'The Challenge's CT Tamburello Ex-Wife Drags Him Back to Court Over Child Support

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"The Challenge" star CT Tamburello's ex-wife, Lilianet Solares, is dragging him back to court for allegedly failing to follow the court's order in their final divorce judgment ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Lilianet claims that CT has not provided health insurance for their son, Christopher Solares.

CT and Lilianet finalized their divorce in November 2023 ... and the reality star was ordered to pay $761 per month in child support, plus $332 for each week that he cannot exercise parenting time due to work.

Guess Who This Lil' Swimmer Turned Into!

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Before this cute kid hangin' by the pool turned into a reality TV star, she was just throwing on her goggles, and growing up in Siesta Key, Florida ...

If you're an MTV viewer, you'll recognize her from "Siesta Key," but she's also known for her bikini line, which she models herself on the reg.

Can you guess who she is?

Guess Who This 'Ridiculous' Kid Turned Into!

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Before this sweet girl from Los Angeles, California turned into a TV personality and singer, she was just hittin' the beaches and singing in the choir ...

You probably best know her from MTV's "Ridiculousness."

"Giddy Up" and check out the gallery for the reveal!

Guess The MTV Babe In This Sexy Swimsuit 👙!

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Turn up your Tuesday with this fun game of GUESS WHO! Can you guess which reality TV babe flaunted her bikini bod in these eye-popping pics?!

She spends most of her time in Florida ... and notoriously rose to fame on MTV's "Siesta Key."

Hit the gallery for the reveal, and then see if you can find the MTV words below ...

'Siesta Key' Alex Kompothecras Hit With Paternity Suit From Ex-GF

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Alyssa Salerno has filed legal docs asking a Florida judge to formally establish her ex-fiancé Alex Kompothecras as the dad of their daughter, lock in a custody arrangement, and order child support ... TMZ has learned.

According to the petition, obtained by TMZ, Alyssa wants the court to establish Alex's legal parentage, award shared parental responsibility, and implement equal time-sharing. She's also asking for child support to be calculated under the Florida guidelines and made retroactive to the date of their split.

Alyssa is further requesting that health, dental and vision insurance be maintained for their daughter, with uncovered medical expenses divided proportionally. She also wants extracurricular activities and any private school costs shared.

Jenny McCarthy MTV Made Me ... & Nearly Killed Me Too!!!

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THANK GOD I'M STILL ALIVE!!!

Jenny McCarthy is getting nostalgic over the show that put her on the pop-culture map, recalling her breakout moment on "Singled Out" at MTV ... a sweet throwback that hits a little different now that the channel’s gone dark.

TMZ caught up with Jenny McCarthy in NYC Monday ... and, while she’s clearly got nothing but love for her "Singled Out" career, she dropped a wild memory from the very start -- revealing that the night before her first day of filming back in ’95, she almost died.

Check out the full video ... 'cause Jenny details the time she burned down her hotel room ... a close call that could’ve changed a whole lot.

She also gets candid about mourning the end of MTV’s 24-hour music era, now officially gone dark worldwide -- saying the network gave her the freedom to be fully herself like nowhere else -- and she even weighs in on whether a new version of MTV could ever rise from the ashes. Check it out!

Justina Valentine After 'Ridiculousness' Got the MTV Boot … We Better Not Be Next!!!

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WHERE DO THEY GO FROM HERE?

MTV's Justina Valentine stopped by TMZ's "Previously On..." podcast studio to break down the bombshell cancellation of the network's reality show "Ridiculousness" ... and she tells us she just hopes this decision doesn't put her own show up next on the chopping block.

The rapping reality star -- who sweeps the floor on MTV's "Wild 'N Out" rap battle reality show -- called the recent move "an end of an era" for the network ... pointing out the show has been one of MTV’s most consistent staples for years, alongside her own network gem.

Catch the clip ... Valentine says she's had the honor to be a part of many MTV legacy shows -- jokingly saying she missed the mark for "16 and Pregnant" -- but "Ridiculousness" was one of the hit shows with the best reply value ... similar to what Chanel West Coast had said regarding the cancellation.

Justina Valentine It's a Rap!!! 'Wild 'N Out' Star Freestyles in TMZ Office

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DROPPIN' BARS AT TMZ!!!

Rapper Justina Valentine was Wild 'N Out in the TMZ newsroom Thursday ... freestyling a certified banger for Harvey and Charles.

Watch the video ... Valentine had us turnt up, with a 10 out of 10 off-the-cuff rap.

We really shouldn't expect anything less ... she's spent nearly a decade coming up with improvised raps on "Wild 'N Out."

Rob Dyrdek I Was Growing Out Of 'Ridiculousness' Anyway!!!

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NEW THINGS COMIN'!!!

MTV is pulling the plug on "Ridiculousness" after 14 years, but don't feel bad for host Rob Dyrdek ... he says he's entering a new era.

