hgtv's leslie davis My New Fiancé is No Fixer-Upper!!!

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HGTV star Leslie Davis blindsided fans when she dropped an engagement bombshell this week ... no one knew she'd been divorced for years ... and now she's giving a more detailed timeline.

Leslie announced Wednesday she was engaged to Don Reidy, leading to all sorts of question about her prior marriage to Jacob Davis.

In a blog post Friday, Leslie says she and Jacob split in 2022 and kept the divorce private to protect their family and make it easier to raise their three sons ... Kyler, Cash, and Cole.

Leslie says ... "Okay…Okay… I know what you are all saying… 'I didn't even know you were divorced?' Well, 1,000+ social media comments later, you all have a lot of questions."

'TMZ Live' Rapaport's 'Homophobia' Splits Harvey & Charles

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Harvey and Charles are usually a tight team ... but Michael Rapaport's "Traitors" comments stirred up some trouble in paradise -- with the two men passionately debating on "TMZ Live."

Our two colleagues discussed the reaction to Rapaport claiming Colton Underwood -- a gay man who was looking for a wife on "The Bachelor" while he was still in the closet -- would be an incredible secret-keeper ... and that received quite a negative reaction from his costars. Michael later apologized to Colton.

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Check out the clip ... Harvey's actually stepping up for Michael here -- telling Charles that he thinks Michael's referring to Colton keeping the secret from millions of people on national TV.

Elsie Hewitt Should Be Illegal To Sell Java That's Too Damn Hot!!!

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Elsie Hewitt just wanted a nice cup of joe on a cold day ... and she ended up burning the s*** out of her mouth because it was so hot!

The model took to Instagram Friday night to rail against coffee joints that sell coffee so hot -- people can't even enjoy it for a while.

EH was so pissed about how bad she burned her mouth ... she said it should be illegal to see Java that is basically boiling!

And while it's not technically against the law ... people have won some serious money in the past when they have sued fast food places after they suffered burns from scalding hot coffee.

Ex-Nickelodeon Child Star Kianna Underwood Killed in Horrific Hit-&-Run

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Former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood has been identified as the victim in a terrible hit-and-run collision that left her dead after she was dragged down two Brooklyn blocks early Friday morning.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ the 33-year-old -- who appeared on the 2005 series "All That" -- suffered severe trauma to her head and torso ... when a gray vehicle, driven by an unknown suspect, was traveling west on Pitkin Avenue and struck her as she crossed the street at Pitkin and Mother Gaston Blvd.

We’re told Kianna was left lying motionless in the roadway after being dragged under the car for nearly two blocks.

You're Messy AF! Get Your House in Order Organization Essentials

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It’s 2026 and it’s officially time to cut the clutter out of your life. Start your year off right by getting organized and saying goodbye to overflowing closets, messy drawers and mystery piles once and for all.

We’ve rounded up everything you need to make getting organized that much easier. Whether you’re tackling a full home reset or just need to start by bringing order to one chaotic corner, these organization essentials maximize space and minimize stress.

From closet organizers to space-saving storage bins, these functional finds will help you work smarter, not harder. 

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Universal Orlando Woman Dies After Riding Revenge of the Mummy

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Another theme park death ... this time at Universal Studios in Orlando, where a woman died after riding the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster.

The woman became unresponsive after going on the ride Nov. 25 and she was transported to a local hospital, where she died ... according to a report issued Thursday from the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services.

The woman's identity was not revealed ... the consumer services reports are updated quarterly by Florida officials and they include only minor details about medical incidents each quarter at Universal, Walt Disney World, Legoland, Sea World, and Busch Gardens.

Ludacris Kid Rock Tour Is Not My Fantasy

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Ludacris is pulling out of Kid Rock's country music festival after some of his fans threw a fit when his name showed up on the lineup poster.

The "What's Your Fantasy" rapper originally appeared on the "Rock the Country" tour's lineup Monday this week -- along with Nelly -- but by Friday his name was removed from the poster.

Some folks view Kid Rock's music festival as part of the MAGA movement ... and Ludacris was getting roasted in some corners of the internet for seemingly getting on board.

A rep for "Rock the Country" told Rolling Stone Luda is no longer part of the festival ... and a rep for Ludacris told the outlet it was all a "mix up" and "lines got crossed and he wasn't supposed to be on there."

Madison Beer Locked in on New Album 'Locket!!!'

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Madison Beer's new album is finally out ... and we've got all the shots of her focused on music to celebrate the release.

"Locket" -- released Friday -- is Beer's third studio album ... and, she puts everything she has into each and every one, as you can see from these pics. And you can test out your own knowledge of Madison below!

MB's constantly in the studio ... singing into the mic, editing the tracks -- and, eventually, posing with her sexy vinyl album cover.

