Austin Butler Home Sweet Home ... Buys Brad's Pad!!!

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Brad Pitt has officially offloaded one property from his portfolio ... the actor just closed the deal on his Los Angeles-area home, with Austin Butler taking over the deed to the estate.

Real estate sources tell TMZ ... Butler scooped up Pitt's former 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Los Feliz property ... and closed the sale last Friday after going into escrow in an off-market deal last month.

We're told the "Elvis" star nabbed the house for a whopping $5.2 million ... which is certainly a deal given what Pitt paid for the historic house.

'The Summer I Turned Pretty' We Duped Fans With Fake Scenes!!!

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It's the summer Jenny Han duped fans into thinking they knew how the finale ended ... and she's pretty tickled by her fake-out.

"The Summer I Turned Pretty" creator confirmed she and the cast DID film fake scenes while in production in Paris for the third and final season ... admitting it was a way to protect the story from being spoiled.

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ICYMI ... 'TSITP' fans were sent into a tizzy last year when Lola Tung -- who plays leading lady Belly Conklin -- was seen reuniting with Gavin Casalegno -- who plays Jeremiah Fisher -- for one scene in the City of Light ... indicating the two were endgame.

B2K 25th Anniversary Tour ... Will Be Pure Pandemonium!

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Omarion, Raz B, J-Boog, and Lil Fizz are B2K bros -- FOR LIFE -- and they're ready to prove it to the world with their 25th anniversary tour, come 2026!!!

TMZ Hip Hop linked up with all 4 B2K members in all their glory outside the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City this week, and longtime fans will surely see the camaraderie is strong between them.

Like most successful groups, the multi-platinum sellers have taken their lumps through breakups and in-fighting ... but as Boog puts it, the reconnection, which has been going strong since this year's BET Awards, was all about "God's timing."

D4vd Case Cops Searched Home for Blood ... Near His Abandoned Tesla

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Cops were looking into the possibility that Celeste Rivas was killed inside the Los Angeles home where singer D4vd was living ... because TMZ has learned investigators who searched the home were looking for blood.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... LAPD's Scientific Investigation Division took part in the 12-hour search of D4vd's home, using luminol to look for trace amounts of blood.

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The fact LAPD used luminol is significant ... it's a chemical used by forensic investigators to detect blood at crime scenes. Luminol reacts with the iron in hemoglobin, glowing blue when it comes into contact with blood in dark rooms. Think of it like a black light for finding blood.

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Guess The Shredded Star With The Bustin' Biceps!

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Can you guess which Hollywood hunk put his bulked-up bod on full display in this eye-popping shot?! There are only a few days left of summer, so 'make your way downtown' and see if you can get a touchdown!

From the NFL to the big screens, this Zaddy's definitely got talent!

"And I'll miss you, and now I wonder ..."

Hit up the gallery for the reveal!

Singer D4vd New Video with Homicide Victim Celeste Rivas

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A new video has surfaced showing singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas ... where you see D4vd and Celeste together on a live stream, answering questions from fans.

You hear Celeste telling D4vd to respond to a comment. The video was shot in January, 2024.

As we reported, LAPD's Robbery and Homicide Division confirmed Celeste's body was found last week in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla.

David Letterman on Jimmy Kimmel ABC Sucking Up To 'Authoritarian Criminal'

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David Letterman's got a lot to say about ABC putting Jimmy Kimmel on the sidelines ... and he's taking some swipes at President Trump's administration.

The legendary late-night talk show host said ABC pulling the plug on Kimmel under pressure from the Trump administration for some controversial Charlie Kirk killer comments signals dark times ahead.

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Letterman, speaking Thursday at The Atlantic Festival, said ... "We all see where this is going, correct? It's managed media."

Kylie Jenner ... Look At My Latex, Y'all!

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Kylie Jenner is back to showing off her hot bod -- rocking a pink 2-piece outfit that has everyone doing a double-take.

Kylie dropped the sexy pics Thursday, calling herself a princess ... maybe Princess of Calabasas? While she may not be true royalty, Kylie definitely makes an argument that she's worthy of noble treatment.

Just when you thought Kylie couldn't get any hotter ... she drops pics of that KarJenner curve and blows us all away.

Zac Efron, Nina Dobrev Yachts of Fun With Famous Pals ... Shaun White Who???

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Zac Efron and Nina Dobrev are sparking romance rumors ... joining two famous couples on a yacht trip after her split from Shaun White.

