Kyle Busch No. 8 Car Shelved After Death ... Reserved For Son

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No one will race the No. 8 car after Kyle Busch's tragic death ... with Richard Childress Racing announcing the digit will be suspended in his honor until his son, Brexton, is ready to join NASCAR.

The decision was shared on Friday ... with Busch's team saying it will opt to use No. 33 at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend and beyond.

"Kyle Busch was instrumental in the design of RCR’s stylized No. 8 and it has become synonymous with Kyle and an important symbol for his fans and the NASCAR industry," RCR said minutes ago. "No one can carry it forward to the level that he did."

Canadian Actor Stewart McLean Missing Person Case Turns Into Homicide Investigation

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What started as a missing person’s case for TV actor Stewart McLean is now being investigated as a possible homicide  ... according to police.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police have announced they’re transitioning the Canadian actor’s ongoing missing person case into a homicide investigation, which will be led by their Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.

Squamish RCMP says they got a report Monday that Stewart was missing and was last seen at his home in Lions Bay on May 15. And after looking into his disappearance, authorities say they now believe McLean was the victim of a homicide.

Grace Ann Nader Brooks Ain't Got All The Looks ... Mystery Guy Agrees!!!

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Brooks Nader? Not today -- call it "Love This Nader" instead ... 'cause her sister Grace Ann was turning heads while soaking up the French Riviera with a mystery guy!

Check out the pics of Grace Ann sizzling in a tiny yellow bikini on Friday -- showing off her sun-kissed glow while lounging by the water.

While the solo shots were doing plenty on their own ... she wasn’t flying solo! Grace was hanging with a shirtless mystery hunk -- and even though there wasn’t any obvious PDA, they definitely seemed to be getting acquainted with each other.

Donald Trump Sorry Son, the Military Needs Me ... Confirms He's Not Going to Don Jr.'s Wedding

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Donald Trump owes his son, Don Jr., and his bride, Bettina Anderson, a great gift ... because he's officially skipping their wedding down in The Bahamas.

POTUS announced the news on Truth Social Friday afternoon ... telling his followers he would love to be in attendance -- but it's just not a good time for him right now.

He adds it is "important for me to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House" during this time ... but he's wishing them all the best.

Michael Jackson's Estate Calls Accusers' Lawsuit a 'Shakedown' ... Amid Fight to Keep Case Private

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Michael Jackson’s estate is firing back at the late pop star’s former friends, who are suing for alleged sex trafficking ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the estate slammed Edward Cascio and his three siblings, who are locked in a legal battle with the estate over claims they were sexually abused by MJ for years in the 1980s.

The estate said the Cascios were already paid massive settlements of $3.45M each, and "demanded the incredible sum of $213M in 2024.”

Tulsi Gabbard Trump's National Intelligence Dir. Stepping Down ... Husband Has Bone Cancer

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Tulsi Gabbard is exiting President Donald Trump's cabinet ... citing her husband's health as the reason.

The Director of National Intelligence informed POTUS of her resignation Friday, according to Fox News ... which also obtained a copy of her resignation letter.

In the letter, Gabbard expresses her thanks to the prez for being trusted to run such a critical role for the United States ... before revealing her husband -- Abraham Williams -- was recently diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.

TMZ Live Stream Come Into Our Office and Watch News Happen!!!

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You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's just joking around.

Your comments are a big part of the stream, and the staff spends a lot of time speaking directly to you. Every day is different!

We also use our live stream to produce our "TMZ Live" TV show.

Gen-Z Faves Heading Into The American Music Awards

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Calling all you mighty Millennials, ballin' Boomers, groovy Gen X-ers, and everyone else ...

The American Music Awards are on Monday, and unlike other award shows, the AMAs are fan-driven. We’re showcasing the hottest Gen Z nominees of 2026, backed by stats that prove their popularity.

And of course, we’ve included honorable millennial mentions -- all of whom Gen Z loves, too!

Check out the gallery and vote!

Toledo, Ohio Call the Kindergarten Cops ... Fight Breaks Out at Graduation

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Check out this school of literal hard knocks in Ohio ... where a brawl broke out at kindergarten graduation!

