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GoFundMe yanked a campaign off its site that was raising money for an elderly man's cancer-stricken wife -- and it's all because the guy's daughter was allegedly posing as someone else.

According to NewsNation ... 81-year-old Donald Johnson was trying to raise funds to pay for his wife's cancer treatments, but their GoFundMe page was deactivated after the company found "factual misrepresentations."

Here's what happened ... Johnson's so-called "neighbor" was in charge of the crowdfunding campaign, but the "neighbor" -- named Erin -- was really his daughter ... Amy.

Tom Cruise is performing his most harrowing stunt yet ... parachuting in to help a woman he thought was in distress -- when, in fact, she was just doomscrolling at work.

Video of the encounter is going viral ... and it shows a woman in a break room with her back to the doorway when Tom and his crew cruise by.

Tom notices the woman crouched down, and he stops and walks into the room ... leaning down to ask if she's alright. She looks up in surprise, and they fist bump.

"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Dorit Kemsley claims her estranged husband, PK Kemsley, took any questions she had about money as an act of distrust … which she says led to her being naive about their financial situation.

In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the reality star said flatly that throughout the marriage, "[PK] controlled the family finances."

Dorit said whenever she asked questions to understand their finances and participate in financial decisions, he "treated those requests as distrust," which led her to stop pestering and just rely on him.

Caleb Flynn's murder trial just concluded for its 7th day.

As you know, the "American Idol" alum has been charged with killing his wife earlier this year.

The trial's already been pretty gripping ... because his mistress, Alleigha Botner, took the stand and read their disturbing texts out loud.

Lamar Odom is calling B.S. on ESPN's top 100 NBA players list -- he thinks they got it all wrong -- especially at number one!

TMZ Sports ran into the retired hoops star at LAX this week and asked him about the recently revealed, much-debated list, with Nikola Jokic holding down the top spot, followed by Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Jalen Brunson was six ... and that's crazy, according to Lamar.

The Cornell frat brothers accused of drugging and gang-raping a student aren't in the clear yet ... prosecutors are reopening the case.

Tompkins County D.A. Matthew Van Houten tells ABC News he plans to put the 2024 case before a grand jury with the alleged victim's cooperation.

The apparent reason for the U-turn? Her explosive civil lawsuit. Van Houten says the lawsuit tells a "dramatically different" story than the one she originally gave police.

He claims she never initially said she was unknowingly drugged, forced into sexual activity or incapacitated.

Stars are pouring into the 2026 MTV VMAs ... Taylor Swift led the star-studded arrivals at the 2026 MTV VMAs ... joining a silver-clad Paris Hilton, Tyla and plenty more big names on the carpet.

Chloe Bailey and Harry Jowsey were also among those posing for the cameras outside the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles ... but Lisa Rinna's eye-popping dress quickly stole the spotlight.

The "RHOBH" alum arrived in an ivory gown with a sculpted bust -- nipples and all -- along with a thigh-high slit, long train and fabric draped off one shoulder.

Taylor Swift turned the 2026 MTV VMAs into her own cinematic premiere ... debuting the star-studded video for her new single, "Patient Zero."

The full video casts Taylor as "Patient Zero," while Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson play lovers ... with Taylor portrayed as Colin's ex.

Taylor directed the video herself, with three-time Oscar-winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki behind the camera.

Bill Gates is not holding back in his bleak prediction about the future of A.I. ... and is claiming that the technology has the capability to eventually kill a billion people.

During Sunday's episode of "Meet the Press" ... he told host Kristen Welker that if its powers are abused and unchecked, A.I. could perform dangerous actions that result in a death toll in the 10 figures.

He admitted ... "A.I. is certainly powerful enough to drive events that cause a billion deaths. So even though it’s pretty hard to get to 100%, there’s never been a weapon as powerful as the combination of people with ill intent using the latest A.I. tools."

Taylor Swift just gave the 2026 MTV VMAs a serious jolt ... making a grand entrance in a shimmering silver and black look.

The pop megastar hit the carpet in a sheer black top and sparkling silver skirt.
Taylor seemingly posed from every angle ... giving cameras a full look at the show-stopping outfit.

Kacey Musgraves brought some Dolly sparkle to the 2026 MTV VMAs ... delivering an emotional rendition of "I Will Always Love You" in honor of the late country legend.

Kacey returned to the VMAs stage in a curve-hugging pink sequined gown ... looking every bit the country superstar as she belted out Dolly's classic.

The tribute came from someone who has long counted Dolly Parton among her biggest influences. Kacey has praised Dolly's songwriting, fearlessness and business savvy ... and even performed alongside her during the 2019 Grammys tribute.

Madonna didn't ease into the 2026 MTV VMAs ... she blew the doors off with a sexy, star-studded opener featuring Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx.

The Queen of Pop started the night with "Bring Your Love" ... teaming up with Sabrina for a steamy and highly theatrical performance.

Sabrina strutted around in glittery shorts, a white top and black suspenders ... while Madonna commanded the stage in a black blazer with a red bodysuit underneath.

Then came another jolt -- Charli emerged in a black dress and fishnets, joining Madonna for "Danceteria Afterhours."

Presley Gerber's ex-girlfriend Cameron Rorrison is remembering him after his tragic death last week ... and her emotional post is dedicated to what a good guy he was.

Admitting the she had a "difficult time finding the words" ... Cameron said Presley had a "wide open heart" -- and will remember him for his "inspiring compassion" and "incredible understanding."

She wrote ... "One of the most amazing things about him was his humanity and his unique way of making every person, no matter who, feel as brilliant and important as the next. An incredibly beautiful quality I have yet to see as honest and pure in another person since."

Before this kid -- rockin' a bowl cut back in the early '90s -- grew up to be a professional snowboarder and skateboarder ... he was just stickin' his tongue and flexing his missing teeth for a photo.

He's got 3 Olympic Gold medals to prove his boss-ness!

Ed Sheeran was the target of a pretty scathing joke during last night's "SNL UK" opening monologue ... which compared him to an obedient puppet.

"Chicken Shop Date" host Amelia Dimoldenberg told the crowd ... "I’ve been incredibly privileged to have done so many interviews with people like Idris Elba, Cher, and even a world-famous, red-headed puppet with a hand up his arse telling him what to say."

After a pic of her interviewing "Sesame Street" icon Elmo appeared, Amelia said ... "No, the other one."

Florence Pugh is speaking out against the alleged gang rape of a 20-year-old student by 7 members of a Cornell University frat ... and she says the accusations make her "uneasy and sick and anxious."

Offering a "few thoughts" on the alleged incident, Florence wrote ... "This is really a moment where we need our men to be as horrified and as sickened as us."

Calling the alleged victim "strong willed," Florence said that the claims described in her lawsuit constitute a "killing of a soul."