Kobe Bryant Comic Con Goer Wears Helicopter Crash Costume ... Sparks Outrage

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A man who attended a recent comic convention in China wore a Kobe Bryant helicopter crash costume to the event ... and, as you can imagine, it's sparked a ton of outrage here in the States.

The unidentified person created the crass and offensive ensemble for the festival in Hangzhou ... using plastic bottles, cardboard and a No. 24 Bryant Lakers uniform for the piece. He also capped it off with a Kobe Bryant mask.

Somehow, as he walked through the venue with it all strapped to his person ... other attendees seemed OK with it.

Alec Baldwin Getting Reality Show w/ Wife & Kids ... Amid 'Rust' Trial

Alec Baldwin is about to head to reality TV -- this while he's also about to court and face manslaughter charges, which could land him in prison ... talk about bizarre timing, huh?

The actor and his family -- including wife Hilaria Baldwin and their 7 children -- are starring in a new series called "The Baldwins" that'll be airing on TLC sometime in 2025 ... something they all just announced together with a splashy new promo and sizzle reel.

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The clip that Alec and Hilaria (and TLC) posted together shows a snapshot of their family life -- which looks sweet, fun and goofy ... and they play it up with a ton of humor and charm.

Alejandro Fernández Roasted Over Bulge in Leather Pants ... Imprint Tells All???

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Alejandro Fernández might be hot s*** with his music -- but after this video ... some seem to think he might not be bringing the heat down below, at least that's the vibe online anyway.

The Latin Grammy-winning singer sparked some unfortunate chatter after rocking a tight pair of leather pants for his performance at the La Onda Music Festival in Napa Valley over the weekend -- and it all has to do with a noticeable imprint around his crotch area.

AF thrusts his hips forward while jamming on stage -- giving fans an unexpected glimpse at the outline of his junk ... and like we said, some don't seem to be that impressed.

Bob Costas Where's Outrage For Angel Reese?!? Cites 'Black on Black' Apathy on WNBA Fouls

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Legendary sports announcer Bob Costas is calling out the hypocrisy within the WNBA ... saying fans are choosing when to be outraged based on race -- pointing to a "Black on Black" incident involving Angel Reese to make his case.

A hard foul on Caitlin Clark resulted in a ton of backlash toward Chicago Sky player Chennedy Carter over the weekend ... with many claiming opponents are going too hard on the rookie sensation.

Costas says that energy was nowhere to be found for Reese earlier this season ... when Connecticut Sun player Alyssa Thomas grabbed her by the neck and pulled her to the court, resulting in a Flagrant 2 foul and an ejection.

Flavor Flav Orders Entire Red Lobster Menu ... Tryna Save the Company!!!

Flavor Flav's not letting Red Lobster get lost at sea without a fight ... 'cause he's spending his hard-earned bucks mukbangin' their entire menu -- all in an effort to save 'em.

The Public Enemy MC made good on his promise to help the drowning seafood chain after it recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy -- posting a pic inside one of the restaurants (that's still open) where he ordered every last nibble they had left.

Flav's team tells us he and his daughter had a grand time fine dining on RL and nearly finished the entire spread ... returning home with only two boxes, which angered his son. 😂

'Boy Meets World' Trina McGee Pregnant at 54 ... Asks for Prayers

"Boy Meets World" star Trina McGee is celebrating a pregnancy, but because she happens to be 54 years old ... she's asking fans to send some good vibes for a successful birth.

The actress took to Instagram Monday to announce she's expecting her 4th child ... and, from the sounds of it, the news was an unexpected surprise.

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In a post set to The Supremes' hit "Baby Love," Trina wrote ... "At the tender age of 54 I have found myself pregnant. Please bless us with your prayers for a safe delivery. Thank you."

World Cup Skier, Girlfriend Dead After Tragic Mountain Accident ... Fell 2,300 Feet In Italy

World Cup Skier Jean Daniel Pession, along with girlfriend Elisa Arlian, tragically died after the couple fell 2,300 feet off of a mountain in Italy.

The Italian Winter Sports Federation confirmed the awful incident happened June 1 on Mount Zerbion, a popular peak for skiers in Aosta Valley ... where the couple went for a hike.

When Pession, 28, and Arlian, 27, did not return, their families panicked and contacted authorities who sent three helicopters to search for them.

'Friday the 13th' Actor Erich Anderson Dead At 67 After Cancer Battle

Actor Erich Anderson, best known for his roles in "Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter" and "Felicity," has died.

Erich's devastated wife, Saxon Trainor, confirmed the tragic news over the weekend ... revealing in a social media post, he had passed away Friday following a brutal struggle with cancer.

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She wrote, "I am sharing my brother-in-law Michael O'Malley's words as I am too bereft now to write anything."

Michael Richards Less Angry Than Nearly 20 Years Ago ... After N-Word Rant

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Michael Richards is making a comeback of sorts -- releasing a new book, and in the same breath, reflecting on his n-word rant ... saying he's a better person nearly 20 years later.

