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Liam Payne had a major TV project in the works before his sudden death last week ... and now the series' fate is unclear, TMZ has learned.

Sources tell TMZ ... producers for "Building the Band" -- a singing competition series set to debut on Netflix -- were "shocked and saddened" to learn of the One Direction alum's unexpected death.

Liam -- along with AJ McLean, Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland -- had already wrapped filming the show ... though, the show's premiere date was never announced.

Hip Hop luminary and producer DJ Clark Kent died on Thursday evening after a lengthy fight with colon cancer ... his family confirmed today.

According to their statement, the 58-year-old tried-and-true NYC native -- born Rodolfo A. Franklin -- passed away surrounded by his wife Kesha, daughter Kabriah and son Antonio, AKA Mage.

The family revealed Clark Kent quietly fought colon cancer for 3 years but still managed to spread his love for rap throughout the globe, and asked for prayers and privacy as they grieve together.

These bad bunnies are beyond hoppy you've shown up to play a little game of 'Guess Who!' Here's the catch: they're showin' nothin but leg and tail! Think fast as you bunny hop through the fluffed-up photos ...

From actresses to internet stars and everything in between, these feisty bunnies are curvy and lean! Bella Thorne, Kylie Jenner and Paris Hilton are just a few fluffy friends who've opted in on the popular costume ...

Dust off your celeb skills and check out our hoppin' gallery to see which stars "Pop Hop, Lock and Dropped It" as bunnies!

Late Chicago drill rap star King Von's name has been ringing out a lot this year, 4 years after his death -- and Lil Durk has just increased his homeboy's infamy on record!!!

On Friday, Durk's fellow Chicago drill rapper G Herbo revamped his latest album with "Big Swerv 2.0" deluxe edition, featuring "In The Air" with an alley-oop from Durk.

At the close of his verse, Durk references the legacy King Von left behind ... "Farewell, I'm gettin' up out the 'Raq, I'm a survivor Yeah, yeah, I turned a serial killer to a rapper."

Jamie Foxx was rumored to have spilled the tea about Diddy being behind his hospitalization last year -- but we are told there’s zero truth to those claims.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ that during the taping of his comedy special, "What Had Happened Was," Jamie did name-drop the now-disgraced figure while speaking about his ATL hospital stint -- but they’re telling us it was all in jest.

We’re told Jamie definitely wasn’t being serious, despite some reports claiming he was "exposing" the real story behind his mysterious health scare in April 2023.

Porn star Richelle Ryan says people in the adult film industry need to throw their support behind Donald Trump for president ... 'cause she says he can get the porn industry booming again.

We caught up with the OnlyFans content creator Thursday in Los Angeles ... and, we asked her why it seems some porn stars are backing DJT while others are appealing to men, begging them to vote for someone else.

Richelle says people in the adult film industry seem to connect with Trump 'cause they think he'll get the money flowing again ... putting more money in porn watchers' pockets so they can stuff it down performers' virtual G-strings.

Zendaya is likely grateful she had Tom Holland by her side during a night out in NYC ... with the 'Spider-Man' star swooping in and saving her from one overeager photog.

Check it out ... Tom appeared to channel his Marvel character Thursday evening, as he pulled a hero move when a pap blocked Zendaya's walkway while exiting the Nine Orchard Hotel in NYC.

You can see Tom lightly shove the paparazzi out of the way while holding tightly onto his lady love's hand. Unfortunately, Tom had to defend Zendaya on another occasion that evening, when she was swarmed by those seeking autographs.

Phil Lesh, co-founder and bassist for The Grateful Dead, has died ... his official Instagram account announced Friday.

According to the update, Phil, who worked closely with late frontman Jerry Garcia for 3 decades, passed away "peacefully" Friday morning surrounded by his family.

The statement continued ... "Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love. We request that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy at this time."

Nicolas Cage's "Spider-Man Noir" is gonna look tall, dark and handsome on the set of his new TV show ... but, fans will have to wait a little longer to see Nic in the costume -- 'cause there are only pics of his stunt double so far.

