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"Love Island" star Huda Mustafa's livestream with boyfriend Louis Russell turned ugly when they laughed at a fan calling Olandria Carthen the N-word ... now they're all responding to give their side of the story.

So here's what Huda had to say ... she's claiming she did hear the N-word, but that's all. According to her, she didn't know the unknown caller -- who sounded like a small child -- was using the word to describe Olandria ... but that still begs the question, why did they laugh???

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Everybody was wondering how Jay Guapo and Pink Cardigan convinced North West and Kim Kardashian to dress up as them for Halloween ... but the viral TikTokers told us they had nothing to do with it.

Jay told TMZ in Los Angeles yesterday, "It was a total shock to us."

Not just shocking ... it was unbelievable. At first, Jay thought for sure it was an A.I. fake-out. It was only when they saw it on North and Kim's official social accounts that they both believed it.

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Jaylen Brown has seen all the jokes about his in-game fake hairline catastrophe ... and the chatter's gotten so loud, he's calling on LeBron James for an assist.

Fresh off a viral video of what appeared to be hair paint rubbing off on Knicks hooper OG Anunoby's jersey over the weekend, the Celtics star hopped on Twitch on Tuesday ... where he allegedly hit up King James for some hair advice.

Bron didn't pick up the phone ... but Brown left a message to make sure he knew the matter was serious.

North West is getting into the Halloween spirit ... dressing up as one of Gen Z's most beloved content creators ... none other than Kai Cenat.

North nails the look ... rocking a fake goatee and facial hair, plus a dreadlock wig with the perfect lineup.

She tops it off with a gray blazer and maroon tie ... mimicking Kai’s signature fit from his live-streamed creator bootcamp, “Streamer University.”

Mississippi’s got one wild situation -- a hostile STD-carrying monkey busted loose from a large trailer truck hauling primates after the semi flipped over on a highway, according to police.

The wreck went down Tuesday in Heidelberg, where the truck, containing several monkeys infected with hepatitis C, herpes, and COVID, crashed en route from Tulane University to a Florida testing lab.

Witnesses shot camera footage that captured the monkey climbing out of the trailer and wandering around in a rural area. Cops say six monkeys made a break for it -- but five have been destroyed, and one’s still on the loose.

Ben Bader's family is speaking out ... after the Miami-based content creator tragically died at just 25 years old.

In a statement to TMZ ... the Upham and Bader family remember him as a "visionary who led with love, lived with intention, and turned his passions into helping others."

Ben's family goes on to say ... "He made a profound impact on everyone who knew him through his wisdom, humor, and compassion. Ben lived each day to the fullest, inspiring those around him to seek meaning, connection, and purpose in their own lives."

A monster storm is barreling towards Jamaica ... and dramatic video from a hurricane hunter shows the eye of Hurricane Melissa ... and it looks like it's going to be a big one.

Check out this clip from the inside of Melissa ... meteorologist Jeremy DeHart shared it on social media today and he says it's from a Teal 74 mission into the heart of the storm.

The video shows walls of clouds forming a cylinder as the plane flies through the eye ... and DeHart says, "As clear of an eye as you will see in the Atlantic basin."

Niecy Nash comes with a lot of baggage ... literally -- 'cause an airport clip of her tallying up suitcase after suitcase is pure comedy carry-on!

Unclear what airport and what day ... but as you can see from this TikTok clip, Niecy stood out from the travelling crowd, rocking an opulent red coat and a flawless blowout, as she counted off every last bag to make sure none went missing at baggage claim.

Despite all the bags lined up next to her, the "All's Fair" actress still appeared to be one short and made a beeline back to the conveyor belt to track it down.

A Saudi Airlines jet was turned into a bloody mess after it was hit with a massive bird strike ... which damaged the nose of the aircraft.

According to the Aviation Safety Network, Saudi Airlines flight SV340 hit a flock of birds shortly after takeoff from Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers Saturday.

While the strike damaged the nose cone of the Boeing 777-300, the plane continued to its destination and landed safely at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

A manager at Laugh Factory Chicago was arrested by masked federal agents ... and, the wild encounter with law enforcement was caught on video.

Night manager Nathan Griffin was arrested Friday morning outside the club ... and, the clips shows officers slamming him to the ground while onlookers scream hysterically.

Griffin was ultimately subdued and thrown into the back of a white SUV while people demanded to know where the masked agents were taking Griffin.

A man in Connecticut has been arrested after allegedly killing his mom in a town many celebrities have called home ... and, his mug shot's quite startling.

Sebastian Van Stockum -- a 20-year-old man -- was arrested Friday after officers were called to a home in New Canaan, CT by someone who allegedly told them he'd killed his mom.

Emergency crews tried to perform life-saving measures on the victim -- who the police aren't publicly identifying yet ... but the person was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene. Stockum has been charged with murder, and he's being held on $2 million bond.

Kim Kardashian's embracing her inner influencer for Halloween -- dressing in a group costume with her daughter North West and mom Kris Jenner as a viral trio.

Kim and North posted a clip showing off their costumes on their shared TikTok account ... with Kim dressed in an all blue blazer and matching pants while North wore a bright pink cardigan over a white top.

If they don't look familiar to you, don't worry ... it's a new gen wave of Halloween costume -- they're dressed as Jay Guapo and Pink Cardigan, two guys who make viral sketch comedy bits on TikTok.

Emman Atienza -- known for her lifestyle videos on TikTok -- died at her home in Los Angeles Wednesday ... TMZ has learned.

According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Atienza's cause of death has been listed as suicide.

Emman's heartbroken father, a Filipino TV host, and mother, an entrepreneur and fitness guru, announced the tragic loss Friday morning, in a tribute to their late daughter.

CBS Sports host Kate Scott's top snapped while she was on live TV this week -- but her quick thinking saved her from a nightmare scenario.

Scott was hosting the CBS Champions League Today show on Wednesday alongside her usual cohorts -- Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards and Clint Dempsey -- when the wardrobe malfunction happened.

Dempsey started dapping up his co-workers after making a comment ... and when Scott leaned over to slap his hand, her shirt snapped.