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President Donald Trump was MIA from the Kennedy Center's vigil for late conservative pundit Charlie Kirk Sunday night ... choosing instead to enjoy a weekend away at his golf club in New Jersey.

The White House said POTUS was in Bedminster, NJ, at the Trump National Golf Club this weekend ... where he attended the "Hope Through Education" gala Saturday and discussed Kirk's fatal shooting.

During Saturday's event, 47 was heard calling suspect Tyler Robinson a "radicalized" individual.

Charlie Kirk's memorial outside Turning Point USA in Phoenix was trampled on by a disrespectful protester ... and, cops say he will be booked on multiple charges.

Video of the incident from Sunday was posted to social media by Fox News reporter Matt Finn ... and, it begins with a man stepping on flowers and other tributes laid out for the recently killed conservative commentator.

Another guy in a blue shirt comes up and hurls this protester to the ground ... and a crowd gathers around him before he tries to walk off -- when he's surrounded by what looks like two security guards and a police officer.

Bobby Hart, one half of the powerhouse songwriting duo Boyce and Hart who helped catapult the Monkees to pop culture domination in the ‘60s, has died.

Hart passed away at his Los Angeles home, his friend and co-author Glenn Ballantyne confirmed Sunday, adding the music legend had been in declining health since breaking his hip last year.

Alongside songwriting partner Tommy Boyce, Hart crafted some of the Monkees’ most enduring hits, including their theme song with the instantly recognizable line, "Here we come, walkin' down the street" as well as the chart-topping "Last Train to Clarksville" and the rock staple "(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone."

Ricky Hatton -- "The Hitman" -- has died just weeks after announcing a surprise return to the ring.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed the legendary fighter was found dead at his home in England early Sunday morning, adding his death is not being treated as suspicious.

Tributes flooded in for Hatton, one of Britain's most beloved boxing icons. Former champ Amir Khan wrote, "Today we lost not only one of Britain's greatest boxers, but a friend, a mentor, a warrior."

Morgan Wallen paid tribute to the grieving widow of Charlie Kirk just days after the conservative activist was killed in Utah.

The country superstar stopped his Edmonton show on Friday mid-set during his tour, taking a moment to address Erika Kirk, Charlie's wife. "I'm not gonna say a whole bunch on this, but this song right here has been hitting me harder in the last couple days," Wallen told the audience.

He continued ... "And I just wanted to let Erika Kirk know that me and my family are sending prayers her way."

Chris Martin's encouraging people to love others they might not even get along with ... including Charlie Kirk's family after his tragic death this week.

The singer-songwriter took the stage at London's Wembley Stadium Friday night ... and, he had all the fans raise their hands up and send love to someone in the world.

Martin says it can be anyone in the world in the clip ... friends, family or strangers experiencing tragedies -- like the Kirks.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow, Tenisha Warner, has confirmed her identity for the first time as she breaks her silence on his death.

Tenisha took to Instagram Friday -- a day before their wedding anniversary -- to share a stunning photo from their nuptials in 2017 and thank everyone for their love and support during such a difficult time.

She remembered her late husband and their bond fondly in her post, writing ... "I can still hear my husband’s laugh, still feel the way he made room for every part of me — every tear, every dream."

Sharon Osbourne is speaking out in an unexpected way following the death of her husband, Ozzy Osbourne ... penning a note to fans while showcasing her recent trip to the local falconry!

Check out Sharon's touching post -- she tells fans she's "having trouble finding the words to express how grateful" she is for their support over the last several weeks, adding ... "Your comments, posts, and tributes have brought me more comfort than you know. None of it has gone unnoticed, in fact, it’s carried me through many nights."

She then shifts focus to the stunning video of her and Kelly Osbourne mingling with several owls at the Cornwall Falconry in England.

4:56 PM PT -- Air Force Two has just landed in Arizona after a short flight from Utah ... with Vice President J.D. Vance helping bring Charlie Kirk's body and casket to his home state.

The casket was just unloaded from the plane upon landing in Phoenix.

Charlie's widow, Erika, was spotted walking down the stairs from the plane holding hands with Vance's wife, Second Lady Usha Vance.

