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T-Hood's death is being investigated as a potential self-defense shooting, Gwinnett County police say.

After police confirmed the identity of the suspect in the Atlanta rapper's shooting death as the son of "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" stars Kirk and Rasheeda Frost ... they're now looking into the possibility he acted in self-defense following a domestic dispute.

Law enforcement says ... their ongoing investigation indicates a "domestic disturbance" occurred at the location of the shooting -- a residence in unincorporated Snellville, Georgia. A female victim sustained physical injuries during the dispute.

Darcy Connolly-Brunner -- the mother of former WNBA and Arizona State basketball player Sophie Brunner -- was tragically killed in a head-on collision in Illinois. She was 61 years old.

The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a fatal incident on Route 26 North in Freeport on Saturday.

Officials said preliminary investigation findings indicated the driver of a Nissan Altima, Rolando Ico-Choc, 30, was heading southbound when he entered the northbound lane, crashing directly into a Ford Edge.

Sylvester Stallone says Hulk Hogan knew he was destined to take over the world as the face of wrestling ... and things really clicked for him once he starred in "Rocky III."

In "TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan," Sly looks back on a young Hulk who was just finding his footing in Hollywood way back in 1982 when they started filming the franchise's third installment.

Sly says from the jump, he could tell Hulk had a certain glow and a light to him ... or as Stallone says, "Certain people just have it."

Zoë Kravitz has a story that'll rattle you -- she and her mom Lisa Bonet accidentally let a snake loose in Taylor Swift’s house ... and the chaos was off the scales!

Zoë spilled on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” Tuesday, saying Taylor graciously let her stay at her Beverly Hills pad during this year’s wildfires in L.A. ... but when Lisa set her pet snake Orpheus down in the bathroom to wash her face, he made a break for it -- straight into a hole in the corner.

The room had a banquette built into the wall with a tiny hole -- and that’s where Orpheus got stuck. Zoë and Lisa clung to his tail for dear life, but the more they tugged, the deeper he slithered into the wall.

Jerry Jones just revealed he was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma over a decade and a half ago ... but he beat it with the help of an experimental drug.

The Cowboys owner opened up on the medical issue with The Dallas Morning News this week ... explaining to the paper that doctors first told him he had cancer back in June 2010.

Jones told the outlet he immediately turned to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston for treatment ... and a short time later, he began PD-1 therapy to get healthy.

A leopard can't change its spots ... and, this star can't change how instantly recognizable she is -- even when we hide her identity!

This reality star, business mogul and all-around hottie shared this selfie in an animal-print bikini covering her chest and a white bathrobe covering her waist ... looking like the queen of the jungle in this snap.

Sebastian Telfair is now behind bars ... TMZ Sports has learned the former NBA star has officially begun his prison sentence.

Records show the 40-year-old reported to Fort Dix FCI in New Jersey, where he's expected to remain for the next six months.

A judge, as you know, ordered Telfair earlier this summer to the time in a cell ... after he violated the conditions of his supervised release in his healthcare fraud case.

Reba McEntire is remembering her "cowboy" former stepson, Brandon Blackstock, a week after his death following a years-long battle with melanoma.

The country singer mourned Brandon in an Instagram post Tuesday night ... sharing throwback photos together while reflecting on his impact during his time on Earth.

She writes ... "There is no one else like him, and I’m thankful for the time we had together. His legacy and laughter will be carried on through his family. Rest in peace cowboy. Happy trails to you til we meet again."

Chubby Checker -- one of Rock and Roll's biggest icons -- has got better things to do than attend his induction ceremony at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ... even after waiting 3 decades to achieve the amazing feat.

The Grammy winner says he'll be doing what he does best that day -- playing rock and roll at a gig -- while they're honoring him during the November 8 ceremony in Los Angeles.

Checker -- best known for his hit "The Twist," which he once performed with Keith Richards -- explained his rationale in a video posted to social media, featuring him sitting onstage talking to a crowd.

Dricus Du Plessis has taken over two dozen UFC fights and countless others outside of the promotion, but he tells TMZ Sports his toughest match ever will come on Saturday night against Khamzat Chimaev.

The current middleweight champ made no bones about it during a sitdown with Michael Babcock earlier this month ... explaining the UFC 319 main event tilt will not only be "the hardest," but "the biggest fight of my life."

"This is the best opponent -- to date," he said ... adding, "Up until now, this is the best guy. He is the No. 1 contender in the world. He is the best guy without a title in the world."

Jamaican singer Omar Samuel Pasley AKA "OMI" was 28 years old when his hit song "Cheerleader" entered the Billboard Hot 100 -- eventually taking the top spot -- back in 2015.

The bop was first composed back in 2008, produced and released in 2012, however, it didn't make waves in the United States until 2015.

Soon after it topped the U.S. charts, Omi dropped the single "Hula Hoop" followed by his debut studio album "Me 4 U."

He's collaborated with other big musicians like Shaggy and The Vamps.

Aug. 13 is an unofficial holiday for all the K-pop stans out there ... so in honor of Worldwide K-pop Day, here's a slew of snapshots even the ARMY and BLINKs can put their differences aside to enjoy together!!

2025 was huge for names like BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, ATEEZ and Twice ... with all four groups among those hitting the road for world tours.

It was also super special for the diehard BTS supporters ... as their beloved group finally reunited after fulfilling their military duties.

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Balling on a budget? Lala Kent doesn't know any other way!

The "Vanderpump Rules" alum is all about her skincare routine ... and just shared all of her inexpensive beauty tips and tricks with her fans in an Amazon Live. Whether you need a new lip stain or are looking for products to give you a salon-style blowout, Lala has got you covered with budget-friendly finds all under $50.

The Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask can do it all! Lala highly recommends these facial sheet masks that are like a trip to the spa ... balancing effective skincare ingredients that lead to long-lasting results.

A crisis PR firm in Texas working for Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios in their war against Blake Lively asked for more money to battle on his behalf ... and it looks like at least some of the price was because of Blake's former bestie Taylor Swift and her legion of fans.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, someone from Justin's team asked for a $30K fee to deal with possible online blowback from Swifties.

An exhibit filed in the Baldoni-Lively case is an email among PR execs on Baldoni's side ... it's from August 7, 2024 and it lays out their game plan.

Joe Jonas might've just dropped a bombshell that has "Camp Rock" fans losing their minds.

During Tuesday's taping of "Hot Ones Versus," the DNCE frontman was challenged to read the most recent entry in his Notes app and his answer sent brothers Nick and Kevin into a frenzy. "Read ‘Camp Rock 3," Joe said, appearing to confirm a third movie in the Disney Channel franchise.

Nick froze in disbelief, while Kevin laughed, "Okay, that's a pretty good one." Joe stuck to his story, holding up his phone as proof, saying, "It's the truth, it's literally right here," before adding, "Sorry, Disney."

Reba McEntire is breaking her silence after the heartbreaking loss of her stepson, Brandon Blackstock -- who died last week following a years-long battle with melanoma.

The country music legend commented on her son Shelby's emotional Instagram post, writing, "Very well said Shelby. Yes we will miss him so much 💔💔🙏💔❤️❤️❤️🙏💔."

In the tribute, Shelby -- Reba's son with ex-husband Narvel Blackstock -- shared the family's grief, writing, "Words cannot begin to capture the tremendous loss our family has endured. Yesterday, we lost a brother, a father, a grandfather, and a son. Brandon Blackstock was an irreplaceable part of our family -- funny, bright, and full of life—and he will be deeply missed."