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The private investigator hired to probe Celeste Rivas' death case has made a harrowing revelation -- he thinks there was a "sadistic" plan made to "get rid" of the teen.

Check out Steve Fischer's interview on "Law&Crime Sidebar with Jesse Weber" -- he says the purported "scary" plan didn't have to do with how she died, but how her body was to be dumped following her death.

He says he can't spill much ... but thinks the original plan went wrong at some point, and that the Tesla where her dismembered corpse was found in early September was supposed to be a holding spot.

Zac Efron's "High School Musical" days might be long gone ... but we're thinking there's still plenty of good vibes on his side, because he's celebrating his 38th birthday on Saturday!

We figured it'd be a good idea to whip up a little gallery of the former Disney star's hottest shots and see how he went from a teenage dream to a Hollywood heartthrob in just a few years!

"Baby, I'm Jealous" of everyone who went out to Los Angeles' hot club Deliliah Friday night ... 'cause they got a surprise performance from Bebe Rexha!

Check out our footage -- Bebe exudes confidence as she grabs a mic and belts out a variety of songs, including her 2015 hit "Me, Myself & I" with G-Eazy ... and even sang Rihanna's "Bitch Better Have My Money"!

The bubblegum pink-haired beauty also performed "No Scrubs" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" ... all in front of several celebrity guests including Kylie Jenner, Anastasia Karanikolaou, Gabriette, Bazzi, Victoria Villarreal and Suede Brooks.

Selena Gomez has entered the chat after Hailey Bieber's comments about not being "inspired by" other beauty brands went viral -- and planted a flag next to the Rhode Beauty founder in her defense.

Check out Sel's Instagram post she shared -- and swiftly deleted -- Friday night. She tells fans to "leave the girl alone" after she was slammed for what people, and even TMZ, assumed were shady comments about her.

The "Only Murders in the Building" star went on ... "She can say whatever she wants. Doesn’t affect my life whatsoever. It’s just about relevance not intelligence. Be kind. All brands inspire me. There is room for everyone. And hopefully we can all stop."

Duke Roufus, a well-respected former kickboxer and accomplished MMA coach, has died.

The renowned athlete died in his sleep Thursday, his longtime friend and business partner Scott Joffe announced on social media Friday.

He celebrated his legacy in a lengthy tribute, saying he was more than a "celebrated trainer and champion kickboxer," but also a "mentor, innovator, father and friend whose influence transformed the landscape of mixed martial arts."

And just like that, Aaron Phypers is a free man! The estranged husband of Denise Richards swiftly bonded himself out of the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station Friday night after satisfying his $200,000 bond.

We broke the news -- he was arrested after a contentious court hearing in L.A. Friday afternoon on an outstanding warrant his lawyer, Michael Finley, told TMZ is believed to be connected to Denise's allegations of physical abuse.

Michael accused the whole thing of being a set up at the hands of Denise's legal team.

Taylor Swift is trying to ease the financial burden for a cancer-stricken baby girl and her family by helping pay off costly doctor bills.

The pop superstar made a $100,000 GoFundMe donation to 18-month-old Lilah after her mom Katelynn posted a TikTok video showing her child calling Taylor her "friend" while the two took in a clip of her on an iPad.

In the TikTok video, Katelyn also talked about her love for Taylor's music, particularly the song "Willow." Katelyn loves Taylor's music so much she briefly thought about naming her daughter Willow, but she decided on Lilah in the end. And Lilah, mom says, is also a huge Taylor fan.

Comedian Steve Bridges -- known for his hilarious POV skits online -- has died.

His wife, Chelsey Bridges, announced the shocking news on his social media pages ... tearfully revealing he passed away in his sleep on their couch on Wednesday. The Peoria Police Department in Illinois tells TMZ ... they responded to a natural cause of death call at a private residence that day.

Chelsey tells TMZ his death was "totally out of the blue," even adding he had been feeling great recently as he worked on his diet and fitness.

Jake Paul's bout with Gervonta "Tank" Davis hasn't torpedoed his chances at Anthony Joshua ... so says Eddie Hearn, who tells TMZ Sports talks between the two sides remain ongoing.

