Goth Baddie Pinkchyu Am I Dating Drake?!

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Drake Dating Rumors?

Drake's goth girl, Pinkchyu, gave an interesting answer about her relationship with the rapper when asked where they stand today.

On Tuesday, Pinkchyu spoke to TMZ during a visit to Los Angeles. The influencer, who went viral for appearing on Drake's "20-v-1" speed dating stream, was mum when asked if she was "official" with the Canadian rapper.

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As TMZ previously reported, Drake and Pinkchyu have hung out after the livestream ... and she even appeared in his new music video.

Dr. Drew on Presley Gerber He Should've Been in a Psych Hospital ... Not Luxe Rehab!!!

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Dr. Drew thinks Presley Gerber shouldn't have even been in a rehab facility to begin with ... he thinks the model should've been sent to a psychiatric hospital.

We had Dr. Drew on "The TMZ Podcast," and he told us Cindy Crawford's son might have done better in a hospital environment ... because he believes Presley was in over his head managing all of the meds the model reported he was on.

Presley was reportedly taking what Dr. Drew calls a "deadly combination" ... mixing Suboxone, a drug used to treat opioid addiction, with benzos -- a combo Presley himself apparently admitted to taking in a since-deleted 2025 Instagram video.

Hayden Panettiere Cause of Death Revealed

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Hayden Panettiere's cause of death has been revealed ... the actress died from fentanyl and several other drugs.

The Greenville County Coroner, in a report obtained by TMZ, ruled Hayden's manner of death as an accident. She was also found to have the following in her system -- Alprazolam (generic Xanax), a muscle relaxant called Methocarbamol, and Quetiapine ... a drug used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and major depression.

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As we reported ... Hayden died August 16 inside a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment after traveling from L.A. with her boyfriend, Brian Hickerson.

Courtney Stodden I'm Flipping Petco the Bird!!!

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Courtney Stodden says Petco's bird sales can't be allowed to fly ... and she and PETA are sticking together like birds of a feather to make the company stop.

We caught up with the social media star on Tuesday ... and she was feeling like a free fowl in a barely-there outfit -- featuring just a painted thong and pasties.

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It seems an artist sketched bird feathers and the bright colors of a parrot onto Courtney's body ... as well as spots of red meant to be bloodstains ... and she says it's all to make sure people are aware that Petco doesn't treat its birds well before selling them off.

Presley Gerber Doctor Was Giving Him Ketamine ... Despite Being A Persistent Issue For Him

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Presley Gerber's doctor was prescribing him ketamine despite his known issues with the substance ... TMZ has learned.

People who were in regular contact with Presley and who have direct knowledge tell TMZ ... a doctor was giving him ketamine despite knowing about his drug addiction issues. Ketamine can be used to treat drug addiction, though that's not its FDA-approved intention.

Ketamine was a regular problem for Presley, we're told ... and close friends are angry the doctor prescribed the substance to him -- and they think the doc should be prosecuted.

Dolly Parton's Nephew Termination Letter Revealed as Family War Rages

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Dolly Parton's nephew wasn't just fired as security for the singer's properties ... he was ordered to stay away and told to have his personnel “peaceably vacate the Properties at once” ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained the letter Bryan Seaver received terminating him and his security companies following "changes in ownership of the Dolly Parton properties."

The letter gets right to the point ... telling Seaver that he and his companies were "formally dismissed and terminated and he's not to be on any of Dolly's properties, effective immediately.

Presley Gerber Death Had 24/7 Sober Coach Before Suspected Overdose

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Presley Gerber often traveled with a 24/7 sober coach who helped care for him in the months leading up to his death ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Presley's sober coach was very present in his life over the last several months. We're told the coach frequently traveled with the model and provided around-the-clock support.

It's unclear whether the coach was with Presley when he died Sunday at a luxury rehab facility in Santa Monica, CA.

Theo Von War In Gaza Is 'Biggest Atrocity' of Our Lives

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Theo Von is speaking out about the war in Gaza ... noting that Macklemore got sacked from Ed Sheeran's tour for doing the same thing.

Theo opened up about his stance on what's happening to Palestinians in a new clip on social media, saying ... "It feels like this is probably the biggest atrocity that we've witnessed in our lifetime on our phones."

The podcaster went on to talk about how we get desensitized to the atrocities and scroll past them as our algorithms feed us clips of the devastation between promos for fast food and cute puppy videos.

