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Dwight and Amber Howard were planning a massive second wedding celebration in India in the weeks and months leading up to their split ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the couple had been actively discussing and planning a large ceremony overseas, though it's unclear exactly where in India they intended to host the bash.

We're told no official date had been locked in, but the ceremony was very much in the works prior to the divorce.

Dwight and Amber tied the knot in Las Vegas last year. However, our sources say they wanted a more elaborate, traditional celebration abroad with friends and family ... something far grander than their Vegas vows.

If you're famous, Gene Simmons has a strong message for you ... do your art and shut up about politics!

The legendary KISS cofounder put his own spin on Laura Ingraham's infamous "shut up and dribble" line when we chatted with him Monday in Bev Hills.

And, he even called out a few celebs by name! You'll have to watch the video to find out who.

Adrian Peterson can put one of his 2025 DWI arrests behind him ... the former All-Pro running back reached a deal with Minnesota prosecutors, pleading guilty to one count of driving while impaired -- TMZ Sports has learned.

According to court documents, Peterson was sentenced to 90 days at the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility, but he won't have to spend it behind bars -- 'cause the sentence was stayed for the next year with conditions.

Peterson must perform 32 hours of community service within 180 days ... and, as part of his probation agreement, he'll have to attend a victim impact panel. He was also required to complete an alcohol screening, which documents indicate he already completed.

Per his arrangement with the State, the remaining charges were dropped.

Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright reached an agreement on child custody and support for their 4-year-old son Cruz -- which includes alcohol and drug restrictions!

The "Vanderpump Rules" alums laid out their plan in court docs obtained by TMZ ... which state neither party will be required to pay child support, and are simply responsible for costs and expenses associated with Cruz when he's in their custody.

With that being said ... looks like Brittany will be seeing her tot a bit more, as Jax has custody of him every other weekend and on Wednesday nights.

The pair agreed on joint legal custody and responsibility in making decisions for Cruz's health, education, and general welfare ... though Brittany will have the final say in health decisions if she and Jax can't come to an agreement.

Dermot Mulroney and Prima Apollinaare have hammered out their divorce ... and now the court's declared them officially single!

An L.A. County Superior Court judge signed off Monday on the agreement to end their 14-year marriage ... meaning their status as single persons is fully in effect.

We told you in January the actor and Prima reached a divorce agreement, which included what they plan to do with their shared property, child custody, and support for their 2 minor kids, and any spousal support issues. Those deets haven't been made public.

Dermot and Prima's separation appears to have gone smoothly since he filed for divorce last June.

Democratic Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett’s failed Senate campaign expenses included $200K on text messages to potential voters and tens of thousands of dollars on consultants -- while her opponent James Talarico outspent her like crazy on advertising ... TMZ has learned. 

Per campaign records, the Congresswoman listed $8,577,757.47 in receipts ... with $3,682,885.41 in individual contributions ... from December 2025 to February 2026.

During the same time period, Jasmine’s campaign spent $5,092,872.38 on expenses ... and $17,297.87 on contribution refunds. 

The woman accused of firing shots into Rihanna's Los Angeles home was previously involuntarily committed under Florida's Baker Act and later lost custody of her 10-year-old child ... TMZ has learned.

Hal Roen, attorney for Ivanna Lisette Ortiz's ex-husband, Jed Nikko Valdez Sangalang, tells TMZ ... Ortiz was previously "Baker Acted" in Florida prior to 2023 ... meaning she was placed in a psychiatric facility against her will under state law, which permits up to 72 hour involuntary or voluntary psychiatric holds.

Roen describes her as "articulate" and "very believable," adding, "If you sit down with her, she's very convincing. But she does bizarre things," referencing the alleged Rihanna house incident Sunday.

Anwar Hadid -- the brother of Gigi and Bella Hadid -- claims a woman he blocked online escalated from persistent social media messages to allegedly standing inside his bedroom while he slept ... TMZ has learned.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, the model filed for a temporary restraining order, claiming the woman has engaged in a "knowing and willful course of conduct" directed at him since at least December 31, 2023.

