Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Kennedy initially lived with RJ at his home in Brownsville, Texas, before moving to the Atlanta area for work in late December. We're told her job was supposed to be remote, but she never returned to Texas full-time, and tensions escalated when RJ refused to relocate to Georgia.
Our sources say RJ had been struggling with his relationship with Kennedy since at least August, which they believe significantly contributed to his emotional decline in the months leading up to his death.
Sahara Ray, the Australian model and swimwear designer who once made headlines for her rumored relationship with Justin Bieber, has died ... TMZ has learned.
"She passed away last night surrounded by family at the hospital. She was so loved," Sahara's family tells TMZ.
Her cause of death has not been confirmed.
Ray rose to fame through her modeling career and social media presence, building a massive following on Instagram while launching her own swimwear brand, Sahara Ray Swim.
Mossimo Giannulli doesn't seem to be sweating his divorce from Lori Loughlin ... because he's getting some R&R down in Los Cabos with Hannah Harrison.
The 63-year-old fashion designer and the much-younger stylist jetted down to Mexico before the weekend ... a little more than a month after Lori formally filed for divorce.
While they're a couple of fashionistas, Mossimo and Hannah kept things casual as they touched down south of the border ... he wore jeans and a striped tee, while she rocked baggy pants and a gray zip-up.
Carrie Ann Inaba took Val Chmerkovskiy's Will Smithjoke as more than just a punchline ... telling show officials she felt threatened by the 'DWTS' pro ... TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Carrie Ann was so heated over Val's remarks, she raised the issue with BBC Productions' HR department, demanding something be done.
Another source with the producers claimed the investigation was launched after they saw the joke but would not confirm whether Carrie complained.
We're told Val was informed the production company had to follow its guidelines and protocols ... and he was subsequently suspended for one episode.
Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez refused to hold court with reporters on their way into court amid their nasty custody battle ... letting their 13-year-old son do all the talking ... under seal.
Halle was seen walking down the courthouse steps in a dark pantsuit and sunglasses, surrounded by cameras as she made her entry bright and early Monday ... but she was in no mood to answer questions.
TMZ also caught Olivier heading back into court after a lunch break in downtown Los Angeles ... but he wasn't in the mood to talk, keeping his mouth shut as he ducked back inside.
Donald Trump's at it again with the name changes ... and this time, he's got his eyes on one of our states.
The Prez took to Truth Social Monday to insist New Mexico change its name to New America, arguing ... "We are not Mexico, we are the United States of America!"
Trump even seems to believe the new moniker would boost the state's economy, saying ... "The name would add great value and prestige to the State! Home Values and Incomes would rise, and you would be even prouder while saluting our beautiful American Flag!"
A Kansas mom who drove her pickup truck onto a youth soccer field, killing two people and injuring 10 others, is walking free without charges ... and there's a chance she may never be charged with a crime.
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The unidentified 34-year-old woman drove onto a soccer field in Wichita, killing a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man. Five children were among the 10 others injured.
She hasn't been named because she hasn't been charged ... and lots of folks are wondering why she's not in police custody ... well, we've got your answer.
Tragedy at a Bass Pro Shops in Alabama ... a 70-year-old worker died while hanging holiday lights on the storefront's exterior.
The Jefferson County coroner identified the man as Kurt Kralovec ... he fell from a bucket lift as he was putting up seasonal lights around the store Sunday afternoon ... according to WVTM 13.
The Leeds Police Department is investigating the incident ... and law enforcement says it's not entirely clear how Kralovec fell from the lift.
Hunter Schafer underwent a major gender-affirming procedure not too long ago ... revealing she had bottom surgery last year.
She told Elle ... "I just had bottom surgery in December, which was amazing, and I love it so much."
If you're unfamiliar, bottom surgery is an operation to change a person's genitals -- often through removal and/or reconstruction -- to better align with their gender identity.
Sia and her estranged husband Daniel Bernad are finally putting their nasty custody battle in the rearview mirror ... reaching a settlement over their young son ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ and submitted by Sia's attorney, disso queen Laura Wasser, the former couple has agreed on a custody schedule for their son, Somersault Wonder Bernad, affectionately known as "Summi."
Sia will remain his primary custodial parent, while Daniel will have generous visitation.
The lead detective in the O.J. Simpson murder case is throwing cold water on a new bombshell claim that O.J. had help covering his tracks ... and he's not mincing words.
Retired LAPD detective Tom Lange joined us on "TMZ Live" Monday, and we asked how much stock he puts in the theory that Joseph "Joey" Ippolito helped O.J. dispose of evidence after the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
His answer? "Pretty close to zero."
Tom admits the allegations make for an interesting story, but he says there's one glaring problem -- there's no actual evidence.
Nicole Brown Simpson's sister is having a change of heart about the infamous murders ... telling TMZ she now believes O.J. Simpson may have had help getting rid of the evidence.
Tanya Brown tells TMZ ... she's always believed O.J. killed Nicole and Ron Goldman on his own ... but a bombshell new report has her reconsidering whether someone helped cover his tracks and discard bloody clothes and the murder weapon.
She tells us ... "Someone had to have discarded that bag ... and I don't think it was O.J."
6-year-old Cole Adrien died Saturday when a soccer mom in Kansas drove her pickup truck across a soccer field at a youth sports complex, and now his father is speaking out ... and remembering his son.
Cole's father, Chris Adrian, told the New York Times the family is heartbroken over his tragic death.
Chris told the outlet in a text message Sunday, "Cole was an incredible kid and could put a smile on anyone’s face."
Donnie Wahlberg narrowly escaped disaster when his private jet skidded off a Las Vegas runway ... and TMZ has obtained air traffic control audio capturing tense moments from the emergency.
In the recording, a voice believed to be Donnie's pilot can be heard urgently saying, "Aborting, aborting," as the aircraft's takeoff goes wrong at Harry Reid International Airport.
Air traffic control quickly dispatches emergency vehicles, warns another aircraft of delays, and repeatedly asks whether anyone onboard was injured.
