Justin Timberlake's DWI Drinking Pal Drove After Arrest ... Cops Let It Happen

Justin Timberlake might have an ace in the hole to get his DWI case dismissed ... and it's a woman who took the keys to his car after his arrest ... TMZ has learned.

As we reported, Justin was busted for drunk driving last month, after partying with friends at a Sag Harbor hotel. Cops say they saw him blow a stop sign and swerve as he was following some friends.

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After he was stopped, cops say he failed multiple sobriety field tests and also smelled of alcohol. He refused to blow into a Breathalyzer, and claimed he only drank one martini.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Let's Plan My Future, Bill Maher ... Next Steps, Family Life

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Haliey Welch's fame has reverberated across generations it seems ... 'cause she sat down for an interview on Bill Maher's podcast -- and pulled the curtain back on the real Haliey.

The "Hawk Tuah" Girl joined Maher on his 'Club Random' podcast in an interview published Sunday ... and, like the name suggests, the talk got really random -- ranging from working in a spring factory to family to country music.

One thread tied the whole convo together ... with BM telling HW early on he wants to help her figure out where her career's going from here -- a pretty serious move from a guy more used to cracking jokes about hard-hitting political subjects.

Trump Assassination Attempt Female Secret Service Agents Taken to Task Over Optics

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Donald Trump's Secret Service security detail was flush with women the day he was grazed by a bullet ... and one former agent says the brass was more interested in optics than security.

TMZ Studios has a new special, "TMZ Presents: Under Fire: The Trump Assassination Attempt," where we explore the many, stunning security failures that lead to the attempt on Trump's life at his fateful Butler, Pennsylvania rally.

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Richard Staropoli, a top former Secret Service Special Agent, is strongly suggesting the women assigned to protect Trump that day should shoulder a lot of the blame.

Khloe Kardashian Throws T-Rex Birthday Party .... For 2-Year-Old Son Tatum

Khloe Kardashian threw a T-Rex themed bday bash for son Tatum – and by the looks of it all – it was a rip-roaring good time!

Khloe posted a series of videos/photos to Instagram Sunday that showed Tatum turning 2 at his celebration with some of the other Kardashians, namely Kim K and Kris Jenner.

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Khloe's ex Tristan Thompson and her twin best buds Malika and Khadijah Haqq also dropped in for the jungle-like soiree.

Mark Henry's Son, Jacob Focusing On Wrestling ... He Wants To Be A WWE Superstar!!!

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Mark Henry is one proud papa these days ... his son has committed to the University of Oklahoma for wrestling -- and he says the kid is already dreaming of being a WWE Superstar!!

The former WWE World Heavyweight Champion explained it all to TMZ Sports this month ... just after his son, 18-year-old Jacob Henry, pledged his allegiance to Sooner Nation.

Mark tells us as a University of Texas alum, he initially cringed at the idea of Jacob in the Crimson and Cream. But he's warmed up to it -- and is fired up for his boy's future.

Kamala Harris Prez Candidate Merch Floods Etsy Most Mock 'Orange Felon!!!'

In the blink of an eye, Vice President Kamala Harris became the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee -- and in that same amount of time, Etsy's been inundated with merch backing her, and mocking Donald Trump.

The KH gear covers all sorts of campaign season hot topics -- from labeling Trump a convicted felon, orange complexion jabs and the fact he sunk $6,000 into Harris' campaigns from 2011-2013.

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There's also merch marking Kamala's chance to make history by becoming the first female U.S. prez ... very much like sentiments slapped on 2016 Hillary Clinton gear.

Guess Which Olympian This Dolled Up Girl Turned Into!

Before this Atlanta native turned into a pro tennis player, she was just a sweet little girl in red posing for her dance recital, listening to her fave artist, Justin Bieber and determined to be a star on the tennis court!

It may come as no surprise she's a world-class player as both her parents were athletes ... Her dad even coached her in her early years! In 2019, she became the youngest player in history to qualify for Wimbledon ... where she beat Venus Williams!

She's definitely one to look for at the 2024 Paris Olympics!

Can you guess who she is?

Stunna Girl I Got Shot In The Chest ... Posts Injury to IG

Stunna Girl's sharing a harrowing story ... saying she took a bullet to the chest recently -- and sharing pics of a shocking injury.

The rapper posted several photos and videos to her Instagram showing what she says is the bullet wound ... and, if you've got a weak stomach, we recommend looking away from this one.

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A large gash sits over her left breast -- seemingly after it's already been stitched up ... and, she gets right up close to it -- giving fans the option to instantly react to the wound with a series of emojis.

