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Luigi Mangione's cultural impact is defying gravity ... he's now the inspiration behind a viral drag performance sparking serious chatter online.

Check it out ... a performer named August Ryder shared footage on X of his set from Sunday's "So You Think You Can Twink" pageant at the Precinct DTLA nightclub in Los Angeles ... where he dressed as the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer and lip-synced to the "Wicked" anthem "Defying Gravity."

Before August even took to the stage, footage of Luigi's high-profile arrest played for the crowd ... which prompted thunderous applause, as well as several hoots and hollers. Yet, it was August's take on the suspected shooter that raised some eyebrows.

Lala Kent is refusing to let her breast milk go to waste ... even if it means consuming the liquid gold herself.

The "Vanderpump Rules" alum confessed she put her excess breast milk in her coffee after she had nowhere to put it while recording a recent episode of Amanda Hirsch's "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast.

The Bravo personality said she consumed about "10 ounces of breast milk" instead of "dumping it down the sink" ... a decision she has zero regrets about.

Tom Brady and his son sure ain't going into 2025 looking pasty -- the legendary quarterback and Jack decided to leave their shirts behind during their last golf outing of the year ... and the GOAT looks as good as ever.

The seven-time Super Bowl winner shared a snap of his time on the course on Tuesday ... essentially twinning with his 17-year-old as they both rocked short shorts and backward caps.

"Perfect way to end the year," the picture read as the Brady boys looked off in the distance.

Former college basketball star Mike Babul has passed away, UMass announced on Tuesday. He was 47 years old.

The school broke the news just minutes ago ... saying in a heartfelt statement the Minutemen fanbase is grieving the loss of an iconic member of the community.

"Babul was a true Massachusetts basketball legend on the court, serving as a positive force in his community and on many sidelines as a coach," the school said.

Dua Lipa's not doing anything to shut down rumors that she's engaged ... sharing a series of photos on Instagram with her left hand shown prominently -- adorned with a huge gold ring.

The singer-songwriter posted to Instagram just minutes ago ... sipping on a martini in the pics -- with her left hand wrapped around the glass.

Of course, the move drew people's eyes to her left ring finger -- where she's got a gold band topped with what looks like some sort of precious gem.

Kristen Bell is wrapping up 2024 with a charitable gesture ... donating a serious chunk of change to those needing help with their medical bills.

Here's the skinny ... the "Frozen" star connected with Instagram personality Tommy Marcus (AKA Quentin Quarantino) after receiving a DM from him about assisting those impacted by the "broken healthcare system."

Originally, Tommy's pitch was for Kristen to share one health-related GoFundMe page in the hope of helping out someone in need. While Tommy said there was "zero pressure" for her to participate, Kristen soon cosigned the idea ... and took the goodwill one step further.

Kim Kardashian's boots are made for walking, instead of rolling around on her blinged-out mobility scooter ... 'cause she shared a bunch of sweet family photos from her holidays -- and, it looks like her broken foot has healed.

The reality star posted a ton of pics ... including one alongside her sis, Kourtney Kardashian, in front of a fully outfitted Christmas tree -- smoldering for the camera in a form-fitting white and blue dress.

Her sis wore a sheer ensemble ... embracing what can only be described as pirate-chic -- though many fans' attention might end up much lower than her black bandana. There's a good chance Kim's left foot caught their eyes.

A boxing referee turned into a human punching bag on Tuesday ... getting hit in the face multiple times as he tried to break up the action -- but surprisingly, he took it all like a champ!!

It happened at the RIZIN 49: Decade event in Saitama, Japan ... where Rukiya Anpo -- who was originally scheduled to fight Ryan Garcia -- took on K-1 champ Sina Karimian in the bout.

The sixth and final round of the exhibition got intense when Karimian landed an illegal spinning back fist on Anpo ... which sparked an all-out brawl between the two fighters.

Janet Jackson's paying homage to one of her career milestones ... 'cause one of her dancers grabbed her chest from behind during her recent show -- and, it's pretty clearly a throwback to her 1993 album, "Janet."

