'Retirement House' TikTok Star Reatha Grey Dead at 75

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Actress Reatha Grey, famous for her work with the viral comedy group Retirement House, is dead.

Reatha's TikTok group announced her passing this week, though the cause of death is unclear.

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Retirement House is paying homage to Reatha in social media posts, including a video with footage of her bungee jumping, swimming, and dancing on the show ... all with Frank Sinatra's "My Way" playing in the background.

Trace Cyrus 'You're Not Healthy, Dad!!!' Says Billy Ray Needs Help

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Trace Cyrus is deeply concerned about Billy Ray Cyrus' achy breaky everything ... on the heels of his dad's disastrous inauguration performance.

The country crooner's eldest son reached out to him in an emotional plea Wednesday night, begging him to get the help he needs following his attempt to perform at one of President Donald Trump's inauguration balls.

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While Billy Ray coped with technical issues, and an apparently hoarse throat ... Trace is saying there's something deeper troubling his father. He says, "You're not healthy Dad & everyone is noticing it," and fears the world may lose Billy Ray "far too soon."

Lauren Sanchez Nothing But Love, Whitney!!! Even After You Called My Outfit 'Cheap'

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Lauren Sanchez is taking the high road after comedian Whitney Cummings roasted her Inauguration Day look ... calling the all-white ensemble "cheap."

Here's what went down ... after Lauren chose to wear a white Alexander McQueen pantsuit and matching lace bra to Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony Monday, Whitney provided her unfiltered opinions on the headline-making look.

Whitney told her followers she wasn't "gonna hate on" the outfit, which prompted a notable double take from Mark Zuckerberg at the event ... but then went on to call the ensemble cheap-looking.

Bernice King on Sexyy Red MLK Tribute 'Distasteful' & 'Deplorable' ... Rapper Apologizes

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1/22 9:16 AM PT -- Sexyy Red's taking responsibility for her online actions ... apologizing to Bernice and admitting her repost may have been in bad taste. Red says she shared something she thought was innocent -- and, she wasn't trying to upset anyone.

Looks like King's daughter is taking a page out of her dad's book ... 'cause she accepted the apology, essentially squashing the beef.

Sexyy Red is beefin' with Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter after posting an AI image of herself dancing with the late Civil Rights legend.

Jake Paul, Mike Tyson Kith And Make Up At Trump Party ... Get On My Shoulders, Bro!!!

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Jake Paul was head and shoulders above Mike Tyson in November, but their roles were reversed in their first run-in since their fight ... with El Gallo giving Iron Mike a lift during Donald Trump's wild inauguration party!!

The two boxers came face-to-face at No. 47's big bash in D.C. on Monday ... and if there was any speculation over how they felt toward each other after Paul's big victory a few months prior, their encounter was proof they were back to being buddy-buddy.

Paul and Tyson -- decked out in snazzy tuxedos -- had the whole congregation watching on as the internet superstar bent down and put the former heavyweight champ on his shoulders ... and everyone erupted in cheers when they executed the move.

Spencer Pratt Raking in the Dough For Recovery ... Supporters Have Sent Thousands!!!

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Spencer Pratt is getting a lot of help from fans after the house he shares with Heidi Montag burned to the ground ... and, he revealed just how much monetary help in a new interview.

The reality television star sat down for a chat with Variety Saturday, and he talked about the generosity of his fans ... saying he's gotten $20K on TikTok Live -- where fans can donate directly to him -- over the past week.

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As you know ... Spencer reached out to fans for money after his house burned down -- encouraging them to go stream Montag's music -- though he told Variety he now knows streaming isn't super lucrative, and most artists make money on touring and merchandise.

Donald Trump You're Welcome For Saving TikTok ... Social Media Calls BS!!!

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Donald Trump's taking credit for keeping TikTok alive ... but, people online aren't buying it -- accusing the 47th POTUS and the social media app of a PR stunt.

Here's the deal ... Trump hopped onstage during his victory rally Sunday -- one of the many events celebrating his election victory over the weekend ahead of Monday's official inauguration.

During the speech, Trump talked TikTok ... mentioning how he used the app to win the 2024 election -- claiming it helped him win the youth vote. Trump did win over more voters in the 18-29 age bracket -- and, he even gained more votes from 18-29-year-old men than Kamala Harris.

