Lula Lahfah Indonesian Influencer Dead at 26

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Tragic news out of Indonesia -- popular internet personality Lula Lahfah has died at the age of 26.

The influencer was found dead Friday evening inside an apartment building in the Dharmawangsa neighborhood of South Jakarta, according to security officers at the scene.

The news was confirmed by a Metro Jaya Police spokesperson, who said South Jakarta Police are still processing the crime scene and coordinating with Lula’s family as the investigation continues.

Toronto Maple Leafs Coach Shows Off Massive Head Cut ... Not From Hockey!!!

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"STUPID ACCIDENT, MY FAULT"

Toronto Maple Leafs fans got more than a hockey update today … and the puck had nothing to do with it.

Head coach Craig Berube gave fans a shock by showing up with a black eye for his Friday morning media availability. And as if the shiner wasn’t bad enough, he then revealed the full extent -- removing his hat to show a massive gash on his head.

Ouch!!!

"The other guy looks way worse ... there was three of them," Berube jokingly said with a smile.

Bethenny Frankel I Have Chronic Kidney Disease

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HEALTH UPDATE

Bethenny Frankel is dealing with a major health issue ... she says she was just diagnosed with stage 2 chronic kidney disease.

The 'RHONY' star announced the health update Thursday on social media, encouraging folks to go see their doctor to get their blood work done.

Bethenny says she was referred to a specialist after blood tests raised red flags with her kidney function ... and that's when she found out about her condition.

Travis Scott & Jayda Cheaves Dating Rumors Are BS!!!

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Travis Scott and Lil Baby's ex are being linked by online dating rumors ... but TMZ has learned there's nothing to them being involved with each other.

Here's what's going on ... Jayda Cheaves's former friend, Emily Huff, claimed in an Instagram Story that Jayda has been creeping around with Travis and even attempted to sneak through a Miami club's back entrance to keep tabs on him.

Emily aired out the accusations online, writing ... "Stop calling me a fan. You wanted to be my friend. YOU ARE PROJECTING BECAUSE you steady repost Kylie & the Kardashians but you f****** Travis Scott. Tell em how you were just trying to get snuck in the back door of booby trap, trying to spy on him. No fr stop this is annoying."

Despite the claims, sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ the rumors are flat-out false. We're told Jayda and Travis are 100% not dating or hooking up, and there's no romantic or physical relationship between them whatsoever.

Daymond John Dr. Pepper Jingle Shows How Viral Fame Pops Off!!!

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We’re living in the era where one little clip can flip your entire life ... and Daymond John came through TMZ to break down how viral fame really hits, especially after that now-famous Dr. Pepper jingle lady.

Catch "TMZ Live" Thursday... 'cause the "Shark Tank" star breaks down the ultimate power of social media story -- user @romeosshow uploaded a 10-second TikTok clip after being inspired in a dream, and that went hugely viral ... and Dr. Pepper turned it into their official National Championship jingle. Insane.

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Daymond drops some wild stats too -- saying we touch our phones hundreds of times a day -- and explains how social media is basically a giant testing lab, for people chasing fame and for brands hunting their next breakout star.

The convo even lit a fire under our own Harvey -- who took his own shot at viral glory ... with a jingle about diarrhea. Yes, really.

So whether Imodium comes calling or not, one thing’s clear -- the power of social media is no joke, and overnight fame is just one upload away!

Nicki Minaj Sure, I Came Here Illegally ... Now I'm All In for Trump!!!

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Nicki Minaj has apparently done a complete 180-degree flip on her immigration stance ... according to a recently dug-up Facebook post from President Donald Trump's first term in office.

As you know ... Nicki has been very vocal in her support of the Trump administration lately. She praised Donald, despite his anti-immigration agenda ... and denigrated Don Lemon for covering an ICE protest at a Minnesota church.

But in 2018, she wrote, "I came to this country as an illegal immigrant @ 5 years old. I can’t imagine the horror of being in a strange place & having my parents stripped away from me at the age of 5. This is so scary to me. Please stop this. Can you try to imagine the terror & panic these kids feel right now?" The post is accompanied by a photo of kids on mats, some covered up with space blankets, in a large chain-link fenced-in cage.

Madison Wyborny and Leah Peters No Worries, It's Just a Scary Man at Our Door!!!

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"IN A STATE OF FEAR"

"Too Hot To Handle" star Madison Wyborny and Leah Peters from "Big Brother 26" had a pretty scary encounter, watching a stranger walk onto their property ... but they're keeping a sense of humor about it.

Law enforcement sources tell us LAPD responded to a trespassing call at the ladies' residence around 1:20 AM today. We're told the suspect, described as a Black male holding a white blanket, was seen entering the property through a gate and was later spotted on the upstairs balcony.

Jimmy 'Whyte Folkz' McMahan Was Excited About Sobriety Before Fatal Accident

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Jimmy "Whyte Folkz" McMahan was committed to turning over a new leaf ... before his sudden death in a motorcycle accident at the age of 50 Monday.

