Shawn Wayans on Eddie Murphy 'Raw' Talent ... He'd Be Funny as Ever If He Returned to Standup!!!

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Shawn Wayans just finished watching the new Eddie Murphy documentary on Netflix ... and he's speculating on what it would look like for Eddie to return to standup comedy.

We caught up with Shaun Tuesday at LAX, where he told us ... "I think he'd have no problem doing it once he commits to doing it. The only difference between him doing it now and him doing it back in the day is he had time to develop his ideas without it being exposed to the world."

Shawn explained that starting out on obscure open mic nights and in small clubs gave Eddie a chance to get his jokes really funny before bringing them before a larger audience to critique. Not like today, where Eddie's fame means any public appearance is captured on a camera phone and aired out on social media.

Miss Jamaica 👑 She's Beauty, She's Grace ... She's DOWN!!!😱

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Miss Jamaica’s pageant dreams hit the floor -- literally -- 'cause she just took a wild tumble right off the stage during the Miss Universe prelims!

The video is rough -- Gabrielle Henry was absolutely owning the stage in Thailand in her sparkly gown when she suddenly sashayed right off the edge on Wednesday ... and honestly, we felt that impact all the way from the newsroom🫣.

The force was clearly felt IRL too ... a whole team of what looked like medics rushed her, and she ended up being carried off on a stretcher. No word yet on how she’s doing.

Carnival Cruise Feds May File Criminal Charges Against Minor In Teen's Death

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Federal authorities are continuing their investigation into the sudden death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship -- and now they're zeroing in on a minor for possible criminal charges, according to a new filing.

The new development comes after Kepner's stepmom, Shauntel Hudson, recently filed a request to delay her court hearing in a custody case unrelated to the FBI probe into Anna's death, according to court documents.

In the family court filing ... Hudson states she's been informed by FBI investigators and her attorneys that a "criminal case may be initiated against one of the minor children of this instant action."

'King of the Hill' Voice Actor Neighbor Charged With Murder ... Months After Heated Argument on Property

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"King of the Hill" voice actor Jonathan Joss' neighbor, Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, has been charged in Joss' murder, People reports.

The charge comes after Ceja Alvarez was arrested and released immediately after the tragic incident. He's been formally indicted by a Bexar County grand jury.

We broke the story ... eyewitnesses said Joss got into a heated argument with his neighbor at a house on the city's south side June 1 -- leading to a bloody confrontation.

Streamer N3on I Love Black People, I Swear!!! Fails Lie Detector Test

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N3on took a lie detector test on his YouTube channel that didn't go as well as he'd hoped ... the popular streamer failed when he was asked if he liked Black people.

Flanked by rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, fellow streamer Adin Ross, former NFL star Antonio Brown and comedian/rapper BenDaDonnn, N3on fielded questions from his buds in front of a stoic polygraph tester in the video posted Tuesday.

Like every lie detector test, it started out simple ... "Are you an Indian?" Adin asked. "Yes," N3on answered, as he is ethnically so. Easy enough ... right?

Liza Koshy Vine Will Age Like Fine Wine!!! Hyped for 6-Second Video Comeback

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Before "Liza on Demand" and "Work It," Liza Koshy first made her way into our hearts with Vine ... and now that the app is making a comeback, she can't wait to see what the next generation does with the format.

ICYMI ... Vine is coming back as diVine thanks to Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey, who's funded the project to resurrect the classic 6-second video platform.

When we caught up with Liza Tuesday at LAX, she encouraged people to make use of the opportunity ... "Those that want to experiment with the 6-second format -- do it."

Post Malone Child Custody Battle Over Daughter is Done!!!

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Now we say "Congratulations" to Post Malone ... 'cause he and his baby mama just settled their months-long custody war over their child!

He and ex-fiancée Hee Sung "Jamie" Park reached an agreement on custody, visitation rights and child support for their 3-year-old daughter last week, a court document obtained by TMZ shows. Their arrangement -- which also may include other matters such as health insurance for the child -- is sealed, meaning we can't see the exact details.

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But ... it's nice to know Post and his ex were able to work things out. We told you all about it -- Park had actually submitted paperwork in April to have the case in L.A., which allows for higher child support payments.

Bill Belichick I Got Spirit, Yes I Do Supports Jordon Hudson At Cheer Event

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Bill Belichick's first year at UNC has been nothing to cheer about ... but at least Jordon Hudson's got him covered in that dept. -- The Tar Heels' head coach was a supportive boyfriend at her competition over the weekend.

Photos of the 73-year-old at the Cheer Extreme All-Stars event in Raleigh have been making rounds on social media ... observing all the action as Hudson suited up for Code Black -- a team based in the Tar Heel state.

Belichick -- who was rocking a grey sweatshirt -- was snapped on the sidelines as Hudson did her thing. If you're curious, the whole routine is provided below.

Zach Bryan 2 Months Sober ... Following a 20-Day Motorcycle Journey

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Zach Bryan is spilling it all ... revealing he’s been sober for two months after battling some heavy mental health demons.

