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Freedom 250 at the White House will be one of the most secure places on the planet, TMZ Sports has learned.

According to an official from the Department of Homeland Security, Freedom 250, going down on the South Lawn on June 14, has been designated a Level 1 Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) ... meaning multiple federal law enforcement agencies will be involved in keeping fighters, teams, and throngs of fans safe.

Officials take importance, attendance, visibility, and risk assessment into account when designating an event ... and level 1 is reserved for events like the Super Bowl and major marathons.

The Indianapolis 500 and Kentucky Derby have traditionally been SEAR 2, while the Masters is SEAR 3.

Of course, it's a uniquely challenging event to protect ... as upwards of 90k fans are expecting to descend on the area around 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

A large majority of those people will not actually be on the White House grounds, but instead across the street at The Ellipse, where stands and video boards will be set up.

Several thousand fans are expected to be seated around the Octagon on the South Lawn as the Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria headlined card goes down.

Fight Night won't be the only event receiving extra scrutiny when it comes to security ... the UFC Fan Fest on June 13 is also SEAR 1.

Rif Hutton -- a familiar face to TV fans, especially to "Doogie Howser, M.D." devotees -- has died at 73 ... TMZ has learned.

His family tells us the veteran actor passed away at his home in Pasadena, California on Saturday after a battle with brain cancer, which he had been fighting for more than a year. We’re told he was surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his wife and son.

Rif was best known for his role as Dr. Ron Welch on 'Doogie Howser' appearing in 17 episodes of the beloved medical dramedy that helped launch Neil Patrick Harris into stardom.

Here's the booking photo D4vd snapped after being taken to jail following his arrest in the Celeste Rivas murder case.

The mug shot was shown to the media Monday before prosecutors and cops held a press conference to talk about the case.

D4vd was arrested Thursday afternoon ... over 7 months after Celeste's decomposing body was found in the trunk of his Tesla.

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The weather's warming up ... which means it's time to bust out those strappy sandals and summery shoes!

After spending months bundling up in boots, you're probably looking forward to some fun, fashionable footwear.

That's why we've rounded up some of the best sandals and shoes for summer ... check them out!

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Christina Applegate gave her fans a fright last week when it was revealed she'd been in the hospital.

TMZ broke the story ... the actress was admitted to an L.A. hospital late last month, but it's unclear why or how long she was there.

On Monday, she took to Instagram to reassure fans she's OK and thank them for the "outpouring of love and well wishes."

Yolanda Hadid is doing a little spring clean with a luxury twist -- she’s putting her Pennsylvania family farm back on the market ... and yep, she’s sticking to that $10.8 million price tag.

The supermodel-turned-designer opened up on IG Monday, writing that when the 6-bed, 8-bath estate fell out of escrow last year, she chose to see it as a gift -- more time to soak up the serenity. But now the doors are back open!

Yolanda first listed the dreamy Bucks County spread last September ... and it’s not hard to see why it’s commanding that number. The place is basically a wellness sanctuary with countryside chic, fully reimagined from the ground up.

When it comes to making music ... family matters to Drake.

The rapper was snapped filming a new music video in Canada Sunday, and it looks like his son, Adonis, will be making a cameo. The 8-year-old was all smiles as he stepped onto set over the weekend.

During the shoot ... the child was caught on camera behind the wheel of a Toronto cop car, filmed sitting in the driver's seat.

There was a huge fight at a Texas burger joint over the weekend that's gone viral ... and we're learning more about it.

Video of several women beating the hell out of one another spread on social media like wildfire Monday ... and it's pretty tough to watch, it's so brutal. There are kicks and punches all over the place -- while employees just stand by, taking video on their phones.

Waco Police tell TMZ ... officers responded to Whataburger just before 6 AM Sunday ... but everyone was gone by the time officers arrived. They're aware of the video and have seen it ... so there's plenty of evidence if any of the girls come back!

Kash Patel is suing a magazine and a journalist for defamation over a story claiming the FBI director has "alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences."

Patel filed suit Monday against The Atlantic and the woman who wrote the article, Sarah Fitzpatrick ... and he's going after them for $250 million in damages.

The story was published Friday with the headline "Kash Patel's Erratic Behavior Could Cost Him His Job" ... and in Patel's lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, he takes issue with what he claims are "numerous false and defamatory statements of fact."

Katy Perry could be charged for her alleged sexual assault of Ruby Rose from 16 years ago if investigators find evidence of a crime ... prosecutors in Australia say there's no statute of limitations that prevents bringing the case.

As the world knows, Katy is under police investigation following Ruby's stunning claims the singer sexually assaulted her at a nightclub in Melbourne in 2010. We're told if police investigators find evidence of a crime, they can turn the case over to prosecutors, who can then bring charges against Katy.

Jacqueline Harris, a rep for the Office of Public Prosecution in Victoria, Australia, tells us ... "There is no statute of limitations on prosecuting indictable (serious) crimes in Victoria."
Harris went on ... "The law at the time the alleged offence was committed applies to criminal proceedings and sentencing for historical offences."

Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles in "Days of Our Lives," "Melrose Place," and "Starship Troopers," has died after suffering a heart attack, TMZ has confirmed.

Muldoon's sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, tells TMZ ... Patrick went to take a shower Sunday morning after drinking coffee with his girlfriend in their Beverly Hills home.

His girlfriend decided to check on him after he was taking too long and found him unconscious on the bathroom floor, Shanna said. Paramedics rushed over and tried to revive Patrick, according to Shana, but there was nothing anyone could do.

HGTV’s “Renovation Aloha” has landed in seriously hot water -- and this time it’s not about a botched remodel, but something far more sensitive … human remains.

The show is now under scrutiny after an episode allegedly featured ancient Native Hawaiian burial remains -- and state officials say that may have crossed a legal line, according to a report from Hawaii News Now.

The controversy traces back to December 2025, when hosts Kamohai Kalama and Tristyn Kalama were filming on a property in Hilo and came across skeletal remains inside a cave. Instead of that discovery staying behind the scenes, footage of the bones reportedly made it into the show -- triggering immediate concern once it aired.

Taylor Frankie Paul just announced she’s been living with PTSD ... for years.

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star took to her Instagram stories Sunday with a message “for all those that assumed diagnoses” … declaring she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder two years ago.

Taylor writes that she was diagnosed “by more than one therapist” … and muses that it might even be considered Complex PTSD. 

Senator Mark Warner is dealing with an unimaginable loss … his daughter, Madison Warner, has died at just 36 after a long and difficult health battle.

The Virginia Democrat and his wife, Lisa Collis, shared the heartbreaking news Monday morning ... revealing Madison passed away following a “decades-long” fight with juvenile diabetes and other serious health issues.

In an emotional statement, the couple didn’t hold back their grief, saying they’re “heartbroken beyond words” over the loss of their daughter -- who they say brought constant joy into their lives.

“She filled our lives with love and laughter, and her absence leaves an immeasurable void,” the statement reads.