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Before this little girl in a frilly summer dress became a country music star, she was growing up in Alabama, surrounded by her music-friendly family ... and dreaming of one day taking the stage ...

Some of her hits include "You Look Like You Love Me" and "Weren't for the Wind."

Lawyer Steve Dimopoulos is putting up the bat symbol because he's seeing who has deep enough pockets to take this "Batman Mansion" off his hands.

Steve's mansion is up for sale for a measly $23 Million ... yeah, no biggie, right? WRONG!

This is the kind of house that would make Bruce Wayne's hair stand on end. Let's give you a little tour of this lawyer's Batcave.

Jelly Roll is putting life on the road on pause ... revealing he'll step away from touring for at least a year after wrapping up his current slate of shows.

The country star shared the news during a recent concert, telling fans his final scheduled performance will be his last for "a year or two" because he needs time to heal, according to Country Now.

Jelly thanked fans for standing by him during what's been a whirlwind stretch in his career, but didn't elaborate on exactly what he needs to heal from. He simply said it's time for him to step away from touring for a while.

The announcement comes during a period of major change in his personal life.

Ariana Grande is clarifying the reason behind her upcoming break ... saying the decision was made long ago and wasn't an impulsive reaction to recent headlines.

The singer addressed fans Monday night during her "Eternal Sunshine Tour" stop at Chicago's United Center, explaining she wanted to speak directly because stories that don't come from her can sometimes get blown out of proportion.

Ariana said she had quietly planned the break well before it was announced and made the decision from a thoughtful and empowered place.

She also clarified that while ongoing public scrutiny played a role in her need to set boundaries and step back, the negativity has not ruined the touring experience for her.

11:28 AM PT -- Sidney Starr's booking photo has been released following her arrest on child sex charges in Georgia.

Sidney Starr is facing some very serious allegations in Georgia, where the reality TV personality has been arrested on child sex charges.

According to booking records, Sidney was taken into custody on Sunday and charged with sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated child molestation, and sodomy. She is accused of confessing to performing oral sex on a minor at an Embassy Suites in the city of Hapeville, and claimed it was consensual.

The records list the Hapeville Police Department as the arresting agency.

Molly Shannon slammed a photographer she says once called her "ugly" and says karma came for him because he runs a dog daycare now ... but he says she's full of (dog) s***!

Remember ... Molly got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in June, and told a story about how a photog called her ugly while shooting her headshots. She said karma came back around, because now he picks up dog poop for a living.

Andrew Rosenthal, owner of LA Dogworks, tells TMZ … that story's about him, and things didn't go down the way Molly says, calling her version of events "a fantasy."

He tells us ... "I am obnoxious sometimes, but I don’t see myself saying 'you’re ugly.'" He also said he doesn't remember ever shooting her.

Aaron Carter’s dentist, who is facing a wrongful death lawsuit from his family, will be introducing evidence of a Department of Children and Family Services investigation in court, TMZ has learned. 

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, dentist Jason Mirabile revealed his plan to use evidence to dispute the claim that Aaron’s 4-year-old son, Princeton, lost out on companionship from his dad … arguing Aaron wasn’t that good of a dad in the first place. 

The dentist said he plans to use testimony from the Department of Children and Family Services staff as witnesses in the upcoming trial.

8/3/2026 5:04 PM PST -- According to CNN Jeanine Pirro was not fired today when she was at the White House, but she was there for what could have been an "awkward meeting" with Donald Trump. Trump is still mulling over her removal.

Jeanine Pirro's leaving the White House with her tail between her legs ... this hours after Donald Trump ripped into her for walking back the Reflecting Pool vandalism charges against David Hearn.

She rolled up not long after Trump ripped into her for dropping the vandalism case against the ex-Olympian ... he says she "choked."

It's unclear why exactly the U.S. Attorney was at the White House, but remember ... sources told CNN DT is furious with her and is considering giving her the boot.

