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Nolan Wells' friends set out Friday to Horn Island after launching an investigation of their own into the death of the teen ... and the visit was intense.

Warren Hudson and Jax Pitalo took their lawyers, J. Tyler Cox and Edward Andrew Paltzik, to inspect the Mississippi barrier island ... and a realization hit them like a ton of bricks.

Cox tells TMZ ... things got raw for the boys ... "The trip was tough for Warren and Jax because that’s the last place they saw their best friend. A couple of times we had to pause and give them their space.” He pointed out one of those places included the site where Nolan’s body was discovered.

Prosecutors say influencer Ash Trevino had relationships with over 50 inmates -- including ones in prison for aggravated robbery and murder -- over the past several years ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained court docs filed by Texas prosecutors in connection with her welfare fraud case. In the docs, they claim Ash engaged in relationships with approximately “50-75 inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.”

Prosecutors added that the inmates were "currently incarcerated for various violent offenses including but not limited to aggravated robbery and murder.”

Huge win for Porsha Williams ... she scored a seven-figure divorce settlement and the house from her ex Simon Guobadia ... and she told a judge he agreed to quickly pay up the other money he owes, TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Porsha says Simon transferred his interest in the Atlanta mansion they once shared to Porsha through a quitclaim deed.

Porsha says Simon also agreed Porsha is entitled to $1,568,181.63 in reimbursement from his share of the property's equity and further agreed to give Porsha the title to a 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost.

Late NFL star Aldon Smith’s estate will be inherited by his only son, according to the kid's guardian.

Court docs obtained by TMZ reveal Aldon left behind personal property … unclear the value of the assets. 

He was not married and did not have any children on the way … but he did have a 13-year-old son named Aulis Smith. 

Victoria Gotti is currently on the mend from a serious infection that canceled her kidney transplant from her son, Carmine Agnello ... as they wait to see if they'll secure a rescheduled surgery date before he heads to the slammer.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the famous mother and son duo -- the bloodline of Mafia boss John Gotti -- is waiting to hear back from a surgeon today to see when Victoria can be fit in for surgery. It does not look like it's going to happen by Monday, which is Carmine's surrender date ... but they don't have a final answer yet.

A judge said this week if Victoria has the surgery before or on Monday, Carmine's surrender date will be pushed until Sept. 18.

As we reported, Carmine is due to serve 15 months in prison after pleading guilty in September 2024 to wire fraud involving about $1.1 million in COVID-19 relief loans.

Matt Rife may want to think of a different comeback ... because he allegedly told a different person on the internet to kill herself during the same argument in which he told a paranormal expert with autism to "remove yourself from this Earth."

More screengrabs, which apparently show the comedian's war of words with members of the ghost hunting community, feature one social media user claiming Matt told her to "unalive" herself at least twice.

Matt seemingly responded by telling her to stop being a jerk, and he'd stop ... before adding, "yes, it's okay - a**holes shouldn't be here. Period. You're mad at me for defending myself- that's psychotic."

8/24/2026 1:27 PM PT -- Brandon Clarke had an unknown white powder, Narcan, syringes and a lot of medications when he was found dead in his home.

Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke cause of death has been revealed ... TMZ Sports has learned.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined Clarke's cause of death was the combined effects of heroin and cocaine and ruled his death an accident.

According to the Medical Examiner, Clarke was found unresponsive in his bedroom around 5 PM on May 11. Paramedics responded and pronounced him dead at 5:15 PM. He was 29.

His cause and manner of death were officially certified Friday.

Andrew Gillum's back in jail after prosecutors say he missed a drug test ... and then tested positive for methamphetamine.

Baldwin County Assistant D.A. John Oxford tells TMZ ... Andrew is taking part in random drug testing known as "color code drug testing." Basically, we're told Andrew is assigned a color by the court, and he's supposed to call a hotline every day. If he calls the hotline and his color is read out, he has to report that day for a drug test.

