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Ghislaine Maxwell answered questions from the feds about 100 people linked to Jeffrey Epstein ... at least according to her lawyer.

Epstein's child sex trafficking associate reportedly received limited immunity before sitting down for two days this week to chat with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Ghislaine's lawyer, David Oscar Markus, reportedly told journalists Maxwell fielded questions about 100 different people linked to Epstein ... and he says his client was asked every possible thing imaginable.

5:02 PM PT -- Hulk Hogan's death was addressed right at the start of SmackDown ... with WWE CCO Triple H taking the stage and giving a heartfelt speech.

"Ladies and gentlemen, yesterday, we lost one of the biggest and most globally recognized icons in the world," Paul Levesque said with the WWE roster standing behind him. "A man I grew up watching, was fortunate enough to share the ring with and, like so many of us, were honored to call a friend."

"The truth is, he captivated millions of people and inspired them around the globe. We would not be standing here right now, all of us together, if it was not for him."

A 10-bell salute was then performed, followed by a video highlighting Hogan's incredible Hall of Fame-worthy journey through wrestling.

Fans in attendance chanted Hogan's name ... and displayed signs in honor of the late legend.

As we previously reported, several legends flew to Cleveland to be present for the ceremony.

Hulk Hogan will be honored with a farewell fit for a legend at SmackDown ... with several legends slated to be present for a tribute honoring the late wrestling icon following his death.

Sources tell TMZ Sports WWE is currently working on finalizing all the details to pay homage to the Hulkster just over 24 hours after his passing ... with names like Jimmy Hart, Sgt. Slaughter and the "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase flying to Cleveland for Friday's event.

It's no surprise the organization will acknowledge the loss -- Hogan was larger than life -- but we're told the ceremonious gestures will go far beyond the standard 10-bell salute for wrestling greats who have died in the past.

Bryan Kohberger won't be totally cut off from the world on the inside ... and, he can even send messages to young women across the country -- though not via any dating apps.

The Idaho Department of Corrections tells TMZ ... while prisoners don't technically have access to the internet, they can purchase tablets from the commissary and load them up with a ton of apps.

This means Kohberger and his fellow inmates can access select music, radio stations, podcasts, movies, television, games and books. They can also fire off emails and make phone calls ... BK's lifeline to life outside the prison walls.

TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser's husband, Brady, just dodged criminal charges in the tragic drowning of their 3-year-old son, Trigg Kiser.

The child was found lifeless in the family's Arizona pool back in May, and cops recommended a felony child abuse charge against Brady ... but prosecutors declined to pursue any charges.

In a Friday afternoon news dump, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced Brady will not be charged because "there is no reasonable likelihood of conviction."

A Southwest Airlines flight to Las Vegas had to dive to avoid hitting another plane midair ... and now a couple flight attendants are nursing injuries.

Passengers on a Friday flight from Burbank to Las Vegas say their pilot had to dive aggressively to avoid a midair collision shortly after takeoff ... sending passengers flying out of their seats, with some bumping their heads on the cabin ceiling.

Comedian Jimmy Dore was on the flight and he says the pilot came on the PA system and told passengers his collision warning alert went off and he needed to avoid a plane coming at them.

Taylor Swift is wearing a ring in a photo that serves as Travis Kelce's iPhone lock screen ... but it's NOT an engagement ring -- despite what some folks are thinking.

Sources connected to Travis tell TMZ ... the photo in question actually shows Taylor wearing Travis' three Super Bowl rings.

Travis sent Swifties into a frenzy Thursday when the Kansas City Chiefs star posted Taylor on his Instagram for the first time ... and eagle-eyed fans clued in on the iPhone lock screen.

One lucky and very, very rich fan is set to walk away with baseball history ... as the home plate Barry Bonds stepped on after hitting his 756th career home run is up for auction -- and it's estimated to sell for $100,000!!

Bidding for the base -- along with a signed ball from the '07 game -- both come with letters of authenticity signed by the former San Francisco Giants slugger himself ... and the package is currently open for bidding via SCP Auctions.

"This is the actual home plate from the San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals MLB game on August 7th, 2007, at AT&T Park, where I hit my 756th career home run in the contest, passing Hank Aaron for sole possession of first place on the all-time MLB home run leaderboard," Bonds' letter says.

