Jaafar Jackson rolled into Gary, Indiana -- the hometown of Michael Jackson -- for a special screening of "Michael" ... and it turned into a full-blown family affair! Check out the pics -- Jaafar was grinning ear to ear Monday night, hitting the…

Lena Dunham is calling out her former "Girls" costar Adam Driver ... claiming he threw insane tantrums on set, screaming in her face and damaging property. The actress claimed Adam was "spectacularly rude" to her in her new memoir, "Famesick," and…

A woman accusing Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct is set to detail her grievances in a press conference Tuesday, her attorney has announced. The woman's high-profile attorney Lisa Bloom revealed the news on Instagram Monday night ... saying her…

Rapper Swae Lee worked out a deal with a woman who claimed he was the father of her 3-year-old child ... TMZ has learned. According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Swae informed a Florida judge a confidential agreement was reached and all matters…

Actor Brandon Molale was in his early 30s when he played Kevin -- the bulky New York Jets' quarterback with no manners -- in the 2002 rom-com film "Mr. Deeds." Brandon hit the big screen with Adam Sandler, Winona Ryder, and Steve Buscemi. Guess…

Rep. Johnathan Jackson is firmly in Pope Leo's corner amid a recent beef with President Trump ... and he's reminding POTUS he's not God. A photog got the Congressman from Illinois arriving in Washington D.C. Monday after Congress' two-week paid…

The cops were playing real-life "Pokémon Go" with King Harris this weekend, it seems ... he was arrested during a traffic stop in Georgia -- while wearing a Pikachu onesie. A rep for the Gwinnett County Police Department tells TMZ ... cops clocked…

Trump vs. the Pope -- it's all the buzz in D.C., but asking a Republican Senator whose side he or she is on is a Sophie's Choice no one wants to make. Enter Senator Ted Cruz. Charlie wanted to know who he rides with, but Cruz wouldn't weigh in, no…

Can you score the social media star surging temps with this sexy selfie?! We'll get you started with a few clues, but then it's on you to unveil her name ... Her whopping 10M+ TikTok followers come from her lip-syncs and dance videos. She's from…

Devastating health update from Dick Vitale ... the college hoops legend revealed he's been diagnosed with cancer in his lung and liver cavity -- but Dickie V says he'll again kick the disease's ass! Vitale, 86, shared the bad news Monday afternoon…

California Congressman Eric Swalwell is resigning from Congress a day after dropping out of the gubernatorial race. The move follows days of persistent calls for him to abandon his bid to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom from Democratic party leaders, his…

Kevin Federline is weighing in on Britney Spears entering rehab ... and he's backing the move -- with one key caveat. K-Fed's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, tells TMZ ... "Kevin is aware of the reports that she has checked into rehab and that if…

The performances from Weekend 1 of Coachella may have been ahead of their time ... but the fashion in the desert seems to have stepped right back into 2016! From colorful fringe 'fits to crochet, metallic moments, and bold, barely-there looks ...…

Coachella content continues to spill all over social media ... Victoria Villarroel and Stassie Karanikolaou are bringing back low-rise pants ... but which lacy look is comin' out on top? The question here is: Who'd you Rather?! VOTE NOW!

Dianna Russini might've been sidelined by her bosses, but it's quite literally "business as usual" in Foxborough for Mike Vrabel, according to the Patriots, who say the head coach is hard at work prepping for the NFL Draft. Pats EVP of Player…

President Trump just got McDonald's delivered to the White House by a "DoorDash Grandma" in a bizarre scene that Trump says "doesn't look staged, does it?" The Prez answered the door at the White House when a DoorDasher came knocking Monday ... she…

Billionaire businessman Stephen Cloobeck directly confronted Eric Swalwell about the sexual assault allegations against him, telling the congressman he'd "busted the trust" ... before Cloobeck gave him the boot, TMZ has learned. In a phone…

Alex Cooper isn’t playing coy anymore … she’s calling out Alix Earle by name and demanding answers. Cooper hit TikTok on Monday and made it clear she’s been seeing everything about their rumored beef -- the tags, the likes, the comments --…

The woman charged with stalking and assaulting Lindsey Buckingham in California is in police custody ... only she's a couple thousand miles away from where the alleged attack went down. Michelle Dick was arrested Saturday night in Fort Wayne,…

