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Chris Redd was in tears on IG this week, finally breaking his silence on dating his pal Kenan Thompson’s ex-wife, Christina Evangeline ... saying the relationship started when she showed up for him during a rough chapter in his life ... and admitting he went through a rough time with pills.

In Tuesday's video, Chris related while he was on "Saturday Night Live," he was dealing with some pill issues -- brushing it off as "nothing too crazy for my Black a**" -- but he confesses he was selling some to his castmates.

Redd cracked he’d never snitch on anyone ... but then he got serious, admitting he was having panic attacks while people stood by and watched him spiral. He said Christina was the only one who stepped in, calling him out on his "s***" and actually helping him deal with it.

Hilary Duff's husband, Matthew Koma, seemingly threw some major shade at Ashley Tisdale after she revealed she left a "toxic" mom group that fans speculated included Hilary, Mandy Moore, and Meghan Trainor.

Check out his Instagram post from Tuesday night -- the Winnetka Bowling League frontman shared a photo of himself mimicking Ashley's The Cut cover photo and mocked up a pointed headline that read ... "A mom group tell all through a father’s eyes: When You’re the Most Self-Obsessed Tone Deaf Person on Earth, Other Moms Tend to Shift Focus To Their Actual Toddlers." He sarcastically added ... "Read my new interview with @thecut." Ouch.

As you know, his side-eye comes after Ashley penned a personal essay for The Cut in which she spoke about leaving an allegedly unsupportive mom circle that made her feel like they were back in high school because they left her "feeling hurt, drained or left out." Fans were quick to speculate she was speaking about the group that included Hilary, Mandy, Meghan and others who she was pictured with a handful of times after she became a mom in 2021.

Notably, Ashley's rep told TMZ the speculation is completely false, as well as the theory she was turned on because she's Republican -- which we were informed she is not.

Cardi B says class is in session! The rapper hopped on social media Tuesday to hilariously show men how they should eat a banana if they care about their image.

Check out the video -- Cardi chomps down on a banana while admitting she's not trying to be sexy ... before breaking a piece off and telling viewers a "real" man eats the fruit by breaking it first. She unsurprisingly cracks herself up during the lesson ... snapping off another piece to make sure her teaching is understood.

The clip is a breath of fresh air as the "I Like It" hitmaker deals with drama at home ... she recently defended her boyfriend Stefon Diggs against allegations by his personal chef, who claimed she was choked during a dispute over her salary. Cardi posted a text message exchange with the alleged victim in which she says her words got twisted ... though she later deleted it for unknown reasons.

The NFL star is facing strangulation and assault charges, though his attorney David Meier said the claims "are unsubstantiated, uncorroborated, and were never investigated -- because they did not occur."

Before this cute kid from Cali turned into an Internet star, he was just surfing in the Pacific, playing sports, and making Vine videos when he was in his 20s.

Today, he oftentimes poses shirtless on social media ... You may best recognize him from David Dobrik's "VLOG Squad."

Tommy Lee has entered the chat! While Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke says he never wooed Tommy's wife, Brittany Furlan -- insisting she was catfished by fake social media accounts -- Tommy is telling him to get a life.

ICYMI ... Ronnie filed for a temporary restraining order against Brittany, accusing her of harassing him on social media and waiting outside his house.

The TRO was denied, but Ronnie alleged Brittany contacted some of his underage fans online and encouraged them to come forward with alleged inappropriate experiences with the singer.

Tommy broke his silence on the situation when a fan brought up the events in his comments.

Replying under a New Year's post Tommy shared of himself and Brittany, the user wrote, "I hear the wife is stirring up sh*t with Ronnie again. Maybe it time to let it go?"

Trisha Paytas is shooting for the stars in 2026 ... she says she wants to run for Congress in California ... and she's already got her campaign slogan picked out.

The podcaster and influencer posted a video on social media revealing her plans to run for Congress as a write-in candidate ... and she had to Google how to get the process started.

Trisha's got a tight deadline to collect some signatures, but given her large online following, she's pretty confident she will meet the requirements ... so it sounds like she's serious.

The reason Trisha wants to get it politics ... her kids. She says her Generation Alpha and Generation Beta offspring need a better world, and she's determined to give it to them.

Hilton has officially pulled the keycard on the Minnesota hotel caught in the middle of an ICE firestorm -- after reservations for federal agents were allegedly axed for political reasons -- insisting the company has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.

In a statement posted to X Tuesday, Hilton said the independently owned and operated hotel -- believed to be the Hampton Inn Lakeville -- had assured the parent company it had resolved the issue ... even pointing to the hotel’s own apology as proof the matter had been addressed.

The statement addressed a recent video posted by an independent journalist showing front-desk staff at the same hotel allegedly confirming it was still operating under an anti-DHS policy despite its apology and promise to fix things ... adding bluntly that the hotel's actions didn't meet Hilton’s standards.

Mickey Rourke is telling fans to close their wallets ... 'cause he has nothing to do with the GoFundMe set up in his name!

