Robert De Niro I Can Deal with Pence If It Means Trump Gets Impeached

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Robert De Niro says he could stomach -- and "deal with" -- VP Mike Pence in the Oval just so long as it means as Donald Trump gets forced out of office and out of D.C. for good.

The legendary actor took a few seconds out of his press tour-de-force Saturday in NYC -- a day after he, Martin Scorsese, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci premiered their new flick "The Irishman" for the NY Film Festival -- to talk Trump and a possible impeachment.

As we've reported ... Nancy Pelosi and the House of Reps. launched a formal impeachment inquiry last week after word got out about DT's call this summer with the Ukrainian Prez ... in which POTUS casually asked him to look into Joe Biden and his son, Hunter.

The White House even released a rough transcript of the call, and it couldn't be any clearer -- Trump asked the guy to get to the bottom of it, with the help of Attorney General William Barr and even his own personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani. Rudy denied wrongdoing, FWIW.

Well, when we asked RDN about it and whether Pence would be any better as Commander-in-Chief, Bob kinda surprised us by saying it'd be fine by him ... temporarily.

Watch ... it doesn't sound like De Niro prefers Pence as the end-all solution, but if it gets Trump out as Prez -- Bob says anti-Trumpers will cross that bridge when they get there. As for whether an impeachment will actually happen, he says time will tell.

What's even funnier about this is the fact that even with all the buzz around his new flick -- it's supposed to be really good, so they say -- he still couldn't resist blasting DT.

Classic Bob ... never change.

Justin & Hailey Bieber Wedding Venue Looks Incredible ... True Southern Charm

The stage is almost set for Justin and Hailey Bieber to walk down the aisle (again) in South Carolina, and if you're unfamiliar with the venue ... give it a gander, why don't ya.

As we've reported ... the Biebers are hosting their second round of nuptials this Monday at the Montage Palmetto Bluff -- a private 20,000 acre estate that's nestled up against the May River and features tons of buildings, including two chapels.

There's a smaller one, called the May River Chapel, and a larger one dubbed the Sommerset Chapel ... which can seat up to 185 guests. If the work being done on the grounds this Saturday is any indication, Justin and Hailey will put that bigger space to use.

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A cleaning crew had their hoses on at full blast, spraying down the entry way, the windows and the exterior of the chapel ... presumably in preparation of Monday's ceremony.

Either way, JB and HB will mostly have their run of the place -- which features way more than just the chapels. There's a massive hotel there too, not to mention all these other lovely buildings and pathways all throughout. Click through the gall ... it's a sight to behold.

Of course, Justin and Hailey's presence isn't going over so well with everyone. TMZ broke the story ... a ton of the guests that are currently at the Montage are pretty pissed that they're closing off major resort amenities for the couple and  all their guests.

We doubt the Biebers care all that much though -- it's their special day, and from the looks of this place ... they really should take advantage make the most of it.

Latin Singer Jose Jose Dead at 71

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Latin singer José José has died after a battle with cancer.

The Mexican cultural icon -- known as "El Principe de la Cancion," aka "The Prince of Song" -- passed away Saturday, according to his assistant Laura Nunez. Per reports, he died in a South Florida hospital -- and while cause of death hasn't been announced ... it was known he was fighting pancreatic cancer ... a diagnosis he went public with in 2017.

In a video he published in March of that year, Jose Jose told fans he was ready to take on this new adventure, while assuring them he'd fight through the illness.

José José was a rock star in the '70s and '80s, cranking out records like "El Triste," "El Amar y el Querer," "Almohada," "Vamos a Darnos Tiempo," and tons of others throughout his 60-plus-year career. He received two Lifetime Achievement Awards -- in 2004 and 2013, respectively -- as well as the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Award in '05.

He was also nominated for several Grammy awards over the years, but was never quite able to snag the prize. He did, however, have a bunch of hits land on the Billboard Chart.

José José had 20 Hot Latin Songs hits, with four reaching No. 1 -- and even had 15 of his albums on the Top Latin Albums chart. Per Nielsen Music, he sold over 1.8 million albums in the U.S. ... not to mention the millions upon millions more across the world.

Several of his albums went gold and platinum many times over in different Latin American countries.

The guy also had a bit of an acting career too, starring in flicks and shows like "Sabor a mi," "Un sueno de amor," "Perdoname todo," "The Prettiest Ugly Girl" and more. He even had his life story played out in a TV series in 2018, which was based on his memoirs.

