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The Florida inmate who cops say was communicating with the wife of "Ghost Adventures" star Aaron Goodwin as part of her alleged murder-for-hire plot is a convicted killer himself ... TMZ has learned.

Police say Aaron's wife, Victoria Goodwin, hatched a plan to off her husband to get out of her marriage ... and she allegedly enlisted a prisoner named Grant Amato to help her see the diabolical plan through.

Well, we did some digging and discovered Amato is serving a life sentence for a triple murder involving his family. A former nurse, Amato was found guilty in 2019 of fatally shooting his father, mother and brother in their Florida home.

Jamaican-bred reggae legend Cocoa Tea died Tuesday at the age of 65, cementing a legacy that spans four decades.

According to the "Young Lover" singer's wife Malvia Scott, Cocoa died earlier today in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and she recounted his turbulent last days to the Jamaica Gleaner.

"I got a call early this morning to say that he had been transferred from the facility to the hospital ... which is like five minutes away ... because he was vomiting. He was initially diagnosed with lymphoma in 2019, but for the last six months he was also struggling with pneumonia," Malvia revealed.

The moment Jax Taylor got served with divorce papers is captured in a nail-biting clip from the trailer for season two of "The Valley."

The lengthy trailer makes it clear that Jax and Brittany Cartwright’s marriage will be a key storyline this season, and we get a dramatic sneak peek where Jax opens his front door and -- bam -- he’s hit with the papers.

TMZ was the first to break the news that the moment went down in front of cameras in August last year, which came after we confirmed they had separated a few months earlier.

Eminem's classic on-screen rap battle in the final scenes of "8 Mile" wasn't completely an act, turns out ... Slim Shady was actually shooting real-life darts at Anthony Mackie!!!

Of course, Mackie played the "Papa Doc" role who got lyrically trounced by Em's "B-Rabbit" character ... but he's revealing the brutal bars were literally about him.

The newly minted Captain America relived the experience on the 'Pivot' podcast ... "8 Mile" was his first role and he and Em got considerable time on set getting to know each other.

'Harry Potter' star Jessie Cave -- AKA Lavender Brown in the series -- is casting a spell on a whole new kind of audience ... because she's officially joined OnlyFans!

But if you’re hoping for some magical, wizarding-themed racy content, hold on to your broomsticks -- Jessie’s keeping it niche, focusing on videos for those with hair fetishes.

Jessie dropped the news in an IG video, making it clear she won’t be posting sexual content on OnlyFans. Instead, she’s all about sharing the “best quality hair sounds,” stressing that fetishes don’t always have to be sexual. But she does describe the "pure" aesthetic she's going for as "Slutty Mormon."

11:47 AM PT -- Ginalisa Monterroso joined us on today's episode of TMZ Live, where she spoke with Harvey Levin & Elex Michaelson. Ginalisa explained that there are more tests to come, but Wendy is currently in a safe environment where she is protected, and not confined.

Wendy Williams is spilling details on the police escort and her hospital trip that ended with her acing two psych exams Monday -- and she even dished on the unexpected perk of getting some exercise while going scooter-free.

On "The Breakfast Club," Wendy was joined by her caregiver, Ginalisa Monterroso, who said she requested police to show up at the former talk show host's assisted-living facility, where she explained her situation and insisted they couldn’t leave without her.

Ginalisa said she pushed Wendy to request an independent medical evaluation while at the hospital, explaining it was a long and tough road ... especially since her living facility had initially sent a nurse to keep an eye on her, which Ginalisa refused.

Late Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul lives on ... because his legacy now includes a cookbook ... a realization of one of his lifelong dreams.

Vinnie's posthumous recipe book, "Drumming Up An Appetite," just dropped today ... and it features his favorite Sunday Funday meals and a bunch of photos of him working his magic in the kitchen with celebrity guests.

Comedian Carrot Top, Vinnie's good friend, provides the foreword ... and the book is broken down into three chapters --- main courses, side dishes and desserts.

Jamie Foxx thinks Black American social efforts took a step back with the destruction of the Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. ... he remembers the effort it took to get the thing built in the first place!!!

