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Logan Paul's gone back to the drawing board after more hiccups in the vlogging world -- and now he thinks an albino person's gonna solve his problems ... TMZ has learned.

The troubled YouTube star held a last-minute casting call Tuesday in search of a "Real Albino Woman" to be featured in a music video he was set to shoot the exact same day.

There's not a whole lot to go off of here, but we do know the project is a "comedy music video" and that he was looking to cast either a black or white albino woman between 21-40 years old. The gig apparently didn't pay too much either -- just $100 for half a day.

Here's the thing ... the project seems destined for more controversy from our POV, at least based on what we can see. Getting skin color involved in a "comedy" video from Logan, of all people, doesn't necessarily seem like a recipe for success.

Nicki Minaj isn't missing, hiding or lying low because she's pregnant -- she's just been in beast mode working on making her next album a masterpiece.

Sources close to Nicki tell us ... she decided to ditch social media at the end of 2017 to fully focus on her music, which is why she's had no new posts since December 30. We're told she feels way more creative without the distractions of Instagram and Twitter.

Our sources say Minaj has been working night and day in the studio with major producers and rappers like Lil Wayne, Mack Maine and other Young Money acts ... and she's going to continue to leave social media alone until the album's complete.

Nicki's fans have expressed concern about her being MIA in 2018, which culminated Monday with Wendy Williams launching a faux campaign on her show to help find her ... replete with a missing persons poster.

But we're told all is well with Nicki -- she's happy, healthy, single and NOT pregnant, despite rumors.

Zedd's proving to the world once again -- big time DJs make big time bucks ... and they know how to spend it.

The Russian-German DJ just paid a fortune to land a 9,341 sq. ft. palace in Benedict Canyon ... which is just outside of Bev Hills. The 5-bed, 8-bath mansion features a private outdoor terrace, a master retreat with wrap-around glass walls, an infinity pool, and several incredible views overlooking the hills.

The kitchen boasts 2 built-in smokeless hibachi grills and high end appliances, there's a chimney and fireplace ... and a huge yard to boot.

And did we mention the driveway crosses over a moat before leading to the home's entrance? Told you it was baller. The photos are amazing, shot by Chris Snitko of Modern Take.

This is Zedd's second home in the area, too ... he paid a measly $4 million for a home in Hollywood Hills in 2014.

Zedd was repped by James Harris, a big time realtor at The Agency.

Why did WWE superstar Shelton Benjamin fear his life was in danger when he found a LOADED GUN in the glove compartment of his Budget rental car?

"Me being a big black guy in a car with a gun in it? There's no way that scenario ends well for me if the cops come."

Yeah, that REALLY happened to Shelton last week in Kansas City -- where he discovered a loaded Ruger pistol with a spare clip that somebody else had left in the glove box.

Shelton says his mind raced when he first saw the gun -- wondering if it was used in a crime and if cops would wrongly think it belonged to him.

But Shelton handled things the right way -- saying he called police immediately and explained the situation ... and cops were cool when they came to collect the weapon.

In fact, cops told Shelton they see similar situations with guns left in rental cars "all the time."

Yeesh.

We reached out to Budget for comment -- so far, no word back.

Hopefully, Shelton gets some free rentals out of the situation ...

Feb 14. 3:20 AM PT -- Guillod's rep tells TMZ, "David Guillod vehemently denies these allegations and is fully cooperating with the investigation as he did in 2012. He looks forward to clearing his name and the truth coming out."

The rep goes on, "In 2012, the LAPD investigated this claim and closed their investigation after witnesses contradicted Ms. Barth's statements and a saliva DNA sample collected came back as a positive match to Danny Cusumano, Ms. Barth's boyfriend, at the time, which she was having an affair with while she was married. Ms. Barth is now married to Mr. Cusumano and the truth is just starting to become clear."

8:19 PM PT -- The warrant says just after the alleged incident a DNA sample was taken that revealed the DNA on Jessica's hickeys was that of her boyfriend and not Guillod or her husband.

Hollywood producer David Guillod -- who's been accused of sexual assault by at least 4 women, including actress Jessica Barth -- is now under the microscope of investigators ... TMZ has learned.

According to legal docs ... a warrant's been issued to collect the DNA of the "Atomic Blonde" producer in connection with claims made by Barth that Guillod drugged and raped her in 2012.

In the docs, the LAPD detective handling the case says Barth claims she went to dinner with Guillod and a friend, drank a lot of wine, began feeling drowsy and can't recall anything after that. She says the next thing she recalled was coming to in her car with Guillod standing outside the vehicle and yelling at her.

She went to the hospital for a rape kit and the exam revealed a bruise on her left thigh, a bruise on her forehead and potential saliva on her breast and neck.

She says she had hickeys on her neck and asked Guillod if they had sex and he said no, but said they did have a makeout session.

The docs make it clear ... the LAPD has re-opened the investigation. The initial allegations were investigated but the case was closed in 2014. Cops say it was re-opened after "new allegations" surfaced. Cops also say they never collected a DNA sample from Guillod, so they are looking to do that now.

Guillod stepped down as co-CEO of Primary Wave Entertainment in November after Barth went public with accusations. Shortly after, 3 more women came forward with similar stories of being drugged and raped.

Thomas Gibson can officially kick it with the singles crowd -- the judge in his divorce case has signed off on it, making it a done deal.

