'The Thing' Actor T.K. Carter Died From Heart Failure

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T.K. Carter heart gave out ... according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner.

The M.E. lists the actor's cause of death as systolic heart failure. Atrial fibrillation and pulmonary hypertension were contributing factors.

We broke the story ... Carter -- best known for playing Nauls in the 1982 sci-fi horror flick "The Thing" -- was found dead in his Duarte, California residence last week after a call for service was made. No foul play is suspected.

SI Swimsuit Crowns New Era of NFL WAGs Normani, Mahomes and More Stun In Photoshoots!!!

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The NFL's popular partners are turning up the heat -- and the spotlight -- in a new jaw-dropping photoshoot for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit!!

Normani, Brittany Mahomes, Christen Goff, Ronika Love, Haley Cavinder and Claire Kittle are starring in Sports Illustrated’s new digital feature for February ... dubbed the "new era of WAGs."

The publication focused on how the lovely ladies aren't riding football fame ... they're building brands, businesses and fanbases of their own.

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The six-woman squad brought serious beachside bombshell energy to a shoot on Captiva Island in the Fort Myers, Florida area at South Seas ... while showcasing careers and brands that stretch well beyond their football superstar partners.

Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Investigators Return to Crime Scene With K-9s, Latex Gloves

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Investigators descended on Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home Wednesday as they returned to the scene of the crime -- and new video shows them piecing together leads in the puzzling case.

Monica Garcia, a TV reporter for Tucson's KVOA-TV, posted video showing federal and local police investigators crawling all over the house -- noting they were wearing latex gloves and carrying out boxes of items.

One of the clips captures a Customs and Border Protection agent outside the home with a specially trained K-9 dog used by law enforcement to locate drugs, explosives, and missing persons.

Spencer Pratt on LA Mayoral Run Winning Will Be Easy Once Karen Bass Is In Jail!!!

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Spencer Pratt officially entered the 2026 race for mayor of Los Angeles this week ... and he says winning will be easy, because he says Mayor Karen Bass is probably going to jail!

Watch the video ... TMZ caught up with Spencer at a campaign event Wednesday, where he followed in the footsteps of another famous reality star who ran for office.

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A MESSAGE TO L.A.

Spencer gave his opponent a pejorative nickname, "Karen Basura" -- that's Spanish for "trash" -- and predicted her arrest. Sound like anybody else you know? This man basically took Donald Trump's whole flow! Watch the second clip ... Spencer also delivered his plans for the city last night.

Donald Trump Had to Preserve, Protect and Defend ... My Own Ego!!!

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Donald Trump confirms the presidency comes with its perks ... including a massive ego boost ... which he says he desperately needed after Democrats "rigged" the 2020 election.

The President of the United States spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Thursday morning ... and, he repeated his oft-mentioned claim the 2020 election was stolen from him.

Watch the video for his take on what winning means to his self-regard ... and how that's going now after "beating these lunatics."

Travis Kelce We're Gonna Booze After 'I Dos' Tons Of Garage Beer At Swift Wedding Reception!!!

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Travis Kelce just shared a major detail about his wedding with Taylor Swift ... telling TMZ Sports the reception will be a rager fueled by an insane amount of Garage Beer!!

The Kansas City Chiefs superstar spoke with us outside his "New Heights" podcast's Super Bowl party on Wednesday ... and we asked how many kegs of his beer brand will be available to guests after his ceremony.

Based on Kelce's answer, one thing's for sure -- it's definitely NOT going to be a dry wedding.

Greg Olsen Mourns Brother's Death In Heartfelt Tribute

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Greg Olsen is mourning a heartbreaking loss … the former NFL star revealed his older brother, Chris, has died after a battle with brain cancer.

The longtime Panthers tight end and current FOX broadcaster shared the devastating news in an emotional Instagram tribute ... explaining Chris lost his fight with glioblastoma -- one of the most aggressive forms of cancer -- after putting up a relentless fight.

"Love you brother," Olsen wrote with a heart emoji.

Olsen made it clear his brother never stopped battling, praising Chris’ toughness and spirit throughout the illness ... saying the disease may have taken a physical toll, but it never broke who he was as a person.

Tom Cruise Mission Untouchable!!!

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CRUISIN' AWAY

Tom Cruise craving attention? Him?! Never!!!

The movie star had all eyes locked on him Wednesday night as he rolled out of West Hollywood’s Sunset Tower Hotel -- helmet already on, like he was mid-action scene and late for a stunt as he hopped on his red Ducati motorcycle.

Tom made it crystal clear this was less meet-and-greet and more need-for-speed ... but that didn’t stop him from soaking up every ounce of movie-star energy -- slipping on his gloves, tossing out a few waves to the surrounding crowd, then revving up for dramatic effect before roaring off down the road.

