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Nicole Richie is probably wishing for a fire extinguisher on her 40th birthday … because her hair was set ablaze during her birthday dinner. The actress posted a video Tuesday showing herself blowing out the candles on a cake to ring in the big 4-0 — and all seemed to be going well, until she reached the final candle … and flew a little too close to the sun. Some stray strands of her locks made contact with the flame below, and the fire quickly jumped onto her body and started climbing up. It actually looks like the other side of her head might’ve caught fire as well — but that was quickly put out by someone nearby. However, her right side was still caught in the flame … and she starts to scream as it spreads. The video cuts out before we can find out what happens next — but we’re assuming NR is okay. Her caption to this read, “Well… so far 40 is 🔥.” Pretty jokey, so you gotta figure she walked away from this relatively unscathed. Still, pretty freaky nonetheless. Not to make too much light of this — but that’s hot, Nic. Be careful! Read Full Article

Gabby Petito’s death has put her fiance, Brian Laundrie, in the crosshairs of law enforcement, but TMZ has learned prosecutors are not making a move until 2 primary loose ends are tied up. Law enforcement sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Laundrie is their suspect, despite the fact he’s being officially called a person of interest. That said, we’re told federal prosecutors are now in a waiting game, in large part because they don’t know if Laundrie is still alive. What’s more … our law enforcement sources tell TMZ, even if Gabby was murdered — which seems to be the case since the Coroner has already ruled her death a homicide — they would need to prove who did it. Our sources point out, it’s possible Laundrie left Gabby out in the wilderness and someone else killed her … whether it’s probable or not, it’s still possible. As for why federal prosecutors will handle the case, it’s because Gabby was apparently killed in the Grand Teton National Park, which is federal land. We’re told law enforcement is viewing Laundrie as their prime suspect, but there’s a leap between that and actually charging someone with murder. As we reported, a witness called 911 and told the dispatcher Laundrie had slapped and hit Gabby shortly before she went missing. The Coroner is expected to reveal the cause of death shortly. Read Full Article

Move over, 50 Cent, there’s a new worst first pitch of all time … courtesy of Conor McGregor’s ceremonial toss at the Cubs game on Tuesday!! The sharply-dressed UFC superstar strutted to the mound for the first pitch before the Cubbies faced off against the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field … and chucked his attempt about 20 feet to the right of home plate. As Harry Doyle would say, it was “juuuuuust a bit outside.” On a positive note, McGregor’s repaired leg looked great!! The fighter was a great sport about it all … dapping up Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom after the wild pitch. Of course, this is Conor we’re talking about … so we’re assuming (and hoping) he was just trying to give fans a fun time. Then again, we’ve seen him throw a football before … and he was mocked incessantly for that, too. It’s a safe bet Conor’s pitch will now take honors for “worst first pitch ever” from Fiddy, who had a straight-up embarrassing toss that went wide left before a Mets game in 2014. Conor’s been living it up while rehabbing his leg … from hanging with Justin Bieber to attending the VMAs (where he also tested out his arm with a different object) and hitting up just about every hotspot LA has to offer. Never change, Conor … but maybe try some practice throws next time?? Read Full Article

Willie Garson — famous for role on the “Sex and the City” series and movies — has died … according to his close friends. “Bosch” star Titus Welliver broke the news of Willie’s passing with a post that said, “There are no words. I love you dear brother. We are fewer,” and he attached a photo of Willie. Willie’s fellow actor and friend Rob Morrow also posted a tribute. Sources connected to the ‘SATC’ star tell us he’d been battling cancer. Willie was a fan fave from the hit HBO series … playing Sarah Jessica Parker’s male BFF, Stanford Blatch. He played a gay socialite who Carrie Bradshaw often called “Stanny.” He didn’t appear in every episode, but for the 27 he did pop up for over the course of 6 years … his scenes were always memorable. Willie was also in both ‘SATC’ movies … and he’s at least slated to appear with SJP and co. in “And Just Like That …” — the new HBO Max series. We don’t know if he’d already shot his scenes. WG’s roles went well beyond ‘SATC’ though — he’s been in tons of shows and movies throughout his career … including stuff like ‘White Collar,’ ‘Hawaii Five-0,’ ‘Quantum Leap,’ ‘Girl Meets World,’ ‘Mr. Belvedere,’ ‘Just Shoot Me!’ ‘Big Mouth,’ ‘Supergirl,’ and many, many more. He’s got a total of 170 acting credits to his name, dating back to the ’80s. Willie was 57. RIP Read Full Article