Check out these photos of Zac and Nina onboard a floating paradise off the coast of Italy ... they're yachting with Miles Teller and his model wife Keleigh Sperry, plus Chace Crawford and his model girlfriend Kelsey Merritt.

Nina's newly single after her engagement to Shaun was called off ... so it's interesting she's traveling with an eligible bachelor in Zac and two other couples.

King Combs 'Last Year Was One of Darkest Times in My Life' ... Diddy's Kids Unite For Music Vid

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Diddy's son Christian "King" Combs says making music was the best way to cope with his dad's sex-trafficking case, as well as leaning on his family foundation.

On Thursday, King Combs released the somber music video for his Kanye West and Stevie J-produced "Lonely Roads" track ... the opening song from the EP he released on the cusp of Diddy being found guilty on two violations of the Mann Act, while dodging the most major charges he had been facing.

The visual opens with an image of the late Kim Porter and shows Christian interacting with his siblings as he wrestles with the void his dad left by being absent from the house.

David Geffen to Estranged Husband I'll Pay You Money, I Just Want Divorce

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David Geffen says he's ready to move on from his marriage and be an unmarried man again ... and he's even prepared to cut some big checks to his estranged husband.

In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the billionaire says he's willing to pay his estranged husband, David Andrew Armstrong (AKA Donovan Michaels), up to $50,000 a month in spousal support.

The catch here ... Geffen says the payments should only last for 12 months and be retroactive to their split ... adding he should get credit for whatever he's shelled out already.

Donnell Rawlings Don't Cancel Jimmy For Jokes ... Where Does It End, Folks?!?

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Donnell Rawlings is defending Jimmy Kimmel in the face of government sponsored cancel culture ... and he's explaining why comedians should be allowed to speak freely, without fear of losing their jobs.

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The veteran standup comic joined us Thursday on "TMZ Live," and we asked him about ABC suspending Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely after outrage over Jimmy's remarks about Charlie Kirk's alleged killer and MAGA.

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Donnell says comedians are supposed to make light of tragic events to help Americans cope, and he says what's happening to Kimmel will make comics extra careful about what they say ... which he says is actually bad for the country and comedy.

D4vd Singer Apparently Lived in House LAPD Homicide Searched

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Singer D4vd appears to be in the crosshairs of the LAPD in connection with the apparent murder of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, because we've learned he seemed to be living in the house homicide detectives searched late Wednesday.

We have just confirmed ... the house is being rented by Josh Marshall, D4vd's manager.

Take a look at these photos D4vd posted back in February. He's slouched on a piano bench, singing in the kitchen with Benny Blanco.

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He's also seen dancing with KATSEYE in the living room.

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw That's All, Folks!!! ... Retiring After 2025

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It's the final chapter in Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw's legendary career -- the team just announced the 11-time All-Star will retire at the end of the 2025 season.

The defending World Series champions shared the news with the baseball world Thursday afternoon ... saying the three-time Cy Young winner will make the announcement official later in the day, and his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium will take place on Friday.

"On behalf of the Dodgers, I congratulate Clayton on a fabulous career and thank him for the many moments he gave to Dodger fans and baseball fans everywhere, as well as for all of his profound charitable endeavors," Dodgers owner Mark Walter said.

Kimmel Suspension James Craps In Jimmy's Woods

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James Woods has little sympathy for Jimmy Kimmel in the wake of his indefinite suspension from late-night TV ... sending the comedian an expletive-topped message amid the news.

While the rest of Hollywood has rallied around Kimmel following his abrupt departure from television, the veteran actor made it clear he was not upset by ABC's decision ... telling Kimmel to "eat s***" in a note shared on X.

Check it out ... Woods starts off his message feigning empathy, praising Kimmel as a fellow artist and claiming he's "heartbroken" by the way JK's been treated.

Stefon Diggs In Paternity Dispute With Model ... As He Awaits Baby With Cardi B

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A model has alleged in court documents, obtained by TMZ Sports, that Stefon Diggs is the father of her months-old baby ... but the NFL star says he's "not certain" the child is his.

Aileen Lopera -- an influencer who goes by Lord Gisselle on her social media pages -- claimed in a petition to determine parental relationship in Los Angeles County back in December 2024 that Diggs was the father of her then-unborn child.

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In Diggs' response, which he filed in mid-July, he stated he wasn't sure if he was the parent of the little girl -- who was ultimately born in April. Diggs requested genetic testing to officially make the determination.