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Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral dream won't come true this year ... because he finished third in the primary election and won't advance to the runoff.

Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman won more of the vote than Pratt ... meaning the two will go head to head in the general election on November 3.

Now that 92.5% of the expected votes have been counted, Bass remains in the lead with 34.3% while Raman earned 28.5% of the vote compared to Pratt sitting at 25.8% ... according NBC.

Peabo Bryson has died after suffering a stroke, TMZ has learned. 

Peabo's family tells TMZ, "With broken hearts and profound sadness, the family of two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and balladeer, Peabo Bryson, announces his passing."

Peabo was the legendary voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney classics "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World" ... and both of his theme songs won Grammy Awards. 

TikTok star "Patriotic Kenny" has died after battling stage 4 lung cancer.

The heartbreaking news was shared Monday on Kenny Jary's TikTok account with a message reading, "The tears may never stop flowing. It is with the most indescribable sadness we share that Patriotic Kenny has passed."

The statement continued ... "He experienced the most profound love and was Earth's bright light. He passed surrounded by love and he was in peace."

Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen are calling it quits after 18 years of marriage.

The pair announced the split in a joint statement ... with a rep telling us the two are still on "great terms" and are focused on raising their two kids.

A source close to the couple tells TMZ ... there is zero drama, and they're on great terms. They even recently celebrated Jason's birthday as a family.

Jason Collins -- the NBA's first openly gay player -- has died at 47 years old after a battle with brain cancer, the league announced.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver released a statement on the loss ... saying, "Jason Collins’ impact and influence extended far beyond basketball as he helped make the NBA, WNBA and larger sports community more inclusive and welcoming for future generations."

"He exemplified outstanding leadership and professionalism throughout his 13-year NBA career and in his dedicated work as an NBA Cares Ambassador," he added. "Jason will be remembered not only for breaking barriers, but also for the kindness and humanity that defined his life and touched so many others."

Rudy Giuliani has been rushed to the hospital in critical condition ... his spokesperson announced in a statement Sunday.

Ted Goodman announced the news on X ... noting the former New York City mayor is in critical, but stable, condition in a Florida medical center.

Giuliani is a fighter, Goodman says, who has faced all of life's challenges -- including this one -- with strength.

The Las Vegas Raiders officially have their franchise quarterback, selecting Fernando Mendoza, the gunslinging Heisman Trophy winner, with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Let's keep it a buck ... everyone knew Vegas was going to pick the former star Indiana QB -- it was the worst-kept secret in the NFL -- but now it's officially official.

Mendoza, 22, is coming off an incredible season at Indiana, where he not only led the Hoosiers to a national title but also had immense personal success, winning the coveted Heisman.

10 people were injured in a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana Thursday, and police were still searching for shooting suspects in the afternoon.

Baton Rouge Police said the shooting looked a "targeted" incident "between two groups of people." Police said an argument broke out between the two groups, and people began "shooting at each other" ... but police clarified there was "no more active shooting going on."

Some of the victims may be innocent bystanders not involved in the altercation, according to police. At least six victims were hospitalized, according to WAFB-TV ... two people were listed in critical condition.

Authorities said the shooting happened near the food court at the Baton Rouge mall, and a video circulating on social media appears to show someone lying on the floor near a Sbarro. The mall was immediately evacuated.

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7/27/2026 2:02 PM PT -- D4vd's preliminary hearing is over after five days of testimony ... with the judge ordering the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas to proceed to trial.

D4vd is in police custody after being arrested for the murder of 14-year-old girl Celeste Rivas.

The singer was arrested Thursday ... according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Cops say detectives from LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division made the arrest and D4vd is being held without bail.

Our sources tell us he was arrested at the L.A. home where he’s been staying.

The alleged murder-suicide involving former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina, is as grim as it gets ... but you wouldn’t know it from his high school’s surprisingly polished tribute.

DeMatha Catholic High School is catching attention for a since-deleted statement on Instagram that reads more like an alumni spotlight than a response to a shocking domestic tragedy ... carefully sidestepping the alleged violent circumstances entirely.

