Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese Sky-High Ticket Prices ... For Rookie Rematch

If you wanna watch Caitlin Clark take on Angel Reese in-person later Friday ... ya better have some deep pockets -- 'cause TMZ Sports has learned tickets prices for the big contest are SOARING.

A rep for Gametime -- an app that helps fans find last-minute tix -- tells us that as of Thursday afternoon, the average price to get into Wintrust Arena for the Indiana vs. Chicago tilt was $1,045!!!

To get a premium seat, the official says it could run you all the way up $2,013!!

Guess Who This Kid On A Boat Turned Into!

Before this blonde boy on a boat turned into an actor and was belting it out with his guitar, he was just growing up in Vancouver, British Columbia, looking after his three younger siblings and striving to be a child star!

A couple of his big movies date back to the mid-2000s including "The Seeker: The Dark Rising" with Christopher Eccleston and "Race to Witch Mountain" with Dwayne Johnson, but if you're not big on movies maybe you've heard some of his catchy country tunes like "Let Me Be Your Whiskey."

Can you guess who he is?

Leah Remini I'm Getting Divorced

Leah Remini says she and her husband are waving the white flag on their marriage ... deciding a divorce is in their best interest.

The actress announced Thursday she and her actor husband, Angelo Pagán, are getting divorced after 28 years together and 21 years of marriage.

Leah says a lot of thought and care went into their decision to pull the plug ... and she says they realized they had changed as individuals and they're tired of playing roles that don't fit them anymore.

Artem Chigvintsev Alleged Victim Cooperating ... Cops Want To Know If There's Violent History

The alleged victim in the Artem Chigvintsev domestic violence case is cooperating with police ... and we're told investigators want to see if there's a history of domestic violence here.

A rep for the Napa County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... the alleged victim has so far been open to talking with investigators, and cops want more time to speak with the person about what happened.

Cops spoke to the alleged victim when officers arrived at the scene ... where they arrested the "Dancing With The Stars" pro for felony corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant. We're told in order to make a felony arrest, the injury had to be visible.

Brooke Schofield I'm Back On Podcast With Tana ... After Racist Tweet Backlash

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Brooke Schofield says she's teaming back up with Tana Mongeau for their podcast ... after taking a hiatus following outrage over resurfaced racist social media posts.

We got Brooke at the Montage in Beverly Hills on Thursday and she told our photog she was getting ready to film the 'Cancelled' podcast with Tana.

It's a pretty shocking return ... just a few weeks ago Tana ditched Brooke and went solo after her podcast partner's old racist posts reared their ugly head.

Artem Chigvintsev Paramedics Called to Home, But Someone Called Them Off

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3:01 PM PT -- According to county records, Artem Chigvintsev was released at 2:18 PM PT.

We now know how the alarm was sounded when someone at Artem Chigvintsev's home called 911.

Sources connected to the investigation tell TMZ ... a call came in around 8:30 AM, reporting a "medical emergency" at the home. It's unclear who made the call.

TMZ TV HOT TAKES J Lo and Ben's Divorce Judge ... Alexis Bellino, Tom Brady

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's divorce judge has a family connection to both of them, Alexis Bellino has a wedding to plan, and Tom Brady has some TV restrictions ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

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First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Babcock break down the six degrees of separation between J Lo, Ben, Alex Rodriguez and the judge overseeing the Bennifer divorce.

'Love Is Blind' Stacy Snyder Surprise, I'm Queer!!!

Stacy Snyder is sharing her truth ... coming out as queer, and possibly showing off her new girlfriend.

The "Love Is Blind" alum publicly came out in a social media post Wednesday ... a video which ends with her kissing a woman.

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Stacy, who got engaged to Izzy Zapata on "Love Is Blind" season 5, captioned her post ... "Surprise!" and included a rainbow flag.

'Star Trek's LeVar Burton Space Exploration Is Dangerous But Vital ... Applauds Astronauts Stuck in Space

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IT'S A KOBAYASHI MARU!!!
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"Star Trek" star LeVar Burton is shutting down speculation there were not enough safety precautions in place for the mission that left astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore stuck in space ... clarifying these pros knew the risks.

We caught up with the "Reading Rainbow" host in Los Angeles Thursday, and LeVar explained space exploration is inherently risky ... and every potential problem can't be anticipated, and things often don't go according to plan.

The astronauts are now stuck on the International Space Station until 2025 after technical issues shut down their return flight.

Travis Kelce Brings Up Taylor At Chiefs Event ... Quips About Love!!!

The Chiefs' season officially kicks off in a week, but Taylor Swift is still clearly all over Travis Kelce's mind ... 'cause at a media event previewing K.C.'s 2024 squad, he made a quip about his love for his girlfriend.

The tight end uttered the comment Wednesday night while on-stage with Patrick Mahomes and a few other Chiefs stars ... at the team's annual Kickoff Luncheon at the Loews Kansas City Hotel.

As the host of the event -- the voice of the Chiefs, Mitch Holthus -- talked about how much love he had for everyone on the stage ... Mahomes and Kelce returned the favor with I Love Yous of their own.

JACK WHITE HEADS UP, TRUMP CAMPAIGN ... Lawsuit Incoming Over Music Use

Jack White’s fired up and taking aim at Donald Trump’s campaign team ... joining a chorus of enraged musicians ready to sue over their tunes being hijacked by the former president.

The White Stripes singer warned Trump’s team a forthcoming lawsuit from his side would add to the "5 thousand others" ... alongside a now-deleted X clip of the Republican nominee walking along to the tune "Seven Nation Army," shared by Trump’s Deputy Director of Communications Margo Martin.

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Jack made it clear on IG he wasn't having it, writing, “Oh....Don’t even think about using my music you fascists.” He even threw in a sarcastic "have a great day at work today Margo Martin."

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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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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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.