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Update in the suspected murder-suicide down in Florida ... officials say Ryan Whiten slaughtered his ex-wife and their daughters before killing himself.

As we reported ... Ryan, his ex-wife, Melanie Hyer, and their daughters Savannah and  Sienna, were found dead with stab wounds in their Doral home Tuesday after deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check.

MDSO suspected a murder-suicide but didn't know who did the stabbing ... and now they've determined it was Ryan.

Police have not released a motive for the heinous act or detailed how long they were dead before being found.

The investigation is ongoing.

Melanie and Ryan were previously married and were co-parenting their daughters at the time of their deaths. They had each remarried after their split, though Melanie had finalized a divorce in March, per court records obtained by TMZ.

Ryan’s ex-wife, who divorced him in 2024, told 7 News Miami Melanie and Ryan had a toxic relationship and often fought over their kids, but was shocked to hear about their murders.

She recalled ... "He was always so sweet with his girls and loved them deeply. I don’t know what happened."

Mom life looks good on Amber Heard ... the actress was snapped out and about on a bike ride with her daughter, Oonagh Paige, over in Europe.

Check out the photo ... the "Aquaman" actress looked like she was having a great time biking through Madrid, making memories with her 5-year-old on a beautiful Friday in the heart of Spain.

Amber looked cute and cool for the outing, cruising through the city in a tank top and khaki-style skirt while sporting a pair of sunglasses on top of her head.

She clearly loves being a mom and getting quality time with her kids ... earlier this year, she was all smiles while walking with them around Madrid.

"Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch" star Chad Ollinger is fighting to get the criminal case accusing him of murdering his cellmate thrown out ... but prosecutors are scoffing at his attempt, while revealing details of his alleged crime ... TMZ has learned.

Chad is behind bars at Clark County Detention Center, where he allegedly killed his cellmate in December 2025 ... officers say they found the deceased man “lying motionless inside a cell.”

In new court docs, obtained by TMZ, Chad’s lawyers argue the murder charge should be dismissed due to a violation of his due process rights by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health [DPBH].

Chad's lawyer says the court found him incompetent to stand trial in the case and ordered him to be committed to DPBH for restorative treatment on January 29, 2026. They say DPBH was required to provide Chad with a bed within 7 days of the order being signed ... but they didn't meet the deadline, not by a long shot.

Karen Read is off the hook for the death of her cop boyfriend, John O'Keefe ... but she's not done fighting the system that put her through hell.

She sat down with the "Today" Friday to explain why she's suing the police departments working the case, saying it was always her plan to file a lawsuit after first defending herself in court.

Karen explains ... "I have to continue fighting for justice. The acquittal is deserved, but the wrongs have not been completely righted."

"Top Gun: Maverick" star James Handy was savagely murdered in Los Angeles ... and now there's video purportedly showing the assailant -- who police say is his girlfriend's son -- strolling away from the crime scene.

Check out the clip ... the suspect -- believed to be 44-year-old Michael Gledhill -- appears to be captured on Ring camera walking along a sidewalk in front of a neighbor's home as he leaves the scene before coming back to the house where James was stabbed to death Wednesday morning ... according to video obtained by FOX 11.

After the murder, Gledhill allegedly called 911 and told dispatchers, “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.”

It's looking like a "Baywatch" girl summer for Megan Thee Stallion ... 'cause she was just spotted showing off her body-ody in a bikini on set!!!

Check out the footage ... the rapper hit the sand in Long Beach in an orange and white bikini paired with a matching sarong ... and it looked like she was feeling herself as she flaunted her rock-solid abs while cameras were rolling.

Her cameo here may involve a musical number too ... 'cause eagle-eyed fans spotted a Megan Thee Stallion stage on set.

Talk about an Indiana Fever -- Caitlin Clark battled an illness during Thursday night's game against the Atlanta Dream ... and it was so rough, the WNBA superstar had to leave the court to vomit amid the action.

The moment went down as both teams were gearing up for the second half of the Commissioner's Cup matchup at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse ... when all of a sudden, Clark jetted to the nearest trash can to blow chunks.

Clark told reporters she was under the weather and tried to eat some applesauce before the third quarter ... but ended up puking that out, as well as whatever else was in her stomach at the time.

Clark -- who appeared pretty ill after the contest -- told reporters she felt light for the rest of the outing as a result ... and the 83-71 victory had to serve as some great medicine, too.

Kathy Hilton is sharing more insight into why she stepped down as the Grand Marshal Icon honoree for the 2026 WeHo Pride Parade ... and she's clearly hurt by the situation.

