JOE BIDEN I'M NOT DOING A COGNITIVE TEST TO PROVE I CAN LEAD!

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BEING TESTED EVERY DAY
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Joe Biden says there's no need for him to take a formal cognitive test to prove his abilities to lead the nation ... claiming his involvement in daily world issues should be enough to show he's up for the gig a second time around.

In a full ABC special Friday, Biden fought hard to defend himself from his rough June 27 debate performance ... explaining to George Stephanopoulos he was just down with a serious bout of cold -- so bad he took a COVID test.

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NOT FEELING 100%
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While he says he didn't end up having COVID, Joe insisted exhaustion also played a part in his performance. He also admitted he didn't listen to his instincts in terms of preparing -- so looks like a variety of things contributed to his bad night.

'Great British Baking Show' Contestant Dawn Hollyoak Dead at 61

'Great British Baking Show' 2022 contestant Dawn Hollyoak has died at the age of 61.

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Dawn's death was announced on her Instagram page on Friday, July 5.

Dawn hailed from Bedfordshire and was an IT manager before she joined the show ... and appeared on seven episodes.

Madonna 'Life Is Beautiful' One Year After Near-Death Hospitalization

Madonna is counting her blessings, just one year after being discharged from the hospital after nearly losing her life.

Madge took to Instagram to reflect on her past year, saying "A year ago today, I had just come home from the hospital after surviving a life threatening illness, I could barely stand in my backyard holding one sparkler."

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She continued, "I made a miraculous recovery and had an amazing year. Thank you God. Life is beautiful! ♥️🧨🔥"

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Ready to Spit Some Reality ... Getting TV Show Pitches!!!

Haliey Welch -- aka the "Hawk Tuah" Girl -- is about to hop the Nashville to Hollywood Express, 'cause she's within striking distance of landing a TV deal ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell us the viral sensation's generating buzz among Tinseltown producers who want to base a reality TV show around her life.

We're told big-name showrunners and producers are reaching out to people in Hailey's orbit to discuss what kind of show they can create as a vehicle for her, umm ... bubbly personality.

'RHOA' Alum Claudia Jordan Defends Kenya Moore After Oral Sex Posters Scandal

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Claudia Jordan is coming to the defense of her former 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' costar, Kenya Moore ... after the latter exited the show following an alleged scandal.

We caught up with Claudia in L.A., who called Kenya's early exit from season 16 a tragedy ... and suggested the show may not be watchable without KM's loud and proud personality.

CJ, who appeared on seasons 7 and 8 of 'RHOA,' added ... "I think she's a big part of that success and I hope it's only a temporary thing."

Stars and Scars You Be the Judge

Joe Biden is in the eye of the storm after the debate, and the Dems are in chaos, and how much do we really love Travis Kelce getting in on Taylor's act?  So we gotta ask ...

Biden Should Withdraw

If Biden Withdraws, Who Should Replace Him?

Who Has A Better Chance Of Beating Trump?

Travis Kelce Saying He'll Perform Again With Taylor ...

'Hawk Tuah' Girl ...

Diddy Selling L.A. Mansion That Was Raided ...

O.J. Mentioned In BET In Memoriam Segment

Prince Harry Getting ESPN's Pat Tillman Award ...

I'd Rather Party On ...

Glen 'Big Baby' Davis Not Sweating Prison Sentence ... Hoping To Build Dream Bod In Pen!!!

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LOOKIN' AT THE BRIGHT SIDE
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Glen "Big Baby" Davis is clearly not worried about his impending prison sentence ... the ex-NBA star was all smiles this week -- telling TMZ Sports he thinks it might actually lead him to the body of his dreams.

The former Boston Celtics power forward was ordered in May to spend 40 months behind bars for his role in a scheme that defrauded the NBA's Players' Health and Benefit Welfare Plan out of a ton of coin ... but when we caught up with him out at LAX, he made it apparent, he's not sweating things.

The 38-year-old was downright jovial, and said he's "not nervous" to be thrown in the slammer.

What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!

"Havana, ooh na-na" ... Can you handle the minor switch-ups in these Camila Cabello photos? Cruise through the action-packed pics and keep your eyes peeled for Camila's fashion game and the city bikers!

With her latest XOXO album drop, The "I Luv It" singer took London by the reins earlier this week for an album signing and of course did it in style ... Camila was rockin' a New York Yankees tee paired with her new blonde 'do!

Do you have what it takes to find the discreet changes?

**HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Camila Cabello photos!**

Death Valley National Park Get Smart or Get Screwed ... 130 Degree Alert Issued!!!

Death Valley is on the verge of breaking the insane heat record of 130 degrees -- but adventure seekers be warned, one misstep in the park could be your last ... TMZ has learned.

The National Weather Service is warning the famed national park in California's Mojave Desert will become a legit inferno, amid a national heatwave, which means Death Valley could break its own record -- 130 degrees -- for the highest temperature ever reliably recorded ... and that's raising concerns for park officials.

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DVNP spokeswoman Abby Wines tells TMZ ... visitors need to be very smart about moving around the park during this time, because -- in some cases -- park rangers won't be able to rescue you from danger.

Celebrities Grilling ... Sizzling Stars!

