"Top Chef" star Eric Adjepong allegedly violated a restraining order against his ex-wife, Janell Mack, more than a year before his daughter obtained a protective order against him ... TMZ has learned.
Here's the deal ... Janell took Eric to court in January 2025 and successfully obtaining a temporary protective order that barred him from contacting her by "any means."
Well, one day after the order was set -- on Jan. 23 -- Eric allegedly asked his former wife via the "OurFamilyWizard" parenting app to FaceTime him.
A court summons was issued ... and Eric was reminded to never contact her again. The protective order was effective through Feb. 4, 2025.
Training camp doesn't officially kick off until next week, but Aaron Rodgers is getting an early start on things ... hitting a popular L.A. gym for a marathon workout sesh this week!
TMZ Sports spotted the 42-year-old future first-ballot Hall of Famer leaving a Gold's Gym location in the City of Angels.
Rodgers spent about 3 hours inside the facility, which is regularly visited by some of the biggest celebs and athletes in the city.
On his way out, we tried to talk to him, but he wasn't in a chatty mood.
The 4x NFL MVP has been busy lately.
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He recently revealed he patched things up with his parents after years of being estranged, posting photos hanging out with his mom, dad, and brother Luke.
Summer break is about to come to an end for AR, who will soon report to Pittsburgh Steelers training camp for his 22nd and last season in the NFL.
One last camp, one last season -- and he's not waiting around to get ready.
Usher's steamy serenade hit a cold note in Nashville ... prompting the R&B superstar to pull the plug after a woman onstage appeared less than thrilled by his up-close moves.
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Video from Saturday night's show captures a shirtless Usher leaning over the seated fan and trying to turn up the heat -- but her reserved reaction quickly catches his attention.
Moments later, he backs off and tells the crowd, "I don't think she wanna be onstage, y'all," bringing the intimate encounter to an abrupt end.
The couple shared videos from their New Zealand getaway over the weekend -- showing them strapped together for a tandem bungee jump before dropping off the edge of a towering cliff.
The heart-pounding clip captures the pair smiling and laughing as they prepare for the plunge, then making their way through the free fall before bouncing high above the canyon below.
Scooter even posted a selfie shot version where viewers could take the ride along with him ... giving fans a Sydney Sweeney POV experience.
It's the latest sign things are getting serious between the actress and the music mogul, who have been spending plenty of time together in recent months.
Their New Zealand adventure has included everything from sightseeing to adrenaline-fueled excursions, but this may be the biggest leap yet as the couple seemingly starts to strengthen their relationship.
Sydney took to Scooter's comment section and said "biggest trust fall ever." If jumping off a cliff while tethered to each other isn't a trust exercise, we don't know what is.
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The numbers don't lie -- these are the tech products everyone's been buying.
From must-have headphones and portable speakers to everyday upgrades, these Amazon bestsellers have consistently topped shopping lists over the past few months.
Whether you've been eyeing the latest Apple AirPods Pro 3 or a compact JBL Go 4 speaker, these trending picks have earned their spot as fan favorites ... and they're worth adding to your cart.
Bunnie XO is riding into a new chapter in style ... showing off a brand-new Rolls-Royce Cullinan after her divorce from Jelly Roll.
The podcaster took to Instagram Saturday to reveal her car which goes for a cool half a million bucks, sharing video from the dealership as she finalized the purchase of the luxury SUV.
In the clip, set to Key Glock’s song "Hardknock," Bunnie -- whose real name is Alisa Carter -- wrote "Sometimes a girl needs to spoil herself" as she's seen signing paperwork before taking a look inside the ride, which features red-and-black leather seats and the brand's signature starry-night headliner.
The mystery of Nolan Wells' death is drawing wildly different opinions ... meanwhile, LeBron James chooses Philadelphia freedom, Diddy throws down in prison, and Tom Brady might be ramping up for a WWE throwdown! So, we gotta ask ...
