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‘American Idol’ Alum Antonella Barba Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
‘American Idol’ Alum
Arrested for Domestic Violence Charge …
Following Federal Drug Sentence
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“American Idol” alum Antonella Barba found herself back in the slammer for a violation of her federal supervised release, TMZ has learned.
We’re told the singer — who gained fame on the 6th season of the hit series and previously served prison time on a drug charge — was picked up by the Pt. Pleasant Beach Police Department in New Jersey Sunday night during a vehicle stop.
A rep for the U.S. Marshals tells us there was a warrant out for Antonella’s arrest on a domestic violence charge from two weeks ago, and her federal probation from the old drug case was violated based on the new charge.
Records show she was released from the Essex County Correctional Facility Tuesday and will be on home detention with electronic monitoring until her next court hearing on April 29.
As we mentioned, Antonella spent a considerable amount of time in federal prison … after she was arrested in 2018 and found guilty of possessing with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl in 2019. She got out of prison in October 2021 but remains on five years of supervised release.
It didn’t take her long to get in trouble — in August 2022, her probation officer says he conducted a home visit and discovered she moved out of her approved residence in Point Pleasant the month prior. Afterward, she agreed to be placed on a curfew and wear an electronic ankle bracelet.
Things went further downhill for Antonella in late November 2024, when she was allegedly involved in a domestic violence incident with her ex-partner — named as K.H. in court documents — who was accused of punching Barba in the face, splitting her skin open and forcing her to get stitches.
The probation officer says Antonella then got herself kicked out of a domestic violence shelter in January of this year for compromising its location by sharing it with K.H. The pair were allegedly involved in two other incidents in February of this year, which separately involved the Rutherford Police Department and East Orange Police Department.
She’s now been ordered to cease all contact with K.H. and family as part of her house arrest.
We’ve reached out to Antonella’s attorney … so far no word back.
Young Buck
Arrested, Booked Into Tennessee Jail
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Young Buck is back in a familiar spot … a jail cell in Tennessee — this time, it’s over some missed meetings with his bond supervisor.
The G-Unit rapper was booked into jail Monday afternoon in Sumner County for 30 days, as seen in online records.
Eric Mauldin, Assistant District Attorney for Sumner County, TN, tells TMZ … Young Buck was supposed to meet twice a month with his supervisor while on bond supervision, with GPS monitoring, for two cases — a drug case and a domestic violence case.
Because of that, the D.A. filed a motion for a hearing, which took place on April 7. During the hearing, the judge sentenced YB to 30 days in county jail.
After that, there’ll be another hearing to reconsider his bond, and decide whether any bond should be set.
Young Buck is no stranger to jail time … he was arrested in Nashville in February 2022 and booked on a vandalism charge for allegedly kicking the crap out of his girlfriend’s car.
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We broke the stories … Young Buck spent a weekend in federal lockup in August 2016 after prosecutors claimed he violated his probation, when he got arrested and jailed a few weeks earlier — after cops in Tennessee claimed he threatened to burn down his ex-girlfriend’s apartment.
Buck also served an 18-month prison sentence for gun possession … he checked in to prison in August 2012 and did his time at Yazoo City Medium Security Federal Prison in Southern Mississippi.
Celebs At Coachella
Rainbow Tower and
Ferris Wheel 
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No need for Festival FOMO, ‘cuz TMZ has you covered … we’re taking you up close and personal to iconic Coachella landmarks The Rainbow Tower, AKA “Spectra,” and the Ferris Wheel, AKA “La Grande Wheel.”
Posing in front of the spiraling tower, you’ll stumble upon lots of reality TV stars like “Bachelor” babe Tayshia Adams and “Love Island”s Courtney Lynn. And don’t knock out sexy singers like “American Idol’s David Archuleta from gettin’ in on the fun!
Celebs like Alix Earle and Teresa Giudice are joining in for your VIP experience with our two trippy photo galleries that will hype you up and brighten your day!
Phones party first for the stars, so photo-proof of their presence in front of the seven-story tower … is #necessary!
The Ferris wheel, which stands more than 150 feet tall, attracts stars like makeup guru James Charles, who put his buns on display in a form-fitting suit, and besties Lele Pons and Hannah Stocking hit a wet T-shirt contest before snatching their fun Ferris wheel photo 
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Just meet us at these ‘Chella hotspots with our two photo galleries above … it’s a party up in there!
Weezer
Wife of Bassist Shot by Cops …
Booked for Attempted Murder
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The wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner was shot by cops during a wild chase in L.A. … TMZ has learned, and then she was booked for attempted murder.
LAPD officers responded to a hit-and-run Tuesday on a freeway winding through the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles. Three suspects fled the scene on foot. One bailed out of his vehicle, climbed over a freeway embankment and ended up on a residential street.
The suspect stripped off some of his clothing, trying to blend into the neighborhood — it didn’t work.
As cops scoured the area, setting up barricades and blocking off streets, Scott’s wife, Jillian Lauren emerged from their house … gun in hand as she began firing, according to a law enforcement source, presumably at the suspect.
Officers yelled at her to drop the weapon, but cops say she ignored multiple commands, and they fired, striking her shoulder. She then ran back into the house.
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30 minutes later, Lauren and her babysitter emerged from the house with their hands up, and surrendered to cops.
Law enforcement tells TMZ, Lauren was taken to a hospital and booked for attempted murder.
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Lauren has led a colorful life … she wrote a book, “Some Girls: My Life in a Harem,” which chronicles her time as a “guest” of the Prince of Brunei.
The incident went down as Weezer is set to perform at Coachella this weekend.
The suspect was apprehended … the other 2 are still on the loose.
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