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Brooke Hogan says she did not attend her father Hulk Hogan's funeral ... because she believes it's what he would've wanted.

In a lengthy social media post Tuesday night, Brooke writes, "My father hated the morbidity of funerals. He didn't want one. And although I know people grieve in many ways - and I'm so grateful for all celebrations and events organized to honor him, as his daughter, I had to make my own decision to honor him the best and most genuine way I knew how...privately...the way that made me feel the closest to him."

Instead, Brooke says she honored her father by taking her children to the beach -- placing them in the salty water he loved so much. She adds the "only thing missing today" was Hulk in his pop-up lawn chair while watching the waves and the sunset.

Tia Mowry's on the dating scene, so naturally, she's weighing in on the new women's-only Tea app, which promises to help ladies spot red flags in men.

We caught up with Tia on Tuesday, and she’s all in on the app -- telling us it's a rock solid tool to protect women, and with a friend already using it, she’s seen the horror stories firsthand -- plus, some familiar male faces popping up, including a few celebs!

Catch our clip, because Tia’s got the scoop -- she says when you're in your 20s, you need all the, ahem, "tea" you can get about the dating world!

Kim Kardashian's being asked to use her fame and influence to help locate Amy Bradley ... with Amy's brother making a plea for help.

Brad Bradley tells TMZ ... after Kim posted on her social media about the new Netflix doc, "Amy Bradley Is Missing," he reached out to her and asked for help and resources to track down his sister.

Kim told her fans the doc was "mind blowing" and a "must see" ... and her post also said, "We must find Amy! This is so crazy @netflix."

Britney Spears will not be performing at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, despite a wave of online rumors ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell us Britney won't be hitting the stage at this year's VMAs -- not for a 10 minute set or any performance at all -- despite viral fan theories claiming she was secretly planning a surprise return, even bringing her son Jayden along for the big night.

The speculation kicked off after several Britney fan accounts teased a possible comeback performance, with some even claiming she'd be doing a medley of hits in a primetime slot.

Dr. Terry Dubrow says Jamie Lee Curtis needs to stick to acting and stop bashing plastic surgery ... and he's taking issue with her comparing cosmetic procedures to genocide.

We got the "Botched" star at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills and our photog asked about Jamie Lee's recent comments on plastic surgery.

ICYMI ... Jamie told the Guardian, "I've been very vocal about the genocide of a generation of women by the cosmeceutical industrial complex, who've disfigured themselves."

Aaron Phypers is blasting estranged wife Denise Richards for showing up at his house to grab a dog and causing all sorts of drama -- he says she never cared for the doggies in the first place ... and claims she left him and his elderly parents to care for all of the animals.

Aaron tells TMZ ... Denise moved out of the home 2 years ago because she got a condo nearby so she could film content for OnlyFans, and while she would swing by from time to time to pick up things, she never took care of the dogs.

At one point, Aaron says they had 55 dogs, 13 cats and 2 pigs at the house ... and for the past 4 years, the animals' primary caretakers have been Aaron's family ... with his mother and father handling all the pet grooming, feeding, and care.

Lil Tay won't have to worry about parental supervision on her new controversial OnlyFans page ... 'cause her dad tells us he won't be monitoring her posts -- not even for adult content!

Chris Hope, LT's father, tells TMZ ... he's not aware of any porn or straight-up nudity on Tay's OF page ... but he doesn't plan to keep an eye on it anyway!

That's because Chris, who's an attorney, says his 18-year-old daughter -- born Claire Hope -- is now an adult "and can make her own decisions," adding, "I am sure she is going to be successful in whatever she decides to do."

Juvenile says he had to watch in horror from the sidelines when his fellow Cash Money Hot Boys brother Turk got booted from their reunion tour ... things were contractually out of his control!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Juvenile, who openly admits he saw the tour unraveling the exact same time as the fans -- and his hands were completely tied!!!

Hot Boy Turk was openly vocal against his payout on the tour -- Juvenile tells us they all signed separate contracts -- and had been labeled by promoters as "a security risk" for feuding with B.G. on social media.

