Blake Griffin Pretty in Pink for a Malibu Beach ... But Francesca's Prettier

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Blake Griffin stripped down to his niftiest trunks for a beach day this weekend, but might've been one-upped by his own GF's swimwear ... yeah, bikinis are kinda her thing.

The Pistons power forward hit up a beach in Malibu Saturday with Francesca Aiello -- founder of Frankies Bikinis -- whom he's been seeing since at least last month. Unlike their last 'Bu outing, this time they got in the water ... and showed off their killer bods.

Yes, Blake was looking good in his pink shorts -- but, truth be told ... Francesca seems to have the edge over him here. That just us, though.

Things appear to be going smoothly for the new couple so far -- mark this one as another date in the books.

Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin Engaged!!!

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Justin Bieber popped the question to Hailey Baldwin Saturday night ... and she said yes!!!

Two eyewitnesses who claim to have seen the proposal go down tell us it happened at a resort in the Bahamas. They say everyone was at a restaurant on the property doing salsa dancing when Justin's security told everyone to put their phones away, because something special was about to happen.

We're told Justin then proposed in front of everyone.

Another source with knowledge of the situation also also confirmed to TMZ that Justin and Hailey did, in fact, get engaged Saturday night.

Justin and Hailey have been almost inseparable since they began dating about a month ago. They're no strangers to each other ... they've dated before, and it appears they hooked up again just after Justin and Selena Gomez broke up.

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Justin's dad, Jeremy, posted a photo of his JB Sunday with the caption, "@justinbieber proud is an understatement! Excited for the next chapter!" Jeremy himself just got hitched a few months ago.

The Biebs' mom, Pattie Mallette, also seemed to confirm the happy news on Twitter, tweeting out Saturday ... "Love Love Love Love Love Love Love."

Trapped Soccer Boys Rescued from Thailand Cave

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Rescuers in Thailand have stunningly removed some of the boys trapped in a flooded, treacherous cave.

Four of the boys made an 8 hour trek -- with the help of Thailand's navy SEAL unit -- scuba diving to safety. The 4 boys were immediately taken to the hospital. One was airlifted and the other 3 were taken by ambulance.

The 12 boys and their soccer coach have been trapped underground in the cave for 16 days, and it seemed rescue efforts were stalled because of the difficulty of traversing a mile-and-a-half of water in narrow passages.

The boys were taught how to scuba dive but it appeared as late as Saturday they were not ready to make the trip. Impending rains were threatening the remaining dry ground and Saturday night it seemed the rescue effort was accelerated.

Reuters is reporting 6 boys have been removed, but other outlets say 4. The efforts continue to bring the other boys out.

The weakest of the dozen children were removed first.

Story developing.

Daniel Cormier Parties at Vegas Club ... After Miocic Knockout

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Daniel Cormier was unsurprisingly in the mood to celebrate after his knockout win against Stipe Miocic at UFC 226.

Daniel showed up with his 2 championship belts at the Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop in Vegas. Confetti rained down on him as the crowd flashed "G.O.A.T." signs.

We shot the video at around 1:30 AM Sunday and the party showed no signs of winding down. D.C. is only the second fighter to hold titles in 2 different weight classes simultaneously. The first was Conor McGregor.

It was a stunning victory ... Daniel ended the fight in the first round with a short right.

Cormier now has to get down to business because Brock Lesnar is back ... challenging D.C. for the title, and UFC Prez Dana White says that fight is on.

Katharine McPhee Ducks Photogs Don't Shoot My Engagement Ring!!!

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Katharine McPhee is going to great lengths to hide her engagement ring courtesy of David Foster, despite the fact the secret -- and pics of the ring -- are out.

Katharine was signing autographs Saturday in Times Square when our photog asked to get a glimpse of the ring, but she clearly was having none of it.

TMZ broke the story ... Katharine got engaged to David late last month in Italy, and even showed off the ring.

We got photos of Katharine and David going to a jeweler in NYC last week ... we believe she was getting the ring sized and it looks like she's now wearing it.

