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Troy Ave. ain't out of the woods yet after his "fake" shooting video surfaced online ... 'cause the police are now investigating to see if the incident was actually real.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ they received a copy of the video Wednesday, which depicts Troy and his buddy, Geoff Cole, getting out of a vehicle outside Geoff's home as a gunman sneaks up on them. Troy quickly reacts, pulling out his own pistol and firing several shots at the supposed assailant before the clip cuts off.

Geoff uploaded the video to his Instagram page Tuesday -- and 45,000 people liked it, with many believing that Troy was a real-life hero standing up to an alleged attempted robber.

Nicki Minaj has a newfound ally in her crusade against Roc Nation ... Nessa Diab, who wants everyone to address her by her proper title: Mrs. Colin Kaepernick!!!

The veteran Hot 97 host invited all challengers on Thursday when she unfolded her grand revelation that there hadn't been enough digging into her personal life over the years.

She and Kaep welcomed a child back in 2022 but no details about a marriage have hit the net -- until today.

Khloé Kardashian’s making it crystal clear -- she’s all about embracing her natural looks these days ... a far cry from the era when she wouldn’t dare post without a heavy dose of Photoshop.

On her "Khloé in Wonder Land" podcast, the 41-year-old looked back on the filter-obsessed era -- admitting she was editing her pics so much, she basically looked like a cartoon character.

Khloé said it was a messy cycle -- she’d have pro photos heavily edited, then see unfiltered pap shots and feel like she didn’t even look like the same person in real life.

Troy Ave's going from hero to zero ... 'cause it turns out he did NOT stand up to an armed robber -- instead, he and his buddy staged a shootout for social media clout.

Here's the deal ... Troy's pal, chef Geoff Cole, posted a wild video Tuesday purportedly showing a gunman sneaking up on both of them outside Geoff's San Diego area home, only to have Troy whip out his own handgun and fire on the supposed assailant.

Well, sources who've been in direct contact with the bogus bad boys have confirmed the whole scene was fake. No one actually attempted to rob Geoff, and we're told Troy did not actually fire any live rounds.

Police have recommended a child abuse charge against influencer Emilie Kiser's husband, Brady, in the tragic drowning of their 3-year-old son, Trigg Kiser.

The Chandler Police Department tells TMZ ... it has completed its investigation into Trigg's death, who died on May 12 after being found unresponsive in his family’s backyard pool in Arizona.

Following a thorough review of the evidence, investigators have recommended a Class 4 felony charge of child abuse against Brady, and the case has been submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for review.

A paranormal investigator on his creepy "haunted" Annabelle doll tour in the "haunted" battlefield town of Gettysburg has died ... completely out of the blue.

Dan Rivera, 54, was in Pennsylvania for his "Devils on the Run" tour -- hauling the infamous doll across the country -- when firefighters and medics rushed to his hotel Sunday night.

Adams County dispatch logs reveal a call for CPR in progress on a man matching Rivera’s age. Rivera's death was confirmed by the New England Society for Psychic Research, where he was the lead investigator. His exact cause of death remains unclear.

Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist were rumored to have an album cover leak a few weeks ago ... and now, a new trail of breadcrumbs is connecting scenes from an Italian restaurant and a Tokyo fry joint!!!

TMZ Hip Hop received several tips overnight containing flyers circulating Los Angeles advertising a “grand reopening” for a restaurant that offers prime “alfredo” with “twice the sauce.”

We called the number ... a woman speaking Japanese is asking for the type of top chef who doesn't fold under pressure.

Justin Bieber's son Jack Blues is living the life we all want -- parading around Europe, soaking up the sun and good vibes!

The 10-month-old is featured in new X pictures the "Baby" hitmaker posted from his and Hailey Bieber's ongoing vacation Monday ... and the father-son duo look adorable as they're all cuddled up together on the beach.

Just look at the precious photo JB shared ... he's lying shirtless on a blue and white striped beach towel next to Jack, who's snuggled up in a white onesie and gray towel. The proud dad seems to be taking in the sweet moment ... eyes closed as he holds on to his little one's leg.

