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Sylvester Stallone Again Hits Out at ‘Rocky’ Producer Over Drago Spin-Off

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Sylvester Stallone isn’t pulling any punches over his dissatisfaction with where the ‘Rocky’ franchise is heading — once again publicly lashing out at one of the OG producers.
Sly went on the attack for a second time this weekend, posting a very scathing message aimed at Irwin Winkler … who helped get ‘Rocky’ off the ground way back in the day, and who apparently has an ownership stake in the IP — while SS has none himself.
That’s where Sylvester’s beef lies, and he made it clear in yet another critique on Instagram … throwing up art renderings that depict Irwin and others as animals and evil villains, who are stabbing Sly in the back, etc.
Sylvester writes, “After IRWIN WINKLER And FAMILY SUCK ROCKY DRY ! Presumed to be the most hated , untalented , decrepited , Producer in Hollywood and his cowardly children have found their next meal… Drago , RETURN MY RIGHTS BLOODSUCKERS!”
He’s talking about the fact that Dolph Lundgren is reported to be starring in a spin-off film that’ll see him reprise his character from ‘Rocky IV’ — something Sylvester says he wasn’t made aware of, and which he strongly disapproves of … saying he never meant these precious characters of his to be milked to this degree in future projects.
Sylvester says he sees this as nothing but a greedy money-grab, and even calls out his old costar by name — asking why he didn’t reach out to talk about this before the word was out.
BTW, a couple weeks ago … Sylvester was also venting frustrations about not owning any of ‘Rocky’ for himself … and he pleaded with Irwin to do the right thing and hand over some of the rights, which he feels — at least in part — belong to him since he’s the creator of ‘Rocky.’
Sylvester has been speaking out about this more and more lately — and it’s starting to turn ugly. Some fans side with Sly … while others are calling him out for acting unprofessionally.
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As for Dolph, he’s addressed Sly’s concerns, writing … “Just to set the record straight regarding a possible Drago spinoff. There’s no approved script, no deals in place, no director and I was personally under the impression that my friend Sly Stallone was involved as a producer or even as an actor. There was a press leak last week which was unfortunate. In touch with Mr Balboa – just so all the fans can relax…There ya go.”
Irwin and his kids — some of whom are also involved with ‘Rocky’ productions these days — have remained silent on the issue.
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Jeezy and Jeannie Mai Still Living Together Amid Divorce, Uncomfortable Situation

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September 29, 2023By
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Jeezy and his estranged wife, Jeannie Mai, are still living under the same roof as their divorce grinds through the legal system … but it’s as awkward as it could be.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Jeezy and Jeannie are still living together in Georgia, but there’s very little interaction going down between them — they cross paths as they come and go from the house, but that’s about it.
We’re told the priority for both is their 1-year-old daughter, Monaco.
The divorce came as a total shock to Jeannie … so there’s a lot of anxiety and tension in the home.

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As we reported, Jeezy filed for divorce in Georgia this month, claiming there was no hope for reconciliation. We’re told they have a prenup, and it’s likely it does not favor Jeannie … which just amps up the tension.
Jeannie was also at the center of cheating rumors, with some folks thinking she had a thing with “Access Hollywood” cohost, Mario Lopez … but a source close to Jeannie told us that was absolutely not true.

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We reached out to Jeannie and Jeezy’s rep … so far, no word back.
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Missing Carnival Cruise Passenger On Probation When He Vanished, Officials Skeptical

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September 29, 2023By
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Kevin McGrath, the missing Carnival cruise passenger who mysteriously disappeared during a Bahamas trip, was on probation at the time … which adds a whole new wrinkle to the case.
McGrath’s legal troubles might provide another clue in his Labor Day weekend disappearance, which led to a Coast Guard search that has since been called off without finding him.
According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, McGrath pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in Tennessee in September 2022 — his wife said he threatened to kill her and their kids — and he ended up getting sentenced to 6 years of supervised probation.
The docs say McGrath got permission to move from Tennessee to Florida, where he was living with his parents … and the cruise was a celebration for his father’s 60th birthday.
But, McGrath’s probation officers say he never got permission to go on the cruise, and it appears his probation office only found out he was aboard the ship when the media reported he’d vanished.
What’s more, the docs say he’s violating probation by failing to maintain communication with his probation officer. All attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful since the cruise, and his whereabouts remain unknown.
The PO also says McGrath is delinquent on $241.20 in probation fees, and he hasn’t made any payments toward court fees. He’s on probation for
McGrath vanished as the cruise was returning to Florida from the Bahamas. He was apparently last seen the night of Sept. 3 and his keycard was used to enter his room at 3:30 AM the next day. His family had planned to meet for breakfast, but he didn’t show up and was reported missing when everyone got off the ship.
Cops say Carnival staff and security scoured the ship for McGrath … and the ship’s overboard detection system never alarmed. Bottom line: Police say there is no evidence he went overboard, and there was no sign of him onboard.
The U.S. Coast Guard brought in helicopters to search 3,300 square nautical miles for McGrath but didn’t find a trace and called off the search.
Likewise, U.S. Customs and Border Control reportedly told Carnival McGrath was not detected disembarking the ship in Florida — so, the guy vanished into thin air. Seemingly, at least.
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Cops Visit Britney Spears for Welfare Check After Disturbing Knife Video

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September 29, 2023By
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9:38 AM PT — Law enforcement sources tell us the initial call for the welfare check was made by a member of the LAPD Smart Team (a group that handles mental evaluations). Cops made the decision to go to Britney Spears‘ house because the person actually had some knowledge of Britney and her situation and wasn’t just a fan.
Once officers arrived, they spoke with Britney’s security who assured them she was OK, but didn’t want to speak … so the deputies left.
Britney’s attorney called the cops later that day, asking about the visit, and deputies assured him they only made the visit because the call was made by someone who knew Britney … they don’t make the welfare checks for fan calls.
Britney Spears’ latest Instagram stunt was enough to get the attention of police … who visited the singer’s home to make sure she was safe.
Law enforcement sources tell us they received a call Wednesday expressing concern for Britney based on her recent conduct on social media. We’re told deputies were also familiar with the knife video, and out of an abundance of caution, deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department went out to Britney’s house.

We’re told Britney was home, and deputies were able to speak with her and determine she was OK … so they left.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … several people called the cops after Britney posted the knife video, and one of them is a person who actually did a welfare check on her in the past and was alarmed.

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The situation isn’t all that surprising given the amount of concern expressed for Britney’s safety this week after she posted a video of herself dancing with two knives. Spears claimed the knives were fake, but they certainly sounded real when she banged them together.
In another video, posted about an hour after Britney showed off her knife skills, she appeared to have a gash on her leg and had a bandage wrapped around her arm.
While she didn’t specifically say how she sustained the new injuries, many believe they were caused by the knives … which may have led to the welfare check calls.
It was earlier this year when cops performed a welfare check at Britney’s home after fans became concerned for her safety when her Instagram account disappeared. Britney was fine, later reactivating her account and telling fans she appreciated their concern but was still annoyed to have the cops show up at her house.
As we first told you, Britney’s fans have grown concerned for her small dogs as well. The pets looked scared in the background of her knife video, but authorities haven’t taken action.
We covered it all on the latest episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
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