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Forget the heavy bag ... PowerSlap star turned boxer Abby Montes is gettin' ready for her pro debut in a much hotter way, slappin' OnlyFans models' asses!

Montes was at a mixer for fighters, ring girls, and creators involved in Wednesday’s Knockout Queens influencer boxing event when some of the girls found out about her real day job -- an undefeated slap fighter.

The second they heard, a couple of the OnlyFans models lined up like it was a meet-and-greet photo op, and Abby didn’t hesitate, delivering her signature heavy-handed slaps straight to the booty.

Ryan Lochte and his ex, Kayla, don't have to worry about a possible foreclosure on their Florida home ... working out a deal to get a homeowners association that was breathing down their necks to back off.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Ryan and Kayla hammered out a settlement with the Fletcher Park Owners' Association.

Fletcher Park sued Ryan and Kayla in November 2025, claiming they failed to pay fees and assessments owed to the HOA for maintenance and other issues on their 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,800-square-foot home in Gainesville, Florida. The home appears to be worth around $660K, which is an increase from the $547K the exes paid to purchase the home in 2021.

Viral Knicks brawl-turned-twerking-contest participant Reds Punch sat down with TMZ to discuss that fateful day ... and she gave us all the dirty deets.

ICYMI, Reds is the Knicks fan who twerked in the face of her attacker after they got into a tiff while climbing an NYC street sign... and just like the Knicks dunked on the Spurs, she dunked on her brawl-opponent.

Check out the interview ... Reds claims that the lady she ended up rolling on the pavement with was allegedly calling her all sorts of nasty things like she's the "biggest, fattest black a** bitch," and a "gorilla." Yeah ... in front of all those people, too!!

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's once tight friendship doesn't appear to be headed for a quick comeback ... at least if a new report is any indication.

According to Page Six, Lively hasn't been invited to Swift's upcoming wedding celebrations with Travis Kelce, despite recent speculation the longtime friends were beginning to repair their relationship.

The outlet says the relationship remains strained months after Swift found herself pulled into the legal drama involving the actress and her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni.

The fight for Karmelo Anthony's freedom is heading into the next round ... and a new group of heavyweight attorneys are now leading his effort to overturn his murder conviction.

A team including Texas NAACP President Gary Bledsoe, veteran appellate lawyer Russell Wilson II, and civil rights attorney Brooke Cluse announced Monday it has taken over Anthony's case and will conduct an independent review of the trial record while pursuing all available avenues of appeal.

As TMZ previously reported, Anthony was convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf and sentenced earlier this month to 35 years in prison. He had signaled he wasn't done fighting the case almost immediately ... filing a notice of appeal less than 24 hours after his conviction.

The death of Elena Katherine Moore -- a personal trainer in South Carolina who was confirmed dead last Friday -- remains a mystery for now ... her autopsy found no obvious cause of death and no signs she suffered any traumatic injuries.

Authorities say the examination revealed no bruising, cuts, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt-force trauma, strangulation, or other external injuries ... leaving investigators waiting until they can determine exactly what happened.

The preliminary autopsy was conducted Saturday, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, who says additional tests -- including histological studies and toxicology screening -- are still underway. Until those results come back, the cause and manner of Moore's death remain pending.

What do MLB players and "Love Island" contestants have in common?? A lot more than ya think ... 'cause the league pointed out how a good stretch doesn't always have to come in the 7th inning!!

Anyone watching Peacock's hit dating show is well aware of Kenzie's knack for breaking out in the splits at any given moment this season ... which has become her calling card in the villa.

The dancer/nursing school graduate's most recent move came in a fit of rage as the boys moved over to Casa Amor to test connections with new bombshells on Sunday's episode ... leaving the ladies without their partners for the time being.

Geno Smith's baby mama, Kennedy, looks like she's concerned with another woman in his life ... and it seems this is the same woman who got cops called on the NFL star.

Kennedy, who shares a son with the New York Jets quarterback, claims screenshots of text messages she posted on social media are communications with Geno ... and in them, she raises red flag about a woman named Kristen ... the same name as the woman who crashed out on Geno over the weekend, leading to a police investigation.

In of the screenshots, Kennedy allegedly tells Geno ..."Promise me my child won't be around Kristen or we are not going."

