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Mackenzie Shirilla wants some legal help from Kim Kardashian as she sits in prison for the murder of two young men ... but TMZ has learned that it probably ain't happening.

Here's the deal... in a call -- obtained by PEOPLE and recorded while Mackenzie was held at the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center in Ohio -- the convict said she wanted Kim's help. Mackenzie even said she wanted KK to be her lawyer! Uhh ... Who wants to tell her?

A source close to Kim tells TMZ ... Kim advocates for criminal justice reform by supporting individuals she believes were wrongfully convicted, as well as people within the prison system who have demonstrated rehabilitation and deserve a fair second chance. This case does not fall within her focus.

Jeffrey Epstein's longtime employee has accused the former mayor of Miami Beach of sexual assault ... according to a new report.

The Miami Herald reports Sarah Kellen -- Epstein's personal assistant for many years -- allegedly told the House Oversight Committee that ex-mayor Philip Levine, fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier, and hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai sexually assaulted her.

The Herald cites multiple anonymous people who were in the committee hearing during Kellen's testimony.

‘90 Day Fiance’ star Patrick Mendes wants out of his 4-year marriage with Thais Ramone … and sole legal custody of their kid, TMZ has learned.

We obtained the divorce docs Patrick filed this week, which say he’s asking for sole legal custody and primary physical custody of their 3-year-old daughter, Aleesi.

According to the court papers … Patrick makes twice as much as Thais – he says he makes $10K a month and she pulls in $5K -- so he’s not asking for child or spousal support.

Dorit Kemsley's not denying she's doled out beaucoup bucks on designer clothes ... saying she likes to spend her money on fashion after her ex PK Kemsley accused her of spending $1 million on luxury items.

The reality star was asked about PK's allegation -- which came out in legal documents he filed -- that Dorit had spent seven figures on luxury items.

Kemsley told Extra there are two sides to every story ... and while she says she can't talk to the press about the specifics of her case while it's still pending, she admits she likes fashionable clothes and she spends "a lot" of money on fashion -- because it's her money, and she can do what she wants with it.

It's time for another Guess Who! Can you guys guess the Oscar-winning actress riding a wooden horse in the middle of Target?

This babe busted into the mainstream after she starred in "Labyrinth" alongside David Bowie. Less than 2 decades later, she went on to earn an Oscar for best supporting actress in the film "A Beautiful Mind."

This actress isn't just all looks ... she's also got some remarkable SAT scores ... having attended both Yale and Stanford before dropping out to pursue acting full-time.

Michael Wolff tried pulling a legal fast one on Melania Trump ... at least according to the federal judge who just tossed his case.

Wolff -- the longtime Trump biographer behind books like "Fire and Fury" -- sued after Melania's lawyers threatened him with a $1 Billion defamation lawsuit tied to comments he made linking her to late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

But on Friday, a federal judge completely shut down Wolff’s lawsuit ... accusing him of "gamesmanship," "forum-shopping,” and abusing the judgment process by trying to beat Melania to the courthouse before she could sue him herself.

Can you guess which Hollywood hottie put her beach buns on blast in this eye-popping shot?! We got you cued in with some clues, but then it's on you to untie the unknown!

She's a model on the rise -- most known for her family reality show on Hulu. You may know her "Baywatch" sister, Brooks!

As the saying goes, "Love thy neighbor, love this Nader!"

Rob Base, one-half of the legendary duo with DJ E-Z Rock behind the classic hit "It Takes Two," has died at 59.

The rapper -- born Robert Ginyard -- passed away peacefully after a private battle with cancer on Friday surrounded by family ... just four days after celebrating his birthday.

His family remembered him in an Instagram post as a loving father, friend and "creative force whose impact will never be forgotten."

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum Kim Zolciak is in court fighting her estranged husband, Kroy Biermann, over claims she neglects their kids, weeks after having her custody temporarily suspended, TMZ has learned. 