McMahan's manager Kentucky Boy tells TMZ ... the late influencer had just gotten out of jail and was excited about working on sobriety in the weeks prior to the fatal crash.

Kentucky Boy said he'd spoken to McMahan not long before the accident ... and the social media star was apparently in good spirits, despite having gone through a recent hospital stay.

Hilary Duff Sings 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Live for 1st Time Ever!!!

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This is certainly what dreams are made of -- Hilary Duff performed her iconic song 'What Dreams Are Made Of' for the first time ever during her return to the stage after an 18-year break ... along with a number of her throwback hits!

The singer and actress kicked off her "Small Rooms, Big Nerves" tour in London Monday night and had fans in their feels as she sang a slew of her early 2000s bops, including "Come Clean," "Fly," and even her ballad "Someone’s Watching Over Me."

She also debuted "My Kind" from her 2015 album "Breathe In. Breathe Out." and a handful of tracks from her upcoming album, "Luck... or Something." She closed out the show with the fan-fave "What Dreams Are Made Of" ... which she previously hinted would be on her setlist.

Brooklyn Beckham Goes Nuclear on 'Brand Beckham' In Savage Tell-all!!!

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Brooklyn Beckham is finally spilling about the family drama ... calling his parents controlling, fake, and straight-up dishonest -- and declaring he’s officially done with them.

In a savage string of IG stories Monday, Brooklyn made it crystal clear he’s not reconciling with the Beckhams ... saying they care more about image than family, and blowing up the claim that his wife Nicola Peltz controls him ... insisting the real control issues came from his own parents.

He went even harder, writing, "My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else. Brand Beckham comes first" ... then dropping bombshells like David and Victoria pressured him to sign away the rights to his own name before his 2022 marriage.

Marissa Springer I'm NOT The Girl Desmond Scott Cheated With!!!

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The Houston model caught making out with Desmond Scott amid is divorce is speaking out — and clearing the air on whether she's the woman he cheated with.

Marissa Springer posted a video to Instagram on Sunday to discuss all the hate she's received from online trolls who claim she's the one who broke up Desmond's marriage to his wife, Kristy. In December ... Kristy filed for divorce, citing alleged infidelity with Desmond, who later admitted he made "choices" he’s "not proud of."

In her video statement, Springer kicked things off by saying, "I am going to say this one time and one time only, I am not the one he cheated with."

She also says she's not transgender, as some have suggested, while defending Desmond in the face of insults about his own sexuality, stating he's clearly not gay.

Desmond Scott Sets Up New Kitchen Amid Ugly Divorce

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Desmond Scott is getting whisked away following his split from estranged wife Kristy Scott ... after being spotted mid-makeout last week, he posted a video Sunday showing him appearing to set up a new kitchen.

He wrote, "Back in the kitchen this week," captioning a video of him stocking the empty space with appliances and groceries.

In the comments section he added ... "Also, I've read every message and yall have no idea how much ya boy love yall."

'Bringing Up Bates' Katie Clark Says She Lost Baby

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DEVASTATING LOSS

Katie Clark -- a star of the hit show "Bringing Up Bates" -- is going through a tragedy ... announcing she lost her pregnancy.

The reality star announced the news on social media Friday ... sharing a clip which begins with her finding out she's pregnant.

She then buys baby clothes and tells her husband Travis the news ... with the two happily embracing -- before the clip changes drastically.

Kevin Gates Why Don't You Tell Everyone About Stealing From Me, Dreka???

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KEVIN GOES OFF!!!

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1/19/26 6:28 AM PT -- Attorney Marty Singer tells TMZ on behalf of Dreka ... "The outrageous and defamatory allegations are completely false and fabricated."

Kevin Gates is calling out his ex online ... telling the world she actually stole money from him throughout their marriage.

The rapper aired his relationship's dirty laundry on social media Friday ... sharing a clip where he speaks directly to his estranged wife, Dreka Gates, and demands she tell the world that she only filed for divorce after he stopped giving her money.

Gates claims he stopped handing over dough when he found out Dreka and her fam were allegedly "stealing from [him] the whole time."

Perrie Edwards 2nd Baby with Fiancé is Here!

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Perrie Edwards is a mom of 2!

The Little Mix star announced the birth of her baby girl with fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on Instagram Saturday by sharing an adorable photo of her little one cuddled up on her chest. She revealed her baby's name is Alanis Valentine.

Alanis is now the younger sibling of the couple's 4-year-old son, Axel.

Angelique Bates OG 'All That' Star Begged Someone to Help Kianna Underwood Years Before Her Death

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DON'T BE SELECTIVE...

Former "All That" star Angelique Bates warned followers that Kianna Underwood was homeless in New York City and needed help years before her brutal death on Friday.

Check out Angelique's Instagram video from November 2023 -- she tells followers her fellow child actor desperately needed assistance, and called out members of the "All That" crew for not doing anything to comfort her.

While she didn't name names, Angelique accused people who appeared on "All That" of acting like cast members are one big family, and then being selective with who they try to help. She also did not reveal who else on the Nickelodeon sketch show was in a similar situation to Kianna, but was receiving aid.