This week's Chix On Netflix features a redheaded actress who traded high school hallways for high-stakes drama. Can you guess who she is based on these clues???
She starred on one of TV's biggest teen dramas alongside Camila Mendes ... and now she's making another Netflix splash in the thriller "The Hunting Wives."
One 'Big Brother' housemate's hygiene may leave a bad taste in her housemates' mouths ... because she sipped directly out of a mouthwash bottle the whole house is sharing ... and it was caught on the live feeds.
Lyric Medeiros -- one of the 'BB28' housemates -- was at a sink when she grabbed a bottle of Crest mouthwash and swigged straight from the container.
She swirled around the liquid a few times before spitting into the sink and rinsing out her mouth ... but the damage was already done.
Her germs are now taking root on the bottle that is accessible to everyone. Gross!!!
Dakota Mortensen and Shinia Powell's rumored romance is the real deal ... 'cause TMZ has learned the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" stars are officially dating.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Dakota and Shinia started dating a few months ago. We're told they're not exclusive, but have been enjoying their time together.
A source close to the couple tells TMZ ... Shinia has been "a steady source of support" for Dakota through some incredibly difficult times, especially when he didn't have immediate family nearby.
We're told their friendship naturally grew into something more, and they're navigating what the relationship means for them and their children.
11:15 AM PT --Ben Crump joined "TMZ Live" Wednesday ... explaining why Nolan's throat, lungs, and the original autopsy photos could help answer the biggest questions surrounding his death.
10:19 AM PT -- The Mississippi medical examiner tells TMZ ... the autopsy they performed on July 7 was "in accordance with the standard procedures and protocols followed for all autopsies conducted by the Office of the State Medical Examiner."
They added, "This case remains an active and ongoing investigation. We will not comment on the investigation or the independent autopsy that was conducted."
Nolan Wells may have suffered an injury to the back of his head, this according to the preliminary findings of the independent autopsy commissioned by Nolan's family.
The family's attorney, Ben Crump, described the "focal area of red discoloration in the soft tissue in the back of the head." It was 12 by 8 inches in length in the lower part of the skull.
There was significant decomposition such that it was impossible to know if there was bruising on Nolan's skin.
WebMD says discoloration in the back of the head can sometimes be caused by blood pooling while the body is positioned on a slab for examination.
R&B singer Niveais battling leukemia ... and she says the diagnosis has changed how she looks at life, even as her treatment continues to go great.
The "Don't Mess with My Man" singer opened up about her cancer battle during a recent sit-down on the musical interview series "Cadillac Chronicles" ... saying she learned she had leukemia earlier this year and is grateful to God for her progress so far.
Nivea says the experience has put plenty into perspective ... reminding her how suddenly life can change and pushing her to seize every opportunity that comes her way.
Katie Holmes and her new man, Jason Bard Yarmosky, are keeping a firm grip on their budding romance ... stepping out hand-in-hand once again.
The actress and the New York artist were spotted holding hands during a date night at SoHo Sessions in NYC ... supporting the Animal League at an event where Sienna Spiro performed.
Katie dressed up for the occasion in a coral top and black leather trousers ... while keeping Jason close as they made their way through the city.
KJ Apa says he once added his own secret sauce to some late-night McDonald's ... he urinated on his fast food order ... and still ate it!!!
The "Riverdale" star was talking to Dylan Sprouse and Brendan Columbus on their "Wildmen" podcast about sobriety and addiction ... revealing he will "abuse" anything that makes him feel good ... from substances to food.
KJ launched into a story about a time when he was trying to be sober and simultaneously lose weight for work ... which he says makes him do "crazy s***," like order a mountain of Mickey D's.
He explained he pounded half the order -- 3 Big Macs, McNuggets, fries and a shake -- and instantly regretted it.
Rep. Haley Stevens says the campaign ad people have been roasting online isn't some put-on political persona ... it's pure Michigan.
TMZ DCcaught up with the Michigan Senate candidate Tuesday night on Capitol Hill and asked about her now-viral "stick it to 'em" moment.
Our intrepid producer Jacobwanted to know why she decided to embrace the viral mockery instead of running from it ... and she tells us it's because she's "authentically Michigan."
LeBron James won't have to sacrifice golf if he ends up in Cleveland or Philadelphia ... 'cause some local companies tell TMZ Sports they'll roll out the red carpet for the King if he ends up on the Cavs or Sixers!!
James has spoken at length about catching the golf bug over the past year ... and last week, he even addressed whether it would factor into his free agency decision.
Ultimately, he explained basketball is still the main focus ... and if he ends up in a cold city, he'll find a simulator to work on his swing in the winter months.
Courtney Stodden is satisfied with Jason Alexander's apology over an old controversial comedy sketch they performed ... and she's ready to move on with her mission, hopefully with a new ally.
Courtney tells TMZ ... she accepts and appreciates the "Seinfeld" star's mea culpa and genuinely hopes it comes from a place of reflection.
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As we reported ... Jason issued an apology Tuesday after Courtney blasted him on Instagram over a 2012 "Funny or Die" sketch that was sexually charged.
Courtney said she was super uncomfortable when Jason, in character, made several jokes about her boobs and sex. She was 17 years old at the time and Jason was a writer on the show.
Denise Richards' estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, claims she is behind on court-ordered support payments and money owed to his lawyers … and now he wants her found in contempt ... TMZ has learned.
Aaron filed court docs, obtained by TMZ, asking for Denise to be held in contempt after he says she failed to pay in full the $5K he's owed each month in temporary spousal support and the $30K she owes to his attorneys per a previous order in the case.
Since March, he claims she's only paid partial amounts and still owes $13,500 to him and $28,000 to his attorneys -- leaving a total balance of $41,500.
Kelly Osbourne is pouring out her heart on the 1st anniversary of her father Ozzy Osbourne's death ... saying the past year without him has broken her in ways she never knew were possible.
Kelly shared a lengthy letter to the rock legend Wednesday ... writing, "One year ago today, the world changed forever."
She says she still feels Ozzy in the quiet, in the wind, in his music ... and even the lingering memory of his cologne.
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Swipe to the second slide of her IG post to read her tribute ... she says the most painful part isn't simply that he's gone ... it's no longer being able to touch him, hold his hand, or feel the sense of safety only he could give her.
"Love Island USA" stars Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe are proving some vacation romances don't last forever ... because the runners-up on the show's 7th season have split ... TMZ has confirmed.
The reality TV couple decided to part ways recently ... about a year after leaving the villa as a couple. PEOPLEwas first to report the split.
As for the reason behind the split ... a source told PEOPLE, "The distance between them and their busy schedules made it challenging to maintain their connection. They still remain close friends. They share a deep love and respect for each other and will always support one another whenever possible.”
Travis Scott isn't letting the incident at Zero Bond make him "Antisocial" ... he's back in public for the first time since he and NBA star Jordan Clarkson were involved in an altercation at NYC's hottest private club.
The "Goosebumps" rapper stepped out in the Big Apple on Tuesday ... wearing an all-black fit complete with a durag and a bunch of jewelry.
Travis briskly walked from his hotel to a waiting car ... keeping his face covered with one hand.
The fatal car crash that killed Kaylee Hottlelooks even worse upon further review ... a new image shows severe damage to the front of the car.
TMZ obtained a new photo showing the mangled car loaded on the back of a flatbed tow truck ... the front end of the 1995 Honda Accord is almost completely caved in, with the hood crumpled up and the bumper twisted out of shape.
Grass and mud are packed around the bumper and front passenger-side wheel -- where the tire appears to have separated from the rim -- and the windshield looks cracked on the same side.
