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Turks & Caicos just got a whole lot brighter … and it’s not the sun doing the heavy lifting!

“Love Island USA” alum Amaya Espinal -- who skyrocketed to fame after winning the most recent season -- is turning up the heat in a jaw-dropping metallic bikini that’s doing a whole lot more than catching sunlight … it’s practically blinding!

From bronzed skin to ocean waves crashing behind her, the reflective 2-piece hugged every curve as Amaya looked straight out of a glossy swimsuit campaign ... except this is just her living her best life.

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More trouble for Mark Hunt -- one of the most beloved UFC fighters ever -- the heavy-hitting heavyweight was arrested after he was accused of threatening to kill a female acquaintance.

"I'm just going to murder you in the end anyway," the 52-year-old MMA legend allegedly texted the woman after a dispute this week in South Wales, Australia, which prompted cops to rush to the scene and take Hunt into custody Tuesday night.

He is facing one count of stalking or intimidation with intent to cause physical harm.

Hunt was initially refused bail before his first court appearance on Wednesday, but was ultimately allowed to bond out after agreeing to abide by a series of strict conditions.

The Super Samoan was a fan favorite during his run with the UFC, beloved for his devastating power, and his signature walk-offs.

In the Octagon, Mark mixed it up with some of the best heavyweights ever, including Stipe Miocic, Brock Lesnar, Alistair Overeem, Junior dos Santos, Curtis Blaydes, and Derrick Lewis, among others.

Hunt last fought in December 2018 in a losing effort.

Mark has faced significant challenges since walking away from fighting, including health, financial, and legal troubles that have severely impacted his life.

While Hunt has not addressed the claim, his legal team disputed the charge in court.

Volleyball player Jordan Lucas took the internet by storm by serving skills and sass in his highlight reel ... and while not everyone in the sport is thrilled with his celebrations, he tells TMZ Sports it's all part of being in the heat of battle.

We caught up with the star Cal State Northridge athlete amid his viral fame ... and Lucas said the support he's gotten has been nothing short of amazing -- even Billy Porter hit him with a follow on social media!!

He added it's awesome to help put the spotlight on the school's program and the sport as a whole ... and the experience has been "surreal" and "overwhelming," but the love is much appreciated.

Joseline Hernandez has a bun in the oven! The reality star took to Instagram Wednesday to announce she's expecting a baby with her longtime love, Balistic Beats.

The cute couple posted a series of sweet snaps to drop the news, including pics of Joseline cradling her stomach and the two holding hands.

They captioned it ... "New beginnings and I'm thankful."

Khloé Kardashian is setting the record straight on Lamar Odom’s new Netflix documentary ... and she says her bank account never saw a dime.

The reality star got candid on her “Khloé in Wonder Land” podcast, addressing the buzz around “Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom” and her involvement in it ... making it clear she didn’t profit at all from revisiting one of the most painful chapters of her life.

“I'm not paid a cent,” Khloé said. “I have no involvement in this documentary besides sitting down and giving an interview.“

Olivia Rodrigo might have a new muse because she was spotted on a cozy dinner date with Cameron Winter ... and yeah, sparks were flying.

The "Drivers License" hitmaker and the Geese front man were spotted out in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Olivia kept it effortlessly cool, rocking jeans, a red cardigan, a black bag, and a Chateau Marmont cap. Cameron matched the laid-back vibe as the two wrapped up dinner and headed back to their car, sticking close and looking pretty locked in on each other.

Of course, Olivia's love life has been headline material before. She was most recently linked to British actor Louis Partridge, the "Enola Holmes" star ... but reports late last year said they'd split. Before that, fans speculated about her relationships with producer Adam Faze and "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" costar Joshua Bassett.

The manager of the nightclub where Ruby Rose says she was allegedly sexually assaulted by Katy Perry more than 15 years ago is weighing in on the claim.

A former manager of the since-closed Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne, Australia told the Herald Sun that he never saw the alleged incident ... but confirmed Ruby and Katy were at the establishment that night and both "had way too much to drink."

As we reported ... Ruby posted a series of messages Sunday on Threads, claiming Katy had "rubbed her disgusting vagina on my face" while they were at a nightclub in Australia. Ruby, who is 40, said she was in her early 20s at the time and vomited during the alleged sexual assault.