According to the filing, things began with unwanted online contact. Anwar claims that after he blocked her, the woman created new Instagram accounts throughout 2024 and 2025 to continue messaging him.

Eric Rosenbrook is pushing back hard on the official findings in his baby daughter's death ... and TMZ has learned he and Leida Margaretha have hired their own private medical examiner to challenge the autopsy.

The "90 Day Fiancé" star tells TMZ ... he doesn't agree with the ruling that labeled Alisa's death "non-accidental," and says their independently retained, private ME believes the original autopsy was poorly performed.

Eric tells us their own expert found certain key steps were not completed and says the report failed to properly determine or clearly state the age of a fracture referenced in the investigation. According to Eric, their private ME believes one injury may have occurred during childbirth -- possibly during Alisa's C-section roughly five weeks before her death.

Jack Hughes says the U.S. men’s hockey team felt the pressure in the best way possible after watching the women bring home gold -- because once that happened, they knew they had to finish the job.

TMZ Sports caught up with Hughes during a fan event at Raising Cane's … where the Olympic champ helped serve fans alongside Team USA women’s star, Caroline Harvey.

Hughes says he and his brother, fellow NHL defenseman Quinn Hughes, were actually in the building for the women’s gold medal game -- and the nerves were real.

Kim Kardashian is not the celebrity who got turned away trying to buy a rare Hermès bag for her daughter, despite a viral claim suggesting otherwise … TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … the story circulating online that Kim once attempted to purchase a coveted Mini Kelly bag for her daughter North West and was rejected simply never happened.

We’re told Kim has maintained a very friendly relationship with the luxury brand for years but not through the channels described in the report. According to our sources, Kim has only used the same contact for over ten years in Paris and not the press office.

Dwight Howard may have filed for divorce Monday ... but TMZ has learned his estranged wife, Amber Howard, headed to court the same day to do the exact same thing.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Amber was also filing with her attorney ... but Dwight beat her to the punch, and his paperwork was processed first.

Despite the dueling divorce moves, we're told the estranged couple is still living together under the same roof at their marital home in Georgia for now.

Jenelle Evans' son, Jace, recently checked into a mental health hospital following a 911 call about a disturbed teen at his grandmother's home ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Jace is now receiving treatment at a mental health facility after a troubling incident late last month. We're told there was a call to service at Barbara Evans' home in North Carolina on February 22 for what authorities described as a "troubled teen disturbance." According to a police report, seven cops responded to the house.

Law enforcement arrived at the residence, where Jace has been living with his grandmother. Details about what sparked the call remain unclear, but sources say the situation was serious enough to prompt further action in the days that followed.

Dwight Howard and his wife, Amber Howard, have had a chaotic couple of weeks -- and it goes well beyond what’s played out publicly online -- because cops have been called to their Georgia home three separate times in the past two weeks.

A rep for the Gwinnett Police Department tells TMZ ... officers were dispatched to the former NBA star's mansion in Suwanee, GA three times over the past 14 days ... including for a suicide threat call, a domestic incident and a theft report.

The exact circumstances surrounding the three calls remain unclear.

Kathie Lee Gifford, who formerly co-hosted the fourth hour of "TODAY" for 11 years, suggested she'd get back in the saddle in a heartbeat if the show needed her amid Savannah Guthrie being off the air.

We caught up with the TV legend in NYC on Monday amid Savannah's absence due to the tragic kidnapping of her mom.

Even in the middle of the nightmare, Savannah managed a few smiles ... doing her best to carry on after briefly returning to the "TODAY" studio last Thursday for an emotional visit.

Jenna Dewan is a huge fan of opera and ballet, but she's coming to Timothée Chalamet's defense after his seemingly disparaging comments about the creative genres.

ICYMI ... Chalamet has been catching a ton of heat online for a viral clip where he described ballet and opera as something "no one cares about" anymore.

While Jenna adores both artforms, she suggested to us that people don't have to go after Chalamet quite so hard.