The cleanup process for the BLM mural began this week after Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser got pressure from the White House to either change the name or lose the city's federal funding, should a proposed legislative bill pass.

It's not like the summer of 2020 -- when the mural was first installed -- was terribly long ago, but given the protests that surrounded the murder of George Floyd, Jamie probably assumed the political artwork would stand much longer ... it was originally planned to be permanent.

Can you guess which sexy singer put her hot bod on full display in this sexy shot?

Showcasing her racy stage looks, the blonde bombshell is currently jammin' out all across the globe and recently shared some behind-the-scenes hot shots! Please, please ... take a guess who this caffeinated pop star is.

Emily Osment was soaking up some much-needed sibling love with her brother, Haley ... as she was spotted out for the first time since finalizing her speedy divorce from Jack Anthony.

The actress was looking all kinds of relaxed and happy as she joined her brother for a casual stroll with their dogs in L.A. Monday -- an evident escape from her recent personal woes.

Emily, who's starred in "Hannah Montana" and "Young Sheldon," just filed settlement docs yesterday. Haley Joel’s been in the Hollywood game for years, with iconic roles in "Forrest Gump" and "The Sixth Sense," and he definitely knows how to deal with personal stuff in the spotlight -- so, it's no wonder he’s by Emily’s side right now.

Boosie Badazz's concert in Akron, Ohio was halted mid-show early Monday morning after gunshots rang out, leaving the Louisiana-born rapper fleeing for his life ... and 3 people injured.

Akron PD Deputy Chief Michael Miller tells TMZ Hip Hop ... At least one shot was fired while Boosie was performing onstage.

Boosie's actions appear to confirm the narrow miss in video ... you can hear the sounds, then see him flinch, duck, and run for cover as the fans inside the Field House Lounge scatter for safety.

Tourists hoping to marvel at a majestic black panther at a Chinese zoo may have thought they wandered into the hippo section ... because the predator's belly was dragging nearly down to the ground!!!

Superhero movies have given black panthers global notoriety in the past decade, but video from inside the Chengdu Zoo in Sichuan Province this week revealed a jungle cat more closely resembling Garfield.

The fat feline gingerly waddles around the enclosure ... each step appearing to be a calculated task to keep her stomach from scraping the dirt.

Comedian Bill Burr is doubling down on his billionaire beef -- and it’s not just Elon Musk he's throwing shade at, 'cause he’s also roasting liberals for being way too sensitive about him.

On NPR’s "Fresh Air" podcast, Bill went off about a "select few group of nerds" battling it out to be the richest person on Earth, "eating raw almonds and doing their stupid workouts," and politicizing everything -- and when asked to clarify whom, he didn’t hold back, exclaiming, "That idiot Elon Musk!"

Bill said Elon "evidently is a Nazi," adding of his recent controversial inauguration salute, "I refuse to believe it was an accidental two-time Sieg Heil. And he does it at a presidential inauguration!"

Opening Day is still over a week away for most MLB teams, but baseball fans better start saving up room in their tummies now ... 'cause several squads just unveiled some new dishes for their special afternoons -- and most are HUGE!!

The Cubs, Orioles, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Nationals and Marlins all revealed what they'll be serving to their supporters at their home games over the next few weeks ... and the items look delicious -- and calorically dense.

At Wrigley Field, they'll offer up a vegetarian burger topped with kimchi -- plus a roast beef sandwich that's held together by some fried plantains.

A 37-year-old surfer was tragically killed in a shark attack in Australia this week, authorities announced Tuesday.

The Western Australia Police Force said the incident occurred at around 12:10 PM on Monday at Wharton Beach.

Officials said they recovered the man's surfboard in the immediate aftermath of the encounter -- and it had bite marks on it. The surfer's body, though, has still not yet been recovered.

Britney Spears is one proud mama after watching her 18-year-old son Jayden James showcase his smooth piano skills at her house Monday night -- in their second reunion since the holidays.

The Princess of Pop showed off her youngest son's piano playing in an Insta clip she shared and was clearly blown away as she described the moment as "so sick." She further gushed in the video's caption, writing ... "WOW WOW WOW !!!"

In a second video, Brit continued to praise Jayden, who was seemingly mumbling a freestyle rap.