Drugs & Alcohol

Britney Spears' inner circle is rallying behind her after her late-night traffic stop ... and TMZ has learned they're hoping a judge chooses treatment over jail time.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... people close to Britney want the judge to order her into a program rather than sentence her to any time behind bars after her Wednesday night DUI arrest. We're told those close to her believe this could be a pivotal moment ... one where the focus shifts to getting her help and support -- instead of punishment.

We broke the story ... Britney was pulled over by California Highway Patrol officers around 9:30 PM Wednesday in Westlake Village, CA, not far from her home. We're told she was alone in the car when officers initiated the stop.

3:10 PM PT -- Law enforcement sources are now clarifying ... cops suspect Britney was under the influence of substances, in addition to alcohol, but say there were no drugs found in her car.

The CHP press release says "chemical test results are pending" ... were told that only means they're testing her blood for drugs and alcohol.

Britney Spears may be in trouble for more than just allegations of drinking and driving ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the investigation tell TMZ ... in addition to suspicion of DUI, there was also an unknown substance found in her car, which will be part of the arrest.

We're told the substance is now being tested.

Tucker Carlson's dealing with a stressful situation, and he's got no nicotine pouches to calm him ... because hijackers stole a whole shipment of his product ... TMZ has learned.

We're told the former Fox News host's brand ALP Pouches was set to sell a limited-edition nicotine pouch line called "ALP Drifters" ... but a shipment containing 378,000 tins was stolen last week -- less than 24 hours after the company publicly announced the product.

The shipment of ALP Drifters -- which is said to be worth millions -- was picked up in Southern California logistics facility by someone who "presented what appeared to be legitimate operating credentials," the company told TMZ in a statement. Cameras caught the truck driving out of the facility.

Cardi B is demanding blogger Tasha K show up for an examination of her finances in person, and to turn over her bank records ... just months after the two ended their battle over millions of dollars owed, TMZ has learned.

According to docs from Tasha's bankruptcy case in Florida, obtained by TMZ, the "WAP" rapper is demanding Tasha's company produce records relating to her income from YouTube and other social media accounts. Cardi also wants copies of Tasha's tax returns.

Where you going, Shia LaBeouf?!? The movie star was caught on video Thursday running down the street in New Orleans after his contentious court appearance.

Watch the clip ... Shia's wearing boots made for running and a light jacket as he sprints away from the cameraperson, who followed Shia as he left the courthouse.

Shia never turns around in the video and eventually evades the cameraperson by crossing the street without waiting for the crosswalk to signal to change.

Andy Cohen is reacting to Robert Cosby Jr.'s sudden death ... and he says his thoughts are with 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Mary Cosby.

The Bravo host spoke at length about Robert's death on his radio show ... revealing he's already had a long conversation with Mary.

Andy mentioned Robert's struggles with addiction and his legal issues ... and he said Robert's death at just 23 years old is every parent's worst nightmare.

Lisa Rinna thinks she was drugged with something at "The Traitors" Season 4 premiere party ... and now she says it was fentanyl.

In a guest appearance on "Good Day New York" this morning ... Lisa told Jerry O'Connell and Rosanna Scotto she had fentanyl and high levels of amphetamines in her system.

Lisa thanked her husband, Harry Hamlin, for being there and getting her out of the party quickly.

More news following the tragic death of late Food Network star Anne Burrell ... authorities say medics did not attempt to revive her with Narcan, because she was already dead when they found her.

According to a police report, reviewed by TMZ ... Anne's husband, Stuart Claxton, found her body lying face-up on the shower floor of a bathroom in their Brooklyn home at 7:40 AM on June 17 last year. When emergency responders arrived, they pronounced Anne dead at 8 AM, the report said.

Police say they found "numerous over-the-counter medications mixed in a bowl" in the vicinity of Anne's body.

