Illinois Teacher Cops Allege Classroom Sex With Student

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An Illinois teacher accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student she tutored allegedly began messaging him using a digital school platform, which prosecutors say ramped up into flirtatious texts ... and a sexual encounter inside a classroom.

Christina Formella first got together with the student in 2023 when she was his freshman soccer coach at Downers Grove South High School ... this according to court documents, obtained by TMZ.

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The docs say Formella started privately tutoring the alleged victim after he broke his collarbone. Prosecutors say Formella then gave him her number so they could play "8-Ball Pool" on their phones. The pair then allegedly exchanged provocative texts, followed by a FaceTime meeting between the student and Formella.

Paul Rodriguez Friend Died From Fentanyl OD ... Inside Comedian's Home

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Paul Rodriguez is having some bad luck, because he keeps getting linked to fentanyl ... and things have already turned deadly.

TMZ has learned ... Paul's best friend who was found dead inside the comedian's home back in November died from a fentanyl overdose.

According to the Medical Examiner ... Paul's friend Donald Serrato died from the combined effects of fentanyl, PCP and methamphetamine.

Chargers' Cameron Dicker Embraces Last-Name Fun ... Call Me 'Dick!!!'

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Cameron Dicker ain't shriveling away from jokes about his last name ... in fact, the L.A. Charger is downright cocky about them -- telling TMZ Sports he finds all the quips hilarious!

The kicker got candid about his family name with us out at LAX a few days ago ... explaining he has no problems with people who associate him with phallic matters.

He went on to tell us they've always brought a smile to his face -- even when he was a kid.

Guess Who This Sweetie Pie Turned Into!

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Before this lil girlie sippin' on her baby bottle turned into an on-stage performer who tops the music charts, she was just tossin' back the milk, and growing up in Wisconsin and Virginia ... before movin' to sunny Los Angeles at 14 years old.

Upon her SoCal arrival, she adopted her stage name which is not to be disclosed at this time 😜, however when you listen to her music you better turn up the volume to the MAX!

"Oh, she's sweet but a psycho, a little bit psycho!" ... Her words, not ours 😉!

Can you guess who she is?

Mark Ronson I Tore Muscles Moving DJ Equipment ... Now I'm Hospitalized!!!

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Mark Ronson went from the DJ booth to a hospital bed ... and it sounds like he was trying to do way too much.

The producer/DJ just posted a photo of himself in the hospital, explaining how some heavy lifting during a DJ set resulted in him needing medical attention.

Mark says he was in the middle of a mix when he tried to turn the stage monitor towards the crowd to "give them some extra juice." Problem is, Mark says the stage monitor weighed way more than he thought and he ended up popping two tendons in his bicep.

Maggie Gyllenhaal What's This On My Chest?!? Braided Hair, Of Course!!!

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Maggie Gyllenhaal has folks in a chokehold ... because she's wearing a braided hair necktie at a public appearance.

The "Dark Knight" star showed up Wednesday to CinemaCon at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas wearing Schiaparelli's new tie ... which looks like braided hair.

Maggie busted out a brunette version of the nearly $2,300 accessory ... matching her natural hair and pairing it with a suit.

Val Kilmer Confined to Bed for Years Before Death ... Very Frail at the End

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Val Kilmer's health had seriously deteriorated near the end of his life ... leaving him unable to get out of bed for years before his death, TMZ has learned.

Family sources tell TMZ ... Val had a lack of energy related to his cancer treatment -- and, as a result, he was bed-bound for a long time.

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While he was cancer-free, we're told his body simply couldn't keep fighting at the end ... and, his body eventually shut down.

Shay Mitchell ... Come Hang With Me In The Maldives!

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Canadian actress Shay MItchell is enjoying the finer things in life -- livin' it up in the Maldives and hittin' all the exciting excursions!

Fun in the sun, the sexy star made hers and her daughter, Atlas's mermaid dreams come true as they swam through the Indian ocean.

Did someone say hot mama?! Mitchell -- who turns 38 years old next week -- rocked several vacay looks including this bandana while she biked through the town with her little girl in tow!

Jean-Claude Van Damme Facing Sex Trafficking Charges in Romania ... Allegedly Accepted Sex With 5 Women as 'Gift'

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Jean-Claude Van Damme is reportedly facing charges of having sex with trafficked women in Romania ... allegedly accepting sex with several women as a "gift."

