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Kobe Bryant fans have an opportunity to get their hands on a truly rare piece of memorabilia ... the Black Mamba's Staples Center locker -- and it could sell for over a million bucks!!

TMZ Sports has learned ... the locker -- which was set to be destroyed during renovations at the Staples Center in 2018 -- was saved by a maintenance worker who realized it belonged to the Hall of Famer.

The worker kept it in storage for years until an American collector, who had the locker nameplate, purchased it to reunite the two pieces.

Joe Biden dropped out just hours ago ... but, oddsmakers never rest, and they've already released new betting lines for Democrat president and vice president picks.

BetOnline -- an offshore betting company -- has adjusted it's odd ... and, it's no surprise but they're picking Kamala Harris as the next Dem prez candidate -- with whopping 1 to 9 odds assuring her as a favorite.

If you don't know 1 to 9 here means you'd have to bet $900 to win $100 -- so, the betting site's pretty certain it's Kamala's job to lose.

Elton John supposedly relieving himself in a shoe store has had unintended consequences for those who run the joint ... let's just say they're seeing a lot of yellow around the building lately.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the story about Elton allegedly leaking in the shoe store from a couple weeks ago has unfortunately inspired copycats ... all of whom seem to be taking their cues from EJ -- either as a prank on the shop, or just to be pricks.

Among some of the follow-up urine instances we're told have taken place ... one person peed in a bottle inside the store -- just like Elton himself allegedly did -- while another took a leak on the store's front steps, which our sources say the owner is sure was a streaming ode to EJ.

Serial killers limit the risk of capture by drifting from place to place and killing utter strangers ... so, what better profession to join than long-haul truck driving?

TMZ Studios' new show "Strange & Suspicious" dives into weird and sinister stories ... and, this time the team's breaking down the attraction of truck driving to those who hunt their fellow humans.

The "Strange & Suspicious" squad discusses the more than 400 murders authorities believe have been committed by truckers in the U.S.A. ... pointing out prostitute subculture and mental health issues truckers face contribute to the urge to kill for the predisposed.

Quarterback DNA apparently runs thick in the Vick blood ... Michael Vick's daughter has become quite the football star -- and the former NFLer tells TMZ Sports he's helping her get even better!

Jada Vick received a scholarship to play flag football at Reinhardt University in Atlanta last year ... and when we got Mike out at LAX this week, he told us he's super proud of her.

The ex-Falcons signal-caller said he's been coaching up the 19-year-old, "trying to instill as much as I can" -- but he added she's been figuring out how to sling the pigskin like Pops "all on her own."

Now that Donald Trump's supporters have breathed a sigh of relief after he survived an assassination attempt ... some have turned the historic moment into merchandise ... and the items are wild!

Here's the deal ... not long after DT was wounded by a gunman while at a Pennsylvania campaign rally ... a photo of a bloodied, but defiant Donald, snapped by Getty photog Anna Moneymaker went viral ... and now it's been plastered all over shirts, mugs ... and even bedsheets!

Etsy has been inundated with Trump assassination survival celebration merch ... and several items are almost sold out!

Sean Kanan's been kicking it in the 'Karate Kid' universe for 35 years, and isn’t about to slow down -- 'cause he's got his ear to the ground with all the buzz around a potential "Cobra Kai" spin-off.

We caught up with Sean in West Hollywood, and the actor -- famous for playing villainous Mike Barnes in 1989’s "The Karate Kid Part III" -- tells us he's totally on board with a streaming spin-off if it gets the green light.

Sean reprised his role in 'CK' season 6, which just dropped, and he tells us he's been loving the chance to reconnect with the OG 'Karate Kid' crew, including Ralph Macchio and Billy Zabka.

Television host Damien Fahey was 22 years old when he shot to stardom hosting the afternoon MTV video countdown show "Total Request Live" after Carson Daly stepped down back in 2002.

He worked alongside popular and fellow 'TRL' hosts Vanessa Lachey and Lala Anthony and interviewed big celebs like Madonna and Vanessa Carlton!

While his 'TRL' run came to an end in 2008, his career continued to soar ... In 2009, he hosted "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here" featuring controversial celebs at the time, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt.

Van Jones could barely hold back tears after Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential campaign ... choking up with emotion live on CNN.

The political pundit hopped on the air following JB's surprise announcement Sunday morning to discuss the decision and the president's legacy ... and, check out the clip 'cause Van's personal connection to Biden's on display.

Jones compares Dems telling Biden to drop out with having to take a grandparents' keys away from them as they get older ... saying it's a fight the entire time, and leads to an emotional breakdown after.

11:18 AM PT -- Mere minutes after dropping out of the race, President Biden has fully endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race ... saying picking her as his number 2 was the best decision he's made -- and asking Dems to come together to defeat Donald Trump.

President Biden is waving the white flag on his reelection bid ... dropping out of the race for the White House amid mounting pressure from within his own party.

POTUS announced Sunday he will not be at the top of the Democratic ticket in 2024 in a lengthy statement published to X ... saying it's in the best interests of the nation for him to step aside.

In the statement, Biden touts his administration's accomplishments ... citing a reivatalized economy, lower prescription drug costs and passed gun safety laws among other notable achievements.

Captain Paul Watson -- an environmental activist and star of the show "Whale Wars" -- has been arrested in Greenland ... and video published to his foundation's X account captures the shocking moment.

His foundation -- the Captain Paul Watson Foundation -- posted video explaining when they landed in Nuuk, Greenland to refuel for their voyage to the Northwest Passage to stop the Japanese whaling ship the Kangei Maru.

However, the foundation says as soon as ship docked, Danish federal police boarded and arrested Watson.

Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election made waves across the country ... and Hollywood was no exception -- with stars sharing their thoughts on social media.

Numerous bold-faced names posted their reactions to JB stepping down this morning -- and, while some thanked the prez for his service, others are slamming his announcement and calling on him to resign

Barbra Streisand came out quickly after the news ... thanking Biden for his significant achievements in his one term as president -- while Cardi B gloated about how she called this happening weeks ago.

Barack Obama's breaking his silence on Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race ... complimenting his former VP -- but stopping short of endorsing the current one.

The 44th POTUS released a statement Sunday a few minutes ago ... and, it's a glowing tribute to the sitting president -- a man he calls a "patriot of the highest order."

Obama says he came to admire Biden's character in the years they worked alongside one another as president and vice president ... character he says has helped Biden save the country from ruin over the past few years.

Joe Biden's decision to drop out from the 2024 presidential election Sunday didn't just shock the world ... it also shocked members of his own staff, according to a new report.

Prominent political publication Politico cites an anonymous Democrat who they spoke to after the sitting president announced he would drop out of the 2024 election.

The official told Politico, "We’re all finding out by tweet. None of us understand what’s happening."

Kamala Harris says it's an honor to have the sitting president's endorsement ... and, she's ready to unite the party in one quest -- defeating Donald Trump.

The current vice president of the United States has just released her first official statement since Joe Biden announced he wouldn't seek reelection and was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.

KH pays tribute to Biden's many decades of service and extraordinary leadership abilities ... before mentioning her relationship with Beau Biden -- Joe's son who passed from cancer in 2015.

Bill and Hillary Clinton wasted no time throwing their support behind Kamala Harris ... adding they've never experienced anything that concerns them more than a second Trump term.

The former First Couple made the announcement on X soon after President Joe Biden said he wouldn't seek a second term ... abandoning his reelection bid.

The Clintons kicked off their statement by lauding Biden for all his hard work in public service ... specifically pointing out his economic accomplishments, and saying he'd worked hard to fulfill the Founding Fathers' goal of forming a more perfect union.