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Jalen Brunson wants a guest gig on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" ... and one of the show's biggest stars is "absolutely" on board with the idea.

TMZ Sports caught up with Detective Elliot Stabler himself -- Christopher Meloni -- out in NYC fresh off the Knicks' championship win this week ... and had to ask about the Finals MVP wanting to show off his acting chops.

Meloni gets it -- after bringing the Larry O'Brien trophy back to the Big Apple after a 53-year drought, Brunson can essentially do whatever he wants as King of New York ... and that includes making his way in front of the SVU cams.

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Pinky Cole's finances were revealed as part of her ongoing bankruptcy ... and it looks like she's on a tight budget.

Pinky, who is known for her line of Slutty Vegan restaurants, listed her monthly income as $6,000 in the proposed plan of reorganization she recently filed in her case ... according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ.

In the plan, Pinky said she would budget $200 on children's expenses, $800 on groceries, $80 on gas, $300 on medical, $1,574 on Georgia state taxes, and $1,343 on federal taxes ... which would leave her with $1,500 per month in disposable income.

The mystery surrounding Taylor Swift's Rhode Island weekend is only getting deeper ... but the latest evidence suggests whatever's happening is taking place at her house, not at the ritzy Ocean House hotel next door.

TMZ obtained new photos Friday of the massive tent erected on the Ocean House lawn in Watch Hill, just a block from Taylor's beachfront mansion. While the structure is enormous, a closer look reveals little more than a large wooden dance floor inside. There are no tables, place settings, or other signs that the space is being readied for a wedding reception.

We've spoken with two sources familiar with the weekend's plans who are adamant Taylor is not hosting an event at Ocean House. Instead, both sources insist the weekend is shaping up to be a bachelorette-style gathering centered around Taylor and her closest girlfriends.

The family of the doodle shot and killed by the Los Angeles Police Department during a New York Knicks celebration says they will sue if the LAPD doesn't admit to their wrongdoing ... TMZ has learned.

The dog's family tells TMZ his owner, Marie Marseille, has hired an attorney as an investigation is underway over the shocking shooting of the beloved 2-year-old poodle mix named Jameson on Saturday ... and she's ready to put up a fight against the LAPD so Jameson gets justice.

The attorney, Brett Greenfield, tells TMZ ... "If the LAPD does not address this appropriately relating to the officer and my client, I will be filing a lawsuit. We play to win, it's just that simple. We are not happy about this."

The connection between Benson Boone and Alix Earle appears to be growing by the day -- and his new music video may be bringing them even closer.

Sources close to production tell TMZ ... the pair have spent the week filming his "The Time of My Life" music video -- which TMZ previously revealed Alix is starring in -- and we're told their chemistry on set has been so undeniable that people around them feel a romance could be brewing.

We're told Alix was constantly laughing around Benson, the vibe felt flirty, and the two quickly developed a natural bond while working together.

Kevin Hart believes his ex-assistant Miesha Shakes should cough up a 5-figure sum for violating a confidentiality agreement where he says she agreed not to spill about him … TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Kevin is asking a judge to order Miesha to pay $50K in agreed-upon damages for breaching a non-disclosure agreement she signed.

Kevin sued Miesha, who worked for the entertainer from 2017 to 2020, after she did an interview with blogger Tasha K’s  … where he says she spilled info about his personal life.

Bobby Lee & Andrew Santino have a new game show out now ... just ask the group of half-naked dudes they sent running down the street to promote it!

Ya never know what you might see on Hollywood Boulevard, and that proved true on Friday when a group of 40 guys in just their underwear ran down the block with "Bad Game Show" written on their bare chests.

Half the group dressed like Santino -- red head wigs primed and ready -- while the other were supposed to resemble Bobby Lee ... though it honestly looks more like the two comedians found 40 randos on the street and convinced them to strip down.

What looks like a possible wedding rehearsal is going down at Ocean House right now ... within spitting distance of Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion.

