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Some of Hollywood’s biggest names once ruled the pageant stage -- from Olivia Culpo at Miss Universe to Priyanka Chopra dominating Miss India and Miss World.

And even more familiar faces gave it a shot ... Selena Gomez, Vanessa Williams and Halle Berry all chased that crown before their big-screen glow-ups.

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Looks like Judge Mathis and Linda Reese Mathis are rock solid these days -- she's officially calling off the divorce, according to court docs obtained by TMZ.

Linda had filed for divorce a few years back ... but, on Monday, she filed a request to dismiss the case without prejudice. The clerk entered the dismissal the next day.

Linda separated from the TV judge in July 2024 and filed divorce docs the following month, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason she was calling it quits on their 39-year marriage.

DDG and Blueface turned up at a packed house party -- there was even a real-live goat at the spot -- before the night went from lit to straight-up baa-d with cops swarming the scene last night, TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... LAPD was called to a Mecca Ave address in Tarzana, Los Angeles around 10:40 PM for a massive gathering of about 200 people on site, including rapper Blueface.

We’re told things got messy ... reports of fights breaking out, along with possible gang activity.

"Summer House" stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson aren't sweating the chatter about their relationship ... in fact, TMZ has learned they're leaning all the way in.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... despite speculation West has been seeing other women, that couldn't be further from the truth. We're told he's been fully committed to Amanda and showing up as a supportive partner behind the scenes.

Our sources say the noise is largely driven by fan assumptions and social media narratives painting West as a playboy ... with even innocent interactions, like chatting with fans, getting twisted into something more.

Cardi B knows what's "Up" ... she brought out her nemesis Nick Minaj's ex Meek Mill to her Philadelphia concert Tuesday night!

Check it out -- the crowd went wild when Meek walked onto the stage at Cardi's sold-out "Little Miss Drama Tour" stop at Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena to perform "Dreams and Nightmares." It makes sense the rapper came out for Cardi's Philly show -- it's his hometown, and "Dreams and Nightmares" is considered a Philly anthem about hard work and the underdog mentality.

Cardi and Meek also have history together ... they collaborated on the 2018 track "On Me" on his album "Championships." Meanwhile, he dated Nicki for about 2 years, from early 2015 to January 2017.

Dakota Mortensen's legal team is slamming Taylor Frankie Paul after Tuesday's court hearing, claiming she attempted to "assassinate Dakota’s character as a dad."

His attorney, Joel Kittrell, shared the scathing comment with TMZ ... adding Dakota's "only concern is for the welfare of his son, Ever." But, the story is far from over, 'cause Kittrell tells us ... "We look forward to the 30th to tell the true story."

We told you all about the drama that went down Tuesday ... the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star laid her complaints out in a restraining order filing she entered in a Utah court, which included a pile of injury photos from an alleged May 2025 assault by Dakota, plus images of bruises on her forehead and knee from an alleged assault on February 23, 2026.

She also accused her second baby daddy of stalking her, assaulting her, and becoming "increasingly possessive" ahead of her now-axed debut as "The Bachelorette."

'Jersey Shore's Ronnie Ortiz-Magro had the police called on him by his ex-girlfriend, Kirsten, who told officers she was separating from him and needed help getting her things ... TMZ has learned.

According to a police report out of Miami, FL ... 34-year-old Kirsten called police on March 29 ... the officer listed the call as a “domestic dispute.”

Law enforcement responded to 40-year-old Ronnie's 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom, 3,773-square-foot home in Miami around 8:30 PM that Sunday.

Kanye West’s issues continue to grow …. a former employee of the rapper is seeking close to $1 million in court for unpaid wages and other damages ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Jonathan Monroe -- who says he worked as a full-time security guard in 2021 -- claims he wasn’t paid all the wages owed nor given overtime.

In his new docs, Monroe asks for damages totaling around $850K ... including $7,725 for unpaid overtime, $37,620 in lost wages, $500,000 in lost earnings, $100,000 for his pain and suffering ... and another $100,000 in punitive damages.

