Mike Vrabel & Dianna Russini Kept Things Afloat During Her Pregnancy ... Rented Boat Together

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Add a new chapter to the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini saga, because TMZ Sports has learned they rented a private boat together for a day on the water ... just the 2 of them.

The NFL duo booked the vessel in Putnam County, Tennessee back in June 2021 ... according to a source with direct knowledge, who also says the then-Tennessee Titans head coach and the journalist were the only people onboard for their 2-to-3-hour rental.

The timing of that outing might raise a few eyebrows, because Russini was pregnant at the time with her first child.

Spencer Pratt Pratt-Man Begins ... I'm The Hero L.A. Deserves

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Spencer Pratt plans on going to Bat for Los Angeles, Man ... becoming The Caped Crusader in a new A.I. political ad bashing prominent Democrats -- and many conservative politicians and commentators online are praising its message.

The new ad dropped Tuesday, drawing from "The Dark Knight Rises" kangaroo court scene ... featuring L.A. Mayor Karen Bass as The Joker, California Governor Gavin Newsom dressed as a French aristocrat -- a clear reference to The French Laundry -- and former VP Kamala Harris, who just endorsed Bass, swilling vodka.

An ordinary citizen begs for help but is laughed at by the three judges and the assembled aristocracy ... until Joe Rogan is forced to shine a large SP in the night sky à la Commissioner Gordon.

Cruise Ship Virus Outbreak 23 Passengers Traveled Home Across Globe ... Before WHO Warning

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A deadly virus outbreak aboard a cruise ship may have spread far beyond the vessel itself ... because nearly two dozen passengers reportedly wandered across the globe before health officials finally tracked them down.

According to reporting from Spanish newspaper El País, 23 passengers aboard the MV Hondius got off the ship during a stop on the remote Atlantic island of Saint Helena in April -- despite the fact people onboard had already gotten sick and at least one passenger had died.

A Spanish passenger still aboard the ship told the outlet the travelers had no clue they may have been exposed to hantavirus -- a potentially deadly disease with a mortality rate WHO reports could be as high as 40% -- when they disembarked and headed home.

Christian School Teacher Student's Mouth Taped Shut ... Teacher Arrested for Battery

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A teacher at a Christian school in Florida has been charged with battery after an alleged incident that sounds like something out of “Matilda.”

Cops say Michael Alvarez put green painter’s tape on a student’s mouth because he allegedly laughed while another student read scripture in class on Monday ... this according to an arrest affidavit obtained by CBS News Miami.

The report says this went down at the First United Methodist Christian School in Homestead, just south of Miami ... where the alleged victim says he was singled out for causing commotion.

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NeNe Leakes Dating Nyonisela Sioh!!! Fling With Lawyer Done

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NeNe Leakes is back with a familiar flame ... 'cause TMZ has learned her brief romance with attorney Arthur Horne III is already in the rearview.

Arthur tells TMZ ... the two only hung out a handful of times, saying he and NeNe went out on a few dates over 2 or 3 weeks. He tells us she's just a phenomenal, fantastic woman and a lot of fun to be around, adding they were never in a serious relationship.

Meanwhile, sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... NeNe is once again seeing Nyonisela Sioh after quietly calling it quits with Arthur.

Texas Murder-Suicide Couple Their Famed Food Network Chef Looks Back For Clues

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The murder-suicide of the famed restaurateur Texas couple -- which also left their two young children dead -- has the former chef at their Houston restaurant reeling ... and looking back to see if he missed any clues to the impending catastrophe.

If you don't know ... the bodies of 52-year-old Matthew Mitchell, his wife, 39-year-old Thy Mitchell, their 8-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son were discovered shot to death in their upscale Houston home Monday. Police say Matthew killed his family before taking his own life.

Their popular establishment, Traveler's Table, was featured on the show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" hosted by Emmy winner Guy Fieri ... with their former head chef, Stanton Bundy, who tells TMZ ... he's questioning everything in the aftermath of the tragedy -- including his faith.

Ted Turner CNN Founder Dead at 87

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Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died after battling dementia.

Turner Enterprises announced Ted died Wednesday morning. Back in 2018, he announced he'd been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. That announcement came shortly after his 80th birthday.

In addition to launching the world's first 24/7 news channel, the Cable News Network, in 1980 ... Ted created a media empire that included TBS Superstation, TNT, Cartoon Network, Turner Classic Movies, and at one time, most of MGM Studios' film library.

