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Whitney Purvis says she'll always hold on to her late son's smallest quirks ... paying tribute to him in a heartbreaking Instagram tribute.

The "16 and Pregnant" star took to social media Tuesday -- the day after her son, Weston, passed away -- and shared a couple pics of them together ... one from when he was just a baby and another from more recently.

Purvis is grinning in both ... holding her son tightly -- and, in her caption, she says these are just two of the memories she will cherish forever.

"Love Island USA" is about to unleash a fresh batch of flirty singles -- but if fans have their way, one contestant will be packing her bags before unpacking her drama on the show.

Contestant Yulissa Escobar is already setting off alarm bells -- she’s been outed for casually using the N-word on two separate podcasts, and now furious fans are calling for swift justice … vowing to vote her out the moment they get the chance following Tuesday's premiere.

Two clips have been blowing up ever since the S7 lineup dropped -- and they’re not a good look for Yulissa. In them, she casually drops the racially-charged word 3 times while talking about some messy man drama.

Actor Tray Chaney saw his son celebrate his 19th birthday from a hospital bed in the ICU this Sunday but he had a glimmer of good news on Tuesday ... telling TMZ his son's on the mend!!!

Tray says his son Malachai Chaney was moved out of the ICU and into a stabilized room earlier today ... after being flung nearly the length of a football field, when a tornado came flying through their Atlanta suburb neighborhood last week, destroying their home.

Chaney's description of the events sounds like a Poltergeist film ... "The Wire" star says the windstorm levitated him in bed, right before he saw the walls closing in on him.

On September 11, 2001, United Flight 23 was grounded when the World Trade Center was hit, but it might have been another plane hijackers planned to weaponize in the terrorist attack -- and, our documentary covering it all is now available on YouTube.

"TMZ Investigates 9/11: The Fifth Plane" -- the result of a 6-month investigation -- takes viewers through the litany of suspicious activities that prompted the FBI to look into whether the plane was also part of the horrific plot that fateful day.

We interviewed 3 flight attendants, the pilot, the United dispatcher, and a member of the 9/11 Commission ... who reveal a story about suspicious passengers who were a bit too eager to get into the air, and uniformed individuals running through the cabin after the plane was evacuated.

The man who allegedly shot and killed "King Of The Hill" voice actor Jonathan Joss confessed to the police right after the deadly attack ... bluntly stating, "I shot him," according to a police report.

The report, obtained by TMZ, gives a detailed account of what led up to Sunday's violent encounter outside Joss' home in Texas.

Police say it all started around 7 PM when a woman drove Joss from Austin to his old home in San Antonio to see if he had mail.

Jonathan Joss' husband Tristan Kern de Gonzales is convinced he was gunned down in cold blood by a neighbor due to homophobia -- but cops are pumping the brakes, saying they’re not calling it a hate crime just yet.

The actor -- best known as the voice of John Redcorn on "King of the Hill" -- was shot dead on his own property Sunday evening -- and cops are saying that right now there's not enough proof to back up Tristan's claim it was a hate-fueled attack.

San Antonio Police posted an update on X Monday, writing, "Despite online claims of this being a hate crime, currently the investigation has found no evidence to indicate that Mr. Joss’s murder was related to his sexual orientation."

Kylie Jenner's perky, show-stopping boobs always steal the spotlight ... and now she's spilling the tea on exactly what she asked for in the surgeon's chair so we can all snag the same look!

The makeup mogul dropped the bombshell when desperate TikToker Rachel Leary uploaded a video asking Kylie directly what she requested for her flawless, natural boob job -- and shocker -- KK actually replied.

Kylie dished all the juicy details on size, profile, and even her surgeon, typing ... "445 cc, moderate profile, half under the muscle!!!!! silicone!!! Garth Fisher!!! hope this helps lol."

Chris Pratt and his "Parks and Recreation" family are honoring the legacy of their fellow cast member Jonathan Joss after his shocking death on Sunday.

CP reacted to the news on his Instagram Story Monday, writing ... "Damn. RIP Jonathan. Always such a kind dude ... Sad to see. Prayers up. Hug your loved ones."

Meanwhile, Nick Offerman told People he and his former costars are "heartbroken" and have been texting each other following the upsetting news.

