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Officials have just revealed more information about the shooting that left 2 National Guard members in critical condition in D.C. ... confirming the identity of the suspect and detailing what happened just blocks away from the White House.

The FBI, U.S. Attorney's office, and the National Guard just updated the public about the tragic Washington, D.C. incident ... officially confirming the shooter as a 29-year-old Afghan named Rahmanullah Lakanwal.

Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, said the 2 National Guard members -- 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe and 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom -- were ambushed by Lakanwal, who was armed with a .357 Smith & Wesson revolver ... adding after the shooting, their fellow guardsmen quickly swooped in to subdue the suspect. She says she believes Wolfe and Beckstrom were sworn in about 24 hours before the shooting.

TikTok star Tini Younger is dealing with a horrible tragedy ... she suffered a miscarriage and lost one of her twin babies.

The internet chef broke the bad news Wednesday night in an Instagram post with a series of photos showing her with her "sweet girl" Arya and her husband, Antoine Wright Jr.

In the caption, Tini wrote they lost Arya earlier this week after she had been pregnant for nearly 36 weeks. Even worse, Tini said, the twin girls were almost to term when she had a placental abruption.

Everyone knows Thanksgiving wouldn't be complete without some pop culture icons taking a long stroll through the streets of New York City ... so check out some of the most iconic floats and balloons at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

SpongeBob swapped his pineapple under the sea for the Big Apple this turkey day ... being pulled by a group of chummy folks, all dressed in sponge-like attire.

Goku from the "Dragon Ball" series is posing for the camera as he makes his way through the city! He probably should be lookin' for some Dragon Balls, but hey -- even Saiyans need to celebrate the holidays.

North West is serving Kim Kardashian a big slice of humble pie ... keeping it real about the criticism Kim's Met Gala looks get -- while still pushing her mom to show up for fashion's biggest night.

On the latest episode of "The Kardashians," Kim admits she nearly bailed on the gala due to a fitting issue with her Chrome Hearts' black leather dress.

Enter North West ... who came into Kim's room with flowers and a "Good Luck" balloon to pump her up.

Patti LaBelle's more than just a singer, she's also an accomplished cook ... and since lots of us are gonna be in the kitchen over Thanksgiving, we asked her what she'll have on the stove for her Turkey Day celebration!

We caught up with her while she was heading through the Big Apple and she gave us the run-down of her menu ... and we're seriously salivating at the thought of sitting at the Godmother of Soul's table!

Famed sex therapist Laura Berman is giving new meaning to the phrase "basting the turkey" ... revealing the best sex positions for couples on Thanksgiving -- even if they're feeling sleepy on a full stomach after the big meal.

TMZ recently caught up with Dr. Berman who gives us pointers on sex positions that won't put pressure on our full bellies so we can get hot and heavy with our partners after Thanksgiving dinner. Spooning and reverse cowgirl are just a couple of the fun positions couples can try out after gorging on turkey, the doctor says.

She also offers alternatives to couples, recommending they have sex before the huge meal, or get in a quickie as dinner is being prepared. She also suggests waiting till after they've digested everything the next morning.

Jordin Sparks was strolling through NYC on Friday when TMZ grabbed her for some Thanksgiving talk -- and her plans are as simple as they are wholesome.

She told us she’s all about rest, good food, family time and football ... though she admits her mom will probably pull her into the kitchen to whip up the sides and the sweet stuff.

We also asked her about her go-to Christmas song -- hit the vid to hear which one she’s already humming.

The Detroit Lions are hours away from playing in their annual Thanksgiving game, and those in attendance better be hungry ... 'cause TMZ Sports got a look at the offerings that will be on tap -- and they look just as good as grandma's cookin'!!

Levy Restaurants -- the official food and beverage provider of the Lions -- shared what their chefs have been cooking in the kitchen ahead of kickoff.

It wouldn't be a Thanksgiving feast without some bird ... so turkey legs will be on the menu, served with cornbread dressing and cranberry BBQ sauce.

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Before this lil' cutie pie with cute curly hair turned into an American actress and singer, she was just auditioning for acting roles, growing up in New Jersey and dreaming of becoming a star ...

She met her manager at the mall when she was just 3 years old. While rockin' sparkly pink outfits, she sang about "Fabulous." You may recall her from Disney's "High School Musical" with Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens.

Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas were one of the least liked duos on this season of "Dancing With The Stars" ... they say online trolls sent them tons of nasty messages, and they're sharing some gems.

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star and the dance pro sat down with Alex Cooper on her "Call Her Daddy" podcast and opened up about some of the heat they got during season 34.

Whitney was branded the villain on 'Mormon Wives' and lots of 'DWTS' fans had it out for her and Mark this season ... for numerous reasons.

The suspected gunman who allegedly shot two National Guard members has been identified as a man from Afghanistan ... and there's video of his arrest.

Footage going viral on social media appears to show the alleged gunman being taken into custody on a D.C. street ... and it looks like the two National Guard members who were shot are on the ground nearby.

There are multiple reports citing unnamed sources that the suspected shooter is 29-year-old Afghan named Rahmanullah Lakanwal.

Courtney Stodden has some thoughts on Thanksgiving ... she says she feels like a turkey who didn't get a pardon from President Trump.

The influencer hopped on social media the day before Turkey Day and unloaded on the upcoming national holiday.

Check out the video ... Courtney is wondering why only one turkey got its life spared, and she's throwing shade at lots of folks who are traveling to see their loved ones so they can sit down for a meal and eat turkey.

You might not guess it, but we're big on tradition over here at TMZ ... and one of our favorites is seeing what crazy stuff they come up with for the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Here's something you might've guessed, though -- we're also big on spectacle, and we're waiting by our TV sets and laptops every year, grinning with excitement about the prospect of seeing what the organizers came up with.

Danny Trejo had some sage advice when we caught up with him Wednesday afternoon at the L.A. Mission ... no matter what, don't lose hope.

The 81-year-old movie star chatted with us while volunteering to help families struggling this Thanksgiving. He says helping people has been key to his happiness.

He told us, "The more I can do for people, the better my life gets."

"Seeking Sister Wife" star Garrick Merrifield was arrested Monday for domestic violence against his wife ... and now we've uncovered explosive details on the dramatic incident, including a threat to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

According to an affidavit for arrest warrant, obtained by TMZ, Garrick's wife, Larrana, told police her husband snatched her phone during a heated argument, refusing to allow her to contact her family in Brazil.

The docs say Larrana informed Garrick she wanted to call police, but he wouldn't give her phone back, and he threatened to call ICE. Larrana told cops she was terrified because she isn't familiar with all the laws, even though she's in the country legally on a visa.