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Federal prosecutors are presenting their closing argument in the Diddy criminal trial ... and they're telling the jury it won't take much to find Diddy guilty of racketeering conspiracy.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik told jurors in court Thursday … to convict on the RICO charge, they only need to find Diddy agreed he or another member of his organization would commit at least two criminal acts under that charge.

Those acts, prosecutors say, include drug distribution, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and sex trafficking of Cassie Ventura and "Jane."

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have a big surprise for their A-list wedding guests -- whisking them away to a top secret location, but before they depart they gotta part ways with their phones ... TMZ has learned.

The wedding festivities are in full swing right now ... with some of the celebs sitting down for a fancy rehearsal dinner ahead. After that, our sources tell us all the guests are heading to a mystery island near Venice -- but, no one's been told where the fun's going down.

We're told most of the Bezos-Sanchez partygoers spent most of Thursday lounging by the pool of the swanky Hotel Cipriani, and some others chilled at fabulous restaurants around the Floating City.

Brian Wilson had multiple respiratory issues when he passed away ... and, now we know the reason why he simply stopped breathing.

TMZ has obtained the death certificate for Wilson ... which lists "respiratory arrest" as his main cause of death. According to the American CPR Care Association, respiratory arrest occurs when the heart is still beating, but the lungs stop functioning, making it impossible for the person to get oxygen.

Sepsis and cystitis -- infection issues -- are also listed on the document ... and, associated factors include neurodegenerative disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic respiratory failure and chronic kidney disease.

3:14 PM PT -- Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu just commented on his arrest, releasing a video statement on the matter.

12:48 PM PT -- TMZ Sports has obtained Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu's mug shot.

The man accused of interrupting Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show by unfurling Palestinian and Sudanese flags during the big performance has been arrested for the stunt.

Louisiana State Police announced on Thursday, 41-year-old Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu has turned himself in to authorities on charges of resisting an officer and disturbing the peace by interruption of a lawful assembly ... after he allegedly disrupted Lamar's Feb. 9 concert at the Superdome in New Orleans.

The LSP claims Nantambu was the one who waved a flag with the message "Sudan and Free Gaza" on it as K. Dot was crooning "tv off" during the break in the Chiefs vs. Eagles championship tilt.

Liver King's not going to hold domain over all of Austin, Texas for the foreseeable future ... 'cause if he sees Joe Rogan coming, he's gotta head the other way.

According to Liver King's release conditions, the social media influencer must stay at least 200 yards away from Rogan and his family members ... and, there's a no-contact order as well -- so, no hitting him up over the phone or social media either.

Liver King can't possess any weapons ... and, within a week of his release, he needs to go in for a mental health evaluation.

A member of the "Grandpa Robbers" gang, who was just convicted in the multimillion-dollar heist of Kim Kardashian's jewels in Paris, has reportedly died.

Didier Dubreucq's reported death comes as he'd been battling lung cancer -- and just a month after he was sentenced to 7 years in prison -- with 5 suspended -- in connection with the 2016 case.

The convicted criminal was hospitalized during the armed robbery trial as he received treatment for his cancer. He was not in court as his guilty verdict was announced on May 23.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are going with a DJ instead of a live band for at least one performance during their wedding week ... and, they're bringing out the best -- Kygo!

Multiple sources connected to the couple and Kygo tell TMZ ... the Norwegian DJ is headed to the City of Canals this week to perform at one of Jeff and Lauren's many wedding events.

We're told Kygo's a close friend of the soon-to-be husband-and-wife duo ... and, he's ready to rock the iconic Italian city to celebrate their love!

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner showed their claws behind the scenes of a recent photo shoot ... with the SKIMS founder giving fans a look at every inch of her pelt in some tiny swimsuits.

The reality star shared a few photos from the dressing room of the shoot she publicized on her Instagram Wednesday ... squatting down alongside her more covered-up mother.

Kim also spread her arms out wide to show off her full figure ... proving she's having a whole lot more fun in her blonde wig.