He's survived by his wife of 24 years, Sara, and his 6 children. José José was 71.

RIP

Kim K On Mama-Bear Duty as Dad Does Detroit ... Kids Will Be Kids

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Here's something we don't see all too often -- Kim Kardashian playing around with her kids out in the open ... all while Papa Bear cranked out an almighty performance in Detroit.

Kanye West had a marathon day in the Motor City Friday, first hosting his usual Sunday Service event in the afternoon at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre ... and later debuting his new album, "Jesus is King," during a nighttime listening party at the Fox Theatre.

While dad handled his biz at the former, his wife had her hands full with their children -- North and Saint -- to the side of the stage as they played like there was no tomorrow. It's unclear if Chicago or baby Psalm was there or not, but they do not show up in these clips.

Anyway ... it doesn't look like the little tykes had much of anything other than their imagination and some nearby rocks and grass to entertain themselves with. And, lo and behold, they made due with that ... having a helluva time. Gotta love kids, right?

Kim got in on the playtime sesh as well, and funny enough ... so did the family's security. You can see one guard try to coax North into getting closer to mom, crouching to her level.

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Once the sun went down, Kanye fans congregated in Downtown Detroit for a special surprise ... his new album was played from start to finish, some of which Kim K captured.

There was also some footage released of Kanye's upcoming IMAX film, "Jesus is Lord," which hits the big screen in October. As for the record though, it's dropping everywhere Sunday.

Gotta hand it to Kim here ... she was on mom duty AND camera duty for her hubby, and did both with some energy to spare, it seems. Bravo!

Cardi B Always Sunny for Paris Fashion Week Does Her Own 'Green Man'

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Cardi B is taking a page right out of Charlie Day's game day playbook -- donning a full body suit that covers every inch of her from head-to-toe.

CB was spotted -- or heard, more like -- in the City of Love Saturday, right in the middle of Paris Fashion Week. She was doing a photo shoot in front of the Eiffel Tower in this interesting little number that screams Green Man from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."

Granted, Cardi's getup here is a bit more elaborate than Charlie's spandex morph suit in the show ... in fact, hers seems to resemble a men's kimono more than anything.

What's funny about this too is that at first glance ... you might not even know it's Cardi at all under there. But, when a photog asks her what the outfit says about Paris Fashion Week, her cover gets blown with her response. Yeah, there's absolutely no mistaking that voice.

She didn't explain why she was wearing such an elaborate costume for the annual runway, but based on what else we've seen there so far  ... it might very well be on theme.

High-fashion ... the wackier the better. Or so it seems, anyway.

Pitbull Miami VIPs Push for SB Halftime Spot ... Already in Talks with J Lo

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Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez are already negotiating what would be the biggest -- and most in-demand -- cameo spot during the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Almost immediately after J Lo and Shakira announced they were co-headlining the event ... fans started buzzing that Pitbull is a MUST-HAVE guest on the stage too. Turns out some big wigs in Miami feel exactly the same way.

Sources with direct knowledge tell us Pitbull's camp has had recent talks with J Lo's team and the NFL about making the guest appearance happen. More than that ... we're told honchos at Hard Rock Cafe International are pushing for Mr. Worldwide (formerly Mr. 305) to get on the stage. Remember, the game's being played at Hard Rock Stadium.

We're told everyone's aware of the groundswell to have an authentic Miami artist to rep the city -- and the obvious choices are Pitbull or Gloria Estefan.

For what it's worth, Gloria's already performed at 2 Super Bowls -- '92 in Minneapolis and '99 in -- where else -- Miami.

Our sources connected to Roc Nation -- which is producing the Halftime Show in conjunction with the NFL -- say "other surprise acts" will definitely appear with Shakira and J Lo.

While there's no deal in place yet, we're told everyone involved is aware of the momentum -- public and corporate -- to make room for Pitbull.

Stars and Scars You Be the Judge

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The clock is ticking on Felicity Huffman's freedom, and Tekashi stunned everyone by rejecting witness protection. So, we gotta ask ...

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Swae Lee Swirly Fall Offstage ... & a Shirtless Shot of Henny Too!!!

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Swae Lee wasn't about to let a little thing like a spill offstage ruin a good night -- so he took his shirt off and drank some Henny afterward to hit that point home.