Mama June's Late Daughter Anna Widower Says Bullets Ripped Through Home ... With Newborn Baby Inside

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Mama June's late daughter Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell's widower says his home was shot up in the middle of the night ... claiming his newborn baby was sleeping inside when a bullet tore straight through the child's crib.

Eldridge Toney tells TMZ ... he filed a police report after the terrifying incident, which he says unfolded around 2:45 AM Tuesday when someone was going through the family's vehicles, which were parked outside.

According to Eldridge, the person was spooked by the car alarms and fired at the house while the children were inside.

Dolly Parton's Manager Files For Restraining Order Against Her Nephew Alleges 'Killer' Threats, Intimidation

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Dolly Parton's family war is getting ugly ... with her longtime manager filing a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order against the late singer's nephew, Bryan Seaver, TMZ has learned. 

TMZ obtained court docs filed by Dolly's manager, Danny Nozell. The manager claims Bryan began "invoking his self-proclaimed military-contractor experience, access to weapons, and capacity for violence" to extort Dolly's manager into giving in to his demands for money. 

The manager said he was forced to terminate Bryan due to his threatening conduct ... and said he started a campaign of threats, intimidation, and coercion a few weeks before her passing. 

George Clooney & Wife Amal Rush to Cindy & Rande's Side ... After Son Presley's Death

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George Clooney and wife Amal Clooney are standing by close friends Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber following the death of their son Presley ... paying a quiet visit to the grieving family.

The couple was photographed arriving at daughter Kaia Gerber's Los Angeles home in a black SUV, with George waiting beside the vehicle as Amal stepped out.

George and Rande have been close for decades, and their friendship famously spilled into business when they co-founded Casamigos tequila before selling the company.

Presley Gerber He Was 'Incredibly Resilient' ... Ex-GF Lexi's Heartfelt Post

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Presley Gerber's former girlfriend Lexi Wood is remembering the late model for being "incredibly resilient" and fighting "so hard for his life."

The "Summer House" alum shared a post Tuesday honoring Presley, looking back at the time she spent with the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber.

Lexi says ... "It's hard to put into words what it means to lose someone who was such a meaningful part of my life for so many years."

She says Presley "fought so hard for his life and he was brave enough to be open about that fight. More than anything, he wanted to use his story to help other people, and he did."

Tyra Banks vs. Netflix Videos Show What 'ANTM' Doc Left Out!!!

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Tyra Banks believes she finally has the receipts to clear her name after getting dragged in Netflix's "America's Next Top Model" docuseries ... pointing to a couple of comparison videos she says show her words were twisted.

In Tyra's latest filing, obtained by TMZ, Tyra uses the videos to fight Netflix's attempt to dismiss her defamation lawsuit.

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The first video centers on former contestant Shandi Sullivan. After Shandi describes an alleged sexual assault in the documentary, Tyra is asked, "You remember the story with Shandi?"

Episode 1 leaves viewers with Tyra saying "Um" before cutting to black -- making it appear as if she was unable to say whether she remembered the alleged assault on a contestant on the show.

'RHOBH' Dorit Kemsley Allegedly Denied PK Father's Day Time ... Calls Her Out For 8-Week Euro Trip

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Dorit Kemsley’s estranged husband, PK Kemsley, is firing back at "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star’s “disheartening and bizarre” claims in court ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained court docs filed by PK in response to Dorit’s request for over $40K in combined monthly child and spousal support payments.

PK said Dorit earns more than him but proposed paying her $581 per month in child support, but didn’t believe either party should pay spousal support.

PK's lawyers claim Dorit "controls when, and whether, the children see their father" and say she has even told him "to schedule time directly with the children, who are 10 and 12 years old." 

Presley Gerber Autopsy Complete After Tragic Death ... Body Released to Family

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Presley Gerber's body has been released after authorities finished their autopsy ... TMZ has learned.

Online records indicate the body has been let go ... though it doesn't say who is currently in custody of it. His cause of death is still "deferred" for now.

As you know ... Presley died on Sunday at a Los Angeles-area rehab facility. Our sources say his death appeared to be an overdose.

NBA Star Zion Williamson Rape Accuser And I Were 'Friends With Benefits' ... I Never Assaulted Her!!!

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Zion Williamson says his relationship with the woman accusing him of rape was nothing more than a consensual "friends with benefits" arrangement ... and he's denying he ever assaulted her ... TMZ has learned.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the New Orleans Pelicans star issued a general denial of every allegation in the Jane Doe's complaint and claims she was NOT harmed by him in any way.

Zion says the two never lived together and their interactions were "pleasant and consensual" ... insisting there was never any assault or sexual battery.