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The man convicted of stalking Caitlin Clark insisted to FBI agents over and over again days before his arrest that he had nothing more than "an imaginary relationship" with the WNBA superstar ... new police video, obtained by TMZ Sports, shows.

The body camera footage was captured outside of an Indianapolis hotel room on Jan. 8 -- after authorities accused Michael Lewis of "sending numerous threats and sexually explicit messages" to Clark beginning on Dec. 12, 2024.

In the clip, you can see a couple FBI agents -- along with multiple Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers -- questioning Lewis for several minutes about his concerning social media posts.

Erik Menendez's dream of walking free after spending decades behind bars for the shotgun murders of his parents just went up in smoke ... he's been denied parole!

The California parole board's decision was handed down Thursday night after a marathon hearing in which Erik told what happened that fateful night and gave a window into his life behind bars. Eighteen members of Erik's family also gave statements on his behalf, but none of it could convince the board to release him.

Board of Parole Commissioner Robert Barton said he believes Erik still poses an unreasonable risk to public safety. Barton cited Erik's criminal behavior at the time of the 1989 murders and his past burglaries, as well as his cover up of the slayings with his brother, Lyle, who was also convicted of killing their parents.

Lil Nas X's shock arrest Thursday may not have been a shock after all ... there were red flags months before his on-camera meltdown.

In February, a video was reposted to a fan account on X showing the rapper talking about his soon-to-be-released music -- as well as his personal issues. He seems to have scrubbed the OG video from his socials ... unclear when exactly he took it down, though.

Nas kicked things off by explaining that he didn't want anyone to think he was being "flaky" and "all over the place."

Before these two blonde brothers from Ohio turned into famous fellas, they were just rockin' identical 'fits, packin' a mean snowball for all the snowball FIGHTS ... and playing sports like lacrosse and wrestling ...

Have you ever heard of "YouTube?" Well, if you have ... then you'd know these two. They started their YouTube channel back in the 2010s; however, the social media platform Vine, catapulted them into massive popularity. While one bro is engaged, the other is a newlywed!

Need one more clue? One bro fought wrestling legend Mike Tyson.

Dua Lipa's got the vocals, the moves and a bountiful of sexy snaps that are about to rock your world ... 'Don't Start Stop Now,' 'cuz we're just gettin' started!!!

The Albanian singer-songwriter has surged through the world on her most recent 'Radical Optimism' tour, but her bikini shots are also making headlines, and we want more!!!

Being bold in her black bikini ... when this pop star isn't busting a move onstage, catch her lookin' like a total smoke show!

And, she's no stranger to feeling fierce in an animal print 'suit ... Go on and 'Levitate' into our hot shots gallery ... WOOT WOOT!

The 'Big Brother' house just got a whole lot quieter .. and fans are loving it -- Rylie Jeffries, this season’s most controversial houseguest, was booted in a nail-biter 5 to 4 vote.

ICYMI ... Rylie’s been under fire for weeks over his treatment of fellow contestant Katherine Woodman -- with critics calling him "controlling" and "scary." So when his name got called, the fanbase erupted in celebration.

The eviction night was packed with drama -- Mickey Lee, Rylie, and Morgan Pope hit the block, competing in the 'BB Block Buster' to snag safety. Mickey won, leaving Rylie and Morgan vulnerable. After some backstabs and alliance-busting, the vote came down to a razor-thin margin ... and Rylie got the boot.

Fans have been calling for his ouster over alleged "abusive" behavior toward Kat -- but his mom, Michelle Jeffries, told us the narrative's all wrong. She says, "They're stuck in a house with no TV, no radios, no phones. They're getting to know each other on a personal level we don’t understand. He's not some obsessive stalker-type person like everyone is saying. He's got a great heart and wears it on his sleeve."

Still ... Rylie's in for a rude awakening once he’s back in the real world with a phone in his hand -- 'cause the online backlash is brutal. His mom admits he'll be extremely upset and mortified when he finds out.

Ice Spice is sparking major buzz in both the sports and entertainment worlds ... fueling split rumors from her NFL boyfriend Sauce Gardner while igniting whispers of a brand new romance.

The rapper was spotted Monday afternoon leaving West Hollywood hot spot Cecconi's -- not with Sauce -- but with Elite basketball player and TikTok star Diamant Blazi. The two were photographed walking out together.

The sighting has fans talking, with many speculating Ice and Sauce may have cooled things off. The New York Jets star and the "Munch" hitmaker were last seen publicly earlier this summer, but things have looked quiet on the couple front in recent weeks.

Noah Cyrus is done dancing around the family feud rumors -- she says all the outside noise has been nothing but an emotional energy suck.

The singer kept it real in the interview -- yeah, the headlines have been exhausting, but she says the fam’s mastered the art of tuning it out and keeping it at arm’s length.

