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"Love Island USA" star Hannah Smith has just been slapped with criminal charges stemming from her recent arrest in Atlanta ... after prosecutors say she threatened to kill a police officer.

Cobb County prosecutors reviewed Hannah's case and decided to formally charge her with two felonies ... terroristic threats and willful obstruction of a law enforcement officer ... according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ.

As we previously reported, the reality TV star was arrested at a concert venue in Atlanta back in September, when she was escorted out of the venue for being disorderly. She was released on bail after spending one night in jail.

Unidentified Aerial Phenomena have some people diving deep into aliens and others learning about the capabilities of advanced tech ... and, most importantly, deconstructing Congress' lies, according to journalist Jeremy Corbell.

Corbell stopped by "TMZ Live" Thursday to discuss the new season two of "TMZ Presents: UFO Revolution" ... saying that, despite the risk he might be putting himself by asking the tough questions, he's not scared.

Jeremy says he's knocking on the doors of important people in D.C. ... and, the series gives people a lens into his life as he tries to figure out the answers to the big questions.

Chantel Jeffries is letting it all hang out on her most recent vacation ... baring all on a trip to South Africa -- sharing images of herself scrubbing down in a bathtub.

The model and actress posted a series of pics to Instagram Thursday morning ... posing in a barely-there bikini -- and even stripping completely naked to take a bath in her rental.

Of course, no celeb can go to Africa without taking a safari through the beautiful landscape ... and, Chantel did just that -- photographing a couple cheetahs laying together in the grass.

Kenny Law, best known for starring on Discovery's "Moonshiners," has died ... TMZ has learned.

Kenny's cousin Henry Law tells TMZ … the third-generation, Virginia-based distiller passed away in a local hospital Tuesday after battling a myriad of health issues the last several years.

As Henry puts it ... Kenny was dealing with heart trouble for some time, and had a heart attack back in 2024. He also struggled with diabetes, which was a constant factor in his ongoing health struggles.

Justin Baldoni is continuing his legal crusade against his "It Ends With Us" costar Blake Lively -- he and his production company just filed a massive lawsuit against Blake, her husband Ryan Reynolds and her publicist Leslie Sloane ... seeking hundreds of millions of dollars.

Justin and his company, Wayfarer Studios, which produced "It Ends With Us," filed the federal suit ripping Blake and Leslie for their alleged campaign to smear Baldoni and snatch away control of the movie ... which he directed and costarred in with Blake.

According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, Blake was "determined to make Baldoni the real-life villain in her story" to deflect from getting publicly trashed as "tone-deaf" during the film's media tour.

Jessica Alba is finally speaking out after the bombshell news dropped that she and husband Cash Warren are calling it quits.

In an IG post Thursday, the actress shared she’s been on a journey of self-discovery and growth for years ... both alone and with Cash. While she’s proud of their marriage over the last 2 decades, she’s ready to step into a new chapter of evolution and personal growth.

Jessica made it clear there’s no bad blood, signing off her post with, "We are moving forward with love, kindness and respect for each other and will forever be family. Our children remain our highest priority and we request privacy at this time."

Lil' Kim isn’t backing down … doubling down on her wish for a monsoon to drench L.A. and put the wildfires out for good -- despite online backlash.

The rapper posted on X Thursday saying she didn’t get what all the fuss was about -- insisting a monsoon is just heavy rain, which in her mind, is exactly what L.A. needs.

Lil' Kim even backed up her take with a Google definition of a monsoon, highlighting the part about it causing a "seasonal shift in wind direction that can bring extreme wet or dry weather."

Sad news from Russell Wilson ... his beloved dog has died.

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback announced the heartbreaking update on his Instagram page just minutes ago ... revealing his Great Dane, Prince, passed away on Friday morning.

"I got you my rookie year," Russ said in an emotional note to his late pup, "& you have been a blessing to our family with so many memories, hugs, and kisses from our 4 kids and us."

David Lynch -- the legendary of "Twin Peaks" has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

A family member tells TMZ ... Lynch passed away Wednesday at his daughter's house -- where he was staying during the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

While we don't know the cause of death yet, Lynch revealed just last year that he was diagnosed with emphysema after years of smoking and likely wouldn't be able to direct anymore or even leave his house.

Bruce Willis is thanking first responders in Los Angeles after wildfires took a toll on the city ... and he's making an extremely rare appearance in public.

The actor's wife, Emma Heming, just shared video of Bruce shaking hands and chatting up a couple LAPD officers on the streets of L.A.

Bruce is hardly ever seen in public these days in the wake of his dementia diagnosis. His wife and kids share photos of him every so often at family events, but we don't really see him outside anymore.

Donald Trump is bestowing a new honor on his most vocal celebrity supporters ... tapping Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as Hollywood's new Special Ambassadors.

The President-elect announced the 3 actors' new roles on Truth Social ahead of Monday's inauguration ... and noted he was putting his trust in Voight, Gibson, and Stallone to bring Hollywood -- which he called "a very troubled place" -- back to its old glory.

If you're scratching your head trying to figure out what exactly a "Special Ambassador to Hollywood" will do in the Trump administration ... 45 (soon-to-be 47) explained the veteran stars will act as "Special Envoys" -- essentially his "eyes and ears" on the ground in Tinseltown.

Fergie "Just Can't Get Enough" of the men and women who've worked tirelessly to battle the ongoing wildfires in the region -- including one blaze that threatened her home.

The pop star met with a bunch of first responders in the wake of the L.A. wildfires ... and offered up her heartfelt gratitude on Instagram for their firefighting efforts.

Fergie made it clear it was an "honor" to mingle with the firefighters outside the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. ... where agencies including the L.A. County and City fire departments, Cal Fire state personnel, and National Guard troops set up camp to battle the Eaton Fire, one of several infernos plaguing the Greater Los Angeles area, and provide support for affected residents.

Angelenos are showing love for the firefighters who tirelessly battled the Los Angeles wildfires ... giving a group of them a standing ovation at dinner.

Ya gotta see the scene at King's Fish House in Calabasas -- not too far from where the Palisades Fire raged -- a large group of LAFD members get up to leave the restaurant after their meal and are met with cheers and applause.

The restaurant is packed and everyone is clapping as the uniformed firefighters leave their table.

Noah Scurry -- a high school basketball star in Pennsylvania -- tragically died this week after he was shot just steps from his home.

The Philadelphia Police Department said the fatal shooting happened at around 7:15 AM on Tuesday ... revealing Scurry was on his way to Samuel Fels High School when he was gunned down.

He was just 17 years old.

Wendy Williams says her "life is f***ed up" and feels like she's trapped in a prison ... and it's all due to her being stuck in a conservatorship, despite not being "cognitively impaired."

In a rare interview, Wendy opens up about her lack of well-being on "The Breakfast Club," where she went in depth about how she's been mistreated over the past three years by her conservator, Sabrina Morrissey.

Wendy called in to the popular radio show, since she was unable to leave what's described as a "luxury prison." Wendy was joined on the call by her niece, Alex, who helped expand on Wendy's poor living conditions.

TikTok star Jiare Schneider’s cause of death is out -- he tragically died from injuries sustained in a car crash.

A rep for the Clayton County Police Dept. in Georgia tells TMZ Jiare’s November death has been ruled accidental, and there's nothing suspicious about it. It’s still unclear if alcohol or drugs were involved.

We’re told Jiare was apparently heading to a "content house" in Georgia, where social media influencers live and work together, when he crashed in the woods across the street.