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Ryan Lochte and his new girlfriend are clapping back at his ex-wife, Kayla Rae Reid, for claiming he cheated ... calling the matter fake news for clicks.

Reid -- a former Playboy Playmate -- vented on this week's "The Comeback Era with Caroline and Kayla" podcast ... stating Lochte and his current partner, Molly Gillihan, became a thing way before they separated.

Lochte is adamant that's not the case ... and his new lady had his back by posting DMsmessages on Instagram to support their side of the story.

TikToker Riziki Ilenre's death has been ruled as a suicide, TMZ has learned.

The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences has determined the 27-year-old died by hanging herself from a ceiling fan ... and was found during a welfare check.

She had a documented history of depression and past suicide attempts, the department said in an official investigation report.

TMZ previously confirmed with the Montgomery Police Department ... they were investigating her Dec. 12, 2025 death.

Britney Spears is showing more signs of turmoil following her DUI arrest ... because her Instagram account has suddenly been deactivated.

Search for Britney’s page now and you’ll be met with the generic message, "Sorry, this page isn't available. The link you followed may be broken, or the page may have been removed."

It’s unclear if Britney pulled the plug herself or if the account was taken down for another reason.

The disappearance is a big deal -- Britney’s IG has long been her main outlet, especially in recent years as she’s posted her signature solo dance videos from inside her L.A.-area home.

Bhad Bhabie's hoping people gas her up over her physical appearance ... because she just posted some new thirst traps.

Check out these snaps the "Gucci Flip Flops" rapper posted from a recent visit to a gas station ... she's got the boobs out as she fills up her Maybach.

Bhad Bhabie made sure to show off her backside too ... posting a shot of her booty.

Brooklyn Beckham rang in his birthday surrounded by his wife, Nicola Peltz, and close friends ... 'cause TMZ has learned there's still radio silence between him and his famous parents.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Brooklyn has not spoken to David or Victoria Beckham at all -- even on his birthday -- despite both of them posting loving tributes to him on social media.

We're told Brooklyn still has his parents blocked on social media, meaning he didn't even see their birthday messages directly. According to our sources, Brooklyn feels the public posts come off performative ... which is a sentiment he and Peltz have had throughout the family's ongoing feud.

Wild moment on Capitol Hill ... GOP Senator Tim Sheehy helped police remove an anti-war protestor from a Senate hearing ... and it's all on video.

Footage from Wednesday's Senate Armed Services Committee hearing shows a man in a Marine Corps uniform being dragged out by Capitol Police ... and then Sheehy runs over to help.

The protestor is heard shouting, "No one wants to fight for Israel!!!"

The Department of War's projecting strength amid an ongoing attack on Iran ... now sharing a clip of a submarine blowing an Iranian warship sky high ... but in the Indian Ocean.

The agency formerly known as the U.S. Department of Defense posted video to social media Wednesday morning showing the scene through the sub's periscope ... following the attack off the coast of Sri Lanka.

In the crosshairs is the Iranian warship IRIS Dena ... which suddenly explodes in a huge ball of flame. Water sprays up after the impact of the torpedo ... and smoke billows from the back of the Iranian craft.

Megan Fox's stunning return to Instagram with a series of sexy photos had her fans going nuts on Tuesday — including her ex, Machine Gun Kelly, who couldn't help but let the world know how he felt!

MGK hopped into Megan's comments after seeing her half-naked pics, writing, "stoked i have your phone number."

Now, we understand MGK's impulse to respond like that after seeing his former girlfriend decked out in a studded collar, skin-tight camisole, thigh-high gartered stockings, stiletto platform heels and a G-string.  

Zara Larsson is going viral, and not for her vocals this time ... after the pop star left a comment online that raised plenty of eyebrows.

A fan shared a video from a Zara concert show, writing, “I didn't know I was pregnant here but at least my baby got to hear 'Midnight Sun' before I aborted it.”