Jane Fonda Honors Ted Turner in Loving Post

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Jane Fonda has shared a loving goodbye to her ex-husband Ted Turner ... saying he had a big life and brilliant mind.

The actress posted to social media Wednesday following CNN's announcement of their founder's passing ... and she shared a photo of the two holding one another.

She dropped a long caption in which she heaped praise on her ex-husband ... noting he was the first man who could really take care of her.

Kara Del Toro Canouan Getaway Heats Up!!!

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Kara Del Toro is turning up the heat in paradise ... serving serious bikini body energy during her luxe Caribbean getaway to Canouan, St. Vincent.

Take a scroll through the gallery and soak in all the sun-drenched snaps ... Kara's striking pose after pose against the dreamy island backdrop ... though LBH nobody's looking at the scenery first.

Check out the gallery ... even when the bikini comes off and clothes go on, the vacation vibes stay fully intact -- with Kara rocking effortlessly chic fits, a bronzed glow and enough beach-goddess energy to make the rest of us jealous from afar.

Safe to say ... this excursion's doing wonders for the timeline!

Tyla No Rihanna Beef ... She's Just Too Busy for Me!!!

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Tyla is shutting down all that viral Met Gala drama with Rihanna -- insisting the internet completely ran wild with the story that the icon snubbed her.

After a clip spread online showing Tyla awkwardly hanging back while Rihanna appeared to ignore her Monday, the singer hopped online to explain there's zero bad blood ... and honestly, RiRi was just busy.

Tyla revealed their slightly awkward interactions actually started last year when she first met Rihanna at another event -- saying the superstar seemed occupied before eventually dipping out after mentioning her baby daddy was calling her.

Blake Lively I Didn't Settle ... For My Husband!!!

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Blake Lively settled her legal war with Justin Baldoni, but she didn't settle when it came to finding a husband ... because Ryan Reynolds is looking hunkier than ever in a new selfie the married couple snapped.

Ryan shared the photo Tuesday, and Blake's smiling and caressing his face in her hand ... and they're snuggled up on a porch with what looks like a nice view of some nature.

Blake settled her lengthy legal war with Justin on Monday and then beelined it to the Met Gala ... and now she's logging some quality time with her hot hubby.

Kim Kardashian & Lewis Hamilton Racing Hand in Hand To The Car After Broadway Show!!!

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Kim Kardashian enjoyed a night out at the theater before rushing faster than Lewis Hamilton on an F1 track with him to their waiting SUV ... hands clasped tight.

The reality star and the race car driver were spotted leaving "Fear of 13" -- the Broadway show she's producing -- Tuesday night ... walking swiftly hand-in-hand to a waiting black SUV.

Ever the gentleman, the British Ferrari driver stepped back to let KK in first ... offering his hand to help her into the backseat before jumping in himself.

President Trump Welcomes Gaethje, Pereira, Fighters ... Before Freedom 250!!!

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President Trump had some special, albeit very dangerous, guests at the White House on Wednesday ... the main and co-main event fighters from the Freedom 250 card, which is only 39 days away!

POTUS welcomed Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria, who are headlining the highly anticipated card, as well as Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane, who will anchor the co-main on the South Lawn next month.

"On June 14th, we're having a big fight. It's never going to happen again. It's never happened before," Trump said from behind the Resolute Desk.

"It's all the best fighters, the best four fighters standing right behind me, all champions, and it's going to happen right in front of the white House."

Trump then showed off a book of renderings of the event setup ... from the Octagon to the thousands of seats on the White House grass.

45/47 also gave fans a look at the specially designed Freedom 250 championship belt -- it's very patriotic -- which will presumably be awarded to the victor of the championship bouts.

DJT also gave each of the fighters a chance to say a few words, and the prevailing theme ... they're all honored and pumped to be a part of the historic event!

JaYy Wick Laid Back, Rapping in Studio Before Attempted Murder Arrest

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JaYy Wick looked totally unconcerned before cops took him into custody and prosecutors charged him with attempted murder ... lounging in a chair and rapping along to one of his new tracks in a TikTok vid.

The clip, posted Monday -- the day before the police caught up with him in Florida -- shows Wick, cap pulled low over his eyes, lip-syncing to his bars playing on the speakers and flipping off the camera in a studio.

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A couple of dudes behind him add to the hype ... throwing up their hands as well -- though it's Wick who really commands attention during the vid.