Influencers

Desmond Scott’s mystery make-out partner -- yeah, the one he was locking lips with just two days after we broke the story his estranged wife Kristy hit him with divorce papers -- has officially been identified.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ the woman getting hot and heavy with Desmond last Sunday is Marissa Springer, a 24-year-old local Houston model who’s also currently in school working toward her master’s degree in business.

We’re told the two met for the first time earlier that night at Houston bar Sante through a mutual pal ... and Marissa had no clue about Desmond’s online fame. Our sources say it was also her understanding that he was single at the time.

The day just got a whole lot hotter because we compiled a list of Kelsey Calemine's sexiest shots to kick off her 27th birthday!

The social media influencer is all about lifestyle vlogs, but sometimes she's gotta strip down in a bikini and take a pic ... or two ... or three 😜.

OnlyFans models need to do something more productive with their lives, a Florida gubernatorial candidate says ... and he wants them to literally pay for their "sins."

We spoke to James Fishback -- a candidate running for governor of The Sunshine State -- who is proposing a 50% tax on income brought in by OF stars living in the state.

Fishback says his proposed "Sin Tax" is meant to deter young women from selling their bodies online ... which he says is something they're compelled to do by society's objectification of them -- not as a choice.

He specifically calls out Sophie Rain, the popular content creator who rakes in millions of dollars per year in the state ... saying he thinks she could be a nurse or teacher, or homemaker, instead of posing naked for money.

We keep tabs on plenty of models -- but this weekend, Eva Rankin has officially stolen the spotlight, because the absolute stunner just turned 25.

Eva's been lighting up the Internet nonstop with her smoldering, skin-baring snaps, and let’s be real ... her birthday is the perfect excuse to run it all back. Consider this your friendly reminder.

From sultry selfies to full-on bombshell vibes, Eva knows exactly how to serve looks and, judging by her latest posts, she's only getting hotter with time.

Social media star Desmond Scott is apologizing to his estranged wife Kristy after her divorce filing ... though he's not addressing her infidelity allegations head on.

The influencer posted about the filing Saturday ... kicking off the message on his Instagram story by saying sorry to his estranged wife, his family and anyone else who may have been impacted about the public attention surrounding the situation.

Desmond explains he and Kristy faced challenges last year ... and, late in 2025, he told Kristy he wanted to separate.

Offset's allegedly making threats toward an influencer and refusing to pay her back thousands of dollars he borrowed ... this according to the influencer herself.

Celina Powell -- a model and internet personality best known for her associations with people in hip hop -- made the claims online Friday ... starting off by telling fans they should look to Offset if anything bad happens to her.

She then followed it up by writing online she's tired of fearing Offset just because she's tried for weeks to recoup $15K she says she gave him and he gambled away ... claiming he's lobbing threats her way.

1/6/26 8:45 AM PT -- The TRO was denied by the court clerk because it's not an emergency order ... the judge will rule January 23 on the issue at the hearing.

Brittany Furlan has persisted with claims she used to be in a relationship with "Falling in Reverse" frontman Ronnie Radke, but he says she got catfished ... now he's filing a temporary restraining order against her, TMZ has learned.

Documents obtained by TMZ show Ronnie filed the TRO Monday in LA Superior Court, citing Brittany harassed him by contacting him multiple times on social media.

Ronnie alleges when he ignored her messages, Brittany drove to his house and sat out front. Then, he alleges she followed him to a doctor's appointment and waited outside, just staring at him.

As a result, Ronnie is asking the court to order Brittany to stay at least 100 yards away from him.

Tragedy to start the year -- Yulia Burtseva, an Italian influencer, has died at just 38 after undergoing cosmetic surgery in Moscow.

The social media star went under the knife at a private clinic in Moscow on Jan. 4 -- but things took a devastating turn when her condition rapidly worsened. She was rushed to the hospital soon after and later pronounced dead, according to Russian outlet MSK1.

The outlet reports Moscow investigators have now opened a criminal case, looking into possible negligence tied to the procedure. Officials say multiple forensic tests are being ordered -- including a medical examination -- as they work to determine what went wrong.

