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Here's "Bachelor" Grant Ellis on a hometown date in the Windy City ... but it doesn't look like the sparks are flying.

TMZ obtained photos and videos of Grant holding hands with suitor Dina Lupancu walking along the Chicago Riverwalk ... and that's about the extent of the PDA on Thursday's date.

Grant and Dina had a 'Bachelor' film crew following their every move outside Chicago Brewhouse ... where they milled about, walking and sitting down together.

Minka Kelly is parting ways with her longtime Los Angeles residence ... the actress has officially sold her 2-bedroom bungalow, TMZ has learned.

Real estate sources tell TMZ ... the "Friday Night Lights" star offloaded her Laurel Canyon bungalow for a notable $1.34 million Wednesday ... after first listing the property over the summer for $1.495 million.

Despite the cut in price, Minka is still walking away with a decent profit ... as she first picked up the 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom pad for just over $900K back in 2014.

'Golden Bachelorette' star Bob Kilroy is honored to be the "accidental advocate" for the LGBTQ+ community ... but is shocked by all the attention he's received since opening up about his lesbian Thanksgivings.

We caught up with Bob at Alfred's Coffee in Marina del Rey on Wednesday, where he explained how his annual tradition, which has been dubbed "the Marina Peninsula Home for Wayward Lesbians," came to be ... and teased what's in store for future gatherings.

Watch the video ... Bob details how his Instagram and TikTok have been flooded with responses following his appearance on Joan Vassos' season of the ABC dating competition.

Liam Payne's death is continuing to send shockwaves throughout Hollywood ... with countless celebrities taking to social media to pay tribute in the aftermath of his passing.

As you know, many A-listers posted online in the hours after news of the One Direction alum's death in Argentina broke Wednesday. As word of Liam's fatal fall spread across the globe, more and more stars are paying tribute to the late singer.

Halsey posted on her Tumblr Thursday, where she confirmed she was a devoted Directioner during 1D's heyday. She wrote ... "As a parent, a fellow artist, and a fan, i simply cannot fathom this untimely loss. my heart goes out to his family, friends, and the fans."

Drug kingpin Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory is out of prison, but he still has some boxes to check for total freedom ... including supervised release once he finishes out the remainder of his sentence in a halfway house, and restrictions on drug and alcohol use.

Big Meech, who co-founded the notorious Black Mafia Family, has a projected release date of January 27, 2026 ... according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons ... but he won't have the feds completely off his back until much later.

Instead, legal docs obtained by TMZ show Big Meech still has supervised release for 5 years with some special conditions ... namely, participating in a substance abuse program which may include drug and alcohol testing.

The feds are adamant Diddy will menace or threaten witnesses or alleged victims if the judge lets him out on bail, because they say that's exactly what he did in the immediate aftermath of Cassie's beating.

The U.S. Attorney's Office is responding to Diddy's latest effort to get released on bail ... filing new docs to remind the judge what the defendant has allegedly done in the past to obstruct justice.

In the docs, they focus on the infamous Cassie beating video from March 2016 at L.A.'s InterContinental Hotel, where they say, Diddy was hosting a Freak Off.

4:05 PM PT -- Harry Styles is also paying tribute to Liam Payne ... saying he's "truly devastated" by Liam's death.

Harry says Liam's "greatest joy was making other people happy" ... and he's remembering Liam for living "wide open, with his heart on his sleeve." Harry also says Liam "had an energy for life that was infectious" and he was "warm, supportive and incredibly loving."

HS adds his heart breaks for Liam's family ... including his son, Bear.

2:08 PM PT -- Zayn Malik has issued his own personal tribute to late One Direction member Liam Payne ... expressing his sadness in a heartbreaking Instagram upload.

Alongside a photo of himself and Liam seemingly napping during their 1D touring days, Zayn shared his regret for never thanking LP for helping him through "some of the most difficult times," including when he was homesick at 17.

As he continued, Zayn remembered Liam as being "head strong" and "opinionated," admitting they "butted heads" at times. Nonetheless, Zayn said he "secretly respected" Liam for his give "no f**ks" attitude.

