Josh Flagg In Escrow on Charlie Puth's $14 Million Beverly Hills Home

Josh Flagg is close to adding a new property to his ever-growing real estate portfolio ... TMZ has learned he's close to scooping up Charlie Puth’s $14 million Beverly Hills pad.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … The "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" star is under contract to purchase the singer-songwriter's 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom abode ...  located in the wealthy Trousdale Estates neighborhood.

The real estate investor is close to nabbing this hot property under the radar, as we're told the deal is an off-market transaction. Though, it’s currently unclear what Josh offered to pay Charlie for the residence.

TMZ TV HOT TAKES DIDDY MOCKS PASSED OUT DJ AT PARTY ... Hannah Smith, NFL's Saleh

Diddy's looking bad in another resurfaced video, a reality TV star is dealing with legal issues and the New York Jets are making a head coaching change ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

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First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles break down a resurfaced video of Diddy mocking an unconscious DJ at a party back in the day ... and what it means for his criminal case and mounting lawsuits.

Cassie Toughing it Through Dubai Gig With Diddy, Months Before Their 2018 Split

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Cassie was pushing through with Diddy during their tough years together ... making it seem like all was well in their relationship while onstage with him in Dubai -- before finally calling it quits.

TMZ obtained this clip of Cassie playing along with Diddy during his first-ever Dubai performance in April 2018, and you can see she was doing her best as the rapper performed "I Need a Girl (Part 2)" at the opening night of the now-closed Gotha Nightclub.

On the surface, the pair looked happy, with Cassie glowing as she busted out some moves. She got up close to share a hug with him before making her move way to the edge of the stage.

Justin Timberlake Postpones Concert Over 'Injury' ... 'I'm So Disappointed'

Justin Timberlake is no longer performing in New Jersey Tuesday evening ... the singer has canceled his upcoming concert due to an injury.

The NSYNC alum posted the disappointing news on Instagram ... mere hours before he was set to take the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Sources close to JT tell TMZ there was a doctor present last night to examine an unspecified ankle injury.

Carole Baskin Used Big Cat Rescue Funds to Purchase $895K Home/Office

Carole Baskin bought a home late last year ... with funds from her Big Cat Rescue org ... TMZ has learned.

Carole and her husband Howard got the Odessa, FL house for $895,000. The deed, obtained by TMZ, lists Big Cat Rescue as the property owner. There is no mortgage evident from the deed, so it appears the property was purchased outright with Big Cat Rescue funds.

BCR is a charitable org and Carole is the CEO. Carole tells TMZ, she bought the place after she and Howard sold their sanctuary/headquarters and moved the cats to the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas.

Melania Trump Donald's Warm, Fun ... He Makes Me Laugh!!!

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Melania Trump's got nothing but nice things to say about her husband ... she says he has a great personality and is funny.

The former First Lady went on Fox News and was asked if she could share anything about Donald Trump that people don't know ... and her answer was interesting.

Melania says DT is a super great guy ... describing him as warm and fun ... two adjectives lots of folks don't necessarily associate with our former Commander in Chief.

Aurora Mayor To Donald Trump Our City Is Safe, Not Some 'War Zone' ... Spare Us The Gang BS!!!

The mayor of Aurora, Colorado is pushing back on Donald Trump ahead of the former president's campaign rally in town ... saying Trump's assessment of immigration issues in the city is way overblown.

Trump's campaign called Aurora a "war zone" in a Tuesday statement announcing Friday's rally ... claiming an influx of migrants is bringing chaos and fear to the city, with a Venezuelan gang terrorizing apartment complexes and forcing locals to flee their homes.

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The campaign announcement makes it sound like Trump's going to keep fanning the flames and paint Aurora as a once-promising city besieged by dangerous migrants ... but the town's top elected official says, not so fast.

Mike Coffman, Aurora's Republican Mayor, said in a statement ... "The reality is that the concerns about Venezuelan gang activity have been grossly exaggerated."

Viral videos from back in August showing armed gang members allegedly taking over entire apartment complexes in Aurora -- part of the Denver metro area -- became a big talking point during the Trump campaign ... but Coffman says the situation is not as dire as Trump makes it seem.

Coffman says, "The incidents were limited to several apartment complexes in this city of more than 400,000 residents."

Despite the fact check, Coffman is welcoming Trump with open arms, and Coffman wants to use the visit as "an opportunity to show him and the nation that Aurora is a considerably safe city -- not a city overrun by Venezuelan gangs."

A source tells TMZ ... Coffman's office has NOT had contact with Trump's camp yet, but the Mayor's offer to show Trump around town and give DT a police briefing still stands. For the moment ... the only coordinating has been for security.

Mayor Coffman has no plans to attend the rally, we're told.

The rally's Friday ... and it will be interesting to see if Trump tones down the anti-immigrant rhetoric.

'The Office' Star Jenna Fischer Details Breast Cancer Battle

"The Office" star Jenna Fischer has opened up for the first time about her breast cancer battle ... sharing she's now cancer-free after going through surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.

