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Sophie Cunningham and DiJonai Carrington just turned a heated WNBA matchup into a full-blown controversy ... with Carrington getting ejected after a hard hit on Cunningham, followed moments later by a social media post that appeared to take a shot at the Indiana Fever star.

During Saturday’s Fever-Sky game in Chicago, Carrington made contact with Cunningham’s head during a first-quarter play. Officials initially called a common foul ... but after a review, upgraded it to a Flagrant 2 and ejected Carrington.

Cunningham quickly got up, while teammate Makayla Timpson stepped between the two players, however the drama continued online. Shortly after the ejection, a post reading “WHITE PRIVILEGE” appeared on Carrington’s Threads account, tagging the Indiana Fever.

08/09/2026 11:53 AM PST -- TMZ has obtained dispatch audio from the tragic accident.

A man has been arrested after an overcrowded boat capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her 5-month-old daughter, TMZ has confirmed.

A NYPD spokesperson confirms to TMZ ... Manuel Hernandez, age 46, was hit with 13 counts of reckless endangerment following Saturday night’s deadly incident -- and additional charges could be filed in connection with the deaths.

According to sources, Hernandez was operating the vessel when it overturned near Liberty Island shortly before 10:30 p.m. The boat reportedly had 14 people aboard at the time.

Paris Hilton's embracing the "trophy wife" lifestyle ... branding herself with the label via a new cap -- and backing up the claim by showing off her bod.

The socialite's on vacation near Sardinia, Italy ... and on she posed for an impromptu photo shoot Saturday on the yacht's deck, wearing a tiny multi-colored cover up that, ironically, did little to cover her up.

The low-cut ensemble showed off her chest and the length revealed her bare backside as well.

Mark Zuckerberg looked more like an iceberg over the weekend ... floating on the middle of the lake and sparring with UFC pro Merab Dvalishvili.

The tech entrepreneur shared a clip of the fight to Instagram Sunday ... full of punches, kicks -- and even Merab picking him up and running him around the barge while the two duked it out on.

In the clip, Zuck's wife -- Priscilla Chan -- rolled by the barge in a kayak ... and he tells her Merab made him take his shirt off so he'd look more like a fighter.

Bunnie XO is adding a little cowboy country to her summer ... and she was spotted holding hands with Dylan Wolf during a night out at a Ventura rodeo.

Bunnie was at the Ventura County Fair in California for the rodeo Saturday night, where she was joined by her besties Meme Shahan and Hailee Clark.

An eyewitness tells TMZ they first spotted Bunnie and another woman getting out of a car before the group made their way toward the rodeo seating area. That’s when Bunnie appeared to get cozy with the tattooed reality TV cowboy ... walking hand-in-hand with Dylan as he escorted her and the group to their seats.

Five-time NBA champion and Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson has died at 86, his family announced Sunday.

Nelson’s family announced his death Sunday, saying the Basketball Hall of Famer passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones ... saying "On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family."

They added ... "Throughout his last week, friends and family encircled him with love, sharing the blessing of his friendship and revisiting treasured memories." A cause of death was not mentioned.

Royce White says he's testing out his new look before next year's WNBA draft ... throwing on a wig and embracing his "feminine era."

The former NBA player who announced he's throwing his hat in the ring for the 2027 WNBA draft shared the pic on X ... rocking the hair piece and a serious expression.

In his caption, Royce wrote he's glad the wig showed up on Saturday ... so he could "test it on the court" Sunday as his "feminine era" truly begins.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is opening up about a deeply personal decision, announcing she’s freezing her eggs and bringing her followers along for part of the process.

The New York congresswoman shared the news on Instagram, explaining that she normally keeps her personal life out of the spotlight but decided to speak publicly about her experience.

AOC explains she had been considering the decision for a long time and wanted to share what she was learning with other women. She said the process can feel "very daunting," particularly because women often aren't given enough information about their bodies and reproductive health throughout different stages of life.

The daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, Tallulah, has officially tied the knot!!!

Tallulah married musician Justin Acee in Sun Valley, Idaho on Saturday and went all-out for the big day ... wearing a custom wedding gown designed by Balenciaga creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. The dress was reportedly one of the first bridal creations he has made since taking over the fashion house’s creative reins, according to Vogue.

