Sydney Sweeney American Eagle Has Great ... Shorts!!! Repping Jeans Again Months After Flap

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Sydney Sweeney ain't giving up her American Eagle jeans even after the polarizing ad fallout from last fall ... 'cause she's back with another collab to support the brand's new shorts ahead of summer!

Check out her new campaign titled "Syd for Short: American Eagle Jean Shorts." The "Euphoria" star's new pics are giving fun and flirty this time around, opposing the sultry vibes from her last denim campaign with AE.

Syd looks spirited and playful in a campaign video while poking fun at the virality of her last work with AE, asking the camera, "What brand am I wearing?" before giving a knowing smile and saying, "Yeah, that one."

Just like Sydney's first AE collab, this round of designs includes cute custom styles that will support the Crisis Text Line -- a nonprofit that provides 24/7 mental health support -- when purchased.

Luke Gulbranson 'Summer House' Alum is Running for Congress!

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FIXING THE CHAOS

From TV screens to Capitol Hill ... "Summer House" alum Luke Gulbranson has announced his campaign for Congress in Minnesota’s 8th District.

The former reality star announced his candidacy Wednesday morning, and will run his campaign on focused on lowering costs, protecting essential programs, and expanding access to affordable healthcare.

Luke says he relates to the everyday Minnesotan, growing up in a working-class family that sometimes experienced financial hardship -- including reliance on food assistance and Medicaid.

He explains ... "I know what it’s like to worry about putting food on the table or paying the electric bill. I’ve lived the challenges so many families in this district are facing right now. I’m running for Congress to make sure no one is forgotten and to fight for an economy and healthcare system that actually works for us."

Heather Locklear Romance With Lorenzo Lamas 'Getting Serious' ... Actress Meets His Fam

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Heather Locklear and her boyfriend, Lorenzo Lamas, are getting quite serious … with his family meeting the actress for the first time over the weekend ... TMZ has learned. 

Sources close to the new couple tell TMZ ... Lorenzo’s kids and grandchildren went over to Heather’s mansion in a gated community in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Lorenzo’s daughter Shayne Lamas posted a photo of an old modeling campaign featuring Heather and Lorenzo from back in the day on social media. We’re told the photo is on the wall inside Heather’s home. 

Kanye West France Gives Him The Kiss-Off ... Postpones Marseille Concert

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Kanye West just buckled under pressure from France, shelving his upcoming concert in the European country over his past antisemitic remarks.

Here's the deal ... the rapper was supposed to perform in the southern port city of Marseille in June, but the French interior minister was "highly determined" to block Kanye's concert because of his previous support of Nazis and Adolf Hitler, according to AFP.

In January, Kanye apologized for making those hurtful remarks, taking out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal to address the issue. 

Sexyy Red Sexy Shots To Kick Off Her 28th Birthday!

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Sexyy Red is living up to her name ... turning up the heat with a string of fire lingerie snaps as she celebrates her birthday!

The rapper just hit 28 -- and yeah, she’s looking good doing it. Our gallery’s packed with her rocking tiny 2-pieces, dripping in bling ... and even flexing a stack of cash for good measure.

Feeling adventurous? There’s even a surprise pic in the mix -- if you’re up for solving a little puzzle!

One thing’s clear -- Sexyy’s confidence is doing most of the talking, especially in those mirror selfies ... and if this birthday’s anything to go by, she’s not slowing down anytime soon!

Channing Frye Age Isn't On LeBron's Mind He Just Wants To Win!!!

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Age ain't nothing but a number as 41-year-old LeBron James enters the playoffs ... so says his former teammate, Channing Frye, who tells TMZ Sports the only thing on the King's mind right now is winning ... not Father Time.

All eyes will be on the four-time champion as L.A. prepares for its date with the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 postseason ... even more so now that Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves are out with injuries.

Frye -- who won a title with James on the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers -- explained the superstar's mindset ahead of a showdown with Kevin Durant and Co. ... and he said it really is as simple as scraping together some victories.

Of course, James has had enough success for 10 NBA careers ... but it doesn't mean he's cool with mailing it in at all just 'cause his team's short-handed.

