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Bryan Kohberger won't be totally cut off from the world on the inside ... and, he can even send messages to young women across the country -- though not via any dating apps.

The Idaho Department of Corrections tells TMZ ... while prisoners don't technically have access to the internet, they can purchase tablets from the commissary and load them up with a ton of apps.

This means Kohberger and his fellow inmates can access select music, radio stations, podcasts, movies, television, games and books. They can also fire off emails and make phone calls ... BK's lifeline to life outside the prison walls.

The home co-owned by the alleged "TikTok Dance Cult" pastor Robert Shinn was the target of a sex trafficking warrant today, TMZ has learned.

The El Monte Police Department tells TMZ ... their department's SWAT team assisted the U.S. Postal Service and the FBI Friday morning as a warrant was served at a residence in the Tujunga neighborhood of L.A. for sex trafficking, tax evasion, mail fraud and money laundering.

The Los Angeles FBI branch declined to comment. TMZ reached out to the U.S. Attorney's Office ... so far, no word back.

Joy Behar confirmed "The View" is hitting pause -- and Donald Trump Jr. is popping champagne, riding high on his dad's beef with TV talk shows.

DTJ couldn't resist -- he retweeted the news on X with a jab, calling it "a major win for humanity and common sense."

TMZ reviewed the production calendar for the season, and sorry Don Jr., it's just their annual August vacation, with pre-production kicking back up the final week of August.

Nonetheless, a source close to the show tells us the hosts could care less about the noise -- they're keeping their heads down and just doing their jobs.

11:20 AM PT -- Vince McMahon -- who made WWE what it is today -- released a statement ... saying, "The world lost a treasure today."

"Hulk Hogan was the greatest WWE Superstar of ALL TIME, someone who was loved and admired around the world," he said on X. "He was a trailblazer, the first performer who transitioned from being a wrestling star into a global phenomenon."

"His grit and unbridled thirst for success were unparalleled -- and made him the consummate performer. He gave everything he had to the audience whom he appreciated, respected and loved."

"He leaves us with one of his favorite expressions, 'Train, take your vitamins and say your prayers.' Today, we pray for him."

11:00 AM PT -- The sad news has made its way to the Oval Office ... with President Donald Trump reflecting on his "great friend," Hulk Hogan.

"Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way -- Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart," Trump said on Truth Social. "He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week."

"He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!"

Hollywood and the sports world are mourning the sudden death of Hulk Hogan, who passed away Thursday after going into cardiac arrest at his Florida home.

Leading the tributes pouring in across social media is the WWE, which says they're "saddened" by the loss of "one of pop culture's most recognizable figures." As you know, the legendary athlete brought WWE into the mainstream back in 1985 during the first WrestleMania.

Sylvester Stallone -- who starred in 'Rocky III" alongside HH -- posted on IG Thursday, saying, "He was absolutely wonderful and his amazing skill made Rocky three incredibly special. My heart breaks."

Kesha broke down in tears last night during her sold-out show at NYC's Madison Square Garden after giving a powerful performance of her song "Praying" -- and shouted out Cassie Ventura for sending her flowers.

Check out the sweet clip -- the "Animal" singer becomes overwhelmed with emotion as the audience cheers her on. She reveals Cassie's kind gesture and adds ... "All of this love is not only for me. It's for anyone who survived anything they shouldn't have had to survive."

Remember ... Kesha has also shown support for Cassie. After Sean “Diddy” Combs was found not guilty of sex trafficking his ex, the pop star took to social media to share a message of solidarity, writing on social media ... "Cassie, I believe you. I love you. Your strength is a beacon for every survivor."

Ozzy Osbourne was cheerful as he enjoyed breakfast with his family at home in England in what appears to be the last publicly posted footage of him just days before his death.

His daughter Kelly Osbourne shared the clip on her Instagram Story on Sunday -- the Black Sabbath icon can be seen sitting at a table scrolling on his iPad at his mansion in Buckinghamshire as Kelly playfully commands him to greet everyone.

Ozzy -- dressed in a black tee and headphones -- dutifully responds with an enthusiastic "Good morning!"

Erik Menendez has undergone a second "successful" surgery for complications related to his kidney stones ... and is expected to go back under the knife soon -- this, according to his daughter, Talia.

Talia posted the medical update late Wednesday evening on an Instagram account she runs on behalf of her father through marriage, explaining he needed surgery due to his kidneys "having multiple large stones."

Talia -- daughter of Erik and Tammi Menendez -- added Erik is "currently in pain and feeling nauseous, but is recovering" and that the family is under a great deal of stress over the medical scare.

Ilia Topuria just gave Nelk Boys haters an absolute treat -- the current UFC lightweight champion didn't pull any punches in sparring sessions with the YouTubers ... resulting in some hilarious content!!

The group posted their workout with the champ to their YouTube channel Wednesday ... and as you would expect, they got their asses handed to them.

