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Mario Edgardo Garcia-Aquino, the youth soccer coach charged with murdering a California teenager, is so dangerous to young men that he needs to be taken off the streets -- that’s what the alleged victim's lawyer is saying.

Luis Carrillo was at an L.A. courthouse for Mario's arraignment Wednesday, where Luis straight-up told us Mario deserves life behind bars at the very least ... and he thinks the D.A. might even push for the death penalty -- but if they do, that decision would ultimately be up to the jury.

Catch the clip, because Luis doesn't hold back. He calls Mario a cold-blooded killer and breaks it down, saying he had no business being in a job where he was around young boys in the first place.

The celebs are OBSESSED over Labubus. And if you aren't so sure what these adorable fluffy collectibles are, you've come to the right place!

Celebs like BLACKPINK's Lisa and Rosé both got their hands on these Pop Mart collectible figurines, and Bretman Rock and Olivia Attwood also snagged up the fuzzy plushies.

While some Labubus come in plus-size, YouTuber Adelaine Morin's roundup is part of the latest drop: the "Big Into Energy Series."

JoJo Siwa's spilling more tea on her Kath Ebbs split ... and she’s finally addressing the topic on everyone's lips -- Chris Hughes, and whether he blew up the relationship.

The "Dance Moms" alum hit up "The Viall Files" podcast -- setting the record straight that Chris, who she met on "Celebrity Big Brother," had zero to do with the breakup. According to her, they just built a solid friendship and share a super special bond.

JoJo went on to explain that Chris -- a former "Love Island UK" heartthrob -- is the other half of a friendship unlike anything she’s ever had. But again -- he had nothing to do with her split from Kath, she insists!

Harvey Weinstein accuser Miriam Haley got emotional as she testified for a second time about the time she claims he sexually assaulted her in his Manhattan apartment.

Miriam, a former television production assistant, took the stand Wednesday in Weinstein's retrial and told the jury about an alleged 2006 rape.

Weinstein's accuser says he invited her over to his Manhattan apartment after getting her a ticket to the "Clerks II" movie premiere in Los Angeles, and she accepted the invite.

Henry Ruggs isn't giving up on his NFL career as he serves his lengthy prison sentence -- so says his former teammate, Josh Jacobs, who claims the wide receiver is training his ass off behind bars.

Ruggs is currently serving three to 10 years for a high-speed crash on November 2, 2021, in which he slammed his Corvette into Tina Tintor's vehicle, killing her and her dog.

The 26-year-old will be eligible for parole in 2026 ... and if he does end up getting out, Jacobs said he will look to return to his day job.

The high-profile trial of the "Grandpa Robbers" accused of targeting Kim Kardashian in a $10-million jewelry heist in Paris continued Wednesday ... with the accused ringleader taking the stand.

The 68-year-old man known as "Old Omar" was forced to respond to questions in court via handwritten notes -- he's deaf and mute, and read questions from a typed transcript. His responses were projected on a screen in the courtroom, where he denied he was the leader of the gang.

Omar -- real name Aomar Aït Khedache -- admits he was part of the gang that broke into Kim Kardashian's hotel room during Paris Fashion Week in October 2016 ... but he denies being the head of the group, as prosecutors allege.

Megan Thee Stallion has partnered with the Popeyes restaurant chain for years, and it appears the H-Town hottie is stepping out on her own and building her own chicken shack!!!

On Tuesday, Meg donned a hard hat and joined the construction crew for a tour at her developing Popeyes location -- In Miami.

Judging from the early aughts, Meg's Popeyes will be one big party.

Forget 100 guys vs. a gorilla ... can one unsuspecting referee withstand the impact of a flying portable s***er?? The answer is a big, fat nope!!

Video is making rounds on social media this week ... showing an official who was helping out at some intramural soccer matches at Penn State running for cover as a wild storm approached.

Unfortunately for the zebra, a portable toilet came out of nowhere and decked the guy.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is at it again -- and this time, he's coming for the stuff in your tap water, claiming fluoride is basically brain poison ... especially for kids.

During a White House Cabinet meeting Wednesday, RFK Jr. went off the deep end -- proclaiming he and his team are pushing to change federal regulations over fluoride in drinking water ... because, according to him, the science apparently shows a link between fluoride exposure and low IQ in kids.

In the Health and Human Services Secretary's own words about fluoride today ... "The more you get, the stupider you are" -- adding that America needs smart kids, not ones being dumbed down by their drinking water.

There won’t be a first dance for Selena Gomez and fiancé Benny Blanco -- and no, it’s not because they’re trying to be edgy, or worse, because the wedding’s off.

Selena spilled the tea on the "Table Manners" podcast with Jessie and Lennie Ware, admitting that having all eyes on her would probably make her feel a bit embarrassed -- hence, no first dance.

Benny chimed in too, cutting to the chase -- it’s simply because Selena’s a bit shy.

1:41 PM PT -- CBS is calling B.S. on Bill Belichick's claims ... saying in a statement Wednesday, "there were no preconditions or limitations" on topics they could broach during the conversation.

"This was confirmed repeatedly with his publisher before the interview took place," a CBS News spokesperson said, "and after it was completed."

Bill Belichick is racing to Jordon Hudson's side ... defending his girlfriend's behavior during that awkward CBS interview -- while bashing the media company for the way it handled the now-infamous sit-down.

Ben Affleck has done a lot of cool things over his 52 years walking the planet ... but says the opportunity to run routes for Tom Brady was one of the greatest days of his life!!

The "Accountant 2" star chopped it up with Jason and Travis Kelce on the latest episode of "New Heights" ... and at one point in the convo, the brothers asked all about his one-on-one training sesh with the GOAT when they were vacationing at the same spot.

"To this day, aside from the birth of my children, that was the greatest day of my life," he said.

Two women who authorities believe were in the country illegally got emotional as they were escorted in handcuffs to their removal flight ... and only TMZ has video.

Footage from LAX on Tuesday shows two women being escorted to a flight to remove them from the country ... and the video picks up with them cuffed and shackled in the back of a van.

The women appear hesitant to get out of the van ... and after some discussion, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents are able to get the women out to the curb.

It’s that time of year -- temps are climbing, and so are the number of shirtless hotties flexing by the pool.

This guy’s serving serious abs and summer energy -- can you guess who he is? Here’s a hint: He once handed out roses on "The Bachelor."

Brittany Cartwright is flunking Jax Taylor at Sex 101 ... because she says his bedroom skills were sorely lacking during their relationship.

The reality TV star was on "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen" on Tuesday when she was asked point-blank to rate her estranged husband's sex skills from 1 to 10.

Brittany says while there were times Jax was a 7 or an 8, the majority of the time he was a 2 or a 3. 😬

Virginia Giuffre’s family found a raw, handwritten note she penned before taking her own life -- and now they’re sharing it with the world.

In a Facebook post, Virginia’s sister-in-law Amanda Roberts said the family wanted to release a quote from a journal Virginia had written, which was found at her Aussie farmhouse ... where she died by suicide Friday. The quote is a powerful message of solidarity with fellow survivors of sexual abuse.

The message reads, "Mothers, Fathers, Sisters + Brothers need to show the battle lines are drawn, and we stand together to fight for the future of victims  - Is protesting the answer - I don't know but we've got to start somewhere."