LIAM PAYNE ONE DIRECTION STAR DEAD at 31 ... Fell from Hotel Balcony

UPDATE

3:33 PM PT -- Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... Liam Payne and his girlfriend Kate Cassidy arrived in Argentina on September 30, posting several social media posts together showing them having fun on vacation. We're told she left Argentina on the 14th. Liam stayed behind, and checked into the CasaSur Palermo Hotel.

We're told someone at the hotel called 911 to report an "aggressive" male at the hotel today ... which lines up with what witnesses told us about Liam's behavior in the lobby.

Liam Payne is dead after a fall from his hotel balcony in Argentina ... TMZ has learned.

Liam Payne Celebrities React To His Death

Liam Payne's sudden death is sending shockwaves around the world ... with tons of celebs reacting to his loss.

Ty Dolla Sign says he just talked to Liam two days before he died ... and Ty's going to miss the former One Direction member.

Charlie Puth posted that he was in shock, adding ... "Liam was always so kind to me. He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I cannot believe he is gone."

Paris Hilton is sending love and condolences to Liam's family and loved ones ... and she says hearing about her friend's death was upsetting.

Zedd and Juicy J both posted that they couldn't believe Liam was dead ... with Zedd saying he's heartbroken and Juicy J sending prayers to Liam's family.

Shawn Mendes posted "we take care of each other" ... Joe Exotic said "RIP" ... Flavor Flav lamented Liam being only 31 ... and Zak Bagans shared an old photo of them together.

As we reported ... Liam died Wednesday after a fall from his hotel balcony in Argentina.

Liam was staying at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires and folks who were there told us he fell from his room on the 3rd floor ... though it's unclear if this was intentional or accidental.

Bebe Rexha vs. Rita Ora Who'd You Rather?! (Singers on Ladders Edition)

Climb on board, Bebe Rexha and Rita Ora are battling it out on boat ladders! Both singers were bound to hit the deck, but there can only be one beauty to cruise with ... so who are you choosing?

The question here is: Who'd You Rather?!

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Who'd You Rather?!

Selena Gomez Gives Homeless Man $20 For Food ... 'Have a Good Meal'

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Selena Gomez was in a generous mood after a fancy dinner ... giving a homeless man some cash for a meal of his own ... and it's all on video.

The singer and "Only Murders In The Building" star was leaving Nobu Fifty Seven in New York City Tuesday night when she stopped to take a couple pictures with fans and sign autographs ... and afterward, a panhandler asked her for money.

Selena stopped in her tracks on her way to a waiting SUV and asked her bodyguard if he had any cash ... and ended up giving the homeless man a $20 bill, telling him to "have a good meal."

Diddy Cohort King Los Concerned, but Not Worried Detailing Everything In Rapumentary Soon!!!

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Diddy's longtime studio ace King Los says he hasn't gotten to speak to the embattled Bad Boy since he got locked up ... but is still concerned amid all the baby oil jokes!!!

TMZ Hip Hop linked up with Los and Lola Monroe in Bev. Hills this week as they were shooting content for Lola's next rap rollout ... the tenured lyricist was stood next to Diddy back in May during his first public appearance after apologizing for what we saw in the shocking Cassie video.

As you're aware, the feds swooped in on Diddy and a heaping load of charges later, the musical movement Los was attached to was dissolved indefinitely.

Gigi Hadid BFF Taylor Never Goes Out of Style!!! Does 'Eras' Tour Move During VS Fashion Show

Gigi Hadid had her very own 'Eras' tour moment during Tuesday's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show ... channeling bestie Taylor Swift's signature onstage move while on the runway.

Check it out ... the supermodel, who wore a pink satin number paired with matching oversized wings, stuck out her hip and raised her hand high above her ... the exact way the singer kicks off her record-breaking tour before breaking out into her hit, "Cruel Summer."

Gigi had teased her plans to pay homage to Taylor during the fashion show, previously telling Entertainment Tonight she was "trained by Taylor" to pull off a special trick ... but stayed mum on what exactly the gesture might be.

DJ Clark Kent NOT Dead After Bogus Reports ... Angie Martinez, Son Slam Fake News

News of hip hop stalwart DJ Clark Kent's passing began swirling around social media on Wednesday ... which has turned out to be a complete load of bologna!!!

Radio legend Angie Martinez stepped on the social media soapbox to blast reports from The Source, AllHipHop and a few other pubs who claimed the 57-year-old producer had died suddenly from an illness.

Angie is currently helming production on Clark's life story with the upcoming doc "God’s Favorite DJ: The Story of DJ Clark Kent" ... and she confirmed he was currently at home with his family.

Bianca Censori's Mom Another Day, Another Sighting ... Living Life After Kanye's Alleged 'F***' Remark

Bianca Censori's mom, Alexandra, ain't hiding from the cameras after Kanye West allegedly said he wanted to "f***" her ... she went out for another day in the sun in Australia, looking drop-dead gorgeous.

Check out these new photos, obtained by TMZ ... which show Alexandra exiting a black vehicle in Melbourne on Wednesday as she wore a long, fitted dress that accentuated her curves. She topped off the outfit with sunglasses, high heels and a purse.

