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Naya Rivera’s body has been recovered from Lake Piru … TMZ has learned. Ventura County officials said Monday that a body had been found at the lake, and our law enforcement sources have confirmed it is, in fact, her. A press conference sharing the news publicly is forthcoming. As we reported … Naya and her 4-year-old son, Josey Hollis Dorsey, were swimming in Lake Piru when something terrible happened Wednesday. Josey got back in the boat and when authorities arrived for a check, he told them he and his mom were swimming and he didn’t know what happened to her. Naya made a name for herself as a child actress and model, who appeared in various national TV commercials. She landed the role of Hillary Winston on “The Royal Family” at just 4 years old. She received a nomination for a Young Artist Award. Naya’s big break came in 2009 when she landed the role of Santana Lopez on the FOX hit series, “Glee.” She was a talented singer … signing with Columbia Records in 2011. That same year … she was part of the “Glee” ensemble nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “Don’t Stop Believin’.” In 2013, she released a single, “Sorry,” featuring Big Sean, whom she dated and was briefly engaged to in 2013, before ending the relationship in 2014. Naya later dated Josey’s father, actor Ryan Dorsey, marrying him in Cabo San Lucas in July 2014. They divorced in 2018 and had been sharing custody of Josey. She was also no stranger to the big screen … making her debut in 2014 in the horror film “At the Devil’s Door.” She also appeared on Lifetime’s “Devious Maids.” Last time we saw her was in October 2018 at LAX, … where we talked to her about doing her own lobbying for a part in Steven Spielberg’s flick, “West Side Story.” Naya is survived by her son. She was 33. RIP Read Full Article

UPDATE 6:09 AM PT — 7/13 John Travolta’s opening up about the loss of his wife, saying … “Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered.” Travolta says … “She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. My family and I will forever be grateful to her doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center, all the medical centers that have helped, as well as her many friends and loved ones who have been by her side.” He adds that he’ll be taking some time to be there for their children, but “please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal.” Kelly Preston’s quiet battle with breast cancer has ended — the actress died Sunday … according to a family rep. The rep said John Travolta’s wife of nearly 29 years was diagnosed with cancer about 2 years ago, but chose not to reveal that to the public. The rep told People, “Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends.” Kelly is probably best known for her role in “Jerry Maguire” as Jerry’s girlfriend, Avery Bishop, who he dumps — but not before she gave him a few body shots. She also starred opposite Kevin Costner in “For Love of the Game” and had roles in “The Cat in the Hat,” “Battlefield Earth” and “What a Girl Wants.” Kelly and John met in 1987 on the set of the film, “The Experts” and eventually got married in 1991. Her last film was “Gotti” in 2018 … when John played the mob boss and she played his wife, Victoria Gotti. John and Kelly had 3 kids together … Jett, Ella Blue and Benjamin. Jett, who had autism, died in 2009 after suffering a seizure. The family rep added, “She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched.” Kelly was 57. RIP Originally published — 11:44 PM PT Read Full Article

UPDATE 12:32 PM PT — According to reports, Ventura County’s search for Naya will continue on a day-to-day basis, but not at the same intensity it’s been at these past few days. Sonar scans of the lake are said to be completed by end of day Sunday. Authorities will search cabins that line Lake Piru … not because they believe Naya Rivera is there, but because there has been so much social media activity about the cabins that law enforcement wants to put the theory to bed. An official from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Dept. tells TMZ … they have been seeing a ton of Twitter users imploring cops to search the cabins in the area … presumably, because they think Naya may have made her way to one. The official tells us … they do NOT believe Naya is in a cabin. They’re confident she’s still in the water, but nevertheless, a search team will walk the area where the cabins are located.  Deputies will knock on doors and ask if they know anything about Naya’s whereabouts. If a cabin is not occupied, deputies will peer inside for any signs. That said, the focus of the search is still Lake Piru, where Naya went missing Wednesday while swimming with her 4-year-old son. Because of extremely poor visibility due to debris in the water, searchers will be primarily relying on sonar. Originally Published — 9:19 AM PT Read Full Article

UPDATE 2:06 PM PT — Dianna Ploss just got fired from her radio gig in New Hampshire. WSMN 1590 issued the following statement, “Dianna Ploss is no longer associated or affiliated in any way with  WSMN or Bartis-Russell Broadcasting, LLC.” They added, “We at WSMN value freedom of speech,  freedom of expression and assembly. We will not tolerate discrimination, racism or hatred. We continue to present and offer on air opportunities for discussion, education and the exchange of opinions and ideas.” A radio host in New Hampshire went on a vile, racist tirade against a group of workers doing their job, because they dared to speak Spanish. It’s almost unbelievable … Dianna Ploss saw the workers who were doing landscaping in downtown Nashua, and she just went nuts, screaming, “It’s America. Speak English!” Her ignorance is breathtaking … she assumes they’re working for the State of New Hampshire, as if that would justify her comments. For the record, there’s no law in New Hampshire that we found prohibiting people from speaking languages other than English. They correct her, saying they are a private company, but she’s not deterred, hurling insults and making ridiculous demands. An African-American man who happened to witness her tirade comes by and confronts her, and she barks back, “Because he’s a black man. He’s gonna protect the brown man from this white woman.” Afterward, she posted on her Facebook page, “I’m not backing down.” We’ve seen a lot of racist videos, but rarely is the person who shoots it the racist herself.  BTW … Ploss reportedly quit her job in 2016 to campaign for Trump. There’s a petition circulating for her to get the ax from her radio station. Hopefully, the petition is written in English and Spanish. Originally Published — 8:02 AM PT Read Full Article

