NFL Lineman Conor McDermott Rams Playbook Jacked From Car ... Cops Investigating

Los Angeles Rams lineman Conor McDermott had an important item stolen from him recently -- his team-issued iPad was taken from his car ... and now law enforcement is investigating the matter.

TMZ Sports has learned ... the 31-year-old former UCLA Bruin's vehicle was in a residential area when his digital playbook was jacked.

No arrests have been made, but LAPD is working to track down the culprit.

Leah Remini Finalizing Divorce From Husband ... No Lawyers Needed!!!

Leah Remini and her husband of more than 2 decades are wrapping up their divorce ... signing off on their settlement late last week -- and all that's left is getting a final signature from the judge.

The actress and her ex -- actor Angelo Pagán -- settled their divorce with the help of a mediator but no lawyers were present ... according to documents obtained by TMZ.

We don't know exactly how the former couple split up their belongings ... the settlement is confidential but the speed of the divorce suggests things went amicably -- and, now Leah and Angelo are set to become free agents again after nearly 30 years in a relationship.

Simon Cowell The Show Won't Go On ... Cancels 'Britain's Got Talent' Taping After Liam Payne Death

Simon Cowell is taking a brief step back from the spotlight following the tragic death of former protégé Liam Payne.

"Britain's Got Talent," the long-running competition series created by Simon, canceled its Thursday taping after the One Direction star's passing in Buenos Aires, Argentina Wednesday.

This isn't surprising given Simon's long history with Liam and his band, One Direction. Remember, Simon formed the popular boy band on "The X Factor (UK)" ... another singing competition show created by the music mogul.

VP Kamala Harris Trump's Calling U.S. Citizens 'Enemy Within!!!' Heated Fox News Intvw

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The Kamala Harris interview billed as her in the lion's den got as fiery as expected, with a heated exchange erupting with Fox News' Bret Baier over a Donald Trump remark about the "enemy within" America.

The Vice President's sit down with Bret lasted about 30 minutes, covering a slew of hot-button campaign issues ... like immigration, transgender issues, President Biden's mental acuity and, of course, her opponent.

That's when the fireworks really started as Bret asked Harris about the fact roughly half of U.S. voters want Trump back in the White House. As he put it to her, "Are they misguided the 50 percent? Are they stupid?"

Gwyneth Paltrow & Timothée Chalamet Share A Kiss On NYC Street ... But Kylie Jenner Shouldn't Be Worried

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Gwyneth Paltrow and Timothée Chalamet were caught smooching on the street in the Big Apple ... but TC's girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, has nothing to be jealous about ... 'cause it was only for a movie.

Gwyneth and Timothée were filming Wednesday on the set of their new sports flick, "Marty Supreme," in NYC, where the actors were seen in the throes of passion during one scene.

Check out the video ... Gwyneth, in a red gown, stands behind Timothée, in a suit and tie, attaching a necklace around his neck.

Kim Kardashian Look At Me, I'm a Sexy Lawyer ... First Peek At Her New Show

Kim Kardashian is realizing her dream of becoming an attorney at law ... well, sort of ... because she's playing a divorce lawyer on a new show, and looking smoking hot on set.

TMZ has the first look at Kim on the set of a new Ryan Murphy show called "All's Fair" ... a legal drama coming to Hulu ... and she's filming alongside her costar Naomi Watts.

Kim plays a divorce lawyer in an all-female law firm ... and she was shooting scenes Wednesday in Camarillo, California with Naomi ... and looking sexy in the process.

Jared McCain 76ers Star Discharged From Hospital After Scary Fall In Game

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8:35 AM PT -- Good news ... Jared McCain has been discharged from the hospital and is now resting at home. He sustained pulmonary contusions, which are bruises on the lungs, from the fall during the Nets-Sixers game.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain was taken to the hospital after a scary fall during Wednesday night's game ... where the first-round draft pick smacked his head on the hardwood.

The alarming moment occurred during the fourth quarter of the Nets-Sixers game at the Wells Fargo Center ... when McCain, attempting to rebound his own miss, was contacted, causing him to fall backward and slam his head on the court.