The day before, Alexandra was also out and about in Melbourne, running errands while sporting a red, white and blue dress with heels and a Chanel pocketbook.

Cynthia Erivo Stop Editing My Appearance in 'Wicked' Poster ... 'It Degrades Me'

Cynthia Erivo has had enough of the fan edits surrounding the upcoming "Wicked" movie ... including one viral image of the reworked movie poster.

The actress, who plays Elphaba in the highly anticipated "Wicked" film, issued a statement on Instagram Wednesday after fans took it upon themselves to edit the movie's poster to look more like the one used for the Broadway musical.

Check it out ... the new image is edited to cast a shadow over Cynthia's eyes from the Wicked Witch's wide-brimmed hat ... much like it does in the original illustration.

Nick Jonas Don't Take Me For A 'Sucker' ... Sprints Offstage Because of Laser Pointer!!!

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Nick Jonas wasn't playing any games during the Jonas Brothers' Prague concert ... evacuating the stage when a red laser hit his face -- sprinting to safety.

The singer-songwriter hit the stage in the Czech Republic Tuesday night ... and, right in the middle of the show, NJ seemed to freak out about something and started running, barreling off the stage toward cover.

Check out the video ... Nick hitting every stride perfectly here, turning a corner and disappearing from sight -- while someone who looks like security runs alongside him.

Suni Lee Fangirls Over BLACKPINK's Lisa Hang At V.S. After-Party!!!

Suni Lee might be an Olympic hero, but she still gets starstruck when meeting her favorite artists ... 'cause the Team USA gymnast fangirled out while watching LISA at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show -- and then they hung out at the after-party!!

The gold medalist was present at the big event ... and before all the models did their thing on the runway, she revealed she was excited to watch Tyla and the BLACKPINK member perform.

"Like, I'm obsessed with both of them," Lee told Olivia Culpo, who told her she just missed the K-pop superstar walking by and she looked "drop-dead gorgeous."

BET Hip Hop Awards 2024 Kendrick Cleans Up With 8 Awards 🧹💨 Fat Joe, 2 Chainz, Soulja Boy Get Drippy

Kendrick Lamar made his presence felt at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards -- without being present -- snagging up 8 of the night's top awards!!!

The event was hosted by Fat Joe and held at Drai's Beachclub & Nightclub in Las Vegas for the first time ... 2 Chainz, Soulja Boy, Lola Brooke, Bossman DLow, LightSkinKeisha and many more graced the carpet.

Of course, Kendrick's battle attack against Drake made him considered the top dawg in rap by many this year -- and apparently, BET felt so too.

2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Back In Biz After 6 Year Hiatus Hadids, Shayk, Moss, Banks & Others

The Victoria's Secret Fashion show returned Tuesday night after a 6-year hiatus — and some of the sexiest models in the world hit the catwalk, including Irina Shayk, the Hadid sisters and Adriana Lima.

The star-studded event was held at NYC's Duggal Greenhouse in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and it kicked off with K-Pop singer Lisa performing "Moonlit Floor" and "Rockstar."

Lisa was followed by none other than Cher, who belted out a number of her famous tunes, notably "Believe" and "Strong Enough."

Patrick Mahomes Taylor Bakes With My Kiddo!!! Baking as Good as Her Music

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Patrick Mahomes is revealing the unexpected perks to his teammate Travis Kelce dating Taylor Swift ... the pop star has been spending quality time with his daughter, Sterling.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback made an appearance on "The Drive" podcast Tuesday, where he confessed his 3-year-old has been whipping up baked goods with Taylor in the kitchen.

As Patrick put it ... his daughter is a "big baker," so she and Taylor have made "some stuff together" ... and the football star hinted he's tried one or two of the goodies.

Diddy Sued You Raped Me With TV Remote ... After Tupac Murder Diss

Diddy used a TV remote to rape a woman as payback for her telling him she believed he had something to do with Tupac Shakur's murder ... at least according to a new lawsuit.

The Bad Boy founder is being sued by a woman named Ashley Parham, who claims Diddy sexually assaulted her in a gangbang-style rape after she dissed him on a FaceTime call.

According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Parham met a friend of Diddy's at a bar in February 2018, and he called Diddy on FaceTime ... but Parham says she wasn't impressed by the man's famous friend, telling Diddy to his face she thought he played a part in Pac's death.

Jake E. Lee Former Ozzy Guitarist Shot in Vegas ... Currently in the ICU

UPDATE

1:31 PM PT -- Ozzy Osbourne tells TMZ ... “It’s been 37 years since I’ve seen Jake E. Lee, but that still doesn’t take away from the shock of hearing what happened to him today. It’s just another senseless act of gun violence. I send my thoughts to him and his beautiful daughter, Jade. I just hope he’ll be ok.”

Jake E. Lee, best known for being Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist, has been hospitalized following a shooting in Las Vegas ... TMZ has learned.

The musician's rep tells TMZ ... Jake was shot multiple times early Tuesday morning while taking his dog out for a walk in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jake is now fully conscious and doing well after the attack ... though, he's currently in an intensive care unit in a hospital in Vegas. He is expected to make a full recovery.