Taco Bell is hearing the public's outrage about the recent cyclosporiasis outbreak as loud and clear as a bell ... and now they've been named as a defendant in at least three new lawsuits.
The fast-food chain is being sued by multiple people in connection with the recent outbreak of a parasite that causes explosive diarrhea ... including one man who claims he was admitted to a hospital after coming down with some severe symptoms following a meal at Taco Bell.
A 27-year military veteran named David Ott -- who is being represented by respected law firm Ron Simon & Associates -- claims he purchased and ate some Taco Supremes from an Ohio Taco Bell on June 18 and June 20 ... and, a couple days after, he experienced abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea, and more.
Noah Alexander Gerry -- a star on the hit show "Station 19" -- has been arrested ... TMZ has learned.
According to online booking records, Noah was taken into custody in Burbank on Monday and booked on two charges ... damage/vandalism of a property exceeding $400 and possession of graffiti tools. He was released without bail.
A rep for the actor told TMZ, "I don't know the specifics of this incident, but I will go on record to say that over many years representing Noah, I have known him to be an amazing human being; kind, mindful, responsible and very talented as an actor and as an artist."
In addition to his work on "Station 19," Noah has a variety of acting credits over the last 15 years ... appearing on shows like Disney's "A.N.T. Farm" and the Nickelodeon show "Henry Danger" before grabbing a long-running role in "The Young and the Restless" and a few appearances on "Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin."
Kai Cenat is being dragged to court by a man who claims the famous streamer's security guard beat him up for no reason.
According to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, a man named Dustin Batista is going after Kai and Lamont Gilbert ... claiming he caught an epic beatdown at the 2025 Dominican Day Parade in New York after coming across Kai and Gilbert.
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Batista claims Gilbert "struck, punched, and assaulted" him while acting as Kai's security guard.
Tia Mowry and her ex-husband Cory Hardrict reached a new agreement over custody of their two kids ... TMZ has learned.
Per court docs, obtained by TMZ, Tia and Cory agreed neither will go to the other’s home except upon invitation by the other parent or for an agreed-upon custody exchange.
The deal also noted that Tia agrees to let Cory hang out with the kids during her custodial time, but says the time must be “spent with both minor children" unless certain circumstances prevent that from happening.
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Popular lifestyle and fashion influencer Nara Smith has some good news on her toddler's cancer battle ... she says her daughter is in remission.
Nara shared the positive health update in a social media post Friday... thanking everyone for their support ... and explaining she wanted to share the news about 2-year-old Whimsy Lou sooner, but had to be cautious.
Nara says ... "Lucky and I have been going through this and processing it for the last eight months, and we were debating on even sharing such a private part of our life. Now that she's finally in remission, it felt like I could find the words to share.”
Tragedy in Southern California ... police say a 2-year-old boy fatally shot himself after finding a gun hidden between two couch cushions ... and now his mother is under arrest.
The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department says the shooting happened Thursday at a residence in Highland ... deputies arrived at the location and began life-saving efforts, but the child was pronounced dead after being rushed to a hospital.
Law enforcement says the boy's mother, 20-year-old Jamaria Cobb, and her 52-year-old boyfriend, Armand Bright, were inside the home when the fatal shot rang out ... and they've both been arrested on felony child abuse charges and are being held on $1.35 million bail.
Kim Kardashian is getting heat from fans for posting photos of herself partying with her sisters just after her grandmother died -- but the SKIMS founder says she has a logical explanation for it all.
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KK posted a series of pics on Instagram Thursday, showing her, Khloe Kardashian and Kendall Jenner on a boat having the time of their lives, with Kendall swigging tequila. There were also pics of the rest of the fam enjoying their time on vacation.
This came just minutes before their mom, Kris Jenner, announced on her IG that her mother, Mary Jo -- AKA "MJ" -- had died.
While D4vd sits behind bars awaiting trial for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas, a new alleged song of his quietly dropped on Spotify ... but it's unclear if he has any involvement.
The track, titled "MARCESCENCE," was taken down after about 8 hours Thursday, data shows. It's no longer playable on the song's page, but the artwork shows D4vd holding a camera in a bathroom mirror.
TMZ has learned there was also a music video for the song on Spotify, but it was ultimately archived. However, a D4vd archive account managed to post it on YouTube.
Andrew Truelove -- the alleged "TODAY" show intruder -- got to live out one of his dreams when he called Craig Melvin the n-word ... at least according to cops, who claim he told folks that was on his bucket list.
NYPD released a narrative based on conversations with a couple of people who say they were there ... and one person told them they saw Truelove walk into the 30 Rock lobby and follow an employee into a restricted area of the building.
Another individual -- also anonymous, though it appears to be Craig -- says they saw a defendant at the bottom of a stairwell ... who yelled out their name and then asked for Al Roker.
Officers say they've been informed Truelove "proceeded to take steps toward Informant 2 and stated in substance, you're a n*****. I am informed by Informant 2 that the defendant's conduct made him fear for his safety."
Happy Friday! We're all getting a taste for the weekend today, just like this celeb is getting a taste for her bestie's tongue -- but can you guess which hottie's tonguing the other?
Focus up on the left ... she's a sexy model just like her mom ... and gives nepo babies a good rap because who cares what fortune you're born into when you look as good as that!
If you've been paying attention to her Instagram ... you'd know she spent last night with Hayes Warner. Yeah ... bet you wish you were one of these sexy gals, huh?
Check out the gallery to see if you guessed right!
Folks down in Central America had their morning disrupted when a massive earthquake rocked the region's western coast ... and it was BIG.
The United States Geological Survey announced a magnitude-7.4 earthquake hit off the coast of southern Mexico near the country's border with Guatemala just before 8 AM PT Friday. The quake triggered a tsunami warning.
Brenda Fricker, the Oscar-winning actress who is best known to so many fans as the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," has died ... TMZ has confirmed.
Her agent, Phil Belfield, tells TMZ ... Fricker passed away peacefully Thursday night in Dublin, after a period of ill health.
He says ... "We will never see her like again and the world is lesser for the lack of her. I was honored to know, love and work with her and she will always have a place in my heart and in the heart of so many film and TV fans the world over."
'FBoy Island' alum Casey Johnson is officially leaving the dating game behind ... marrying influencer Shay Sullivan in a stunning wedding at a castle in Italy ... TMZ has learned.
The couple tied the knot at Castello di Celsa in Tuscany on Tuesday, surrounded by over 40 family and friends.
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Shay made the most of the picturesque setting with multiple bridal looks ... first posing in a glamorous white halter gown featuring sculpted pleats, a plunging neckline, a matching headscarf, oversized sunglasses, and a white handbag.
She later changed into a dramatic strapless ball gown with an intricately embellished corset bodice and a sweeping skirt for the ceremony.