The Rae Sremmurd rapper was putting on a show late Friday night at the Union Rooftop in Minneapolis, where he appeared to lose his balance at one point while jamming out to his song, "Black Beatles" ... and promptly fell face-forward into the crowd.

Luckily, it wasn't a hard fall ... and it looks like the security guard standing next to him was quick to reach for him and pull him back up. Swae didn't return the favor though.

Later in the show, the now-shirtless MC held a big bottle of Hennessy above his head ... keeping the party going, and proceeding to take a shot to big cheers. As he passed the bottle back to an audience member, the guard tried intercepting ... and SL wasn't having it.

Swae made sure the guy didn't touch it, and returned the bottle to its presumptive rightful owner. Clearly, the save from earlier didn't mean as much as ya might think.

The good news from all this, though, might be the fact that Swae's stage time here didn't result in something more gruesome or eventful (in a bad way) ... like that time his lip got busted when someone chucked a water bottle at him during a show.

OR ... that time when his bodyguard had to stop a stage crasher's attempt to share the spotlight with Swae. Long story short ... this inconvenience could've gone a lot worse.

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez Strollin' on Lover's Lane

Jeff Bezos and girlfriend Lauren Sanchez are very clearly, undoubtedly, unquestionably madly in love ... so it seems from a simple morning walk.

Jeff and Lauren strolled around their ritzy neighborhood Friday near Lake Washington in Medina, Washington ... and the surroundings were superfluous to them.

It seems they might have been leaving the gated property of an equally famous neighbor -- Bill Gates.

Bezos and Sanchez were chatting it up and laughing as they meandered around the hood.  You see him crack a big grin as he gazes at her.

Ten minutes into the walk, they retreated to the gated estate Bezos calls home, and apparently Sanchez also calls home. They've also been seen looking at property recently in New York City.

It seems like they're on another road ... a road to seal the deal, and probably sooner rather than later.

Tekashi 6ix9ine Generation Snitch Will Still Buy His Music ... Says Irv Gotti

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In the good ol' days, Tekashi69's music career would be dead and buried after pulling Snitchfest 2019 -- but times done changed ... according to hip-hop mogul Irv Gotti.

We got the Murder Inc. honcho outside Le Pain in WeHo, and asked what he thought about 6ix9ine's plan to pass on witness protection ... so he can return to making music. Irv's disgust with Tekashi was written all over his face.

At the risk of going a little Clint Eastwood in "Gran Torino" ... Irv told us this kinda thing wouldn't even be debated back in his heyday of the '90s. He says Tekashi would just KNOW he couldn't show his face in NYC. As he put it, "N****s would probably whoop his ass on sight" ... even if they had nothing to do with the trial or Tekashi's gang.

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Irv's point is, snitches like 6ix9ine really DID get stitches ... and from everyone back in the day.

But, he realizes things are different now, and he explains how Tekashi could make a musical comeback once he gets out of prison. That, of course, is assuming no one's targeting him for revenge.

One thing's for sure ... Irv won't spend a dime on his tracks.

Metallica's James Hetfield Back To Rehab ... Band Scraps Tour

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Metallica frontman James Hetfield is going back to rehab ... and as a result, the rock band is canceling a tour through Australia and New Zealand.

It's unclear what prompted the lead singer and rhythm guitarist to re-enter a treatment program ... but James' relapse is serious enough that he's going back to rehab for the first time since December 2001.

Metallica says they are postponing their upcoming tour down under.

A Friday statement from the band says ... "We are truly sorry to inform our fans and friends that we must postpone our upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand. As most of you probably know, our brother James has been struggling with addiction on and off for many years. He has now, unfortunately, had to re-enter a treatment program to work on his recovery again."

Metallica's statement continues ... "We appreciate your understanding and support for James and, as always, thank you for being a part of our Metallica family.”

The band says all tickets from the tour will be refunded ... and Live Nation says they're working to reschedule Metallica's shows in those countries.

LaMelo Ball Nike Interested In Shoe Deal ... Keeping Close Watch

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With LaMelo Ball reportedly open to signing a shoe contract outside of the Big Baller Brand, TMZ Sports has learned Nike has a serious interest in working with the 18-year-old.

Our Nike sources tell us ... the company is actively scouting the youngest Ball brother and even has a scout in Australia monitoring him as plays pro ball overseas.

