Celeste Rivas' Family Can't Fathom Why D4vd Allegedly Used Chainsaw on Their Daughter

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Celeste Rivas' family is still struggling to comprehend the horrific allegations against D4vd ... with their attorney telling TMZ they simply can't understand why he would allegedly take a chainsaw to their beautiful girl.

We caught up with family attorney Patrick Steinfeld outside court Wednesday after another emotional day of testimony in D4vd's preliminary hearing. He says Celeste's loved ones remain "disheartened and broken," adding they're searching for answers they may never get.

Steinfeld tells us the family can't wrap their heads around why D4vd would allegedly mutilate Celeste's body after killing her, saying they "can't understand why D4vd would take a chainsaw to their beautiful girl."

Carnival Cruise Want Some Toe Jam With Your Fork?!? 🤮

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JUST FLAKIN' OUT

Diarrhea ain't the only risky biz on cruise ships. One Carnival passenger put her grossest foot forward in an absolute horror show -- a plate full o' food, with one bitch of an itch sprinkled on top!!!

The now viral videos show a woman flakin' the hell out as she repeatedly scrapes dry skin from the bottom of her bare foot while, apparently, sitting in a dining area in plain view of her fellow cruisers. Talk about an appetite suppressant!

It's clear from the video she's scratching and eating at a table with other people ... as she casually attacks the bottom of her foot, and the flakes float to the ground like snow.

D4vd Preliminary Hearing Possible Bloody Mess in His Garage ... Witness Describes Scene

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D4vd's garage was possibly covered in blood ... this according to a forensic criminalist who helped process his home.

Witness Lauren Wallace -- a criminalist with LAPD's forensic science division -- took the stand during Day 2 of the singer's preliminary hearing for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas Wednesday ... and said red stains all over the singer's garage tested positive for possible blood.

Wallace was there processing the scene in September of 2025 days after Celeste's body was found, and said the team performed BLUESTAR tests -- used to find potential blood evidence -- inside the Hollywood Hills home D4vd was renting.

'Next Gen NYC' Ariana Biermann Not Currently Talking to Ex Stepdad Kroy Amid Divorce Drama

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Ariana Biermann says her relationship with adoptive father Kroy Biermann has broken down as her mom Kim Zolciak's bitter divorce with him drags on ... telling TMZ the whole situation is just really sad.

We got the "Next Gen NYC" star leaving NBC Studios in New York City Wednesday, where she told us she and Kroy are no longer speaking. Ariana says watching her parents' legal battle play out has been heartbreaking, calling the latest court filings and motions "insane."

When asked if Kroy will attend sister Brielle Biermann's wedding, Ariana says that's up to Brielle. She says she and her sister tried for a long time to have a relationship with Kroy outside the divorce drama, but it ultimately just wasn't working.

HERE'S THE SCOOP SWEET FINDS Worth Melting For🍦🍨

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Cardi B & Maduka Okoye Baby Mama Drama is 'Bulls***'

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Cardi B is tired of the rumors surrounding her dating life ... and it sounds like she's already over the stories going around about her new man Maduka Okoye and his baby mama Jelicia Westhoff.

In audio obtained by The Neighborhoood Talk, the rapper lamented that speculation spreads anytime she's out with someone.

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You can hear her say ... "Y'all see what happens as soon as I sneeze on somebody?"

Chadwick Boseman's Brothers We Want His Widow Axed As Estate Administrator!

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Chadwick Boseman's brothers want his widow to be removed as administrator of his estate nearly 6 years after his death ... and they are petitioning the court to have it done ASAP.

Kevin and Derrick Boseman beelined it to a Los Angeles court Friday and submitted legal docs outlining a list of reasons why they believe Chadwick's wife, Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman, has mismanaged the estate and why she should be removed from having control.

In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Kevin and Derrick claim Taylor left the entire family in the dark about the status of his estate ... despite a 2022 court order that said their parents, Leroy and Carolyn Boseman, were legally entitled to a combined 50% share. The court order gave Taylor control of the other half after Chadwick died without a will in place.

