'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' Vanessa Papa Arrested ... Charged With Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated

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Netflix's "The Ultimatum: Queer Love" star Vanessa Papa has been arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Indiana ... TMZ has learned.

Vanessa was arrested this morning by both Terre Haute City PD and Indiana State Police and charged with Operating a Vehicle With A BAC of .10 or More and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person ... according to jail records.

She was later released on her own recognizance at 11:09 AM after being booked at 3:53 AM.

Oregon School Massacre Good Samaritan Who Tried to Stop Shooter Shows Bullet Holes in Car

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The driver who tried to stop the Oregon school shooter is showing the damage the gunman did to his truck ... and it's riddled with bullet holes, including a shot through the windshield.

A new video shared by the still-unnamed driver shows the body of the vehicle ... with bullet holes by the back wheel well and another through the truck's camper shell.

Two of the windows were completely blown out by gunfire ... and the shocked driver even notes one bullet went through the windshield -- right above where his head was when he was driving.

IndyCar Driver Graham Rahal Help Find Our Kidnapped Dogs!!!

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IndyCar driver Graham Rahal and his wife, Courtney Force, are desperately searching for their two missing dogs ... and Graham tells TMZ they believe someone may have taken off with their beloved pups.

Graham tells TMZ ... the family's gate malfunctioned Tuesday night, allowing their two 8-year-old male malamutes, Arrow and Beau, to escape from their California home.

But here's where things get suspicious ... Graham says a tracker on one of the dogs showed they were picked up by someone in a vehicle roughly 200 yards from the house.

Car Influencer James Wehr Faced Trouble For Speeding A Year Before Fatal Crash

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Influencer James Wehr got into trouble for speeding over a year before his fatal car crash, TMZ has learned. 

TMZ obtained court docs showing James was pulled over in Westminster, California, miles away from the site of his death. 

The records show that on February 7, 2025, James was cited for driving 75 mph in a 65 mph zone. James was driving a 2017 black Audi.

'Fast & Furious' Speeds Onto the Hollywood Sign!!!

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'Fast & Furious' is drifting past Griffith Observatory and straight onto the Hollywood Hills ... with scenes from the new Universal Studios ride lighting up the Hollywood Sign!

That's right ... Universal Studios Hollywood transformed the sign Thursday night into a tribute to the beloved action franchise to celebrate the opening of "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift."

Check it out ... the basic white lettering is covered in the zooming lights of cars screaming by ... with "Fast & Furious" written in big letters across the "W."

James Wehr Pulled Over Before Deadly Crash ... Cops Confirm He Was Driving

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James Wehr was behind the wheel of the McLaren that crashed and killed him Sunday ... and cops had actually stopped the vehicle earlier that night.

A spokesperson for the Irvine Police Department tells TMZ ... Newport Beach Police Department stopped the McLaren before the fatal crash and gave the driver a warning.

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As we previously reported, Wehr was later driving the 2019 McLaren in Irvine when it crashed shortly after midnight. The impact split the McLaren apart and caused it to burst into flames, killing him and a 22-year-old woman.

According to police, the vehicle was stopped at a red light near Culver Drive and Deerfield Avenue before accelerating northbound when the light turned green. The driver then lost control, veered off the road, hit a curb, and slammed into a tree.

Car Influencer James Wehr Dead At 27 ... After Crashed Car Goes Up In Flames

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James Wehr -- a popular car influencer -- died in Irvine, California, Sunday after his McLaren sports vehicle went up in flames following a crash, according to police and media reports.

Wehr was reportedly behind the wheel of the 2019 McLaren going at a high rate of speed early Sunday morning when he lost control of the car and hit a curb, then plowed into a tree, killing him and a passenger.

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Irvine PD officers responded to a call of a "vehicle fire" along with Orange County firefighters, who extinguished the blaze. When the smoke cleared, police found the bodies of Wehr and the unidentified passenger inside.

Driver Kyle Kirkwood Indy Shouldn't Go Back To D.C. ... I Wanna Be Only Winner!

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IndyCar pulled off one of the wildest one-off races in years -- 100K+ fans, the nation's capital, cars rippin' around the streets -- and the guy who won the historic race has a simple take on a sequel.

Don't do it!

Kyle Kirkwood dominated Sunday's Freedom 250 race, leading for 128 of the 147 laps ... becoming the first (and if he gets his way, the only) winner of an IndyCar race in Washington, D.C.

When TMZ DC asked the Andretti Global driver if he'd like to return next year, he hit up with an interesting answer.

Houston Police Enlist Uber Driver For Hot Pursuit

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An Uber driver in Texas had a couple of unexpected passengers during a late-night shift ... a couple out-of-shape Houston Police Department officers ... and he helped them track down a suspect.

