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Ryan Lochte's becoming the poster boy for second chances, and the latest company to put their money behind his comeback is Debt.com.

Modeling's working out just fine for Chelsea Guarriello, but she'd also clean up if she opened a bakery ... with cakes like these.

The MUA/hair model hit the sand in Playa Del Rey, CA in a silver two-piece that was hanging onto her curves for dear life.

The estranged husband of Jim Carrey's ex-girlfriend -- who died of a drug OD -- is an opportunist who is trying to smear the actor to make a buck ... so claims Carrey's indignant lawyer.

Jim's attorney, legal pit bull Marty Singer, tells TMZ his client shares no blame in the death of Cathriona White, who died from a massive drug OD. As we reported, White's estranged husband, Mark Burton, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Carrey, claiming he gave White the Ambien, Percocet and Propranolol that killed her.

Singer calls BS on the allegation, telling us White "stole" Carrey's Rxs, adding his client NEVER gave White a single pill.

Carrey is making it clear he has NO intention of settling the suit, telling us ... "There are moments in life when you have to stand up and defend your honor against the evil in this world. I will not tolerate this heartless attempt to exploit me or the woman I loved."

He adds, "Cat's troubles were born long before I met her and sadly her tragic end was beyond anyone's control. I really hope someday soon people will stop trying to profit from this and let her rest in peace."

His attorney also insinuates White and Burton were in a sham marriage so she would not be deported back to Ireland. Singer says the 2 didn't even live together, so the notion he suffered a loss of companionship is absurd.

Gene Simmons' hat is off to cops who captured the suspect in the NY/NJ explosions so quickly -- and he has a strong suggestion on how to squash the threat of more terrorism.

The KISS co-founder says it's time for America to embrace profiling because it's the best way for cops to thwart future attacks. His theory might sound Donald Trump-esque, but at LAX ... Gene seemed less than crazy about jumping on that bandwagon.

Check out the video -- he also had some choice words for Ahmad Rahami, and his potential prison life, now that he's been charged for the recent attacks.

Hint: Rahami won't be lonely if Gene gets his wish.

Johnnie Cochran's protege, Carl Douglas, has sympathy for his former O.J. Simpson trial opponent, Marcia Clark ... but only up to a point.

Carl came on "TMZ Live" to talk about 'The People v. O.J. Simpson' cleaning up at the Emmys. Marcia was there with Sarah Paulson, who played her and ended up winning a trophy. Sarah made a special shout-out/apology to Marcia during her acceptance speech.

You gotta hear Carl's take on Marcia getting hammered by the public in the wake of the trial.

Fair to say, he enjoyed Marcia's moment in the spotlight more than he did Jimmy Kimmel's crack about Cochran being in hell.

A judge has ordered Sharon Stone's alleged stalker to stay away from her and her kids for the next 5 years, and possibly longer.

Phillip Barnes can't harass, intimidate or have any contact with Stone and her 3 sons. He also must stay 100 yards from Stone, her children, their home, workplace, school and vehicles, according to the judge.

As we previously reported, Barnes had been sending Stone letters for years ... some from his prison psych ward, and he could potentially be released soon.

The judge said there was enough evidence to impose the maximum 5 years for the restraining order, which can also be extended 5 more years at the end of 2021.

Steve Harvey's bid to start a NASCAR team crashed and burned ... and at least one racing exec thinks it's because stock car racing honchos are racists.

Justin Bieber and Sofia Richie's relationship has fizzled, and they're moving on to see other people ... TMZ has learned.

Sources connected to them tell us Justin and Sofia were never all that serious to begin with -- despite vacationing together in Mexico for her 18th birthday. They haven't been seen together in public since then, and we're told they haven't been talking much lately.

Neither seems too busted up about the breakup. Sofia was out Sunday night at The Nice Guy, and also at a treats! Magazine party over the weekend ... enjoying herself with friends. We're told Justin is single and ready to date other girls.

In other words -- exactly what you'd expect from an 18-year-old and a 22-year-old.

Next!

John Schneider -- one of TV's "good ole boys" -- is gonna hand over a big ole bundle of dough to his estranged wife in spousal support.

Bo Duke from "The Dukes of Hazzard" was ordered to pay Elvira Schneider $18,911 every month, which sounds like a hefty bill -- 'cause it is -- but it could have been worse. Elvira had requested $31k per month.

If you're wondering how the star of an '80s TV show can still afford to fork out that kinda cash --Schneider says he earned $40,487 last month. He owns a production company where he's directing, writing and producing ... plus he's still acting in several projects.

Jim Carrey is being accused of facilitating his ex-girlfriend's death by providing the pills that killed her ... so claims the woman's estranged husband in a new lawsuit.

Cathriona White died September 24, 2015, after OD'ing on Ambien, Propranolol and Percocet. The suit claims all 3 drugs were found in pill bottles bearing the name Arthur King ... the pseudonym for Jim.

BTW ... it's illegal in California to get prescriptions by misrepresenting who you are.

The suit claims 3 or 4 days before White died Carrey gave her the pills in question. The suit also alleges Carrey tried to cover his tracks after her death, texting her he either misplaced the drugs or she may have taken them without his knowledge.

According to the suit, Carrey knew White was prone to depression and even tried to commit suicide in the past, which makes it more egregious if he supplied her with drugs.

Derrick Rose says he's sick and tired of his rape accuser bashing him to the media -- and he's now begging a judge to force her to reveal her identity once and for all.

We broke the story, the NBA superstar is being sued by a woman using the pseudonym "Jane Doe" -- who claims Rose and his friends gang raped her back in 2013.

Michael Jackson's youngest kid, Blanket, who changed his name to Bigi Jackson, surfaced Sunday outside a Malibu market living up to his new name.

He's 14 now and ... as they say ... growing like a weed. Bigi's come a long way since that balcony scene with his dad.

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Ahmad Rahami -- the suspect wanted in the investigation of the series of explosions in NY and NJ -- was captured in a shootout with cops Monday morning.

Rahami was pinned down during a gun battle with cops in Linden, NJ ... which is across the Hudson River and a little south of Manhattan. Rahami was injured in the shootout, as was an officer ... but his bulletproof vest saved his life.

Rahami survived the shooting and is now in custody.

Hours earlier, police had released his photo and named him a person of interest in the Chelsea explosion, and the explosive devices found in NJ.

Story developing ...

Anthony Bourdain has split with Ottavia Busia, his wife of 9 years ... but the two are still on pretty good terms, all things considered.

Sources close to the celebrity chef say the relationship hasn't been hot for quite some time now ... but they remain close. They married in 2007. They have a 9-year-old daughter together.

Ottavia -- a trained jiu-jitsu fighter -- implied Anthony's demanding travel schedule for his show 'Parts Unknown' played a role in the split.

"Because of professional decisions we both have made, my husband and I have been for years in an unconventional relationship. Nothing has changed. We love each other," she said in a statement to Page Six.

"We respect the decisions the other has made. And we’ll always consider ourselves a family."

As for Anthony -- who also trains in MMA -- he isn't talking about the split, but was out with Nate and Nick Diaz over the weekend.