El Gallo is slated to enter the ring against the lightweight champ in Miami next month ... but before that spectacle was finalized, there were rumblings he could take on the British superstar.

The Matchroom promoter says there's still hope that fight gets made down the road ... but it really depends on how Paul fares against the much smaller Davis.

Kevin Federline has gone scorched earth on Britney in his new memoir, and Taylor Swift is getting unusual blowback for hyper-marketing her new album. So we gotta ask ...

Peep away from the hallway, and grab ahold of your screens ... Universal Studios and Halloween Horror Nights is back for spooky season, and the celebs are craving some chills! Sit back and scroll through these scary snaps n' chills!

For the newbies on the block, Horror Night shows out with haunted houses, scare zones, live shows and more!

Billie Eilish ain't afraid of nothin' -- posing with pride! Nick Cannon wasn't clowning around when he struck his fiercest look, and duo Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara held on to each other as they scavenged through the horror!

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If you've got a new addition to the fam just in time for Halloween ... let your little one steal the spotlight this spooky season in one of these hilariously adorable costumes.

These pop culture-inspired getups are a little more unique than the usual fare. Think "Ghostbusters" villains and slasher stars. We’ve selected some of our favs ... and if those aren't quite your baby's vibe, you can find plenty of other options with Spirit Halloween on Amazon!

Don’t call Ghostbusters just yet because this Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Costume is just too cute!

Temperatures may be dropping, fall foliage is in full effect, but that ain't stopping model Barbara Palvin from droppin' her pants! Can you pick up the sneaky switches in the two side-by-side photos?

The 32-year-old babe hit the NYC streets donning a white puffy jacket, a black leotard and some boots! See if you've got what it takes to put your hand on the changes!

5:57 PM PT -- Cameras got Denise Richards leaving the courthouse after Aaron Phypers' arrest ... looking very confident. As you can see, she did not respond to questions. According to court records ... Aaron had an outstanding warrant related to felony domestic violence accusations leveled by Denise.

5:01 PM PT -- Michael Finley, Aaron's lawyer, tells TMZ ... Aaron was arrested on an outstanding warrant believed to be connected to Denise's allegations of physical abuse. Aaron was not aware of the warrant ... and Finley says to him, it sure feels like Denise and her legal team "set him up" by possibly incriminating himself in today's proceedings.

Denise Richards' estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, has been arrested after a contentious court hearing ... TMZ has learned.

Denise and Aaron were in court fighting over a permanent restraining order she wanted against him.

The hearing got heated when Aaron's mother testified she witnessed Denise throw a can opener at Aaron. She also denied her son ever abused or threatened Denise ... something Denise has repeatedly claimed.

5:30 PM PT -- Santo's lawyer, Andrew Mancilla, tells TMZ ... GS will likely get out around 11 pm ET, but that is just an estimation. Family will pick him up. He's looking forward to a good night of sleep at home.

President Trump is springing ex-Congressman George Santos from prison, saying the convicted fraudster has no business doing 7 years behind bars.

POTUS admitted Santos had been a "rogue" ... but added, at least Santos "had the Courage, Conviction, and Intelligence to ALWAYS VOTE REPUBLICAN!" That's enough in Trump's book to warrant a commutation of Santos' 87-month sentence for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Santos just went into federal prison in NJ in July, when he was open about his fears of being assaulted or even killed while doing his time. He stressed he was NOT suicidal ... just in case something happened to him.

Bad Bunny’s been getting slammed for sitting through "God Bless America" at Yankee Stadium recently -- but "Marlins Man" tells TMZ everyone needs to calm down... because the guy didn’t break any rules.

The sports superfan (real name Laurence Leavy) says he’s pissed people are ripping Bad Bunny for this ... insisting the rapper had every right to sit, it’s not against the law, and honestly, the world’s got way bigger problems than this.

Marlins Man says he was sitting right next to BB when it all went down and, sure, he told him to stand -- but Bunny’s camp had their own reasons. His handler even brought up that 'SNL' monologue where BB joked about Americans needing "4 months to learn Spanish before the Super Bowl.”