Robert De Niro is trading mob boss energy for full-on girl dad mode ... and honestly, it’s a scene stealer! Check out the pics -- the 82-year-old legend was out in Central Park Sunday, pushing his 3-year-old daughter, Gia, on a swing like any…

Nia Long says the haters can beat it -- she’s protecting her peace while stepping into Michael Jackson territory. The actress, who plays Katherine Jackson in the highly anticipated upcoming biopic, “Michael,” made it clear in her Playboy…

President Donald Trump is done with one of his most ardent supporters Riley Gaines, after she dared to criticize him for posting an A.I. image of himself looking like Jesus Christ. Here's the deal ... Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer and current…

Tom Dumont has actually been living with early-onset Parkinson's disease for several years now -- long before he went public -- sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ. We’re told the No Doubt guitarist already knew about his diagnosis…

One thing about celebs -- they always know how to show up when it comes to maternity style ... and this one’s no exception. Can you guess who’s bumpin' along in this skimpy, Mariah Carey-inspired look -- striking a full hands-on-hips pose like…

Selena Gomez showed major love for Demi Lovato at her "It's Not That Deep Tour ... and TMZ has learned their longtime friendship came full circle. Video shared online shows Selena sitting in a balcony seat with a friend, watching Demi's opening…

Lindsie Chrisley hit her ex-boyfriend in the face and made him bleed ... at least that's what he told dispatchers after calling the police for help. TMZ obtained the 911 audio from David Landsman's call to cops in Georgia, and you hear him say…

Federal prosecutors are demanding Anna Kepner’s stepbrother be kept locked up after he was accused of raping and murdering his sister ... TMZ has learned.  According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, prosecutors call Anna’s brother -- only…

Rep. Tony Gonzales says he's retiring from Congress ... stepping aside after admitting to having an affair with a staffer who committed suicide last year by setting herself on fire. The Republican Congressman from Texas announced his retirement…

The man cops say is the guy seen in a viral video who went nuts on a porch before breaking into a Northern California home has been hit with charges ... TMZ has learned. In wild video, police say you can see 30-year-old Jason Thomas Nichols kicking…

Britney Spears' youngest son, Jayden Federline, was snapped in L.A. today while his mom gets treated in rehab ... and we have a pic! Check out the photo ... Jayden palms a smoothie in his right hand as he's wearing a white tank top and…

Lindsie Chrisley wants a judge to order her ex-boyfriend, David Landsman, to stay 500 yards away from her after his recent arrest for allegedly choking her ... TMZ has learned. According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Lindsie asked the court to…

Brandon "Bug" Hall -- perhaps best known for playing Alfalfa Switzer in the 1994 film "The Little Rascals" -- has been arrested ... TMZ has learned. Documents obtained by TMZ show Bug was charged in Ohio with failure to appear for a court date from…

Lindsay Hubbard is weighing in on the "Summer House" drama ... and let’s just say ... she’s not exactly shocked. We caught Lindsay at LAX Sunday, and when it comes to Amanda Batula linking up with West Wilson -- despite Amanda once being tight…

As Brian Hooker sits in police custody in the Bahamas in connection with his wife Lynette's disappearance, his stepdaughter is dropping bombshell revelations about what it was like living with him prior to the tragedy. Karli Aylesworth, Lynette's…

The man who lost his lawsuit against Kim Kardashian -- after he said her misidentification caused him emotional distress -- is begging a judge not to force him to pay the billionaire’s legal bills ... TMZ has learned. According to court docs…

Amanda Batula and West Wilson are not sweating the "Summer House" scandal ... they were out and about as a couple over the weekend. The Bravolebrities were snapped heading to the movies in NYC Sunday night, smiling and enjoying each other's…

Dolly Martinez, who appeared on "My 600-Lb. Life," recently died ... and TMZ has learned more about her tragic passing. Staci Thurman, Dolly’s mom, tells TMZ … the 30-year-old died of congestive heart failure at a Fort Worth hospital. Dolly had…

Jennie Garth is getting real about life after "Beverly Hills, 90210" ... and the money mistakes she still regrets. On Dax Shepard’s "Armchair Expert," Jennie admitted she never really thought about finances back in the day -- cash was flowing in,…