The Maryland school opens by calling the situation a “tragedy,” writing, “The DeMatha community would like to express our sympathies and prayerful support to the family of Justin and Cerina Fairfax ... upon the news from this morning.” But instead of addressing the alleged murder-suicide, the message pivots fast.

More trouble for Mark Hunt -- one of the most beloved UFC fighters ever -- the heavy-hitting heavyweight was arrested after he was accused of threatening to kill a female acquaintance.

"I'm just going to murder you in the end anyway," the 52-year-old MMA legend allegedly texted the woman after a dispute this week in South Wales, Australia, which prompted cops to rush to the scene and take Hunt into custody Tuesday night.

He is facing one count of stalking or intimidation with intent to cause physical harm.

Hunt was initially refused bail before his first court appearance on Wednesday, but was ultimately allowed to bond out after agreeing to abide by a series of strict conditions.

The Super Samoan was a fan favorite during his run with the UFC, beloved for his devastating power, and his signature walk-offs.

In the Octagon, Mark mixed it up with some of the best heavyweights ever, including Stipe Miocic, Brock Lesnar, Alistair Overeem, Junior dos Santos, Curtis Blaydes, and Derrick Lewis, among others.

Hunt last fought in December 2018 in a losing effort.

Mark has faced significant challenges since walking away from fighting, including health, financial, and legal troubles that have severely impacted his life.

While Hunt has not addressed the claim, his legal team disputed the charge in court.

Richard Simmons' estate sale hit a snag after a buyer fell out of escrow -- but now his L.A. mansion is back on the market.

The late star’s home is now listed for $5,799,000 -- a dip from the $5.889M deal they had lined up in December.

The half-acre lot above the Sunset Strip is now being presented as a potential developmental opportunity by the new agents who hold the listing -- Rachelle Rosten and Kelly deLaat of Douglas Elliman.

7:15 AM PT Tuesday -- TMZ Sports obtained the arrest affidavit that shows Tiger Woods had two loose hydrocodone pills in his pocket at the time of his DUI arrest and stumbled through his field sobriety test.

Tiger Woods was arrested in Jupiter, FL, after speeding down a street, clipping a car, and rolling his Range Rover over ... according to law enforcement.

The accident happened around 2 PM ET. A pickup truck was turning into a driveway on a two-lane street when the Range Rover roared down the street at a high speed, according to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek.

The driver of the pickup truck tried to turn into a driveway, but the Range Rover was going at such a high speed that the pickup truck could not fully enter the driveway, and Tiger clipped that vehicle, causing the Range Rover to flip over on the driver's side.

Retirement will have to wait for Travis Kelce ... the I's have been dotted, and the T's crossed, and the future Hall of Famer's contract is officially official!

Yeaaaah, sorry Taylor Swift haters ... but get used to seeing the world's biggest pop star back at Arrowhead this season!

Ian Rapoport revealed the 36-year-old tight end signed his contract on Monday -- technically a three-year deal -- although it's possible Trav only plays one season. He will earn $12 million in 2026, with several more million achievable in incentives.

Kelce reacted to the news after the signing, saying he's stoked to put on the Chiefs uniform again.

"Chiefs' kingdom! Let's go, baby! It's official," Kelce said.

10:22 AM PT --  There's now video being shared of the incident.

A collision between a plane and a fire truck on the runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport overnight killed two pilots and injured dozens of people, according to authorities.

Officials say the Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a Port Authority fire truck while landing in Queens early Monday after departing from Montreal, Canada on Sunday night.

ATC.com audio captured the moments leading up to the tragedy, with the fire truck initially receiving permission to cross the runway. But then an air traffic controller abruptly says, “Stop, Truck 1, stop!” Seconds later, a controller adds, “Jazz 646, I see you collided with a vehicle.”

An unsettling situation went down this morning at Newark Liberty International Airport … with air traffic controllers evacuated from the tower after reports of smoke, triggering a ground stop.

The FAA said the tower was evacuated due to a burning smell coming from an elevator ... and said there was no fire. As a result, arrivals and departures are temporarily paused.

The incident is especially unnerving given what went down at LaGuardia Airport just hours earlier ... when a collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck on the runway killed two pilots and injured dozens of people. As a result, the airport will be closed until 2 PM ET Monday at the earliest.