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Parker Posey isn't surprised about Mike White's 6-pack at all ... telling us "The White Lotus" creator works out like crazy -- and he's got a trainer to boot.

We caught up with the longtime actress at LAX Monday ... and since she starred in Season 3 of the hit HBO show last year, we had to ask her about White's shocking physique.

Remember ... White ripped off his shirt on the "Survivor 50" premiere last week, and his toned body certainly turned heads.

Todd Meadows -- a rookie deckhand on a fishing vessel featured on "Deadliest Catch" -- died at sea last week ... and now the U.S. Coast Guard is investigating his death, TMZ has learned.

A Coast Guard rep tells us ... "On February 25, 2026, at 5:05 PM local Alaska time, Coast Guard watchstanders at the Arctic District command center in Juneau received notification from the fishing vessel Aleutian Lady, reporting that a crew member by the name of Todd Meadows fell overboard approximately 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor. He was recovered unresponsive by the crew approximately ten minutes later. First aid and attempts to resuscitate were unsuccessful, and the crew transported the deceased to Dutch Harbor."

They added ... "The Coast Guard is currently investigating this situation. As the nation’s leading marine safety organization, the Coast Guard investigates marine casualties and accidents to uncover their causes and initiate necessary corrective actions."

Dr. Phil is removing clips from Danielle Bregoli’s infamous episode from his Facebook page … this after her mother torched him over it -- though we’re told it’s not actually his doing.

ICYMI … Danielle’s mom, Barbara, took to Instagram to call out the famous TV doc after clips from the nearly decade-old episode were shared on his popular FB page -- which boasts more than 10 million followers.

However, a spokesperson for Dr. Phil tells TMZ ... “A third party controls the Facebook page and no one currently on Dr. Phil’s staff condones the posts.” 

Dr. Terry Dubrow says folks are being super mean to Jim Carrey ... he says the guy is allowed to age ... and he isn't buying conspiracy theories regarding cloning.

We got the "Botched" star Monday night at Craig's in West Hollywood ... and our photog asked him about Jim's appearance at a recent award show in Paris that has folks buzzing.

Dr. Dubrow says Jim has looked so young for so long that people are shocked when his face ages ... the guy is 64 years old for crying out loud ... and the good doc says everyone ages, even in Hollywood.

Quinton Aaron is sharing a huge health win after his terrifying spinal stroke earlier this year ... telling TMZ doctors have removed his tracheal tube, and they're already talking about moving him out of the ICU.

"The Blind Side” star says with the tube gone, it’s full steam ahead ... he’s back to talking, sipping his favorite juices and even practicing his singing again, all alongside preaching his new mantra -- "Stronger and better than ever."

Quinton also touched on the messy "spiritual wedding" drama he’s been wrapped up in ... saying now he’s been off life support for a while, he’s looking forward to being a single man and focusing on his goals without the added stress.

Bethenny Frankel is allegedly dragging her feet on being deposed in a multimillion-dollar battle over issues with her divorce ... but the reality star's lawyer adamantly denies she's dragging it out ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Bethenny’s former lawyer, Jamie Schreck, claims the 'RHONY' alum has not been providing dates for her to be deposed ... since 2022.

Jamie said Bethenny has “abandoned” the case, “failing to prosecute or do anything on it for nearly four years.” He said she has not responded to his offer to settle the case for $25K ... in addition to not providing available dates to be deposed. Bethenny and her team have since engaged with the suit and dispute she ever abandoned the case.

"American Idol" alum Caleb Flynn is seen getting emotional while asking an officer where his wife's dead body went ... after she was murdered inside their Tipp City, Ohio home.

Check out the body cam video released by police -- Flynn, who has since been charged with his wife Ashley's murder -- wonders if she's been taken to a funeral home. Clearly, this video was recorded not long after her corpse was found deceased in bed ... because the officer says she is still located exactly where she took her last breath.

Police unloaded tons of body cam footage from their initial investigation, including video of Caleb being cuffed and processed at the station ... it's all in the clip. He was arrested Thursday by the Tipp City PD and booked into the county jail for murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence.

Former One Direction member Niall Horan gave fans something to toast about for Valentine's Day last month during a trip to New York City ... and fans have been speculating this could be connected to potential new music!

Sources tell us the singer was in New York City doing promo when he cooked up a sweet surprise for couples celebrating the romantic holiday. We’re told Niall partnered with Brooklyn hotspot Dinner Party to treat unsuspecting lovebirds to complimentary bottles of wine.

