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Stacey Rusch's castmates on "The Real Housewives of Potomac" aren't convinced she actually got divorced from her husband Thiemo Rusch ... but TMZ did some digging and it looks like the divorce is legit.

Here's the deal ... Stacey got called out on a recent episode of 'RHOP' by fellow castmates who claimed she was fudging divorce docs, but court records appear to confirm Stacey is telling the truth.

According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Stacey and Thiemo divorced last year and it says there was a final decree entered on the docket on December 16, although it remains under seal.

10:50 AM PT -- D'Angelo's family released a statement following his death ... "The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life ... After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D'Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D'Angelo, has been called home, departing this life today, October 14th, 2025. We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind. We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time but invite you all join us in mourning his passing while also celebrating the gift of song that he has left for the world."

Grammy-winning R&B soul singer D'Angelo is dead from pancreatic cancer ... TMZ has learned.

The "Brown Sugar" singer-songwriter died Tuesday morning in NYC ... according to sources connected to his family and his former manager Kedar Massenburg. While D'Angelo had not been public about his cancer battle, we're told he'd been in treatment for several months.

D'Angelo was a singular talent who collaborated with the likes of Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg and Q-Tip ... after bursting onto the scene in 1995 with his solo debut album, "Brown Sugar."

9:23 AM PT -- In a press conference Tuesday, Governor Shapiro admitted to battling feelings of guilt following the attack, saying, "The hardest part has been trying to explain it to our children and to our nieces and nephews. I've carried with me this enormous sense of guilt -- guilt that doing this job that I love so much has put our children's lives at risk." He went on to urge that as political violence rises in this country, it's important that none of us grows numb to it. "We need real accountability for acts of political violence, and today is real accountability."

The man who set the Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion ablaze in April pleaded guilty today to arson and other charges ... and new video released shows the crime -- and inferno -- in progress.

Watch the video ... you can see Cody Balmer break a window of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's home from the outside, light a Molotov cocktail, and toss it in, starting a blaze.

Balmer, a mechanic, enters the residence through another broken window ... you can see him roaming around inside the home trying to enter various rooms by kicking the doors in. When that fails, he just starts throwing down more explosives in what appears to be the dining room ... before casually exiting through a front door and strolling away across the lawn.

Speculation about Kendall Jenner being the next Bond girl may have shaken the 007 universe, but it's all just bogus rumors, TMZ has learned.

According to an insider ... Kendall’s not in talks to play the next Bond girl, despite all the headlines ... it's just been wishful thinking by fans, kind of like what went down with Sydney Sweeney.

We’re told the next Bond flick is just starting to take shape, with Denis Villeneuve tapped to take the director’s chair.

Alec Baldwin and his brother Stephen were involved in a car wreck Monday, smashing a Range Rover into a tree in the Hamptons ... and local police confirm Alec's explanation of what happened on the rainy neighborhood street.

Alec took to Instagram yesterday to give his side as to what happened when he crashed his wife's SUV ... explaining he and Stephen were in town for the Hamptons Film Festival when the crash happened.

East Hampton Police Chief Michael Sarlo tells TMZ ... "At approximately 12:01pm on Monday, October 13, the EHTPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on State Route 27, Pantigo Road near Cross Highway. A white 2023 Range Rover, operated by Alec Baldwin, with passenger Stephen Baldwin, was found to have struck a tree on the Eastbound shoulder of the roadway while avoiding the turning action of a 2020 Mack commercial truck, registered to National Waste Services out of Bay Shore, NY."

Jeremy Lin might be retired from the NBA, but he sure as heck isn't done making highlights -- the former hooper had a "mini twerk sesh" onstage at the Jackson Wang concert ... and in his words, the pressure nearly made him crap himself!!

The ex-New York Knicks guard was a special guest at the Got7 members' show in China over the weekend ... and at one point in the set, he found himself right in the middle of the action.

Lin explained what led to him getting thrown in the spotlight ... saying, "POV: @jacksonwang852g7 tells you to dance in front of almost 20,000 people..........almost s*** my pants."

Kylie Jenner just launched King Kylie 2.0 ... and of course, Hailey Bieber was there, bestie mode activated, helping her celebrate the makeup drop and her new single like a boss!

The makeup mogul rocked iconic flowing blue highlights -- throwback to 2015 -- flaunting her killer frame in a tiny black bra and leather pants ... while Hailey kept it chic as they hit West Hollywood Monday night.

Kylie’s signature edgy glam -- the very look that launched her beauty empire -- was on full display, slaying just like a decade ago, as she and Hailey grabbed drinks at Urth Café, before heading to French hotspot Marvin.

Newly-minted billionaire Edwin Castro is planning to rebuild in his hometown of Altadena ... spending roughly $10 million to rebuild properties ravaged by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Edwin told The Wall Street Journal he wants to help people looking to settle down ... "This is for a family that wants to move in. Those are the people that need to be looked out for right now."

