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Retired porn star Asia Carrera has a lot to celebrate ... because she just passed the bar exam in Texas and is one step closer to officially being a lawyer!

Asia -- born Jessica Steinhauser -- recently announced on Facebook she passed the bar after taking the highly demanding test back in February ... and it seems she's ready to start practicing law.

TMZ looked into it ... and sure enough, Asia is listed -- under her birth name -- among those who were admitted to The State Bar of Texas.

David Foster and Yolanda Hadid's former Malibu estate -- reduced to a scorched lot in last year's Palisades Fire -- has officially sold for big money ... TMZ has learned.

The 3.25-acre ocean view property closed Wednesday for $6.5 million, marking the highest Malibu land sale since the 2025 Palisades wildfire.

Daniel Milstein, who held the listing with Aaron Kirman of Christie's International Real Estate, tells TMZ ... they’re proud to have represented the transaction and set a new record for the highest-priced land sale in Malibu since the fires -- despite a challenging market -- adding the deal shows the resilience of Malibu and Los Angeles as buyers continue to see the potential in prime real estate.

Aaron Carter's mom is working to cement his legacy in Hollywood and she's calling on fans to help make it happen ... TMZ has learned.

Jane Carter tells TMZ ... she's raising $85K through GoFundMe so she can apply for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Aaron's honor. The process requires a formal application, a sponsorship fee and approval from the Walk of Fame selection committee ... and Jane says she plans to submit everything before the May 15 deadline.

She says her late son "would've loved" the idea, noting the two used to stroll along the Walk of Fame whenever they visited Los Angeles.

Dr. Miami is getting ripped online by a former employee who says she wasn't paid fairly when she worked for him ... and he tells us he's sorry she feels that way.

Santina Rizzi has a couple viral TikTok posts where she complains about being undervalued by Dr. Miami ... saying she was denied a raise after boosting his social media engagement and follower count.

It's not just finances ... Santina also claims Dr. Miami told her she needed liposuction on her arms, provided the surgery, then sent her on a work trip where she complained about pain. Santina says she had to get her arms drained on the trip by another doctor.

Mckenna Grace might be a new, meddling kid in the "Scooby-Doo" legacy ... but, she's still got a love for the classic Daphnes -- including Sarah Michelle Gellar!

We caught up with the star at the airport early Wednesday morning ... and, jinkies, did she have a lot to say about her new role in the new series!

Check it out, gang ... we asked Mckenna if she's drawing inspiration from past "Scooby-Doo" movies -- animated or otherwise -- for her upcoming role in the live-action series as Daphne, and she says she's watched a large swath of the animated material out there.

Future is fighting his ex, Layla, in court after she brought a paternity suit seeking child support against the rapper, claiming he's the father of her 9-year-old son.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Layla filed the action against Future in a Florida court seeking to establish paternity and an order requiring him to pay child support.

Layla said she was in a romantic relationship with Future and claims they had a son -- identified by his initials K.W. -- born in 2017.

Caroline Schwitzky of "90 Day Fiancé" is still trying to wrap her head around the acquittal of her ex, Cole Goldberg, who had been accused of trying to kill her ... and she feels betrayed by the system.

As you know ... Cole was acquitted of attempted murder last month. Schwitzky accused  Goldberg of attempted murder back in 2022 -- she claimed the two got into a heated argument at the Boca Bash that year after she dumped Goldberg, and accused him of holding her head underwater.

Caroline tells TMZ ... she was so floored Cole was acquitted ... she needed several weeks to gather herself to speak out -- and says she still can't process that he won't be held accountable.

Trecina “Tina” Campbell -- one half of the gospel powerhouse duo Mary Mary -- is facing a major shakeup at home … because her husband has officially filed to end their marriage.

Tina’s husband, Glendon Campbell, filed for divorce in Los Angeles County on Monday … citing the standard irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, according to legal docs obtained by TMZ.

Glendon says the couple tied the knot back in August 2000 and separated in June 2024 -- marking more than two decades of marriage before things fell apart.

Rapper Ice Spice is fighting a wig company that claims she owes $20,000 for a series of customs wigs, plus much more for trashing the company ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Ice Spice is calling out the wig company Thee Bella Brand for dragging her to court over the contractual dispute. Ice Spice says the company has been “overly dramatic” and claims they are attempting to put “public pressure” on her.

In 2025, the company Thee Bella Brand sued Ice Spice over 25 custom-made wigs, claiming she agreed to purchase them for around $20K but never paid up for the goods. The company said the rapper also trashed them on social media and was seeking more than $400K in lost business opportunities and punitive damages.

Lindsay Lohan's stepmom, Kate Lohan, has been arrested in Texas for allegedly attacking her ex -- Lindsay's dad -- Michael Lohan ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Kate's been accused of intentionally and recklessly causing bodily injury to Michael on April 14.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Kate was at the house when she and Michael were supposed to exchange their kids. We're told things escalated quickly because she was irate about being woken up.

Ethan Jamieson -- who played the District 4 male tribute in "The Hunger Games" -- has been arrested on 3 counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, on March 23 Ethan allegedly assaulted 3 men -- listed as E.F., J.M., and K.W. in the docs -- in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun.

This isn't Ethan's first run-in with the law ... in 2025, he was arrested and charged with resisting arrest.

Alix Earle has a heavyweight in her corner amid her feud with Alex Cooper ... 'cause Carl’s Jr. is standing firmly behind its Super Bowl star, TMZ has learned.

A Carl's Jr. spokesperson tells TMZ ... "While there seems to be plenty of beef circulating online lately, we promise ours is the juiciest. Alix’s authentic style was the perfect fit for our campaign. She is the best in the business at post-game recovery, so it was a natural fit."

The star burger company adds to the quippy statement ... "The campaign, which was focused on giving away our Hangover Burger as the post-big game recovery cure, delivered record-breaking results."

"Euphoria" opened its latest season with a wild storyline for Sydney Sweeney's character, Cassie ... and Sophie Rain told us it left her none too pleased.

The content creator was apparently just as taken aback as the rest of the internet seemed to be at seeing Cassie dressed in a dog outfit and doing pooch activities for money as an adult content creator.

Sophie told us she thinks it's cool the show is featuring what's clearly supposed to be OnlyFans ... but in her opinion, the show is doing it all wrong.

According to Sophie, she would never degrade herself to that extent on the website, and not only that ... she doesn't know any top creator who would.

Luke Gulbranson is brushing off his reality TV past as he dives into politics ... saying voters in Minnesota aren’t checking his IMDb -- they’re checking their wallets.

The “Summer House” alum popped in to "TMZ Live" after he filed to run for Congress in Minnesota’s 8th District … and while plenty of folks recognize him, he says that’s not what matters on the ground.

“A lot of people know who I am,” Gulbranson told us, “but I’ve never lost touch with who I am ... I’m just a kid from the Iron Range.”

Clavicular isn't hitting pause after a frightening medical scare ... 'cause TMZ has learned he still plans to make a scheduled appearance at a Miami club.

Sources close to the situation tell us people in Clav's inner circle, including family and team members, have urged him to take it easy after Tuesday night's incident. But we're told he's determined to show up at Miami Beach’s first streaming nightclub, Bacara Club, on Wednesday night regardless.

We're told Clav's family is "very concerned," noting he's just 20 and fame has come at him fast. As one source put it, "he's a sweet kid at heart," and those close to him want him focused on his health ... not a club appearance the night after an overdose.

As we first reported ... Clav was rushed to the hospital Tuesday night after a suspected overdose during a live stream. Friends grew alarmed when his speech slowed and he became increasingly unresponsive, cutting the stream and getting him medical help immediately.

Joy Harmon -- the blonde actress known for her brief but iconic car wash scene in the classic 1960s film "Cool Hand Luke" -- has died, TMZ has learned.

A family member tells TMZ ... Joy passed away at her Los Angeles-area home Tuesday surrounded by family, after getting sick with pneumonia several weeks earlier. We're told she fought until the end and fully expected to recover and get back to work at her beloved Burbank bakery, Aunt Joy's Cakes.

Joy was working at Aunt Joy's until the very end ... we're told she was working the day before she went to the hospital to receive medical care.