'DWTS' Pro Rylee Arnold 'Loving Life' W/ My New Boyfriend ... Gushes Over USC Football Hunk!!!

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Rylee Arnold's relationship with USC football player Walker Lyons is just days old ... but it's clearly going well -- as she tells TMZ Sports she's "loving life" with her new man!!

Arnold and Lyons went Instagram official shortly after the "Dancing With The Stars" pro caught one of his Trojans games last month ... and it's apparently been smooth sailing ever since -- as Arnold was nothing but smiles when talking about the guy this week.

While out running errands in Beverly Hills, Arnold told us she's "super happy" with her tight-end love interest ... and called their dynamic "really fun."

Barry Keoghan Good Genes Or Good Docs?!

Barry Keoghan's looks over the years are so hot they may just give you heartburn "Saltburn"!

Here is a 25-year-old version of the handsome Irish actor showing a smooth-shaven face at Paris Fashion Week back in 2017 (left). This was the year he landed roles in "Dunkirk" and "The Killing of a Sacred Deer".

And 7 years later, a scruffy and smiley Barry hit Toronto, Canada for the premiere of his new film "Bird" -- which dropped earlier this weekend (right).

We know how Sabrina Carpenter feels about her man, Mr. Keoghan, but "Please, please, please" answer the question:

Barry Keoghan ...

TMZ TV Hot Take Rihanna Teases Retirement From Music

Rihanna may no longer be work, work, work, working on new music ... issuing a coy update about her status in the industry -- and sending fans into a tizzy.

We discussed the shocking statement from RiRi on "TMZ on TV," where the crew speculated whether or not the pop star really announced her retirement from music with a subtle statement.

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Some were more convinced than others, with a couple members of the team taking Rihanna at her word ... and acknowledging she doesn't have to perform anymore given her new beauty and fashion empire.

Celebrity Scramble Guess Who!

Hidden behind this disproportionate photo edit is a gorgeous gal from Brazil -- who broke into the modeling world when she was just 13 years old! Put your celeb knowledge to the true test and see if you can guess the unknown star!

If you've ever flipped through a magazine, you'd probably recall this top model on the cover. Perhaps you've seen her in the fashion-based movie, "The Devil Wears Prada" with Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt.

She loves doing yoga on the beach, and congrats are in order as she's recently rockin' a new bump 😜!

Can you guess who she is?

'Joker 2' Actor Cast Members Knew Movie Would Bomb ... Couldn't Figure Out the Plot on Set!!!

"Joker: Folie à Deux" was always going to be a flop, and even members of the cast knew it ... this according to one of those very actors.

Tim Dillon -- a comedian who appears in the critically-reviled film -- stopped by "The Joe Rogan Experience" earlier this week ... and, during the three-hour discussion, the two chatted about TD's new flick bombing at the box office.

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Dillon's unequivocal here ... calling the movie literally the "worst film ever made" -- saying he think the creatives behind it got cold feet when there was pushback from film critics on some of the first film's themes.

Sam Asghari Hanging Out w/ Blonde Pal ... Months After Mystery Date

Sam Asghari's living the single life ... working up a sweat alongside a friend of his -- and, looking like he's totally moved on from Britney Spears.

The actor was spotted in L.A. this week ... ripped in a black tank top and matching shorts -- flashing a winning smile as photogs snapped pics of him.

Next to him ... real estate agent Brooke Irvine of Compass -- yoga pants and sports bra on with a sweater wrapped around her shoulders.

'Air Bud' Creator Kevin DiCicco is Homeless ... Major Health Issues, About to Be Evicted From Shelter

Kevin DiCicco, the man who owned Buddy -- star of the popular "Air Bud" movies -- and helped create the film series is in dire straits ... he's homeless, about to be kicked out of the shelter where he's staying.

TMZ spoke to DiCicco Saturday ... who tells us he's staying at a shelter down in San Diego, but his 90-day limit is coming to an end soon -- and, he has no idea where he'll go from here. It's the end of the line ... and, he's terrified.

Kevin -- who found future dog actor Buddy near his Yosemite cabin and took him in back in the day -- explains his next step seems to be living on the street ... complicated by the major health issue with which he is dealing.

Nick Bosa Fined $11K For Wearing MAGA Hat After Game

Nick Bosa's political message after the San Francisco 49ers Week 8 win over the Dallas Cowboys ain't going unpunished ... 'cause the league just hit him with a manageable fine.

The four-time Pro Bowler was just hit with an $11,255 fine after he wore a white and gold "Make America Great Again" hat on the field after his team's 30-24 win over their longtime rivals.

ICYMI ... Bosa stopped by a postgame interview his teammates Brock Purdy, George Kittle and Isaac Guerendo were giving, flashed the hat, and then ran off toward the sideline. It's a pretty quick moment, but it sparked a pretty massive uproar.

James Van Der Beek Got Vasectomy Pre-Cancer Diagnosis ... Only Way to Stop Me From Having More Kids!!!

