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A jarring occasion passed off in NYC on Saturday … when an obvious lookalike contest was held — and really a lot attended — for the suspect who killed the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in chilly blood this week.

On-line response to the gathering is a combination of shock and celebration … placing a positive level on how polarizing the assassin has grow to be.

A number of folks in Washington Sq. Park got here wearing clothes that resembled what the suspect — who stays at massive — wore when he fatally shot Thompson exterior his resort.

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One attendee wore a shirt that learn “Deny, Defend, Depose” … the identical phrases written on the shell casings of the bullets used to assassinate Thompson.

Whereas it may be thought of to be in terribly poor style and utterly heartless … the lookalike contest is hardly stunning, given what number of have celebrated the slaying attributable to their bitter emotions towards insurance coverage firms.

TMZ reported Saturday that web sleuths imagine they’ve discovered the jacket worn by the gunman … and now it’s morbidly flying off the cabinets.

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NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny informed reporters Friday that detectives are trying into the chance the gunman used a veterinary gun … a bigger gun generally used on ranches and farms — however the gun hasn’t been recovered.

Nevertheless, a backpack suspected of belonging to the shooter was present in Central Park. As TMZ reported … 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, additionally.

The IHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM Jingle Ball simply wrapped up! To have fun the season, artists like Meghan Trainor, Paris Hilton, T-Ache, Tate McRae and extra attended the festive ball for the vacations Friday evening.

Scroll all the way down to see the very best seems and performances of the evening.

Leonardo DiCaprio took middle stage at Miami’s Artwork Basel, internet hosting a star-studded charity bash for his conservation org and raking in some critical money for the trigger.

The actor, co-founder of Re:wild — a bunch teaming up with Indigenous peoples, native leaders, and neighborhood orgs to avoid wasting the planet — confirmed up in full drive at a personal Miami residence for the annual occasion Friday, which pulled in $2.5 million.

Jamie Foxx and Soleil Moon Frye took the reins on the public sale, providing once-in-a-lifetime journeys to Madagascar, Argentina, Ecuador, and Rwanda.

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Because it’s Artwork Basel, naturally, unique items of artwork had been additionally up for grabs.

The public sale proceeds will go straight to supporting companions and communities on the frontlines, working to guard and restore among the world’s most important and irreplaceable forests.

Leo’s no stranger to main the cost with regards to philanthropy — he’s funneled over $200M in grants to international environmental initiatives, championing marine conservation, defending biodiversity, uplifting Indigenous communities, and a lot extra.

Bethenny Frankel couldn’t cease smiling whereas on her seashore outing in Miami on Friday as she flaunted her toned determine in a velvet bikini.

The “Actual Housewives of New York Metropolis” alum, 54, was noticed going for a stroll within the sand earlier than an evening of partying within the magic metropolis the place she’s presently been having fun with a number of the Artwork Basel festivities.

Frankel stayed out of the water and stored her face hidden from the solar as she shielded herself with a beige hat, which she paired with a colourful necklace.

In a while Friday night, the Skinnygirl founder went to Mila in Miami Seaside to occasion.

The truth star posted herself having fun with dinner on the high-end Mediterranean and Japanese restaurant by way of her Instagram Tales. She additionally shared a efficiency that includes hearth dancers and ladies adorned in elaborately tall costumes.

Frankel ended her evening by exhibiting some like to a lady whom she observed was posing on the street earlier than hopping in her automotive with associates to depart the realm.

“The most effective [part] is that woman received into an Uber after and it was, like, you labored that second proper earlier than you bought into the Uber along with your two women, which is so me in my 20s. Yay, enjoyable, very silly evening,” she mentioned within the clip earlier than jokingly including, “The midlife disaster continues.”

It’s unclear with whom Frankel went to dinner. Nonetheless, on Thursday, she joined her new boyfriend, Tom Villante, for a romantic stroll on the seashore at sundown.

The couple was photographed strolling hand-in-hand whereas strolling by the sand in Miami Seaside.

The previous Bravolebrity wore a light-weight grey form-fitting maxi gown for the outing. She completed her look with a tan fedora and layered silver necklaces.

The sighting occurred after her former co-star Kelly Bensimon instructed Web page Six that she additionally briefly dated Villante after she matched with him on Raya — till she discovered he was additionally seeing Frankel.

The “Bethenny Ever After” alum and YapStone CEO had been first romantically linked in early September once they had been noticed holding palms in Santa Monica, Calif.

Frankel then hard-launched her new relationship with Villante on Instagram in November.

Amber Heard was glowing with pleasure after it was introduced that child #2 is on the way in which — noticed taking a leisurely stroll along with her daughter by means of the charming streets of Spain.

The actress was all smiles in Madrid on Friday, carrying her 3-year-old daughter, Oonagh Paige, as they soaked up some candy mommy-and-me time.

Regarded like a full-on household affair, with Amber’s sister Whitney Henriquez becoming a member of the stroll, her personal toddler additionally in tow.

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As we all know, the “Aquaman” star has been absorbing life in Spain ever since her headline-grabbing defamation trial wrapped up in 2022.

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Information broke simply Thursday that Amber’s anticipating child no. 2 — however in line with her spokesperson, it’s nonetheless early days, and particulars are nonetheless below wraps.

