James Van Der Beek Friends Helped With Down Payment on Texas Ranch

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James Van Der Beek's friends stepped up to help him secure a down payment on his family's Texas ranch before he passed away ... his rep revealed.

People spoke to the rep about the $4.7 million Texas Ranch, which, as we reported, he bought on January 9 ... and the rep told the outlet his family wanted to stop paying rent and start paying a mortgage, and some helpful friends made that dream a reality.

As we mentioned ... James and his family moved to the ranch in 2020 -- but, they were only renting the property for the first 5+ years.

University of Northern Iowa Football Star Parker Sutherland Dead at 18

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Parker Sutherland -- a college football standout at the University of Northern Iowa -- has died ... the school announced Saturday.

The college freshman passed away Saturday morning -- just 10 days before his birthday -- the school announced ... declining to provide a cause of death out of respect for the family.

UNI head coach Todd Stepsis said his heart goes out to the Sutherlands ... adding the young man "embodied everything we look for in a UNI Football Panther." He highlighted Parker's character, humility, toughness, and love of others.

Stars & Scars You Be the Judge

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James Van Der Beek's costars and fans mourn his death, Cardi B goes in hard on ICE, Olympians go for gold in the sack, and Jill Zarin gets sacked for blasting Bad Bunny. So, we gotta ask ...

Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Harvey and Mark Connect the Dots

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Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper has eluded authorities for 2 weeks, but the ransom note TMZ received is of intense interest to the FBI, and Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos both agree ... it may be the key to cracking the case.

H&M's latest "2 Angry Men" podcast makes it clear ... the FBI is laser focused on that ransom letter, for reasons we cannot publicly discuss. They are also interested in the man who has sent TMZ 3 demand emails asking for bitcoin in return for giving up the kidnapper's name. BTW ... the man says the kidnapper is the "main individual" -- meaning there's more than one person involved.

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Law enforcement's dramatic move Friday night apparently did not yield results, but there are a number of clues, including unknown DNA found in Nancy's house. It's currently being analyzed.

Early PRESIDENT'S DAY DEALS Laptops, Fitness Trackers & More!

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There's no better way to celebrate our Founding Fathers than by indulging in the time-honored tradition of Presidents' Day sales!

If you've been considering splurging on some big ticket items, now's the time to score on in-demand tech like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 or a Ninja air fryer.

So go ahead, make our forefathers proud by taking advantage of these early deals!

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Winter Olympics Canadian Curler Tells Opponent to 'F*** Off'!!!

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Canadians might generally be known for their polite manners, but those apparently didn't travel with one curling competitor to Milan for the Winter Olympics ... because he threw some NSFW language at an opponent.

Marc Kennedy -- a four-time Olympian for The Great White North -- got into a shouting match with Sweden's Oskar Eriksson during a tense match Friday.

Eriksson claimed Kennedy -- the athlete throwing the rock in curling -- was touching it again after initially releasing it ... a violation of the rules.

The Canadian flew into a rage when the Swede called his integrity into question ... telling his opponent, "I haven't done it once. You can f*** off."

Nancy Guthrie SWAT Makes Its Move In Her Kidnapping, Here's The Latest

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The swat operation Friday night -- leading to the detention of a driver in the Tucson area and the search of a home -- appears to be something other than a direct lead from the ransom note TMZ received.

Harvey Levin appeared on CNN Saturday morning, breaking down the limited information we know at this time. A law enforcement source involved in the investigation told him this morning neither the ransom note we received nor the reward demand emails we received were the trigger for last night's action.

We have not confirmed, but it appears ... the main target last night was someone in a vehicle in the Tucson area. Again, it appears but is not confirmed ... the search of the house is connected to the traffic stop. 2 people were taken out of the house, and it was searched for several hours.

Justina Valentine Fire-Hot Snaps To Celebrate Bday!!!🔥

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Justina Valentine is 39 and looking great ... and if you need receipts, this gallery’s got 'em!

The birthday babe knows exactly how to crank up the heat -- and it’s not just the signature red hair, 'cause those barely-there bikinis are doing all the talking and showing off every curve.

Justina’s body confidence is on full blast, keeping it on-brand in fiery red ... no matter what corner of the globe she’s posing in.

So go ahead -- scroll, stare, and celebrate. Justina’s blowing out candles and serving looks. Happy Birthday!

Rihanna Wardrobe Malfunction ... No Butts About It!

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Rihanna went to support A$AP Rocky's fashion pursuits ... but her outfit gained the most attention when she accidentally flashed her backside.