The actress felt inspired to share her story for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, posting on IG Tuesday with a big smile and rocking her "patchy pixie" cut, revealing all about her diagnosis of stage 1 triple-positive breast cancer back in December 2023.

Jenna opened up about her tough treatment journey -- starting with a lumpectomy to remove the tumor in January, then diving into 12 rounds of chemo in February, and wrapping it up with 3 weeks of radiation in June.

Melania Trump Donald Made First Move ... While on a Date With Another Woman!!!

Melania Trump is recalling the first time her now-husband, Donald, made a pass at her ... revealing 45 went about the flirtation in an unconventional way.

The former First Lady shared the memory in her memoir, titled "Melania," confessing Donald approached her at a 1998 Fashion Week party ... while on a date with someone else.

As Melania put it ... the former prez made his way over to her at the industry event, even though he was escorted by an "attractive blonde woman" that evening.

Anderson .Paak Soaking Up Purple Rain ☔ Inside Prince Airbnb

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Anderson .Paak has found the perfect pad to house his musical genius -- Prince's "Purple Rain" house-turned-Airbnb in Minneapolis!!!

The Grammy Award winner and a few pals got the grand tour exploring the Purple Rain House on Monday, where he did everything short of purifying himself in the waters of the bathroom spa.

AP couldn't resist banging on the drums and keys -- and you gotta think how ill it would be if he and The Purple One were able to engage in a jam session.

Diddy Rape Accuser's Ex Claims She Offered 'Bribe' ... $3 Mil If You Back My Story

Diddy's latest accuser -- who's suing him for allegedly raping her and recording it -- tried to get her now-ex-boyfriend to corroborate her claim by paying him 7-figures, according to the ex ... TMZ has learned.

Thalia Graves is suing Diddy and his head of security, Joseph Sherman, for allegedly raping her back in 2001 -- and in the suit, she says she was dating one of Diddy's employees who was shown a video of the alleged incident.

However, TMZ has seen a November 2023 text exchange between Thalia and the man who was her BF, and in it, she reveals she's planning to sue Diddy "because he's the one that has the money."

Rihanna I'm Seeing Red ... This Is What You Came For

Rihanna's turning up the heat in her new clothing drop ... looking absolutely savage in a red hot set of underwear from her latest Savage X Diesel collab.

RiRi's clothing line worked with Diesel on new lingerie, and she's showing off the goods ... with a heavy emphasis on fishnets.

Rihanna's modeling a few of her new offerings ... with a foiled fishnet bustier up top, and a foiled fishnet string bikini panty down below.

Tekashi 6ix9ine I'm Squeaky Clean, Trouble Finds Me!!! Not Worried About Deal Clause

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Tekashi 6ix9ine isn't sweatin' the fine print in his new record deal ... which requires the rapper to stay out of trouble to keep his payday.

We caught up with the musical artist on "TMZ Live" Tuesday, where he explained why the special clause in his new contract doesn't have him worried. As he put it ...  he views himself as a "squeaky clean" individual -- and trouble just happens to find him "all the time."

At the end of September, Tekashi 6ix9ine found himself in a heated exchange outside a nightclub in Miami, and was sued for revenge porn by an ex-girlfriend. So, here's hoping all this drama was settled before 69 signed on the dotted line!!!

Benzino Tupac Quad Studios Shooting, '95 Source Awards ... Helped Hip Hop's Downfall!!!

Benzino remembers his relationship with Tupac Shakur as being a positive one but says the events that unfolded after they recorded their song permanently damaged rap as we know it!!!

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TMZ Hip Hop spoke to Benzino amid his recent appearance on TV One's "Celebrity Crime Files" outlining the 1994 Quad Studios Shooting that left Pac with 5 gunshot wounds and a burning vendetta, against all odds.

Benzino actually recorded his "Killa" collab with Tupac and Freddie The Foxx aka Bumpy Knuckles (more on that later) at Quad Studios shortly before the shooting, and recalls Tupac surrounded himself with guys heavier in the street afterward.

Brooks Nader & Gleb Savchenko Get Hot and Heavy at Tattoo Parlor ... Kiss While Getting Inked!!!

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Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko are going to have a hard time denying they're dating after this ... 'cause they went to a tattoo parlor together, and couldn't stop making out while getting new ink.

The "Dancing with the Stars" partners hit up Nautilus Tattoo in Hollywood Monday night and packed on the PDA ... sucking face in front of their tattoo artists, a couple friends and photogs.

Check out the video and the photos ... Brooks is lying down on a table getting tatted up when Gleb leans down and starts French kissing her ... before smooching on her neck and whispering in her ear.

Frances Bean Cobain, Riley Hawk Taking Our Lil' Pumpkin To The Patch!!!🎃

Frances Bean Cobain and her hubby Riley Hawk were in full-on doting parent mode this weekend, taking their newborn son Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk on a cute adventure to the pumpkin patch!

The first-time parents enjoyed a leisurely stroll, soaking up the cozy vibes at the festive event in Oceanside, California on Saturday, eyes fixed on their little one, with Riley sweetly cradling him in his arms.

They took their baby for a spin in the stroller around the fairground, and it looked like they were having the time of their lives as a happy little family.