Mickey Lee's passing has drawn reactions from many of her "Big Brother" season 27 costars ... including the season winner, Ashley Hollis, who swears she tried to make up with Lee.
Here's the deal ... after their season of "Big Brother" ended, Lee said she felt she was the only "traditional black woman" on the show.
Lee went on to say, "I do believe that Ashley is African American as well, but we do come from different backgrounds. When I say traditional Black girl, I mean the ones that people always stereotype.”
The Backstreet Boys made the "right decision" not signing with Shaquille O'Neal back in the day ... so says AJ McLean, who tells TMZ Sports while he adores the NBA legend -- he doubts they'd have the same success had they inked a deal with him.
It's a wild story, but 100% true -- both BSB and *NSYNC used Shaq's Orlando studio to record some of their earliest music when he was a member of the Magic in the '90s ... and O'Neal has openly expressed his regret over not pouncing on the opportunity to work with the boy bands in an official capacity.
Tyler Perry is being sued by an actor who appeared in "Boo! A Madea Halloween" ... with the actor accusing Perry of making unwanted advances and groping him without consent.
Mario Rodriguez -- a model and actor -- filed the lawsuit against Perry and Lionsgate Films Thursday in California ... claiming he first connected with Perry in 2015 after a gym trainer approached him and told him Perry wanted to meet him.
Rodriguez claims Perry called him later the same day, and that Perry told him he was writing a new movie which might contain a part for him. Rodriguez says he told Perry he didn't have any acting experience, to which he allegedly replied ... "You know, Mario, I'm not a bad person to know and have in your corner."
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New Year's Eve means one thing ... it's time to get serious about those fitness resolutions for 2026!
While we can't wheel you to the gym every day, these fitness trackers will do a great job reminding you to do just that. These gadgets come in a range of styles, colors and prices ... and should motivate you to make those workouts happen ... hopefully for more than just the month of January.
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Alright, fellas ... this one is for you! If your New Year's Resolution is to hit the gym more in 2026, then you better look the part with some new workout threads.
With pieces from top brands like Under Armour, Nike and New Balance, these gym looks will let everyone else know that you're serious about your commitment to fitness.
Todd Nepola's no longer interested in suing Bravo and NBC for defamation ... dismissing his lawsuit earlier this week.
The "Real Housewives of Miami" star filed a short document with the court voluntarily dismissing his action against the major corporations ... dismissing the lawsuit with prejudice, so he can't bring it again.
The document does not provide a reason for the dismissal.
Christmas may be over, but the holidaze are still bein' blessed by famous babes, and Lily Allen is here to stump you with some minor changes ... !
The star dressed up as Sexy Santa for her Christmas party in London -- she rocked a strappy pair of heels, and some fluff that makes everything look and feel better 😘!
Flap your wings and hit the gallery for the reveal!
HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Lily Allen photos!
Elsie Hewitt's giving more updates about new motherhood ... including sharing a glimpse of her tight abs with fans -- as well as the adult diaper she's rocking!
The model shared a selfie Friday ... pointing out her unusual undergarment -- which many women wear after giving birth to protect against heavy bleeding, urine leakage and other common occurrences.
However, for anyone wondering if she's opting for the diaper instead of a toilet, Elsie makes it clear she's not. She's still running to the ladies room like normal.
Many cities are in the midst of a white Christmas season ... but, while some stars went for a traditional version, others decided to take in the white sandy beaches instead of the blizzard.
Chevy Chase was put into a coma by doctors for more than a week after his heart failed in 2021, friends and family of the star revealed in a new documentary.
The actor and his loved ones gave extensive interviews for CNN's new documentary, "I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not" according to Variety.
Chevy's wife, Jayni Chase, says in the new doc that she took her husband to the emergency room because they didn't know what was wrong with him ... which was when his heart just stopped.
Ho ho hot! Hollywood’s hottest stars are stuffing Santa’s suit with serious hot bods!!! When you're finished dabbing your forehead ... do you think you've got what it takes to score the Santa(s) in question?!
Ride into our gallery and put those skills to work!
Ashlee Buzzard -- accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter Melodee Buzzard-- has pleaded not guilty to the crime.
The 40-year-old entered her plea in a Santa Barbara, California courtroom Friday ... and prosecutors confirmed they'd pursue a life sentence against Buzzard, but not the death penalty. Her next hearing is January 7.
As you know ... Ashlee was arrested for Melodee's murder Tuesday after her daughter initially went missing in October. Authorities say Melodee's body was found earlier this month in Utah in an area where she and Ashlee allegedly traveled together.
Miley Cyrus' older sister Brandi Cyrus is engaged -- meaning all three Cyrus sisters are getting ready to walk down the aisle!
Brandi, who is Tish Cyrus' oldest child and Billy Ray Cyrus' adopted daughter, announced the exciting news on Instagram Saturday with a photo of Matt Southcombe on one knee next to a motorcycle holding a ring box. Brandi gushed about their engagement in the caption, writing ... "It's been the craziest, biggest year of my life and I get to close it out saying YES to forever with my dream man."
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She continued ... "I’m so thankful everyday that my flight got cancelled and I walked into this coffee shop one afternoon and found you. You’re my very best friend and everything I’ve spent my whole life looking for. I love you forever!!!"
2:45 PM EST -- Tea Tyme -- who is accused of killing a man while live-streaming while driving her vehicle in November -- is allowed to walk free ahead of her trial, an Illinois county court determined at a hearing Friday. She was arrested for the incident on Tuesday ... and although she will no longer be held in a cell, there are conditions to her release.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ ... she will have a curfew and will be barred from driving and using social media outside her home.
A preliminary hearing for the trial will take place on June 27.
Prosecutors don't want Tea Tyme -- the TikToker accused of killing a pedestrian while live-streaming back in November -- to be allowed back on the streets prior to her trial ... arguing she poses a threat to public safety.
The Lake County State's Attorney submitted the document to the court Friday ... laying out the allegations against Tea Tyme -- real name Tynesha McCarty-Wroten.
According to prosecutors ... Tea Tyme was live-streaming to 14 people when she ran a red light and struck 59-year-old Darren Lucas.
The White House is getting a new family member ... because White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is pregnant with her second child!
She announced she's expecting a baby girl on social media Saturday as she stood aside her Christmas tree cradling her growing baby bump that was accentuated by a body-hugging sweater dress. She raved about the upcoming addition to her family in her post's caption, writing ... "My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can’t wait to watch our son become a big brother. My heart is overflowing with gratitude to God for the blessing of motherhood, which I truly believe is the closest thing to Heaven on Earth. 🥹"
