'Baywatch' Reboot L.A.'s Hottest Dive In to Audition!!! 👙🛟

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"Baywatch" is back ... and so are the babes! TMZ was at the casting call to capture all the chaos as the beach filled with L.A.'s finest -- and we don't mean the cops! 😏

Watch the video ... the worlds of BBLs, double-Ds and CPR all collided Wednesday as actors and actresses vied for the dream job of slow-running on the beach.

One 77-year-old hopeful actually worked on the original as a stuntwoman for Pamela Anderson! She said Pamela was very nice to work with ... "she just didn't want to ruin her hair" by jumping in the water.

Las Vegas Cops Nab Woman for Leaving Her Pooch at Airport!!!

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Dog owners are usually asked to pick up after their dog ... but authorities in Las Vegas just wanted a woman to pick up her actual dog and take it with her -- and they arrested her when she allegedly wouldn't.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shared video of officers confronting an irresponsible dog owner at her flight departure gate ... telling her they're going to walk her back to where she left her dog tied up at the ticket counter.

The clip then cuts to security camera footage which shows this individual arriving with her dog and stopping to chat with the woman at the checked bag desk.

Renee Zellweger & Ant Anstead Sued Over Injury on His Rental Property Patio

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Renee Zellweger and her boyfriend, Ant Anstead, are in a legal battle with a woman who claims she was seriously injured while visiting the couple at their rental home ... TMZ has learned.

The Oscar winner and Ant were sued by a woman named Tracey Bryn Belland ... Belland claims Renee and Ant were living in a home in Laguna Beach, California, that Ant was renting. Belland says she was injured during a visit to the home on August 14, 2024, when she tripped and fell on the patio.

According to the suit, filed the first week of February, Belland says a “thin rug had been placed over a hole, which caused her to stumble over the uneven surface, resulting in an injury to her right knee.”

Belland said she was forced to undergo treatment for her injuries. She said she will continue to deal with pain from the fall.

Rapper Lil Poppa Dead at 25

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Lil Poppa -- a popular rapper based out of Jacksonville, Florida -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office in Georgia tells TMZ ... the rapper -- real name Janarious Mykel Wheeler -- was pronounced dead today at 11:23 AM ET.

His cause of death was not immediately released.

Lil Poppa was signed to Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group (CMG) and has released several hit tracks over the last few years, including "Love & War," "Mind Over Matter," and "HAPPY TEARS."

When Your Skin Betrays You 😡 Hot Girls Use Pimple Patches

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Nothing can ruin your mood faster than an uninvited pimple popping up to completely take over your face.

And while there's no way to make it magically disappear, you can definitely stop your breakout in its tracks.

With skincare essentials like pimple patches and purifying balms, your skin will bounce back in no time because these blemish-fighting tools don't just cover things up … they get to the root of the problem too.

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Quinton Aaron Seen For First Time Since Spinal Stroke

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Quinton Aaron is well on the road to recovery and looking great ... according to this first photo of the actor since he was hospitalized for a spinal stroke last month.

Check out the pic, provided by Quinton to us ... we're told it was taken last week, and as you can see, the 'Blind Side' star is in great spirits -- throwing up a peace sign while hanging with his younger brother, Jarred.

We’re told Jarred has not left Quinton’s bedside, and the bond between the two remains strong.

The release of this photo follows news of Jarred's restraining order against Margarita Aaron -- the woman who allegedly misrepresented herself as Quinton's wife to both Quinton and the medical staff tending to him.

Cam Newton A Woman's Value Declines With Each Kid!!!

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Here's a new controversial comment from noted intellectual Cam Newton ... "Women's value get lower the more children that they have."

The former NFL quarterback is already getting tons of backlash for the statement ... which is from his guest appearance on the "It's Giving - Podcast" with Sarah Fontenot.

Cam, who has 9 children with 3 different women, was responding to Sarah asking him, "Do you feel like women's value gets lowered when they have multiple children by multiple men?"

Actor Peter Greene Died After Accidentally Shooting Himself

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Peter Greene fatally shot himself ... TMZ has learned.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City tells us Peter's official cause of death is a gunshot wound of the left axilla with injury of the brachial artery ... and the manner of death has been classified as an accident.

In other words, Peter accidentally shot himself in the left armpit, and the bullet damaged the artery that supplies blood to the arm, elbow, forearm, and hand.

Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping FBI Contacts Mexican Law Enforcement ... TMZ Receives New Ransom Demand

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The FBI has reached out to authorities in Mexico, in the hunt for Nancy Guthrie and her kidnapper, TMZ has learned ... and TMZ has received a new ransom note.

Law enforcement sources involved in the investigation tell us ... the FBI has contacted Mexican federal law enforcement to spread the word to various police agencies. We're told so far there have been no solid leads.