As we reported, a fundraising page was created in his name with a goal of $100,000 -- which it has surpassed -- to prevent the star from being evicted from his Los Angeles home. However, Mickey told fans Monday night on Instagram he doesn't even know what GoFundMe is, and that this whole situation is frustrating and embarrassing.

He leaves no words minced as he craps on the crowd-sourcing page, bluntly stating ... "If I needed money I wouldn't ask for no f***ing money. I'd rather stick a gun up my ass and pull the trigger!"

Tragedy to start the year -- Yulia Burtseva, an Italian influencer, has died at just 38 after undergoing cosmetic surgery in Moscow.

The social media star went under the knife at a private clinic in Moscow on Jan. 4 -- but things took a devastating turn when her condition rapidly worsened. She was rushed to the hospital soon after and later pronounced dead, according to Russian outlet MSK1.

The outlet reports Moscow investigators have now opened a criminal case, looking into possible negligence tied to the procedure. Officials say multiple forensic tests are being ordered -- including a medical examination -- as they work to determine what went wrong.

2:26 PM PT -- North West's Instagram account is now back up. Upon her return, she posted a photo on her story featuring music equipment along with the text, "locking in."

North West’s solo IG has mysteriously vanished -- getting the digital axe less than a month after its debut.

Do a quick search for North West’s IG just three weeks after its launch, and you’ll come up empty ... with a "profile isn't available" message.

As for who pulled the plug? Whether North West bowed out on her own, mom Kim Kardashian or dad Kanye West stepped in, or IG hit delete themselves... it's a mystery.

1/4/25 9:25 AM PT -- A Universal spokesperson tells TMZ ... "We have investigated and reviewed the concerns brought forward by this former employee and they were found to be inaccurate and without merit. We take all employee concerns seriously and have established processes for raising any concerns without fear of retaliation."

Steven Anthony Lawrence -- a  former child star on the Disney hit "Even Stevens" -- says he was retaliated against for reporting a pedophile at Universal Studios ... and now no longer has a job there.

The actor -- who played Bernard "Beans" Aranguren on 22 episodes of the show from 2001 to 2003 -- made the claims on Instagram Saturday ... sharing a photo of his work ID leaned up against a large Toad costume.

Steven says he's put off sharing the news because he hoped to come to an amicable solution with his former employer.

Tini Younger made a brief return to social media following the miscarriage of one of her twins, telling fans her surviving daughter is doing well.

The TikTok star gave the update on her little one Friday, just a few weeks after complications during childbirth took the life of one of her twin daughters in November. She told her followers her daughter -- who she calls "L" and "Baby B" -- is doing a-okay ... but it's been a long recovery for her.

Tini noted she and her hubby, Antoine Wright Jr.,  remind their daughter about Arya -- the twin who died in the miscarriage -- every day ... and she believes Arya "plays with her sister in her dreams, L loves to smile in her sleep."

Lizzo's got summer on her mind in her first IG post of 2026 ... showing off her weight loss in a tiny bikini and form-fitting bodysuit!

Check out her latest thirst trap on Instagram -- the "Truth Hurts" hitmaker is flaunting her curves in a teeny white 'kini seemingly from her YITTY line while posing for the camera. In a second pic, she covers up in a curve-hugging, colorful one-piece that fits her body like a glove.

She references Alabama Barker's viral "nasty" TikTok sound in her caption, penning ... "YITTY & a Pucci fit… nastyyyyy 😜." It may be a new year, but it's the same Lizzo feelin' "Good as Hell!"

TikTok's beloved Grandma Mary has passed away, her granddaughter announced Friday.

Grandma Mary died peacefully in her sleep on New Year's Eve, her granddaughter -- who goes by Pyxie online -- revealed to her 1.4 million followers. She added ... "How lucky we are to have experienced her and her love. She will always be with us."

Grandma Mary was adored by Pyxie's followers as she was heavily featured on her TikTok account doing day-to-day tasks and generally spreading joy with her upbeat persona and comforting smile.

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini are giving their love another chance.

The Outer Banks actor confirmed the reunion Wednesday, sharing a reflective Instagram post featuring several intimate photos of him and Ballerini. In the first snap, the couple embraces on a porch with their faces pressed together. Other pics show them hugging and a softer shot of Ballerini cuddling a dog in a fluffy brown coat.

Stokes got candid in the caption, writing, "Don't take advantage of the most beautiful things that in 33 years of life are fleeting. Take accountability, learn from mistakes. Lean into love and say it often."

Zach Bryan has officially given fans their first look at his romantic wedding to Samantha Leonard ... sharing a swoon worthy photo to Instagram.

In the wedding photo, Bryan is seen holding Leonard as she wears a strapless white gown featuring a feather trimmed hem. Bryan captioned the post "Tougher than the rest," a nod to Bruce Springsteen's love song from his 1987 album Tunnel of Love.

Bryan also shared video from the celebration, showing him performing the Springsteen track onstage while surrounded by flowers ... giving fans a glimpse inside the intimate Spain ceremony.