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Scary moment for Jenelle Evans and her family ... we've learned her mother, Barbara, was hospitalized after suffering a stroke.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Jenelle's mom suffered a stroke last week and has since been discharged from the hospital. We are told Barbara is recovering at home and expected to make a full recovery.

We're told Jenelle has flown back to North Carolina to see her mother and be with family... Jenelle's lived in Nevada for over a year now after moving West, and our sources say the reason she wasn't able to fly home earlier to be by Barbara's side is because Jenelle recently had sinus surgery.

Brittany Cartwright's transformation journey just took a major turn ... cause TMZ has learned she recently went under the knife for a full-on mommy makeover.

"The Valley" star dropped the bombshell over the weekend, posting a post-op selfie showing her midsection wrapped in compression bandages with two visible surgical drains filled with red fluid attached.

"When they said 'remove what no longer serves you,' I took it literally," Brittany wrote on Instagram Saturday. "In all seriousness, y'all know I always keep it real and sooo...I did a thing. Something I've wanted to do for years and I finally took the step for me. I couldn’t be happier."

Farrah Abraham clearly never needs a new reason to rock a swimsuit ... 'cause she's back at it like clockwork, flaunting the goods under the L.A. sun!

Peep these pics -- the "Teen Mom" star was serving curves for days in a colorful floral one-piece, showing off her flirty, girly side as she took a dip at her hotel pool Sunday.

Farrah was working every angle -- assets out, bum on display, soaking up the sun on a lounger -- proving she’s all about that solo vibe and living her best life, no one else needed!

Of course, we all know Farrah knows how to have a good time ... she was recently partying it up on the TMZ Tour Bus with Master P.

Aaron Phypers has filed docs to the court about his financial troubles amidst his messy divorce ... now, it looks like he's changing up his approach -- looking it hit it big with the lottery!

The estranged husband of Denise Richards walked into a liquor store in Calabasas earlier this week ... and, he walked out while holding a stack of red and white papers we're told are lottery tickets.

Check out the pics ... Phypers has a serious look on his face -- and certainly a lot on his mind.

Kathryn Dennis will have to do some jail time in connection to her DUI arrest last year ... 'cause a judge sentenced her to serve 30 days.

According to online booking records, Dennis was taken into custody aropund 7 PM ET on Friday night in Berkeley County, South Carolina to begin her 30-day incarceration.

We broke the story ... Dennis was arrested last year after cops said she got into a three-car collision in Goose Creek, South Carolina.

Kim Kardashian and Bianca Censori are throwing away the comparison rumors by completely switching their looks ... so let's compare their rockin' new hairdos!!!

Kim stepped out in a fierce, black pixie cut at Paris Fashion Week ... while Bianca opted for a curly, blonde head of hair during a recently posted photoshoot -- both seemingly new dos for the gals, proving they can pull off quite the range of looks.

Bianca is seen in a skin-tight, nude leotard and heels as she's crouched down, clutching a plush bunny rabbit while serving a full pout straight into the camera lens ... once again, turning heads without saying a word.

Alexis Bellino is officially a married woman!

"The Real Housewives of Orange County" alum tied the knot with boyfriend-turned-fiancé John Janssen in a romantic ceremony in Laguna Beach, CA, on Friday.

The couple said "I do" at a venue overlooking the canyon and sea -- the same location where Alexis tells PEOPLE she felt her late mother's presence during a pre-wedding visit.

Dorothy Wang is about to trade in her jet-set lifestyle for married life ... cause TMZ has learned she's about to walk down the aisle with her attorney fiancé Brandon Yankowitz.

Sources close to the couple tell us the nuptials are happening in Southern Europe in the coming weeks at a super-private location, and while the venue's being kept hush-hush, we're told it'll be dripping in luxury.

Dorothy won't be short on star power either -- we're told several of her billionaire and celebrity friends are flying overseas to celebrate the big day.

Gerry Turner is officially off the market -- he popped the question to his girlfriend, Lana Sutton, and she said yes!

Gerry broke the news Friday on Instagram, posting beachside photos of the happy couple and writing ... "We've got BIG news. The Golden Bachelor is OFF the market. I found my perfect match and she said 'YES.' I love this woman."

Lana's beaming in the post, showing off her engagement ring -- a round cut diamond set on a sparkling, diamond-encrusted band.

Robert Irwin is quickly becoming a sex symbol ... and now he's been offered a guest spot to show off his rockin' bod at the famed Chippendales.

