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Former "Real Housewives of Potomac" star Mia Thornton is facing jail time after being hit with a felony charge stemming from her 2025 arrest for allegedly stealing furniture ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the Fulton County District Attorney filed a felony theft by taking charge against the reality star.

The docs claim Mia and an associate, Jared McGriff, stole furniture and a TV worth at least $5K but less than $25K on October 28, 2025 ... a couple weeks before she was arrested.

The alleged crime apparently went down while they were moving out of a furnished condo in the middle of the night.

Calling all you mighty Millennials, ballin' Boomers, groovy Gen X-ers, and everyone else ... we're tappin' y'all into Gen Z's hottest stories of the week, packed with sexy stars and piping-hot news!

Happy Friday! Can you guess the wrestling babe nippin' out at the Philadelphia Eagles game?!

This hottie wrestled alongside her sister in the WWE and eventually became a WWE Divas Champion. She later went on to be on "Dancing with the Stars" where she didn't take home the Mirror Ball, but did take home a husband!

When she's not getting feisty in the ring, you can catch her podcast or see her showing support for the Eagles.

10/9 10:27 AM PT -- The Cornell University disciplinary committee expelled Jonathan Newell because he had sex with her without her consent ... Jane Doe's lawyer tells TMZ.

Newell was the Chi Phi fraternity brother who sent the "free p***y" Snapchat message in the frat's group chat.

Someone who reviewed the hearing panel's decision told us the panel found Newell did NOT have "affirmative consent," meaning there was NOT express consent to engage in sex with Doe. Title IX says "silence or lack of resistance in and of itself does not demonstrate consent."

Jane Doe was in serious text mode 2 days after the alleged sexual assault, almost consoling one of the men she would later accuse of rape, saying there was nothing to be ashamed of.

TMZ obtained a text chain between Jonathan Newell and Jane Doe. On the evening of October 21, 2024, Jonathan apologizes to Jane and says, "You're an amazing person and I genuinely hope ur not catching as much heat from this as we r. We've been shutting down any stories we've heard but again I'm so so sorry."

Jane responds, "aw jonathan i really appreciate this text. my memories super clouded too. I think we were all way to f***ing drunk and high."

Christa Pike is going through some major psychological trauma after surviving her botched execution ... this according to her legal team.

TMZ obtained a statement from Pike's lawyers -- Randy Spivey, Kelly Gleason, Stephen Ferrell and Luke Ihnen -- who say her physical health is improving ... but the ordeal has taken a psychological toll.

The lawyers say she's eating a regular diet and her lungs are clear, but added ... "While her physical recovery has been remarkable, significant questions remain about the long-term effects of what she endured."

Angelina Jolie's realtor is shooting down reports that Madonna bought the actress' famous Los Angeles mansion.

Ernie Carswell, who co-listed Angelina's historic Cecil B. DeMille estate, told power publicist Alexander Ali on "Real Talk," that Madge is NOT the buyer of the $24.75 million property.

As TMZ first reported ... Angelina's mansion sold September 24 after being listed for nearly $30 million. We did not report the buyer’s identity.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are facing one of their first big adversaries as a married couple ... their neighbors in Ohio, who are apparently pretty pissed about a fence they're building around their home ... TMZ has confirmed.

The fence at their lakeside home in Cleveland has become a source of conflict, with a board convening to hear both sides about a month ago.

We've obtained a transcript of the Architectural Review Board meeting ... where a team of people working on Travis and Taylor's project discussed the 6-foot-tall black, powder-coated aluminum fence they're proposing.

10/9 10:25 AM PT -- The Cornell University disciplinary committee expelled Jonathan Newell because he had sex with her without her consent ... Doe's lawyer tells TMZ.

Newell was the Chi Phi fraternity brother who sent the infamous "free p***y" message in the frat's group chat.

Someone who reviewed the hearing panel's decision told us the panel found Newell did not have "affirmative consent," meaning there was not express consent to engage in sex. Title IX says "silence or lack of resistance in and of itself does not demonstrate consent."

