Jackpot Winners Ambushed By Gunmen, Man Shot In Both Legs
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A Florida couple was attacked by masked gunmen outside their home after winning a sizable casino jackpot ... and, their home security cam caught the whole scene on video.
Kim Chambliss and her BF Val Delacruz came back from a date night at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, Florida ... when two men ran up to them, guns drawn and demanding money.
Check out the video ... Kim's shot in the calf but was able to slip inside the door, away from danger. Meanwhile, Val lays prone on the doorstep, nursing an injury to one of his legs while the first man comes up to him with a huge pistol in his hand.
Kevin Durant My Gold's A Chick Magnet!!!
Kevin Durant is in the company of some new gold AND some stunning acquaintances ... 'cause the NBA superstar is celebrating his Olympic win surrounded by a ton of attractive women -- and he enlisted his teammate, Devin Booker, for the party!!
TMZ Sports has obtained some pics of the Slim Reaper's post-Paris escapades ... and it's clear he's on Cloud 9 after Team USA handled business and defeated France in the final round on Saturday.
K.D. -- who became the States' all-time leading scorer in international play during the latest run for the Red, White and Blue -- made his way to St. Tropez to keep the vibes high after the big win ... and it's clear he wasn't mad one bit about his surroundings.
Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez Forget Katy and Leo ... We're Hangin' with the Pope!!!
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez might be feeling more blessed than usual today ... 'cause they're fresh off meeting the Pope, and diving into climate change with him.
Lauren shared several photos alongside her soon-to-be husband early Thursday morning ... all featuring Pope Francis in his full regalia, shaking hands with Sanchezos and posing for pics.
Both Sanchez and Bezos dressed in their Sunday best for the meeting, with their black outfits offsetting the Pope's perfectly.
Kurt Busch Arrested For DWI
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Former NASCAR champion Kurt Busch was arrested on Tuesday night ... after authorities say they caught him driving drunk.
The 46-year-old was pulled over at around 11:30 PM in Iredell County, North Carolina ... following allegations he was driving 18 MPH over the posted 45-MPH speed limit, this according to the Iredell Free Press.
The outlet, citing court documents, reported Busch told officers he had been drinking prior to the stop -- and elicited signs of being wasted, including having "red glassy eyes."
'Golden Bachelorette' Joan Vassos D*** PICS AND FOOT FETISHES IN MY DMs!!
Age is just a number ... because even senior citizens are sliding into DMs with some bold d*** photos -- just ask the new 'Golden Bachelorette,' Joan Vassos.
The 61-year-old spilled the tea about her DMs going off the rails after her run on Gerry Turner's "The Golden Bachelor" ... saying she was also getting straight-up foot fetish offers with cash on the table.
In fact, Joan told Entertainment Weekly one person even offered to buy every pair of shoes she wore on "GB" ... which definitely gave her the chills.
North West Solo in the City, and ... Twinning with My Puppy!!!
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North West's ripping a page out of her mom's pal Paris Hilton's playbook -- walking her little dog around the Big Apple, and accessorizing with it!
TMZ got this video of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter out for a stroll Wednesday night in NYC on her own -- well, she had security guards -- as she left the luxurious Ritz-Carlton with a tiny furry friend on a leash.
North matched her own furry 'fit to the dog, putting on a coat made of two different kinds of faux fur, it appears -- a look West's mom and aunts have pulled off for years.
Katy Perry Get Your Head Out of the Sand ... We Got Approval to Film on Dunes!!!
Katy Perry has come out with a "Dark Horse" of a defense in her recent music video drama ... with her record label ponying up proof they were given the OK to film in the sensitive sand dunes of a protected area on a Spanish island.
After the Spanish government kicked off a probe this week into KP's decision to film her "Lifetimes" music video on protected ground, Capitol Records hit back with a response ... saying they were given all the necessary permits to record at the dunes of S’Espalmador.
Per a CR rep, there was one permit that was still lingering before production for the music video kicked off ... but they defend they were given verbal approval the day before shooting began on July 27.
Tom Brady Shows Off Arm During Yacht Trip ... Jokes About Unretiring!
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Tom Brady, unretiring AGAIN?!
That's what TB12 joked while soakin' up the sun on a yacht off the coast of Italy, firing footballs from the boat ... and proving he's still got the arm to play in the NFL!
The soon-to-be Hall of Famer dropped the 9-minute debut episode of his new vlog, "Last Week with Tom Brady," which is produced by Shadow Lion, where he did everything from watching Simone Biles in person at the Paris Olympics with his daughter Vivian, to hangin' on a beautiful yacht in the Mediterranean with Michael Rubin and others.
