Delta Tire Explosion DECEASED WORKER ON CUSP OF RETIRING ... Widow In Disbelief

Mirko Marweg, the Delta Air Lines worker who was among the casualties in a deadly tire explosion at the Atlanta airport this week, was oh so close to retiring before his tragic death.

Mirko's widow, Scottie Ann Marweg, says her late husband was planning on retiring next June ... after working his paint shop job with Delta for two decades.

His wife of 28 years also told WANF News in Georgia she was still having a hard time processing Mirko's death ... explaining she is still in "disbelief."

Sandra Bullock No Need for Speed ... Relying on Crutches to Walk

Sandra Bullock's walking "Speed" has taken a hit ... the actress is sporting a pair of crutches after suffering an undisclosed injury.

The Oscar winner was spotted leaving a physical therapy session in Santa Monica Wednesday ... leaning on a pair of crutches while walking with an aide to her car nearby.

The actress tried to keep a low profile ... wearing a New York Yankees baseball cap and a gray sweatsuit to her appointment.

LANA DEL REY HEY GATOR, KISS ME HARD BEFORE YOU GO Rumored BF's A Ladies' Man!

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Lana Del Rey’s rumored new flame, Jeremy Dufrene, ain't just charming the singer -- he’s also got a taste for gator smooches ... as seen in a video from his day job, obtained by TMZ.

The Louisiana-based alligator tour guide, Jeremy Dufrene, who works at Airboat Tours by Arthur in Des Allemands, LA -- where he first met Lana back in 2019 when she took his tour -- is seen fearlessly inviting a gator to his tour boat for a peck.

You can hear everyone on the tour freaking out ... but Jeremy's living his best life, kissing and feeding a gator that’s so eager it practically hopped on board to join the boat party.

Spurs' Jeremy Sochan Crashes Pricey Porsche In Texas

NBA player Jeremy Sochan crashed his pricey Porsche on a highway in Texas last weekend, TMZ Sports has confirmed.

According to a San Antonio Police Department accident report we obtained ... officers stated the incident happened on August 24 at the I-10 and Loop 1604 intersection.

The SAPD wrote in the docs 21-year-old Sochan was driving his lime green 2019 sportscar when he lost control and slid into the left side of a guard rail.

American Airlines Man Goes Ham On Check-In Counter ... Enraged Over Fake Ticket?!?

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An air traveler flew into a rage at an airport in Chile and went HAM on an American Airlines check-in counter with a hammer ... and it's all on video.

Footage from the incident shows the hammer-wielding man destroying everything in sight ... smashing computers, monitors and wall-mounted screens ... reportedly causing $22,000 in damage.

Thor here supposedly flipped out after trying to check in for a flight ... only to discover a scammer had sold him a fake plane ticket.

Tom Brady How Much You Bench, Bro??? ... 245 LBs?!?!?

Meatheads around the country, rejoice ... Tom Brady just revealed his max bench press -- and, surprisingly, for a guy who's amazing at everything, the number isn't exactly going to knock any gymgoers' socks off.

The NFL legend hit the famed exercise at some point in the past week -- and filmed it for his weekly YouTube vlog, which he posted on Thursday morning.

In the video, you can see TB12 warmed up at a weight in the 100s ... before slapping on four plates. He hit that 225-LB mark pretty easily, and with some coaxing from others in his Miami mansion's workout room, he threw two more 10s on and attempted to lift the most weight he's ever done.

Joey Lawrence Breaks Silence on Affair Rumors ... No Physical Relationship While Filming

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1:21 PM PT -- Samantha Cope tells TMZ … "As a mother who values her daughter above all else, I find these false accusations deeply troubling. I am confident that the truth is known to me, to Joey, and to God."

"I am choosing to put my focus on healing, caring for my daughter, and processing the loss of my marriage and my family."

Joey Lawrence is clearing up rumors about his alleged affair, saying he and Melina Alves never hooked up on set of their Hallmark movie ... and he's diving deeper into why his marriage ended.

The actor shared a statement on his Instagram mere moments ago ... telling fans he and Alves -- a woman whose husband accused the two of having an affair -- didn't have a physical relationship while working on the movie "Socked In For Christmas," as some have speculated.

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JL says the two certainly shared a bond, but it was based only on shared experiences and mutual understanding ... and, definitely not physical intimacy.

PHILLY COUPLE ROLL INTO RIVER WHILE BANGING IN CAR!!

A horny Philly duo took "rocking the boat" to a whole new level when their steamy car session ended with a premature climax -- right into the river!

The unidentified pair were getting hot and heavy in the backseat of a 2020 Range Rover ... when one of them accidentally bumped into the gear shift -- sending them rolling into the Schuylkill River at 4:15 AM Wednesday.

