Paris Jackson Spoke With 'Michael' Biopic Star ... After Issues With Film

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Paris Jackson is giving an update on her back-and-forth with Colman Domingo over the "Michael" biopic ... and it sounds like the two cleared the air after some crossed wires.

A few months after Paris firmly denied Colman’s claim that she was involved in the film, she detailed him reaching out to her ... explaining at the Vanity Fair Vanities Party Wednesday, she sent him a voice memo letting him know everything was cool, and that she respects him as an artist.

Paris also told "Entertainment Tonight" she appreciated the sentiment behind his message, adding there had clearly been a lot of miscommunication and things getting twisted along the way.

Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Settle Divorce Deal After Bitter Custody Battle

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'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Kandi Burruss and her ex-husband, Todd Tucker, have settled their divorce after months of bitter back and forth ... TMZ has learned.

Kandi and Todd informed the court of their deal on March 11, explaining they hashed out a full and final settlement ... this according to court docs, obtained by TMZ.

The court ordered Kandi and Todd to submit their settlement paperwork -- which covers child support and includes a parenting plan -- by next week.

Jake Paul Teases Future Political Run During One-On-One With Trump

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President Donald Trump threw his full support behind Jake Paul running for office "in the not-too-distant future" ... but the YouTuber-turned-boxer floated the idea of a political career moments before the two took the stage at the President's rally in Kentucky.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Trump and Paul sat down for around 45 minutes backstage at Trump's rally Wednesday -- for what we're told will be the first episode of a new podcast Jake is launching soon.

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We're told Trump was riffing to Paul about the "lore" of his backstory and rise before entering politics. Jake's fiancée, Olympic gold medalist Jutta Leerdam, was also there.

Alysa Liu Oakland Throws Star-Studded Party ... For Olympic Golden Girl

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Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu got a hero’s welcome in her hometown Thursday -- with Oakland handing the figure skating superstar the Key to the City during a massive celebration packed with Bay Area royalty.

The event -- emceed by legendary radio personality Sway Calloway -- brought together a who’s who of the Bay’s sports and music worlds to honor the 20-year-old after her historic performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Among those showing love were Bay Area music stars G‑Eazy, P‑Lo, Kehlani and Jwalt ... while Olympic legends Andre Ward, Brian Boitano and Kristi Yamaguchi also congratulated Liu on the huge achievement.

Dwight Howard Sued By Ex-Employee for Unpaid Wages

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There's a whole lot of legal drama in Dwight Howard's life these days ... we've learned the former NBA superstar is being sued for emotional distress and unpaid wages by someone claiming to be a former assistant ... in the midst of recently filing for divorce from his estranged wife, Amber Howard.

Us Weekly was first to break the news.

Here's the deets -- Terrence Hudson says he worked for the former NBA pro and Amber as a home security guard, domestic manager, and Dwight's personal assistant, from June 25, 2025 to October 8, 2025 ... this according to court documents obtained by TMZ.

Terrence says in the docs -- filed in December 2025 -- he agreed to $2,000 per week in pay, but claims he only received "inconsistent payments totaling $8,137.54" throughout his employment.

Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya 'Euphoria' Photo Feud Is BS!!!

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A story going around that a recent picture taken on the set of "Euphoria" was missing Sydney Sweeney over an alleged feud with Zendaya ... but TMZ is told that's BS.

A production source with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... a BTS video and snap of Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie and Maude Apatow posing while they goofed around happened while SS was off shooting a scene of the series.

And that's it ... her absence had nothing to do with an alleged feud between the two superstar actresses, or that Z didn't want to be near SS ... and, again, it was not a promotional photo, strictly behind the scenes action.

Rapper 42 Dugg Case Dismissed ... Faced Charges of Threats to Pregnant Woman

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Rapper 42 Dugg is off the hook after he was charged with making malicious threats to a woman in Michigan ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, the “Grace” rapper -- real name Dion Hayes -- sent messages to the unnamed individual between November 12, 2024 and March 11, 2025 with intent to "terrorize, frighten, intimidate, threaten, harass, molest, annoy, or disturb" the individual.

Prosecutors say the alleged victim was pregnant with his child when the threats were made ... and claim he sent such messages with the intent of coercing her to get an abortion. It's unclear if any baby was brought to term.

Hayes was also accused of threatening physical harm against her family.

He pleaded not guilty during his January court appearance, according to court docs. Hayes faced 6 months in the clink and a $1,000 fine if found guilty.

