TV Stars

Brittany Cartwright is sinking her fangs into Jax Taylor and his new girlfriend, Lori Krebs ... calling her former publicist a "snake" who took advantage of her.

"The Valley" star went off on the new couple in an interview with PEOPLE ... saying, "I feel like I was taken advantage by those two individuals, and it is sick."

And, she saved some serious venom for Lori ... "I've never seen a snake like this before in my entire life."

Ariana Madix is still trying to get Rachel Leviss' revenge porn lawsuit tossed ... but an appeals court just told her the case isn't going anywhere.

The California Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday Ariana can't get Rachel's claims thrown out at this early stage -- siding with the lower court judge who previously rejected her attempt to kill the case.

The former "Vanderpump Rules" star argued Scandoval was a huge public story, so her actions surrounding it were protected as free speech ... but the court says the affair being public didn't make Rachel's private sexual videos public, too.

8/5/2026 8:20 AM PT -- Perez Hilton's alarming live stream led first responders to rush to his home Tuesday night ... and the dispatch audio captures how quickly they worked to try and help the star.

8/5/2026 6:44 AM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the victim last night was indeed Perez Hilton. He's undergoing a psych evaluation at the hospital.

8/4/2026 8:53 PM PST -- The Miami-Dade PIO tells TMZ ... The individual has been safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Crisis Response Unit and Licensed Mental Health Professionals are also on scene providing support and resources to the individual’s family.

8/4/2026 8:00 PM PT -- Golden Artists Entertainment Co-CEOs Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan tell TMZ ... We are aware of the concerning content circulating online involving our client, Perez Hilton.

At this time, we have not been able to make direct contact with him, despite our ongoing efforts to reach him. Our primary concern is Perez's health and well-being, as well as the well-being of his family. Until we have confirmed information, we will not speculate or comment further.

We appreciate everyone's concern and ask that his privacy be respected during this time.

Perez Hilton was at the center of a police response in Miami-Dade after authorities received reports he was livestreaming alarming behavior, TMZ has learned.

Alarming video from Perez’s TikTok Live appeared to show him bloodied and visibly distressed.

A spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office tells TMZ ... deputies received multiple calls about the live stream and quickly located his residence.

Bella Thorne says she doesn't need to step out of the blunt rotation when hanging with Snoop Dogg ... claiming she can go toke for toke with the Doggfather!

The actress appeared on Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast in an episode published Wednesday ... and Alex asked Bella about some of her harder partying days.

Bella says she was in her music era at the time ... having fun, hanging with music producers and more cool people -- including Snoop.

Alex asks if the rumor is true that she can hold her green as well as the rap legend ... and she says it's the truth -- she really can smoke tree with the Top Dogg.

10:40 AM PT -- The Perez Hilton Team and Family have released a statement on Perez's website -- the statement reads, "Many of you have reached out with concern for Perez, and we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers. We can confirm that Perez is receiving medical care, and our family’s focus right now is on his well-being."

The statement continues, "We kindly ask that you respect Perez’s privacy, as well as the privacy of his family, during this difficult time. If and when we are able to share any updates, we will do so with everyone as soon as we can. Thank you for your compassion, understanding, and continued support."

Perez Hilton has been transported to a nearby hospital after deputies rushed to his Miami home, following multiple reports that someone inside was live streaming acts of self-harm on social media, TMZ has learned.

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office PIO tells TMZ ... "The individual has been safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention."

The PIO adds, "The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Crisis Response Unit and Licensed Mental Health Professionals are also on scene providing support and resources to the individual's family."

Perez Hilton was called by his legal name and asked to exit his home after cops showed up at his Florida home due to multiple calls about alarming behavior on a live stream.

Footage taken by one of Perez's neighbors is circulating online ... and the video shows Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputies in his driveway ... telling him to come outside.

Deputies issue commands over a bullhorn ... "Mario, it's the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, please step out of the house." Perez's real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr.

Perez Hilton's alarming live stream led first responders to rush to his home Tuesday night ... and the dispatch audio captures how quickly they worked to try and help the star.

First responders leapt into action ... calling for units to rush to the home -- and coordinating amongst themselves to optimize their response.

At one point, someone asks if a gate near the scene could be opened to make sure rescue personnel aren't delayed by a lock.

One "Wizards of Waverly Place" star is ripping the reboot ... he thinks if producers had performed a "presto chango" on the cast, the whole show might've been better off.