According to Rob, the week his show is ending, is the same week he's launching his "magnum opus" -- a new "time intelligence platform" called Existence.

The 51-year-old former professional skateboarder called the cancelation "divine timing" in a video posted to X.

Chanel West Coast 'Ridiculousness' Ax Is Ridiculous... The 🌍 Needs The LOLs!!!

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END TO AN ERA!!!

Chanel West Coast is weighing in on "Ridiculousness" getting the ax -- telling us MTV should’ve kept it rolling a few more seasons since the world's currently going through so much negativity right now.

We caught up with Chanel and her pal Tori ... and she told us with all the chaos going on in the world, "Ridiculousness" was pure escapism ... with fans reaching out over the years, thanking her and the crew for bringing laughs when they needed them most.

Catch the clip ... Chanel gets real about "Ridiculousness" ending after 14 years -- news that TMZ broke -- reflecting on how she basically grew up on the show.

MTV's 'Ridiculousness' Canceled After 14 Years

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MTV has officially pulled the plug on "Ridiculousness" ... ending one of the longest-running series in the network's history ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar tell TMZ ... the decision was relayed to the cast and crew this week, with everyone informed the current season will be the show's last. We're told the shocking announcement came straight from the network's top brass.

The show went dark in July and was supposed to come back in January ... but instead, TMZ has learned, previously produced first-run episodes will continue to air on MTV through 2026, but no more original episodes will be produced.

'Laguna Beach' Kristin & Lauren Are Finally Friends!!! After 'Therapeutic' Show Reunion

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REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO GOOD!!!

Finally, our long national nightmare is over ... Kristin Cavallari and Lauren Conrad are on good terms after the "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County" reunion ... an experience Kristin dished about on her podcast.

Kristin announced, "Lauren and I are friends," on Tuesday's episode of "Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari."

This comes after their famous feud over a boy in the early 2000s. The two were caught up in a love triangle with costar Stephen Colletti, which boiled over when Lauren called Kristin a "slut" ... something she's since expressed regret about.

MTV 'Siesta Key' Grandma Bev Dead at 95

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"Grandma Bev" the fan favorite matriarch from MTV's "Siesta Key" has died ... TMZ has learned.

Her grandson, Pauly Paul tells TMZ ... Beverly Breslyn, known to viewers as Grandma Bev, died Sunday morning in Sarasota, FL-- the town where the hit reality show was filmed. Pauly says she had been living with him for the past two years as she battled dementia.

Pauly, who was raised by Bev from the time he was a baby, says the loss is devastating and admits he’s broken. He tells us this is one of the worst days of his life. Still, he’s finding strength in honoring her legacy by changing his life and going back to church to find peace because that’s what she would want.

2025 MTV Video Music Awards Don't Need to Prerecord These Performances ... Mariah Carey & More Take the Stage!!!

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The MTV Video Music Awards highest honor goes to the "Video of the Year" winner ... but, these stars lit up the stage live an in person at the show Sunday night.

Some of the biggest stars in the world ... took the stage -- and not always dressed in an elaborate costume. Take Tate McRae, who rocked the stage in just her underwear.

Sabrina Carpenter belted out her hit track "Tears" ... and, then won Album of the Year for "Short n’ Sweet" -- adding a second Moon Man to her collection, as she pointed out.

Mariah Carey Why Aren't You 'Obsessed' with My Choreography??? Awkward Stage Combat at VMAs

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CAN WE GET A SECOND TAKE?

Mariah Carey's clearly not onstage a ton anymore ... 'cause her choreography was a bit awkward onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards -- including a fake slap she really didn't sell.

The singer-songwriter took the stage at UBS Arena in New York Sunday night to perform some of her hits and accept the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award -- a lifetime achievement presented at the ceremony each year.

After finishing up a song, a woman in an all-red outfit -- who Mariah called Bianca, a reference to a character from the 1999 "The Heartbreaker" music video -- came out ... and, Mariah pretended to smack her in the face -- all rehearsed choreogrphy.

The Best of The VMA's Who'd You Rather?!

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It's VMA's day, so we're taking you back in time with iconic moments that totally changed pop culture -- like daring performances from Madonna and Britney Spears ... and Artist of The Year winners such as Camila Cabello and Justin Bieber -- but which shining star are you awarding as winner?! It's showtime, y'all! Who'd You Rather?!

Goin' strong since 1984, MTV's put up some stellar VMA hosts over the years ... Miley Cyrus twerked her way to the mic in 2015, Katy Perry was a 'Firework' on the stage in 2017, and Megan Thee Stallion struck gold with her stage 'fits ... but who are you crowning, queen?!

Beyonce and Taylor Swift have lost count of their VMA's but not to worry 'cuz we did some digging: BOTH Queen B and T-Swift have a whopping collection of 30 Moon Person(s) ... Who's comin' out on top this year?!

Hit up the gallery 'cuz there's more fun to be had ... YOUR VOTE MATTERS!