Dylan Harper's Mom Steals Show At NBA Draft ... Viewers Stunned

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It was the biggest night of Dylan Harper's life on Wednesday ... and the same can be said for his mom, Maria, who wound up being the most viral moment of the NBA Draft!!

The 19-year-old Rutgers star didn't have to wait long to have his name called at Barclays Center -- once Cooper Flagg went to the Dallas Mavericks, Harper was right behind as the San Antonio Spurs' No. 2 selection.

After Harper walked the stage, ESPN got a brief interview with most of his family ... and Maria -- who has two kids with ex-NBA player Ron Harper -- immediately took social media by storm.

Fertility Clinic Bombing Suspected Accomplice Jumped to His Death ... From Prison Upper Level

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The Seattle man accused of being involved in the bombing of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs last month was found dead in the Los Angeles federal prison Tuesday ... and now we have a better idea how he died.

Federal sources tell TMZ ... Daniel Park -- who was being housed in the Metropolitan Detention Center downtown -- stepped up on a table on an upper tier of the facility and jumped ... plummeting to the ground floor.

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Prison staff attempted life-saving measures ... but authorities said the 32-year-old was declared dead at the hospital later that day. It's unclear how many stories he fell.

'Storage Wars' Star Dave Hester YUUUP, I'm Back After Stroke!!!

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Yuuup ... Dave Hester is back to pissing off his fellow "Storage Wars" stars ... bringing back his signature catchphrase after a few years away from reality TV.

TMZ obtained a clip from Dave's big return to the A&E series this weekend ... and he's keeping a low profile at a storage unit auction before belting out "Yuuup" and shocking the rest of the cast with his surprise comeback.

The sound of Dave's voice sends Rene Nezhoda, Ivy Calvin and Brandi Passante turning their heads to find their worst nightmare ... the guy infamous for driving up the bidding is back ... and he's up to his old antics.

Top MLB Prospect Kade Anderson Loving Burrow, Skenes Comps ... They're Legends!!!

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LSU pitcher Kade Anderson is loving the comparisons he's been getting to former Tigers stars Paul Skenes and Joe Burrow ... telling TMZ Sports he considers the two to be "legends."

The 20-year-old just wrapped up his sophomore season in Baton Rouge with a national championship ... and now, many expect him to be the top pick in next month's MLB draft.

With those predictions, he's unsurprisingly garnered comps to Skenes and Burrow -- two LSU alums who went No. 1 overall in their respective drafts -- and he told us on Wednesday he was super flattered to be even mentioned alongside those greats.

Jaime Sommers On 'The Bionic Woman' 'Memba Her?!

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American actress Lindsay Wagner was in her mid-20s when she first started playing Jaime -- the cyber-strengthened and former tennis player who uses her speed and super hearing skills to carry out spy missions -- in the classic '70s television show "The Bionic Woman."

Joining Lindsay on set included Martin E. Brooks as one of Jaime's doctors who created bionic people, Dr. Rudy Wells, Richard Anderson as the Office of Scientific Intelligence boss, Oscar Goldman, and Jennifer Darling as Dr. Goldman's smart secretary, Peggy Callahan.

Wagner first played this iconic role on "The Six Million Dollar Man" -- also in the '70s.

Guess what she looks like now!

Ariana Grande's Wicked Hot Shots ... Happy 32nd Birthday!

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Ariana Grande is "Popular" indeed, and to kick off her 32nd birthday, go on and do yourself a favor and swipe through her sexy shots ...

From her cat ears era to the ponytail days, the singer-actress brings total vibes and chicness to her fans and followers.

The Florida native first gained fame during her Nickelodeon days, playing Cat Valentine on "Victorious" and "Sam & Cat," and from there it was off to the music charts with hit songs like "Break Free" and "Thank You, Next."

Scott Wolf Help Judge, I've Got Real World Problems!!! Files for Restraining Order Against Estranged Wife

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Scott Wolf is seeking court-ordered protection against his estranged wife amid a nasty divorce.

The "Party of Five" star beelined it to court Tuesday in Utah and filed for a temporary restraining order against 'Real World' star Kelley Wolf ... TMZ has confirmed.

Scott's filing includes his declaration and another declaration from Michael Wolf, who appears to be one of his siblings.

Diddy Trial Closing Arguments Timeline Takes Shape

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Diddy's federal criminal trial is entering the final stages, and now we have a sense of how closing arguments will play out ... or at least the schedule and timeline are taking shape.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys were in court Wednesday while jurors were not present, and they hashed out a schedule for closing arguments ... with prosecutors going for 4 hours starting Thursday morning, and the defense making their case the following day.

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It was a pretty boring day inside the courtroom, with Diddy keeping a singular AirPod in his ear for much of the proceedings and mostly looking down at his lap. Two of Diddy's sons, Quincy and Justin, were in court too, and they were fighting to stay awake, as was much of the gallery.

