Sandra Lee's Ex Ben Youcef At Peace With Engagement Ending

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Sandra Lee's ex-fiancé Ben Youcef is speaking out on their split ... and his message is all about gratitude, respect, and moving forward.

Through his rep, Brandon Cohen of BAC Talent, Ben tells TMZ ... "Over the past 5 years Sandra Lee and I shared a beautiful chapter together. We traveled the world, created unforgettable memories and experienced life in a way I will always be grateful for. She is an extraordinary person and I will always have nothing but respect and admiration for her."

He adds ... "Presently I am focused on building my acting career and raising my 10-year-old twins who are my pride and joy. I wish Sandra all the happiness and success the world has to offer."

'Storage Wars' Darrell Sheets Network to Honor Star With Tribute on New Episode

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A&E will pay tribute to Darrell Sheets during this weekend's new episode of "Storage Wars" ... TMZ has learned.

A network source tells TMZ ... the show is currently in the middle of Season 17, with a new episode set to air Saturday, April 25. While Darrell does not appear in the current season, the network plans to honor him with an in-memoriam card during the broadcast.

Leading up to the episode, A&E will also air a marathon of "Storage Wars" from 1 PM to 9 PM, of classic episodes featuring Darrell.

'Clueless' Ugh, As If!!! New Series Scrapped at Peacock

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It's another sad day for '90s kids. Just like the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" reboot, the new "Clueless" series has been canned ... but there is light at the end of the tunnel for Cher.

Insiders tell TMZ ... Peacock has decided not to move forward with development of the series based on the beloved 1990s flick starring Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, and the late Brittany Murphy.

But, we hear that does not mean the series is dead -- it will continue to be developed while it's shopped around by CBS Studios -- the IP being a Paramount property. Silverstone was attached to reprise her iconic character, Cher.

Patrick Muldoon's Sister Here's The Last Video My Brother Sent to Me

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Patrick Muldoon showed off his humor and energy in the last video he ever sent his sister ... even pulling out his old high school chant in the heartbreaking clip.

The actor's sister, Shana Muldoon Zappa, shared the video to Instagram late Wednesday night ... revealing her brother sent it on Saturday during a preview opening of the new Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Check out the clip ... Muldoon excitedly films a painting of St. Ignatius of Loyola -- before breaking out into a chant.

Zappa explains her bro was a fan of the saint ... and, he went to Loyola High School -- so, the chant is a nod to his football-playing days way back when.

'Storage Wars' Darrell Sheets Smiling Hours Before Sudden Death

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Darrell Sheets looked happy and in good spirits just hours before his shocking and sudden death.

TMZ has obtained a photo of the fan favorite from "Storage Wars," who was photographed Tuesday around 5 PM at his antique shop in Lake Havasu, AZ ... a place he'd been running since stepping away from reality TV.

A witness tells us Darrell was upbeat and friendly during the encounter ... making the news of his death all the more shocking.

'Storage Wars' Darrell Sheets Cops Looking Into Cyberbullying Claims

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Police in Arizona are investigating claims "Storage Wars" star Darrell Sheets was being bullied online before he committed suicide.

The Lake Havasu Police Department tells TMZ ... "We are aware of these cyberbullying accusations and that is a part of the active investigation."

We broke the story ... Darrell was found dead in his Lake Havasu home Tuesday morning and police say it appears he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

David Del Rio Bye, 'Matlock!!!' Hello, Paris!!!

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David Del Rio is a long way from Hollywood ... he's now living it up in Paris with his wife after his dramatic departure from "Matlock" amid unwanted sexual contact allegations.

TMZ has obtained the first photos and video of David and his wife in the City of Light ... and it looks like Katherine Del Rio is sticking firmly by his side following his exit from the hit CBS series.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... David and Katherine have temporarily relocated to Paris with their children, where she's currently enrolled in culinary school.

We're told David continues to deny the sex assault allegations as the situation plays out in arbitration ... and the couple is focused on staying grounded and united.

As TMZ first reported ... David's costar, Leah Lewis, claimed he sexually assaulted her on the Paramount lot back in October 2025. He hired powerhouse lawyer Shawn Holley to represent him, and the network reopened its investigation into the actor after he demanded they review additional details. The result, however, wasn't different from when he was booted.

Bill Cosby Accuser Says His New Trial Bid Is Full of Excuses

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Bill Cosby isn't backing down from his bid to erase his massive civil court loss ... but accuser Donna Motsinger's legal team says his latest Hail Mary should get laughed out of court.

Motsinger -- who alleges the comedian drugged and raped her in 1972 -- and her attorneys are urging the judge to reject Cosby's request to throw out the jury's verdict in her favor, or grant him a new trial.

According to new court docs obtained by TMZ, Motsinger's lawyers say his motion to throw out the verdict should be dead on arrival because it was filed seven days late.

