GYPSY ROSE BLANCHARD FACETIMING YOUNG BOY W/ RARE ILLNESS ... Sweet Side In Check!

Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s engulfed in her fair share of drama ... but she’s hitting pause on all that to lend her support to a young boy battling a rare illness.

A mom named April has been sharing TikToks of Gypsy FaceTiming with her young son, Luis, who’s battling Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) with tumors in his eye, cheek, and spine -- with no cure in sight.

April was all heart-eyed about Gypsy's sweet side ... making it clear in her caption she'd been spreading good vibes all around, and is a total ray of sunshine for her son.

Matthew Perry No Link To 'Ketamine Queen' ... Her Lawyer Claims

Jasveen Sangha, who federal prosecutors allege is a drug dealer known as the "Ketamine Queen," has NO association with Matthew Perry, despite being charged in connection with his death ... at least according to her attorney.

Mark Geragos' firm is representing Sangha and he went on the "Today" show Wednesday morning and tried to distance Sangha from the late "Friends" actor, who died from a ketamine overdose.

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When asked how Sangha linked up with Matthew in the first place, Geragos vehemently denied they were ever connected, saying point blank ... "She isn't connected to Matthew Perry at all."

Naomi Campbell & Anna Wintour Take Digs At Each Other ... At NYC Fashion Awards Show

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9:26 AM PT -- Naomi Campbell was not late to Tuesday evening's Harlem's Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards, despite Anna Wintour's dig ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to Naomi tell TMZ ... the supermodel arrived at the time she was instructed to by the event's producers. We're told it was Anna who moved up the presentation slot ... since the Vogue editor wanted to make her way to the US Open.

AW did end up at the tennis tournament ... and was photographed having a nice time with the other attendees.

Naomi didn't know why Anna left early ... but we're told the model clocked the fashion guru's exit and was disappointed by it -- prompting her to make her own shady remark onstage.

NC wasn't just pissed about Anna snubbing her ... she was also upset about the designers who were putting on a show that night and wouldn't get to impress AW.

Naomi Campbell and Anna Wintour got into a catfight of sorts during an NYC fashion show ... with the two legends dissing each other onstage in front of a packed audience.

It was the supermodel versus the Vogue editor at Tuesday night's Harlem's Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards -- and it all started with Anna stepping up to the podium onstage to needle Naomi for being tardy to the party.

Anna told the crowd, “I am a very punctual person, and I have the honor of presenting tonight to someone who is often late.” Of course, Anna was referring to Naomi ... and Wintour got so fed up with the lack of punctuality she eventually left.

French Rape Trial Husband Accused of Participating in Rape of Wife ... In Addition to Inviting Others to Rape Her

The French man accused of inviting dozens of men to rape his wife while he filmed -- allegedly participated in the act as well ... this according to prosecutors in France.

Dominique Pelicot -- who is on trial for allegedly filming 20,000 clips of his wife being raped by 83 men in multiple occurrences over the course of several years -- is also accused of filming himself raping his drugged wife with three other men, the Daily Mail reports.

Prosecutors say Pelicot directed other men in most of the clips ... though they claim there are multiple videos of Pelicot himself actively participating in the rape of his wife, Gisele.

Louisville Porch Pooper More 'Packages' on Doorstep ... Two More #2s!!!

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SOMETHING STINKS...
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The Louisville porch pooper's clearly on a high-fiber diet ... 'cause he struck two more times since going viral late last week.

According to Wave News -- a local outlet -- the homeowner, speaking on condition of anonymity, says the repeat reliever hit his porch two more times for a late-night dump over the long weekend ... bringing the total #2s to six.

The first of these most recent incidents occurred on September 1 ... and, the homeowner told the outlet he's taking matters into his own hands -- putting out cat litter and loud sonic speakers to scare the man off.

GLEN POWELL Touchdown As Chad Powers!!!🏈

Glen Powell's on fire -- not just in Hollywood but on the field too -- showing out as he filmed his new sports TV comedy, "Chad Powers."

The actor's stepping into the cleats of Oregon Ducks college quarterback Russ Holliday -- and you can see him stretching out before the cameras roll in Atlanta ... featuring him dodging Georgia Bulldogs defenders and charging toward a winning touchdown.

These scenes are all about reliving his character’s glory days, with Glen rocking a youthful mullet, compared to the shaggier look he’s been sporting on other filming days.

Johnny Gaudreau's Wife Emotional Note To Late NHL Star ... On Third Anniversary

Johnny Gaudreau's wife is commemorating their third wedding anniversary with a truly heartbreaking message ... just days after the NHL star and his brother tragically passed away.

"I never post this much but John deserves it," Meredith said on Instagram on Wednesday. "3 years ago today I became yours forever. One of the best days of my life, including the night we got engaged and the days we brought our babies into the world."

Meredith -- who shared pictures of their ceremony and honeymoon with the emotional note -- explained she knew from the moment she met the Columbus Blue Jackets star she would end up being his wife ... and their relationship only got better as time went on.

Argentina Biker Collision 4 Dirt-Bike Pile-Up in Race Caught on Video

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A dirt bike race in Argentina caused quite the calamity ... a stuck bike resulted in multiple collisions during the competition -- though organizers say riders only sustained minor injuries.

Video shows how the crash at Enduro del Invierno in Mar del Plata, Argentina went down ... beginning after one moto rider got himself and his bike stuck in beach sand -- and he frantically waves to keep other racers from plowing into him.

A few bikers just barely miss the competitor ... before one runs right through rider and bike alike.

