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Paul Simon Back Surgery Was a Success ...But I Need More Time to Heal!!!

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We've got a health update from Paul Simon -- the Simon & Garfunkel icon underwent a successful back surgery to alleviate "severe” back pain that forced him to cancel 2 shows last month.

The positive update was released on his official Instagram page Thursday ... though there is a caveat. His team says he needs more time to recover, so his July 7 concert in Long Beach, California is being postponed to the following day.

It seems fans don't have too much to worry about -- the statement says the decision was made out of an "abundance of caution" to ensure PS is ready to hit the stage "at the top of his ability."

Joey Chestnut Domin-Ates In Hot Dog Contest Return … Downs 70.5!!!

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Joey Chestnut was back with a vengeance at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest … winning the annual Fourth of July tradition with ease and earning the Mustard Belt after eating a whopping 70.5 tube steaks!!

Chestnut received a hero’s welcome as he was introduced to the stage on Coney Island after a year away … and once the 10-minute timer started, he locked in and got to work at record-setting pace.

There certainly wasn’t any winner rust for Jaws … as his counterparts didn’t come close to posing a threat. Chestnut eventually slowed down, but managed to surpass the 70-dog mark in the final seconds.

Jake Paul Celebrates America After Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. ICE Arrest ... Canelo's Up Next!!!

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Jake Paul is seemingly celebrating the ICE arrest of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. ... and even offering who ICE should check out next.

Here's the situation -- not long after TMZ broke the news that Julio had been detained for an "expedited removal from the United States," the YouTuber-turned-pro boxer hopped on X and dropped an American flag emoji.

Perhaps he was celebrating Independence Day a bit early ... but the timing of his tweet seems pretty suspicious.

Former Diddy Chef Verdict is a disgrace, i do not feel safe!!!

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Diddy's former personal chef says she is "traumatized" and "terrified" after he was acquitted of the most serious charges in his federal sex trafficking trial on Wednesday.

Jourdan Atkinson -- who alleges she was both a victim of and witness to Diddy's abuse over the years -- hopped on Instagram following the stunning verdict, noting ... "I do not feel safe. I am extremely traumatized. I do not know where to go from here."

In the video and accompanying caption, Jourdan alleges she was assaulted by the Bad Boy Records founder in 2008 at his New Jersey estate ... and learned he beat Cassie for the first time in 2009. She says she was intimidated into silence ... worrying both of their lives were on the line.

Jurassic World Rebirth Merch Dinosaur Deals on LEGO, Toys and More!

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"Life finds a way" ... and so does Universal when it comes to dropping new merch for the "Jurassic World" franchise.

With "Jurassic World Rebirth" out in theaters now, there's no need to travel all the way to Isla Nublar for some prehistoric paraphernalia ... as Amazon is fully stocked with some gigantic deals for all you dino-lovers out there.

Sorry, Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey not included.

LEGO Jurassic World Dolores

One of biggest scene-stealers in the new movie is actually the tiniest cast member: An Aquilops named Dolores. And this LEGO Dolores Kit is perfect for keeping your kids entertained after they've seen the film!

Sophia Hutchins See Photos of Caitlyn Jenner's Manager's Fatal Crash Site

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Caitlyn Jenner's longtime friend and manager, Sophia Hutchins, died in a tragic ATV accident Wednesday morning -- and footage of the crash site has surfaced.

TMZ broke the news ... Sophia was pronounced dead at the scene in Malibu after she swiped the bumper of a vehicle with her ATV and was consequently thrown 350 feet down into a ravine.

A KCAL News chopper debuted footage of the aftermath of the crash on Wednesday before Sophia was identified ... showing her blue ATV resting atop an upside down vehicle that had previously crashed in the same spot.

Lizzo's Weight Loss Here's Exactly How I Slimmed Down ... With Some Underwear Pics to Share!

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Lizzo is boldy reminding haters that the 'Truth Hurts' ... 'cause she just stripped down to her underwear to show off her weight loss and detail exactly how she slimmed down.

Check out her dramatic before-and-after photos posted on Instagram Thursday -- she's got nothing to hide as she bares it all to flaunt her thinner frame.

In her caption, she put her foot down against those Ozempic accusations ... and said lymphatic massages have been a huge help with shedding 16% of her body fat -- specifically thanking spa owner Flávia Lanini for helping her stay on track with her weight loss and health journey.

American Flag Swimwear Guess Who!

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No need for lighting a match -- these spirited stars in American Flag swimsuits are so dang hot they'll ignite your fireworks! Can you guess the red, white and blue bikini babe in each photo?

