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Teddi Mellencamp is getting sympathy from lots of folks as a result of her brain tumors, but she's still getting dragged to court by a former housekeeper ... who says the reality TV star is a bona fide racist.

The former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star is being sued by a woman named Julia Umana ... who claims she worked as a live-in nanny and housekeeper for Teddi. Umana claims Teddy treated her more poorly than any other celebrity boss.

In the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Umana claims Teddi made her employment a living hell by abusing power, shorting paychecks, creating a hostile work environment and engaging in racial discrimination and harassment.

Ron Isley -- part of the famed group The Isley Brothers -- knows what he likes between the sheets ... a sex playlist with his biggest hits!!!

We got the R&B legend in New Orleans and our photog asked him for musical suggestions on how to set the mood on Valentine's Day.

Ron says Sade and Beyoncé are a couple good choices ... but what really gets him and his wife off is the sound of his own voice!!!

If Eli Manning needs some advice on how to handle a Hall of Fame slight -- Antonio Gates is offering it up!

The legendary Charger -- who was inducted into the 2025 class last week after being snubbed for the 2024 one just 12 months ago -- told TMZ Sports out at the Super Bowl in New Orleans that while he's sure Eli's feeling heartbreak right now ... the former signal-caller just needs to stay positive.

Gates told us that after he was shockingly barred from getting a bust in Canton ... he headed into the ensuing year focused on being "the best version of me" -- and he thinks that attitude helped him get in this go-around.

Bryan Kohberger's defense team is "really spinning" in their favor the recent news that blood from two unidentified males was collected from the crime scene where four Idaho students were brutally slain -- but it's all smoke and mirrors, so says Nancy Grace.

TMZ caught up with Nancy on Thursday during a Zoom call, and the famous legal commentator weighed in on the Kohberger murder case in which four University of Idaho students -- three females and one male -- were found fatally stabbed inside a house in 2022.

Specifically, Nancy zeroed in on the big news -- which broke in the media several days ago -- about the blood from two mysterious males found on the handrail of a stairway inside the house and on a glove just outside the residence.

Vani Hari says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is going to Make America Healthy Again ... by removing harmful chemicals from fast food and giving parents more choices when it comes to vaccinating their children.

The "Food Babe" author joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday and we asked her about the nation's next health secretary and his plans for the country.

Vani says RFK Jr. isn't coming for anyone's McDonald's -- like the fries from his infamous picture onboard President Trump's plane -- but he does want to make the Golden Arches better for our bodies ... by cutting out ingredients that are making us sick.

The woman Kadarius Toney allegedly strangled told cops she was seven months pregnant and holding her daughter at the time of the attack, new 911 audio, obtained by TMZ Sports, reveals.

The call was placed at 12:01 PM on Jan. 14 from a residence in Douglasville, GA ... and in a recording of the dispatch conversation, you can hear the clearly distressed woman trying to explain what had just gone down with Toney, her boyfriend.

She stated she lives with the NFL player ... and the two had gotten into a dispute.

Johnny Manziel and Josie Canseco have broken up after less than a year together, TMZ Sports has learned.

We're told Josie ended things with Johnny recently ... but the two sides still have a lot of love for each other and there's no bad blood whatsoever.

As for what sparked the split, people close to the pair say 32-year-old Johnny was a great boyfriend to Jose's daughter ... but it was clear there was some work he had to do on himself.

Wendy Williams and those closest to her are baffled at why she's being kept in her assisted living facility's memory care unit, and TMZ has learned others in that building are wondering the very same thing.

We spoke to people very familiar with the NYC facility where Wendy is living ... and they say residents on the 5th floor, where Wendy stays, are mostly in their 80s and up with severe cases of dementia or cognitive impairments.

That account matches Wendy's own description of her surroundings, which she shared in our new documentary, 'Saving Wendy.'

Teddi Mellencamp received some shocking health news Wednesday ... but, despite finding out her brain is covered in numerous tumors, it hasn't changed anything about her pending divorce.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the reality television star and her estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave, are still going through with their divorce despite her diagnosis.

