1:45 PM PT -- Debby just took to Twitter about her arrest, saying, "Over the last few days I have had the chance to think about my actions, and I wish I had used better judgement. I recognize that I am a role model and have always worked hard to set a good example for my millions of fans. I am so sorry to disappoint everyone."
Debby Ryan, one of Disney's biggest stars, was arrested for felony drunk driving ... TMZ has learned.
The star of "Jessie" was driving in L.A. last week at around 11 PM when she made a left in her 2016 Audi and slammed into a Mercedes. Our law enforcement sources say the driver claimed injury.
Cops came, gave the 22-year-old actress a field sobriety test and promptly arrested her for felony DUI. It's standard operating procedure for cops to arrest for a felony when there's injury.
Debby got a break ... authorities decided to bump it down to a misdemeanor because the injury was minor and she blew a .11 ... not that much over the .08 legal limit.
Debby -- who's out on $100k bail -- has been charged with 2 criminal offenses ... driving under the influence and driving with a .08 blood alcohol level or higher.
We reached out to her reps ... so far no word back.
Click here... it's not over yetKobe Bryant What Happens to the Kobe-Copter?
4/13/2016 8:44 AM PT
Now that his NBA career is over -- we were wondering ... what's gonna happen to Kobe Bryant's helicopter?
We did some digging -- here's what we found.
First off, Kobe doesn't own the chopper he's been using to get from his home in Orange County to Staples Center -- he rents it ... and has been for years.
But he's got a great relationship with the company that owns it -- and they've always dropped everything for Mamba when he's needed a lift.
In fact, he used it in 2010 to get to the Lakers championship parade -- and in 2012, he fired up the aircraft to help teammate Steve Blake get to a doctor's appointment on time.
Earlier this year, he used the helicopter as transportation for a romantic Valentine's Day afternoon with Vanessa.
Point is ... the end of Kobe's career doesn't mean the end of heli-travel -- it just means he'll be renting it out a lot less.
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Tyga Hand Over the Lambo! You're $400k in the Hole
4/13/2016 12:20 AM PT
Tyga and the repo man are getting real tight -- his car loan company's trying to liberate his Lamborghini and nearly $450k from his bank account.
According to docs obtained by TMZ, Tyga owes Choice Motor Credit $357,350.77 for not making payments on his 2013 Lambo Aventador ... and as a result, they want to take back the luxury ride.
Tyga should know the drill by now -- CMC says it already repo'd the rapper's 2014 Bentley Mulsanne back in February and sold it. However, Tyga's still on the hook for more than $91k on that whip.
He's gonna save a ton on car insurance.
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Pete Wentz Dude ... That's My Car!!!
4/12/2016 10:04 AM PT
Pete Wentz made the impossible happen -- getting his Porsche unhooked from a tow truck and driving away!!!
Check out the photos, 'cause anyone who's ever been in this sitch knows this NEVER ends well for the car owner. Yet, the Fall Out Boy bassist somehow did just that.
We simply can't relate. Either the tow truck driver's a huge FOB fan, or Wentz is just that charming.
Now ... about that ticket.
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Everclear Singer My Brakes Screwed Me in Nasty Car Wreck
4/10/2016 12:30 AM PT
Everclear's lead singer got into a car wreck ... and he's blaming his Ford's crappy brakes.
Art Alexakis tells TMZ he was driving the speed limit (35 mph) in Pasadena last Friday night just before sunset when traffic in front of him started to slow down. Art says he tried punching the brakes on his 2013 Ford Flex but they just didn't bite ... causing him to rear end the car he was trailing.
We're told cops and EMS responded to the scene to check everyone out and gave the all clear. Art says all he suffered was a scratch on his leg.
As for the Ford, Art says it was a goner ... but the good news? Insurance is picking up the tab on a new ride and everything is wonderful now.
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Stephen Curry Pre-Game ScootEBike Race
4/8/2016 7:55 AM PT
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AND THEY'RE OFF!Stephen Curry chalked up an L Thursday before the Warriors took on the Spurs ... getting his butt kicked in a ScootEBike race ... and TMZ Sports has the footage.
Click here... it's not over yetSamantha Hoopes Someone Smashed My Maserati And I Think I Know Who
4/6/2016 12:10 AM PT
Swimsuit model Samantha Hoopes fell victim to some punk burglarizing her car ... and she's telling friends the suspect could be the same guy who's been harassing her for years.
Sources close to the model tell TMZ her Maserati was broken into while it sat in her driveway last month. The thief smashed a window and made off with her designer purse and wallet. No one's been arrested yet, but TMZ has learned Samantha has an obsessed fan who has bothered her for years.
We're told the guy constantly shows up at events and begs for dates. She's never reported him to cops before, but our source says Samantha told cops the guy should be their prime suspect in the burglary ... and now they're investigating.
Click here... it's not over yetMTV Star Arrested For Drinking In Public
4/4/2016 5:21 PM PT
"Real World: Skeletons" star Tony Raines narrowly avoided a DUI, but still got busted for boozing in public after a crazy night in Charleston, South Carolina.
Witnesses told cops Raines was driving his truck in a motel parking lot Wednesday night when he almost struck a pedestrian -- and then backed the truck into a parked moped. Someone called the cops and an officer spoke with Tony, but he was not arrested since the moped owner wasn't there at the time to file a complaint.
Tony wasn't done -- an hour later he was in a Burger King parking lot and almost hit another vehicle. This time police responded and found him sitting in his truck with an open can of Budweiser.
He was booked for drinking in public, and had his car towed. Since the car was parked, he dodged a DUI.
According to his manager ... Tony thought it was okay to have an open container, like he does back home in Baton Rouge, and he's learned a hard lesson.
