Louis, Zayn, Harry Share Their Grief ... as One Direction Addresses Liam Payne's Death
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4:05 PM PT -- Harry Styles is also paying tribute to Liam Payne ... saying he's "truly devastated" by Liam's death.
Harry says Liam's "greatest joy was making other people happy" ... and he's remembering Liam for living "wide open, with his heart on his sleeve." Harry also says Liam "had an energy for life that was infectious" and he was "warm, supportive and incredibly loving."
HS adds his heart breaks for Liam's family ... including his son, Bear.
2:08 PM PT -- Zayn Malik has issued his own personal tribute to late One Direction member Liam Payne ... expressing his sadness in a heartbreaking Instagram upload.
Alongside a photo of himself and Liam seemingly napping during their 1D touring days, Zayn shared his regret for never thanking LP for helping him through "some of the most difficult times," including when he was homesick at 17.
As he continued, Zayn remembered Liam as being "head strong" and "opinionated," admitting they "butted heads" at times. Nonetheless, Zayn said he "secretly respected" Liam for his give "no f**ks" attitude.
Zayn signed off his note by expressing his love for Liam, who he praised as "the most qualified" musician.
Louis Tomlinson is sharing his grief following the death of former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne ... posting a poignant tribute to his social media.
In the wake of Liam's death in Argentina Wednesday, Louis posted to Instagram, where he shared he is "beyond devastated" by his peer's untimely passing.
He wrote ... "Yesterday I lost a brother. Liam was somebody I looked up to everyday, such a positive, funny, and kind soul."
Kamala Harris Takes Down Hecklers at Rally ... Should Be At Smaller Rally Down The Street!!!
Kamala Harris isn't too proud to compare sizes ... roasting some unruly hecklers at her rally -- telling them she thinks they're looking for a former prez's much smaller crowd.
The Vice President appeared at a rally in La Crosse, Wisconsin Thursday ... and, a few hecklers started yelling at the Democratic nominee for president as she spoke.
Hard to hear what they're yelling, but KH quickly shuts them down ... telling them they're at the wrong rally -- which gets laughs and tons of applause from her audience.
Diddy Speeds Up Timeline For Mural Removal ... No More Celeb Mugs at Catch LA
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Diddy's arrest and indictment is expediting the removal of a celebrity wall of fame mural at a Hollywood hot spot ... TMZ has learned.
The Bad Boy Records founder has a prominent spot on the wall at Catch LA -- next to Julia Roberts, Macaulay Culkin and, ironically, Russell Simmons -- but he's not going to be displayed at the popular restaurant much longer.
Our sources tell us the Catch LA lobby is getting a makeover and will undergo renovations in the coming weeks ... including the removal of the entire celebrity wall, Diddy and all.
Kaskade Wife Files For Divorce ... Wants Joint Legal, Physical Custody of Daughter
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Kaskade -- the DJ best known for songs like "Escape" and "I Remember" -- is getting divorced, TMZ has learned.
The star's wife, Naomi Raddon, went to court Thursday to file for divorce from her husband -- real name Ryan Gary Raddon. She cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
She lists the date of separation as June 27 of this year -- bringing the marriage that lasted nearly 28 years to a close.
Saweetie Me & Shygirl Ain't Horsin' Around ... New 🎶 On The Way!!!
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Saweetie is collecting inspiration to build off her long-awaited debut album -- nothing like a little horseback riding to get those juices flowing!!!
That was the situation for the "Icy Grl" when she was spotted on a mega stallion alongside British rapper Shygirl at Sunset Ranch in the Hollywood Hills earlier this week.
Shygirl's steed figured the photo-op was good a time as any to go No. 2 ... when nature's your bathroom, it is!!!
Olympic Snowboarder Ryan Wedding Wanted By FBI ... For Running Cocaine Ring, Ordering Murders
Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding is accused of running a massive and violent drug trafficking operation -- routinely shipping hundreds of kilos of cocaine and ordering people to be killed in the process ... and now he's wanted by the FBI.
Martin Estrada, the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, said on Thursday Wedding and 15 others have been charged in a 16-count indictment.
43-year-old Wedding -- who used aliases like "El Jefe," "Giant," and "Public Enemy" -- and his accomplices are being accused of conspiring to ship huge quantities of cocaine from Colombia to Mexico and through stash houses in the LA area ... and then delivering it to couriers to be taken to Canada via semi-trucks.
Nigel Lythgoe Million Dollar Listing ... House Up for $4.6 Million
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Nigel Lythgoe's giving another person the chance to go to Hollywood ... no "American Idol" golden ticket this time though -- someone just needs to pony up the cash for his house.
The former "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance" EP listed his 5,300-square-foot Hollywood home for $4,599,000 Tuesday ... a $200K price cut from when he tried to list it earlier this year.
NL bought the 5-bedroom, 8-bathroom abode for $4.7 million in early 2023.
Menendez Brothers Stone Cold Killers Belong In Prison ... Says Trial Reporter
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Erik and Lyle Menendez don't deserve to get out of prison over new molestation allegations against their father ... at least according to a reporter who was in court for the brothers' first trial.
