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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky had fans reading into their post-Met Gala vibe ... but TMZ has learned there's no trouble in the relationship ... just pure exhaustion after a marathon day.

Sources close to the couple tell TMZ ... the two had been going nonstop for nearly 16 hours by the time they were caught on camera leaving the invite-only gala Monday night, bouncing between prep, appearances, and the main event -- leaving them totally drained.

Our sources say the video in question shows nothing more than two people who were wiped out. "It was a long day and they were running on empty," one source tells us.

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Drew Sidora says her home is close to being sent into foreclosure due to her estranged husband Ralph Pittman falling behind on mortgage payments ... TMZ has learned. Ralph adamantly denies the claim.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Drew asked the court to find Ralph in contempt of court. She claims he's failed to make the monthly home payments, despite a court order.

Drew alleges Ralph now has a past-due balance of $25,251.07 on the mortgage, adding his failure to pay was "intentional and willful." She says Ralph has shown no respect for the court order and wants the judge to fine him $1K as punishment for his behavior.

While his baby mama drama keeps bubbling up online, Chris Brown was doing anything but stressing Tuesday night ... the singer celebrated his 37th birthday with an ultra-private Vegas bash surrounded by friends, family and a whole lotta pasta and steak.

Sources tell TMZ … The Guest House Las Vegas shut things down to the public around 10 PM so invited guests could roll in on the exclusive after-hours celebration, which lasted deep into the night.

We're told the evening featured a seated dinner, DJs spinning throughout the party and a birthday cake presentation for Breezy ... who's currently camped out in Sin City rehearsing for his upcoming tour with Usher and preparing for his 12th studio album -- titled "BROWN" -- scheduled for release on Friday.

Comedian Akilah Hughes recently fired shots at Keegan-Michael Key's wife in a video that's spread like wildfire on Reddit, claiming the controlling spouse has been a detriment to the actor's career ... but we're told her story is BS.

Here's the deal ... during Akilah's standup set she uses a not-so-clever code -- "Lock and Banana" -- while talking about sketch comedy icons Key and Jordan Peele. She says she and KMK pitched and sold a show around the time of the pandemic, but it got upended in the 11th hour, because Keegan-Michael's wife, Elle, caused too many waves as an executive producer.

Akilah also claims she was warned about the KMK's spouse by Peele's wife ... allegedly likening her to Phil Hartman's wife Brynn, who fatally shot him in 1998.

"Summer House" star West Wilson's cousin Dakota Sweeney may undergo a mental exam after his legal team raised questions about his state of mind, TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Dakota's lawyers are asking the court to approve a mental health professional interviewing him. 

As TMZ first reported, Dakota is charged with murder in the first degree after allegedly murdering his and West's 75-year-old step-grandma, Gayle R. Wilson. He entered a plea of not guilty. 

'White Lotus' fans were shocked when Helena Bonham Carter bounced from the upcoming season, just one week into production ... but one OG star says that's Hollywood, baby.

We caught up with Sam Nivola ... who starred in last season's ensemble ... and while he says he's got no clue what went down with creator Mike White to make Helena wanna dip out -- creative head-butting happens all the time -- but you either work it out, or you peace out.

As you can see for yourself ... Sam tells TMZ this won't impact the series' skyrocketing trajectory for a few reasons.

"General Hospital" star Steve Burton submitted alleged texts from his ex-wife, Sheree Burton, as part of their bitter custody battle ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained the texts Steve says he exchanged with Sheree as they fought over custody and visitation issues for their 11-year-old daughter Brooklyn.

In one alleged text, dated March 14, 2026, Steve wrote, “This is manipulation” when talking about Sheree allegedly enrolling Brooklyn in a summer program in California, which Steve insists is a problem since he planned to travel with the kid.

If you thought preparing to compete against some of the greatest tennis players alive was tough, try planning the world's biggest night in fashion!!

Venus Williams was co-chair for the 2026 Met Gala alongside Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Anna Wintour ... and she aced the gig, all while looking like royalty.

But the work behind the scenes that folks don't get to see was no joke ... and Williams told TMZ Sports it's unlike anything she experienced on the court.

Janai Norman said goodbye to "Good Morning America" ... and now she's saying goodbye to her New Jersey home ... TMZ has learned.

