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Here's Zendaya and Odell Beckham Jr. taking in the Knicks game in NYC together Monday night ... once again giving us hope that one of the world's dopest potential couples could become a thing.

You might remember ... the two kicked it at a Grammy party (along with Zendaya's dad) earlier this year ... and it seemed OBJ was doing something he hasn't done since high school -- trying out.

Zendaya eventually said the two decided to go the "just friends" route ... but the kids looked pretty cozy courtside at the game last night ... and hung out WITHOUT her dad on duty ... although mom was in tow.

Progress is a slow process ...

Melania Trump just got what she was after ... the man who posted the YouTube video suggesting Barron had autism is taking the video down.

The guy who posted the video says, "TMZ just contacted me to tell me Melania Trump is threatening a lawsuit over this video ... I never ever meant this as a bullying video."

The video was posted by someone who says he was diagnosed with autism at age 5, and he says he posted the video because he wanted to stop people for bullying Barron over his "weird behavior."

Fact is ... Barron does not have autism and the video perpetuated the bullying, but the guy behind the video says it will come down and he will issue a retraction and an apology to Melania and Barron.

Prince was married when he died and wanted all of his money to go exclusively to his wife -- according to the alleged wife, who's now putting his estate on notice.

The woman -- Claire Elisabeth Elliott -- filed a request for the court to remove Bremer Trust bank as administrator of Prince's estate, because she believes she should be calling the shots ... as his "Sole Heir."

Claire even claims there is a marriage certificate and will to back her up. It's worth noting she did not attach those documents in her filing. Also, we checked Minnesota court records ... no dice.

We're gonna go ahead and file this under "can't knock her for trying." She is ambitious though -- Claire also filed docs to run for President ... of the United States.

Just a hunch, her shot at Prince's dough will likely end the same way as her campaign.

Iggy Azalea and French Montana could be hearing wedding bells soon ... according to his brother, who went on a "family date" with the Aussie rapper.

We got Iggy at Catch Saturday night, where she was horsing around with French's younger bro, Zack Kharbouch -- before revealing they'd be related sooner than later. After all, they've had other "family" affairs before ... like that time they all rode in a helicopter.

Still, our camera guy asks if she'd consider dating another Nick Young-type. We're guessing no, if Zack is spittin' any truth here.

Britney Spears might be doing it again ... as in going out with a guy with whom she's been working.

Britney was seen grabbing sushi Saturday night with her co-star from her newest music video, "Slumber Party" ... and this pic of them together is ... interesting.

The stud, Sam Asghari, starred alongside Britney as her love interest. He's a personal trainer -- and he might be attached judging by how fast he took down the post.

Bad news, Boxing fans ... the Andre Ward vs GGG dream fight is just like Elvis, Tupac, and Abraham Lincoln ... DEAD AS HELL ... 'cause Andre says it's never happening ... and he's blaming GGG's camp.

Ward vs GGG was one of the most anticipated fights in the sport never to happen ... and with Ward being pound-for-pound king now, and GGG starving for opponents, some thought the time was now.

R.I.P. to any chance of seeing Derek Fisher suit up for an NBA team again ... 'cause the 5-time champ says his playing days are OVER -- despite rumors of a comeback.

There were reports the 42-year-old was making a serious push to get back in the league back in the summer. Fish also posted impressive basketball training videos with the hashtag "Imnotdoneyet."

So, when we saw Derek and his family serving up food to the needy at the L.A. Mission Wednesday, we asked him to give the truth on the situation ... and it sounds like he's really done for good.

Kanye West was bound to end up in a hospital ... IF you buy into the long rumored Kardashian curse supposedly haunting all the men in that family, and Akon might be a believer.

Akon was talking about Kanye's breakdown when our photog jokingly asked him if he puts any stock in the alleged curse. Akon's take is very interesting, complete with African proverbs.

James Packer now claims he was bullied by ex-fiancee Mariah Carey into participating in her reality show, but we obtained video that makes it clear ... the yacht owner was fully on board, sources connected to Mariah tell TMZ.

Our sources say James has now asked producers to scrub him from the series. We're told he's even asked to see proof he signed the appropriate releases, and turns out he did not. So, James may actually have a solid argument that his mug should not be shown on the program.

8:00 AM PT -- Sources connected with the exes -- who were there last night -- tell us "the kiss" was peer pressure fueled. We're told Marc and Jennifer only did it because the crowd was chanting "beso," and it would've been awkward if they didn't.

Nothing romantic, we're told. Purely crowd-pleasing.

Marc Anthony planted one on ex-wife Jennifer Lopez Thursday night at the Latin Grammys.

Marc won Person of the Year at the Vegas shindig. Before he was honored J Lo came out and the 2 performed their duet, "Olvidame y Pega la Vuelta."

Let's not forget he's remarried -- but during his speech, in what seems to have been damage control, Marc expressed his love for J Lo ... as a sister! (For non-Spanish speakers it starts at 17 seconds).

Take a look Jennifer's expression.

Marc's now posting multiple shots of him planting one on his bros last night. Seems like he's trying to make a point about casually kissing lots of people.

Tell it to the missus, Marc.

5 Seconds of Summer drummer Ashton Irwin is still solidly single ... and the photos of him and Hailey Baldwin are not what they appear.

We got Ashton leaving Warwick Wednesday night in Hollywood where he revealed his status with Kendall Jenner's BFF.

Somewhere, a 5SOS fan is crying tears of joy.

Serena Williams and Common raised eyebrows by spending a lil time together at a small private event Friday night ... sparking speculation they might be dating again.

An eyewitness tells us Serena and the rapper/actor were in a back room chatting before she spoke to the audience at the grand opening of the Yetunde Price Resource Center -- for people affected by violence.

We're told the exes were careful to avoid taking pics together, but individually each got a photo with Compton's mayor, Aja Brown. They left in separate cars after the event.

Venus Williams was also there -- the sisters launched the center because their older sister was shot and killed.

Serena split with Common in 2010 after at least a year-long relationship. A source close to them tells us they're still just friends. The witness insists they seemed like more than buddies.

Manny Pacquiao believes he's suited to fight Floyd Mayweather again ... just look at his jacket.

With a rematch seeming more and more likely every day ... Manny is now using his wardrobe to add to the hype.

FINALLY ... Luke Rockhold and Demi Lovato have gone public with their relationship -- hitting up an NFL game as a couple this weekend ... and we got the pic.

TMZ Sports broke the story ... Luke and Demi began quietly dating at the beginning of the summer after hitting it off at the Unbreakable MMA gym in L.A.

There was some secret social media flirting ... but for the most part, they kept things on the D.L. -- until Sunday when they arrived to the L.A. Rams game together and even posed for pics.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are still separated -- as far as the world knows -- but the exes definitely hit the polls as if they're still a thing.

Paps got Ben and Jen out in Brentwood Tuesday casting their votes, and leaving the polling station in lockstep.

As we've reported ... they've gone above and beyond to continue co-parenting on the same turf ... and clearly same goes for exercising their Constitutional rights.

Donald Trump's gripe that the election is riddled with voter fraud might bear some truth in SoCal -- more than 1,100 dead people are still registered to vote ... according to a report.

KCBS-LA Investigative Reporter David Goldstein ran a story Monday night revealing 265 corpses voted in Ventura, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside and L.A. counties over the last 8 years -- most recently, in June's primary.

According to the report, SoCal voting records also show more than 900 other dead people are still registered to vote this Election Day, but it appears no one's voted on their behalf.

L.A. County Registrar's Dean Logan insists no dead people have voted on his watch.