Charles Barkley WNBA's Fumbling W/ Caitlin Clark ... Thanks To Players' 'Petty Jealousness'

Charles Barkley believes Caitlin Clark is being grossly mistreated by her fellow WNBA players so far in her career ... and he's chalking it all up to "petty jealousness."

The Chuckster teed off on the current state of the W during an interview with Bill Simmons this week ... claiming despite all Clark has done for the organization, her peers are dropping the ball by being grade-A haters.

"These ladies, and I'm a WNBA fan, they cannot have f***ed this Caitlin Clark thing up any worse if they tried," the Hall of Famer said.

Orlando Police Department Sued Over-The-Top SWAT Raid For Bogus Child Porn Claims ... Florida Couple Claims

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1:55 PM PT -- The Orlando Police Department tells TMZ ... "While OPD is unable to comment on this case, due to pending litigation, it is important to note that cases of this nature do not always lead to criminal charges."

OPD says they take "all tips and allegations of child abuse seriously" and "investigators assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) act within the full force of the law to ensure the safety of vulnerable and exploited children."

Cops add ... "Search warrants, which are reviewed by an independent judge for probable cause, are an important tool used by investigators to determine whether or not the evidence incriminates or exonerates the accused."

A couple in Florida is suing the Orlando Police Department for what they say was a bogus SWAT raid at their home, stemming from false allegations of child porn ... and they say cops kept their baby for hours in a soiled diaper.

According to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Christian and Laurie Ann Campbell claim OPD raided their home back in August 2020 based on false info that they were child molesters.

TMZ obtained video of the raid, and there's a massive police response ... and the sheer number of officers involved here is almost comical.

Katy Perry Dr. Luke Is 1 of Many I Worked With!!!

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Katy Perry has defended her decision to involve Dr. Luke in her upcoming album ... noting the music producer was one of many to help bring the new project to life.

The singer was asked to address the controversy on Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast after fans called her out for working with him again ... after his lengthy legal battle with Kesha -- who infamously accused DL of rape and abuse years ago.

For the record, Dr. Luke has vehemently denied the allegations and even sued Kesha for defamation. Luke and Kesha agreed on a settlement last year.

'The Bachelorette' Season Finale Jenn Tran Starts Crying ... After Devin Strader Kicks Her To The Curb

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Tuesday's season finale of "The Bachelorette" had a disastrous conclusion as Jenn Tran broke down in tears as she described how she was ultimately dumped by her suitor Devin Strader.

The drama unfolded when Tran came out onstage and sat down with host Jesse Palmer for ABC's 3-hour Bachelorette finale – after JP announced to the audience there was no happy ending in this love story.

Tran described what happened, saying after she and Strader had gotten engaged in Hawaii, she felt as if it was the happiest time in her life.

Donald Trump Sometimes Regret My Social Posts ... After Oral Sex Reposts

Donald Trump's sharing some cyber regrets ... admitting he sometimes wishes he didn't post a few of the more brutal "truths" to social media -- but, it ain't very often.

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The Republican nominee for president sat down for an interview on Lex Fridman's podcast Tuesday ... and, Lex asked him if he ever thinks twice about firing off some of his raw thoughts on Truth Social.

DJT replies he does have some regrets ... but, only every once in a while. So, don't think for a sec 45's rethinking every controversial tweet -- or Truths, as posts on Truth Social (the site he owns) are called.

Rachael Ray Fans Concerned for Her Health After Appearing to Slur Words in New Vid

Rachael Ray is sparking concern for her health after seeming to slur her words in a new video shared on social media.

The TV chef shared a clip from her show, "Rachael Ray in Tuscany," on Instagram Monday, where she opened up about the time she nearly killed late singer Tony Bennett during one memorable dinner ... blaming her overzealous cleaning style for causing the crooner to slip and fall.

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Despite the captivating tale, fans were preoccupied with her speaking style in the clip ... as Rachael appeared to struggle to get the story out, with many of her words slurring together.

Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper All Aboard The Love Boat

Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper are living it up on a yacht off the coast of Italy ... and they're mixing romance with family time.

The actor and supermodel are floating around the Mediterranean on a big boat ... lathering each other up with sun tan oil and packing on the PDA with hugs and kisses.

Gigi and Bradley don't have the yacht all to themselves though ... his 7-year-old daughter Lea De Seine was onboard too ... Bradley co-parents her with Russian model Irina Shayk.

The three amigos shared a banana boat ride together, with Lea up front, Gigi in the middle and Bradley acting as the caboose.

Bradley soaked up the sun in some olive green swim trunks and Gigi showed off her runway-ready figure in a skimpy black and white bikini.

There were a few smooches and warm embraces on the deck ... but they didn't go full "Titanic."

The couple tooled around in a smaller boat too, and Gigi took a dip to cool off.

Who says summer's over?!?

Barstool's Dave Portnoy I'd 'Never' Run For Political Office ... Actually Want To Help!!!

His nickname might be El Presidente, but don't expect to see Dave Portnoy on a ballot anytime soon ... 'cause the Barstool Sports founder says there's a ZERO percent chance he ever runs for political office.

Portnoy -- who is passionate about his views on social media -- was asked about the possibility of getting into government on the most recent episode of "The Resilient Life" with Ryan Manion ... and despite admitting he's entertained the idea in the past, he's adamant that's as far as he'll go.

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"Never," Portnoy said. "I've thought about it. I get so mad, but I'm a firm believer you can get a lot more done not in political office."