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Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales is finally fessing up to having an affair with a staffer who committed suicide last year by setting herself on fire.

The embattled GOP rep sat for an interview with conservative talk show host Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo that was released Wednesday night. During their chat, Gonzales acknowledged having the affair with his staffer, possibly violating the rules of the House of Representatives.

Gonzales said he had a lapse in judgement and made a mistake, noting "there was a lack of faith" and he has now taken "full responsibility for those actions." Despite his philandering, Gonzales says he has reconciled with his wife Angel, with whom he shares 6 children. The Congressman added ... God has forgiven him and his faith is as strong as ever.

Cardi B's "Little Miss Drama" show in Houston Wednesday night had quite the dramatic guest list -- including Nicki Minaj's younger sister and Stefon Diggs' mom!

That's right ... the mother of Cardi B's baby daddy, Stephanie, was there groovin' to her show despite Cardi and Stefon calling it quits last month. Technically, they're all still family ... 'cause Stephanie is the grandmother of Cardi and Stefon's baby boy they welcomed last November.

Adding to the drama, Nicki's half-sister Ming Luanli seemed to have a blast at the show as well and even defended her appearance on social media, saying she's not picking sides in the Nicki-Cardi beef because none of it will matter in the future.

Jessica Simpson has decided to keep her $17 million mansion after estranged husband Eric Johnson moved out of the home they shared during their marriage, TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ, Eric got his own home not too far from Jessica’s 6-bedroom, 10-bathroom, 10,000-square-foot L.A.-area mansion worth $17 million.

We’re told the "Take My Breath Away" singer recently took her home off the market after attempting to sell it for more than a year.

Britney Spears has been granted a permanent restraining order against a Louisiana man ... after her security team says he showed up at her L.A. home and was behind numerous "disturbing social media posts" about the pop superstar ... TMZ has learned.

The "Toxic" singer filed court docs against a 51-year-old man named Donald, whom she claimed has been harassing her online since 2013 ... and was arrested for trespassing after appearing at her pad in 2025.

According to the docs, Donald was spotted by Britney’s security guard, who then called the sheriff's department. Deputies found the man shaking at the scene, smoking cigarettes.

"Below Deck" alum Emile Kotze claims producers portrayed him as “immature” and “sexually aggressive,” and now he’s taking them to court over it -- but the producers say his suit should be tossed out because they're protected under the First Amendment ... TMZ has learned.

Emile filed a federal lawsuit in New York demanding $850 million in damages from NBCUniversal and the reality show producers.

Kylie Jenner might be staging an intervention for her brand Sprinter ... because it seems she's trading vodka seltzers for nutritional shakes in the company's portfolio.

Here's the deal ... after fans began to speculate Jenner was breaking up with the brand -- which launched almost exactly 2 years ago -- the mogul came out and posted the brand's logo onto her Instagram story, writing, "We've been working honey." The company then scrubbed their social media.

Kylie doubled down on the mystery by dropping a video of her hand pouring a powdered substance into a water bottle and tagging Sprinter's account.

While Kylie hasn't officially said what she's doing with the brand ... we did some snooping and found the company has filed for a ton of trademarks in the last few weeks.

Before this lil' girlie was flippin' around the balance beam, she was just rockin' her striped tee, dreaming of the Olympics and munchin' on some ice cream ...

You may've seen her on "Dancing With The Stars," but she rose to stardom when she won the all-around gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Can you guess who she is?

Stefon Diggs’ release in New England raised plenty of eyebrows -- but not Warren Moon’s.

We caught up with the Hall of Fame quarterback after the news of Diggs’ release broke, and the legendary QB tells TMZ Sports the move made sense given the circumstances surrounding the veteran receiver.

“You know, it doesn't surprise me,” Moon told Babcock moments after the news broke. “He brings a lot of baggage wherever he goes right now. He has off-the-field stuff, and he wasn't as productive over the last part of the season as he had been in the first part of the season.”

The move is notable considering Diggs actually produced in his lone season in Foxborough -- starting all 17 games and hauling in 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns while serving as Drake Maye’s most targeted receiver in the young QB’s second season.

Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme ... stop what you're doing, it's guessing-game time!!!

This tatted star is a cultural influencer in electronic music and style. She's one of the world’s most stylish and high‑profile DJs and producers ...

Hit the gallery for the reveal!

Here's a lil' challenge for you: Can you score the deejay word maze:

Emma Watson looks like she's found a romantic partner south of the border ... 'cause it seems like she's coupled up with an ultra-wealthy Mexican businessman.

Check out these photos of Emma and Gonzalo Hevia Baillères ... they're kissing at the airport and look boo'd up while breaking bread.

In other words, this has all the makings of a new couple alert!!!

Bhad Bhabie's hoping people gas her up over her physical appearance ... because she just posted some new thirst traps.

Check out these snaps the "Gucci Flip Flops" rapper posted from a recent visit to a gas station ... she's got the boobs out as she fills up her Maybach.

Bhad Bhabie made sure to show off her backside too ... posting a shot of her booty.

Bruce Johnston is riding off into the California sunset ... at least for now.

The Beach Boys legend announced Wednesday he's stepping away from touring after six decades with the iconic band. The 83-year-old revealed in a statement to Rolling Stone he’s hanging up his touring hat to focus on what he calls part three of his long music career.

"It's time for Part Three of my lengthy musical career!" Johnston said. "I can write songs forever, and wait until you hear what's coming!!! As my major talent beyond singing is songwriting, now is the time to get serious again."

Rob Rausch is a man of his word ... because he bought Maura Higgins a luxury purse after promising her one on the 'Traitors' reunion show.

Check out these photos showing the 'Traitors' season four winner buying a Birkin bag Wednesday in New York City.

Rob was accompanied by comedian -- and "Therapuss" podcast host -- Jake Shane for his shopping spree at Hermes.

Brooklyn Beckham rang in his birthday surrounded by his wife, Nicola Peltz, and close friends ... 'cause TMZ has learned there's still radio silence between him and his famous parents.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Brooklyn has not spoken to David or Victoria Beckham at all -- even on his birthday -- despite both of them posting loving tributes to him on social media.

We're told Brooklyn still has his parents blocked on social media, meaning he didn't even see their birthday messages directly. According to our sources, Brooklyn feels the public posts come off performative ... which is a sentiment he and Peltz have had throughout the family's ongoing feud.

Looks like all the skeptics can put those divorce rumors to bed! Pink's husband Carey Hart has been snapped in New York City for the first time since Pink announced she was moving her family to the Big Apple.

Check out the pics ... the 50-year-old motocross and off-road truck racer and was snapped lugging a huge backpack around the snow-lined streets of NYC Wednesday, bundled up in a black puffer jacket.

Pink and Carey both have homes in L.A. and don't own property in New York -- yet -- so they're currently living in a rental.

Karla Thaynnara -- a popular influencer known for posting about her motorcycle life -- has died ... which reportedly led her father to end his own life.

According to Brazilian outlet Correio Braziliense, the 25-year-old Karla died Tuesday around 8 AM local time after her motorcycle collided with a car on a highway. She was knocked down on the road, and run over by another car.

Her father -- reserve military police officer José Carlos Andrade Nogueira -- arrived at the scene and, after learning of his daughter's death, reportedly died by suicide.