Jennifer Lopez Are You Green With Envy?! Star Dazzles Out After House Hunting

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Jennifer Lopez capped off what was likely a busy week, which included maybe finding a new crib ... stepping out Friday night looking gorgeous in green.

J Lo was snapped while out to celebrate her manager Benny Medina's birthday at Novikov in Beverly Hills ... in a stylish dress that highlighted her toned legs.

As TMZ reported yesterday ... Jennifer may have found a new home in Brentwood ... a source telling us there is one in particular -- off the market for $20 million -- she really digs ... but she is worried about the air quality after the devastating wildfires.

J Lo Eyeing $20M Mansion ... If the Air's Clear!!!

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Jennifer Lopez's search for a new post-Ben Affleck home might be over, but she's holding off on pulling the trigger just yet due to L.A.'s wildfire disaster ... TMZ has learned.

J Lo recently toured a $20 million off-market mansion in Brentwood ... according to a source with direct knowledge. Of course, that's the same L.A. neighborhood where Ben purchased his new home after they split.

We're told Jen "really likes" the home, but has "serious concerns" about the air quality around it. Remember, Brentwood was affected by the deadly Palisades Fire right next door -- many residents there, including Ben, were forced to evacuate, and the air quality is still pretty poor.

Falcons' Antonio Hamilton Sr. Georgia Home Burglarized

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Yet another NFL player has had his home broken into ... this time a residence belonging to Atlanta Falcons defensive back Antonio Hamilton Sr. was burglarized early Friday morning.

According to a Roswell Police Department incident report, obtained by TMZ Sports, cops were called to Hamilton Sr.'s Georgia home at around midnight after the football player told them his home security camera system had captured three men ransacking his pad.

The report states the suspects broke in through a back door using a hammer/mallet while Hamilton Sr. was on vacation ... and took a safe -- before bolting from the residence in a matter of minutes.

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag L.A. Failed Us, Now Our Home Is Toast

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Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are going scorched earth on city officials in Los Angeles after losing their home in a wildfire ... saying some head-scratching decisions are to blame.

The reality TV stars are suing the city of Los Angeles and the L.A. Department of Water and Power over damage their Pacific Palisades home suffered in the Palisades Fire.

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According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Spencer and Heidi say the city and DWP failed on multiple levels ... from infrastructure to water management.

RFK Jr. Wildfires Missed Me By That Much!!!

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines might be just one little wind shift away from their home going up in flames, based on this aerial view of their 'hood after the Palisades Fire.

Check it out ... their Brentwood mansion is still standing with a massive line of red fire retardant right near the property showing just how close it came to the danger. Kennedy's house is at the end of the street, and it appears the neighboring homes are all safe too.

High winds are still threatening the ritzy neighborhood so he's probably relieved about the extra protection from the fire retardant. Although the Palisades Fire has burned over 23,000 acres, firefighters are nearing 70% containment.

Rick Caruso Trump & Newsom Gotta Squash Beef for Fire Relief

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Rick Caruso is calling on President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom to put aside their petty political beef, and band together to help folks reeling from the Los Angeles wildfires.

The billionaire developer joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday and we asked him how Newsom should approach Trump's upcoming visit, seeing as how the two politicians absolutely detest each other.

Rick says Trump and Newsom need to remember they're both public servants, and the crisis in L.A. demands they work together and find common ground to help the thousands of Angelenos who have lost their homes and jobs.

Candy Spelling Don't Know If I'm Rebuilding ... Pal Josh Could Help Out!!!

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Candy Spelling's not sure if she's going to rebuild after the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire destroyed her home ... but, no matter what she chooses, she's got a friend with a head for real estate who can help out -- "Million Dollar Listing" star Josh Flagg!

We caught up with Candy outside celebrity hot spot Craig's in West Hollywood Tuesday night ... and, we had to ask her about losing her home after living there for more than 50 years -- and, Spelling told us it's a tremendously sad time.

Spelling says her fondest memories in Malibu revolve around her late husband -- megaproducer Aaron Spelling -- and, she's thinking about going back to rebuild on the same lot.

Mary and Romain Bonnet 'Selling Sunset' Stars Burglarized for Bling ... Another L.A. Break-In

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"Selling Sunset" stars Mary and Romain Bonnet may not be sold on Los Angeles these days ... we've learned their marital home has been hit by thieves.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the married Netflix couple are the latest stars in Hollywood to be targeted amid a series of high-profile break-ins in Los Angeles, as their home in the City of Angels was ransacked by burglars last week.

We're told the crooks made their way into Mary and Romain's Los Angeles-area home through an unlocked door during the evening hours last week ... and helped themselves to over $130K worth of stuff, including jewelry, purses, and handbags.

