KIM RICHARDS Evaluated For Mental Health ... After Calling Cops About Stolen & Returned Cat

Kim Richards made an unusual call to the police over the weekend which prompted cops to respond and perform an evaluation on Kim ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum was visited by LAPD on Sunday afternoon at a house owned by her sister, Kyle Richards.

Cops say Kim told police someone had taken her cat -- only to later return it -- before she began rambling about ongoing issues with Kyle.

Menendez Brothers 2024 Christmas Plans Revealed ... Last One Behind Bars???

The Menendez Brothers will be engaging in some Christmas classics for dinner tomorrow ... in what could be there last December 25 behind bars.

As you know ... Erik and Lyle Menendez are locked up in Rihcard J. Donovan Correctional Facility for the 1989 murder of their parents -- though the Los Angeles D.A.'s Office is looking into possibly supporting resentencing them.

However, their hearing isn't until the end of January ... so tomorrow, they're still spending Christmas incarcerated -- and TMZ now knows how they'll mark the day.

Tony Rock Bro Chris Gives Best Gifts ... Other Brothers Give 'S***tier' Presents!!!

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Tony Rock says his brother Chris kills the gift-giving game every Christmas ... and, even makes up for the subpar presents their less successful brothers give them.

We caught up with the comedian at LAX Wednesday ... and, we had to ask him how Christmas works between the seven Rock siblings -- especially when it comes time to tear off the wrapping paper.

Tony says expectations are different for each Rock sibling -- joking that the family expects "sh***ier gifts from the brothers who aren't famous."

Saints' Demario Davis Down For Rizzi Full-Time Promotion 'Done A Phenomenal Job'

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If Darren Rizzi ditches his interim head coach tag for a full-time one in New Orleans ... you won't hear Demario Davis complaining -- the Saints star tells TMZ Sports he LOVES the guy.

Rizzi, of course, took over for Dennis Allen last month after the Saints' sideline manager got canned following an abysmal 2-7 start ... and the former special teams coordinator has since led the squad to an admirable 3-2 record.

Davis told us while out at Raising Cane's bike giveaway event this week that Rizzi deserves a ton of credit for the turnaround ... explaining he's done "a phenomenal job."

'Workaholics' Star Waymond Lee Dead at 72 ... After ALS Battle

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6:41 p.m. PT -- Adam DeVine, who co-led and co-created "Workaholics," has broken his silence following Waymond Lee's passing ... noting in a new Instagram post that he was "gutted" by the news.

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He added ... "He was such a kind man. My deepest condolences go out to his wife Diane and the rest of his family. He was always down to do whatever insane thing we wrote for him on Workaholics. He was always game. A true professional."

Waymond Lee, an actor best known for appearing in Comedy Central's "Workaholics," has died ... TMZ has learned.

Norine Lee, Waymond's sister, and Waymond’s wife, Diane, tell TMZ ... the actor passed away last week on Wednesday, Dec. 18 following complications from ALS -- a neurological disorder that impacts nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. For those unfamiliar, the disorder is often also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease.

Luigi Mangione He Deserves a Fair Trial ... Says Defense Fund Spox.

Luigi Mangione's got hundreds of people donating money to his defense fund ... and a spokesperson for one committee is explaining why they're trying to help him pay his legal fees.

Jamie Peck -- a member of The December 4th Legal Committee -- tells TMZ … part of the reason why they started the fund for Mangione is their belief everyone deserves a fair trial – even someone accused of terrorism.

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While Peck makes it clear she isn't co-signing the violence, she hopes the case will have people talking about the broken healthcare system in America.

'RHOSLC' STAR JEN SHAH Getting Letters from 'Mob Wives' Star Renee Graziano in Prison

Jen Shah has made a new friend while behind bars .... former "Mob Wives" star Renee Graziano, who's providing the 'RHOSLC' star with advice through letters.

Chris Giovanni, who reps both Shah and Graziano, tells TMZ ... RG has sent JS several letters while in prison, with the most recent one being mailed-off last week.

TMZ has obtained a copy of the note, which reads, "Sending you all love and well wishes. There’s a tattoo on my foot that reads ‘the past was only practice’. We learn from our mistakes or someone elses [sic]."

KYLE & MAURICIO We're Cool in Aspen

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky are showing they're cool with each other during the holiday season.

Kyle and Mauricio were spotted walking through the streets of Aspen on Saturday, alongside their dog. From the looks of it, they're doing some last-minute shopping before the big holiday.

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At one point, Mauricio wrapped his arm around Kyle's waist.

Comedian Na'im Lynn Holiday Gifts, Cards For Pals Are 'Inappropriate' ... Kevin Hart Is the Exception!!!

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Friends of Na'im Lynn shouldn't expect any holiday cheer from the comedian ... he doesn't believe in gifting pals with presents or cards -- except for one A-list exception.

