Ocean Attack Snorkeler gnawed On By Hungry Shark!!!

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Brazilian lawyer Tayane Dalazen found herself in a situation she couldn't argue her way out of ... when a shark attacked her while snorkeling last week -- and the terrifying encounter was caught on camera.

Watch the video ... Tayane is seen floating upside down underwater, freediving with a group of people around several fish and a few sharks. Things escalate quickly when a nurse shark gets way too curious, latching onto Tayane's right thigh.

According to local outlets, Tayane was snorkeling in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, on Friday. Tayane said the shark held onto her for several moments before finally letting her go.

Beckett DeJean Blew .142 On Breath Test During Arrest ... Cops Say Cooper's Bro Had Beer In Back Seat

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Cooper DeJean's brother, Beckett, allegedly had a BAC well above the legal limit when he was arrested for operating while intoxicated over the weekend -- cops say he blew a .142 on a breath test.

TMZ Sports has obtained 20-year-old DeJean's arrest affidavit ... with cops stating the former South Dakota defensive back was "unable to maintain lane" as he was driving his Chevy Malibu around 11:55 PM on Saturday. Once he was pulled over, the officer claimed "a strong odor of alcohol." was evident.

The cop said as they searched his vehicle for a source of the odor, a case of beer was present in the backseat ... and once questioned, DeJean admitted to drinking.

Go Coco-Nuts Over Alessandra Ambrosio's Tropical Bae-Cay 🥥!

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When you're an iconic model like Alessandra Ambrosio, you work hard ... and play even HARDER!

Posting up a storm, the 44-year-old has been livin' it up in Brazil -- showcasing her smokin' hot bod on socials, and the bikini pics are one for the books! Also, keep scrolling for an Alessandra Ambrosio Wordsearch!

Kylie Jenner Try This ICE, Not Trump's!!!

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Kylie Jenner lost her cool under pressure -- literally -- face-planting into a brutal ice bath before the Golden Globes after a few hesitant attempts!

Check out the vid Kylie shared Monday -- a makeup-free Kylie looking more than a little nervous as she debated plunging her face into a bowl packed to the brim with ice ... even pausing to awkwardly adjust her mouth around a breathing tube before committing.

Kylie’s friend kept hyping her up to just do it -- and after a few weak face dips, she finally went for the full dunk ... probably for the best, since the ice is meant to knock down puffiness, inflammation, and tighten pores.

Black Midi Guitarist Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin Dead at 26

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Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin -- who co-founded the English rock band Black Midi -- has died.

Kwasniewski-Kelvin's family released a statement saying the guitarist's death followed "a long battle with his mental health."

The statement said, “A talented musician and a kind, loving man finally succumbed; despite all efforts ... He will always be loved. Please take a moment to check in with your loved ones so we can stop this happening to our young men.”

Marcus Freeman No Criminal Charges After Incident At Son's Wrestling Match

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2:50 PM PT -- The Mishawaka Police Department released security footage of Marcus Freeman at his son's match on January 3. In the video, Freeman -- wearing a hoodie and jacket -- is seen consoling his son after the loss before heading toward the exit.

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Moments later, something draws the attention of nearby bystanders, who turn towards Freeman's direction as what appears to be the alleged shouting match with the New Prairie assistant coach Chris Fleeger.

Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman will not be charged with a crime after an altercation at his son's high school wrestling match earlier this month.

The alleged incident occurred on Jan. 3 at Mishawaka High School in Indiana, when Freeman -- head coach of the Fighting Irish since 2021 -- was there to watch his son, Penn H.S. senior Vinny, in the Al Smith Wrestling Invitational.

When Vinny lost a match, New Prairie assistant coach Chris Fleeger allegedly got into a verbal altercation with Vinny, Freeman, and Vinny's coach, Brad Harper.

Juelz Santana Scraped Up in Car Crash!!!

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Juelz Santana went through a terrifying ordeal ... getting caught up in a car crash and now putting his injuries on blast on social media.

In a Monday IG Story, the rapper posted a selfie showing nasty scrapes across his nose and cheek, slapped with the words "car crash" -- and yeah, it looks painful as hell!

J Balvin on Bad Bunny I'm Not Surprise Guest For SB Halftime Show ... Been There, Done That

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J Balvin's shared the Super Bowl Halftime Show stage with Bad Bunny before ... but he's not going to make a guest apperance next month when BB headlines ... 'cause he told us so himself.

We got the Colombian singer in New York City and our photog asked if fans should be on the lookout for a suprise guest appearance during Bad Bunny's halftime set at Super Bowl LX.

