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Adam Sandler took a moment to press pause on the "Happy Gilmore 2" premiere hype -- all to share his heartfelt thoughts on the tragic death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

Speaking from the NYC premiere, Adam said he couldn’t believe the news -- and reflected on the good ol' days, remembering how he got his start on "The Cosby Show" as a teen alongside Malcolm-Jamal, who was around the same age.

From taking walks to shooting hoops and hitting parties, Adam told Entertainment Tonight he and Malcolm-Jamal built a real bond while filming the series.

10:28 AM PT -- Edwin Arroyave just shared home security footage to his Instagram in which you see the suspects jump over the gate at the driveway and storm the property. He says the idea for his security company came from past trauma of having a gun held to his head at 8 years old.

8:53 AM PT -- Teddi Mellencamp and Edwin Arroyave tell TMZ ... “We are grateful that everyone is unharmed. While we are shaken, we are fortunate to have the latest in home security systems, which scared off the intruders. Authorities were alerted and swiftly responded. We appreciate everyone’s heightened concern in light of recent criminal activities in our area, but we are safe.”

Teddi Mellencamp is dealing with some trouble at home ... because there was an attempted burglary at her Los Angeles pad.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... two people attempted to enter the premises of the Encino home belonging to Teddi and her husband Edwin Arroyave on Monday night.

The home's security system immediately signaled that intruders were attempting to access the property.

No lifeguard was on duty when Malcolm-Jamal Warner got swept away by a strong current and tragically drowned at Costa Rica’s Playa Grande beach, according to new details.

In a Facebook post, Costa Rica’s volunteer lifeguard group, the Caribbean Guard, said lifeguards had patrolled the area in recent years -- but at the time of Malcolm-Jamal’s death, none were present due to lack of resources.

The FB post also described Playa Grande as a notoriously challenging beach, with signs in English and Spanish warning of drowning risks.

"Happy Gilmore 2" swings onto Netflix later this week ... and you can bet the stars showed up in full force for the premiere, with Adam Sandler and Bad Bunny leading the charge.

Catch the snaps from NYC’s Lincoln Center Monday night -- Adam kept it classic in his laid‑back Hawaiian shirt, while Bad Bunny stole the spotlight, serving peak golfing style as he owned the red carpet.

Christopher McDonald -- yep, the villainous Shooter McGavin from the OG ’96 classic -- is back for round two and was busy signing autographs.

Haley Joel Osment, John Oliver, Jimmy Fallon, and Steve Buscemi were giving full boyband energy, striking group poses inside the venue.

Jeffrey Epstein's brother, Mark, is calling bull on the story his brother committed suicide back in 2019 while jailed in New York City's Metropolitan Correctional Center ... insinuating his cause of death was homicide.

Check out his Monday interview on "Crime Stories with Nancy Grace" -- he says while he at first "had no reason to doubt" his brother ended his own life, his mind immediately changed when he spoke to forensic pathologists in his case.

Mark claims both pathologists came up to him following the autopsy and said they "couldn't call it a suicide because it looked too much like a homicide."

Stephen Colbert wildly cursed President Donald Trump out Monday night after he celebrated the cancellation of 'The Late Show' last week in a succinct yet powerful message.

Catch the clip -- the longtime late-night show host held nothing back as he blasted Trump, slamming him by saying, "How dare you, sir? ... Go f*** yourself."

He later confirmed he's gonna be fearless and frank going forward ... noting his "gloves are off." He added ... "I can finally speak unvarnished truth to power and say what I really think about Donald Trump, starting right now: I don’t care for him."

3:40 PM PT -- TMZ has just learned there was a second individual who was injured during the incident. The Costa Rican Red Cross tells TMZ ... the second individual was rushed to a local clinic in critical condition. Their current condition is unknown.

3:10 PM PT -- Judicial Investigation Agency tells TMZ ... Malcolm was rescued by bystanders and taken to the shore where he received aid from the Costa Rican Red Cross. He was declared dead at the scene. The body was sent to the Judicial Morgue in San Joaquín de Flores, Heredia for an autopsy.

10:53 AM PT -- Warner died of asphyxia after he was caught by a high current in the ocean, according to ABC News. His body was reportedly found Sunday afternoon.

"The Cosby Show" alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died in Costa Rica at the age of 54, TMZ has learned.

TMZ has a reliable source who says Warner died as a result of an accidental drowning while he was vacationing with his daughter.

As you know, Malcolm‑Jamal Warner straight‑up owned the '80s as Theodore Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," snagging an Emmy nod and locking in his spot in TV royalty.

