Kelly Dodd Struts into Court to Fight Revenge Porn Charge ... Pleads Not Guilty
Kelly Dodd was arraigned in an Orange County courtroom on Thursday after she was accused of sharing an explicit photo of a woman without her consent last August.
Kelly Dodd pleaded not guilty to the charges thrown at her.
Around the same time, prosecutors allege Dodd contacted the person and threatened to injure her, her property, and her family.
Kelly Dodd Revenge Porn Case Is 'Bulls***' Believes Fam Member Is Behind
UPDATE
5/28/2026 9:42 AM -- Kelly Dodd tells TMZ ... "It's an absolute joke that prosecutors are pursuing this case instead of going after real criminals with real victims. We can't go into detail on the case because of this afternoon's court appearance."
Kelly claims the description of the alleged "revenge porn" is "completely false." She says, "We have no idea where they came up with that. This is a complete waste of the court's time and we will tell the entire story tonight, including sharing text messages and other receipts" on our podcast.
Kelly Dodd is plotting her own revenge against the person who accused her of distributing revenge porn and getting her slapped with criminal charges.
Kelly and her husband, Rick Leventhal, talked about the charges on the former "Real Housewives of Orange County" star's podcast on Wednesday.
Rick kicked things off by telling their fans they can't give much information because Kelly hasn't gone to court yet ... but he said they really can't wait to tell the truth.
'RHORI' Star Rosie Woods Full-Court DENIAL on Ed Cooley Affair Rumors!!! Blames Dave Portnoy
Bravo's newest breakout star is knee-deep in affair rumors, alleged hush money, and reality TV chaos ... and Dave Portnoy is pouring gasoline all over the fire.
"The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" cast member Rosie Woods is firing back after online speculation linked her to Ed Cooley -- the former Providence men's basketball coach who's long faced whispers surrounding his abrupt 2023 exit from the program.
The mess exploded after Rosie's co-star Kelsey Swanson hinted during a recent episode of 'Real Housewives' that Rosie allegedly had an affair with a married basketball coach ... who supposedly helped bankroll her new house. Cooley -- now the coach at Georgetown -- was never named outright on the show, but internet sleuths connected the dots.
'Summer House' KJ Dillard Hospitalized After Filming Season 10 ... Diagnosed With Borderline Personality Disorder
"Summer House" star KJ Dillard needed mental health treatment after the most recent season of the hit reality show ... revealing he was hospitalized shortly after filming wrapped.
The reality TV star made the shocking revelation during the season 10 reunion ... telling Andy Cohen he went to the hospital for about a week due to self-harm.
Dillard says doctors diagnosed him with Borderline Personality Disorder ... a mental illness that "severely impacts a person's ability to regulate their emotions" ... affecting feelings about themselves and negatively impacting relationships they have with others -- according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
'Summer House' Scandal West & Amanda Relationship Timeline Revealed During Fiery Reunion
Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s messy relationship timeline finally blew wide open during part one of the "Summer House" reunion Tuesday night ... and the Bravo bunch did not hold back on setting the record straight.
The season 10 cast peeled back the curtain to break down when sparks first flew between Amanda and West, as the forbidden couple revealed it all was "PG" at first ... until the day the pair dropped their joint statement in March.
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As the episode begins, reunion host Andy Cohen is seen in a private moment with Ciara Miller -- who dated West and was best friends with Amanda -- as she reveals she is way more hurt by Amanda's part in the scandalous, friendship-ruining incident that was revealed earlier this year.
Once the bunch was settled on the couch, questions about the timeline of Amanda and West's relationship began to unravel ... Ciara revealed she first became suspicious back on Jan. 17 after Amanda ignored multiple calls and texts while her location showed she was allegedly at West’s apartment.
Guess The Bravolebrity This Boogie Boarder Turned Into!
Before this beach boy was part of the reality TV drama, he was was just growing up in Pittsburgh, playing lacrosse and attending Syracuse University.
Best known for Bravo’s “Summer House,” he’s openly shared his sobriety journey with millions -- even turning it into a business with NYC hotspot Soft Bar + Cafe.
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Amanda Batula & West Wilson When in Rome ... Wining & Dining!
Amanda Batula and West Wilson are ditching the drama and wining and dining instead ... enjoying a date night in Rome, TMZ has learned.
We obtained video of the "Summer House" stars enjoying a romantic evening in Italy over a couple glasses of wine ... just ahead of Part 1 of the 'SH' reunion airing.
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As we previously reported, they're in Italy for West's cousin's wedding ... and Amanda's his plus 1.
'Summer House' Star Ciara Miller My Friendship with Amanda Is Dead!!!
Ciara Miller is making one thing crystal clear ... her friendship with Amanda Batula is beyond saving after Amanda started dating her ex, West Wilson.
