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Sam Asghari’s still playing nice with ex-wife Britney Spears ... telling us he’s glad she’s getting help and calling her rehab move a solid step forward.

We caught up with the fitness model at Mic Drop in WeHo Wednesday ... and he kept it simple -- anything tied to healing gets his stamp of approval, especially when it’s your own call.

As for whether he’s been in touch with Britney lately? You’ll wanna watch the full clip for that answer.

Shyla Walker says Landon McBroom’s girlfriend spun a wildly exaggerated version of their custody showdown ... and she claims to have the receipts to prove it.

Shyla is asking a judge to deny Sophia Germano’s request for a restraining order ... claiming she never harassed, threatened or assaulted anyone during the heated April 3 incident.

As we first reported, Sophia claimed Shyla stormed into her gated community, forced her way onto the property, and tried to take Landon and Shyla’s daughter during a chaotic confrontation.

But Shyla says that version is flat-out false.

"Storage Wars" star Brandi Passante is honoring Darrell Sheets after his shocking suicide ... saying she's at a "loss for words" in an emotional Instagram post.

She reacted to the heartbreaking news of the A&E star's death Wednesday, saying her heart hurts for his loved ones ... and urged people who are struggling to get help.

She pleaded, in part, "I would like to say to everyone, if you are struggling, if you feel hopeless or like no one cares. I assure you they do!! You are not alone. Please reach out for help." Brandi's emotional message was paired with a selfie with Darrell as well as BTS images of them together.

Devin Booker went IN on NBA ref James Williams over a baffling technical foul call after the Suns' loss to the Thunder on Wednesday ... saying officiating has gotten so bad, fans are gonna start thinking they're watching WWE.

The Phoenix star was in quite the grumpy mood as he met with the media ... and it wasn't just going down 0-2 to OKC that had him pissed.

With a few minutes left in the third quarter, Booker dove toward the courtside seats to save a loose ball from going out of bounds.

Things might be a bit unwell in Alex Cooper's world ... she and her husband, Matt Kaplan, reportedly skipped an all-hands meeting at their company Unwell following recent gripes about his behavior, employee turnover, and more.

Unwell's chief marketing officer, T.J. Marchetti, hosted the meeting and "discussed the continued expansion of the company’s leadership team as well as plans to grow the business" ... but nothing about Kaplan's behavior, Bloomberg reports. Marchetti did reportedly acknowledge the employee turnover, but seemed optimistic, reportedly assuring staff their employee departure rate is lower than other startups.

TMZ has reached out to Alex's rep for comment ... so far, no word back.

Bobbi Althoff's cringe comedy has propelled her into reality TV ... because she's landed a role on the upcoming 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' spinoff.

According to reports ... Hulu has officially ordered "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County" -- and Althoff's one of the big names involved.

The show is set to premiere later this year ... and will follow a group of lifestyle influencers -- most of them parents -- as they navigate #MomTok.

The Michael Jackson biopic opens tomorrow ... but one cast member told fans this morning, don't expect to see her in the film.

Kat Graham was cast as the iconic Diana Ross ... but the singer and actress says her scenes were among those cut for legal reasons -- meaning they were likely intertwined with Jackson's fall from grace amid the child abuse allegations.

KG says the team did the best they could to keep the story of Michael's life intact ... but decisions were made, and she's out.

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling amid his tawdry scandal involving former Athletic journalist Dianna Russini.

In a statement Wednesday, Vrabel said he would be headed to counseling this weekend while also spending time with his family outside of Massachusetts. As a result, Vrabel will miss Saturday's third day of the NFL draft.

In addition, Vrabel repeated his vow, promising to give his wife, Jen, their two sons, and the Patriots organization, "the best version of me that I can possibly give them."

Jada Pinkett Smith is asking a court to order Will Smith's former friend to pay the $49K tab from her attorneys ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Jada believes she is owed the 5-figure sum from Bilaal Salaam, after she convinced a judge to toss the emotional distress claims from his lawsuit.

Jada said she racked up the big legal bill defending herself in the case, and now she wants Bilaal on the hook because she got some of his claims tossed.

Jason Nichols -- the guy law enforcement says is the one seen in viral Ring camera footage yelling and kicking -- has officially been charged with 4 felony counts ... and his bail has now increased to a whopping $250K ... TMZ has learned.

Fairfield PD officials say Nichols is the man in the video that went infamously viral earlier this month, with doorbell cam footage from a home in Northern California showing him kicking and screaming into the camera ... before appearing to break into the home via a sliding door.

According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Nichols was charged with four felonies -- first-degree burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, and vandalism. He pleaded not guilty to all counts ... his bail was increased to $250K, and he was served with a criminal protective order.

A Trump Administration counterterrorism official has reportedly been put on ice after she allegedly scammed her ex-boyfriend out of $40,000 during their 3-month romance.

Julia Varvaro was placed on administrative leave from the Department of Homeland Security and removed from her lofty position as a Deputy Assistant Secretary, according to a DHS statement.

Her ex-lover -- identified only as Robert B. -- filed a DHS complaint, saying he spent $30,000 to $40,000 to take Varvaro on lavish vacations and shower her with expensive jewelry, the Daily Mail reports.

Gigi Hadid is ringing in 31 today ... and she’s bringing plenty of heat to match!

Since bursting onto the fashion scene in 2014, Gigi’s been owning runways worldwide and proving those good genes she got from her mama, Yolanda Hadid, definitely did their job ... but while the high-fashion shots are flawless, it’s her off-duty thirst traps that really stop traffic.

Whether she's soaking up the sun in a barely-there bikini, or making “fresh out of the shower” look ridiculously hot ... Gigi knows exactly how to keep fans double-tapping.

And when she’s not busy being a supermom to daughter Khai, she’s still finding time to drop jaw-dropping pics that belong in a magazine spread.

Everyone knows Fernando Mendoza is going to be the first pick in the NFL Draft, but who's the best defensive player out of the bunch ... Arvell Reese says it's him!

"I think I'm the guy because I think I play with a relentless effort, and I play with a violent mindset," the 20-year-old former Ohio State star told TMZ Sports.

"I'm putting violence and relentless effort first."

Draft experts have the All-American slotted anywhere between the second and fifth pick ... with many believing he'll go to the New York Jets, who pick second, or the Arizona Cardinals, if Gang Green passes on Arvell.

Before this sweet girl with long brown hair turned into the "Queen of Brazilian Pop" she was just grabbing hold of her stuffed animals with big dreams of becoming a star ...

She's collaborated with music's hottest stars like Snoop Dogg, Cardi B and Shakira. "Evolver" is one of her biggest hits.

Darrell Sheets looked happy and in good spirits just hours before his shocking and sudden death.

TMZ has obtained a photo of the fan favorite from "Storage Wars," who was photographed Tuesday around 5 PM at his antique shop in Lake Havasu, AZ ... a place he'd been running since stepping away from reality TV.

A witness tells us Darrell was upbeat and friendly during the encounter ... making the news of his death all the more shocking.