Cool Without Trying 😎 Faux Leather Jackets That Look Expensive (But Aren't)

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Real leather? Hard pass. If you want leather vibes without the major splurge, it's time to go faux … because let's be real, who can really tell the difference?

These jackets add a bit of edge to any outfit and can instantly make you look like you tried … even if you were half asleep when you got dressed in the morning. These faux leather jackets are proof that "real" isn't always better … and when they look this good, nobody's asking questions.

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AEW Fans Chant 'F*** ICE' ... Before Main Event Match

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A bunch of AEW fans in Las Vegas made it crystal clear Wednesday night that they aren't happy with immigration enforcement operations going on around the country … letting out a very loud "F*** ICE" chant moments before the show's main.

It all went down at the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Sin City, where Brody King took on AEW World Champion MJF for a chance to earn a title opportunity against the champ next week in Australia.

But before things got underway, fans let out a chant that was hard to mistake — with MJF looking around the arena as it happened.

Epstein Files Deposition Pedo Dismisses Underage Sex Victim ... 'What Minor?'

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Jeffrey Epstein was put on the hot seat during a 2010 deposition over his criminal conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution ... but the pedophile financier didn't have a clue who his victim was, and even asked a lawyer, "What minor?"

In the stunning clip, Epstein tells the lawyer deposing him that he didn't know the name of his underage victim, but pled guilty anyway in 2009 to soliciting prostitution from someone under the age of 18. He also pleaded guilty to another count of soliciting prostitution and was sentenced to 18 months in jail in Florida under a plea deal with prosecutors.

The 2010 deposition, released in the latest tranche of Epstein Files, opens with the lawyer repeatedly asking Epstein if any female he interacted with was a prostitute prior to meeting him. Epstein gives the same response each time, saying he pleaded guilty to solicitation of prostitution. He then falsely claims he never pleaded guilty to soliciting sex from an underage prostitute.

Lindsey Vonn Training Like Nothing Happened Gold Medal Push Still On!!!

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Lindsey Vonn's busted knee isn’t slowing her down one bit ... because the ski legend is already back in beast mode like the injury never happened.

The 41-year-old dropped a jaw-dropping workout video Thursday showing her grinding through squats, kicks, side lunges and stability ball drills … and aside from the bulky brace strapped to her left knee, you’d never know she’s dealing with a torn ACL, bone bruise and meniscus damage.

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Vonn made it clear she’s not backing off her Olympic dream, either ... firing off a message on Instagram saying, "I'm not giving up," while vowing she's pushing as hard as possible to get back on the slopes.

'Memba These Iconic Stars?!

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Do you recall watching and listening to these stars?!

London native and singer Natasha Bedingfield was just 23 years old when she took over 2004 with her debut album "Unwritten."

John Glover is best known for playing the perfectly coiffed antagonist, Lionel Luthor, on the WB superhero show, "Smallville."

American actor, singer and dancer Sterling Knight was 20 years old when he was cast as Alex O'Donnell in the 2009 film "17 Again."

And, Raquel Castro caught her big break when she starred as Gertie Trinke, daughter to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's characters in 2004's comedy-romance, "Jersey Girl."

Guess what they look like now!

Warren Moon Sides With Sam Darnold In Super Bowl QB Debate

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Warren Moon is making his Super Bowl QB pick loud and clear -- and he’s rolling with Sam Darnold over Drake Maye.

The Hall of Famer tells TMZ Sports Darnold is red-hot right now … pointing to the quarterback’s recent year as the biggest reason he’d trust him on football’s biggest stage. Moon says Darnold has been slinging it with confidence, hitting tight windows and -- most importantly -- taking care of the football.

“He’s doing it with his arm, he’s running the ball when he needs to and he’s making good decisions right now,” Moon said. “I think it’s going to carry over to the Super Bowl.”

Moon says protecting the football is a massive shift from earlier in Darnold’s career -- when turnovers and shaky decision-making held him back. He didn’t hold back when talking about Darnold’s early days, either.

Cheek of the Week 🍑 ... Guess Whose Assets!

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TMZ has secured this week's "Cheek of the Week," but we're switchin' it up with a naming game ... So, can you guess who it is?!

She's a social media influencer and famous YouTuber ... Her 2015 claim to fame was through the VLOG SQUAD with David Dobrik.

Trust us when we say it, "we're not her only fans!"

Hit the gallery for the reveal!

Nancy Guthrie Abduction Investigators Visit Daughter Annie's Home

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A new development in the kidnapping of 'TODAY' anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy ... the Arizona home of Savannah's sister Annie Guthrie and her husband Tommaso Cioni is crawling with law enforcement agents.

Photos show a deputy wearing an ICAC shirt arriving Wednesday afternoon at Annie and Tommaso's home ... and what's even more interesting is what he appears to have in the bag over his shoulder.

Now, the ICAC badge appears to be from the Internet Crimes Against Children task force ... and the box with a strap over his shoulder is believed to be a forensic extraction device used to access data from smartphones, SIM cards and more.