We're told Nike has not made a formal offer at this point, but the interest is real -- and we're guessing the fact Melo has been rocking Nike shoes lately is a good sign for the Swoosh.

Of course, things could get dicey with LaVar Ball who says he's deadly serious about reviving the Big Baller Brand after a disastrous first run.

Remember, Lonzo Ball was so upset with the brand, he had the BBB tattoo on his arm covered up ... and his manager instructed everyone to throw away their ZO2 shoes.

Plus, Lonzo sued BBB executive Alan Foster -- accusing him of stealing millions of dollars from the company.

Meanwhile, Lonzo recently appeared on L.A.'s "The Real" 92.3 radio station and said he's open to signing a shoe deal outside of the BBB brand.

The big question ... how does LaVar feel about his kids possibly working with another brand -- and at this point, does LaVar's opinion even matter anymore to his boys???

What's the big frigin' Difference?!

Don't let these two almost identical images of Jennifer Lawrence mess with your vision! Stay focused and keep a close eye out for any sneaky switches that have been made to this tricky pic.

Lawrence was recently spotted in Paris, France attending the Christian Dior show during Paris Fashion Week. We have made a few changes to this photo so take a really good look around and put your skills to the test! Show off what you've got by seeing if you can figure out the differences between these two super similar snaps!

HINT -- There are THREE differences between the above photographs!**

Megan Thee Stallion Half My Heart Goes to Moneybagg Yo!!! $150k Bday Bling for BF

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Megan Thee Stallion's getting serious with her boyfriend/fellow rapper by buying him a seriously expensive birthday gift ... with a pretty romantic message attached.

The "Hot Girl Summer" rapper gifted Moneybagg Yo with a blinged-out, half-heart pendant. As you can see, there are 2 chains with 2 half-heart pendants -- his and hers.

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Before ya start thinking the half-heart pieces are kinda basic, know these didn't come cheap for Megan. The complete set includes 120 grams of 14-karat rose gold and 40 carats of VVS diamonds blanketing the pendant.

Translation: Serious drip!!!

The pieces -- created by celeb jeweler Iceman Nick -- also feature exposed ribs finished with red enamel. We're told the full package cost Megan $150,000.

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She gave Moneybagg his bday gift before their joint club appearance last Monday in Atlanta. He happily flaunted it -- and Megan too -- on social media as they partied the night away.

A happy 28th, indeed, for Money!!!

Boxing Champ Jermell Charlo Cops $553k Worth of Jewelry!!!

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Jermell Charlo ain't fighting this weekend ... but all eyes are gonna be on him anyway, 'cause the boxing star just copped an insane amount of jewelry worth $553k!!!

The former WBC light middleweight champ is gonna be iced out when he hits up the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Shawn Porter boxing match at Staples Center on Saturday ... with a haul that would make Floyd Mayweather blush.

Charlo hit up celeb jeweler Iceman Nick for the task for the watch, chain, pendant, rings and bracelet order. Here's the breakdown:

-- Chandelier Brick AP Watch -- 60 carats of VVS baguette diamonds set in 18k rose gold ($358k)

-- Cuban Chain -- 90 carats of VVS diamonds on a Cuban link chain. Each link is comprised of 3 rows of 10 pointer stones ($100k)

-- Boxing Glove Pendant -- 20 carats of VVS diamonds on 18k of rose gold with a black enamel finish ($25k)

-- 2 Baguette Bracelets -- 18k gold. One rose gold, one white gold. Both are comprised of 6 carats of baguettes surrounded by 6 carats of round diamonds ($40k total)

-- 3 baguette rings -- 18k rose gold, comprised of 3 carats of baguettes and 3 carats of round diamonds ($30k total)

SHEEESH .... and if you weren't keepin' score at home, that rounds out to $553k-worth of jewelry!!!

Be sure to check out the fight too ... although it's totally understandable if Charlo's shine distracts you.

Babes In Tube Socks Guess Who!

With fall in full swing, these ladies are starting to layer their looks  ... starting from the feet up!

The weather hasn't quite yet aligned with the season which means these babes are still keeping some things just as hot. With hot bods like this, these famous faces don't want to hide it all!

Take a look at some of the stars still heating things up by scrolling through our gallery of babes in tube socks ... See if you can use your celeb skills to figure out who is showing off their legs in these sexy snaps!

They'll knock your socks off!