TMZ Stars and Scars polls put LeBron, Diddy and Brady up for votes
TMZ’s reader polls ask fans to weigh in on Nolan Wells, LeBron James, Diddy, D4vd, Tom Brady and more celebrity flashpoints.
By Bianca Rossi · Entertainment Editor
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The latest TMZ Stars and Scars roundup turns a busy celebrity-news week into a ballot, asking readers to vote on stories involving Nolan Wells, LeBron James, Diddy, D4vd, Tom Brady, Ryan Clark and a cruise passenger with a fork.
The feature, published by TMZ, frames the week’s biggest pop-culture arguments as quick either-or questions. Some are serious, especially the death of Nolan Wells and the D4vd-related case. Others are pure sports-and-entertainment debate bait, including whether Tom Brady should step into a WWE ring.
What are the TMZ Stars and Scars polls about?
TMZ’s Stars and Scars polls are reader votes tied to recent celebrity, sports and culture stories covered by the outlet. The format asks readers to pick a side on each topic, with the choices ranging from legal and public-safety questions to lighter fan debates.
The most serious item in this week’s set centers on Nolan Wells. TMZ says the mystery around Wells’ death has produced divided reactions, and the poll asks readers whether they believe his death was more likely the result of foul play or an accident.
A second Wells question points to another TMZ story involving claims about the investigation. The poll asks whether readers see racism involved in the case, offering one option that says there is no evidence and another that reflects a reader’s belief that racism was involved.
LeBron James gets two separate slots after TMZ reported he joined the Philadelphia 76ers. One vote asks whether James will win a championship with the Sixers. Another asks whether he wronged Cleveland by leaving, with the choices split between loyalty arguments and the view that he was free to make the move.
Diddy is also on the ballot after TMZ reported he was involved in a prison fight and placed in solitary confinement. TMZ’s poll asks whether he should receive a longer sentence after the incident or face no punishment if it was self-defense.
The D4vd-related case appears in the poll through a plea-deal question. TMZ asks readers, hypothetically, whether they would accept a plea agreement if they were D4vd. The outlet also highlighted separate coverage about tensions involving Celeste Rivas before she was killed.
Tom Brady’s possible WWE connection brings a lighter turn. TMZ says Brady might be getting closer to a wrestling appearance, and the poll asks whether that would be beneath the football great or whether fans want to see it happen.
Other votes in the roundup include a Carnival cruise passenger accused in TMZ’s coverage of using a fork on an itchy foot, and ESPN’s firing of Ryan Clark. TMZ asks readers whether the passenger should be banned for life or whether a diarrhea outbreak is worse, and whether ESPN treated Clark unfairly or made a routine layoff decision.
This story draws on original reporting from TMZ.