NBA's Ty Jerome Los Angeles Home Burglarized

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A Los Angeles home belonging to NBA player Ty Jerome was burglarized last week, and cops tell TMZ Sports they're still on the hunt for the supects.

We're told the break-in happened at around 7:30 PM on Jan. 17 ... when thieves gained entry to the residence through a broken glass window.

Cops say the criminals took off a short time after getting in -- and as of now, it's unclear what -- if anything -- was taken. Jerome has been away from the area in recent days while on the road playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

L.A. Wildfires Palisades Residents Want to Rebuild, Insiders Say ... May Never Be Same Again

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Pacific Palisades residents aren't leaving their neighborhood for good ... because well-connected real estate sources say many want to come back -- even though the recovery timeline for the community is up in the air.

TMZ spoke to more than 10 powerful L.A. real estate brokers working at major companies like The Agency, Compass, Sotheby's and Coldwell Banker ... and, the consensus is many of their clients who owned homes in the devastated neighborhoods have expressed interest in holding onto the land and rebuilding.

We're told many people who own land in the neighborhoods are "circling the wagons," preparing themselves for a long rebuild. They love the area, and they have no plans to leave ... no matter the hurdles in the coming months and years.

'Home Alone' Mansion Sells For $5.5M!!!

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The iconic "Home Alone" mansion has officially sold -- snagging more than the asking price at $5.5 million after less than a year on the market.

The Winnetka, Illinois home was first listed for $5.25 million in May 2024 -- but it looks like the new owners really wanted their own slice of holiday movie history, digging deep into their pockets to snag the iconic pad in the Chicago suburbs.

Tim and Trisha Johnson made a pretty penny on the sale, having bought the place for $1.585 million in 2012.

Fergie 'Pump It' for First Responders ... 'Our Real Life Superheroes'

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Fergie "Just Can't Get Enough" of the men and women who've worked tirelessly to battle the ongoing wildfires in the region -- including one blaze that threatened her home.

The pop star met with a bunch of first responders in the wake of the L.A. wildfires ... and offered up her heartfelt gratitude on Instagram for their firefighting efforts.

Fergie made it clear it was an "honor" to mingle with the firefighters outside the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. ... where agencies including the L.A. County and City fire departments, Cal Fire state personnel, and National Guard troops set up camp to battle the Eaton Fire, one of several infernos plaguing the Greater Los Angeles area, and provide support for affected residents.

Ben Affleck Tense Convo With Cops Outside Home

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Ben Affleck's home is becoming a magnet for law enforcement activity ... a couple days after a visit from the FBI and sheriff's deputies, Ben had an animated interaction with police right outside his front gate.

Video shows Ben pulling out of his Brentwood home in his BMW Tuesday ... and there are a couple cops sitting in a car on the street in front of his driveway ... and Ben rolls down his window and voices frustration.

It's hard to make out what exactly has Ben so upset, but it sounds like he's pissed over some private security giving him the third degree as he enters and exits his home.

Jessica Simpson Take My House Away ... Lists L.A. Home Amid Marriage Woes & Wildfires

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Jessica Simpson is determined to unload her L.A.-area home amid troubles in her marriage and the ongoing wildfires plaguing the region ... so much so, she's significantly slashed the price.

Here's what we know ... the singer listed her Hidden Hills, Calif. residence for $17.9 million earlier this week -- days before she confirmed her separation from husband Eric Johnson and as wildfires across the city began threatening her star-studded neighborhood.

Jessica, who purchased the 7-bedroom property from Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne for $11.5 million in 2013, first listed the mansion for $22 million back in September 2023 ... but there weren't any serious takers during the months it was on the market. So, she pulled the listing last August.

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Karen Bass Her Haters Are Misguided!!! ... Says Inglewood Mayor

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has an enthusiast vocal ally in her corner amid the backlash over her response to the wildfires -- and it’s none other than the mayor of Inglewood, a city that adjoins L.A.

We caught up with James T. Butts, and he blasted Bass' critics as "misguided" -- and even went on to praise her as one of the most conscientious, confident elected officials he's ever seen.

Check out the clip ... Butts dives into why he believes Bass is excelling in an impossible situation, highlighting the lack of resources she's had to navigate while proving her leadership chops.

Spencer Pratt My Whole Life Went Up In Flames

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Spencer Pratt says he feels like a ghost after losing everything he has in the Pacific Palisades wildfire ... and the weight of starting life from zero and figuring out a way to provide for his family is hitting him hard.

The reality TV star joined us Monday on "TMZ Live" and he opened up to us about watching his life literally go up in smoke ... and it's emotional.

Spencer was born and raised in the Palisades and he says losing his house, all his possessions and his parents' house makes him feel empty and hollow.