We're told the vibe was intimate and low-key -- not some over-the-top stunt -- just a lighthearted way for Niall to share the moment and connect with fans IRL.

Timothée Chalamet brought the ladies in his life to a "Marty Supreme" event Monday night ... with both his GF Kylie Jenner and his mom Nicole making an appearance.

The actor attended a special screening of his Oscar-nominated film at DGA Theater in L.A. ... and did a live interview afterward onstage for LeBron James and Steve Nash's podcast "Mind The Game."

TMZ obtained video of Chalamet and Jenner hanging out backstage ... chatting with several people -- including fellow Academy Award nominee William H. Macy.

Tyler Perry wants the latest sexual assault and battery lawsuit against him dismissed ... because he says the whole thing is just a $77 million money grab.

In court papers, obtained by TMZ, Perry calls claims that he made unwanted advances toward model and actor Mario Rodriguez outlandish falsehoods "that have no basis in fact or law and no merit."

According to the docs, Mario repeatedly turned Perry into his personal piggy bank after Perry gave him "a very minor role in a single" film.

Caroline Brooks plans to get out of Dubai following the recent missile strikes from Iran ... TMZ has learned.

"The Real Housewives of Dubai" star tells TMZ ... her family intends to book flights as soon as possible and head straight to Boston to stay with her parents. She says her son is terrified to fly in what he sees as a war zone, so she's doing everything she can to calm him down before they travel.

Airports in the United Arab Emirates city -- just across the Persian Gulf from Iran -- have reopened after being shut down for roughly 48 hours amid escalating conflict. However, only select flights are operating under restricted airspace conditions, and many routes remain canceled or delayed.

We had Caroline on TMZ Live on Tuesday where she discussed the current climate in the region.

Teyana Taylor may be the headline act -- but her daughter Rue Shumpert just proved she’s ready for top billing too ... crashing our interview in the cutest way possible!

We caught up with Teyana and her 5-year-old at LAX Tuesday, and it started off all business -- chatting to T about how special it was to share her career milestones with her kiddos -- until little Rue jumped in to take over the mic herself.

It’s ridiculously adorable ... Rue, who recently hit the carpet with her mom at the Actor Awards, told us her favorite part was helping Teyana fix her dress.

Rob Rausch kept a secret on 'Traitors' for months ... and, it looks like he's keeping a few more now the show's over ... holding the details of his relationship close to his chest.

We caught up with Rob -- who attended the MAC Cosmetics Sephora Launch in New York City Monday night -- and we had to ask about his relationship, which stunned fans of the show.

ICYMI ... the 'Love Island' alum revealed on the Season 4 reunion last week he's actually been dating a woman for a few months. Many fans thought he had some serious chemistry with fellow contestant Maura Higgins ... but, while they are certainly friends, it was apparently all for the show.

Kevin O'Leary was out in these streets wearing an outfit that provoked Don Lemon to catcall him from traffic ... as seen in a hilarious new clip.

We spotted the stars leaving legendary West Hollywood restaurant Craig's Monday night ... stepping out separately. While "Shark Tank" star O'Leary's walking out of the joint, Lemon rolls down the window of his SUV and yells out, "That coat is gayer than me."

The assembled crowd on the sidewalk breaks out in laughter, and KOL takes it on the chin ... thanking Don for the compliment before the veteran newsman departs.

Post Malone spread some magic at a gathering of fans over the weekend ... signing his own figurines before heading off to look through a bevy of "Magic: The Gathering" cards.

The rapper-turned-country star stopped by Frank & Son Collectibles in City of Industry, California on Saturday ... and, he distributed his John Hancock to several fans -- signing with his right hand while holding a Bud Light in his left.

Posty also gave high-fives and chatted with the group ... before heading back to shelves in a cage, where he searched through cards for 'MTG.'

Max Holloway is gearing up for a massive lightweight showdown in the main event of UFC 326 against Charles Oliveira ... and while he isn't overlooking Do Bronxs in the BMF title fight -- he tells TMZ Sports he would love to run it back with Conor McGregor!!

Michael J. Babcock caught up with Holloway just days before the Octagon doors close behind him in Las Vegas, where he asked if a fight with McGregor, potentially at the White House, still appeals to him in 2026 -- and while Conor hasn't fought in nearly five years, that doesn't mean Max isn't interested.

"I think everybody in the UFC or anywhere, you'd be stupid as hell to not take that fight, man," Holloway said. "Anything with Conor's name attached to fight-wise, it's a huge fight."