But, nearly four years later, Chadwick's brothers allege his widow has not finished distributing the estate's assets and has continued controlling it completely on her own.

'90 Day Fiancé' Star Veah Netherton Baby Boy on the Way!!!

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Veah Netherton is celebrating another pregnancy milestone ... because TMZ has learned she's having a baby boy.

TMZ obtained never-before-seen photos from the "90 Day Fiancé" fan favorite's gender reveal.

The celebration went down May 30 in the backyard of her Florida home, where they sprayed a blue substance in the air ... signifying a son on the way with husband David Chairez.

We're told Veah has an October due date.

Babes In Hammocks ... How's It Hangin?!

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Hangin' out with these famous babes is the ONLY way to celebrate National Hammock Day!

Check out the gallery! Winnie Harlow, Gigi Gorgeous, and Corinna Kopf are all tied up in relaxation, come join the party!

Clavicular Lawsuit Are You Healthcare License-Maxxing???

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Clavicular's being questioned about his medical background in a new lawsuit ... courtesy of a teen influencer who claims Clav injected a fat dissolver into her face.

The influencer behind the lawsuit is Aleksandra Vasilevna Mendoza ... she claims Clav had sex with her while she was underage and injected her face with Aqualyx -- a substance which helps rid cheeks of fat.

In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Aleksandra wants to know if Clav has a healthcare license.

Among the questions being lobbed Clavicular's way ... "On or about November 14, 2024, did the Defendant maintain any healthcare license?"

Nolan Wells Rescuer I Have Photos of His Body If Family Wants to See

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The man who photographed the scene as Nolan Wells' body was found is ready and willing to turn over those images to his family ... he tells TMZ, they just have to ask.

Brian Trascher -- the United Cajun Navy vice president -- talked to our Charlie Neff about joining the search, and described the photos he took as he was flying over Horn Island on the morning of July 6, when authorities found Nolan dead on the shoreline.

Brian explains why he didn't immediately notify Nolan's parents about the images, but he says he's not trying to hide anything ... and if they want to see them, he's an open book.

Rebel Wilson Wins 'The Deb' Defamation Suit

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Rebel Wilson scored a big win in court Wednesday ... because a judge in Australia dismissed a defamation lawsuit against her.

The judge tossed actress Charlotte MacInnes' defamation and breach-of-contract claims against Rebel ... and is ordering Charlotte to foot the bill for Rebel's legal fees.

ICYMI, Charlotte starred in "The Deb," Rebel's directorial debut. Charlotte sued after the "Pitch Perfect" alum alleged one of the film's producers, Amanda Ghost, had sexually harassed her leading lady.

Mississippi Agency On Nolan Wells Oops, We Let Restricted Records Slip

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The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources says it mistakenly released records tied to Nolan Wells' death investigation ... and now prosecutors are telling the agency to keep the rest under wraps.

In a letter responding to a TMZ public records request, the MDMR acknowledged it had "inadvertently released records" related to Nolan's case. The agency did not identify which records were disclosed or to whom they were released.

The MDMR says it was later notified by Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath that Nolan's death remains under investigation and will be presented to a grand jury.

D4vd Murder Case Tesla Packed With Air Fresheners When Celeste's Body Was Found

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Prosecutors say D4vd's Tesla was not only storing Celeste Rivas' decomposing body, it was also loaded with nearly a dozen air fresheners when her remains were found ... and they showed photographic evidence in court.

At least 11 air fresheners were scattered throughout the Tesla ... according to photos shown in court Wednesday as part of D4vd's preliminary hearing.

LAPD criminalist Chelsea Murillo said the air fresheners were in the center console, the rear seats and the front trunk ... where Celeste's remains were decomposing in two bags.

When ya think about it ... the presence of 11 air fresheners seems to offer a possible explanation for why Celeste's decomposing body was not sniffed out sooner ... despite weeks of scorching summer temperatures leading up to the grisly discovery.