Alcohol

Allen Iverson says alcohol is not the answer -- the NBA legend just revealed he quit drinking half a year ago ... and he's loving the results!!

The Hall of Famer sat down with Maurice DuBois on CBS Mornings on Tuesday and opened up about his new lifestyle while promoting his memoir, "Misunderstood."

Iverson, 50, said that while his NBA legacy speaks for itself, his greatest victory was giving up drinking.

It's usually good vibes in Flavortown ... but Guy Fieri revealed he experienced a major bummer when two truckloads of his Santo Tequila was stolen last November in an interview for "60 Minutes," which aired in October 2025.

Here's what went down ... Fieri, who cofounded Santo along with Sammy Hagar in 2017, received a call from the company's president, who let him know a considerable amount of their product -- 24,000 bottles, to be exact -- had disappeared, according to CBS News.

Santo's higher-ups had hired a logistics company to deal with the transportation of its products, and the organization hired a trucking company, which then hired another two trucking companies, which in turn hired drivers ... it's a lot, we know.

6:10 PM PT -- Melissa's lawyer Bret Martin tells TMZ ... "I want to remind the public of the fundamental principle of our justice system…every individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty. We, as a society, have gotten completely away from this fundamental concept. My Client was arrested  on the allegation of Driving While Intoxicated. An arrest is no indication of guilt."

He continues ... "It is imperative that we closely examine the circumstances of this case-including the conduct of law enforcement, the toxicology results, and the facts surrounding her arrest-before any conclusions are drawn. We respectfully request that the media and the public allow the legal process to unfold, and withhold any judgment whatsoever until all of the evidence has been properly analyzed and presented in a court of law."

Melissa Rycroft was arrested for driving while intoxicated this month ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the former 'Bachelor' star was busted for DWI in the Dallas/Fort Worth area on September 23. We're told she was taken into custody and booked into the local jail, where she sat for 8 hours before being released. She posted a $1,000 bond with a promise to appear in court.

The exact details of her arrest remain unclear at this point, but what is clear .. she's now facing a court date in connection with the charge.

Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer brand is honoring its co-founder ... releasing a limited edition "Hulkamania Forever" light brew to celebrate the legacy of the wrestling legend!

The special tribute product will feature new cans decked out in Hogan's famed red and yellow color scheme, as well as the WWE logo ... an item that'll surely be a must-have for fans when it hits shelves in a matter of weeks.

"We're proud to partner with WWE to create a true tribute to the legendary Hulk Hogan," Chad Bronstein, Real American Beer co-founder, told us. "This campaign brings together two iconic American brands, a collector-tier release, and a national megaphone -- it's a powerful moment for our fans, our partners, and our future."

Heidi Klum proves she is the hostess with the mostest at her first ever pre‑Oktoberfest party -- 'HeidiFest' -- in Munich, Germany on Friday ... getting absolutely soaked in some good 'ol Hofbräuhaus beer.

The supermodel participated in a traditional keg tapping ceremony -- similar to what you’d see at Oktoberfest -- and seems to accidentally shower herself with beer during that traditional moment ... and we're certainly not complaining.

Klum was joined by her husband Tom Kaulitz, brother-in-law Bill Kaulitz, her mother Erna Klum, and her kids with ex-husband Seal -- Leni Klum, Henry Samuel, Johan Samuel, and Lou Klum -- to celebrate the Bavarian traditions.

"Succession" star Nicholas Braun says he's not guilty of DUI ... but he has to stay on the wagon while out in the world -- at least for now -- as the case plays out in New Hampshire.

Nicholas authorized his attorney to enter a not guilty plea to the misdemeanor DUI charge he's facing after being arrested last month ... according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ.

The actor had already been released on his own recognizance and now a judge is ordering him to stay away from alcohol, narcotics and controlled substances as the case moves forward.

A baby raccoon got another chance at life after a trash dive went sideways ... and all the credit goes to one animal-loving nurse, who used her skills to save the kit.

Misty Combs, a nurse from Kentucky, tells TMZ ... she was going about her day when she and her coworkers spotted a raccoon in crisis in the parking lot of the Letcher County Health Department -- where she works as an RN.

