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Val Chmerkovskiy -- a fan-favorite professional dancer on "Dancing with the Stars" -- has been suspended from the show for one week ... after he made a joke implying he almost slapped a female judge, like Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.

Here's the deal ... Val is married to Jenna Johnson -- another professional dancer on the show -- who was dinged by Carrie Ann Inaba for including a lift in her routine with actor Harry Shum Jr.

Val rushed to his wife's defense ... and did it by invoking the Smith slap -- saying online people almost saw the "Fresh Prince" come out after Carrie Ann criticized his better half. The brief post has since been deleted.

10:32 AM PT -- Eva's lawyer, Michael T. Sterling, tells TMZ ... “Let me be absolutely clear: Eva Marcille Sterling is NOT going to lose her home over weeds in her lawn or a vehicle parked outside her residence. Period."

Michael continues, "I intend to fight this HOA at every turn to protect her property, defend her rights, and hold those responsible accountable. No homeowners association should be allowed to weaponize fines, fees, and liens to intimidate homeowners, particularly over minor violations that should never escalate into a threat against someone’s home."

Eva's attorney adds, "Georgia has already sent a clear message with the passage of the Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights Act: homeowners deserve protection from HOA overreach, abusive enforcement practices, and the misuse of fines, fees, and liens. This legislation represents an important step toward greater transparency and accountability, and I intend to pursue every legal remedy available to ensure Eva’s rights are protected."

"This is about more than one homeowner," Michael points out. "It is about protecting the fundamental right to homeownership and ensuring that homeowners associations are not permitted to abuse their authority or use their power to harass and intimidate the very people they are supposed to serve."

Eva's lawyer ended by saying, "Eva will not be bullied, intimidated, or threatened out of her home. We will challenge every improper action, demand accountability, and fight this matter as far as the law allows. They picked the wrong homeowner to push around, and they picked the wrong attorney to stand in her way.”

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum Eva Marcille is being dragged to court for allegedly being an awful neighbor ... and her homeowners association is behind the legal action.

According to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, the HOA where Eva owns a 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom mansion worth $1.8 million in Atlanta claims the reality star has received numerous notices about violations of the neighborhood's maintenance standards.

The HOA claims Eva has been dinged for failing to treat weeds, mow the lawn, remove inoperable cars from the driveway, maintain current registration, and keep trash cans out of public view.

The Oakland Police Department is looking into a viral video that allegedly shows the shooting that ended reality star Kash's life.

OPD confirmed they're looking into the clip, which is making the rounds online ... telling us it has been forwarded to the case investigator for review.

The video is graphic ... it shows a fight breaking out between two women -- with the pair trading blows and pulling hair -- when a third woman runs up and starts smacking down at one of them.

Rick Ross may have a tough-guy reputation, but Phaedra Parks says the rapper is really a big ol' teddy bear ... just don't get her started on his love for marinara sauce.

We got the 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star at LAX this week, and she came to Ricky Rozay's defense following his recent battery arrest ... telling us the man behind the bravado is actually a sweetheart.

Phaedra, who worked with Ross before he became a superstar, says he's a true gentleman with a big heart ... pointing to his charitable work and contributions to affordable housing.

"American Pickers" star Mike Wolfe and his girlfriend Leticia Cline have split, TMZ has learned.

Leticia announced on social media that the 7-year relationship was over. She said, “For the past two months I’ve been trying to come to terms with things that have left me absolutely devastated.”

“While the world continues to see one version of someone, I’ve been living with a very different reality,” she said. Leticia added she's kept so much private over the past 10 years ... “things I witnessed, things I experienced, and things I stayed silent about because I loved someone and believed I was protecting him.” 

Ride into the weekend with this name game ... Can you guess who's lookin' wheelie hot on the back of this bike?!

She appeared on "Love Island USA" Season 7, and she definitely entered the villa as a bombshell who wasn't affraid to stir up some romantic drama. She's linked to TJ Palma.

Collin Gosselin says he's passed multiple psych evaluations with flying colors ... and his mom's the one who needs to get checked out.

We got Kate Gosselin's son in NYC hours after his mom implied he was struggling with mental illness ... and he returned fire.