After welcoming her first baby, Amber shared she needed to grow to be a mum or dad on her personal phrases — and so far as we all know, she’s not in a brand new relationship, so it appears like child no. 2 is one other solo journey for her!

Web sleuths imagine they’ve discovered the jacket worn by the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson … and now it’s morbidly flying off the cabinets.

On Reddit, a consumer speculated the suspect’s jacket was a Sherpa Lined Two Picket Hooded Trucker Jacket by Levi’s … offered at Macy’s for the retail value of $225.

The jacket’s recognition has since unfold like wildfire on the corporate’s web site … the place greater than 6,000 individuals have been viewing the jacket on the similar time — and almost 700 have been offered up to now 48 hours, based on an merchandise recognition software on Macy’s website.

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As you recognize, Thompson was fatally shot in Manhattan on Wednesday … and the nationwide manhunt for his killer continues.

NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny instructed reporters Friday that detectives are wanting into the chance the gunman used a veterinary gun … a bigger gun generally used on ranches and farms — however the gun hasn’t been recovered.

Nevertheless, a backpack suspected of belonging to the shooter was present in Central Park. As TMZ reported … 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, additionally.

We have now reached out to Macy’s relating to the jacket … thus far, no phrase again.

The Biden administration is able to clear home forward of Donald Trump‘s return to the Oval Workplace … organising a dear cleansing service forward of the handoff.

In accordance tofederal monetary paperwork obtained by TMZ … the WH has tapped cleaners to do a deep clear of the West Wing, East Wing, and the Eisenhower Govt Workplace Constructing subsequent door. The scrub-down will price a whopping $140,930 … and really kicked off final month forward of Thanksgiving.

The White Home can also be shelling out a further $46,800 to have the carpets totally cleaned within the aforementioned areas … noting the cleansing was wanted earlier than the 2025 Inauguration.

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This is not the primary time the White Home has paid out to tidy up the joint. As TMZ reported again in 2020 … the Trump administration issued an identical order earlier than Joe Biden took workplace in 2021.

Nonetheless, the fee was noticeably much less … with the WH dropping a little bit over $127,000 for the Inaugural cleansing. That is greater than a $13K distinction!!!

So, both the Biden administration was a little bit more durable on POTUS’ official residence, or inflation is coming into play right here.

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Trump’s White Home additionally ordered the carpets to be cleaned again in 2020 … which price them a little bit over $44,000 on the time.

Once more, we’re seeing an uptick in price — which was a key concern for voters on Election Day.

Both manner, the spruce-up proves politics is not at all times soiled!!!

Lenny Hochstein is now legally single and letting unfastened for all to see.

The superstar plastic surgeon — who just lately finalized his divorce from “Housewife” Lisa Hochstein — was seen dancing and grinding on Katharina Mazepa from the balcony of his Miami mansion Friday evening.

Lenny was internet hosting Nylon journal’s Artwork Basel celebration, offered by e.l.f. Cosmetics, at his Star Island property, and didn’t let the packed crowd of partygoers intrude on his personal good time.

Web page Six noticed the physician dancing up intently on his former fiancée, with whom he seems to have rekindled his romance as they’ve been seen “throughout one another” at a number of Artwork Basel events this week.

In September, Lenny confirmed to us that he had ended the engagement, including, “I’ve determined to maneuver ahead with my life.”

He additionally wished the Austrian mannequin, 29, nicely on the time, although, saying he had “nothing however love and admiration for Katharina and her household.”

Lenny’s love and admiration for Mazepa was on full show when Ludacris took the stage Friday because the particular visitor performer.

The Atlanta-raised rapper acquired the plastic surgeon and fellow partygoers shifting with a medley of his hits, together with “What’s Your Fantasy,” “Act a Idiot” and “Transfer Bitch.”

Ludacris, 47, seemed to be having such a great time himself that he prolonged his set checklist and began taking fan requests, resulting in an impromptu efficiency of his 2010 track with Justin Bieber, “Child.”

Different celeb visitors within the viewers included Camila Cabello, Janelle Monáe and DJ John Summit.

Mazepa was seen attempting to seize the enjoyable moments by snagging selfies along with her beau. She additionally bent down and did some soiled dancing whereas Lenny fortunately neglected the efficiency from his balcony.

Previous to submitting for divorce from Lisa in 2022, the “Boob God” usually hosted wild bashes together with his then-wife.

The couple was identified for throwing the go-to Halloween celebration for years in all of Magic Metropolis.

Whereas Lenny continues the traditions with out Lisa, 42, she was compelled to maneuver out of the mega-mansion that she lived in along with her then-husband and their two youngsters final yr.

A supply instructed Web page Six in September 2023 that the physician “made the transfer actually uncomfortable. She was attempting to do her finest to get the whole lot completed.”

“He saved interfering,” the insider additional claimed. “He ought to have been at work.”

Since then, nonetheless, the “Actual Housewives of Miami” star has moved right into a luxe Miami Seashore apartment that boasts 5 bedrooms, five-and-a-half loos, has 10-foot ceilings and prices $32,000 a month.

In November, the exes additionally settled their divorce, with Lenny being ordered to pay Lisa $15,000 a month in youngster help for Logan, 8, and Ella, 3. He may also pay spousal help per their prenuptial settlement.

The judgement doesn’t seem to incorporate any future invitations to Lenny’s bashes, as Lisa was not current at his Basel fête Friday evening.