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'O.C. Housewives' ATV Crash Disaster Scene ... Vicki Puking and Numb
4/4/2016 6:41 AM PT
Gallery TMZ'O.C. Housewives' Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Barney were way worse off than we initially thought after they rolled an ATV while taping on Saturday.
TMZ obtained these photos and video from the crash scene in Glamis, CA ... where Vicki had to be airlifted to a hospital for treatment. Witnesses on scene tell us she was puking after the accident, and couldn't feel her fingers. Both women complained of neck and back pain, and you can tell from these images ... everyone on scene was concerned about the severity of the injuries.
We're also told Tamra, who was driving the Polaris RZR, had been warned several times by the people training her to slow down.
TMZ broke the story ... both women had to be hospitalized after the accident, which happened while they were shooting for the show.
Both have been released, and we're told they're recovering well.
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Pope Francis Tiny Popemobile Sells For $300k
4/1/2016 12:01 PM PT
A used Fiat just sold for $300,000 -- and, no, this is not an April Fools' joke.
Auction site Charitybuzz just sold one of the Fiat 500 Lounge hatchbacks that Pope Francis cruised around in during his trip to NYC and D.C. last year.
Its new owner, ironically, is a Jewish businessman named Miles Nadal.
Nadal tells TMZ he won't actually be driving the car -- it'll go in his personal automotive museum along with the other 130 cars and motorcycles he's got in there.
And get this ... the car purchase comes with a free holy blessing! We're told Nadal will meet with either Cardinal Timothy Dolan at St. Patrick's Cathedral or the Archdiocese of New York to bless the Fiat.
Retail value for a non-Pope Fiat is about $24,000.
Mazel tov, Miles!
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Kendall Jenner Drops $10,000 To Match Mom's Car
4/1/2016 12:40 AM PT
Kendall Jenner has a bad case of mom envy, as proven by the big money she just spent to make her Range Rover a near carbon copy of Kris Jenner's whip.
Sources tell us Kendall went to RDB LA auto shop to get a brushed steel vinyl wrap, which is actually kinda cool -- feels like a soft brush to the touch. If it looks familiar ... mom just got her car done last summer.
No surprise ... repeat customers like the Kardashians get primo service -- we're told Kendall dropped her ride off Sunday, and was cruising by Tuesday.
Click here... it's not over yet Chris Brown Check Out My New Monster Wheels ... Totally Eco-Friendly
4/1/2016 12:30 AM PT
Chris Brown's newest fancy ride came complete with a new paint job that cost even more than the electric whip.
A rep from ScootEBike tells TMZ they slapped a $2,500 customized paint job on the EBike they sent Chris. The art's based on the graffiti art monsters CB painted on his house years ago. The brand new bikes go up to 20 mph and feature Bluetooth speakers which also fold up for portable use.
As TMZ Sports reported, Floyd Mayweather's already dropped serious dough to trick out an electric bike ... which seems like the new 'it' toy for celebs.
Diddy, The Game, French Montana, Ray J and Soulja Boy are also repping for ScootEBikes, which retail for $1,599.
Countdown to Mike Tyson riding one of these. Consider a helmet this time, Mike.
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'Wheel of Fortune' Genius Sinking My Winnings Into Some New Muscle!
3/31/2016 4:18 PM PT
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MY SECRET SAUCE IS ...The "Wheel of Fortune" wizard who nailed puzzles with just one letter and took home $76k is about to drop some of that dough on a sports car.
Robert Santoli came on "TMZ Live" to explain how he pulled off a near sweep of every puzzle on last Friday's episode of 'Wheel' -- and his strategy was downright genius. And a lot of hard work.
Robert -- whose day job is working IT at a college prep school -- tells us he's eyeballing a new Mustang ... either red or black. He says he fell in love with Ford's muscle car when he was in L.A. shooting 'Wheel.'
Don't worry, Mom ... the 23-year-old also says he's going to pay off his student loans from Fordham.
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NBA's Festus Ezeli Pranked By Warriors 'You've Been Cut, Bro'
3/31/2016 9:05 AM PT
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FOOLED YOUThis is pretty damn funny ... if you're not NBA star Festus Ezeli.
The Golden State Warriors star was targeted for a hilarious prank by some of his teammates, including Andre Iguodala and Klay Thompson ... who executed a plot to convince Festus he'd been cut from the team.
Click here... it's not over yetKaley Cuoco Big Bangs Dude From Behind ... He's Not Complaining
3/30/2016 2:48 PM PT
Kaley Cuoco got up close and personal with a fellow driver in L.A. -- and his Mercedes-Benz paid the price.
The 'Big Bang Theory' star exchanged information with the guy after she apparently rear-ended his ride with her Range Rover on a street near her home. Based on the pics, doesn't look too bad ... fender bender-ish at worst.
We're not saying the guy enjoyed getting hit from behind, but if you're gonna have an accident -- might as well be with a smoking hot TV star. Perks of life in L.A.
Sweet sandals too, Kaley. Shout-out to comfortable footwear!
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Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Mo' Money, No Problems ... Drop Stacks On New Ride
3/29/2016 1:20 PM PT
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West added some shiny new wheels to their fleet, but their luxury ride is missing one important option.
Kimye splurged on a white Maybach, which they drove Monday to an appearance on Khloe Kardashian's TV show. Here's the thing ... Maybachs are typically chauffeur driven ... but there was Kanye behind the wheel as they pulled away yesterday.
Base price for this uber fancy Benz is typically $200k. Kanye's has all the bells and whistles, so we're guessing theirs was double that after getting the works from the popular customizers at Platinum Motorsport.
And in case you're wondering, no financing on this whip. They busted a Randy Moss -- straight cash, homie.
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