Angelina Jolie Not Dating British Rapper Akala

Angelina Jolie is single as a dollar bill ... she's not dating British rapper, author and activist Akala ... despite speculation the two are an item.

Angelina and Akala were photographed together this week in Italy -- she's there for the Venice Film Festival -- leading to renewed rumors of a romance with Akala.

Sources close to Angelina and Akala tell TMZ ... they are NOT dating and are just friends.

Kamala Harris My Values Haven't Changed!!! Addresses POV Shifts in New Interview

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STICKING TO HER VALUES
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Vice President Kamala Harris is adamant her values haven't changed ... despite the fact she's shifted her viewpoints on policies like immigration and fracking.

The presidential hopeful offered a glimpse into her pivoted POV in the first sneak peek for her upcoming televised sit-down with CNN -- in which she's expected to discuss her goals and vision for the country she'll pursue if she's elected president in November.

In new footage released ahead of Thursday night's premiere, Harris was asked about her reversed stance on a possible fracking ban, and her desire to decriminalize illegal border crossings.

BELLA HADID Teeny Weeny Bikini Beach Game On🔥

Bella Hadid’s here to remind us she’s got the supermodel game on lock -- her beach bikini pics are sending the temps sky-high!

The model took a break from the runway ... flaunting her killer physique in a tiny string bikini, splashing around in the Malibu waves like a total beach goddess Wednesday.

Bella was the ultimate beach pro ... casually adjusting her itsy-bitsy bikini top as she made a flawless exit from the water.

'DWTS' Pro Artem Chigvintsev Arrested for Domestic Violence

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12:37 PM PT -- A rep for the Napa County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ -- Deputies responded to a domestic violence call at a location in the town of Yountville shortly before 10 AM Thursday. An arrest was made at the scene, and injuries were reportedly involved.

The victim in the case has asked for total confidentiality, the sheriff's rep says.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Aurora Councilwoman Venezuelan Gang Taking Over Complexes American Citizens 'Trapped'

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2:51 PM PT -- A spokesperson for Colorado Gov. Jared Polis told TMZ in response to our story: "Over the last month, Gov. Polis has been in regular contact with the City of Aurora and the Aurora Police Department and has offered all state assistance to support their efforts if requested."

"He really hopes that the city council members in charge stop trashing their own city when they are supposed to keep it safe. We know violent crime in Aurora went down between 2022-2023, fully expect the data will show further declines for 2024, and the recent misinformation campaign threatens actual criminal investigations and could hurt the climate for small businesses in Aurora.”

The Aurora, Colorado councilwoman who leaked video of alleged gang members storming into an apartment in the Denver metro city ... says men with guns control buildings full of American residents, and the living conditions she describes are terrifying.

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UNDER GANG CONTROL
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Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky spoke with TMZ Thursday about the viral video  ... saying she released the clip 'cause she feels politicians aren't moving quickly enough to fix the dangerous issue, instead playing politics with people's lives.

Jurinsky describes the grim scenes at apartment complexes she's seen and visited ... trash, broken windows and other vandalism -- and lots of guns. She claims American families are trapped by thugs who've taken over.

'RHOC' Star Lauri Peterson Son Josh Waring's Cause of Death Revealed

It's been nearly 5 months since "The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Lauri Peterson announced the passing of her son, Josh Waring ... and TMZ has learned what caused his death.

California's Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department tells TMZ ... the Bravo personality's late son died from the combined effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine and olanzapine -- with the death officially ruled "accidental."

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Lauri hinted drugs may have played a factor in Josh's death when she disclosed his passing on Instagram back in April.

Justin Theroux I'm Engaged!!!

Justin Theroux dropped to a knee and popped the question ... he's engaged to actress Nicole Brydon Bloom.

The "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" star proposed to Nicole in Italy ... according to PEOPLE.

Justin and his castmates are promoting their new movie at the Venice Film Festival ... so it looks like he took advantage of the overseas work trip to find just the right moment to propose. Savvy move.

COMEDIAN DOUG STANHOPE ARRESTED ON IG LIVE?!!! We've Got Answers!

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MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

Comedian Doug Stanhope had fans on edge, thinking he’d been arrested on a live stream -- but TMZ has learned it's all just a false alarm ... and a little bit of role-playing.

Despite the dramatic online footage scene, the actor's not in trouble at all -- a Cochise County Sheriff's Office spokesperson tells TMZ Doug's Arizona home was used for a training mission by the county SWAT team ... and he gave them the full go-ahead to do so.

A spokesperson clarified when the training kicked off, nobody was home. But, Doug showed up during the final training scenario, asked to join as a role-player, and got the green light. It was all voluntary.

Joey Lawrence Hot on the Dancefloor w/ Melina Alves ... One Week After Separation

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GETTING *VERY* CLOSE
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Joey Lawrence got back on his feet days after the date his estranged wife says they separated ... hitting the dancefloor with Melina Alves just one week later.

The actor and the screenwriter -- whose alleged relationship has been heavily scrutinized recently -- hit Añejo Cantina and Grill, a Mexican food restaurant in Sherman Oaks, back in June ... and, TMZ's obtained video of their flirty interactions.

Check out the clip ... Joey and Melina hit the dancefloor, showing off their fancy footwork before locking in an embrace while swaying to the beat.

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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HAMMER TIME

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.