The BET Awards brought celebs out to L.A. in droves ... and we were able to snatch one up for our TMZ After Dark Tour -- reality star Ray Cunningham.
Ray kept the vibes high while our tour bounced around to some of the hottest spots in Los Angeles ... including Saddle Ranch, where everyone got a crack at the bull ... plus the nightclub Beaches Tropicana and SweetWater WEHO -- where our group checked out a steamy live drag performance!
Check out the clip ... Ray showed off his own dance moves -- even using a stripper pole to get the whole group excited.
"The Wire" actor James Ransone had a history of suicidal thoughts, but he didn't leave a suicide note when he took his own life ... this according to the Medical Examiner's report.
The report, obtained by TMZ, says James stated he "wanted to kill himself" and needed to go to the hospital.
The M.E. says prescription medications were found at the scene of his death ... but no drug paraphernalia, and no note.
Riley Gaines says the Supreme Court may have settled some legal fights when it comes to transgender athletes ... but she's already looking toward the next battle.
One day after SCOTUS upheld state laws restricting transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's school sports teams, Riley stopped by "TMZ Live" to weigh in on the ruling.
Riley says the ban is great for girls in many states, but not all ... so her work on their behalf continues.
Brooks Nader, Livvy Dunne and co. have the best job in the world ... and we're finally getting our first sneak peak at their "Baywatch" reboot ... and it looks HOT.
A teaser for the new show dropped Wednesday ... showing all the stars and their sex beach bodies ... the fellas are shirtless, and the ladies are rocking tight, one-piece swimsuits.
Check out the clip ... Stephen Amelland Jessica Belkin come sprinting down the sand -- while Brooks has a more casual gait as she surveys her surroundings.
Livvy's got a huge grin and wave as she lays back on the lifeguard tower, and Shay Mitchell jumps down to land on the sand.
Colleen Zenk failed multiple sobriety tests and tried fleeing the scene before her latest DUI arrest ... at least according to police in Florida.
"The Young and the Restless" star was booked on two DUI charges on May 15 after cops say she drunkenly crashed into a parked car in front of a Tommy Bahama store in Naples.
Police say a witness at the scene told them Zenk initially tried leaving the scene, but she was stopped a few feet down the road. The witness told cops Colleen was stumbling when she exited her vehicle.
Paul Flack -- the older brother of late "Love Island UK" host Caroline Flack -- is dead ... and cops have ruled his death a suicide, just like his sister's.
Paul was found unresponsive in his Norwich, England home on June 21 and was rushed to the hospital, where he ultimately was ruled dead ... according to multiple UK-based outlets, including the Daily Mail and The Independent.
Officials reportedly conducted a provisional post-mortem exam and determined Paul took his own life.
Looks like Tom Hardy cut a deal with "MobLand" producers ... TMZ confirmed he's returning to the show for its third season, despite some alleged on-set tension.
With Tom in the fold, the Paramount+ crime series will not be losing anyone from the cast ... with Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan also returning for the next chapter.
Seems a recent meeting in London between Tom and producers Jez Butterworth and David Glasser smoothed things over ... paving the way for the British actor to retain his role.
Darrell Sheets' celebration of life brought out former costars, friends, and family ... and, as you might expect, several notable items from the star's past.
Dave Hester -- Darrell's former costar on "Storage Wars" -- shared photos from the event ... taking photos with Darrell's son, Brandon, as well as Darrell's ex-wife and longtime friend, Kimber Wuerfel.
Faux $30 bills with Darrell's face on them and "The Wow Factor" -- his signature catchphrase on the show -- were apparently handed out at the event ... a touching keepsake for his loved ones to take home with them.
Kate Gosselin is responding to her estranged son Collin's recent invite for her to take a lie detector test regarding her alleged abuse when he was a child ... and it sounds like he shouldn't hold his breath.
Kate hopped on TikTok and responded to several fans urging her to get hooked up to a polygraph to prove her innocence against Collin's claims.
She says she won't be taking the lie detector test and won't be suing Collin for defamation either ... explaining that legal strategy won't work because she's a celeb.
Tierra Davis allegedly beat up a girl years before entering "Love Island USA" … over jealousy involving her ex-boyfriend ... this, according to the girl who ran to court to get protection.
TMZ obtained a 2018 restraining order filed against Tierra by a woman named Shayla Woodard.
According to the court docs, 16-year-old Shayla claimed 17-year-old Tierra threatened to shoot her with a gun after physically assaulting her.
Amanda Batula is officially leaving the Hamptons behind ... 'cause TMZ has learned the longtime "Summer House" star will not be returning for Season 11.
Sources connected to the series tell TMZ ... Amanda is not expected to be part of the cast when production gets underway on the July 4 holiday weekend.
Like any reality show, there's still a chance Amanda could drop in at some point during the season in a group setting ... but as of now, she won't be returning as a full-time cast member.
