'Vanderpump Rules' James Kennedy Arrested for Domestic Violence

"Vanderpump Rules" star James Kennedy is in trouble with the law ... we've learned the Bravo personality has been arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Burbank, CA Police were dispatched to a home in the area Tuesday night after receiving a call about an argument between him and a woman.

We're told a witness saw Kennedy and the woman arguing ... with the reality TV star allegedly grabbing her at one point, though we're told officers did not see any visible injuries on her.

Morgan Wallen Pleads Guilty to Two Misdemeanors ... Connected to Chair-Throwing Incident

Morgan Wallen has pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges in his chair-throwing case ... and, he will spend seven days in a DUI education center.

Worrick Robinson, Morgan's attorney, tells TMZ ... the singer-songwriter pled guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment Thursday.

He's been sentenced to seven days in jail which he will serve in the DUI center -- a program which provides "state of the art alternative sentencing for Tennessee DUI, reckless driving, and reckless endangerment offenders" according to the program website -- after which he will serve two years' probation. He must also pay a $350 fine and court fees.

Hailey Bieber Happy for Selena ... Shows Love for Engagement News

Hailey Bieber is happy Selena Gomez won't be "Single Soon" ... the model has shown some subtle love on the former Disney Channel star's engagement announcement.

After Selena announced she and boyfriend Benny Blanco are officially engaged Wednesday evening, the Rhode Skin founder took to Instagram and hit the "Like" button on the upload.

While Hailey was just one of many celebrities to congratulate the couple on their pending nuptials -- including Taylor Swift, Cardi B, and Jennifer Aniston, among others -- her reaction is particularly noteworthy given the two ladies' complicated history.

Karrueche Tran Sun's Out, Buns Out ... Rocks Itty-Bitty Bikini in Mexico!!!

Karrueche Tran has escaped the cold weather for some fun in the sun ... hitting up Cancun, Mexico in an itty-bitty bikini ahead of the holidays.

Check it out ... the actress donned a colorful 2-piece swimsuit that perfectly showed off her fit frame ... including her round rump. Karrueche appeared to be busy on her phone, keeping it on hand for most of her time relaxing in the cabana on the net lounger.

Karrueche was notably single for her Mexican getaway ... months after she found herself in the middle of ex Chris Brown's beef with Quavo.

Paris Hilton Stop Child Abuse Bill Passes U.S. Senate Unanimous Vote

Paris Hilton just hit a major milestone -- after tirelessly lobbying for children in the welfare system, her legislation was officially passed by the U.S. Senate overnight.

Not only that, but Hilton’s "Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act" passed unanimously with all 100 senators on board -- making it an absolute win for legislation deeply personal to her after she bravely shared her own painful experiences of abuse at a young age.

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The bill still needs to go through the U.S. House of Representatives to reach President Biden’s desk ... but Paris is riding high!

Joey Lawrence Wife Files to Dismiss Divorce ... After Shock Reconciliation

Joey Lawrence's wife is looking to make it official that she's staying with Joey ... 'cause she just filed to dismiss her divorce petition.

Samantha Cope filed to dismiss the divorce earlier this week ... though it appears she messed up the paperwork slightly and will possibly have to refile the documents to make it official.

The move is consistent with previous reports the two reconciled and plan to stay together -- so, it's not surprising that Cope filed to dismiss the case.

Sam Asghari Brooke Irvine Hard Launches Relationship on IG Loved Up Beach Snaps!!!

Sam Asghari looks committed to Brooke Irvine ... 'cause she's posted several pics of the two together -- and, they're looking loved up on vacay!

The realtor -- who is private on Instagram -- has posted a few photos of the two on vacation in recent days ... including one yesterday where Brooke, clad in baby blue workout gear leaped onto Sam's shirtless chest on a beautiful sandy beach.

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Britney Spears' ex-hubby and Brooke are nose to nose in the pics ... and, though not locking lips, the two look ready to finish off their picturesque embrace with a smooch.

Hannah Kobayashi Come & Get Your Donations Back ... Now That She's Been Found Safe!!!

Hannah Kobayashi's family is ready to put this upsetting ordeal behind them ... and is offering to return funds they raised as part of the search for their previously missing relative.

TMZ broke the story ... Hannah -- the Hawaii woman who went missing last month -- recently got in contact with her family, confirming she's safe and sound after sparking nationwide concern.

During Hannah's MIA status, HK's loved ones launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to put toward the search for Hannah, with the money set to be used for supplies, temporary accommodations, and communications.

Diddy Sued by 3 More Sexual Assault Accusers ... Diddy Calls BS, Vows Sanctions

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Diddy's facing multiple new sexual assault lawsuits ... with three unnamed accusers claiming the mogul drugged and raped them -- and, these individuals are alleging the assaults happened much more recently than other claims he's facing.

