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BTS rapper SUGA is clarifying the origin of his stage name ... revealing it's not short for "shooting guard" after all -- it takes inspiration from a completely different sport!!

The Bangtan Boys did an interview with WIRED amid their "ARIRANG" album press tour ... where they answered the internet's biggest questions about the massive K-pop group.

When it came to Yoongi around the 13-minute mark, a prompt asked "SUGA name meaning" ... and V and Jung Kook both responded "shooting guard," but the 33-year-old actually corrected them.

Taylor Frankie Paul says she's no longer a part of the Mormon church, claiming she's on a quest to learn more about life, amid the criminal investigation against her.

The controversial 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star wrote a message on Instagram Sunday, saying she's "detaching" from the church even though she was born and raised a Mormon. For anyone who doesn't know, Mormons are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), who believe in a Restorationist Christian faith founded by Joseph Smith in 1830.

In her IG post, Paul said she still strongly believes in "Christ, God, the bible, the divine," pointing out that everyone is loved whether they pray in a church or on a bathroom floor at home. Paul goes on to talk about people who aren't sure about their faith, but she insists her decision to cut ties with the church lies in the fact that "there is more out there to learn." 

As you know, Paul has been put through the wringer ever since TMZ published a 2023 video showing her getting into a violent altercation with her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, in front of her then 5-year-old daughter, who suffered a head injury, according to a police report.

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It's that time of year again ... festival season!

And you know the looks are almost as important as the performances. So, if you want to look hot at Coachella while staying cool in the desert ... we've got you covered.

These clothes and accessories will make your festival fits flawless!

Beat the heat while looking cute and cool in this R. Vivimos Womens Summer Halter Dress.

Kanye West hit all the right notes during his two shows in Los Angeles over the weekend, raking in a whopping $33 million as he wages a major comeback after his career was sidelined by his passion for Nazis, according to a new report.    

Bloomberg says Ye snagged more than $18 million in ticket sales during his Friday concert alone, making it one of the highest-grossing single shows in the history of live music.

The news outlet also pointed out Ye still has die-hard fans rushing to buy his new record, "Bully," which is on track to become one of the best-selling albums in its opening week.

But Bloomberg cautioned Ye's two sold-out L.A. gigs could just be an aberration considering all of his issues involving antisemitism dating back to 2022.   

Baker Mayfield has a pretty polarizing reputation in the NFL ... but Lavonte David is here to set the record straight on who the quarterback REALLY is -- telling TMZ Sports the former No. 1 overall pick is actually very "humble" and a great guy to be around.

The retired Buccaneers linebacker played with Mayfield when the quarterback joined Tampa in 2023 -- and admitted he initially expected him to match the outside perception of being cocky and kind of a diva at times.

"He's nothing what people say," David said.

American actor Jonathan Sadowski was in his mid 30s when he first started playing Josh -- the charming and witty entrepreneur -- on the sitcom "Young & Hungry" back in 2014.

Jonathan was part of an ensemble cast including Emily Osment, Aimee Carrero and Kym Whitley.

Taylor Frankie Paul is spilling on what may be the darkest stretch of her life ... and she's leaning heavily on faith as she faces ongoing assault allegations from her ex Dakota Mortensen.

The reality star shared an emotional message with fans over the weekend, describing the past 40 days as "hell on earth," saying she endured relentless panic attacks and felt her body "breaking down" under the weight of the situation.

Despite the turmoil, Taylor says she found strength through her relationship with God, claiming she experienced "undeniable signs" that reassured her she wasn't alone. She hinted there's parts of her story that haven't come out yet, which she "can't wait to share."

It's a tale of two Easters for Jessi Draper and her estranged husband Jordan Ngatikaura ... and the contrast couldn't be more stark.

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" stars took to socials Sunday to show how they were spending the holiday.

Jessi shared an emotional post, writing, "First holiday without kids sucks. Happy Easter!"

"The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Mary Cosby is leaning on faith and her fans this Easter -- her first since the devastating loss of her son, Robert.

Mary shared a heartfelt message on socials Sunday, thanking supporters for their prayers, writing, "I see all of you!"

She reflected on the meaning of the holiday while acknowledging the deep grief she's still dealing with.

Dak Prescott has confirmed his split from Sarah Jane Ramos in court docs ... nearly one month after the estranged couple canceled their wedding.

The Dallas Cowboys star quarterback referenced the breakup in court documents, obtained by Us Weekly, acknowledging their relationship is over as they shift to co-parenting their children -- two-year-old MJ and 11-month-old Aurora.

The exes share two young daughters and are working through custody arrangements with both sides reportedly aiming to keep things as smooth as possible.

In the filing, Dak is specifically requesting that he and Ramos be named "joint managing conservators" of their children.

Charlotte Flair has us WWE-eak in the knees! And can you blame us?! She is wrestling royalty, after all.

The SmackDown star turned the big 4-0 on Sunday ... and she's lookin' fine as ever!

To celebrate her big day, we've rounded up her steamiest snaps -- from bangin' bikinis to workout wear and more!

This bravehearted Irishman was nice enough to chat it up with us when we caught him at LAX in 2012 ... can you guess who he is?

That year, the iconic character actor was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, and less than 28 days later, we caught him hightailing it out of L.A.

Tori Spelling spent Easter with her children after everyone was released from the hospital following their scary car crash ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... she kept things low-key Sunday in Temecula, CA enjoying a quiet, relaxing holiday with her kids. We're told the family's been spending time in the area while the kids are on spring break.

Our sources say Tori, her kids and the other passengers involved were all released from the hospital by Thursday night and are recovering from cuts, bruises and some soreness.

LeAnn Rimes' had an intense reaction to having her jaw released in a viral video last week ... but Brandi Glanville isn't thrilled about the clip which she seems to think was oversharing.

Speaking on her 'Unfiltered' podcast, Brandi revealed she knows firsthand how painful deep jaw release therapy can be, as she suffers from TMJ -- a disorder that can cause pain in the jaw. Brandi just doesn't understand the need to broadcast it.

Brandi said, "I just don’t know why you share that ... So weird."

President Donald Trump had a very untraditional Easter Sunday ... skipping church and hitting the greens at Trump National Golf Club instead ... all while online rumors about his health were swirling.

The 79-year-old was spotted arriving back at the White House in D.C. Sunday after spending the day at his golf club in Virginia, putting to rest social media chatter that something serious might be going on after WH officials said he'd have no public appearances Saturday.

The rumor mill went into overdrive during that quiet stretch with some corners of the Internet even pushing false claims about his health and death.

Gigi Hadid is breaking her silence after her name popped up in the infamous Jeffrey Epstein files and she's making it crystal clear she had zero connection to the late sex offender.

In a now deleted comment responding to a fan online, Gigi said it made her "sick to my stomach" to see herself mentioned by Epstein -- someone she says she's never met or had any affiliation with.

She added it was "horrible" to read someone she's never even encountered speak about her that way, especially given the context.

The mention comes from a December 2015 email exchange between Epstein and another person, where the two questioned how Gigi and her sister Bella Hadid became successful models.