Celeste Rivas' family was devastated and exhausted after D4vd's first court appearance in his murder case ... which is why they scrapped plans to address the media for the first time since he was charged with killing her.
The family was supposed to hold court Monday outside the Hall of Justice in Downtown Los Angeles and give a statement through their lawyer ... but it never happened ... and now we know why.
Patrick Steinfeld, who is representing the family, tells TMZ ... "The Rivas Hernandez family are very private individuals who were overwhelmed by the day’s events. They were concerned for their safety when they heard about the bomb threat. They were intimidated by the onslaught of reporters and the aggressiveness of some camera people."
Richards' middle child shared a throwback photo of the "Melrose Place" star standing alongside her mom ... writing, "the best duo there was" on the pic.
She added a long caption to the post which begins, "i thought you were the one that was supposed to be in our lives forever" ... adding it's going to be weird to move on without him given how important he was to her childhood.
Oops ... Charlietried to engage with Rep. Lateefah Simon on a fun subject, but it kinda backfired.
Charlie got the Congresswoman from Oakland Monday, which happens to be 4/20, so he was all about smoke-filled rooms. Turns out, it's a solemn day for her -- it's the date her dad passed away.
Charlie was undeterred ... asking about members who might partake in the 4/20 celebrations. Trust us ... it's a subject that's near and dear to Charlie's heart.
The convo shifted to rumors that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito might retire before the midterms, so Trump could get a younger version confirmed before the election. The Congresswoman seems to be a woman of faith, because she's praying for the health of ALLSupreme Court justices, at least for the next 3 years.
When it comes to making music ... family matters to Drake.
The rapper was snapped filming a new music video in Canada Sunday, and it looks like his son, Adonis, will be making a cameo. The 8-year-old was all smiles as he stepped onto set over the weekend.
During the shoot ... the child was caught on camera behind the wheel of a Toronto cop car, filmed sitting in the driver's seat.
They could describe The Rock's party-planning skills with one single word ... 'cause he threw his daughter a KATSEYE-themed bash for her 8th birthday -- and it was "gnarly!!!"
The wrestling legend and actor pulled out all the stops for Tia's big moment ... putting together a homemade cake featuring the pop group's songs and imagery -- even a sandwich from their hit music video.
If the cake wasn't enough, they put up a big banner with the group's picture on it!!
Charlize Theronis pulling back the curtain on one of the most chilling moments of her life -- and it’s straight out of a movie -- except it was all too real.
The Oscar winner was brutally honest in a new New York Times interview, revisiting the night her mom shot and killed her father -- and the details are intense. According to the sit-down, Theron says her dad came home drunk and raging -- blasting his way into their house and making his intention clear.
He and wife Nicole Brydon Bloom announced on Instagram Saturday they welcomed their first child together -- a baby boy! They did not reveal his name.
The pair announced the exciting news with a black-and-white photo of Justin holding his little one to his chest. His baby boy appeared to be sleeping and was cozied up in a onesie and blanket.
Brooke Hogansays walking away from Hulk Hogan’s will felt right at the time ... but now she regrets the fallout.
The daughter of the late Hulk Hogangot brutally honest on the “Hollywood Raw Podcast with Dax Holt and Adam Glyn,” revealing she removed herself from her dad’s will because she feared for her safety -- not because she didn’t want the money.
“There were situations that had me so scared,” she said. “I really took myself off the will because I was actually scared for myself, my family, my safety.”
We've got another Slim Shady grandbaby! Eminem's daughter Alaina Marie Scott welcomed her first baby this week, making Marshall Mathers a grandfather ... again!
She took to Instagram to announce that she and her husband, Matt Moeller, welcomed Scottie Marie on Tuesday ... saying their bundle of joy is "everything and more."
Alaina wrote that she named her baby after her "Scott sisters" -- Hailie Jade and Stevie Laine -- because they're "the women who have given the name and my life so much meaning."
Hulk Hogan may be gone, but it's "Hulkamania Forever" at WrestleMania 42 this weekend in Sin City ... WWE set up an awesome exhibit honoring the wrestling legend, and his son, Nick, stopped by to take it all in.
World Wrestling Entertainment posted a video of Hulk's only son stopping by the Las Vegas Convention Center on Thursday, days before wrestling's biggest weekend.
"Nick Hogan gets a first look at the [Hulk Hogan] exhibit at #WWEWorld!" WWE wrote on X.
Meghan Trainorsays she bit off more than she could chew with "The Get In Girl" tour ... and now she's pulling the plug on the whole thing, TMZ has learned.
In a statement Thursday the pop star says that she canceled the 33-show tour after "some really tough conversations" ... saying she needs to be "home and present" to focus on her new baby and upcoming album rollout.
She apologized to her fans for the "disappointment," but explained this is the "right decision" for herself and her family. How very "mother" of her!?!
The singer promised in the statement -- which she also posted in full to her Instagram story -- that she'd "be back soon" ... and in the meantime, she can't wait for fans to hear her new album, "Toy With Me."
Clavicular’s post-overdose saga has taken another turn … TMZ has learned the streamer’s own father flew across the country to stage an intervention ... and got completely iced out.
Sources familiar with the situation tell us Clavicular -- real name Braden Peters -- had his dad, Ken, rush in from New Jersey after this week’s scary hospitalization for a suspected overdose in Miami. The plan was for a serious, face-to-face talk to push the "Looksmaxxer" toward getting help.
Kendra Duggar’s family is speaking out about the arrest of her husband Joseph Duggar for allegedly molesting a child.
In a statement shared with TMZ, the Caldwells stated they're "troubled and heartbroken" over his alleged actions and "devastated" for his victim, who they described as "courageous in every way" to share her experience.
They went on ... "Our love for this child remains at the forefront of our family’s priorities and minds. We are proud of her for being strong enough to share her story while also retaining her own identity and joy."
Heather Locklear and her boyfriend, Lorenzo Lamas, are getting quite serious … with his family meeting the actress for the first time over the weekend ... TMZ has learned.
Sources close to the new couple tell TMZ ... Lorenzo’s kids and grandchildren went over to Heather’s mansion in a gated community in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Lorenzo’s daughter Shayne Lamas posted a photo of an old modeling campaign featuring Heather and Lorenzo from back in the day on social media. We’re told the photo is on the wall inside Heather’s home.
Taylor Frankie Paul will NOT be prosecuted for her alleged involvement in a couple domestic violence incidents in Utah involving her ex, Dakota Mortensen.
Prosecutors in Utah announced Tuesday they were declining to file criminal charges against the 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star.
Taylor was the subject of two separate investigations by two different police departments ... but the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office says there was not enough evidence to support filing criminal charges.
Ashlee Jenae's family is seeking answers after her tragic death in Tanzania, and it sounds like they will go to great lengths to figure out what happened to her ... including a possible trip to Africa for a face-to-face with officials.
The late influencer's mother, Yolanda, tells TMZ ... Ashlee’s father, Harry, went to Washington, D.C. today to meet with the U.S. Embassy and State Department.
We're told Harry wanted to go in person to see if the family could help get answers from authorities in Zanzibar, where Ashlee was traveling with her fiancé, Joe McCann, when she died.
