Bill Belichick Turns Heel ... Takes UNC Job

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6:56 PM PT -- It's official -- Bill Belichick is the next head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels football program ... with the legend himself addressing the new gig.

"I am excited for the opportunity at UNC-Chapel Hill," BB said Wednesday night. "I grew up around college football with my Dad and treasured those times. I have always wanted to coach in college and now I look forward to building the football program in Chapel Hill."

Belichick's former quarterback, Tom Brady, also weighed in on the move ... saying, "The Tar Heel way is about to become a thing," in his congratulatory message.

It appears Bill Belichick will return to the sidelines in 2025 ... he's now expected to take the head coaching job at the Univ. of North Carolina.

Multiple reports state Belichick and the university are in the midst of putting the finishing touches on a contract that will make the 72-year-old the Tar Heels' sideline manager for the foreseeable future.

The impending move will mark Belichick's first foray into the college football waters ... as he had previously spent all of his time under a headset in the NFL.

Hannah Kobayashi Family Has Made Contact With Her

Hannah Kobayashi -- the Hawaii woman who went temporarily missing back in November -- has finally gotten in contact with her family ... TMZ has learned.

We're told a member of the family spoke to Hannah today, and she reassured them she is safe.

We knew Hannah was down in Mexico ... with the LAPD confirming she crossed the border after taking a train from Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles.

Shawn Mendes My Bad, Sabrina & Camila!!! Appears to Address Love Triangle

Shawn Mendes is feeling guilty about his past love triangle with exes Sabrina Carpenter and Camila Cabello ... seemingly addressing the drama for the first time.

The singer appeared to weigh in on the messy romantic situation in a sneak peek from John Mayer's upcoming SiriusXM show, "How's Life," which is set to drop a new episode Thursday.

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In the clip, Shawn admitted to being with "someone" when he decided to reconnect with an ex ... though, he recalled he didn't give the paramour too much time to process the news.

Vivica A. Fox Grateful Jamie Foxx Is Back ... And His Jokes Are Crazy!!!

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Vivica A. Fox says it's great to see Jamie Foxx back onstage after his medical issues ... and, the whole world's gotta watch out -- 'cause Vivica says he's a man on a mission.

We caught up with the actress outside Jamie's 57th birthday celebration in Los Angeles Tuesday night ... and, we had to know what it was like celebrating with Foxx after a brain bleed nearly claimed his life.

Vivica says it was so rewarding to see Jamie up on his feet, being himself again ... adding she's glad he came back in his own time instead of rushing through his recovery.

Luigi Mangione Smashes Open Beer on Head, Chugs It ... 'Life of the Party' in College Video

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Luigi Mangione, the suspected killer in the Brian Thompson murder case, was unafraid to let loose and have a good time during his college years ... going wild in a video from his time at the University of Pennsylvania.

In the video obtained by TMZ ... Luigi is seen repeatedly smashing a beer on his forehead before chugging down the alcoholic beverage. Several partygoers hype up Luigi during the party trick ... as he's filmed gulping down the beer.

A source tells TMZ ... the wild scene took place at a massive St. Patrick's Day party -- which explains the number of green shirts in the footage -- at the Ivy League school in 2019.

TikTok BFFs Benji Krol and Nic Kaufmann Hit The Slopes In Austria ❄️⛷️

TikTok’s fate might be up in the air ... but stars Benji Krol and Nic Kaufmann are keeping the content coming, growing their fanbase one snap and vid at a time.

Best buddies Benji, with 34.4 million followers, and Nic, who boasts 19.2 million followers, are currently on a ski trip to Austria, delighting their fans with snowy content from the adventure.

Nic’s definitely not shy -- just check out this shirtless sauna pic turning up the heat and steaming up everyone’s feed!

Alleged Diddy Victim 'I Was Screaming, Telling Him to Stop' ... Man Speaks Out, Files Amended Lawsuit

One of the men suing Diddy is telling his story on camera for the first time ... describing the alleged rape he claims went down after a white party in the Hamptons.

The man is suing anonymously -- and just filed an amendment to the suit he first filed back in October ... claiming he was hired to work security at one of Diddy's parties in 2007, and at some point, Diddy offered him a drink which he alleges was laced with something.

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Concealing his face and voice, the alleged victim told CNN, "The first drink started to have some effect on me, and I just thought, 'Wow, these are really strong drinks. It wasn't until the 2nd drink, and it was already too late, that I realized there was something wrong with the drinks."

MEGAN FOX FRIENDS WANT HER TO BE DONE WITH MGK FOR GOOD!!!

Megan Fox's turbulent relationship with Machine Gun Kelly continues to raise concerns among her inner circle ... because TMZ has learned they believe the rapper turned rock star is a toxic influence on her well-being, and think things will never change.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Megan's close circle has strongly advised her to move on once and for all, noting the damaging effects her on-again-off-again relationship with MGK is having on her amid her pregnancy with his child. Our sources say the continuous cycle of breaking up and reconciling with him is only deepening her distress.

