Luigi Mangione Terrorism Charges Dismissed
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Luigi Mangione scored a legal victory Tuesday ... 2 New York state charges against him have been dismissed.
The judge tossed out murder in the first degree in furtherance of an act of terrorism and murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism. In his ruling, the judge cited precedent saying, "The [terrorism] statute cannot be interpreted so broadly so as to cover individuals or groups who are not normally viewed as 'terrorists.'"
The judge went on to distinguish Mangione's case from other cases involving terrorism ... "The defendant's targeted killing of one individual -- although abhorrent and despicable -- is not comparable."
Damon Dash Bankruptcy Will Bounce Me Back ... And Cam'ron & Guy Suing Me Are Dumbasses!!!
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Damon Dash is back on his own accord and he's looking the part in a fresh-tailored suit, new outlook on business and BRAND NEW TEETH!!!
TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Dame in NYC leaving "The Breakfast Club" in full-blown "Dapper Dan" mode ... he let us in on his plans to develop a TV show to help teach urban youth financial literacy.
The veteran music mogul was backed by his longtime afficionado and Harlem-bred OG, Daniel Dnieko, and they had quite a few choice words for the haters who counted them out ... including Josh Webber.
Brazil Circus Acrobat Crashes to Ground in Stunt Gone Wrong
A circus performer was rushed to the hospital during a stunt gone wrong in Brazil over the weekend.
You can see in the scary pics ... acrobat Aliane Dias was in the middle of a routine, featuring her suspended in the air by her hair, when she went into a sudden freefall Saturday.
The ground collision was a gnarly one ... with the audience letting out loud gasps of pure shock when they saw her smack the floor, as reported by NeedToKnow.
'Love Island's Iris Kendall Pepe Who? I'm With TJ Now!!!
"Love Island USA" star Iris Kendall has pulled costar TJ Palma for more than a chat ... the exes have seemingly reconnected weeks after their season came to a close.
Here's the skinny ... Iris and TJ were coupled up at one point during Season 7, but their romance came to an end when TJ was eliminated partway through filming.
Iris moved on with Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez, with the couple landing in 4th place in the finale ... but were over by the time the reunion episode dropped -- which we confirmed a couple weeks back.
Taylor Swift Shakes Off Shield ... For Dinner With Travis & Friends
Taylor Swift may've kept a low profile at fiancé Travis Kelce's game Sunday, but she still had a good time ... as seen in a new post from the outing.
Kane Brown shared a snap from the weekend on Instagram Monday night, where he confirmed he and his wife, Katelyn, celebrated Patrick Mahomes' birthday alongside Brittany Mahomes, Swift, and Kelce.
Check it out ... the Kansas City Chiefs QB's birthday turned into a date night after their game Sunday, with the 3 couples happily posing before grabbing a bite together at Kelce’s restaurant, 1587 Prime.
Tom Brady I'm Locked In On Raiders ... Rocks Headset For 'MNF'
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9:34 AM PT -- The NFL just addressed all the hubbub surrounding Brady's booth visit ... saying the seven-time Super Bowl winner violated zero rules by hanging with the coaches and wearing a headset during the game.
Tom Brady proved he's super hands-on in his role with the Las Vegas Raiders -- the GOAT was spotted soaking in "Monday Night Football" from the coaches' booth ... headset and all.
The Raiders' minority owner was shown on the ESPN broadcast during the first quarter of the Silver and Black's primetime matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2 ... and while he didn't look too talkative, he did seem laser-focused on what was going on down on the field.
Tom Brady is in the coaches booth tonight. https://t.co/nMd4zinzFq
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 16, 2025 @RapSheet
Brady's had to juggle his post-playing jobs -- during his first year as a Fox on-air talent, the NFL banned him from pre-production meetings, visiting team facilities or attending practices ... but the rules were amended prior to the 2025-26 season to allow him to chat with coaches and players virtually or off-site.
Justin, Sabrina, Karol G Coachella 2026 Lineup is Stacked!!!
The 2026 Coachella lineup is here ... and it's full of star power!
Check it out ... Sabrina Carpenter will open the uber popular California music festival on Friday, April 10 ... with Justin Bieber taking the main stage on Saturday, followed by Karol G on Sunday.
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And, they'll do it all again the following weekend!
Teddy Swims, Katseye, FKA Twigs, Addison Rae, Sexyy Redd, Major Lazer, PinkPantheress and CMAT are also notable acts set to take the stage.
Sidney 'Omen' Brown Producer Behind Drake, Beyoncé Dead at 49
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Grammy-winning producer Sidney “Omen” Brown -- who worked with Drake, Beyoncé, Lil Wayne and more -- has died, according to his family.