The former 'GMA Weekend co-anchor listed her Montclair mansion for $3.2 million on April 30 ... just weeks after her abrupt exit from the morning show.

The 6-bed, 6-bath home may be across the Hudson ... but it's still got a stellar view of the NYC skyline.

The local sheriff's office tasked with investigating the Nancy Guthrie abduction is firing back at Kash Patel after the FBI director ripped them for their handling of the case.

Patel went on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast and claimed Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos benched the FBI for the first four days of the investigation. Patel also took issue with Nanos sending critical evidence to a lab in Florida instead of the FBI lab in Quantico.

In response, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office tells TMZ … "Sheriff Nanos responded to the scene the night of the incident, providing immediate local leadership and oversight. A member of the FBI Task Force was also notified and present at that scene, working alongside our personnel. The FBI was promptly notified by both our department and the Guthrie family. While the FBI Director was not on scene, coordination with the Bureau began without delay."

"Love Is Blind" stars Alexa and Brennon Lemieux are making their divorce real-estate official ... listing the Texas home they once shared amid their split.

The 4-bed, 4-bath pad in Forney -- complete with major backyard flex and pool -- is now up for grabs for $549,988.

They scooped up the place in 2024 for just under $600K ... and now it's back on the market, with hopes of squeezing out a little profit -- call it the one upside in the breakup!

Some New York Knicks' players went from courtside glory to curbside rejection ... getting turned away from one of the hottest Met Gala after-after parties in NYC ... TMZ has learned.

Multiple sources tell TMZ ... several Knicks stars tried to hit up Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter's ultra-exclusive bash at Zero Bond late Monday night -- just hours after their Game 1 playoff win -- but couldn't get past the door.

In case you didn't know ... the Knicks didn't just win .... they obliterated Philly 137-98 and made history in the process as the first NBA team ever to win three consecutive playoff games by 25 points or more.

The investigation into alleged cyberbullying tied to Darrell Sheets' death is still actively underway, even after officials confirmed he died by suicide ... TMZ has learned.

The Lake Havasu City Police Department tells TMZ ... they're continuing to investigate allegations the "Storage Wars" star was targeted online in the lead up to his death. Cops tell us their Criminal Investigations Unit has already submitted Sheets' cellphone for forensic analysis ... a key step in determining whether any online harassment may have played a role in his death.

We broke the story ... the Mohave County Medical Examiner's Office told us Tuesday they've officially ruled Sheets' manner of death a suicide, pending toxicology results.

Paul Pierce's baby mama Princess Santiago isn't hiding out after the former NBA All-Star's bombshell admission ... and she's got the child right by her side.

Santiago was spotted out in Beverly Hills on Tuesday for the first time since Pierce admitted to being the father. She was seen grabbing a bite at an outdoor restaurant ... calmly cradling her 2-month-old son King Rafael Santiago Pierce as the custody battle with Pierce plays out behind the scenes.

The vibe was low-key and all about mom duty. In the pics, she keeps things intimate, holding the baby close and even leaning in for a sweet kiss ... clearly locked in on her newborn despite the headlines swirling around her.

Here's Lil Nas X throwing stacks of cash at a male stripper inside a famous West Hollywood club.

TMZ obtained video showing the "Old Town Road" rapper making it rain on an exotic dancer Saturday night at The Abbey in West Hollywood.

Folks who were there tell us three male strippers were dancing and twerking up a storm on the stage when Lil Nas X approached with a fistful of dollars ... and he showed particular interest in one dancer.

Blake Lively’s team was spiraling privately as backlash grew amid the promo for "It Ends With Us" -- according to newly-uncovered documents from the now-settled case against Justin Baldoni.

TMZ obtained emails and text messages that Blake's team at her alcohol company, Betty Booze, said they were receiving from companies amid the drama surrounding "It Ends With Us."

On September 10, 2024, a member of Blake's team wrote to other team members about a convo with Kroger, the mega-supermarket, saying "I just got off the phone with the SGWS Kroger VP, and the first thing he mentioned to me was that Betty Booze was just discussed" and adding "there is a negative taste in Kroger's mouth based on the [Blake Lively] interview (press) from the movie, and they said they will be closely monitoring sales on the brand."