We’re told her close friends have voiced concerns repeatedly over time that he's not good for her health, and have urged her not to go back to him this time.

Luigi Mangione 'It's a me, Mario!' CEO Killer Suspect Trolled Outside Courthouse

When Luigi Mangione made his initial court appearance Tuesday in Pennsylvania after a nationwide manhunt finally ended a day earlier ... and along with his outburst at the cameras, came some trolling from onlookers.

Here's the deal ... Mangione was apprehended Monday at a Pennsylvania Mickey D's ... and hours later, the Manhattan D.A. charged him with murder in the brazen December 4 fatal shooting of Brian Thompson.

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After his brief extradition hearing Tuesday ... Mangione was led out of the Blair County courthouse by police where a group of reporters and others screamed questions at him ... along with a very specifical taunt.

Luigi Mangione Fingerprints, Gun Match Crime Scene Evidence ... Police Say

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12:23 PM PT -- The gun allegedly found in Luigi Mangione's possession when he was arrested Monday has been forensically tested ... and New York Police confirm the "ghost gun" has been matched to shell casings found at the scene of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the gun is being processed at the NYPD crime lab ... and said the gun matches "the three shell casings" found in midtown Manhattan a week ago.

As TMZ reported ... the words "deny," "defend" and "depose" were engraved in shell casings found at the scene.

Police say Luigi Mangione's fingerprints match prints found at the scene of Brian Thompson's murder last week in New York City.

CNN reports two law enforcement officials confirmed that information Wednesday morning.

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It was previously reported a partial fingerprint was lifted from a water bottle, possibly bought at a Starbucks down the street from the shooting scene moments before the crime. It's unclear if that's the print to which police are referring.

Luigi Mangione Not on Suicide Watch in Jail

Luigi Mangione's not on suicide watch after being examined by mental health professionals ... TMZ has learned.

A representative for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections says ... the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson isn't currently under any psychiatric order at SCI Huntingdon, a correctional facility just outside Altoona.

We're told he was evaluated by medical and psychology professionals as part of the regular screening ... and, no psych order was put in place.

'Golden Bachelor' Gerry Turner Diagnosed With Cancer ... News Fueled Theresa Split

Gerry Turner is finally sharing more about his surprising split from Theresa Nist, who he married on the 'Golden Bachelor' ... and it turns out a cancer diagnosis played a major role.

Gary and Theresa got hitched shortly after getting engaged during the inaugural season of the new spin on the popular dating show, which aired in November 2023 ... but a mere 3 months after the big wedding, it was splitsville.

In an interview with People, GT revealed that after tying the knot, he was diagnosed with a slow-growing "bone marrow cancer" ... called Waldenström's macroglobulinemia.

Justin Trudeau America Isn't Making Progress For Women ... Voted Against One, Again!!!

Justin Trudeau's sure Kamala Harris would've made more progress for women than Donald Trump ... slamming the U.S. for not advancing feminism -- and branding himself as a feminist.

The Prime Minister of Canada spoke at an event for the Equal Voice Foundation -- an organization dedicated to improving gender representation in politics -- and, he took his close ally -- the United States -- to task ... saying the recent election of Donald Trump didn't progress women's rights.

Watch the video for yourself ... basically, Trudeau says Kamala would've been better for women than Trump -- saying the rights of women were supposed to be on a steady, if difficult, incline.

Sabrina Carpenter Feline Fierce In NYC!!!

Sabrina Carpenter’s had a rollercoaster of a year, and she's keeping the wild vibes going -- showing off her bold style during an outing in New York City.

The actor owned the Big Apple streets Tuesday ... turning heads in a black Lillie Rubin mini dress with a bold leopard print collar, buttons, and cuffs.

Sabrina skipped none of the glamor, BTW -- her makeup was flawless, and her voluminous blowout was pure perfection.

Luigi Mangione Fans Offer To Foot Legal Bills!!!

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Luigi Mangione’s online fan base is next-level, with the hype so wild that people are even offering to cover his legal bills after he was charged in the Brian Thompson murder case.

Thomas Dickey, the attorney for 26-year-old Mangione, admitted he hasn’t seen the emails himself, but his office staff filled him in on the wild offers to cover his fees.

When asked why fans were offering to pay, Dickey told CNN's The Source with Kaitlan Collins that they'e "exercising their right to free speech and they're saying that's the way they're supporting my client."

Luigi Mangione Jail Menu, Other Living Conditions Revealed ... Not Interacting w/ Prisoners

Luigi Mangione's getting his own cell at a Pennsylvania correctional facility, and he hasn't been interacting with other inmates recently ... and, we now know what he'll be eating too.

A representative for the PA Department of Corrections tells TMZ ... Mangione will be held in a single cell -- no roommate locked up with him -- at SCI Huntingdon just outside Altoona.

We're told he's not in solitary confinement ... but, he won't be interacting with other inmates at this time -- so, no hanging out in the rec yard for now it seems.