Detective Melissa Mercado -- the NYPD detective who went viral for appearing as a stripper in a raunchy music video -- has been taken off active sex crimes cases pending the results of a police review.
Law enforcement sources confirm to TMZ ... Melissa -- who is known as a good investigator -- isn't catching active cases in the Special Victims Unit, which looks into alleged sex crimes, while under review.
We're told police officials have to determine if she submitted off-duty paperwork ... documents every NYPD officer must file if they're working another job off the clock.
The couple -- who celebrated their two-year wedding anniversary a few days ago -- look over the moon in the snaps ... with Guaynaa rubbing Lele's tummy and the two posing in a field and a bedroom.
Britney Spears is proving she just enjoys a good beat, no matter who's singing on the track ... 'cause she posted a video twerking to her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake's song.
The singer-songwriter shared another of her famous dancing vids to social media ... wearing a tiny lingerie outfit that let her whole backside hang out.
She starts off by twerking in front of a fireplace before she struts to the camera and starts twisting and turning while staring straight ahead.
Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick aren't feuding like everyone says, and they definitely didn't have any issues on the South by Southwest red carpet -- this, according to the director of their new movie.
Here's the deal ... rumors about tension between Lively and Kendrick have exploded after their shared appearance at the well-known film festival.
One social media user shared a group photo featuring both of them ... claiming she reported that Anna was pissed at Blake and didn't want to work with her ever again -- which is when director Paul Feig stepped in.
Gisele Bündchen spent a well-deserved afternoon off with her man Joaquim Valente and her 12-year-old daughter ... the first time she's been spotted since giving birth!
The super model was photographed in a cheetah-print top and a black skirt in Miami Saturday ... donning a pair of sunglasses to keep sun out of her eyes.
Bündchen's hair is tied back ... and, she's clearly in full-relaxation mode -- laying out on the deck of a yacht with her daughter Vivian and getting a tan.
A small plane has crashed in the middle of a city street in Pennsylvania ... and, several videos taken at the scene show the fiery wreckage.
The videos -- taken in Manheim Township in Lancaster County -- captured the aftermath of the crash ... with a the small plane completely ablaze in the street.
According to local reports, multiple ambulances are on the scene in the area ... and numerous injuries have been reported at the scene.
A University of Pittsburgh student went missing during her Spring Break trip to the Dominican Republic ... and, authorities say she was last seen strolling on the beach.
Sudiksha Konanki -- a 20-year-old student -- went missing while on a trip with her friends to Punta Cana, a small town on the eastern edge of the island nation.
Konanki was last seen at 4:50 AM local time on Thursday at the Riu Republica Resort according to the missing persons poster shared online.
Meryl Streep and Martin Short swear they aren't dating ... but, they're certainly spending a lot of late nights together -- pulling up to "Saturday Night Live" in the same car.
The two stars pulled up to 30 Rockefeller Plaza last night ... about 10 minutes before the show was set to kick off.
It's a short clip ... the two jump out of the car together, and Martin exchanges pleasantries with a man who appears to be a security guard.
Prince Frederik, who was the youngest son of the Prince and Princess of Nassau, has died following a battle with an illness.
His father, Prince Robert of Luxembourg announced his son died at the beginning of March from the rare genetic condition POLG Mitochondrial disease which “robs the body’s cells of energy, in turn causing progressive multiple organ dysfunction and failure,” according to the POLG Foundation. He was diagnosed with the condition when he was 14 years old.
His father said in the statement … “Last Friday, February 28th, on “Rare Disease Day”, our beloved son called us in to his room to speak to him for one last time. Frederik found the strength and the courage to say goodbye to each of us in turn … After gifting each of us with our farewells – some kind, some wise, some instructive – in true Frederik fashion, he left us collectively with a final long-standing family joke.”
Xavier Worthy is off the hook in his domestic violence case -- no charges will be filed against him … TMZ has confirmed.
The District Attorney in Williamson County, Texas says after further investigation by the Sheriff’s Office and a discussion with a third-party witness, Xavier’s case was being declined at this time. Xavier’s attorney also confirmed the DA’s decision to TMZ. Xavier and his lawyers are fully cooperating with law enforcement.
As we reported … Xavier was arrested Friday night on suspension of domestic violence -- specifically, an assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation, so seemingly choking. It's still unclear exactly what occurred ... but at the time, the charge was a third-degree felony.
James Kennedy is apologizing after receiving social media backlash over a photo he posted with controversial internet personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate.
The “Vanderpump Rules” alum took to Instagram on Saturday in which he said he “regrets” posting a since deleted photo with the controversial brothers on Friday night at LIV nightclub in Las Vegas. He explained … “I was unfamiliar with their content and the allegations against them.”
JK went on to say that he “only knew them as podcasters that had posted a viral clip about Vanderpump. I have since educated myself and condemn their beliefs. I am sorry to all that I offended.”
Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum lit up West Hollywood over the weekend as the best friends and co-workers let loose for a well-deserved girls’ night out.
The “America’s Got Talent” judges and BFF’s hit up The Abbey on Saturday night where they were spotted partying at a VIP table with a group of friends, sipping drinks, dancing, and belting out Robin S.' classic hit "Show Me Love."
Sofía shared glimpses of the fun night out on her Instagram Stories, looking radiant in a revealing, chic top as she laughed and danced with Heidi. Meanwhile, Heidi turned heads by rocking a pair of sunglasses inside the dimly lit nightclub.
The Secret Service surrounded a man who was brandishing a gun near The White House on Sunday.
The agency said they were notified on Saturday by local law enforcement that a man who they believe was suicidal had traveled from Indiana to Washington D.C. late Saturday night, SS officials noticed the man parked next to a building directly next to The White House. The SS says as officers approached his vehicle, he brandished a firearm and “an armed confrontation ensued, during which shots were fired.”
The man was transported to a local hospital where his condition is currently unknown, the agency’s statement concluded.
None of the Secret Service agents handling the situation were injured.
6:42 AM PT -- A rep for Gladys Knight tells TMZ … she came down with the flu last night before the show and was treated in Florida. She was released overnight and is currently headed to her home in North Carolina to rest.
Gladys Knight has caught the bug and was forced to cancel her show in Florida over the weekend.
Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin delivered the bad news at the last minute ahead of GK’s Saturday night show in Jacksonville. He says Gladys and one of her staff members became sick backstage at the venue and had to be attended to by Jacksonville Fire and Rescue. He says Knight “was smiling and in good spirts when she left the building.”
Theatre officials have not yet determined if the show will be rescheduled or not but said they should know by early next week. “If you are unable to attend a new date, as long as you purchased your tickets from the Florida Theatre or FloridaTheatre.com, we would refund your purchase," they said.
We’ve reached out to GK’s reps to get an update on how she’s doing … so far, no word back.
Abby Dowse knows how to make a splash ... just check out her latest bikini shots that have the beach sizzling.
The influencer posted a ton of new hot pics of herself on Instagram recently leaving little to the imagination courtesy of very revealing bikini shots.
As you click through the gallery, you'll see even more surprises we know you’ll love.
It might still be winter but Abby knows how to keep things hot year round.
Rihanna is honoring International Women's Day by showing off never-before-seen photos of her two sons right after they were born.
The iconic singer jumped on Instagram Saturday and posted two pics of herself cradling the infants in hospital beds after she gave birth to them in 2022 and 2023.
As you know, Rihanna shares RZA, 2, and Riot Rose, 1, with rapper A$AP Rocky, her longtime boyfriend.