Alix Earle's dad seems to approve of Tom Brady -- well, at least of his wardrobe choices ... 'cause TJ name-dropped the GOAT as one of his style inspirations after his influencer daughter was spotted getting cozy with the quarterback in St. Barths.

Ashley Earle posted the vid over the weekend, which initially started with her hubby criticizing her oversized blazer ensemble. Turns out the jacket she was rocking belonged to him … and he stole the look from TB12.

"I actually got that jacket because I saw Tom Brady wearing one like that," he said.

Alix Earle seemed to know something special was going to happen as she got ready on New Year's Eve ... and later that night, she was spotted with Tom Brady.

TMZ broke the story that Alix and the NFL legend were getting awfully close to one another at a party in St. Barths -- and it sure appears she manifested the moment!

Hours prior -- Alix did a TikTok inviting her fans to get ready with her for the party ... and she even said ... "I’m foreseeing really good vibes for tonight." You're telling us!

Tom Brady may have rung in the new year with a new catch ... the G.O.A.T. was seen getting real cozy with influencer Alix Earle, and TMZ has the videos.

Check out the first video ... Tom and Alix are enjoying the tunes at a party in St. Barths before Alix leans in to whisper something in his ear while caressing his back -- and her hand was there for like ... a while!

In another clip, TB12 is getting his groove on when Alix gives him a sultry over-the-shoulder glance. That was enough to reel the Super Bowl champ in.

Keep in mind ... Tom is almost the same age as Alix's dad. The former star quarterback is 48, while her dad, TJ, is reportedly 50.

Melissa Mae Carlton and her family are dealing with an unimaginable loss ... announcing the death of their daughter Molly, less than two years after their daughter Abigail passed away.

The faith and grief influencer announced the heartbreaking news in an Instagram post Friday ... revealing Molly died on Christmas Day -- and adding the family was in total shock and disbelief at her sudden passing.

Carlton notes Molly often expressed a desire to see her older sister again ... which she says gives her a small sense of comfort because they're now reunited in heaven.

Beloved dog influencer Raffie – from the famed TikTok account "bundleofbullies" – has suddenly passed away from a heart attack ... according to his owner who was on vacation at the time of his passing.

The account’s owner Maren announced the news on TikTok, saying she is away in Austria and got the call from the doggie daycare Raffie and his siblings were staying at … and they told her in the midst of a fight with another dog, Raffie dropped dead from a heart attack.

Maren struggles to catch her breath as she says, “I never imagined that I would have to make this video” and says her other dog Pickles wanted to “attack Raffie” … leading to Raffie’s death.

She shares that the owner of the daycare immediately started CPR on Raffie, but Pickles wanted to “attack further” so Raffie’s best friend Oden stepped in to protect him – almost dying himself, but luckily was rushed to the vet and survived the incident.

Perhaps the most famous grandma on TikTok, Epic Gamer Grandma, has died.

Her passing was confirmed by her grandson Culsan in an Instagram post Tuesday. In it, Culsan listed her date of death as December 21.

According to Culsan, his grandmother passed away "holding the hand of her daughter, Pauline."

Travel influencer Anunay Sood died from a fatal mix and alcohol ... TMZ has learned.

The social media star's official cause of death is "combined fentanyl and ethanol toxicity" ... according to authorities in Clark County, Nevada, where he died.

We're told the manner of death is accidental.

Alix Earle is showing off her killer post-breakup bod in new bikini pics posted to her Instagram ... and in case you're wondering -- yes, she does still have her rockin' Dancing with the Stars abs!

The influential bombshell posted a series of pics by the pool during her b-day weekend in Cabo Sunday ... she's wearing a brown and white tropical tasseled 'kini and subtly flexing her core by the shore.

Alix -- looking effortlessly beautiful as always -- takes a dip into the pool and poses by an equally stunning tropical backdrop full of island greenery and clear skies in another snap. She takes her photoshoot from the pool to a plush white lounging bed for more sizzling snaps.