Amanda Batula Saying Goodbye to An Old Relationship Hugs Kyle Cooke After Confirming New Romance

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Amanda Batula's saying goodbye to her former relationship with a hug ... embracing her ex Kyle Cooke after announcing she's romantically involved with West Wilson.

The two "Summer House" stars were spotted hugging in New York City Friday while they were out walking their dogs.

Batula kept a low profile in a brown leather jacket, striped shirt and sweats ... pulling a hat low over her face while striding through the concrete jungle.

Mauricio Umansky I'm on Island Time ... Hangs with 'Love Island' Star Amid Family Courtroom Fight

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Mauricio Umansky's trying to have a good time outside the courtroom ... hanging with a new friend while a legal battle rages.

The 'Real Housewives' star was spotted leaving the Sunset Towers Hotel Friday night with Destiny Herzog -- a star on season 6 of "Love Island USA."

The two laughed and smiled together while driving away from the establishment ... which boasts the celebrity hotspot Tower Bar & Restaurant.

Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner Hopping Into Easter Weekend Together

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have risen up to do some coparenting again this holiday weekend ... walking around with their son Samuel on Good Friday in Los Angeles.

The former couple walked on either side of their 14-year-old son ... looking casual yet fashionable -- with Ben in a button-down and khakis while Garner rocked jeans and a long cardigan paired with a gray T-shirt.

Check out the photo ... Ben's cracking a big smile -- seemingly at something his son just said while Jenn eagerly waits for his reply.

Kate Beckinsale Mark Ruffalo Benefits From Having A Dong ... Our Agent Dropped Me For Palestine Support

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Mark Ruffalo's little Hulk means he can keep smashing it in Hollywood ... so says Kate Beckinsale.

The actress went on a tirade on social media Friday after Ruffalo appeared in a video posted to Instagram, in which he lauds the film, "Palestine '36" ... a new movie about the revolt by Palestinian people against British colonial rule.

Beckinsale ripped into Ruffalo with a comment ... not for being a vocal supporter of Palestine, but because she says an agent they shared dropped her for supporting Palestinians, while Ruffalo hasn't faced any backlash.

Shar Jackson I Don't Need a Memoir after K-Fed and Britney I Have the Truth on My Side!!!

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Shar Jackson says she's excited to read Brandy's new memoir ... but she doesn't feel the need to put out her own -- even after her ex Kevin Federline and Britney Spears did!

We caught up with the actress and author while she was volunteering for the Los Angeles Mission -- an organization committed to helping the L.A. homeless community -- at their Easter event in Downtown L.A. Friday ... and we asked her if she plans on picking up "Phases: A Memoir."

SJ says she's already ordered Brandy's bombshell book -- in which she wrote about her last convo with Whitney Houston and confirmed she dated Wanya Morris when she was just 16 and he was 22 -- and she's just waiting for the postman to drop it at her door.

We then asked if Shar -- who also tells us she's got a book about mental health coming out in May -- if she's considering putting her own story down on paper for the world to read.

Ciara Miller Not Hiding in My (Summer) House From the Drama!!!

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Ciara Miller's not letting Amanda Batula and West Wilson's controversial romance get her down ... she's putting on a brave face and heading back into the world.

The "Summer House" star stepped out in New York City with a pal Friday afternoon ... keeping it comfy in a white sweatshirt and blue sweatpants. She's even got a grin on her face as she appears to be doing some stretching -- bringing her arms out wide as she wanders down the street.

Her male companion has quite the pointed shirt on -- the red garment is emblazoned with the quote ... "How we love is who we are."

Rapper OJ da Juiceman Didn't Run Out of Juice in Jail ... Plans to Go Full Throttle After Release

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Rapper OJ da Juiceman isn't skipping a beat after spending a few weeks in lockup ... in fact, TMZ has learned he will be releasing a few!

The trap rapper -- who cops have accused of pointing a gun at a Georgia State Patrol officer -- got out of the clink early this morning ... and, his manager Rueben Wood says his time away hasn't slowed him down at all.

Wood tells TMZ ... OJ was working on some new music prior to his March arrest -- and fans will get to hear it all very soon.

Dakota Johnson Fifty Shades of Role Model Kissing During PDA-Filled Date Night!

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Dakota Johnson and Role Model are still going strong ... making their romance known by smooching each other while out in Los Angeles Friday night!