According to CNN affiliate, Antena 3, the Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) has filed a criminal complaint against Van Damme claiming he knowingly had sex with several women who were being trafficked.

Per the report, the actor allegedly met with several people also under investigation for sex trafficking crimes who offered to let him have sex with 5 Romanian models as a "gift."

Actor Simu Liu ... Abs-olutely Shredded!!!

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Simu Liu is showin' what he's packin' under his red-carpet looks and takin' it off -- the actor is workin' with a loaded 6-pack!

The Marvel star took a couple thirst traps to Instagram, donning a pair of gray sweatpants and shakin' up the social media algorithms with his washboard abs!

By the way ... this isn't his first shirtless rodeo. Check out these two shots of him casually feelin' himself and bringin' his solid core to the coastlines!

Danny Trejo Rumors of Val Kilmer Being a Diva Are BS ... He Was a Perfectionist!!!

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Val Kilmer had been dogged by rumors that he was a Hollywood diva and a pain to work with ... but one costar and friend tells TMZ that's a total crock.

Danny Trejo, who was among the star-studded cast of "Heat" with Val, tells TMZ ... Val got a bad rap for being difficult to work with -- but the icon wasn't high-maintenance -- he was a "perfectionist." There's a big difference, DT makes clear.

As you sadly know ... the legendary actor died Tuesday at the age of 65 -- his death sending shockwaves through Hollywood as most didn't realize his health had deteriorated so severely.

Illinois Teacher Busted For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Student ... I'm Gonna Be Sick!!!

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An Illinois teacher accused of sexually assaulting one of her 15-year-old students was caught on video telling cops she was going to throw up while being arrested for the alleged crime.

Newly released police body cam footage shows Christina Formella weeping and hyper-ventilating in the backseat of a patrol car after she was cuffed by an officer in Downers Grove, Illinois, on March 16.

The officer secures Formella's seatbelt and asks her if she wants a tissue. Formella responds that she feels sick and the cop offers to get her a barf bag, calling in the request over the radio. Formella continues to cry in the back seat, turning hysterical right before our eyes.

Christina Fulton I Love You, Val ... Generous With His Time on 'The Doors' Set

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Christina Fulton is another one of Val Kilmer’s heartbroken former costars ... speaking to us about her favorite memories with him.

TMZ caught up with Christina outside the courthouse in Downtown L.A. Tuesday during her legal battle with her son -- and she essentially spoke to the late actor through our camera, thanking him for being kind and generous to her on set for their '91 movie "The Doors" when she was a new actress in L.A.

Catch the clip -- Christina shares more personal words about the lasting impact Val had on her, and it’s truly heartbreaking ... especially since they kept in contact over the years.

High School Track & Field Teen Allegedly Stabs Student To Death At Meet ... Charged With Murder

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A 17-year-old has been charged with one count of murder ... after he allegedly stabbed another 17-year-old during an altercation at a high school track meet in Texas on Wednesday.

Frisco Police said the incident took place at around 10 AM at the Frisco Independent School District's Kuykendall Stadium ... where several students were competing in the University Interscholastic League's (UIL) District 11-5A championship.

According to cops, Frisco Centennial High School's Karmelo Anthony killed Frisco Memorial High School's Austin Metcalf following a dispute at the event.

Val Kilmer Ex-Wife & Daughter Hold Tight After Tragedy

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Val Kilmer's ex-wife Joanne Whalley and daughter Mercedes Kilmer were spotted for the first time since his death, sharing a heartfelt hug in an emotional moment.

Check out the pics TMZ got ... Joanne looked utterly heartbroken as she consoled her equally devastated daughter outside her home Wednesday.

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Mercedes had her hands full with bags, looking like she was in the middle of moving stuff into her car when she and her mom shared the moment.

Christina Fulton Weston's in a Diversion Program ... Still Haven't Received Apology From Him

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Christina Fulton says her son's headed for a diversion program instead of jail ... but, he still hasn't apologized for allegedly assaulting her.

We caught up with the actress in Downtown Los Angeles Wednesday while she was leaving a courthouse where she read a victim impact statement in court to tell her son how the beating she suffered affected her.

Fulton says her son's been ordered to participate in a "mental health diversion" ... a program where Weston Cage will presumably go through mental health counseling to avoid prison time.