Lil Durk City Key YANKED After Murder Arrest

Lil Durk was just arrested in a murder conspiracy -- and one of the city keys he received last week has just been yanked before the new smell could whiff away!!!

The Chicago drill rap legend received the keys to Chicago villages Broadview and Bellwood on October 18 ... but Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson hit a U-turn on Friday.

She basically said her village can't afford to be seen doing business with whatever Durk's being accused of!!!

Alec Baldwin Judge Denies Motion to Reconsider 'Rust' Dismissal

Alec Baldwin just scored another victory in the "Rust" shooting case ... 'cause a judge ruled against the state's motion to reconsider the dismissal with prejudice.

The First Judicial District Court of New Mexico filed its judgment Thursday ... saying many of the arguments the prosecutors made had already been put forward and did not rise to the level needed for reconsideration of the decision.

The judge also noted that even though the state did file its papers by the August 30 deadline, it filed a motion that went far beyond the allotted page limit without asking for permission from the court to do so.

Singer Loomis Butchers National Anthem at Live Event 🫢 ... Begs For Do-Over!!!

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Step aside, Fergie ... up-and-coming singer Loomis is the latest person to totally butcher the National Anthem, and the flub is super toe-curling, to say the least.

As you can see, the singer starts off strong at the Free and Equal Elections Presidential Debate on Thursday ... but quickly goes off-key, losing her cool and begging into the mic, "I f***ed it up, I f***ed it up. Can I go back, can I go back please?"

As if that weren't enough, a cameraman chimes in to let her know she’s live -- and she’s horrified, trying to soldier on ... but her cracking voice gets worse.

FDA Getting Complaints Over Lunchly ... Under Review

Logan Paul, KSI and MrBeast's moldy Lunchly fiasco is on the FDA's radar ... with the agency telling TMZ Sports it has received numerous complaints surrounding the internet superstars' most recent business venture.

The Food and Drug Administration says as of Friday, more than 10 consumers have reported issues with the product ... including one that cited an illness that might be linked to the Lunchables alternative.

The FDA said it is currently reviewing all submissions ... and will provide updates as it determines whether issuing an advisory is necessary to protect public health.

Pete Davidson Rare Outing After Mental Health Treatment ... Out With The Ink?!?

Pete Davidson just made his first public appearance in months -- spotted for the first time since seeking mental health treatment back in July, and he's sporting a big change to his look.

The comedian and 'SNL' alum hit up the L.A. Clippers' opening game at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, Wednesday night, hanging with his buddy MGK -- and it looks like most of his sleeve tattoos are gone!

As we know, Pete's famous for his love of tattoos and is heavily inked ... but it looks like he’s turning over a new leaf and trying to ditch some of that ink -- particularly on his arms, where only faded remnants seem to remain.

Shareef Abdur-Rahim Breaks Silence On Brother's Death ... Grateful For Support

Ex-NBA star Shareef Abdur-Rahim is opening up on his brother Amir's tragic death ... saying his loved ones are thankful for everyone who has shared their support following the news.

"On behalf of my family, I want to express our gratitude to all who have reached out regarding Amir's passing," the former Atlanta Hawks forward and current G League president  said in a brief statement on his X account.

"Please remember our family in your prayers. As @sunsetAMIR would say, to God be the Glory."

Variety's Power of Women Powerful Poses on Red Carpet ... Kate Beckinsale, Karrueche Tran & More!!!

Hollywood's elite are leaving no doubt about who runs the world ... it's the powerful women of Tinseltown -- and, they all showed out at Variety's Power of Women event Thursday night.

Kate Beckinsale, Karrueche Tran and Selma Blair showed off a multitude of styles at the event hosted at celeb hot spot, Mother Wolf -- with Beckinsale in a light pink, leggy outfit, Tran in an elegant cocktail gown and Blair bringing the sunshine in a bright yellow dress.

Zoe Saldana arrived in a conservative sleeveless dress, while Sarah Hyland kept the color palette simple in a sleek black and silver dress.

Paris Hilton Sliving for My Pop Star Era!!! Meets Fans, Performs With Meghan Trainor

Paris Hilton is sliving after performing a 17-song set at the Hollywood Palladium ... saying as much during an intimate meet and greet with fans after her epic show.

Check it out ... the heiress-turned-DJ took time on Thursday evening to chat with a group of VIP fans, all of whom gush about her performance while posing for pictures with the reality TV legend.

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Paris was equally giddy during the exchange, confessing the evening was the "most iconic" of her life ... which is certainly saying something given her social calendar to date.

Anderson Cooper 'That's Bulls***,' Charlamagne!!! Clashes With Radio Host Over CNN's Trump Coverage

Charlamagne tha God and Anderson Cooper found themselves in a tense faceoff debating CNN's coverage of former President Donald Trump ... with the radio host suggesting the network doesn't call out 45 for his "fascist" behavior.

