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Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy is speaking out for the first time following the death of the One Direction alum ... thanking fans for their support during this trying time.

The influencer posted on her Instagram Stories 2 days after the singer fell to his death from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In her statement, Kate said she's "been at a complete loss" amid the tragedy, confessing the last several days have not "felt real."

She continued ... "I ask and pray that you'll give me the grace and space to navigate this in private."

Maggie Wheeler ain't holding any grudges about getting fired from Ellen DeGeneres' sitcom after one season back in the '90s -- so much so, she’s totally on board with another shot in Hollywood for the talk show host!

We caught up with the actress, and she says Hollywood's all about giving second, third, and even fourth chances. So, by her standards, a brilliant comedian like Ellen should have no trouble making a comeback after those toxic workplace allegations got her canceled.

Maggie also mentions she caught Ellen's Netflix special recently and has some opinions on it. Check out the full clip to hear her thoughts.

Some true-crime junkies are getting way too pushy, trespassing at the former house of the Menendez brothers ... and Beverly Hills police are dreading what that could mean for Halloween, TMZ has learned.

Here's the deal ... thanks to a hella popular Netflix series and doc ... people have been swarming the affluent Beverly Hills location where Lyle and Erik Menendez brutally murdered their parents in '89 ... the duo later claimed it was a response to the severe lifelong abuse they endured.

Police tell TMZ ... what were initially calls from pissed neighbors about an uptick in foot and car traffic  -- annoying, but not illegal -- have now escalated to straight-up trespassing ... and in one case, an apparent break-in caught on TikTok.

Offset's moving on amid his divorce from Cardi B ... hanging out with some new ladies in the club -- including one who looks a lot like his ex!

The rapper stopped by Mademoiselle Raw Bar + Grill late Thursday/early Friday morning ... sitting at a table with a couple of women -- one looking at her phone and the other speaking into his ear.

Check out the pics ... the woman chatting with the former Migos rapper shares some physical traits with his estranged wife -- certainly enough to make it seem Offset's got a type.

Eminem's go-to singer Skylar Grey has full confidence the legendary rapper's parenting skills will translate when his first grandson arrives -- as well as all the hijinks he's known for!!!

The tenured songstress was instrumental in breaking Em's daughter's baby news in their latest duet "Temporary" from his latest album, "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)."

TMZ Hip Hop linked with Skylar at LAX on Thursday and she's happy to be here ... her résumé lists Em, Dr. Dre and most recently, Jelly Roll as studio counterparts -- and life couldn't be better.

Well maybe a little better when Hailie Jade welcomes her firstborn with husband Evan McClintock.

Skylar tells us straight-up there will be good f***ery ... the possibilities of Em and his grand-mini-me are endless, especially since he finally buried his Slim Shady alter-ego with the last hurrah.

Valentina Sampaio is feeling seen and celebrated after her inclusion in the 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show ... where she made history as one of the first trans models to participate in the runway event.

We caught up with the Brazilian model following her big debut, and she made it clear the significance of her runway walk is not lost on her ... confessing the moment was "a dream come true."

She said ... "One that so many people told me, 'no.' That [the dream] would be impossible for me to ever realize -- [but] I just did."

Simon Cowell is speaking out for the first time since former protégé Liam Payne died ... issuing a poignant statement on social media.

"The X Factor" creator posted on Instagram, revealing he is "truly devastated" following the news about the singer -- who Simon tapped to join One Direction back in 2010.

Simon wrote to Liam directly in his statement, expressing ... "Heartbroken. And I feel empty. And I want you to know how much love and respect I have for you. Every tear I have shed is a memory of you."

Liam Payne's heartbroken dad made his first public appearance since his son's tragic death, after making the trip from the UK to Argentina.

Geoff Payne was spotted leaving his hotel Friday morning, on his way to the Buenos Aires Judicial Office.

Geoff, wearing a navy suit, had a crowd of people around him ... no doubt there to support him during this tough time.

Lil Wayne has a new cook in his kitchen who has the keys to his heart and stomach, TMZ Hip Hop can reveal.

Wayne and chef LeahAngelie Murphy started working together at the top of 2023 after his last chef situation went kaput ... and we've learned emotions between the "Lollipop" rapper and LeahAngelie began to heat up like the oven range shortly after ... and they've been together since!!!

She hails from Los Angeles and lives with Wayne, providing him with round-the-clock meals 24/7.

Taylor Swift is feeling "glorious" ahead of her upcoming "Eras" tour blowout in Miami ... and is locked into that new GloRilla and Sexyy Red track melting the streets!!!