Josh Hartnett Stalkers Pushed Me Out of Hollywood ... Details Scary Incidents

Josh Hartnett's diving into scary moments in his past ... revealing he left Hollywood because he was being stalked -- including by a man he says once arrived at his location with a gun.

The actor spoke with The Guardian via Zoom from his estate in Hampshire, England ... a sprawling countryside where he lives with his wife partly because living in L.A. started to feel too dangerous.

JH says it's not the only reason he left L.A. about 20 years ago ... but, it didn't help that people started showing up at his house.

Bianca Censori Feeling The Breeze on Her Booty ... She and Kanye Take North to 'Deadpool 3'

Kanye West and Bianca Censori are clearly cinephiles ... with the pair hitting another movie in their regular attire -- and, this time North West's with them for a flick that might be a little mature for her.

The couple hit a movie theater in Los Angeles Saturday ... Kanye wrapped up in a black hoodie and sweatpants while Bianca wore her usual body-baring attire -- a tight compression shirt and booty shorts leaving little to the imagination.

This time though, North West's right in between them ... and, we're told they decided to see the family-friendly comedy "Deadpool & Wolverine."

Swae Lee Do Your Research Before Voting ... Slammed For Not Backing Kamala

Swae Lee's not giving Kamala Harris her 'Sunflowers' ... telling his legion of fans not to vote for the vice president in November -- and, catching flak online for his views.

The Rae Sremmurd rapper took to X Sunday to vent his frustrations with VP Harris ... straight-up telling people to do more research on the Biden administration first before casting their ballot.

Lee also replied to a debate clip from when she ran for president before the 2020 election ... capturing Tulsi Gabbard tearing into her record as a prosecutor that's resurfaced since Joe Biden dropped out and endorsed her last week.

French Cyclist Crashes During Olympic Mountain Bike Event

An Olympic mountain biker fell hard during her race Sunday ... flying over the handlebars and crashing to the ground in a viral video.

Loana Lecomte -- a French cyclist competing in her second Olympics -- was competing during the Mountain Bike Cross Country final ... making good time and bouncing over all the obstacles at Élancourt Hill near Paris.

Check out the clip ... Lecomte's hustling down a steep hill when she hits a snag and flips over the front of the bike, slamming hard to the ground and going limp immediately.

Kim Kardashian Hang Ten, Kardashian Fans ... Shows Off Expert Wake Surfing Skills!!!

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Kim Kardashian's hanging loose ... surfing manmade waves on a wake surfing adventure -- and, she's got her balance on lock.

The reality television star posted a clip to Instagram ... saying she's taking a lesson with Austin Keen -- a world champion skimboarder and wake surfer.

He's in the back in one of the clips KK posted, shredding the gnar as the two hold onto the boat that's chopping up the water and creating waves for them.

Donald Trump Shooting Secret Service Didn't Communicate With Local Cops ... Didn't Speak Until Post-Shooting

Donald Trump's security details didn't communicate with other law enforcement in the lead-up to the attempt on his life ... this, according to another law enforcement org.

Beaver County SWAT team members assigned to protect the former president during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania earlier this month sat down for an interview with ABC News airing Monday morning.

In a small clip shared on Good Morning America Sunday, eight members of the SWAT team say they had no contact with the Secret Service prior to the shooting ... and, no way to contact the former president's detail either.

Sinéad O’Connor Cause of Death Revealed ... COPD, Other Respiratory Issues

Sinéad O’Connor’s cause of death has been revealed one year after her tragic death ... with her death certificate listing multiple respiratory issues, according to reports.

The Irish Independent reports O'Connor passed away from COPD -- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- exacerbated by bronchial asthma. She'd also been suffering from a respiratory tract infection, a contributory factor.

While British authorities announced back in January O'Connor passed from natural causes -- no foul play suspected -- we didn't know the exact cause until this week.

Ben Affleck Officially Home Alone in L.A. After Buying Estate ... Divorce From JLo Inevitable

Ben Affleck has purchased a new multi-million dollar L.A. estate, TMZ has learned, all but marking the end of his marriage to Jennifer Lopez.

Real estate sources tell TMZ ... Ben just closed escrow on the Brentwood mansion for $20.5 million. The stunning residence has 5 beds and 6 baths with breakfast and dining areas, a separate family room, den, walk-in closets, media room, powder room, guest house and on and on and on.

TMZ broke the story ... Ben and Jen quietly tried selling their marital home in Bev Hills back in June, but there were no takers, so they officially put it on the market July 11 for $68 million. They bought the house just last year for around $61 million, so with the L.A. mansion tax, real estate commissions and several mil in renovations, they'll be lucky to break even.