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Christian Cousins was found dead inside his California home after concerned family members couldn't get ahold of him ... TMZ has learned.

A spokesperson for the Irvine Police Department tells TMZ ... officers responded to a welfare check at the "Kindergarten Cop" actor's home on October 20 at 12:01 PM after his family was unable to reach him.

We're told officers discovered the former child star dead inside the home. Police say there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Convicted killer Courtney Clenney is now in minimum-security custody, and she's less than two years away from freedom.

According to Florida Department of Corrections records, obtained by TMZ, the former OnlyFans model is now housed at Gadsden Correctional Facility, a privately operated women's prison in Quincy, Florida ... where she's classified as a minimum-security inmate.

And get this ... her projected release date is July 20, 2028 ... just over a year and a half away.

Malik Beasley is trying to make a few extra bucks before he pleads guilty in his federal sports gambling case ... selling signed jerseys on social media for $200.

The former NBA star jumped on TikTok Live to hawk his wares ... offering jerseys from basically every era of his NBA career, signed -- with a personalized message -- in exchange for cold, hard cash.

Check out the clip ... Malik says he's signing all of the jerseys and writing people's individual names on them before shipping them out -- he just needs the money first.

Hakeem Jeffries got a brutal reception at a Democratic conference in Denver ... where angry hecklers called him a liar, a traitor, and an oligarch's lapdog ... over a failed impeachment push against Donald Trump.

The tense scene unfolded Friday during the "What's Next" post-midterm election conference ... where the House Democratic Leader was discussing the party's future when one protester shouted, "You are a f***ing liar," before demanding impeachment.

As boos erupted, the protester continued unloading ... calling Jeffries a "f***ing traitor" and a "f***ing oligarch lapdog."

At this point you'd think Chris Hansen had seen it all, but a sting suspect surprised him during a recent operation ... name-dropping him and still showing up to the bust.

The "To Catch a Predator" star stopped by "The TMZ Podcast" ... where he tells us a suspected predator had been suspicious that he was being set up before the meet-up and even called him out by name.

Chris recalled the guy's guard had come down, and he exclaimed ... "F*** Chris Hansen."

Britney Spears is adding a little sparkle to the circus ... because she'll soon be hawking jewelry to her legion of fans.

The pop star launched her jewelry website "B Tiny" on Friday ... and sources connected to the company tell us the line is coming out in the next few months.

Over the next few weeks, our sources say the company will roll out some key product information ... and we've learned Britney is involved -- and nothing has been made that she hasn't approved.

Brandon Honea is in some serious legal trouble after allegedly killing an opossum in a disturbing video ... TMZ has learned.

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... the TikTok livestreamer was arrested Wednesday, November 11, and charged with aggravated animal cruelty in connection with the incident.

The disturbing video, which circulated online, appears to show Honea grabbing an opossum by its tail and repeatedly slamming it against a porch ... all while a woman heard on the livestream pleaded with him to stop.

David Walliams is under criminal investigation in London ... and the allegations police are looking into aren't even the ones that sparked his recent public scandal.

London's Metropolitan Police confirmed Friday they've launched an investigation into allegations of serious sexual offenses against the British comedian ... after several people came forward with new complaints separate from those reported earlier this week.

And that's not all ... detectives are also reviewing the explosive reporting by ITV News and The Guardian to determine whether additional crimes may have been committed.

Forget defending the country ... some U.S. Navy sailors assigned to Congress were allegedly stuck clipping lawmakers' toenails and running personal errands at all hours.

According to a bombshell Navy Times report, sailors assigned to Congress' medical office say they were forced to perform bizarre tasks well outside their normal responsibilities ... including delivering medication to lawmakers' homes at 3 AM.

And the alleged demands didn't stop there ... sailors say they were expected to provide medical support at congressional birthday parties, dinners and VIP events, all while pulling grueling 70- to 80-hour workweeks.

Yella Beezy's baby mama says she's going to be there for their son after his life sentence ... while also lightly chastising the convicted murderer for his choice in friends.

D’Andrea Harris -- who goes by @_justdeee online -- posted a video of herself locking lips with Yella in a vid ... unclear exactly when the clip was taken.

She wrote in the caption, "My best friend… you were so busy picking apart my friends that you didn’t even pay attention to your own. Life has taught me what unconditional love feels like, what real friendship looks like, and what’s worth my time and energy."

Dolly Parton's seemingly final song she recorded is all about a family divided ... as her actual family has been fractured by legal battles tied to her estate.

In a duet with U2's Bono for his new song "Torn" from the band's 16th studio album, 'Carnaval de Luz' ... the two crooners sing ... "Torn apart these loving hearts / That beat and break the same / We share a house divided / And the blood that fills our veins."

After further lyrics about brothers turning to strangers, Dolly goes on to sing ... "Are you your brother’s keeper now? Or know what you’re fighting for? / Nothing hurts a mother more than a family at war."

Investigators have finally vowed to retest DNA samples tied to the unsolved killing of JonBenét Ramsey ... days after the late pageant star's brother made an impassioned plea.

Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn told reporters this week that officials are "retesting things that were tested 30 years ago with newer technology."

Boulder County DA Michael Dougherty added ... "Chief Redfearn and I are more hopeful now than we have been in the past because of the advances in the investigation and the advances in technology. And I say that based on just how DNA has progressed over time."

Clavicular says his legal team still hasn’t received relevant materials connected to his rape case from state prosecutors ... and he’s asking a judge to speed up the process.

The looksmaxxing influencer’s lawyers filed the motion in court earlier this week ... telling the judge that they’ve yet to receive video and audio recordings of the alleged victim’s interview with police or the handwritten statement she gave authorities back in June.

His attorney says they’ve made multiple informal requests ... but asks the court to step in now because a probable cause hearing in the case is set for November 24.

Russell Brand has been accused of sexual misconduct by 6 more women ... just days after he was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison.

The UK-based news outlet The Times released a bombshell report on Thursday ... after holding off publishing it during Brand's criminal trial.

According to the outlet, the new allegations against Brand span from 2005 to 2015. The most recent allegation brought up during Brand's criminal trial was in 2009 ... so some of these accusations are much more recent.

Adam22 is nursing a swollen jaw after getting rocked by Chrisean Rock at "Wild 'N Out" ... saying her two-piece could sideline him from both of his on-camera careers.

The podcaster broke down Thursday night's chaos at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood ... admitting he deliberately provoked Chrisean with a joke about her parenting during a rap battle.

As TMZ previously reported, Chrisean punched Adam in the back of the head after he cracked a joke at her expense onstage.

Vice President JD Vance is weighing his political future and considering not running for president in 2028 ... this according to a new report.

Apparently, Vance is not so sure if he wants to lead MAGA in a post-Trump political landscape ... a source told CNN.

The insider said ... "I wouldn’t be surprised by any decision he makes. He’s only 42. He’s young enough that he can have a comeback should this environment make success impossible. It just may not be his time."