TikTok Back Online in United States!!!

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10:50 AM PT -- TikTok has put a new message on their app ... thanking its users for their patience and lauding praise on President-elect Donald Trump for bringing the app back online.

TikTok is already coming back online in the United States on Sunday just hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would issue an executive order on Monday to restore the platform.

Not long ago, TikTok released a statement, explaining, "In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service. We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive."

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They continued, "It’s a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship. We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States."

Donald Trump I've Got Content Creators' Backs ... 'Likely' to Save TikTok

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Donald Trump says he's probably not letting TikTok go without a fight ... saying he's considering a 90-day extension to protect the popular social media app -- so, influencers might be able to breathe easier.

The president-elect -- who will officially ascend to the Oval Office Monday morning -- reportedly spoke with NBC News journalist Kristen Welker ... and said he will "most likely" extend the lifespan on the app past Sunday.

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Nothing is set in stone, Welker notes ... but, it sounds like Trump's leaning toward protecting the app -- and, the many content creators using it, like GloZell Green, who told us she hoped 47 would step up and protect influencers' livelihoods.

Colorado Rockies Roasted Over Poor Beer Pour ... 'WTF Is This?!?'

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As often as they drive their fans to drink, you'd think the Colorado Rockies would know how to pour a frickin' beer ... but, alas, they don't!

The organization intended to have some fun on social media on Friday, pouring an ice-cold Coors Light into a (previously used?) beer mug ... but their technique left a lot to be desired (it was all foam!!!).

Fans weren't shy about speaking up, quickly flaming the Rockies, who play at Coors Field, in the X comment section over their inability to pour the perfect brewski.

Jason Derulo TikTok's 'Too Valuable' to Go Away ... Billionaires Have Got This!!!

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Jason Derulo is feeling optimistic about TikTok's fate ... despite the ticking countdown to the social media app's ban in the United States.

The singer shared his take on the looming ban on Kannon with a K's "Open House Party" radio show, where he defended TikTok as far "too valuable" to just go dark.

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As he sees it ... there is just too much at stake for the social media app to shut down, noting there are a lot of people behind the scenes who want to find a way to keep TikTok available in the U.S.

Steve-O Gets Buzzed by Mark Wahlberg!!!

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Steve-O baldly went where no stuntman has gone before -- courtesy of Mark Wahlberg himself, who took clippers to his head, all in honor of Mark's latest movie role.

MW's playing a balding hitman in "Flight Risk," and Steve-O wanted in on the look. So, the actor went full barber mode, and you can watch the transformation in this "Wildride! with Steve-O" clip.

Steve-O going all in on the wild look was totally on brand. Meanwhile, Mark was clearly loving his side gig as a hairstylist -- who knew Wahlberg had shear talent?

Jessica Alba I'm Dropping Details About My Divorce!!!

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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."

Donald Trump Make Hollywood Great Again ... Taps Voight, Gibson, Stallone for New Role

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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.

Dwayne Johnson Patch Things Up With Your Dad ... Don't Carry Regret Like Me

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Dwayne Johnson's telling his fans not to wait too long when it comes to squashing beef with parents ... speaking directly to his male fans who have problems with their dads like he did.

The actor posted a black and white video to Instagram early Thursday morning ... and, in it, he reveals yesterday was the five-year anniversary of his dad Rocky 'Soulman' Johnson's death.

The Rock notes he and his dad weren't in a particularly good place when he passed ... and, Dwayne says he woke up yesterday feeling weird -- and realized it's because he'd never get a chance to make things right with his pop, and it's still bothering him.

Unhinged Eagles Fan Ex-Employer Slams 'Dumb C***' Remark ... Calls Out Social Media Backlash

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The Eagles fan who berated a female Packers supporter in Philly is officially out of a job ... with the hotheads' now-former employer calling out his behavior ... while also knocking people who have trashed their business online!

TMZ Sports spoke to BCT Partners co-founders Lawrence Hibbert and Dr. Randal Pinkett -- who appeared on Season 4 of The Apprentice -- who slammed ex-project manager Ryan Caldwell for his actions in a now-viral video where he called the Green Bay fan a "dumb ugly c***."

"I can't say enough about how abhorrent the behavior that we observed was and how upset I was in seeing someone who was at the time associated with our company displaying that kind of behavior," Pinkett said.