Carrie Ann Inaba Won't Be in the Ballroom 🪩 ... Shares Update Ahead of 'DWTS' Premiere

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Longtime "Dancing With the Stars" judge Carrie Ann Inaba will be MIA from tonight's premiere episode ... announcing her decision in a surprising social media update.

Check it out ... the famed choreographer posted on her Instagram ahead of the season 34 premiere on Tuesday, writing she was feeling "quite under the weather" -- and so, had decided to take a pass on filming.

Though fans of 'DWTS' can expect Inaba to return to the ballroom sooner rather than later, as she's currently "resting up" in the hope of appearing on next week's episode.

Charlie Kirk Tyler Robinson Confessed to Roommate Shortly After Murder

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Prosecutors in Utah just released a conversation police say alleged Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson had with his lover/roommate after the fatal shooting ... and it includes a confession.

According to documents, Robinson texted his roommate shortly after the murder on September 10th to look for a note under a keyboard. The note stated, "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I'm going to take it."

After reading the note, the roommate texted Robinson, "You weren't the one who did it, right????" Robinson responded, "I am, I'm sorry."

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'Love Island Games' Season 2 Hot Shots Guess Who!

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Have you heard?! The villa is back and better than ever! Just shortly after 'Love Island USA,' the reality TV is back with another season of the spinoff 'Love Island Games!' From islanders in USA's Season 7 to UK's Season 10 to France's Season 2, see if you can gather all your villa knowledge and put a name behind these hot bods!

And if you can't wait until the new season drops, check out the round-up of behind-the-scenes fun from the first season!

Beyoncé 'Cuff It'!!! Suspect Arrested, Tracks Still at Large

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An arrest has been made in the theft of unreleased Beyoncé music ... but the tunes are still MIA.

Atlanta police tell TMZ ... Kelvin Evans was arrested for allegedly breaking into an SUV over the summer and taking the superstar's super important property.

As we told you ... cops responded to a parking garage in July on a report of a theft from a motor vehicle. Two of Bey's crew members -- a choreographer and a dancer -- told officers the trunk window of their rented Jeep Wagoneer had been damaged and two suitcases were stolen.

Fake Charlie Kirk Shooter Slapped With Kiddie Porn Charges ... After Confessing to FBI

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The man accused of obstructing the Charlie Kirk murder probe is in even more hot water ... he's now been charged with possessing child porn.

George Zinn -- who falsely told police he shot Kirk moments after the attack -- was charged with obstruction of justice following the September 10 shooting death of the conservative activist at Utah Valley University in Orem, UT.

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Now, Zinn has been charged with 4 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after FBI agents examined his phone and found images of underage girls dressed only in their underwear, according to court documents filed Tuesday by Utah prosecutors. The docs say Zinn admitted to the feds he gets "sexually aroused" by children.

Packers' Jayden Reed Green Bay All The F***ing Way!!! ... Goes Live After Surgery

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed was feeling GOOD on several levels after undergoing surgery to fix his broken collarbone ... going live on Instagram to update his fans on his status -- and guaranteeing a spot in the Super Bowl in the process!!

The 25-year-old conducted the surprise stream right from his hospital bed on Tuesday ... and it's safe to say he can't wait to get back out on the field.

"Packers to the Bowl, bruh," Reed said. "I'm good, thank you for the prayers, bruh. But we turnt, bruh, we going all the f***ing way, bruh."

L.A. County District Attorney Discusses Failed Menendez Bros Retrial Bid

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Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman spoke at a press conference Tuesday after Erik and Lyle Menendez failed to prove they deserved a new trial ... Hochman had previously condemned the bid as a "Hail Mary" attempt.

The top prosecutor reiterated many of his past sentiments, defining his stance of opposing parole for the brothers ... and once again slamming their self-defense strategy as a "bold-faced lie" given the evidence.

He also confirmed he hasn't spoken to Erik and Lyle's extended family following the judge's decision.

Guess The Toned Bod Over 50!

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Can you guess which toned singer shared this mirror selfie?! The 51-year-old hottie took to social media to showcase her incredibly fit body ... those shredded stems don't just come from "Standing Still."

Need another lil' hint? She's a four-time Grammy-nominated celeb, and her name may have to do with a gem👀!

Flex your celeb knowledge and head into the gallery to see who's rockin' this bod!

'Sports Illustrated' Ella Halikas Slim Pickings ... Not a Lot of Curve, No Plus at New York Fashion Week!!!

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'Sports Illustrated' model and body-positivity activist Ella Halikas is disappointed in how bad the renewed trend to be thin has affected New York Fashion Week this year ... saying there is not enough representation at all.

Check the clip ... Ella says it’s honestly a little disappointing to see the lack of bodily variety, and she feels like each year when fashion week rolls around, it gets worse and worse ... especially with the direction of thinner being “in."

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We spoke with the stunning swimwear model outside the NYFW show she was attending ... and in light of the recent Ozempic craze, she tells us it's seriously impacted the fashion industry.

jennifer lopez & ridley scott Star-Studded Office Run-In!!!

