Donald Trump You're Gambling with WW3, Zelensky ... Vance Says He Should Be Thankful

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Donald Trump, J.D. Vance and Volodymyr Zelensky got into an explosive shouting match in the middle of the Oval Office ... and, it wasn't behind closed doors, but in front of the press.

The Ukrainian President met with POTUS, the Veep, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio -- among others -- at the White House Friday ... and, while discussing Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia, the conversation took a heated turn unlike any ever seen in modern American diplomacy.

J.D. Vance said Zelensky was being "disrespectful" for trying to litigate foreign affairs issues in front of the American people ... before saying Zelensky should be thanking President Trump for trying to end the conflict.

Kanye West Wears Swastika Shirt In Public

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If you thought Kanye West couldn’t shock us anymore with his Nazi-loving opinions, think again -- he was spotted wearing one of the swastika T-shirts he was selling on his site before it went dark.

Check out the video -- the rapper was dressed in the shirt while out in L.A. Thursday, chatting with a group of guys. He then noticed the camera and made sure to stroll farther into the frame, ensuring a full, uninterrupted view of him in the shirt.

It’s a disturbing sight -- Kanye standing there alone in the shirt, staring at the camera and scanning his surroundings like he’s completely oblivious to the weight of what he’s doing.

Gene Hackman Items Taken During Search Revealed ... Multiple Medications, Health Records

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Several of the late Gene Hackman's items were taken during a search after the bodies of him and his wife were found in their New Mexico home ... and TMZ has obtained the full list.

According to police documents ... deputies who conducted the search at the home took a thyroid medication, Tylenol and Diltiazem -- a calcium-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and other heart-related issues.

Cops also took records from MyQuest -- a healthcare website used to check test results, schedule appointments and keep track of one's health history. A 2025 calendar and two cell phones were also taken.

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Shawn Mendes 'Show You' My Rockin' Bod ... Out Hiking With a Pal

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Shawn Mendes is taking a break from his concert tour for a hike in L.A. with a friend ... and the singer is showing no "Mercy," looking leaner than ever!

Shawn's without a shirt here -- unclear if he just gone done doing laundry on his washboard abs -- looking shredded as he's walking barefoot on a trail in L.A.'s Griffith Park after taking off a pair of hiking shoes.

Shawn was all smiles Thursday, showing off his tattoos and a simple gold-chain necklace, chatting it up with his unidentified pal, who opted for slide slippers and a white T-shirt.

Guess Which 2025 Oscar Nominee This Cutie Pie Turned Into!

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Before this sweet kiddo with brown eyes and brown hair grew up to be a popular actress, she was just posing for a picture with her mama, runnin' the streets of Queens, New York and dancing her way to Hollywood!

She took the center stage back in 2000 and has starred in four of the six highest-grossing films of all time ... She's worked with Hollywood's biggest stars like Nick Cannon and Britney Spears ... All in all, there's no stopping this "Avatar."

Need another hint? She's an Oscar nominee for her striking role in "Emilia Pérez."

Can you guess who she is?

Blake Lively You Can't Have All of Justin's Texts ... Get More Specific!!!

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Blake Lively and her legal team need to narrow their request for Justin Baldoni's communications ... so says a federal judge who ruled on the motion.

In a new order issued Friday, a federal judge ruled on Lively's request for cell phone communications of parties named in a sexual harassment lawsuit, including Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and Jennifer Abel, among others ... partially granting part of the subpoena, while rejecting part of it.

Basically, the judge finds the subpoena simply too broad -- calling the subpoenas Lively's side wants from Wayfarer Studios "overly intrusive and disproportionate to the needs of the case."

Luke 'The Dingo' Trembath Snowboarding Star Dead At 38

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Sad news in the snowboarding community ... Australian star Luke "The Dingo" Trembath has tragically passed away at the age of 38.

His cause of death is not known at this time.

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Word of the loss spread on social media Thursday night ... with countless friends and loved ones sharing heartbreaking reactions.

Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Step-By-Step Timeline Of Body Discoveries

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Gene Hackman’s New Mexico home is so huge, it took a while to find his body after his wife Betsy’s was found, a local fire official tells TMZ ... giving us a detailed rundown of what went down when they arrived on the scene.

Santa Fe Fire Chief Brian Moya tells TMZ paramedics responded to a "man down" call from Gene's address Wednesday with a fire engine and an ambulance, and rushed in through the unlocked front door -- with sheriff's deputies arriving later.

