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2022 - 11 - 2

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Mike Martz Gushes Over McCaffrey, 'Closest Thing I've Seen To ... (TMZ)

Mike Martz -- the man who once coached Marshall Faulk -- tells TMZ Sports that Christian McCaffrey looks exactly like the Rams Hall of Famer.

saying the new 49ers star is so good, he now expects SF to win the NFC West. "He's not Marshall, but he has those Marshall-esque type things within him." And, Martz says he only expects things to get better for the running back and his new team ... As for his old team, Mike tells us he believes the Rams are in big trouble -- especially after they didn't get McCaffrey themselves. Martz told us he couldn't help but see shades of Faulk when he watched the 26-year-old carve up the Rams for three TDs -- one rushing, one passing and one receiving -- and says he thinks the Niners are going to be the team to beat in their division going forward because of the tailback. [Marshall Faulk](https://www.tmz.com/people/marshall-faulk/) -- tells TMZ Sports [Christian McCaffrey](https://www.tmz.com/people/christian-mccaffrey/) looks EXACTLY like the Rams Hall of Famer ...

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The ACE Family Leasing $5M Toluca Lake Home (TMZ)

The ACE family has a new estate to call home ... we've learned they're renting out a $5 million mansion in Toluca Lake -- a fancy schmancy part of the San ...

and the home is outfitted with all the latest built-in technology. The newly constructed farmhouse is 4,900 square feet and it's got a home theater with leather recliners and a pool. remember, Austin and Catherine used to own a mega-property in Woodland Hills, but it was foreclosed on in 2021 The ACE family has a new estate to call home ... Renting a multi-million dollar mansion is a change of pace for the ACE family ... [Austin](https://www.tmz.com/people/austin-mcbroom/) and Catherine McBroom have been leasing the 5-bedroom home for $20,000 a month.

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Ty Cobb Bat From 1905 Rookie Season Hits Auction, 117 Years Old! (TMZ)

More than a century later, a game-used bat from Ty Cobb's 1905 rookie season is up for auction ... and already has a bid of $236K, TMZ Sports has learned.

The lumber was graded a perfect 10 ... The piece of wood was manufactured by Hillerich & Bradsby ... and is 34.5 inches long and weighs 36.6 ounces. and is accompanied by a Letter Of Authenticity from PSA/DNA, guaranteeing the legend used the wood during his rookie campaign. Ty Cobb 1905 Rookie Season Bat Hits Auction ... Ty Cobb Bat From 1905 Rookie Season Hits Auction, 117 Years Old!

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The ACE Family Leasing $5M Toluca Lake Home (foxbangor.com)

Our real estate sources tell us Austin and Catherine McBroom have been leasing the 5-bedroom home for $20,000 a month. The newly constructed farmhouse is 4,900 ...

Renting a multi-million dollar mansion is a change of pace for the ACE family … The ACE family has a new estate to call home … and the home is outfitted with all the latest built-in technology.

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Takeoff's Label Honcho Pee Thomas Writes Heartfelt Message to Him (TMZ)

Takeoff's manager writes a heartfelt message to the late rapper following his death, and says violence should never be the answer when things get heated.

violence isn't the way to go when things get heated. It’s ok to love your brother and sister." As we reported, Quality Control co-founder Kevin Lee -- AKA Coach K -- suggested Takeoff was killed by a stray bullet. Pierre "Pee" Thomas, CEO of Quality Control, posted an emotional message late Tuesday night ... I will forever love you. [Takeoff](https://www.tmz.com/people/takeoff/)'s label wants his fans, the public and hip hop, in general, to take one thing from his death ...

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Pay Only $25 For This Sam's Club Membership For All Your Holiday ... (TMZ)

TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. We're making sure every Friday is Black Friday throughout November with ...

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Disney Sued For Copyright Infringement Over 'Frozen 2' Song (TMZ)

Disney is being taken to court over a "Frozen 2" song that one songwriter claims is way too identical to his 2001 track.

He now wants Disney and Lopez to fork over profits made from the song ... and as the song was being performed, he says he got up out of his seat in shock. Disney and 2-time EGOT winner Robert Lopez are being taken to court by a songwriter that claims his 2001 track was stolen and used in "Frozen 2" ...

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Disney Sued By Songwriter Over Frozen 2 Song (The Nerd Stash)

TMZ learned that a songwriter named Daniel Grigson has sued Disney Company and EGOT winner Robert Lopez over a song used in Frozen 2.

Grigson disclosed in the legal docs that he was caught off guard after comparing “Some Things Never Change” to his track “That Girl.” It dawned on the songwriter when he was in the theater with his kid. Grigson claims that a track he wrote in 2001 was stolen and used without his permission in the anime sequel.

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Aaron Carter Pulled Over On Suspicion Of DUI While Driving RV (TMZ)

Aaron Carter has been raising eyebrows from police lately, but he's steering clear of trouble ... this time, he was pulled over for a DUI while driving an ...

We're told it was a very windy day in the Antelope Valley ... He later said it was all a joke and police found no drugs or criminal activity when they arrived. Do the right thing, that's what you do." Once they did, we're told they conducted field sobriety tests and determined Aaron wasn't under the influence. but his latest one might be one of the more bizarre, and ended in the pop star clearing his name. Law enforcement sources with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tell TMZ ...

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Gucci Mane Drops New Artist from 1017 Records After One Day (TMZ)

Gucci Mane and his newly signed artist Baby Racks have parted ways ... which wouldn't be all that shocking -- if the rookie rapper wasn't under contract for ...

