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Damon Dash is claiming he hit "Roc" bottom and has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy ... he says he's staring down 8 figures of debt but only has a few grand in assets ... and only $100 in cash!!!

According to court docs, 54-year-old Dash estimates he's currently in the hole with somewhere between one to 49 creditors, and only has a paltry amount of assets valued at $4,350 ... versus $5,200 in monthly expenses and $25,303,049.47 in liabilities.

One of those people he says he owes money to is Josh Webber of Muddy Water Pictures LLC, who was in a lawsuit with Dash stemming from their failed "Dear Frank" film.

Mark Volman, a founding member of the 1960s rock band The Turtles, is dead ... TMZ has learned.

Mark died Friday morning, according to People. Mark's cause of death is unclear.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding at the end of the month will be a very private affair ... 'cause we've learned it's happening at an estate, not a hotel.

Sources with knowledge tell us ... the stars aren't getting married at the Rosewood Miramar Beach or San Ysidro Ranch -- two popular wedding venues for the rich and famous in Southern California.

We're told they've rented out a private estate in Montecito  ... though it's unclear exactly where in the area they'll be.

Farrah Abraham just hijacked our livestream ... and trust us, if this is anything to go by, the "TMZ After Dark Tour" this weekend is about to be the wildest yet, 'cause she's hosting it Saturday night!

Check out the clip -- Farrah was already in full party mode Friday morning, hyping our tour featuring DJs, shots at every stop ... and as for a stripper? Don’t worry, she says she’s got that covered too (joking ... of course!😜).

Farrah’s main pitch? Moms' night out like no other. Kids, husbands, inhibitions ... leave 'em at home.

Can you guess which Hollywood hottie slayed in this sexy lingerie?! She took the internet by storm in 2013, but can you guess her in this light, lookin' fine and lean?!

She was born in Pennsylvania and worked her way into becoming a model and an actress. She had a part in "Parks and Recreation."

One famed Los Angeles-area residence is shedding its Hollywood past thanks to an extensive remodel ... and it's ready for a new owner, TMZ has learned.

The Encino Hills mansion featured in 1984's "The Karate Kid" has hit the market for a whopping $5.85 million ... but fans of the martial arts flick likely won't recognize the abode after its glow-up.

Check it out ... the house has undergone a complete top-to-bottom remodel, turning the 5-bedroom, 5-bath estate into a modern design gem. They did a lot more than "wax on, wax off" for this remodel, too!!!

Justin Bieber's a star ... and, in case you somehow forget it, he's got a bright green pimple patch in the center of his forehead to remind you.

The singer-songwriter was spotted out in Los Angeles Thursday heading to catch a private flight ... and, he stared photogs down while leaning out the car window.

Check out the pic ... Bieber's got a thin pair of sunglasses on -- with a small hoop earring in his right ear and a stud planted in the side of his nose.

Heidi Gardner’s "Saturday Night Live" run is over ... but producers say don’t sweat it ... her stardom’s just taking off, and she’s about to blow up everywhere!

Sources tell TMZ ... 'SNL' is all about launching new talent, and producers say Heidi’s set for a big career -- especially with her role on Apple TV's "Shrinking" and a stack of commercials under her belt.

We’re told producers see Heidi’s career blasting off ... she’s moving on to bigger, better things, while 'SNL' makes room for fresh new faces.

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Hollywood actresses Amanda Seyfried and Julia Roberts wore identical 'fits at this year's Venice Film Festival, but which celeb is workin' it best?! If you take a good look, the only two differences are their shoes and hair color ...

The question here is: Who wore it better?!

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Diddy's missing some of his kids' milestone moments while he sits in a New York City detention center ... 'cause they took over a fashion show in L.A. while their father fights for freedom.

The famous brood pulled up to AVALON Hollywood & Bardot -- a historic nightclub in the City of Angels -- Thursday night for Ellaé Lisqué’s 10-year anniversary show.

Christian Combs posed on the red carpet while holding his sister, Love, who turns 3 next month. He pointed to the cameras on the carpet for his sis to look at.

Donald Trump's clearly in good spirits despite recent gossip of his impending death ... cracking jokes about the unfounded rumors during a recent tech dinner.

POTUS and First Lady Melania Trump held a dinner at the White House on Thursday for a group of tech giants, including Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, tech investor David Sacks, Apple CEO Tim Cook and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Before the dinner kicked off, the prez said a few words ... complimenting the press on how nice they've been lately before adding "although I'm still here" -- which earned a few chuckles from his honored guests.

Sydney Sweeney's made a name for herself by appearing in front of the cameras for much of her life ... but not all the recent attention surrounding the actress has been positive.

The performer raised her public profile in some of the most popular shows of the early 2020s, although her reputation was briefly thrown into jeopardy when she did a controversial ad for a clothing company.

Here's a look at how the actress rose to fame, then faced a controversy.

Sweeney started acting before she'd even become a teenager, starting off with bit parts in various movies and TV shows, including "Grey's Anatomy" and "Heroes."

Her career gradually gained traction, and she started taking on recurring roles in shows like "The Handmaid's Tale" and "Everything Sucks."

Judge Judy doesn’t play. She's got a message for women -- if a woman can’t make her own money, she’s basically handing someone else the remote control of her life!

On Amy Poehler’s 'Good Hang' podcast this week, Judy's clear that being a homemaker is fine ... with a word of caution -- if you’ve got no income of your own, your potential exit plan doesn’t exist.

The TV legend says not every woman without a way to support herself ends up being controlled -- and it’s not always obvious or aggressive when that happens -- but the option to change her own circumstances should be part of her mindset.

Katharine, the Duchess of Kent -- a member of the British Royal Family -- has died ... according to an official statement from Buckingham Palace.

The family announced the news on X ... writing Katharine passed away at Kensington Palace in London near Hyde Park last night. She was surrounded by friends and family, the statement adds.

The statement ends with King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla, as well as all other members of the family, joining "The Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in mourning their loss and remembering fondly The Duchess’s life-long devotion to all the organisations with which she was associated, her passion for music and her empathy for young people."

An internet influencer was discovered dead this week after she disappeared during a fun-filled vacation with friends in Brazil, according to media reports.

Jaqueline Barbosa Nascimento was reportedly found dead by firefighters Wednesday at Jaguara Dam in Igaratá, Brazil -- three days after she vanished while jet skiing with friends.

Metrópoles reports that Jaqueline -- known for her provocative Instagram and TikTok posts -- likely drowned during one of her jet skiing rides ... but, the news outlet also notes police have deemed Nascimento's death "suspicious" and are combing through surveillance video.