Rihanna 'R9' ALBUM FINALLY DROPPING ... Or Is It Just Another Anniversary?!?
Rihanna just made a grand social media announcement and no, it's not from Savage X Fenty ... her profile picture and header has been updated with her album titles.
On Tuesday, Riri's longtime label, Roc Nation, revealed this Friday marks the 20th anniversary of the island gal having everyone do the "Pon de Replay" via her debut album, "Music of the Sun."
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The social drop also rattled off all her album titles from "MOTS" to the final one, "Anti" with a promise to deliver new merch.
French Montana & Dubai Princess We're Engaged 💍
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Allow TMZ Hip Hop to be the first to offer congratulations to French Montana and Sheikha Mahra, a Princess of Dubai ... the "royal" couple have an engagement to celebrate!!!
Love seems to be swirling in the air amid the pre-NFL season engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ... but a rep for French tells us the couple got engaged during Paris Fashion Week in June, shortly after he stunted on the runway.
The two have been spotted together since 2024, from everywhere from mosques, to upscale restaurants in Dubai and Morocco, to magnifying their love at the Pont des Arts in Paris, and enjoying desert escapades by camelback.
Brooke Hogan Certain There's No Foul Play in Hulk's Death ... After Seeing Hulk's Body
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Brooke Hogan says there was no foul play in her father Hulk's death ... saying she can rest easier since she's now seen the body.
We caught up with the reality star on "TMZ Live" Wednesday ... and, she says she wants to keep it real with fans of the late wrestler ... telling them she's satisfied everything is "on the up and up."
She says she never expected murder or anything like that, but she wanted to see the evidence for herself to put her mind at ease.
Lindsey Pelas Busts Through IG With Busty Bikini 'Shoot!
From Playboy to Sports Illustrated, American model and actress Lindsey Pelas has blessed many camera lenses ... but her latest bikini photoshoot is hands down her greatest!
Check it out ... Linsdey is known for her luscious looks and curvaceous bod, and this white-hot bathing suit is only givin' her more clout ... rightfully so!
Pelas pulled up her shirt to show off her assets, and provided a full-length selfie for her 8.4 million IG followers. Obviously, your eyes may wander, but don't forget to scope out her gold gladiator sandals!
We don't want to spoil all the fun, so 'nuff said ... Check out the gallery 'cuz these hot shots are about to burn in your head 🤯!
And stick around, 'cuz we're droppin' all the white-hot bikinis on Friday, to kick off Labor Day Weekend!
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'Nip/Tuck' Star Dylan Walsh Stroke Led to Car Crash ... According to Rep
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"Nip/Tuck" star Dylan Walsh's serious car crash in New Jersey is taking an interesting twist ... with his rep telling TMZ the actor suffered a stroke behind the wheel.
TMZ broke the story ... police say moments after police responded when Dylan's SUV swerved into oncoming traffic and slammed into two utility poles, he said his crew had been drinking at a restaurant/bar -- and he appeared "very red and looked very confused" when talking to officers. Dylan's wife, kids and another adult were riding with him in the car.
Cops say they found an open cooler bag inside the vehicle containing multiple empty and open White Claw Hard Seltzer cans.
Minneapolis School Shooting Gunshot Wound To The Head ... Police Dispatch Audio
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Law enforcement responding to a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school called for a bunch of medical personnel and resources to handle a large number of gunshot victims ... including one person who took a bullet to the head ... police dispatch audio reveals.
Listening to police radio, it's clear something awful is unfolding at Annunciation Catholic School ... officers say someone is suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, and that's just one of many victims.
Police call for a "a lot more medical" and say they need help clearing roads so ambulances can come pick up victims and transport them to hospitals.
Cardi B FOH With This Security Guard Case ... She's Just Tryna Get Paid!!!

Cardi B returned to the stand Wednesday in court to defend herself against assault allegations made by a former security guard -- and she suspects a cash grab!!!
The prosecutor was questioning Cardi about her and Emani Ellis' social media posts in the aftermath of an alleged altercation at a Beverly Hills obstetrician's office in 2018.
Cardi said her fans got wind of Ellis "posting lies" about the incident at the time, and she told the prosecutor she blew it off ... claiming Ellis is just trying to get money from her. When asked why she thinks the civil suit is a ploy for payment, Cardi bluntly said "because she's suing me for $24 million."
Emmanuel Haro 'Strong Indication' of Location of Baby's Remains ... Infant Was Abused, D.A. Says
Investigators have issued an update in the search for missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro ... a day after the boy's parents, Jake and Rebecca, were hit with felony murder charges.
The Haros appeared in court in Riverside, California Tuesday ... and now, Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin, San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus, and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco are speaking out -- sharing new details of the now-national case.

