Reality TV

Folks can't get enough of "Love Island USA" ... because music from the summer's hottest show is doing big numbers on Spotify ... and fans are creating playlists for their favorite contestants.

Our sources over at Spotify tell us streams of the 'Love Island' theme song -- "Make Me Feel - EDX Dubai Skyline Remix" by Janelle Monae and EDX -- have spiked nearly 2,000% in the U.S. since June 3, when the latest season debuted.

We're told fans are also flocking to Spotify to create their own "Love Island" playlists ... with the music streaming platform seeing a 6,300% increase in the 'LI' lists.

"Love Island" alum Sharon Gaffka is not buying what Cierra Ortega is selling in her apology video for using an Asian slur ... Sharon says Cierra knew full well what the hateful word implied.

Sharon -- who was on "Love Island" back in 2021 -- joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday and we asked for her reaction to Cierra's apology video for some past use of a racial slur online.

The thing that bothered Sharon the most was Cierra saying she didn't know the "word held as much pain, as much harm, and came with the history that it did" -- Cierra's from Arizona, and Sharon says anyone with access to the internet in America should know it's a hateful slur.

Scheana Shay just dropped a bomb -- she says hubby Brock Davies cheated while she was pregnant with their baby, Summer Moon.

In her upcoming memoir, "My Good Side," the "Vanderpump Rules" star reveals she was frozen in shock when Brock confessed he cheated with a woman from his gym back in 2021 -- while they were living in San Diego during the pandemic and Scheana was pregnant.

Scheana says she spent months battling anxiety, convincing herself Brock wasn’t like Tom Sandoval -- who'd hit headlines for cheating on Ariana Madix at the time -- but turns out, he was exactly that guy.

Kylie Jenner had an announcement to make about her fashion brand ... and she knew exactly how to get attention for it -- in smokin' hot bikini pics.

The fashion mogul posted a series of sizzling snaps and vid to her IG Thursday ... announcing her fashion brand Khy is teaming up with Frankies Bikinis for a sexy swimwear line to launch July 16.

Viewers could be forgiven for missing the caption with all that bronzed skin on display -- if so, we've got you covered.

She wrote, "ahhhh I’ve been dreaming of creating the perfect vintage bombshell-inspired swimwear, and teaming up with @francescaaiello to bring it to life has been so special. ♥️." BTW, Francesca's the bikini label’s founder and creative director.

"Love Island USA" contestant Cierra Ortega is owning up to the racial slur that got her booted from the show -- but while she's apologizing, her grandma's clapping back, slamming the backlash coming her way.

Magdalena Carrillo tells TMZ in no uncertain terms -- her granddaughter is not a racist, and neither is anyone in their family ... pointing out they're immigrants themselves, so the outlandish accusation just doesn’t track.

Magdalena tells us the whole thing's gotten out of hand -- she's honestly shocked and heartbroken to see all the hate her granddaughter's recently endured.

Kim Zolciak's baring it all -- the reality star joined "Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind" to spill every nip, tuck, and tweak in her beauty bible.

Buckle up, 'cause Kim did not hold back -- confessing she’s had her boobs done (more than once), a tummy tuck, nonstop Botox, neck surgery after a herniated disc, and got Ultherapy to keep that jawline snatched without a scalpel.

Interestingly, the 47-year-old left out a few juicy procedures she's already gone public with --like the laser vaginal rejuvenation she proudly revealed in '23, and the filler she got in her ears to help hold up her giant diamond earrings ... yes really.

Cierra Ortega is owning the racial slur that got her booted from "Love Island USA" -- and says she agrees with production's decision to cut her from the show.

In a lengthy video and written statement she shared on Instagram Wednesday evening, Cierra says she's been back home for 48 hours and is ready to address herself "very naively using an incredibly offensive and derogatory term."

First and foremost, she apologizes to the Asian community and everyone she offended, adding ..."I had no idea that the word held as much pain, as much harm, and came with the history that it did or I never would have used it."

Richard Taite -- a celebrity addiction and recovery specialist -- says it's a good thing  Whitney Purvis is behind bars, because she's accused of doing some really bad sh*t ... allegedly dealing drugs that killed a man.

As TMZ first reported ... Purvis -- who starred in the reality show "16 and Pregnant" -- was arrested Monday for involuntary manslaughter and drug offenses in connection with the fentanyl death of John Mark Harris in Floyd County, Georgia.

