Jeremy O. Harris From 'Emily in Paris' to ... Busted in Japan for Drugs

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12/9 7:50 AM PT -- "Emily in Paris" star Jeremy O. Harris has been released from custody in Japan after being accused of smuggling the below drugs, TMZ can confirm.

Officials in Japan originally said charges were filed ... but a source close to the actor tells us he was freed without a single charge filed against him. We're also told he will be staying in Japan to work on an upcoming project.

We told you about his arrest last month -- officers found 780 milligrams of Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, in his carry-on tote bag when he was traveling to the southern Japanese island of Okinawa from Taiwan.

Jeremy O. Harris, a Tony-nominated playwright and actor, is reportedly in custody in Japan on suspicion of attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the country ... because customs officials at an airport say they found Ecstasy in his carry-on.

Jeremy was stopped at Naha Airport on Okinawa island after flying in from Taiwan on November 16 ... and he's been detained ever since ... according to Japanese authorities.

Customs officials say officers found 780 milligrams of MDMA in Jeremy's carry-on tote bag ... and he was arrested on suspicion of violating Japan's Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Act.

Busta Rhymes 'Stay Black' Comment Goes South!!! Confronts Another Pap After 'Tracy Morgan' Debacle

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Busta Rhymes' energy was so soured after being labeled "Tracy Morgan" by a trolling content creator, he walked down and cursed out the next guy who approached him for a tense confrontation!!!

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As you recall, yesterday, we shared a video of Busta giving a young lad a serious tongue-lashing outside an Art Basel event in Miami, which another content creator -- GTV Reality -- witnessed.

GTV's footage unfolds with Busta sending the TikToker -- who called him Tracy Morgan -- on his merry way, and shows him then scolding another autograph seeker for calling him the N-word.

Guess The Steamy Hottie Who Works Catwalks Like They're Turntables

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This gorgeous star shared a few thirst traps to prove she can make a sauna even hotter ... taking a break from being a double threat in the biz.

She's both a model and a DJ ... and made serious waves in Vegas during her residency at the Wynn and Zouk nightclubs.

Still unsure? Hit up the gallery for the steamy reveal!

Erika Kirk Tears Up On TV Over Charlie's Absence

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Erika Kirk got understandably emotional opening up about how much she feels the absence of her late husband, Charlie Kirk, around the house.

Speaking on "Fox & Friends" Tuesday while promoting Charlie’s new book, "Stop, in the Name of God," Erika said while the world knew him as "Charlie Kirk," to her he was the love of her life ... and to their kids, he was just Daddy walking through the door.

Erika fought tears as she explained she always tried to make coming home special for Charlie -- and she urged spouses watching not to sweat the small stuff or get mad at their partners, 'cause TBH ... you never know what could happen.

Sydney Sweeney & Christy Martin Tag-Team 'Sports Illustrated' For Knockout Cover

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Sydney Sweeney graced the cover of the latest issue of "Sports Illustrated" ... where she posed with Christy Martin and dished on playing the renowned boxer in the new biopic.

According to Sweeney, "Christy" is the "most important film" she's ever made.

In an Instagram post Tuesday, she said, "For 20 years, Christy Martin was one of the strongest women in the world inside the ring. But at home, she was abused and nearly killed by the man who claimed to love her."

Heidi Klum Sun's Out, Top's Off ... Poolside Tanning Session

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Heidi Klum looked like an absolute sun goddess in a video posted Monday ... showing the model tanning topless by a pool.

The "Project Runway" host blissfully indulged in one of her favorite pastimes, wearing just a bikini bottom in the 25-second clip. The post needs no words, because ... well, it speaks for itself.

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In a "Call Her Daddy" interview last year, Heidi came clean about her fondness for sunbathing, saying, "I love tanning. My dad was always like, 'Why are you doing this? How are you going to look when you're like 70?'"

Don't worry, Dad! Right now, Heidi is 52 and she's still a total smoke show.

Jimmy Kimmel Trump, I'm a Married Man ... POTUS Is in Love With Me!!!

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Jimmy Kimmel is "the one who got away" for Donald Trump ... according to a joke the late-night host made at the president's expense Monday night.

As you know ... Trump has been in an ongoing battle with Kimmel, rejoicing when "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" was temporarily yanked off the air, calling him "terrible."

And all this special attention got Kimmel thinking ... "He is really fixated. I'm starting to think he might have a crush on me."

Matt Barnes A.I. Model Scam Rumors Are BS 'Where TF Did You Guys Get This From?!?'

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Former NBA star Matt Barnes says he can't believe he has to clear the air on the latest rumor circulating the internet, but here he is ... denying an A.I. model scammed him out of a ton of money.

The chatter spread like wildfire over the past few days ... which stated the 14-year vet fell victim to a super-hot catfish who wound up with $61K of his hard-earned money.