At one point in the ep, Rubin, founder of Fanatics, was on a jet ski ... a perfect opportunity for Brady to throw a few passes to his buddy out on the water.
Kim Kardashian I'm Single And Content .... But My Kids Are Trying To Play Matchmaker
Kim Kardashian says she's content with being single right now, but that hasn't stopped her little kiddos from trying to hook her up with potential suitors.
The reality star sat down Wednesday with host Jimmy Fallon on "The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon" for a wide-ranging interview that eventually turned to Kim's love life.
Jimmy was the one who brought up the subject, asking, What's going on with the love scene? Are you seeing anyone?"
Gena Rowlands 'Notebook' Star Dead at 94
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Gena Rowlands, who famously played Allie in "The Notebook," is dead ... TMZ has learned.
The retired actress died Wednesday afternoon at her home in Indian Wells, CA ... where she was surrounded by family, including her husband, Robert, and her daughter Alexandra Cassavetes.
We're told her son, director Nick Cassavetes, had also been at the home frequently this week.
Britney Spears My House Is Your Childhood House ... Film Your Biopic At Home!!!
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The upcoming Britney Spears biopic has a chance to be extra authentic ... as the new owner of the singer's childhood home is inviting Universal Pictures to film on location.
The current homeowner of the old Spears family home in Kentwood, Louisiana tells TMZ … she's totally open to camera crews descending on the property to shoot scenes for the Britney flick.
It sounds like the owner's willing to bend over backward to make this happen ... she tells us she's cool with the production company removing her furniture and bringing in their own set pieces, which would need to happen to accurately recreate Britney's 1980s and '90s childhood environment.
Alyvia Alyn Lind BIG BUCK$ FOR 'WAYWARD' ROLE ... Over Half a Mil For Season!!!
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Alyvia Alyn Lind is getting a pretty good cut of some streaming dough for an upcoming Netflix production ... she's set to earn more than $500,000 for the limited series.
The 17-year-old actress is starring in "Wayward" ... and her minor's contract shows just how handsomely she's being paid.
According to the contract, filed in court and obtained by TMZ, Alyvia is raking in $75,000 per episode for the inaugural season.
Michael Chandler I Still Wanna Fight Conor McGregor ... But Won't Wait Forever!
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Michael Chandler's Christmas wish is to put his fist through Conor McGregor's face on the UFC's December card -- and while Santa Claus can't help here -- Dana White can, and Iron Mike desperately hopes he books the long-awaited fight as UFC 310's main event!
TMZ Sports talked to 38-year-old Chandler on Wednesday ... and asked the #6 ranked lightweight for his reaction to White recently declaring McGregor (and therefore Michael) would NOT be fighting in 2024.
"If [Conor and I] can fight in December, let's do it. I'm in. But the fact of the matter is I've stayed ready since I left training camp for that June 29 fight and I am staying ready to take a fight. Any fight, if this fight doesn't look like it's happening in December," Chandler told us.
TMZ TV HOT TAKES Blake's Beef With Baldoni ... Travis Kelce, Chris Jones
Blake Lively's got beef, Travis Kelce has a new 'do and Chris Jones is making a $1.5 million offer for a chicken wing convict ... all this on today's TMZ Hot Takes.
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First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles explain why Blake felt uncomfortable around Justin Baldoni on the set of "It Ends With Us."
Lavagirl in 'The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D' 'Memba Her?!
American actress Taylor Dooley was just 12 years old when she played Lavagirl -- Max's imaginary superheroine and fiery, Lavagirl in the 2005 action film "The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D."
Dooley shared the big screen with Taylor Lautner as the heroic king of the ocean who grew up caring for sharks, Sharkboy, Cayden Boyd as the lonely boy who dreams of escaping the real world, Max and George Lopez as both Max's teacher in real life AND his enemy as Mr. Electric.
Taylor wound up working with Lautner again in 2011 for the action/thriller film "Abduction."
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'Love Island' Star Nicole Jacky Surfaces For Reunion ... Amid Kendall Leak
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"Love Island: USA" star Nicole Jacky is resurfacing amid some major drama with her partner from the show, Kendall Washington ... but he's not with her.
Nicole showed up to Chelsea Studios in New York City for Wednesday's reunion show taping ... and instead of rolling in with Kendall, she was with castmates Kaylor Martin and Liv Walker.
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Thing is ... Nicole has been super quiet since the show ended, when Kendall had some old nudes leaked online.