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Vasana Montgomery -- one of the announced cast members for season 8 of "Love Island USA" -- has already been kicked off the show ... TMZ has learned, after allegedly using a racial slur.

Here's the deal ... videos surfaced online which appear to show the contestant from Beaverton, Oregon using the n-word.

In one clip, Montgomery appears to say it while rapping along to a song ... while, in another, she yells it out while her friend is playing an arcade game.

Mackenzie Shirilla's clearly keeping Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan close to her ... but not always in the most flattering way -- because she appears to be mocking their musicality in a prison phone call.

We've obtained audio from a call between Shirilla and her friends, Rosie Graham and Faith, in which she laments paying for a music streaming service while behind bars.

Mackenzie says the service is terrible ... untalented underground artists who at one point she describes as the "Davions and Doms of the world."

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Jordan Ngatikaura's embracing the single life with both lips ... because we've got video of him smooching a mystery woman.

Check out the video taken on May 10 ... which shows Jordan all over a woman -- enjoying a passionate embrace.

They're totally wrapped up in one another ... not caring they're engaged in a VERY public display of affection.

Devyn Simone is officially stepping back into the Bravo universe, 'cause she’s been officially added to the cast of "The Real Housewives of New York City" Season 16.

Simone will appear this season as a "friend of the Housewives," joining a mix of returning faces and new additions as the franchise continues its rebooted run, according to a source close to production cited by Deadline.

According to the report, she'll be sharing the screen with returning stars Erin Lichy, Sai de Silva, and Jessel Taank, along with newcomers Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond, and Daisy Toye. OG 'RHONY' alum Carole Radziwill is also set to make a return to the franchise in a friend role.

Simone is no stranger to the 'Real Housewives' world, BTW ... she previously appeared during Season 13 and even tested for a full-time role ahead of the reboot.

The mystery surrounding former “Alaskan Bush People” star Matt Brown is only growing more complicated ... because authorities say they've suspended their search for an unidentified male seen in Washington’s Okanogan River.

According to the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office ... deputies, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel, divers, sonar teams, boats, personal watercraft, and even a cadaver dog spent Friday searching an expanding section of the river near Oroville, WA.

Despite the extensive effort, officials say no trace of the male was found.

The sheriff’s office says river conditions worsened throughout the day after rainfall increased water levels and current speeds, creating dangerous conditions for search crews. Investigators now believe the active river flow increases the possibility the individual is no longer near the area where he was last seen.

Carl Radke says plenty of the "Summer House" cast is still scratching their heads over Amanda Batula and West Wilson's relationship timeline.

We caught up with Carl at LAX on Friday, and he told us "a lot of us are still confused" about exactly when Amanda and West's romance began. According to Carl, viewers are watching the cast try to piece everything together in real time during the reunion.

Amanda and West explained during part 1 of the season 10 reunion that their relationship developed gradually. They said their first kiss happened in February and that they didn't have sex until after officially defining their relationship at the end of March.

Kenzie Annis is heading to the "Love Island USA" villa this summer ... but some viewers are already trying to send her packing before it even begins.

The Kennesaw, Georgia native and recent nursing school graduate was announced Thursday as part of the cast for season 8 of the hit dating show ... and it didn't take long for people to start digging through her social media history.

Among the posts making the rounds online are photos of Kenzie hanging out with friends who appear to be wearing MAGA attire ... and another alleged photo of her with a Trump flag in the background ... prompting criticism from some liberal fans before the season airs.

Kristin Cavallari is serving confidence at Miami Swim Week ... hitting the runway in a tiny snakeskin-print bikini for her brand's first ever fashion show.

The reality star and Uncommon James CEO strutted down the catwalk during her brand's collaboration with RESA, rocking a matching bikini top and sarong skirt while showing off some of her company's new jewelry.

Kristin layered on necklaces, bracelets, and rings from the Uncommon James collection, giving fans a head-to-toe look at the brand's latest pieces.

Helen Mirren looks like she's got deep mob ties to Tom Hardy ... because she's showing support for her "MobLand" co-star amid reports of tensions on set.

