Celebrity News

Actor-comedian Alex Duong's death is putting a lot of emotional and financial stress on his family ... TMZ has learned. But loved ones are rallying around them.

Duong's very close friend and GoFundMe operator Hilarie Steele tells TMZ ... the mounting medical bills from Alex's cancer treatment could add up to $500K or even $1 million ... putting a lot of pressure on his wife, Christina.

Megan Fox is learning what life without being bothered by her ex, Machine Gun Kelly, online is like ... posting more sexy snaps to Instagram after blocking the music star.

The actress threw on a tiny skirt and a tight white shirt in these pics ... bending over on top of a bed while taking notes -- with some NSFW photos, including one seemingly showing two people engaged in some adult action, laid out in front of her.

Fox seems to be harkening back to the naughty schoolgirl days of the early 2000s -- think Britney Spears in "...Baby One More Time" -- complete with the pleated skirt, long socks, and pigtails.

It seems Ciara Miller wasn't completely blindsided by Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirming those romance rumors ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to the group tell TMZ Ciara was given a heads up that Amanda and West were going to hard launch their rumored relationship. We're told she's known for at least a day or two that the statement was coming.

In case you've missed the story taking the internet by storm ... Amanda and West confirmed in a joint Instagram statement Tuesday that they were dating, saying it's "the last thing either of us expected."

"Summer House" cameras aren't going back up, and the reunion is still on track despite the reveal that Amanda Batula is now dating Ciara Miller's ex, West Wilson ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... there's been no talk -- at least for now -- of resuming filming to capture the fallout between Amanda and Ciara following the relationship reveal.

We're told production isn't taking a "Scandoval" approach here ... unlike "Vanderpump Rules," where cameras famously picked back up after filming wrapped to document the cheating scandal's aftermath.

"Summer House" stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirmed the Scamanda rumors ... with a new Instagram story they both shared.

They addressed the "growing online speculation" in a lengthy message to "provide some clarity," stressing they weren't trying to hide anything.

They wrote ... "Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it."

The military servicemembers who flew a couple Apache helicopters over to Kid Rock's crib won't be doing any more celebrity flybys ... 'cause they just got grounded.

The U.S. Army suspended the aircrew from Saturday's stunt at Kid Rock's Nashville residence ... according to a report Tuesday from NBC News, citing an unnamed U.S. official.

As we reported ... Kid Rock posted a video Saturday featuring 2 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters -- one was hovering super close to the "Bawitdaba" artist's property -- writing, "This is a level of respect that s**t for brains Governor of California will never know. God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her."

Kendra Duggar let her husband, Joseph, know that he was basically on his own when it came to legal representation ... according to a recorded jail call just hours after she was released from custody.

As you know ... Kendra was arrested March 20 as she and Joseph were hit with 4 misdemeanor counts each of false imprisonment and endangering the welfare of a child. And at the time, Joseph was already in custody for lewd and lascivious behavior involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor.

Kendra was released later that day and whisked away with her children to a secluded location. Afterwards, she accepted Joseph's call from Washington County Detention Facility in Arkansas.

"Below Deck" star Trevor Walker was arrested in Florida early Monday morning for a DUI.

According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office website, Trevor was taken into custody around 2:30 a.m. on Monday with four counts, the most serious count listed as a felony DUI.

The reality star was additionally hit with driving on a suspended license, committing a moving traffic violation, and a separate misdemeanor theft charge ... but was released early Tuesday morning and has a scheduled court date for late April 2026.

Jordyn Woods' wedding to Karl-Anthony Towns is right around the corner ... she just brought all her best pals together for her bachelorette party -- and her former BFF Kylie Jenner wasn't seen in the photos.

The model and influencer shared pics and videos from her party ... walking fans through the massive house she and her pals rented -- complete with an earring station, cutouts of KAT's face, and the obligatory pool in the backyard.

Jordyn also showed off an ice sculpture at her party -- which paled in comparison to the ice she's wearing on THAT finger these days.

Christopher North -- a founding member and keyboardist for '70s and '80s rock band Ambrosia -- died after a bout with pneumonia, TMZ has learned.

His brother, Richard North, tells TMZ ... Christopher was hospitalized for about 3 weeks before he succumbed to complications related to pneumonia.

As we reported, Christopher previously battled throat cancer and was struck by an out-of-control vehicle in Santa Monica last October, which left him hospitalized for about 2 months. His brother tells us he had been admitted to the hospital twice since then.

Larsa Pippen is beefing up security in a major way after her Miami home was targeted in a failed break-in ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... "The Real Housewives of Miami" star is adding armed security guards to the property following Sunday's attempted burglary ... even though the home already has top-tier protection in place.

We're told the house is equipped with an advanced security system, including bulletproof windows, and is extremely difficult to access, which may explain why the suspects never made it inside.

Our sources say no one was home at the time, including Larsa or her children and she was at her Miami high-rise apartment, where she keeps her valuables. She's currently staying there following the scare.

Joseph Duggar just went before a judge in Florida for the first time since being extradited to the Sunshine State in his child molestation case.

The "19 Kids and Counting" star -- one of Josh Duggar's brothers -- had his bond set at $600,000 and he was ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim, and no unsupervised contact with any minors.

As we've told you ... Duggar was arrested in Arkansas earlier this month and charged with lewd and lascivious behavior, involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor ... after a 14-year-old girl told law enforcement about several alleged incidents with Joseph she claims occurred during a family vacation in Panama City Beach, FL in 2020 when she was only 9 years old.

Taryn Manning is clapping back after her explosive fight with Holly Hartman was caught on video ... insisting there’s a whole lot more to the story.

The "Orange Is the New Black" star took to IG to address the shocking footage TMZ published Monday ... showing her unleashing on Holly in Palm Springs.

While Taryn admits violence is never the answer ... she insists Holly is no victim -- claiming she took part in trashing her car, allegedly smashing her windshield and slashing her tires.

Some people only need to be corrected with a gentle nudging, and others, ya gotta punch in the face ... at least according to a clip of Khloe Kardashian talking about ex Lamar Odom relapsing after his 2015 coma.

In the new Netflix documentary, "Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom," Khloe digs into how she put her whole life on hold to rehabilitate Lamar after he was found unconscious at the Love Ranch -- a brothel in Crystal, Nevada -- on October 13, 2015.

At the time, Khloe put their divorce proceedings on hold and rented a home for Lamar near hers in Calabasas, California. But one day, she caught Lamar smoking crack in that house and absolutely lost it.

Michael Jordan’s son, Marcus Jordan, completed the terms of his DUI sentence, and the charges are set to be dropped, TMZ has learned. 

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Marcus has finished all requirements, including writing an apology to the arresting officers, and his case will be dismissed. 

As TMZ previously reported, Marcus reached a deal with prosecutors over his arrest in February 2025. 

Marcus was taken into custody for allegedly driving under the influence in his Lamborghini SUV and getting his car stuck on train tracks. Cops noted that Marcus smelled like alcohol during questioning and had slurred speech, along with bloodshot eyes.

Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar are finally breaking their silence on their son Joseph Duggar's arrest following allegations of child sexual abuse.

In a statement sent to multiple media outlets Monday, a rep for the Duggar family says ... "Jim Bob and Michelle are heartbroken over this entire situation."

The statement continues ... "Right now, they are focused on loving their family and helping Kendra and her children during this difficult time. They are praying for the victim. They ask for privacy and appreciate the kind words and prayers offered by so many."