The health department is notably located next to a moonshine distillery, where the baby raccoon and another little one got into the dumpster ... as you can see in pics provided by Combs.

Vanessa Bryant is nipping yet another baseless rumor in the bud -- denying she's pregnant by downing a few drinks at the US Open.

Kobe's widow made the statement on Instagram ... showing a photo of her sipping the tournament's signature honey deuce cocktail while enjoying the weekend's action with her daughters, Capri and Bianka.

"Enjoying my honey deuce," Bryant said.

Bryan Martin had a wild night onstage in upstate New York -- getting "forcibly" yanked off stage after what cops call a drunken meltdown.

The country singer was performing on Friday at the Schaghticoke Fair, about 30 minutes from Albany, when deputies say he started showing "signs of intoxication and erratic behavior." Cops tried to guide him offstage, but he resisted and had to be carried out.

Video posted to Facebook shows Martin shouting as deputies closed in before he was hauled out of the venue.

Brittany Mahomes was rocking around Music City this weekend for her birthday ... and, new photos show exactly what she and the girls were up to.

The wife of Patrick Mahomes reshared several pics taken this weekend to her Instagram Sunday ... including one where it seems she and her pals might've pounded a few espresso martinis.

Check out the tower of the popular drinks circling up ... certainly enough for everyone at the table to have one if not two.

Joke's on anyone following for the Ja Rule TikTok trend ... the "Always On Time" rapper was recently in Los Angeles for Nelly's Where The Party Out Tour, where he got Lizzo's support ... while also getting her lit!!!

TMZ Hip Hop got video of Ja, his wife Aisha, and Lizzo backstage at the Intuit Dome, flicking it up and throwing back shots of his Amber & Opal honey botanical whiskey and listening to vintage Ghostface Killah.

Lizzo was analyzing the sweeteners used in the whiskey and ended up suggesting herself into creating a Vanilla Coke flavor, so stay tuned!!!

It's party time all summer ... and you already know we've got plenty of celebs getting their drink on!

The name of the game this time is playing it off, although it looks like Kevin Hart sold himself out when he fessed up to having a "drunk face" -- hey, he almost fooled us!

A Southwest Airlines pilot failed multiple field sobriety tests on the bridge just outside the airplane he was supposed to fly ... and, it was all caught on shocking body cam footage.

David Allsop -- a 52-year-old pilot -- was arrested in Georgia back in April where he was supposed to fly a plane from Savannah to Chicago after police were alerted by a concerned third party that he allegedly smelled like alcohol.

The body came footage was just released earlier this week ... and, begins with the police pulling Allsop off the plane and peppering him with questions.

Angela White -- formerly known as Blac Chyna -- is nearly three years sober and living a whole new life, and she's spilling on how it's transformed her world, from motherhood to career moves ... all with a new movie out soon!

We caught up with Angela Thursday on "TMZ Live" ... where she laid it all out -- crediting her baptism and faith for sparking self-reflection and healing -- and revealing her new 30-day challenge to inspire others on the same path.

Check out the full video -- Angela said her problem was binge drinking, not "everyday" boozing, but she says it's a form of alcoholism, nonetheless ... and one many people don't realize exists.

J. Cole's longtime Dreamville artist Cozz wants fans to know the label isn't going anywhere -- his labelmate JID just happened to misspeak!!!

Cozz tells TMZ Hip Hop the Dreamville distribution deal that Cole signed with Interscope back in 2014 simply expired, it didn't get sold off ... the brand is still alive and well!!!

JID was a recent guest on "The Joe Budden Podcast," where he framed things like Dreamville was being dissolved and liquidated like laundry detergent.

Chicago rapper King Yella was far from a "drink champ" during his latest interview ... when the camera captured him taking a complete nose dive after his liquor intake took its toll!!!

Interviewer Cam Capone was 2 hours into his sit-down and was attempting to show Yella the video from the story we broke of Tory Lanez getting stabbed, as the rapper hooted and hollered about "clout chasers."

Yella began the interview with a fairly full bottle of Crown Royal, but by the 2-hour mark, the bottle had dwindled down to a few swigs remaining.