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Sofia Vergara just turned 54 ... and we couldn't love her more! It's the "Modern Family" star's birthday, which calls for a celebration!

The actress has gifted us with so many stunning shots over the years, it's only right that we give special shouts to a few of our faves!

Like this one, where she's lying out topless ... putting her perfect peach proudly on display!

Sofia was looking bootylicious as she soaked up some sun by the water, lounging around and laying out.

Then there's this one, where she's letting her gorgeous legs shine. She's so stunning as she gives the camera a sultry stare.

Ariana Grande's viral look-alike Paige Niemann says she felt "misled" by the direct message the popstar sent her amid her rise to online fame years ago.

Here's the sitch -- Paige's new docuseries "Turning the Paige" debuted this week on Prime Video ... and fans are buzzing about the empowering message Ariana sent a teenage Paige as she was gaining traction for the uncanny impersonation and look-alike videos she was posting.

The message, which TMZ verified came from the Grammy winner, said that Paige was beautiful "without trying to make her face look more similar to someone else's." The DM wrapped up, "Always do what makes you happy of course but if I didn't say that to you, I'd regret it."

Now, Paige tells TMZ ... she had mixed feelings about the entire interaction.

She tells us it was an unexpected moment she shared in her doc to show the love and kindness Ariana sent her ... though she felt "led on" due to the social media narratives forming around the same time the DM found its way into her inbox.

If you thought Rep. Katie Porter wasn't holding back when she wielded her whiteboard ... then get a load of her Yelp account.

In old Yelp reviews, the former Congresswoman tore into a masseuse, a taxi firm and a pizza shop ... according to LA Material.

Porter blasted Massage Heights in Sherman Oaks, CA back in 2017, claiming they treated their employees like crap.

These twinning stars in white swimwear are straight-up winning! Can you guess who they are based on these clues?!?

They made a cameo on HBO's "Entourage," and if you've seen "The Kardashians," you definitely know who these famous twins are ...

Jennifer Lopez built a hit around her booty ... but it's her décolletage that's doing all the talking in Paris ... because she's showing off the girls!!!

The triple threat has been in Paris this week to view the haute couture fall/winter collection ... and she's been putting on a fashion show of her own in a series of low-cut tops.

Take a look ... Jennifer's plunging, mostly sheer, sparkly dress leaves little to the imagination.

In another look, a puffy white fur-trimmed coat draped over her shoulders offers just a glimpse of her bra.

We're switching up this week's Cheek of the Week -- you've now got a "IRL" livestreamer and content creator on your hands ... Think you can put your finger on these two side-by-side pics and score?!

"Streamer University" is about to kick off and this rock solid stunner knows a thing or two when it comes to University ... She was also on "Coulda Been Love."

How's this for A.I. slop ... Farrah Abraham is releasing a new sex tape ... and it's all made with artificial intelligence.

Farrah is making history with the launch of the first-ever celebrity sex tape featuring a virtual replica ... and she's calling her A.I. masterpiece, "Farrah's Backdoor."

It's now available via A.I. platform OhChat ... and at first glance, Farrah's virtual twin looks exactly like the real deal.

National Video Game Day may have spawned right in the middle of the workweek, but these stars are still pressing start.

Skip the keyboard shortcuts and scroll through our gallery ... then Nintendo Switch your way off the clock, pick up your controller of choice, and get back to gaming.

Zoe Saldana might be considering switching her career from acting to gaming after a good run with her Nintendo.

8:56 AM PT -- Late fitness and "looksmaxxing" influencer Connor Murphy had an eerie final post on YouTube ... uploading a clip days before his death that was captioned "Obituary Pending."

Fitness and "looksmaxxing" influencer Connor Murphy has reportedly died following a drowning incident in Thailand.

The influencer, who boasted 2.6 Million followers between Instagram and YouTube, was reportedly acting erratically when he returned to a luxury residential village by taxi on Tuesday, according to Thai outlet Thai Rath. He then allegedly tried getting into another car, but the driver refused due to his alleged behavior ... leading him to grow agitated and start shouting.

That's when locals called the police, and upon their arrival, Connor reportedly fled through the village and jumped into a lake ... where he swam until he allegedly exhausted himself and drowned.

Cardi B's painting the town red over in Paris ... because she's wearing a sexy red dress at the Robert Wun Haute Couture Fall/Winter show for Paris Fashion Week.

Check out the photos ... the "Bodak Yellow" rapper is showing off her red bottoms ... literally.

It's hard not to stop and stare when Cardi's around ... but this just takes the cake.

The bright red and spherical shape of dress and accompanying handbag is oddly satisfying to look at ... accentuating her hips, booty and showing plenty of skin.

Ever wonder what goes down in the Hamptons, especially during summertime?!? Charly Jordan is cueing y'all in to all the fun under the Sag Harbor sun.

She dropped a stack of sexy bikini shots on Instagram ... from the boat to the pool, check out our gallery ... it'll make you drool. 🤤

Ariana Grande allegedly praised her viral look-alike Paige Niemann while seemingly dropping a subtle hint about her controversial impersonations ... with Ariana telling Paige she's beautiful as she is, without trying to make her "face look more similar to someone else's."

Paige claims the pop star sent her a DM years ago, and the note was unveiled in Paige's new "Turning The Paige" docuseries.

Ariana told Paige she's "flattered" but said she's stunning on her own, explaining, "... you're very beautiful as YOURSELF. without all the make up and trying to make your face look more similar to someone else's and whatnot."

Looks like Taron Egerton is trying something new after striking out with Brooks Nader ... because he's shaved his head and gotten ripped!!!

Check out his new look ... Taron is walking around Notting Hill in London with a shaved head and some bulging, veiny arm muscles ... heading out for a Tuesday treat -- a little self-care pedicure.

The 'Rocketman' star went on some dates with Brooks earlier this year ... and when we asked Brooks about Taron a couple weeks ago, she laughed it off ... telling us they were never a thing and she was just having fun.

"Chix On Netflix" just got real, real quick 'cuz this hot actress waltzed onto our screens with this poolside pic, but can you guess who she is?!

Her Netflix work includes "Life of the Afterparty" and "A Perfect Pairing" ... She rose to fame on Nickelodeon ...

The drive-by shooting that killed influencer DreamDoll Brii was caught on video ... and it's tough to watch.

Surveillance footage shows DreamDoll's Lamborghini Urus driving down a residential street when a sedan comes speeding into frame, passing her car on the driver's side before flying around the corner.

DreamDoll's car rolls through a stop sign and drifts into someone's property. Folks who live on the block say they heard gunshots -- it's hard to tell from the video when the shots were fired -- and police are looking for the white sedan from this video.

Summer is the perfect time to dive "Into the Blue" ... or, better yet, dive into some hot shots of this sexy celeb who just can't help but look good whether it be on the screen, at the beach, on a hike, or in the house.

If that beautiful smile and gorgeous bikini body hasn't given it away already ... then maybe you ought to peep more of the pics.