'project runway' contestant Sha'Vi Lewis dead at 39

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Sha'Vi Lewis, a reality star featured on "Project Runway" died on Monday ... TMZ has confirmed.

Sha'Vi's sister, Akira tells TMZ ... "We are in a state of disbelief as we come to the reality that our star has been caste into eternity. As the days move forward we will continue to wrap our minds around a future without your presence."

She adds of her brother, who starred on Season 18 of the Bravo show ... "While the world is just catching on to the name Sha'vi we knew he was and is great! Continue to pray as we mourn the loss of our loved one, Franklin Shavi Lewis Frierson Jr."

Pacman Jones Slams White House Boycotts ... 'Are You F***ing Kidding Me?'

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President Donald Trump is inviting the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House after all ... and Pacman Jones says it would be "ludicrous" for players to miss out on the opportunity.

TMZ Sports caught up with the former NFL star at LAX on Tuesday -- prior to No. 47 confirming he would open his doors to the Super Bowl champs -- and asked all about the speculation the team might pass on the honor.

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Pacman said it's a no-brainer -- everyone absolutely should go to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue ... regardless of their political views.

Justin Baldoni Blake's Trying To Hide Evidence From Public Because of Tarnished Image!!!

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Justin Baldoni’s lawyers are blasting Blake Lively camp for asking for an enhanced protective order ... especially given how Blake has publicly smeared him ... even having her husband make a joke over the situation on "Saturday Night Live."

In a letter to the judge on Tuesday, obtained by TMZ, Baldoni’s lawyers accuse Lively of trying to keep crucial evidence from the public, pointing out that she’s been anything but shy about her accusations in the past. They’re calling her move a bold attempt to keep the public in the dark because they feel her image is tarnished.

In Baldoni's legal letter, his lawyers point out what they call "a planned skit" on "Saturday Night Live: 50th Anniversary Special," last week in which Lively’s husband Ryan Reynolds stood up and made a joke about her claims for sexual harassment and emotional distress.

Last week, Lively’s lawyers filed a motion, claiming the "case involving high-profile individuals and allegations of sexual harassment" needed extra privacy to protect the involved parties from threats and potential witness tampering.

They also claimed identifying the two women from the "It Ends With Us" set would expose them to a "dangerous climate of threats, harassment, and intimidation."

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As both camps fight tooth and nail over what stays private and what spills into the public eye, one thing’s for sure ... this legal showdown appears far from over.

Don't Let It Go! Disney Deals Frozen, Moana and More!

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You can spread a little Disney magic any time of the year with these fun finds!

Whether you're shopping for a special occasion ... or just want to treat the little one in your life ... they're guaranteed to love these goodies featuring their favorite Disney characters.

From enchanting LEGO sets to a brand new Frozen bike, Disney has something that's sure to create a lasting memory.

LEGO Disney The Enchanted Treehouse Buildable

Young Disney fans are sure to love this LEGO The Enchanted Treehouse Set.

Liam Payne Alcohol % At Time Of Death Revealed!!!

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Liam Payne’s alcohol concentration levels have been released, shedding more light on his condition at the time of his death in October.

The National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 14 has released a report revealing the late 1D singer had an alcohol concentration of up to 2.7 grams per liter in his blood when he fell from his hotel balcony in Argentina after a drugs and alcohol bender.

According to Alcohol.org, a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 2.7 grams per liter equates to 0.27% -- a level that can cause severe symptoms like confusion, disorientation, and feeling dazed.

Diane von Furstenberg Suffers Gnarly Black Eye After Falling

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Diane von Furstenberg's trip to the West Coast did not get off to a great start after she sustained a gnarly eye injury after falling to the ground in California.

The famous fashion designer took to Instagram on Tuesday sharing two up-close photos of a black eye she suffered after falling on the pavement and hitting her forehead outside her daughter's Los Angeles home.

DVF wrote in the caption ... "Does not look good for sure but grateful nothing more serious !!! I am owning it, applying lots of arnica gel and happy it was not worse !!" She adds, "Owning it is the secret of survival!"

'Below Deck' Cast Member Sued for Sexual Battery!!!

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Bravo is facing a new lawsuit over "Below Deck Sailing Yacht" star Gary King … a former makeup artist from the show is now suing the network and the reality star over an alleged sexual assault.

TMZ has obtained the docs -- Samantha Suarez says Gary tried to pressure her into sleeping with him when she was instructed to bring him a snack to his hotel room in 2022 ... claiming when she tried to leave, the drunken star grabbed her, restraining her upper body and arms.

Suarez says she genuinely feared she was about to be raped and tried fighting him off. But she claims he slammed the door shut with both hands and his full weight, blocking her way out.

Guess Who This Lil' Musician Turned Into!

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Before this blonde boy playin' the guitar turned into a popular musician, he was just tappin' into his fashion-game with button-ups and denim ... and dropping out of high school at 15 years old to pursue his music dreams.

He grew up in Australia before moving to the states in the early '90s, which is also around the time he released his self-titled album. He was once in a band named "The Ranch" prior to goin' solo.

His voice isn't his only musical instrument ... he plays the piano, guitar, bass and drums!

Need one more clue? "American Idol!"

Can you guess who he is?

President Donald Trump I'm Inviting Eagles To White House!!!

