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Oliver Tree's family is close to getting his body back on American soil after his shocking death in Brazil ... TMZ has learned.

A rep for the singer-songwriter's family tells TMZ ... they brought in legal counsel to help with the process of bringing Oliver home after his fatal helicopter crash.

We're told the process isn't complete yet ... but they're working on it and almost have him back.

Calling all you mighty Millennials, ballin' Boomers, groovy Gen X-ers, and everyone else ... We're tappin' y'all into Gen-Z's hottest stories of the week, packed with sexy stars and piping-hot news!

Gene Bess, legendary junior college basketball coach with the most wins in college hoops history, has died at 91.

Bess' son Brian broke the sad news on Friday, writing, "This morning at 4:00am my dad went to be with Jesus. We are making arrangements and will let you know when we will celebrate."

Coach spent a staggering 50 seasons as head coach of Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, racking up an insane 1,300-416 record over his 5 decades on the bench, making his the most winning coach across all college basketball, topping men's and women's D1 legends like Mike Krzyzewski and Geno Auriemma.

Bess' squads made the NJCAA national tourney 17 times, reaching the Final Four 8 times, and winning the whole thing twice, in 1979 and 1992.

He was also a runner-up on two occasions.

Bess, twice named National Coach of the Year, put down his clipboard and walked away from the bench in 2020.

In 2023, Gene received the ultimate honor ... he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He's also a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association Hall.

Among the thousands of players he coached was retired NBA star Latrell Sprewell, who spent two seasons with Bess at Three Rivers, and had a deep respect for his coach.

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An ex-juvenile probation officer in Florida is in a ton of trouble … facing over 100 felony charges after allegedly leaking info to a drug ring.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says Crystal Lawson -- who previously worked for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice -- was arrested for using database access from her former job to tip off members of a drug trafficking organization about their cases.

The OCSO claims Crystal would use the Comprehensive Case Information System to find "active criminal cases" and use information she found in the system to "warn members of a drug trafficking organization that investigators were closing in and had secured arrest warrants."

Eric André stripped down at the premiere of his new movie "Little Brother" ... literally.

The comedian arrived at NYC's Paris Theatre in a suit, but moments after stepping out of his car, the vehicle pulled away -- taking the suit with it and leaving him standing there in nothing but his skivvies.

The stunt is classic Eric, who's never been one to shy away from a ridiculous bit ... and with a new comedy to promote, he fully committed.

9:56 AM PT -- Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... a wedding will go down at Ocean House -- a ritzy hotel just a stone's throw from Taylor's digs.

Taylor Swift's neighborhood is buzzing with activity this weekend ... with an event space fit for a wedding popping up a stone's throw from her home -- while a ton of her pals are in town for what seems like a wedding-related event.

We've obtained video of a massive white tent set up on the side of the Ocean House ... the fancy hotel and spa about a quarter-mile from Taylor's Rhode Island home where she and Travis Kelce were expected to host a wedding shindig last week.

Our sources say the tent wasn't there yesterday, so it seems the event's likely taking place at some point this weekend. Workers are setting up a wooden floor beneath the tent.

Tyler Perry's male sexual assault accuser claims the star refuses to sit for a deposition unless there's a guarantee Tyler won't be asked about his sexual orientation ... but Tyler's lawyer is calling BS.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Mario Rodriguez wants the director sanctioned for failing to appear for a depo … which he claims to have been trying to take since April 14.

Mario said Tyler and his lawyer told him Tyler would only appear if they agreed not to ask Tyler whether he is, or has been, sexually attracted to men … a subject they say Tyler insists is "irrelevant and inflammatory."

Anne Hathaway's family is getting a little bigger ... 'cause the actress was spotted on vacation proudly showing off her baby bump!

Check out the pics ... the 43-year-old Oscar winner was rocking a bikini with a towel draped around her midsection in Saint-Tropez, and later stepped out in a white cover-up. Either way, the baby bump was hard to miss.

Anne was glowing as she enjoyed a sunny getaway on the French Riviera with husband Adam Shulman and a group of close friends.

Benson Boone and Alix Earle are sparking romance rumors after the two were spotted leaving an apparent dinner date.

The pair appeared comfortable in each other's company as they left Craig's in West Hollywood Thursday night and headed to Benson's car. Benson even opened the passenger-side door for Alix before the two drove off together.

Our photog caught up with them outside and asked Benson point-blank if he and Alix are dating ... and we'll let you interpret his response.

The neighbor who dialed 911 before LAPD shot and killed a family's dog is speaking out ... apologizing profusely for ever getting cops involved.

ABC7 -- a local affiliate out in Los Angeles -- spoke to the neighbor, who is remaining anonymous amid alleged ongoing threats they have received ... and they say they only called police because they couldn't get in contact with a screaming woman inside a residence.

They say they were outside the condo building, shouting up and trying to get the family's attention ... fearing the worst might be happening -- especially since they say they are a domestic violence survivor.

10:30 AM PT -- TMZ has learned the man who confronted a dad over bringing his two girls into a women's bathroom won't be arrested.

The Mississippi man who called police on a father trying to help his young girls in a women's gas station restroom has gone viral -- and it just cost him his realtor gig, TMZ has learned.

A rep with his real estate agency tells TMZ ... the man was an independent contractor and licensed realtor on a trip not affiliated with the company ... and since the bathroom video made national headlines ... the company decided to no longer use his services -- because their “values” don't align.

Josh Hart is clearly happy the Knicks' 10-week sex ban is over ... 'cause he had no problem telling the world he was busy after the New York Knicks' championship parade.

The hilarious nugget of info came after fans saw Hart and his wife, Shannon, enjoying their time together during Thursday's festivities -- at one point, she grinded on his crotch ... and in another, she put her hand up his booty.

Hart addressed the grinding clip directly ... and told his 730k X followers, "Yea I’m in there tonight 😏🤪."

Italian Prime ​Minister Giorgia Meloni says President Trump is full of crap ... because there's no way she "begged" him for a photo together at the G7 summit, despite Trump's claim.

The PM posted a video on social media expressing her disgust ... claiming Trump is just spinning lies ... saying, "There is one thing he should remember: neither I nor Italy ever beg."

Meloni's response comes after Trump said she "wanted a picture with me so ​badly ... I wouldn't have taken it, but I felt sorry for her" ... Reuters reports Trump made the comment to an Italian TV station.

Bunnie XO says a Mother's Day fight with Jelly Roll was the final straw that led to their shocking divorce.

During her bombshell "Dumb Blonde" podcast posted Thursday night, Bunnie recalled the pair having an argument that made her "so fed up and so tired" she told the country star to "file the f**ing divorce papers."

She said while Jelly has spoken about getting divorced "numerous times" in their marriage, the proposal held weight because "I'm not the type of person who says what I don't mean." The argument ended with Bunnie packing a bag and leaving ... and they didn't speak for weeks.

Tom Hanks took a major shot at MS Now's ratings during an on-camera interview with one of the station's correspondents ... who, to his credit, took it all in stride.

The embarrassing moment was captured on national TV after MS NOW journalist Jacob Soboroff, mic in hand, approached the Oscar-winning actor at Thursday's opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

Check out the clip ... Soboroff tries to introduce himself, but Tom quickly cuts him off, already knowing who he works for before unloading on the network. In a taunting tone, Tom asks Soboroff, "What can I do for the 800 people watching MS NOW?"