Karmelo Anthony Housed in Isolation For His Own Safety

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Karmelo Anthony's staring down more than three decades behind bars after being convicted of murder ... but he's not doing time with the general inmate population ... at least not yet.

A rep for Collin County Jail -- where Anthony was sent after a jury found him guilty of murder -- tells TMZ ... the 19-year-old's being housed in a more secure area of the jail, separated from other inmates.

We're told the jail is taking appropriate steps to ensure the safety and security of all inmates in the facility ... but the rep declined to comment on why Anthony specifically is being kept in isolation.

'RHOA's Drew Sidora's Divorce Final Pays Child Support, Keeps Family Dog

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'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Drew Sidora was ordered to cough up monthly child support to her ex-husband, Ralph Pittman, as part of their divorce judgment ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained the judgment entered by the court on June 8, following a trial where Drew and Ralph both testified.

Per the court docs, the court determined Drew's monthly income was approximately $38K per month, while Ralph earned around $27K. The figures are vastly different from the figures Drew submitted in the case, in which she claimed Ralph earned over $70K a month.

As a result, Drew -- who wed Ralph in 2014 and split in 2023 -- was ordered to pay $2,218 per month in child support for their 2 kids.

Tarek El Moussa & Heather Rae HOME BURGLARIZED WHILE ON VACATION

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Tarek El Moussa and his wife Heather Rae El Moussa are dealing with a real life home nightmare ... 'cause TMZ has learned their multimillion dollar Newport Beach mansion was burglarized while the couple was out of town.

Newport Beach Police officers responded to the couple's home around 5:40 PM Monday after receiving a burglary call.

We're told Tarek and Heather were away on vacation in Los Cabos, Mexico when the break-in occurred.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... several high value items were taken from the residence, though it's currently unclear exactly what was stolen or how much the missing property is worth.

'RHOA' Star Drew Sidora Rips Ex Ralph As Clout Chaser ... Wants Him to Cough Up 6-Figure Sum ASAP!!!

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'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Drew Sidora wants her estranged husband, Ralph Pittman, to cough up over $400K to cover legal bills she racked up in their divorce battle ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Drew, who was married to Ralph from 2014 to 2023, said the "hostility" shown by her ex during the divorce has been "continuous and unrelenting."

Drew claims Ralph is dragging out the divorce in an attempt to destroy her while "seeking to maintain a certain level of clout for having been married" to her.

Mike Eruzione Gives Justin Gaethje Advice ... Before Freedom 250 Fight!!!

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Justin Gaethje's a big underdog against Ilia Topuria at The White House ... so, what does the MMA star have to do to pull off the big upset?? Team USA hockey legend Mike Eruzione is sharing a few words of wisdom.

It all started when TMZ Sports talked to 37-year-old Gaethje last week, and he told us he was gunning to bring "Miracle on Ice" energy to his Freedom 250 fight against Topuria, who is a substantial betting favorite.

As UFC fans will know ... Justin's from 'Merica, while Ilia lives and fights out of Spain.

Soulja Boy Alleged Nasty Email In Paternity Suit ... 'Who The F*** U Think U Talking To'

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Soulja Boy emailed his baby mama's lawyer and told him "f*** you" ... at least according to new court documents.

The docs, obtained by TMZ, include an alleged email Soulja sent to Jackilyn Martinez's legal team ... and it's laced with profanity.

Per the alleged email thread, Jackilyn's team contacted Soulja after he called her to discuss the paternity suit she filed against him.

Her lawyer wrote Soulja, "Based on your conversation with Jackilyn, it sounds like you both want to resolve the [lawsuit] amicably, expeditiously, and privately." The attorney also told Soulja to have his lawyer call her.

According to the docs, the rapper replied, "F*** you" and then added ... "Stop emailing me, you dumb bitch. There will be no litigation or settlement idk who the f*** u think u talking to."

Dog The Bounty Hunter Cop Son Honored With Award One Year After Fatal Crash

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Dog the Bounty Hunter's son, Garry Chapman, is celebrating a major career milestone ... earning a prestigious law enforcement honor after a turbulent stretch that included a fatal crash, a firing and a successful fight to get his job back.

Garry tells TMZ ... ACE Interdiction announced Sunday he was selected as its 2025 Patrol Officer of the Year for his work as a "Criminal Apprehension Specialist." The organization publicly revealed the award on social media and is sending him a plaque recognizing the achievement.

According to Garry, the honor was based strictly on performance. He says ACE Interdiction reviewed his 2025 law enforcement statistics, including arrests and drug seizures, before selecting him as the winner.

Taylor Swift Wedding MSG Will Be Multi-Million $$$ Affair ... No A-Lister Discount!!!

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are paying retail for their wedding event at Madison Square Garden, and that full price is well into the millions ... TMZ has learned.

Sources tell us the soon-to-be-weds rented out MSG for at least 3 days ... one day early for set up, the day of the event, and the day after to strike it all.

An industry insider tells TMZ ... booking MSG will set ya back about $1 million per night, and our sources say Taylor did not get a special deal on the "World's Most Famous Arena."

That's despite the fact she's got history with the Garden.

Ex-NFL Star Michael Turner All I Have to Say Is 🍆 & 👅 Allegedly Fired Off Emojis To Ex in Child Support War

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Michael Turner’s baby mama wants the ex-NFL star to be found in contempt of court for allegedly failing to comply with a judge's order in their child support battle ...  TMZ has learned.

Michael’s ex, Rasheeda Walker-Williamson, asked the court to find him in contempt for failing to pay his share of medical bills and to properly set up certain financial accounts.

Michael and Rasheeda share a daughter, born in 2009, and a son, born in 2011. The ex-NFL star has been paying $2,500 per month in child support, according to Rasheeda.

Alix Earle Seen Partying in Monaco With F1 Star Lando Norris

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Alix Earle was seen busting some moves next to driver Lando Norris in France!

Check out the cute clip from Monday -- the influencer looks like she's having a ball as she busts some moves next to Lando at La Guérite, a restaurant in Cannes. They were with a large group of people ... including Anastasia Karanikolaou, Kylie Jenner's bestie.

An eyewitness tells us they spent about 3 hours together and their group kept the good vibes going with bottle service flowing.

Gabbie Gonzalez's Dad Francisco I Shouldn't Be Held Without Bail Over Alleged Murder-For-Hire Plot!!!

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Francisco Gonzalez -- the Florida attorney accused of helping bankroll an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting his daughter Gabbie's baby daddy Jack Avery -- says prosecutors are trying to keep him locked up without bail based on speculation, not evidence.

According to new court documents, obtained by TMZ, Francisco is asking the judge to reject the state's request for no bail and instead release him on a $2M bond with strict conditions. His lawyer argues prosecutors have failed to show he's a current danger to Jack, witnesses or the public.

As TMZ previously reported ... Gabbie was released from custody on a $2M bond shortly after last month's arrest.

Francisco, however, remains behind bars as prosecutors continue pushing for a no-bail order.

NBA Finals Game 3 So Many Stars Shown... So Little Trump Here's Why!

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Some Trump supporters are pissed the President got so little airtime at the NBA Finals compared to stars at MSG -- and it turns out that wasn't an accident.

Here's the deal ... DT made history as the first sitting prez to attend the Finals last night -- but was only shown on ESPN twice ... and one of those times he was mercilessly booed. Meanwhile, celebs like Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan, Timothée Chalamet, Tina Fey, Fat Joe, and Larry David got plenty of network love.

ESPN sources tell TMZ ... Trump got due attention for this historical moment ... but he was also in a bulletproof box -- which ain't as easy to film as all the stars sitting courtside.

And we're told even if some of those stars have been critical of Trump -- they are also die-hard fans and fixtures at big games, so they're getting more exposure. Bottom line -- it wasn't political!

Michael Jackson Prosecutor New Netflix Doc Stirs Up Threats

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Michael Jackson's infamous criminal trial is back in the spotlight thanks to a new Netflix documentary ... and it's apparently stirred up some strong feelings among die-hard MJ fans, who are allegedly threatening one of the trial's central figures.

Ron Zonen, the lead prosecutor in Michael's 2005 trial, joined "TMZ Live" Tuesday and told us he's received a handful of threats since appearing in the new Netflix doc, "Michael Jackson: The Verdict."

Ron says the threats are coming in over email ... and it's bringing him back to 2005, when he says he faced similar backlash.

Avery Wilson Trump Got Boos ... I'm Getting Coups!!! Back for NBA Game 4 Anthem

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Avery Wilson has no issue with President Trump being mercilessly booed at the NBA Finals while he sang the national anthem -- but his feelings have nothing to do with politics!

Avery tells TMZ ... it was an instant pop culture moment ... and that's all he really cares about -- because his fantastic rendition of the anthem is all over social media today.

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As you know ... a chorus of MSG boos rained down for DT during game 3 while the Broadway star performed ... Trump told reporters afterward he heard plenty of cheers, too.

Christine Banfield Murder Detective Breaks Down Husband's Chilling Timeline

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The morning Christine Banfield was murdered was even more chilling than many realized ... with a new documentary laying out what investigators say was a carefully planned plot from start to finish.

Detective Thomas Gadell breaks down the case in FOX Nation's "The Au Pair Affair: Murder in Suburbia" ... detailing the actions of Brendan Banfield, who was recently sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of the deaths of his wife, Christine, and a stranger, Joe Ryan.

According to investigators, Banfield orchestrated an elaborate BDMS-fueled scheme involving his family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, whom prosecutors said he was romantically involved with.