Even if the judge considers it, her lawyers say Cosby is trying to relitigate issues he's already lost ... including constitutional arguments over California's sexual abuse revival law that were rejected earlier in the case.

Katie Holmes Fans Want Me & Joshua Jackson to Date ... But Here's The Deal

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Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson's fans think the two need to try again as a real-life couple ... and Holmes seemingly agrees -- smashing the like button on comments advocating for the two to spark up a romance again.

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Here's the deal ... the actress posted a professional photo with her arms slung around Jackson -- and, of course, it got "Dawson's Creek" stans feeling nostalgic.

People begged the two -- who are costarring in the new romantic-drama "Happy Hours" -- to get back together in the comments ... and it appears Holmes liked a few of them.

Chix On Netflix ... Guess Who's Too Hot To Handle!

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Go coconuts for this gorgeous gal in green and yellow, but first you gotta guess who she is ... are you ready for it?!

She took on Season 3 of "Too Hot to Handle" like a champ -- and now she's amassed over a million Instagram followers, and is scoring brand deals!

Untie the unknown and hit up the gallery!

'Family Matters' Star Bryton James Officially Divorced ... Ex Wants Monthly Checks

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Bryton James’ divorce may be officially over ... but the financial drama from it remains ongoing -- because his ex-wife is now asking the court to make him cut her checks for spousal support.

According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ, the "Family Matters" star's ex, Jahaira James, filed a request for spousal support less than a month after their divorce was finalized.

The former couple's divorce judgment was entered on March 24, and their marital status was officially terminated on Sunday -- restoring both parties to single status. The final judgment also show the court's jurisdiction to order spousal support to either party was terminated as part of the split.

But now Jahaira apparently wants that revisited.

Henry In 'What I like About You' 'Memba Him?!

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American actor and writer Michael McMillian was 23 years old when he first started playing Henry -- Holly's awkward, nerdy friend -- on the sitcom series "What I Like About You" back in 2002.

Michael was amongst many Hollywood greats like Amanda Bynes, Jennie Garth and Leslie Grossman.

Guess what he looks like now!

Dr. Pimple Popper I'm Taking Care of Myself After Stroke Scare

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Sandra Lee -- AKA Dr. Pimple Popper -- says she's "getting better and better every day" after suffering a stroke last November.

TMZ caught up with the viral dermatologist -- and founder of SLMD Skincare -- in L.A. on Monday to see how she's doing now ... and she tells us she's focusing on taking better care of herself.

She assures us she's bouncing back and has returned to work, but is still having some small setbacks, saying ... "It's a little bit harder if I'm overworked or overstressed."

The doc says sometimes her voice falters or the grip in her left hand isn't as strong ... but she's still got a sense of humor about it.

Kylie Jenner's Former Housekeeper Staff Bullied & Discriminated Against Me ... Files Lawsuit

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Kylie Jenner just wrapped up 2 weekends of partying at Coachella ... and has returned to a lawsuit from a former housekeeper who claims she was subject to discrimination over religion and national origin.

According to the legal docs, filed last week in Los Angeles by Angelica Vasquez and obtained by TMZ, Angelica claims she started working for Kylie as a housekeeper at her Beverly Hills residence on September 10, 2024, and then was moved to her Hidden Hills residence one week later, where she says she reported to a woman named Elsi and head housekeeper Patsy.

Angelica claims she was "treated with hostility and exclusion" as soon as she began her employment and was "subjected to severe and pervasive harassment" by Patsy, Elsi, and other staff members. Specifically, she alleges she was "belittled and humiliated in front of coworkers" due to her race, national origin, and religious beliefs.

Jack Quaid & Claudia Doumit Saturdays Are For 'The Boys' ... Stars to Get Married!!!

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Jack Quaid and Claudia Doumit are embarking on a new project together -- a marriage -- they reportedly just tied the knot!

According to the Australia-based outlet The Daily Telegraph, the two got married at Mona Farm in Braidwood, Australia just outside of the country's capital, Canberra, on Saturday.

Photos reportedly showing their first dance -- featuring Doumit in a gorgeous white gown and matching floral headband and Quaid in a bright red jacket -- are circulating online. The two apparently danced to Donovan's hit song "Atlantis."

OnlyFans Creator Skylar Mae 'Euphoria' Sydney Is Good For Biz!!!

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OnlyFans creator Skylar Mae is thanking Sydney Sweeney and "Euphoria" for giving OF some major free promo with this season's wild storyline ... she says it's bringing eyeballs to the platform.

Skylar tells TMZ ... she loves the scene where Sydney dresses up in a dog costume to make money as an adult content creator ... and it sounds like art imitating life.

The OF model says Sydney's star power and the HBO series' popularity are helping shine a light on her job ... and she's hoping it translates into more subs and more money ... for herself and other content creators.