Sidney's mom, Martha Brown, tells TMZ ... his body was found by a relative inside his Harlem, New York, apartment on September 13 after concerned staff at his work contacted his family when he did not show up for his shift.
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The NYC medical examiner will perform an autopsy to determine his cause and manner of death.
Guess The Rapper Showin' Off Her Big Bling!
Bling, bling, HELLO?! Don't get blinded because this famous rapper is flashing her big bling! Usually reppin' her own name around her neck, it's no surprise this Hollywood hottie is at the top of the chain game! See if you can be among one of the 'Players' to figure out the name of the celeb with the chain!
Need another hint? This sexy singer recently became a hot mama!
Scroll through our gallery and find out who's the babe in the bling!
Charlie Kirk's Alleged Killer Blow By Blow For Potential Death Penalty ... How Firing Squad Works
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President Trump has made it clear he wants Tyler Robinson executed for allegedly assassinating Charlie Kirk ... and if Trump gets his way, Kirk's alleged killer faces a torturous fate.
The case will play out in Utah, where capital punishment is still a thing ... and where folks on death row are executed one of two ways ... firing squad or lethal injection.
Ronnie Lee Gardner was the last death row inmate in Utah killed by firing squad ... in June 2010 at Utah State Prison for a 1985 murder ... and a journalist who was there to watch the execution go down is recalling what it was like.
Heather In 'Heathers' 'Memba Her?!
American actress Lisanne Falk was in her early 20s when she played Heather -- the nicer 'Heather' on the Westerburg High cheerleading squad whose signature color is yellow, Heather McNamara -- in the 1988 teen comedy crime "Heathers."
Falk shared the big screen with Christian Slater as Jason, the killer of three students who falls in love with Veronica, Shannen Doherty, who initially is a shy bookworm with green as her signature color, (the other)Heather, and Winona Ryder as the popular girl constantly rocking blue clothing and is mature beyond her years, Veronica.
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President Donald Trump has sued The New York Times for $15 billion ... alleging they defamed him while serving as "a full-throated mouthpiece of the Democrat Party" during the 2024 election.
The suit, obtained by TMZ, was filed in Florida on Monday and also claims "industrial-scale" libel, slamming the NYT as a "leading, and unapologetic, purveyor of falsehoods against President Trump on the legacy media landscape."
Trump names several articles -- including the Times' "deranged endorsement of Kamala Harris" -- plus a book written by two of the publication’s journalists, "Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father’s Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success" -- ahead of the election as supporting evidence for the revered company "engaging in election interference."
Chiefs' Rashee Rice Crash Victim's Lawyer Rips Kelce ... Over 'Free 4' Shirt
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Travis Kelce's pregame warmup shirt paying homage to the suspended Rashee Rice has drawn the ire of many ... including an attorney who's representing one of the people injured in the receiver's infamous 2024 crash.
Marc Lenahan, Kathryn Kuykendall's lawyer, told TMZ Sports on Monday he's livid with Kelce for sporting the "Free 4" tee ... considering Rice is serving a six-game ban for causing that huge March '24 pileup in Dallas.
#Chiefs Tyquan Thornton wearing a “Free 4” shirt #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/d9b1Mkoa3i
— Matt Foster (@MattFosterTV) September 14, 2025 @MattFosterTV
The attorney also took aim at Kelce's teammate, Tyquan Thornton, who sported the shirt just prior to Kansas City's game against the Eagles on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium as well.
Spooky Szn Necessities! Front Yard Inflatables That Scream Halloween
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Spooky Season is fast approaching -- meaning it's almost time to trick our your front lawn for all those trick or treaters!
From Pennywise to the Sanderson Sisters and even Disney's Stitch -- we've pulled together some of the best inflatable decorations out there for Halloween 2025, all available on Amazon. So get shopping!
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Aaron Phypers On Denise Richards False Abuse Claims Just a Ruse ... To Avoid Paying Me!!!
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Aaron Phypers says Denise Richards is lying about him being a domestic abuser as a way to stop him from getting spousal support.
In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Aaron responds to Denise's request for a domestic violence restraining order and says, "I believe this entire domestic violence proceeding is merely a ruse to try to cut me off from being able to obtain spousal support."
Aaron filed for divorce in July and requested spousal support ... and Denise later accused him of domestic abuse, which he's repeatedly denied.
D4vd 2 Big Questions Remain ... Who's The Girl, Who Was Using Tesla???
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Cops still haven't figured out some key elements of the homicide case involving a body found in a Tesla registered to D4vd ... but progress is being made.
LAPD sources with direct knowledge tell us police still have not been able to identify the victim. The body was badly decomposed and chopped up when it was found earlier this month in the front trunk of the singer's Tesla.
Our sources say detectives have yet to determine who was using D4vd's Tesla before it was abandoned in the Hollywood Hills and impounded with body parts inside. The car was never reported stolen.