The $10-million price tag is a drop in the bucket for Edwin ... he won the record $2 billion Powerball jackpot in 2022, on a lottery ticket purchased at Joe's Service Center in Altadena.

10:45 AM PT -- Hours after the Time cover -- and Trump's complaint -- dropped, California Governor Gavin Newsom's Press Office issued an official statement on X, tongue firmly in cheek … check it out below.

The NSFW edit continues the governor's ongoing mockery of the president and his peculiar social media style of posting.

Donald Trump ain't happy with TIME magazine ... 'cause he says the cover photo they used of him to celebrate his Gaza peace deal is the worst one ever!

Check out his late-night Truth Social rant ... he gives the image of him splashed across the mag's cover a proper noun name, dubbing it "the Worst of All Time."

As you can see, it's a low-angle shot of 47 ... and makes him appear stern and heroic. However, there's no question it highlights his thin hairline and sagging skin.

Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade are still tight ... the reality star was in full fan mode, backing the country singer and keeping those memories alive ... and we’ve got it all on camera!

TMZ got the footage ... Kyle’s filming Morgan at her recent concert in British Columbia, Canada, looking every inch the proud bestie ... or maybe more, 'cause you know those rumors of something more have been flying for a minute.

Kyle was serving looks in all black with a fedora, chilling in the crowd while Morgan kept killing it on guitar.

Mitt Romney has spoken out after his sister-in-law Carrie Elizabeth Romney was found dead Friday ... describing her death as a heartbreaking loss for his family.

Romney told the Daily Mail ... "Our family is heartbroken by the loss of Carrie, who brought warmth and love to all our lives. We ask for privacy during this difficult time."

The sudden death happened Friday night ... that's when she was found dead on the street next to a parking garage in Valencia, California -- a suburb just north of L.A. -- according to the L.A. County Coroner's Office.

6:00 PM PT -- Alec took to Instagram and said he crashed his wife Hilaria's white Range Rover after swerving to avoid a massive garbage truck that cut him off. Alec explained he was with his brother Stephen for the Hamptons Film Festival when it happened, adding, "I crushed my wife's car and I feel bad about that -- but it's all fine. I'm fine, my brother's fine." He ended the clip saying, "Hilaria, I love you more than anything and I’m very proud of you."

5:56 PM PT -- Stephen's rep tells TMZ ... "Stephen is doing fine and is grateful no one was injured. He appreciates the concern and he can confirm that he and Alec are both safe and well."

Alec Baldwin can't seem to catch a break ... because he was just involved in a vehicle crash in The Hamptons, TMZ has learned.

The Oscar-nominated actor and his brother Stephen got into an accident in East Hampton, New York, on Monday when they barreled head-first into a tree as they drove in their Range Rover.

Check out these shocking photos, obtained by TMZ ... which show police officers investigating the crash with the famous brothers gathered around them in the pouring rain at the scene. One pic captures a garbage truck and the truck company tells TMZ its driver was not at fault in the accident.

Katy Perry might not be kissing and telling ... but she seemingly hinted at her romance with Justin Trudeau while being proposed to on stage during her concert Monday night!

Check out this fun clip from KP's 'Lifetimes Tour' show in London ... a fan fully gets down on one knee with his handmade sign to ask for her hand in marriage. Katy has a telling respone, smartly replying ... "You really should have asked me about 48 hours ago."

ICYMI, a day prior to the surprise proposal ... we published photos of her and the former Canadian Prime Minister packing on the PDA on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara, California in late September.

A concert went off the rails in Hanoi, Vietnam Saturday night ... when an extravagant fireworks display included some fireballs randomly launched directly into the crowd.

Check out the video ... massive comets rocket directly at the feet of concertgoers, forcing panicked spectators to scramble in all directions.

This was at the tail end of the "Em Xinh Say Hi" show at My Dinh National Stadium. No injuries were reported at the scene.

Kylie Jenner is proving she's the baddest b*tch around ... 'cause she just made her musical debut -- using her King Kylie alter ego!

That's right -- King Kylie is back ... and collabed with Los Angeles duo Terror Jr for a sexy new single, "Fourth Strike."

Kylie shared the breathy song on her official YouTube page and fans can hear her sultry yet crisp vocals toward the end of the song as she croons ... "One strike, two strike, let me get the mood right ... Do it on purpose just to see how it ends." She closes out her verse by whispering "King Kylie."

Gavin Newsom is becoming the ultimate troll ... the California governor mocked Donald Trump and Bibi Netanyahu as the stars of the comedy film "Dumb and Dumber."

Newsom's press office posted a photo on X of President Trump and the Israeli Prime Minister -- clutching hands during their historic announcement to Israel's Knesset on Monday, championing a long-awaited peace deal between Israel and Hamas.

The rival factions have agreed to end a two-year war that has left the Gaza Strip in shambles, with scores dead. As part of the deal, Hamas released the 20 remaining Israeli hostages and Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.