'Haunted' Annabelle Doll The Show Must Go On!!! Tour Continues After Dan Rivera's Sudden Death

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The "haunted" doll Annabelle will continue touring the United States following the sudden death of paranormal investigator Dan Rivera ... who was on tour with the infamous doll when he was found dead in his Pennsylvania hotel room Sunday night.

A press release from the New England Society for Psychic Research, given to TMZ, says although they "do not know what the future of NESPR will look like without Dan, we do plan to move forward with the events previously scheduled for this year."

Dan died in Gettysburg after bringing Annabelle -- who Lorraine and Ed Warren have said has a "demonic" presence attached to her -- to a sold-out crowd at the ongoing "Devils on the Run" national tour over the weekend.

Pennsylvania Cops Pummel Suspect on Camera ... Officers on Duty as Incident Under Review

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Police in a small town in Pennsylvania can apparently punch a suspect multiple times on camera and keep on working like nothing happened ... because that's what's playing out right now in Meadville.

Here's the deal ... a few officers from the Meadville Police Department got into a violent altercation with a man they were trying to arrest -- and the brutal interaction was caught on camera, prompting a use of force review.

Meadville City Manager Maryann Menanno tells TMZ ... the officers involved were NOT suspended and are still on active duty as normal.

Sydney Sweeney My Connection to Bezos/Sanchez is Super Sexy!!!

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Now we know why Sydney Sweeney -- who had no obvious connection to Jeff Bezos or Lauren Sanchez Bezos -- was invited to their wedding ... it all has to do with $$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

Jeff and Lauren, along with tech mogul Michael Dell, plunked down $1 billion in a venture capital company called Coatue. A dude named Ben Schwerin is a partner in Coatue.

Well, the well-connected Schwerin is funding Sweeney's new lingerie line, according to Puck News, so therein lies the connection. Essentially, it looks like Coatue is backing Sydney and Jeff and Lauren are backing Coatue.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar & Freddie Prinze Jr. I Love You So Bloody Much!!! Couple Makes Rare Appearance at Horror Premiere

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Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. made a rare joint appearance for the premiere of the "I Know What You Did Last Summer" sequel last night ... celebrating the horror franchise that brought them together back in the late '90s.

A source close to the couple tells TMZ ... It was a super special night for them -- 'cause not only does Freddie reprise his role in the highly-anticipated sequel, but it was a full circle moment for their family, as their two teens accompanied them to the premiere!

We hear it was a great night for the family celebrating the flick that means so much to them ... even if SMG's character was -- 28-year-old spoiler! -- brutally killed off in the original movie.

Drake Beast Your Eyes At This Beautiful Chain!!!

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Drake made sure his 3-day Wireless Fest gig had him living up to his alleged "Iceman" album title -- with a jaw-dropping diamond-encrusted chain ... which happens to be inspired by Cogsworth Clock from Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"!!!

The dazzling piece is no fairy tale ... illustrious jeweler Alex Moss carved Drake's latest bit of bling, packing on 18 karats of rose, yellow and white gold and combining black diamonds and Burmese rubies to make up Cogsworth's mouth!!!

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Alex says the piece is a direct complement to Virgil Abloh's own "Beauty and the Beast" Lumière pendant.

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Kid Cudi recently got married and dedicated a chunk of his wedding decor to the late designer ... Abloh's presence is still very much felt in hip hop culture.

The white diamonds -- all 154.39 carats of them -- are pavé set across the face, and there's also a 1-carat heart-shaped diamond placed in the hand of the clock.

Alex's signature logo clasp connects the Hermes chain, which is an additional 18 karats of rose gold, and 88.26 carats more of pavé set, VVS, Color D-F white diamonds.

Drake basked in the ultimate crew love from the Wireless crowd ... after they led a "F*** Kendrick Lamar" chant, much to the delight of his drinking buddies.

It was the ultimate flex to rock a shimmery new piece to cool off your neck while thousands egg you on ... Alex tells us the piece is priced at priceless!!!

Jenelle Evans Bye Bye, David ... Our Divorce Is Officially a Done Deal!!!

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Jenelle Evans can pop the champagne -- she’s finally divorced from David Eason after filing for separation over a year ago.

Sources tell TMZ ... Jenelle’s attorney showed up in court today, and while the signed order’s still pending, the judge granted the divorce -- something the "Teen Mom" star tells us herself marks the end of a tiresome slog.

Jenelle tells TMZ ... "After a really long and draining process, my divorce from David is official. This chapter has been heavy, but I’m walking away from it with clarity, strength and so much love for my kids. My focus is on them and our future and I’m just thankful to finally have peace and a fresh start."

Donovan Mitchell & Coco Jones We're Engaged!!!

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2:08 PM PT -- A rep for Coco tells TMZ ... "After an amazing season and a sold out tour, Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones took a moment to recharge on vacation which turned it into a beautiful engagement."

"The couple has been dating for two years and look forward to building a life together."

Donovan Mitchell just took things to the next level with Coco Jones -- the NBA star popped the question ... and she said YES!!

The Cleveland Cavaliers guard shared the amazing news with his 3+ million Instagram followers on Friday ... with a photo of him kissing the R&B sensation in front of a beautiful sunset.

He also posted a video of his proposal near the beach ... showing him getting on one knee.

Luigi Mangione How's My Prison Yard Pose?!?

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Luigi Mangione looks like he's fitting in at the Brooklyn detention center where he's awaiting his murder trial ... because he's posing with some fellow inmates -- and his latest photo goes hard.

Check out this new pic of Luigi mugging for the camera in the yard at MDC Brooklyn ... he's crouching down in front of a brick wall, smiling and throwing up a shaka hand sign.

Luigi's got a watch on his wrist and he's wearing gray and white sweats ... with white socks and what appear to be loafers.

