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Niecy Nash’s birthday getaway took a wild turn after she got stranded in Mexico last month thanks to drug cartel chaos -- but somehow, she and her crew still made it work ... with a little unexpected help from some swingers!!!

The actress spilled the story on Keke Palmer’s podcast, saying she, wife Jessica Betts, and their family were running low on food while stuck in Puerto Vallarta last month during a surge of violence in the streets ... so, naturally, when they scoped out a nearby W Hotel, they headed there to restock -- but didn't exactly get a warm welcome.

Niecy says staff was giving major attitude ... so they ditched the front entrance and slipped in through the back instead -- and that’s when things got interesting.

Sarah Michelle Gellar was knocked down, but not out, after the 'Buffy' reboot got shelved ... and she was spotted looking amazing on her way to dinner in New York yesterday.

The Emmy-winning actress dressed warmly for the night at popular hotspot The Polo Bar ... seen with security right after revealing why she believes fans won't be getting a 'Buffy' reboot anytime soon.

Earlier in the day, People published an interview where Sarah called out a Hulu executive "who was not only not a fan of the original, but was proud to constantly remind us that he had never seen the entirety of the series and how it wasn't for him."

'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Jessi Ngatikaura is weighing in on the ongoing drama surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul ... shutting down one floating theory about tension on set.

As you know ... production for the reality show has been shut down after an alleged domestic violence incident involving Taylor and her baby daddy, Dakota Mortensen -- both have been ordered to undergo psychological evaluations.

The situation has social media buzzing ... with fans and commentators floating their own theories about what’s really going on behind the scenes.

"Love Island USA" star Huda Mustafa is catching some serious heat from her boyfriend's baby mom, who recently filed a restraining order against the reality star ... and that baby mama is now speaking out to share her side of the events leading up to the legal action.

Nicole Olivera -- the mother of Louis Russell's child -- tells TMZ the situation escalated back on February 21 around 1:30 AM … when she claims Huda showed up uninvited to her home.

According to Nicole, Huda allegedly took an Uber to Nicole's L.A. apartment, where she lives with her son, and trespassed by forcing her way into the building ... which Nicole says was captured on surveillance video. She insists she never gave Huda access, either verbally or physically.

Candiace Dillard Bassett’s got Wendy Osefo on her mind ... and she’s sending prayers as her 'Real Housewives of Potomac' costar stares down a serious legal mess with husband Eddie.

We caught Candiace in NYC Monday, and she kept it classy, saying she’s hoping for the best as Wendy and Eddie deal with the fallout.

Watch the clip -- Candace makes it clear she’s worried, especially for their kids, and just wants the family to come out okay on the other side.

Jimmy Kimmel is once again pulling no punches when it comes to his longtime nemesis, President Donald Trump ... this time blasting the prez over the FCC's threat to revoke broadcasters' licenses because of Iran war coverage.

The late-night host said Trump is unleashing FCC Chairman Brendan Carr -- whom Kimmel dubbed Trump’s “attack schnauzer” -- on broadcast networks after Carr posted on X over the weekend, accusing broadcasters of “running hoaxes and news distortions” and warning them to “correct course before their license renewals come up.”

Carr bluntly warned broadcasters will lose their licenses if they do not "operate in the public interest" ... adding the media has "earned itself the label of fake news."

Kimmel fired back, saying the media never earned that label ... rather, "the First Fatso made that up and you ran with it."

Sarah Michelle Gellar says a suit pulled the plug on the 'Buffy' reboot.

The OG "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star previously announced Hulu was scrapping the reboot of the beloved TV show and now she's explaining more about the decision, which angered fans.

Sarah told People in an interview published Monday, "We had an executive on our show who was not only not a fan of the original, but was proud to constantly remind us that he had never seen the entirety of the series and how it wasn’t for him."

"The Real Housewives of Pretoria" star Melany Viljoen was cuffed in her bathrobe after allegedly shoplifting from a Florida supermarket ... and it's all captured on new body cam footage.

ICYMI ... Melany and her husband Petrus "Peet" Viljoen were booked last Wednesday after Boca Raton police say the couple stole more than $5K worth of groceries from a local Publix.