James Van Der Beek says he and his wife are completely done having kids ... admitting he went under the knife and got a vasectomy -- right before he was diagnosed with cancer.

The actor sat down for an interview with People -- published Saturday -- where he talked about his family life ... including the huge brood of kids he shares with his wife of more than a decade, Kimberly.

James says the couple -- who has six kids -- has been blessed with great fertility ... and, they know the only way to ensure they were finished on the kids front was for James to have a doctor snip him down there.

'Wyote Dog' What The Hell Is That?! Mysterious Hybrid Beast Has Experts Stunned

A mysterious, but beautiful, canine hybrid was caught on camera ... and now experts are trying their best to ID the beast.

Voyageurs Wolf Project, a conservation org in Minnesota, recently shared some shots of the creature ... and asked if it could be the “elusive wyote dog'” — a fake wolf-coyote-dog hybrid.

All joking aside, the group noted the animal looked “coyote-esque” to them ... but has some dog-like aspects -- specifically the ears.

Jake Paul v. Mike Tyson Little Person Look-Alike Brawl Going Down in Las Vegas

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are throwing down at the AT&T Stadium in Texas next week ... but, fans who can't wait to see the two brawl have another chance -- in the form of a pair of look-alike little people.

The MicroMania Tour -- a group that puts on gag-filled fights between little people -- is taking over The Nerd Bar ... a Vegas hot spot off The Strip, on Fremont Street.

In what they call "Micro Square Garden," two performers -- outfitted with fake tattoos -- will face each other down in the center ring.

Kirk Herbstreit Goodbye to Best Friend, Ben ... Cries Over Dog's Death on Live TV

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Kirk Herbstreit's grieving the loss of man's best friend ... breaking down over his dog Ben's death live on-air.

The football commentator appeared on ESPN's "College GameDay" Saturday morning ... just two days after he announced he and his wife had to put down his golden retriever -- who traveled with him to many of his games.

During the broadcast, ESPN played a clip all about Ben ... with Kirk talking about how he was far more than just a dog or travel companion -- and, clearly Ben's still feeling very raw emotionally 'cause he could barely talk about Ben during the show.

'Jersey Shore' Mixing Up the Garden State ... Star-Studded Crossover with 'RHONJ'

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The biggest stars from New Jersey are ready to shake up the reality TV scene in their state ... 'cause the stars of "Jersey Shore" linked up with "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" for a star-studded crossover.

The "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation" team was filming at TAO -- a club in NYC last night ... and, they brought in a few other New Jersey-based stars to film alongside them.

Check out the clip obtained by TMZ ... Snooki's chatting with Melissa and Joe Gorga -- two of the biggest names from 'RHONJ' -- all while cameras roll.

Sally Field Happy Birthday??? Hardly!!! Star Trashes Harris-Walz Signs After Trump Win

Sally Field was not having much of a fun birthday on Wednesday ... which was on full display when she was snapped trashing her Kamala Harris signs after Donald Trump won reelection.

Looking somewhat dejected, Sally tossed the signs into the trash cans outside her Los Angeles home ... clearly showing she was at best, sad -- at worst, pissed -- over DT's victory.

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Back in August, Sally posted on IG when Harris officially accepted the nomination ... "I've not been on social media. Not since it became public toilet paper for our former crook of a President. But 'hope is making a comeback.' So here I am. This is me. And this is my dog, Dash. Buckle up,"

SF was among the cavalcade of stars who put their full support behind Kamala ... endorsements that clearly did nothing to move the needle -- as evident in DT also winning the popular vote this time around.

One celeb who backed Trump -- Kid Rock -- definitely celebrated DT's win ... and made a surprising request to his fans and fellow Trumpers ... let's all just get along now!

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In a video he posted to IG ... KD dropped the act and appeared as himself, Robert Ritchie ... and told his fans it's time to come together as a country and let go of animosity for one another.

"We must remember that most of our left-leaning friends are good people who want the same things in life as we do, but simply think differently on how to get there," he implored.

Still ... it's probably not the best time to ask Sally if she got that message.

Diddy Challenges Fed's Allegations Of Second Sex Trafficking Victim

Diddy's lawyers say they've received a trove of discovery material from the government over the past 6 weeks — and they’re going after the federal prosecutors' assertion there's a possible second victim.

According to legal docs filed Friday and obtained by TMZ, Diddy's attorneys attacked the government's claim there was a potential second victim of Diddy's alleged sex trafficking operation.

As you know, the original indictment pointed specifically to one unnamed victim, who seems to be his ex-girlfriend, Cassie, based on the allegations. The feds charged Diddy with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.

Frankie Muniz Star Hurt In Nasty NASCAR Truck Series Crash But He's Going to be OK!!!

Frankie Muniz had a real scare when the star was involved in a nasty crash during a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race … and was seen limping into an ambulance.

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The race happened Friday in Phoenix ... obviously ending for the star-turned-driver who was involved in a multi-truck pile-up on the raceway.

Right after the wreck ... Frankie sure did look like he was hurting ... captured on video limping and hunched over, but walking under his own power.