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Emma Roberts has a big weekend ahead ... 'cause TMZ has learned the actress is set to marry her fiancé, Cody John, in an intimate ceremony in Idaho.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Emma and Cody are tying the knot Saturday at Cody's family estate in Sun Valley, where close family and friends will gather to celebrate the couple's big day.

Emma confirmed the couple's engagement in July 2024, posting a smiling photo with Cody ... while showing off her diamond ring and joking in the caption, "Putting this here before my mom tells everyone."

ijustlovepuzzles -- a popular streamer best known for sharing her puzzlemaking exploits online -- will soon be able to flash her best smile when she finishes one ... because she made thousands at Kai Cenat's Streamer University, and she's going to get her teeth fixed.

We caught up with Gma -- that's all ijustlovepuzzles goes by, sorta like she's everyone's grandma -- about her good fortune ... and she explained she won the money because she helped a janitor clean up a cart of books he knocked over.

As with many things connected to Streamer U, not all was as it seemed ... and -- in a Hallmark-esque twist -- the person she helped turned out to be the influencer Zachery Dereniowski -- who goes by MD Motivator online. No one else helped the dude, so all the prize money went straight to her.

Lil Wayne says he has a pilot in his corner … in his battle with his ex-assistant over an alleged private jet assault, TMZ has learned. 

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the rapper said the pilot was recently deposed … and refuted the claims made by Wayne's former assistant, Andrew Williams. 

Andrew sued Wayne back in 2022, claiming the rapper punched him while onboard a private jet. Andrew said the incident went down when he tried to intervene to stop Wayne and the pilot from fighting. 

In new docs, the Lollipop rapper said the pilot "impeached" Andrew's version of events. 

James Worthy isn't saying "good riddance" to LeBron James ... telling TMZ Sports it's a new era of the NBA -- so he'll appreciate the one ring the King brought to the City of Angels.

Some folks in Laker Nation were happy to see the four-time champion leave town ... essentially saying he wasn't a good fit for the franchise or could live up to the expectations put on him.

Not Worthy, though ... and he pointed to the state of the organization prior to his arrival -- which was "misery."

Sometimes collabs come around ... and Keri Hilson would be down to team up with Kanye West again, despite his controversial choices.

The "Pretty Girl Rock" singer stopped by "The TMZ Podcast," where she tells us she always had a good time making music with Ye.

Remember, Ye's ruffled plenty of feathers by making antisemitic remarks, selling shirts with swastikas, and calling slavery a choice.

Jennifer Pedranti's son and his friends apparently caused thousands of dollars in property damage with the fire Jennifer says they started in California ... TMZ has learned.

According to the Orange County Fire Authority Incident Information Fact Sheet obtained by TMZ, the brush fire near Ladera Ranch burned 7.70 acres and caused an estimated $10,000 in property damage.

The Orange County Fire Authority tells TMZ ... the investigation remains an open case ... and more information will be released once it has concluded.

Terry Kennedy -- the former professional skateboarder -- was arrested for assault ... and cops say his pregnant girlfriend told them he punched her in the head ... TMZ has learned.

The 41-year-old was busted in Denver earlier this month ... and he was booked on two assault charges, plus an out-of-state charge, which cops say is for a parole violation.

Police say they responded to a call just before 10 PM on July 13 ... and, when they arrived, they spoke with Chantise Knatt-Jackson, who they say has been in a relationship with Terry for 6 months and is almost 3 months pregnant.

Officers say they observed "a smaller sized cut on the middle of her forehead" and a "larger cut to the bottom left side of her head."

Cops say Chantise told them Terry was stressed out about business deals when he allegedly socked her.

Diddy got into a fight with a fellow inmate at his federal lockup in New Jersey -- and, after all the dust settled, he wound up in solitary confinement, TMZ has learned.