Desmond Scott Mystery Make-Out Woman Identified!!!

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Desmond Scott’s mystery make-out partner -- yeah, the one he was locking lips with just two days after we broke the story his estranged wife Kristy hit him with divorce papers -- has officially been identified.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ the woman getting hot and heavy with Desmond last Sunday is Marissa Springer, a 24-year-old local Houston model who’s also currently in school working toward her master’s degree in business.

We’re told the two met for the first time earlier that night at Houston bar Sante through a mutual pal ... and Marissa had no clue about Desmond’s online fame. Our sources say it was also her understanding that he was single at the time.

Celeb Pastor John Gray III I Lol'd At Druski Megachurch Skit!!!

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Pastor to the stars John Gray III says a viral Druski skit making fun of megachurch pastors isn't an affront to God ... he says the jokes are hilarious and anyone who doesn't like it needs to do some introspection.

John tells TMZ ... Druski isn't making fun of Jesus Christ or God, he's aiming his jokes at pastors who go way overboard with theatrics and production effects at mega church services.

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Pastor Gray says he didn't take offense to anything Druski said or did here ... telling us the people who are offended need to sit down in front of the mirror and think long and hard about their actions.

Ex-Bills Star Stevie Johnson I Could Score on Broncos' Elite D ... At 39 Years Old!!!

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If the Buffalo Bills need any help at receiver against the Denver Broncos this weekend, they can call a familiar face ... 'cause Stevie Johnson tells TMZ Sports he could rack up a "humble 40" yards -- and even score!!

The former wide receiver last suited up in 2015 ... but he explained his stance ahead of his old team's Divisional Round matchup with the top seed in the AFC.

"I would get at least four first downs before I get the hang of it," Johnson said. "Now if we're talking in the red zone, I can get three touchdowns -- fade, slant, that’s easy work. Just get up on 'em, create space and it’s money all day."

Mickey Rourke My Dog Needs Heart Surgery!!!

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Mickey Rourke’s beloved pup is facing a life-threatening health crisis ... and the cost of essential surgery could be more than the actor can bear.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Mickey’s longtime dog, Ivan, is suffering from heart disease and needs an operation -- one that doesn’t come cheap.

We’re told the procedure will cost around $10,000 ... and Ivan could potentially require a second surgery costing an additional $6,000 to $8,000.

Matt Prokop Arrest Video Mouths Off to Cops, Then Pleads for His Pooch

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Former Disney actor Matt Prokop got pissed at police when officers showed up on his doorstep to arrest him recently ... but he changed his tune quickly, begging the cops to take care of his pooch while he was being led away in cuffs.

Check it out -- TMZ obtained exclusive Ring camera video of police officers walking up to the front door of Matt's Texas home this past Christmas Eve. He answers the door and immediately starts mouthing off to the officers, asking "what the f***" they want." When the cops say they want to speak with him, Matt snarkily fires back, "Start talking."

Officers ask Matt about a woman named Lucy, but Matt claims Lucy is his dog, who's heard barking up a storm in the video. FYI -- a woman named Lucy called cops, telling them Matt was being violent toward her.

Mike Posner 'Ibiza' Lyrics Changed … Along With My Life

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Mike Posner changed the lyrics to his most famous song and bucked a social media trend ... and he's explaining why he views the past a lot differently than most folks right now.

The "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" singer joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday, and we asked him about the big lyrical change he made to his song ... at a time when folks on social media are looking back on 2016 with fond memories.

Mike's song caught fire in 2016 ... but he says he wasn't truly happy when he was singing about taking drugs in Ibiza to show Avicii he was cool.

'One Tree Hill' Star Tyler Hilton My Marriage Is Over

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Tyler Hilton and Megan Park sounds they're heading for a divorce ... he says they "decided to end" their marriage.

The "One Tree Hill" star announced his separation from the "Secret Life of the American Teenager" star Friday in a social media post.

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Tyler says ... "A life update: I've never been super comfortable sharing personal information about our family life, but I've seen enough speculation online that I thought warranted clarity. Some time ago, Megan and I decided to end our marriage."

Unclear when they separated, Tyler offered no timelines here.

Atlanta N-Word Shouter Arrested After Video Goes Viral

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A man in Georgia has been arrested after he went on a racist tirade against a security guard in an Atlanta suburb ... with video of the tense interaction going viral online.

Robert John Burke has been charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct in connection with the incident that occurred outside the Social Security Administration office in Gwinnett County Wednesday. Burke had his mug shot taken ... and he looks none too happy to be in lockup -- giving the camera a death stare.

If you haven't seen the video yet, fair warning -- it's upsetting. It's unclear what sets the man in the clip off, but he's screaming at a security guard ... calling him the n-word multiple times and seemingly squaring up to throw a punch.