TMZ has obtained multiple new lawsuits, all filed by the same New York-based attorney (not Tony Buzbee) ... with the unnamed plaintiffs all claiming Diddy drugged and then sodomized them -- with the earliest claim dating back to 2019.

While there's nuance to each claim, they all share similarities ... with the accusers saying they went to party with Puffy and his crew -- two claiming they went to hotels with him and one claiming they were raped at his residence in the Hamptons.

Cillian Murphy Emaciated Zombie in '28 Years Later' Is Not Him!!! It's Me, Claims Look-Alike

A short clip of a creepy, emaciated zombie from the movie "28 Years Later" had fans convinced the franchise’s OG star Cillian Murphy is making a cameo -- but the truth’s been dug up ... it’s not him after all!

Newcomer Angus Neill is rising to the occasion, saying playing the role of "Emaciated Infected" is him ... telling The Guardian that director Danny Boyle spotted his unique look and knew he was perfect for the role.

Neill shared that after meeting up with Danny, they hit it off, and he was all in for the role. Now, it’s pretty clear why -- his modeling profile on "Ugly Models" lists his 28-inch waist and chiseled cheekbones ... making him a perfect fit for the zombie gig.

NFL WR Xavier Legette I Eat Raccoon!! Had One On Thanksgiving

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Not everyone was eating turkey on Thanksgiving ... 'cause rising star rookie receiver Xavier Legette revealed he chomped down on a raccoon for his holiday dinner!

The Carolina Panthers first round 2024 draft pick revealed the non-traditional Turkey Day meal on the St. Brown Podcast when Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown asked him about something he enjoys eating that others might find questionable.

"I eat raccoon," Legette admitted. "Like a raccoon that you see in the trash."

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi UK Property Flooded, Again Looking a Bit Damp in the Village

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi may be missing their California digs more than ever this week ... their new property in the UK has been flooded, again!

Ellen and Portia moved to southwest England weeks after Donald Trump was re-elected president in the U.S., in apparent protest. They had been living in Montecito, California for years, but are looking to sell that property. Now we're getting a first look at their new British estate.

This week, the region was inundated with rain -- and the Cotswold village where they live was hit by flash floods. Check out the pics ... floodwater surrounds their new mansion, as well as the 43 acres around it they own.

Remy Ma & Papoose Gloves Off, Both Accuse Other Of Cheating ... 🥊 With Boxer Claressa Shields Caught In Middle!!!

One of Hip Hop's favorite couples, Papoose and Remy Ma, confirmed their split in an explosive social media spat this morning ... and all the gloves are off!!!

Remy woke up and chose violence by bombing first with alleged text messages between Pap and superstar boxer Claressa Shields that popped the lid off his "affair."

The Bronx rapper is known for never backing down in rap battles, and proceeded to walk Shields down on her IG, claiming the Gold Medal Olympian got "scary" and kept hanging up once the cheating was discovered.

Luigi Mangione Etsy Quietly Pulls Suspect Merch ... Still Plenty of 'Deny, Defend, Depose' Gear

Luigi Mangione admirers looking for merch celebrating the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson need to look elsewhere ... 'cause Esty has pulled a lot of gear with his infamous face.

Even before he was identified, Thompson's killer was cheered by some as a folk hero -- but that movement got turbo-charged when Mangione was arrested and charged ... and fan-made merch flooded the e-commerce site.

However, as of Thursday morning, most of the prior Mangione items -- including shirts, cups and even a Christmas ornament -- are gone ... their pages now read, "😔Sorry, this item is unavailable."

Luigi Mangione Grandmother Left Tens of Millions ... He Might Not Get A Cent!!!

Luigi Mangione's grandmother left behind tens of millions of dollars to her family ... but now there's a strong chance Luigi will be iced out of the will after being charged with murder.

According to documents obtained by TMZ ... Mary C. Mangione -- a philanthropist and grandmother of the alleged murderer -- left behind an estate worth at least $30 million to be distributed among her 10 children.

The docs insinuate the number might be much higher than $30 million -- perhaps even north of $100 million, though it doesn't say exactly how much she left behind when she passed in 2023 ... it's all pretty technical.

'Bad Santa' Drug Suspect Grinch Stuck In Chimney .... Fleeing From Police

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Christmas is the season to be jolly --- but not for one Massachusetts drug suspect who tried to pull a Santa Claus escape, but got stuck inside a chimney, according to police.

Tuesday night, police officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Falls River, MA, prompting Robert Langlais and Tanisha Ibay to flee to the roof, cops said.

Ibay allegedly jumped from the roof onto a car parked on the street, while Langlais climbed inside the chimney ... but his attempt to evade capture failed miserably.