In his original lawsuit, Monroe claimed he tried to collect the money owed to him but was given the run-around. He claimed on one occasion, Ye asked him to fill up the tank of his Lamborghini and "When I asked for cash or use of his credit card to cover the expense, [Kanye] walked away from me without a response.”

As TMZ previously reported, Kanye was ordered to pay another ex-employee, Tony Saxon, $140K in an unrelated lawsuit.

Anthony Anderson is sounding off on the Artemis II flight ... and yeah ... he’s not exactly over the moon about it!

We caught him at LAX Tuesday, and he kept it real ... saying it makes zero sense to spend all that cash sending four people around the moon when there's a laundry list of problems right here on Earth that need funding.

Check the clip -- Anthony’s fired up, rattling off everything from homelessness to underfunded programs, basically asking why space is getting the spotlight while real-life issues still struggle to get met.

Spring has sprung and the Cherry Blossoms are in full-bloom, with celebrities getting in on all the photo-fun! Delilah Belle Hamlin, LISA and more famous faces are pretty in pink!

Tori Spelling says "guardian angels were definitely with us" after a terrifying car crash that left her, four of her kids and three of their friends hospitalized.

The "90210" star broke her silence Tuesday in a video posted to Instagram, saying the ordeal -- which happened days before Easter -- was "really overwhelming," but could've ended far worse.

Tori claims the other driver was "speeding" and blew through a red light before heading straight for her car. She says she saw the impact coming and made a split second move to protect the kids.

"I turned hard left as fast as I could to avoid as much impact on the children as possible," she said, adding the collision still spun them out.

Aubrey Plaza is starting a family ... because she has a little bundle of joy on the way.

The actress is pregnant with her first child ... according to a report Tuesday from PEOPLE.

Aubrey's is expecting with her partner, Chris Abbott, and the baby is due later this year ... in the fall.

David Geffen and his estranged husband, David Armstrong, are apparently looking to close the book on their nasty divorce.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the billionaire says he's reached a divorce settlement with his ex.

The terms of the settlement are not clear ... there's nothing in the documents giving any details.

We've told you all about it ... money has been a contentious point in this divorce, with Geffen saying he's paid Armstrong -- AKA Donovan Michaels -- plenty to keep him happy ... and is even footing the bill for his NYC penthouse. But the much younger model has argued the opposite and has told the courts Geffen is hiding his wealth so he can pay minimal spousal support.

Paris Jackson slammed the two executors in charge of her late father Michael Jackson’s estate ... claiming they are bullying her for asking questions about money spent, TMZ has learned.

Paris' claims come after the executors said Paris was “more interested in playing to the media than” working out any issues. According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Paris and her legal team say the executors, John Branca and John McClain, are filing court documents that “mock and belittle” Michael’s only daughter. For their part, Branca and McClain claim Paris and her legal team are spreading incorrect information about the case to the press.

The executors claim that while Paris may claim she doesn't want the case in the press, her media team tried to spin the court's "rather routine actions" at a recent hearing "as some sort of blockbuster ruling by the court in favor of Paris."

As TMZ previously reported, Paris and the executors have been going back and forth about payments made to third-party law firms who worked for the estate ... with Paris questioning the process for handing out huge bonuses and fees.

Branca and McClain have been arguing that their work turned the estate from insolvent to worth billions. They also argue Paris has benefited greatly from their hard work.

Sophia Hutchins' inner circle isn't shocked by Caitlyn Jenner claiming her late friend and former manager owed her nearly half a million dollars ... 'cause we're told Sophia had beef with her own family over finances.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Sophia had issues with her relatives over her spending habits long before she became indebted to Caitlyn.

We’re told Sophia was raised by her paternal grandmother, Regina, who was very generous ... footing the bill for Sophia’s private schooling and sending her money for college expenses when she attended Pepperdine University in Malibu.

Our sources say Grandma Regina also paid for Sophia’s flights for travel and debate trips ... and took care of Sophia's "hefty" credit card bills.