Bill Cosby is reacting to the sudden death of "The Cosby Show" alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner ... and it's taking him back to a dark time in his life -- his son's murder.

Cosby's rep, Andrew Wyatt, tells TMZ ... when Bill got the call that Warner died on vacation in Costa Rica, it reminded him of being in the studio filming "The Cosby Show" in January 1997, when he got a call informing him that his son Ennis Cosby was shot dead in a failed robbery attempt.

Wyatt says news of Malcolm-Jamal's death hit him the same way as Ennis' murder ... the two used to play together when they were younger and "were amazing together."

"You" star Victoria Pedretti just leveled up … she’s officially off the market and rocking that fiancée status!

The actress dropped a cute pic dump Monday with her lucky guy, photographer-artist Ethan Delorenzo -- and yep, the pair is looking loved up in one shot ... staring into each other's eyes.

The pair have kept their romance pretty low‑key, but Victoria made it crystal clear they’re solid as ever, captioning the post, "It’s no secret I’m deeply in love or that I’m engaged to Ethan. I tell everyone I meet."

Malcolm‑Jamal Warner was looking forward to some R & R in Costa Rica just one week before his tragic passing at 54, and his arrival there was captured in what could be the final public pic of him.

The actor was photographed at the airport in CR, looking relaxed and low‑key on July 13. He had just arrived on a flight from Atlanta ... exactly one week before his tragic death by drowning.

TMZ broke the story ... Malcolm-Jamal's body was found Sunday after he got caught in an ocean current, resulting in his accidental drowning.

Dog the Bounty Hunter's family is going through a personal tragedy ... because his stepson shot and killed his step-grandson in what we're told was an accidental shooting.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Gregory Zecca -- son of Dog's wife, Francie -- shot his 13-year-old son Anthony in a freak accident at their apartment in Naples, Florida Saturday night.

Law enforcement confirms to us they responded to a call about a shooting around 8 PM ET. They haven't made any arrests and call this an "isolated incident." The investigation is ongoing.

Even though Richard Simmons is not with us anymore, his fans still have plenty of fond memories about the "Sweatin' to the Oldies" host -- especially the two he ran into at LAX!

We caught the fitness instructor back in 2012, when he decided to recruit a few travelers to put on a quick show ... and his performance sure beats in-flight entertainment!

Eileen Fulton, the actress who became a household name through her role as Lisa Grimaldi on "As the World Turns," has died at the age of 91.

Fulton passed away on Monday, July 14, in Asheville, North Carolina, following a period of declining health, according to an obituary shared by Groce Funeral Home.

After studying drama and music at Greensboro College, she moved to New York City in 1956. Her breakout came in 1960 when she appeared in the film "Girl of the Night."

The "Summer House" crew is getting in on the viral kiss cam chaos that's had the internet talking all week -- and they're doing it with a heavy dose of humor.

Bravo stars Kyle Cooke, Carl Radke and Jesse Solomon, took to TikTok to poke fun at the moment former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught on the Coldplay concert kiss cam with Kristin Cabot. The viral moment, which exploded online showed the pair in a cozy embrace at the band's Massachusetts show last week.

The video recreates the scandalous scene in which you see Carl wrap his arms around Kyle while Chris Martin's voice plays in the background. The two pretend to panic as if they've just realized they're being broadcast to thousands on the stadium’s giant screen -- mimicking Byron and Cabot's stunned reaction.

Wendy Williams isn't just aging gracefully -- she’s doing it with a side of marinara and a whole lot of fan love!

The iconic talk show host kept her 61st birthday festivities going strong over the weekend in New York City. On Saturday, Wendy was spotted leaving Rubirosa where she dined on Italian fare with her niece, Alex Finnie, and Alex’s fiancé, Eric.

As she exited the restaurant, Wendy was met by a crowd of cheering fans telling her they loved her -- and in true Wendy fashion, she flashed a huge smile, waved back, and shouted a cheerful "Hey" while in great spirits.

The celebs are in a relaxed state of mind -- drifting away on their floats and leaving any blues in the rearview. Indeed, "Glam" is a big part of Hollywood culture, but for today, we're calling these liquid looks: "Poolside Glam."

Cool in the pool, celebs like Bethenny Frankel topped off the pool vibes with a glass of white wine on a white float, Tyler Cameron HUNK-ered down on his raft and Mayra Veronica may have been doin' the most, but we love a pink flamingo moment 🦩!