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1/4/25 9:25 AM PT -- A Universal spokesperson tells TMZ ... "We have investigated and reviewed the concerns brought forward by this former employee and they were found to be inaccurate and without merit. We take all employee concerns seriously and have established processes for raising any concerns without fear of retaliation."

Steven Anthony Lawrence -- a  former child star on the Disney hit "Even Stevens" -- says he was retaliated against for reporting a pedophile at Universal Studios ... and now no longer has a job there.

The actor -- who played Bernard "Beans" Aranguren on 22 episodes of the show from 2001 to 2003 -- made the claims on Instagram Saturday ... sharing a photo of his work ID leaned up against a large Toad costume.

Steven says he's put off sharing the news because he hoped to come to an amicable solution with his former employer.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has landed in the United States after his capture by U.S. forces ... though we haven't seen a clear image of him yet since touching down.

A plane carrying the deposed Latin American leader and his wife Cilia Flores arrived at Stewart Air National Guard Base in New York Saturday afternoon, according to CNN ... and, after a long time on the tarmac, there's finally been some movement.

There's a flurry of activity on the stairs leading up to the craft ... with the group slowly making their way down to ground level.

It's hard to tell exactly where Maduro is in the clip ... but a follow-up vid clearly shows the massive law enforcement force taking him into custody.

Kayla Vesia is finally returning to social media after a long hiatus following the death of her daughter ... though she's not ready to publicly dive into the loss yet.

The wife of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia starts off her video by thanking everyone for their well-wishes ... and telling her followers she and her MLB star husband are taking it one day at a time in the aftermath of the tragedy.

Kayla says she wants to share her journey in the future ... but, she's not ready just yet -- adding she's still emotional and doesn't want to cry while trying to help others cope with similiar grief.

Meghan McCain and her husband Ben Domenech officially have enough kids to make up a whole panel on "The View" ... adding a fifth member to their fam.

The happy couple announced their third child -- a son named Ransom McCain Domenech -- was born Friday ... writing on Instagram everyone is happy, healthy and totally exhausted.

McCain told the outlet her daughters -- five-year-old Liberty and two-year-old Clover -- are so excited to be older siblings to the new baby.

"Uncut Gems" might just be a movie, but it looks like it nailed the volatile nature of the jewelry industry in New York ... because a couple of well-known jewelers got into a massive brawl Friday.

Here's the deal ... a jeweler named Maksud Agadjani, who owns TraxNYC -- and boasts more than 3 million Instagram followers -- confronted George and Freddy Akay of Akay Diamonds. He accused them of using his name to rip people off.

In the clip he posted, he goes crazy at the Akay booth ... screaming in a man's face and calling him a thief while shouting curses and other NSFW words at him.

Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez didn't stop with a kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve ... they're bringing the PDA into the New Year!

The actors couldn't keep their hands off each other Friday in Cabo ... leaning in for a smooch while lounging around in the afternoon sun.

Danny threw off his University of Miami tank top to reveal his brave new abs to the world.

Heidi Klum's ringing in the new year in a new bikini ... stunning in a baby blue number that left little to the imagination.

The actress and model hit the beach in St. Barts again with her husband, Tom Kaulitz, Friday ... strutting around the shore in the skimpy two-piece.

Check out the pics ... Heidi's top barely contained her cleavage -- and her thong-style bottoms put her entire backside on display.

Bryan Kohberger's sister is finally speaking out ... admitting she sent him a hand-drawn picture to show his family hadn't abandoned him.

Melissa Kohberger sat down for a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times published Saturday ... and, she revealed she drew him a heart he was seen looking at during his sentencing, which tabloids referred to as a "creepy drawing."

The black heart picture was apparently a photocopied version of what she'd drawn which originally had a ton of vibrant colors. She says it was a sign of support from her to show him she still loved him.

Melissa says the family is still working to reconcile the brother and son they knew in Bryan with the person who could break into a home and slaughter all four people inside.

Tini Younger made a brief return to social media following the miscarriage of one of her twins, telling fans her surviving daughter is doing well.

The TikTok star gave the update on her little one Friday, just a few weeks after complications during childbirth took the life of one of her twin daughters in November. She told her followers her daughter -- who she calls "L" and "Baby B" -- is doing a-okay ... but it's been a long recovery for her.

Tini noted she and her hubby, Antoine Wright Jr.,  remind their daughter about Arya -- the twin who died in the miscarriage -- every day ... and she believes Arya "plays with her sister in her dreams, L loves to smile in her sleep."

10:30 AM PST --  President Donald Trump said Venezuela VP Delcy Rodríguez has been sworn in as the president of Venezuela -- when asked about her, Trump said, "She’s, I guess, the president" and said she was "picked by Maduro."