Gym-Bro Essentials Get that Summer Beach Bod 💪🏼 Check Out These Deals on Amazon

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We've curated a list of gym-bro essentials for making gains and dicing those abs in the weight room.

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'Insecure' Star Jay Ellis It's Coachella-Over ... When You Gotta Think About It!!!

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Jay Ellis says aging out of Coachella is real ... and the warning signs come fast.

We caught up with “Insecure” actor outside LAX on Monday and hit him with the question plenty of 30- and 40-somethings are quietly asking themselves: When are you officially too old for the annual music festival?

“I think you're too old for Coachella when you’ve got to think about going to Coachella,” Ellis told us.

While he isn’t putting a number on it, he is laying down the law on when it’s time to hang up your festival wristband ... watch the clip for the lowdown!

Clavicular Hospitalized After Suspected Overdose

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7:35 PM PT -- TMZ obtained the 911 dispatch audio from the incident, calling for response to the location where Clav and his pals were live-streaming Tuesday night.

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OVERDOSE ASSISTANCE

In the audio, you can hear the Miami-Dade EMS dispatcher call in a "20-year-old male overdose" around 5:46 PM local time.

Clavicular’s recent livestream came to a sudden and alarming end … and TMZ has learned it may be far more serious behind the scenes.  

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ …Clavicular suffered a suspected overdose Tuesday night and has since been hospitalized. 

The stream abruptly cut off after viewers noticed something was off, sparking concern among fans in real time. 

In video from his stream posted on social media, you see Clavicular quickly start to fade ... putting his hands behind his back and over his head while friends with him ask if he needs water.

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He was also filmed drinking something from a mini bottle before enterting the restaurant, though it's unclear what was in the bottle.

Details remain limited as of now. We’ve reached out for comment … so far, no word back.

Story developing ...

Guess Who This Blonde Girlie Turned Into!

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Before this lil' cutie with bleach, blonde hair was memorizing scripts and delivering stellar performances, she was just living in Australia with big dreams of becoming a star ...

"These Final Hours" and "The Nice Guys" are just a couple of her notable roles.

Can you guess who she is?

J.D. Vance Heckled You're Killing Kids In Gaza!!!

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Here's J.D. Vance firing back at a heckler who alleged the Trump administration is killing and bombing children in Gaza.

The Vice President was at a Turning Point USA event Tuesday in Georgia, talking about the crisis in the Middle East ... when a man in the crowd started yelling at him about Israel and Palestine.

Vance blamed former President Joe Biden for the situation in Gaza and said Trump was cleaning up Biden's mess ... and then the heckler screamed, "You're killing children ... you're bombing children."

Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Copping Plea In Child Porn Case

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David Daniel, a Capitol Rioter pardoned by President Trump, is cutting a plea deal with federal prosecutors in a separate case ... and it involves sexual exploitation and child pornography.

Daniel hammered out a plea deal after being charged in North Carolina with sexual exploitation of a minor and possessing sexually explicit images of children ... according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ.

The court docs, signed by Daniel's lawyer, say in 2015 and 2016, Daniel coerced a minor younger than 12 years old "to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing any visual depiction of the conduct."

Prosecutors say Daniel used a phone to document the sexually explicit images and kept them on a hard drive.

Eric Swalwell Facing Sex Crimes Probe in L.A.

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Eric Swalwell is now under investigation in Los Angeles County over sexual misconduct allegations.

The L.A. County District Attorney's Office confirms its Sex Crimes Division is actively working with law enforcement on the investigation, which stems from explosive claims by Lonna Drewes, a former model turned fashion tech pro, who alleges the former Congressman assaulted her back in 2018 in West Hollywood, CA.

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NEW TROUBLING ACCUSATIONS

At a press conference Tuesday, Drewes accused Swalwell of offering career connections before allegedly drugging, choking and raping her. Drewes says fear kept her silent for years.

Kelsea Ballerini & Craig Conover Dating?!? Not So Fast ...

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Kelsea Ballerini and Craig Conover are not dating ... TMZ has learned, despite an Instagram-fueled rumor claiming with "good authority" the two are an item.

Sources with direct knowledge tell us there's absolutely no truth to the claim the country singer and Bravo's "Southern Charm" star are romantically together.

The viral claim sparked confusion fast, especially as old clips of the two began circulating again.