The 2 have been dating since last year. This will be Katharine's second marriage and David's 5th. BTW ... Katharine is 34 and David is 68. He was married to Linda Thompson, Yolanda Hadid, B.J. Cook and Rebecca Dyer. He has 7 kids. And counting?

Brock Lesnar Storms Stage After Cormier Knocks Out Miocic at UFC 226

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The UFC looked like the WWE Saturday night when former UFC champ Brock Lesnar interrupted Daniel Cormier's victory celebration with an epic throw down.

Cormier had just won the title, knocking out Stipe Miocic with a short right hand. As D.C. talked to Joe Rogan, Cormier challenged Lesnar to step into the Octagon, telling him, "Get your ass in here!"

Lesnar was more than happy to oblige, shoving Cormier and screaming, "Touch me now, you go to sleep later."

But Lesnar wasn't done trash talking, calling Miocic "a piece of s***" and telling Cormier, "I'm coming for you motherf*****!"

Dana White made it clear ... Cormier vs. Lesnar is on, saying "We're definitely going to make that fight."

BTW ...Cormier becomes the second fighter in UFC history to hold titles in 2 weight classes at the same time. Conor McGregor was the first.

Mitch McConnell Confronted by Protesters 'No Comfort for Fascists'

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is the latest Republican to learn going to a restaurant in this political climate is dicey.

McConnell was taunted by protesters Saturday as he left the eatery in Louisville, Kentucky ... confronted over immigration policies that include separate children from their parents.

As McConnell strolled out with Kentucky House Majority Leader Jonathan Shell, protesters screamed, "Where are the babies, Mitch?" and "Abolish ICE," and "No justice, no peace."

Shell called the protesters "a small group of extremists" and said their comments were "out of the Maxine Waters playbook."

As you know, Sarah Huckabee Sanders was asked to leave a restaurant a few weeks back, and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen was asked to leave a Mexican restaurant.  Both women obliged and left.

Jamie Foxx Off the Hook For Alleged Penis Slapping Incident

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Jamie Foxx won't face any charges for allegedly striking a woman in the face with his penis back in 2002, because the case has been closed ... TMZ has learned.

Las Vegas PD tells us ... Foxx is in the clear -- at least criminally -- because the statute of limitations of 3 years has long since run. The case was previously listed as an open investigation. As for a civil suit ... nope -- the statute of limitations has also run.

We broke the story ... the woman accused Foxx of assaulting her 16 years ago at a party at his place, when he tried to get her to perform oral sex on him. She claims she refused ... so he slapped her in the face with his penis.

Foxx emphatically denied the allegations and called them an "absurd" lie ... while also threatening legal action of his own.

Marilyn Manson Founding Guitarist Goth Rock History Up For Auction

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Several guitars once owned by Marilyn Manson's leading guitarist, Daisy Berkowitz, including the one he used to record "Dope Hat," are being auctioned off in the wake of his death.

Daisy Berkowitz was the alias of Scott Putesky, who co-founded Marilyn Manson and The Spooky Kids with Manson back in the '90s. Berkowitz died last October of stage 4 colon cancer and now several items, including his resignation letter from the band, will be available to fans ... for a price.

Goldin Auctions is handling the sale and, next to the instruments, the resignation letter's got one of the heftiest starting bids at $1,000. In it, Berkowitz lists his reasons for quitting the band, including "personal frustrations with band members," “lack of writing cooperation," and “lack of financial compensation for business, blah blah and blah…”

He left during the making of "Antichrist Superstar" and later sued Manson for royalties.

Here are some of the other items that are being auctioned off with their opening bids ...

-- Fender Lego Bass Guitar ... $2,500
-- Tenor Saxophone Used in Marilyn Manson "Get Your Gunn" Video ... $1,000
-- Original Sheet Music For "Thrift", "Lunchbox" & "Luci in the Sky With Demons" ... $1,500
-- 1993 Marilyn Manson Handwritten Contract Between Brian Warner & Scott Putesky ... $1,500
-- Daisy Berkowitz Personally Owned & Worn Scottish Kilt ... $500

Bidding starts Monday via Goldin.