Noah told PEOPLE that growing up in the spotlight meant headline-making chaos was just part of the package -- so she’s trained herself to tune out the noise.

Ozzy Osbourne knew his time was running out during that final Black Sabbath show -- and made damn sure his last act was a rock ‘n’ roll sendoff for the ages.

Rocker Tom Morello revealed on Chicago’s Q101 radio station that Ozzy walked into the July 5 "Back to the Beginning" farewell show knowing it would be his last -- and just weeks later, the Prince of Darkness was gone at 76.

Morello -- who ran the show as musical director -- said the mission was simple: make that Birmingham gig the greatest day in heavy metal history.

The attorney representing Jaylen Brown's father, Marselles Brown, said in a courtroom minutes ago his client was acting in self-defense during that violent parking lot dispute in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

The lawyer, Arnold Weinstock, told News3LV Marselles only got physical with Cross Tupuola after the youth football coach had pistol-whipped him.

"Everything I know," the attorney said, "and I've known Mr. Brown for quite some time, I do not believe that he initiated anything, and he is telling me that everything that occurred was him trying to defend himself after he was struck."

Addison Rae is proving she's thirsty for more than just "Diet Pepsi" ... the TikTok star-turned-singer has stripped down for her latest campaign, garnering quite a bit of attention.

Check it out ... Addison shows a serious amount of skin in her new advertisement for Lucky Brand, going topless in one jaw-dropping pic from the campaign. AR seductively poses while standing sans a shirt, allowing her bare torso and denim jeans to stand out.

Addison spices things up further by dropping her LB jeans in a different shot ... giving viewers a glimpse of her bare, toned legs.

Hollywood’s having a full-on female takeover this week -- and you already know Sydney Sweeney’s kicking the doors down to lead the charge!

Yup, TMZ Movie Tea’s Jabeen Waheed is dishing the ultimate girly lineup -- and it doesn’t get hotter than this: Sydney Sweeney and Ana de Armas joining forces (yes, together!!!😱) alongside Vanessa Kirby for Ron Howard’s star-studded survival thriller, "Eden."

Next up, Margaret Qualley steps into the trenches as a small-town P.I. in "Honey Don't!" -- with Aubrey Plaza riding shotgun. The unapologetically femme-led, queer thriller is already turning heads ... and the chatter’s only getting louder.

Honorable mentions this week? Samara Weaving pulling off a slick Hulu heist in "Eenie Meanie" … and Dakota Johnson's diving headfirst into heartbreak with the breakup dramedy "Splitsville."

Erik Menendez's stepdaughter Talia is speaking out amid his marathon parole hearing Thursday in California.

Talia -- who's the daughter of Erik's wife Tammi -- hopped on Instagram this afternoon to tell fans she has no update yet other than to say she's "just as anxious" as everyone else about the hearing's outcome. As you know, Erik and his brother Lyle were convicted decades ago for the shotgun murders of their parents, Kitty and Jose Menendez.

Talia is a huge advocate for Erik and Lyle and constantly writes in support of them on her Instagram account. In July, she posted about Erik's kidney stones, saying he was recovering from a 2nd surgery related to his health issue.

Lil Nas X was just booked for battery on a peace officer -- following his late-night escapade that ended with him stark naked and tussling with police officers!!!

TMZ Hip Hop can confirm the "Old Town Road" rapper is currently in custody for the misdemeanor offense at a Van Nuys jail just outside Los Angeles. Nas is currently being held without bail.

We broke the story ... Lil Nas X was spotted by a bystander early this morning wearing nothing but tighty whities and cowboy boots while parading down the middle of a street.

Millie Bobby Brown and hubby Jake Bongiovi just revealed they adopted a baby girl this summer -- and TMZ’s got the shot of them already deep in parent mode.

Check it out -- Millie and Jake traded red carpets for diaper duty in the Hamptons on Tuesday ... pushing a stroller and soaking up the East Coast rays like full-blown parent pros.

No Hollywood glitz here -- just Millie and Jake, dressed down and strolling the streets with their baby girl ... soaking up the simple joys of parenthood, just the two of them.

Lil Nas X is hospitalized after a bizarre scene in L.A. -- he was strolling down the middle of a major street early Thursday morning, wearing only his underwear and cowboy boots!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained video of the "Old Town Road" rapper nearly naked, and floating aimlessly down Ventura Blvd at 4 AM. Someone driving past him recorded Nas, who repeatedly pointed at the camera and muttered something about heading to a party -- and at one point, he placed an orange traffic cone on his head.

Our sources say others in the Studio City area noticed Lil Nas, and thought the whole thing was weird enough to report it to police. As it turns out, several people in the area had reported to LAPD that they saw a nude man walking in the road.