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Dead Kennedys guitarist East Bay Ray has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease ... the band announced.

The group's manager announced Tuesday, "Ray says he plans to continue performing and touring with Dead Kennedys for as long as his health allows, and expresses his appreciation to everyone for their continued support." 

Ray has been a band member since the group was founded in 1978. The band is currently scheduled to perform several dates starting in October. 

3:25 PM PT -- Adam Wolf, the attorney representing the baby's biological parents, tells TMZ ... "We are grateful that Rumi can continue receiving the treatment he needs to survive, and that he will not be stripped away from his parents, who are ensuring their child receives top-notch medical care."

The statement continued ... "Ms. West’s legal filings across three states, numerous courts of appeals, and now the U.S. Supreme Court have sought to undermine Rumi’s parents’ right to provide him with the care he needs. Those efforts have been rejected by every single court."

Surrogate McKenna West lost her bid to have the Supreme Court review her battle with the biological parents of the child she gave birth to, TMZ has learned. 

On Tuesday, Justice Elena Kagan decided to reject McKenna's plea for the court to review the decision to award custody of the baby to the biological parents, Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar.

McKenna argued she should have custody since Omar and Nausheen wanted to abort the child due to a birth defect. Omar and Nausheen scoffed at the suggestion that they shouldn't be the ones to take care of the baby.

Dorit Kemsley’s estranged husband, PK Kemsley, is firing back at "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star’s “disheartening and bizarre” claims in court ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained court docs filed by PK in response to Dorit’s request for over $40K in combined monthly child and spousal support payments.

PK said Dorit earns more than him but proposed paying her $581 per month in child support, but didn’t believe either party should pay spousal support.

PK's lawyers claim Dorit "controls when, and whether, the children see their father" and say she has even told him "to schedule time directly with the children, who are 10 and 12 years old." 

Sophie Rain's not making wishes on her 22nd birthday ... she's granting them ... and her fans are eating their hearts out thanks to her frosting-covered booty!

The OnlyFans model turned 22 on Tuesday ... and she posed in a really sweet outfit -- covering her backside in what looks like pink frosting, with a spot right between her cheeks reserved for a birthday candle.

Sophie's sexy pal, fitness model Aishah Sofey, got a taste of some of Sophie's frosting ... posing next each other for a sultry snap.

Presley Gerber's body has been released after authorities finished their autopsy ... TMZ has learned.

Online records indicate the body has been let go ... though it doesn't say who is currently in custody of it. His cause of death is still "deferred" for now.

As you know ... Presley died on Sunday at a Los Angeles-area rehab facility. Our sources say his death appeared to be an overdose.

Zion Williamson says his relationship with the woman accusing him of rape was nothing more than a consensual "friends with benefits" arrangement ... and he's denying he ever assaulted her ... TMZ has learned.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the New Orleans Pelicans star issued a general denial of every allegation in the Jane Doe's complaint and claims she was NOT harmed by him in any way.

Zion says the two never lived together and their interactions were "pleasant and consensual" ... insisting there was never any assault or sexual battery.

Law enforcement is warning people to stay away from kratom after the deaths of two students at the University of Mississippi.

According to a news release from Lafayette County Metro Narcotics, these were 2 separate deaths with no evidence connecting them ... but packaged kratom was found in both investigations.

Kratom is sold without a prescription for pain relief and energy ... and it's also known as "gas station heroin."

LCMN wrote ... "Out of an abundance of caution, we encourage everyone to avoid kratom and any other medication or substance that was not prescribed to you or obtained from a trusted, regulated source."

The final independent autopsy report commissioned by Nolan Wells' family found signs of blunt force trauma to the back of his head and body ... findings Ben Crump believes demand answers.

Crump's legal team released the report Tuesday, shortly after holding a press conference in Atlanta -- and one day after a Mississippi grand jury declined to pursue criminal charges, saying the circumstances of Nolan's death were consistent with drowning.

The autopsy says a 12-by-8-inch area of discoloration on the back of Nolan's head was confirmed to be blood from blunt force trauma. It also identified three additional bruises -- two on his lower back and one near his left shoulder blade -- that were not documented in the preliminary autopsy report.