He claimed she will work with the U.S., adding ... "She had a long conversation with Marco [Rubio] and said we’ll do what you need. She had no choice."

She previously denounced America's military involvement and Maduro’s capture.

9:16 AM PST --  President Donald Trump has announced that he plans to "run" the country of Venezuela “until such time that we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition,” in a press briefing Saturday morning. His announcement comes after the U.S. military captured the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, who are being transported to America on drug and weapons charges.

Trump did not offer how the United States would oversee Venezuela but noted he has his eyes set on Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. He suggested American oil companies can rebuild the country’s energy infrastructure and consequently regaining rights to the oil there, adding ... "It’s going to make a lot of money."

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted on drug and weapons charges following their overnight capture by the United States military.

As you know, President Donald Trump said Saturday the pair was taken by U.S. troops and is currently on a warship en route to New York to face charges, which can carry a hefty prison sentence if found guilty.

The commander-in-chief also shared a photo of him in custody on the USS Iwo Jima looking quite comfy in a matching sweatsuit and a bottle of water in his hand.

In the indictment unsealed Saturday, Maduro and his co-conspirators have been charged with narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machineguns and destructive devices and conspiracy to possess machineguns and destructive devices.

Lizzo's got summer on her mind in her first IG post of 2026 ... showing off her weight loss in a tiny bikini and form-fitting bodysuit!

Check out her latest thirst trap on Instagram -- the "Truth Hurts" hitmaker is flaunting her curves in a teeny white 'kini seemingly from her YITTY line while posing for the camera. In a second pic, she covers up in a curve-hugging, colorful one-piece that fits her body like a glove.

She references Alabama Barker's viral "nasty" TikTok sound in her caption, penning ... "YITTY & a Pucci fit… nastyyyyy 😜." It may be a new year, but it's the same Lizzo feelin' "Good as Hell!"

It's been "The Longest Time" since fans saw Billy Joel play live ... and that all changed Friday night when he surprised a group at a town celebration with a 2-song set!

Check it out -- the music icon appeared right at home as he hopped on stage -- with the help of a cane -- at a village amphitheater in Wellington, Florida, as the village was celebrating its 30th anniversary. And better yet, his wife Alexis Roderick and 2 of his daughters were right there with him ... with his 2 youngsters putting on an adorable dance show with a friend as he filled the air with music.

We're told by a lucky attendee there was an array of bands playing Friday night, with a coverband called The Turnstiles taking the final slot. They teased there may be a special guest throughout their show ... and eventually, Billy, his wife and their 2 girls made their way on stage. We're told Billy asked for permission to steal the mic -- and the audience went crazy when he played "Big Shot" and "We Didn’t Start the Fire."

Barry Manilow is sharing a positive update about 2 weeks after he revealed his lung cancer diagnosis.

The "Copacabana" hitmaker took to Instagram Friday to share a selfie of what appears to be him lying in a hospital bed and wearing a provided gown. He looks happy in the photo ... flashing a positive grin at the camera. The snap appears to be texted from a phone, as there's a grey text bubble that reads "Better Today!" below it.

As we reported, Barry revealed in December "a cancerous spot" was found on his left lung during an MRI ordered by his doctor. At the time, he had been battling bronchitis for more than 2 months.

Police are investigating a possible suicide at Disney World after a body was found on resort property.

Florida's Orange County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... deputies responded to the Disney Springs Orange Garage on East Buena Vista Drive at approximately 9 PM Friday evening and discovered a man who was deceased.

They tell us the incident is being investigated as a possible suicide. No further details are currently available.

TikTok's beloved Grandma Mary has passed away, her granddaughter announced Friday.

Grandma Mary died peacefully in her sleep on New Year's Eve, her granddaughter -- who goes by Pyxie online -- revealed to her 1.4 million followers. She added ... "How lucky we are to have experienced her and her love. She will always be with us."

Grandma Mary was adored by Pyxie's followers as she was heavily featured on her TikTok account doing day-to-day tasks and generally spreading joy with her upbeat persona and comforting smile.

President Trump is starting the new year off with a bang -- capturing the leader of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, while launching airstrikes on the South American country.

The prez hopped on Truth Social early Saturday to announce the U.S. military "successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela." He added that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were "captured and flown out of the Country."

The commander-in-chief's brief message came several hours after the U.S. attacked the city of Caracas -- Venezuela's capital. Maduro and Flores were reportedly dragged out of their bedroom by U.S. forces in the middle of the night while they were sleeping, according to sources who spoke to CNN.

Witnesses posted videos online showing the strikes as they unfolded, showing large plumes of black smoke and the sky turning fiery red. Attorney General Pam Bondi says Maduro and his wife have been indicted on federal drug and weapons charges in the Southern District of New York. Bondi notes they "will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts."