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A person of interest was taken into custody Sunday morning in connection with Saturday's mass shooting at Brown University that left 2 students dead and many others injured, according to police.

Cops have not released the man's name or details about the arrest ... but CNN says one of its news crews witnessed heavy police activity connected to the shooting at a hotel in Providence, RI.

The big break in the case came after police released video of the alleged gunman fleeing the crime scene after going on a shooting rampage inside Barus & Holley Engineering building while students were studying for finals Saturday afternoon.

1:12 PM PT -- Australian officials have just given an update on the victim count ... announcing 15 people have been killed while more than 40 are injured. The situation is fluid and those numbers are subject to change.

Australia's Bondi Beach turned into a nightmare Sunday evening when gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration ... killing at least 12 people, including one of the gunmen, and injuring 29 more in what leaders are calling a cowardly and targeted attack on the Jewish community.

The chaos erupted as hundreds gathered for Chanukah by the Sea, a family-friendly celebration of the first night of the holiday. Instead, beachgoers were sent screaming and sprinting for their lives as gunshots echoed over the sand.

According to officials, the attackers positioned themselves on a pedestrian bridge overlooking Bondi Park before unleashing a hail of bullets onto the crowd gathered near the playground.

John Cena ended his iconic WWE career with a disappointing loss to Gunther … but he was still the champion in the eyes of the packed crowd who gave him one helluva send-off!

Cena locked horns with Gunther for his final match ever in the ring at Main Event in Washington D.C. on Saturday night.

The hard-fought battle was a roller coaster ride in which both men experienced many ups and downs. By the end of the match, the two were trading blows until Gunther finally got the upper hand and gave Cena a devastating powerbomb.

Hidden inside this mash-up is an actress and model who turns 29 years old today. Given the clues, do you think you've got what it takes to score the unknown hottie?

She plays Kat on "Euphoria" alongside Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney ... she's an activist and is all about body positivity!

Come on Barbie, let's go party!

The NFL world was stunned when the Colts signed 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers to replace an injured Daniel Jones ... and that includes the team's top wide receiver, Michael Pittman, who told TMZ Sports he was "shocked!"

While that was his first emotion, Pittman told us there was also excitement about the move, especially since Rivers was his first quarterback after entering the league in 2020 (it was PR's last season, until now, of course).

"He really taught me everything that I learned about being a pro and about routine and everything," Pittman told Babcock.

"So I feel like there is a lot of love there. I'm excited for him. He's just like, he's fired up. He still feels like the same young guy that he was in 2020 and we'll see what transpires."

Nobody Everybody wants a piece of Adam Brody's hot looks over the years 🔥!

Here is a 23-year-old version of the 'O.C.' cutie at the 2003 Teen Choice Awards held at Universal Amphitheater (left). This was just the beginning of his "Seth Cohen" days ...

And, more than two decades later, Mr. Brody recently rocked a cardigan and some scruff for Netflix's "Nobody Wants This" Fall Edit in Hollywood, California (right).

Adam turns 46 tomorrow, and there's no doubt he's dressed to impress us -- putting some stellar style and looks on the carpet through the years, but the question here is:

Good Genes or Good Docs?!

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Everyone you know is just one viral video away from becoming a social media superstar ... so set them up for success this holiday season.

Whether you've got a future Alix Earle or Kai Cenat in your life, get them everything they need for their content creator starter kit. We've rounded up some of the most important essentials, from mini mics to selfie lights and powerpacks, so they're ready to go as soon as the TikTok views start racking up!

• Content Creator Starter Kit -- $49.99
• PopSockets MagSafe PowerPack -- $39.97
• OCTOBUDDY Classic -- $14.99
• ALTSON Portable Selfie Light -- $14.32
• Wireless Mini Microphone -- $23.74
• Magnetic Phone Holder -- $17.89
• Photo Backdrop Boards -- $36.07
• BAGSMART Tote Bag -- $34.99
• BAGSMART Electronics Organizer -- $11.99
• Logitech Yeti USB Microphone -- $87.65

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Looking for some last minute holiday gifts for the fam or a friend? We've got you covered with some quick grabs on Amazon that could be added to that special someone's skin care routine ... like a Gua Sha kit or a mini fragrance perfect for stockings!

Here are some options for that bestie who's in their skincare era ... all at a great price!

And check out Amazon's full Holiday Deals page here.