The Swedish singer-songwriter fired back with a cheeky reply ... “I killed the performance and then you killed it after the performance purrrrrr” and reposted the video onto her TikTok account.

Megan Fox has made a triumphant return to Instagram ... and, of course, it was to drop some sexy AF snaps!

MF posted a few thirst traps today ... sporting a studded collar, skin-tight camisole, thigh-high gartered stockings, stiletto platform heels -- featuring marijuana leaves -- and a G-string -- all black.

Megan captioned the sultry snaps ... "Everything is more beautiful because we are doomed."

Rap icon Kurupt is out of the hospital, TMZ has learned.

Sources tell us Kurupt was released from the hospital a couple weeks ago after spending several weeks being treated for some serious health issues.

Kurupt's wife and manager Lisa "LeeLee" Brown posted a pic her herself with Tha Dogg Pound chief, writing, "Home is where the heart is... Life is not about the rough roads...it's about the resilience."

Hanna and Haley Cavinder are ready for beach season ... the former college basketball stars just flaunted their incredible bikini bods for a photoshoot ... and their fans are losing their minds!!

The Cavinder twins -- who previously played for the Miami Hurricanes -- posted the hot clip on Instagram, teasing their prep before getting in front of the cameras for some modeling work.

"So excited for this shoot 🍋‍🟩☀️🤠📸," the ladies said in the IG caption.

Burger King just flipped the script ... posting a video of its leader going full savage on a Whopper ... and it sure smells like shade aimed straight at the McDonald’s CEO!

In the clip, BK President Tom Curtis takes a monster bite out of the chain’s signature burger, absolutely demolishing it ... then admits it’s so messy he needs a napkin. Respect.

He’s rocking a "Flame Grilling Since 1954" apron and actually working the kitchen -- a not-so-subtle contrast to Golden Arches boss Chris Kempczinski, who recently went viral looking more boardroom than burger joint as he pecked into their new "Big Arch" burger.

Alan Cumming has officially spoken out about Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson shouting the N-word at The British Academy Film Awards in February ... labeling the annual ceremony a "trauma triggering s***show."

Alan -- who hosted the Feb. 22 show -- shared his apology on Instagram Tuesday ... saying he's sorry for "all the pain Black people have felt at hearing that word echoed round the world" -- and also to the Tourette's community for the onslaught of negative comments due to the world's "lack of understanding and tolerance" about the neurological disorder.

He even directed some shade at the BAFTAs and BBC network, noting ... "We were all let down by decisions made to both broadcast slurs and censor free speech." But he acknowledges "all trauma must be recognised and honoured."

4 AM PST -- The White House is mocking Kesha for blasting their use of her song "Blow" alongside a video of a fighter jets obliterating a ship.

Steven Cheung, White House Communications Director, tweeted ... "All these 'singers' keep falling for this. This just gives us more attention and more view counts to our videos because people want to see what they’re bitching about."

Furthermore, Kaelan Dorr, White House Deputy Communications Director chimed in ... "Kesha quotes are like Popeye’s Spinach to this team ... Memes? They’ll continue. Winning? Will also continue."

Kesha is ripping President Trump and the White House for using one of her songs in a social media post, she says, incites violence and threatens war.

Here's the deal ... the official White House posted a video on TikTok on Feb. 10 that shows a military plane blowing up a ship ... all while Kesha's "Blow" plays.

Seems Kesha just got hip to the post, because on Monday she ripped the White House for using her music and said she does "NOT approve of [her] music being used to promote violence of any kind."

Cardi B is demanding blogger Tasha K show up for an examination of her finances in person, and to turn over her bank records ... just months after the two ended their battle over millions of dollars owed, TMZ has learned.

According to docs from Tasha's bankruptcy case in Florida, obtained by TMZ, the "WAP" rapper is demanding Tasha's company produce records relating to her income from YouTube and other social media accounts. Cardi also wants copies of Tasha's tax returns.