Reality TV

Sylvester Stallone says Hulk Hogan knew he was destined to take over the world as the face of wrestling ... and things really clicked for him once he starred in "Rocky III."

In "TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan," Sly looks back on a young Hulk who was just finding his footing in Hollywood way back in 1982 when they started filming the franchise's third installment.

Sly says from the jump, he could tell Hulk had a certain glow and a light to him ... or as Stallone says, "Certain people just have it."

A leopard can't change its spots ... and, this star can't change how instantly recognizable she is -- even when we hide her identity!

This reality star, business mogul and all-around hottie shared this selfie in an animal-print bikini covering her chest and a white bathrobe covering her waist ... looking like the queen of the jungle in this snap.

Huge update in the T-Hood murder case down in Georgia -- cops have identified their top suspect ... and he is the son of "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" stars Kirk and Rasheeda Frost.

TMZ obtained the incident report from the rapper's slaying ... and the Gwinnett County Police Department says their primary murder suspect is Ky Lasheed Frost. T-Hood's mom also told TMZ ... the alleged killer is the son of Kirk and Rasheeda.

As we reported ... T-Hood was shot at his Georgia home Friday, and he later died.

Some of your favorite bombshells have entered the studio! That's right -- the "Love Island USA" Season 7 cast began filming the reunion episode Tuesday in New York -- and TMZ has a first glimpse of their arrivals ... with some notable folks missing.

Check out our footage ... the cast was dressed to the nines to relive their time in the villa at the reunion, hosted by Andy Cohen -- who has already said he isn't holding back on digging for the dirt!

Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez and Iris Kendall are seen hand in hand and appear giddy to get the show on the road ... proving their love is still going strong.

Hulk Hogan pioneered professional wrestling and became a huge icon, but tragedies and self-inflicted wounds complicate his legacy ... and we talk with some of his closest friends, including former WWE honcho Vince McMahon, to examine how he forever changed pop culture.

We dive deep into Hulk's life in "TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan" ... looking back on how Hulk conquered the world. For all Hulk's massive wins, there were massive mistakes ... often involving his own family -- and we go there too.

Our documentary begins with the moment Babcock got word Hulk had died ... and you see our newsroom whip into action as we break the news of his death.

Brittany Cartwright looks like she's got her sparkle back ... and she's bragging about her life without estranged husband Jax Taylor.

The 'Valley' star just posted a photo dump on Instagram as part of a life update ... and she looks happy and healthy, sharing photos of her career, friends, a cute dog and son, Cruz.

Brittany's all glammed up in most of the shots ... working on set, doing some filming and going out for dinner with her girlies.

The Chainsmokers were all about the love ... fanboying over Amaya Espinal before bringing her up onstage for an electrifying performance that had the crowd buzzing!

TMZ’s got the clips -- Alex Pall and Drew Taggart were living for the summer dating show, hugging the S7 winner like she was their bestie before bringing her onstage at Brooklyn’s Under the K Bridge on Friday, calling her "the greatest woman that has ever existed."

Amaya was all about the love too, living her best life and working that crowd into a frenzy -- still riding that summer high!

Terry and Heather Dubrow just got a big payday for their Beverly Hills mansion ... unloading their beautiful home for a whopping $16.5M.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the deal closed Monday on the 9,000-square-foot estate, which boasts stunning ocean views along with 5 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms.

As for the lucky buyer, we're told the unnamed person is from outside the country, and is not a celebrity.

Linda Hogan is putting her family drama to the side to honor her late ex-husband on Monday ... sharing an emotional tribute to Hulk on what would have been his 72nd birthday.

Linda -- who was married to the wrestling icon for 26 years -- posted the message alongside a throwback picture from their early dating days ... showing them sharing an embrace as they posed for the camera.

"Me and Hulkster .. 1981 Happy Birthday Terry .. I love and miss you so much ..," Linda said.

Today marks Savannah Chrisley's 28th birthday, and since she's no stranger to snapping shameless bikini selfies, we thought untying her big day with some hot shots was the least we could do ...

The blonde Atlanta native first started shining under the TV spotlight with her family's reality TV show, "Chrisley Knows Best" -- dating back to 2014.

Soakin' up that Vitamin Sea, check out this bikini shot of Savannah feelin' blue and showin' off her fit physique on vacay ...

And wink at this hot pink 'suit -- Chrisley's pageant days clearly paid off 'cuz her poses are dead-on!

Check out the gallery for all Savannah's sexy snaps!

Savannah Chrisley looks like she's moved on from her ex of two years ... as she was seen canoodling with a mystery man in the Caribbean waters of the Cayman Islands.

In new footage obtained by TMZ, the reality star was spotted Sunday in Grand Cayman, laughing, sipping drinks and splashing around in the sea with friends.

Check out the video ... Savannah's being carried in the water, arms wrapped around the neck of a handsome man holding a pink pool noodle.

"Love Island USA" fan favorite Leah Kateb continues to shake up social media with her luscious looks and curves, and in honor of her 26th birthday, we're splashing you with her sexiest snaps ...

From blue bikinis to black bikinis ... Kateb can do no wrong ... She even rocks crochet swimwear, paired with a white sarong!

She may've finished as a runner-up during her 'Love Island' run during Season 6, but she takes the cake with her bikini pics ... She's a winner in our eyes 😜!

When you're done scrolling through shots like this sweet pineapple pic, check out her TikToks -- 'cuz her one-liners are viral-gold!

Brooks Nader’s been very vocal about claiming ex-boyfriend Gleb Savchenko cheated on her – and now, the whole messy breakdown is getting the spotlight in a trailer for her new reality show.

The "Love Thy Nader" preview is packed with drama, with Brooks declaring Gleb cheated on her and insisting she has the proof to back it up -- before the clip cuts to one of her sisters frantically asking ChatGPT for advice after learning Brooks has been blindsided by betrayal.

Of course, it’s a heartbreaking situation that’s only drawn the sisters closer -- visible as they sit together, listening to Gleb’s interviews where he denies everything, declaring they’re spreading lies just to fuel their reality show drama.

"Love Is Blind" stars Sara Carton and Joey Leveille are dealing with major flooding in their home ... and it's all on video.

The Season 8 costars captured water pouring into her Minneapolis apartment Sunday, seemingly clueless about how to stop the flood.

Check out the video ... Sara is seen wading through puddles in the bathroom, kitchen and living room area.

Kylie Jenner might be all grown up now, but her sisters remember when she was just a kid hanging out on the playground ... and, they've got pics to prove it!

The model and mogul turned 28 on Sunday ... and, Kourtney Kardashian posted several photos along with a loving message to her younger sis to celebrate.

The first pic will certainly grab attention ... 'cause it features Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian sitting on a bench alongside a very young Kylie.

Larsa Pippen is clapping back at haters criticizing her "excessive facial filler" ... revealing she recently had an allergic reaction to a treatment that made her face swell.

Check out the "Real Housewives of Miami" star's Insta clip from Saturday night -- she pushes back at people trashing a viral photo from her recent "Good Night New York" appearance, explaining   ... "I did have PRP. I did have an allergic reaction to the PRP which I didn't even know you can have. So my face is a bit swollen but it doesn't look like that."

BTW, PRP is a treatment that involves doctors processing one's own blood "to concentrate the number of platelets in the plasma" and then injecting it back into the person's face, per Cleveland Clinic. Its purpose is to stimulate collagen production and slow aging of the skin ... and triggers short-term inflamation while doing so.