The singer-songwriter stepped out in an all-black ensemble Friday night to attend her man's AWGE fashion show in New York City ... and her leather jacket opened a bit too wide and revealed the star's famous derrière.

Check it out ... the jacket's skirt is split in the back and the split reaches just a bit too high up her legs, revealing the bottom of her bottom.

Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift 'Wood' You Be My Valentine???

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Travis Kelce's love was the key that opened Taylor Swift's thighs ... and he's looking to pass that on this Valentine's Day in the form of a virtual card!

See it for yourself -- the official X account for "New Heights" -- Travis and Jason Kelce's hit podcast -- shared a photo of a grinning Kelce from the podcast on a red background.

The card reads, "Wood you be my Valentine?" ... and features a prominent redwood tree in the upper left corner.

Bianca Censori Squeezes In Spa Day ... & Purple Tights!!!

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Bianca Censori will look picture-perfect for her hubby Kanye West for Valentine's Day -- 'cause she was out getting a spa touch-up the day before!

Check it out -- a photog caught her headed out of a Los Angeles medspa Friday looking as radiant as ever ... and showing off what her mama gave her in one of her signature curve-hugging outfits.

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The architectural designer dolled up in a pair of lavender tights that left little to the imagination and an off-the-shoulder chocolate brown blouse ... finishing the body-contouring look with a pair of white heels.

Wiz Khalifa Dad Suddenly Dies at 63 Years Old

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Wiz Khalifa's father, Laurence W. Thomaz, has died.

The rapper shared the sad news on social media Friday, noting ... "I will always love him, miss him and be [grateful] for the things he taught me."

He did not reveal a cause of death, but said it "was sudden." He added ... "Seeing how many people love and respected him" made him happy ... noting, "I know he’s proud that he left a positive impact on this earth. Literally all he ever wanted."

Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Police Detain Man In Handcuffs

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Police reportedly detained at least 3 people in connection with the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping ... and now we're seeing the first image of a man in handcuffs.

FOX News Digital obtained the photo showing the man sitting half in and half out of a Pima County Sheriff vehicle surrounded by law enforcement in Tucson, Arizona, on Friday night. The man's hands are cuffed in front of him with a hoodie partially covering his face.

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Sources told FOX ... Pima County deputies pulled the man over in a Range Rover during a traffic stop in the parking lot of a Culver's restaurant about 2 miles from Nancy's home.

White House See Our Valentine's Day Cards, Featuring Shackled Nicolás Maduro!

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Move aside, Melania -- Donald Trump's White House is celebrating Valentine's Day with some cheeky cards that applaud the administration's accomplishments ... while mocking the left.

Check out the V-Day cards the White House posted to ring in the holiday -- the first shows handcuffed and blindfolded Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro being flown out of Venezuela after the U.S. captured him in January, with the saying ... "You captured my heart."

Next up shows the prez holding an executive order that reads "UR My Valentine" ... while another has a photo of Sen. Chris Van Hollen sitting with former ICE detainee Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador. The image is framed in a heart and shares 2 messages -- "My love for you is as strong as Democrats love for illegal aliens" and "I'd fly 1,537 miles to have a drink with you!"

Cardi B Crashes Down During 'Little Miss Drama' Dance!

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The "B" in Cardi B might stand for "bruise" after she took a serious tumble off a chair during her "Little Miss Drama" tour in Las Vegas Friday night.

Check out the clip -- the "I Like It" singer is in the middle of showing off some sexy moves while performing her "Thotiana" remix when the chair slips out from under her, sending her slamming onto the ground on her behind. The pro she is, Cardi doesn't miss a beat and continues performing while thrusting her hips high into the air.

She doesn't fully ignore the blunder, though -- she cracks a joke, blaming the government! Remember, just a few days ago, she dissed ICE at her opening show -- and the feds clapped back by shading her stripping past.

Lauren Conrad Celebrates 40th Birthday 'Laguna Beach' Style

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Lauren Conrad turned the big 4-0 earlier this month -- but her birthday bash brought her all the way back to her high school days on 'Laguna Beach.'

The former star of the popular reality show enjoyed a high school-themed 40th bday bash, which captured the spirit of her actual high school prom that was filmed for one of the "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County" episodes from 2004.

On Friday, Lauren posted a carousel of Instagram photos from her "Senior, Senior Prom" soiree and, as you can see, she's beaming from ear to ear with all of her friends and her musician husband William Tell.