Models

Gigi Hadid will NOT be walking the runway for Victoria's Secret in China -- despite saying she would this summer -- and folks think it's got something to do with her mocking Asians.

Gigi announced Thursday she "won't be able to make it to China this year," adding she'd be there in spirit with her VS family, and couldn't "wait for next year!"

The model didn't elaborate as to why she was bailing, but people online couldn't help but point to the backlash she caught earlier this year when she imitated a Buddha face online ... which many people called racist and insensitive.

Again, Gigi hasn't explained the reason behind her cancellation ... but either way, it looks like she's walking this one all the way back ... not on the runway, though.

Quick side note ... it appears her sister, Bella, is still planning to appear in Shanghai.

Ronda Rousey would be a "force to be reckoned with" in the WWE and Vince McMahon needs to sign her ASAP ... so says wrestling legend Torrie Wilson.

There have been rumblings that Rousey could join WWE soon (though it hasn't happened yet) and Wilson says it's the ultimate no-brainer.

"She's a badass," Wilson told TMZ Sports outside of Catch LA ... right before listing off several legit reasons why she would be an instant superstar in the squared circle.

By the way, Wilson looks AMAZING (did we mention she's a fitness-aholic?) ... so, check out some of the pics below ... which prove working out really does do a body good!

Jeremy Meeks has a hot button ... anyone asking about his estranged wife's miscarriage -- beware of the stare.

We got the "hot felon" leaving Catch with his GF, heiress Chloe Green, where our photog asked about his ex, Melissa Meeks, saying she suffered a miscarriage soon after hearing about him getting with Chloe. Check out his reaction.

He also grouses, albeit inaudibly, over reports he's raking in $1 mil/month.

It's interesting ... he clearly wanted to be shot by paparazzi -- it's what happens at Catch.

U.S. Open Champ Brooks Koepka and his hot model GF, Jena Sims, ain't ready to let the summer go -- bustin' out the bikinis and boardshorts for a red hot Thailand adventure!!

It's been almost 5 months since Brooks won the big one ... but him and Jena are still living the good life -- hangin' with monkeys, backflippin' off boats and even getting in some ass-cuppin' PDA as they cruise around the Phi Phi Islands with their buds.

Jena's a former Miss Georgia Teen USA, FYI -- and it looks like Brooks has some local competition for his beauty queen ...

French model Thylane Blondeau has advice for kids out there being coined "the next big thing" like "Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown, and she knows how to survive the hype.

Thylane walked her first catwalk at age 4 and was dubbed the 'World's Most Beautiful Girl' by age 6, when other kids were just learning to count past 100.

She's now 16 and still crushing it in the biz ... so when she arrived at LAX Tuesday, we asked her to coach up 13-year-old MBB. Thylane's first tip -- move to the South of France.

Nicole Murphy pumps her own gas, and when she does ... she makes it a premium experience.

Nicole was spotted gassing up in Beverly Hills Tuesday in a sexy, form-fitting black dress and high heels ... a look that probably made a few people driving by decide they needed to pull in and fill up too.

The famous model would clearly be a model gas station attendant, as well ... because she knows in order to get your motor running -- it's all about dat gas.

If you don't think 'Star Wars' and fashion go hand-in-hand, step back and watch Disney's marketing geniuses go to work ... with the likes of Kendall Jenner and the Hadid sisters!

Kendall, Gigi and Bella Hadid and Kaia Gerber all dropped into a galaxy far, far away for a spread in the November issue of Harper's Bazaar.

It's actually pretty cool -- Harper's Bazaar hooked up with longtime 'Star Wars' illustrator Brian Rood for the feature. Rood turned a Millennium Falcon landing port into a catwalk for the Hadids, and had Kaia strike back on the planet Hoth.

Kendall's lightsaber shot seems like an homage to Rey and R2-D2.

Expect 'Star Wars' promotions to keep coming at lightspeed for the next 6 weeks.

5:17 PM PT -- A rep for the NYC Marathon tell us Kevin Hart finished the race with a time of 4 hours and 5 minutes; Karlie finished at 4 hours and 41 minutes; Tiki finished at 4 hours and 38 minutes.

With great distance comes a great responsibility to run a decent time -- which Kevin Hart, Karlie Kloss and other celebs took up in the streets of New York this weekend.

A handful of stars threw on their running shoes Sunday and took part in the annual New York City Marathon -- all 26.2 miles of it -- including Kevin, Karlie, "Catfish" host Nev Schulman and ex-Giants running back Tiki Barber ... among others.