Angel Reese I'm An NBA 2K Cover Athlete!!! ... Sorry, Caitlin Clark

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11:40 AM PT -- NBA 2K general manager Zak Armitage opened up on the decision to feature Angel Reese on this year's cover ... telling TMZ Sports, "NBA 2K26 is celebrating the bold, the confident and the visionaries -- and WNBA All-Star Angel Reese carries all that on and off the court."

"In her sophomore year in the WNBA, Angel Reese has made waves, created impactful conversations, and inspired the next generation. She’s a storyteller and has helped the WNBA grow its audience."

Armitage went on to praise Reese for making her presence known "on the biggest stages, including in gaming," and the crew is honored to have her join the 2K family.

Angel Reese has reached "cover athlete" status -- the Chicago Sky hooper was just revealed as the face of the NBA 2K26 "WNBA Edition" ... leaving some folks wondering if Caitlin Clark's invite got lost in the mail.

The popular video game franchise announced the slate of stars who would join NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with the honor for the upcoming installment ... with Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony landing the "Superstar Edition" cover.

The decision to go with Reese over the Indiana Fever guard has folks weighing in ... and it's breathing new life into the biggest rivalry in women's basketball in the process.

'Tiger King' Star Doc Antle Animal Handler Set to Be Caged ... For Wildlife Trafficking & $$$ Laundering

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Doc Antle -- the ponytailed big-cat handler from "Tiger King" -- just got slapped with a 12-month prison sentence ... after pleading guilty in a wild case involving dirty money and illegal wildlife dealings.

The Myrtle Beach Safari owner admitted to laundering more than $500K in what he thought was part of a human smuggling op, and also copped to violating the Lacey Act -- which bans illegal wildlife trafficking.

Now, he’s not only doing time, but also has to fork over $55K, give up three chimps, nearly $200K in assets, and serve three years of supervised release once he's out of prison.

Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Break Up??? More Like Boo'd Up!!!

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Cardi B was spotted getting sweated out by Stefon Diggs in a workout vlog posted today ... because reports of them breaking up are bogus!!!

A source close to the couple tells TMZ she and Stefon are not officially broken up ... in spite of the "Bodak Yellow" rapper wiping her IG slate clean of their romantic union.

Cardi seemed to make an attempt to clarify the relationship was still on ... by reposting a clip from his vlog of the two working out together while vacationing in Europe last month.

Dwight Howard Wife Files For Divorce ... Six Months Into Marriage

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Dwight Howard's wife, Amber Rose Howard, has filed for divorce ... just six months after she tied the knot with the ex-NBA superstar.

Court documents, obtained by TMZ Sports, show the rapper and reality star -- known widely as Amy Luciani -- requested the split from the basketball player at a Georgia courthouse on July 1.

Amber wrote in the docs "The marriage is irretrievably broken," adding, "there are no prospects for reconciliation."

NFL's Sauce Gardner Quick On the Draw At Firearms Shop ... Cops Multiple Guns

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New York Jets star Sauce Gardner is taking security into his own hands ... recently picking up several firearms from a New Jersey gun shop, including a semi-automatic rifle.

Gardner -- who has a gun license -- shared an Instagram pic this week showing him holding a black and gold rifle at SC Arms, a weapons store known for high-quality items and celebrity clients.

TMZ Sports has learned the rifle (which costs between $1,200 and $7,500) is one of three Gardner purchased while he was at the Spotswood, NJ retailer. We're told he also got a handgun and a shotgun during the shopping spree as well.

New Kids On The Block Backstreet Boys Crash Vegas Stage But No Boy Band Beef, Only Bromance!!!

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Nostalgia just slammed into Vegas ... 'cause when New Kids On The Block kicked off their Right Stuff residency, members of a rival boyband crashed the stage -- and the crowd lost it!

Catch the clip -- NKOTB were hyping up the crowd last weekend at the Park MGM, asking who wanted to marry them back in the '90s … and while fans screamed, Backstreet Boys’ Howie Dorough popped up with a cheeky banner that read, "I Do."

Howie later pulled up with AJ to crash the stage ... and it was nothing but boy band bromance -- hugs, laughs, and major 1990s nostalgia as they embraced NKOTB like long-lost brothers.

If you were expecting a boy band showdown -- think again. Even with BBs launching their Millennium Sphere residency later this month, both groups proved there’s more than enough room (and love) to go around on the Vegas Strip.

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But with NKOTB already kicking things off with a bang, you can bet it’s lit a fire under the Backstreet Boys -- and sources tell us they’re grinding hard, rehearsing 12 hours a day, 5 to 6 days a week, to gear up for their massively anticipated Sphere takeover.

Clearly, it’s boy band o’clock in Vegas -- and both groups are taking a shot … all hits, no misses!

Andrew Tate Won't Be Prosecuted By L.A. District Attorney Lawyer Celebrates ... Told Ya So!!!

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Andrew Tate won't be charged in regard to the police report Bri Stern filed against him, alleging abusive behavior during a sexual encounter in March, TMZ can confirm.

The Los Angeles District Attorney tells us ... the case was declined due to insufficient evidence -- and Joseph McBride -- the defense attorney representing Tate -- says it's music to his ears.

We're told by McBride he and Tate cooperated fully with the investigation after Bri filed a police report alleging Tate continually choked her during sex despite telling him to stop.

Rick Ross & Pharrell Spending Euros In Paris For Lavish Music Vid

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Rick Ross decided Hip Hop was in need of more opulent sound -- so he linked with Pharrell Williams and shot a music video in the streets of Paris!!!

On Friday, Rozay ignited his new record deal with the release of his "For The Money," the lead single for his upcoming 12th album.

Rick Ross tells TMZ Hip Hop, “This record represents elevation — not just in sound, but in mindset."