According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ ... Thomas and his ex-wife Cristina Parker reached a deal in their divorce a while back, but for whatever reason it was collecting dust at the courthouse. The judge finally signed off last week.

According to docs, Thomas is shelling out $3k a month in support for their 3 kids, and he has to cover their private school and extracurricular activities. He gets to stay in the family's San Antonio home every other weekend when he has the kids. When he doesn't have 'em, it's the guest house for Tommy boy. Pretty sweet deal.

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A model claiming Guess co-founder Paul Marciano sexually harassed her and passed her off to Mohamed Hadid who allegedly date raped her has filed a report with NYPD ... TMZ has confirmed.

We're told Miranda Vee met with NYPD detectives Tuesday with her attorney Lisa Bloom to file the report. Vee alleged she met with Marciano for a possible test shoot with Guess when sexually harassed her and "passed" her on to Hadid, who she says date raped her.

Hadid claims he did meet with Vee but never touched her.

The accusations are among a slew of women -- including Kate Upton -- who have come forward against Marciano claiming various acts of sexual misconduct.

Marciano has maintained he never acted inappropriately with any of the accusers.

2/14 -- The suspect has been identified as David Lee White, Jr. of Greensboro. He's currently being held on no bond.

Fantasia Barrino's dealing with another family tragedy -- the death of her oldest nephew, Tyquan ... TMZ has learned.

According to law enforcement sources ... the singer's 18-year-old nephew died of multiple gunshot wounds Tuesday morning following an argument at a Greensboro, North Carolina residential complex that spilled out into the street.

Paramedics attempted life-saving measures on Ty, and he was transported to Moses Cone Hospital ... but died shortly after. Cops have arrested a 21-year-old suspect, who's been charged with first degree murder.

Barrino posted the sad news on her Instagram Tuesday, saying ... "Auntie is So Sorry Baby. RIP to my Oldest Nephew Please Pray for his Mother and my Brother & his Stepdad." Tyquan, who went by T.W., was the son of Fantasia's musician brother, Ricco.

Ricco tells TMZ ... he's completely devastated, because he didn't get to see T.W. in the morning Tuesday like he usually does, and now he's gone.

Steve Harvey just won a big battle in his legal fight with his ex-wife ... a judge has dismissed her $60 million lawsuit against him.

Mary Harvey sued for mental anguish. She says she was suicidal in the wake of their bitter divorce back in 2005. She even claimed Steve damaged her soul. She sued for child endangerment, torture, conspiracy against rights, kidnapping, murder, breach of contract and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Steve denied he did anything untoward.

Kate Upton really coulda used a hand -- hers were busy covering her naked boobs when a powerful wave crashed her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photo shoot, which took place last October.

The gorgeous model was in Aruba ... posing topless, mind you, and standing on top of a massive rock. The photographer and crew were all set to get the perfect shot, but mother nature had other ideas.

The video shows the sheer panic on set once they saw the incoming wave -- a crew member raced to rescue Kate, with shoes in hand, but couldn't get a good grip and it was too late.

2/14 -- We've learned Meyer filed for divorce from Palin on January 29 in Texas. He filed using only the couple's initials.

Bristol Palin and husband Dakota Meyer have called it quits ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to the pair -- who married in 2016 and have two daughters together -- tell us the two no longer live under the same roof. We've done some checking and there's no evidence either of them has filed divorce docs yet.

Meyer and Palin are no longer following each other on Instagram -- a social media platform they both use regularly. Meyer was the last to post a family pic in early January. Even more significant ... the pics they've most recently posted have something missing ... their wedding rings.

It's unclear what arrangements the exes have made -- if any -- for temporary child custody, but Dakota posted video Monday of him with the kids.

We reached out to a rep for Bristol but they had no comment.

Justin Bieber appears to be in full support of Kanye West's attempt to lock down a "Red October" trademark ... 'cause he's wearing the guy's old Nike shoes of the same name.

Bieber was seen pulling up to a gym Tuesday in L.A. -- driving his new Lamborghini, and rockin' a pair of Nike's Air Yeezy 2 "Red October" sneaks. We broke the story ... 'Ye, who's since jumped to Adidas, is trying to reclaim the shoe's name as his own.

He's already filed an application for exclusive rights and if granted, he'd be able to slap the name on a bunch of different clothing items as well as footwear. So, yes, you could see "Red October" shoes with a new company ... if Kanye gets his way.

Looks like the Biebs is still a fan of the throwback model from 2014. Can't blame him ... they're still pretty dope.

A few fun 'Star Wars' props from the last 2 franchise films are on the auction block, and are expected to fetch thousands for a good cause -- helping victims of last year's fires in California's wine country.

Lucasfilm donated 2 screen-used First Order Stormtrooper helmets -- one from 'The Force Awakens' signed by director J.J. Abrams and company president Kathleen Kennedy ... and the other from 'The Last Jedi' signed by director Rian Johnson -- to raise the money.

There's also a model porg from 'The Last Jedi' -- one of just 5 ever made -- signed by Johnson, Kennedy and creature designer Neal Scanlan. All 3 auctions opened last week with a starting bid of $1,000 ... but the helmets already have bids placed for over $4k.

Proceeds from the auction will go to Tipping Point’s Emergency Fire Relief Fund, which supports low income communities affected by the fires in the Napa and Sonoma Valley areas.