The ex-"Seinfeld" star has just released a memoir called "Entrances and Exits," and he's doing the media rounds right now -- popping up on "Today" Tuesday for a chat with Hoda Kotb, who addressed the elephant in the room ... namely, his infamous meltdown from 2006.

We broke the story at the time ... Richards dropped the n-word multiple times at the Laugh Factory while tearing into a Black audience member heckling him and losing his cool.

Rodeo Star Spencer Wright Son Dead At 3 ... After Toy Tractor Accident

Rodeo star Spencer Wright's three-year-old son tragically passed away on Sunday ... two weeks after he was left in critical condition following a toy tractor accident.

A friend of the Wright family confirmed the heartbreaking news to People ... saying they had to make the impossible decision to let Levi go.

Wright's wife, Kallie, said on Sunday the family spoke with the top neurologists and came to the conclusion he would not survive the accident ... and it was time to face their biggest fear.

CHRISTINA APPLEGATE TALKS DEPRESSION BATTLE OVER MS ... 'Trapped in Darkness'

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Christina Applegate's always been open about her MS struggles ... and now she's also revealing her battle with deep depression, which has left her with no joy in living.

On the latest 'MeSsy' podcast episode, Christina told her buddy Jamie-Lynn Sigler her current bout of depression -- which hit after her 2021 multiple sclerosis diagnosis -- is so intense it's something she hasn't experienced in years.

Hear it out in her own words ... she describes it "like a real, f*** it all depression where it's kind of scaring me too a little bit because it feels really fatalistic. I'm trapped in like this darkness right now that I haven't felt like ... I don't even know how long, probably 20-something years."

Jennifer Lopez New Movie Hits it Big in Streaming ... Amid String of Woes

Jennifer Lopez has had a rough time lately with all the negativity in her life ... but she's coming back with a vengeance, scoring big streaming numbers with her new Netflix film.

The singer/actress stars as Atlas Shepherd -- a data analyst distrustful of Artificial Intelligence -- in the Sci-Fi thriller "Atlas" ... and, according to Variety, the movie is beating the competition when it comes to viewership despite terrible reviews.

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The trade reports that "Atlas" ran away with the most streams for the six-day period beginning May 24 -- when the movie dropped -- to May 30.

Kendall Jenner What She Saw On 'Golden Bachelor' Phone ... Dead Giveaway!!!

Kendall Jenner had a strong indication of who Gerry Turner had the hots for on "The Golden Bachelor" before everyone else ... based on what she saw on his cell phone at dinner.

Gerry was over at Kris Jenner's house early on during the 'Golden Bachelor' season when Kendall saw something she shouldn't have -- which was shown in a recent teaser for "The Kardashians" ... and now, TMZ knows what it is Kendall discovered.

Gerry tells TMZ ... Kris invited him over for dinner because Kendall is a big fan of his and the Jenners were calling his daughter Angie on his phone when they discovered a very telling saved contact ... a photo, name and number for Theresa Nist, the woman Gerry popped the question to on the show.

Suspended License Driver Hey Judge, How 'Bout a Redo ... Didn't Mean to Drive on Suspended License in Front of You!!!

The Michigan man who was caught driving while attending a Zoom court hearing over his suspended license says he was mortified by the incident, yet he should not have been sent to jail over it.

In a recent interview with 7 News Detroit, Corey Harris admitted he was "very embarrassed" during the virtual May 15 hearing with Judge J. Cedric Simpson because he has strong ties with his local church and community in Ann Arbor.

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While on the recorded Zoom call, Harris was seen driving to a doctor's office with his license suspended as a stunned Judge Simpson revoked his bond on the spot and ordered him to the Washtenaw County jail.

Jason Kelce Don't Drop the Soap!!! And Wash Your Feet, Bro!

Jason Kelce's recent -- maybe serious, maybe not -- revelation he doesn't wash his feet left one soap maker grossed out ... but she does say he's on the right track in one regard.

Here's the smelly deal ... the ex-NFL'er claimed on social that he never washes his feet and people shouldn't trust the "diabolical liars" at "big soap." Now, maybe he was for real... or maybe he was joshing, but in any case ... his remarks caught a lot of people's attention.

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Count Cynthia Jennings among those folks ... she's the owner of Sweet Harvest Farms -- a manufacturer of organic, natural soap -- and tells TMZ she sure as hell hopes JK is just messin' ... 'cause not washing your feet is not just plain nasty – but dangerous. She explains why in our interview, but says JK can be helped.

Ex-NFLer Brandon Pettigrew Arrested In Dallas ... After Punching, Breaking Store's Glass Door

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Former Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew spent part of his Sunday morning in jail ... after he punched and broke a glass door during a spat with authorities inside a Texas convenience store.

TMZ Sports has learned ... the incident happened at around 2 AM at a 7-Eleven in Dallas -- when police say Pettigrew became aggressive during an argument inside the shop.

It's unclear exactly what kicked off the tiff -- but in surveillance video, you can see after Pettigrew and several people exchanged words, the former ex-NFLer threw a right hook at the front door, causing it to break.

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