Brittany Cartwright Don't Be Fooled ... Rehab Didn't Change Jax Taylor 'At All'

Brittany Cartwright is putting her estranged husband, Jax Taylor, on blast ... claiming his stint in rehab didn't change him one bit.

The "Vanderpump Rules" alum opened up about her current relationship with Jax on Bravo’s "Hot Mic" podcast, where she said she saw little change in her ex -- despite his 30 days of treatment for his mental health.

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As Brittany put it ... Jax didn't change "at all in those 30 days," promising her proof will play out on season 2 of "The Valley" -- which filmed over the summer.

Hiking Hunk Shredded Abs Guess Who!

Can you guess which Hollywood hunk took a hike and put his ripped body on full display in this eye-popping photo? The Internet personality and MTV reality star snapped a shirtless photo up in the hills, but can you dive into the photo and guess who the celeb is behind the incredible Instagram shot?

Alfonso Ribeiro 'Pissed Off' Ankle Injury Got Out ... Dancing Is No Joke!!!

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Alfonso Ribeiro may be on the mend following his ankle injury at Disney World ... but that doesn't mean he's happy his nasty spill made headlines.

Photogs caught up with the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" alum at LAX, where he assured everyone he was up and walking again after rolling his ankle on a trolley rail at the most magical place on Earth.

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BREAK A LEG???
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However, when asked how he was feeling after seeing his accident play out in the press ... he confessed it made him "pissed off" ... indicating he had no interest in reliving the drama.

Kyle Richards on Teddi Mellencamp I'm Her Breakup Guru!!! Not 'Surprised' By Divorce

Teddi Mellencamp isn't alone as she navigates her newly minted single status ... best friend Kyle Richards is offering up plenty of advice during this trying time.

The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star made it clear she's standing by her BFF and former costar after John Mellencamp's daughter filed for divorce after 13 years of marriage last week.

While chatting with E! News, Kyle, who is currently separated from husband Mauricio Umansky, said she "wasn't surprised" by her pal's marriage coming to an end ... though, she was "sad" to learn the update.

Mark Estes Offers Wedding Ring to Liv Walker ... After Hanging With Kristin Cavallari

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Mark Estes was out and about in Tennessee on Sunday night ... yet he wasn't with his ex Kristin Cavallari, but rather another blonde bombshell, 'Love Island USA's Liv Walker.

The cohost of the "The Montana Boyz" podcast was chillin' with Liv and some friends in what appeared to be an outside seating area of a Nashville bar — and the two seemed really into each other.

In fact, as this TikTok video shows, Mark holds up a wedding ring and offers to marry Liv, who is offscreen shooting the footage with a camera.

'DWTS' Pro Rylee Arnold 'Loving Life' W/ My New Boyfriend ... Gushes Over USC Football Hunk!!!

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Rylee Arnold's relationship with USC football player Walker Lyons is just days old ... but it's clearly going well -- as she tells TMZ Sports she's "loving life" with her new man!!

Arnold and Lyons went Instagram official shortly after the "Dancing With The Stars" pro caught one of his Trojans games last month ... and it's apparently been smooth sailing ever since -- as Arnold was nothing but smiles when talking about the guy this week.

While out running errands in Beverly Hills, Arnold told us she's "super happy" with her tight-end love interest ... and called their dynamic "really fun."

'Jersey Shore' Mixing Up the Garden State ... Star-Studded Crossover with 'RHONJ'

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REAL HOUSEWIVES OF JERSEY SHORE

The biggest stars from New Jersey are ready to shake up the reality TV scene in their state ... 'cause the stars of "Jersey Shore" linked up with "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" for a star-studded crossover.

The "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation" team was filming at TAO -- a club in NYC last night ... and, they brought in a few other New Jersey-based stars to film alongside them.

Check out the clip obtained by TMZ ... Snooki's chatting with Melissa and Joe Gorga -- two of the biggest names from 'RHONJ' -- all while cameras roll.

Farrah Abraham Lib Ladies' Sex Strike Over Trump Win Is Silly!!! Just Pushing Men to Right-Wing Gals and Porn

Some liberal women are on a sex strike to punish men over Donald Trump being reelected president ... but it might not work out how they envision -- so says Farrah Abraham.

Here's the skinny ... Dems seemed to think a possible DT defeat would be a referendum on abortion rights. And as that did not happen, some women are calling for a sex strike along the lines of "4B," a trend that began in South Korea in 2018 in the wake of America's #MeToo movement.

