Influencer Couple We Sleep With Gun After Down Syndrome Abortion Death Threats!!!
Jesse and Ashley Ridgway say the backlash they've faced since announcing they terminated a pregnancy because their unborn child had Down syndrome has been so intense, they started sleeping next to a firearm.
The influencer couple joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday, with Jesse revealing he keeps a loaded gun on his bedside table and installed a security gate at their home.
The couple's defense measures come as they're being flooded with hateful messages, death threats, and harassment ... following their abortion announcement.
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Taylor-Made Wedding In Midtown Manhattan
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3:27 PM PT -- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will take their vows in front of more than 1,000 people inside Madison Square Garden ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ is zeroing in on the wedding venue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce .. and now we know they'll be tying the knot in the heart of New York City's busiest borough.
A source with direct knowledge tells us ... the wedding's going down July 3 in the "middle of Manhattan."
As for the venue ... there's a buzz Taylor and Travis will by tying the knot at Madison Square Garden, but no word yet if that's indeed the place. Reality is ... the bride and groom have lots of iconic options for their big day -- Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, the NYC Public Library ... the list goes on.
Taylor and Trav are, obviously, doing all they can to keep their choice top secret, because our source says she's been reaching out to her guests over text with more info ... though it's unclear if formal invites were ever sent out.
TMZ broke the story ... Taylor hopped on the phone and personally called her famous friends to save the date, but did not, initially, provide details on location.
As we first told you ... Karlie Kloss and Benson Boone have both scored coveted spots on the guest list, but Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh, might not be so lucky.
Da Brat on Rep. Andy Ogles' X Post I Feel Sorry for Homophobes
Da Brat's firing back at Rep. Andy Ogles' explanation for an anti-gay post on his social media account ... making it clear she's got little patience for homophobia.
We got Da Brat and her wife, Jesseca "Judy" Harris-Dupart, at LAX on Thursday and asked her about the Congressman telling TMZ DC his post about homosexuality having 'no place in America' was actually shared by a staffer, not him.
Da Brat didn't seem too convinced by the explanation, telling us comments like that are the kind nobody wants to own once the blowback begins ... and she's sorry for all the homophobes out there.
Lena The Plug TMZ Broke 'Divorce' News To Me ... Identity Theft Behind Filing
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3:30 PM PT -- Adam22 confirms that there is no bad blood between him and his wife Lena the Plug, who he calls his "C----."
Lena the Plug says reports she's divorcing Adam22 are completely bogus ... claiming a mystery man has been trying to end her marriage for months by allegedly filing court paperwork in her name.
The influencer jumped on X Thursday to address what she called the "chaos" surrounding TMZ's report on her divorce filing -- and if you watch the full video, she insists the divorce filing wasn't her doing.
According to Lena, the drama started when she checked her mailbox and found rejected divorce paperwork that had allegedly been submitted using her name, address, and a forged signature. She says the filing included a $435 check from a man whose name immediately rang a bell.
Influencer Couple End Pregnancy Over Down Syndrome Concerns
Influencer couple Jesse and Ashley Ridgway are opening up about a devastating family decision ... revealing they terminated a pregnancy after learning their unborn child had Down syndrome.
Jesse -- better known online as McJuggerNuggets -- shared the news Wednesday in a series of emotional Instagram Stories, telling followers the couple recently ended the pregnancy after doctors diagnosed the baby with Trisomy 21 ... also known as Down syndrome.
The way Jesse tells it ... the decision came after extensive conversations with medical experts, friends, and family.
He says he initially felt optimistic about raising a child with the condition, but later learned more about the potential health complications and lifelong challenges often associated with the disorder.
Camila Cabello Splits From Billionaire Heir
Camila Cabello is flying solo once again ... 'cause TMZ has confirmed the singer and her billionaire heir boyfriend, Henry Junior Chalhoub, have called it quits after more than a year together.
We're told the pair, whose last known public sighting came at Coachella in April, recently ended their relationship. It's unclear what caused the couple to go their separate ways.
Camila and Henry, a Lebanese businessman whose family owns the luxury fashion distribution giant Chalhoub Group, first sparked romance rumors after meeting at an Elie Saab fashion afterparty in Saudi Arabia in late 2024.
Stefon Diggs on Cardi B We're Great, Y'all Can Relax!!!
Stefon Diggs is breaking his silence on that viral spat with Cardi B ... and from his point of view, it wasn't much of a fight at all.
The NFL star wideout was asked about the now-viral video showing him and Cardi in a tense exchange outside a Maryland coffee shop ... and he brushed off the drama, insisting the two are doing just fine.
But when asked if he and Cardi are back together, Diggs didn't exactly give a straight answer ... saying, "That's a beautiful talented mother, and I love her to death. You have to ask her."
Taylor Swift No More Bad Blood With Karlie Kloss ... Makes Wedding Invite List
Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss have officially buried the hatchet ... because Taylor wants Karlie at her wedding.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Karlie scored an invite to Taylor's wedding to Travis Kelce in New York City on July 3, a major development considering the former BFFs haven't been spotted together in years following their widely rumored fallout.