She was slapped with the manslaughter charge for intentionally distributing the drug Tranq -- which is a combo of fentanyl -- an opioid -- and xylazine -- a horse tranquilizer. Making matters worse for Purvis, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration is now investigating.

Kim Kardashian had one heck of an audience for her Balenciaga Fall 2025 couture strut in Paris Tuesday -- and let’s just say, the front row was straight-up A-list royalty.

Check out these pics -- Katy Perry and Patrick Schwarzenegger were out in style at Haute Couture Fashion Week ... with Cardi B living her best life, serving fierce looks and striking poses like it was her own personal runway.

Everyone stayed on brand with Balenciaga’s edgy all-black vibe -- but added their own twists. Nicole Kidman slayed in a sharp chic suit, while Salma Hayek turned heads in a curve-hugging velvet number.

Denise Richards' reality return was always meant to be a short-lived ride ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... "Denise Richards and Her Wild Things" won’t be getting a second season -- but that was the plan all along.

We’re told the network treated the project as a limited-run series and never intended to extend it beyond its debut season.

So, despite the recent news and headlines around Denise's split from husband Aaron Phypers, Bravo isn't scrambling to fire up production cameras for more "Wild Things" drama.

Gotta hand it to Kim Kardashian -- the girl’s a hustler. She’s always down to try something new to grow the empire, even if it’s not exactly her lane ... like strutting the runway.

Kim hit the Balenciaga Fall 2025 couture show at Paris Fashion Week Tuesday, clearly aiming for Old Hollywood glam -- but while the look screamed demure, the overall vibe she gave off was meh.

Kim’s slo-mo walk down the runway lacked enthusiasm and the brashness of your average professional model strutting her stuff.

Liam Payne's passion for music and impact on "Building the Band" will be felt on the new show ... this according to Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean.

The singer-songwriter -- who is hosting the show -- opened 'BtB' with a heartfelt tribute to the late One Direction star ... saying they never thought they'd be saying goodbye to him so soon.

LP appears as a guest judge in later episodes -- which will be released several at a time over the next few Wednesdays -- and, McLean says his love of music and commitment to helping contestants find their voices will be evident.

Brielle Biermann is having second thoughts about her long history with fillers -- likening her once routine cosmetic appointments to grabbing a Diet Coke out of the fridge.

The daughter of Kim Zolciak appears on "Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind," where she joined Dr. Terry Dubrow and other celebrities in exploring a return to a more natural look.

Brielle opened up about how normalized cosmetic procedures became in her life starting at 18 years old. "I graduated high school, and the second I did, my mom took me to L.A. to get my lips done. It was the doctor everyone was going to. It was like, 'Get in the chair, let’s go.'"

Whitney Purvis' baby daddy is speaking out about his ex's arrest for involuntary manslaughter -- saying he hopes this will be a turning point in her troubled life.

Purvis' ex-boyfriend Weston Gosa tells TMZ ... he hopes her arrest "will be the wake-up call Whitney needs to get the help and recovery she needs."

He went on to say he and his family are "deeply sad to hear the news, and our prayers are with the victim’s family. We’re praying justice will be done for the sake of the victim’s family."

Doc Antle -- the ponytailed big-cat handler from "Tiger King" -- just got slapped with a 12-month prison sentence ... after pleading guilty in a wild case involving dirty money and illegal wildlife dealings.

The Myrtle Beach Safari owner admitted to laundering more than $500K in what he thought was part of a human smuggling op, and also copped to violating the Lacey Act -- which bans illegal wildlife trafficking.

Now, he’s not only doing time, but also has to fork over $55K, give up three chimps, nearly $200K in assets, and serve three years of supervised release once he's out of prison.

One thing about Kim Kardashian -- subtlety’s never in her wardrobe ... 'cause even on the way to a fashion fitting, she was painting the town pink!

Check it out -- Kim was in full bombshell mode, rocking a scorching hot-pink skintight dress with that signature plunge, putting every curve to work as she strutted her way to a Balenciaga fitting in Paris Tuesday.

If you thought the pink parade stopped there -- think again. Kim doubled-down with a matching heel-and-tight combo, fully on display thanks to that sky-high slit.