'The Price Is Right' George Gray & Wife File For Divorce

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7:23 PM PT -- George tells TMZ ... the decision to file for divorce was mutual between him and Brittney. They are in couple's counseling and trying to work on their marriage. California law allows them 6 months to work on it and they can pull the divorce if they choose to reconcile.

George Gray, the longtime announcer for "The Price Is Right," is calling it quits with his wife Brittney Green -- he’s made his way down to court to file for divorce.

TMZ’s got the docs -- George listed their separation date as August 1, 2024, ending things after 5 years of marriage.

George’s going with the classic "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split.

NBA's Ty Jerome Los Angeles Home Burglarized

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A Los Angeles home belonging to NBA player Ty Jerome was burglarized last week, and cops tell TMZ Sports they're still on the hunt for the supects.

We're told the break-in happened at around 7:30 PM on Jan. 17 ... when thieves gained entry to the residence through a broken glass window.

Cops say the criminals took off a short time after getting in -- and as of now, it's unclear what -- if anything -- was taken. Jerome has been away from the area in recent days while on the road playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

'Mob Wives' Star Natalie DiDonato Currently Missing ... After No-Show for 2 Flights Home

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4:31 PM PT -- "Mob Wives" star Drita D’Avanzo tells TMZ … "OMG, This is horrible!!! I really hope it’s nothing but missing to flights and reported missing seems extremely concerning. I really wish they find her safe and sound! I have not seen or spoken to her in a very long time and wish I had answers."

"Mob Wives" star Natalie DiDonato is the subject of a missing-persons report ... after we're told she was MIA for 2 separate flights home.

Law enforcement tells TMZ ... a report was filed for Natalie -- best known for appearing on season 5 of "Mob Wives" -- this morning in Las Vegas and it's currently being investigated.

We're told Natalie's family is concerned, and her whereabouts are unknown -- they spoke with cops in Philadelphia, where ND reportedly visited earlier this month ... before missing a January 5 flight home to Florida.

Trump Inauguration Surging Demand for Escort Services in D.C.

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It's not just the political climate heating up -- D.C.'s escort services have seen a massive surge with Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration this week, TMZ has learned.

One unnamed Washington D.C. sex worker tells TMZ she’s called out sick from her regular hotel job in order to accommodate the rising demand for her side gig ... with a busy influx of visitors flooding the city for the inauguration. She tells us it’s fascinating how big events like this rev up the industry, with customers craving both companionship and connection while in D.C.

Another unnamed escort says it’s not just during the inauguration -- this escort, who caters to high-end clients, says more women have been getting into adult work over the last 6 months, mostly driven by fears about job security and diminishing wages under Trump's new administration.

Wendy Williams Guardianship Controversy Spurs N.Y. Lawmaker to Push Visitation Law

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Wendy Williams' guardianship woes are commanding the attention of at least one New York lawmaker ... who's making a big push so her family can easily visit her.

Anthony Palumbo, a N.Y. state senator, tells TMZ ... today, he is re-introducing a piece of legislation that would change guardianship laws regarding family visitation in the state.

According to Palumbo, "Karilyn's Law" would allow families to visit loved ones by filing a motion with the court ... the guardian would then have 10 days to show the court if the person intending to visit is displaying inappropriate conduct -- and if not, they can visit.

J.D. Vance Dad, Let's Dance!!! Kids Steal His Spotlight

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Donald Trump busted out some "Y.M.C.A."-style dance moves at the inaugural ball … but VP J.D. Vance’s kiddos were the real scene-stealers, matching his energy with some adorable moves of their own!

J.D.'s daughter Mirabel was totally feeling the vibe at the inauguration's indoor parade at D.C.'s Capital One Arena Monday … bouncing along to the music and letting all that energy out.

J.D. got swept up in the moment, scooping up Mirabel in his arms, while Usha juggled their little guy, Vivek -- who seemed more fascinated by her earring than the whole inauguration buzz.

Heather McDonald Justin Baldoni's a 'Weirdo' ... But Blake Lively's 'Cringey' Too!!!

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Heather McDonald isn't feeling sorry for either Justin Baldoni or Blake Lively amid their legal war ... blasting the two actors for duking it out in their respective lawsuits.

We caught up with the comedian outside Craig's in West Hollywood on Monday, where she gave her candid opinion on the Hollywood drama. While Heather noted the situation has made for good content for her "Juicy Scoop" podcast, she told us both Justin and Blake are clearly in the wrong.

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Watch the video ... she blasted Justin as "kind of a weirdo," and said she totally believed the actor was "creepy and inappropriate" on set ... which Blake claimed in her lawsuit against her "It Ends With Us" costar and director.

Luenell on Dave Chappell Compassionless People Won't Give You Compassion ... Trump's Presidency Would've Killed MLK!!!

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Comedian Luenell is keeping it real about Dave Chappelle's 'SNL' monologue, where he called for compassion as America embarks on a new chapter with President Trump in charge.

Luenell didn’t hold back when speaking to TMZ at LAX ... saying while she understands Chappelle’s plea for compassion for Trump’s administration, it’s useless 'cause compassion isn’t something they’ve ever shown.

