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"Million Dollar Wheels" star RD Whittington is the guy A-list celebs go to when they need a luxury ride, but he got a ride in a different kind of car this week ... a police car, because he got busted in a felony fraud case.

Law enforcement tells TMZ ... the reality TV star and celeb car broker was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Beverly Hills Police on an out-of-state warrant from Nevada, and he was hauled off to jail.

RD's the guy who hooks up celebs like Kim Kardashian, Jamie Foxx, Travis Barker, Bad Bunny, Kanye West, J Balvin, Lil Uzi Vert and Ray J with pimped-out cars ... and cops tell us he was arrested on a felony fraud charge for allegedly trying to pass a check with insufficient funds.

Jason Oppenheim confirms he was duped alongside "Selling Sunset" fans when newcomer Alanna Gold claimed she owned Pioneertown ... but he's already forgiven the realtor.

We caught up with the Oppenheim Group boss in Los Angeles, where he told TMZ that he had no clue the season 8 new addition didn't actually own the western town in Yucca Valley, California, like she claimed on the show.

Rather, he learned the truth when Pioneertown spoke out to dispute Alanna's false claim.

Justin Timberlake just sealed a plea deal in his DWI case ... hammering out an agreement that does not involve drunk driving or even a criminal offense ... he's copped to a traffic violation.

The singer's lawyer, Edward Burke Jr., and prosecutors just got the judge in the DWI case to sign off on the deal. The DWI charge is officially dropped, and Justin will cop to Driving While Ability Impaired ... according to sources with direct knowledge.

Although the word "impaired" is used, it is NOT a drunk driving offense. As for the penalty, we're told Justin will pay a $300 to $500 fine, and that's it. The judge will set the exact amount of the fine during a hearing Friday, when the plea deal is officially before the court.

George Conway’s joining the chorus of folks declaring their take on who won the Kamala Harris - Donald Trump debate last night.

We caught up with the conservative lawyer and anti-Trumper as he left 'Jimmy Kimmel' Tuesday ... offering his opinion on the outcome, and calling out Trump’s bizarre migrants-eating-pets claims.

Conway also comments on Taylor Swift’s endorsement after the debate -- declaring he’s got daughters who are total Swifties.

Dwight Howard hasn't fully committed to retirement from the NBA, but there is one sport we'll never see him in again -- as he tells TMZ Sports his wrestling dreams are over ... and it's all thanks to Ric Flair!!

We caught up with the former Lakers center out in L.A. this week ... and as he gets ready to enter into the world of tangos and waltzes on this season of "Dancing With The Stars" -- we just had to ask how his WWE aspirations were going.

You'll recall, back in 2022, he actually tried out for the org. ... and one of the promos he cut went so viral -- many expected him to enter the biz when his hooping career officially finishes.

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's acrimonious divorce is in the books ... because they've come to a settlement ... TMZ has learned.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Joe and Sophie have settled their divorce and a judge has signed off.

The terms of the settlement are confidential ... but as we've told you, they previously went to mediation to work out a property and child custody settlement.

Some of the Big Apple's best MCs convened in Brooklyn this week with reigning NBA Champ Jaylen Brown ... but they weren't turning their backs on the Nets and Knickerbockers ... they all got the first look at the latest street-runner on the block ... the Land Rover Defender OCTA!!!

Visionary artist Set Free Richardson was recruited by LR to add his artistic touch to the sturdy SUV, and hosted all comers at his newly relaunched Compound Art & Sound Gallery.

Jadakiss, Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon, A$AP Ferg, Fabolous, Dave East and Set Free's fellow artist Charly Brown were all in the building -- which will now serve as a hub for creative minds all across BK!!!

Jesse Williams is back to fighting with his ex-wife over their child custody schedule ... and it's getting nasty.

The actor just filed new docs, obtained by TMZ, seeking a change in their child custody agreement ... and he's taking a few shots at his ex in the process.

Jesse is looking for a 50/50 split in their custody schedule and wants to see their kids more than the one or two overnight stays he gets with them during the school year ... but he says his ex, Aryn Drake-Lee, is not playing ball.

