Paige VanZant Returning To Power Slap ... Competing In October!

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Power Slap's going international for the first time, and they're doin' it with some star power, 'cause TMZ Sports has learned Paige VanZant will compete on October 24 in Abu Dhabi!

30-year-old VanZant, one of the biggest stars in combat sports, will be one of the athletes holding down the Power Slap 9 card at Space 42 Arena in Abu Dhabi.

PS9 goes down the same week as UFC 308, headlined by Max Holloway vs. Ilia Topuria, all happening on "Fight Island."

Salvadore The Yoga Instructor In 'Couples Retreat' 'Memba Him?!

Puerto Rican actor and model Carlos Ponce was in his mid-30s when he played the hot, bulky yoga instructor -- Salvadore -- looking to rub his speedo against a group of traveling couples in the 2009 rom-com film "Couples Retreat."

Carlos shared the screen with Vince Vaughn as the Guitar Hero workin' hubby, Dave, Malin Akerman as Vince's wifey making renovations to their busy lives, Ronnie, Jason Bateman as the over methodical planner, Jason and Kristen Bell as Jason's wife who's trying to get pregnant, Cynthia.

Other cast-worthy mentions include Kristin Davis, Jon Favreau and Faizon Love.

Guess what he looks like now!

TIM WALZ I'm 'Friends With School Shooters' ... VP Debate Gaffe

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Huge gaffe at the Vice Presidential debate for Tim Walz ... during a discussion about school shootings he seemingly misspoke and said he's become pals with the shooters.

Check out the clip from Tuesday's debate with J.D. Vance ... Walz says "I've become friends with school shooters."

Kamala Harris' running mate was responding to a question about banning assault weapons.

Kanye West Sued Didn't Pay Me For Security Work ... Fired Me When I Complained

Kanye West stiffed a security guard out of his wages while he was keeping watch over Yeezy's multi-million dollar mansion in Malibu, and then handed the guy a pink slip when he made a fuss ... at least according to a new lawsuit.

Kanye is being sued by a man named Jonathan Monroe, who claims Ye hired him as a full-time security guard back in August 2021 and promised him $30 an hour to protect the Malibu home Kanye gutted during an ill-fated construction project.

According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Monroe claims he worked 36 to 50 hours a week until he was fired in October 2021, without being paid any of his wages.

Lana Del Rey Check Out My Wedding Ring ... Date With New Hubby!!!

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Lana Del Rey is super proud of her wedding ring ... showing off her new jewelry on a date with her alligator tour guide husband, Jeremy Dufrene.

The "Summertime Sadness" singer couldn't stop admiring her wedding ring Sunday while snuggling up to her new husband outside a restaurant in Louisiana.

Lana and Jeremy, who tied the knot Thursday in a ceremony at his airboat tour business HQ, sat down for a smoke break after breaking bread together ... and they appeared to snap a couple cute selfies on her phone.

'The Apprentice' Trailer Rejected by CBS & ABC on Debate Nights ... Too Controversial!!!

"The Apprentice" -- one of the most contentious and sought-after films of the year, depicting the life of a young Donald Trump -- is too spicy for some major TV networks ... at least during presidential and VP debates

Briarcliff Entertainment, the film's distributor, tells TMZ ... a 15-second advertisement for the film was rejected by both ABC and CBS from airing during debate nights.

CBS, which is hosting tonight's debate between Tim Walz and J.D. Vance, told Briarcliff the network doesn't feel comfortable promoting "The Apprentice" in the debate or during national news -- but is open to advertising the film during other parts of the day.

'Big Fat Liar' Mansion Available to Rent for $135K!!! 'Memba the Pool Prank???

The Hollywood Hills estate featured heavily in "Big Fat Liar" has hit the market ... with a rental price that's pretty hefty.

TMZ has learned ... the abode -- where Paul Giamatti's character, Marty Wolf, called home in the 2002 comedy flick -- is now available to rent for a whopping $135K a month. While that may sound like a big fat sum, the home's amenities justify the jaw-dropping price tag.

Not only does the house boast 7 bedrooms, 11 baths and 12,000 square feet of living space,  it also features a 6-car garage, an oversized landscaped patio, and a luxury fire pit that overlooks a 270-degree view, from downtown L.A. to the Pacific Ocean.

Von Miller Handed 4 Game Suspension ... For Violating NFL's Personal Conduct Policy

Buffalo Bills defensive end Von Miller was just suspended for four games ... after the NFL says he violated the league's Personal Conduct Policy.

Miller -- who won't be paid for the next month while on suspension -- will be eligible for reinstatement on October 28 ... following the team's matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

While it's unclear exactly what led to the suspension of the 35-year-old future Hall of Famer, the punishment comes almost a year after authorities issued an arrest warrant for Miller for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman -- later identified as his GF.

