display immediately after the crash -- "busted gut" and all.

'The Breakfast Club' Star Sued You Played Me for a Lonely Fool & $75k!!

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The actor who played Carl the Janitor on "The Breakfast Club" allegedly used his acting powers for evil ... persuading an elderly woman to fork over $75k over an 11-year period.

John Kapelos -- who also appeared in "Sixteen Candles," "Weird Science" and several episodes of "Justified" -- is being sued by Michelle Vlahos ... who claims he used "powers of persuasion" to pounce on her loneliness and her craving for male companionship.

In docs, obtained by TMZ, Michelle says John "utilized his theatrical instincts" to create a position of trust before convincing her sometime in 2006 to fork over money to pay his bills, clothing, groceries and luxury items.

She says they had an understanding he would repay the cash, but got radio silence after repeated attempts to get him to pay it back.

Vlahos and her attorney, Martin Goldman of Mendelsohn, Goldman & Schwarz ... are suing Kapelos for the borrowed sum, plus damages.

Hot Dad Bods Guess Who!

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These flexing fathers are truly something extra to celebrate this weekend. From shredded singers to muscular models, we've whipped up a gallery to showcase that and everything in between. Dive into these snaps of hot dad bods and see if you can guess the proud papa celebrating this weekend!

TMZ Live: Drake I'm Not Dodging Pusha T With New Music Video

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Rich the Kid's GF Tori Brixx's Brutal Face Injury From Home Invasion Attack

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Rich the Kid wasn't the only person who got seriously roughed up during a home invasion robbery Thursday night ... as these photos of his girlfriend's facial injuries clearly show.

Sources close to Tori Brixx tell TMZ ... she was pistol whipped by the robbers who broke into her home demanding cash and jewelry, suffering a deep laceration on her cheek, along with bruising and swelling around her eye. We're told Tori's sister was present, as well, but did not sustain any physical injuries.

Tori was taken to the hospital and required several stitches before being discharged Friday morning.

We broke the story ... the rapper was allegedly attacked and robbed at gunpoint by several men and hospitalized. The LAPD confirms they're investigating a home invasion robbery, but there are no suspects or arrests at this time.

Charlie Sheen Woman in HIV Lawsuit Happily Signed NDA to Hang with Me

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Charlie Sheen claims the woman suing him for exposing her to HIV is flat-out lying about being forced into signing an NDA -- and, instead, says she was desperate to spend time with him.

According to new docs, Sheen denies there was any coercion on his part to get her to sign the non-disclosure agreement. He also points out she's violated that deal.

Sheen says the woman's not special -- he requires ALL visitors to sign such a document before they enter his house. In his response to her lawsuit ... Sheen says she signed it "without incident or objection" because she wanted to hang out, and she got exactly what she wanted.

We broke the story ... the woman, suing as a Jane Doe, claims she only signed the hush agreement out of fear because Charlie had a "thuggish" goon squad with him.

Sheen is adamant she knew about his HIV status when they met, and believes she's just trying to extort him.

Congressman Steve King Immigrant Kids Got it Made Detention Centers Like Playgrounds!!!

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Rep. Steve King doesn't understand the fuss over immigrant children being placed in detention centers -- after separation from their parents -- because he says they're getting great care and having more fun than most American kids.

The Iowa Congressman was in D.C. Friday when he addressed the outcry ... telling us he's visited one of the centers, and found it totally hospitable. He raved about the kids getting exercise, meals, and a warm place to sleep -- not to mention medical treatment that surpasses what they get in their native countries.

Of course, what they they don't have are their parents.

King, a Republican, insinuates the Democrats are spinning this into a controversy, and adds ... the centers were open during Obama's administration and no one complained then.

One side note, relevant to the immigration issue ... King came under fire this week for retweeting British Neo-Nazi Mark Collett's take on immigration. He has not deleted it.

UFC's Tyron Woodley Free Conor McGregor ... For My Sake!

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Tyron Woodley has gone from wanting to murder Conor McGregor -- to being his biggest supporter -- and he's revealing the REAL reason he's rooting for the Irish star to beat his felony bus attack case.