Oxford says Andrew didn't show up for his drug test on a day his color was called ... so he was tested for drugs at his court appearance Thursday ... and it came back positive.

"Vanderpump Rules" alum Ariana Madix may take her revenge porn battle with Rachel Leviss to the California Supreme Court ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Ariana said she is considering filing papers with the highest court in the state after an appellate court recently sided with Rachel.

Ariana asked for a hearing date in September 2026 to be postponed while she decided on whether to appeal, which must happen within the next 40 days.

The internet's convinced Tom Sandoval's ex moved on from the musician with magician Criss Angel ... but they're just friends, TMZ has learned.

We obtained a photo of Victoria Lee Robinson and Criss at a California winery a few days ago, where they were hanging out in a larger group.

Sources connected to the two tell TMZ ... the online rumors claiming they're dating are simply fantasy ... and there's nothing romantic between them, despite some people's interpretation of the photo.

Tracey Cameron didn't want just any old birthday party to ring in her big 5-0 ... she took it one step further and married the number 50!

She stopped by "TMZ Live" Friday to tell us all about her viral moment ... explaining it felt like the most fitting way to celebrate such a major milestone.

So, instead of rolling up to a restaurant, Tracey walked down the aisle ... and the video is circulating across social media.

Matt Rife may not be a specter or spirit -- but he's now in the crosshairs of the ghost hunting community ... because he told a paranormal expert with autism to kill himself.

Here's the deal ... Matt and his collaborator, Elton Castee, posted on Instagram an upcoming event at the Haunted Warren Museum -- a paranormal spot the pair purchased last year that's best known for housing the demon doll Annabelle.

Self-described P.I. -- that's "paranormal investigator" in this case -- Chris Mac responded to the post by giving an online sermon on the Salem Witch Trials ... which for reasons unknown led Matt to rip into the "lifeless douchebag" by saying, "please remove yourself from this earth."

Influencer Joe Felz -- known for posting about his van life -- died by suicide ... TMZ has learned. 

The Paulding County, Georgia Coroner tells TMZ ... an autopsy determined Joe's cause of death was hanging and his manner of death was suicide.

Influencer Ash Trevino avoided jail time after pleading guilty to fraud ... but she got hit with a five-figure tab she has to pay back.

The content creator pled guilty to welfare fraud and healthcare fraud earlier this week ... and instead of spending time behind bars, Ash agreed to serve two years of community supervision -- essentially probation.

She will also have to perform 120 hours of community service, complete an anti-theft program, and participate in financial counseling.

Ash has also been ordered to pay $16,799.95 in restitution to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission ... the monthly payments start in September, and they will set her back $780.

Matt Rife is catching tons of flak for telling a paranormal expert with autism to kill himself ... and now that man's family is demanding the comic issue a public apology.

Here's the deal ... Matt launched a social media attack against paranormal investigator Chris Mac, telling him to "please remove yourself from this earth"... all this because Chris asked Matt not to put the infamous Annabelle doll he owns in a certain place at the Haunted Warren Museum.

Kevin Mac, Chris' dad, tells TMZ ... the family is "irate" with Matt over the "unprovoked" comment.

He tells us his son didn't mean anything by the message and was just expressing a concern. Kevin says Chris is "mentally handicapped" -- and this public ridicule is devastating him.

Chris Brown is fighting his former housekeeper's efforts to redirect his profits from his tour with Usher into her pockets ... as she tries to collect on her nearly $13 million judgment from a lawsuit Chris lost.

The singer filed court docs, obtained by TMZ, objecting to Maria Avila's moves in court to have all of his present and future income assigned to her -- including his tour money and royalties -- until the 8-figure debt is satisfied.

As we reported ... Maria was awarded the massive judgment after her lawsuit against Chris over a 2020 dog attack at his Los Angeles mansion. She claimed the dog viciously attacked her and caused severe injuries.