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Cops are virtually certain the Kardashians' clothing store was hit by a lone suspect, but his race is not nearly as certain ... based on the 911 audio we obtained.

A woman driving past the West Hollywood DASH store called in, describing the suspect as tall with a skateboard, throwing "something on fire." Check out the audio, there's a funny exchange about what that something was. However, the caller was sure the would-be fire starter was black with a baseball hat.

But hold off on that APB ... you gotta hear the second witness paint a much different picture. As TMZ first reported ... the store was targeted June 6 and there's still no suspect.

Muhammad Ali always said he was pretty ... and now a huge modeling agency believes the good looks run in the family.

'Hunger Games' star Josh Hutcherson says it's VITAL that Bernie Sanders stays in the race for the White House ... even if he has no chance in hell of actually winning.

It's a big issue with democrats -- a lot of dems feel Bernie is damaging the party by refusing to drop out and continuing to go after Hillary ... when the focus should be uniting against Trump.

But Josh says it's not about winning ... there's a much BIGGER issue at hand.

Rapper David Banner got into a standoff with a bouncer and ended up in handcuffs.

Witnesses tell TMZ it all started after someone in Banner's crew got denied at Ozio Restaurant & Lounge early Sunday in D.C. We're told pissed off Banner went after the bouncer.

According to the police report, he clenched a fist and told the bouncer, "I got you n*****, I got you. You a sellout n*****. I got money." He also allegedly threw money and credit cards at the bouncer during the exchange.

When the responding officer tried to break things up Banner told him, "I don't give a f*** about no police!" And then he got arrested for inciting a fight.

Richard Simmons just silenced everyone speculating he's been hiding from the public during a gender transition ... calling the reports lies and focusing attention on the Orlando tragedy.

Simmons addressed the rumors, saying, "Although I am not transitioning, I have and always will be supportive of those who are going through their journey." He continues, "My broken heart and healing thoughts are with the people of Orlando and all other victims of prejudice, bigotry and hate."

Kate Chastain -- the Chief Stewardess on Bravo's "Below Deck" -- was arrested after cops say she bit and choked out her girlfriend ... TMZ has learned.

Cops in Melbourne Beach, FL tells us Kate was booked Monday night after a domestic violence investigation launched when Kate's girlfriend's went to work with bruising on her arm.

According to cops ... Kate tried to kick her drunk girlfriend out of their house and when she refused, Kate bit her in the forearm, bicep and leg. Cops say Kate also put a knee on her head, choked her, and tried to stop her breathing.

Kate was arrested and booked for a felony domestic violence charge of battery by strangulation.

She appeared in court Tuesday afternoon ... and posted a $5,000 bond.

Kate's been featured on 2 seasons of "Below Deck" -- but the show was not shooting at the time of her arrest.

Omar Mateen's father is now saying Pulse nightclub should share the blame for his son's massacre of 49 innocent people.

Seddique Mateen made that unbelievable statement after inviting reporters to his home in Port St. Lucie, FL. He believes the club was woefully unprepared for the number of patrons it had that night.

His gall is breathtaking, but watch ... he actually tries to justify his comment during the interview with Orlando's FOX35.

A spokesman for Pulse tells TMZ, "We simply can't find the words to respond to such a callous comment from the father of the man who perpetrated this heinous act."

Trey Songz got tired of watching Drake have all the fun, and put together a rival poolside turn up.

The singer spent $25k to rent a MASSIVE 23,000 square foot home Sunday in McLean, Virginia -- just outside DC -- and the guest list was 700 deep, including Kevin Durant and a bunch of Washington Redskins players.

Check out this video from inside the event -- Trey was nice enough to introduce a chick to the pool. He teamed up with DC promoter Bobby Patterson to pull it off and dropped another $50k just for the open bar. Food? A mere $8k.

Despite hiring 30 security guards, chick fights still broke out. See? Just like Drake's pool party.

Amber Heard's friend who called 911 is prepared to testify about what started the fight the night Johnny Depp allegedly threw a phone at Amber's face.

iO Tillett Wright submitted a declaration in the case, saying Johnny was "very upset over something he thought someone had done to him." She says Amber had called and put her on speakerphone, hoping iO could calm Johnny down by assuring him "what he believed had happened was not true."

iO was not anymore specific in the docs about what irked Johnny that night. She says she heard Amber yell "Call 911" before getting disconnected, so she did ... to "save Amber's life."

As for what started the whole thing ... iO says she's willing to take the stand under oath during Friday's restraining order hearing -- so, you can be sure that will come up.

Lil Wayne is back on the road, and not slowing down at all ... after getting treated for the seizures he suffered on board his private jet.

Our Weezy sources tell us he checked out of the Omaha hospital on Tuesday and immediately made a beeline out of town -- despite having made 2 emergency landings on Monday when the seizures started.

We're told Wayne is not cancelling any shows -- his next one is scheduled for Saturday in Kansas City. As we told you ... Wayne was seen double-cupping a lot of codeine syrup Sunday night in Milwaukee.

The last moments before Omar Mateen burst into Pulse nightclub were filled with dancing, boozing and a celebrity performance ... as seen in this video TMZ obtained.

This was the scene inside Pulse early Sunday morning, less than 2 hours before the shooting started. As we've reported ... it was Latin night, and in this video it's clear how packed it was. Clubgoers were taking in a dance contest, cheering, and the MC poured booze freely.

"RuPaul's Drag Race" season 4 contestant Kenya Michaels was there too ... performing onstage.

Got Muhammad Ali memorabilia in your house? Good.

Think the fact he died is gonna make your collection worth a fortune??? Think again.

We spoke to "Hardcore Pawn" star Seth Gold -- who runs some of the most famous pawn shops in the county -- and he says his stores have been bombarded with Ali stuff in the wake of his death.

Gold says everyone thinks their Ali stuff has rocketed in value -- and they're asking for insanely high prices.

Ali stuff is highly valued already -- and there is a higher demand -- but Gold says his death won't double, triple or quadruple the prices on things like autographs, pictures, etc.

Check out the clip ... especially if you do own some Ali stuff -- Gold has some great advice.

2:00 PM PST -- Howell just pled not guilty and the judge set bail at $2 million. His attorney argued the chemicals found in his car are often used by gun enthusiasts during target practice but the D.A. says they were similar to those used in the Oklahoma City bombing. He's scheduled to be back in court later this month.

12:35 PM PST -- The D.A. just released more details about what was inside Howell's car. Cops found a black hood, taser, handcuffs a buck knife, security badge and a 5-gallon container of gasoline. The combo of dangerous materials is why the D.A. has asked for an increase in bail.

The man arrested with multiple weapons in his car who planned to hit up L.A.'s gay pride festival was just charged with several felonies.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney charged James Howell Tuesday with possession of an assault weapon, possession of explosives on a public highway and for possessing a high capacity ammo magazine. He was also charged with a misdemeanor for having a loaded firearm in the vehicle.

The D.A. is asking Howell's bail be set at $2 million as they say he's a danger to the community.

Kevin Hart got jacked of $500 grand when burglars broke into his house ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us the backdoor to Hart's Tarzana home was pried open over the weekend while he and his family were gone.

We're told the thief or thieves made off with jewelry, watches and clothes.

Kevin -- who was in Miami training with Ndamukong Suh -- came home Monday and reported the theft.

We're told the house has surveillance cameras inside and out and cops are combing through video for a lead.