A whites-only community in Arkansas is just looking to protect European identity and culture from diversity, and it's best for people of all races to have their own separate community centers ... so says the co-founder of Return to the Land.

We interviewed Eric Orwoll on "TMZ Live" Friday about the whites-only community that is looking to expand to Missouri and other areas ... and, we asked about why a whites-exclusive area is so important to their members.

Orwoll says white people value European heritage, and he says he thinks that identity is under threat in modern America. He says he understands if others want to blend and mix their cultures -- but, he thinks this would be at the detriment of pure cultural ancestry.

Summer's not over until Uncle Charlie Wilson says it's over -- the R&B emeritus is hitting the road in August with Babyface, El DeBarge and K-Ci Hailey of Jodeci -- everyone's invited ... 'cept the devil!!!

TMZ caught up with both Uncle Charlie and El DeBarge outside Hollywood Unlocked on Thursday ... their "Uncle Charlie's Cookout" tour will be zipping through U.S. hotspots, including L.A., Detroit, OKC, Charlotte, and more.

And these vets say they aren't doing anything but staying hydrated and prayerful leading up to the big show!!!

Marvel’s "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is stretching for box office glory ... but will it have the muscle to clobber Superman’s numbers?

TMZ’s Jabeen Waheed is back, serving up a hot, fresh pour of "Movie Tea" -- and first on the menu this week? Marvel’s "first family" making a comeback in Matt Shakman's "Fantastic Four" reboot!

Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are suiting up for this reboot -- but is superhero fatigue too real, or will this one actually land a knockout?!

The home co-owned by the alleged "TikTok Dance Cult" pastor Robert Shinn was the target of a sex trafficking warrant today, TMZ has learned.

The El Monte Police Department tells TMZ ... their department's SWAT team assisted the U.S. Postal Service and the FBI Friday morning as a warrant was served at a residence in the Tujunga neighborhood of L.A. for sex trafficking, tax evasion, mail fraud and money laundering.

The Los Angeles FBI branch declined to comment. TMZ reached out to the U.S. Attorney's Office ... so far, no word back.

Long Beach, California rapper Trapboy JT found the perfect way to shoot new content and save his coins from well, trappin' ... by shooting a music video right inside an IKEA store!!!

On Friday, Trapboy JT dropped his new single "Out The Matrix" on WorldstarHipHop -- using plenty of backdrop scenes behind IKEA's wide array of kitchen appliances -- a moment that doesn't seem to be completely authorized ... more so tolerated?

Trapboy JT tells TMZ Hip Hop his team shot the video at an IKEA location in Carson, a city in the South Bay of Los Angeles County ... his team spent about 45 minutes in the store!!!

MMA fighter Aaron "Tex" Johnson LOST IT on board a Southwest flight, getting into a HEATED altercation with fellow passengers and crew ... and it was so intense, he was forced off the plane before takeoff!

The chaotic situation occurred at LaGuardia Airport on Monday, and thanks to a witness who started rolling, we have video ... which shows the middleweight in a fiery argument with Southwest flight attendants as they attempted to remove him from the plane.

After Johnson, 39, retrieved his bag from the overhead bin and headed towards the front of the plane, something seemed to make Tex snap.

This Jet Ski bae was clearly feelin' herself on vacay, but you can rev up your WaveRunner and ride into the sexy shot?! We're here to guide you with a few hints, but then it's on you to take her out to sea!

Brooke Hogan's got a lasting reminder of her late father, Hulk Hogan ... because she named one of her twins after him.

Sources close to Brooke tell TMZ ... despite Brooke and Hulk being estranged when she gave birth to twins back in January, she gave a special tribute to her famous father by giving her daughter his middle name, Gene.

Brooke's daughter is named Molly Gene Oleksy ... and she wanted the kid to have grandpa's middle name as a way to honor Hulk.

Sylvester Stallone is remembering Hulk Hogan as a force to be reckoned with ... and he says we will never see another man like him in wrestling, movies or reality TV.

The 'Rocky' star tells TMZ ... Hulk had a glow about him when they met way back in 1982 on the set of "Rocky III" ... and Sly knew Hulk was destined for superstardom.

Hulk was still establishing himself at the time, and Sly says he found out very quickly the monstrous Hogan was smarter, gentler and more skilled than he looked.