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A teeny, tiny dog had a big enough bark to chase off a bear much bigger than him ... the bear actually looked scared of the fearless pup ... and it's all on video.

Incredible footage out of North Carolina shows a scrappy Yorkie named Benny chasing the wild animal around a tree in his backyard while his owner tries to call him off.

Even though the bear dwarfs Benny, the bear was still spooked enough that the puny pup sent him scurrying up the tree.

Miley Cyrus is never really alone, because she feels her late godmother's presence ... and when she asked Dolly Parton for a sign, Dolly sent her a message from somewhere beyond.

Miley told the crowd at her Sunday night show at the Hollywood Bowl that she communicated with Dolly after the icon died.

The way Miley tells it ... she has a Dolly mannequin in her bedroom -- a Christmas gift from Dolly -- and one night she took her phone and played a video of Dolly performing "Jolene," lit a candle, and put a flower down next to the mannequin.

When the Victoria's Secret angels weren't busy working the runway, they were backstage working their angles ... and they shared all the behind-the-scenes fun on social media.

Abby Champion posted a playful pic with fellow model Felice Nova. Kylie Jenner was in relaxation mode, cozy in a robe and under a blanket. Even Anok Yai and Alex Consani had a moment to bless us with a selfie.

Amelia Gray Hamlin didn't hesitate to snap a shot in a busty bra either.

The prison warden being sued by Tory Lanez is slamming his $100 million lawsuit ... blaming Tory and the prison guards for his stabbing at the hands of another inmate.

TMZ obtained court docs filed by the California Correctional Institution Warden Thomas Valdez. In his filing, Valdez denied Tory was harmed by anything he did … and scoffed at the claim that Tory's rights were violated.

The prison warden admits Tory was stabbed by an inmate named Santino Casio with an inmate-manufactured weapon while both were housed in the same facility. Tory argued they should not have been in the same unit due to Casio's "violent" past.

Selena Gomez is opening up about her struggle to quit vaping ... revealing her nicotine habit has permanently changed the way she sounds.

The singer shared a candid video on her Instagram Stories, admitting she vaped nicotine heavily and warning fans not to make the same mistake.

Selena said nicotine is incredibly difficult to quit ... adding she wanted to speak out because vaping just isn't worth it.

O.J. Simpson's former attorney is weighing in on the latest twist in the infamous murder case ... and he thinks it's time to put the speculation to rest amid new claims about the murder weapon, a possible cover-up, and a potential accomplice.

In a statement obtained by TMZ, Malcolm LaVergne, who also serves as executor of O.J.'s estate, addresses a new New York Times investigation suggesting one of Simpson's associates may have helped cover up the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.

LaVergne acknowledges the public's fascination with the case ... but warns that constantly revisiting the murders can be painful and even disrespectful to the victims' loved ones.

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The Air Force has identified the service member who plunged to his death during a pregame demonstration at a college football game in Texas ... revealing he was a decorated 15-year veteran.

Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson was the airman who fell from the Alamodome rafters in San Antonio on Saturday, according to a statement from Nellis Air Force Base.

Patterson was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, at Joint Base San Antonio, where he served as a Tactical Air Control Party instructor.

Here's Kylie Jenner looking like a million bucks at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show ... stunning in a $50 million diamond bra.

VS brought back its infamous "Fantasy Bra" for Sunday's show, and the brand tapped Kylie to wear the custom diamond push-up ... a $50M creation from Jacob & Co. with 91 white diamonds and a 75-carat yellow diamond in the center.

Kylie had even more bling on her wrist as she walked the runway in her Victoria's Secret Fashion Show debut ... with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet and momager Kris Jenner cheering her on from the crowd.

Donnie Wahlberg almost came face to face with tragedy over the weekend after his plane reportedly slid off the runway, slamming into a fence.

The actor/singer posted an Instagram video on Sunday, getting emotional as he told his fans that the aircraft was taking off when it "ran out of runway" and "didn’t get up in the air" at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.

Walhberg said "God covered us" because the plane managed to avoid a bunch of fences, but it "didn’t avoid the last one.” He then pointed behind him at a construction site, saying the plane managed to steer clear of several trucks, dumpsters, and heavy equipment.

The woman who plowed her pickup truck into a youth soccer game in Kansas, killing 2 people and injuring 10 others, has been released from custody ... and she hasn't been charged with a crime.

Wichita police say the 34-year-old driver was released after investigators interviewed more than 30 witnesses and consulted with prosecutors ... though the investigation is far from over.

Cops are now awaiting toxicology results and a mechanical examination of the truck ... as they work to determine what caused Saturday's horrifying crash at the Stryker Sports Complex.

Carrie Coon is giving her "The Gilded Age" costars a little support ... and we're not talking about emotional support.

We caught up with the actress at LAX Friday, where she revealed she's been handing out special neck rests to the women on the HBO series ... all thanks to those massive period-piece hats and elaborate wigs.

Carrie whipped out one of the devices, called a Cranial Cradle, and showed us how it works ... explaining it lets the ladies lie down without crushing their fancy headwear.

The Angels are back ... and Hollywood's biggest stars are bringing some serious heat to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026.

Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae and Livvy Dunne were among the famous faces turning heads on the pink carpet Sunday at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California.

Tinashe was also showing plenty of leg in an all-white ensemble ... while Lisa Rinna and daughter Delilah Belle Hamlin made it a family affair, striking a pose together in contrasting looks.

Former Playboy model Bridget Marquardt -- who has a new series called "The Great American Ghost Hunt" -- brought some ghost-hunting equipment to TMZ to see if we have any unwanted visitors.

Bridget sat down with our Charlie Neff and used dowsing rods to try contacting spirits inside the building, which Charlie explained used to be an old post office ... and it didn't take long for things to get spooky.

After asking if anyone was there, the rods appeared to cross on their own ... seemingly giving the ladies a big fat YES.

Taylor Swift is putting in some serious overtime ... going from the stage in Los Angeles to the stands in Kansas City in less than 24 hours.

The pop superstar showed up at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday to cheer on hubby Travis Kelce as the Chiefs take on the Los Angeles Chargers ... proving a late night in Hollywood wasn't going to keep her from game day.

This is the Chiefs 3rd home game of the season ... and the new Mrs. Kelce hasn't missed a single one.

Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson is getting blasted by college football fans ... with some calling for his suspension after he swatted away a female medical staffer's arm as she rushed to help his injured teammate.

The ugly moment unfolded during the third quarter of Duke's 24-20 loss to North Carolina on Saturday, when DaShawn Stone went down with an injury.

Robinson was hovering over his teammate when the female athletic trainer hurried onto the field and tried to move him out of her way ... but Robinson responded by swinging his arm at her.