Helen posted a photo of Tom on social media Thursday and wrote, "Love you now and always."

The public show of support comes on the heels of a report that Tom was difficult to work with on Season 2 of the Paramount+ hit ... he was allegedly holed up in his trailer and kept Helen, Pierce Brosnan, and the rest of the cast and crew waiting.

"Love Island USA" is turning up the heat before the Season 8 premiere ... because Peacock just dropped its fresh batch of bombshell babes, and fans are already losing it online.

The new Islanders were officially unveiled on Thursday ahead of the June 2 premiere, with the upcoming cast bringing plenty of abs, bikinis, and drama-ready energy to the Fiji villa.

Among the hot new singles entering the dating battlefield are athletes, influencers, models, and even a Paralympic bronze medalist -- Beatriz Hatz.

Dominic Russo's sister Christine is ripping her brother's murderer, Mackenzie Shirilla ... and she's taking issue with the fame, notoriety, and money flowing Mackenzie's way on the heels of a popular Netflix documentary.

Christine joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday, and we asked her about "The Crash" ... a Netflix production about Mackenzie's double murder case following the fatal car crash that killed Dominic and his friend, Davion Flanagan.

Dominic's sister says she's "furious" her brother's "cold-blooded evil killer" is getting a bunch of attention and, in some instances, support ... Christine says Mackenzie is a narcissist, and this is exactly what she craves.

"Teen Mom" star Ryan Edwards' wife Amanda Conner has broken her silence about her recent arrest for child abuse/neglect.

Amanda shared a video on TikTok on Wednesday apologizing for her actions while curling her hair ... admitting to relapsing after 3 years of sobriety, saying she "got too comfortable" and let her "guard down."

You can see her get emotional as she talks about disappointing those around her. She explains ... "Just saying that out loud, just letting it be known, it’s just so uncomfortable, it’s shameful ... disappointed, I feel guilty, scared. I’m not perfect. I’ve never come to be perfect."

Bravo's newest breakout star is knee-deep in affair rumors, alleged hush money, and reality TV chaos ... and Dave Portnoy is pouring gasoline all over the fire.

"The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" cast member Rosie Woods is firing back after online speculation linked her to Ed Cooley -- the former Providence men's basketball coach who's long faced whispers surrounding his abrupt 2023 exit from the program.

The mess exploded after Rosie's co-star Kelsey Swanson hinted during a recent episode of 'Real Housewives' that Rosie allegedly had an affair with a married basketball coach ... who supposedly helped bankroll her new house. Cooley -- now the coach at Georgetown -- was never named outright on the show, but internet sleuths connected the dots.

Tom Hardy's alleged trailer habits are becoming the real "MobLand" drama ... with a report claiming the actor repeatedly stayed holed up for hours during filming, causing major frustration behind the scenes.

Hardy allegedly spent long stretches inside his trailer while cameras and cast members waited around during Season 2 production in the UK, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The reported delays apparently didn't sit well with producers ... especially with heavyweight co-stars Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren also being left waiting on set during filming.

"Love Island" star Josh Goldstein is suing Hyatt Hotels, alleging a hotel employee gave highly sensitive personal information to his ex-girlfriend over the phone.

The reality TV personality filed docs on Wednesday ... claiming he was staying at a Hyatt in Gainesville, Florida, last year when a woman claiming to be his sister, Lindsey Beth Goldstein, called the hotel.

Josh says Lindsey tragically passed away in 2021 ... and alleges the caller was actually his ex-girlfriend, Brianna Lombardo, who allegedly knew about his sister's death. He says an employee, Megan Gideon, did not conduct proper due diligence in investigating Lombardo's claims and disclosed personal information over the phone without verifying the caller's identity.

Janel Parrish is putting her marriage to Chris Long behind her ... as it looks like the two have reached an agreement to settle their divorce.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Parrish says the divorce was uncontested and that the former couple has entered into a written agreement to settle their issues.

Additional details have not been disclosed, but at the very least, we know they'll both be declared single once the judge rubber stamps their agreement. Janel is also asking the judge to sign off on the spousal support arrangement laid out in the agreement.