The first victim was Steiny. Topuria backed him into a corner and laid some light hits before he fell. He did get back up ... but then Topuria landed a right that sent him to the mat.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have sued Candace Owens over what they call her "invasive, dehumanizing, and deeply unjust" claims that Brigitte is secretly a man who transitioned into a woman.

In the Wednesday filing, the Macrons say the conservative commentator has caused them "substantial" reputational and economic damages due to "outlandish, defamatory, and far-fetched fictions" that Brigitte was born a man and transitioned to become female -- and stole someone's identity.

While the 219-page defamation complaint claims Owens has pushed such lies for a while, it specifically mentions a March 2024 post on X in which she wrote ... "I would stake my entire professional reputation on the fact that Brigitte Macron is in fact a man."

Nicola Peltz is baring all in her most recent Instagram post ... and, we don't mean her heart and soul -- we're talking about her chest and legs!

The model shared a few photos in an Instagram post Tuesday night ... chilling on a yacht with her husband, Brooklyn Beckham, and showing off that movie star smile of hers!

Peltz also showed off what might go down below deck ... getting totally naked for a bathtub photo -- though she covered up the important pics with her clever pose.

Kim Kardashian is like a fine wine ... she gets better with age, and her latest photo shoot is a perfect example.

Just look at Kim in her black corset bodysuit standing in front of a mirror inside an elegant room somewhere on Earth.

Her outfit, though, is out of this world -- and certain to make any guy grovel at her feet. Kim posted the series of hot pics on her Instagram with a short caption that read "Mugler Magic." Mugler, of course, is a chic clothing brand that sells bodysuits and leggings, as well as fragrances.

Elon Musk's A.I. chatbot Grok is coming for Donald Trump's new probe into Barack Obama ... bluntly claiming it's all a ruse to get people's minds off the Jeffrey Epstein files drama!

Check out Grok's reply to a user who asked if Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has any evidence of crimes committed by former President Obama's administration or if it's all an effort to "distract from Jeffrey Epstein."

Grok's answer is crystal clear, stating there is no such evidence against Obama -- who Gabbard accused of treason involving the 2016 election Friday -- and that Gabbard's claims "appear politically motivated to distract from Epstein file scrutiny."

Australian content creator Blue Valentine has made something of a name for herself on the internet, as she's been bringing in fans with her themed "tattoo tour" videos.

The social media star recently copped to spending a pretty little chunk of change on her tattoos, which cover most of her body.

We're taking a closer look at the influencer -- and her tattoos, of course -- and examining how she turned her body into a living canvas.

Blue Valentine is an influencer and bartender based in Melbourne, Australia.

The content creator began documenting her tattoo journey on her Instagram account in 2019, starting when she was 23 years old.

She's since told People she organizes her tattoos, many of which are influenced by 1950s pin-up images, by theme, and recalled she "wanted to do themes straight away" when she started getting inked.

Valentine also admitted her top themes "got the larger portions of my body."

The influencer put plenty of thought into her body art -- and she's helped come up with many of the designs.

Valentine's creative process begins when she sketches out a series of concepts on an iPad, after which she turns them over to one of her regular artists to flesh out.

She received many of her tattoos during "six to seven-hour full-day sessions" on either a "weekly or bi-weekly" basis, which would run until a section of designs was completed.

She admitted to letting her artists free-hand "filler pieces" during certain sessions -- although she's never tattooed herself.

If Valentine's physical dedication to her tattoos isn't impressing you, then maybe her financial dedication will -- she's spent $50,000 AUD, or roughly $32,610 USD, over the past five years on her ink.

When asked about why she wanted to dedicate herself to her tattoo journey, which has been comprised of sessions that typically run $800 AUD, or about $522 USD, the influencer described herself as "an all-or-nothing kind of person."

She has also been open about her usage of body art as a confidence booster, and she claimed to be "very proud of what me and my artists have achieved."

Raven-Symoné was rocked by the shocking news of her former 'Cosby Show' costar Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death -- so much so, her wife was seen consoling her big time.

Catch the clip Tuesday ... Raven makes it clear she’s not holding up well, admitting she’s already been through a lot of family losses -- so Malcolm-Jamal’s death was just a lot for her to take in.

It was clear Raven needed a moment to let the heartbreaking news sink in ... because at one point, her wife Miranda Maday was seen hugging her tightly for support.

Fantastic news from Ben Askren -- the former UFC star is finally leaving the hospital and heading home ... and shared the update with a deeply emotional video for his supporters.

"What's up, guys?? Day 59, I'm out," Funky said alongside his wife, Amy, minutes ago ... adding a bit of humor to lighten the mood, despite what he's gone through the past two months.

"That was a long journey, and it's not over because I still can't really walk, gotta reteach myself to do that among many other things."

Ben Askren's wife is calling on his supporters to be cautious of scammers looking to cash in on his medical issues ... alerting her followers of fake donation requests as he recovers from a double lung transplant.

Amy Askren gave fans the heads-up on her social media page on Monday ... providing a screenshot of a fake X account using her name.

The imposter's message was a response to a fan who had been showing Ben a lot of support ... and Amy believes it was a setup to solicit donations.