Luka Doncic Goodbye, LeBron ... Honor To Play W/ You!!!

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Luka Doncic is bidding farewell to LeBron James ... saying he enjoyed their brief time together on the Lakers.

The Slovenian superstar went to Instagram on Tuesday ... fresh off the news 41-year-old King James was officially on the hunt for a new home after eight seasons in L.A.

In his tribute post, Doncic, 27, shared a pic of the two embracing after a game ... including the caption, "An honor to play with and learn from you @kingjames."

Florida Police Pull Over 8-Year-Old Riding Jet Ski Alone ... Where's Your Parents?!?

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An 8-year-old boy riding a jet ski with no parents in sight got stopped by cops in Florida ... police had harsh words for the father, who said his kid is "very proficient" ... and now folks are debating his parenting.

Police bodycam footage out of Sarasota shows the moment a marine police officer stops a kid on a jet ski ... asking him straight up, "Where's your parents?"

The boy proceeds to lead the officer to his father, and cops start questioning him.

The father is quick to admit he doesn't think his son is legally allowed to ride a jet ski alone at such a young age ... but he says he and his son have been riding jet skis for years and the kid is "very proficient."

Keanu Reeves Strikes Out In Bid To Save Netflix Fraudster Friend From Prison

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Keanu Reeves went to bat for his old director ... but it wasn't enough to keep Carl Rinsch out of prison after the filmmaker was sentenced in his $11 million Netflix fraud case.

Here's the deal ... Keanu personally wrote to the judge asking for leniency for Carl -- who directed Keanu in the 2013 movie "47 Ronin" -- calling Carl an "exceptional artist" while acknowledging Carl has a tendency to self-sabotage. Keanu also praised Carl's unfinished Netflix series at the center of the case as "superb and visionary."

The heartfelt endorsement didn't carry the day, though ... a federal judge sentenced Carl to 30 months behind bars Monday after he was convicted of wire fraud, money laundering and other financial crimes tied to the failed project.

Ginuwine Puts A Ring On It!!! Engaged to Miami Realtor

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Ginuwine is heading towards marriage again ... 'cause TMZ has learned the R&B star is engaged to 28-year-old Miami realtor Jannette Escartin.

Jannette tells TMZ ... Ginuwine popped the question in Washington, D.C., a couple of weeks ago ... and she said yes.

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The newly engaged couple tells us they're very happy and in love.

J.K. Rowling The Queen Consort Will See You Now

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J.K. Rowling worked her magic and scored a meeting with Queen Camilla ... though it seems the two only discussed reading ... and not the author's controversial views on the transgender community.

The 'Harry Potter' author met with the United Kingdom's Queen Consort Tuesday ... with the Royal Family's official X account sharing a picture of the two standing side by side.

Camilla wore an all-blue dress while J.K. opted for a white blazer layered over a dark blue shirt and pants combo.

LeBron James No Hollywood Ending ... I'm Taking My Talents Elsewhere, Lakers!!!

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LeBron James WILL play next season ... just not for the Los Angeles Lakers.

The four-time NBA champion's agent, Rich Paul, informed the team of his decision on Tuesday ... stating the King isn't hanging up his crown just yet, but he's done with the Purple and Gold.

There are rumblings 41-year-old James will team up with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green on the Golden State Warriors ... with Anthony Davis' name being thrown in the mix as well.

TMZ Live Stream Come Into Our Office and Watch News Happen!!!

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We want you to be a part of TMZ, so every weekday, between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM PT, we take you inside our newsroom via live stream.

You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's just joking around.

Your comments are a big part of the stream, and the staff spends a lot of time speaking directly to you. Every day is different!

We also use our live stream to produce our "TMZ Live" TV show.

Cara Delevingne I Dated Amber, and Johnny Was Crazy Jealous

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Cara Delevingne says there really was something between her and Amber Heard ... revealing they became "entangled" during Amber's divorce from Johnny Depp.

The actress dropped the bombshell on the latest episode of "The Louis Theroux Podcast," where Louis brought up Johnny's reported jealousy towards her.

Cara says nothing romantic was happening while the three were working on the movie "London Fields" ... but she says that didn't stop Johnny from being "driven crazy by jealousy." According to Cara, the romance didn't begin until after Amber and Johnny called it quits.