Moya tells us they found Betsy right away, on the floor of a bathroom near the front door. Their team is trained to spot obvious signs of death, and it was clear Betsy had passed -- so no resuscitation efforts were made.

Gene Hackman Investigators Won't Rule Out Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their dog's mysterious deaths have authorities searching for answers ... and they’ve confirmed they're not ruling out carbon monoxide poisoning.

Santa Fe fire officials spoke on "TODAY" Friday, stating that while their meters didn’t detect anything amiss during searches, that doesn’t mean carbon monoxide poisoning is off the table -- especially since the bodies may have been there for days or even weeks.

They pointed out Gene and Betsy’s New Mexico home had natural gas ... and a leak could have dissipated by the time their bodies were discovered.

Chalamet, Affleck Crypto Stuffed With Celebs For Lakers' Win Over Wolves

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An impromptu pre-Oscars party went down at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday ... with big actors like Timothée Chalamet and Ben Affleck snagging courtside seats for the Lakers' win over the Timberwolves.

LeBron James and Co. handled business for the Purple and Gold ... coming away with the 111-102 victory thanks to the King's stat sheet-stuffing night with 33 points, 17 rebounds and six assists.

Ball knower and "A Complete Unknown" star Timmy C was clearly loving the action ... giving a big smile as he took it all in. He seemingly had a bit of a costume change during his night out ... as he was spotted wearing two different shirts.

Gene Hackman & Wife Betsy They're Not Moving, Send Someone Quick ... Emotional Caretaker Pleads in 911 Audio

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Gene Hackman and his wife were inside their home, not moving ... and the sight of them got the 911 caller very emotional, TMZ has learned.

We've obtained the audio of the 911 call that led to police discovering the bodies of Hackman and Betsy Arakawa ... and, an unnamed caretaker of the area can be heard frantically pleading for the dispatcher to send someone to the house.

The call starts with the caretaker, whose name is redacted, saying he believes they've just stumbled across one or two dead bodies -- he seems unsure at the time of the call -- and they need immediate assistance.

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Gene Hackman Dogs Safe With Santa Fe Authorities

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Gene Hackman's two dogs that were found alive when authorities searched his home are safe and in the care of local officials.

According to a sheriff's press release, Santa Fe County Animal Control is reportedly working with Hackman’s family to “ensure the safety of the two dogs.”

Gene and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, had three dogs -- one of which was found dead by deputies inside a bathroom closet. The German Shepherd was lying 10-15 feet away from Arakawa, who was also found deceased on the bathroom floor -- with prescription pills scattered nearby.

Qatar Airways Crew Acted 'Appropriately' ... When Corpse Was Seated Next to Passengers

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Qatar Airways is defending its crew after they deposited a deceased passenger next to a couple for the final four hours of a flight from Melbourne, Australia to Doha, Qatar earlier this week.

As you know, the couple -- Mitchell Ring and Jennifer Colin -- claimed they were not offered new seats after a woman's corpse was covered with a blanket and was placed in their row. Ring said he was simply asked to move over so the woman -- who dropped dead near them -- could occupy his seat.

In a statement obtained by TMZ, Qatar Airways says cabin crew "acted quickly, appropriately and professionally at all times in line with training and industry standard practice."

GENE HACKMAN Daughter Says No Health Issues Prior to Death

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Gene Hackman seemingly had no health-related issues prior to his mysterious death ... this according to the late actor's daughter.

Speaking with the Daily Mail, Leslie Anne Hackman says, "there was no indication that there was any problem," leading up to his tragic death. She also notes Gene did not recently undergo any significant surgeries.

While Gene was 95 years old, his daughter claims he was in very good physical condition, participating in activities like Pilates and yoga several times a week -- with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, playing an imperative role in his healthy lifestyle. As we reported, a close friend of Gene's tells us Betsy made sure GH stuck to a strict diet.

Lil Baby Attorneys Put Police On Blast ... Rapper Has NOTHING To Do With Murders!!!

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Lawyers for Lil Baby are firing back at the Atlanta Police Department, claiming the rapper has absolutely nothing to do with last year's gang-related murders of two teen boys.

Baby's attorneys, Drew Findling and Marissa Goldberg, issued a statement to TMZ, blasting APD for holding a Wednesday press conference in which police brass accused the hip hop star of triggering a rap war during his 2024 music video shoot.

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At the presser, police officials announced the arrests of 7 gang members allegedly responsible for the 2 fatal shootings with a third person also wounded.