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YOU DESERVE A GREAT SEX LIFE!!!
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Farrah tells TMZ ... she is all for women choosing to be abstinent, and that they should have bodily autonomy -- but a sex strike simply over DT's win is pretty lame.

Kim Kardashian & Glenn Close Hug It Out in Couture ... For Glamorous 'All's Fair' Scene

Kim Kardashian and Glenn Close appear to be 2 fashionable peas in a pod on the set of their new show ... Ryan Murphy's upcoming legal drama series, "All's Fair."

Check it out ... Kim and Glenn are spotted filming a scene for the new show, in which both the reality TV legend and the Oscar-nominated actress are decked out in couture from head to toe.

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Though, this isn't a style departure for Kim ... as the businesswoman is known for rocking a number of high-profile pieces.

Teddi Mellencamp Divorce Estranged Hubby Says There’s a Prenup

Teddi Mellencamp's soon-to-be ex-husband is responding to her recent divorce petition ... and, he's specifically saying they've got a prenup he wants the court to enforce.

Edwin Arroyave filed a response to Teddi's divorce petition in Los Angeles Friday ... listing the date of separation as November 1 despite Teddi's claim they split on October 20.

Arroyave is also claiming there’s a premarital agreement in place ... which he wants to be enforced when it comes time to divvy up the assets.

Kristin Cavallari Hangs Out With Ex Mark Estes ... Spend Time at Nashville Bar

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6:48 PM PT -- TMZ has just obtained photos of Kristin and Mark at the Nashville bar last night.

As we told you earlier ... our sources tell us they are just friends and not back together.

Kristin Cavallari seems serious about wanting to remain friends with ex-boyfriend Mark Estes, because they recently hung out together ... at one of their old stomping grounds.

Lamar Odom Golden Ticket to Sex Doll Factory ... Orders Custom Khloe Kardashian Look-Alike!!!

Lamar Odom's giving a whole new meaning to the nickname "dollface" ... 'cause he just ordered his own custom sex doll -- and, he wants it to look like his ex Khloe Kardashian!

The former NBA star went on a NSFW Willy Wonka-level tour of RealDoll's Las Vegas facility Tuesday ... full of totally nude female sex dolls hanging on hooks and huge realistic male organs -- and, Lamar got to touch everything in the facility.

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Ya gotta watch the clip ... Lamar's walking through the facility -- picking up dildos and whipping them around before copping a feel of one doll's boobs, touching her all over and saying it almost makes him want to design women's fashion.

Shredded Star In His Skivvies Guess Who!

Can you guess which hot hunk put his shredded bod on full display in this eye-popping selfie? The fitness model and former "Love Island" contestant recently shared a GRWM video, but can you dive in and guess who the celeb is behind the incredible Instagram shot?

Artem Chigvintsev I'm A Hard Hat At Heart ... Fires Back at Nikki!!!

Artem Chigvintsev says he's more than just a 'DWTS' alum, he's also a DIY guy at heart ... pushing back on some nasty things his estranged wife says about him.

Here's the deal ... in a restraining order Nikki Garcia (Bella) filed against Artem last month, she claimed he got cut from the upcoming "Dancing with the Stars" season a week before his domestic violence arrest and started working a construction job she says he felt "was beneath him."

But Artem's firing back in new legal docs ... saying Nikki is lying about his opinion on construction work.

Kim Krocdashian Wins Big Down Under!!! A Week After Her Viral Gator Costume

Kim Kardashian is sure to say "crikey" when she hears how she played a role in one crocodile winning big at an annual croc race Down Under.

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Check it out ... one reptile, aptly named Kim Krocdashian, emerged victorious after facing off against other small saltwater crocs at a race in Darwin, Australia on Monday.

The beast, measuring just over 3 feet in length, took off down the grassy track at the Berry Springs Tavern ... leaving several rivals in its wake.

Kristin Cavallari Britney Spears Asked For My Number!!! Over Clone Conspiracy

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Kristin Cavallari has revealed Britney Spears reached out to her, but it wasn’t for casual girl talk -- turns out, the singer had something to say after catching a comment she made.

The reality star spilled on her "Let’s Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari" podcast that her publicist called with the surprising news that Britney wanted her phone number -- and Kristin admits she was pretty nervous about it because she knew exactly why the star was trying to get in contact.

For some backstory, Kristin recently dove into Hollywood conspiracy theories, claiming she thinks both Britney and Kanye West are clones.