David DeLuise -- who played Selena Gomez's character's father in the hit Disney show back in the day -- blasted the show's direction in a merciless Instagram post ... claiming that if they'd brought all the OG wizards back for the revival, then it might not have ended so soon.

"Missed opportunity," he ended his comment on the Disney Wizards Series Instagram ... with more than 2,000 people liking his response.

Perez Hilton gave no indication he was distressed in the weeks leading up to alarming behavior on a live stream that prompted a police response ... his most recent social media posts were positive -- and religious.

The gossip mogul shared a pair of clips to Instagram last month ... telling followers about some Bible passages he was reading.

Perez posted back on July 22 about a Bible passage that really struck him ... flashing a grin while reciting a few lines that were all about work.

He even makes a Rihanna comparison ... telling fans the Bible says to "Work, Work, Work, Work, Work" like her song -- except it put the suggestions out there hundreds of years before.

"The View" cuts Whoopi Goldberg such a fat paycheck, even her fellow celebrities can't imagine the paydays!!!

Whoopi raved about her talk show contract during a guest appearance on Keke Palmer's podcast ... playfully boasting she makes more than Keke could ever comprehend.

They're joking and having a good time ... but Whoopi's laughing all the way to the bank!

She's been on the show since 2007 ... and quipped that the money's so good, she doesn't even mind that she's been "crazy glued to that chair."

Molly Shannon slammed a photographer she says once called her "ugly" and says karma came for him because he runs a dog daycare now ... but he says she's full of (dog) s***!

Remember ... Molly got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in June, and told a story about how a photog called her ugly while shooting her headshots. She said karma came back around, because now he picks up dog poop for a living.

Andrew Rosenthal, owner of LA Dogworks, tells TMZ … that story's about him, and things didn't go down the way Molly says, calling her version of events "a fantasy."

He tells us ... "I am obnoxious sometimes, but I don’t see myself saying 'you’re ugly.'" He also said he doesn't remember ever shooting her.

Christina Applegate is back home after a nearly four-month hospital stay ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Christina, who had been hospitalized in Los Angeles since late March, was recently discharged.

A source close to the actress tells us she is home and doing well.

We broke the story ... the actress was hospitalized in early spring, though it was unclear at the time why she was admitted or how long she would remain there.

The man accusing Brenda Dickson of assault is seeking court-ordered protection ... claiming the actress got physical with his child.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a man named Richard Chamberlin beelined it to court Monday and filed for a civil harassment restraining order against Brenda ... alleging "The Young and the Reckless" actress hit his daughter, Isabella, in the face and chest.

He also said she bumped Isabella with trash bags, made threats, and verbally harassed her and others during an alleged July 8 incident that ended with Brenda's arrest.

Richard says he's property maintenance and a renter in the building where Brenda lives. He's seeking protection for himself, Isabella, and another renter.

Sidney Starr's arrest on child molestation charges is now coming into view ... with a photo showing the reality star detained at a Georgia hotel.

The image shows the "Love & Hip Hop: New York" alum standing with her hands behind her back while being detained during her arrest at an Embassy Suites in Hapeville.

As we reported ... Sidney was taken into custody Sunday and charged with sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated child molestation, and sodomy.

Sidney Starr's mom says she was blindsided by recent child sex allegations against the reality TV star ... telling TMZ this is not who her daughter is, and she fully stands behind her.

Stephanie Favors tells us the allegations are completely out of character for Sidney ... and she does not believe her daughter would engage in sexual activity with a minor.

As we reported, Sidney was arrested Sunday in Georgia and charged with sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated child molestation and sodomy. Booking records accuse her of performing oral sex on a minor at a hotel in Hapeville and confessing to the act.

She says Sidney was in town for a booking at the time of the alleged incident. Stephanie says she has not spoken with Sidney since the arrest because her daughter remains behind bars.

Vincent Pastore's death blindsided the people who knew him ... with his 'Sopranos' costar Joe Gannascoli telling TMZ there was no indication the actor was sick or battling any health issues.

Joe -- who played Vito Spatafore on the iconic HBO series -- says Vincent's passing "sort of came out of nowhere," especially after seeing video of him celebrating his 80th birthday just weeks before he was pronounced dead in his NYC home.

While Joe and Vincent never filmed a "Sopranos" episode together, they later worked alongside each other on "FoodFellas" and Gordon Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares"... and Joe is remembering Vincent as a man who was well-liked by fans, friends and everyone who knew him.