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Daejon Love's alleged victims started out receiving sympathy but are now getting crucified online ... and one woman who says she went on a date with him says it's totally unfair.

TMZ's own Charlie Neff sat down with Rachel Anderson for a conversation all about Daejon's long -- or in her case, very short -- con ... discussing a rendezvous she says went down in 2024.

We had to ask Rachel to clear a few things up from an insider's perspective ... including online chatter that Daejon specifically targeted white women like herself.

Lala Kent always promises to give them Lala ... and you know the "Vanderpump Rules" star always delivers.

The bombshell turned 36 today, and we have to say she's lookin' hot as ever after another trip around the sun!

The valley's always pretty hot ... but Lala's been turning up those temps ever since she moved over the hill.

Can you guess which country singer is behind this Daisy Dukes selfie?! The tatted sister is showing off her bikini bod, and it's time for you to put a name to this beach babe!

Still not sure who? Ask Miley!

Most people don't survive getting struck by lightning ... but don't tell that New Yorker Thomas Fahmy, who managed to cheat death on video!

NBC News reports that Fahmy -- who works for Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis -- was walking along the street on Staten Island during a storm Thursday night when he was hit by lightning.

Surveillance footage caught the scary moment on video, and NBC obtained the insane clip, showing Fahmy falling to the ground after being struck by a red flash of light. Fahmy miraculously got right back up and walked to a house nearby to ask for help. 

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You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's just joking around.

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Happy hump day! Can you guess the actress showing off her booty?!

This Netflix babe earned herself two Emmy nominations while playing in one of the biggest TV Shows in the last decade.

When's she's not not acting, you can catch her out and about with her hubby who is the son of a massive rock star ... or promoting her fashion brand.

We’re throwin’ a pop star into the mix this week on Chix On Netflix -- Who could it be?!

She was one of 6 who stole the show and won the 'Pop Star Academy' competition. This gal can sing, dance ... and she kicked off her career with posting covers online.

Need one more clue? KATSEYE!

A man named DaeJohn Love says he’s been getting a surprising amount of attention after people confused him with the Daejon Love, who's accused of pretending to be a San Francisco 49ers player ... but the attention ain't all that bad.

DaeJohn tells TMZ ... he’s been getting plenty of new followers, engagement and even brand inquiries after the story about Daejon Love -- who is currently facing charges over allegations he impersonated a 49ers player to scam women -- sent people searching social media for the wrong guy.

DaeJohn says the mix-up was initially pretty confusing, with people reaching out asking if he was the man at the center of the allegations ... but once they realized they had the wrong Love, he says the reaction was mostly curiosity rather than negativity.

Stretch your imagination and see if you've got what it takes to score this bendy, bold, and beautiful babe! Here are your clues:

From TikTok superstardom to performing at Coachella, she's got all the right moves! This pop princess has a serious craving for a certain diet soda 🥤

Paris Jackson says fans shouldn't be surprised she uses foul language from time to time ... because it was her old man who showed her the swearing ropes!

The singer-songwriter opened up about learning to cuss from Michael Jackson during an interview with Zane Lowe ... starting by telling a strange story about her dad waking her up in the middle of the night while holding an antique lantern.

She explains her dad told her to keep silent as they crept across their property -- walking slowly and talking softly.

Davis Mallory is Instagram official with his new girlfriend ... a year after announcing he was "no longer gay."

"The Challenge" and "The Real World: Denver" alum hard-launched his relationship with Rachel Vaughan over the weekend, sharing vacation snaps of the couple kissing and smiling for a selfie.

Davis tells TMZ ... he first met Rachel in Hawaii in February 2022 while DJing a wedding. He says they began traveling together, became best friends and eventually fell in love ... officially starting their relationship this past August. He tell us they're not living together yet.

Zendaya turns the big 3-0 today ... which is obviously cause for celebration! We've watched Z grow up in front of our eyes -- on carpets and the big screen -- so we have to pull out all the stops for such a major milestone.

Zendaya is known to turn heads at every event she attends -- shoutout to Law Roach -- and no carpet is complete until she's walked it.

Not to mention ... Zendaya's acting talent is unmistakable. Let's be so real -- the 'Spider-Man' franchise wouldn't be the huge hit it is without her.

Fans have been waiting for this family reunion for a long time ... because several members of the "Modern Family" cast got together for dinner!

Sofia Vergara shared several of the photos on social media Monday ... which feature her TV husband, Ed O'Neill, Julie Bowen and Jesse Tyler Ferguson. The show's creator, Christopher Lloyd, also made it to the hang.

The four former castmates are grinning ear to ear in the snaps ... and Sofia also took individual photos with Julie Bowen and Ed O'Neill, in which everyone showed off their pearly whites.

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Rachel Zegler and Sami Sheen's braids are woven to perfection, but which queen will take the crown for looking the sexiest in this hairdo?

Beyond the braids, Zegler donned a sports bra and stuck her tongue out at the camera, and Sheen accessorized with some specs and posed provocatively for her followers 🤓

The question here is: Who'd You Rather?!

Before this adorable kid was co-stars with Sabrina Carpenter and Ben Savage, she was just growing up in Hollywood with a dream of becoming a superstar!

She starred in "Spy Kids: All the Time in the World" and gained even more fame from her days as Riley Matthews.