Alcohol

The February traffic stop that led to the criminal charge against Jon Jones this month was captured on police video ... and in the footage, you can hear a person who sounds like the UFC legend seemingly making threats to at least one officer while wasted.

It all happened on Feb. 21 in New Mexico ... as the Albuquerque Police Department was questioning a woman about a car crash.

In the video, the unidentified female -- who appeared to be pantsless and intoxicated in the passenger seat of a wrecked car -- is seen telling authorities Jones drove the vehicle ... but took off after the accident.

Brad Pitt’s opening up like never before -- dishing on his first Alcoholics Anonymous experience in raw detail ... which came soon after he and Angelina Jolie called it quits.

The actor got real on the "Armchair Expert" podcast, admitting to Dax Shepard he was basically on his knees during the difficult time and needed to 'wake the f**k up' which led him to seek help.

Brad said he felt inspired watching other guys lay it all out in AA, from their screw-ups to their struggles -- which hit even harder for him, coming from the Ozarks, where men are raised to act like everything’s fine.

Summer hasn’t really kicked off 'til the spritzers are flowing -- just ask Brits like Charli XCX and Amanda Holden, already clinking glasses and getting their sip on. Cheers, babes!

Take a scroll through our gallery -- 'cause the Aperol spritz is serving as the must-have accessory this summer. Beaches, boats, or backyard hangs ... if there’s a vibe, there’s a spritz in hand.

Everyone from A-listers like Reese Witherspoon and Margot Robbie to influencer faves Alix Earle and Hannah Godwin are out here sipping their summer spritz -- because nothing hits like that first fizzy sip when the thirst is real.

A Fox News Guest seemed to have too much fun celebrating the huge military parade Saturday ... slurring her speech on-air after posting a pic of champagne -- though she insists she wasn't drunk like some online have claimed.

Rebekah Koffler joined the cable TV network during the big parade meant to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary Saturday ... and, she started on a long, rambling segment during which she seemed to slur her words.

Check out the clip ... the two show hosts seem confused about what she's saying as she stumbles through her spot on TV.

Mary Lou Retton's attorney is adamant the Olympic legend has not vanished following her DWI arrest last month ... in fact, the lawyer is adamant she's currently "in good spirits."

Edmund J. Rollo released a statement to TMZ Sports on Tuesday, insisting the Daily Mail's report that Retton's family had not "seen or heard from her" since her mid-May arrest was "grossly inaccurate."

"This report did not originate from Mary Lou's family, as the article stated," said Rollo, who was hired by Retton after prosecutors levied the misdemeanor DWI charge on her on May 17.

Haley Joel Osment's reportedly avoiding jail time after his public intoxication arrest ... because a judge has ordered him into a program to treat substance abuse instead.

The actor was arraigned Monday, and he was granted a one-year diversion program, according to People.

Osment must attend three AA meetings per week for the next six months, the outlet says ... and, he's got to meet with his therapist twice a week, too.

Brandi Glanville's trading in bras and bikinis for a natural alternative ... her pal's hands -- 'cause her friend is fully groping her in new pics she shared!

The 'Real Housewives' star shared the photo on her Instagram Wednesday night in which she's holding a small glass of wine, with either sheets or a bathrobe wrapped around her waist.

No need for a shirt or bra in her room ... BG's friend, James Maas, has her back (and boobs) in the photo -- gripping and lifting Brandi's boobs.

The "Crypto King of Kentucky" suspected of torturing a man for weeks inside a swanky multimillion-dollar New York City townhouse spent big at a super exclusive erotic night club ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell us John Woeltz and his alleged accomplice William Duplessie started going to a club called The Box back in February, and there were nights where they would drop between $80,000 and $100,000 ... and we have photos and videos of them in the club.

The Box bills itself as a unique and exclusive club featuring nightly shows combining music, theater, burlesque and erotica ... and there's supposedly a sexy peep show.

Mary Lou Retton was charged with DUI earlier this month, TMZ Sports has confirmed.