His buddy Gilbert Arenas didn't do him any favors by breathing more life into it on his own podcast ... so now here he is, setting the record straight.

The Mavericks Frontman Raul Malo Dead at 60

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The Mavericks frontman and cofounder Raul Malo has died ... the band announced Tuesday morning.

In a lengthy statement posted to Instagram ... the country-rock band said Malo died Monday ... no cause was given, but in June 2024, he announced he had been diagnosed with colon cancer.

The band said in part ... "Anyone with the pleasure of being in Raul’s orbit knew that he was a force of human nature, with an infectious energy. Over a career of more than three decades entertaining millions around the globe, his towering creative contributions and unrivaled, generational talent created the kind of multicultural American music reaching far beyond America itself."

Man Who Jumped Ariana Grande No-Go at Gaga ... Incognito Superfan Booted From Lady Gaga Concert

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The crazed fan who jumped Ariana Grande at Singapore's "Wicked: For Good" premiere was reportedly kicked out of Lady Gaga's concert in Australia Monday night.

Here's the deal ... a fan named Callum Cantrill shared on social media that he and his pal spotted the controversial "super fan," Johnson Wen, at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium and alerted security. Callum said Johnson seemed to be incognito -- wearing a brown wig and mustache -- and was in the VIP early entrance line.

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Security swiftly responded ... and there's video of a man looking strikingly similar to Johnson being escorted out of the floor-seating portion of the venue.

Post Malone Posty Takes a Plunge in India!!!

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Post Malone had himself a lil’ oopsie moment ... dude went flying mid-show during a concert in India -- and yep, fans caught every second of the tumble on video.

Check it out -- the singer was heading down the stairs after his set in Khanapara on Monday when he either slipped or straight-up missed a step ... and boom, domino effect. Next thing you know, Posty’s tumbling backward on his booty down the stairs.

Thankfully, Post bounced back fast -- with a little assist from security -- and was right back hobnobbing with fans like nothing happened ... 'cause, of course, the show must go on!

'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta' Erica Banks Arrested on Drug Offense ... After Cops Find Her in Stolen Car

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"Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" star Erica Breaux found herself behind bars in Georgia after she was caught with drugs ... in a stolen car!

A rep for Brookhaven PD tells TMZ ... Breaux, also known as rapper Erica Banks, was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over Monday in Brookhaven, GA, after a police officer noticed a tinted tag covering the license plate. In Georgia, it's against the law to have material affixed to a license plate that covers any portion of it.

The officer also noticed the vehicle had dealer plates, which should only be driven by a dealer employee and registered for sale. What's more, the officer ran the plates and learned the vehicle was marked as stolen from Atlanta.

McKayla Maroney's 'Impressive' Hot Shots Happy Dirty 30!

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McKayla Maroney may've been 'unimpressed' with her 2012 Olympics performance, but at 30 years old, her bag of social media tricks are one for the books!

You may recall her viral "unimpressed" look after competing on vault, but from athleisure to showin' skin in her day-to-day, miss Maroney is our bae of the day!

Red, white, and blue on top ... and some body jewelry to cap off the look is just one sexy snap straight from the gymnast ... to you 😘!

Ryan Harris, Ex-ND Star Slams CFP Committee ... How Do You Leave Notre Dame Out?!

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It's not just University of Notre Dame football fans who are HEATED over the College Football Playoff snub ... people around the program are pissed, including former Fighting Irish star turned team broadcaster, Ryan Harris!

"I think I want to check their Bitcoin accounts. I want to see their cryptocurrency wallets to see what actually went into the decision-making. This has all the images of horse-trading on it," Harris told TMZ Sports on Monday, clearly still upset about what unfolded on Sunday.

FYI, Harris, who started four years at tackle in South Bend between 2003 and 2006, didn't single out any specific committee members and provided no evidence that anything untoward went down during the process.

Kommissar In 'Pitch Perfect 2' 'Memba Her?!

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Danish actress Birgitte Hjort Sørensen was 33 years old when she played Kommissar -- the co-leader of the rival a cappella group, Das Sound Machine, aka DSM -- back in 2015.

Birgitte joined this sequel film with Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, and Anna Camp.

"Light 'em up!"

Guess what she looks like now in her 40s!

Wired Up Noise Canceling Headphones for a Silent Night! 🎧

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There’s nothing better than tuning out the holiday chaos with a good pair of noise-canceling headphones … so this year, be the hero everyone needs.

Whether they're a gym rat, commuter, a gamer, or just someone who's had enough of listening to their siblings -- or kids -- blast the "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack, you can't go wrong with headphones that deliver killer sound, cushy comfort and great noise cancellation. We've rounded up some of our favorite pairs, from luxe picks for the audiophile to budget finds that still sound ridiculously good.