History was made as Coachella Weekend 1 wrapped on Sunday ... Karol G became the first Latina to headline the festival. The singer pulled out all the stops for her performance -- including colorful costumes, stunning sets, and surprise guests.…

President Donald Trump isn't the only one who can use A.I. ... California Governor Gavin Newsom just savagely trolled the president with a photo portraying DT as the Grim Reaper, with an old friend looking over his shoulder. Newsom's brutal slam…

A 65-year-old woman from Arizona is finally facing justice decades after she allegedly suffocated her newborn baby to death and tossed her in the woods at a North Dakota college campus. Nancy Jean Trottier was arrested April 7 for the alleged…

Jennie Garth is opening up about a painful point in her life during her split from husband Dave Abrams ... she revealed she cut herself with glass while overcome with pain, and her daughter caught her in the act. The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star…

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Drew Sidora's 5-figure monthly income was exposed as part of her ugly divorce battle ... this, according to docs from her messy divorce. The court docs, obtained by TMZ, show the Bravo star pulls in an average…

TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. Spring has just sprung ... but it's never too early to get ready for summer. Whether you've got big beach plans or dreams of rotting at a resort, it's crucial that you…

Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura's split comes with a wild real estate twist ... 'cause TMZ has learned they bought a brand new home just months before everything fell apart. According to real estate records, obtained by TMZ, "The Secret Lives of…

Brian Hooker, the husband at the center of a Bahamas disappearance mystery, has been released from police custody after days of questioning, but he's still firmly on investigators' radar. Hooker was cut loose Monday evening without charges…

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Pinky Cole is pleading with a judge to allow her to file financial paperwork under seal in her ongoing bankruptcy case ... fearing it will spread around the internet, TMZ has learned. According to court docs…

The Alex Cooper vs. Alix Earle drama is officially popping off ... 'cause now Alix is clapping back! Alix kept it short and sharp, sliding into the comments of Alex’s video -- the one where Alex told her to stop hinting about their beef and just…

Senator Lindsey Graham hardly rolled out the welcome wagon for TMZ DC ... he blew off Charlie on a highly-relevant topic ... Disney World bubble wands! Charlie ran into the Senator who was on his way into his office Monday at the Russell Building,…

'Real Housewives of Miami' star Lisa Hochstein is facing a felony charge down in Florida ... with prosecutors alleging she was illegally keeping tabs on her ex-husband, famed plastic surgeon Lenny Hochstein. According to new legal docs, obtained by…

Ashlee Jenae was involved in a dispute with her fiancé Joe McCann before her tragic death in Tanzania earlier this month ... something local police say is now part of an active investigation. According to North Unguja Regional Police Commander…

Martin Short and Steve Martin have taken their hit comedy show back on the road ... and it sure looks like they put on a pair of freaking fantastic performances after a sad tour pause. The iconic funnymen actors returned over the weekend for a show…

"Teen Mom" alum Jenelle Evans shuts down rumors of a rekindled romance with ex David Eason in a new podcast interview ... after the two were spotted spending time together in Las Vegas. Jenelle told Dr. Rachel Mason on "La Femme Talk" that when…

Disturbing new twist in Anna Kepner's death aboard a Carnival Cruise ... the feds say her 16-year-old stepbrother raped her before murdering her on their family vacation. Anna's stepbrother has been indicted as an adult by a federal grand jury and…

Christina Koch just went to the Moon and back … but her dog’s reaction at home is what’s sending the internet into orbit. The NASA astronaut’s homecoming turned into a viral moment when her rescue pup, Sadie, absolutely lost it the instant…

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Katy Perry is vehemently denying allegations she sexually assaulted actress Ruby Rose back in the day. Katy's rep tells TMZ ... "The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they…

Sid Krofft, the co-creator of the classic TV series "Land of the Lost" and "H.R. Pufnstuf," has died. According to PEOPLE ... the TV icon died peacefully in his sleep on Friday at the home of his friend and business partner, Kelly Killian.…

Erica Rose is feeling good ... because she's got some big things going on in her personal and professional life right now. We caught up with "The Bachelor" alum in Beverly Hills ... after a check-up on her new boob job ... and she tells us she is…

Drew Sidora told a judge she doesn’t have the funds to move out of the home she shares with estranged husband Ralph Pittman, despite being ordered to vacate by next month ... TMZ has learned.  According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the…