Multiple sources tell us Sean "Diddy" Combs went toe to toe with the other inmate this week inside FCI Fort Dix in NJ. We're told things got heated after the inmate dissed Diddy, who then decided to take matters into his own hands.

Our sources say the two inmates got into a scuffle and started pushing each other and throwing jabs. We're told Diddy "held his own" during the brawl, which was quickly squashed by prison staff who separated both men.

Jussie Smollett enjoyed some VIP treatment back in Chicago ... getting a personal tour of the new Barack Obama presidential library, where he was accompanied by his new boyfriend, Karamo Brown.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the actor and former "Queer Eye" star were spotted Thursday at the recently opened Obama Presidential Center in the Windy City.

We're told the new couple checked out portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama and walked through the center with a member of Obama's team.

Jussie had a lot of drama in Chicago years ago, when he was accused of staging a hate crime hoax ... but it sounds like Karamo's the reason for the VIP visit.

Dakota Mortensen and Shinia Powell aren't doing much to keep their romance under wraps anymore ... 'cause "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" stars looked every bit the couple during a date night at a baseball game.

TMZ obtained photos of the pair at The Ballpark at America First Square in South Jordan, Utah, on Thursday night ... and witnesses tell us they weren't trying to keep their relationship a secret or hide anything.

We're told Dakota and Shinia spent much of the evening cuddling on the outfield lawn, with Shinia draping her legs over Dakota as they watched Triple-A Salt Lake Bees, the Minor League affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels.

NFL star Tyreek Hill claims his mother-in-law has had enough time to recover from a stroke … and he wants her to turn over communications with her daughter ASAP amid their ongoing legal war.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Tyreek is asking a judge to intervene in his legal dispute with his estranged wife Keeta Vaccaro's mom, Alesia Vaccaro.

Tyreek claims he asked Alesia to turn over communications with her daughter, call records, and other docs. The court ordered Alesia to turn over the material in early June ... but Tyreek agreed to give her a two-week extension.

Diddy's recent prison fight could end up undoing some of the good behavior credit he's already racked up ... so says the former warden of Rikers Island.

Howard Robertson -- a former New York City Department of Correction employee who rose to the top job at one of New York's most notorious federal pens -- joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday ... and he told Charles everything Diddy does behind bars is being scrutinized, including the brawl.

Robertson says a judge will eventually look at his prison record and decide if he deserves credit for good behavior ... and this violent fight could be a serious strike against him.

Ashlee Jenae's fiancé, Joe McCann, isn't letting his name get dragged through the mud anymore ... he's ready to use the legal system if necessary ... and a legal threat seemingly made an influencer take back everything she'd said about him.

Here's the deal ... earlier this month, McCann's attorney, Edward Andrew Paltzik, sent a letter to a woman named Lisa Durden after she posted repeatedly on X about Ashlee's death ... repeating false claims that Joe killed her in Tanzania.

In the letter, obtained by TMZ, McCann's team included some of Durden's posts ... one of which read, in part, "Her fiancé sus as hell. He beat the s*** out of #AshleeJenae in the hotel while they were on vacation."

Ex-NFL star Marcellus Wiley's estranged wife, Annemarie Wiley, claims he violated a court order by coming within a few yards of her at an event they both attended … TMZ has learned. 

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Annemarie claims Marcellus came to their son's tournament on July 8, despite being served with paperwork for a temporary restraining order. The former 'RHOBH' star claims Marcellus came within 15 to 20 feet of her.

Annemarie took photos of Marcellus at the event and submitted them as evidence. She said he also called her, which is against the court order. 

Chuck Russell -- the director behind 1994's "The Mask" and other massive films -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.

Russell -- born Charles Raymond Russell -- died unexpectedly at his San Diego-area home Wednesday, his family tells TMZ.

We've also learned the local fire department responded to his home Wednesday afternoon following a report of a medical emergency involving an unconscious male.

The cause of death remains unknown and we're told his family is currently flying to California to get some answers.