PA Governor Josh Shapiro Alleged Arsonist Hospitalized ... After Sad Mug Shot

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's alleged arsonist had his mugshot publicly released Monday -- and the guy certainly appears glum.

The Dauphin County District Attorney's Office released the booking photo of Cody Balmer, who allegedly set fire to Shapiro's house while the governor, his wife, his kids and another family were inside as they celebrated Passover -- the Jewish holiday -- this past weekend. Luckily, the Shapiros and their guests made it out of the blaze alive and unscathed.

Check out the mug shot ... Balmer looks like he just lost his dog, with his droopy face and sullen eyes. Prosecutors just hit Balmer with a truckload of charges, including attempted murder, aggravated arson, burglary, reckless endangerment, terrorism and other offenses.

Conor McGregor Sweet Love Makes Sweet Music ... See You at the Grammys!!!

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Conor McGregor says he's stoked to have girl group Sweet Love on his label's roster ... and, he's got Grammy gold on the brain.

ICYMI ... Conor -- who started the record label Greenback Records last year -- recently signed Sweet Love, a musical quartet boasting more than 1 million followers on TikTok.

The UFC fighter and businessman tells TMZ ... "I am proud and excited for Sweet Love - they are headed for mega stardom."

NFL Prospect Isaiah Bond Turns Himself In To Police Over Sexual Assault Warrant

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Former Texas Longhorns star Isaiah Bond -- one of the top receiver prospects in the upcoming NFL draft -- turned himself in to police on Thursday over a warrant for sexual assault, TMZ Sports has confirmed.

A spokesperson for the Frisco Police Department told us the 21-year-old surrendered in the morning and was released a short time later after posting bond.

Further details surrounding the case were not made immediately available -- though Bond said in a statement Thursday afternoon the allegations against him are "patently false."

Weezer Bassist's Wife Jillian Lauren Released on $1M Bond ... After Allegedly Opening Fire

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3 PM PT -- Los Angeles Police Dept. Spokesperson Jennifer Forkish tells TMZ ... "Our investigation revealed evidence such as a shell casing and video footage showing she repeatedly ignored police commands to disarm and that she fired her weapon at LAPD officers. She was subsequently booked for attempted murder of a peace officer."

We're learning more about the police-shooting incident involving Jillian Lauren Shriner, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, in L.A. this week ... and she's been released on $1 million bond after allegedly firing a single shot and being booked for attempted murder.

TMZ also obtained police-scanner audio, which provides new insight into Tuesday's crazy shootout between Jillian and the LAPD.

As you can hear, officers on the ground and helicopters flying overhead coordinate a response to search for a male suspect ... who apparently stripped down to his boxers and dove into a pool in an attempt to throw off the chase.

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Jillian was shot by police when she emerged from her house with a gun in her hand as the male suspect prowled her next-door neighbor's backyard, where the pool was located.

Liam Payne's Friend Never Mind, Don't Wanna Sue His Dad

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Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores -- who was with the One Direction singer in his final chaotic days in Buenos Aires -- is taking legal steps to drop a lawsuit he filed against Liam's dad.

Roger beelined it to court Wednesday and filed new legal docs to dismiss his defamation lawsuit against Geoff Payne.

In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Roger says he wants to dismiss the suit without prejudice ... meaning it could be refiled in the future.

Jaylen Brown Going Green With $250k Chain ... Ahead of Playoffs

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Jaylen Brown just got something incredible to complement his Celtics championship ring ... a $250k chain with an emerald centerpiece right before his quest for another title!!

TMZ Sports has learned ... the Boston star wanted to get a special accessory to embody his  mantra, "The energy is about to shift," so he hit up Eric The Jeweler for the job.

Of course, there's a double meaning here ... as a green emerald symbolizes energy, while also a nod to his team's iconic colors. Eric, who has also worked with rapper Playboi Carti, executed the task to perfection.

President Trump Florida Man Arrested ... For Facebook Threats to Kill The Donald

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The Florida man who was arrested for threatening on Facebook to fatally shoot President Trump last week posed for a mug shot after cops cuffed him -- and he looks like an older surfer dude with a 5 o'clock shadow.

Glenn DeCicco, 73, got his 15 minutes of infamy by mugging for the camera as police snapped his booking photo Friday night in Jupiter, FL, where he lives.

Check it out ... DeCicco looks like your average beach-lover, with sandy hair and a bunch of stubble on his face. You would never guess that he'd be the guy responsible for posting assassination threats on social media.

Conor McGregor Cops Custom Rolls-Royce Phantom ... Worth Over $1.3 Million!!!

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Conor McGregor just copped an insanely expensive Rolls-Royce Phantom ... with an eye-popping price tag of over $1.3 MILLION!!!

The UFC superstar hit up Instagram to show off the new ride this week, and it's sweeeeeeeet!

As for the specs of the whip, we're told the black Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII Diamond Edition features a V12 engine with a whopping 571 horsepower and a max speed of 155 mph.