“Scooby-Doo” sleuth Velma is a lesbian — at least according to writer/director James Gunn, who says she was definitely gay in his initial 2002 movie script. Before the filmmaker rose to the ranks of director of the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, he wrote the screenplays for the live-action “Scooby-Doo” and its 2004 sequel, ‘Monsters Unleashed’ … and he says he intended for Velma to be “explicitly gay.” Gunn was replying to a fan on Twitter asking him to return to the franchise and make a live-action Velma gay … he claims he already tried it. According to Gunn … the studio, which was Warner Bros., “just kept watering it down & watering it down, becoming ambiguous (the version shot), then nothing (the released version) & finally having a boyfriend (the sequel).” Essentially … Gunn’s accusing Warner Bros. of putting the kibosh on a gay character riding shotgun in the Mystery Machine with Scoob & co. Gunn replied to another fan, suggesting the 2002 film’s home video release hinted at what he was trying to do with Velma’s sexuality in the original script. The Velma character in the movie was played by Linda Cardellini … of “Dead to Me” and “Bloodline” fame, most recently. Read Full Article

UPDATE 9:07 AM PT — 7/13 The Navajo Nation is applauding the decision — saying, “July 13, 2020 is now a historic day for all Indigenous peoples around the world.” “The NFL Washington-based team officially announced the retirement of the racist and disparaging ‘Redskins’ team name and logo,” the Navajo Nation continued. “For generations, this team name and logo has misrepresented the true history and events that define the term ‘redskins.'” The Navajo nation even has a suggestion for a new team name — The Washington Code Talkers. “Renaming the team ‘Code Talkers’ to honor the Navajo Code Talkers, and other tribal nations who used their sacred language to help win World War II would set the team on a path to restoring its reputation and correcting the historical misrepresentation of Indigenous peoples.” It’s official … The Washington “Redskins” are no more. The NFL franchise announced Monday morning it’s FINALLY changing the team nickname they’ve had since 1933 … effective immediately. “Today we are announcing we will be retiring the Redskins name and logo,” the team said. The team says owner Dan Snyder and head coach Ron Rivera are “working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the standing of our proud tradition, rich franchise and inspire our sponsors, fans and community for the next 100 years.” After the announcement, Washington QB Dwayne Haskins weighed in … saying “As a kid who grew up in the dmv it’ll always be #HTTR but looking forward to the future.” The team had initially announced a “thorough review of the team’s name” back on July 3 after Native American groups and sponsors had decided enough was enough and put pressure on the team to make a change. Nike had stopped selling “Redskins” merchandise on its official website — and FedEx — which has spent MILLIONS over the years for the naming rights to FedExField in Maryland — threatened to jump ship if the team didn’t make a change. And, Fawn Sharp — president of the National Congress of American Indians (which represents more than 500 tribal nations) also issued a scathing statement to the team — calling for players to boycott until the name was changed. What’s important about Fawn … is Washington had long argued that Native American groups were largely supportive of the nickname. Fawn and the NCAI called BS and they couldn’t hide behind that claim anymore. The team has not locked in new team name yet — they’re reportedly working on the business side of that … but the season is set to begin soon, so the clock’s ticking. So far, the Redtails and the Warriors have been thrown around as possible replacement names — you like? Originally published — 7/12 7:05 PM PT Read Full Article

3 … 2 … 1 …. That’s how long it took for Meyers Leonard to chug a full can of Coors Light in his Orlando hotel room this weekend … AND, GUYS, THE NBA BUBBLE IS LIT!! Check out video of the Miami Heat’s 7-footer taking down the suds like it was a shot of water … we clocked him at an otherworldly 3 seconds!! “King of the Bubble,” 28-year-old Leonard said of his unreal drinking ability. “Accepting all challengers.” The beer-crushing feat came on the heels of JJ Redick putting up an impressive shotgun performance of his own … and it now appears this will be a Bubble thing going forward. Because after Leonard posted his footage … Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson said he wanted in on the action — and it looks like we’re going to have an all-out chug fest in Florida!! “JC, you name the time, place, and $$ amount and I’m there brother,” Meyers told Clarkson. “Count on it.” It’s unclear what Jordan’s drinking skills are … the 28-year-old has yet to show off his can-crushing talents — but it doesn’t seem this is a battle worth fighting, ’cause Leonard says he’s got room to improve EVEN MORE!! “I messed up the beer crack too,” Leonard said of the epic chug. “Slowed me down.” Yeah … you sure you want that smoke, Jordan?! Read Full Article