This fight broke out at the Queen Apostles School in Toledo Thursday morning ... with CBS News reporting it began over a seating dispute between attendees.

While we don't see the incident that started the fight, the whole auditorium quickly falls into chaos ... with multiple adults throwing down in the fracas.

'MobLand' Tom Hardy Not Out For Sure... But It Might Not Even Matter!!!

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There's a report going around that Tom Hardy has been fired from his hit show "MobLand" after clashes with producers ... but TMZ has learned that's not exactly the case.

According to a source with direct knowledge ... while there is a good chance Tom may not return to the Paramount+ series ... the door is not totally shut. We're told the situation is fluid.

According to Puck ... Tom was canned after one too many behind-the-scenes clashes with producers Jez Butterworth and David Glasser. Butterworth allegedly said it was him or TH ... and Paramount chose Butterworth, says Puck.

Floyd Mayweather Sues Over Alleged $175M Fraud ... Claims Missing Jewelry, Jet, and Money

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Floyd Mayweather says he got cleaned out to the tune of $175M ... claiming a former close associate ran a years-long scheme that allegedly drained his bank accounts, hijacked real estate deals, pawned off his jewelry and even made his private jet disappear.

According to a bombshell lawsuit, obtained by TMZ Sports, Floyd claims Jona Rechnitz spent years gaining his trust ... before allegedly becoming the boxer's de facto money manager, real estate guy and banking middleman.

Now, Mayweather says it was all one giant setup.

Ms. Rachel Fellow Parents, Show Some Love For Danny Go ... After Son's Tragic Death

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Ms. Rachel is showing her support for fellow children's entertainer Danny Go ... after his son passed away.

The YouTuber shared a post encouraging members of the "parent and caregiver community" to turn on Danny Go and send thoughts and prayers to him and his family.

She says she's very sorry for their loss ... and she's thinking of their "son's amazing joy and their immense pride."

YouTuber Danny Go Son Dead at 14

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Viral YouTube star Danny Go is grieving the heartbreaking loss of his young son after a long health battle.

Danny Go -- real name Daniel Coleman -- announced Friday on Instagram that his son died at age 14 ... writing, “Isaac Daniel Coleman 10/3/11 – 5/21/26.”

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“Oh my sweet boy. There’s so much I want to say, but I don’t know how yet. I already miss you so much, and the pain in my heart is far more than I can process,” he began.

'Love On The Spectrum' Abbey Romeo David Was Chapter One ... Ready for What's Next!!!

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"Love on the Spectrum" star Abbey Romeo crushed her fans when news broke of her split from costar David Isaacman ... but she’s making one thing crystal clear -- breaking up was the right move!

Abbey stopped by the "Tea Time with Raven and Miranda" podcast and admitted she wouldn’t be where she is today without David ... but also said she’s changed a lot over the last four years.

Abbey explained the relationship was an important starting point for her ... hinting it helped her figure out what she actually wants from love.

Zayn Malik Viciously Targeted By Water Bottles At Fan Event!!!

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Zayn Malik had one fan who seriously needed to cool off ... 'cause things got way too heated when some water bottles came flying his way during a fan event!

Check it out -- video from Zayn’s Q&A at Banquet Records in Kingston, England, Thursday night shows two water bottles getting launched from behind the crowd ... with one smacking the guy standing next to him and Zayn ducking to avoid the second.

At first glance, you might think it was just an overexcited fan moment gone wrong ... but other angles appear to show one woman looking seriously fired up -- pointing, shouting, and seemingly directing her frustration straight at Zayn.

'Real Housewives' Star Erika Jayne $25M Lawsuit Settled at Last Minute Before Trial

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Erika Jayne won't be heading to trial in her monster $25 million legal war tied to ex-husband Tom Girardi ... because the whole thing was settled at the last minute.

Lawyers informed the judge Thursday the case had officially been resolved ... just days before jury selection was supposed to kick off.

The lawsuit stemmed from the collapse of Girardi's now-defunct law firm, Girardi Keese, with the bankruptcy trustee accusing Erika and her companies of burning through more than $25M in firm funds on glam expenses and personal bills.