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Ian Diaz from "A Toxic Love Story" was slammed by his ex-wife Michelle Hadley's mom … in a letter she wrote to the judge before he was sentenced to 10 years in prison, TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained the letter written by Michelle’s mom begging the judge to throw the book at Ian for what he did to her daughter. 

She wrote, "I was that mom who walked my daughters right to the door of their elementary school classes and who checked online for sexual predators in our neighborhood. How ironic that the very thing I couldn't protect my daughter from was corrupt law enforcement."

Sidney Starr's mom says she was blindsided by recent child sex allegations against the reality TV star ... telling TMZ this is not who her daughter is, and she fully stands behind her.

Stephanie Favors tells us the allegations are completely out of character for Sidney ... and she does not believe her daughter would engage in sexual activity with a minor.

As we reported, Sidney was arrested Sunday in Georgia and charged with sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated child molestation and sodomy. Booking records accuse her of performing oral sex on a minor at a hotel in Hapeville and confessing to the act.

She says Sidney was in town for a booking at the time of the alleged incident. Stephanie says she has not spoken with Sidney since the arrest because her daughter remains behind bars.

Vincent Pastore's death blindsided the people who knew him ... with his 'Sopranos' costar Joe Gannascoli telling TMZ there was no indication the actor was sick or battling any health issues.

Joe -- who played Vito Spatafore on the iconic HBO series -- says Vincent's passing "sort of came out of nowhere," especially after seeing video of him celebrating his 80th birthday just weeks before he was pronounced dead in his NYC home.

While Joe and Vincent never filmed a "Sopranos" episode together, they later worked alongside each other on "FoodFellas" and Gordon Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares"... and Joe is remembering Vincent as a man who was well-liked by fans, friends and everyone who knew him.

TMZ has obtained the United Cajun Navy's full investigative report into Nolan Wells' death ... and it includes a new photo of the three boats his friends anchored off Mississippi's Horn Island on the day Nolan disappeared.

Check it out ... the photo on page 12 of the report shows the three boats anchored side-by-side -- noted as "Boat #3," the Palm Beach and the Triton -- on the Fourth of July.

The Triton is the boat that took on water before leaving the island without Nolan.

As we previously reported, Nolan's best friend, Warren Hudson, claimed he and other friends begged him to board their vessel to leave the island around 4:30 PM ... but he refused.

The United Cajun Navy's report says the Triton left the island at 4:31 PM.

"Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore was treated by first responders before he was pronounced dead at his New York City home ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... on Saturday at 2:20 PM ET, Vincent's female neighbor found the 80-year-old actor face up in bed at his residence in The Bronx.

Our sources say the neighbor called 911, prompting police and Emergency Service Unit workers to quickly respond. We're told one paramedic went to work on Vincent to try to save him, but no amount of treatment could bring him back.

Nene Leakes and the other stars of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" have NOT been offered contracts for Season 18 ... despite a report claiming Bravo is trying to bring Nene back ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... no contracts have gone out to any cast members, and no one has been formally told whether they're returning or getting the boot.

We're told the report claiming Nene received an offer -- while Shamea Morton was passed over and Kelli Ferrell was asked back -- is NOT true.

Michelle Hadley -- Ian Diaz's ex from Netflix's "A Toxic Love Story" -- wrote an emotional letter begging for her ex to serve hard time ahead of his sentencing, TMZ has learned. 

TMZ obtained the letter Michelle sent to the judge to consider before determining how many years Ian would be in prison. 

Ian and his then-wife Angela Diaz were accused of conspiring together to ruin Michelle’s life. The then-couple posted ads on Craigslist with Michelle’s address asking for a man to help her with her “rape fantasy” … in hopes she would be sexually assaulted. 

Tiki Barber isn't here for the internet memes.

We got him at the 17th Annual Amazon Kids Back-to-School Fashion Show, presented by Rookie Kids, and the Giants legend turned NYC sports radio host told TMZ Sports he fully backs John Harbaugh’s now-viral team speech -- the one that had half the internet cringing and comparing the new coach to a motivational speaker.

“Coach Harbaugh is exactly what he looks like,” Tiki said at the 17th Annual Amazon Kids Back-to-School Fashion Show. “He’s going to wear his emotions on his sleeve. He’s as excited as a lot of his players are to be here. The Giants are a historic franchise, and he wants to restore the glory. He expressed it. I loved it. I think that’s what football players need. They need raw emotion and energy and enthusiasm, and he brings it.”