We've been busy marinating Hollywood's finest folks and by the looks of what's goin' down on their grills ... your eyes are about to be pleasantly full! The holiday weekend ain't over yet ... so grab another plate and meat your maker!

It's burgers for the ballers, Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman who doubled up on the meat and patties ... you already know where to find Ramona Singer: heatin' up at her South Hampton home and feast your eyes on Harry Jowsey's perfectly charred wieners!

See what's cooking in Hollywood with our gallery of sizzlin' stars putting food on the table!

MARLON WAYANS LAST LAUGH AT HOME ROBBERS!!! ... 'I Don’t Own Sh**'

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YOU PICKED THE WRONG GUY!!!

Marlon Wayans is letting the robbers who targeted his L.A. area home last week know he was the wrong person to steal from 'cause he "doesn't own s***" -- this after TMZ broke the story on the burglary.

The actor broke his silence over the robbery on his IG ... telling his concerned followers in a video the thieves didn't really get their hands on much because he didn't have many valuable items.

Marlon explained, "The most valuable thing in my house is my house. So, unless you're gonna put that sh** on a truck and drag it away, then, yeah, man, you did well, but I don't own sh**."

DANNY TREJO I WAS PROVOKED & TARGETED OVER RACE! ... Spills On Parade Bust-Up

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A TARGETED ATTACK
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Danny Trejo says he was provoked into a brawling during the Fourth of July incident ... and insists race played a significant role in why he and his friend were targeted.

TMZ caught up with the actor and his banged-up buddy ... and Trejo's saying he believes they got targeted at the Sunland-Tujunga parade 'cause they're Mexican -- especially since no one else was singled out and hit by water balloons.

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DON'T MESS WITH MACHETE
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Previous video we shared of the brawl showed Danny throwing the first punch -- but the actor tells us he was just reacting to a guy who grabbed him first. Plus, he adds someone mentioned it was acid, not water thrown at him ... which made him jump out of the car fast.

Former Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan Says Kamala Harris Should Be Prez Nominee ... Trump Loves The Idea

Kamala Harris is currently the top choice among fellow democrats to replace Joe Biden at the head of the ticket if he bows out of the presidential race -- and there's been a recent shift within the party to try to make that happen -- yet Donald Trump couldn't be happier with that possible scenario, TMZ has learned.

Former Democratic Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan tells TMZ ... the American people are realizing it's not realistic to move forward with President Biden after the commander-in-chief's disastrous June 27 debate against Trump -- his Republican rival. Instead, many dems are beginning to recognize that Kamala is their path forward.

"She is the only candidate [because] she is VP and on the ticket with him that will inherit his war chest and campaign infrastructure," according to Ryan, who lost reelection to J.D. Vance in 2020 after more than 20 years in office.

PRINCE WILLIAM WHEEL GOOD TIME ON ELECTRIC SCOOTER!!

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ROYAL RIDE
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Prince William was having a wheel-y good time ... casually zooming into Windsor Castle on an electric scooter -- a clip that's amusing everyone online!

Check out the TikTok vid -- no royal carriages or chauffeurs for the Duke of Cambridge in sight. Instead, he's seen zipping around the estate on an electric scooter, picking up speed as he cruises downhill.

His blue sweater and white shirt are probably not the typical scooter attire ... but he's rolling around like it's a joyride fit for royalty, so no issues there!

Pretty Pastel Please Australian YouTuber Dead At 30

Sad news is coming out of the YouTube community ... Pretty Pastel Please, an Australian content creator known for her fashion hauls and travel videos, has died.

The news was shared on her IG page on Friday, July 5 ... revealing the online star, whose real name was Alexandra, died in June. Although the cause of her death wasn't disclosed, her loss was described as "sudden, unexpected, and devastating to all who knew her."

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The statement, accompanied by a pic of Alex holding her pet bird with "In Memoriam" written above, requested privacy for all who knew her to navigate their grief.

The caption read: "We would ask that you respect their wishes — they appreciate all of your support but need time to heal in private. A memorial will be posted on YouTube and here on Instagram in due course. Thank you for understanding in this difficult time."

Alex had accumulated over 690,000 YouTube subscribers since she uploaded her first video in Dec 2017. She had recently joined Twitch as well, sharing her last live stream there on June 25.

Some of Alex's popular content included eating only 7-Eleven food in Japan for a week, which garnered over 4M views. She also had a popular video where her bird "whispered" into her microphone for 5 mins straight.

She had also opened up about deeply personal matters -- back in July 2023, she discussed her divorce from her husband Dan. The year before, she spoke out about dealing with trolls.

Alex was 30

RIP.

DRIVERLESS WAYMO CAR PULLED OVER BY COP FOR DRIVING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC!!

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ANYONE THERE...?
Phoenix Police Department

An Arizona cop got an unexpected surprise when he pulled over a sleek white Jaguar SUV ... only to discover there was no one behind the wheel.

Check out the clip ... After chasing down a white Jaguar SUV for driving into oncoming traffic and running a red light, an Arizona cop walked up to the car, ready for anything -- except finding he had nabbed a driverless Waymo taxi.

ICYDK, Waymo -- run by Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc. -- is designed to pull over when it detects emergency lights and sirens, but looks like this one seriously "freaked out" -- well, that's according to the dispatch notes.

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