Amid singer D4vd being locked up and currently fighting to keep his murder case from going to trial, his Apple Music page has been hacked ... posting a fake song with a voice sounding like the jailed artist professing his love for the victim Celeste Rivas.
The falsified track, titled "I DID IT" surfaced over the weekend, despite David Anthony Burke -- the artist known as D4vd -- remaining behind bars, without access to upload music himself. The track's artwork also features an aerial photo of D4vd's Tesla in the L.A. tow yard where Celeste's dismembered body was discovered last year.
The chorus repeatedly names Celeste ... describing her as "the girl with my name tattooed on her chest" and claiming her scent remains on his clothes "like cigarettes." The voice, mimicking D4vd's voice, also sings about hearing Celeste whenever he breathes ... missing her and fearing she will only love him after he dies.
Before this swimmin' kid became a Canadian actor, he was just a young guy posing in his swim trunks -- not knowing he'd eventually land a role on the "Baywatch" reboot!
He's known for playing Oliver Green on the CW superhero series "Arrow."
N3onand Ryan Garciatraded streaming and sparring for soap and suds ... teaming up with influencers Wendy and Evelyn Ortiz for a charity car wash benefiting families torn apart by ICE.
TMZ cameras were on the scene Saturday in Bellflower, where N3on got his hands dirty scrubbing cars while wearing an “I.C.E OUT” T-shirt.
Ryan pulled up about a minute later looking ready for a completely different kind of fight ... arriving with a championship belt draped over his shoulder.
The boxer also put his money where his mouth is ... peeling off a stack of cash and handing it over as a donation to the cause ... while the Ortiz twins helped keep the event rolling as cars cycled through and supporters gathered to pitch in.
Check out the clips ... the crew came together for a good cause, and Ryan made sure the fundraiser cleaned up in more ways than one!
The ex-wife of Jeremiah "Shawn" Duffey says she was shocked to learn he allegedly killed his influencer wife Sara Gilson before taking his own life ... but she wasn't surprised.
Stephanie Ramsay, Shawn's ex-wife, tells TMZ ... Shawn threatened her throughout their 20-year relationship, and she alleges Sara also knew he was capable of violence. She says the alleged murder-suicide came as a shock ... but claims Shawn's history of threats made the violence itself far less surprising.
Stephanie tells us she and Sara stayed in contact whenever Sara and Shawn were apart ... and says the women spoke just days before the fatal shooting -- the main topic of conversation being how random women have commented on Sara's viral "Netflix doc" TikTok trend-video claiming to have known Shawn in some way.
Former NBA player Isaiah Rideris back in custody in Arizona ... this time for failing to comply with a court order ... TMZ Sports has learned.
According to Maricopa County jail records ... Rider was taken into custody Thursday night and booked Friday morning for failing to comply with a court order.
The misdemeanor offense resulted in a guilty finding ... and the former Slam Dunk champ is expected to remain in custody until Tuesday.
The Kardashian-Jenner family is celebrating its late matriarch, Mary Jo-- known as MJ -- on what would have been her 92nd birthday.
Kris Jennermarked her late mother's birthday Sunday with an Instagram carousel filled with family photos from over the years, writing ... "Happy Heavenly Birthday Mommy. I love you."
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Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian also shared her own collection of memories with MJ, revealing she and Kris have been going through her grandmother's belongings since her death -- and learning there was still plenty they didn’t know about her.
The United Cajun Navy is pushing back against the ongoing debate over claims about Nolan Wells' clothing when he was found, saying the focus on the phrase "fully clothed" is taking attention away from the facts.
In a statement posted online, the United Cajun Navy said Wells was wearing only swim trunks when he was discovered and denied ever telling attorney Ben Crump or Wells' family that he was found "fully clothed."
"Did Attorney Crump lie about UCN? Yes," the organization wrote, claiming it never spoke with Crump and never provided information that Wells was found fully clothed.