Check it out ... they're snuggling up close as they embrace each other in a Los Feliz parking lot. Role Model -- whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury -- seems to be holding on to the actress extra tight before letting her go and breaking into a huge smile.

You can see they weren't shy about going all-out with their PDA ... cementing their chemistry with a passionate kiss! That and more is in our gallery.

Dee Freeman 'Young and the Restless' Actor Dead at 66

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Dee Freeman, best known for her roles in "The Young and the Restless," "Dexter," and "Sistas," has died following a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis.

Freeman's publicist Desirae L. Benson announced her death in a statement shared Friday ... saying she passed the day before. Benson said she faced cancer with dignity and resilience, and refused to complain because "on the other side [complaining] doesn’t do you any good" -- something Freeman said in her final moments, according to Benson.

Freeman’s family also confirmed her death in a post on her Instagram page, saying she passed away "peacefully."

Kanye West Welcomes Lauryn Hill, Travis Scott to Stage At 2nd L.A. Comeback Show

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L.A. GETS A SURPRISE!!!

Kanye West's second comeback Los Angeles show was packed with special guests ... bringing rappers Lauryn Hill and Travis Scott to the stage, along with CeeLo Green and Ye's oldest, North West!

Check it out -- the crowd erupted in cheer when Lauryn made her way to the stage through a cloud of smoke and jumped into an electrifying performance of "All Falls Down." Kanye sampled Lauryn's 2002 live track "Mystery of Iniquity" on "All Falls Down."

Lauryn stayed on stage for several numbers ... singing a rendition of "Doo Wop (That Thing)," which transitioned into Ye’s "Believe What I Say." Kanye's 2021 song samples Lauryn's 'Doo Wop' as well. She wasn't done there, BTW ...

Taylor Frankie Paul Vacay Time with My Older Kiddos ... As Dakota Has Custody of Our Child

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Taylor Frankie Paul isn't letting her recent personal drama get in the way of living life ... 'cause she headed to the great outdoors of Utah on a family vacation with her 2 older kids!

The 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star posted a glimpse of the family vacation on her Instagram Story Friday ... showing her cheesing on a couch with her older kids, Indy and Ocean, along with a few other adults.

Notably, the trip comes as she's temporarily barred from seeing her youngest child, Ever, whom she shares with Dakota Mortensen ... after he was granted a protective order against her. Taylor shares her older kids with her ex-husband, Tate.

Clavicular and Woah Vicky Romance 'Good P***y' Can Make a Man Do Anything! ... Says Harry Daniels

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Viral Internet singer Harry Daniels is all for Clavicular getting with his friend, Woah Vicky ... and gives us his NSFW explanation for how the duo could make it work!

We ran into Harry at Sunset Tower this week ... and he tells TMZ it was definitely "interesting to see" Clavicular hit it off with Vicky over a week ago when he showed up to Clav's pad to sing for him ... and brought Vicky as a surprise.

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Sparks flew so much, Vicky and Clav went on to participate in a live stream speed date ... and we're told they kept flirting after cameras stopped rolling, plus planned on seeing each other again.

'RHOBH’s Mauricio Umansky Family Drama Erupts Over Money

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'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Mauricio Umansky’s family drama is exploding in court, TMZ has learned. 

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Mauricio's father's longtime girlfriend, Simin Tabibnia, fired back at the lawsuit filed by Mauricio’s family. 

Mauricio’s sister, Sharon, accused Simin of financial elder abuse of her and Mauricio’s father, Eduardo. The suit alleged that Eduardo had been in cognitive decline since 2021. 

Murdered Pol Nancy Bowen Brother Was Parkland Survivor Who Died By Suicide

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The Florida politician allegedly murdered by her husband this week was the sister of a Parkland school survivor who took his own life last year.

Nancy Metayer Bowen -- the Vice Mayor of Coral Springs -- posted a message to Facebook in December revealing that her brother, Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer, had passed away, while providing a link to his GoFundMe page.

TMZ reported Donovan died by suicide after battling schizophrenia for years. Donovan was among the survivors of the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Blake Lively The 🐉 Has Awoken!!!

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Blake Lively is going dragon mode after a judge tossed out her sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni ... she says the "heart" of her lawsuit is still intact, and she's looking forward to her day in court.

The "It Ends With Us" actress just posted a long statement on social media, reacting to a judge's Thursday ruling that portions of her sexual harassment claims could not go to a jury.

Blake says she's grateful for the ruling ... because her claims of retaliation are still intact.