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Graphic photos of Celeste Rivas having sexual encounters with D4vd were described in court Friday ... and it was more than enough to send her parents running for the exit.

Prosecutors detailed numerous pics of Celeste engaged in sexual acts with her alleged murderer during D4vd's preliminary hearing ... and all the talk caused Celeste's parents to become distraught.

In fact, prosecutors actually suggested Celeste's mother and father leave the courtroom ... telling them they shouldn't hear about the images ... and they exited in tears.

Terry Kennedy -- the former professional skateboarder -- was arrested for assault ... and cops say his pregnant girlfriend told them he punched her in the head ... TMZ has learned.

The 41-year-old was busted in Denver earlier this month ... and he was booked on two assault charges, plus an out-of-state charge, which cops say is for a parole violation.

Police say they responded to a call just before 10 PM on July 13 ... and, when they arrived, they spoke with Chantise Knatt-Jackson, who they say has been in a relationship with Terry for 6 months and is almost 3 months pregnant.

Officers say they observed "a smaller sized cut on the middle of her forehead" and a "larger cut to the bottom left side of her head."

Cops say Chantise told them Terry was stressed out about business deals when he allegedly socked her.

Diddy got into a fight with a fellow inmate at his federal lockup in New Jersey -- and, after all the dust settled, he wound up in solitary confinement, TMZ has learned.

Multiple sources tell us Sean "Diddy" Combs went toe to toe with the other inmate this week inside FCI Fort Dix in NJ. We're told things got heated after the inmate dissed Diddy, who then decided to take matters into his own hands.

Our sources say the two inmates got into a scuffle and started pushing each other and throwing jabs. We're told Diddy "held his own" during the brawl, which was quickly squashed by prison staff who separated both men.

Jussie Smollett enjoyed some VIP treatment back in Chicago ... getting a personal tour of the new Barack Obama presidential library, where he was accompanied by his new boyfriend, Karamo Brown.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the actor and former "Queer Eye" star were spotted Thursday at the recently opened Obama Presidential Center in the Windy City.

We're told the new couple checked out portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama and walked through the center with a member of Obama's team.

Jussie had a lot of drama in Chicago years ago, when he was accused of staging a hate crime hoax ... but it sounds like Karamo's the reason for the VIP visit.

Bunnie XO is unbothered by Jelly Roll's daughter recently ranting about their divorce ... and she's not afraid to say so.

Over the weekend, JR's daughter Bailee Ann DeFord went on TikTok live to dish about her dad's divorce ... and a TikTok user wanted Bunnie's reaction.

Someone commented on one of Bunnie's videos, writing that Bailee was saying "weird stuff" and asking the podcaster to speak on it.

Bunnie responded, saying there's "nothing to clear up," explaining ... "She didn’t say anything lol ppl just wanna run w a narrative 💞 Love my baby forever."

Dakota Mortensen and Shinia Powell aren't doing much to keep their romance under wraps anymore ... 'cause "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" stars looked every bit the couple during a date night at a baseball game.

TMZ obtained photos of the pair at The Ballpark at America First Square in South Jordan, Utah, on Thursday night ... and witnesses tell us they weren't trying to keep their relationship a secret or hide anything.

We're told Dakota and Shinia spent much of the evening cuddling on the outfield lawn, with Shinia draping her legs over Dakota as they watched Triple-A Salt Lake Bees, the Minor League affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels.

Gruesome photos showing Celeste Rivas' dismembered and decomposing remains are so tough to look at, folks started pouring out of the courtroom after they were shown in court during D4vd's preliminary hearing.

During Friday's hearing, medical examiner Dr. Grant Ho -- who examined the young girl's body -- returned to the stand to describe incredibly graphic images presented by the prosecution.

At one point, Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman showed photos of Celeste's two amputated fingers ... eliciting gasps and shrieks from inside the courtroom.

Even D4vd looked away from the graphic image.

Diddy's recent prison fight could end up undoing some of the good behavior credit he's already racked up ... so says the former warden of Rikers Island.

Howard Robertson -- a former New York City Department of Correction employee who rose to the top job at one of New York's most notorious federal pens -- joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday ... and he told Charles everything Diddy does behind bars is being scrutinized, including the brawl.

