Sydney Sweeney & American Eagle Team Up for Wildfire Relief ... Put Good Jeans To Good Use

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Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle partnership is extending into wildfire relief for her home state of Washington ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... starting Friday and running through August 31, American Eagle customers shopping online or in stores can donate to relief efforts at checkout by rounding up the total on any purchase or contributing an amount of their choosing.

The initiative comes as Sydney and her boyfriend, Scooter Braun, remain boots on the ground in the Spokane area, where sources previously told us they've been bringing food to firefighters, preparing and distributing meals and helping displaced families secure food and shelter.

Elijah Bieniemy No UFC Connection ... Despite Claims He Was A Fighter

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Elijah Bieniemy told police he needed his guns back because he was a "certified UFC fighter" ... but the MMA promotion says that's news to them.

TMZ Sports reached out to the UFC for clarification -- 'cause ya never know -- after a report surfaced indicating the 27-year-old son of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy called cops on July 24 complaining his parents were "withholding" his guns.

According to The Athletic, Elijah said he required access to the weapons to defend himself due to his status as a UFC fighter.

But, not so fast.

The promotion tells us Elijah isn't affiliated with them in any way, and definitely isn't a rostered fighter.

Tory Lanez Divorce Dismissed While He's Behind Bars

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Tory Lanez and his wife are no longer getting divorced ... 'cause her case has been dismissed as he remains behind bars.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, a judge in Los Angeles dismissed the divorce case, noting there was a lack of movement in the case to bring it closer to a final judgment since it was first filed.

We told you all about it -- Raina Chassagne filed for divorce in June 2024 after almost a year of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences as her reason for the split.

'Devil Wears Prada 2' Buy Costumes For A Good Cause

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If you ever wanted a chance to step into the high-fashion world of "The Devil Wears Prada" universe ... now's your chance, 'cause clothing and jewelry from the 2026 sequel are about to hit the auction block ... and it's all for a good cause.

That's right -- fans will have a chance to score some Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, and more ... worn by the stars of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" in a fundraising auction led by Meryl Streep and Christie's global auction house.

The items include the Dries Van Noten tassel jacket worn by Meryl's character Miranda Priestly in the film during a staff meeting at Runway ... a $107,000 Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff worn by Emily Blunt ... the Gabriela Hearst Niki Dress that Anne Hathaway's character stained in the Hamptons -- with the stain included -- and even the Bad Binch TongTong by Terrence Zhou feather dress Lady Gaga wore for the music video for "RUNWAY" ... and so much more.

NBA Legend Paul Pierce Read Alleged Texts With Ex Princess ... 'Just Found Out Today Officially That's My Son'

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Paul Pierce's alleged texts going back and forth with his ex, Princess Santiago, over their newborn child have been revealed as part of their ongoing case over custody and support.

In new court docs, obtained TMZ, Princess attached a series of texts she says were sent between her and Paul.

In one alleged text, dated February 6, Princess says ... "I just wanted to let you know that your son is here. He was born today. If you'd like to see him tomorrow, let me know."

Princess, who appears not to have received a response from Paul, says she sent another text to him on February 15, which reads, "I gave you so many chances to do the right thing and not have to go down this path … you're letting history repeat itself, acting just like your father. My son will not be ignored or treated like the black sheep."

Univ. Of Akron Football We're Letting A Fan Call Plays ... Here's How It'll Work!!!

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The University of Akron is running an unheard-of promotion -- they're going to allow one special season ticket holder a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to call plays in a real game -- and head coach Joe Moorhead is explaining how it'll all go down!

TMZ Sports talked to Moorhead on Monday, who said the idea -- which rocked social media -- came straight from the athletic department ... who knocked on his door a few days ago with the wild proposal.

“I was busy, unironically enough, scripting some plays for fall camp practice and came to me with the idea of a promotion that would allow a raffle winner to be a part of our game planning process," Moorhead told us.

“And, you know, obviously I was a bit hesitant and skeptical, not having heard this before, but the more we talked about it, you know, we decided to give it a go.”

Ne-Yo Sued YOUR VICIOUS DOG ATTACKED ME!!!

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Ne-Yo's dog viciously attacked a woman who was just trying to drop off a package ... at least according to a new lawsuit.

The woman, Dominique Bridgett is suing Ne-Yo over an incident she claims took place on or about July 12, 2025 in Georgia.

Dominique says she was lawfully delivering a package to Ne-Yo's residence when a dog on the property attacked her, causing serious injuries.

Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun Hometown Wildfire Relief ... Lending a Helping Hand

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Sydney Sweeney isn't just sending love to her wildfire-ravaged hometown from afar ... she's boots on the ground -- and Scooter Braun is right there with her.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Sydney and her boyfriend are in Washington state amid the devasting Spokane area wildfires, with Sydney feeling compelled to head home and help any way she could.

Our sources tell us Sydney has been working nonstop since arriving ... bringing food to firefighters between shifts on the front lines and helping prepare and distribute meals to families affected by the fires.

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We're told they volunteered with Second Harvest Food Bank in Spokane and World Central Kitchen, personally handing out food and providing relief to people in need.

Perez Hilton Under Financial Stress ... Before Live Stream Incident

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Perez Hilton was stressing out over money and struggling to adjust to his new life in Miami in the weeks leading up to a concerning live stream that resulted in a police response and hospitalization.

Sources familiar tell TMZ ... when Perez put his 4 million-dollar Las Vegas house up on the market and abruptly moved to Miami in June, he was telling people he was very stressed out about finances, overwhelmed, and hustling, looking for ways to make some dough.

We're told life was good for Perez in Vegas -- he got a lot of comps and was treated well for his local celebrity status -- and he assumed he'd get the same love in South Miami. He didn't. So, on top of money issues -- the freebies were gone.

Honey Boo Boo's Sister SMASHING PUMPKIN!!!

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Pumpkin is diving into hardcore sex on her OnlyFans account ... and Honey Boo Boo's sister tells TMZ there's enough dessert for seconds and thirds.

Here's the deal ... Pumpkin -- real name Lauryn Efird -- joined the adult content platform in March ... and, at the time, she said she would start with some naughty nudes before going to pound town ... and that day has finally arrived.

Pumpkin tells TMZ ... "I really started doing hardcore because, truthfully, it's another revenue of money and so many options to do and give."

In one video for sale on her OF, Pumpkin is smashing her boyfriend, Darrin Kitchens.

Kyrsten Sinema Woman Suing For Breaking Up Her Marriage Claims Ex-Husband's Story About Romance Changed

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The woman suing Kyrsten Sinema for allegedly breaking up her marriage has questions about her ex-husband's conversations with the former Senator's legal team ... and she wants a judge to make him answer them ... TMZ has learned.

Kyrsten's boyfriend, Matthew Ammel, was recently deposed by lawyers for his ex-wife, Heather Ammel, in her case against Sinema.

Heather claims Kyrsten's lawyer was present when she grilled Matthew about his relationship with the politician. During the depo, Heather said Kyrsten's legal team objected to some questions being asked on the grounds of attorney-client privilege, claiming Kyrsten and Matthew's lawyers had an agreement to work together in the case.

In her filing, Heather claims Matthew's story about his romance with Kyrsten changed to be more aligned with Kyrsten's version of events.

'L&HH' Sidney Starr Cops Say Open Condom Fell Out of Pocket During Sodomy Arrest

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Sidney Starr told police the male she went to her hotel room with told her he was an adult … and cops say a rubber fell out of her pocket during her arrest for child molestation ... TMZ has learned.

We obtained the Hapeville Police Department report from Sidney's arrest for sodomy and child molestation ... and police say an "opened condom" fell out of her clothes during a pat-down, and they found another prophylactic in her pocket.

The report notes Sidney was staying at an Embassy Suites in Georgia ... and an employee of the hotel called police to report another person had sexually assaulted a juvenile.

Streamer HMBL Zayy Motorhome Totaled in Car Accident ... After Walk Across America

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HMBL Zayy's cross-country victory lap came to a screeching halt when his motorhome was obliterated on the highway -- just days after he wrapped up his epic fundraising walk across America and started the trip back to the East Coast.

Zayy tells TMZ ... the accident happened Tuesday in California, just hours after Zayy's pal Deejay began driving the Chevrolet motorhome back to Philadelphia.

The vehicle was being driven east on I-10 when it rammed into the back of a semi-truck, according to the California Highway Patrol. Deejay then lost control and traveled into the dirt center median, where the vehicle came to a stop, authorities say.

Influencer Shamar McCoy Spotted by Fans During Arrest ... 'Oh My God, Shamar!!!'

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Shamar McCoy's arrest came with an audience ... because a couple of women recognized the reality star almost immediately as cops moved in.

TMZ obtained body cam footage from Shamar's Monday arrest ... and as an officer tells him there's a warrant out for him, Shamar suddenly gets some extra attention from nearby onlookers.

A couple of women recognize him and call out, "Oh my God, Shamar" ... before repeatedly asking why he's getting pulled over.