MTV Star Tony Raines Arrested For Operating Vehicle While Intoxicated
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Tony Raines -- an MTV reality TV star -- was arrested early Sunday morning for operating a vehicle while intoxicated ... TMZ has learned.
Raines -- a contestant on "The Challenge" and "Real World: Skeletons" -- was arrested on 1 count of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, 1 count of reckless operation and four counts of negligent injuring.
It's unclear exactly what led to his arrest ... but, sources tell us Raines was at a wedding in Hammond, Louisiana on Saturday night and he went to the afterparty at a nearby restaurant after.
Terry & Heather Dubrow Teddi Mellencamp Has Turned A Corner ... Updates Sound Good!!!
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Teddi Mellencamp's turning a corner for the better, and her most recent health update looks promising ... this according to Dr. Terry and Heather Dubrow.
We caught up with reality TV couple in L.A. Friday night, and we asked about how Mellencamp's doing -- Heather and Teddi have both starred on 'Real Housewives' series, so they run in similar circles -- and, Heather says they got a good update this week.
Heather and Terry won't share what exactly the good news is ... but, they say it means Teddi's turning a corner -- and, doing a lot better than when she was initially told she had multiple tumors on her brain.
'Pee-wee's Playhouse' Star Lynne Marie Stewart Dead at 78
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Lynne Marie Stewart, the actress best known for her roles in "American Graffiti," "Pee-wee’s Playhouse" and "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia," has died, TMZ has confirmed.
Bette Smith, Stewart's manager tells TMZ ... the actress died unexpectedly yesterday afternoon at her sister's California home. In December, doctors found a tumor between the liver and gall bladder. Prior to the diagnosis, Stewart wrapped Ben Stiller's upcoming film "The Dink" ... as well as kept working on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."
"She was the most talented and funny and most honorable person I have ever known," Smith told us of Stewart.
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Porsha Williams' Ex Simon Guobadia Detained by ICE!!!
Porsha Williams' estranged husband has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid their bitter divorce ... and the 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star calls the situation "disheartening."
Simon Guobadia, a Nigerian philanthropist, is being held at Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia, per U.S. Department of Homeland Security records.
Not long after the news started to make headlines, Porsha addressed the situation via an IG statement ... "It's disheartening to see my estranged husband make choices that have led to this outcome. At this moment my priority is moving forward with my family. 🙏🏾."
Eva Marcille No ATL Housewives For Me ... But I'm Rooting For Shamea!!!
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Eva Marcille is enjoying her acting career detour from TV to the stage, and has no idea if she'll return to "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" ... but she'll be tuned-in to next season!!!
TMZ caught up with Eva in Beverly Hills as she soaked up the city ahead of her two-day live presentation of "Jason's Lyric."
Eva plays Lyric, originally portrayed by Jada Pinkett Smith in the 1994 flick ... and she's dubbing the play an important relic for Black History Month.
Alice Hirson Dead at 95 ... 'Ellen,' 'Full House' Star
Alice Hirson -- a veteran TV actress with credits on a variety of hit shows in the 1980s and 1990s -- has died ... according to her son.
David Hirson told The Hollywood Reporter his mother passed away Friday at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills of natural causes.
Alice started acting professionally on film and TV and on Broadway beginning in the 1950s ... though she didn't break out in Hollywood until the early 1970s.
'Ugly Betty' Actor Eric Mabius Fight Caught on Video ... Jumps Into Fray at Florida Bar Before Arrest
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"Ugly Betty" and Hallmark star Eric Mabius was arrested for battery Thursday ... and, video shows the incident that led to his arrest.
TMZ has obtained video from inside The Goat ... a bar in Nassau County, Florida just north of Jacksonville -- and, it shows a man who looks like Eric hanging out by the bar with a woman.
Sources connected to the situation tell us ... while everything seems quiet and relaxed at first, the woman sitting next to Eric apparently got into a verbal altercation with the man next to her ... before seemingly spitting in his face. The arrest report notes the spitting incident.
Martin Short Caught COVID At 'SNL 50'
Steve Martin and Martin Short have been forced to cancel their next two comedy tour dates ... because Martin caught the 'vid.
Steve announced Thursday evening his pal caught COVID-19 from the "Saturday Night Live" 50th Anniversary special that aired Sunday ... insinuating he got sick thanks to Maya Rudolph by sharing a photo of the pair kissing backstage at the event.
He joked ... "Maya had Covid. Marty has Covid. I wonder why? The SNL 50th Covid curse is real."
'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Mikayla Matthews Pregnant W/ No. 4!!!
