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Brittany Cartwright says her relationship with Jax Taylor is improving when it comes to their kids ... but, they still have an "explosive" dynamic -- and, fans will bear witness to it all on season 2 of "The Valley."

We caught up with the reality television star in Downtown Los Angeles this week ... and, we had to ask her about the second season of the show which premiered Sunday -- and contained some intense moments.

If you haven't seen the ep, spoilers ... Brittany claims Jax flipped a table and hit her with it after he found out she sent a sexy video to her friend even though they were estranged at the time.

Justin Bieber looks happy out in the desert ... enjoying himself at a star-studded event where he apparently performed a song or two Friday night.

The singer-songwriter hung out at Friday Nights in the Desert -- a private event in Thermal, California, not far from where Coachella takes place ... and, he bounced around the event with a grin.

Bieber was seen hanging out with his pals at the event ... lots of laugher at the party thrown by Tao Group Hospitality, REVOLVE -- who held an exclusive festival in Thermal earlier this month -- and Palm Tree Club.

Kate Hudson's way past "Almost Famous" status and well into "Bona Fide Superstar" territory ... with hot shots galore showing off her A-list physique.

The actress -- who turned 46 on Saturday -- has starred in a whole lot of flicks ... and, she looks fantastic in a whole lot of outfits, like these low-cut red and black dresses she's worn on the red carpet.

Hudson's always made fantastic style choices ... wearing backless gowns and throwing sultry looks over her shoulders for years.

Ivanka Trump's heating up the beach once again ... showing off her surf skills down in Costa Rica -- with supermodel Karlie Kloss by her side!

The First Daughter was spotted in the Central American country Thursday ... hitting the beach and hopping back on her trusty surfboard in the crystal clear ocean water.

Check out the pics ... Ivanka's showing off her bod in an orange two-piece -- soaked in the salty water but looking happy while walking along the beach later on.

Looks like NBA player DeMar DeRozan got more than he ordered at a sushi place Friday night ... 'cause we have video of him getting into a heated altercation.

Check it out -- he's clearly PO'd as he gets physical with another male who's lying on the ground with his legs sticking straight up in the air. The fight looks pretty serious ... the Sacramento Kings small forward is going after the man, but is held off by another person in a suit.

Once the other party is back on his feet, he demands his phone be handed over, which seems to infuriate DeMar ... who lunges at him.

Margot Robbie is enjoying some much-needed R&R after becoming a new mother ... lighting up the beach in a tight gray bikini just months after giving birth.

The actress was down in her native Australia enjoying Easter weekend on the Gold Coast ... and, the weather in the area looks beautiful -- which got MR to strip down to a bikini for a dip in the ocean.

Check out the pics ... Margot's wearing a two-piece with a bit more coverage than some skimpy ensembles we've seen celebs wear, chatting with a pal while enjoying the afternoon sun.

Sam Asghari says he's worked with a few legends in his career already ... and one in particular has inspired him -- not with his words, but by his actions.

We caught up with the star at LAX on Friday ... and, we asked him about his fitness routine and any advice he might give to someone who wants to get jacked like him.

Asghari admits it's hard to maintain his body like he does ... and, quite frankly, it's not feasible for everyone for a variety of reasons -- but, he does it because he has to bring his A-game when he's around some film legends.

A college football player in Missouri has died ... and cops say they suspect an accidental gunshot wound was the cause.

Todric McGee -- a four-year player at Missouri State -- was hospitalized Friday after injuries sustained at his residence, according to the Missouri State Athletic Department.

The Springfield Police Department tells TMZ ... they received a call about a wellness check Friday morning -- arriving on scene to find a man later identified as McGee, who they believe sustained a "possible accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound." We're told he was transported to the hospital, where he passed away from his injuries Saturday.

Kanye West and Bianca Censori aren't just meeting up for dinner and a drink ... they're spending a ton of time together -- including arriving side by side to their rendezvous.