Cooper Flagg Goes #1 In NBA Draft ... Welcome To Dallas!!!

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It's been a foregone conclusion for months, but the Mavericks made it official tonight ... selecting Duke University star Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft!

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced Dallas' selection from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY ... shocking absolutely nobody, as nearly everyone viewed the 18-year-old as the consensus top pick.

And, as if going first isn't enough pressure by itself ... Flagg will be expected to fill the shoes of Luka Doncic, after the former Mavs superstar was traded to the Lakers for Anthony Davis in February.

Rob Kardashian More Like 'Keeping Up With Where's Waldo'!!! Super-Private Kim K. Bro Makes Rare Cameo

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It may have been meant to celebrate La La Anthony ... but it was Rob Kardashian who totally stole the show in a recent IG post from his sister, Kim!

Fans were taken by surprise on Wednesday when Kim posted a pic of the trio to shoutout La La ... with the caption ... "Happy Birthday to my ace @lala. Truly the bestest best friend a girl could ask for! I love you so much!!!! Today’s your day!"

Some of the comments were about how sweet and cute the picture turned out ... but most were people reacting to a rare Rob sighting!

Joe Rogan To Cops Liver King Is Mentally Unstable ... I Heard He's Got a Drug Problem!!!

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Joe Rogan talked with cops after Liver King challenged him to a fight via social media ... and Joe told police the fitness influencer appeared to be "significantly unstable."

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, cops in Austin, Texas say the former "Fear Factor" host told them he interpreted Liver King's string of social media rants as threatening ... which is why cops were called and eventually led to LK being arrested on a charge of making a terroristic threat.

Police say Joe told them he'd never had any sort of contact with Liver King -- real name Brian Johnson -- and was unaware why he'd "be targeting him" ... and cops say Rogan went on to tell them he'd been told Liver King "has a significant drug issue."

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Selena Gomez I Was Crushin' Hard On Ice Cube 🧊 Straight Outta Kindergarten!!!

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Selena Gomez just spilled -- and nope, she was not keeping it chill. Her childhood crush? None other than Ice Cube. Yeah, you read that right ... Ice. Cube.

The singer dropped the bomb on Complex’s GOAT Talk with Karol G -- and forget the usual boyband phase ... young Sel was crushin’ hard on the rapper.

Selena admitted it was kinda weird -- she was only 5, but somehow her childhood logic had her thinking Ice Cube would, in her words, "protect her."

'Love Island USA' Booted, and Ready to Be Recruited ... By His Ex, Hannah Fields!!!

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'Love Island USA' star Charlie Georgiou's previous match Hannah Fields got voted off the island this week -- and he's telling TMZ all about his feelings watching her pack her bags after her dramatic turn on the show.

The British babe tells us he was actually more blown away at the fact his former Fiji bestie -- Jeremiah Brown -- had been voted off, rather than his own villa vixen!!!

Watch the clip ... Charlie admits to us he misses making Hannah coffee in the morning, and only time will tell what's in store for the couple once Hannah joins Charlie in the outside world.

NBA Prospects Bring Bold Style To 2025 Draft No Shirt, No Problem!!!

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The 2025 NBA Draft is here ... and this year's prospects made sure to arrive in style -- from diamonds to designer shades and shirtless looks!!

Let's start with Jeremiah Fears -- the former Oklahoma guard wore a maroon Gucci suit and iced-out "0" chain from AI the Jeweler of Labelle Jewelry in Totowa, NJ ... a centerpiece made of 30 carats of VS baguette diamonds.

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Colorado State's Dominique Clifford had a colorful look ... going with a faded purple and pink blazer, while Georgetown's Thomas Sorber used the inside of his jacket to highlight his career moments.

Bella Thorne Lists L.A. Home For $4 Million

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Bella Thorne is looking to part ways with her beautiful home in Topanga Canyon ... because she just put her place on the market.

Our real estate sources tell us Bella just listed her estate for $3,995,000.

Bella's pad is 7,624 square feet with 6 bedrooms ... and it sits on a hilltop with 360-degree views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Pacific Ocean and the city lights of the San Fernando Valley.

Wrestling Legend Jim Ross Bah Gawd, I'm Cancer-Free!!!

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Fantastic news from Jim Ross -- the legendary wrestling commentator just revealed he's cancer-free after undergoing surgery to combat the disease last month.

The 73-year-old AEW talent opened up on his health status during his "Grilling JR" podcast ... where he said his colon cancer is "gone, which I'm very happy to say," according to Wrestling News.

Ross added he's feeling so good, he's eyeing being back on the AEW mic next month at "All In" -- a goal he voiced during last week's show.