Cardi B Could Shake Up Super Bowl Halftime Show Favored To Make Cameo

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Cardi B might be gearing up to crash the biggest stage in sports -- if you listen to oddsmakers!!!

The superstar rapper is currently the betting favorite to make a surprise cameo during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show … with oddsmakers putting her ahead of every other rumored guest.

If anyone’s grabbing a mic next to Benito on Sunday, bettors think it’s going to be Cardi.

She’s listed at -200 odds (risk $200 to win $100) to make a special guest appearance, according to BetOnline. Other favorites include Rauw Alejandra (+125, risk $100 to win $125), Karol G (+125) and Marc Anthony (+200) … while Travis Scott (+400), Jennifer Lopez (+500) and Rosalia (+600) are seen as longshots.

DUI Police Chase I Wanna Dance With Somebody ... With Somebody Who Cuffs Me!!!🎶

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DUI DOUGIE

Sometimes you just gotta dance! A woman suspected of DUI two-stepped her way right into police custody Wednesday night after taking cops on a wild and dangerous chase through Los Angeles.

Watch the video ... the harrowing chase starts with completely reckless driving, featuring death-defying moves, the driver blowing through red lights and pulling U-turns in traffic to evade the cops hot on her tail, before boxing herself in inside a crowded parking lot.

Would she try to plow through the cars in her way? Would she make a break for it on foot? The answer was neither. In pure Bugs Bunny fashion, the woman gets out of her car and does a little boogie!

Savannah Guthrie We Need Proof of Life On Nancy

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Savannah Guthrie says she's aware there's an alleged ransom note demanding payment for the return of her kidnapped mother, Nancy Guthrie ... and she says she's ready to talk on one condition.

In an emotional video posted on her social media Wednesday, the 'TODAY' anchor says before there can be any movement on meeting the alleged ransom's demands, she's pleading to know Nancy is alive ... and she says the rise of A.I. makes it harder to confirm if any photos, audio or videos of Nancy are legit.

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DEMANDING MONEY

TMZ was sent an alleged ransom note Tuesday and forwarded it to law enforcement. The note demanded millions of dollars in Bitcoin in exchange for Nancy, and it gave a tight deadline with an element of "or else" while also describing some things about her and her home.

Cool Without Trying 😎 Faux Leather Jackets That Look Expensive (But Aren't)

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Real leather? Hard pass. If you want leather vibes without the major splurge, it's time to go faux … because let's be real, who can really tell the difference?

These jackets add a bit of edge to any outfit and can instantly make you look like you tried … even if you were half asleep when you got dressed in the morning. These faux leather jackets are proof that "real" isn't always better … and when they look this good, nobody's asking questions.

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AEW Fans Chant 'F*** ICE' ... Before Main Event Match

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CROWD RALLIES TOGETHER

A bunch of AEW fans in Las Vegas made it crystal clear Wednesday night that they aren't happy with immigration enforcement operations going on around the country … letting out a very loud "F*** ICE" chant moments before the show's main.

It all went down at the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Sin City, where Brody King took on AEW World Champion MJF for a chance to earn a title opportunity against the champ next week in Australia.

But before things got underway, fans let out a chant that was hard to mistake — with MJF looking around the arena as it happened.

Epstein Files Deposition Pedo Dismisses Underage Sex Victim ... 'What Minor?'

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Jeffrey Epstein was put on the hot seat during a 2010 deposition over his criminal conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution ... but the pedophile financier didn't have a clue who his victim was, and even asked a lawyer, "What minor?"

In the stunning clip, Epstein tells the lawyer deposing him that he didn't know the name of his underage victim, but pled guilty anyway in 2009 to soliciting prostitution from someone under the age of 18. He also pleaded guilty to another count of soliciting prostitution and was sentenced to 18 months in jail in Florida under a plea deal with prosecutors.

The 2010 deposition, released in the latest tranche of Epstein Files, opens with the lawyer repeatedly asking Epstein if any female he interacted with was a prostitute prior to meeting him. Epstein gives the same response each time, saying he pleaded guilty to solicitation of prostitution. He then falsely claims he never pleaded guilty to soliciting sex from an underage prostitute.

Lindsey Vonn Training Like Nothing Happened Gold Medal Push Still On!!!

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Lindsey Vonn's busted knee isn’t slowing her down one bit ... because the ski legend is already back in beast mode like the injury never happened.

The 41-year-old dropped a jaw-dropping workout video Thursday showing her grinding through squats, kicks, side lunges and stability ball drills … and aside from the bulky brace strapped to her left knee, you’d never know she’s dealing with a torn ACL, bone bruise and meniscus damage.

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Vonn made it clear she’s not backing off her Olympic dream, either ... firing off a message on Instagram saying, "I'm not giving up," while vowing she's pushing as hard as possible to get back on the slopes.