Kevin was all smiles for the camera ... which might've even made him miss the start of the race. As you can see, he wasn't quite ready for the starting shot. Karlie, on the other hand, was kickin' ass -- hitting mile 13 in stride.

The winner of the NYC Marathon turned out to be Shalane Flanagan ... the first American woman in 40 years to win the race. She came in at just under 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Supermodel Adriana Lima could beat up Arianny Celeste in a real MMA fight.

For real.

At least according to UFC superstar Joanna Jedrzejczyk.

Turns out, Joanna -- who's fighting Rose Namajunas at UFC 217 on Saturday -- is good friends with the Victoria's Secret model -- and notes that Lima has been doing hardcore boxing workouts for years and can REALLY throw hands.

And when a UFC champ like JJ gushes about someone's work ethic in the gym, you gotta respect that.

Joanna says Lima will likely never take a real fight because she makes too much money off her face -- but if she ever did get in the ring, she could definitely hold her own.

Jeremy Meeks is sitting on a massive pile of cash ... at least according to his estranged wife, who's demanding her fair share.

Melissa Meeks is declaring her income and estimating Jeremy's as part of their divorce. In the docs, obtained by TMZ, she says she's an RN in the Bay Area ... making an average of $10k each month, with expenses around $11k monthly.

On the other hand, Melissa says Jeremy is pulling down $1 million each month. She says that number is based on modeling contracts, but it's unclear if she's actually seen any of Jeremy's paperwork.

Of course, Jeremy became a thing in the modeling world immediately after his prison release -- and he's now dating heiress Chloe Green.

Melissa's demanding spousal and child support. Her point here -- she's in the red, while he's rolling in green ... and Green.

Who needs champagne and beer ... when you've got Kate Upton and Harley?!

After the Houston Astros beat down the L.A. Dodgers and won the World Series, stud pitcher Justin Verlander went back to the team hotel with his supermodel girlfriend for a romantic post-game stroll.

FYI, Harley is an adorable boxer that Kate rescued roughly 6 years ago -- and she loves him like a child ... so she travels everywhere with him.

Sweet video after a sweet victory -- congrats!!

You can't say models don't eat ... because Samantha Hoopes just put her foot in her mouth, saying she can't get on S.I.'s Swimsuit Issue cover due to her weight -- or lack thereof.

Samantha was at LAX signing tons of her swimsuit modeling shots for fans ... when we asked what's the deal with her NOT scoring a cover. It's clearly a sore subject because she immediately threw shade at bigger models ... suggesting S.I. might give her a look IF she packed on some pounds.

She quickly pled JK, but it feels like her joke's at least partially based on real feelings. Remember, S.I. gave Ashley Graham the cover in 2016.

Samantha did admit the modeling landscape has changed drastically, and, to be fair ... she says that's a good thing.

How do you stay cool when the temp's over 100 degrees? Bikini beach day!!

That's what WWE superstar Lana did while the rest of the city was melting.

Lana was rollin' solo in Santa Monica -- no sign of her husband, Rusev ... but we're not complaining.

The model/reality star/singer -- real name CJ Perry -- is also an actress and appeared as one of the Bellas in "Pitch Perfect" and "Pitch Perfect 2."

Playboy Playmate Ines Rau represents a cultural shift in America as far as Meagan Good's concerned, and the new message is ... quit all the hating, it's what God wants.

Meagan was at LAX when we asked about Ines becoming Playboy's first transgender centerfold, and it was all positive for her. In fact, she says Rau's biggest impact will be on the lives of young people struggling with gender identity issues.

Remember, Meagan's married to a preacher. While some religious groups aren't exactly known for tolerance of the LGBTQ community, Meagan is clear ... it's all about love and acceptance.

Hailey Baldwin is hell-bent on leather ... even in hellish-like weather.

The model was seen rocking an almost fully leather ensemble Tuesday in Bev Hills, where temps are supposed to reach the upper 80s.

That's not a problem for Hailey, apparently -- she was decked out in leather Bermuda shorts and a leather jacket ... plus heels, of course. We're told the look is from WHYTE STUDIO SS18.

On a positive note, she did manage to show some skin even under all the cow ... always a good thing, if you ask us.

Looking fine at 86 degrees ... no sweat.

Bella Hadid's 21st birthday celebration went down exactly as you'd like it to -- ass out!

Bella went bottoms up in a g-string to make sure all her fans could, umm ... toast her big day. Then she put on something more dinner-appropriate for a night out in NYC with her mom, Yolanda, and Gigi.

Even when they're just walking out of a building these ladies look like they're working the hell out of a runway. Happy 21st, Bella!

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