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Charlie Kirk's assassination inspired some sick users to create online missions depicting the tragic shooting in "Grand Theft Auto Online" ... but, the game's parent company says the scenarios are now banned.

Here's the deal ... videos surfaced on social media recently showing a mission titled "We Are Charlie Kirk" where the player grabs a sniper rifle and shoots an NPC standing under a canopy on the University of San Andreas, Los Santos campus.

It's meant to parody Charlie's appearance at Utah Valley University in Orem, UT, back in September ... when he was shot and killed.

This past Sunday, the 'TMZ Brunch Bus' kicked off the first brunch bus of the new year with an unforgettable ride hosted by radio queen CeCe Valencia from 93.5 KDAY -- where she can be heard daily from 3p-7p -- and the vibes were off the charts from the very start.

Cece didn’t just hype the crowd ... she brought some killer moves, dancing while DJ Paxy spun records, reminding us exactly why she runs the best radio station in town.

Our first stop was The Henry, a modern brunch hotspot where passengers were welcomed with a stylish atmosphere and complimentary mimosas to kick off the day. The energy stayed high as we headed to The Butcher, The Baker, and The Cappuccino Maker, a beautiful brunch spot in the heart of Sunset Plaza. With the sun shining, guests enjoyed empanadas while soaking in the perfect brunch vibes!

Have you always wanted to pit TMZ staffers against one another? Well, you’re in luck, because that is exactly what we’ve done with the all-new 'TMZ Pop Culture Trivia League!' ... and you can check out the first episode right now at the YouTube link below!

16 teams of two from around the TMZ office will compete for ultimate pop culture dominance in a double-elimination bracket!

In the trailer below, we see some of your favorite personalities struggling, celebrating, and regretting their decisions as they compete in future matches for the TMZ trophy and bragging rights in an office where knowing everything is EVERYTHING!

OnlyFans models need to do something more productive with their lives, a Florida gubernatorial candidate says ... and he wants them to literally pay for their "sins."

We spoke to James Fishback -- a candidate running for governor of The Sunshine State -- who is proposing a 50% tax on income brought in by OF stars living in the state.

Fishback says his proposed "Sin Tax" is meant to deter young women from selling their bodies online ... which he says is something they're compelled to do by society's objectification of them -- not as a choice.

He specifically calls out Sophie Rain, the popular content creator who rakes in millions of dollars per year in the state ... saying he thinks she could be a nurse or teacher, or homemaker, instead of posing naked for money.

Taylor Swift and her fiancé Travis Kelce have kicked off the year right ... the couple was spotted on a rare date night in L.A ... no doubt showing up how they mean to continue: utterly in love!

Check out the pics ... Taylor had her legs on full display, rocking a chic blazer as she stepped out with her equally polished other half at Beverly Hills hotspot Funke on Monday night.

The two were glued at the hip all evening, and it looks like they’ve suddenly got a lot more time together ... with Travis officially out of playoff mode for the first time since they started dating!

Legendary California rapper Kurupt was hospitalized after battling some serious health issues ... TMZ has confirmed.

We're told The Dogg Pound chief is on the mend, but still in the hospital ... where he's spent the last several weeks.

Our sources would not reveal the specifics of his medical condition, but did say that his health is improving and he is getting better.

Monday night, Daz Dillinger shouted out his "big brother" and asked fans to wish him a speedy recovery.

He wrote, "GOD SAID WE SHALL LIVE & NOT DIE ... I need everybody to hit Kurupt and let them know that we love HIM from his little brother Daz."

The iconic home made famous by Will Smith in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" is about to hit the market for millions ... TMZ has learned.

Josh and Matt Altman and Sasha Rahban of The Altman Brothers tell TMZ ... the legendary property is set to hit the market at the end of the month for just under $30 million.

The famed Georgian Colonial estate features 6 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms, spans approximately 10,000 square feet, and sits on a massive 38,510-square-foot corner lot. The home was built in 1937.

TMZ Sports is going live from the newsroom to discuss the day's biggest stories ... but we don't just want folks to watch and enjoy the conversation, we want y'all to get involved!!

