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Mary Bonnet's had lots of success over the course of her career as a real estate agent ... and one of her proudest achievements is being able to give up drinking.

The "Selling Sunset" star spoke to Gurus Magazine and said her decision to lay off the sauce was part of a spiritual overhaul on an apparent healing journey.

Mary said while she didn't really have a "problem" with alcohol, she started seeing it as an impediment to her health and as a source of anxiety, even though it used to help her relax.

Sometimes you flip the bird, sometimes the bird flips you -- almost -- as a German cop found out while rescuing an angry swan from a busy road recently.

According to local media outlet Sudwestrundfunk, the bird-brained subject was reported to be darting in and out of traffic, making the road extremely dangerous for drivers ... and itself.

In a viral video, the policewoman can be seen stepping in to save the swan from the precarious situation, but the waterfowl wasn't having it. Still, the hissing and menacing posturing didn't deter the officer from her swan song.

Nicole Scherzinger's putting her home back on the market ... loosening up the button on the price -- bringing it down by half a million bucks!

The singer-songwriter relisted her Hollywood Hills home on Monday for $5,999,000 ... months after she took the house off the market to lease the place instead.

Nicole was asking for $6.5 million in May -- down from her $6.7 million asking price in March -- before renting the place for $35K a month ... not bad for some passive income!

Looking for an excuse to day drink? Say less -- our "TMZ Brunch Bus" Tour has got you covered -- case in point ... last weekend’s bash, hosted by "Big Brother" winner Ashley Hollis!

Check out the vid ... Ashley absolutely crushed it as host, keeping the mimosas flowing and the vibes elevated while the crew brunch-hopped through three WeHo hotspots -- The Henry, TomTom, and The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker.

Ashley also spilled some tea about her "Big Brother" win, calling it a huge moment for diversity ... and dished on the biggest shock she faced after her 3-month stint in the house ... and trust us, you’ll wanna watch the video to hear it straight from her!

Dana White is opening up on the betting scandal embroiling one of his now former fighters, Isaac Dulgarian, telling TMZ Sports what caused the UFC to actually reach out to the FBI!

Dulgarian, 29, was a sizeable betting favorite (-250) over Yadier Del Valle at Saturday's UFC Fight Night, but ultimately lost by rear-naked choke in the first round.

The result, combined with something that happened hours earlier, has raised serious alarm bells for the UFC honcho ... and that's why Dana decided to loop in the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

10:49 AM PT -- Haley's comments spread like wildfire online ... but she tells TMZ Sports she wants to make it clear she has nothing but love for Matt.

"I care deeply about respecting his privacy and the integrity of what we shared together," Haley said.

"During our livestream we talked about so much more than what’s being highlighted -- the love in our marriage, the growth we experienced, the depth of our connection."

"It's unfortunate that only one fragment is being amplified, because it doesn't capture the full story of how meaningful things were to me," she added. "I hope the our hour and half long conversation reflects more than a funny soundbite."

Talk about a gift and a curse -- Sports Illustrated model and influencer Haley Kalil is opening up on what led to her divorce from NFL player Matt Kalil ... saying his size caused a serious issue in their sex life.

Kalil -- who got divorced from the former Pro Bowler in 2022 -- shared the intimate details on a stream with Marlon Garcia.

Kalil, 33, explained they had a good marriage, but something led to their split -- which she refused to say out loud ... but instead typed it on her phone and showed Marlon, who couldn't hide his shock.

The single mother who fatally shot one of the escaped monkeys in her Mississippi back yard did nothing wrong despite the primate showing no signs of aggression, according to Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson.

Sheriff Johnson tells TMZ ...  he does not believe the woman who pulled the trigger -- Jessica Bond Ferguson -- broke any laws even though the primate was just minding its own business while hanging out in her backyard.

Video shows the monkey falling to the ground from its perch after getting hit with a single gunshot fired by Ferguson.

Influencer Bárbara Jankavski -- known as "Human Barbie" due to her dozens of plastic surgeries -- has died.

The Brazilian influencer died after taking an unknown substance during an encounter with a public defender, according to a police report obtained by CNN Brazil.

The 51-year-old attorney reportedly told police he hired Jankavski for "sexual services," and they both used illicit substances during their time together. He said he realized she wasn't moving after she had fallen asleep ... and immediately called the Mobile Emergency Care Service, which instructed him to perform life-saving aid.

Former "American Idol" contestant Randy Madden is back on the streets after being charged for allegedly having sex with a minor ... but his release on bond comes with a lot of restrictions ... including on contact with people under the age of 18.

According to the court docket, Madden is to have no contact with the alleged victim in his case or anyone who is considered a minor.

We broke the story ... Randy is facing six felony charges in Ventura County, California, including oral copulation of a person under 18 and unlawful sexual intercourse.

"Dancing with the Stars" fans, hold onto your seats ... because Tom Bergeron's coming back for the show's 20th anniversary episode!

The former host of the long-running competition series will return as a guest judge for November 11th's episode ... appropriately titled "The 20th Birthday Party," according to TV Insider.

Just don't expect Tom to hop back into his old hosting role ... he says he's happy to see Alfonso Ribeiro running the show these days.

Tom said his old habits as the show's host, which he described as "somewhat loose and unpredictable," will probably end up influencing his judging style.

Oh, and Tom didn't hold back about his excitement to see competitors battle it out for the Mirrorball, affectionately describing the show's environment as his "happy place."

Tom was "Dancing with the Stars'" host when it debuted in 2005, and he headlined the show for a whopping 28 seasons.

Diplomats rappers Hell Rell, JR Writer and DukeDaGod say their upcoming "Double Trouble" album will restore greatness in NYC hip hop ... and just maybe, get Cam'ron and Jim Jones on the same page again!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with the founding Dipset members, and they've come to the realization they're now the OGs tasked to get rap music that sticks back on the map.

Rell and JR's project has been decades in the making, and Duke and Fred Money A&R-ing and executive-producing the project puts the stamp of authenticity for longtime fans.

Bryan Kohberger's attorneys say their client shouldn't have to pay $27K in restitution ... thought it appears he may still have to pay for the cost of the urns and other funeral expenses for his victims.

The convicted murderer's legal team was back in court Wednesday ... with Elisa Massoth leading the argument claiming Kohberger shouldn't have to pay up -- because the families of his victims already received tons of money from GoFundMe accounts they set up for travel and accommodation expenses.

The proceedings had a wrinkle thrown in immediately when Prosecutor Bill Thompson admitted he thought money agreed upon in the plea agreement could be used to reimburse victims in the case for travel expenses ... however, that's not allowed, and Thompson copped to the mistake, essentially withdrawing his request for $27K.

Sydney Sweeney ain't telling any pretty little lies with her lips in these pics ... passionately kissing her man Scooter Braun during a romantic Central Park outing in NYC.

The actress and the music exec posted up on a rock sitting above a pond in the center of the Big Apple Tuesday, bundled up against the cold in thick clothes ... but, the heat between them certainly seemed to keep them warm.

The pair later strolled through the park together ... while a bodyguard followed behind them, in case anyone got any funny ideas of messing with the celebrity couple.

Marjorie Taylor Greene's been raising eyebrows over her perceived anti-Republican behavior lately, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez thinks she knows why.

FYI ... MTG -- the Representative from Georgia -- has been making out-of-character remarks lately, and some people have taken that as an indication she's moving to the political center.

New York Congresswoman AOC commented on Greene's new political direction during an Instagram Live session this week, claiming MTG has been eyeing a run for Senate in her home state of Georgia -- although it was allegedly shut down by President Donald Trump, reports Fox News.

Ocasio-Cortez said Greene decided to embark on a "revenge tour" in response to the presidential snub -- hence all the interesting public remarks about the government shutdown, Israel, and the Epstein Files.

MTG has made a name for herself for pushing far-right positions for years, but she's appeared to break recently with the Republican Party on big issues, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which she's called a "humanitarian crisis."

Still, Greene claimed she still had plenty of affection for Trump while appearing on "The View" on Tuesday.

Jelly Roll’s Aussie shopping spree hit a major snag ... he says the Louis Vuitton crew in Sydney treated him less like a VIP and more like he was about to rob the place!

The singer vented on IG Tuesday, posting a clip of himself walking away from the store in question ... saying the LV staff looked at him and his buddy like they were straight-up criminals.

Jelly doubled down, saying he's never been more scrutinized like a criminal ... even joking the last time people stared at him like that, he actually was one.

Taylor Momsen’s opening up about the rough side of "Gossip Girl" ... saying people blurred the line between her and her character so much, she had no choice but to quit the show.

The Pretty Reckless rocker spilled on "Call Her Daddy" that playing Jenny Humphrey was straight-up killing her ... she just wanted to ditch the drama and make music, but trying to break that contract by S4 was a nightmare of its own.

Taylor says the execs branded her ungrateful for wanting to leave the very show that had made her so successful -- but she pushed back hard, and eventually the writers agreed to write her off.