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Jennifer Lopez proved she's the ultimate Hollywood power player as she turned heads strutting into the same Los Angeles office building that houses ex-husband Ben Affleck's production digs.

The superstar was decked out in full glam and looked amazing as she headed in for a round of meetings Monday. In true L.A. fashion, J Lo's morning grind came with star-studded serendipity ... we're told before J Lo stepped onto the elevator, she crossed paths with none other than legendary director Ridley Scott and his wife, producer Giannina Facio.

The two Hollywood titans exchanged hellos before each continued on to their separate offices ... Lopez to her own business dealings, and Scott and Facio to their production hub.

Disney World Splash & Dash Underwater robbery!!!

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There's some fishy business going on near Disney World -- police say a man in scuba gear swam up to a popular Disney Springs restaurant and stole thousands in cash!

Florida's Orange County Sheriff’s Office says the swimmer suspect took between $10-$20K from the Paddlefish restaurant shortly after midnight Monday, after forcing 2 employees to stand in the corner of the manager's office with their eyes closed, WFTV9 reports.

Sources told the outlet the perp tied up the employees, who were counting the money. After he grabbed the cash, he reportedly put his wetsuit and scuba gear back on and hopped into the nearby pond to make his escape.

Machine Gun Kelly Dropping Knowledge at Harvard!!!

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From rapping baddie to pop-punk cutie, Machine Gun Kelly has evolved right before our eyes ... and now, he's adding another layer to his ever-evolving persona -- college professor!

That's right -- the "Cliché" hitmaker headed to Harvard University this week to give a lucky business school class a lecture. He shared several pics of his visit on Insta, joking that "harvard has a new professor" in his caption.

It's not clear what he taught -- the business of the music industry might be a good guess -- but he certainly looked the part, looking dapper in gray trousers and a plaid dress shirt. He layered his smart 'fit with a brown leather jacket and accessorized with a bedazzled silver necklace and a maroon and gold tie with Harvard's logo. Oh, and you can't forget his "lost americana" -- his most recent album -- baseball cap.

Mariah Carey Christmas in Sin City ... Announces Holiday Residency!!!

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Mariah Carey is heading to Sin City this holiday season -- opting for a residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM for her "Christmastime in Las Vegas" show rather than taking her holiday tour on the road as she has in the past.

The Queen of Christmas announced the exciting news Tuesday, revealing she'll be stationed in LV from Nov. 28 through Dec. 13 to help spread some holiday cheer. She has a total of 10 shows planned.

Charlie Kirk Assassination Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty ... Ahead of Tyler Robinson Court Appearance

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11:26 AM PT -- Prosecutors officially slapped alleged Charlie Kirk murderer Tyler Robinson with 7 criminal charges ... including aggravated murder.

Robinson is facing 6 felony charges and one misdemeanor. Prosecutors said during the news conference they intend to seek the death penalty.

The other charges ... felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of tampering with a witness, and a misdemeanor count of violent offense committed in the presence of a child.

Utah law enforcement personnel are set to hold a press conference Tuesday after charges were filed against Tyler Robinson, who is suspected of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk ... officials are expected to give details on each of the counts.

This update comes less than a week after Robinson was apprehended as the main suspect in the conservative pundit's assassination ... he was booked on suspicion of committing 3 crimes in the case, including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, and felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury.

Robinson was formally charged Tuesday ... with Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray previously noting that they're in the "very early stages" of the investigation.

Lisa Vanderpump Birthday Dinner First ... Birthday Loving Later!!!

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Lisa Vanderpump knows how to throw a birthday bash ... and how to make jaws drop with a perfectly timed naughty joke.

The "Vanderpump Rules" matriarch celebrated her 65th birthday Monday night at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills. Her husband Ken Todd, daughter Pandora, son Max, and close friend Lance Bass joined the celebration. The group wined, dined and laughed their way through the dinner, but it was Lisa's gift reveal that stole the spotlight.

LVP told cameras outside the restaurant that Ken surprised her with a gorgeous, expensive watch, but then smirked as she teased that the "best gift" was still to come later. When pressed, Lisa made it crystal clear she wasn't talking about diamonds or designer handbags -- she meant birthday sex.

Arnold Schwarzenegger 'Shocked' by Charlie Kirk's Murder ... We Must End This Divide!!!

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is blaming politicians -- and social media -- for the deep divide America is facing following the assassination of Charlie Kirk ... and calling on younger generations to help heal the divide.

The 'Terminator' star spoke at University of Southern California's Democracy Day Monday and expressed his shock and sadness over Charlie's murder, calling him a "great communicator" who could debate people who both agreed and disagreed with him.

Check out the clip -- Arnold said there's plenty of blame to go around ... from social media and mainstream media to politicians on both sides of the scale, and warns America needs to "be careful" about where things are headed. He reasons ... "We have to be very careful that we don't get any closer to the cliff because when you fall down the cliff, down there, there's no democracy."