Devin Clark sustained one of the most gruesome injuries you’ll ever see in a combat sports event … and now the UFC fighter is answering the question — how much it did hurt?!? “It was probably a 7 or 8 after the fight. You fight the fight. He got his hand raised. Then that adrenaline starts coming, and it comes down quick. And, by the time I’m leaving the cage, I’m like, ‘Okay, that hurts,'” Clark tells TMZ Sports. If you didn’t see the injury (lucky you) … it was incredibly gross. Devin was fighting fellow light heavyweight fighter Ion Cutelaba at UFC Fight Night Saturday afternoon. 31-year-old Clark ate a heavy knee in the 2nd round … a shot so hard it literally displaced Clark’s teeth. It was bothering him so much during the fight, he went back to his corner before the 3rd round, and told his team something was wrong with his teeth. The ringside doctor even examined Clark at one point … but somehow let him continue. And, continue he did, despite the pain. After the fight, Clark went to the hospital and they patched him up. On Tuesday, he plans to see his dentist … and the road to recovery won’t be easy or quick. Unfortunately for Devin, he ended up losing via a unanimous decision. But, win or loss, NOBODY can ever question this dude’s toughness. Read Full Article

Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant couldn’t wait ’til November to try to punch each other in the face … ’cause the two just exchanged blows at a pre-fight event, with Alvarez making Plant bleed. The boxers stared each other down before taking questions from media members in Los Angeles … when suddenly, things got intense between the two. Broadcast cameras showed Canelo shoved Plant … and then repeatedly called him a “motherf***er.” That’s when Plant came back and tried to land a huge haymaker … which Canelo appeared to dodge. Canelo then tagged Plant with a flurry of punches — knocking off his sunglasses and causing the fighter to bleed from his right eye area. Eventually, the two were separated … but Plant needed a white cloth to get the cut to stop oozing blood. The drama, though didn’t stop there … ’cause the guys got heated, yet again, later in the press conference, with Plant calling Canelo a “motherf***er” as well as “a bitch.” Fight night is officially set for Nov. 6 in Las Vegas … but it’s clear the two certainly wouldn’t mind trying to beat the hell out of each other multiple times before then. Read Full Article

Gabby Petito’s body has, indeed, been recovered in Wyoming — and the Coroner says this was a homicide. As we reported, the Teton County Coroner was conducting the autopsy Tuesday on the remains cops found over the weekend in Grand Teton National Park. The Coroner’s Office is now confirming the body is Gabby’s. Attorney Richard Stafford said the same. Before today, the feds simply said they believed it was Gabby. You’ll recall the corpse was found near an area where the white van she and fiance, Brian Laundrie, were traveling in was spotted. While Laundrie has not yet been named a suspect, the FBI is conducting a manhunt for him. As you know, Laundrie had returned to his parent’s home in Florida … without Gabby. Plus, the guy has mysteriously disappeared without a trace … although, there was a potential sighting this week. A man in Baker, FL reported that he believed he saw a man matching Brian’s description pop up on his deer cam … some 500 miles away from North Port, FL, where Brian lives. Gabby and Brian had been on a cross-country road trip together for months now — documenting their stops in a white van they’d taken out. Another thing that was also caught on camera was an alleged domestic disturbance … the aftermath of which a police officer filmed on his body camera upon pulling them over. While Gabby was distraught, Brian denied he’d hit her … despite a 911 caller claiming he did exactly that. In any case, the cop cut both of them loose after they both refused to press charges. Gabby has been unaccounted for since late August. Her family first reported her missing on Sept. 11 — and believe Brian has something to do with her fate. Read Full Article