Ruby Rose Watch Me Break Ribs In Freak Pool Fall!!!

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Ruby Rose is saying goodbye to summer prematurely ... 'cause she was rushed to the hospital after breaking two ribs in a freak pool accident ... and it's all on video.

The Aussie actress shared security footage on her IG Story Monday showing the painful moment she slipped while holding a hose, missed the edge of the pool, slammed into the side, and crashed into the water.

Ruby captioned the clip, "RIP to my ribs, and to the rest of my summer. They are broken, multiple."

Stormy Daniels on Reflecting Pool Almost As Yucky As 'Tiny' Trump's Gene Pool

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Stormy Daniels is taking a monumental step in her feud with Donald Trump ... comparing his "yucky" Reflecting Pool renovation to the Trump gene pool ... and calling Trump "tiny."

The porn star-turned-comedian shared photos from her trip to the nation's capital with her husband, Barrett Blade, including one inside the Lincoln Memorial and another in front of the Pool.

Stormy captioned the snap ... "Had a day off yesterday so we walked around DC. I thought there would be a lot more people out and about but it was pretty quiet. Reflecting Pool still almost as yucky as tiny’s gene pool, though."

'Indiana Jones' Star Michael Byrne Dead at 82

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Michael Byrne, famous for his work in the 'Indiana Jones' and 'Harry Potter' movie franchises, is dead.

The actor died June 20, according to multiple reports. The cause of death is unclear.

Michael played General Vogel in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" ... including a famous scene with Harrison Ford, where Vogel punches Indiana as part of a proper Nazi Germany goodbye.

Joe Alwyn, Sarah Pidgeon Crashing Taylor's Wedding Week ... One Kiss at a Time!!!

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Taylor Swift may be days away from marrying Travis Kelce ... but don't expect ex Joe Alwyn to be crying into his tea ... 'cause his romance with Sarah Pidgeon is heating up fast!

The pair soaked up London's scorching heatwave Monday, enjoying a picnic in the park -- and they looked completely wrapped up in each other, with Sarah leaning in for a long, romantic kiss.

Sarah looked totally at ease, breaking into a playful dance and lip-syncing along to a song while Joe watched, looking clearly smitten.

For a guy who famously kept things ultra-private during his romance with Taylor, this is some major PDA!!!

Oliver Tree Fans Pack Beach For Birthday Tribute

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Fans of the late Oliver Tree came together Monday evening to celebrate his heavenly birthday ... gathering in Venice Beach just two weeks after his tragic death.

Check out the video ... the turnout is massive, with fans showing up to honor the musician as Oliver's music blasts on speakers that could be heard throughout Venice Skate Park.

Fans even got decked out in Oliver's signature black-haired bowl cut and red-rimmed glasses.

These loyal aficionados were looking to make waves wherever they could ... because in the flyer they sent out, they even encouraged people who were not in Los Angeles to host their own meet-ups to pay tribute to Oliver on his birthday.

Elliot Page My Odyssey Is Complete ... I'm Greek Warrior!!!

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Elliot Page has absolutely transformed himself into a jacked powerhouse ... and he looks like a Greek warrior straight out of "The Odyssey."

Check out this new video of Elliot working out in a boxing gym ... the actor is more shredded than a julienne salad ... with abs for days and the muscle definition of a prize fighter.

Elliot is playing Sinon in director Christopher Nolan's upcoming, highly anticipated flick,
The Odyssey," and clearly, Elliot is taking the part quite seriously ... because he built his body up in a way that would make Spartans look like they skip some gym visits.

Kate Gosselin To Son Collin I Didn't Abuse You, But I Won't Take Polygraph

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Kate Gosselin is responding to her estranged son Collin's recent invite for her to take a lie detector test regarding her alleged abuse when he was a child ... and it sounds like he shouldn't hold his breath.

Kate hopped on TikTok and responded to several fans urging her to get hooked up to a polygraph to prove her innocence against Collin's claims.

She says she won't be taking the lie detector test and won't be suing Collin for defamation either ... explaining that legal strategy won't work because she's a celeb.