Kim filed court docs, obtained by TMZ, claiming the custody decision was made without the proper witnesses testifying, including a therapist who speaks to their family. 

In the filing, Kim alleged the therapist refused to show up to the hearing and testify, despite being under a subpoena. The RHOA alum said she wasn’t able to grill the witnesses present, including the court-ordered lawyer. 

Mackenzie Shirilla was shooting for the stars from behind bars ... because in an undated jail call, she says she wants Kim Kardashian to be her lawyer.

The call -- obtained by PEOPLE and recorded while Mackenzie was held at the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center in Ohio -- features the now-21-year-old discussing the growing media attention surrounding her case.

Speaking to an unidentified person, Mackenzie wonders if Kim K may have seen the coverage ... before admitting, "I'm real nervous and I want Kim Kardashian to be my lawyer."

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is a big Donald Trump guy ... and the young star made that clear as he introduced the president at an event on Friday.

Prez No. 45/47 took the stage at Rockland Community College in Suffern on Friday ... and was welcomed by No. 6 -- who took his spot at the podium and casually said, "Wassup, wassup, wassup???"

Before he got to Trump, Dart got the crowd to do a "Go Big Blue" chant ... and then he said it was an "honor" and "privilege" to bring The Donald out.

The wild JPMorgan Chase sexual harassment scandal has gotten even uglier ... because the female exec at the center of the explosive lawsuit says she's now being bombarded with rape threats, graphic sexual messages, and harassment after her former subordinate accused her of abuse.

Lorna Hajdini says in new court docs, obtained by TMZ, that her life has become a "living nightmare" since the allegations went viral online ... and now her lawyers have filed disturbing emails she allegedly received as evidence of the damage being done.

See for yourself ... one anonymous sender told Hajdini they hoped she'd be "gang raped" and urged her to commit self-harm ... while also wishing painful deaths on her family.

Looks like Halsey and ex Alev Aydin may’ve quietly worked things out ... because she’s officially dropped her custody case against him.

According to docs obtained by TMZ, Halsey told the judge she no longer wants to move forward with the custody case she filed involving their 4-year-old son, Ender. The court dismissed the case after concluding her decision was made "knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily."

Exactly what changed since she first filed isn’t clear ... but it's possible the former couple may’ve reached some sort of private agreement behind the scenes.

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson are officially official ... because the couple quietly was wed ahead of their lavish Bahamas wedding weekend.

According to the marriage certificate, obtained by TMZ, Don Jr. and Bettina checked the legal box Thursday, with a Palm Beach County deputy clerk signing off on the license ... paving the way for the couple’s upcoming "I do" moment on a private island in the Bahamas.

The ceremony was officiated by Brad McPherson ... a longtime real estate attorney who has worked closely with the Trump family for years. This was a legal formality the pair needed to handle before their actual ceremony outside of the U.S.

A Vice Admiral's recent interview on Fox News has caused the internet to go into a full-blown meltdown ... with many insisting he wore a mask on TV for some reason -- and now the network's weighing in.

Here's the deal ... Vice Admiral Robert Harward -- a retired Navy SEAL and the former Deputy Commander of the United States Central Command -- appeared on the network earlier this week to discuss the ongoing war in Iran.

While he spoke, a dark shadow near the base of his throat drew audience members' eyes ... and people took to social media to question whether Harward wore a mask for the TV spot.

Blake Griffin traded poster dunks for bikini-filled boat days ... but he's still bringing serious heat overseas with fiancée Francesca Aiello!

Feast your eyes ... the retired NBA star and the Frankies Bikinis founder were spotted living their best Italian summer during a steamy getaway in Portofino ... soaking up the Mediterranean sunshine while packing on plenty of PDA in and out of the water.

Francesca showed off her killer figure in a tiny pink bikini while Blake flexed his muscular frame in bright red swim trunks ... looking straight out of a swimsuit ad.