Rihanna's Alleged House Shooter Appears in Court For First Time

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Ivanna Lisette Ortiz appeared in court for the first time since being arrested and charged in connection with the shooting at Rihanna's home.

Ortiz showed up wearing a blue jumpsuit and her hair was in braids.

Ortiz's Tuesday court appearance comes after being charged with attempted murder and assault ... her lawyer entered a plea and then withdrew it. Her next court appearance is March 25.

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The Florida woman is still in custody and bail has been set at $1.8 million. Ortiz waived her right to a speedy trial and the judge issued protective orders for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky. Ortiz has also been ordered to surrender her guns.

As we reported ... Ortiz, 35, is accused of firing off multiple rounds into the Grammy winner's home while she was inside with her three children. Following the shooting, police trailed Ortiz's white Tesla Model 3 into a shopping center parking lot, where they arrested her.

She was later held on a $10,225,000 bail.

'90 Day Fiance’ Angela & Michael Divorce Settlement Details: No Alimony or Trash Talk!!!

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"90 Day Fiance's" Angela Deem and Michael Ilesanmi hashed out a divorce deal that covered issues like support and the division of property, including their car collection ... TMZ has learned.

Per the settlement, obtained by TMZ, the exes do not own any real property. Angela and Michael will retain possession and use of any cars titled in their respective names.

Angela and Michael will also be responsible for any debts in their name, according to court docs.

Luka Doncic Ends Engagement W/ Anamaria Goltes Fighting For Kids

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4:19 PM PT -- Luka Doncic is no longer engaged to Anamaria Goltes, the Lakers' superstar told ESPN on Tuesday.

"I love my daughters more than anything and I've been doing everything I can for them to be with me in the U.S. during the season, but that hasn't been possible, so I recently made the tough decision to end my engagement," Doncic said.

"Everything I do is for my daughters' happiness and I will always fight to be with them and give them the best life I can."

Doncic added he had no idea of Goltes' filing.

The report went on to say Doncic expressed his desire to bring their newborn to the States back in December ... and a disagreement led Goltes to call police, although officials did not detect a criminal offense.

Luka Doncic's partner, Anamaria Goltes, just filed a petition for child support of their two minor children ... this according to documents obtained by TMZ Sports.

The petition states Anamaria moved back to Slovenia in May of last year ... and their kids have remained with her ever since -- including their youngest, who was born in December 2025.

The petition does not seek custody orders -- only child support and attorney fees.

Rihanna Home Shooting Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder

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Ivanna Lisette Ortiz has officially been charged with attempted murder and assault in connection with the shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles-area home.

Ortiz, a 35-year-old woman from Florida, was charged Tuesday with one count of attempted murder, nine counts of assault with a firearm, two counts of shooting into an inhabited dwelling and one count of shooting at a motor vehicle ... according to the Los Angeles Times.

She's accused of firing off multiple rounds into the Grammy winner's home while Rihanna was inside with her three children. Following the shooting, police trailed Ortiz's white Tesla Model 3 into a shopping center parking lot where they arrested her.

Ortiz was later booked for attempted murder and held in custody with bail set at $10,225,000.

Warp Pipe to the Past Mario Day Sparks Retro Rush

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It’s-a me, Mario! And it’s about to be the best time of the year to be a Nintendo fan.

On March 10th, celebrate MAR10 Day with all of your favorite games. Whether you grew up blowing into cartridges and grinding through castle levels or fell in love with playing Mario Kart on your Switch 2, this holiday is for everyone.

This year, celebrate with nostalgic apparel, throwback games and fun toys, all honoring everyone's favorite Italian plumber. 

Erika Jayne 'RHOBH' Abuse Confession Linked to LAPD Response to Her Home

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Erika Jayne's shocking 'RHOBH' abuse confession is shedding new light on a frightening police response to her home ... 'cause TMZ has learned the incident involved a suspect who refused to leave.

During a recent episode of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," EJ made the revelation during a tense conversation with Denise Richards and Sutton Stracke about Denise's divorce from Aaron Phypers. After a photo of Denise with a "black eye" came up and Denise explained it, Erika said she had also experienced abuse in the past. She made it clear it did not involve either of her former husbands.

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Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... a male suspect -- described as a black man and a friend of Erika's -- allegedly broke into her Los Angeles home on September 20, 2024, and refused to leave.

Britney Spears Feeling 'Stronger' Cuz DUI Mug Shot Won't Be Released

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Britney Spears' mug shot will not be added to the collection of famous faces busted over the years ... because authorities ain't releasing it, TMZ has learned.

A Ventura County Sheriff’s Office official tells TMZ … the department determined that the booking photo does not fall within their requirements and is considered discretionary.

