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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 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" -- 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

Here's a shirtless Jacob Elordi soaking up the sun with girlfriend Olivia Jade ... and the most interesting thing has to do with what's going on under his shorts.

The actor's got an obvious bulge in his green swim trunks ... and, frankly, it kind of looks like he's getting aroused.

Jacob's hitting an e-cigarette and boning up on Jean Cocteau's book, "The Art of Cinema" ... and there's a few more penis jokes we could make here but we're going to let you fill in the blanks.

"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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Raven-Symoné is heartbroken over the death of her dad, Christopher B. Pearman ... taking to IG to share a touching tribute in his memory.

The actress posted a sweet throwback photo of herself as a little girl in her dad's arms, alongside an unidentified woman ... writing in the caption Tuesday, "My life has been long and abundant. And the path I'm on started with a dream. Hope he is watching with a smile on his face…"

The former child star wrapped up her tribute with a hashtag of her dad's name, and added a dove emoji to symbolize peace and love.

John Amos, who led "Good Times" as patriarch James Evans, has died ... his son Kelly Christopher Amos announced.

Per John's son, the Emmy-nominated actor died of natural causes in Los Angeles back on Aug. 21.

He continued ... "It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned. He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor."

It's absolute chaos in Israel ... there was a deadly shooting in the streets only minutes before Iran launched a massive missile attack.

Video from near Tel Aviv shows gunshots ringing out in a suspected terror attack ... in which at least 6 people were killed and 9 more were wounded, according to preliminary reports.

Two gunmen reportedly began their rampage Tuesday at a light rail station ... opening fire after stepping off the train.