Celebrity Scramble Guess Who!

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Hiding behind these bug eyes is a comedic actor known for his superhero abilities ... time to prove your powers by seeing if you can figure out the famous fella hidden within this warped photo.

LiAngelo Ball I'm Going To Be A Laker!

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LiAngelo Ball says he's going to be a Los Angeles Laker!

... Eventually.

We got Lonzo's little bro at LAX on Wednesday ... and we just had to ask about his dad's prediction that Gelo will join up with Zo in the purple and gold.

"Yeah, I will," Gelo says. "Probably later. I think I will."

Just one problem ... Gelo says nobody from the NBA has called about putting him on their roster -- so sounds like it'll DEFINITELY be later rather than sooner.

LaVar is still confident he'll get to the pros -- and guaranteed at least TWO titles once the Lakers sign Gelo.

As for Lonzo ... we spoke to him about LeBron joining the Lake Show -- and let's just say LaVar currently seems more thrilled about the move.

Mayra Veronica Hot And In A Sticky Situation

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The 4th of July might be over, but Mayra Veronica is not ready to ditch the stars and stripes, although she might want to change her top.

As several parts of 'Merica undergo a heat wave, Mayra found a way to cool off after a bike ride on the Santa Monica Pier in SoCal, where temperatures over the weekend are predicted to reach triple digits.

Mayra got a little messy with her ice cream, but she still did the American flag justice, especially when she biked away. Popsicles ... not the only thing poppin' this summer.

Evangeline Lilly Good Genes or Good Docs?

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Evangeline Lilly's good looks haven't been lost!

Here's a 25-year-old version of the "Lost" Dharma darling back in 2004 (left) and 14 years later ... the now 38-year-old "Ant-Man and the Wasp" star was spotted buggin' out in Hollywood last week (right).

Buzzworthy looks!

The question is ...

Jay-Z & Beyonce Cruisin' in Style On Italy Tour Break

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Jay-Z and Beyonce know how to make good use of a day off in Italy ... with a cool summer drive followed by some R&R at a luxury resort.

The couple arrived at the CastaDiva Resort in Lake Como on Saturday ... in a vintage red convertible driven by Jay. We're told after a quick drink at the bar, the 2 hit the lake for nice boat ride and romantic aperitivo -- pretty much the Italian version of Happy Hour.

Bey and Jay are in Italy for 2 concerts from their On the Run II tour -- Friday night they rocked Milan ... and Sunday they'll be in Rome at the Stadio Olimpico.

It's been quite the European summer for the couple so far, and seems to just be getting better.

Heads up -- the tour comes to the U.S. July 25!

Kim Kardashian Visits Women's Prison ... Talks Release Program with Inmates

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Kim Kardashian West met one-on-one with several prisoners to discuss what it's like being locked up ... and their concerns about going back into the real world.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... Kim arrived at the California Institution for Women in Corona Friday afternoon with a few bodyguards and first toured the grounds and living quarters.

Then, she met with 15 women to get a picture of what their day-to-day lives are like behind bars, how they feel about it ... and what their hopes, plans and anxieties are once they are released.

We're told Kim was there for several hours, and her trip is part of her mission to create a program for women to help them adjust to real life once they get out of prison.

As you know ... Kim was vital in the release of imprisoned grandmother Alice Marie Johnson last month, and she's clearly not done advocating for prison reform.

Chrissy Teigen Breastfeeding Twins Now ... Thanks to Luna

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Chrissy Teigen didn't plan for this, but she's now doubled up on her breastfeeding duties to appease her oldest child ... but it's not what you think.

Chrissy just shared a hilarious photo of herself breastfeeding her baby son, Miles ... but surprisingly, there's another baby in the mix too.

She says, "Luna making me feed her babydoll so I guess I have twins now."

Wonder how long she's going to have to keep this up ...

As we reported ... Chrissy and John Legend welcomed baby #2 in May and named him Miles Theodore Stephens. Clearly, Luna's not letting him get all the attention.