J.D. Vance Likens Kamala to Jeffrey Epstein in Bizarre Analogy

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J.D. Vance's attacks on Kamala Harris ain't slowing down ... in fact, he's going even harder on the VP -- likening her to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The Republican candidate for vice president made the controversial remark on "Fox News Sunday" ... starting in on Harris' economic record given soaring inflation during her time as vice president.

Vance says handing over the reins of economic policy to Harris is like having Epstein come up with human trafficking policy ... adding the American people know better than to believe Harris.

Doja Cat Manifested Joseph Quinn Hang ... Still Mad at Schnapp???

Doja Cat seems to be following up on a two-year-old dream ... cuddling up to Joseph Quinn in London after beefing with Noah Schnapp for outing her crush.

The rapper hit old Londontown with the actor ... dining in close proximity -- chatting animatedly and clearly laughing together at what looks like a low-key restaurant.

Another vid shows the two walking together, this time featuring DC in a form-fitting dress. Check out the clip ... JQ lets his hand slide down Doja's back -- and, it looks like he stops himself just short of copping a feel.

Craig Jones Kiss of Death at Weigh-In ... Wins Gabi Garcia Fight by Submission

Craig Jones' weigh-in kiss might be a tactic other fighters should pick up ... 'cause he took down Gabi Garcia after planting the smooch on her pre-match.

The Australian grappler dominated his 6'2" opponent from the opening bell ... though she drew out the fight a little before finally tapping out in the second round of the intergender bout.

GG -- who's mulled over an intergender battle like this for years -- has multiple gold medals and world championships in the sport ... but, she just couldn't handle Jones who's also one of the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes of all time.

Dakota Johnson Laud of the Ring!!! Reacts to False Chris Martin Split Report

Dakota Johnson's giving rumors she's single the finger ... her ring finger, which she's waving for all to see that she's still wearing her engagement ring from Chris Martin.

DJ was out in Malibu with pals Jeremy Allen White and Blake Lee, and when she noticed paparazzi taking shots ... she raised her left hand to flaunt the massive emerald Chris gave her when he popped the question years ago.

The intentional flaunting of the ring confirms the story TMZ broke ... that they had not split up, as one report last week claimed.

Robert De Niro Dives into 81 with 30-Foot Plunge!!! 'He's So Crazy!'

Robert De Niro's still looking like a raging bull as he celebrates another birthday ... taking a wild leap off a yacht while partying with his family!

His daughter Drena De Niro was recording when her pop took the dive for his 81st birthday, and let's just say his form was not Olympic in its nature.

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Bobby D looked like he was lining up a standing pencil dive off the side of the boat, but midway he rolls over onto his side ... and ends up doing a full body flop into the blue waters. Drena, his oldest child, was immediately shocked and concerned.

Rihanna Need An 'Umbrella' For That Tequila ... Taking Shots in Barbados!!!

Rihanna's getting rowdy down in the Caribbean ... downing shots with some friends at a beach bar in Barbados -- and, lifting a glass to her one-year-old son.

The singer-songwriter hit Thunder Bay Beach Bar on the small island country ... pulling up with a trio of friends to the spot this weekend and ordering tall shots of what looks like tequila, limes at the ready of course.

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The four ladies pose for a pic before RiRi tells everyone to put their glasses in the air ... all while a worker at the bar films.

Kanye West & Bianca Censori Pop Out at Trump Rally ... Crowd Goes Nuts!!!

Kanye West is still riding for Donald Trump, but now he's doing it in a Cybertruck with new wife Bianca Censori ... and their surprise appearance at a Trump rally quickly got outta hand.

Ye and Bianca rolled up Saturday in Bev Hills, where supporters of the former president were waving American flags and "Make America Great Again" banners. They just stopped on the side of the road, but that was enough to fire up the crowd.

Check out the video ... a group swarms the Tesla, not realizing at first it's Kanye behind the wheel, but when they spot him, they go nuts and start chanting his name!

Hurricane Debby Tide Is REALLY High ... Cocaine Bales Wash Up in FL!!!

Now THIS is a storm surge -- more than 100 pounds of coke washed up along Florida's shores in the wake of Hurricane Debby.

While Debby did not make a direct hit on the Sunshine State, she did stir several narcotics stashes that ended up on or near Florida beaches -- including 70 pounds of cocaine packages in the Florida Keys village of Islamorada.

Authorities say a total of 25 packages -- valued at more than $1 million -- were found by a good Samaritan ... and a week later another batch of the coco turned up near Everglades City.