Actor Jay North Dead at 73 ... Starred as 'Dennis the Menace' in '60s Sitcom

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Jay North -- a veteran actor who played the eponymous character in the 1960s sitcom "Dennis the Menace" -- has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

Laurie Jacobson -- a longtime friend of North and wife to "Lassie" actor Jon Provost -- tells TMZ ... Jay passed away Sunday at his home in Lake Butler, Florida after a battle with colorectal cancer.

We're told his health started to deteriorate over the past month, and he was surrounded by family -- his wife Cindy and her daughters from a previous marriage, which we're told he "adored" -- when he passed.

YouTube Star Kid Kypree Allegedly Beats GF On Video ... She Says It Started With 'Stupid' Argument

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YouTube star Kid Kypree got hit with a felony domestic violence charge after being caught on camera hitting his girlfriend ... and she told police the incident started with an argument about "something stupid."

Violent viral video shows a man who cops say is Kid Kypree beating the crap out of a woman in a bedroom ... punching her multiple times in the head and ribs in a vicious beatdown.

Kid Kypree -- government name Kypree Darnell Taylor -- was arrested in Michigan for aggravated domestic violence, a felony ... according to online records.

Brett Gardner Hotel Denies Carbon Monoxide Problem In Room

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1:51 PM PT -- The resort is now saying the initial report of high levels of carbon monoxide in the Gardners's room was inaccurate ... as that was only the case in the "mechanical room" that is not available to guests.

"The levels in the hotel room were non-existent and non-lethal," the resort said in a statement to TMZ Sports.

The Costa Rican hotel where Brett Gardner's family vacationed is taking precautions amid the investigation into Miller's death ... with officials telling TMZ Sports it has blocked off their room from the public as officials look into whether carbon monoxide played a factor in the tragedy.

Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) director Rándall Zúñiga revealed in a press conference that high levels of carbon monoxide were detected in the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest resort room the Gardners reserved during their trip ... and noted a "specialized machine room" was located next to their reserved space, which could have led to contamination.

The resort tells us it will continue to cooperate with the investigation ... but "out of an abundance of caution, the room in question has been blocked until further notice."

Texas Junior High Beatdown Prosecutors Weighing Criminal Charges For Attacker

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Prosecutors in Texas are considering criminal charges against the punk who beat the crap out of a fellow student at a junior high school ... TMZ has learned.

The attack happened Friday morning at Hardwood Junior High in Bedford, Texas and viral video shows a student repeatedly punching his peer in the head as he kneels on top of his victim ... finishing off the beatdown, as he's pulled to his feet, with a kick to the other kid's face.

Bedford Police Chief Bobby LaPenna tells TMZ ... the student who allegedly committed the assault was "detained" by police and the case will be referred to the Tarrant County Juvenile Justice Center.

Morgan Wallen I'm Headed to God's Country ... Ditches 'SNL' Stage During Credits

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Morgan Wallen raised eyebrows after he abruptly walked off the stage at the end of last night's "Saturday Night Live" episode, in which he appeared as the musical guest.

Check out the clip ... he seems to exchange niceties with host Mikey Madison before giving her a one-armed hug and making a beeline for the exit as the rest of the cast celebrates the completion of another episode.

Remember, it's customary for the musical guest to interact with the guest host and cast during the ending credits. Viewers immediately reacted to his unusual exit, with many agreeing he looked ready to leave and that the vibe was off.

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New Jersey Mayor Arrested For DUI With Toddler in Car ... Stumbling on Body Cam

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A New Jersey mayor was arrested for drunk driving earlier this month, allegedly driving around with her toddler in the car ... and, the police body cam footage shows what happened after she pulled into her driveway.

Gina LaPlaca -- the mayor of Lumberton Township -- was pulled over on St. Patrick's Day ... and, when she gets out of the car, she takes her son out of the car while officers pepper her with questions. She tells police she just came from picking her son up from school.

Check out the clip ... they ask about her front passenger-side-view mirror -- which has been basically smashed to bits -- and, they tell her they got lots of calls about her driving erratically. WPVI-TV was first to report the story and air the video.

Bhad Bhabie Cash Me Inside For My Birthday ... Strip Club With My Dad!!!

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Bhad Bhabie’s birthday was all about going big and staying bad ... and she did just that, turning up in style and making sure her big day was one for the books!

The rapper rang in 22 with a bang, and it's all on her IG -- starting with a cozy dinner at Atlanta’s V12 restaurant with close friends and fam ... before turning up at the famous Magic City club for a stripper-themed bash, where even her dad, Ira Peskowitz, popped in for the party!

Ira was just as shocked as anyone to be there ... joking online that there’s a first time for everything -- including hitting up a strip club with his daughter.

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Bam Margera I'm a 'Pro Skater' Again ... Thanks to Tony Hawk

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Bam Margera is featured in an upcoming "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" video game after initially being snubbed, and it's all thanks to Tony having his back ... TMZ has confirmed.

Here's the deal ... Bam was not among the skateboarders announced for "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4" despite being in the OG version, but after a recent push from Tony, Activision is including Bam in the game.

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Our sources tell us Tony skated with Bam at the beginning of March and saw how well Margera was doing in his sobriety and wanted to get the "Jackass" star back in the game.