Denise Richards struck fear into the hearts of Aaron Phypers' elderly parents when she showed up at their home to get some dogs ... at least according to the 911 call from the latest divorce drama.

TMZ obtained the dispatch audio from Sunday's incident at the Calabasas home Aaron shares with his parents and brother ... and you hear the dispatcher relay that Aaron feared for his parents.

We broke the story ... sources close to Aaron claim his estranged wife showed up at the home unannounced and started banging on a back door, demanding to be let inside.

Amy Bradley's brother and parents have a gut feeling she's still kicking despite disappearing on a family cruise nearly three decades ago ... and it's that hope that keeps them pushing forward.

Amy's brother, Brad, joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday and we asked him about all the new tips and leads the family is pursuing after her story started getting renewed attention with a recent Netflix documentary ... and whether he ever questions why the family hasn't heard from her after all these years.

If you've seen "Amy Bradley Is Missing" then you already know ... she disappeared in March 1998 on a cruise to the Caribbean island of Curacao.

Gayle King is well aware Donald Trump thinks her career is over ... but she's brushing off the criticism and looking on the bright side.

TMZ caught the TV anchor exiting "CBS Mornings" Tuesday -- the morning after the prez went off about her and her career on his social media platform Truth Social. She simply said she feels "sorry" DT has such an issue with her ... adding she likes her job and she's going to keep doing it -- and doing it well!

Plus, she adds she's not the only one on the president's sh*t list -- naming Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Colbert as others on the list of celebs who have been slammed by Trump recently.

Jennifer Aniston’s new boo, Jim Curtis, may have been rocking a bit of a limp ... but that didn’t stop him from keeping the date night vibe strong with his famous girlfriend!

Check out the pics and vid -- Jim, a hypnotherapist and life coach -- was spotted with a cane in hand as he and Jennifer strolled to their NYC hotel after a three-hour dinner in the West Village on Monday.

The pair initially played it cool by arriving at the hotel separately -- Jen rolled in with her buddy Jason Bateman ... while Jim made his entrance solo.

If you've got jeans even greater than Sydney Sweeney's ... a Chicago strip club wants to see 'em!

Get this -- the world-famous Admiral Theatre is seam-ingly getting in on the drama surrounding Sydney's American Eagle ad ... hosting "The Great Jeans Contest" as well as a look-alike contest this coming Saturday.

The best part? Each winner will walk away with $2,500 in cash and prizes! So ... if you've got a pretty face, tight rear end or maybe even both ... looks like the Admiral wants to see you there.

Josh Flagg is leveling up his East Coast game -- he's in escrow on a $10 million Hamptons estate ... TMZ has learned.

Real estate sources tell us the real estate power broker and his childhood friend Justin Gruenberg are in escrow on a nearly $10 million estate in the ultra-exclusive Georgica Estates section of East Hampton, NY.

This marks Flagg's second major East Coast move this year as he continues building his real estate empire. He already owns two homes in Beverly Hills -- including one that was asking $11 million from Charlie Puth -- along with properties in Miami and New York City.

Rep. Nancy Mace says the hate Sydney Sweeney is getting for her controversial American Eagle commercial and for being a registered Republican sums up left-wingers ... she says they can't accept anyone with different views.

The Republican Congresswoman from South Carolina joined us on "TMZ Live" Monday and we asked her how the GOP feels about the Sydney controversy ... including the actress being heckled Sunday at a movie premiere in Hollywood.

Nancy, who earlier in the day announced she's running for Governor of South Carolina, says it's more evidence of the left's intolerance.

Liam Neeson just sold his Manhattan condo for a massive price -- and the buyer's getting one hell of a view ... TMZ has learned.

Real estate sources tell us the actor offloaded his 4,524-square-foot pad in the exclusive Park Millennium building in Lincoln Square on Saturday -- fetching a whopping $10.3 million. The unit features sweeping views of Central Park and even glimpses of the Hudson River.

The condo includes 5 bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen wrapped in windows, and a cozy family room perfect for sunrises or sunsets. The primary suite is a sky-high retreat with two spa-like bathrooms, a boudoir, and a home gym.