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Philadelphia Police confirmed the pair were indeed "enjoying each other's company" at the time ... and had a lucky escape by squirming out of the SUV while it was in the water, emerging unscathed from their steamy slip-up.

Sharon Osbourne Thanks For Returning Ring Here's VIP Access to Ozzy's Show!!!

Sharon Osbourne's very grateful a fan returned her massive diamond ring ... and, it clearly pays to be honest -- 'cause she's offering that fan a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Here's the deal ... Osbourne revealed to her Instagram followers she lost her wedding ring at a Birmingham event for soccer team Aston Villa's new store -- but, luckily, a Good Samaritan found it and chased her down in the parking lot to return it.

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At the time, Sharon explains, she was so shocked, she didn't get the fan's name ... and asked fans for help identifying her guardian angel 'cause losing her wedding ring -- her second, after the original was stolen -- would've been really unfortunate.

'RHOC' Star Alexis Bellino 'I Do' to Shannon's Sloppy Seconds ... Officially Engaged to John Janssen

"The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Alexis Bellino should expect tension with Shannon Beador at the reunion ... 'cause she just agreed to marry her costar's ex.

The Bravo personality announced her happy news on Instagram late Wednesday evening, confirming her boyfriend, John Janssen, proposed.

Per Alexis, John popped the question while they were celebrating their 9-month dating anniversary ... which we didn't know was a thing, TBH.

Netflix's 'Elite' Star Julian Ortega Dead at 41 ... Cardiac Arrest on Beach

Julian Ortega -- star of the viral Netflix show "Elite" -- has died ... after collapsing on a beach in Spain, despite lifeguards' best efforts to save him.

The actor passed away Sunday afternoon, according to officials in Spain.

Initial reports indicated the actor drowned -- but authorities tell TMZ the 41-year-old actually went into cardiac arrest on the shore.

Spain's Directorate-General of the Civil Guard tells us he died predictably due to a heart attack in Barbate, a town on the Atlantic Coast.

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' Widow Meet My New Boyfriend!!! Soft-Launches Mystery Man

Allison Holker has found love again ... nearly 2 years after the tragic death of her husband, Stephen "tWitch" Boss.

The "So You Think You Can Dance" alum took to Instagram Wednesday to soft-launch her new relationship ... with a photo of her shadow holding the hand of an unnamed man.

While it's clear Allison isn't ready to go fully public with her new romance, she's showing she's moving past her loss ... putting a heart emoji in the IG caption.

Paris Hilton Phoenix Doesn't Need A Life Vest ... Thanks But No Thanks

Paris Hilton's parenting skills are under fire again ... with fans coming at her online over boat safety for kids -- and, she's sticking to her guns this time.

The reality TV star and mother-of-2 shared a video on TikTok Wednesday, featuring son Phoenix meandering all over a catamaran ... walking across mesh netting above the seawater before exploring the cabin and other areas of the ship.

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A seemingly innocuous video ... but some parents took issue with the absence of life vest -- warning PH accidents happen, and she should make sure he's always buoyed by the flotation device.

'Baywatch' Star Nicole Eggert No Harm, No Foul Over Swimsuit Sniff ... Applauds Jeremy Jackson's Honesty

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Nicole Eggert isn't losing sleep over Jeremy Jackson confessing he's gotten up-close and personal with the scent of her privates ... instead, she's applauding her "Baywatch" costar for his frankness.

We caught up with the actress after Jeremy went viral for admitting he would sneak into "Baywatch" trailers and sniff the crotches of the iconic red swimsuits his female castmates wore.

While Nicole admitted she didn't know about Jeremy's naughty on-set antics when they were going down, she made it clear she's unbothered by the foul truth.

POST MALONE SADDLES UP W/ Dwight Yoakam ... A-List Packed Music Vid!

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Post Malone is in full country groove with Dwight Yoakam ... riding horses in Hollywood for his new music video, right after his country album yee-hawed its way to No. 1 on the Billboard charts!

The duo was filmed on horseback cruising past The Roxy on Sunset Blvd ... with stars like Nina Dobrev and her beau Shaun White joining the Hollywood rodeo on set.

White swapped his snowboard for a convertible, cruising around on set, and Malin Akerman also popped up in Malone's star-studded music video.

Nina Agdal Slaps Influencer With Defamation Lawsuit ... We Never Met!!!

Nina Agdal ain't playin' with online trolls ... 'cause she just sued a social media influencer for making false and defamatory accusations about her.

According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Agdal says Hassan Haider repeatedly published a fabricated narrative online in August and September 2023, in which he falsely claimed he banged her in a bathroom after waving a bag of cocaine in front of her.

She says Haider concocted the tale that he met the swimsuit model at an L.A. bar and claims she basically traded sex for drugs with him in a public restroom.