Coldplay Couple's Kristin Cabot Cashes In At Corporate Conference!!!

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Kristin Cabot -- one half of the couple who went viral on social media this summer when they were caught getting cozy at a Coldplay concert -- is the keynote speaker at a crisis PR conference in D.C. ... where tickets are going for $875.

The former "chief people officer" for Astronomer will share the stage with PR pro Dini von Mueffling for a 30-minute discussion titled "Kristin Cabot: Taking Back the Narrative."

It's part of PRWeek's Crisis Comms Conference and tickets to the April event range from $750 to $875 ... with 14 other speakers scheduled to grab the mic.

Epstein Files Woody Allen's Wife Attacks Anthony Weiner's Teen Victim

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While most of the country was aghast at Anthony Weiner's relationship with a 15-year-old girl back in 2016, Woody Allen's wife, Soon-Yi Previn, seemed more disgusted with his victim ... according to an email exchange with Jeffrey Epstein.

In just-uncovered messages -- part of the millions of Epstein Files documents released by the Department of Justice -- Soon-Yi calls the minor "a despicable and disgusting person."

In one email, dated September 22, 2016, Soon-Yi writes ... "I know. It's an incredible story. You have to feel sorry for him. He can't seem to learn," referring to Weiner.

Then she takes a turn, going right at the underage female involved, writing ... "I also thought it was disgusting what the 15-year-old did to him."

She continued ... "I hate women who take advantage of guys and she is definitely one of them. She knew exactly what she was doing and how vulnerable Wiener was and she reeled him in like fish to bait."

h.Wood Group Co-Founder I Helped Build Celeb Nightlife Empire … And I Got Stabbed In the Back!!!

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One of Hollywood's biggest nightlife empires is now facing a major legal showdown ... and it's coming from someone who says she helped build the brand that celebrities made famous.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ ... Marsha Molinari, a longtime business partner of The h.wood Group -- the hospitality company behind celebrity hotspots Bootsy Bellows, Delilah, The Nice Guy, and The Peppermint Club -- is suing the company and its founders, claiming she was denied her share of a massive deal after more than 16 years helping grow the brand.

Molinari, a marketing and branding executive, says she was a co-founder and equal-thirds partner in The h.wood Group along with the two other founders, John Terzian and Brian Toll ... and she says she was treated publicly and privately as a co-equal partner for years.

Gavin McKenna Projected No. 1 NHL Draft Pick Charged With Felony Assault

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Gavin McKenna’s meteoric rise toward NHL superstardom has slammed into a massive off-ice collision.

The Penn State hockey phenom -- widely projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft -- is dealing with serious legal trouble after cops say he was involved in an alleged late-night fight near campus over the weekend.

A Pennsylvania court docket filed on Wednesday charges the 18-year-old forward with aggravated assault for attempting to cause serious bodily or causing injury with extreme indifference ... along with misdemeanor assault and other lesser charges.

SZA & Shaboozey Reports of Us Dating Are Bogus!!!

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SZA and Shaboozey are not dating, TMZ has learned ... despite persistent rumors linking the two artists.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the pair have never been romantically involved, and reports suggesting a past or present relationship are flat-out false. While the two are friendly, we're told their relationship has always been platonic, with no dating history whatsoever.

The rumors first gained traction in 2025, beginning in May after fans speculated about a possible interaction at the American Music Awards, then flaring up again in September when Shaboozey posted and deleted an Instagram photo dump that included a video of SZA. Speculation intensified days later after a “Goodbye Horses” post featured a woman from behind fans believed was SZA.

'Outer Banks' Video Shows Jonas Pate Grab P.A. ... But Doesn't Shake Her

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Director Jonas Pate's tense interaction with a production assistant on the "Outer Banks" set was caught on video ... and while it shows him grabbing her, it's not nearly as violent as it was initially described.

TMZ has obtained the exclusive clip ... which shows the P.A. walking through a room buzzing with activity, before passing in front of a camera and Pate.

The co-creator and director of the hit Netflix series grabs the P.A.by the arm as she passes him while carrying an object. That's when he appears to chew her out, and then Madelyn Cline joins the action.

Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Cops Probing Trespassing Case For Possible Link

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A suspicious man was seen lurking in someone's yard near Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home several weeks ago ... and police are now investigating the case to see if it's tied to the mother of Savannah Guthrie's kidnapping.

The Pima County Sheriff's Department tells TMZ ... in early January, an elderly man spotted the trespasser at his Tucson home, less than 10 minutes away from 84-year-old Nancy's house. The sheriff's department said the case was forwarded to the unit investigating Nancy's case for possible leads.

TMZ spoke to the elderly man, who says he caught the loiterer in his yard after a motion sensor went off and a floodlight switched on. We're told the light spooked the uninvited guest, who fled on foot before anyone could get a good look at his face. The man noted there was no break-in attempt and nothing was stolen from his yard.