We reached out to Baby Racks to get to the bottom of his swift exit. The song got Baby Racks hot on Spotify with over 1 million monthly listeners, and he wasted no time turning his IG into a Gucci Mane shrine ... Gucci previously introduced Baby Racks in October and the 2 went straight to work ...

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Aaron Carter pulled over in RV on suspicion of DUI (Daily Mail)

The I Want Candy hitmaker, 34, was driving an RV in Antelope Valley around 10.45am when police got a call about a driver possibly driving under the ...

However, Carter did lock his keys in the RV and had to access the vehicle through a roof hatch.' He explained the actions as a joke to TMZ saying, 'I'm tired of people coming after me, so I trolled everybody.' [The US Sun](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/6181080/aaron-carter-loses-custody-son-checks-into-rehab/), he explained, 'It's an abstinence program and I work with an individual counselor. [Aaron Carter](/tvshowbiz/aaron-carter/index.html) was pulled over on suspicion of DUI on Tuesday after his on-off girlfriend Melanie Martin 'called the police' - with the embattled singer later cleared of any wrongdoing. 'At approximately 10:45am a 911 call was made by Carter’s "girlfriend" that he may be driving intoxicated. The pair, who share an 11-month-old son, have endured a notoriously tumultuous relationship.

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Jemele Hill Wants Hip Hop Industry To Denounce Gun Violence ... (TMZ)

Jemele Hill says there needs to be a public conversation on gun violence in the rap community after Takeoff's shooting death.

She says Black people should never have to feel unsafe going into another area. [PnB Rock](https://www.tmz.com/people/pnb-rock/) -- lamenting the fact nothing's really changed since [Notorious B.I.G.](https://www.tmz.com/people/notorious-b-i-g/) and [Tupac Shakur](https://www.tmz.com/people/tupac-shakur/) were gunned down back in the day. [Takeoff](https://www.tmz.com/people/takeoff/)'s death in Houston ... [shot and killed this week](https://www.tmz.com/2022/11/01/migos-takeoff-dead-dies-shot-houston-quavo-migos/) while visiting Houston, the coroner's reports says bullets struck the Migos rapper [in the head and torso](https://www.tmz.com/2022/11/02/takeoff-shot-head-torso-coroner-report-dead/). [Jemele Hill](https://www.tmz.com/people/jemele-hill/) says she's had enough with rappers dying from gun violence ... Jemele Hill Wants Hip Hop Industry To Denounce Gun Violence After Takeoff Death

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Future Buys $16.3 Million Miami Mansion (TMZ)

The future is bright for Future when it comes to his real estate portfolio ... because he just dropped 10 figures on an island paradise.

there's a pool and a spa, plus multiple dining areas and even a place to park a yacht. The place is absolutely palatial ... Future's new crib has a backyard that sounds straight out of a tropical resort ... Future Drops $16.3 Million For Miami Mansion Future Buys $16.3 Million Miami Mansion The future is bright for

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Nick Swisher Says Phillies Wouldn't Be In World Series With Joe ... (TMZ)

Nick Swisher says the Phillies wouldn't be nearing a World Series title if they had kept Joe Girardi.

telling us with the talent they have, and the fan support in Philly -- two more wins shouldn't be hard to come by. "Rob Thomson has given that team the freedom to be themselves," Swish said. Swisher told us he believes none of that ensuing success was a coincidence ... Thomson then became the interim manager, and the team took off. telling TMZ Sports the team's new manager, Rob Thomson, is the biggest reason for Philly's success this year. "He has given them the freedom to go out and play with freeness and be open and authentic."

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Rapper Future purchases luxurious $16.3 MILLION mansion off the ... (Daily Mail)

Rapper Future made a whopping purchase of $16.3 million to acquire a sprawling Miami mansion located on a private and gated island just north of the famous ...

Front view: The front portion of the home offers only a glimpse into the second story of the home for privacy Numerous green trees, plants, and bushes line the entrance to the home and also the mansion itself to make up for the lack of a large front yard. Kitchen space: The kitchen area contains a bar area with six stools and a full space for table and chairs Backyard paradise: The backyard portion of the home contains a pool, spa, full kitchen along with a dining area A strip of lush, green grass and swaying palm trees border the length of the large backyard, and lead to a wooden dock. A private entrance to a balcony that wraps around the entire length of the home is also attached to the master.

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Bacardi Claims Jay-Z Backed Out of Deal to Sell D'Ussé, Tried to ... (TMZ)

Bacardi's subsidiary, Empire Investments, responded to Jay's lawsuit, and in the docs it says both parties actually had a "handshake deal" last December ... in ...

Carter's attempt to "outrageously inflate" the price ... which they see as entirely separate from the D'ussé venture. Bacardi's subsidiary, Empire Investments, responded to Jay's lawsuit, and in the docs it says both parties actually had a "handshake deal" last December ... the company says it already handed him more than 800 pages of financial records, and says any further documents he wants are not for his eyes, because they involve Bacardi data ... at least according to Bacardi, his partners in the top-shelf liquor, who now claim he's trying to double the brand's value and make a bundle. TMZ Hip Hop broke the story ...

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Bacardi Claims Jay-Z Backed Out of Deal to Sell D'Ussé, Tried to ... (foxbangor.com)

But the company alleges Jay “abruptly reneged on its agreement and doubled its demanded valuation.” TMZ Hip Hop broke the story … Jay's company, SC Liquor, ...

Carter’s attempt to “outrageously inflate” the price … Bacardi’s subsidiary, Empire Investments, responded to Jay’s lawsuit, and in the docs it says both parties actually had a “handshake deal” last December … Jay-Z wants to sell his D’Ussé cake and eat it too …

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