Author: TMZ Staff

        Rick Pitino says there's not a SHRED of evidence proving he did anything wrong to justify his firing -- and has lawyered up in what seems to be a prelude to a legal war with Louisville.&#160; As we previously reported, the University of Louisville&hellip;</a><br /><br />
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        Tamar Braxton's husband and business partner just took a huge hit to his bank account -- he's been ordered to pay Sony almost $4 million ... TMZ has learned. Music exec Vince Herbert has to cough up the dough after a judge sided with Sony in their&hellip;</a><br /><br />
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         Cardi B's doubling down on her claim NYPD put her in a choke hold, but admits she'll never talk to cops about it ... even to get another cop in trouble. The "Bodak Yellow" rapper joined Felisha Monet&#160;on&#160;WEDR 99 Jamz&#160;to explain why&hellip;</a><br /><br />
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         One of Usher's accusers has to keep her nose out of his bank accounts ... TMZ has learned. Laura Helm wanted the courts in Georgia to block Usher from hiding assets to make sure she could collect if she wins her $20 million lawsuit -- but the judge&hellip;</a><br /><br />
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        2 Chainz is calling for people to "pledge allegiance on one knee" -- in a direct response to Donald Trump ... and it's all part of a new song with NBA star Victor Oladipo.&#160; The Indiana Pacers star just dropped his 2nd single called "Rope a&hellip;</a><br /><br />
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