Kathy chatted with a photog Thursday night after a Hermes fashion show in Los Angeles ... and she made it clear it was more important to not be a distraction during such an important event than it was for her to be there front and center, supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

Listen to Kathy and judge for yourself ... but everything she says seems genuine.

Time for another guess who! Can you guess the sexy brunette actress working on this roaring muscle car engine?

This actress hit the mainstream in 2007 when she starred in one of the biggest movies that year, which completely transformed her career ... and just a few years later, she became a horror staple with her portrayal as a schoolgirl vampire.

This actress also has a career outside of acting when she became a mom in 2012 -- she shares 3 kids with a famous 90's actor, and another with rockstar.

Police in Tanzania say Ashlee Jenae was depressed and asked ChatGPT questions related to ending one's life, leading up to her April suicide.

Check out the translated clip -- Zanzibar Deputy Director of Criminal Investigation Zuberi Chembera says their investigation led them to ChatGPT searches by Ashley ahead of her death, including one in March that read ... "How much Valium would kill me?"

Chembera also said text messages sent by Ashlee to family and friends proved she was experiencing depression and distress about her life, and some messages seemed like farewell texts.

The orange figure seen near Jeffrey Epstein's cell the night he died in a federal lockup in 2019 will remain a mystery, at least for now, after a former correction officer testified that the strange shape was not her in surveillance footage.

Last month, Tova Noel testified in front of the House Oversight Committee that she was NOT the mysterious figure climbing a flight of stairs to Epstein's tier inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center in NYC on August 9, 2019, the night before Epstein died.

Epstein's body was found inside his cell in the Special Housing Unit, and the NYC Medical Examiner ruled his death a suicide. But conspiracy theories persist to this day that the pedophile financier -- who was awaiting trial for child sex trafficking -- was murdered. 

Aubrey Plaza swooped into NYC on Thursday for the premiere of her new movie, "The Accompanist," but it was her baby bump that was the feature attraction.

The actress hit the red carpet Thursday evening at Manhattan's SVA Theater -- and proudly posed for paparazzi pics while cradling her protruding belly.

Check out the red-carpet photos ... Aubrey is modeling for the photogs in her loose-fitting outfit before she's joined by her "Accompanist" costar, Susan Sarandon.

An ex-girlfriend of one of the male escorts suing Cassie over Diddy freak-offs is helping the singer fight the guy in court ... TMZ has learned.

A source connected to the situation tells TMZ ... Cassie was contacted by Clayton Howard's ex, Francyna Evins, who offered up some information on her ex. Clayton is suing Diddy and Cassie in federal court.

In his lawsuit, Clayton claims Diddy and Cassie hired him to have sex with Cassie during the infamous freak-offs. He claims he contracted an STD from Cassie and even got her pregnant at one point … which he claims led to her having an abortion.

Pride Month brings out Hollywood's most colorful side ... and the stars don't exactly believe in subtlety. From rainbow fits to glitter-drenched celebrations, the A-list takes over the streets and turns them into one giant runway.

Leading the charge are Trisha Paytas, Zac Posen and Sami Sheen ... but the rainbow-filled celeb lineup doesn't stop there. Cara Delevingne, JoJo Siwa and Jonathan Bennett are celebrating loud and proud, while Mariah Carey, Yolanda Hadid and Paris Hilton are repping as proud allies.

If there's one thing about Pride, it's that everyone's invited to the party. Happy Pride Month, babes! 🌈

Nate Burleson is predicting big things for Russell Wilson as a talking head ... and he tells TMZ Sports he actually recruited his new teammate to join their crew!!

We caught up with the athlete-turned-TV star out in NYC, fresh off the news of Mr. Unlimited's retirement and move to CBS Sports ... and he's confident Wilson will THRIVE in his new gig -- 'cause he's already seen what he can do.

Burleson said Wilson's so talented on camera, he could have gone to any network ... so that's why he had to put the full-court press on the former Seahawk when he visited the set last year.

"Bad Boys" star Theresa Randle is facing new legal issues after her ex filed a restraining order claiming she broke into his home and desperately needs help ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained the petition filed by Theresa’s ex, Dario Pallini, who claims the the 61-year-old actress -- who also appeared in "Malcolm X" -- has been harassing him since their 2024 split.

Pallini, who says he dated Theresa for two years, claims she broke into his home on June 1, when he came home to find her "sitting in my closet with my dog" and "smoking crack." He says she was "surprised I was there and said that she thought I was in jail."