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A Nebraska pup apparently took "shotgun rider" way too literally ... because cops say the dog accidentally fired a real shotgun from inside a parked truck.

The bizarre incident went down Saturday in Scottsbluff ... where police responded to reports of a shooting near a convenience store and discovered a truck with damage from a shotgun blast ripped through the passenger-side door.

Law enforcement officials tell TMZ the alleged canine culprit -- who is reportedly a black lab -- was left inside the parked truck while the owner stepped away.

La Demi is giving the sun some red-hot competition ... and honestly, daylight doesn't stand a chance!

The reality TV bombshell -- known for her appearance on "Ex On The Beach" -- slipped into a curve-hugging red bikini for a rooftop poolside shoot ... serving up smokeshow energy from every angle while showing off her killer figure.

The 31-year-old babe struck pose after pose in the barely-there two-piece ... pairing the sizzling look with oversized shades, jewelry and sky-high confidence as the wind whipped through her hair.

Anyone else got the post-Memorial Day blues?! Not to fret 'cuz we've got famous frankfurters ready for your eyes and your eyes only!

Cure your holiday hangover and munch on these celebrity hot dog legs. Can you guess who they are?!

Kendall Jenner, Dua Lipa, and Jessica Alba are relishing the moment ... and those big names are just the tip of what's to come!!!

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American singer-songwriter Tiffany Alvord was just a teen when she became known for covering songs on YouTube back in 2008.

Tiffany's YouTube videos have amassed millions of views -- her cover of Katy Perry's "The One That Got Away" stands at 43 million views.

Casey Anthony is back on familiar turf ... 'cause TMZ has learned she was spotted bargain hunting in Central Florida after spending much of the last year in New Hampshire.

TMZ has obtained video and pictures of Casey hitting up a TJ Maxx in Lake Mary around 12:50 PM Sunday alongside two women. A witness tells us Casey and the women were laughing and browsing fitness clothes together and at one point Casey was overheard talking about the face cream she uses.

One of the other women was also heard asking Casey if she liked a shirt as she held it up as the group continued shopping through the store.

If you needed another reason to question your own life choices after seeing Bella Hadid’s Cannes red carpet slay ... her latest bikini snaps just entered the chat.

Yup, Bella turned the heat all the way up in a series of yacht pics shared to her IG Stories -- striking every angle in a tiny white string one-piece that left very little room for distraction.

Bella was clearly making the most, working those poses as her pal snapped away ... 'cause, LBR, there are only so many hours you can spend sunbathing before you’ve gotta find a side quest.

Arthur Gea had more than his opponent to worry about at the French Open over the weekend ... because the dude suffered a full-blown bathroom emergency in the middle of his match and had to sprint off the court ASAP.

The French tennis star was making his French Open debut against Karen Khachanov Sunday when he suddenly stopped playing and pleaded with the chair umpire for an emergency bathroom break.

"I need to go to the bathroom. I can't move anymore," Gea said before rushing off court. At one point, he even warned ... "I'm going to (go) on the court."

The 2026 American Music Awards kick off tonight, so we thought what better way to strip away the glitz and glam and really get face-to-face with the nominees?!

Ready to hit the stage, Karol G, Sexyy Red and Kehlani are sportin' two-pieces like it's their day jobs!!!

And not to fret for all you lookin’ for some man-candy ... Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber and more hot hunks are droppin’ their steamiest underwear selfies!

A paraglider in Austria somehow survived a plane taking out her canopy mid-air ... with video capturing the scary scene.

The woman -- whose social media only identifies her as Sabrina -- shared the scary clip from May 23 ... which begins when a plane buzzes by and shreds her sail to pieces.

Sabrina, hurtling toward the earth in the Schmittenhöhe mountain region in northern Austria, thinks quickly ... removing the emergency parachute in her bag and throwing it into the air to slow her descent.

Laura Clery is thanking the first responders who rushed to save her after she was crushed beneath a 600-pound refrigerator in a terrifying freak accident at home.

The comedian and social media star shared a video from inside an ambulance while wearing a neck brace ... jokingly asking firefighters, "So I was crushed by a 600-pound fridge ... is that correct?"

Clery later praised the emergency crew on Instagram, calling them "actual heroes" and thanking the firefighters who allegedly broke through her garage door and lifted the massive appliance off her.

Hasan Piker has reportedly been subpoenaed by federal officials as part of a widening investigation into whether U.S. activists violated laws and sanctions while supporting Cuba’s communist regime.

The far-left Twitch streamer and CodePink cofounder Medea Benjamin were served "Requests for Information" by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control tied to a March trip to Cuba organized through the "Nuestra América Convoy," according to Fox News Digital.

Investigators are reportedly examining whether activists illegally financed travel, coordinated logistics, or conducted prohibited transactions involving Cuba, including possible stays at hotels on the U.S. State Department's restricted list.

Summer's almost here ... which means we're about to be blessed with A-list beach bodies on display! From sexy swimsuits to fun in the sun, celebs can't help but capture their laid-back beach day booties.

Influencers like Stassie Karanikolaou and Tammy Hembrow love showing off their teeny bikinis while enjoying the sand and the surf ... and they're not the only ones!

Ray J and Supa Hot Fire are already going at it ahead of their big MMA bout, s***-talking each other during a presser in which Ray shouted "Free Diddy"!

Ray was sitting on stage near Supa during Friday's pre-fight press conference -- and things quickly turned ugly between the two men.

Supa Hot kicked things off by bringing up that Ray's estranged wife, Princess Love, once had a fling with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ray jumped up and tried to confront him face-to-face, but was stopped by his handlers, and he went back to his chair.

Can you guess which Hollywood hottie put her beach buns on blast in this eye-popping shot?! We got you cued in with some clues, but then it's on you to untie the unknown!

She's a model on the rise -- most known for her family reality show on Hulu. You may know her "Baywatch" sister, Brooks!

As the saying goes, "Love thy neighbor, love this Nader!"

A Vice Admiral's recent interview on Fox News has caused the internet to go into a full-blown meltdown ... with many insisting he wore a mask on TV for some reason -- and now the network's weighing in.

Here's the deal ... Vice Admiral Robert Harward -- a retired Navy SEAL and the former Deputy Commander of the United States Central Command -- appeared on the network earlier this week to discuss the ongoing war in Iran.

While he spoke, a dark shadow near the base of his throat drew audience members' eyes ... and people took to social media to question whether Harward wore a mask for the TV spot.