Collin tells us he's grateful for his dad, Jon Gosselin, who he says has his back following the abuse allegations he leveled at his mom.

And as for Kate ... Collin thinks his mom is due for a psych exam.

Huge break in a 2011 murder case involving "The People's Court" ... police in Florida arrested Dale Smith for allegedly killing his ex-fiancée after they appeared on the famous TV show.

The Orlando PD announced Wednesday that Smith was taken into custody at his workplace and charged with murder ... nearly 15 years after Michelle Parker vanished without a trace. Smith was booked in the Orange County jail without bond.  

Cops say Smith was a prime suspect in the case from the start, and all evidence pointed to him as the alleged killer.

"Love Island USA" hottie Trinity Tatum is turning up the heat for her 23rd birthday ... and these sizzling snaps prove she's still got us hot under the collar.

The Season 8 winner is serving looks in barely-there bikinis, plunging tops, and some seriously sultry poses ... clearly, she's got the whole island under her spell.

Trinity may have already found love in the villa with Bryce Alakai ... but we're the ones catching feelings over these pics.

"7 Little Johnstons" star Anna Johnston was hauled into jail after being arrested for DUI ... and flashed a big smile for her mug shot.

According to a police report obtained by multiple outlets, Anna was arrested in Georgia on Saturday after cops saw her car parked on the side of the highway and investigated.

The report says Anna was driving her boyfriend, Jeffrey Messervy, and his cousin when she got into an argument with Jeffrey and pulled over. They say Jeffrey told them he was "upset due to Anna driving them around with alcohol in her system."

Anna was allegedly slurring her speech when the officer arrived and was asked to take a breathalyzer ... and cops say she blew a 0.139. Police say she reeked of booze and bombed a field sobriety test, so they arrested her for DUI.

Kate Gosselin's getting a ton of support online amid a series of allegations her son, Collin, made against her ... and she's showing love for the fans standing behind her.

The former reality star posted a TikTok about her dog recently ... but after Collin released his memoir, "In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood," on Tuesday, people taking shots at Kate flooded the comments section.

While most of the social media comments were calling for their pound of virtual flesh ... several stood up for Kate ... saying they know Collin is being manipulated by others and telling Kate she's actually a great mom.

Huge break in the shooting death of reality TV star Kash ... her sister is now facing an involuntary manslaughter charge in California ... and it sounds like she fired the fatal shot during a huge brawl.

The Alameda County District Attorney filed the felony charge against 38-year-old Vernika Dunbar after Kash was shot dead Sunday morning in Oakland.

The Oakland Police Department says Dunbar initially came to the defense of her sister by attempting to pistol-whip a woman who was brawling with Kash.

But then, police say, Dunbar ended up firing a bullet that struck her sister, who was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Lucian Piane's manner of death has been revealed ... and officials have ruled the "RuPaul's Drag Race" alum's passing an accident ... TMZ has learned.

According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Lucian died from blunt trauma Monday at age 46. His place of death is listed as a street, and his body is now "ready for release" ... though the case remains open.

As TMZ previously reported ... Lucian was struck by a car in Glendale early Monday morning. Firefighters tried to save him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Vanderpump Rules" alum Jax Taylor told a judge he doesn’t want to be married to his ex, Brittany Cartwright, for one more second ... TMZ has learned.

Jax filed court docs, obtained by TMZ, asking a judge to sign off on him being legally single while he still works out a global divorce settlement that covers financial, property, and support issues. He says he asked Brittany to agree to bifurcate the case so they can both be officially single again, but says she hasn't responded.

He filed a declaration claiming he has tried to settle the divorce … even showing up to a recent settlement conference prepared to try and resolve the case … only for Brittany to allegedly show up not ready to negotiate.

NeNe Leakes and Phaedra Parks have nothing but love for Kim Zolciak as she navigates sexual assault allegations against her son.

We got the "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" stars on Saturday at LAX, and they both showed support for their former castmate.

NeNe tells our photog she wishes Kim well and relays that the last time they spoke, Kim was doing okay ... but also admitted it had been a while.

Amber Siyavus, who competed on Season 8 of "Big Brother," is dead ... TMZ has learned.

Amber died Friday ... according to records from the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner in Nevada.

Her cause and manner of death are both listed as pending.