Kristin Cavallari Choked Up Discussing Split With Mark Estes .... Age Was A Factor

Kristin Cavallari is going into detail about her split with Mark Estes, saying age was a factor while getting choked up at one point.

The 37-year-old reality star discussed why she broke up with 24-year-old Estes after dating for 7 months on Tuesday's episode of her "Let's Be Honest" podcast.

Kristin kicked things off by telling her listeners it had nothing to do with cheating or being mean, noting that Mark was always sweet and supportive.

WNBA Star Cameron Brink Sorry, Simps ... I'm Engaged!!!

Congrats are in order for WNBA star Cameron Brink -- the L.A. Sparks rookie just announced she's going to get married!!

The ballin' beauty shared the big news on Monday ... posting several pics of her longtime boyfriend, Ben Felter, getting on one knee and popping the question in front of the Eiffel Tower during their recent trip to Paris.

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Naturally ... she said, "Yes in every lifetime 🤍♾️."

Report: Shelby Daniele College Track Star Died Of Brain Aneurysm

Shelby Daniele -- the college track and field star who died suddenly at 23 years old last month -- passed away from a brain aneurysm ... her close friend's dad said.

Brian Brandenburg -- whose daughter, Eva, committed to Cal Poly this year in large part because of Shelby -- revealed the sad news in an emotional post on his Facebook page.

"The young lady that was the driving force in Eva's decision to run Track at Cal Poly, Shelby Daniele, passed away last night of a brain aneurism (sic)," he wrote. "Completely heartbreaking."

Actor Ken Page Dead at 70 ... Known For Voicing Oogie Boogie

Ken Page, a veteran voice actor and Broadway star, has died ... TMZ has learned.

Ken's rep, Lance Kirkland, tells TMZ ... the 'Nightmare Before Christmas' actor passed away "very peacefully" in his home in St. Louis Monday. We're told Ken sat down in his chair and passed away in his sleep.

Kirkland continues ... "He was a beautiful, talented man who was larger than life. Ken was loved and adored by so many and will be missed so much."

Escaped Rhino Kills Biker In India Wild Chase On Camera!!!

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An escaped rhino in India went full beast mode ... charging at a biker and leaving him dead in a terrifying rampage.

The whole wild scene was caught on camera -- the massive rhino casually gets free from the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam’s Morigaon district Sunday, spots a man on a motor-bike identified as Saddam Hussain (different spelling, weird coincidence) rolling up, and charges straight for him.

It's a pretty distressing sight ... Hussain hops off his bike and makes a desperate dash into an open field, trying to escape this hefty beast -- but he didn’t stand a chance.

Angelina Jolie Signs 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Poster ... Can't Escape Brad!!!

"Brangelina" might be long gone ... but Angelina Jolie’s still keeping the "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" hype alive for die-hard fans, despite being on very bitter terms with her ex.

The actress was hyping up her new move "Maria" at the New York Film Festival Monday night, where she stopped to sign a poster for the 2005 flick that kicked off her romance with Brad Pitt -- even though they've been locked in a messy divorce battle since 2016.

Angelina didn’t seem too thrilled about signing that poster -- and honestly, who can blame her? The poster was rolled up, so she didn’t have to take a trip down memory lane to happier times, or even look at Brad’s face.

Thailand Bus Tragedy 23 People Die In Bus Blaze ... Kids, Teachers Were Passengers

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Twenty-three people were killed Tuesday in Thailand when a school bus exploded in flames with many children inside, according to police.

The large bus was transporting 40 passengers -- a combination of students and teachers -- when tragedy struck as they traveled along the outskirts of Bangkok on a field trip, cops said.

Check out the video showing the bus after it turned into a fireball, with smoke billowing, leaving nearly two dozen dead and scores more injured. All the deceased have reportedly been identified.

Jimmy Carter Is 100 Happy Birthday, Mr. President!!!

Jimmy Carter's milestone birthday is one worth extra celebration ... the former president's 100th birthday makes history as he becomes the longest living prez.

The longtime politician turned 100 on Tuesday ... after spending the last 19 months in hospice care. He is the only U.S. President to live to 100.

Carter served as the 39th president of the United States after previously serving as the 76th governor of Georgia. The former president has always been dedicated to service ... whether it was his time in the Navy or his volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity.

