Ariana Grande is stepping back into the spotlight ... and she's bringing boyfriend Ricky Álvarez along for the ride as they make their red carpet debut!
The couple hit the carpet together at the world premiere of "Focker-in-Law" ... marking a major milestone for the rekindled flames.
The appearance comes after Ariana announced in August she planned to take a step back from public-facing work once her "Eternal Sunshine" tour wrapped up in September. Her rep said in a statement she was looking forward to a much-needed break after dealing with what they described as "endless, ongoing public scrutiny."
Ariana later addressed the decision during a Chicago concert, telling fans the hiatus wasn't a reaction to outside criticism and was something she'd quietly planned well in advance. She also said setting boundaries was important and that sometimes people simply need a break.
As TMZ previously reported, Ariana wasn't planning to disappear completely before taking that breather. Sources familiar with the situation told us she had several commitments already on the books, including promotional appearances for "Focker-in-Law" ... which also stars Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro.
Now, she's making good on those commitments ... with Ricky by her side for the big Hollywood premiere.
"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Angela Oakley is being accused of hurling a homophobic slur at a man … and harassing him for years ... TMZ has learned.
A man named Alexander Hines filed a police report with the Atlanta Police Department, claiming Angela has been bothering him since 2024.
Hines told cops Angela threatened to kill him and called him a homophobic slur -- the f-word --at an event on August 16, 2024. He said the incident went down in front of 20 people.
Russell Brand's Instagram has been taken down just days after he was convicted and sentenced for rape and sexual assault.
Someone posted on Brand's X account -- which is still active -- a notice from Meta saying the actor's Instagram had been disabled for going against the platform's Community Standards.
A spokesperson for Meta confirmed to TMZ that his account was taken down because it "violates our policies."
Don Leonard hasn't even been sworn into Congress yet ... and the Ohio Democrat is already getting a crash course in D.C. politics ... where crossing your own party comes at a price.
Jacobcaught up with the Rep.-elect Wednesday after his viral video accusing senior Democrats of threatening to make his life a "living hell" if he doesn't back Hakeem Jeffries for House speaker.
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Leonard tells us the warnings came over dinner with senior elected officials, who offered "very friendly advice with very stark consequences."
Stefon Diggs’ male sexual assault accuser won’t get the kickoff to their eventual trial moved ... because a judge has denied his request for a change of venue.
A United States District Court judge turned down Christopher Griffith’s request ... and specifically stated he doesn’t think the case playing out in a Prince George County court will unfairly benefit Diggs just because the Washington Commanders play their home games in the same county.
The judge adds that the county isn't so stocked with Commanders fans that potential jurors will necessarily flock to Diggs’ aid just because they live there.
Stephen Curry is coming to his wife's defense ... and two former NBA stars were quick to apologize after the Warriors superstar called them out for criticizing Ayesha Curry.
Steph fired back Wednesday afternoon in a video posted to social media ... taking aim at figures like Gilbert Arenas, Nick Young and Emmanuel Acho over their comments about Ayesha's acting career.
The backlash erupted after a kissing scene between Ayesha and actor Matthew Daddario in her new Roku movie, "Second Chance Holiday," went viral ... with critics questioning why she'd kiss another man on camera while married to Steph.
The FBI has revealed that they found a child inside the cruise ship cabin where a man is accused of violently strangling his wife to death.
FBI spokesperson Connor Hagan said ... "A child was involved in the situation and was found uninjured by the FBI and law enforcement partners."
The child -- who Hagan called a "family member" of the suspect and victim -- was found in the ship's cabin aboard the MSC Seascape ... according to reports.
Jason Watford, 48, was charged with murder after allegedly strangling his wife Susan Watford Sunday night.
Dianna Russini has received a ton of support from the NFL following her return to sports reporting, TMZ has learned.
Sources tell TMZ Dianna is back in the groove of things after launching her new podcast "The Russini Report," backed by BetUS Casino & Sportsbook. The gig is her first job after resigning from her role at The Athletic earlier this year ... due to her alleged affair with NFL coach Mike Vrabel.
Sources tell TMZ the NFL and people connected to the world are all on board with working with Dianna ... and everything is back to normal.
Pinkchyu and Cardi Bare squeezin' into some red-hot latex ... and these skin-tight looks are anything but subtle!
The two ladies are turnin' up the heat -- leaving very little to the imagination and proving that when it comes to latex, you can't be afraid to get a little stuck on style 😜
Yella Beezy is going to prison for the rest of his life ... the Dallas rapper has been convicted of hiring a hitman to murder fellow rapper Mo3 in a brazen shooting on a busy Texas highway.
A Dallas jury found Beezy -- whose legal name is Markies Conway -- guilty of capital murder Wednesday ... exactly six years after Mo3 was gunned down on Interstate 35 in November 2020.
He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Pete Hegseth and his entourage were loudly reprimanded by the U.S. Army Sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for laughing ... on Veterans Day, no less.
It's extraordinary video ... the guard barking at the Secretary of Defense, or at least his crew, as they walk away from the Tomb, "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!"
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is famously guarded 24/7 by an elite group of volunteers ... who don't wear insignia to match the anonymous soldiers buried there.
Bunnie XO has officially been booted from Jelly Roll's Nashville establishment ... or at least a massive pin-up poster of her has.
Here's the deal ... we've obtained video of workers carrying a large poster of Bunnie wearing a tight-fitting bathing suit, high heels, and sparkling anklets out of Jelly Roll's Goodnight Nashville on Wednesday.
She's showing off her hip tattoo on the poster ... which used to hang right above the bar for all the most lecherous patrons to enjoy as they sipped their drinks.
A London curiosities collector has removed Russell Brand's pubic hair from his museum following the actor's rape conviction.
Viktor Wynd had been displaying Russell's pubic hair at the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & UnNatural History in Hackney ... but now he's severing ties with the convicted rapist.
He told Variety... "I took them straight off display and have no desire to hear his name again -- he has no place in my museum of horrors."
Frankie Muniz was rushed to a hospital after crashing during practice at Daytona International Speedway ... TMZ has confirmed.
A spokesperson for Ford Racing tells TMZ ... Muniz was transported to a local medical facility for evaluation after crashing during practice. We're told he's awake and alert, but will not compete in tonight's event.
Frankie Muniz is in the hospital after he was involved in a crash at the Daytona International Speedway.
ET was on site to interview Frankie, who was set to drive for Team Air Force at Ford's Veterans Day Classic, when he crashed during a practice lap. The speedway was not open to the public at the time.
We're told Frankie was transported to a local medical facility for evaluation, but he is awake and alert. He will no longer participate in the race.
It's unclear if he will be released in time to attend the race, where his 'Malcolm in the Middle' co-star Bryan Cranston was set to appear in support of Frankie.
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A photo of the Team Air Force car Muniz was scheduled to drive in the Ford Veterans Day Classic shows significant damage to the roof following the crash.