Hestrin said investigators have a "strong indication where the remains of Baby Emmanuel are" ... alleging the missing child was a victim of extended abuse and succumbed to injuries from that abuse. He noted no confession was made by either Jake or Rebecca in jail.
Abby and Brittany Hensel From Grocery Run to the Dog Groomer ... Family Life in Full Swing!!!
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Abby and Brittany Hensel are deep in family mode with Abby’s hubby Josh Bowling -- weeks after welcoming their first kid ... and even the family dog joined the outing.
The famous conjoined twins were spotted keeping it low-key over the weekend in their Minnesota hometown -- dropping their labradoodle at the groomer while Josh handled a grocery run at the local market.
The whole crew looked happy and settled -- truly in the thick of family life. With a newborn in the mix, things are clearly busy.
Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting Suspect Identified
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12:35 PM PT -- FBI Director Kash Patel announced an update to the case on X ... saying the suspect was "identified as Robin Westman, a male born as Robert Westman." Patel said the FBI is investigating the shooting as domestic terrorism and a "hate crime targeting Catholics."
Updates on the shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) August 27, 2025 @FBIDirectorKash
The FBI is investigating this shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and hate crime targeting Catholics.
There were 2 fatalities, an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old. In addition, 14 children and 3 adults were injured.
The… https://t.co/ErFZpSieKS
Minneapolis Police earlier Wednesday referred to the suspected shooter as a man in his early 20s.
The Minneapolis Catholic school shooting suspect has been identified ... according to multiple reports.
The Associated Press reports 23-year-old Robin Westman is believed to be the gunman who attacked the Annunciation Catholic School in the city Wednesday morning.
Local outlets KARE and KSTP also report sources have confirmed the same name. NBC News reports the same name, and said law enforcement officials confirmed Westman posted multiple videos online referencing violence.
Travis Kelce Kept Engagement News From Chiefs
Travis Kelce apparently didn't even trust some of his own teammates with the news of his engagement to Taylor Swift ... as a second Chiefs player just revealed he was also kept in the dark.
Noah Gray -- who's in tight end meetings daily with Kelce -- told reporters on Wednesday he found out about the proposal just like everyone else ... as he was scrolling through Instagram on Tuesday.

Gray, though, made it clear he wasn't upset about it all ... explaining he's actually thrilled for his buddy and his future bride.
Offset My Vow? Never To Get Married Again ... Warns Men Against It Too!!!

One of Offset’s all-time worst experiences? Sounds like marriage -- he swears he’ll never be a groom again … and even advised other men to run from the altar!
On the "Full Send" podcast, the rapper laid it out ... at 33, he’s done the whole marriage thing with Cardi B, raised three kids ... and in his mind, that mission’s already complete.
Offset doubled down ... even warning host Kyle Forgeard, who dreams of settling down, not to do it unless he’s ready to flip his whole life upside down.
Syko Stu Alert & Talking ... Says Wrestler Who Stopped Raja Jackson
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Good news for Stuart "Syko Stu" Smith on the medical front ... the pro wrestler is conscious and communicating from his hospital bed, according to Douglas Malo, the man who came to the rescue and stopped Raja Jackson during the brutal attack.
"[Stu] remembers mostly what happened during the early parts of the day. He's talking a little bit. He's alert. He's still got some injuries that are very serious. Not, like, life-threatening serious, but, facial injuries, stuff like that," Malo told TMZ Sports.
Smith has been hospitalized since the violent and ugly incident on Saturday ... which could've been significantly worse if Malo hadn't stepped in and stopped Raja's attack.
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Minneapolis 2 Kids Killed in Catholic School Shooting ... 17 People Injured, Suspect Dead

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12:35 PM PT -- FBI Director Kash Patel announced an update to the case on X ... saying the suspect was "identified as Robin Westman, a male born as Robert Westman." Patel said the FBI is investigating the shooting as domestic terrorism and a "hate crime targeting Catholics."
10:40 AM PT -- The Associated Press reports an unnamed law enforcement official says authorities identified the shooting suspect as Robin Westman ... local outlets KARE and KSTP also report sources have confirmed the same name. NBC News reports the same name, and said law enforcement officials confirmed Westman posted multiple videos online referencing violence.
Police rushed to a Catholic school in Minneapolis in response to a shooting Wednesday morning during Mass ... at least two children are dead and as many as 17 people were injured.
According to KSTP-TV, dozens of law enforcement officers responded to the pre-K through 8th-grade Annunciation Catholic School around 8:40 AM local time. Personnel from the FBI, Minnesota State Patrol, Minneapolis Police and ATF were at the scene, according to local reports.
The suspected shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene. At least 16 kids are being treated at local hospitals, according to CNN.
Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift Go 'Crazy' At Our Strip Club!!! ... Co-Ed Bach Party Offer
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Travis Kelce's best man and Taylor Swift's maid of honor have it easy when it comes to pre-wedding planning ... 'cause a Las Vegas gentlemen's club wants to host a co-ed bachelor party -- complete with more than 100 "beautiful entertainers."
The Crazy Horse 3, one of the most popular strip clubs in Sin City, shared the proposal to TMZ Sports ... just days after the Kansas City Chiefs star and the singer announced their engagement.
The offer includes a "blowout party" at the 40,000+ square-foot upscale venue ... complete with unlimited champagne and lap dances from their best-looking dancers performing to Swift's music all night long.