Pete Rose Dead At 83

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6:55 PM PT -- Major League Baseball released a statement following the passing of Pete Rose ... extending their condolences to Rose's family, friends and friends "who admired his greatness, grit and determination on the field of play."

MLB legend Pete Rose has died at the age of 83, TMZ Sports has learned.

Rose, Major League Baseball's hit king, passed away earlier today at his home in Las Vegas ... where he was found by a family member.

Livvy Dunne Cheers On Paul Skenes In One-Of-A-Kind Boots!!!

Livvy Dunne rocked a fitting accessory to watch her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, finish off his one-of-a-kind rookie season ... a pair of one-of-a-kind boots!

The feet heat -- which Dunne sported to cheer on the Pirates ace in his 2024-25 finale against the Yankees on Saturday -- featured a white Skenes Pittsburgh jersey on a pair of white Cowboy boots ... and TMZ Sports has learned Jessica Martini made them by hand.

The artist tells us she just recently came up with the idea for the footwear after leaving her tech consulting job ... and after she was able to make some pairs for the wives of MLB All-Stars Aaron Nola and Will Smith earlier this season, she reached out to Dunne to see if the LSU gymnast would want some of her own to cheer on her man.

Guess Who This Lil' Girl With Her Ice Cream Turned Into!

Before this lil' cutie in her fancy hat turned into an Australian-American actress, she was just growing up in Brisbane with her three siblings and dreaming of seeing herself on the big screen one day!

She first got her start in television on the Australian fantasy teen drama "H20: Just Add Water," however in 2011 she cemented herself as a worldwide star landing the role as Rebekah on "The Vampire Diaries."

From her success, she's used her platform for advocacy like raising money for Boston Children's Hospital and running the New York City Marathon.

Can you guess who she is? 

Travis Kelce WAGS DON'T HAVE TO GO TO ALL OUR GAMES ... Resurfaced Clip Amid Taylor's Absences

More proof Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are totally fine despite her glaring absence from his last two NFL games ... he's never expected his girlfriend to attend every contest, and even said so himself.

Travis voiced his expectations for his girlfriend in an interview back in 2016, and now the clip is resurfacing in light of Taylor being MIA at Chiefs games for two straight NFL Sundays.

In the clip, Travis tells WhoSay ... "If you're dating a professional athlete, I do not believe, at least for me, that you have to go to all the games."

Sarah Hyland Sued You Owe Me 'Modern Family' Money ... Ex-Manager Wants 10% Cut

Sarah Hyland is cutting out her former manager from his cut of her "Modern Family" paychecks ... at least according to a new lawsuit.

The "Modern Family" star is being sued by Richard Konigsberg, who claims he served as her personal and professional manager for 15 years and helped her land her breakthrough role on the hit sitcom.

In the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Richard says Sarah unceremoniously fired him in April in what he believes is an attempt to get out of paying him his 10% commission on a couple lucrative projects he helped Sarah land.

Diddy Assembles Legal Dream Team For New Bail Attempt ... Could 3rd Time Be the Charm???

Diddy is once again trying to get himself released on bond, 2 weeks after he was arrested ... and we're told he's building a powerhouse legal team to try to make it a reality.

New court documents show the rap mogul's lawyer filed to appeal the most recent order denying him bond ... the appeal will be his 3rd formal attempt to secure his release from behind bars as he awaits trial.

Sources close to Diddy tell TMZ ... the rapper has added 2 more attorneys -- Anthony Ricco and Alexandra Shapiro -- to the legal team working on his highly publicized criminal case. (For those wondering, Alexandra is not related to famed defense attorney Robert Shapiro).

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Jussie Smollett is talking Lee Daniels, Kristin Cavallari is single and Dikembe Mutombo is being remembered ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

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First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles break down Jussie's comments on "Empire" creator Lee.

Rob Schneider Mutombo Post Draws Backlash For Promoting Anti-Vax Stance

Rob Schneider was one of millions to share their condolences following Dikembe Mutombo's death ... but his tribute to the legend stuck out in particular -- as he used the tragic news to push his anti-vax stance.

The comedian went to X to mourn Mutombo's passing on Monday ... starting it off by saying, "Rest in Peace..."

Many wish he would've just left it at that ... as the rest of his post -- which quoted a video Mutombo made in 2021 to promote the Covid vaccine -- speculated if getting the jab had anything to do with the former All-Star's death.