The "Summer House" star absolutely torched Amanda in a new interview with PEOPLE when asked whether there was any chance they could reconcile.
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"Yeah, for sure," Ciara said when asked if their friendship was done. "I couldn't do this to my worst enemy."
Dorit Kemsley to Ex PK Yes, I Spend Tons on Luxury Clothes ... It's My Money!!!
Dorit Kemsley's not denying she's doled out beaucoup bucks on designer clothes ... saying she likes to spend her money on fashion after her ex PK Kemsley accused her of spending $1 million on luxury items.
The reality star was asked about PK's allegation -- which came out in legal documents he filed -- that Dorit had spent seven figures on luxury items.
Kemsley told Extra there are two sides to every story ... and while she says she can't talk to the press about the specifics of her case while it's still pending, she admits she likes fashionable clothes and she spends "a lot" of money on fashion -- because it's her money, and she can do what she wants with it.
'Real Housewives' Star Erika Jayne $25M Lawsuit Settled at Last Minute Before Trial
Erika Jayne won't be heading to trial in her monster $25 million legal war tied to ex-husband Tom Girardi ... because the whole thing was settled at the last minute.
Lawyers informed the judge Thursday the case had officially been resolved ... just days before jury selection was supposed to kick off.
The lawsuit stemmed from the collapse of Girardi's now-defunct law firm, Girardi Keese, with the bankruptcy trustee accusing Erika and her companies of burning through more than $25M in firm funds on glam expenses and personal bills.
'The Valley' Brittany Cartwright From Freaking Out to Laughing It Off ... $500K Tax Issue Resolved
Brittany Cartwright is breathing easier after that jaw-dropping tax scare ... saying the whole mess is now being handled after California tax authorities claimed she owed nearly half a million bucks.
"The Valley" star was spotted Tuesday night at LAX while heading home for her nephew's high school graduation ... and admitted she was absolutely "freaking out" when she first learned about the alleged tax debt.
See for yourself ... Brittany said the issue stemmed from years-old filings tied to 2019 ... joking there was no way she made enough money back then to justify a $500K tax bill.
Lala Kent Vs. Mauricio Umansky Java War Boils Over With New Insults!!!
Lala Kent and Mauricio Umansky are in a heated war of words all over a cup of coffee ... and it just got kicked up to another level.
"The Valley" newbie just ripped the 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star on her podcast "Untraditionally Lala," calling him a loser and a child after he called her a "f---ing liar" all over a DM he sent her.
As TMZ previously reported ... Lala went on her podcast to claim Mauricio asked her via a DM to grab coffee. She said she never opened it or responded. She said she wasn't sure of his intentions ... and there was "not a chance" she would have met with him.
Sami Sheen Shows Off Sexy Beach Bod In Pink Bikini!!!
It's that time of week to wear pink, and model Sami Sheen -- daughter of Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards -- is dazzlin' in it! Sami is embracing her Barbie era, donning a sexy two-piece hot pink bikini on the beaches of Malibu ... which she posted on Instagram.
Make your way into the gallery and see the babe glow! Happy Wednesday, y'all!
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PK Kemsley Cash Crunch?!? I'm Richer Than You!!!
Dorit Kemsley’s estranged hubby PK is clapping back at claims of financial ruin ... by boldly bragging to a photog that he has deeper pockets than him!
"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" was outside the The Peninsula Beverly Hills Tuesday totally locked into his phone when a photog started asking about those foreclosure threat claims amid his bitter divorce ... and PK jokingly snapped saying ... "I’M RICHER THAN YOU!"
So yeah ... with that loud flex heard 'round Beverly Hills ... the money's still flowing, according to PK.
'RHOC' Gina Kirschenheiter’s BF Gains Primary Custody of Kids In Bitter Court War
'Real Housewives of Orange County' star Gina Kirschenheiter’s boyfriend, Travis Mullen, was awarded primary custody of his three kids with his ex-wife, Meghan Mullen -- TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, an OC judge awarded Travis full physical and legal custody in an order signed on May 13.
Per the order, Meghan will have visitation with the two daughters and supervised visits with her son. Per the order, Meghan also has to submit to drug and alcohol tests.
'Summer House' Lindsay Hubbard Happy As A Clam With Ex Carl Radke
Lindsay Hubbard says she's taking baby steps to repair her friendship with Carl Radke after their roller coaster ride romance crashed and burned on "Summer House."
Lindsay sat down with Bravo host Andy Cohen on Tuesday's episode of "Watch What Happens Live" and talked a little bit about how she and Carl are taking their platonic relationship slowly.
The topic came up when Andy posed a question to his audience, "Will Lindsay and Carl's reignited relationship last? Yes or no."