• L'Occitane Almond Ornament Gift Set -- $20
• kimkoo Jade Roller and Gua Sha Kit -- $9.99
• Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask -- $19
• grace & stella Moisturizing Eye Masks -- $9.95
• Ariana Grande Cloud Pink Eau de Parfum -- $28

12/14/25 -- The FAA tells TMZ ... "United Airlines Flight 803 safely returned to Dulles International Airport in Virginia around 1:20p.m.local time on Saturday, Dec. 13, after experiencing an engine failure during departure."

They add ... "The FAA will investigate. The Boeing 777-200 was travelling to Tokyo, Japan. Contact the airline for additional information."

A United Airlines flight needed to make a quick U-turn when it lost power in an engine ... and lit brush near the tarmac on fire.

UA Flight 803 took off from Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C. Saturday around 12:20 PM ET ... when it "ignited some brush around the runway" as it was leaving the airport, a representative from Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority told People.

Video from social media captured the burning brush shortly after Flight 803 took off for Japan ... and, it shows tendrils of smoke rising up from nearly the whole length of the runway.

Debby Ryan and Josh Dun have welcomed their first child together ... and, it appears they opted for a home birth.

The actress shared a post to social media ... revealing their daughter, Felix, was born hours after the "supermoon" -- which happened on December 4.

In Debby's post, she shared a video of herself leaning over the side of an inflatable pool ... Josh comforting her -- so, it seems she didn't got to the hospital for this ordeal.

Brooks Nader and her siblings brought the gift of their hot dresses to Z100's Jingle Ball ... and, they're just a few of the stars who hit the big event!

Brooks, Sarah, Grace and Mary all showed up at the NYC concert Friday night in form-fitting, strapless dresses ... which stopped high on their thighs.

The quartet all posed with saucy expressions on their faces ... arms lovingly wrapped around each other in one portrait.

Providence, Rhode Island officials thought there could be upwards of 20 victims in the Brown University shooting ... according to dispatch audio.

After the initial call for the shooting came in, first responders showed up at the campus swiftly ... and, they relayed increasingly troubling estimates on the number of potential victims.

Listen to the clip for yourself ... early on, someone says they believe there are 6 victims in the shooting -- before someone later revises by saying there could be as many as 20 victims.

You don't wanna play Monopoly with this star, because they're known to own Boardwalk ... can you guess who they are?

Back in 2008, we ran into him in L.A. -- far from his native NYC -- where he was out of his element. While he seemed to blend in, his jacket wasn't appropriate for the SoCal heat, but would have been perfect for Fargo, ND.

3:35 PM PT -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley just announced at a press conference that at least two people are dead while eight are in critical, but stable condition at this time. These numbers may change.

The search is still underway for the perpetrator or perpetrators of the incident, Deputy Chief of Providence Police Tim O'Hara announced ... and, he's urging people to continue to shelter in place.

Mayor Smiley says a person was taken into custody earlier who was believed to be a suspect ... however, it was later determined they weren't involved -- which explains why Brown University previously told students a suspect was found. .

Multiple people at Brown University have been injured during an active shooting situation ... according to Providence, Rhode Island police.

The university shared news of the shooting Saturday afternoon ... updating students and members of the community that an active shooter was near the Barus and Holley Building on the east side of the campus.

While university officials previously said a suspect is in custody, a later alert corrected that error. There is no one in custody at this time ... and the admin still recommends those on campus stay quiet and lock themselves inside buildings if possible.

Detroit rapper Baby Smoove was arrested earlier this week on a number of drug charges -- but he swiftly posted bail.

Here's the deal ... Smoove -- real name Jaelin Deanta Parker -- was pulled over in Miami late Wednesday night while driving a heavily tinted yellow Lamborghini, police say in online records. When the officer from the Miami Police Department approached the posh car, they "observed a cloud of smoke ... and a strong odor of marijuana." The officer also noted a black handgun under the driver's seat, and at that point, all occupants were asked to exit the vehicle for the officer's safety.

Police say the musician and 2 passengers were swiftly arrested because they were not legally allowed to posess any firearms, and the gun was readily available for each one to grab.

Karoline Leavitt can call herself whatever she wants, but it doesn't mean she's acting like a righteous woman ... so says the mother of her nephew and godson, who was detained last month.

Bruna Caroline Ferreira appeared on Erin Burnett's CNN show Friday ... and, she laid into the White House press secretary -- telling Erin she'd want to tell Karoline, "Just because you went to a Catholic school doesn't make you a good Catholic."

She added, "You are a mother now. How would you feel if you were ... in my shoes?" Karoline and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child together in July 2024.

Ferreira also notes she and Michael Leavitt -- Karoline's brother -- chose KL to be her son's godmother instead of her own sister ... almost certainly deepening feelings of betrayal.