CrossFit's Lazar Dukic Donations Pour In To Help Family ... After Athlete Drowns At 2024 Games

The CrossFit community is coming together to support Serbian athlete Lazar Dukic's family after he drowned at the 2024 CrossFit Games ... with hundreds of people donating tens of thousands of dollars in wake of the tragedy.

FITAID -- a drink company who was one of Dukic's business partners -- started a GoFundMe on Thursday ... with an initial goal of raising $30K.

But, the contributions are pouring in by the minute ... with more than $75,000 raised at the time of this post. The new goal has been set at $100,000.

Marc Anthony Dominican Republic House Catches Fire ... Family, Staff Safe

Marc Anthony's house in the Dominican Republic went up in flames Thursday ... burning up part of the building -- and a local TV crew caught it all on camera.

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The singer-songwriter's villa burst into flames ... and check out the clip, because this wasn't a small contained flame ... the whole roof of the house -- dubbed "El Oasis" -- is completely gone. Support beams underneath are covered in fire.

Firefighting personnel were on the scene to put the flames out ... with thick black smoke pluming off the building -- visible from far away.

SELENA GOMEZ Let's Have a Heart-to-Heart ... Benny Put a Ring On It???

Selena Gomez has fans thinking she's engaged to be married -- whether or not that's true -- but she's got no one to blame but herself for lighting the rumor mill on fire.

The singer dropped an IG pic Thursday that seems innocent enough -- a mirror selfie in a gorgeous white dress. But, hold up -- peep those pink heart emojis right where her engagement ring would be. Curious, huh?

Of course, this isn’t a solid confirmation she and Benny Blanco are tying the knot -- but fans are wondering if she put that emoji there on purpose, or if it was just a happy accident.

Kamala Harris Campaign Did Not Draft Kai Cenat ... Source Reacts to His Secret Service Rant

Streaming superstar Kai Cenat is pissed he's getting calls from the Secret Service, because Kamala Harris' campaign wants to collaborate with him ... but we're told this is far from the truth.

Kai went live with an angry rant about politics and the Secret Service nosing into his world -- but no one from the Harris for President campaign has been in touch with Kai or his team ... a source with knowledge of the situation tells TMZ.

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We're also told Harris campaign leadership hasn't even had any conversation about Kai interviewing Harris.

Blake Lively Side Boob Suits Me Well!!!

Blake Lively is living the no-bra life across the pond ... showing some serious side boob under her unbuttoned suit jacket.

The actress was oh so close to freeing the nipple Thursday in London, where she's promoting her new movie "It Ends With Us."

Blake's looking pretty damn braless under her floral suit, and left her jacket open to let imaginations run wild. Nearly nude ... tastefully done, of course.

2024 CrossFit Games Competitor Dies After Drowning ... During Swim Event

UPDATE

9:42 AM PT -- CrossFit CEO Don Faul just confirmed the competitor has died ... saying the organization is "deeply saddened" by the loss.

"We're doing everything in our power during this tragic time to support the family, to support our community," he said in a press conference minutes ago.

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The fire department added it used drones and a dive team to locate the body after an hour.

Faul said CrossFit is working with authorities on the investigation ... and the remainder of the day's events have been canceled -- but the future of this year's Games has not been determined at this time.

Tragedy struck the beginning of the 2024 CrossFit Games on Thursday ... as a drowning was reported during the run-swim event.

According to local reports, Fort Worth Fire Department rushed to Marine Creek Lake after receiving a call for service at approximately 8 AM.

A live stream of the competition showed who is believed to be athlete Lazar Dukic struggling and going underwater near the finish line. Later in the stream, a spectator appeared to dive into the water and sprint to where the person was last seen.

LAURYN HILL REASON WHY FUGEES TOUR WAS AXED!!!

Lauryn Hill is finally breaking her silence on the surprise cancellation of the North American leg of the Fugees reunion tour -- Turns out, it came down to low ticket sales.

In a social media statement, the singer pointed to skewed, clickbait press headlines about an injury that forced her to reschedule her tour last year ... claiming they created a negative narrative that turned people off from buying tickets.

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As you can tell, Lauryn was seriously pissed off ... explaining her trust and commitment to her art were overshadowed by this frustrating portrayal -- and no one’s more disappointed than she is about not being able to perform.

Taylor Swift Vienna Terror Suspect Started Working at Venue Days Before Shows

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8:30 AM -- Austrian authorities have released a few more details ... explaining the 15-year-old who was detained claims the 19-year-old asked him to secure an ignition device. Unclear if he did.

We also have further clarification on some of the chemicals found in the 19-year-old's home ... with cops saying they found a barrel of hydrogen peroxide -- used in makeshift explosives. He allegedly downloaded bomb-making instructions ... further evidence this was an amateur attempt.

Authorities say the whole of Europe's on high alert ... with concern ISIS is using Austria as an "operational area."

7:59 AM PT -- More details are emerging about the suspects' alleged actions in the lead up to their arrests ... with CNN reporting the 19-year-old suspect quit his job back in July and changed his appearance -- telling people around him he had something big planned.

Cops allegedly found 21,000 euros of counterfeit cash and a blue police light for his car to get better access to the arena's periphery. CNN says he planned to kill himself during the attack either during a standoff with police or an explosion.

CNN says the 17-year-old suspect broke up with his girlfriend recently -- possibly a trigger that sent him down this path.

Interestingly, CNN reports the 15-year-old who was detained may have just known about the plot ... and may not have played an active part in its planning.