J Balvin and Bad Bunny performed together at the Super Bowl LIV halftime show back in 2020 when Jennifer Lopez and Shakira were the headliners ... but he says don't expect him to run it back with Bad Bunny this time.

'RHOA' Phaedra Parks Nick Reiner's Public Defender Needs to Lock In!!!

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"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Phaedra Parks -- who is also a lawyer -- put her legal analyst hat on for us ... weighing in on just what is going on in Nick Reiner's murder trial in Los Angeles.

Remember ... Nick's high-powered attorney, Alan Jackson, dropped out and is being replaced by public defender Kimberly Greene.

So far, Jackson's withdrawal hasn't been fully explained, but Phaedra offered a plausible explanation when we caught her at LAX Friday.

TMZ Live Stream Come Into Our Office and Watch News Happen!!!

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We want you to be a part of TMZ, so every weekday, between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM PT, we take you inside our newsroom via live stream.

You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's just joking around.

Your comments are a big part of the stream, and the staff spends a lot of time speaking directly to you. Every day is different!

We also use our live stream to produce our "TMZ Live" TV show.

Male Model Christian Hogue Arrested For Aggravated Assault ... Alleged Dog Park Scuffle

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Male model Christian Hogue has been arrested on a felony assault charge ... after allegedly putting a guy in a headlock at a Tennessee dog park.

Prosecutors in Davidson County say cops responded to Shelby Dog Park in Nashville back in August for a call about a fight ... and when they got there a man told them he got into a physical altercation with Christian.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, prosecutors claim Christian grabbed the man from behind, threw him to the ground and placed him in a headlock after their dogs got aggressive with each other and the man attempted to break it up.

2026 GOLDEN GLOBES A-LISTERS TURN UP AT AFTER-PARTIES!!!

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Hollywood’s biggest stars were ready to party after the Golden Globes ... flocking to some of L.A.’s hottest spots to keep the night going.

A-listers packed into Netflix’s bash at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago -- while others opted for the iconic Chateau Marmont ... and it was truly a who’s who.

George Clooney and his wife, Amal, were seen cozying up to Netflix boss Ted Sarandos for a flick ... while Robin Wright, Keri Russell, and Oscar Isaac also made sure to stay close to the head honcho.

Young Hollywood was also out in full force ... with Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth seen enjoying each other’s company.

Sam Asghari Proudly Reps Iranian Roots At L.A. Protest

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Sam Asghari went all in for his roots ... storming the streets of Los Angeles to stand loud, proud, and unmissable in support of the Iranian people.

In an IG video posted Sunday night, the Iranian-born model showed himself waving the Iranian flag shoulder to shoulder with massive crowds in L.A., home to one of the largest Iranian-American communities in the country.

Sam and the crowd gathered near the federal building in Westwood ... making it clear they were pushing back against political repression and calling for regime change among all the protests and chaos that have erupted in Iran.

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NSFW Topless Babes ... Guess the Sexy Singer!

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Break up your Monday with a new sexy guess who! Can you name this topless star?

Hopefully the pic of this girl isn't "So Confusing" you can't "Guess." If you're having too much trouble, do a "360" and circle back.

Then, hit up the gallery for the reveal. And if you got it wrong, no need to lose your composure ... don't be a brat!

Nikki Glaser on Leonardo DiCaprio INTERNET DIGS UP '90s TEEN BEAT QUESTIONNAIRE

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Internet, you did your thing! Just moments after Nikki Glaser teased Leonardo DiCaprio about an old Teen Beat interview, the real one resurfaced online ... and it is adorable!

ICYMI ... while hosting the Golden Globe Awards Sunday, Nikki teased Leo about his penchant for women in their 20s, saying he had accomplished so much in his career all before his girlfriend turned 30.

Nikki admitted the subject matter had been well-visited ... but she argued, "We don't know anything else about you, man. I'm serious. I looked."

She added ... "The most in-depth interview you've ever given was in Teen Beat Magazine in 1991. Is your favorite food still 'pasta, pasta, and more pasta'? ... Look it up, that's real!"

Fans did look it up ... and it is real!

Minnesota ICE Agent Get A Grip!!!🧊

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Talk about slipping up on the job ... an ICE agent in Minnesota took a brutal spill on actual ice, went flying -- and yes, the satisfyingly ironic wipeout was all caught on camera!

With tensions already on thin ice in Minnesota following the recent ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good, one fired-up agent forgot the basics of winter survival ... charging down the street during an immigration raid over the weekend -- only to be swiftly humbled by the slick, frozen pavement, which sent him sprawling.

It’s a hilarious watch -- the agent completely wipes out, lands hard on his butt, and the surrounding protesters instantly break into cheers, reveling in his very public embarrassment.