TMZ obtained the DM Mauricio sent Lala on February 24, 2024, which reads, "Hey Lala, how are you? Hey I am wondering since you seem to have an opinion and speculations about me as to whether I am a player or not I would like to talk to you."
He added ... "Let me know if you are up for that. By phone or happy to get a coffee?"
Fans are freaking out that Latto possibly gave birth ... because some sharp listeners say they can hear "baby sounds" in the background of the pregnant rapper's latest post.
On Wednesday, she went on Instagram to apologize for skipping her Win Some Give Some Foundation's 1st annual "Big Mama Day" event, saying she's "a little caught up."
Anderson .Paak is finally addressing all those romance rumors surrounding him and Mariah Carey ... and it sounds like fans shouldn't expect wedding bells anytime soon!
The singer got grilled about his love life on "Club Shay Shay" ... admitting that after a failed marriage and turning 40, he still has no clue what he actually wants from a relationship.
Anderson kept it real too ... saying fame has made dating complicated because he never knows if women are genuinely into him -- or just the celebrity lifestyle attached to him.
Mauricio Umansky says Lala Kent is a "f***ing liar" for the way she brought up his DM on her podcast.
ICYMI ... the "Vanderpump Rules" alum spilled some tea on her "Untraditionally Lala" podcast last week, saying Kyle Richards' ex slid into her DMs while they were navigating their split.
She said Mauricio asked her to grab a coffee because she talks about him on her podcast ... but Lala said she never opened or responded.
Dianna Russini and her husband seem to be doing just fine, all things considered -- the NFL insider was spotted kissing Kevin Goldschmidt during Mother's Day festivities on Sunday ... all while her scandal with Mike Vrabel continues to unfold.
It's the first time the reporter has been spotted since she resigned from The Athletic on April 14 ... and in pics obtained by Page Six, she is carrying their son as she leans in for a smooch outside their home. Kevin is also wearing a wedding band.
It's proof the married couple is on good terms amid the drama ... enough to where Goldschmidt is willing to give the cameras camped outside their crib a money shot.
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum Kim Zolciak is not sweating her ex-husband, Kroy Biermann, getting close with her current boyfriend Kyle Mowitz's ex-wife, Jillian Green, TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ that Kim is not bothered at all by Kroy being spotted with Jillian over the weekend.
In a video, Kroy and Jillian were seen hugging in a parking lot following a hike in Georgia. The hangout comes as Kyle and Jillian remain in a divorce war.
"Summer House" star West Wilson is turning heads after being seen getting a little cozy with a woman at a friend’s wedding over the weekend.
In video, obtained by TMZ, West is seen mingling and appearing affectionate with a female guest during the celebration ... as online chatter about his relationship status continues to be on everyone's mind.
Check the clip ... at one point, West appears to give the mystery woman a pat on the behind, as well as a kiss on the forehead.
However, sources close to the situation tell TMZ … the gathering was strictly a friend event and included many people from West’s inner circle.
LeAnn Rimesisn't clutching a diamond anytime soon ... 'cause TMZ has learned she's never even been asked to join "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."
Sources connected to the hit Bravo series tell TMZ ... LeAnn has never been approached by production and has never received a formal offer to come aboard the franchise.
We're told her name has floated around in casting conversations over the years -- but that's as far as it's gone. Our sources say there have been no meetings, no negotiations, no contract talks ... nothing official.
Blueface is admitting he played along with the idea that his on-again, off-again girlfriend Chrisean Rock's son was his ... because, well, the daddy narrative was all part of the play.
Check it out ... Blueface sat down on BET’s "The Jason Lee Show" and told Jason Lee he's doubling down on his claim that 2-year-old Chrisean Jr. is NOT his biological child. When Jason flat-out asked why he publicly claimed the boy if he knew otherwise, Blueface didn’t exactly dance around it.
"You know, we were making money -- it was a good storyline," he said. "The biological father ... he didn't fit the storyline, to put it that way. So I went along with it."
Tyla is shutting down all that viral Met Gala drama with Rihanna -- insisting the internet completely ran wild with the story that the icon snubbed her.
After a clip spread online showing Tyla awkwardly hanging back while Rihanna appeared to ignore her Monday, the singer hopped online to explain there's zero bad blood ... and honestly, RiRi was just busy.
Tyla revealed their slightly awkward interactions actually started last year when she first met Rihanna at another event -- saying the superstar seemed occupied before eventually dipping out after mentioning her baby daddy was calling her.
Tom Bradyhas been one of the more talked-about names connected to Alix Earle in recent months ... but fans tuning in to her upcoming Netflix reality show most likely won't hear about him ... TMZ has learned.
Production sources tell TMZ ... the series follows Alix's day-to-day life, including her family, friendships, business ventures and dating world ... but Brady is not mentioned and doesn't play a role in the Season 1 storyline.
Instead, we're told the show leans into Alix's breakup with NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios, with cameras capturing her navigating single life and the emotional aftermath. Our sources say dating remains a major theme, but we're told Brady simply hasn't come up.
Vanessa Bryant's had it with the rumor mill ... and she's clapping back loud and clear.
Kobe Bryant's widow jumped on Instagram over the weekend to shut down wild speculation that she's either walking down the aisle again or expecting a baby … and she's definitely over it.
Vanessa lit up her IG Stories Sunday night with a sarcastic jab at the nonstop gossip ... writing, “Can you guys decide already ..... Am I pregnant for the 100th time or am I getting remarried???”
Mel B brought a scary level of spice to Mel C's recent show ... jumping onstage to perform a beloved Spice Girls song with her pal!
Sporty Spice -- who released her album "Sweat" on Friday -- had a show in Leeds Saturday night ... and she brought out her former bandmate, a native of the area.
Mel B showered praise on her pal ... saying she really enjoyed the performance to that point ... before playing "Spice Up Your Life" with her friend.
TMZ DC is making waves on Capitol Hill ... after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told one of our producers it's entirely possible America's already had a gay president, Republicans seem to be offering up their best guess ... Barack Obama!!!
The Republican National Committee's official X account just reposted our clip with AOC and added a photo of Obama on top ... seemingly suggesting the GOP believes Obama was our first gay Prez.
Historians might disagree ... there are multiple books and documentaries suggesting Abraham Lincoln had a possible predilection for other men.
WNBA star Lexie Brown is begging Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion to come forward and say she had nothing to do with their split ... claiming the cheating rumors have gotten so out of hand, she's getting death threats.
The Seattle Storm guard spoke to Fox News Digital about the recent internet chatter about her alleged involvement in the rapper and NBA champ's messy split ... and she's doubling down that it simply wasn't the case.
While Brown said she knows Klay from sharing the same profession, it ends there -- she doesn't even consider him a friend. As for Meg, she's never met her.
"The Valley" star Janet Caperna is responding to all the rumors her castmate Michelle Saniei is dating none other than Dr. Dre ... saying she received a surprise text from her mom about the possible romance.
Janet sat down with Bravo host Andy Cohen on Wednesday's episode of "Watch What Happens Live," and at one point, Andy flat-out asked Caperna if Saniei is dating the rap mogul.
And Caperna didn't miss a beat, saying her mom was the one who informed her via text message about the speculation. Janet says she can't wait to fly back to L.A. to get the "tea" from her fellow 'Valley' castmate about her potential relationship with Dre.
TMZ broke the story ... most of "The Valley" cast was in the dark, as sources told us many of Michelle's castmates had no idea she was even hanging out with the hip-hop mogul, leaving them shocked and confused as they try to piece together how the pairing came to be.