The casket is now being transported through Phoenix in a white hearse, with a motorcade following behind.

Charlie Kirk's body is officially on its way to Arizona ... 'cause new photos show the conservative commentator's body being flown to his home state on Air Force Two.

Vice President J.D. Vance just took off from Utah after Charlie's body and casket were loaded onto the plane.

Charlie's casket was transported in a Cadillac hearse to an airfield where AF2 was waiting to take him to his home state.

Former Congressman Jason Chaffetz was in the crowd when conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a university in Utah, and he says America can't let the tragedy stop folks with different views from voicing their opinions in a civilized manner.

Jason joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday and we asked him what Charlie's killing means for the future of America, and political events and gatherings held in public spaces ... like the campus tour Charlie was doing when he was shot dead.

Harvey and Jason go way back and have always had spirited and civil debates on a host of issues they disagree on ... and Jason says that's the spirit Charlie embodied, and it's something we can't lose sight of as a country.

Joe Rogan and Charlie Sheen learned about Charlie Kirk getting shot live on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast ... and you can see their raw reactions in a chilling video.

Check out the sobering clip -- the podcaster and TV personality is nearly speechless as his production team delivers the horrible news. Sheen, meanwhile, notes that this was a political assassination and that no one deserves to die for having a different view from someone else.

Once Joe is able to gather his thoughts, he denounces anyone celebrating the tragedy, reiterating that Charlie was a "pretty reasonable" guy who simply debated people across the U.S. He goes on to lament about the current political climate in the U.S., explaining that he believes people have fallen into a polarizing "trap."

Charlie Kirk's supporters have been paying tribute to him since he was shot to death on Wednesday ... and, a few of his close friends in Congress are trying to immortalize him on Capitol Hill forever.

12 Republicans in the House of Representatives signed a letter addressed to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson ... which begins by laying out Wednesday's tragic events before highlighting all the good Kirk's done via Turning Point USA.

The letter calls out the political left for creating "a toxic environment where one side finds it acceptable to stoke fear and violence to silence civil dissent" ... then asks Speaker Johnson to direct that a statue of Kirk be placed in the United States Capitol.

Charlie Kirk's shooting almost didn't seem real at first to one attendee ... who was in line to ask the conservative commentator a question when he was shot through the neck.

We spoke with Robert Carpenter, who went to the event Wednesday specifically to debate Kirk. Robert's not a Utah Valley University student ... he does on-the-street interviews with people -- and likes to ask UVU attendees questions when he's in town.

Carpenter says he and his buddy gave a woman in line $40 to cut her ... and, they were around fifth or sixth in line to ask a question.

The FBI has recovered a "high-powered bolt-action rifle" near the campus of Utah Valley University following the shooting death of Charlie Kirk at his "The American Comeback" tour stop on Wednesday.

Robert Bohls, the FBI special agent in charge, revealed the news in a press conference Thursday morning, adding the weapon was located in a wooded area.

He also told media investigators have collected a palm imprint, a forearm imprint and a "footwear impression" belonging to the suspect -- a male -- that will be sent for analysis.

Pat McAfee is weighing in on Charlie Kirk's death ... saying politics aside, it's "startling, saddening and maddening" for someone to lose their life over their opinions.

The ESPN talent and host released a lengthy statement on Wednesday ... hours after the Turning Point USA founder was assassinated, while hosting an event at Utah Valley University.

"I've realized that I’m a bit naive to how crazy it all has become but watching a man get hunted and slayed in broad daylight because of his opinions made me disgusted and devastated," McAfee said.

Stephen Colbert opened "The Late Show" Wednesday with a somber note, paying respect to Charlie Kirk following his death and sending his condolences to his family and loved ones.

He also shared a sobering message with viewers, noting Wednesday's senseless shooting is reminiscent to the political violence he viewed in the 1960s.

He said ... "I hope it is obvious to everyone in America that political violence does not solve any of our political differences. Political violence only leads to more political violence, and I pray with all my heart that this is the abhorrent action of a madman and not a sign of things to come."