In the body cam footage -- obtained by Page Six -- of their arrests, you can see Melany answer the door of their home and get handcuffed ... while wearing only a bathrobe.

Production on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" has been put on ice after allegations of child and spousal abuse, and we've learned it's gotten so crazy Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen have been ordered to get psych evaluations.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Dakota has called the Utah Division of Child and Family Services more than a few times, alleging Taylor has been physically abusive to their son Ever, who turns 2 this week. Our sources say Taylor denies the allegation, and Dakota has become frustrated that no action has been taken.

Things came to a head late last month, when Taylor and Dakota were driving in his car and got in a heated argument. We're told a drink was spilled on the seat and on Dakota, and he became enraged. Sources connected to Taylor say he got physical with her. We're told Dakota called the police and said Taylor was the one who got physical.

Our Taylor sources say Dakota went MIA for nearly 3 weeks after the car incident, and that's why production stopped. He has an important part in the show, and producers wanted to wait until he resurfaced. Sources connected to the show tell us a different story ... that cast members refused to continue filming -- despite producers wanting to keep filming -- because of the child and spousal abuse allegations.

Taylor Frankie Paul's reality show in Utah is on ice amid allegations of child and spousal abuse ... but her turn as the next 'Bachelorette' is still full steam ahead.

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star is embroiled in a messy war of words and allegations in Utah with her ex and baby daddy, Dakota Mortensen ... but a pause in production on that show appears to have no effect on her other show, "The Bachelorette."

Taylor stars in the 22nd season of the ABC reality dating competition .... and she's reportedly in New York City promoting the show ahead of a premiere this weekend in Los Angeles.

Actress Alexandra Paul -- known for her roles on "Baywatch" and John Carpenter's "Christine" -- is in hot water with the law ... she was arrested in Wisconsin over the weekend, TMZ has learned.

According to criminal records obtained by TMZ, Alexandra was arrested and booked Sunday on one count of trespassing. The papers say she was arrested on Sunday morning and later booked in the county jail that afternoon.

According to the Dane County Sheriff's Office ... Alexandra's arrest was related to a protest at Ridglan Farms -- a controversial breeding facility in Blue Mounds, about 30 miles west of Madison.

Grace Lilly's latest arrest last week apparently didn't come out of nowhere ... it seems to have been triggered by new lab results tied to her previous run-in with cops, TMZ has learned.

According to an incident report, obtained by TMZ, cops say they tested the pills police found in the "Southern Hospitality" star's purse during her December arrest in Charleston, SC. Authorities say the lab results showed the 12 white pills contained clonazepam -- which is often sold under the brand name Klonopin -- a controlled substance commonly prescribed for anxiety and seizure disorders.

It's illegal to possess the medication without a valid prescription ... and the report says an officer drafted an affidavit and a judge signed a warrant, which appears to be what ultimately led to Grace's arrest on March 10.

The "Baywatch" reboot is already making waves ... the cast hit the beach to start training for their steamy new roles!

Shay Mitchell was swimwear-ready alongside castmates Noah Beck, Jessica Belkin, Thaddeus LaGrone, and Stephen Amell as they splashed into the L.A. surf to get the hang of playing real-life lifeguards.

The weather in L.A. over the weekend was scorching ... basically the perfect conditions for a little "method acting" in the water. Tough job, right?

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You probably know Kara Leona from TLC's "90 Day Fiancé" ... but, even if you don't, you won't ever forget her now after seeing her jaw-dropping photo shoot on Malibu Beach!

Check out these incredible pics, obtained by TMZ, which show Kara in a bikini enjoying a ton of fun in the sun. As you can see, Kara is leaving little to the imagination while she splashes around in the ocean and kicks back on the sand.

In fact, everything went perfectly until the moment she had a small bikini malfunction and ... well ... you can just see it for yourself.

"Married at First Sight" stars Madison and David are engaged ... after beginning their relationship with a bombshell cheating scandal.

Madison shared the news on her Instagram Stories, posting a video of David popping the question in a crowded restaurant. In the clip, Madison's jaw drops as David suddenly gets on one knee with ring in hand. Onlookers were also stunned by the sweet moment.

In another post, Madison shared images of a surprise St. Patrick's Day-themed engagement party.