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A Detroit woman was ripped apart by a judge after she was driving her car during a virtual court appearance ... and swore up and down to the judge she was doing no such thing.

Check out the viral video -- Kimberly Carroll showed up late to her virtual court date Monday in Michigan after the judge had already entered a default judgment, doing so after she didn't show up. Red flags were waving as soon as her screen popped up for the judge, who immediately accused her of driving while on Zoom.

Carroll -- who was accused by consumer debt company LVNV Funding LLC of owing $1,788 -- used all the excuses in the book ... saying she had a family emergency, and insisted whe was actually the passenger in the vehicle. Watch the video to catch all her excuses.

Celina Powell has multiple active bench warrants in Florida for traffic violations ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the model and internet personality is tied to at least two separate cases, including driving without a valid license and a window tint violation.

The docs show Powell failed to appear for a scheduled court date on December 10, 2025. In one of the cases, the missed appearance led to a bench warrant being issued, with docs listing a $1,000 bond. There's more ...

After Pope Leo XIV hosted an exorcist summit at the Vatican this month, we held our own conference with renowned exorcist Father Dan Reehil ... and he tells us the Devil is real -- and definitely busy!

Reehil stopped by "TMZ Live," telling us there was a big spike in demonic activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused significant concern about the global rise in Satanism.

He said, "During COVID, the cases tripled, and I think that was primarily because the churches were shut down, people were locked up at home with idle time on their hands to do nothing but get into mischief and the cases skyrocketed."

Bhad Bhabie and Sophie Rain look like they're stocking up on all the essentials for their upcoming OnlyFans collab ... buying bottles of body oil and a box of contraceptives.

TMZ obtained videos of the OF models purchasing two bottles of Johnson's baby oil and one box of Trojan Magnum condoms ... and they look downright giddy in the self-checkout line.

Bhad Bhabie and Sophie are two of the biggest names on OF ... and they've been promoting an upcoming collab, which they're set to film on Friday ... so it looks like they're coming prepared.

Zhang Xuefeng -- the popular social media influencer from China known for his college exam content -- has died ... his company announced on social media.

Suzhou Fengxue Weilai Education Technology Co. posted the news Wednesday ... writing Xuefeng died after going into sudden cardiac arrest.

The company said ... "The passing of Mr. Zhang Xuefeng represents an immense loss to the educational community. We pledge to carry forward his legacy and continue our commitment to helping even more students realize their dreams.”

If you ever wanted to step inside Hannah Montana's legendary dream closet ... here's your chance! Airbnb is partnering with Disney to recreate the show's iconic Malibu beach house and make it a bookable stay.

Check out the video tour ... the vacation rental platform really paid attention to every detail to bring the home to life exactly how you remember it.

They even included the rotating closet, where guests can transform into a pop star, surrounded by all the unforgettable style moments from the sitcom.

Not to mention, it's on the beach in Malibu ... so you know the views are to die for! The plush space also includes a breezy balcony and a hot tub.

Beyoncé's nephew, Julez Smith, looks like he's pretty comfortable around reality TV star Tommie Lee ... because she straddled him in a club ... and we've got it all on video.

Check out this footage of Julez and Tommie at a hookah lounge ... he's sitting in the booth and she's face-to-face with him, legs spread and hugging him around the shoulders.

Julez looks pretty into Tommie here ... he's holding her around the waist and grabbing a handful of booty as she appears to whisper in his ear.

Livvy Dunne, Brooks Nader and Bethenny Frankel are bringing the heat down in Mexico for the upcoming Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition ... and this sneak peek is dripping with sex appeal.

This year's SI models jetted down to Loreto, Baja California for a sexy photo shoot on a remote stretch of sand ... slipping into some seriously skimpy swimsuits with a backdrop of crystal-clear waters and desert landscapes.

Bethenny is making her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue debut -- though she did walk the SI Swimsuit Runway Show in Miami last year -- after starring in the 'Real Housewives' franchise, and she's clearly still got it at 55.

And they aren't the only lovely ladies in the issue ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says every time he tries to leave his working-out-in-jeans routine in the past, they keep pulling him back in ... because he feels he's in too deep to change it up now.

The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services opened up about his unconventional workout garb during a conversation on "The Bossticks," hosted by Lauryn and Michael Bosstick ... explaining he started working out in jeans out of convenience due to his busy schedule.

Then, on the campaign trail in the run-up to the 2024 election -- before he dropped out and threw his support behind then-candidate Donald Trump -- Kennedy says people snapped pics of his attire ... and it blew up online.

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky died days before the world found out ... so says his friend Andy Bachm, CEO of Creators Inc.

Andy, whose company works closely with OF creators, told The New York Post Leo passed "a few days" before the news became public ... and there was "no interruption to the business" as a result.

As we told you ... Leonid passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer, with the news coming out Monday. Andy says the businessman, who was born in Ukraine, had time to prepare for his death ... though Andy did not reveal what preparations were made.

Steph Curry's wife, Ayesha, is nearing the big 4-0 ... but you wouldn't know it by her pics ... she looks as sexy as ever, and we're here to show you her hottest shots to celebrate her 37th birthday!

Before checking out all her hot pics, see if you can finish this quick game of word search!

She's known to have a "Culpo" of famous sisters, but can you guess which one is showin' off the bump?!? The popular influencer recently shared a poolside pic in a stringy green bikini ... talk about being ready for the warm weather☀️!

Hit up the gallery to see who's behind the bump, and then play a quick round of finding the pairs!

Leo Radvinsky -- the billionaire owner of the adult content website OnlyFans -- has died, TMZ has learned.

A company spokesperson told us, “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Leo Radvinsky. Leo passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer."

They continued, “His family have requested privacy at this difficult time.”

Kick streamer N3on ended up on his knees with his hands behind his head Sunday ... all thanks to a swatting call that went down while he was streaming in Los Angeles.

You can see in the video ... he was walking down Melrose Ave. with his friend Benjy Chavez when deputies instructed them to stop moving and drop to the cement.

N3on immediately followed instructions ... while Benjy seemed spooked. But, N3on quickly confirmed he knew he was being swatted -- as did the person behind the camera.

Sofia Coppola's daughter Romy Mars is giving all the behind-the-scenes details on what it was like growing up as the famous director's daughter ... and some of it is shocking.

Responding to a TikTok user who joked Romy was "written by" Sofia, Romy clarified that she was, in large part, raised by babysitters ... or as she calls them, "many different women in their 20s" ... and one of them allegedly gave her marijuana when she was just 11 years old!

According to Romy, 19, one of her babysitters offered her the illicit substance before bed.

Romy said, "We smoked together on the fire escape and talked about her boyfriend's mommy issues until I fell asleep."

One thing you can always count on? A girl and her flowers -- and we’re all celebrating National Flower Day with these hotties getting showered in blooms.

We’ve got Nicole Scherzinger, Parker McKenna Posey, and Chanel West Coast looking bloomin' gorgeous, clutching their bouquets and striking poses that really put the petals to the metal.

We're also rootin' for Hailey Bieber, 'Bachelorette' alum Hannah Brown, and Jessica Chastain -- who are all over on their IGs with flowers in hand.