In an emotional IG post Tuesday, Zach said going from a decade in the military to suddenly being thrown into the spotlight messed with him more than he realized ... and it took a 20-day solo motorcycle trip across the country for him to finally see he needed real help.

The country singer said he was stuck in this constant state of discontent -- always reaching for alcohol, not because he liked it, but because he was trying to fill some kind of black hole inside him.

Karen Read Sues Cops, Former Friends ... Alleges Setup in Police Officer Boyfriend's Death

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Karen Read -- the Boston woman acquitted of killing her police officer boyfriend this year -- is suing several of the witnesses in the high-profile trial.

Read filed suit Monday against eight people who testified against her -- including the lead investigator, his two former supervisors, and five people who were present at the 2022 party that ended with John O'Keefe's death.

Read was twice tried for murder in the death of O'Keefe -- her Boston cop boyfriend ... she was accused of striking him with her SUV on the night of a snowstorm ... his body was found in a snowbank in the front yard of a house where the couple and others had been drinking hours earlier. She was ultimately acquitted of the murder and manslaughter charges ... but was found guilty of operating a vehicle under the influence.

Ariana Grande Wields Wicked Good Wand Whirling!!!

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Ariana Grande had Jimmy Fallon flying off the handle with her wicked wand skills while promoting "Wicked: For Good" on 'The Tonight Show' Tuesday evening.

Check out the clip -- she told Jimmy she's a bit rusty ... and then effortlessly twirled her wand around, totally impressing the audience. It seems like playing Glinda certainly changed Ariana for good -- at least in the wand department!

The pop star and actress had a ball of a time with Jimmy on 'The Tonight Show,' where they also performed a medley of famous duets ... including but not limited to "For Good" from "Wicked," Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough," Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s “Shallow,” Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine" and "APT." by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars. Talk about talent!

As you know, Ariana and with her "Wicked" costars are currently promoting the sequel to 2024's film. They all reunited to create a new rap for 'The Tonight Show' on Monday, playing off their viral video from last year, which summarized the musical's storyline.

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It hasn't been all fun and games, though ... last week, a crazed fan nearly tackled Ariana on the red carpet at the movie's Singapore premiere. He has since been charged with being a public nuisance and reportedly sentenced to 9 days in jail.

But, the press tour has pressed on ... "Wicked: For Good" premieres in theaters Nov. 21.

Pete Davidson Bold First Date ... Elsie Told Him He'll Be Her Baby Daddy on Day 1

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Pete Davidson and his pregnant girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, both say sparks flew fast ... so fast, she told him on their first date he’d be the father of her kids -- and he fully agreed.

The couple participated in a Q&A for Bumble on Wednesday, where they were asked, "When did you realize this could be something real?"

Elsie says ... "When we went on our first date, like we went out to dinner for the first time, I was like, 'Don't think that I'm crazy, but I just know that you’re going to be the father of my children.’”

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LeBron James Bronny Moved Out ... I Miss Our Talks! 😟

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Bronny James has left the nest, according to his dad, LeBron, who revealed his oldest child moved into his own place ... and joked that his son has been ghostin' him ever since.

The Lakers superstar mentioned Bronny, 21, had vacated the James family home when a reporter asked about his son's growth in the NBA after Tuesday's game in Los Angeles.

"It's been great to see and to watch," James said.

Dylan Efron Zac Attack at 'DWTS'!!!!

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Dylan Efron lit up the stage on "Dancing with the Stars" Tuesday night -- but it was his brother, Zac Efron, who stole the show while sitting in the audience!

That's right ... Dylan's big bro Zac made it to the ballroom to watch him perform an energetic tango to "I Would Die 4 U" with his partner, Daniella Karagach. Zac sat with the bros' baby sister Olivia on his lap in the audience.

The hunky actor also had fans cracking up online after the judges gave Dylan an impressive 27 out of 30 score ... and he appeared to ask his mom, Starla Baskett, if those were good numbers.

David Geffen Nasty Divorce Fast Approaching Finish Line

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David Geffen and his estranged husband David Armstrong are less than a week away from being officially single following a nasty divorce battle.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the exes will be declared legally single -- and their marriage will be officially terminated -- on Nov. 24.

But ... that doesn't mean they're washing their hands of each other quite yet -- a determination in spousal support, property division and attorney fees is still being worked out and will be finalized at a later date. Notably, court docs TMZ obtained earlier this month show both parties entered into a written agreement regarding their property and partnership.

Chile Extreme Blizzard Kills 5 Tourists

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Tragedy in Patagonia, Chile ... 5 tourists died after getting caught in a sudden blizzard at Torres del Paine National Park.

Chile’s forestry agency (CONAF) confirmed Tuesday that two Mexican tourists, two Germans, and one Brit were found dead after getting hit with insanely intense weather -- crazy winds, heavy snow, and freezing temps.

CONAF also said four other tourists were found alive.