Photos and video from the set of 'Noir' have leaked ... with the alternate version of Spider-Man standing atop an old jalopy, ready to beat down on some bad guys.

Check out the pics ... the lovable black-and-white antihero from the 'Spiderverse' films is clad in his traditional outfit -- looking like a mish-mashed Spider-Man/Batman hybrid. He's got a ski mask, goggles, combat boots, trench coat and trademark fedora on -- less spandex and more steampunk, we gotta say.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is trying to get the Menendez brothers out of prison to score some quick political points ... so says his opponent in November's election.

We spoke with Nathan Hochman, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney General who is running to replace Gascón as L.A. County's D.A., on "TMZ Live" Friday ... and, he tells us he finds the timing of GG's announcement "incredibly suspicious."

Hochman points out the habeas writ was filed last year in May, and the motion for resentencing was filed in February ... so, if D.A. Gascón really thought Erik and Lyle deserved to get out of jail, Hochman asks, why did he wait to advocate for it?

The Menendez brothers' prison is taking no chances with security threats following the major update in the infamous siblings' case ... TMZ has learned.

A source within the California Department of Corrections tells TMZ ... prison security has been beefed up after L.A. County D.A. George Gascón's announcement, in which he confirmed he would ask a judge to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez -- who are currently serving life without the possibility of parole sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents, Kitty and José Menendez. Gascon filed the document officially asking a judge to resentence them Thursday evening.

We're told guards are working overtime to keep everyone safe inside the prison ... as well as outside the facility, given the likelihood that lookyloos will descend upon the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego County.

Lil Durk is being named by the feds as the top mastermind behind the murder-for-hire plot conspiracy in the attempt on Quando Rondo's life that left his cousin dead ... and may have been trying to flee the country when he was arrested!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained the federal complaint against Durk, which hits him with a conspiracy charge related to the alleged murder-for-hire.

The complaint comes on the heels of the previous indictment of 5 of his alleged Only The Family gang members, who prosecutors say were on the scene of the August 2022 shooting of Saviay'a Robinson, AKA Luh Pab.

Selena Gomez made a tiny slip during a speech at her L.A. charity event Thursday night --- and it had to do with Diddy!

The singer/actress was dressed to the nines as she stood at a podium speaking to a few hundred guests at her Rare Impact Fund Benefit at nya Studios West in Los Angeles when things went a little sideways.

At first, everything was cool ... Selena addressed the mission of her charity, which works with the Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services (DHMS) to help prevent suicide among youths.

Baby Mahomes number three is on the way ... but momma's still gotta get her workouts in!

Brittany Mahomes -- who this summer announced she was expecting her third child with Patrick Mahomes -- posted several shots on social media ... rockin' a cute bright orange two-piece exercise fit.

Britt, glowing, with an ever growing belly, looks great!

The judge who will decide the fate of Erik and Lyle Menendez could do way more than what the D.A. is asking for ... he could free them the very day he hears their case.

As we reported, L.A. County D.A. George Gascón has filed legal docs asking Judge William C. Ryan to resentence the Menendez brothers. Based on a new law, the judge could change their sentence -- life without the possibility of parole -- to the possibility of immediately winning parole.

Thing is ... for Gascón to get his way, the Parole Board would have to hold a hearing and then decide if Erik and Lyle have been rehabilitated and are no longer a threat to society.

Matthew Perry's mom, Suzanne Morrison, is opening up about her bond with her late son -- revealing it had suddenly taken a turn for the better ... almost as if he had a premonition about what was coming.

In a preview of an upcoming episode of "TODAY," set to air in full on October 28 -- the one-year anniversary of Matthew's death -- Suzanne recalled a particularly touching conversation with her son, who told her, "I love you so much, and I'm so happy to be with you now."

Suzanne emotionally explained ... "It was almost as though it was a premonition of something. I didn't think about it at the time, but I thought, 'How long has it been since we've had a conversation like that? It's been years.'"