Pete Hegseth just berated the press corps for questioning the Trump administration ... essentially calling them un-American for their reporting on the recent attack on Iran.

The Secretary of Defense flipped out on the media Thursday morning after several outlets published details from a leaked Pentagon report, which indicates the attack may have only set Iran's nuclear program back a few months.

Secretary Hegseth says the media hates Donald Trump so much they hope everything he does is a failure ... at the cost of recognizing the patriotism of the military personnel who actually pulled off Saturday night's strike.

Dwight Howard is mourning the loss of his beloved dog, Sunday ... saying his companion was tragically killed in an alleged hit-and-run over the weekend.

The NBA center shared the sad news with his Instagram followers on Wednesday, posting several photos and videos of the good times with his Belgian Malinois.

Howard -- now playing in the BIG3 league after 18 NBA seasons -- said Sunday lost her life on June 18 in Suwanee, Georgia, after she was allegedly struck by a car that didn't stop.

Nothing classified here -- David Duchovny has sold his Malibu home for $11 million!

TMZ can confirm the ultra-modern Point Dume pad sold for a pretty penny ... though it's more than a million bucks less than its original $12.5 million listing price.

The new owners are in for a luxurious living experience -- as you can see in our gallery ... the 3,577-square-foot estate offers a roomy living area with a seamless transition to the outdoor lounging space.

The Pentagon's "bunker-buster" bombs used on three nuclear facilities in Iran can decimate the inside of a deeply buried target ... and, the Defense Department's got the film to prove it.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine broke down a fiery video during Thursday morning's briefing at the Pentagon ... finally rolling out a clip of the bomb in action.

To be clear ... it's not a video from Fordow, Natanz or Isfahan -- the three nuclear sites a fleet of B-2 bombers attacked Saturday night -- this is video of a test run, presumably prior to the bombing.

Tragic news -- influencer Tanner Martin announced his own heartbreaking death at just 30 years old, after battling colon cancer for five years, in a video released Wednesday.

In a gut-wrenching pre-recorded video shared to his IG -- just weeks after he and his wife Shay welcomed their baby daughter Amy Lou -- Tanner looked straight into the camera and said, "Hey, it’s me, Tanner. If you're watching this, I am dead."

Tanner, who got the colorectal cancer diagnosis at 25 back in November 2020, said he lived a good life -- and while death scared him, he was actually looking forward to the afterlife because there were some people he was excited to meet, and some loved ones to see again.

Dillon Brooks' split with the mother of his children has gotten even nastier ... TMZ Sports has learned the NBA star is now asking for a restraining order against his ex.

Brooks filed for the TRO in Los Angeles on Wednesday ... alleging Heather Andrews -- who he shares a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old with -- has destroyed his belongings, hacked into his social media accounts, and even once threatened to cut off his fingers.

Brooks said in his request he met Andrews back in 2018 at a Las Vegas nightclub and started dating her a short time later. He said within months, she got pregnant with their first child ... and, around that time, he claimed her harassment of him began.

The stars have begun to arrive in Venice for the ultra-luxe wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez!

Check out our gallery ... the who's who are traveling to the Floating City in droves to witness the billionaire lovebirds say "I do."

We caught Kim and Khloe Kardashian smiling as they surfaced at Marco Polo Airport ... Kim wearing a two-piece set from Balenciaga and KoKo showing off her assets in a skin-tight cheetah-print mini-dress. Their mother, Kris Jenner, also appeared to be in high spirits as she rocked a flowing, comfy-for-travel gown.

President Trump is the "Daddy" of world leaders who attended the recent NATO summit in the Netherlands ... at least according to a new White House promotional video that incorporates none other than Usher's music.

The White House posted a 1-minute-plus clip to X on Wednesday, featuring The Donald looking all presidential as Usher's 2010 hit, "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)," plays over the montage of images at the summit.

This is interesting 'cause, as you know, Usher is no fan of President Trump ... the singer supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 election and even appeared alongside her during her failed presidential campaign.