UPDATE 8:48 AM PT — 7/13 — The attorneys for Quinton Dunbar have now withdrawn from the case in the wake of the victim-bribing allegations … this according to new court documents obtained by TMZ Sports. In the docs … no reason was given for Michael Grieco and Michael Weinstein’s withdrawals … but Dunbar says they’ve now been replaced by attorneys at Rier Jordan, P.A. Police allege, “Grieco’s office was the background that facilitated a cash transaction that later obstructed the integrity of an investigation.” The docs say Dunbar’s new attorneys have already requested discovery from the prosecutors. As for Deandre Baker, there’s been no movement with his representation … we’re told Bradford Cohen still remains his attorney in his fight against the armed robbery charges. Cohen is also adamant his client did not participate in any scheme to pay off victims or witnesses. NY Giants cornerback Deandre Baker is denying paying off 4 victims in his armed robbery case … despite new allegations to the contrary. The new claims are spelled out in a warrant obtained by the NY Daily News … in which law enforcement officials say they have video evidence and Instagram messages which show the NFL player paid out $55,000 between 4 victims to recant their stories. As we previously reported, Baker — along with Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar — have been charged with multiple counts of armed robbery with a firearm stemming from a May 13 incident at a cookout in Florida. Officials say Baker essentially worked with a witness who happened to be a longtime friend — known as “Coach” — to orchestrate the payouts at the office of Dunbar’s attorney. Cops say they have IG direct messages from Baker to “Coach” saying, “Yo I’m in the city now getting cash how much to bring ?? I’m tryna get there too u ASAP.” Cops say they have records which show “several phone calls between Baker and [Coach]” discussing the alleged payoff. And, there’s this … cops also say they have surveillance video showing an unknown person arriving to the lawyer’s office with a “black bag” containing a bunch of cash. Cops say, at one point the person “opens it and removes the money and the shows the bag to “Coach.” “[Coach] then takes the bag.” On the same day as the alleged payoff, Dunbar’s attorney allegedly contacted police to inform them 4 witnesses “have recanted their sworn/recorded statements against Dunbar.” Coincidence? The cops think not. But, Baker’s attorney Bradford Cohen tells us Baker did NOT pay anyone off … period — denying all of the new allegations. Cohen says, “Deandre has been saying since day 1 that this was an extortion scene. Nothing from that day has changed.” “Any texts from [Baker] to these extortionists were made to keep them on the hook, as we informed authorities of this extortion the minute money was demanded.” “Deandre was with his attorneys, including myself, on the day in question and I was in contact with the authorities at the same time of the extortion demand.” “We have no affidavits from the alleged victims. Our affidavits are from independent witnesses.” Cohen says Baker has also taken a lie detector test from a “nationally recognized examiner” and passed as truthful. The drama continues … stay tuned. Originally published — 7/10 8:12 PM PT Read Full Article

If you’re wondering why Olivia Culpo, Kate Bock and Jasmine Sanders are all up on each other with no masks on the cover of the new SI Swimsuit Edition … there’s a good reason. IT WAS SHOT BEFORE THE COVID LOCKDOWNS! The ladies wrapped up their final shoot in Bali on March 5 — roughly 2 weeks before Los Angeles issued its stay-at-home order due to the pandemic. Things obviously escalated around the country after that. So, yeah … no masks and no social distancing on the SI cover — but also, NO COMPLAINTS! Of course, the models are no strangers to TMZ Sports … Culpo has been dating Carolina Panthers superstar Christian McCaffrey for more than a year and documenting every step of the way — (see: here). Bock’s longtime BF is Cleveland Cavs’ star, Kevin Love … who together (with their adorable pup, Vestry) have provided incredible content on vacays all over the globe — (see: here). As for Sanders, she’s been spotted hitting LA with NBA hunk Kelly Oubre, Jr. … but even when she’s alone, she’s brought the heat on her social media — (see: here). MJ Day, editor in chief of SI Swim spoke on the decision to go with the 3 women … saying it was their business endeavors outside of modeling that made them a perfect fit. “These women are limitless, unstoppable and collectively represent the next wave of moguls to come out of the franchise.” The issue — which hits shelves on July 21 — will feature 4 different covers … one with all 3 models … and 3 other versions featuring each model by herself. Congrats!! Read Full Article

Good news for Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill … who was released from the hospital Sunday after battling COVID-19. The 55-year-old NFL owner tested positive last week after traveling to the East Coast and was admitted to Newport Hospital in Rhode Island. He had complained of headache and fever. But now, he’s on the mend — and praising the medical workers who treated him. “This week I learned first-hand just how serious COVID-19 is,” Bidwill said. “My immense appreciation for all those on the front lines of this pandemic has only increased and I am particularly grateful to the tremendous nurses and doctors at Newport Hospital.” “I am also overwhelmed by the outpouring of kindness from the Red Sea as well as so many friends and colleagues in Arizona and throughout the country. I’m very fortunate to have this experience behind me and strongly encourage everyone to continue practicing the important measures to avoid it themselves.” Stay safe, people. Read Full Article