Influencer Zepa Dies 'Unexpectedly' at Age 26 ... Struggled With Alcohol

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Popular Japanese content creator Zepa has died ... according to an announcement shared on her official X account.

The post explains Zepa "passed away unexpectedly" ... and apologizes for having to deliver the disturbing news to fans.

A funeral for family members was held, the post states ... before finishing off by thanking Zepa's fans for their love and support during this difficult time.

DDG & Blueface Goat, Chaos, Cops ... Party Spirals Out of Control!!!

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AFTER HOURS CHAOS

DDG and Blueface turned up at a packed house party -- there was even a real-live goat at the spot -- before the night went from lit to straight-up baa-d with cops swarming the scene last night, TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... LAPD was called to a Mecca Ave address in Tarzana, Los Angeles around 10:40 PM for a massive gathering of about 200 people on site, including rapper Blueface.

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BLUEFACE ARRIVES!!!

We’re told things got messy ... reports of fights breaking out, along with possible gang activity.

Clavicular and Woah Vicky Romance 'Good P***y' Can Make a Man Do Anything! ... Says Harry Daniels

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Viral Internet singer Harry Daniels is all for Clavicular getting with his friend, Woah Vicky ... and gives us his NSFW explanation for how the duo could make it work!

We ran into Harry at Sunset Tower this week ... and he tells TMZ it was definitely "interesting to see" Clavicular hit it off with Vicky over a week ago when he showed up to Clav's pad to sing for him ... and brought Vicky as a surprise.

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Sparks flew so much, Vicky and Clav went on to participate in a live stream speed date ... and we're told they kept flirting after cameras stopped rolling, plus planned on seeing each other again.

Influencer Rita Ephrem Dead at 31 After Serious Illness

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Brazilian influencer Rita Ephrem died last week ... according to an announcement on her Instagram account.

The social media star had amassed over 300K followers on the platform and had been documenting her experience living with a rare auto-inflammatory disease.

The touching tribute to the content creator roughly translates to say "her story does not end here," noting ... "It lives on in everything she planted within each of us. We carry on with a sense of longing, but also with gratitude for having walked alongside her."

White Influencer Lauren Blake I Had No Idea I Stole From Black Model ... It's A.I.'s Fault!!!

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White influencer Lauren Blake is breaking her silence after getting called out for putting her face on a black model's body for likes ... claiming she had no idea A.I. ripped the image from someone else.

Social media exploded earlier this week ... when Tatiana Elizabeth discovered her pic from the U.S. Open in 2024 popped up again on Blake's page, which boasts 1.6 million followers.

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Blake's post was almost identical -- even the clothes and accessories match -- except she put her own face on Elizabeth's body and changed the location to Miami, as if she was at the Miami Open earlier this month.

Clavicular Cops Wouldn't Let Me Wait in Jail Until My Driver Got There!!!

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"THIS IS A NIGHTMARE"

Clavicular is addressing his arrest for battery for the first time ... but, he's not apologizing for his alleged actions -- he's calling out the cops for how they treated him.

The live streamer -- real name Braden Eric Peters -- opened up to Akademiks about ending up in the clink on his Kick channel ... first telling fans this was a real event -- not some scripted BS.

Clavicular says he wanted to avoid the media frenzy waiting for him once he was released from his overnight stay in the Big House ... but, he claims cops at the Broward County Jail told him he couldn't wait inside.

Influencer Celina Powell Bench Warrants For Arrest Issued

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Celina Powell has multiple active bench warrants in Florida for traffic violations ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the model and internet personality is tied to at least two separate cases, including driving without a valid license and a window tint violation.

The docs show Powell failed to appear for a scheduled court date on December 10, 2025. In one of the cases, the missed appearance led to a bench warrant being issued, with docs listing a $1,000 bond. There's more ...

Influencer Zhang Xuefeng Dead at 41

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Zhang Xuefeng -- the popular social media influencer from China known for his college exam content -- has died ... his company announced on social media.

Suzhou Fengxue Weilai Education Technology Co. posted the news Wednesday ... writing Xuefeng died after going into sudden cardiac arrest.

The company said ... "The passing of Mr. Zhang Xuefeng represents an immense loss to the educational community. We pledge to carry forward his legacy and continue our commitment to helping even more students realize their dreams.”

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Livvy, Brooks, Bethenny En Fuego

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Livvy Dunne, Brooks Nader and Bethenny Frankel are bringing the heat down in Mexico for the upcoming Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition ... and this sneak peek is dripping with sex appeal.