Court records show the Olympic gold medalist was hit with the misdemeanor count in Marion County, West Virginia, following a May 17 arrest.

According to court documents we obtained, Mary Lou was initially stopped by cops after she had allegedly been driving her grey Porche "all over the roadway."

Britney Spears has addressed her shocking airplane behavior from Thursday ... and she just doesn't seem to think her actions were, well ... 'toxic.'

The Princess of Pop took to Instagram Friday night to share her side of the story after TMZ broke the news she had a talking to by police after she acted "difficult" and tried smoking on her chartered jet from Mexico ... calling the whole ordeal "incredibly funny."

She claims she thought she could smoke in the JSX jet because the drink holders were located on the outside of the seat. She adds ..."My friend put it in my mouth and lit 🔥 it up for me so I was like OH SO THIS IS A PLANE WHERE YOU CAN SMOKE !!!"

Britney Spears caused a big commotion on a charter jet Thursday ... so much so, authorities met her after she got off the plane and gave her a warning.

Multiple sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Britney was flying with her security from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to LAX when she started drinking -- then pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and started smoking.

The flight attendants were alarmed and ordered her to put out the cig, which she did. We're told she was "difficult" ... and when the plane landed, our sources say she was met by authorities and warned about her conduct. She was then free to leave.

A 21-year-old has been hit with two criminal charges ... after authorities claim he supplied Kavan Markwood -- a minor -- with alcohol just prior to the Pirates fan's tragic fall at PNC Park last month.

Court records show Ethan Kirkwood is facing two misdemeanor counts of furnishing liquor to Markwood a short time before the 20-year-old sustained significant injuries in a 21-foot tumble from his seat at the Pittsburgh vs. Chicago game on April 30.

A criminal complaint, obtained by TMZ Sports, states Kirkwood was seen on security video buying two tall cans of beer just before the start of the game. Subsequent video, the report states, showed Kirkwood and Markwood later holding beers in their hands.

5:23 AM PT -- Chris Brown will remain in police custody following his UK arrest and grievous bodily harm charge, Judge Joanne Hirst ruled Friday, TMZ can confirm. His next appearance will be on June 13 at London's Southwark Crown Court.

Chris Brown has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm in response to him allegedly smashing a tequila bottle over a music producer's head in 2023.

He was expected to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court at 10 AM on Friday, the Metropolitan Police Service confirmed.

Adele Kelly, the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, also confirmed his charge and reminded anyone interested in the case proceedings "are active and that he has the right to a fair trial."

Tommy Lee and Brittany Furlan are separated, possibly heading for divorce, and his drinking is at the center of the split ... TMZ has learned.

Brittany and the Motley Crue drummer have been living separately for the past two weeks ... according to sources close to the couple. We're told Brittany and other people around Tommy feel like his drinking has gotten out of hand, and while they've urged him to get sober ... Tommy's been resistant.

Although the estranged couple is no longer living together, we're told they are still in communication.

Kylie and Kendall Jenner are having the time of their lives down in the tropics somewhere ... Kylie just posted video online of her and her sister drunkenly frolicking on the sand.

Kylie posted a video on her Instagram Thursday, instructing followers to take a vote in the comments ... about whether the chunk she's holding is "rock or coral." The two are super enthusiastic about digging up chunks of white debris out of the sugary sand, and returning them to the sea -- with names.

Check out the video ... the pair is lovingly curating each choice, carefully considering monikers, and shrieking with excitement.

Bert Kreischer isn't just a GOAT drinker, he can also hold his alcohol, too ... 'cause he beat NFL players in a stein holding challenge!!

The party boy/comedian put his talents on full display with three pro football linemen -- former 49ers player Jon "Plump Caramel" Feliciano and current Buccaneers standouts Tristan Wirfs and Cody Mauch -- as they all took a full container of liquid and tried to hold it the longest.

Bert's podcast co-host and fellow funny guy Tom Segura also took part in the competition ... but unfortunately for him, he was the first to tap out.