Britney Spears is NOT a new mother to a baby girl or a puppy, despite what she's telling folks on social media ... TMZ has learned.

Here's the deal ... Britney raised eyebrows over the weekend when she posted another dance video on her Instagram page and dropped this nugget in the caption, "I want to let you guys know I adopted a beautiful baby girl 😉😉😉 !!! Her name is Lennon London Spears 🤪🤪🤪."

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... she did NOT adopt a child and she's just messing with people, hence the 😉 emojis in her caption.

Cierra Ortega's getting real about the horrible things she says haters online are hurling at her ... sharing messages with some pretty harrowing content.

The "Love Island" star -- who was booted from the show after racist remarks she made in the past resurfaced -- posted to her Instagram story on Sunday with the compilation of messages

You can read them for yourself ... some write they hope horribly violent things happen to her while others mention they're ready to kill her at the drop of a hat.

Ellen DeGeneres is standing by Rosie O'Donnell following a post from President Donald Trump, who suggested revoking Rosie’s U.S. citizenship.

On Sunday, DeGeneres took to Instagram to stand behind O'Donnell, writing, "Good for you @rosie," in response to Rosie’s sharp rebuttal of Trump’s message.

The controversy first erupted Saturday when the former president took to his Truth Social platform, claiming he was "seriously considering" removing O’Donnell’s citizenship. "She is a Threat to Humanity," he wrote, "and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if they want her."

J. Anthony Crane found himself in the middle of a political firestorm after lobbing a snarky comment at conservative influencer Raquel Debono on social media.

Debono, who's known online for her glammed-up, right-wing persona and viral "Make America Hot Again" campaign, recently shared a video joking that no one sat in her row during a flight because she was wearing Trump-branded apparel.

The clip was meant to be tongue-in-cheek -- but Crane didn’t find it amusing. The "Outer Banks" actor jumped into the comments with a blunt insult writing "Check her diapers."

Cierra Ortega is sharing memories and showing love after her unexpected exit from "Love Island USA," following a racism controversy that cut her time on the show short.

Cierra took to Instagram on Saturday to reflect on her experience -- and gave her blessing to ex-partner Nic Vansteenberghe and his new connection, Olandria Carthen writing ... "People, moments, and memories I’ll cherish forever, she captioned a carousel of photos featuring her fellow Islanders.

She continued by saying her journey on the show didn't end the way she hoped but says she felt there was real connection, love and growth. "There’s still so much more growing to do -- and for that, I’ll always be grateful," she wrote.

Klay Thompson might not be quite ready to go Instagram official with Megan Thee Stallion ... but, that doesn't mean he won't tease fans with a couple of strategically taken photos.

The basketball star posted a series of pics from the Bahamas to his Instagram Saturday ... including one where he seems to be locking lips with a woman who's wearing a tight pair of leggings.

You can't see her face in the pic ... but, later, KT posts a photo of his hand wrapped around this woman's -- and, the nails seem to match up with a recent photo MTS put on her IG.

Scooter Braun is praising Justin Bieber's new album "Swag" after they reached an 8-figure settlement over money he's been owed by his former mentee for years.

SB hopped on his Instagram Story Saturday to call the surprise album "without a doubt, the most authentically Justin Bieber album to date." He adds ... "It's beautiful, raw, and truly him. And that matters."

As you know, Scooter discovered a tween Justin on YouTube back in the day ... and helped him skyrocket into the biggest pop singer in the world.

He acknowledges Justin's musical growth he witnessed during their time together, but also gives credit to Justin for fully stepping into his own during this project -- even making sure fans know he had no role in it.

Ben Askren says he let the medical challenges he's faced over the last month affect him ... admitting he's felt sorry for himself -- but, now, that's all over.

The MMA standout posted a video from a hospital bed Saturday morning ... giving fans another update on his condition and putting into context just how quickly his health has deteriorated.

Askren shared a journal entry written by a friend of the family who wrote on Father's Day that doctors planned to examine him for a potential lung transplant ... that was less than a month ago, and now BA has two new lungs.