And this was no quick fashion job ... the gown reportedly took a whopping 712 hours to complete, including 405 hours of construction and alterations at the atelier -- the veil alone required another nine hours of work.

Dakota Mortensen and Shinia Powell are making their relationship Instagram official ... and the timing is turning heads amid Dakota’s ongoing custody battle with reality star Taylor Frankie Paul.

The 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' stars Dakota and Shinia appeared to hard launch their romance in a new social media post ... sharing a series of photos that show them kissing, smiling together and spending time with Shinia’s kids -- captioning the post "Soaking up our last bit of summer."

The PDA-heavy post leaves little mystery about where the two stand, with Dakota and Shinia looking very much like a couple.

Lena the Plug apparently wasn’t letting a little thing like marriage get in the way of meeting Drake ... making a bold move on the rapper during a collab where they went on a date.

The adult-content creator had a jaw-dropping moment with Drake, where she threw her wedding ring and appeared to eagerly give the rapper permission to pursue her ... despite being married to Adam22.

The moment happened during a video built around Drake meeting and interacting with 20 women for a dating show ... however, things spiced up when Lena’s turn came, as she strutted in wearing a hip-hugging and boob-boasting blue outfit with sexy stilettos -- she went in for an extended hug and tossed her wedding ring when asked if she's married.

Robert Carradine’s family is suing the regents of the University of California, alleging serious failures at UCLA contributed to the actor’s death earlier this year.

The wrongful-death and elder-abuse lawsuit filed on Friday claims Carradine entered UCLA’s locked psychiatric unit seeking treatment and hoping the structured environment would "help with his anxiety," according to documents obtained by TheWrap.

According to the lawsuit, however, the family believes UCLA failed to follow important safety procedures during Carradine’s stay ... one of the key allegations centers on a belt Carradine reportedly had with him when he was admitted.

Michael B. Jordan and British singer Raye are sending romance rumors into overdrive after they were spotted having a roller-coaster-filled day together at an L.A. amusement park.

The "Sinners" star and British "Where Is My Husband!" singer were spotted spending the day together at Six Flags Magic Mountain outside Los Angeles on Friday, riding roller coasters and enjoying some downtime.

Fan-captured footage posted to TikTok showed Jordan and Raye waiting for their ride to take off -- the pair could be seen looking smiley, launching romance rumors faster than the roller coaster they were on.

Usher is laughing off an internet conspiracy theory claiming a body double or clone performed for him during his show over the weekend.

The singer addressed the bizarre speculation directly on social media after fans began questioning whether the man onstage for Night 1 of Usher and Chris Brown’s show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey was actually Usher ... taking to the comments section to say “Ya'll are funny .... clone? They can’t clone this??"

Usher added "How y’all come up with this. A.I. ain't that advanced."

Blueface and Chrisean Rock were allegedly pulled over by San Diego Police following the rapper’s show Saturday night ... and the tense encounter was all captured on his livestream.

According to what appeared to unfold on the livestream, Blueface, Chrisean and others were stopped by members of the San Diego Police Department shortly after his performance at Blu Temple/Blu Cabana.

Cops are seen asking the rapper and members of his camera crew to exit the vehicle. Video from the livestream appeared to show Blueface and others temporarily placed in handcuffs, while Chrisean held her young son, Chrisean Jr., whom Blueface has repeatedly denied being the biological father of.

08/09/2026 10:35 AM PST -- A NYPD spokesperson confirms to TMZ ... Manuel Hernandez, age 46, was arrested on 13 counts of reckless endangerment following Saturday night’s deadly incident -- and we have obtained the dispatch audio from the accident.

Two people died -- including a 5-month-old girl -- and 12 others plunged into the waters near NYC's Statue of Liberty after their boat capsized Saturday night, according to law enforcement.

NYPD sources tell TMZ ... the terrifying incident occurred off the coast of Liberty Island in New York Harbor, where the world famous monument stands ... 14 people were on the boat that suddenly overturned, causing them to be thrown into the choppy waters.

Our sources say NYPD Aviation and Harbor Units quickly responded, along with a scuba diving team, after receiving a call for an overturned vessel.