Sid Wilson is back in public for the first time since getting the boot from Slipknot ... making a low-key appearance as he headed into a recording studio in Los Angeles.

In video obtained by TMZ, Sid is seen arriving at the studio with a friend just days after we broke the story that he was out of the legendary heavy metal band.

Sid was asked point-blank if he'd been fired from Slipknot, but he didn't bite. Instead, the DJ kept his head down and stayed silent as his friend flashed a smile and joked, "We are late for church man," before the pair disappeared inside the studio.

Sid -- one of Slipknot's nine original members -- had been with the group since 1999 and has long been recognized for his turntable work and high-energy stage presence.

The Green Beret accused of using classified intel to cash in on the U.S. capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is now betting a federal judge will toss the entire case.

Gannon Ken Van Dyke filed a motion Friday asking the judge to dismiss five charges accusing him of illegally using and stealing secret government information, defrauding the commodities market, committing wire fraud and moving money from the alleged scheme.

According to the filing, obtained by TMZ, Van Dyke's team of attorneys, including Mark Geragos, call the prosecution a first-of-its-kind "experiment" that twists federal commodities law to create a crime that didn't exist.

Vincent Pastore's loved ones are preparing to say their final goodbyes ... with a funeral service planned for later this week in New Rochelle, New York -- exactly where the late actor wanted it, TMZ has learned.

Stephen Villano, Pastore's longtime friend and self-described "right-hand man," tells TMZ the family is planning a service in the coming days to celebrate the beloved "Sopranos" star's life.

While fans will always remember Pastore for his unforgettable portrayal of Salvatore "Big P****" Bonpensiero, Villano says one of the actor's greatest passions came later in life ... teaching aspiring performers at HB Studios.

According to Villano, Pastore loved mentoring the next generation of actors and often reminded his students that making it in Hollywood wasn't impossible.

Lilly Jay and ex-husband Ethan Slater will not be rekindling their romance, despite several online blind items claiming the former couple may have gotten back together on the heels of his breakup with Ariana Grande.

Sources close to Lilly tell TMZ she has seen the rumors making the rounds, but they say there is no truth to the speculation.

In fact, our sources are strongly pushing back on the claims ... telling us "absolutely not" to any romantic reconciliation happening between Lilly and Ethan.

Ray J says a knockout and four nights in the hospital still weren't enough to retire Reckless Ray ... 'cause he's got more crazy stuff to do before he finally grows up.

Ray joined "The TMZ Podcast" hosted by Towanda, and explained why he plans to keep fighting despite Supa Hot Fire knocking him out cold in his last bout -- a beating Ray says he doesn’t even remember.

He calls this stretch his "final reckless moments" ... saying he wants to empty the bucket list and go out with a bang before evolving into a quieter, wiser version of himself.

LeBron James bypassed a reunion with his hometown team for a new opportunity with the 76ers ... so how should Cavaliers fans feel about the rejection?? Ex-NBA star and Cleveland native Charles Oakley says they should GET OVER IT!!

TMZ Sports caught up with Oak at the 17th Annual Amazon Kids Back-to-School Fashion Show in NYC on Thursday ... and asked him all about the 41-year-old King's latest decision to join a fourth franchise.

The Knicks great shut down any criticism about James heading to the City of Brotherly Love in pursuit of more rings ... saying what he's doing this late in his career should be admired -- and he's still a role model to young kids.

D.J. Moore's Carolina Panthers tenure ended years ago ... and it looks like he's cutting ties with the state of North Carolina, too -- putting his Charlotte-area home up for sale.

The Buffalo Bills newest wide receiver listed the 5-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home Friday for $5,225,000.

The 9,673-square-foot abode sits on nearly 4 acres of land on the waterfront ... and boasts a theater-ready room, wellness/yoga room, exercise room, and wet bar-ready studio.

Former NBA player MarJon Beauchamp was briefly detained -- then quickly released by police -- after trying to break up a fight between friends ... but, before they let him go, all those around him were in for a treat as he flashed his abs.

See for yourself -- the former Philadelphia 76ers hooper had his body on full display just before 3 AM in Seattle, Washington, while police spoke to him about the incident.

You can see he appeared to be entertaining the police ... even cracking a smile at one point before being let go without incident.