Here's the deal ... the Australian wildlife conservationist -- and son of the legendary Steve Irwin -- has been killing it on "Dancing with the Stars" ... but a recent shirtless moment really sent fans over the edge.

His chiseled chest also caught the attention of the bosses over at Chippendales in Las Vegas ... and TMZ has learned they sent a pitch to his manager -- who happens to be his mother, Terri Irwin -- asking if Robert wants to come dance in Sin City once the network show is done.

Ray J has responded to Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner's defamation lawsuit ... and his rebuttal is as stunning as it is brazen.

TMZ broke the news ... Kim and Kris were fed up with Ray J claiming they're the subject of a federal criminal racketeering investigation ... and slapped him with a suit for defamation.

On a recent livestream, Ray went through the lawsuit ... and said they were trying to make him a "slave" ... and prior millions they allegedly paid him as hush money went unmentioned in the paperwork.

6:10 PM PT -- Melissa's lawyer Bret Martin tells TMZ ... "I want to remind the public of the fundamental principle of our justice system…every individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty. We, as a society, have gotten completely away from this fundamental concept. My Client was arrested  on the allegation of Driving While Intoxicated. An arrest is no indication of guilt."

He continues ... "It is imperative that we closely examine the circumstances of this case-including the conduct of law enforcement, the toxicology results, and the facts surrounding her arrest-before any conclusions are drawn. We respectfully request that the media and the public allow the legal process to unfold, and withhold any judgment whatsoever until all of the evidence has been properly analyzed and presented in a court of law."

Melissa Rycroft was arrested for driving while intoxicated this month ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the former 'Bachelor' star was busted for DWI in the Dallas/Fort Worth area on September 23. We're told she was taken into custody and booked into the local jail, where she sat for 8 hours before being released. She posted a $1,000 bond with a promise to appear in court.

The exact details of her arrest remain unclear at this point, but what is clear .. she's now facing a court date in connection with the charge.

Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson are teaming up again -- not for music, but for a wild new docuseries ... TMZ has confirmed.

Netflix has greenlit a 3-part documentary series starring the former One Direction bandmates, who are hitting the open road for a cross-country trip across America. The show will follow Zayn and Louis as they reconnect, explore small towns and big cities, and dive into plenty of laughs along the way.

This isn't just sightseeing -- fans will get a rare look inside the lives of two of the most famous and private guys. The series will touch on life after superstardom, love, loss, and even fatherhood.

1:55 PM PT -- Aaron Phypers' request was denied by the judge due to "Insufficient evidence of immediate loss or damage to property subject to disposition in the case." In the order, the judge reminds both sides to adhere to the terms of their respective restraining orders ... and writes Aaron may file a request "seeking attorney fees and or interim spousal support."

11:11 AM PT -- Denise Richards just filed a response to Aaron Phypers' request ... She does not consent to the order requested and wants it denied.

Aaron Phypers is asking a judge to order Denise Richards to give him access to their joint bank accounts ... because he says he needs $150,000 or he might end up homeless.

The actor filed the document earlier this week ... and, in it, he claims Phypers and Richards had millions of dollars in joint accounts before he filed for divorce, saying Richards "took control of the accounts and has not allowed me access to any of the funds."

Phypers acknowledges a good chunk of the money comes from Denise's OnlyFans ... though he also mentions he took many of the photos on the page -- and insists he owns the copyright to those pics.

'DWTS' fans thought Danielle Fishel shaded Whitney Leavitt while celebrating another week on the show ... but she says, nope, that ain’t it!

We ran into the "Boy Meets World" star after 'DWTS' practice Wednesday ... she said the show’s an emotional rollercoaster -- you’re hyped to stick around with your pals, but bummed when friends get the boot.

Danielle says she wasn’t throwing shade at all ... she was just trying to comfort her pals Lauren Jauregui and Brandon Armstrong after they got the axe ... which meant she had to pause Whitney’s celebrations.

Judge Mathis is weighing in on Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner's defamation lawsuit against Ray J, saying the sex tape -- and all the money they made off it -- makes it tough to sue him now.

We caught up with Judge Mathis in Wednesday in NYC, and he thinks Kim's gonna have a tough time building a case against the guy who -- as the Judge sees it -- helped her launch her career.

You gotta see the full clip ... he claims KK would be better off trying to get a gag order or a cease-and-desist -- but he doesn’t see a defamation case.