Remember, the two nearly came to blows back in 2016 during a backstage altercation at the UFC 205 weigh-ins. It got bad.

But now, Tyron says ... he wants to be connected to Conor in a big way -- and kept it 100 on "The Hollywood Beatdown."

There's more ... Tyron also explains why he wants to end Colby Covington's life -- and makes the guy a REAL offer he hopes the UFC fighter can't refuse.

Plus, Woodley goes after Tekashi69 and breaks some news about his rap career.

Check out The Hollywood Beatdown which drops every Friday on the "TMZ Sports" YouTube page.

3 Doors Down Ex-Bassist Arrested Domestic Violence, Firearm Possession

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1:55 PM PT -- The sheriff's department tells us deputies responded to Harrell's home after an alarm was activated. Harrell's wife told deputies the two of them got in a heated argument that then turned physical. Officers saw guns and drugs in the house and got a search warrant for the residence which ultimately led to his arrest.

Harrell was also wanted in Tennessee on a probation violation ... he's being held without bond.

The former bassist of rock band 3 Doors Down is back behind bars after an alleged domestic violence incident ... TMZ has learned.

Todd Harrell was arrested Friday in Jackson County, Mississippi and is facing a charge of domestic violence simple assault, along with a count of marijuana possession and possession of firearm by a convicted felon.

As for why he's a felon ... Harrell went to prison in late 2015 for his role in a deadly crash in Nashville in 2013. He was speeding and on drugs when he clipped a pickup truck, causing the driver to strike a guardrail and die from his injuries.

Harrell was busted for another DUI in February 2014.

Conor McGregor Giddy In NYC ... Thanks Fans For Support!

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Conor McGregor's quest to prove he's nothing close to a violent beast continued outside of a swanky New York City restaurant Friday -- when he smiled big for cameras and signed a TON of autographs for fans.

The Irish superstar rocked a pink shirt and grey sweatshorts, and made sure to give a shout-out to all of his supporters as he left Nello in NYC.

"Thank you so much, thank you guys!!" the UFC star yelled multiple times.

This latest spot of pleasant Conor comes on the heels of him taking his fam -- little baby Conor, and all -- for a sweet bike ride Thursday afternoon.

Remember ... Conor is one of the most PR-savvy dudes on this planet -- and staring down 7 years in prison for attacking a bus back in April -- he sure seems to know exactly what he's doing with these public appearances.

Post Malone Serenades Hometown Bar With Karaoke ... (Dance Moves Need Work)

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Post Malone raps about beerbongs and Bentleys, but when he's back in his hometown of Grapevine, Texas ... he hits the local bar in his Rolls-Royce drop-top.

Post hit Grapevine's local watering hole, Willhoite's, Thursday night where he stole the show ... naturally. Post battled it out in a dance off and also grabbed the mic for an impromptu karaoke to Notorious B.I.G.'s "Big Poppa" ... to a live band!

Post may have lost his dance battle, but he won over the crowd with his rendition of the Biggie classic. On the way out, he got mobbed like Justin Bieber leaving a Chilean hotel circa 2011. Well, almost.

We'd say Post's the biggest thing to come out of Grapevine, but turns out 9-time Grammy winner Norah Jones and actress/dancer Jenna Dewan called it home too. Something in the water?

Kellen Winslow Jr. Targeted and Raped Elderly Women ... Officials Say

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Kellen Winslow Jr. allegedly raped at least 2 women in their 50s -- and tried to rape at least two more, including an 86-year-old woman ... this according to law enforcement.

As we previously reported, Winslow was arrested Thursday for multiple felonies including forcible rape and forcible sodomy.

Now, according to the criminal complaint ... the victims were older women.

Kellen allegedly kidnapped and raped a 54-year-old woman in March.

He allegedly kidnapped and sodomized a 59-year-old woman in May.

And, earlier this month, he allegedly committed burglary with the intent to rape a 71-year-old woman and an 86-year-old woman.

Winslow is due in court later today. He faces life in prison if convicted on all counts.