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Noah Lyles is a true world champion ... crowned the "World's Fastest Man" after winning the 100m dash -- months after he told NBA champs to stop calling themselves world champions.

The Olympian just took gold in the men's 100m in a heart-stopping finish ... narrowly edging out Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by .005 seconds to win Olympic Gold.

In fact, the race was so close commentators initially thought Thompson won ... before the photo finish proved otherwise.

Charli XCX knows how to get a club jumping -- whether performing or just throwing a sick party ... 'cause she brought the stars out in full force for her birthday.

The singer-songwriter held a party for her 32nd birthday Saturday night ... clad in a pair of tiny shorts and a white t-shirt with a strip cut out at the chest.

And, Charli's bday brought out the star power ... with celebs pulling up to the superstar's party -- including Glen Powell who looked pretty chill in a black T and jeans.

Meghan Markle's opening up about her own experiences with suicidal thoughts ... but, she says she still hasn't even "scraped the surface" publicly.

The Duchess of Sussex and her husband, Prince Harry, sat down for a new "CBS News Sunday Morning" interview that aired on Sunday during which they discussed their new The Parents' Network program aimed at supporting parents whose kids have been impacted by social media-related trauma.

Of course, Meghan's dealt with her own mental health struggles ... admitting during the royals' bombshell 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey she once considered taking her own life -- telling OW she "just didn't want to be alive anymore."

It has been over two months since Johnny Wactor was shot and killed during a robbery in downtown Los Angeles. The LAPD is now seeking the public's help in identifying the three suspects involved in his murder.

Detectives have released an APB stating that the suspects, identified as Suspect 1-3, were attempting to steal a catalytic converter from Wactor's vehicle. When Wactor confronted the suspects, he was shot in the chest by Suspect 1.

The suspects then fled in a stolen 2018 black, 4-door Infinity Q50 with a tan interior. Suspect 1 has been described as having a tattoo above the left eye and on the right cheek.

An Illinois man may be having some regrets today, after getting busted for allegedly making terroristic threats against Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce during a Morgan Wallen concert.

Aaron Brown was arrested over a social media post that went up shortly before the concert. He wrote, "Mr. [redacted] at Arrowhead with the wife. If he brings out [redacted] or [redacted] I'll take the f-in shot. F-k em!" He added, "Also, f-k you bitch!! [hand emoji with middle finger]."

It's seems pretty clear the redactions identify Mahomes and Kelce. Both were at the concert and got on stage with Morgan. Mahomes' wife, Brittany, was also at the concert.

There's a new thievery etiquette in L.A. .... polite burglars who steal and show regret.

There were 10 businesses burgled and vandalized in the city of San Fernando over the last few nights, and cops think there could be just one perp.

The thief is targeting businesses, and in at least one case he left an apology note ... and a promise he'll never return.

Taylor Swift is all in with the Paris Olympics, narrating a promotional video celebrating the U.S. women who have kicked ass.

The track to the promo is her 1989 hit, "Style." Taylor pays homage to the 2024 greats ... Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Sha'Carri Richardson.

Gotta say ... the words mirror Taylor's own journey ... “Never be afraid to show them who you are, especially when the whole world is watching. Because there’s no one way to be the best. No one way to inspire everyone else who will someday follow. You do what you love. You love what you do. You believe in your style, whatever it is.”

Britney Spears may not be interested in a reunion with her father, Jamie Spears, but the same doesn't go for her two teenage sons ... who are planning to visit their grandfather after years apart.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Britney and Kevin Federline's boys  -- Sean Preston and Jayden -- have recently discussed going on a trip to visit their grandfather, who resides in Louisiana.

We're told the boys keep up with Jamie frequently ... and have phone calls with him at least once every 2 weeks. However, it's been years since SP and Jayden have actually seen Jamie in person.

If Jelly Roll ever wants to leave his music career behind, he's got a future in wrestling ... 'cause the singer executed an epic chokeslam at WWE SummerSlam!!

The "Liar" crooner -- who was the guest musical performer for Saturday night's event at Cleveland Browns Stadium -- faced off against the A-Town Down Under tag team ... after Austin Theory and Grayson Waller trashed the home crowd and name-dropped JR in the process.

But to the duo's surprise, the 39-year-old artist didn't take the diss lightly ... as he snuck in the ring from behind and hit both guys with a steel chair.

Justin Bieber is getting ready to be a dad and showing a lot of love for his baby mama, Hailey, who looks like she's about to burst!

JB posted a series of photos to Instagram showing him with Hailey, whose stomach is very round and protruding in a form-fitting red dress. One thing's for sure – Hailey's far along in her pregnancy.

In some of the snaps, the two are affectionately kissing and, in others, Justin is placing a gentle hand on Hailey's bulging tummy. Other images show the couple out and about with Hailey in the same tight red dress that accentuates her bundle of joy.

Luann De Lesseps has advice for Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" reboot ... rip the cast apart at your own peril!

We caught up with "The Real Housewives of New York" alum in L.A. ... and, we had to ask her about 'RHONJ' going through a major reset -- just like 'RHONY' did when she was a cast member amid low ratings and racism accusations.

LDL, who's currently on tour with her 'Countess Cabaret', says producers need to keep some of the original cast members around to mix it up with the new cast ... creating a thorough line for the show instead of completely remaking it.

It's time to start buying into the Cooper Flagg hype if ya haven't already ... 'cause NBA star Jaime Jaquez Jr. tells TMZ Sports that after playing with the phenom this summer, he's the real deal.

Flagg -- the No. 1-ranked H.S. player in the nation in the 2024 class -- and Jaquez Jr. teamed up to help prep America's men's national squad for the Olympics in early July ... and Flagg put on a show.

According to those in the Las Vegas gym at the time, he dazzled as he repeatedly got buckets against LeBron James, Steph Curry and the rest of Team USA's roster.

This week's hot shots are anything but chill ... because Sydney Calhoun makes plopping down on a couch in Miami look way better than your everyday hang around the house.

When this fashion model peels herself off the furniture ... Sydney is on a mission to visit all 50 states in the U.S., she uses her social media to breach tough topics like body image and mental health ... but feels most comfortable around cars and practically lives in a body shop!

Vroom, Vroom!

Lil Wayne’s lyric notebook is officially for sale with a hefty price tag … after a years-long saga to determine ownership finally wrapped up earlier this year.

TMZ has learned … the rapper’s notebook from the ‘90s is being offered for $5 million ... 5 years after it was first listed for $250K.

Moments in Time, the company officiating the sale, defended the intense markup to TMZ … saying Lil Wayne is one of the greatest rappers ever, making his handwritten song notes incredibly valuable.

Kendall Jenner's shedding tears, Justin Timberlake's losing something important and an arm wrestling legend is challenging an NFL star ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Elex explain why Kendall sometimes cries herself to sleep at night.

Smothered inside this professional athlete is a talented boy born and raised in Green Cove Springs, Florida and has been flapping his fins since age 4. Do you have the athletic capabilities to know the swimmer underneath the cap?

He specializes in freestyle, butterfly AND the individual medley ... and is an 8-time Olympic gold medalist to back it all up! No surprise he holds several world records including the 100m butterfly.

Paris 2024 will mark his 3rd time back at the games!