Taylor Swift's foiled terror attack got a lot further down the road than many initially thought ... with one suspect employed by the venue just days before the singer came to town.

A 17-year-old suspect behind the near disaster in Vienna got a job at Ernst Happel Stadium in the days leading up to her shows ... seemingly to better position himself and his accomplice for their alleged terror attack. He was arrested outside the venue.

As we reported, authorities executed a search warrant at the home of one of the suspects and found chemical substances and technical devices, presumably to make a bomb. Although authorities didn't say, it appears that device could have been detonated by the 17-year-old who would have been working inside the venue.

Travis Scott Off Hook for Public Drunken Charge In Miami Yacht Fight

Travis Scott is getting some legal relief -- prosecutors are dropping a disorderly intoxication charge from his June arrest after a rowdy night with yacht staff, but he's not in the clear yet.

The rapper had a hearing Thursday morning in Miami, and our sources say prosecutors officially dropped the disorderly intoxication charge against him. Travis did not appear in court for the hearing.

It's not all good news for Trav ... the state of Florida is moving forward with a misdemeanor trespassing charge against him.

Kendall Jenner Here's What's Crackin' in Ibiza!!!

Sun's out, buns out! Kendall Jenner's soaking in every last second of summer, showing off her supermodel assets ... getting her tan on while vacationing -- and, hopefully, she applied sunscreen liberally -- 'cause her thong clearly doesn't provide much protection.

The cheeky model and reality star graced the beach in Ibiza ... hitting the water on all manner of aquatic vehicles -- boat, jet skis, you name it. If it floats, KJ's taking it for a ride.

KJ let close pal Fai Khadra drive during the afternoon fun -- the one time Jenner covered up just a bit, going safety-conscious in her svelte life jacket.

Ne-Yo Surprise Gift of 🔑 to Las Vegas ... More Bedazzled Than Usher's!!!

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Ne-Yo's not only unlocked his brand new Las Vegas residency ... he can unlock the whole damn city now, after the mayor's surprise gift ahead of the R&B megastar's first show in his hometown!

LV Mayor Carolyn Goodman shocked Ne-Yo two songs into his Human Love Rebellion residency ... coming onstage to present him with a Key to the City, leaving him speechless in his leopard-print playa suit.

Ne-Yo has long credited his upbringing at the Las Vegas Academy of Arts for molding him into the Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum musician he is today ... and this proclamation thanked him for always giving back.

Gina Gershon Rough Sex Scene with Tom Cruise ... Almost Broke His Nose!!!

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Gina Gershon knows all about playing rough in the sack ... with Tom Cruise, no less, and she's sharing an awkward tale about her first ever sex scene with her "Cocktail" costar.

The actress had mixed emotions as she recalled the intimate on-camera moment during her appearance Wednesday on "Watch What Happens Live," where she gleefully shared behind-the-scenes factoids from filming with Tom in the '80s.

As she put it ... TC was a great scene partner and totally took care of her during her first time faking sex on cam, except for one catastrophic moment. Gina warned Tom she was "very ticklish" and told him not to go there when they filmed the scene.

TAYLOR SWIFT THE SHOW GOES ON IN LONDON Despite Serious Vienna Terrorist Plot

Taylor Swift is ready to light up Wembley Stadium for her London dates ... this after the plug was pulled on her Vienna gigs after the alarming and looming terrorist attack was foiled.

The singer's London shows, set for August 15-20, are still full steam ahead, and Taylor’s camp is teaming up with the tour promoter AEG and Wembley Arena to beef up security, and there are reasons that go beyond the Vienna plot.

As you know, England was the site of a cataclysmic terror attack back in 2017 at the Manchester Arena, where 22 concertgoers were killed at an Ariana Grande concert after a bomb exploded inside the venue.

Cate Blanchett For Me, 'Lord of the Rings' Was a Bunch of Baloney!!!

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Cate Blanchett's star-making role in "Lord of the Rings" wasn't as glamorous as one would imagine ... as the actress admits she was paid practically nothing for the fantasy flick.

The A-lister made the confession during her appearance on "Watch What Happens Live" Wednesday, where she left host Andy Cohen shocked when she hinted at her minimal paycheck for the 'LOTR' franchise.

Cate confessed she and her castmates weren't "paid anything" to appear in Peter Jackson's trilogy back in the early '00s.

'NCIS: Los Angeles' Actor GABRIEL OLDS Arrested For Multiple Sexual Assaults

Hollywood actor Gabriel Olds -- known for his roles in "NCIS: Los Angeles" and "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" -- is behind bars, and facing multiple sexual assault charges.

LAPD says officers took Olds into custody Wednesday in response to the L.A. County D.A.'s office hitting him last month with 7 felony sexual assault charges.

Authorities say, in January, a woman came forward claiming the actor sexually assaulted her at her L.A. home ... and then 2 more adult victims came forward with similar stories dating back to 2013.

TIM WALZ Ex-Student I Was Undecided - Now I'm All in on Harris/Walz!

Tim Walz has power with people from his past ... 'cause he's changed the mind of a former player he mentored decades ago when he was a Minnesota high school athletics coach.

Walz -- the current Minnesota governor and Kamala Harris' VP choice -- was the football coach at Mankato West High School in Mankato, MN, for several seasons in the '90s -- and he took a student named Dan Clement under his wing.

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TMZ caught up with Dan on Wednesday and asked about his experiences with Walz as a teenager. Dan told us Walz had such an impact on his life that he went from an undecided vote to the Harris/Walz Democratic ticket in the upcoming presidential election.