Rosie O'Donnell got a firsthand look at how daughter Chelsea is doing behind bars ... and she likes what she's seeing.
Rosie recently visited her daughter in prison and later shared an emotional update to Instagram on Friday through poetry ... revealing the reunion left her feeling hopeful. She said Chelsea asked for the visit herself, and while bad weather reportedly cut their time together short, the experience still made a big impact.
According to Rosie, Chelsea appeared healthy, clear-headed and focused on her future. Rosie added that they now speak every day -- a positive sign after years of highly publicized family struggles.
Former NFL star Andre Rison is spending the weekend in jail ... after being booked in Michigan to serve time tied to a second-offense impaired driving case, TMZ has learned.
The Oakland County Jail tells TMZ the ex-wide receiver was booked into custody on Friday night and is scheduled for release Sunday.
Court records obtained by TMZ show Rison pleaded guilty to a second-offense operating while intoxicated charge stemming from an August 2025 incident in Troy, Michigan.
Anna Farisis revealing a behind-the-scenes "Scary Movie" bombshell ... Keenen Ivory Wayansonce asked her to walk away from the franchise.
The actress shared the surprising story in a new interview with Variety ... shedding fresh light on one of the most infamous shakeups in comedy movie history -- the Wayans family's exit from the blockbuster horror-spoof series they created. The revelation comes as the newly released "Scary Movie" flick brings renewed attention to the franchise.
According to Faris, Wayans personally called her in 2002 after he and his brothers were pushed out following "Scary Movie 2." She says he asked her not to return for "Scary Movie 3" -- putting her in a difficult position because she deeply respected him and understood how hurt he was by the situation.
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James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with the unlawful carrying of weapons ... TMZ has learned.
The arrest went down in Texas ... and according to authorities, he was caught with a handgun in his vehicle. It was allegedly in plain sight and not being carried in a holster. His charge is a misdemeanor.
A spokesperson for the Houston Police Department tells TMZ ... he was pulled over at 1800 Crawford Street for a traffic violation. He identified himself and was was taken into custody.
3:05 PM PT -- The ticket drama appears over ... Ticketmaster says if you bought a valid Game 5 ticket through its platform, you're getting into the building.
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The Spurs' ticket policy has already ticked off Knicks fans ... now it's got New York Attorney General Letitia Jamesbreathing down San Antonio's neck.
James jumped into the controversy Saturday, publicly demanding the Spurs ditch the alleged policy that had threatened some out-of-state ticket purchases ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The AG even threw in a little hometown pride while making her case.
As TMZ previously reported, some Knicks fans who purchased tickets for Saturday night's game were stunned to learn their orders could be canceled because they lived outside a 150-mile radius of San Antonio. The Spurs later said the restriction wasn't created specifically for the Finals ... and noted it has been in place throughout the postseason.
There's never a gray day when Amelia Gray Hamlin's around ... just sunshine, smiles and lots of curves -- and we've put together her best shots to prove it.
The model and reality star reached the quarter-century mark on Saturday ... and we know she'll be ready to hit the beach on her bday because she always looks great in a bikini.
Just check out this pic ... Amelia looks pretty in pink -- flaunting her figure in a tiny ensemble that would put Elle Woods to shame.
Keke Palmer and "Hot Ones" host Sean Evans are fueling the chatter they could be an item .. 'cause they went out on a cozy 'lil date night in New York City!
Check it out -- the pair was seen chatting away at Brooklyn's upscale Italian eatery, Lucali, Friday evening. An eyewitness tells us the pair dined for more than 90 minutes and were super "locked in" on their conversation ... pointing to their outing being more than a quick bite between pals.
They didn't show any PDA, we're told ... but according to our source, Sean seemed "smitten" over Keke.
Vanessa Trumpis staying optimistic amid her breast cancer fight ... sharing a promising update after weeks of recovering from surgery.
She took to social media Saturday to let followers know she's completed the recovery phase following her operation, and is now preparing to begin the next stage of treatment. She also used the post to offer encouragement to others navigating similar health battles. The update comes as she continues her high-profile relationship with Tiger Woods.
In her latest message, Vanessa said she's spent the last month healing and focusing on her recovery ... and while the journey isn't over, she appears to be keeping a positive outlook as she moves forward.
A dream vacation turned tragic in Thailand ... an up-and-coming Australian sprint star has died after a motorcycle crash. She was just 25.
Jemma Stapleton was reportedly riding a motorcycle on Thailand's Koh Samui island Wednesday when disaster struck ... with authorities pointing to rainy weather as a possible factor in the crash. Her family was traveling just behind her when it happened.
The tragedy comes just a little over a week after Stapleton celebrated her 25th birthday and months after another standout season on the track. The Melbourne native finished third in the prestigious Stawell Gift in 2025 and returned to the final again this year -- cementing her status as one of Australia's rising sprint talents.
Harper Beckham's seemingly trying to play peacemaker in the Beckham family feud ... but her latest mission ended before it even started.
The 14-year-old daughter of Davidand Victoria Beckhamwas spotted pulling up to big brother Brooklyn's Beverly Hills home Friday afternoon -- just hours after attending her dad's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony with the rest of the family, according to a report by Page Six.
Jacquees isn't letting Lecrae's comments slide quietly ... the R&B singer is firing back after the gospel star suggested he wasn't good enough for Deiondra Sanders.
We caught up with Jacquees while he was promoting his new single and upcoming album, "Mood 2" ... and you gotta watch the clip, because he wastes no time unloading on Lecrae after hearing the comments for the first time.
The drama stems from a recent podcast appearance featuring Deiondra -- the daughter of NFL legend Deion Sanders-- and Lecrae. During their conversation, Deiondra opened up about her relationship with Jacquees, while Lecrae admitted he was disappointed by the pairing ... telling her, "From the outside looking in ... I wanted more for you."
Taylor Swift's no poser ... so says former New York superstar Amar'e Stoudemire, who tells TMZ Sports the singer's loyalty to the Orange and Blue goes all the way back to his time on the Knicks.
The topic took over social media during Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday ... when Swift, Mariska Hargitay and the HAIM sisters sat courtside for the home team's incredible comeback win.
Some haters -- even Knicks radio talent Monica McNutt -- called BS on Swift earning a spot on the hardwood ... but they clearly didn't do their homework, as there's plenty of evidence connecting her to the organization.
Tyra Banks ain't just serving looks ... she just filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix following her participation in their "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model" docuseries.
The legal docs, filed Saturday and obtained by TMZ, allege Netflix only used 16 minutes from her over 3-hour interview with them and manipulated it "to support a false and defamatory narrative."
The lawsuit accuses producers of constructing a false narrative about Tyra through "selective editing, deliberate omission, and surgical manipulation of continuous footage -- including that Ms. Banks knowingly allowed a contestant to be sexually assaulted on her show, exploited that contestant's trauma for ratings, and then could not even remember it when asked."
Austin Metcalf's dad ripped into pretty much everyone on his recent podcast appearance ... this time he's taking aim at the school superintendent, calling him a "bald-headed piece of s***."
Jeff Metcalf went after the Frisco Superintendent on Sarah Fields' "JinxedSip" podcast ... calling him "the most spineless, coward piece of s*** I've ever met in my entire life."
He blasted the superintendent for allowing Karmelo Anthony to graduate high school after stabbing his son to death at a track meet in April 2025. Jeff argued that Karmelo shouldn't have been able to graduate because he says the school handbook allegedly declares murder to be grounds for "mandatory expulsion."