Approach these reality stars, athletes and everything in between with caution 'cuz celebs are taking their on-theme swimwear to a whole 'nother level!

Put your pop culture knowledge to the test and wave that flag with pride (that is, IF you can score the sexy star in the patriotic pic!)

Outkast Big Boi's Uncle Fatally Shot ... Two Arrested

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Outkast's Antwan "Big Boi" Patton lost a family member to senseless gun violence last month in Georgia -- and police have now made two arrests in the murder case.

Jabyrion Crumbley turned himself in to the authorities Wednesday after he fatally shot Big Boi's uncle, Remoin Patton, during a June 16 road rage incident in Atlanta, according to police.

Crumbley was booked into the Fulton County Jail for murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He's being held without bail.

Wendy Peffercorn In 'The Sandlot' 'Memba Her?!

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American actress Marley Shelton was just 19 years old when she landed the role of Wendy Peffercorn -- the hot lifeguard in the red bikini ... and Squints' girl crush -- in the 1993 film "The Sandlot."

Shelton shared the big screen with Mike Vitar as the team leader, Benny 'The Jet' Rodriguez, Tom Guiry as the new kid, Scott Smalls, Chauncey Leopardi as Wendy's #1 fan, Michael 'Squints' Palledorous ... and Marty York as Alan 'Yeah-Yeah' McClennan.

Just a couple years prior to her Peffercorn performance, Marley made her film debut in "Grand Canyon" with Danny Glover and Steve Martin.

Guess what she looks like now!

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Beefy Prop Bets Available ... Will A Contestant Vomit?!?

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Degenerates hoping to make a quick buck on the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest are in luck ... TMZ Sports has learned there's a (b)unbelievable amount of prop bets on the board for Friday!!

The guys over at BetOnline.ag tell us ... there are double-digit topics gamblers can place wagers on -- including whether or not a contestant will vomit.

"Yes" odds for the throw-up were set at 6/1, meaning if an upchuck happens, fans can get $6 for every $1 they bet. Meanwhile, those in favor of "no" will be getting 1/12 odds.

Sophia Hutchins Caitlyn Jenner's Friend, Manager Dead at 29

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Caitlyn Jenner's longtime friend and manager, Sophia Hutchins, is dead following a tragic ATV accident near Caitlyn's home ... TMZ has learned.

Sophia was pronounced dead Wednesday morning in Malibu, according to law enforcement and family sources. We're told Sophia was riding the ATV on the road where Caitlyn lives when she struck the bumper of a moving car -- that impact forced the ATV over the shoulder ... sending it, and Sophia, plummeting 350 feet down into a ravine.

Our sources say the first responders who reached Sophia, pronounced her dead on the scene. Two people in the car Sophia struck were not injured. It's unclear if Caitlyn was home at the time, or if she witnessed the fatal collision. We do know no one else was harmed on the ATV.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom We Won't Talk Split, But Now Our Reps Will

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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom haven't said a peep publicly about their split ... save for some cryptic social media posts ... but now they're having their teams do their dirty work.

The former couple's reps just released a joint statement to Us Weekly ... addressing their breakup head on for the first time.

The statement reads ... "Due to the abundance of recent interest and conversation surrounding Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry's relationship, representatives have confirmed that Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on coparenting."

Flavor Flav Ban All Guns In America ... 'I Fear For My Kids'

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Flavor Flav is calling for the United States to ban all firearms ... he says the country is caught in a "epidemic of gun violence with no sign we can stop or change course."

The rapper called on a gun ban in an op-ed in Newsweek ... Flav says he fears for his kids when he drops them off at school, and that school shootings are so common they have become normalized.

Flav says ... "Our schools aren't safe and our kids aren't safe. This is because gun protection laws are weak."

Youth Baseball Coaches Streak Around Bases, Get Fired

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A couple bonehead youth baseball coaches from Illinois got fired after getting buck naked and running the bases in the nude at a tournament in New York.

Video circulating on social media shows two men streaking at one of the ballfields at Cooperstown All Star Village ... and one guy even slides head first into home plate, completely in the nude.

The guys on the video are reportedly youth baseball assistant coaches from Lake Bluff, Illinois ... and the stunt appears to have happened with kids watching.

Tom Brady Watch Me Jump Off My Yacht ... Daughter Did It First!!!

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It's monkey see monkey do for Tom Brady and his daughter Vivian ... because after she jumped off the top deck of a yacht, he followed suit ... and it's all on video.

TB12 is doing the mega yacht thing off the coast of Ibiza and he just shared one of the more adventurous parts of his day with his 12-year-old.

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First, Vivian jumps off the edge of the yacht's second deck and splashes down into the Mediterranean Sea.

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