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Mackenzie Shirilla and Dominic Russo’s relationship was unraveling in the days before the deadly crash, according to text messages obtained by TMZ.

The heated messages -- exchanged by the couple, roughly a week before the accident which ultimately claimed Dom's life -- show the couple locked in an emotional argument surrounding Dom needing some space from Mackenzie.

In one exchange, Mackenzie tells Dom that she has "so much hate" and claims it stems from everything he put her through ... without getting specific.

Brazilian bodybuilding influencer Gabriel Ganley's sudden death may have been tied to a serious heart condition ... according to his death certificate.

The document lists hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as the possible cause behind Ganley’s death at just 22 years old, Brazilian outlet G1 Globo reports.

The condition causes the heart muscle to thicken ... making it harder for the heart to pump blood properly and, in some cases, leading to sudden cardiac death.

There's a huge construction project making major progress at the White House ... and we don't mean President Trump's new ballroom ... we're talking UFC's Freedom 250 arena!!!

Check out these photos of the fight venue going up on the South Lawn ... the structure is really starting to take shape ahead of the historic June 14 card.

The biggest progress appears to be with the star-spangled arch that will stretch over the octagon fight cage ... the arch has the red, white and blue colorway and tons of lighting effects in place.

11:23 AM PT -- Karen Bass's campaign spokesperson, Alex Stack, tells TMZ ... “Spencer is just mad that his supporters are A.I. cartoons and we have real Angelenos. We follow the rules.”

Spencer Pratt is escalating his war with Karen Bass ... accusing the Los Angeles mayor of illegally electioneering near ballot boxes.

The mayoral candidate alleges Bass crossed a legal line by campaigning too close to ballot drop boxes during early voting in L.A. ... accusing her of soliciting votes and promoting her campaign within 100 feet of polling locations.

According to the complaint, Bass allegedly documented the whole thing herself on social media ... posting videos and photos showing campaign signs, ballot drop-offs and supporters encouraging people to vote for her.

Jonathan Andic is stepping away from the Mango empire ... but he says it's because he's fighting to clear his name, not because he killed his billionaire dad.

The eldest son of late Mango founder Isak Andic announced Tuesday he's resigning as vice president of Mango just days after Spanish authorities arrested him in connection with his father's fatal cliff fall.

Jonathan -- who inherited control of the fashion giant alongside his sisters after Isak's death -- blasted the allegations against him in an emotional letter to the company ... calling the case against him "the gravest, most unjust and unfounded accusation" imaginable.

10:08 AM PT -- Donald Trump shared the results of his physical on Truth Social saying, "Everything checked out PERFECTLY."

President Donald Trump is headed back to Walter Reed ... and once again, the White House is insisting there's nothing dramatic going on behind the hospital doors.

The President is scheduled to undergo what aides are calling a "routine annual dental and medical assessment" Tuesday at the famed military medical center just outside D.C.

Still, the visit is raising eyebrows because it marks Trump's third publicly known trip to Walter Reed in just over a year ... with the 79-year-old commander-in-chief facing increasing scrutiny over his health heading into his 80th birthday next month.

If Hasan Piker was trying to play it cool while addressing the federal investigation into a trip he took to Cuba earlier this year ... he didn't do so hot on a recent live stream.

The far-left political personality didn't say much to his audience when he broke his silence ... other than the feds are "up his a--" and the situation is "not good."

Responding to one commenter ... Hasan said, "Yeah, free me" after again calling the feds' probe "bulls---."

Wander Franco was found criminally responsible for sexually and psychologically abusing a minor ... but the MLB star will not serve jail time.

A judge in the Dominican Republic ruled Monday the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop was responsible in the case involving a girl who was 14 years old at the time of the alleged relationship.

Still, the judge granted Franco a judicial pardon reportedly determining he had also been the victim of extortion and blackmail by the minor's mom.

Casey Anthony is back on familiar turf ... 'cause TMZ has learned she was spotted bargain hunting in Central Florida after spending much of the last year in New Hampshire.

