The principle suspect within the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson could have presumably stayed in a hostel, however it seems like he had some cash … ‘trigger he had an costly backpack with him.

The backpack seems to be an On a regular basis Backpack from Peak Designs … a bag meant for critical photographers however designed for informal use as properly.

In response to reviews, it isn’t a brand new mannequin of the backpack … with some saying there is a good probability the bag was bought between 2016 and 2019.

It is unclear if the suspect bought it throughout that point or secondhand later … however, it is a very particular sort of backpack he is picked — and, it might function one other clue as cops proceed their seek for him. The bag is seen in safety photographs of the suspect launched by the NYPD.

Why the suspect’s carrying a pictures bag — whether or not they have a pictures background or just wished a bag with sufficient room to hold gadgets whereas preserving a low profile — remains to be unknown right now.

As we have instructed you … the killer gunned down Thompson simply earlier than 7 AM ET Wednesday — showing to shoot him a number of occasions from behind in Manhattan.

Cops have already launched photographs of the suspect’s face, footage of the suspect fleeing the scene on a bicycle, and so they’ve raided the NYC hostel the place he was believed to be staying … however, no luck apprehending the unidentified suspect but.

Backstreet Boys singer Kevin Richardson says he did not see Taste Flav get kicked out of the inexperienced room on the NBC tree lighting ceremony in NYC … ‘trigger he woulda stepped in to assist his buddy if he did.

Kevin was at LAX on Thursday when a photog requested him about what went down backstage at Wednesday’s tree lighting occasion at Rockefeller Heart … together with Flav’s declare that safety guards kicked him out.

The BSB says he noticed FF and dapped him up earlier than their gig, however says the greenroom was a madhouse and safety was further tight within the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson‘s homicide down the road earlier within the day.

Flav wasn’t on the visitor listing however managed to candy discuss his means backstage, and when safety came upon he was there uninvited, they requested him to go away … and Flav made a giant fuss about it on-line.

Kevin says the Backstreet Boys love Flav and would have caught up for him in the event that they knew he was getting the boot … however he says he did not even know Taste Flav bought the heave-ho till after the very fact.

Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh, a comic well-known for showing on “America’s Received Expertise,” is useless … TMZ has realized.

Regulation enforcement sources inform TMZ … Kabir died Wednesday and authorities are ready on toxicology outcomes to find out a explanation for loss of life.

We’re instructed he had a historical past of well being points and at this level, investigators consider he might have died from pure causes, although the investigation remains to be ongoing.

In the meantime, different sources inform us Kabir was within the San Francisco Bay Space when he died.

Kabir reached the semifinals of “America’s Received Expertise” in 2021 throughout season 16 of the NBC expertise competitors actuality present.

He’d been doing stand-up comedy gigs throughout the nation this yr … although it seems like he final carried out in early November, no less than based mostly on his social media accounts.

Kabir’s comedy was additionally featured on Comedy Central, “Household Man” and the BBC.

He was 39.

The gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson arrived in New York Metropolis on a bus from Atlanta … TMZ has confirmed.

Legislation enforcement sources inform us the suspected shooter arrived within the Large Apple 10 days earlier than the taking pictures on November 24 … taking a Greyhound bus to the Port Authority station in Manhattan.

From there, we’re advised the suspect checked right into a hostel.

Thompson was shot lifeless Wednesday morning outdoors a lodge in what cops are calling a focused, deliberate assault. Cops say the gunmen then fled the scene on a Citi Bike.

Our sources say legislation enforcement additionally interviewed a lady who labored on the hostel who advised investigators she flirted with the suspect and acquired him to decrease his masks … which is how cops ended up with photographs of the man’s face.

The motive remains to be unclear right here … nevertheless it’s price noting the bullet shells have been inscribed with three phrases … “deny,” “depose” and “defend.”

Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good sound like that they had a fairly romantic engagement … as a result of she tells us he dropped to a knee within the Metropolis of Love.

We acquired Jonathan and Meagan on Thursday at Runyon Canyon in Los Angeles and our photog requested them how the proposal went down.

Meagan says they had been in Paris when Jonathan popped the query … and she or he additionally tells us he requested her dad and mom for his or her blessing … and acquired the inexperienced gentle.

As you’ll be able to see, Jonathan and Meagan had simply acquired completed with a hike on the world-famous path … and they’re in nice form.

Meagan says they’re making an attempt to remain in form for the marriage … they usually’re trying extra lower than a marriage cake.

As for when these wedding ceremony bells can be ringing … Jonathan and Meagan are retaining it near the vest … so keep tuned.

Whitney Cummings says rejecting Sabrina Carpenter from “The Conners” was the perfect factor that might have occurred to the pop star.

We acquired Whitney on Thursday at LAX and our photog requested the previous ‘Conners’ showrunner concerning the time Sabrina tried to get on the present.

Whitney says Sabrina auditioned for the function of Harris Conner-Healy again within the day, however they in the end handed as a result of they had been in search of somebody with a darker power.

As Whitney remembers it, Sabrina lit up the room along with her presence … and whereas that is normally a very good factor for people … it wasn’t proper for the function.

Factor is … Whitney says Sabrina’s profession truly benefited on account of not being forged on the TV present … telling us Sabrina would have needed to take her focus away from her music profession, which has since blown up.

Whitney even jokes she deserves a reduce of Sabrina’s tour income … or at the very least some front-row seats to the present … telling us denials are sometimes the perfect factor for Hollywood careers.

Emma Dumont‘s making a significant revelation … revealing they’re non-binary — and, their family and friends are calling them by a brand new title.

The “Oppenheimer” star modified their pronouns and title on their Instagram bio lately … writing they now go by “they/them” pronouns as an alternative of “she/her.”

We reached out to a rep for Dumont who tells TMZ …”They determine as a trans masculine non-binary individual. Their work title continues to be going to be Emma Dumont, however they’ll go by Nick with family and friends.”

Dumont’s profession has taken off lately … with Emma scoring main roles in Paul Thomas Anderson‘s “Licorice Pizza” and Marvel’s TV collection “The Gifted.”

They captured worldwide consideration final yr whereas starring as Robert Oppenheimer‘s sister-in-law Jackie within the blockbuster hit “Oppenheimer.”

Emma’s posted a number of instances in latest weeks … dropping selfies and different pics in varied posts — although by no means actually addressing their latest popping out.