Christina Applegate is back home after a nearly four-month hospital stay ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Christina, who had been hospitalized in Los Angeles since late March, was recently discharged.

A source close to the actress tells us she is home and doing well.

We broke the story ... the actress was hospitalized in early spring, though it was unclear at the time why she was admitted or how long she would remain there.

Mary Rivera, who played Ned Leeds' Filipino grandmother in "Spider-Man: No Way Home," has died ... TMZ has learned.

A family member tells TMZ ... Mary suffered a stroke and doctors warned the family her condition was extremely serious. The relative says doctors told them even if Mary emerged from the coma, her prognosis would not be good, so the family made the difficult decision to remove her from life support.

Mary passed away April 15 in Honolulu. We're told the actress was later cremated.

Rihanna was busting a move in Barbados, decked out in jewels and feathers for Grand Kadooment Day.

TMZ obtained video of the singer working it during the harvest festival's finale Monday ... and she was flaunting her killer curves in this getup.

You might think the ornate outfit would be hard to move in, but even the giant feathers couldn't keep RiRi from busting a move!

Ian Diaz's stepfather asked a federal judge to show compassion when it came time to sentence the former law enforcement officer featured in Netflix's "A Toxic Love Story" ... arguing prison would devastate Diaz's wife and young son.

According to documents obtained by TMZ, Diaz's stepfather -- Mark -- submitted a heartfelt letter to the court in June of 2023, describing Diaz as someone he's known since childhood ... saying he never knew him to be violent or "knowingly harmed anyone."

Doughty says the family proudly supported Diaz through the police academy -- later U.S. Marshals training -- and becoming a law enforcement officer had been Diaz's lifelong dream.

He says Diaz's graduation photo still hangs on their wall.

The man accusing Brenda Dickson of assault is seeking court-ordered protection ... claiming the actress got physical with his child.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a man named Richard Chamberlin beelined it to court Monday and filed for a civil harassment restraining order against Brenda ... alleging "The Young and the Reckless" actress hit his daughter, Isabella, in the face and chest.

He also said she bumped Isabella with trash bags, made threats, and verbally harassed her and others during an alleged July 8 incident that ended with Brenda's arrest.

Richard says he's property maintenance and a renter in the building where Brenda lives. He's seeking protection for himself, Isabella, and another renter.

It looks like Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper might've quietly gotten married ... because they stepped out wearing matching rings on THAT finger!!!

Check out these photos ... the lovebirds were snapped in Paris on Monday, rocking bands on their left hands ... and holding hands.

Bradley and Gigi couldn't have been more laid back about the seemingly big reveal -- they were both rocking workout gear along with those rings.

Linda Blair's no-kill dog shelter received a recent visit from a horde of law enforcement over possible code violations, and they say they discovered over 250 dogs ... and now we're getting a look at the kennel in question.

Drone footage shows Linda's sprawling compound ... and the grounds are mostly filled with fenced in kennels full of dogs of all different breeds. Linda's got trees dotting her property, and it looks like she strung up some tarps to try and provide more shaded areas.

TMZ broke the story ... an "investigative warrant" was executed Friday to search Linda's shelter because permits for the 2 1/2-acre kennel apparently expired in 2023 -- and authorities say Blair ignored 24 attempts to contact her. During their search "to ensure animal welfare and check code violations," ... authorities say they discovered a staggering 251 dogs.

"The Exorcist" star downplayed the situation in a Facebook video -- but neighbors told TMZ they've had concerns for years over her shelter housing way too many dogs ... and they believe animals may be suffering as a result.

Sidney Starr says the child sex allegations against her are flat-out false ... and she plans to fight them every step of the way.

In a statement to TMZ ... the "Love & Hip Hop: New York" alum says she "unequivocally denies the allegations against her and intends to vigorously defend herself through the legal process."

Her statement continues ... "Allegations should not be mistaken for fact, and public opinion should never replace due process."