Hit the comment section as Babcock, Lucas, Luca, and the whole crew break down the most important topics of the day ... and we'll be interacting with viewers throughout the program between 1 and 2 PM PT.

YouTube, X, TikTok ... we're everywhere.

So tune in, make fun of us, share your two cents, sound off about your favorite team ... nothing is out of bounds.

8:59 AM PT -- President Donald Trump has just paid tribute to Scott Adams ... sharing a photo of them together in the Oval Office.

POTUS referred to the late cartoonist as a "fantastic guy" who supported him when it wasn't popular to do so. President Trump offers his condolences to Scott's family.

Cartoonist Scott Adams has died after a battle with prostate cancer.

Adams' first ex-wife, Shelly, revealed the news during a live stream on "Real Coffee with Scott Adams" ... reading Scott's final message to his fans.

The letter -- dated January 1, 2026 -- reveals he's still of sound mind ... and that he's converting to Christianity because of the "risk-reward" calculation.

NeNe Leakes is heading back to Bravo ... years after her exit, TMZ has learned.

Production sources tell TMZ ... "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum will appear on Bravo's newly announced working-title series, "The Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip," which Andy Cohen announced during BravoCon. While the series was announced, no cast members were named.

Our sources say NeNe -- who departed "RHOA" after Season 12 in 2020 -- will not be a full-time cast member, but will have a notable presence when the show makes its way to Atlanta. We're told she will appear only during the Atlanta leg of the trip.

Can you guess the hot mom showin' off her sexy stems?! The 57-year-old former housewife is taking time to lounge around in a one-piece, but can you guess the celeb behind the incredible Instagram pic?

And if you still think your housewives knowledge is on point, see if you can ace this trivia!

Chloe Kim is sidelined but smiling -- the queen of snowboarding says despite a torn labrum, she'll be "good to go" for the Winter Olympics.

The superstar broke the news to fans on Tuesday in an Instagram post detailing the results of an MRI she underwent last Friday following "the silliest fall" she took while training.

The silver lining? Her quest to win a third straight gold medal at next month's Olympics in Italy is still in the works.

Sometimes it's just nice for someone to acknowledge your existence ... and a Chinese company is cashing in on that feeling with a new app called "Are You Dead?"

Apparently, there are so many lonely singles in the world's second-most populous country, there's a huge untapped market for regular check-ins.

The way it works is simple ... users set up emergency contacts, and every couple of days the app sends a green button with a cute little ghost on it. Users have to click it to confirm they're alive. If they miss 2 consecutive taps, the app notifies their emergency contacts to check on them ... all for a little over $1.

Nikki Glaser got rave reviews for hosting the Golden Globes -- but not every joke survived the cut, including a savage one about Sydney Sweeney ... and she’s finally spilling the punchlines that never made it to air.

The comic was on "The Howard Stern Show" Tuesday, revealing one joke was gonna be about how people just aren’t showing up to theaters anymore ... with her biggest example being "Christy" starring Sydney as a lesbian running around in tiny shorts and still only pulling in about $14 at the box office!

That one def got a laugh out of Howard -- but Nikki explained she ultimately cut it from her final monologue because Sydney wasn’t even going to be at the ceremony!

The Mike Tomlin era in Pittsburgh has come to an end -- the Super Bowl-winning head coach has informed the Steelers he is stepping down as head coach.

Team President Art Rooney II confirmed the news minutes ago, saying Tomlin shared his decision in a meeting earlier on Tuesday.

"Obviously, I am extremely grateful to Mike for all the hard work, dedication, and success we have shared over the last 19 years," Rooney said. "It is hard for me to put into words the level of respect and appreciation I have for coach Tomlin."

Federal agents are massively escalating their aggressive tactics in Minneapolis Tuesday as witnesses record absolute mayhem breaking out in the streets across the city ... a week after an ICE agent killed a woman on camera.

Check out this intense video ... masked men are violently forcing their way into a woman's car, dragging her out of the vehicle and flinging her to the ground, despite her and the surrounding crowd's protests.

She shouts ... "I've been beat up by police before. I'm disabled, so I had to go to the doctor up there. That's why I didn't move."

Locals and activists surround the officers as they continued to tackle and apprehend civilians left and right in the chaotic scene.