The war of words took place during Thursday evening's broadcast, with the CNN broadcaster and the radio personality getting into it on how Trump is discussed versus Vice President Kamala Harris.

As Charlamagne put it ... CNN hadn't held Trump's feet to the fire for the allegedly "fascist" things he's said during his bid for reelection ... including his previous call to "terminate the U.S. Constitution" and "overthrow the election."

Menendez Brothers D.A. Says Resentencing Isn't A Free Pass!!! Lawyer Says They're Cautiously Optimistic

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The Menendez brothers are one step closer to their potential freedom ... but L.A. County D.A. George Gascón, who’s recommending the resentencing, is rejecting calls that he’s letting them off the hook.

Gascón spoke to "Good Morning America" Friday, following his big announcement yesterday -- and he made it clear that despite the good news for Lyle and Erik, the murders of their parents, Kitty and José, were brutal acts, and morally they haven't been given a free pass.

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He explained his recommendation for their release is based on the belief that the brothers are not the same people they were at the time of the brutal murders 35 years ago ... as they've spent a lot of time doing good works while behind bars.

Logan Paul, KSI Laugh Off Lunchly Mold Concerns ... Haters Use Us For Clicks!!!

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Logan Paul and KSI don't seem too worried about the alleged mold issue with their new Lunchly meal products ... brushing off the outrage and chalking it up to people using them for clout.

The foes-turned-business partners -- as well as YouTube juggernaut MrBeast -- came under fire this week ... after a number of consumers claimed they found spoiled mozzarella when trying out the pizza option of the trio's new venture.

Influencer Rosanna Pansino was at the forefront of the backlash ... after she set out to compare Lunchly and the already-popular Lunchables in a video review -- but shifted gears when she discovered fungus growing in the shredded cheese.

Nicole Scherzinger Stayed in Contact With Liam Payne ... Texted Him on Day He Died

Nicole Scherzinger stayed friends with Liam Payne right up until his death ... with one of her Broadway colleagues revealing the two texted on the day he died.

Andrew Lloyd Webber -- famed composer of some of the biggest Broadway shows ever -- sat down for an interview with Billboard to talk about the "Sunset Boulevard" revival running on Broadway. Nicole stars in the show, and Andrew touted her for her composure.

Lloyd Webber says a chief example of this came on the day Liam passed ... saying Liam and Nicole were sending messages back and forth in the afternoon. She found out he passed just before the show -- but, still went out and put on a great performance for reviewers.

Lil Durk Busted In Broward County ... In Murder-For-Hire Plot

Lil Durk has been arrested in Florida for murder-for-hire.

TMZ broke the story ... several members of the Chicago-based OTF crew -- to which Durk has ties -- were charged Thursday with the slaying of rapper Quando Rondo's cousin.

Durk was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and booked into the Broward County Jail on Thursday night. Authorities have yet to release details on his arrest.

Menendez Brothers D.A. Officially Files Docs Asking For Resentencing Highlights Exemplary Behavior Behind Bars

The Menendez brothers are a step closer to potentially getting out of prison ... because Los Angeles' District Attorney just filed the document officially asking a judge to resentence them.

D.A. George Gascón filed the motion mere minutes ago ... asking a judge to change the brothers' sentences from life without the possibility of parole to life with the possibility of parole. Because of time served, this would allow them to potentially be released from prison immediately.

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It's a long document ... but, basically, the D.A.'s office says Erik and Lyle have been upstanding inmates and no longer present a risk to public safety -- so, there's no reason to keep them locked up.

Jason Kelce The Next Big Late-Night Show Host?!? ... Reportedly Exploring Idea With ESPN

Move over, Jimmy Kimmel ... Jason Kelce might be about to take up residence in the late-night space -- he's reportedly in talks with ESPN about hosting his own show.

John Ourand of Puck reported Thursday that ESPN honcho Jimmy Pitaro is looking to widen the network's reach -- and part of the plan to accomplish that feat could include an after-hours program starring Kelce.

Unclear if it'd be in the traditional style -- one where a host (like Kimmel) brings in various celebs and athletes to talk about life and upcoming projects in a fun Q-and-A fashion -- although Ourand stated at the very least it "wouldn't be a highlight or recap show."

Bruce Springsteen Trump Not Running For Prez ... He Wants to Be Tyrant-in-Chief

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Bruce Springsteen says only Kamala Harris is running to be the President ... 'cause he says Donald Trump's looking for a different job instead -- American Tyrant!

The singer-songwriter performed during Kamala Harris' Georgia rally Thursday, grabbing his guitar and performing a few acoustic versions of his hit songs before the Democratic nominee for prez hit the stage.

In between songs, Bruce gave his honest opinions on the 45th POTUS ... saying he thinks DJT has more interest in being a dictator than the president -- and saying he's "running to be an American tyrant."