TMZ has obtained video and pictures of Casey hitting up a TJ Maxx in Lake Mary around 12:50 PM Sunday alongside two women. A witness tells us Casey and the women were laughing and browsing fitness clothes together and at one point Casey was overheard talking about the face cream she uses.

One of the other women was also heard asking Casey if she liked a shirt as she held it up as the group continued shopping through the store.

President Donald Trump kicked off Memorial Day with a fiery online rant targeting political enemies before heading to Arlington National Cemetery to honor America's fallen service members.

Trump started the holiday Monday with a Truth Social post blasting "Dumocrats, RINOS, and Fools" criticizing his administration's ongoing negotiations with Iran.

"Happy Memorial Day to all, including the Dumocrats, who disrespect our Military," Trump wrote, while also praising members of the armed forces and honoring Americans who "made the ultimate sacrifice."

Gabriel Ganley, a Brazilian bodybuilding influencer with millions of social media followers, has died.

Ganley was reportedly found dead Saturday morning inside his apartment in São Paulo, Brazil. A friend discovered Gabriel's body in the kitchen area of the apartment, according to CNN Brasil. Authorities reportedly found no obvious signs of violence at the scene, but are still investigating the death as suspicious and sudden.

His official cause of death has not yet been determined.

Pope Leo XIV is throwing up a major warning flag about artificial intelligence ... saying the technology could become dangerous if nobody keeps it in check.

The pope released his first major A.I.-focused Vatican document Monday. He compared today's Artificial Intelligence to the Biblical "Tower of Babel" ... warning powerful companies are building technology that could end up hurting humanity instead of helping it.

Leo especially called out the use of A.I. in warfare, saying the technology should face "the most rigorous ethical restraints" when used for military purposes.

Kyle Busch's family leaned on each other Sunday as thousands of NASCAR fans honored the racing legend during an emotional tribute at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Before the Coca-Cola 600 Sunday, Kyle's wife, Samantha Busch, appeared heartbroken while holding tightly onto son Brexton as daughter Lennix stood closely during the moving ceremony honoring the late NASCAR star, who died Thursday after a bout with severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis.

Kyle's parents, Tom and Gaye Busch, along with his brother, NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch, also gathered on the speedway as NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell delivered an emotional speech about the two time Cup Series champion.

"Kyle Busch is NASCAR," O'Donnell told the crowd. "He was one of a kind, and there will never be another."

The tribute drew cheers and tears from fans packed inside the stadium as O'Donnell assured Samantha and the children that the NASCAR community would always stand beside them.

Before being taken to the hospital, Kyle was in a North Carolina racing simulator last Wednesday when he became unresponsive. TMZ Sports obtained audio from the 911 call ... where someone told dispatch the patient was "coughing up some blood" while looking like they were going to pass out.

At least 23 people were killed and roughly 70 others injured after a suicide bombing targeted a passenger train in Pakistan over the weekend.

The deadly attack happened in Quetta Sunday morning when an explosives packed vehicle detonated near a railway line as a train passed through the area.

The massive blast reportedly overturned two train cars and set them on fire ... sending thick black smoke into the sky and leaving behind twisted wreckage.

President Trump wants to see former President Barack Obama behind bars ... and now we're seeing how that image might look — courtesy of DJT. 

On Sunday, the Prez posted an A.I. photo on Truth Social, showing a fake mugshot of Obama holding a name plate that reads "Barack Hussein Obama."

Obama is surrounded by other former top U.S. officials, including ex-FBI Director James Comey and ex-CIA Director John Brennan, dressed in orange jumpsuits holding their own name plates. 

James Fishback -- the controversial candidate in Florida's gubernatorial race -- is officially married ... but his nuptials are raising eyebrows online.

Here's the deal ... Fishback shared photos from his wedding -- arm in arm with his new wife.

James writes "Mr & Mrs. Fishback in the caption" ... followed by a prayer hands emoji.