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James Kennedy's life is about to change in a big way ... 'cause TMZ has learned he's expecting his first child.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the "Vanderpump Rules" alum and his new girlfriend, who he's been dating for about seven months.

We're told the couple marked the milestone with a themed party with their inner circle, showing just how quickly their relationship has progressed.

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Cynthia Bailey is mourning the loss of a dear friend ... famous fashion designer and celeb stylist Kithe Brewster.

Kithe died this week at 60 and Cynthia tells us she's "heartbroken" over his passing.

Cynthia tells TMZ … "He was more than just an incredible fashion designer, he was family to me, like a brother. He was truly a visionary and so far ahead of his time creatively."

YNW Melly's attorneys are blasting the decision to keep him locked up as he awaits retrial in his double murder case ... and they're citing a recent ruling involving the alleged Trump attempted assassin.

Melly had his bond denied Thursday and his lawyers, Drew Findling and Carey Haughwout, ripped the decision in a statement to TMZ ... "The irony is that in the last few days, the nation saw a United States Magistrate Judge apologize to an individual accused of an attempted assassination of the President for his mere days in solitary confinement and not a word by this Court regarding the three years."

They're referencing Cole Allen ... a judge apologized to him in court for his jail condition.

Miles Bridges was granted a temporary restraining order against his ex, Mychelle Johnson, after claiming she showed up to his NBA game to cause trouble ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, a North Carolina judge signed off on Miles’ request to keep Mychelle at least 500 yards from him, his home, and the Charlotte Hornets facilities.

The judge instructed Mychelle not to harass the NBA star or his girlfriend, Shara, and not to cyberstalk Miles.

'90210' star Ian Ziering is firing back at the motorbike rider who sued him over a 2023 assault in Los Angeles ... claiming the alleged gang member should be in jail, not suing him ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Ian asked a court to throw out claims in the suit brought by Jacob Hernandez over the violent incident on Hollywood Blvd.

Ian says he was driving with his 11-year-old daughter when a group of men driving minibikes drove up. He says he believed they had hit his car, and he confronted them ... which led to a physical fight.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may be deep in wedding crunch mode -- but for now, the two looked way more focused on date night than seating charts!

Check out the pics ... the lovebirds looked totally smitten, leaving London hotspot Gymkhana hand-in-hand after a cozy dinner outing Thursday.

Taylor and Travis were locked all the way in too -- matching blazers, coordinated dark fits and big smiles as they headed to a waiting car looking every bit the power couple.

"All My Children" star Cameron Mathison and Vanessa Mathison are making their split officially official ... because the longtime couple has filed for legal separation.

TMZ has learned the former couple jointly filed a petition in court earlier this week -- nearly two years after publicly announcing they were breaking up.

The filing, obtained by TMZ, states the "General Hospital" actor and Vanessa are seeking a legal separation rather than a divorce for now. The pair also made it clear they're handling things together ... filing the petition jointly and indicating they either already agree -- or plan to agree -- on issues like property division, support and attorneys' fees.

Paul Marciano is making a major cut from his personal life ... because the co-founder of the fashion brand Guess has filed for legal separation from his wife.

According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, Paul filed for legal separation on Monday from his wife, Mareva Georges Marciano, after nearly a decade together. He cites the usual "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split.

The docs show the two share one child, 13-year-old Gia ... and Paul is asking for joint legal and physical custody. He's also acknowledging spousal support will be handled under the terms of the couple's prenup ... which they signed back when they tied the knot in November 2016.

Blake Lively may be calling her legal settlement with Justin Baldoni a win ... but Baldoni's attorney says it's really a surrender before the spotlight got too hot.

Bryan Freedman tells TMZ the "real reason" Blake settled was because she was terrified of taking the witness stand and facing cross-examination at trial.

Freedman says ... "Part of the reason Blake settled is because she was scared to take the witness stand at trial. She did not want to face cross examination by anyone because that would require her to tell the truth."

Ashlee Jenae’s fiancé Joe McCann tried reaching out to her family after her death ... but the communication basically hit a wall immediately afterward.

Joe's lawyer, Edward Andrew Paltzik, tells TMZ ... Ashlee's mother Yolanda texted Joe asking what happened on April 9 shortly after Ashlee died in Tanzania ... and despite being completely crushed by her death, Joe responded promptly and appropriately.

But according to Joe's side, Yolanda never replied back -- and he says he hasn't heard from the family since.

Big Meech is not the father ... and the DNA test results in a recent paternity suit are definitive.

The Black Mafia Family cofounder's attorney, Alan Soven, tells TMZ ... Meech has been cleared in a paternity case after Labcorp results came back Wednesday showing a 0% probability of paternity.

Soven says the findings confirm what he previously told us ... Meech is not biologically related to the woman who filed the claim, and he adds the case is now expected to be dismissed.

Cher's troubled son Elijah Blue Allman says he is no longer getting monthly gift income from his famous mother ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Elijah asked the court to reconsider the $6,500 monthly support payments awarded to his estranged wife, MarieAngela.

He says the support order was entered without him being properly notified, and he claims MarieAngela inflated his income in her court docs.

Brittany Furlan says she's bringing in a 5-figure monthly income, including her OnlyFans pay ... and it was all revealed as part of her bitter catfishing court battle ... TMZ has learned.

Brittany filed an income and expense declaration, obtained by TMZ, in her ongoing legal fight with Ronnie Radke.

The social media influencer said she works 80 hours per week and earns $45,000 per month. She listed $17K in income from a real-estate trust and says she has another $2 million in stocks and bonds.

A former inmate who was Jeffrey Epstein's suicide-watch companion in a New York jail says the convicted pedophile definitely killed himself ... telling TMZ the guy in the cell next to Epstein heard him ripping up bedsheets to hang himself.

Bill Mersey -- who was locked up with Epstein back in the day at the since-shuttered Metropolitan Correctional Center -- joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday, and we asked him about the alleged Epstein suicide note, which was just released.

Bill spent hours talking to Epstein in lockup and says he watched Epstein lose all hope after being denied bail. He also says Epstein worried about what life in prison would look like and how he could stay safe from other inmates, particularly Black people.

Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman is being taken to federal court for fraud by a company claiming he owes more than $2.5 million ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, a company called ARI Agent LLC claims Shawne took millions of dollars in financing but has not repaid a single cent. The investment firm says the former NFL star borrowed the money for his company, Lights Out XF, which is focused on mixed martial arts and entertainment.

ARI says this is no "routine default or simple contract dispute, but a deliberate, coordinated, multi-step scheme by Merriman to commit fraud, coercion, misrepresentation, and obstruction -- all designed to avoid repayment and accountability."

PK Kemsley says Dorit Kemsley was spending big on luxury brands while their Los Angeles home edged toward financial collapse ... and TMZ has learned he's now asking a judge to force a sale before it's too late.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, PK says his team looked into how the money was being spent and claims they found out Dorit racked up more than $1 million in luxury spending over the past year or so, including around $995K on high-end designer clothing, handbags, and accessories.

The docs detail where the money allegedly went including about $69K at Louis Vuitton, another $69K at Chanel, and roughly $38K at Hermès, along with purchases from retailers like Net-A-Porter, FWRD and Moda Operandi.