TMZ obtained photos showing a group of people lined up along a stone pathway at the ritzy hotel, and they're certainly dressed for a summer soirée.

So far, no sign of Taylor's famous friends ... but this is the venue where Taylor and Travis Kelce were set to have a wedding-related event on June 13, before pulling the plug.

The legal battle over the money Anne Heche left behind seems to be heating up in court.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Lynne Mishele, who previously filed a claim against the late actress’ estate seeking $2 Million in damages, denies the claim she reached a settlement with Anne’s son, Homer Laffoon, who is handling her estate.

Homer filed docs in November 2025 claiming the estate had reached a tentative settlement with Lynne, who was living in the home Anne crashed her Mini Cooper into days before she died on August 11, 2022 at the age of 53.

Olympic legend Ryan Lochte is diving headfirst into a new chapter ... because he's engaged to Molly Gillihan!

TMZ has learned Ryan popped the question last week at a restaurant called Prime and Pearl in Gainesville, FL -- where the two had their first date -- while celebrating their move to Missouri.

Ryan and Molly walked a path of red rose petals and sat in the same booth they did on their first date. A card was waiting, which asked the Molly the all-important question ... she turned, saw Ryan down on one knee, and gave an overjoyed "yes!"

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may have wedding rumors swirling around their Rhode Island ties, but one thing hasn't happened yet ... they haven't filed for a marriage license in the town where she lives ... TMZ has learned.

Brian Patrick Kennedy, Speaker Pro Tempore of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, tells TMZ ... as of Thursday at 4:30 PM, no marriage license had been issued in Westerly for this weekend.

Westerly is home to Taylor's seaside mansion and a famous wedding venue a block away, Ocean House ... where a big wedding is being set up as we speak.

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum NeNe Leakes' oldest son, Bryson Bryant, is behind bars after a judge found he violated his probation ... TMZ has learned.

Per jail records, Bryson was booked on May 1, 2026, and is currently held in a Georgia jail … on charges of failure to pay child support, probation violation, and failure to appear. His bond is set at $27K.

The probation violation stems from a 2024 case in which cops say he was found with fentanyl. During questioning, cops say he told officers his name was Brentt Leakes, which is the name of NeNe's youngest son.

There's a BIG wedding scheduled Saturday a block from Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion ... the question, is it for Taylor's big day?

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... a wedding will go down at Ocean House -- a ritzy hotel just a stone's throw from Taylor's digs.

Check out the enormous tent that's being constructed on the hotel lawn.

Marilyn Monroe's death wasn't a suicide ... at least according to investigator Paul Holes, who believes powerful people may have played a role in shaping what really happened to the Hollywood icon.

Paul joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday to discuss our new documentary, "Celebrity Crime Scene: Marilyn Monroe" ... and he told us revisiting the evidence behind Marilyn's 1962 death left him with serious doubts about the official ruling.

Paul breaks down what he sees as major investigative failures ... arguing Marilyn's death should've been treated as a homicide until proven otherwise.

The set of an Amazon MGM flick with some major star power was evacuated ... after a shooting in Los Angeles during a watch party for a World Cup game ... TMZ has learned.

Here's the deal ... one person was shot, and a suspect was arrested at a large watch party for the game between Mexico and South Korea. The party was in Koreatown near the "Tyrant" set, a thriller starring Charlize Theron, Julia Garner, Demi Moore, and Hudson Williams.

A source close to production tells TMZ ... the set was not evacuated by LAPD ... but crew and cast -- which included some of those big stars -- were sent home by production as a precautionary measure.

Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos hopped on a private jet heading to Florida on Friday ... with all signs pointing to the former engaged couple spending Father's Day weekend together.

TMZ Sports obtained pics of the two boarding the plane with their daughters and nanny at McKinney National Airport around 11:45 AM ... with Miami being the final destination.

Worth noting, Ramos is from the Sunshine State, so perhaps a bigger family gathering is part of the itinerary.