Ray J Kim and Kris Just Lied Under Oath!!!

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Ray J says Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner are totally lying about having no involvement with the release of the infamous sex tape ... and they should be prosecuted for it.

The rapper tells TMZ ... Kim and Kris "completely lied about everything" in their declarations yesterday -- calling lying to the world, as he alleges they did, "the worst thing you can do."

Ray J claims he sat in a room with Kris and Kim, as well as executives from the company Vivid -- the sex tape's distributor -- to discuss a deal. Vivid has always maintained that it obtained the sex tape from a third party.

J.D. & Usha Vance Leave Souvenir Coins for Restaurant Staff

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Vice President J.D. Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance were just like any other couple out Wednesday in Washington, D.C. ... except with a Secret Service detail and their own commemorative coins!

That's right ... the current residents of Number One Observatory Circle stepped out at popular Italian restaurant Divino yesterday, and we got some exclusive details on their quiet night on the town.

Restaurant owner Luca Giovannini tells TMZ ... J.D. and Usha showed up with friends and dined on pizza, filet mignon, short rib pappardelle, tagliatelle bolognese, house-made focaccia, tiramisu, chocolate mousse and more signature dishes among other guests.

Mama June's Daughter Pumpkin BF Says She's a 'Bad Bitch' for Joining OnlyFans ... Ready to Shoot Content!!!

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Reality star Pumpkin's boyfriend Darrin Kitchens is fully on board with her new OnlyFans career … telling TMZ his girlfriend is a “bad bitch.” 

Darrin told TMZ, "I mean, I was kinda against it at first, but then the more I thought about it …. Who ain’t seen titties and a little pu**?" 

"There's folks showing them every day for free, might as well make something off of it. Hell, I just went to Walmart at 10 pm to buy a stand-up mirror for her to do content photos, etc."

Dog Abuse Investigation Cops Probing Brutal Video

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A Connecticut man named Mike Gerchy appears to have been caught on video beating the crap out of a pit bull ... and now we're told police are investigating.

Check out the dramatic clip posted to Instagram ... which opens with a man body-slamming one of 2 canines in the living room of a house in Glastonbury, CT. You then see the man start kicking the poor pooch while yelling, "What is your f***ing problem?"

A frightened woman is standing in a doorway telling the man to "stop it" ... but he doesn't seem to listen and continues the beatdown, before shooing the dog up the stairs.

'Mormon Wives' Miranda McWhorter My Ex Is Fighting His Criminal Charges

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"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Miranda McWhorter’s ex-husband Chase McWhorter is ready to fight prosecutors in court over accusations he drove on a suspended license months after being locked up for a DUI ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Chase entered a plea of not guilty to one misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle without insurance, and one infraction for driving without a license, after being pulled over by police in Utah on January 25, 2026.

As part of his plea, Chase requested that prosecutors produce copies of all 911 calls related to the matter and any communications between officers about the incident.

A couple of days before Chase entered his plea, the court issued a bench warrant for failing to show up for court.

Jeff Probst 'Survivor' Could Go Another 50 Seasons!!!

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"Survivor" is currently in its 50th season, but Jeff Probst told us the show may only just be getting started!

We caught up with the reality show host Wednesday at LAX ... where he admitted he thinks the program has a lot of life left. Like so many fans, we've been on the edge of our seats watching this landmark season, so we had to ask ... could "Survivor" last another 50 seasons?

"It's a great format," Jeff, who's 64, answered. "I'll probably be long gone into the ground, but somebody else can take over."

Michael Chandler Talks UFC/FBI Training We Won't Hurt Kash Patel!!!

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Michael Chandler is packing his bags for Quantico to train FBI agents ... and he joined "TMZ Live" ahead of the trip to give Kash Patel some comfort in case the director plans to be in attendance -- saying he's not looking to break anyone's bones.

The 13th-ranked UFC lightweight chopped it up with Harvey and Charles on Thursday ... and he hopes to take a "white belt mentality" to the FBI training facility when he gets boots on the ground this weekend.

You may ask, what's a white belt mentality? Well, in Chandler's own words, it's all about wanting to get better.

Millie Bobby Brown Lounging About, Feeling Girly & Fun!!!

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Millie Bobby Brown is obsessed with her new bralette and boxer look, and we're sure you're gonna love it, too ... because it is crazy hot!

The 22-year-old British actress recorded an early morning video for fans before she was ready to put on her "big girl clothes," which -- lucky for us -- meant she did the whole video in her undies.