"M*A*S*H" actor Mike Farrell reflects on the time he spent with his costar Loretta Swit before her sudden death last week.

Mike tells us that Loretta’s assistant was the one to contact him about her passing ... and he defines Loretta as a "dynamo."

Watch the clip ... Farrell shares the great thing he'll always remember about her on set is her ability to sit and be her demure self, but then when called into a scene she’d be roaring as Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan -- her fiery character on "M*A*S*H."

Before this cute kiddo with dark-dark hair was in front of the Hollywood cameras, he was just growing up in New York City, attending class at LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, and dropping out of college to pursue his film career.

In 1999, he drove actress Melissa Joan Hart crazy in a rom-com movie ... and before he knew it, he was on a hit show from 2004-2011. After a successful run as an actor, he moved to a farm to start a family and live a nature-based lifestyle.

Weston Gosa Jr. -- the son of "16 and Pregnant" star Whitney Purvis -- has died ... according to a message posted by Whitney to Facebook.

The former teen mom shared the sad news Monday ... sharing a photo of the two smiling. Whitney has her arms wrapped around her son in the sweet snapshot.

She captioned the photo, "Rest in Peace, my baby Weston. I love you forever, precious. I'll never understand why life has to be so cruel. You'll always be my baby."

Jonathan Joss, the voice actor who portrayed John Redcorn on the animated TV show "King of the Hill," was shot dead Sunday evening, allegedly by a neighbor ... and now we know what the suspect looks like.

TMZ has obtained a copy of Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja's mug shot ... he was arrested Sunday about a block away from the shooting scene and charged with murder -- and is being held on $200K bond.

Police and eyewitnesses previously told TMZ ... the two men -- neighbors in San Antonio -- got into a heated argument before Ceja allegedly shot and killed Joss.

Jonathan Joss, the voice actor who portrayed John Redcorn on the animated TV show "King of the Hill," was killed by a gunman on his own property ... and now Joss' husband has released a statement online, detailing the deadly event, and leveling an accusation of homophobia against a neighbor Joss reportedly had an ongoing dispute with for years.

Tristan Kern de Gonzales posted on Joss' Facebook page midday Monday, and described how his husband was tragically shot in front of him at the site of their burned home in San Antonio Sunday night ... and his story seems to match up with what we earlier heard from neighbors on the block.

Gonzales said he and Joss had gone to the location of the once-standing abode to retrieve some mail ... we heard earlier the mail included a check related to the house fire.

8:41 AM PT -- San Antonio PD tells TMZ ... Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja was arrested and charged with murder. Bond has been set at $200K.

Actor Jonathan Joss -- best known for his work in the animated series "King of the Hill" -- has died after being shot by a neighbor in Texas, TMZ has learned.

According to the San Antonio Police Dept. and eyewitnesses ... Joss got into a heated argument with his neighbor at a house on the city's south side Sunday night -- leading to a bloody confrontation.

Police say the unidentified neighbor whipped out a gun and pumped several bullets into the actor before fleeing in a vehicle. Officers responded to a call of a shooting in progress and received a description of the car.

Bill Maher is ignorant about what abuse victims face, and his recent Cassie commentary makes him look foolish ... so says a prominent forensic psychologist.

We spoke with Dr. Leslie Dobson -- a mental health expert and influencer -- on "TMZ Live" Monday ... and, we asked her about Bill calling out Cassie over the weekend for not leaving Diddy, despite the alleged abuse she faced, because he thinks she wanted stardom.

Dr. Dobson came out firing at the talk show host ... saying Bill doesn't understand the manipulations Cassie had to deal with -- like allegedly agreeing to let a male escort urinate in her mouth to keep her mogul boyfriend happy.

A popular "King of the Hill" voice actor was shot dead Sunday night, allegedly by a neighbor after a fiery dispute, and it seems tensions between the two men had been building for years ... TMZ has learned.

Jonathan Joss -- the actor best known for voicing John Redcorn on the popular animated FOX sitcom -- was shot and killed on his Texas property, allegedly by Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, who is now in police custody.

Neighbors on the San Antonio block where the shooting occurred tell TMZ ... Joss' home burned down in February, but he returned Sunday to collect a victim's fire fund check. While there, he found the skeleton of one of his dogs killed in the fire, and it sent him into a rage -- he started yelling at anyone he saw in the area.