Robertson says a judge will eventually look at his prison record and decide if he deserves credit for good behavior ... and this violent fight could be a serious strike against him.

LeBron James is now a Philadelphia 76er ... but President Donald Trump believes he's "maybe" more of a racist.

The Commander in Chief made the shocking claim about the face of the NBA right from the Oval Office on Friday ... when well-known White House reporter Peter Doocy asked for his stance on the greatest G.O.A.T. debate in sports -- Michael Jordan or LeBron James??

Trump's answer had nothing to do with rings, points, or even talent for that matter ... but one thing in particular that doesn't show up on any box score -- friendship.

"Well, Michael Jordan's a guy that's a friend of mine. Play golf with him. He's a really good guy."

Then came his take on LeBron James the person.

Ex-NFL star Marcellus Wiley's estranged wife, Annemarie Wiley, claims he violated a court order by coming within a few yards of her at an event they both attended … TMZ has learned. 

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Annemarie claims Marcellus came to their son's tournament on July 8, despite being served with paperwork for a temporary restraining order. The former 'RHOBH' star claims Marcellus came within 15 to 20 feet of her.

Annemarie took photos of Marcellus at the event and submitted them as evidence. She said he also called her, which is against the court order. 

Chuck Russell -- the director behind 1994's "The Mask" and other massive films -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.

Russell -- born Charles Raymond Russell -- died unexpectedly at his San Diego-area home Wednesday, his family tells TMZ.

We've also learned the local fire department responded to his home Wednesday afternoon following a report of a medical emergency involving an unconscious male.

The cause of death remains unknown and we're told his family is currently flying to California to get some answers.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter Suri Noelle is joining the family business ... because she just booked a part in a modern Shakespeare adaptation in Scotland.

Suri -- who stopped using her "Cruise" surname back in 2024 -- and a group of other students at Carnegie Mellon University are headed across the pond to perform "Midsummer!" ... a modern-verse translation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

The play will blend "Appalachian folk and house music, queer liberation, and Pittsburgh's industrial aesthetic." Despite the obviously American elements included in the work, the play will run throughout the Edinburgh Festival Fringe next month ... with performances every day at 12:30 PM.

The sun's out, and so are the buns! Can you guess which famous Israeli model put her summer bod on display in these eye-popping pics?!?

She's struck her fiercest beauty looks for all the hot magazines ... like Maxim and Cosmopolitan, just to name a few ... and she was a host for "The X Factor Israel."

She was once in a relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio ... dating on and off for about six years ... so you know she's a total babe.

Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen's legal beef has just taken another bizarre turn ... because a police officer used a tactic many civilians are using these days when they don't know the answer to something -- consulting ChatGPT.

Here's the deal ... when Dakota and his roommate, Timothy Cru Eaton, called police on June 5, Bluffdale Police Officer Chad Cady responded ... and, according to 2KUTV, it didn't take him long to seek answers from artificial intelligence.

Cops say Dakota told them he thought Taylor hired a private investigator to tail him ... a potential violation of a protective order in place which prohibits Taylor from directly or indirectly stalking Dakota.

Officers say they spoke to a man named Christopher Gulbraa -- a private investigator -- who quickly became cagey ... refusing to tell officers who hired him or who he was tailing.

At this point, body cam footage shows Cady whip out his phone and ask ChatGPT if a private eye could violate a protective order.

Sara Gilbert's made a big bang on the real estate market this week ... because she just sold her Los Angeles home for more than $8 million.

The sitcom actress closed the deal on her 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom L.A. farmhouse Wednesday ... parting with her home for $8.45 million.

The 6,388-square-foot home sits on 0.36 acres of land near historic Hancock Park in L.A.'s Mid-City neighborhood.

YouTuber David Dobrik threw a huge birthday bash with Snoop Dogg in attendance ... and things got so crazy, someone called the cops.

Law enforcement tells TMZ ... LAPD responded to a loud party call after 10 PM Thursday in Sherman Oaks ... and officers hung around until the shindig settled down.

As you can see, Snoop even talked to the fuzz for a bit ... snapping photos with cops and shaking their hands.

In the end, we're told there were no arrests or citations issued.