A judge absolutely tore into Shia LaBeouf in court today for his alleged copious use of the homophobic F-word during the actor's recent brouhaha in New Orleans ... and ordered him to participate in weekly drug tests.

In court Thursday, a judge determined Shia was not taking his addiction seriously and, by using a homophobic slur, he'd threatened the safety of a marginalized community that has gone through "so much terror already."

As you know ... Shia has been charged with 2 counts of simple battery after he allegedly punched a bar worker, sparking a street melee that ended with Shia in handcuffs last week.

Lisa Rinna was allegedly drugged at "The Traitors" Season 4 premiere party ... and we have photos taken throughout the night prior to her being rushed out of the function.

In the group photo, you can see host Alan Cumming with his hand around Lisa's waist as Colton Underwood drapes his arm over her shoulder. She has a bit of a vacant look on her face and it's unclear if she's carrying her weight herself or if her costars are helping to prop her up.

We're told Colton helped Lisa through a group pic after noticing something wrong with her. It's unclear if this is the exact photo or one of many from the night of January 8.

The UFC's event in Mexico City this Saturday is full steam ahead, despite unrest between the cartels and the government ... TMZ Sports has learned.

The promotion tells us the card "is proceeding as planned at this time" ... after questions about whether the anticipated event would be postponed, or even moved to another location.

Of course, chaos consumed the city of Puerto Vallarta beginning Sunday, following the killing of Mexico’s most-wanted cartel boss, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.

In the wake of the operation, a bunch of videos hit social media showing craziness on the ground ... with CJNG members setting fires to stores and buses while exchanging gunfire with Mexican security forces.

Lisa Rinna thinks she was drugged with something at "The Traitors" Season 4 premiere party on January 8, TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell us ... Lisa's 'Traitors' co-star Colton Underwood noticed Lisa was completely inebriated. Because Colton says he knew Lisa didn't have that much to drink -- he was with her the whole night -- so he became concerned, according to our sources.

We're told Colton notified Lisa's team, who got her out of there after a group pic.

American tourists are hoping they can make it back home alive from Mexico after the country fell into complete chaos following the killing of an infamous drug trafficker by government forces, assisted by the United States.

On Sunday, several tourists took to social media to tell their personal horror stories about being stuck in Mexico following the assassination of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho, the leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel or CJNG.

Mexican authorities, assisted by their U.S. counterparts, killed El Mencho in a military operation, also on Sunday, sparking total mayhem in the streets of Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, Guadalajara and other places.

The notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel reportedly began a ruthless attack on Puerto Vallarta, Mexico over the weekend following the killing of the crime organization's leader.

Drug kingpin Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes was reportedly slain by army forces Sunday which unleashed a retaliatory strike, obliterating part of the popular resort town of Puerto Vallarta with assaults also being launched at Guadalajara International Airport and the state of Veracruz, according to local outlets.

Devastating images shared online showed buses, churches, and entire blocks engulfed in flames. The US State Department even advised American tourists to shelter in place, according to The Post.

Shia LaBeouf's recent arrest has many worried ... including his estranged wife, who we're told wants the star to get help.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Mia Goth wants LaBeouf to go to rehab and manage his drinking -- especially in light of his recent arrest in New Orleans, publicizing his issues.

Our sources say this is just the public seeing behaviors that have been going on for years.

Michael Jackson did not even dabble in drugs before he was horribly injured shooting that Pepsi commercial in 1984, but the damage to his scalp eventually led to a quest for a night of sleep ... that cost him his life.

TMZ's new documentary -- "TMZ Presents Michael Jackson: 30 Fatal Seconds" -- showcases the pyrotechnics that burned his scalp in never-before-seen video. The pain from those burns required painkillers -- opioids. Michael quickly became addicted, and we show how his addiction led to Michael relying on Propofol ... the drug that killed him.

We also show how those burns led to an obsession with plastic surgery ... and how Jackson became infuriated when a famous plastic surgeon dared to deny him.