Anna Kendrick New Movie About 'Dating Game Killer' ... See My First Trailer!!!

Anna Kendrick is starring in and directing a new movie about "Dating Game Killer" Rodney Alcala ... and she just released the first trailer, and it's super interesting.

The movie is called "Woman of The Hour" and it's coming to Netflix later this month ... with Anna playing Cheryl Bradshaw, the woman who Alcala won a date with in a 1978 episode of the classic game show.

Cheryl infamously bailed on the date with Alcala after actually meeting him, because she found him to be "creepy" ... and years later, a California jury found Alcala had been on a killing spree before his TV debut.

TMZ TV HOT TAKES DIDDY'S LEGAL DREAM TEAM ... Britney Spears, Pete Rose

Diddy is assembling a legal dream team, Britney Spears is recalling a near accident and Pete Rose is being remembered ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

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First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles explain why Diddy is beefing up his legal team in an effort to get out of jail.

Rich Homie Quan Died From Fentanyl Overdose ... Other Drugs Involved Too

Rich Homie Quan died from a toxic mix of several different drugs, including fentanyl ... TMZ has learned.

According to the Fulton County Medical Examiner in Georgia, the late rapper died from the combined effects of fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine and promethazine ... and his death is being ruled an accident.

The Medical Examiner's report, obtained by TMZ, also notes Rich Homie Quan showed no signs of trauma when his body was found dead and examined.

Jacob Elordi Chillin' With Olivia Jade ... Under Sunny Skies In Paradise

Here's a shirtless Jacob Elordi soaking up the sun with girlfriend Olivia Jade ... and the actor is showing off his great physique.

Jacob was kicking back in his swimming trunks on a chaise lounge next to his main squeeze, Olivia, who was wearing a bikini and lying back on her own recliner.

Jacob's hitting an e-cigarette and boning up on Jean Cocteau's book, "The Art of Cinema." Seems like he might be gearing up for another movie role.

'Stranger Things' Brett Gelman I Don't Want War!!! Hopes Israel-Iran Conflict Doesn't Escalate

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"Stranger Things" star Brett Gelman has been consistently vocal about his support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas in Gaza -- and he's equally outspoken on his stance regarding Israel’s tensions with Iran and Lebanon.

We caught up with the actor at LAX Tuesday just before Iran launched rockets at Tel Aviv in Israel ... and while he says he doesn’t believe war is the solution, he’s confident that when push comes to shove, Israel is more than capable of defending itself and its people.

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He characterizes Israel's military actions as acts of defense, rather than offense as some suggest.

Pete Rose Died From Heart Disease ... Coroner Says

MLB legend Pete Rose died from heart disease ... officials announced Tuesday.

According to the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner in Nevada ... the official cause of death for Rose was determined as hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Rose had also been battling diabetes mellitus, officials added.

Diddy Allegedly Sexually Abused 9-Year-Old Boy ... Accusers' Attorney Claims

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12:12 PM PT -- One of Diddy's attorneys, Erica Wolff, tells TMZ … "As Mr. Combs’ legal team has emphasized, he cannot address every meritless allegation in what has become a reckless media circus. That said, Mr. Combs emphatically and categorically denies as false and defamatory any claim that he sexually abused anyone, including minors. He looks forward to proving his innocence and vindicating himself in court, where the truth will be established based on evidence, not speculation."

Diddy is about to be hit with lawsuits for sexual assault and abuse, and a Houston-based law firm representing 120 accusers is telling some of their stories for the first time ... including allegations Diddy sexually abused a 9-year-old boy.

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Attorney Tony Buzbee says a wave of lawsuits will be filed against Diddy in the next 30 days, including from an accuser who claims he was only 9 years old when Diddy and others sexually abused him at the Bad Boy Records studio in New York City.

'American Pickers' Star Frank Fritz Dead at 60 Complications From Stroke, Costar by Side

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12:09 PM PT -- A rep for Frank Fritz tells TMZ … he died from the effects of a stroke he had several years ago -- and he had Crohn’s disease for decades, which may have played a role.

Frank was in a Quad Cities hospice facility (on the Iowa-Illinois border) and was surrounded by friends, including Mike Wolfe, when he passed.

"American Pickers" star Frank Fritz has died ... his longtime costar and friend, Mike Wolfe, confirmed.

Fritz's costar posted on social media Tuesday, sharing the tragic news with fans ... confirming the reality TV veteran died Monday evening.

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He wrote ... "It’s with a broken heart that I share with all of you that Frank passed away last night. I’ve [known] Frank for more then half my life and what you’ve seen on TV has always been what I have seen, a dreamer who was just as sensitive as he was funny. The same off camera as he was on, Frank had a way of reaching the hearts of so many by just being himself."