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We're told it’s their practice to release booking photos for violent crimes or when an individual is an immediate threat to the public. The charges being brought against Britney do not warrant release in accordance with the policy. So, that's that.

Disneyland Hazmat Incident Sends 5 Staffers to Hospital

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2:03 PM PT -- A Disneyland official tells TMZ ... this afternoon, building materials being used by a contractor produced a reaction backstage at the theme park ... and the area was examined by appropriate response teams.

Several cast members were treated on-site by paramedics and released ... and we're told at least five employees experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath were transported to local hospitals.

Out of an abundance of caution, adjacent areas were cleared of guests -- and are expected to reopen soon.

Scary situation at Disneyland ... multiple people have been taken to the hospital following a hazardous materials incident.

Jenelle Evans’ Mom Barbara Called Police to Get Grandson Jace Committed

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Jenelle Evans’ mom, Barbara Evans, called the police to have her grandson Jace committed after he pulled a gun on her, TMZ has learned. 

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... Barbara called law enforcement on 16-year-old Jace February 27. We’re told Barbara told Jenelle she also planned on filing paperwork in court for help handling Jace.  

As TMZ first reported, Jace was placed in an involuntary mental facility following an incident where Barbara’s grandson allegedly pulled a gun on her and threatened to kill her as well as himself.

We reached out to Janelle and Barbara ... so far, no word back.

International Wig Day Celebs Wiggin' Out!!!

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Sometimes celebs just want a shortcut to a killer hairdo -- and they’re not afraid to throw on a wig to make it happen -- which is exactly why we’re celebrating International Wig Day!

Stars like Anastasia Karanikolaou and Victoria Justice have rocked some seriously bold, colorful wigs -- and even Ed Westwick got in on the hair-raising fun.

Addison Rae also went full glam in a pink wig while trying out a shorter look ... and Meredith Duxbury jumped into the mix with a bright blue one.

Plenty of other stars have embraced the wig life too -- including Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Dove Cameron and more.

Happy International Wig Day to everyone celebrating!

TikTok Star Cooper Noriega Alleged Drug Dealers Cop Pleas In Connection With Fatal OD

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The folks who authorities say supplied TikTok star Cooper Noriega with the illicit drugs that ended up with his fatal overdose cut plea deals after being criminally charged in connection with his death ... and the feds want them to spend many years behind bars.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Erick Estrada, the California man prosecutors allege supplied the fentanyl-laced oxycodone that killed Cooper, pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances resulting in death and one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death.

Prosecutors are asking the judge to sentence Estrada to 30 years in prison plus 5 years of supervised release ... saying he "operated in essence a DoorDash for drugs," which killed Cooper and another person.

Jets' Matt Snell Super Bowl III Legend Dead At 84

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Former New York Jets running back and Super Bowl III winner Matt Snell has died at the age of 84.

ESPN was first to share the news, reporting that Snell's son -- Beau -- said he passed away Tuesday morning on Long Island. No cause of death was given.

Snell spent his entire playing career with Green Gang -- joining the team in 1964 and remaining until his retirement in 1972. In his first season, he took home the AFL Rookie of the Year honors, as well as being named an AFL All-Star.

Nicole Curtis 'Breakfast Club' Slams HGTV Star for N-Word Scandal in Unhinged Interview

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After losing her job at HGTV for saying the N-word on camera, Nicole Curtis went on "The Breakfast Club" Tuesday only to receive even more backlash.

ICYMI ... a behind-the-scenes clip of the former "Rehab Addict" host blurting out "fart n****r" in a moment of frustration went viral and led to her firing.

In her 'Breakfast Club' discussion over the incident, Nicole tried to explain the gaffe by saying that she often uses terms like "fart digger" and "fart knocker," seeming to imply that she just accidentally combined the two.

Alina Habba Quietly Divorced 2nd Hubby Last Month

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Alina Habba, the former acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, quietly divorced her husband and moved to a Florida home near President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago.

The former Trump lawyer filed to divorce her second husband Gregg Reuben last month in New Jersey ... and the divorce was quickly settled ... according to the Daily Mail.

Alina and Gregg got hitched back on New Year's Eve 2020 in New Jersey ... but they did not have any children together.

Madison Beer Happy Birthday, Justin Herbert!!! ... 'I Am So Lucky To Be Yours'

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Days after Justin Herbert showered Madison Beer with birthday love for her 27th trip around the sun ... the singer is now returning the favor to her man -- calling the L.A. Chargers quarterback her "dream come true" in her special post to him.

Beer took to Instagram to celebrate Herbert's 28th birthday, sharing some mushy captions and funny moments from their time together over the last few months.

"I am so lucky to be yours," she wrote on a picture that captured Herbert carrying her through a field. "You are my dream come true."