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Kelly Ripa has suitors lining up, because we've learned just about every agent in Hollywood and New York has gotten calls from male clients saying they'd be a perfect replacement for Michael Strahan.

We're told some of the names are hilariously ill-suited for the job ... lots of local news anchors/reporters and sports types. The agents are dutifully following up ... our ABC sources say network brass was flooded with calls Wednesday pitching their clients.

We're told there has been "absolutely no movement" to find Strahan's replacement, largely because everyone on the staff of 'Live' was kept in the dark until Tuesday's announcement. We're told there are no front-runners and the tryouts could lead execs to someone who hasn't been tested before.

Our sources say ABC will give Kelly sign-off rights on her co-host.

Wyclef Jean and Lil Buck turned a black tie affair into a straight up dance-off inside NYC's Guggenheim Museum.

The star-studded Hublot after-party went down Tuesday night and at first, 46-year-old Wyclef held his own in the middle of the fancy event -- but Buck shut it down with his signature move. After all, the guy's a master contortionist, who was even scouted by Madonna for her dance crew.

WWE legend Chyna -- real name Joanie Laurer -- has died ... and officials are investigating as a possible overdose, TMZ Sports has learned.

We've learned she was in her apartment in Redondo Beach, CA ... south of L.A. -- and police got the call around 7:30 PM. Our law enforcement sources say she had not been seen or heard from for a few days. A friend went to check on her yesterday and found her unresponsive in the bedroom of her home and made the call to police.

Officers were on the scene late Wednesday investigating the death as a possible overdose -- due mainly to her history with drugs. Prescription bottles were found in the home, but there were no illegal drugs ... according to our sources.

Cops say there are no signs of foul play.

Chyna was 46 years old.

A statement was posted to Chyna's official Twitter account confirming the death ... saying, "It is with deep sadness to inform you today that we lost a true icon, a real life superhero."

"She will live forever in the memories of her millions of fans and all of us that loved her."

Laurer's manager first confirmed the death to ProWrestlingSheet.com.

She posted a video to her YouTube page earlier this week -- she looked like she was struggling.

Chyna was a game changer during her stint with the WWE -- famously teaming up with Triple H to become one of the original members of D-Generation X. She was also the first woman to enter the Royal Rumble.

Chyna went on to pose for Playboy before transitioning to reality TV. She appeared on "The Surreal Life" in 2005.

Later, Chyna got into porn ... releasing 6 films from 2004 to 2013.

She later went to Japan to teach English.

Chyna struggled with addiction for years -- and appeared on 'Celebrity Rehab' back in 2008.

Oprah Winfrey was shocked that Kelly Ripa was blindsided by the big announcement Michael Strahan's leaving her, and the queen thinks it's just plain wrong.

Oprah didn't know the details, so our photog clued her in Wednesday at the premiere of her OWN drama "Greenleaf" at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center.

Dr. Ben Carson took a huge shot at Harriet Tubman when asked about her bumping Andrew Jackson off the $20 bill -- and now he's getting blasted by another historic woman's family.

If you missed it ... the ex-prez hopeful went on FOX Business channel and not only sang the praises of our 7th president, but suggested Tubman be relegated to the $2 bill.

Rosa Parks was also in the running to get a new spot on U.S. currency, and her niece, Sheila Keys, tells TMZ ... Carson "needs surgery on his brain" and clearly puts zero historical value on Tubman's contributions to America.

UFC honcho Dana White says he has NOT heard from Conor McGregor after he reached out with an offer that could save his fight at UFC 200 ... and says he's actively trying to book a replacement.

Firefighters ran into kind of a nightmare while rescuing a teenager from an elevator ... since she's the same girl who scared the crap out of people in the horror movie, "Orphan."

Isabelle Fuhrman was trapped Monday evening in an apartment building elevator ... and L.A. City Fire Department rushed to the rescue. When they got the doors open they came face-to-face with the actress who played creepy little Esther ... and her dog, Jennings.

Of course, she wasn't in costume and she's 19 now ... so none of the firefighters had to change their shorts. After the rescue, Isabelle tweeted, "When the fire department has to save you from your elevator ... thank you #LAFD."

Liam Payne's shaking off his boy band roots by hooking up with Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J ... and the result is way more Timberlake and Jay Z than anything One Direction ever did.

TMZ's obtained the new track called, "You" -- one of 5 Liam's laid down with producer TM88 (from 808 Mafia) and Juicy J -- and you'll hear the 1Der singing the hook.

As we reported back in January, Liam's got flow too ... we're told you'll hear him rapping, as well as singing, when his solo album drops.

DJ Quik challenged Kanye West to get his head out of Kim Kardashian's vagina and start making better music.

Quik's rant happened on Noah Ayala's radio show -- he unloaded on Kanye's 'Life of Pablo' album ... saying fans aren't stupid and can spot a bad product.

Quik, who's promoting his new album, "Rosecrans," claims he wasn't trying to diss Yeezus, but watch the clip ... seems pretty diss-y. Decide for yourself.

She got No Doubt, he got Bush ... that's how the music rights were split up in the Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale divorce ... which means she got a lot more than him.

We broke the story ... Gavin agreed to take way less than he was entitled to in their split -- most likely to try and keep things amicable after 13 years of marriage.

Rossdale COULD have fought for 50% of everything Gwen made during their union -- but opted to let her keep various assets she acquired.

In addition to her music, Stefani also gets 100% control over her wildly successful fashion lines L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers.

Stefani agreed to put 25% of the profits from L.A.M.B. in a trust ... presumably for the benefit of their kids.

As for real estate, Gwen gave up her rights to any of their property in Europe -- where the couple had 4 homes. She does get 50% of the profits from the sale of their Bev Hills house ... and also full control over 2 other L.A. homes.

Neither of them gets child support or spousal support -- instead, they created an expense account for the kids in which they each sunk $1 MILLION.

The also agreed to joint physical and legal custody of their 3 kids.

Snoop Dogg got so high ... he turned into Harrison Ford.

New name, same game ... here's Jonathan Manziel partying his face off at the hottest nightclub in Hollywood Tuesday night.

A big-time celeb makeup artist who's worked with Madonna, Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga ... got arrested after cops say she stabbed her sister with an umbrella.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they were called to Sharon "Mama Makeup" Gault's home Monday in Santa Monica for a loud dispute. When they arrived, cops say Sharon and her sister had gotten into it, and Sharon's weapons of choice were a wooden clothes hanger and umbrella.

We're told Sharon connected with the hanger multiple times then picked up the umbrella and used it in a "stabbing motion." Her sister had minor scratches and bruises but refused medical treatment.

It's unclear what started the fight. Sharon was booked for assault with a deadly weapon.

Alan Dershowitz -- one of the smartest, most influential lawyers in America -- thinks his victory in the O.J. Simpson case is small potatoes, because he believes he could have freed Jesus.

The famed Harvard professor believes Jesus had a solid free speech argument that could have swayed the Sanhedrin ... with a little help from him.