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Former Playboy model Katie May's estate is giving the chiropractor who caused her death 2 options -- fund her daughter's education or brace for a wrongful death lawsuit.

Katie's estate says it's contacted the L.A. chiropractor who adjusted Katie's neck, accidentally tearing a major artery which the coroner says caused her death. The estate's powerhouse lawyer, Ronald Richards, tells us the coroner's finding -- first reported by TMZ, makes it clear the chiro needs to compensate Katie's heir ... her 7-year-old daughter.

Richards says he told the chiropractor he wants a settlement to avoid a lengthy, messy trial. He told us the estate is seeking something in the low 7 figures, and intends to use it to set up a college fund for Katie's little girl.

He agrees with the coroner's finding that the death was accidental, but adds ... when licensed professionals are negligent and cause death "there are some consequences."

Tito Ortiz says he's doesn't support EVERYTHING Donald Trump stands for -- but believes from the bottom of his heart that Hillary Clinton is a criminal who should be locked up.

Grab your tissues, everybody ... R.L. Stine -- the author dedicated to scaring kids -- has a tearjerker of a story.

We caught up with the "Goosebumps" author Friday in NYC where we asked him for tips on Halloween costumes. Check out the vid ... R.L. gets all heartbroken telling our photog about the costume he was forced to wear as a kid.

The world's biggest 'American Horror Story' fans tied the knot Saturday night with a themed wedding fit for a Supreme.

Michael Scola and Jordan Rodarte's 1920's-style bash was inspired by season 5 -- 'AHS: Hotel' -- and the couple nailed every detail from the cardboard cutouts of the cast ... plus an actual cast member.

The ceremony went down at L.A.'s Oviatt Penthouse, used for the show's fictional Hotel Cortez. For extra spookiness ... the reception was held at Millennium Biltmore Hotel which, according to legend, is riddled with ghosts including the Black Dahlia who had her last drink there.

The coolest part ... guests went nuts when Pepper -- played by Naomi Grossman -- strolled down the aisle in full costume and presented the couple their rings.

Rachael Harris is an employer from hell who worked her nanny like a dog and then stiffed her out of more than a month's pay ... according to a lawsuit.

Davy Salley-Rumph says in legal docs Harris -- who stars in "Lucifer" -- hired her to nanny her kid for 2 months. But Davy says Harris immediately showed her horns by cracking the whip with 12 to 24 hour days, 6 to 7 days a week ... without breaks or OT pay.

Davy says Harris committed a cardinal sin in early October when she fired Davy for no good reason, and then refused to pay her wages for the remaining five weeks of the deal.

She's suing for the back pay, plus penalties and interest. We've reached out to Rachael ... so far, no word back.

Celebs were out in force in Hollywood Saturday night, and they didn't fool us.

Abigail Ratchford certainly was hiding in plain sight. Kylie Jenner was true to form, dressing as Christina Aguilera in the "Dirrty" vid, which is hot.

As for Tyga ... well, he dressed as a successful rapper, Juelz Santana.

Check out Matt Bellamy, Elle Evans, Tera Reid, Kate Hudson, Taylor Lautner, Kourtney Kardashian, Paris Hilton, Joanna Krupa, Nick Jonas, Sofia Richie and more.

A scofflaw tried inserting himself in the Patriots / Bills game Sunday by firing a dildo on to the field.

A ref was tasked with the duty to remove the errant projectile from the 5-yard line.

Unclear what happened to the fan but we're guessing he was rooting for the Bills, and if so, he's a sore loser.

Jennifer Lopez has done her research, and the verdict is in ... JLO's with her.

Lopez brought Hillary Clinton on stage in Miami Saturday night, with a rousing endorsement. Hillary took a shot at Trump at end of the show, and JLo doubled down by singing "Respect."

Not gonna lie ... these pics from the Spain set of "Game of Thrones" this week are pretty cool -- but they reveal another MAJOR PLOT POINT about Season 7!!

That being said, you already loved the show when you knew what was in the books ... so, CLICK ON THE GALLERY ALREADY!!!

Not gonna give away who's in the photos before you click -- but it's a bloody fight with some major players.

David Cassidy wore his medical alert bracelet on his sleeve Friday night, going bananas on a fan who ignored his considerable ailments just to get a little video.

The 66-year-old former Partridge Family star was performing at Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill, NY when a fan shined a cellphone light smack into his cornea.

You gotta watch ... David somehow thinks people know he's had 5 eye surgeries and counting, and issues an ultimatum ... eject the dude or he won't continue.

Donald Trump is actually just an evil cartoon mouse vying for world domination ... according to a couple of voiceover legends.

Rob Paulson and Maurice LaMarche -- who voiced Pinky and the Brain -- were at L.A. Comic Con Saturday when they projected what Trump would say if elected Prez.

Michael Phelps had a belated, formal wedding, 4 months after he secretly tied the knot.

Phelps and Nicole Johnson had a super lavish ceremony in Cabo Friday, with dozens of friends and family looking on.

TMZ Sports broke the story a few days back, that Michael and Nicole Johnson tied the knot June 13th and kept it secret from the world for months.

BTW ... Nicole changed her name to Nicole Phelps ... good move.

Mariah Carey clearly wanted to be seen Saturday night ... rolling into Catch, the restaurant du jour always swarmed by paparazzi, but she was short on words.

Mariah and backup dancer Bryan Tanaka arrived and left together, and there's no doubt she's trying to make a statement. He was with her the night before at Nobu, another restaurant where you can count on good sushi and plenty of paps.

Mark Salling allegedly raped a 22-year-old woman ... so claims the alleged victim, and now the L.A. County D.A. is deciding whether to file charges against him.

A woman claims she and Salling entered a room to have intercourse, but she changed her mind and told him no, saying, "I can't do this" -- this according to the police report. She told cops he refused to stop and forced himself on her.

The woman tells TMZ she and Salling had been dating a few months before the alleged incident.

The alleged victim filed a police report in April of this year ... nearly 4 years after the incident. She tells us she knew months earlier the former "Glee" star had been arrested for possessing child porn.

The D.A. is reviewing the case for possible rape charges.

We called Salling's rep for comment ... so far no word back.

Sofia Richie made a scene at Catch Saturday night, with a little scuffle and a little scofflaw-ing.

Sofia's showed up with a dude, who got handsy with a photog.

On their way out, Sofia and crew poured into a waiting SUV ... problem is, there were too many passengers and not enough seatbelts ... a violation of CA law.

18 year olds ... they don't always make the best decisions.