This year's SI models jetted down to Loreto, Baja California for a sexy photo shoot on a remote stretch of sand ... slipping into some seriously skimpy swimsuits with a backdrop of crystal-clear waters and desert landscapes.

Bethenny is making her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue debut -- though she did walk the SI Swimsuit Runway Show in Miami last year -- after starring in the 'Real Housewives' franchise, and she's clearly still got it at 55.

And they aren't the only lovely ladies in the issue ...

Gypsy Rose Blanchard I'll Own It!!! Understands Backlash After Reference to Killing Mom

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NOT MY INTENTION

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is well aware of the backlash after she participated in a viral TikTok challenge ... and she's realized it went pretty damn poorly.

Here's the deal ... Gypsy has been flamed online since she seemingly made light of her mother's murder while taking part in the "We Listen and We Don't Judge" challenge with influencer Natalie Reynolds.

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TAKING IT TOO FAR???

Gypsy sat down with TMZ's Charlie Neff and told us ... she totally gets it and people are not overreacting to the moment when she seemed to shrug off her mother's gruesome murder ... and she's sorry.

Sofia Coppola's Daughter Romy Mars Says Babysitter Met Wrong Set of 'High' Standards

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ROMY GETS REAL

Sofia Coppola's daughter Romy Mars is giving all the behind-the-scenes details on what it was like growing up as the famous director's daughter ... and some of it is shocking.

Responding to a TikTok user who joked Romy was "written by" Sofia, Romy clarified that she was, in large part, raised by babysitters ... or as she calls them, "many different women in their 20s" ... and one of them allegedly gave her marijuana when she was just 11 years old!

According to Romy, 19, one of her babysitters offered her the illicit substance before bed.

Romy said, "We smoked together on the fire escape and talked about her boyfriend's mommy issues until I fell asleep."

Gypsy Rose Internet Outrage Over 'Killer' Joke About Mom

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TAKING IT TOO FAR???

Gypsy Rose appears to be making light of her mom's killing in a new TikTok ... but not everybody is laughing.

Watch the video ... while doing the "We listen, and we don't judge" trend with influencer Natalie Reynolds, Gypsy recounted how she went to prison for 8 and a half years for second-degree murder in relation to her mom's killing.

When Natalie feigns surprise, Gypsy says matter-of-factly, "Hey, we listen, and we don't judge." But here's the thing ... a lot of people are judging. Just look at the comments!

The Clermont Twins Bodacious Snaps for 32nd Birthday

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Models and identical twins Shannon and Shannade Clermont are celebrating their 32nd birthday today ... and in their hot shots, they aren't wearing much more than their birthday suits.

Shannan and Shannade will make you do a double take, but no, you ain't trippin' ... you're actually seeing double ... which means double the trouble and double the sex appeal ... brought to you by these bodacious birthday babes.

The former "Bad Girls Club" stars know how to show off their assets ... no matter what they're wearing, they are usually spilling out of their tops and bottoms ... and they've got curves for days.

Happy birthday, ladies ... looks like you have plenty of cake to go around!

Emilie Kiser Still 'Broken' Over Son Trigg's 'Preventable' Death

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Influencer Emilie Kiser shared a heartbreaking tribute to her late toddler, Trigg, on Wednesday ... 10 months to the day of his accidental drowning death.

On her Instagram Stories, she wrote ... “Today is officially 10 months since we lost our son Trigg to a preventable drowning accident. I continue to feel like I have no words in what to say when I’m asked how I feel because the only adequate word is ‘broken.’ I miss him so much. Everything about him. Especially the joy and light he brought to our home.”

She continued, "One of the hardest parts about the last 10 months, although I can’t possibl[y] pick just 1, is having to live without him. Some people might read that and think it’s obvious, but it’s a daily mountain to climb. Waking up without him next to me, not getting to talk to him every day, not getting to see his perfect smile, and so much more." She followed it up with a serious word of warning ...

Cheek of the Week Guess Who ... Catch This Badass Baddie Outside 🍑!

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These two seductive snaps may be inside, but usually you can catch her outside. Can you score the famous babe in question?!

At 22 years old, she's one hot mama! Her claim to fame goes way back to 2016 -- when she dropped her famous one-liners on "Dr. Phil."

"These Heaux" got nothin' on her ... Hit the gallery for the reveal!