Jane Doe's memory wasn't super cloudy when it came to snorting ketamine off a Chi Phi fraternity brother's penis during the alleged sexual assault ... because two days later, she told him it was "one of the most insane/jaw dropping moments of the night."

TMZ obtained a text chain between Jonathan Newell and Jane Doe ... and on the evening of October 21, 2024, Jane tells him, "ps. i'm not sure if u remember but i did ket off your d*** at some point❓and i honestly think that was one of the most insane/jaw dropping moments of the night."

Jonathan -- a defendant in Jane Doe's lawsuit -- responds ... "I have no memory of that last part 😭"

John Paris has entered rehabilitation after spending more than two months in a San Francisco hospital following a serious medical emergency ... and the band’s twice-postponed concert with Lionel Richie has now been canceled.

According to a GoFundMe, the Earth, Wind & Fire drummer suffered a spinal cord injury and recently left the hospital to begin the next phase of his recovery. His family says he faces a long road toward regaining his independence and returning home.

Paris and his wife, musician Kathy Merrick, are also dealing with significant financial strain ... as they did not have medical insurance when the emergency happened. Friends have organized a GoFundMe campaign to help with his medical and living expenses, raising nearly $98K toward a $100K goal.

Pete Hegseth wants the public to be able to see the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan ... and a War Department official tells us it will be livestreamed.

The Secretary of War went on Real America's Voice on Thursday to address President Trump's decision to reinstate the firing squad for former Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan, who was sentenced to death for killing 13 people and wounding more than 30 others.

There hasn't been a public execution in the United States in over 90 years, but Hegseth promises, "we'll make sure that people are able to watch it and that it's public."

Hegseth didn't go into detail, but we're told it will be streamed live for the public.

WWE Superstar LA Knight has spent 20 years in professional wrestling ... but he still hasn't captured a WWE world championship, and he admits Saturday's match against Roman Reigns could potentially be his last shot.

Knight joined TMZ’s “Inside the Ring” Podcast ahead of "WWE Money in the Bank" ... and told us even he’s wondered what happens if he comes up short again.

“I’ve probably kind of framed it that way a little bit because it just feels like ... is it my last one ever? I don’t know,” Knight said. “It could be, who knows?”

J.R. Smith has been banned from contacting the woman he allegedly injured during a violent altercation last month ... with a Texas judge ordering the former NBA star to steer clear of his accuser.

The order, signed on September 29, bars the retired hooper from communicating with the woman who accused him of hurting her. Smith must also remain at least 1,000 feet away from her home and work.

J.R. was also ordered not to possess any guns or ammo.

Before this stylish, cool kid was friends with famous faces like Hailey Bieber and Kendall and Kylie Jenner, the Hadid sisters, and more, he was just growing up in London and studying architecture.

He's a socialite and model, and if you're still unsure ... talk to his twin sisters, Simi and Haze.

Bella Hadid is 30 and flirty! The top model is kickin' off a fresh new decade and entering her 30s era with hot shots that make it clear she’s just getting started!

From red-hot bikinis to modeling her Orebella perfume in revealing swimwear, look back at a slew of sexy snaps of Bella bringing the heat!

Can you say, "Ab crack on fleek?!" Even when she's not on the runway, her backstage access is always on point ... Clearly this model knows how to strike a pose and work the camera like a pro!

Selena Gomez's beauty routine is scary effective ... because not only does it help her look great, it also provides a new mask ... just in time for Halloween.

The singer and actress was spotted out in Beverly Hills on Wednesday ... walking to her car in a white sweater with a black face covering over a white sheet mask.

Selena was fresh out of a beauty session ... and it looks like she got a facial. Hooray for self-care.

Kimberly Guilfoyle allegedly asked a major Trump donor to pay her $100K American Express bill before her Congressional hearing to become the U.S. Ambassador to Greece ... texting him, "Honey please."

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.

Manson Family killer Patricia Krenwinkel has been recommended for parole ... though Governor Gavin Newsom could still step in and put a kibosh on her release for a third time.