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Model Ivana Knoll -- known as the World Cup's hottest fan -- claims she was asked to turn down her hotness at the start of her DJ career ... but she tells TMZ Sports she has no plans to be just one of the guys.

The Croatian beauty -- who boasts nearly three million followers on Instagram -- opened up about her foray into the music industry during a conversation with Lucas Widman ... and revealed one early concern had nothing to do with her abilities on the turntables, but rather her appearance.

Knoll broke down a request from one agent in particular ... who suggested she give off more of a "sexy boy" look.

A fishing vessel off the coast of Massachusetts made a shocking discovery while out in the water last week ... pulling up a dead body in their net -- and, TMZ has obtained a photo of the grisly scene.

A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... the fishermen pulled the body out of the water early Wednesday morning about forty miles from Boston.

We're told the crew wasn't pulling up much in the way of fish that morning ... and, they were surprised when this particular net was so heavy -- with tons of fish covering the body.

Lyle and Erik Menendez's uncle who opposed their release from prison has died.

Their cousin Anamaria Baralt confirmed Milton Andersen's death on TikTok Sunday evening, saying he passed from cancer. Furthermore, an obituary was shared by the Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home in Illinois on March 4.

Anamaria -- who recently spoke to TMZ in favor of Lyle and Erik's release -- told fans that no one should celebrate Milton's death despite him being the only living family member advocating for their continued imprisonment.

Paris Jackson's firing back at people online who are criticizing her Paris Fashion Week look ... asking why they're so uncomfortable with the human body -- and pointing out we see other naked animals all the time.

The daughter of Michael Jackson shared a series of videos to social media ... calling out people online for hating on her Paris Fashion Week Outfit -- a sheer gown which didn't hide her breasts or her crotch.

While Paris' outfit was far from the only risqué one at the event, she felt like she was taking a ton of flak online ... which she says she doesn't get 'cause everyone has a body.

Detective Melissa Mercado -- the NYPD detective who went viral for appearing as a stripper in a raunchy music video -- has been taken off active sex crimes cases pending the results of a police review.

Law enforcement sources confirm to TMZ ... Melissa -- who is known as a good investigator -- isn't catching active cases in the Special Victims Unit, which looks into alleged sex crimes, while under review.

We're told police officials have to determine if she submitted off-duty paperwork ... documents every NYPD officer must file if they're working another job off the clock.

Lele Pons is pregnant ... making the announcement with a fun photo shoot -- and, the news caused "Too Hot to Handle" star Harry Jowsey to cry.

The model and influencer posted on IG just a few hours ago ... sharing pics from an intimate photo shoot with her husband, singer Guaynaa.

The couple -- who celebrated their two-year wedding anniversary a few days ago -- look over the moon in the snaps ... with Guaynaa rubbing Lele's tummy and the two posing in a field and a bedroom.

Britney Spears is proving she just enjoys a good beat, no matter who's singing on the track ... 'cause she posted a video twerking to her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake's song.

The singer-songwriter shared another of her famous dancing vids to social media ... wearing a tiny lingerie outfit that let her whole backside hang out.

She starts off by twerking in front of a fireplace before she struts to the camera and starts twisting and turning while staring straight ahead.

Before this cool Chicago kid turned into a hosting machine and a YouTube queen, she was just shoveling the snow in the suburbs of Chicago and having snowball fights with her two brothers.

In 2014, she moved to sunny Los Angeles and started hosting Teen Vogue's YouTube channel. She loved being in front of the camera so much she started dabbling in acting -- making her debut in "I Love My Dad" in 2022.

Her followers often lean on her for fashion tips, beauty routines and workouts ... Her famous BF wrote this song about her: "Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa."

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick aren't feuding like everyone says, and they definitely didn't have any issues on the South by Southwest red carpet -- this, according to the director of their new movie.

Here's the deal ... rumors about tension between Lively and Kendrick have exploded after their shared appearance at the well-known film festival.

One social media user shared a group photo featuring both of them ... claiming she reported that Anna was pissed at Blake and didn't want to work with her ever again -- which is when director Paul Feig stepped in.

Gisele Bündchen spent a well-deserved afternoon off with her man Joaquim Valente and her 12-year-old daughter ... the first time she's been spotted since giving birth!

The super model was photographed in a cheetah-print top and a black skirt in Miami Saturday ... donning a pair of sunglasses to keep sun out of her eyes.

Bündchen's hair is tied back ... and, she's clearly in full-relaxation mode -- laying out on the deck of a yacht with her daughter Vivian and getting a tan.

A small plane has crashed in the middle of a city street in Pennsylvania ... and, several videos taken at the scene show the fiery wreckage.

The videos -- taken in Manheim Township in Lancaster County -- captured the aftermath of the crash ... with a the small plane completely ablaze in the street.

According to local reports, multiple ambulances are on the scene in the area ... and numerous injuries have been reported at the scene.

A University of Pittsburgh student went missing during her Spring Break trip to the Dominican Republic ... and, authorities say she was last seen strolling on the beach.

Sudiksha Konanki -- a 20-year-old student -- went missing while on a trip with her friends to Punta Cana, a small town on the eastern edge of the island nation.

Konanki was last seen at 4:50 AM local time on Thursday at the Riu Republica Resort according to the missing persons poster shared online.

Meryl Streep and Martin Short swear they aren't dating ... but, they're certainly spending a lot of late nights together -- pulling up to "Saturday Night Live" in the same car.

The two stars pulled up to 30 Rockefeller Plaza last night ... about 10 minutes before the show was set to kick off.

It's a short clip ... the two jump out of the car together, and Martin exchanges pleasantries with a man who appears to be a security guard.

Prince Frederik, who was the youngest son of the Prince and Princess of Nassau, has died following a battle with an illness.

His father, Prince Robert of Luxembourg announced his son died at the beginning of March from the rare genetic condition POLG Mitochondrial disease which “robs the body’s cells of energy, in turn causing progressive multiple organ dysfunction and failure,” according to the POLG Foundation. He was diagnosed with the condition when he was 14 years old.

His father said in the statement … “Last Friday, February 28th, on “Rare Disease Day”, our beloved son called us in to his room to speak to him for one last time. Frederik found the strength and the courage to say goodbye to each of us in turn … After gifting each of us with our farewells – some kind, some wise, some instructive – in true Frederik fashion, he left us collectively with a final long-standing family joke.”

Xavier Worthy is off the hook in his domestic violence case -- no charges will be filed against him … TMZ has confirmed.

The District Attorney in Williamson County, Texas says after further investigation by the Sheriff’s Office and a discussion with a third-party witness, Xavier’s case was being declined at this time. Xavier’s attorney also confirmed the DA’s decision to TMZ. Xavier and his lawyers are fully cooperating with law enforcement.

As we reported … Xavier was arrested Friday night on suspension of domestic violence -- specifically, an assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation, so seemingly choking. It's still unclear exactly what occurred ... but at the time, the charge was a third-degree felony.

James Kennedy is apologizing after receiving social media backlash over a photo he posted with controversial internet personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate.

The “Vanderpump Rules” alum took to Instagram on Saturday in which he said he “regrets” posting a since deleted photo with the controversial brothers on Friday night at LIV nightclub in Las Vegas. He explained … “I was unfamiliar with their content and the allegations against them.”

JK went on to say that he “only knew them as podcasters that had posted a viral clip about Vanderpump. I have since educated myself and condemn their beliefs. I am sorry to all that I offended.”