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Imagine a police officer finds a man dead during a welfare check, then moves into that residence, renovates it, and lives there for 4 whole years while assuming the man's identity!

Well, that's what authorities say Brian Louis Sguros -- a cop in Lauderhill, FL -- did, which is why he's under arrest for fraud, falsifying official documents, computer crimes to fraudulently obtain property, and using two-way communications to facilitate a felony.

The Broward County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... Sguros was arrested Tuesday and booked into the jail without bail for the shocking 4-year-long caper he allegedly committed.

Sahara Ray's mom seems to be trying to get close to her late daughter ... telling fans she put on one of her little girl's outfits, broke down in tears -- and scrolled through loving posts in her daughter's honor.

Gretchen Gia Bach shared a pic of her legs and feet to her Instagram story early Wednesday morning ... writing she was simply "laying [sic] on top of an Airbnb bed somewhere in L.A. at 1 A.M. wearing Sahara's clothes and sobbing as I read and repost the love letters and tributes to my first born [sic] daughter."

She followed up that post with what she must've been looking through ... sharing a series of sweet photos -- both professional and more intimate.

Blake Griffin just revealed that the team member from his career with the greatest member is ... well ... himself!

During a segment on Tuesday night's "Watch What Happens Live" ... host Andy Cohen grilled Blake about who was the most impressively endowed player he has ever showered alongside as a member of the same team.

Needless to say ... things got awkward as Blake -- who played for 4 different teams during his 13-year stint in the NBA -- tried to stall after the hard question.

"John Wick 3" star Asia Kate Dillon has revealed that acting jobs have dried up so much recently ... they're looking for any full-time or part-time customer service gigs.

Asia -- who also starred in hit TV series like "Billions" and "Orange Is the New Black" -- shared on Instagram Tuesday that despite relying on acting as their sole means of financial support for the last 11 years, they're actively searching for service industry jobs to get by.

They said ... "Now, like for many, many performer colleagues of mine - particularly those of us who are trans/nonbinary/gender nonconforming - acting work has all but diminished, and I’m in need of service work once more."

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Titans defensive tackle Jordan Elliott has been released by the team ... after he allegedly went to his car to retrieve a firearm after an argument with a teammate.

The team announced his release and cited an "incident" at its facility on Oct. 15 that led to an internal review ... NBC Sports reported.

Here's what allegedly went down ... Elliott and teammate JC Latham had gotten into an argument before Elliott was told to leave the practice on Oct. 15 ... according to KPRC.

LeBron James is putting his foot down with courtside New York Knicks fans over their jeers -- ranging from his helicopter rides to his Midwest roots -- and you know things are heated when Spike Lee is trying to keep the peace.

At one point, the newest Sixers superstar responded to a fan who said New Yorkers wouldn't be rooting for him just because LeBron is living in NYC and helicoptering to Philly for his team's home games.

We reported earlier, King James has been taking 45-minute chopper rides as he travels back and forth.

In the videos from last night -- which saw the 76ers beat the reigning champs 106-100 -- LeBron's seen jawing at a fan, before Spike gets to his feet in a badass pinstriped orange suit.

In another clip ... LeBron James shouted at a fan ... "Ain't nothing soft in the Midwest. I don't know what the f*** you talking about. I'm not from the West Coast, I’m from Ohio, baby."

However, it seems that this civil dispute in King James' court was resolved after LeBron was seen high-fiving someone courtside in one of the clips.

Bron set the record straight after the W ... saying that the back-and-forth didn't spoil the evening.

"I wouldn't say that.," James said. "It was a great night for New York fans. Fifty-plus years. I was a part of that at one point where we hadn't won a major championship in Cleveland in over 50 years. The fans will never forget this moment."

Julia Stiles brought the '90s nostalgia and the waterworks to the ballroom ... reuniting with her “10 Things I Hate About You” costars to pay tribute to the late Heath Ledger on “Dancing With the Stars.”