The Rolling Stones are officially out on their first-ever tour without Charlie Watts, and the loss was obvious at their first show … which they dedicated to the only drummer they’ve ever had. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and co. performed Monday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA — a private gig for Patriots owner Robert Kraft — and before things got started, MJ made sure to shout out Charlie, who died last month. The last 3 Stones — Keith, Mick and Ron Wood — stood shoulder-to-shoulder as Mick explained how much they miss Charlie, on and off the stage, and recalled the memories they’d all made together over 59 years. You could hear Mick start to choke up a bit as he dedicated the show to their late drummer … and raised his drink to the crowd. Mick telegraphed his thoughts, wondering out loud what song they’d open with, and admitting he was a little emotional. The concert went off without a hitch after that — with the guys playing their beloved hits, plus some new ones. Steve Jordan has the unenviable job of drumming, but by all reports … he did Charlie proud. Read Full Article

Mama June’s BF appears to finally be getting the help he needs … ’cause we’ve learned he’s checked into rehab. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Geno Doak was hospitalized in Fort Pierce, Florida earlier this month. It’s unclear why he landed in the hospital, but we do know doctors there referred him to a recovery center in South Carolina, and he checked into that facility on Monday. In the docs, the director of the center says Geno will be a resident in the long-term intensive program and be required to make a minimum of a 120-day commitment. But, he also has the option to stay for up to a year if necessary. The program is designed to help individuals develop their capacity for a healthy transition to sober living … and all residents are required to eventually seek employment and are encouraged to assume responsibility of themselves and their recovery. The documents were filed to loop in the judge from Geno’s crack cocaine case. As we reported … Mama June and Geno were both busted outside an Alabama gas station back in March 2019 and charged with felony drug possession. Geno was sentenced to 16 months in Macon County Community Corrections. He wasn’t going to physically be behind bars, but had to follow a set of rules. For instance, he was supposed to relocate from Florida to Alabama within 30 to 45 days of his July sentencing date … but he failed to do so. Now the court knows he’ll be in treatment in South Carolina for at least the next 4 months. At least that’s the plan Read Full Article

Aaron Rodgers is letting his trolls HAVE IT today after he returned to MVP form against the Lions … slamming his critics and calling their vitriol last week “absolute horses***.” “It’s chicken s***,” the Packers star said on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday afternoon. “It’s so ridiculous that people get a platform to do this and it’s the same type of people.” Rodgers was lambasted by media members and even one of his former teammates, Jermichael Finley, after he was awful in Green Bay’s opening game against the Saints. Finley said Rodgers looked like he had lost his “hunger” to play … and added to TMZ Sports that he believed the Packers should seriously consider benching the guy for backup Jordan Love. While Rodgers didn’t mention Jermichael by name in his rant Tuesday … he made it clear after balling out on “Monday Night Football” that he heard ALL of the negative rhetoric thrown his way after the Week 1 loss — and he didn’t like it one bit. “I was just surprised after Week 1 that there was such a story out there,” Rodgers said. “What’s crazy to me is to let one storyline, by a person who has no contact with me, who I have zero relationship, to that become some sort of narrative that’s out there that now I somehow don’t care about ball because of my Zen attitude in the offseason, that’s the bulls*** I was talking about last night.” Rodgers did say he anticipates more ups and downs throughout the season … but he’s clearly hopeful the criticism is kept to a minimum as Green Bay goes through it all. “The truth and fact should not be replaced by ill-founded conjecture,” Rodgers said … before adding, “Hey, look, think about who’s saying these things.” Read Full Article