We caught up with the funny man at LAX, where the stand-up star explained his reasoning behind skipping gift exchanges with friends during the holiday season. As he put it ... he "never" buys holiday presents for his friends, declaring it's weird to give pals gifts for any reason.

He added ... "If you do buy a gift, you definitely can't give a card. First of all, there's no cards made for best friends. You've never seen that in the card section. You see mother, father, child, grandmother, secretary, love -- never for homies."

Dallas Cheerleader Armani Latimer On Wigless Performance ... Thrilled It Sparked Alopecia Conversation

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Armani Latimer -- the Cowboys cheerleader who danced without a wig earlier this month -- tells TMZ Sports she's thrilled with the way her performance has brought awareness to alopecia.

Latimer explained to us this week that the national conversation she kicked up by cheering on the Cowboys against the Bengals on Dec. 9 at AT&T Stadium while bald has warmed her heart.

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She says the responses she's seen have all been mostly positive ... and some people have even approached her to tell her about how it helped them learn more about the autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss.

UNC Alum Danny Green Fired Up For Belichick Hiring ... 'I'm All About It!!!'

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Three-time NBA champion Danny Green is fired up for his alma mater's football team ... telling TMZ Sports he really thinks Bill Belichick can turn UNC around.

The former New England Patriots head man stunned the sports world this month when he took the Tar Heels coaching job ... and while some are skeptical he can effectively make the turn from the pros to college, Green made it clear to us out at LAX he's not in that camp.

"I'm on board," said the 37-year-old -- who attended UNC from 2005 through 2009. "I'm all about it. I think it's great."

Nate Burleson to Travis Hunter Keep Your Love Life Private To Avoid The Haters

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Travis Hunter can only blame himself for his relationship being a hot topic -- at least that's what Nate Burleson is saying ... 'cause he tells TMZ Sports the Heisman winner could've avoided all the criticism if he just kept quiet about his private life.

The Colorado superstar and his fiancée, Leanna, have been forced to defend themselves from the haters recently ... following months of piling on from folks on the internet.

Burleson weighed in on the drama out in NYC this week ... and he politely pointed out the engaged couple brought it on themselves.

Blake Lively Sues Justin Baldoni for Sexual Harassment ... Claims of Wild Behavior on Set

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10:21 AM PT -- In a statement to TMZ, Blake Lively says ...  "I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted.”

Blake Lively has declared legal war on her former "It Ends with Us" costar/director Justin Baldoni, laying out her allegations of sexual harassment and what she claims is a coordinated effort to destroy her reputation, but Baldoni's team has fired back calling the allegations a false attempt to rehab her reputation.

According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, things got so bad during filming, there was an all-hands-on-deck meeting to address what she claims was a hostile work environment. Ryan Reynolds, Blake's husband, was among the attendees.

The lawsuit lists the demands that were addressed ... she says because of Baldni's conduct. Among those demands -- no more showing nude videos or images of women to Blake, no more mention of Baldoni's alleged previous "pornography addiction," no more discussions about sexual conquests in front of Blake and others, no further mentions of cast and crew's genitalia, no more inquiries about Blake's weight, and no further mention of Blake's dead father.

Earl Thomas Estranged Wife Charged ... Allegedly Defrauded Ex-NFLer Out Of Millions

Nina Thomas -- the estranged wife of Earl Thomas -- was hit with multiple criminal charges this week ... after prosecutors say she swindled the ex-Seattle Seahawks star out of millions of dollars.

Court documents, obtained by TMZ Sports, show feds allege Nina began her scheme to illegally take cash from her former lover in Sept. 2021 -- a short time after she filed for divorce from him in 2020.

Officials accuse Nina and another person -- whose name is redacted in the docs -- of taking money and property from Earl without his knowledge ... and transferring it into bank accounts under their control.

Michael B. Jordan Unwanted Guest Shows Up On Front Lawn ... Police Respond

Michael B. Jordan is the latest Celebrity to have an unwanted guest show up at his Los Angeles-area home.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Wednesday afternoon, while Jordan was home, a suspect was seen in his front yard.

Jordan’s security called the LAPD and then escorted the suspect off the property and waited for the cops.

Kenny G I've Got One XMAS Recommendation ... Listen to My Music!!!

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Kenny G knows his favorite holiday song inside and out ... he was the one who recorded it, after all.

We caught up with the famed saxophone player at LAX earlier this week ... and, since it's the time of year when holiday songs dominate the radio, we had to know what the prolific musician thinks is the best song of the season.

Kenny says he's not trying to blow his own sax here ... but, he says if people need some easy listening while sitting around a crackling fire this Christmas season, then look no further than the song, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" -- the one he recorded back in 1994.