That said, we're told her health is still a top priority for the family -- and, Edwin actually visited her in the hospital with their three kids Wednesday. They haven't seen her since she underwent surgery though.

Britney Spears’ old Beverly Hills home -- where she was famously stretchered out during her 2008 health troubles -- is on the market... and it’s packing one serious price tag!

For a cool $7.99 million, you could own the 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom estate -- a luxury oasis in the 24-hour guard-gated Summit community, complete with a soundproof screening room/music studio, plus all the other usual high-end perks.

The mansion boasts stunning murals by renowned artist Maria Trimbell, plus a library/executive office suite. For the culinary aficionados, the gourmet kitchen is top-tier, and there’s a built-in barbecue area -- perfect for hosting year-round in style.

Jodeci lead singer K-Ci had to take a time-out because of a serious health scare -- after going down with a bout of pneumonia!!!

We're hearing he's alright, but Jodeci is canceling this weekend's tour dates as a precaution.

K-Ci's manager Michael Paran tells TMZ, K-Ci was hospitalized for pneumonia and has since been released and is at home resting with antibiotics. Phew!

An OnlyFans model is spilling the tea on her Valentine's Day drought, saying she hasn't had a date in a decade -- and she’s blaming it on her humongous boobs!

Erika Amore tells TMZ that despite her eye-popping 36K breasts, she’s not drowning in V-Day invites -- in fact, she says guys don’t take her seriously, seeing her more as a fetish than a date.

Erika says guys treat her boobs like a shiny toy -- fun to play with, then tossed aside. She claims they’re so obsessed with her chest, they forget she’s got a brain and a personality.

Village People lead singer Victor Willis says he got an apology from comedian Jim Jefferies for saying "Y.M.C.A." is code for gay sex, but he cops to the fact the song definitely can be taken 2 ways.

Victor jumped on TMZ's "2 Angry Men" podcast with Harvey and Mark Geragos, and admitted when he wrote the iconic song the lyrics were a double entendre -- straight people could interpret 'hangin' out with all the boys' as maybe playing hoops, while gay people could view it as gettin' down in various places at the facility.

By the way ... we contacted Jim Jefferies, who said Victor's wife Karen called him and said he could call "Y.M.C.A." a gay anthem but not say it's about "sex in the showers." Jim agreed not to keep talking about it -- but says he did not apologize.

O.J. Simpson's estate is ready to start spring cleaning in a very serious way ... 'cause the executor has proposed a date for the auction to take place -- and, included a list of items that could be on the block.

Malcolm LaVergne -- the special administrator of O.J.'s estate -- and his lawyers are proposing an auction of the late controversial star's personal belongings take place between March 12 and March 29.

The auction -- which will be run by Goldin Auctions LLC, according to the new legal filing -- can be objected to by Simpson's children before February 26.

Dr. Drew is giving Diplo a dire warning about his use of psychedelics ... telling the DJ he could wind up in a psych ward if he continues his acid consumption.

The famous TV physician is "gravely" concerned about Diplo's strong affinity for LSD, and during a Wednesday interview with TMZ, he gave his analysis on how Diplo could land in a mental institution. Drew says, "It can happen. I have seen that from higher doses of LSD for sure," but on lower doses typically it can be managed on an outpatient basis.

And, Drew didn't stop there. The doctor says if Diplo's LSD intake is not managed by a professional, he might end up with a slow onset of mania or other types of neurotoxicity -- especially if he already has a mental health issue. The DJ has previously said he's struggled with depression.

Forget about a new left tackle and some improved QB play ... Michael Irvin says Brian Schottenheimer's going to need some holy water and crucifixes to turn around the Cowboys -- telling TMZ Sports he's convinced the only way the new head coach succeeds in Dallas is through an act of God.

The Playmaker went on a diatribe about Jerry Jones' newest hire while in New Orleans last week ... making it 100 percent clear he doesn't think Schottenheimer has much of a chance at wins without God's help.

In the middle of a crowded Bourbon Street ... Irvin yelled at the top of his lungs that a higher power is going to be necessary in order to make the Schottenheimer move ultimately make sense for the Cowboys.