Zayn signed off his note by expressing his love for Liam, who he praised as "the most qualified" musician.

Louis Tomlinson is sharing his grief following the death of former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne ... posting a poignant tribute to his social media.

In the wake of Liam's death in Argentina Wednesday, Louis posted to Instagram, where he shared he is "beyond devastated" by his peer's untimely passing.

He wrote ... "Yesterday I lost a brother. Liam was somebody I looked up to everyday, such a positive, funny, and kind soul."

Kamala Harris isn't too proud to compare sizes ... roasting some unruly hecklers at her rally -- telling them she thinks they're looking for a former prez's much smaller crowd.

The Vice President appeared at a rally in La Crosse, Wisconsin Thursday ... and, a few hecklers started yelling at the Democratic nominee for president as she spoke.

Hard to hear what they're yelling, but KH quickly shuts them down ... telling them they're at the wrong rally -- which gets laughs and tons of applause from her audience.

Diddy's arrest and indictment is expediting the removal of a celebrity wall of fame mural at a Hollywood hot spot ... TMZ has learned.

The Bad Boy Records founder has a prominent spot on the wall at Catch LA -- next to Julia Roberts, Macaulay Culkin and, ironically, Russell Simmons -- but he's not going to be displayed at the popular restaurant much longer.

Our sources tell us the Catch LA lobby is getting a makeover and will undergo renovations in the coming weeks ... including the removal of the entire celebrity wall, Diddy and all.

Kaskade -- the DJ best known for songs like "Escape" and "I Remember" -- is getting divorced, TMZ has learned.

The star's wife, Naomi Raddon, went to court Thursday to file for divorce from her husband -- real name Ryan Gary Raddon. She cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.

She lists the date of separation as June 27 of this year -- bringing the marriage that lasted nearly 28 years to a close.

Saweetie is collecting inspiration to build off her long-awaited debut album -- nothing like a little horseback riding to get those juices flowing!!!

That was the situation for the "Icy Grl" when she was spotted on a mega stallion alongside British rapper Shygirl at Sunset Ranch in the Hollywood Hills earlier this week.

Shygirl's steed figured the photo-op was good a time as any to go No. 2 ... when nature's your bathroom, it is!!!

Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding is accused of running a massive and violent drug trafficking operation -- routinely shipping hundreds of kilos of cocaine and ordering people to be killed in the process ... and now he's wanted by the FBI.

Martin Estrada, the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, said on Thursday Wedding and 15 others have been charged in a 16-count indictment.

43-year-old Wedding -- who used aliases like "El Jefe," "Giant," and "Public Enemy" -- and his accomplices are being accused of conspiring to ship huge quantities of cocaine from Colombia to Mexico and through stash houses in the LA area ... and then delivering it to couriers to be taken to Canada via semi-trucks.

Nigel Lythgoe's giving another person the chance to go to Hollywood ... no "American Idol" golden ticket this time though -- someone just needs to pony up the cash for his house.

The former "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance" EP listed his 5,300-square-foot Hollywood home for $4,599,000 Tuesday ... a $200K price cut from when he tried to list it earlier this year.

NL bought the 5-bedroom, 8-bathroom abode for $4.7 million in early 2023.

Erik and Lyle Menendez don't deserve to get out of prison over new molestation allegations against their father ... at least according to a reporter who covered the brothers' first trial.

USC journalism professor Alan Abrahamson joined us on "TMZ Live" and we asked his thoughts on the Menendez brothers' new push to get out of prison, despite life sentences without parole.

Alan covered Erik and Lyle's first highly televised trial in 1993 -- which ended in a mistrial -- for the Los Angeles Times ... and he says he sees the brothers as stone-cold killers who deserve to spend the rest of their days behind bars.

Mike Shouhed's entering a diversion program after his alleged 2022 assault of his then-fiancée Paulina Ben-Cohen ... and TMZ has obtained shocking video of the violent incident.

The "Shahs of Sunset" alum went to court Tuesday ... where a judge ruled he must enter one year of a mental health diversion program after he was arrested in 2022 and charged with assault and battery.

A protective order for Paulina has also been issued, and Mike must not use or threaten force or violence.