The 'Tortured Poet' posted herself cradling her cat on Instagram on Friday as she soaked up the calm before her 3-day storm inside Hard Rock Stadium.

Glo and Sexyy's “Whatchu Kno About Me” collaboration soundtracked Taylor's post ... an update of Boosie Badazz & Co.'s "Wipe Me Down."

The viral sailor who braved Hurricane Milton on his tiny boat in Tampa, Florida is behind bars ... and it appears it's all because of an issue with where he was keeping his vessel.

Joseph Malinowski -- better known as "Lieutenant Dan" on TikTok -- was arrested first thing Friday morning in Tampa and hauled off to jail ... according to Tampa Police.

Cops tell us Dan is charged with 2 outstanding warrants for failure to appear in court, and one misdemeanor charge of trespassing in a city park after warning.

9:09 AM PT -- We've now obtained the arrest report in which cops claim they responded to a call at around 5 PM Thursday about a White Ram that had allegedly rear-ended a car and had attempted to pay off the other driver with $2,000 so they wouldn't call the police.

When they arrived, they say they found Jay Cutler staggering around, slurring his speech and smelling of alcohol. Officers say Cutler claimed he hadn't had anything to drink before amending his statement and saying he had a little. Cops say he turned down the field sobriety tests. At that point, the officer arrested Jay.

Another officer searched his car and says he found a rifle in the backseat and a loaded Glock handgun in the center console.

His court date is set for January 2025.

7:40 AM PT -- Jay Cutler's DUI arrest started with an afternoon car accident. According to law enforcement, he allegedly rear-ended another vehicle, and when officers arrived they noticed a strong smell of booze. They also claim Cutler was slurring his words and had bloodshot eyes.

We're told he refused to take field sobriety tests, but cops took him to a hospital to get a blood sample. No word yet on what his BAC was. Cops say one of the 2 firearms in Cutler's vehicle was a loaded pistol.

Jay Cutler spent time in a Tennessee jail Thursday after he was busted for driving while intoxicated and gun possession ... TMZ has learned.

The former NFL star and ex-husband of Kristin Cavallari was arrested for DUI and 3 other offenses Thursday evening in the city of Franklin, TN. The other crimes were failure to exercise due care, violation of implied consent law, and possession of a handgun while under the influence.

Cutler was booked into the Williamson County Jail, where he posed for a scruffy mug shot -- and, as you can see, the dude doesn't look too happy. Jay posted $5,000 bond and was released later that night, according to a rep for the Franklin Police Department.

David Harbour is making big promises about the upcoming end to Netflix's "Stranger Things" ... currently in production for its 5th and final season.

The actor, who has played Sheriff Jim Hopper throughout the drama's entire run, attended the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast celebration at New York Comic Con Thursday and spoke about what's to come in the show's final installment ... including the series' last episode ever.

As David put it ... the series finale will be "the best episode [the Duffer Brothers have] ever done," sharing the cast broke out in tears during a recent read-through.

Brooke Mueller is turning to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for help ... alleging she is the victim of extortion, TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Charlie Sheen's ex-wife says she's being blackmailed by her former drug dealer, who claims to have videos of her buying drugs and other compromising actions.

We're told the dealer told Brooke he'd go to the media or make the videos public to ruin her if she did not pay him off.

Bradley Martyn -- the famous fitness influencer known for starting ZOO Culture -- is being sued by a man who says Martyn's security got rough with him ... slamming his head into a pole for no reason.

Charles Mancusco says he attended an event at the popular Encino gym back in January for the gym's 2-year-anniversary ... an event he says was open to the public.

During the event, Mancusco says he thinks Martyn and others at ZOO Culture created a frenzy by distributing free promotional materials ... while also encouraging people in attendance to use drugs and wrestle.

Donald Trump poked fun at his Democratic rivals during his speech at the Al Smith charity dinner in NYC Thursday night, mocking Sen. Chuck Schumer and VP candidate Tim Walz for their support of transgender rights.

With wife Melania looking on ... the Republican presidential nominee, decked out in a tux, lambasted Dems at the sold-out dinner -- surrounded by New York's elite, including Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul, and former mayors Mike Bloomberg and Bill de Blasio.

The famous event is always attended by the presidential candidates of both parties prior to the November election every four years -- with proceeds benefiting Catholic charities in New York. However, VP Kamala Harris, the Dem nominee, did not attend Thursday, citing a scheduling conflict.