UFC's Casey O'Neill Does Raygun 'Break' in Octagon!!! She's Aussie, It's Okay 😂

UFC fighter Casey O'Neill is shouting out Olympian Rachael "Raygun" Gunn -- after a UFC 305 victory she busted out the Aussie's breakdance ... but it was way more mocking than tribute.

Casey defeated Luana Santos by a unanimous decision at UFC 305, which was held in Perth, Australia -- so, naturally, the Aussie fighter had to celebrate with an impersonation of her countrywoman ... AKA the most meme'd athlete of the Paris Olympics.

She fell to the mat, laid on her side and started doing Raygun's writhing move ... and even threw in her infamous kangaroo hop. Casey's version was hilarious, for sure, but only because she was NOT competing in the Olympics when she did it.

John Aprea 'Godfather II' Star Dead at 83

John Aprea, one of the stars of "The Godfather Part II" and "Full House," is dead of natural causes ... TMZ has learned.

His manager Will Levine tells us ... the actor passed away on August 7, at his home in Los Angeles, with family members by his side.

John called his role as young Salvatore Tessio his greatest career achievement. He had originally auditioned to be Michael Corleone in the OG 'Godfather,' which of course went to Al Pacino. But, Francis Ford Coppola called back Aprea for the 1974 sequel.

Gypsy Rose Who's the Daddy??? I'll Wait to Know for Sure

The confusion surrounding the paternity of Gypsy Rose Blanchard's unborn baby won't be cleared up any time soon ... TMZ has learned her ex, Ryan Anderson, has decided to wait on taking a DNA test.

Sources close to Ryan tell us ... Ryan and Gypsy plan to delay DNA testing until after her baby girl is born ... since it's easier and cheaper to wait.

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We're told the paternity test before the baby is born can cost anywhere between $500 to $2,000 -- whereas a post-birth test is in the $150 to $200 range.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Yung Gravy's Just Not My Type!

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Haliey Welch, AKA "Hawk Tuah," is spittin' off about her celebrity suitors ... including one rapper who has already asked her out on a proper date.

We got HT outside the Westin Hotel in NYC, where she confessed Yung Gravy slid into her DMs after she skyrocketed to fame with her now famous "spit on that thang" moment.

Per Haliey, YG asked her out on a date. ... watch the vid -- her response was less than enthusiastic.

Tyreek Hill's Mom Accused Of Slapping Woman During Altercation ... Police Report Filed

Tyreek Hill's mother allegedly slapped a woman and later broke her necklace during an altercation last month ... and now the woman has filed a police report over it.

According to police documents obtained by TMZ Sports, the incident happened on or around July 1 in Southwest Ranches, Fla. ... after the NFL star's mom, Anesha Sanchez, got into a dispute with her friend, Maleney.

Cops say Maleney told officers that during their argument, Sanchez offered to give Maleney a ride home in order to stop the disagreement. But, Maleney claims Anesha snapped during the lift back to her pad ... and allegedly slapped Maleney across the face with the back of her hand.

Denetra Blackshear Looking Fit In Itty Bitty Bikini!

This week's summer hot shots is coming from the sun-baked streets of Los Angeles where fitness guru Denetra Blackshear ditched the gym attire and got hearts racing wearing a super string bikini while doing a photo shoot in the City Of Angels.

When this health nut isn't motivating people in person and with her online training ... Denetra loves watching anime, traveling the globe to exotic locations ... and even was a hip hop dancer in videos for big names like Pharrell Williams, Kid Ink ... and even Daft Punk!

Talk about an instant crush!

Be sure to check back in all summer long to see who will be melting down your modems with our Summer Hot Shots Features from around the world!

Al Pacino 'Godfather Part II' Contract Sells ... An Offer He Didn't Refuse!!!

A cool piece of Hollywood history just changed hands ... the original contract Al Pacino signed for his iconic role as Michael Corleone in "The Godfather Part II."

The contract -- dated May 12, 1972 -- locked Pacino into his return as the infamous mob boss for the sequel. It called for him to be paid $500,000 ... a big bump from the $35,000 he made for the first film.

Pacino's signature, in bold black ink, stands out here ... and the document was drafted by Chal Productions and Francis Ford Coppola Productions.

TMZ TV HOT TAKES More Beef For Blake ... Dr. Dre, LeBron & Draymond

Blake Lively is in the middle of more beef, Dr. Dre has a new nickname, and LeBron James is letting loose in France with another NBA star ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

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First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles chat with the reporter from the viral Blake Lively interview diss.

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