USC journalism professor Alan Abrahamson joined us on "TMZ Live" and we asked his thoughts on the Menendez brothers' new push to get out of prison, despite life sentences without parole.
Alan covered Erik and Lyle's first highly televised trial in 1993 -- which ended in a mistrial -- for the Los Angeles Times, and he says he sees the brothers as stone-cold killers who deserve to spend the rest of their days behind bars.
'Shahs of Sunset' Mike Shouhed Shocking Vid of Attack on Ex-Fiancée ... Throws, Chokes Her
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Mike Shouhed's entering a diversion program after his alleged 2022 assault of his then-fiancée Paulina Ben-Cohen ... and TMZ has obtained shocking video of the violent incident.
The "Shahs of Sunset" alum went to court Tuesday ... where a judge ruled he must enter one year of a mental health diversion program after he was arrested in 2022 and charged with assault and battery.
A protective order for Paulina has also been issued, and Mike must not use or threaten force or violence.
Snoop Dogg Weed Jokes Coming Blaze-ing Fast ... Marijuana Weather Report!!!
Snoop Dogg gave the "TODAY" audience a 4-1-1 on clouds they may see coming their way, taking on the role of weatherman -- but, the cities getting their info were pretty specific.
The rapper appeared on the hit show during the weather report for a special segment focused on "Snoop Cities" ... basically, cities with marijuana innuendos in their names.
Snoop Dogg gives ‘high’-larious weather report with Al Roker on ‘Today’ https://t.co/EknrWU9r6M pic.twitter.com/CtkAoC18aW
— New York Post (@nypost) October 17, 2024 @nypost
Watch the clip ... Snoop -- big smile on his face -- reads off the weather report for Mary Jane Falls, Nevada ... followed by Stoner, Colorado ... and then Blunt, South Dakota.
'Real Housewives Of Orange County' New Love Triangle Of Note ... Alexis Bellino's Ex & Elizabeth Lyn Vargas Are Dating!!!
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The O.C. must be smaller than we realize, as another love triangle is set to shake up "Real Housewives of Orange County" ... Alexis Bellino's ex-husband Jim and Elizabeth Lyn Vargas are now an item.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Jim and Elizabeth have been dating for around a month now, after meeting through one of the co-hosts of the "Girls Talk" podcast.
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We're told Jim and Elizabeth are both huge golfers and initially hit it off over their shared love of the sport.
Rick Ross I Think I'm Big Meech!!! Performs 'B.M.F.' Live As Welcome Back Gift
Rick Ross wasted no time performing the Big Meech theme song he made 14 years ago to welcome back the Black Mafia Family architect!!!
The MMG rapper celebrated Meech's release all day and shared our story en route to his first live performance of his hit song "B.M.F. (Blowin' Money Fast)" ... the one that goes, "I think I'm Big Meech (Woo!) / Larry Hoover, Whippin' work, Hallelujah!!!"'
As we reported yesterday, our sources confirmed Big Meech was finishing out his sentence in a halfway house in the Miami area -- not too far from Rozay's OG stomping grounds.
KIM ZOLCIAK Kroy's Surveilling Me In Our House ... Need My Stuff Back, Judge!!!
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Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's divorce keeps getting nastier ... because she's now claiming he's been spying on her in her own personal space within the house.
'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum filed a motion last Wednesday, October 9, making the allegation and also asking a judge to order Kroy to return her personal possessions ... according to online court records seen by TMZ.
The motions are sealed but sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Kim's firing off about Kroy allegedly surveilling her within their home -- including one incident where we're told Kim says there's photos of Kroy passed out in her closet after spying on her.
Gisele Bündchen Declined Invite To Return To Runway ... No Thanks, Victoria's Secret
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Gisele Bündchen declined an invitation from Victoria's Secret to come out of retirement and walk their runway in the return of their fashion show ... but it sounds like there are no hard feelings.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … VS invited Gisele to walk in last night's event, even though in 2020 she retired from runway shows.
Our sources say Victoria's Secret reached out to Gisele's camp back in June when the brand started casting the show ... and Gisele's team politely declined on her behalf, explaining she no longer wants to walk runways for shows.
Liam Payne Jumped From Hotel Balcony ... Buenos Aires Police Say
Liam Payne died by an apparent suicide ... local law enforcement in Argentina now says the fall from his third-floor hotel room was intentional.
A police official in Buenos Aires told The Associated Press Liam "had jumped from the balcony of his room."
According to the preliminary autopsy issued by government officials, the fall resulted in multiple injuries including “internal and external hemorrhage." The toxicology report is still pending.
Tyler, The Creator Album Releases Are For Mondays ... At Least Mine Is!!!
Tyler, The Creator is bucking the system and dropping his next album on his own terms ... his new album “Chromakopia” is coming at the top of the week, as opposed to the music industry's generic Friday release dates!!!
The Grammy Award-winning rap star popped the lid off his first single "St. Chroma" and new merch line Thursday ... showcasing a Dr. Doom-ish masked Tyler leading a legion of cloaked soldiers through a dystopian wasteland as he warbles bars on a grungy beat.
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Tyler donned the same mask for the "Chromakopia" album cover, which he revealed would be coming on MONDAY, October 28. You get the entire week to enjoy the album!!!