Take your seats, because Veneda Carter is serving red-hot perfection in her latest thirst trap ... and it's extra spicy.

The Danish-Polish model and fashion stylist took her supermodel bod to the 'gram in a lingerie set that's one hot bet.

Veneda became known for styling Kim Kardashian, and worked on Kanye West's Yeezy creative team ... but now her body is in the spotlight ... and for good reason.

Sure, she's also worked with big brands like Nike ... but it looks like lingerie suits her better than athletic wear.

Presley Gerber's final hours are coming into focus ... with sources telling TMZ he appeared to be under the influence when he checked into rehab the night before his death.

Check out the new YouTube collab between TMZ and the New York Post, "The Low Down," where we bring you stories that are gripping, outrageous, and sometimes scandalous.

Influencer Clavicular is facing charges of rape, drugging someone for sex, and providing alcohol to a minor in Massachusetts -- allegations his rep is pushing back against.

Milli Vanilli's Fab Morvan revealed his modest 4-figure monthly income as he fights his estranged wife Kim Marlowe's request that he pay her legal fees in divorce court.

In court docs, obtained by TMZ, Fab said he earns $1,846 per month in wage/salary income and another $1,500 a month as a bonus, which he says is based on an annual bonus of $18,000.

The paperwork said Fab only has $3,845 in cash and in his bank accounts. He lists $0 in stock, bonds, and other assets.

Presley Gerber showing up to a sober-living facility while seemingly intoxicated isn't odd, so says an executive in the recovery industry ... and he tells us lots of people are getting a final fix before trying to get clean.

Nick Mathews -- a CEO in the rehab and sober living space -- joined us on "TMZ Live" Tuesday to discuss Presley's shocking death at a Santa Monica rehab facility.

Charles asked Nick if people should be surprised that Presley did not appear sober when he checked in the night before he died.

Nick tells us many addicts are intoxicated when they arrive after one last night of partying, and sobriety isn't always a precursor to getting into a rehab facility.

Simone Biles says a gang of intruders hit the Chicago home she shared with football player hubby Jonathan Owens and rolled off in her pricey Porsche -- a story she casually dropped while doing her makeup!

The 7-time Olympic gold medalist revealed the burglary story this week, saying burglars gained entry into her and Owens' home in the Windy City and stole her Porsche GTS.

“I feel like I need a new car because during our last few months in Chicago, three men in masks came to our house and stole my Porsche. Stole the GTS,” Biles said. “That’s another story if you guys want to know, I’ll do a story time on that.”

Brittney Griner's estranged wife, Cherelle Griner, is asking the court to consider how rich the WNBA star is when determining support ... TMZ has learned.

Cherelle filed court docs responding to Brittney's divorce petition after 8 years of marriage. During Brittney's detention in Russia, Cherelle was extremely vocal, calling for her release.

In her paperwork, Cherelle listed the date of marriage as June 18, 2018, and the date of separation as July 24, 2026 ... and she said the marriage is "irretrievably broken with no hope for reconciliation."

1:16 PM PT -- Rosie O'Donnell's rep tells TMZ ... "Rosie had a conversation with Jimmy before she guest-hosted for him. She shared her idea about the Epstein survivors, and he told her it would be best for her to do it on YouTube. And she did. She had a great time hosting, loves Jimmy and the show."

Rosie O'Donnell wanted to have Jeffrey Epstein survivors on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" when she was a guest host last month ... but she says ABC nixed her pitch and told her that would never happen.

The former TV show host revealed the broadcaster's alleged editorial choice on an episode of "The Jann Arden Podcast" ... saying she wanted to spend her last night on the show chatting with victims of the infamous pedophile.

Rosie says she was told that her idea wasn't going to air ... so, instead, she did a video with 8 Epstein survivors and posted it to her social media account.

Ben Crump -- the attorney for Nolan Wells' family -- says the biggest unanswered question in his death comes down to three words -- "blunt force trauma" -- and his family will continue fighting for answers.

Crump spoke Tuesday after a grand jury declined to pursue criminal charges ... pointing to unexplained injuries on the back of Nolan's head and his back.

He said Mississippi officials are leaving the family with "we'll never know" ... but Nolan's family has three words of its own -- "we'll never stop."