TMZ has obtained video of the two stars pulling up to Indian fusion restaurant Cala d’Or Friday evening ... a gourmet spot on Majorca, one of the Balearic Islands.

It's a short clip ... but, KW -- who appears to be wearing a black mask like we've seen him wearing in the past -- and BC are clearly comfortable around one another, walking into the restaurant after seemingly arriving in the same car.

Lil Durk wants the indictment against him dismissed ... arguing prosecutors pointed to a version of a song where Durk allegedly celebrated having Saviay'a Robinson -- Quando Rondo's cousin -- killed, but Durk claims he wasn't involved in decisions over the song.

Here's the deal ... Lil Durk and his lawyer Drew Findling filed the motion Friday -- asking a judge to dismiss the superseding indictment in which Durk is charged with conspiracy and using interstate facilities to assist in the assassination.

Durk's team claims prosecutors pointed to rap lyrics from the song "Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy," on which he's featured, where he raps ... "Told me they got an addy (gooo) / Got location (gooo) Green light (go, go, go, go, go) / Look on the news and see your son, You screamin’, 'No, no' (p***y!!!)" as evidence he was involved in the crime.

Shohei Ohtani has added another member to his family's lineup ... a baby girl!

The Dodgers' superstar and his wife Mamiko Tanaka -- a former professional basketball player from his native Japan -- welcomed a daughter on Saturday, the team announced.

The little slugger's name was not revealed ... but Shohei said in a message that she and mom were happy and healthy.

Ksenia Karelina, the Russian-American ballerina freed from a Russian prison after over a year behind bars, finally touched down back home in L.A. Friday night, greeted by family and friends, including her fiancé, boxer Chris van Heerden, who thanked Trump, and blasted Biden.

"The old administration didn't do nothing for her. We're very thankful for President Trump and the new administration," van Heerden told TMZ Sports moments after Karelina's plane touched down at LAX, and she reunited with family and friends.

Chris says while there were a "handful of people in the old administration that were amazing," he quickly realized DJT was Ksenia's best bet at being released from custody.

Jennifer Lopez's likely got some engines revving ... because she arrived at the F1 Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia looking hotter than the sun on a racetrack!

Check out her head-turning look ... the singer showed up to the big race in a skin-tight, pink catsuit that fit her body like a glove. She paired the stunning look with pink-tinted sunglasses and clear-strapped stilettos, completing an outfit that would even make Barbie jealous.

She snapped photos in front of Charles Leclerc's Ferrari F1 car and also took a moment to take pics with the crew, who looked thrilled by her visit.

Alabama father Jacob Couch has died almost two weeks after he was attacked by a hatchet-wielding maniac who nearly chopped off his head in broad daylight ... at a bus stop!

The 32-year-old died Thursday night after being on life support at University Medical Center Tucson following the horrifying attack in Tucson, Arizona, police confirmed. His sister-in-law Erica Sims told KGUN 9 News that he developed pneumonia and his heart gave out.

His wife, Kristen Couch, remembered him Friday by sharing several throwback photos of them together and heartbreakingly noting she thought they would have "so many more" years together.

It's not every day a University of Massachusetts Boston student gets arrested for allegedly firebombing a Tesla dealership operated by the world's richest man, Elon Musk.

But 19-year-old Owen McIntire has found themselves in this unique place ... after they were apprehended by FBI agents on the UMass Boston campus and made an initial court appearance Friday, the Department of Justice announced.

According to a federal criminal complaint, McIntire was charged with unlawful possession of an unregistered destructive device and malicious damage by fire of any property used in interstate commerce.

Lady Gaga experienced a little more mayhem than ordered during her Friday night Coachella weekend 2 performance when her mic cut out multiple times ... but to no one's surprise, she handled it like a pro!

Check out the video ...  the singer’s head mic starts glitching just two songs into her headlining set, noticeably going in and out as she sings "Abracadabra."

Just like the professionals they are ... Gaga and her team swiftly switch out her head mic for a handheld as she descends from her tall skirt set piece without missing a single dance move.