The singer-songwriter took the stage at Resorts World in Vegas Monday ... and, while outfitted in a tight black leather bodysuit, a dancer came up and ran his hands over Jackson's chest ... while Ms. Jackson looked ready to get 'Nasty' with it.

The Vegas pose calls back to the cover of her 1993 album "Janet," which showed Jackson facing the camera with her arms up in the air, with two hands cupping her bare breasts from behind -- the wide release only showed her from the neck up, but the limited edition featured the full photo. The image was also on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine that year.

The only two survivors aboard the plane carrying 181 passengers that crashed in South Korea lucked out and had their lives spared because of their seating arrangement, according to news reports.

The fortunate flight attendants -- a man and a woman -- were reportedly seated in the tail section of the Jeju commercial airliner, which was landing at Muan International Airport after taking off from Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday.

When the plane touched down on the runway, it veered off and rammed into a wall, exploding into flames.

Robert Brooks died allegedly at the hands of New York State Corrections employees -- and perhaps even more shocking is that some of the officers rake in whopping six-figure salaries ... TMZ has learned.

Brooks -- an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility in upstate NY -- died of asphyxia due to compression of the neck during the December 9 attack by the guards and other prison workers, according to a preliminary autopsy report.

Bodycam footage worn by staff showed the violent attack on Brooks, during which the inmate was viciously beaten while restrained and gagged. Before his death, Brooks was serving a 12-year sentence for first-degree assault.

Alabama Barker is regretting her past use of vape pens ... she had a medical scare involving nicotine withdrawal which recently saw her rushed to an L.A.-area hospital ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler's daughter was an occasional vaper ... that is until she started pursuing music more seriously this year.

We're told the 19-year-old, who is pursuing a rap career, was advised by those in the music industry to drop the nasty habit given it's so bad for a person's voice.

Dana Stubblefield is on his way to being a free man -- his rape conviction was overturned last week -- and according to the former NFL star's attorneys, his first order of business when he gets out will be a bunch of family time.

Kenneth Rosenfeld and Allen Sawyer sat down with TMZ Sports just days after a California appellate court vacated Stubblefield's prison sentence ... and they said he's "euphoric" over the decision -- and is now looking forward to hanging with his loved ones.

"He's going to be with his family," Sawyer said of Dana's immediate plans. "If there's one thing that Dana misses the most, it's being with his family."

British actor Rufus Sewell was in his late 30s when he played the role of Jasper -- the egotistical man who works at London's, The Daily Telegraph and plays with the emotions of Kate Winslet's character, Iris -- in the 2006 holiday rom-com film "The Holiday."

Rufus was part of an all-star cast including Cameron Diaz as the successful movie trailer business owner, Amanda, Jude Law as the sensitive and romantic book editor and widower, Graham, Kate Winslet as the intelligent society columnist for The Daily Telegraph in London, Iris and Jack Black as the loyal movie composer, Miles.

A Los Angeles-area home with deep ties to both the Kardashian family and the O.J. Simpson murder trial has hit the market ... TMZ has learned.

Real estate sources tell TMZ ... an Encino, Calif. residence, which currently belongs to comedian Russell Peters, is now on the market -- several years after he scooped up the storied property for a notable $5.6 million.

Russell is looking to offload the estate for $5.995 million ... which would give him a decent profit if it's snapped up at this price -- and we're sure the residence will have some takers given its unique history.

Courtney Stodden and her new hubby, Jared Safier, have moved into a million-dollar home mere weeks after saying "I do" … TMZ has learned.

Real estate sources tell TMZ … Courtney and Jared closed on a 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home spanning 3,040 square feet in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley just last week.

We're told the property is perfect for the newlyweds, as it boasts a number of impressive features -- including a resort-style backyard with mountain views, a heated swimming pool and spa, and a state-of-the-art stand-alone BBQ perfect for entertaining.