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Check out the clip, 'cause Luenell dives deeper into why she's not feeling any optimism for Trump's presidency, and calling it straight-up insulting that his inauguration fell on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Jamal Lewis Slams Ravens' 2-Point Call 'Why Not Hand the Ball Off to Derrick Henry!?'

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Forget heaping the blame on Mark Andrews, Jamal Lewis says the responsible party for the Ravens' doomed two-point conversion attempt on Sunday is whoever first called the play!!

The Baltimore legend chopped it up with TMZ Sports on Monday, some 24 hours after the Ravens lost a heartbreaking Divisional Round playoff matchup to the Bills, and he made it clear, he despised the play call that decided the game.

Lewis doesn't understand why the team opted for a sprint-out pass to Andrews -- when they could have simply turned around and gave the ball to Derrick Henry.

Paris Hilton's Son Wants to Be a Fireman ... After L.A. Wildfires Ravage Region

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Paris Hilton's son has a new idol inspiring his career goals ... the little one wants to be a firefighter when he grows up following the destructive L.A. wildfires.

We caught up with the heiress and her young son, Phoenix Reum, at the Beverly Glen Deli in Los Angeles Monday, where she revealed her youngster is idolizing firemen these days ... so much so, he now wants to be one.

This isn't necessarily surprising, given Paris and her family were directly impacted by the recent infernos in SoCal ... with their Malibu home getting scorched to the ground earlier this month.

Luenell on Wendy Williams Her Conservator Is 'The Devil' ... She Deserves to Be Free!!!

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Comedian Luenell is taking shots at the conservatorship controlling Wendy Williams' life ... going as far as to call the TV personality's legal guardian "the devil."

We caught up with the comedian at LAX following Wendy's recent pleas for freedom -- in which she compared her current treatment to prison -- and the actress made it clear she supports her friend 100 percent.

As Luenell sees it ... Wendy wasn't hurting anyone but herself before she was put into a court-appointed conservatorship in 2022 ... defending Wendy's situation is unacceptable, comparing it to Diddy's even -- who is currently incarcerated while awaiting his sex trafficking and racketeering trial.

Kenley Jansen Open To Dodgers Reunion 'I'm Ready To Play'

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Believe it or not, the rich could get even more rich this offseason ... Kenley Jansen just told TMZ Sports he'd be down for a reunion with the Dodgers!!

The free agent reliever -- who closed for L.A. for about a decade of his MLB career -- said to us out at LAX on Monday afternoon that despite the Dodgers' bullpen being awfully crowded these days, he'd certainly listen if they called.

"I'm ready to play, man," said Jansen, who revealed to us he still has a home in Los Angeles. "I'm ready to play wherever it is."

Kate Upton Low-Key Beach Date W/ Hubby Justin Verlander

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Kate Upton was soaking up the sun and family vibes, taking a stroll along Miami Beach with her hubby, Justin Verlander.

The supermodel looked happy and chill, rocking a laid-back all-black look, while Justin kept it beachy in shorts and a white tee Sunday.

Holding her sandals in hand, Kate was giggling away with Justin -- totally vibing on just another perfect beach day.

Kevin Powell on Snoop Dogg You Stabbed Hip Hop in the Back ... With Trump Performance

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Kevin Powell, an acclaimed writer and activist, is putting Snoop Dogg on blast for performing for Donald Trump ahead of the inauguration ... accusing the rap legend of selling out.

We caught up with Kevin on "TMZ Live" Monday, where he shared his candid opinion about Snoop's decision to perform at Trump's pre-inauguration ball over the weekend ... slamming SD and saying the performance is proof of the A-lister's "lack of values."

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Kevin notes Snoop wasn't always this way, pointing out the rap mogul has a long history of being there for his community. Yet, KP says Snoop's decision to perform for Trump spoke volumes ... alleging the "Drop It Like It's Hot" rapper has abandoned his audience "for a bag of money."

Rolling Loud Wildfire Concert We've Raised $25K ... and Counting!!!

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The FireAid Benefit Concert isn't the only show raising serious dough for victims of the California wildfires ... Rolling Loud is doing its part thanks to a pretty profitable pop-up concert.

Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif, the cofounders of Rolling Loud, have organized a benefit concert in Florida to help people impacted by the destructive wildfires in SoCal ... and they tell TMZ Hip Hop the event is already sold out, raising $25K just through ticket sales.

Per Matt and Tariq, the raised funds are going to be directly donated to GoFundMe's official Wildfire relief page ... which has already brought in over $4 million.

Joe Biden Booed in Arena!!! MAGA's Icy Farewell

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Joe Biden got a frosty farewell in the final minutes of his presidency ... with boos ringing out from a crowd of Trump's MAGA supporters huddled nearby during the inauguration.

In this video obtained by TMZ, the crowd -- relegated to the Capitol One Arena -- made it clear they didn't need an invite to the main event to make their opinions on Biden known.

Check it out -- the moment Biden’s name hits the speakers, the whole arena goes off with boos, making it loud and clear they wanted him gone.