Funeral services have been set for Makenzi Kern, whose tragic death at Tyrese Haliburton's fiancée, Jade Jones' bachelorette, shocked loved ones.

According to her obituary, visitation services will be held Friday, June 26, from 3 PM to 7 PM at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. A memorial service celebrating her life is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, at 2 PM at the same location.

The family is asking that memorial donations be made to causes and organizations that were especially meaningful to Makenzi.

12:01 PM PT -- Ben Askren is (seemingly) providing some context around the arrest of Poirier, writing on X ... "He was having a good time at the airport. Wrestled some of my friends"

11:42 AM PT -- Dustin seemingly just went to Instagram to address the arrest, keeping it short and sweet, saying ... "Love you all Im working on my self"

It wasn't exactly the Father's Day Dustin Poirier had in mind ... the retired UFC legend was arrested early Sunday evening in Georgia, TMZ Sports has learned.

Poirier, 37, was booked for "Public Drunk" -- a misdemeanor -- at 6:38 PM ... before being released several hours later, a quarter after 10 PM.

It's unclear what led up to Dustin's arrest.

Looks like LeBron James and a handful of his iconic 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers championship teammates are livin' it up in Saint-Tropez ... taking their European vacation to new heights.

The squad popped up in the French commune this weekend ... and there was no shortage of clubs, booze, and vibes. The traveling party includes LeBron, Kevin Love, J.R. Smith, Channing Frye, Richard Jefferson, Tristan Thompson, Iman Shumpert, and Matthew Dellavedova.

Check out the stories posted on Instagram ... LeBron is goin' LeZooka with a giant bottle of Champagne ... and that's before the whole squad suited up for the club.

Officials are looking into assault allegations made against New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith over the weekend ... with police telling TMZ Sports the case is currently under review.

A woman named Kristen went to social media on Sunday to drop the shocking claims ... saying, "Today is the DAY! GENO SMITH beat my ass cause he HATES taking care of his special needs kid and can't be left alone with him because he'd rather watch s*x online and play Call of Duty."

The post also included a video of the two arguing ... with Smith on the phone with an unidentified individual saying, "She just called the police."

Lionel Messi stands alone -- the Argentinian soccer superstar just broke the all-time FIFA World Cup goals record after ripping a laser shot in the back of the net in Monday's match.

The iconic moment went down minutes ago against Austria ... with 38-year-old Messi breaking the 0-0 tie at the 37:39 mark.

The goal gives him 17 for his career in the international competition ... surpassing Germany's Miroslav Klose to put Messi in the top spot.

Paul Pierce's Father's Day came with some serious drama ... 'cause Princess Santiago says the basketball Hall of Famer forgot all about their baby boy ... something she claims is becoming a theme.

Princess unloaded on Paul in a series of Instagram posts Sunday ... blasting the former Celtics star for celebrating Father's Day online while allegedly failing to spend time with their infant son, King.

Her posts centered around a Father's Day tribute Paul shared featuring four of his other children ... with Santiago claiming King -- who is approaching 5 months old -- was notably absent from Paul's plans despite being the first Father's Day since King's birth.

Travis Kelce gave off more bachelor party vibes in San Diego on Sunday night ... the soon-to-be Mr. Swift and his posse went to see Dave Chappelle perform -- and TMZ captured them leaving on their very own party bus!

TMZ obtained exclusive video of Travis and his brother, Jason Kelce, along with about 8 other athletic-looking dudes exiting Viejas Arena on the campus of San Diego State University after Chappelle put on his hour-and-a-half show before a packed crowd.

Check out the footage ... Jason leads the way as he walks to the party bus in the parking lot, followed by Travis and his close buds, all of whom start milling about for a while. Suddenly, a woman's voice can be heard screaming, "Love you, Travis!" 

Too young, lacks experience, not enough power ... are all criticisms Xander Zayas has heard leading up to his huge fight with Jaron "Boots" Ennis, but the boxing star says he's unfazed, promising a big performance next weekend in Brooklyn!

The 23-year-old unified super welterweight champ chopped it up with TMZ Sports ahead of the June 27th scrap at Barclays, pitting the two undefeated fighters against each other ... and Zayas admits the high stakes make this one more special.

"I feel like every fight is important and I've always given that importance to every fight. Obviously, this one is a bit different because you have undefeated fighters that are well known in the boxing world and in the athletic world so I feel like it's exciting," Xander told us.