Anthony Baines was stopped at a corner when his dash cam caught a shirtless man running from two female HPD officers. The dude was way ahead of them, and the cop who was dragging behind stopped running and got in Anthony's car, telling Anthony to drive after the perp.

The officer is still trying to catch her breath as she orders Anthony to pick up her partner ... and then they spend a few minutes driving around the neighborhood until they find their suspect.

The Game Buys $300K Car For Daughter Cali's Sweet 16

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The Game just set a very high bar for sweet 16 gifts ... surprising his daughter Cali with a brand-new Maybach at her birthday party in Beverly Hills Saturday night.

We got video of the rapper walking Cali outside with a blindfold over her eyes as party guests watched the big reveal go down. Once the blindfold came off, Cali got behind the wheel of her new $300K car ... and proudly posed with the keys in hand.

It’s a major moment for Game and Cali, who have long appeared to share a close father-daughter bond. The rapper shares Cali -- born Cali Lynn Dream Taylor -- with his ex-fiancée, Tiffney Cambridge. Though the pair split, they’ve publicly co-parented, with Game previously praising Tiffney as an “amazing parent.”

Guess Who Car Babe Revving Your Engine!!!

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Rev up your engines -- can you guess who is looking fast and a little furious???

This actress hit the mainstream in 2001 when she starred as a street racer in a film that spawned an entire franchise of over 10 films ... she then went on to be on the ABC hit show "Lost" and later worked with iconic action & sci-fi director James Cameron in the top-grossing film of all time.

Drift your way into the gallery if you are still unsure of who this hot babe is ... she just wants to race!!!

Bunnie XO 'Roll'-ing Out of Divorce from Jelly in Style

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Bunnie XO is riding into a new chapter in style ... showing off a brand-new Rolls-Royce Cullinan after her divorce from Jelly Roll.

The podcaster took to Instagram Saturday to reveal her car which goes for a cool half a million bucks, sharing video from the dealership as she finalized the purchase of the luxury SUV.

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In the clip, set to Key Glock’s song "Hardknock," Bunnie -- whose real name is Alisa Carter -- wrote "Sometimes a girl needs to spoil herself" as she's seen signing paperwork before taking a look inside the ride, which features red-and-black leather seats and the brand's signature starry-night headliner.

Mercedes F1 Team To Kim Kardashian Have You Seen Kimi's Towel?!?

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The Mercedes F1 team is responding after fans got their engines revving over Kim Kardashian stealing driver Kimi Antonelli's towel at the Monaco Grand Prix ... and their reaction is hilarious.

Kimi's race team posted a skit online ... Kimi's confused about where his towel went and his teammate, George Russell, admits he hasn't seen it, either.

The light-hearted clip ends with Kimi washing his hands and having no towel to dry them ... and again being perplexed about where it went.

Kimi, George and Mercedes are playing dumb ... there's viral video showing Kim snatching Kimi's white towel after a recent race ... using it to pat her forehead.

Kyle Busch's Wife 'Our Hearts Are Absolutely Shattered' After NASCAR Legend's Death

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Kyle Busch's wife is opening up on the NASCAR legend's tragic death ... saying the love his fans have sent to their family has gotten them through the worst days of their lives.

Samantha went to Instagram minutes ago to say thank you to the 41-year-old's supporters ... sending the emotional note alongside a heartbreaking family photo.

"The prayers, messages, flowers, meals, hugs, and countless acts of kindness have carried us through the most heartbreaking days of our lives," Samantha said minutes ago. "While our hearts are absolutely shattered, we have felt God’s presence and arms wrapped tightly around us through each and every one of you."

St. Louis Road Rage Pregnant Mom Shot with Kid in the Car

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A pregnant woman was shot in front of her 2-year-old while driving home from a prenatal appointment, in what cops are calling a road rage incident.

According to legal documents, authorities say Anthony Lee-Armstrong shot the woman on May 17 in St. Louis, as the woman was driving with her partner and young child.

The man and woman were allegedly cut off by a black Honda and a Volkswagen sedan as they were approaching a QuikTrip gas station.

Kyle Busch Hospitalized After Passing Out in Racing Simulator Day Before Death

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8:52 AM PT -- Kyle Busch's medical emergency has been partially revealed by 911 audio obtained by TMZ Sports ... with a caller saying the NASCAR superstar was struggling to breathe, overheating and coughing up blood before medics rushed to help.

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch tragically died at the age of 41 Thursday ... and we are starting to learn more about what happened prior to his shocking passing.

Before being hospitalized ... Busch was testing in a racing simulator in Concord on Wednesday when he became unresponsive -- and was rushed for medical care, the Associated Press reported via unnamed sources.

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As TMZ reported ... Busch's family, racing team, Richard Childress Racing, and NASCAR announced the shocking news yesterday afternoon.