We're told there were real issues between them, but it's all water under the bridge now ... the pals actually made up quite some time ago ... so, Taylor had no problem adding Karlie to the guest list for the celeb-packed ceremony.
Benson Boone I'm Ready For Beautiful Things At Taylor's Wedding
Taylor Swift's wedding guest list is slowly coming into focus ... 'cause we've learned Benson Boone has been invited to the big day ... and he's gonna be there!!!
Sources familiar with the guest list tell TMZ ... Benson scored a RSVP to Taylor and Travis Kelce's wedding and is expected to attend .... though it's unclear if he was given a plus one or will bring one.
The timing certainly works ... the wedding is planned for July 3, and Benson's next scheduled performance isn't until July 7 in Pittsburgh, giving him a clear window to celebrate with the bride and groom.
Taylor Swift's Wedding Rhode Island Cops In The Dark
All signs are starting to point away from a potential Taylor Swift wedding in Rhode Island ... because cops in the Ocean State tell us they're not aware of a big event going down at venues linked to Taylor and Travis Kelce.
There's a buzz about Taylor and Travis getting hitched in Rhode Island, in one of 2 places -- Ocean House resort in Westerly or Taylor's estate in the same town -- but cops in Westerly say that's news to them.
Westerly Police Department Chief Paul Gingerella tells TMZ ... neither cops nor the town have been involved with or aware of any weddings involving Taylor and Travis during the dates in question.
For context, the chief says police were involved with Olivia Culpo's wedding a couple of years ago at Ocean House -- so, it makes sense he'd be notified about Travis and Taylor's big day -- but, he tells us his force is not currently involved in any wedding plans or security.
Dorit Kemsley PK's Drinking Put Our Marriage on the Rocks!!!
Dorit Kemsley is lifting the lid on her relationship with estranged husband PK Kemsley ... and she says alcohol changed him for the worse.
In an excerpt from her debut memoir, "Unburdened," Dorit says over time booze stopped making PK more charming and instead "dulled his warmth" ... and she says he became reliant on alcohol rather than drinking for celebration's sake.
Dorit says PK became increasingly unpredictable ... and recalls feeling anxious whenever he started drinking ... "Not because I wanted to control him, but because I knew how the night might unfold."
'Off Campus' Star Mika Abdalla Jake Short Engagement Is Off
"Off Campus" star Mika Abdalla is filming Season 2 with a major relationship update -- she's now a single gal.
She and her fiancé, Jake Short, have ended their engagement, her rep confirmed. Mika, who plays Allie in Prime Video’s "Off Campus," and Jake, best known for starring in Disney's "A.N.T. Farm," first met while playing love interests on the Hulu teen comedy "Sex Appeal" in 2021. They announced their engagement in 2025.
NYPD Commissioner on Taylor Swift We're Handling Wedding Security ... Just Kidding!!!
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding venue has been a well-kept secret for months, with everyone speculating where the big event will go down -- and now the NYPD's top cop is throwing fuel on the fire!
The New York Police Department commissioner, Jessica Tisch, sat down with the city council for a budget hearing Monday in Manhattan, and at one point was asked about overtime funding for her officers.
Tisch ran down a laundry list of major events throughout July that might require police overtime, such as the city's July 4 celebration, the Sail 250 military parade, the NBA Finals, and the FIFA World Cup.
TLC's 'Unexpected' Bella & Hunter Teen Parents Call Off Engagement ... She's 16 and He's 14!!!
Well, that was fast ... Bella Vaughn and Hunter Johnson from TLC's "Unexpected" have split less than a month after announcing they were planning to get married.
16-year-old Bella shared the relationship update on TikTok ... revealing she and 14-year-old Hunter are no longer together after their whirlwind engagement sparked plenty of buzz online.
While Bella clarified there wasn't some massive scandal behind the split, she claimed Hunter lied to her and hurt her feelings ... and she said the relationship had simply run its course.
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Check Out Our Wedding Ceremony
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner were glowing on their big day ... and you can feel the love in their wedding photos.
Check out the pics from Dua and Callum's wedding ceremony ... they're absolutely beaming as they tie the knot in an intimate ceremony in England.
The British pop star and her actor beau got hitched Sunday at the Old Marylebone Town Hall in London ... and photos show them smiling and holding hands as they walk down the building's front steps with family members on either side tossing confetti in the air.
Dua Lipa levitates down aisle with callum turner ... In Intimate Wedding Ceremony
Congrats are in order for Dua Lipa ... 'cause she's now a married woman!
The British pop star wed actor Callum Turner Sunday in London, opting for a small ceremony at the Old Marylebone Town Hall in London. Photos published online show the thrilled newlyweds smiling wide as they walk down the town hall's steps with family members on either side.
They were celebrated by 8 of their loved ones, according to The Sun, who threw confetti their way before they slipped into a black vehicle.