The secret is out ... 'cause "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Mikayla Matthews is expecting baby number four!
Mikayla just revealed the big news on IG, sharing adorable pics with her hubby Jace and their three kiddos -- Tommie, Haven, and Beckham -- along with a peek at her fourth via an ultrasound scan.
The post is full of heartwarming moments, like Jace gently cradling Mikayla's baby bump and their kids bouncing off the walls with energy and excitement.
Menendez Brothers From Brutalized to Idolized ... Netflix Show Made Them High Profile Inmates
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Erik and Lyle Menendez may have been badly beaten and broken in their early days of prison, before falling into relative obscurity in recent years ... but, all that changed when Ryan Murphy and Netflix got involved with their story.
A source in the California Department of Corrections tells TMZ ... when "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" came out in the fall, the brothers became high profile inmates again.
We're told their prison pod was buzzing with excitement when it looked like they were definitely getting out of prison, when former Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón was still in charge ... though the November election of Nathan Hochman has dampened the celebratory mood.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Reunite for North's 'Lion King' ... Film for 'Kardashians'!!!
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West partook in a rare reunion to support North West as she made her "Lion King" singing debut at the Hollywood Bowl back in May 2024 ... and it was all documented on Hulu cameras for Wednesday's episode of "The Kardashians."
The former couple was filmed backstage at the famed venue helping their eldest get ready for her big performance and participating in a prayer circle together -- with one parent on either side of their pride and joy.
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Kim even enthusiastically recalled supporting the "Heartless" hitmaker asking production to change graphics for the show ... saying she knew it would "be a better production" with his input.
'Survivor' Brandon Hantz Arrested in Gang Takedown ... Racketeering, Arson Charges
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Brandon Hantz -- a veteran of the "Survivor" universe -- has been arrested on charges of racketeering conspiracy and arson ... while several of his alleged associates are facing murder charges.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas unsealed a 22-count indictment Wednesday charging Hantz and 13 others with a variety of crimes ... alleging they're all members or associates of the Bandidos motorcycle gang in the state.
According to prosecutors, the Bandidos are engaged in a turf war with a rival gang -- B*EAST ... and, the Bandidos allegedly put out a "smash on site" order against their rival, which means members are instructed to assault and even murder members of B*EAST.
Emmy-Winning Anchor Chauncy Glover Died From Drugs ... Meth, Chloroethane in System
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Chauncy Glover -- a local Los Angeles news anchor -- died from acute intoxication by a pair of drugs including methamphetamine ... TMZ has learned.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner released a statement Wednesday determining Glover died from "acute intoxication by the combined effects of chloroethane and methamphetamine."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chloroethane is a colorless, flammable gas used to numb the skin before piercings and to treat sports injuries. It's unclear how Glover came into contact with it.
The death has been ruled an accident, but the full medical examiner's report won't be ready until the end of next month, the press release states.
Drake Bell Taran Killam Still Acting? Hollywood Is Still Being Quiet on Set!!!
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Drake Bell is furious with Hollywood for keeping the doors wide open for those who defend abusers -- calling out actor Taran Killam as a prime example.
The former Nickelodeon star -- who bravely shared his sexual abuse allegations against ex-dialogue coach Brian Peck in "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" -- posted a pic of Taran on his TV screen with the scathing caption, "Write a letter defending an abuser and Hollywood will always hire you."
Victoria Jackson 'SNL' Alum Slams Tom Hanks Over MAGA Skit!!!
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Tom Hanks has found himself in hot water after poking fun at Trump supporters on 'SNL' this past weekend – and now, one of the show's own alums is jumping in to slam him.
Victoria Jackson, a staunch Trump supporter, is making her anger known to TMZ, pointing us to a post by political commentator Link Lauren, who calls out the "MAGA = racist" trope as "downright disgusting" -- a sentiment VJ says summarizes her feelings.
Victoria -- who was a cast member from '86 to '92 -- calls the whole thing "stupid," adding she was also offended by the sexual vulgarity on the show.
Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds Celebs Gossip About Couple Amid Baldoni Drama ... At 'SNL 50'
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were the hot topic of conversation among guests at 'Saturday Night Live's 50th-anniversary show and after-party — and it all had to do with the couple's ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni ... TMZ has learned.
Three sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... lots of stars who attended the 'SNL' events on Sunday night were "confused" as to why Blake and Ryan appeared at the show while they battle it out in court with Baldoni over drama surrounding the movie, "It Ends With Us."
As you know, the two sides have accused each other of waging smear campaigns, and Blake has also claimed Justin sexually harassed her while on the movie set.