The actress took center stage Tuesday night during the show's emotional Dedication Night, performing a contemporary routine with pro partner Ezra Sosa set to Frankie Valli's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" ... the same song Ledger famously serenaded her with in the 1999 rom-com.

During rehearsal footage, Julia got emotional reflecting on her time working with Heath, saying she learned a lot from him and recalled how natural their connection was on set. She also admitted she wishes she could pick up the phone and call him one more time to say, "Hey dude."

The NFL Players Association is calling on the league to conduct a full investigation into the medical care that Jalen Hurts received ... after his season-ending blood clot diagnosis.

The NFLPA wrote in a statement ... "The NFLPA is not aware of any NFL investigation into the medical care provided to Jalen Hurts. In fact, the league previously informed the union that it did not plan to review the care he received."

They added ... "Before conclusions are drawn about how this situation was handled, there must be a full investigation into what occurred. Determining the facts is essential to ensuring players receive the highest level of care and protection going forward."

We reported earlier ... the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback was sidelined for the remainder of the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

At first, his doctors diagnosed Jalen with a superficial blood clot in his calf following a Week 4 game ... but Jalen's agent said that the clot in his leg "went to his lung," where multiple clots were found.

Jalen's agent also confirmed the athlete has to take blood thinners ... and most importantly, avoid physical exertion.

Sahara Ray's baby daddy has been identified ... and we also know more about their daughter, Snow.

According to Snow's birth certificate, obtained by TMZ, the father is 38-year-old Michael Bradley Dow.

We also now know Snow was born at 12:19 AM on January 27 in a Los Angeles hospital.

It's the OG influencer's birthday today -- Kim Kardashian turns 46, and no doubt she's still one of Hollywood's hottest chicks!

Whether modeling her SKIMS on socials or donning swimwear that breaks the internet, this lacy lady puts the ASS in Calabasas!

If you follow Kim, you know she loves a vacay, but phone eats first and therefore every trip comes with a camera roll full of content. This beachside selfie featuring an animal print bikini and a sarong is totes so RIGHT!

Aaron Carter's estate is on the taxman's radar ... the IRS says they're owed nearly $500K in taxes, interest, and penalties.

According to new documents filed by the IRS and obtained by TMZ, Aaron had several unpaid tax balances from 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.

The 2014 balance is a mere $326.60 ... but the amounts owed get progressively larger -- including $172,538.70 owed between the balance, interest, and penalties for 2021.

A retired Michigan teacher who was locked up by Russia after being sentenced for fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine -- allegations he denied -- has just been released.

The announcement that Stephen Hubbard, 74, was set free by Russia was made during a meeting between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg ... CNN reported.

The release of Hubbard -- who had been sentenced to nearly 7 years in prison in 2024 -- came after President Donald Trump said he made overtures to Putin on Hubbard's behalf.

Former Canadian actress Melody Anderson was in her mid 20s when she played Dale -- the travel agent babe who turned into the galactic warrior -- in the cult 1980 film adaptation of the comic "Flash Gordon."

Reality star Kash’s sister who is charged with her death is devastated over her passing ... and their mom tells TMZ she’s so distraught over the fatal shooting, she’s repeatedly wished she could trade places with her late sister.

Kash’s mom, Cynthia, tells TMZ ... she’s spoken with and visited her daughter, Vernika Dunbar, in jail since the shooting, and says Vernika has been crying and struggling to believe what happened.

Cynthia says Vernika repeatedly expresses how much she loves Kash and wishes she could switch places with her. Their mom says she’s reminded Vernika she still has children who need her and an entire family that loves her.

Congratulations are in order for Tyler Cameron and Tate Madden ... because they're gonna be parents!

The fiancés revealed the news on "Dancing with the Stars" Tuesday during the show's emotional Dedication Night.

Tyler dedicated the dance to mothers -- specifically honoring his late mom Andrea, who died in 2020, and his mom-to-be fiancée in one emotional dance.