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President Donald Trump is, in fact, sending White House invitations to the Philadelphia Eagles ... after erronoeus reports suggested the Super Bowl winners would NOT be pulling up to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave!

On Tuesday, 47 confirmed his intentions to invite the Eagles squad to his home in D.C. ... while explaining the invitations just aren't in the mail, yet.

"They will be," Trump said of the invites while speaking with the press.

Trump Impersonator Hilaria Baldwin Chased Me Down After Alec's Snap My Neck Threat

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Hilaria Baldwin's standing by her man -- after a Trump impersonator tried to get under Alec's skin, it's Hilaria who chased the guy down the street ... according to the troll himself.

We got comedian Jason Scoop Tuesday in NYC, where his harassing confrontation of Alec went down, and went viral after he posted it. If ya missed it, Scoop hurled over-the-top zingers at Alec while impersonating Donald Trump Sunday night, provoking a furious response in which the actor threatened to snap the comic's neck.

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But, Scoop claims one of the wildest parts of his interaction on the street wasn't caught on camera. He says after Alec erupted over Scoop's jabs about the "Rust" shooting death of Halyna Hutchins, Hilaria came swooping in to protect her hubby.

Kanye West Steering Game's Album With Jim Jones ... And Spirt Of Tina Turner!!!

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Kanye West's randomly stumbled onto a responsibility through his latest performance art piece -- producing The Game's new album!!!

Monday night, Ye tweeted that he's quitting X, again ... and opted to unveil his latest composition on Instagram -- a 3-part track named "Tina" featuring himself, Game and Jim Jones.

Game and Ye teased the track last night after recording it ... by sliding into Beyonce's mom Tina Knowles' DM, although it doesn't sound the song has anything to do with her.

Alix Earle Livin' The Lavish Life In Aspen!

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Alix Earle has truly mastered the art of turning up the heat -- so much so, she managed to sizzle even in the freezing cold of Aspen ... and of course, she documented every moment on social media!

The pics say it all -- Alix is living her best life, rocking a series of stylish 'fits while soaking up the Aspen vibes with her crew.

It ain't the South, but Alix and her squad -- Kristin Konefal, Sally Carden, and sis Ashtin Earle -- were in full cowboy mode, serving up major yeehaw energy on their Aspen getaway

Connecticut Cannibal 'Comforting' He's No Longer a Threat ... According to Psychiatrists

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The conditional release of Connecticut’s killer cannibal is sparking major backlash, but Tyree Smith has a big ally in his corner -- his lawyer.

Joseph Bruckmann stopped by "TMZ Live" Tuesday, and he tells us it’s actually comforting that a bunch of psychiatric experts at Connecticut's Psychiatric Security Review Board unanimously agreed that Tyree is no longer a threat.

Catch the video, because of course, Joseph addresses the big concern -- could Tyree strike again? After all, he did kill Angel Gonzalez back in 2011, then confessed to eating part of his brain and an eyeball.

Infamous 'Wide Neck' Perp Behind Bars Again ... Accused of Sending OBSCENE Pics to Minor

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1:48 PM PT -- In Charles Dion McDowell's Georgia arrest warrant, obtained by TMZ ... McDowell is accused of sending sexually explicit videos of a woman, without her consent, to the woman's 13-year-old son, her 16-year-old daughter, the woman's mother, and another person via cell phone and laptop computers on multiple occasions.

Charles Dion McDowell -- better known as the notorious "Wide Neck" perpetrator on the Internet -- has run afoul of the law once again … and this time the charges are way more serious -- he's been accused of sending naked images to a minor … TMZ has learned.

McDowell was taken into police custody on February 19 and charged with multiple felonies, including felony transmission of video/photo of nudity without consent, as well as electronically furnishing obscene material to a minor, and making harassing phone calls, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office in Georgia.

McDowell posed for a mug shot showing off his famous neck, which is the size of a tree trunk.

Graceland Woman Pleads Guilty ... In Scam to Auction Elvis' Mansion!!!

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A woman charged by the feds in an alleged scheme to "steal" Elvis Presley's Graceland estate mansion has pleaded guilty to mail fraud ... but her aggravated identity theft charge has been dismissed.

Lisa Jeanine Findley claimed Lisa Marie Presley -- Elvis' daughter -- had borrowed $3.8 million and put up Graceland as collateral, before Lisa Marie died in 2023. Findley then threatened to auction off Graceland if the Presley family didn't pay off the loan

Lisa Marie's daughter, Riley Keough, filed a lawsuit claiming the company's alleged loan documents were fraudulent -- and a judge stopped the proceedings.

Southwest Plane Shocking Near-Miss on Runway!!! Caught on Camera

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2:35 PM PT -- Air traffic control audio from the incident has been released, with digital video showing the airport grid ... and you can hear controllers giving directions as normal. A controller tells the smaller plane to "hold short," but the private jet continues to move toward one of the main runways. Then voices get urgent as they repeat "hold short!" and a controller tells the Southwest flight to climb to a higher elevation.

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After a brief silence, the Southwest pilot drily asks, "Tower ... how'd that happen?"

The aviation experience just got a little scarier, if that was even possible -- a major tragedy was narrowly averted this morning on a runway in Chicago.