The thud could be heard on TV ... and there was immediate concern for the 20-year-old hooper, who lay on the floor, visibly injured.

Ice Spice Big Flexin' In The Gym 💪🏼 It's Baby's 1st Pull-Up

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Ice Spice's weight-loss transformation was no fad -- she just pulled off her first pull-up in the gym, further proving that "phat butt" didn't happen overnight!!!

On Thursday, Ice, fresh from strutting her stuff at the recent Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, set up the camera and climbed up the weight rack like a pro to lift herself well past the bar!!!

Her strength's been building ... she first starts overhand before switching to the underhand technique. Both grips are legit in the military!!!

Liam Payne's Girlfriend Argentina's Great, But Went Too Long ... Too Restless to Stay

Liam Payne's girlfriend left Argentina without the singer days before his death ... saying she didn't want to stay in one place too long -- and, bailed after a 5-day trip turned into 2 weeks.

Kate Cassidy -- a social media influencer based in Miami -- posted a video chronicling her journey back to the States from Buenos Aires on Monday ... 2 days before Liam fell to his death at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel.

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Cassidy starts the clip by saying she's leaving the country because she doesn't like sticking around in one place too long ... saying she'd originally planned to stay 5 days, but she'd stuck around for about 2 weeks -- and, she just needed to go home.

Radio Host Tony Massarotti Mutters Racial Slur On Air

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Tony Massarotti -- a well-known radio show host who was suspended last year following an insensitive joke involving Black people -- has come under fire again ... after he muttered a racial slur while live on air.

The latest foot-in-mouth moment happened on Wednesday's episode of "Felger & Mazz" -- a Boston afternoon drive show -- when Massarotti was talking with his cohost Michael Felger about his qualms with Gen Z.

The former Boston Globe sportswriter stated he believed the Z in Gen Z "stands for z*****head" -- a term commonly used to offend people of Asian descent.

Liam Payne Favorite Soccer Team Pays Tribute ... After Singer's Death

Liam Payne's beloved professional soccer club is addressing the singer's tragic death ... sharing a heartfelt message in his honor.

The former One Direction member was a passionate soccer fan, specifically of West Bromwich Albion F.C. of the EFL Championship ... and attended numerous matches over the years.

Shortly after the news broke of Payne's passing ... WBA released a statement on social media.

Liam Payne Chilling 911 Conversation Occurred ... Just Before Singer Fell To His Death

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Shortly before Liam Payne fell to his death from a balcony, a hotel manager reportedly called 911 to report the former One Direction star was wasted and destroying his room.

According to a 911 transcript, obtained by several media outlets, Payne was in the throes of a complete meltdown in his third-floor room at the CasaSur Hotel in Palermo, Buenos Aires.

CNN and La Nacion say the manager phoned a 911 operator around 5 PM Wednesday to get help. Here's a summary of their purported conversation ...

Luana Alonso Sex Doll Co. Sends Collab Offer ... We Want Your Feet!!!

Swimmer-turned-OnlyFans creator Luana Alonso is getting the chance to turn her flippers into money makers ... with a popular sex doll company sending her an offer to team up and sell replicas of her feet!!

TMZ Sports obtained a letter form the folks at RealDoll ... which details how the retired Paraguayan Olympian can rake in a ton of dough with her toes -- while also giving the foot lovers out there something they can enjoy.

"At RealDoll, we pride ourselves on offering our clients unique, customized and life-like creations that help them connect with their fans in a truly personal way," the letter says. "With your growing success, we believe there is an exciting opportunity for us to collaborate."

Guess Who This Lil' Guy In His Suit Turned into!

Before this cool boy in his suit turned into a rapper and actor, he was just chillin' on his dad's lap in Champaign, Illinois before moving to Atlanta, Georgia and studying music management at Georgia State University.

He's been a staple in the rap and hip hop industry for years, but he's also hit the big screen -- most notably as Tej Parker. He's too fast for y'all, so you better "get out the way." He's in his late-40s, but that doesn't stop him from sharing a shredded shot on the 'gram.

Can you guess who he is?

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

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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.