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Our sources say the FBI believes it's possible Nancy was taken across the border, but it's unlikely it happened directly after the kidnapping. Authorities have checked Border Patrol cameras and other electronic devices, and they came up dry. That said, our sources say it's possible Nancy could have been taken across the border at some other time. Of course, there are ways to evade authorities when crossing the border.

TMZ has obtained another ransom note -- this one a highly sophisticated demand involving a cryptocurrency other than bitcoin. The email demands a dollar amount similar to the $6 million ransom demand in the previous email we received, days after the kidnapping. This email graphically describes the consequences if the ransom isn't paid.

Chix On Netflix ... Guess The Hot Actress !

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Hollywood's packed with HOT CHICKS, but can you guess this stunning star from Netflix?!

"I You Care A Lot" that she's costarred with Hollywood greats like Rosamund Pike and Chris Messina ...

Untie the unknown by sliding into the gallery!

Once you've scored the babe above, see if you can score this Netflix word ...

Armie Hammer's Mom Canceled Men Deserve a Voice ... So I'm Giving It To Them!!!

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Armie Hammer’s mom Dru Hammer is diving headfirst into "cancel culture" controversy ... launching a podcast to give disgraced men a mic -- and she’s telling TMZ exactly why.

We caught up with Dru on "TMZ Live" Wednesday, and she explained her new podcast "Hollywood and Divine" was born out of her personal experience watching her son face explosive accusations ... saying she wants to give career-damaged men a chance to either clear their names or show real remorse.

Catch the clip -- Dru admits she fully expects backlash, especially with her eyebrow-raising dream guest list that includes Kanye West, Matt Lauer, Danny Masterson, and more.

Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet Love at First Bite!!!

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Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were like high school sweethearts Tuesday night ... we got shots of them making out during a pizza date in L.A.

Check out the pics ... the couple got shelter from the Southern California rain inside Flour Pizzeria & Cafe ... and we're told the spot locked its doors to all other customers.

The two looked so in love as they sat at the counter devouring some 'za ... and each other!

Photogs were able to grab some pretty steamy shots of the pair locking lips.

It's winter in L.A., but these two know how to keep it hot ... That's amore!

Avan Jogia TMZ Falls Head Over Heels ... Literally!!!😍

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Avan Jogia’s soooo ridiculously fine, he had our field producer Seleah Bussey falling for him -- literally (!!!) -- and yes, we got the dramatic mid-interview wipeout on camera!!

We caught up with the heartthrob in NYC to get the latest on his wedding plans with Halsey ... but the convo came to a screeching halt when Seleah suddenly stumbled backward and hit the ground in a full-blown crash landing.

Catch the clip ... Avan didn’t miss a beat, rushing to help her up like a total gentleman … even checking on her with a smooth "you okay, lovely?" that honestly could’ve finished the job. 🥰

Seleah took the fall like a champ -- even sacrificing a nail in the line of duty -- but TMZ still delivered, 'cause we got Avan's wedding update before he made his exit ... catch the clip to hear it!

Shia LaBeouf Erratic Behavior on Movie Set ... Months Before Arrest, Sources Say

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Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans this week on two counts of simple battery charges ... and TMZ has learned some colleagues were concerned about him while shooting his latest film.

The veteran actor finished filming "The Rooster Prince" just a few months ago ... and TMZ is told he showed some troubling signs at times.

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Our sources say that, for the most part, LaBeouf was a consummate pro ... but they say he also displayed erratic behavior ... including intense mood swings. We're told it was enough that some peeps on set wondered if he might be facing personal troubles -- especially given his checkered past.

Michael Rubin Staffer Arrested at L.A. Home for Grand Theft

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Michael Rubin's got an alleged crook under his roof ... or, at least he did, until she was hauled out of his Hollywood Hills mansion in handcuffs ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us they responded to a call for grand theft at the Fanatics CEO's home Wednesday around 8:30 AM. After conducting their investigation, we're told a female staffer was arrested for stealing from Rubin.

It is unclear exactly what was taken from the home, or whether Rubin -- who has an estimated net worth between $11.6 billion and $12.3 billion -- was around at the time. We know he's still in L.A. on the heels of the NBA All-Star weekend, but he is not the one who called police ... according to our sources.

'Ms. Shirley' Raines Cause of Death Revealed

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Shirley Raines -- also known as activist and founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, "Ms. Shirley" -- passed away from hypertensive heart disease.

Shirley's daughter Danielle confirmed the news to TMZ ... telling us Shirley had a history of high blood pressure, which she was being treated for at the time of her passing.

A private service is scheduled for next Monday ... while a public one will be held at a later date.