Don Lemon teasing a presidential run wasn't just a one-off moment to drive podcast views ... he thinks he's got a real chance at it -- reiterating to Sherri Shepherd he's entertaining the possibility.

The former CNN news anchor appeared on the actress' talk show this morning ... and she asked him about his recent interview on "Pod Save America" in which he said he might run and he could "run this country better than Donald Trump.”

Sherri is fully onboard with the idea ... telling Lemon he seems like a person she could totally imagine running for president -- and, he says "Why not?" ... as in "Why not him?"

Dave Chappelle is ripping Republicans for running on transgender issues by "doing a weaponized version" of his transgender jokes ... and he says he resents them for it.

The comedian laid into the GOP in a new interview with NPR, saying Republicans twisted his words to their benefit and made his transgender jokes a lot nastier than what they really were.

Dave gave "NPR Newsmakers" host Michel Martin an example ... recalling a visit to Capitol Hill where Congress members from both sides of the aisle were hounding him for photos. He says he didn't know how to "respectfully decline," so he took photos with everyone ... including GOP firebrand Lauren Boebert.

Chilling security video shows the exact moment an Oklahoma high school principal explodes out of an office and tackles an armed gunman -- a takedown that ends with the heroic principal getting shot in the leg.

Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore went into full hero mode ... charging 20-year-old armed suspect Victor Lee Hawkins from behind, slamming him onto a bench, and ripping a handgun from his grip as terrified students scatter.

Check out video from inside the school ... which shows Hawkins lurking in the hallway with his firearms.

Dwight Howard's apparently not worried about his wife Amber Howard anymore ... because he's dropped the restraining order against her as they work to permanently separate.

We spoke with Howard's attorney -- Gillian B. Fierer -- who explained to us the former NBA star dropped the protective order as the first step in the process to an amicable resolution of their split.

Fierer says this is quite common in divorce proceedings where someone has filed for a protective order ... because it pushes for an order of divorce to be filed -- which helps the split along.

The police are advancing their investigation into the death of Ashlee Jenae -- the content creator who died on a trip to Zanzibar earlier this month. Authorities have seized her fiancé Joe McCann's passport and are questioning him ... but only as a witness, as no arrests have been made.

As you know ... Ashlee died while on vacation with Joe, who proposed to her on the trip. The vacation was planned as Ashlee's 31st birthday celebration, which turned out to be her last.

Ashlee's family appears to have been suspicious of Joe the whole time, as they say he waited 11 whole hours to tell them about the incident ... and even then downplayed it as if Ashlee was "okay."

‘Real Housewives of Miami’ star Lisa Hochstein has turned herself in to authorities in Miami -- and it’s all tied to a felony charge accusing her of secretly spying on her ex-husband, Lenny Hochstein.

Lisa’s attorney, Jayne Weintraub, tells TMZ the surrender is voluntary and part of a pre-arranged agreement following the charge filed earlier this week … insisting her client “has nothing to hide” as the legal process plays out.

According to docs obtained by TMZ, prosecutors allege Lisa “unlawfully and intentionally” intercepted -- or tried to intercept -- wire, oral, or electronic communications involving Lenny and others he spoke with.

YouTuber Johnny Somali will have plenty of time to brush up on his Korean in the prison library ... because he's been sentenced to serve 6 months for his controversial acts.

The Seoul Western District Court found Somali -- government name Ramsey Khalid Ismael -- guilty on multiple charges, including obstruction of business and distributing fabricated sexually explicit content.

Prosecutors say he harassed staff and visitors at an amusement park, disrupting a convenience store with loud music and flipping over noodles onto a table, and distributing non-consensual deepfake videos. They asked a judge to hand Somali a 3-year sentence.

Jessica McClure Morales -- the famous "Baby Jessica" who made national news when she fell down a well back in 1987 -- allegedly choked a member of her family.

According to the probable cause affidavit for Jessica's arrest ... cops in Midland County, Texas say Jessica told them the Saturday confrontation began when she and her husband got into a heated verbal argument -- during which she allegedly scratched him while trying to shove him away.

A witness apparently told the police a somewhat different story. Cops say they were told someone advised Jessica and her husband not to fight in front of a child who was in the room. Her husband allegedly said "F*** that" ... before she grabbed him by the throat.