50 Cent is calling off the dogs ... he's taking steps to drop his defamation lawsuit against his ex, Daphne Joy.

The rapper just filed new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, asking the judge to dismiss the suit without prejudice ... the judge has yet to sign off, but it's just a formality at this point.

It's a complete 180 for Fiddy ... as we reported, he filed his defamation suit against Daphne back in May after she publicly accused him of rape and physical abuse.

Lee Daniels' new horror movie "The Deliverance" is so freaky, actress and stunt double Janeshia Adams-Ginyard says the director made sure to offer prayer sessions during filming.

We got Janeshia at LAX and our photog asked her about Lee's latest offering on Netflix. She worked as the stunt double for Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in the film and took a beating, and not just physically.

Janeshia says the demonic aspects of the film were a lot for folks on set, so Lee organized prayer circles to keep vibes high ... and basically ward off any evil spirits.

Escorts in Philadelphia are gearing up for a very busy night Tuesday ... and it's all thanks to the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Here's the deal ... TMZ spoke to a number of escorts in the Philly area ... and many confirm their phones have been blowing up all day with would-be clients hoping to book some company.

One of those ladies ... stage name Daisy May ... tells us the debate has been a huge boom for business, likening it to the Super Bowl.

"A lot of out-of-state callers and visitors ... Some hotels were charging as high as $600-$800 per night, those clients have money to spend, and they will spend it on entertainment," she adds.

Kim Kardashian is making the rounds in new footage from inside the Kering Foundation's Caring for Women dinner ... chatting up Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez and Donatella Versace.

TMZ obtained exclusive video from inside Monday's star-studded gala in New York City, and the place is packed to the gills with celebs ... and Kim's doing the social butterfly thing with her rich and famous friends.

Before the dinner started, Kim was chatting up Donatella ... fashion is a likely topic here, but oh to be a fly on the wall. They're holding hands, enjoying each other's company and talking -- and of course, posing for photos.

"Selling Sunset" newbie Alanna Gold has apologized to the tiny California community of Pioneertown ... after falsely claiming on the Netflix show's newest season she owned the place ... TMZ has learned.

In a note apologizing to the residents of Pioneertown, seen by TMZ, Alanna says she’s super sorry for the mix-up, admitting she definitely doesn’t own Pioneertown ... and definitely didn't mean any harm by making the claim.

Alanna clarified she got a bit carried away on the show because she’s just so in love with Pioneertown -- it’s where she had her first date with her husband, and they even tied the knot at the historic Soundstage.

Trippie Redd is gearing up for fall with a fresh new collab with boohooMAN ... aka fresh fits to step out in with his rekindled boo thang Coi Leray!!!

TMZ Hip Hop linked up with Trippie in NYC this week at the pop-up launch of his grungy, goth-inspired drip ... and we got the deets on how he and CL got back on the same page.

He and Coi first started dating in 2019, but things fizzled a little over a year later -- and the pair even traded diss songs ... but apparently, that was just for show.

Peter Renaday -- best known as the original voice of Master Splinter on the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" animated TV show -- has died, TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement tells TMZ cops did a welfare check at Peter’s Burbank home Sunday after receiving a call, and they found him dead inside. The death appears to be natural and isn’t being handled as a medical examiner case.

Peter's niece, Mindy Zachary tells TMZ his cause of death is unclear, but she notes Peter's air conditioning had been out, and with Los Angeles’ recent heatwave, temperatures inside his home in the Valley had reached the 90s.

Dak Prescott is now the highest-paid player in the NFL -- over guys like Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen -- and according to Dallas Cowboys legend Drew Pearson ... the QB is worth every penny.

The star signal-caller agreed to a four-year, $240 million contract extension on Sunday morning -- just before Dallas took on Cleveland in its season-opener -- and when TMZ Sports talked with Drew about the record-setting deal ... he told us the QB is deserving of it all.

"Look at the quarterbacks around the league," Pearson said. "Teams are struggling to find good quarterbacks. They're looking down the depth chart to see who's available."